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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.

Oregon has been warmly rained upon, and
is confident of having great grain crops.
Lots of people in Idaho are in Sayne. The
population Of the town is constantly growing.
-Beet-root sugar can be made in California
at seven cents pound, including every ex-
pense.
Stanley has not been heard from for q
year, and some people are glad there is still an
Africa
"A bridal veil just invented by Russian
gives the bride the appearance OF an angel
wings and all.
Ten Chicago Jurors were recently called into
court and fined for sending after whiskey while
deliberating upon case.
There has been good deal OF talk about
Sherdans ride and we now have something
said about Sheridans bride.
-Ex-Governor Powers of Mississippi was
married to his first Born the other day. That
was her name, and she was an Ohio lady.
--Unmstakable evidences of petroleum have
just been discovered near Glasgow, Kentucky.
Green servang girls and stoves are to be i'm
ported.
The Kellogg opera troupe, with Madame
Ichings- Bernard in place of Miss Kellogg, will
commence their summer season in San
Francisco June q.
"A living tree-toad WAS found embedded in
the heart Of a gigantic sycamore tree near
Lexington, KY, the other day. He came out
of the tree quite lively, although he had been
imprisoned there for three hundred years.
"A Cleveland woman recently married a
Chinese Laundryman, and in three days there
after the unhappy Celestial appeared at bar
ber's shop and ordered his pigtail cut off, say
ing, in explanation "Too muchee dam yank.''
General Sheridan is to marry Miss Ruoker
in Chicago on the first Wednesday in June.
There will be four bridesmaids, and four Off
GERS of the regular army will act as grooms-
ma nd Mira N
Mrs Sherman, and Secretary and Mrs. Belknap
will attend the wedding.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
The Domestic Markets.

QUOTATIONS ALONG KING sTEEEr, THIS MoRNIN O.
VEGETABLES PLENTY-wHAr THE FARMERS BAY.
The house-keepers market this morning was
remarkably we'll filed Spring vegetables are
coming forward in abundance and at fair prices.
There is no'change in the meat market since our
last report. Butter remains at 35 cents pound,
though some were asking 40 cents. Strawberries
are appearing, and sell for 25 to 80 cents per
quart. Spring chickens bring 20 to % cents per
pound and other chickens IS and 90
Vegetable plants were abundant, and this be-
ing the only time the ground has been in order
since the planting season, they. were eagerly
purchased. Never before has there been such
a display Of pot flowers at the street crossings.
They look 10 bewtchingly beautiful since the
recent rain that the temptation to purchase them
is almost irresistible with those who have little
spare cash.
The farmers and truckers are in ecstacies over
the rain. They say it " went right to the spot, "
down to the roots Of the oats and corn-and
though it has greatly benefited the grass, the
latter could bear several more good showers.
On the whole sour brethren from the rural dis
tricts were cheerful, this morning, for once.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
Police Court.

Joseph Walburg and VIM, Jones were fined
the costs and required to give.bond in 800, for
disorderly conduct at Sth and Wilson streets.
The father of Walburg called at tho CONNER
against the authorities for this action. and say
ing that his son had committed no offense but
was simply sitting on coal box in quiet and
orderly manner. He threatens to sue
the Mayor. The Chief of Police says that
young Walburg was in company with three dis
orderly boys. a portion of party whose conduct
is very reprehensible, and while the accused did
not attempt to frighten the colored girls pass
ing, (this WAS the offence) he did applaud the
one who did, and got himself into trouble by
being in bad company.
Mark Hamilton, for drunkenness and disor-
derly conduct in Hedgevilie was fined $3 and
costs.
John Smith, for assault upon son of
Thomas Herman, WAS fined So and costs.
A man arrested for drunkenness WAS fined 80
cents and COSTS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

tages'are sure OF erection. VIM. J Jones and Vim.
II. Eder, Of Elkton, already have one each un-
der way, both being very neat and comfortable.
They each have cellars under them, being the
first dug on the ground. A Wilmington gentle
man has also contracted for the erection Of two
others, and JAS L. Hooper, Of Baltimore, is get
ting out his plans for another. Others still are
talked of and will probably be built.
THE RETURN.
The party left the beach little before 4
o'clock, and just az the sun came streaming
through the riffs in the clouds and the fog was
lifting from the ocean, revealing something of
the natural beauty OF the place. The ride upon
the cars was very rapid, and the return trip WAS
made in about three hours and thirty minutes.
From Harrington to Middetown, 500 miles, was
travelled in 55 minutes. This time, it is said,
has never been beaten on the Delaware R. X.
The train reached this depot at about 8.45.
Chandler Evans was conductor in charge.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
FOURTH EDITION.
Suicide in Cecil.

A wELL-To-Do FARMER HANGS HIMSELF
Joshua Biddle, farmer who resided in Mid
die Neck, Cecil county, Nd, committed suicide
yesterday afternoon by hanging himself in his
barn. In the morning Mr.. Biddle drove to Mid
dletown, where he greeted his friends in his GUS
tomary way and in all respects demeaned him
self in such manner that no suspicious OF dis
eased mind were excited. He remained in Mid
dletown until after IL o'clock, when he went i'm
mediately home, ate his dinner, and lighting his
pipe went out to the barn, where he took rope
and tying one end to the rafters, stood upon a
board ON tho top of bin while he adjust
ed the other end about his neck. He then
kicked the board from under him and fell. 1t
is supposed that after he dropped he endeavor-
ed to save his life, as when found he was
holding on to the rope with both hands as if with
an effort to save his life. A colored boy found
the body hanging in the barn about three
o'clock, warm but with life entirely extinct.
MIR. Biddles suicide in this manner is attribut-
ed to the gloomy state of his mind. Since the
death of his wife, some six weeks ago, he has
been in depressed condition, but no one sup
posed him to mediate the taking of his own
life. He WAS not involved in any financial diff
culties. Mr.. Bddle was 55 years Of age, and
leaves four children.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

TOTAL, ,............ ....t''. 'of
Mr. Pickels renewed his suggestion for the ap-
polntment of committees of solicitation III the
shape of motion whom the following were
philadelphia- jacob Todd, W. A. Find
lay ~ n..,o,,,,,
Revs. A. ID. Davis, T. +. Plummer and j. u.
Quigg, II. Il. Pickles, II. G. Robinson.
Baltimore-J. j. Hurst, W. J. Hooper.
Milford-Jno. w. Causey, II. II. Williams.
Dover-C. IL. b. Day.
(ieorgetown-C. II. richards, Nj. d.
Elkton-W. ]. Jones.
Middletown-Rev. L. G. Matlack.
Smyrna-J. H. Bewley. Rev. L. Stubbs.
Iewes-E. j. Morris, Ebe Tunnell
Crisfeld-T. S. Hodson.
salisbury-Rev. N. M. Browne.
Easton-Walter f. Thompson.
Milngtou-Thos. Malaieu. ~
H. Il. Pickels was made chairman of the above
committees.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
Meetings were also held during the day by the
| Improvement, Finance, and Lot and Ient COM
mittees The former determined upon certain
| sanitary improvements about the Surf House.
| The Finance Committee fixe upon rates Oh IL
cepse fees for hacks between Lewes and the
beach as follows, open to all VINO VII ~ conioim aan
| thereto for single team 50. for the season;
| for double team, $40; for four horse team,
| S18. A contract was also entered into ior
| the conveyance of baggage to the peach WIFI =,
gentleman named Nckerson, by which he VIII ~
deliver trunks at 15c each for the smaller and 2o
cents each for the Saratogas. He ls also mace i1s
| mail messenger aud is required to give bond IN
a5Oo @ for the faithful discharge of the above du,
tea The Lot and Tent Committee resolved
chat holders of camp-meeting lots, last season,
| NAV retain the same, this season, by not1ying
the Superintendent by a date to be hxed py nm
Of their Intention to tent, and also by the pay
ment of the guaranty fee.
| BUILDING PROSPECTS OF THE SEASON.
The amount of work to be done, this season,
although smaller than formerly, will yet pe
equally important and contribute as much to u me
comfort of visitors. The contract FOR the puiu'
ing of the pavilion at tho foot ofaltehoboth ave-
Mo Or fact in diameter, tho extension to it OF
the % board walk and theerecton of fire escapes "a at
either end of the Surf House. baye been iet TO w.
II. Foulk, of this city, who is collecting ms ma
teria for the same The new note, S VIII naw nov cot w.
begun during the present year. Five he" '''-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
NJ iIfOrd Items.

MILFORD, May 20.
The broken mill dam at the depot is being re-
placed with new work
Several new houses are going up. p. F. Cau-
sey is converting some unoccupied buildings in-
to dwellings.
The potato bugs are giving the farmers con
siderable trouble.
The warm weather and hot suns have brought
up the corn and other vegetables. Wheat looks
we'll, but il thin.
Strawberries will be on next week, and the
prospect looks good for a full crop
The May parties have been few but the Meth
odsts are arranging for one in week or 80.
The young men have got to playing base ball
again, but no challenges have come yet. Won't
come one send an invitation FRANZ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

oSontz." Jay Cooks residence, was offered
~ public sale yesterday, but no bids were put on
a. a.. over $500 900. 1t is held at $3.50, 900. Nobo-
NY leit rich enough to buy such property.
Mayor Vansandt, of Baltimore, has vetoed an
osatiance " appropriatng $4,000 for the expenses
tennial.
postponed yesterday on account Of the rain.
The President is to issue an order closing the
day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
city ars-Workingmen's Tickets

20 'he Editor Of the Commercial:
would suggest for the consideration of the
oItY liailroad Co. the issuing of workingmen's
ueNets, at reduce d igure-say twenty for hfty
cents-good only between six and seven O'Clock
u the morning, and six and seven in the even
,llg, Many would gladly avail themselves OF the
privilege to ride i'll and out, every day, and AZ
very few other persons ride at that time, no in
convenience would be suffered and the Company
would gather up the fragments" that are now
wasted. An omnibus would do well to leave 9th
anu Market streets for the Jackson ~ Sharp car
works at 49, A, M. j. b. G.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
EInancfaI.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YORK, May 25.
Gold to-day opened at s1.155s.
| Furnished ny Craipe, Johnson d Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9th aud Market Stsl
LONDON, 1890, P. NJ, May 26.
U. s. 1865, 1861 1s67's, 1O9I; Ten-forties
1875; New Fives of 81, 1925. Conaols for mon
ey 041s; account 941s@9d14. Erie common
shares, 17@l71a; preferred 2S. Market firm.
Erie shares stil very heavy and declining.
New York Central 93,
FRANKFORT, May 26.
u s h.2n'a of 1862 a0l<
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

NARROW ESCAPE OF HoRsEs.-On Monday, Il
pair OF horses, harnessed together, and belong
my to Daniel Buclde ran down the Baltimore
Central railroad track, near Chadd's Ford sta
ton in front of the train. Presently they came
cross on a couple Of narrow planks. The bay
beng ahead became timid and slackened up,and
vas pushed to one side by the gray, and finding
It had no foot hold, made leap into the road.
which was about Is or 1S feet below. 1t hap
pened to alight OH its side in Il small stream OF
water and was mt much hurt. The other
-,uci. to the plank and got over safely. The
passengers III the train which was close behind,
watched the chase excitedly, and had the hors-
fallen through the trestles, the consequence
might have been serious.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
new AaverlIsenaents, To-day.

Examination of Teachers.
Hungarian Grass Seed.
Singles & Sons Brevlty.
Funeral Notices.
Jamaica Oranges-Almond.
Strawberry Festval-Geace Church.
Special sale-Merrick's Bazaar.
Barrlsons town and country paint.
Grace Festival-Brevity.
Spring bottoms for coolers-Brevity.
Water cooler busted-Breyity.
Infants caps-Brevity.
Ladies' walking shoes-Breyty.
Spring Observation-Disclosures Brevity.
City Laundry-Brevity.
Straw hats-Webb's Brevity.
Warwick collar-Brevity.
Selecting hats-Brevty. .
Walnut urniture-Enterprise Co. Brevlfy
Fullmer's dnners-Brevty.
EXcursion-scott sunday School.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

The ExAsuNATIoN OF TEAoHERa.-The two ex-
amnations of teachers in this city, fixed upon at
the meeting of the Board of Education, on Mon
day evening, are both for those already in the
employ of the Board +; that on May 29th and
June 9th, for those who desire permanent certi-
ficates, and that OF June 17th and 18th for the
other teachers. No time has yet been fixed for
the general examination of persons desiring to
be employed, but it will be at a later date than
thoae named.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

STRAWBERRIES - The strawberry shipments
from the Peninsula have begun. On Monday
partly filled crate was shipped from Westoyer
station to New York, and yesterday some five or
six crates we're sent from Westover and Marion
stations to the same city. At Lewes, Jno. Il.
Dick yesterday picked few fully ripe berries,
and he will begin shipping via the Old Dominion
Steamship Co. to New York on Friday. The reg
ular shipments by the Car load will open in
day or two
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

COMMISSION ON ADAMS SrREET.-Judge Wales
has appointed the following gentlemen a COM
mission to assess damages in the opening of
Adams street, between 9th and Delaware Ave-
nue.: John Jones, Wilson Carswell, H. l.. Tat
nall, w. II. Alrich, l.. II. Cox. The commits
sion will meet at 10 O'Clock, to morrow
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
FIFTH EDITION.
Millions Drowned.

PRoy1pENTIAL DESTRUCTION OF GREAT PLAGUE
CINCINNATI, May 27.
A special despatch from Michigan says that re
ports from Grand Haven, East Saginaw, Kalama-
zoo, Jackson, Traversi City, and the surround
ing country all say that the wheat and small
crops are doing we'll. Recent heavy rains have
prevented farmers from putting in crops. At
st. Josephs the heavy rain has drowned millions
of the prasshOppers
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

The IRREpREss1BLE Bua.-The potato bug is
irrepressible 1t is everywhere. Its march il in
consonance with the progress Of the age. 1t
stops not at obstacles no matter how great, and
no kind of weather will prevent it from making
excursions. In this respect it is superior to
many people. Yesterday while some refused to
venture on the excursion on account OF the
juiciness of the weather, his bugship turned out,
and Wilmington gentleman picked ono up on
the sandy beach at Rehoboth. He was an early
visitor and had evidently been taking "dip in
Old ocean," but was alive and enjoying good
health
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

The CRY HALL IMPRovEMENT-The specifi-
cations for the improvement of the City Hall, ac-
cording to the plan already described in these
columns have been prepared, and are in the
hand of tho Clerk of Council. Proposals for the
work will be invited by advertisement to-mor-
row. The bids will be opened in Council at the
meeting tomorrow evening week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
The Erie Railroad.

RECEIVER ArPoINTED-TuMBLE IN THE STOCK.
New YORK, June 26.
Mr.. Jewett, President Of the Erie Railway, WAS
appointed receiver of the Company by the Su
preme Court, this morning. The stock has fall
len to 17lI
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

THE NEW LocoMoTIvE.--The new locomotive
of which mention was made in yesterdays
COMMERCIAL, was laid off at Harrington, where
it remained all night. 1t is named the Horces-
Ter, and was built by the Grant Works at Pater-
son, N. j., for the Worcester R. r. Co., for use
on the time between Georgetown and Snow Hill.
The engine weighs 35 tons. 1t is the fifth loco
motive in the Junction Il Breakwater service.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

LOAN SALEs.-The Wilmington Loan Associa-
ton held its 10th monthly meeting. last even
ing, and sold money as follows 1st series
siOO at 4 340O. at $40, $3.50. at 3-l0, and
The remainder was applied to retiring shares of
the first series
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

STORE ROBBED Monday night the store OF
Thomas Connery, in Chesapeake City, Cecil
county, Nd, was entered and robbed of about
IL 600 worth of dry goods.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

Spicer, the murderer of Mabel Young, in Bos-
ton, acknowledges that he was "out OF his head
on sunday" the day the crime was committed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
Comm ercfaI Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, May 26.
Flour dull Penna. a6.2500650; high grades
57@8. Wheat at s13591.37 white, sl.50. Rye
S1.10. Corn yellow SOC. Oats. white 7i(a76c !;
mixed, 71@73c. Whiskey, 51.22. Lard, 1901
QUOTATIONS. ArTHE BnAYDYwINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND oRArE--ooRREoTED DAILY.
Family Flour. ur.....................S $4,000 900
Extra Flour. 6.750 $50
Superiipe lou-. Neutrality-suspicious. 4.756p 5.75
Whest, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1.35
Corn, New, $50
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

of brother of the human race and added one
to tho number of those who bless God for Civ
ing you existence.
L am, sir, with respect, yours,
WILLARD HALL.
GRoroN, Oct. 0, 1902.
Chief Justice Gilpin then said that the court
fully agreed with all that had been said, and or
dered the proceedings spread upon the records.
Mr.. Patterson then offered resolutions, (al-
ready published) regarding the death of Hon.
John J. Blilligan, late Judge of tho Delaware
State Courts but there not being time for ex-
tended remarks, further proceedings were de-
ferred.
Judges Wooten and Houston both testified to
their associations with Judge Millgan on the
bench and spoke in high praise Of his character
as an upright Judge and an agreeable gentle
man.
At 6p. M. court adjourned until Wednesday
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

WATER WoRKs.-The village of Toughkena-
mon. on the Baltimore Central Railroad, in the
southern end of the county, has in view the
building of public water works, for tho accom-
modation of the citizens. West Grove, village
u similar size near by, has long enjoyed this
modern luxury. There are rumors TOO, that
Toughkenamon will soon boast a race course OF
the dimensions OF half mile.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

WASHINGTON, May 70.
Probabilities For the Middle States, rising
barometer, cooler northerly winds and clear
weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

WILLIAMS CLEANING FLUID!
FOR PRINTERS.
Cheap and excellent to clean rollers, forms, cuts,
plates and presses from ink.
FOR PAINTERS
To clean off old painted and vanished work, dirty
brushes, buckets. etc.
FOR MACHINISTS
To clean up dirty engines and machinery, also to
clean dirty cotton waste.
F0K CARRIAGE MAKERS
To clean paint and yarnish from old work.
FOR SHIP MASTERS
To clean decks, spars. etc.
FOR HOUSEKEEPEKS
To make SOAP clean dirty wood, BRICK or stone
work. Also to clean and remove dirty paint, wash
clothes and eradicate bed buggs and other insects.
For sale at retail prices by K. Mclnal, Jr and K.
Bringhurst * Co. AT wholesale by
WILLIAMS Il CO.,
my1i ,1mfp p. o. Box No. 49, Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

DLACK TAMISE.-WE HAVE RE
ID ceived direct from the importer full line of
these elegant goods, to " hch we invite attention
W. b. SHARP,
Fourth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

I.oNdwoop YEARLY MEETING.-This annual
gathering will, as already announced, begin on
the 10Th Of June, and continue its sessions for
three DAYS. Professor John M. Langston, the
distinguished colored orator, and President of
Howard University, Washington, ID. c., has
promised to be in attendance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
'FlsIKD EDITION.
weather Record.

REPORT OF THE sIaNAL SERVICE.
WAauINart,N Nav pf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

siaMEsE TRoUr.-At the Matching pond Of Mr..
jesse b. Riegner, of South Coventry. Chester
county, ia a trout or rather twin trouts, that
l)ned together by hand similar to that which
connected the Siamese Twins. These fish are
great curiosity, and are attracting much atten-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
Msiu advertisements.

GORGE w. BUSH s. SON, FRENCH
NJ STREET WHARF, SELL THE BEST QUAIL
TILES OF HARD WHITE ASH EGG AND STOVE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

M TATTINGS.- WE HAVE NOW IN
lHl stock white and check canton mattings, by
the piece or yard, at the lowest prices.
w. B. SHARP,
Fourth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

(reedmoor Park Is situated on the Delaware River,
ten miles above Philadelphia. it is one of the most
beautiful groves along the Delaware. The boat Will
leave Fourth street wharf at 6M O'Clock, A. NJ, re-
turning in good time in the evening. Fare for round
trip, adults 80 cents; children under twelve years,
% cents Tickets can be had of the members of
school. Secure your tickets early, az only limited
number will be issued. my26,29,je5,S
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

CArcnINd AT A SrnAw.--Last Thursday George
rocgood colored. jumped of a freight train at
Coatesyille and his attempt to check his momen-
tum caught at a post, which, however, pulled out
Of the ground letting him fall against car, cut
ting his head and causing concussion OF the
Iautt,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26

GUN UMBRELLAS, NEW AND HAND
- some, made to order, Just received:
w. b. SHARP,
Fourth and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
Tsit advertisements.

nISST ON'S AND RICHARDSON
~ hand saws, Tazewell augurs and bits, Beatty's
Mann's and Hatton axes and handles. For sale by
VIM. H. BILLANY,
214 Market Street, Wilmington.
II NIVES. KNIVES AND FORKS, TEA
IN and table ivory, rubber and bone handles,
spoons silver plated tea and table spoons and bast
ing spoons and plated butter knives. For sale by
VIM. 81. BILLANY,
214 Market Street. Wilmington.
HUNGARIAN GRASS AND MILLET
I'LL SEED by which good crop of hay can be
made IN 40 to 90 days from the day 1t ID sown.
Also 8 srowed CANADA CORN, and SEED BUCK
WHEAT. For sale by
c. b. ROGERS,
1888 Market ST., Philadelphia.
Orders by mail shipped the same az II parties were
here my26-3td&1tw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
GSfnrstpt(s.

EXCURSION.
The first grand excursion from Wilmington I
Creedmoor Park will be made by
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-26
Daifp Gemmerejaf.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard N. Jenkins, Wilmor Atkinson,
Francis G. Ferris.
nv kor Terms, etc., SEQ Second Page,
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

IL ia certain that Mr.. Valentine is All ex Mayor
bat people want to know who will be next
MYor.
Xadoc Townsend, who has been down the
state. within a day or two, says the drought has
not been 30 serious there, ~ it has around Will
ihinBton.
Rev. J. A. b. Wilson is meeting with success
m his charge of the Mariners Bethel of
Father Taylor" at Boston. There s growing
interest amongst the seamen in the work.
Amongst all the changes of Time, the decay
If empires, tho fall of princes, tho destruction
of characters, there III ono thing interchangeable
aud fixed Tho price of smearcase remains i've
ronts II bowl.
Samuel Stevens WAS admitted to the City Hos
,Ntal, yesterday. Several years ago, lie had one
Of his legs terribly crushed in rolling mill, and
mrod by kick from horse, 30 that Stevens is
completely disabled.
But one report comes from the peach re-
rion-that the prospect for crop remains
good. Adolphus Brown, the General Agent of
the Junction Breakwater lines, says every
thing looks favorable for the largest yield Of
fInt ever gathered on the Peninsula.