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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10
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MODERN MANNERS

The Lofpdon Saturday Review says
fhere are SSpme things which everybody
Sees out WIZ leh there is a general reluc-
lance to speask about until some kind OF ex>
Piosien occurs aud compels attention For
some years Ps@si, for instance, there has
oeen NASaoie ~ spngiish society tendency
70 increasing tSeedom OF manners, aui 4
FelaNaAoA ~ pose prudent restraints on
gidaihess or lot tyaraness which usei 10 be
supposed 70 pc IN Indispensable protection to
all INQUEST Wyemen We have ourselves
repeatedly carried attention 10 it. aud urged
taatthe spreTd of habits ot dangerous ia
niEArlfy ought 20 be closely watched. and
soma checkeH b. social influence ON the in
troduction 9ff novelties Of this kind. all tend
inc IN one direction.
ftwoulj appear. however. thai the de-
parture FROM oli>iasaioned traditions o.
fropfietv is growing still more marked.
and that system Of social intercourse is
being gradually ablisaei under which all
the once recognized rales Of decent behavior
are completely SCI Al uaught. Indeed, it is
becoming increasingly difficult in some
fashionable circles 70 form any estimate OF
tho personal respectahiiity Of we'll dressed
wsusAn fron her bearing and conduct. Il
istohe hoped that the remarks which a
lud9e has jos felt himse bound 10 make
n 80 sousse Of his duty viii suggest profit
able rsdeskions on this subject. In di-
vcrce suit which has been tried this week,
and into the nature Of which it is unueces-
sary 10 enter IN detail. Sir j. Hammer. in
summing up the case to the jury, made the
following remarks:
''Generaly speaking, when young wo-
-
young man, only one inference could be
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10
The -Anti-M0n0polist.

duction of acne, or other exemptions on the
face or elsewhere, although, on the 9th r
hand, such diseases have sometimes been
cured by it. In full doses it is said some>
times to cause redness Of the palate, cpl as
trio heat, salvation, drowsiness, confusion
of mind, depression, failure of memory in a
remarkable degree, weakness Of the arms
and legs; but all these evils disappear entire
ly on the discontinuance Of the remedy, nc
permanent i'll effects having been observed
to follow its employment.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

We saw mosquito work abou; ten min
utes yesterday, trying to get bis bill through
the sain Of man who owes u two years
subscriptions How We laughed at that
demoralizsd little insect a., with look Of
disgust. he folded up biz little bill, placed
it il his pocket, and went for another VIC
tim.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

The Eem bell for ladies' is said to be made
in clasps. four Of which 60 around the
waist. i; will be difficult. however, 10 i'm
prove upon the Old style Of belt, which Is
made in the shape Of coat sleeve and has
an arm inside Of il. We have observed,
however. that this kind usually requires
more than four clasps.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

!fDom Pedro il through with his sight
seeing hadn't he better 20 home This
country doesn't want any company for the
next few months. 1t il about to renew its
allegiance 10 the eternal principles 81 human
liberty. and IL rapidly collection it, iecayed
turnips, its caete tomatoes, and its rotten
eggs.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

"Can you change this William for me ?"
said young man who presented q $50 bill
at the counter Of the Gloucester National
Bank, recently. Yes said the Cashier,
'.but why do you call it William 2" "Oh,
I'm not familiar enough with that kind Of .
thing to call it Bill was the quick reply.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

A practical rural lady, attired in a black
bombazinc dress and overgrown bonnet,
gave vent to her astonshment, when look
ing at the laces displayed BY Belgium, by
exclaiming: Five hundred dollars for one
little handkerchief like that Why, one
good blow would seuI ii to ,aitersI'
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

White duck pants looked we'll and are
fashionable, but the trouble is man must
always be looking around after napkin if
he wears them. You can't wipe the least
bit Of dirt of your fingers on the leg Of white
duck brceches but what some one will notice
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

The intelligent druggist in Coheos, N. Y,
having given woman hellebore instead of
rhubarb, from which she nearly died, she
is now giving him the first syllable of the
name Of the poison in a suit for damages.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

The phrcnologist lifted his hand from the
boys head and said "Your son has extra
ordinary developments, sir; he will be =
great man" The father dropped his chin
upon his breast and mournfully added,
Then he can never be President
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

They were talking Of death, when one
man asked: "What were the last words -
ale didn't say anything" was the reply.
That's just like him" said the first man,
with an approving nod .There was no
gas about him. He was all business
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

A born chiropodist-The boy who is al
ways at the foot Of his cass.-Com. Adoer-
t1.er. BY the same rule we suppose the boy
who is always at the head Of his class is =
born barber.-Eoston Com. Bulletin. Yes,
you'll find just such little shavcrs in every
school.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

"Whaur's yer awkscnt nun ?" bawled a
brawny Scot TO a Cockney who was murder
ing the Scotch dialect in some public read-
ings, The readers wit was better than his
elocution, for he Immediately rejoincd,
why, you've got it, and the audience
roared
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

Junior (parsing): "NiAa is a noun"
Professor: "What does it come from :"
STUDENT 1T don't come at ALL Professor
(quizzing): Doesn't it come from NiA1o ~
Student: "No sir; ca nihilo Mill tit! Pro-
fessor settled
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10
LIGHT AND AIR VERSUS DRUGS

Mrs. Rogers lay in her bed,
Bandaged and blistered from foot to head.
Blistered and bandaged from head to toe.
Mrs. Rogers Was very low.
Bottle and saucer, spoon and cup.
On the table stood bravely up;
Physics of high and low degree
Calomel, catup, boneset tea;
Everything q body could bear,
Excepting light and water and air
| opened the blinds; the day was bright,
And God gave Mrs. Rogers some light.
| opened the window; the day was fair,
And God gave Mrs. Rogers some air.
Bottles and blisters, powders and pills,
Catnip, boneset, syrups and squills;
Drugs and medicines, high and low,
| threw them far as ! could throw.
"What are you doing" my patient cried
Frightening death" cody replied.
fsYou are crazy!' a visitor said;
| flung a bottle at his head.
Deacon Rogers he came to me;
"Wite is a-getting her health" said he.
81 really think She will worry through;
She scoids me just She used to do
All the people have poohed and slurreG;
All the neighbors have had their word;
1Twere better to perish, some of 'em say,
Than be cured III such an irregular way !"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

"a contributor writing with the thermo-
meter at ninety-eight, says that Crazy Horse
has lost his equinimity.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10

The cavalry branch of the army of Greece
numbers eleven men, nine horses one old
omnibus from New York, and q buck board
for the Colonel The horses are now being
shod and the cavalry placed on a war foot
ing.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-10
WITT AND HUM0R.
I. DONNELLY. Jr.. Editor

What class of people may be said to lie
the most ?-Sluggards.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12
THE DEMOCRATS swAMPEp.
The Leaders Can't Agree on the Finan
cial Question.

Washington, NJ .rch 11.-The DEM
ocratic caucus met to night at the
Capital. Lamar rendered his resigna-
ton as Chairman on account of sick
ness but it was not accepted. Clymer
was selected Chairman pro TEN. dur
ing the absence of Lamar, who will
return TO Mississippi in accordance
with the advice OF his physician.
There was long discussion on the
financial question, Senators Bayard.
Eaton, Sherman, Bogy, Herman and
Representatives Randall, Regan and
Luttreil advocating hard money. No
question was taken but there seemed
to be clearer comprehension Of the
issues involved and a greater DISPOSE
tion TO arrive at satisfactory result
than has been heretofore manifested.
The caucus adjourned until Wednes-
day evening next, when a full atten-
dance is expected and vote will be
taken on the propositions pending,
namely, the majority and minority
reports of The joint committee.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12
The Missouri Tornado The
Kentucky Flesh Storm.
Latest Intelligence from All
Parts of the World.
CONGRESSIONAL.

Washington, March 11.-Atlins re
ported bill approprialing 500, 900 to
supply deficiency in the appropria
tion for certain Sioux Indians. Cook
reported bill to equalize the bounties
of soldiers Of the late war. Referred
to committee of the whole and made
the special order for Thursday next.
This bill is one originally introduced
by Thornburg. Vance presented Il
petition ofcitizens of Lawrence county,
Ohio, in favor of one kind of-money
for all purposes, and that Treasury
notes shall be made as valuable as gold
by being made interchangeable for
Government bonds. Referred. jerks
introduced a bill to transfer the Pen
sion bureau from the interior TO the
War department. Referred. Banning
presented protest of Cincinnati dis
tillers against any law changing the
offered a ieso ution relating to the
grant of lands by the United States to
the Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany and the condition disposition and
title of said lands. Referred. The
House then went into committee of
the whole on the judicial and legisla-
tive appropriation bill. Willis took
the floor and spoke in favor of an
honest currency as the only safety for
honest men. Townsend spoke on the
legislative appropriation bill, alluding
to its economies, properties, and to
Randall's vote for an increased salary
last session. Randall replied in sub
stance that as the people had CON-
demned that measure he accepted the
verdict.
White-"Do understand the gen.
tleman to say that he realized the fact
that the country condemned his vote
on the back salary question:"
Randall-"It is none of your busi-
ness what 1 realize. (Laughter.) I
have made my statement in that con-
nection."
White -"Does not the gentlem an
believe that the country would be
better pleased if that back salary were
refunded ?"
Rapdall-"That's none..of your busi-
ness, either Mr.. White. II 1 do aught
here that does not become representa-
tive of the people, they will take care to
consign me back to private life. took
that salary; the law gave it to me my
people have approved of me since, and
It does not lie in the power of any mis-
cradle man here to talk about my
conscience"
Wilson, of Iowa, in connection with
the appropriation for the agricultural
bureau, spoke of the Importance of
the fiax-growing interests i'll his state,
which he said would be seriously in
terfered with If Mr.. Morrison's tariff
bill should become law.
Hunter made speech on the cur
rency question, against resumption of
specie payments until after the cancel
lation of the public debt, and in advo-
cacy of the bill introduced by himself
to establish uniform rate of interest
at six per cent. throughout the United
States. The House then adjourned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12
Telegraphic Nuggets.

Rochester, n. Y; fire. Saturday
loss, $50, 900.
James A. Mowatt, Connecticut
editor, died Saturday.
The Prince of Wales has sailed from
Bombay for En- gland.
By recent landslide in a small
German town, eight houses and twenty
people were buried.
William Robinson, journalist,
known as "Warrington," died at NAL
den, Mass, Saturday.
Brent, the man who committed heavy
forgeries on Louisville, Ky, bank, Is
in prison in London.
The Belgian bank director who en-
bezzled 5000, 900 francs, was caught at
Queenstown, Ireland, on an Ameri-
can bound vessel.
The London Times, speaking of the
recent disclosures of corruption in this
country, says: "A nice sense of honor
and propriety does not prevail in the
official world of the United States.
The Independent Labor party, of
New York City, has elected delegates
IL State convention, to be held Mt
Syracuse, which is opposed to the con-
traction of the currency.
Stenberger. Prince of Samoa, is In
trouble. A ship of his has been seized
by the British consul at Samoa, and
the inhabitants of the country ordered
not to obey the orders of SteInberger,
but to be governed by the consular
courts. Steinberger says England will
take possession OF the island.
Senator Ferry, president pro tenn. of
the Senate. replies to Lieut.. Gov. An
tome. of Louisiana, IN regard to Pinch
backs expulsion fom the floor of the
Senate, that although he (Ferry)
voted for Pinchback's admission, lie
could not do otherwise than obey the
rules Of that body In Pinchback's s case
The Supreme Court of Massachusetts
in the suit of n. G. Musson VS.. the
Boston, Hartford and Erie II. r. Co..
has renderen decision by which it Is
settled that the lien upon the property
Is preserved by the bankrup pit act. The
plaintiff sought to recover SS73.3l2 for
building the road and filling flats be-
longing to the defendants and to se-
cure his claim he attached all the pro-
perty owned by the corporation.
Extra copies of the great WEEKLY
LEADER, containing columns of re-
liable and interesting Black Hills
intelligence, lots of local news, and q
varied array of general news and
miscellaneous reading matter, can b,
obtained at Hollis P. o. news-room.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12
CALIFORNIA.
Irnpor ant. if True.

San Francisco, March l1.-A report
was current on the streets to-day and
was partially confirmed by ]. c. Flood,
to the effect that arrangements have
been completed for the govern ment to
take the product of the Consolida ted
Virginia and California mines for a
year, and apply it to the resumption
of specie payments. Flood says the
sale is understood TO have been con-
summated, but all the details are not
yet settled.
Serious Floods Threatened.
A crevasse in the levee on Grand Is
land. in the Sacramento river delta, is
likely to flood the whole island, which
contains 10000 acres, bearing heavy
grain crops.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12

THAT TERRIBLE TORNADO.
Trishtful Loss of Life and Property

Quincy, ILL.,, March 1.-THE Whig
has reports of the effects Of the storm
in Missouri last night. The tornado
came from the southwest and struck
Elizabethtown, on tho Missouri, Kan
sas & Texas Railroad, about four
o'clock. Some seventeen houses were
Frustrated. five person, killed and
several severely wounded, some ol
them fatally. AT Hasson, on the same
road three dwellings and the railroad
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12

depot were blown down and three
persons killed. Wither's mills, near
Hannibal, Mo-, were blown down.
but no one was injured. The damage
to timber and fences is very great
anst il is thought that further reports
will show much greater loss of life in
neighborhoods not yet htard from.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12
WASHINGTON.
The New Secretary of War Dons His
Oficial Harness.

Ofhcial Harness.
Washington. March li--Judge Al
fonso Taft, accompanied by Secretaries
Robeson and Chandler. called this
morning on the President at the Ex-
ecutive mansion. and there met Chief
Justice Waite, who administered the
oath of Office, after which the new
Secretary of War proceeded to the
War department aud began the duties
of his office. He was engaged during
the day in making the acquaintance
of the officers i'm charge of the various
bureaus. nearly all of whom had busi-
ness requiring his attention. On
Monday the officers of the army now
in Washington will make formal
call on the new Secretary.
Pendleton Prepared
Geo. II. Pendleton. who arrived here
last night, promptly reported to the
sergeant-at-arms this morning, and
stated that he was ready for examina-
tion whenever the committee should
want him.
Gen. Boynton has telegraphed from
Cincinnati that he would return on
Monday.
A serenade 10 Pincbback.
At n meeting of colored citizens A.
was decided 10 tender pinchback the
,ompliment of n serenade ON Monday
next, as a token of their esteem for
him nersonaI,v and their annrecia,iop
of his services Ia their race in his re.
cent pe,sistent nrosecut,on of his
claim TO a seat In the Senate to a final
conclusion.
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.iie so-calieu reHi es'a'e poo, Vi Tue
Distfict vi Soiu'noia' met .o-oay anu
ihioriheu hiioourhe ina. iney iau oe-
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prouuced LOT iuii examination. Inc
witness expressed ms Willingness 10
comply Win tue com 'ni'tee's dec7sioh
III case ne sho"iu NC 50 auViseu ny MS
counsel A'ier CONSULTING WIN MS
couhse', ne sta'eu tia' oesioes jay
COOKE S 70. there were iiVe others ih-
'efeste'' III ,he reai estate pool ana
ina. they ii''o put iise .nous"''u ooiiars
eacn mo 'ne pool fie oeciileu u"
s."'o "."se in's'es. ne Puich"seu,
though ne sAiu ne pau iiVe thousahu
uoiiars i"r IT, ne repealeu 'na1 II IL
c""iu oe SHOWN ''a' ''e government
was III any way interested, ne wouiu
oe "ii'ns 10 iii'he 'he "hoie mhtler
public, but would prefer not to say
anything until he could consult with
Ju,,ya Rack Clover chairman of the
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oo'i''''.''ee' s''u 'ie e"is''''''ee "iun
want TO extract anything not connect
ed with this pool. He said Cooke,
McculIoch A. 60. were indebted To the
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meht wouiu hot iose anything. Glo-
yer said the committee thought other
wise. and that the witness would have e
to comply with their decision and M
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12
FROG MEAT BY THE ACRE.
Analysis of the Flesh which Rained from
Kentucky Skies.

Louisville, March ll.-In regard 10
Prof Smith, the scientist, says in his
analysis of tire specimens examined
"ln my mind this matter gives every
indication of being the dried spawn Of
the Batrachian reptiles. doubtless that
of the frog. They have been trans
ported from the ponds aud swampy
grounds by currents of wind. and have
ultimately fallen ON the spot where
found.n
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12

Paris. March 1l.-It is supposed
that the present session of Congress
and the Chamber of Deputies will be
only of short duration. The Chamber
of Deputies will probably resume its
sittings in May.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12

Paris, 1.-THE Argentine legation has
a telegram announcing that the trea-
ties between the Argentine Republic
and Brazil have been ratified and all
difficulties are now Terminated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12
Germany.

Berlin, March Il.-It is officially
announced that the German squadron
now in Chinese waters win be con-
siderably reinforced for the suppress
sion of pirncy.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12
FOREIGN.

Madrid. March ll.-A dispatch was
read in Congress to day announcing
that the Spanish squadron had de-
feated the Soolos, the pirates of the
Phillipine Islands,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12

The Seine continues to rise rapidly
and causes great anxiety. Many acci-
dents are announced.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-03-12

ss-l alrFmnii's ny seale-; rcasolsiiils
chaiges iof weig Ing.
Ordrrs prurrpGy T-TDf. r-erros cash.
O'Briors nca7 6'ock, 18th + 20
Cheyenne. wycnaszi
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-23
REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN MEETINGS.

The Republican Association of the IXth AS
semby District held ratification meeting last evening,
at the Blocker Buildings. transparency raised,
the Boys in Blue paraded and upon their the
sembly was addressed by Gen. Daniel Ullman.
The With Assembly District Hayes and Wheeler Club
met last evening, at No 74s Broadway, j. Howe in the
chair. The meeting was addressed by william Ware
Peck, Solomon s. Streeter and DIR. Isaac /. Hayes.
meetingOf the XVIIIth Assembly District Republican
Association held last evening The attendance
large. Addresses were made by Henry Il. Rowland,
Ashbel p. Fitch, and Alvin Z. Mann.
The XXth Assembly District Hayes and Wheeler Ger
man Campaign Club he'd meeting last evening at No.
Weis, Alderman Koch, and T. Frankenheisner and in
English by G. sherman and H. ROthschd. The meeting
well attended
A Republican mass meeting was held at the Wgwam,
in New-BrghtOn Staten Island, Thursday evening.
The building seating about 500 persons, crowded TO
its utmost capacity, many ladies being present TheO-
dOrc M POmerOy the speaker OF the evening, and
drew forth much applause and laughter by his treatment
of campaign questions, The Caseton Glee Club sang
several patriotic songs during the proceedings.
A HAYES and Wheeler canpagn club has been organ
lied at GOlden's Bridge, with the following officers
james w. Camp President; H. A Cornell, Lewis Travis,
George Mead A. s. Manser and Lewis h. Horton, Vice
Presdents Starr Gaun, Tfeasurer George G. Parker,
Secretary Fifty persons signed tine roll at the meeting
The Republican Association of the XVIII Assembly
District held q ratification meeting last evening at No
$50 West Thirty fftn-st, Henry G, Leask presiding
Major II. ID. Tyler made somewhat humorous speech,
which called forth great deal OF applause Gen. George
w, Palmer also delivered an address
The Young Mems Republican Association OF the
Twentieth Ward held meeting at No, 3l6 Eighthavc.
last evening" and addresses were made by mbers OF
banner for holding regular meetings every Friday
evening during October. a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-23
NOMINATIONS TO CONGRESS.
The following nominations to Congress have
20 hoe oil Ii.
EXHIBITION TOPICS.
sRenomi9ate

DEMOLITION OF sHANTIEs - THE AWARDS - HE
TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITORS ESTIMATED AT
100000.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. GA great number
Of shaptes ON Em-aye. facing the Exhibition Grounds
were demolished by the Philadelphia police this morn
ing tour OF inspection made several days ago by
the Grand jury and long list Of buildings was made
ont which we're declared TO be nuisances Some OF them
had been erected without any pretense OF legal
authority and others without complying Win
the CITY regulations Their removal was postponed
until this morning account Of the OddFeD0ws parade
on wednesday and presence OF many people from
New-York Yesterday In the mean time many OF the
owners removed their buildings themselves, and others
agreed TO do 80 within As hours No resistance was made
70 the police.
s now estimated that the total number OF visitors to
ts Centennial Exhibition will reach 100000, and that
the commission will be able to pay stockholders 90 per
cent OF their subscriptions TOdays cash admissions
were 96,240
Among the visitors at the Exhibition this afternoon
were Secretary and Mrs. Fish.
The awards Of the judges win be announced at
o'clock next wednesday evening President Grant ana
the highest National State and city officials viii be In
yited TO be present
The Massachusetts, state troops, which have been en-
oamped for several days In the Exhibition Grounds,
started for home this afternoon.