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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
By JAMES T. M'KAY.
Copyright
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will you ever be done collecting,
Prentf'
"Oh, l hope SO, Nell. I think III get
through the best Of it today. l expect to
bring you home $50, 900 o-night."
"Hushr' she said you're foolish to
talk so. wish you were well out Of the
business, Prent"
"Pshaw, Nellp' he answered, there's
no danger. I'd like to leave it in Bath &
Westbury's safe in Caramore, but Bath
more. There's been a safe robbery down
west, and they're afraid. don't blame
'em, though" @
where are you going todays''
I'm going south, through Dixon and
Camthorp to Shore, and then west by the
south country road to Seaville and Plum.
ley, and then home by Caramore. 1t is a
long pull, but haven't much work to do,
and guess Driyer'n do it by dark"
He got up from the breakfast table and
prepared 10 go out.
well, don't be rash, Prent.''
"oh, I'll look out. Don't you fear.
Good-by, Nell"
She saw him ride brown Driver through
the gate and trot away down the south
road.
At 10 Prent rode out TO Shore, and held
ON east along the wide South pike; at
he was in Seaville Center. In Plumley
he was delayed. To get home by dark he
should have been at Caramore by half
past 4. The sun was low on Three Pine
hills when he rode up to Bath s. West
bury's general country store. He hitched
Driver to 3 post, went in and warmed his
N n 0hnanMasl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13
APPLIED SCIENCE.
BY CHARLES BARNARD.
Copyright


What nave 1 done TO you-you viperr"
The man secured in the chair, and with
me wire drawn tightly over his throat,
repIIcu not word.
Elmer advanced toward him, and
Alma, with little cry, tried to hinder
him.
''Do not fear. He cannot move. I
will release his head, and perhaps you
will recognize him.
The wire about his throat was loos-
ened, and the wretch lifted his head into
a more comfortable position.
"Ahr'
"Great Heavens! Il is Mr.. Belfordr'
Eyes, SIR" said he ~ forgot to put
away some papers, and l came down to
secure them, and while l was here that
wretch surprised me- threatened to muir
der me, and finally overpowered me and
bound me here as you see. If you will
ask him to release me, will get up and
explain everything"
'It's he," screamed Mr.. Denny, lift
ing his crutch. ~ don't believe you
you thief-you robberl It's lie!"
"Oh, fatherr" cried Alma. Release
him-let him go. He will go away then,
and leave us. He mas done wrong; but
take-some"-
mol Never neveri ne-v-"
The word died away on his lips, for on
the instant there was loud ring at the
hall door. They all listened in silence
Again the importunate bell pealed
through the echoing house
ut is some one in Distress" said Ell
mer "John, do you take light and go
to the door. Ask what is wanted before
you loose the chain, and tell them to go
away unless it is case of life or death. I"
John presently returned, and in an ex-
cited whisper said:
"It's Mr.. Jones, the sheriff"
At this word Mr.. Bedford struggled
with his bonds, and in broken voice he
cried:
ooh, Mr.. Denny, spare mel Let me not
be arrested will restore every''-
"Silence, sirl" said Elmer. mot word
till you are spoken to. What does he
want, Johnf'
"He says he must see Mr.. Denny. It's
very important-and, oh, sir, he's almost
beside himself, and wouldn't let him in. I"
"CaIl him in at once" said Mr.. Denny.
'It is q most fortunate arrival. The very
man we want.
John returned to the hall, and in mo-
ment an old man, gray haired and
wrinkled, but still vigorous and strong,
stood before them. He seemed a giant in
his huge great coat, and when he removed
his hat his massive head and thick neck
seemed almost leonine.
'Ah! Mr.. Sheriff, you have arrived at a
most opportune moment. We were Just
awakened from our beds by this robber.
We captured him and we have him here"
''Beg pardon, sir. Sorry to hear it, but
'twere another Grant that brought me
here. The widow Green's daughter, Alice,
she that was missing, has been found in
the mill race-dead. ~
They an gave expression to undis-
guised establishment, and the prisoner in
the chair groaned heavily.
"And / have come for the key Of the
boat house, sir, that we may go for the
body, sir.n
"How horrible When did all this hap
penp'
eve dunno, sir. I'd like the key ter
once"
"Certainly-certainly, Mr.. Sheriff. But
this man-cannot you secure him for the
nightf'
"Oh, ay. But the child, SIR. The boys
wants your boat to go for har."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13
Business Chances,

A nice business with good will and fixtures,
business suitable for lady or invalid, one OF
the best locations In the city. The rent Of
house only $40 per month. Price 800. (42)
The best business OF the kind in the state of
Texas can be bought for $4,000. $4,000 cash,
with good security. Do not ask about this un-
less you mean business. ti2)
For Rent-A beer saloon, with fixtures and
furniture-new room house and good lOca-
ton. Only Sl3 per month. As
Grocery and Suudries store, on railroad, II
miles from city, doing good bushes; post
once and express can be had II desired; for
sale cheap; owner going 70 Europe. Ask for
particu 70
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For Rent.

-Hambleton, Hadley & Co. advertise houses
stores, rooms or farms to rent free of charge.
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Are headquarters for d. Landreth Sons
American seeds field garden and flower;
wholesale and retail,
Agents for the Meikle Blue Grass sulkys,
the Brinly's celebrated Universal plows, the
Planet, Jr., horse hoes and cultivators, COM
bined, hand seed drills, plows and eultivators;
Chas Muth's honey extractors, bee smokers,
knives, etc.; Gust. v. Brecht's meat cutters
and butchers utensils; the Bell City feed
cutters; Harrison Bros, & Co.'s Town and
Country ready mixed paints and colOrs.
Just received 500 bushels Early Amber and
Orange cane seed, 800 bushels of sorghum,
800 bushels German milet, 200 bushels of COM
mon or cat-tail millet, 500 bushels extra clean
Johnson grass seed, 5000 lbs alfalfa, 80 bushels
Kaffir corn; also bermuda, orchard, Kentucky
blue, rescue and mixed lawn grass seed. Red
white, bokhara, alsike, espersette and burr
clover. Buckwheat, castor beans, Russian
sunfiower seed, etc. 200 bushels choice and
select white and yellow gourd seed corn.
35-8 mos
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FOR SALE:
FOR SALE: "A LARo

and conveniences. beautiful yard, two lot
with fine grass, flowers and shrubbery. One o
the best residences In the city, delightfully."- 10
Gated on San Pedro avenue. 2l-2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13

For Sale.
Lots on Government Hill.
Lots on Dignowity Hill.
Lots on Prospect Hill.
Lots on Tobin Hill.
Lots near Arkansas Pass depot.
Lots near Sunset depot. s.
Lots near International depot. s-l2-tf
HAMBLETON HADLEY & co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13

A FRAME HOUSE of seven rooms, nearly
"A new, fine yard with hydrant and cistern
water, half block from street ear line and only
i've minutes walk from Main plaza, fine hot
house complete. ali included At $l,oOO; one
half cash. (33)-2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13

If you want to buy, sell or rent q
house, call 90 Hambleton, Hsdley Il Co.
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PostofHce saloon and pavilion; also store
room adjoining, l0i
Frame house of 3 rooms, on blackberry
street. l05
Furnished rooms with or without board,
nice locality, 2 blocks from avenue G car
Two store rooms, near West Commerce
street. 1887
A fine building lot on Alazan ditch, short
distance from l. g. n. railroad depot. (55)
One Of the most desirable stores on Com
merce street, two stories and good dry cellar.
Only S65. month. OBJ
Frame house Of rooms, servants's room
and stable, lots, city water; located on San
Pedro avenue. IL
A beautiful rock house Of 8 rooms, neatly
furnished, five minutes walk from Main
plaza. (63)
Finely furnished rooms. first and second
story, delightful location; for man and wife
only; reference required. G12)
Building. formerly known as Mason Blanch
restaurant on Market street. "A
2 and room houses, near |. 4 G.. N. depot,
hydrant water; $40 per month. IS
Two nice frame houses on Hidalgo street,
and rooms, Sll month, a
Furnished,cottage Of 4 rooms and servants
room, hydrant water, nicely located, at S25
per month; reference required.
l&3 HAMBLEToN, HADLEY & Co.
Large two-story house of II rooms, 8 rooms
have tire-places, two cisterns, stables and .
acres enclosed, two miles from the Cathedral,
S35 per month. QS2
"A nice rock house on Garden ST., to 9
rooms, nice yard, good location. Rent $500
per month. liz
We have some delightful furnished rooms
on st. Mary's street; best in the city. 92
Q beautiful rooms, on Commerce street, suit.
able for offices or sleeping rooms; modern i'm
provements. 81
Beer saloon snd fixtures, tables, chairs, etc
Nice location. As
$40 acres OF good pasture land, fine water
good fence, etc, $50 per month. 40
Five roomed cottage, near San Pedro
Springs; SIS per month. So
New four roomed house, nicely furnished
desirable location. Must bring reference.
A neat, 8 large room rock house, nice locs.
| ton, only one block from Opera house. l22
A nicely furnished house, suitable for small
| family; house new, and location good. ll5
Frame house OF seven rooms, all nicely fur.
nished and a good location, city water and
| near school and street car line, only s35 per
| month, possession given March Is.
Ham blaton. HadIev r. Co
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Hambleton. Hadley G. G,

lob PRINTING-Of every description, done
81 at the LIGHT office. Satisfaction given
every time. or money refunded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13

DOCK HOUSE of ten rooms, stable, a very
III large lot with river front and good shade,
three blocks from court house. Price 5000,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13

If you want TO buy or sell propertN
call on Hambleton, Hadley & Co., No
East Commerce street. cit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
A Healthy Showing.

According to the latest remittances of
Bridge Tender Sweeney of receipts from
tolls at Rock river bridge, there is
marked and distinct increase in the far
mers' trade which is coming to Rock ISL
and. Mr.. Sweeney's receipts on Decem-
Der 10 for the ten days preceding that
date We're $3.50, while at the same time
yesr ago he turned in $3.50. On Decem>
Der II Mr. Sweeney turned into the city
treasury 1857. while for the correspond
ing period year ago he was able to make
but showing of $92, Comparison of
the month of Novom ber's showing of this
year and last, show that even taking into
consideration the condition of roads and
weather all in favor of this year, the in
crease has been considerable:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
&OclaI.

DR.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Barth gave de-
lightful house warming in their handsome
new home on Twentieth street between
Eighth and Ninth avenues last evening.
A reception was first held, followed by an
elegant supper, after which there was
dancing. There were present:
Misses Florence Stewart, Jennie Tay>
lor, Ionic Weyerhsuser, Mamie Davis,
Carrie Mixter, Minnie Hull, Susie Stod-
dard, Carrie Kemble, Miss Plummer, Miss
Angel, the Misses Cowden, Miss Hill
house, Miss Champion, Mrs L S Nc
Csbe. Mrs W c Collins, Mrs VIM Reck
DR. S c Plummer, ST Davis, Mr. Kerns,
Will Henderson, c C Truesdale, Will
Dart VIM Reck, VIC Collins, L s Nc
Csbe, S White, Fl c Whitridge, Roder-
OK Dart, W H Marshall. Charles Stod-
dard, Lee Gait, DR. Geo Bsbcock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON
Christmas Presents for Our Patrons.

ChrisJmas Presents Tor our fatfons.
We propose to give this entire week TO
the greatest sale that has ever been in
augurated in this city on
KID GLOVES AND HANDKERCHIEFs
Bargains! Bargsins!l 5argains'N
Lot l-75 doZ, 1 button kid gloves in
colors aud black, our usual price 81, for
this sale only 90 cents,
Lot 2-l0O doz, 4 button genuine kid
gloves, our regular 81 50 glove, in al
colors and black, will be sold positively
for this sale only at the low figure of 70
cents per pair.
Lot $50 dozen of our best kid gloves,
latest styles in colors and black, which
we have been selling at Sl.75. for this
sale only 81 81.
We make this sale com pliment to our
trade for their liberal patronage OF the
past year.
HANpEERCHrEF sALE-ONLY FINE GOODS
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Lot $50 dozen fine sheer linen hand
kerchiefs, colored borders and white hem
stitched, regular price 25 cents, for this
sale 10 cents.
Lot 2-15 dozen elegant hand en-
oroidered sheer linen handkerchiefs IN
| coIors aud white, regular price from 80 -"
rs cents, al the low figure of % cents.
Lot SO dozen of the very finest and
most elegant scolloped embroidered edge
| and elaborate embroidered all over, in
| colors and white, our regular price from
| IS cents TO 81. at the extreme low figure
| of 80 cents. These haudkerchiefs are an
extremely great bargain and must be seen
| TO he appreciated.
| Lot 400 dozen ladies initial white
| pure linen handkerchiefs, our regular
price rs cents; We will sell for this sale
| only at Is cents.
Lot SIS dozen gents initial hsudkeT
chiefs, very fine linen with a beautiful
letter, which are sold for SO cents regu'
lar; for this sale only IS cents,
Lot 6-Gents' japanese silk handker'
chiefs which are cheap at 50 cents, only
IS cents.
We also take pleasure in notifying oul
patrons that not only the above hsndker'
chiefs will be sold at these low prices, bu'
our entire stock of finest gloves and hand
kerchiefs will be sold at proportionately
! low figures, and a liberal discount giver
from our regular price. These two spec
ial sales for this week is rare opportu'
nity and chance which should be tsker
advantage of by every one, and all are IN
vited to call and see for themselves.
NJ ARNOLD,
129 W. Second St, Davenport, Iowa,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

New Years day 1899, will be ushered
in with more than the customary eclat
In addition to the usual terrestrial attrsc-
tons of turkey and trimmings, the celes-
tfal fearure of the day will be total
eclipse of the sun, visible mainly tho
Pacific coast, but partial throughout the
United States. A total eclipse of the
sun, visible in the United States, is an
unusual occurrence. and throughout the
west. California, Dakota and Nebraska,
the path in whic h the phase Of totality
will be visible is not more than 1870 miles.
As though gotten up especially for the
occasion, the eclipse will strike our west
eru coast line about the location of the
great Lick observatory, where very elab-
orate preparations are being made for
observations. The point of contact in
the far west will be shortly after noon
II will be partially visible in Rock Island
shortly before sunset.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
A FARMERS FRAUD.

The sensational Rascality OF Henry
J.Pease. Of scott County, Called in
Court.
A great sensation ran through this
community in November last. when it
was discovered that Henry ]. Pease, con.
sidered one of the wealthiest. as he Ger
tsinly was one of the best known farmers
in Scott county. had played the rascal
borrowed all the money he could from
friends on promises and from banks on
mortgages-and skipped to Canada, tax
ing about sec. 900 with him.
The day before his departure from
home Pease came to Davenport and ne-
gotiated with Geo. E. Hubbell for the
sale of tract of land for a certain sum,
taking Mr.. Hubbell's note for S446 as
balance due This note he carried with
him to Windsor, Canada, where he put up
at hotel kept by one John R. Campbell
quite a resort for bank cashiers, &C
countants, secretaries and other default
ing swindlers who fee from the United
States. Pease sold the note to Campbell,
whom he owed for board. and Campbell
sent the note to Davenport for collection.
Pease had also got into the First Ma
tional bank of Dewitt considerably. and
the bank had a temporary injunction
| issued to prevent the payment of the
Hubbell note to Campbell-in fact at
tached it. They alleged that Pease sold
the property to Mr.. Hubbell on purpose
to swindle his creditors, and therefore, as
they were heavy creditors when that note
was made. they, and not Mr.. Hubbell,
were entitled to the deed to the property.
Yesterday the case was heard in the
district court at Davenport under the
title of First National Bank of Dewitt,
VS.. Henry j. Pease. The plaintiff haC
hard time of it. There was not tbs
least bit of evidence to connect Mr.. Hub
BILE or Campbell with the swindling ope
rations of Mr.. Pease As matter o
course, Mr.. Hubbell had no more idea o
Pease's intentions than he had of tn
weather a year hence--if he had h
wouldn't have looked at him. But b
had been acquainted with him as pros
porous, honest farmer for many years.
1t was no go. The banks case droppe
of its own weight-o or rather it went SIX
high because it had no weight. The couI
dissolved the injunction, dismissed ii
: attachment suit, and ordered that tn
l note be placed in the hands of Mr.. Lane
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

The two dollar gift sale at the Golden
Eagle was o great success Yesterday,
many people awaiting themselves of the
opportunity of securing holiday goods at
the lowest prices. and besides getting an
Xmas present of q two dollar bill. Ow-
ing to the fact that many people were
unable to attend yesterday, the Golden
Eagle has decided to continue this sale
for three days more today, tomorrow
and Monday-positively no longer. Re-
member, everyone purchasing goods al
the Golden Eagle to the amount of $40 OIL
over is presented with two dollar bill
free.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

Talk about good things for your
Christmas dinner, why you ought to call
in at c. C. Truesdale's and see what he
has purchased for the Christmas trade.
He has as usual full aud fresh line
of poultry of all kinds just from the
country, and nice fresh stock of let
tuce, spinach, soup punches, celery, etc.
In fruits, he has Malaga grapes and Ca
tawbs grapes in five and ten pound
boxes, quail and wild turkey, and large
assortment of mixed nuts and candies,
fiue fresh figs, dates and large raisins.
Assorted fruits put up in small baskets to
order and nice stock of Bell Flower and
Snow apples and lots of other things too
numerous to mention. You certainly can
find what you want at his place for 6
frstclass dinner, as he has everything
nice in the market
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
GETTING THERE.
Track Going Down Fast on the Holmes
Bridge Line--.-Wil There BE

Track Going Down Fast on the Holmes
Bridge Line--.-Win There BE
Tr0ubIes
The track laying forces of the Holmes
syndicate under command of Supts.
Luck and Schnitger, are making remark
able Roadway in the construction OF the
Rock Island & Davenport line. The
stretch across Armstrong avenue on the
island is ready for the track, and this
morning Foreman Coats gang was
started at the island end of the little
bridge with directions to work down the
causeway until the force working this
way should be met. Still anoth er SQUAD
was started at the Rock Island end of the
little bridge to break up the macadam
down to the railroad tracks. All this
time the Third avenue gang is making
good progress, the advanced squad hay
ing reached the corner of Twenty-fourth
this morning while the track layers were
at Twenty third. The men as rule are
working industrlously, though it is almost
a man-killihg job, as the digging into
the macadam is like drilling into bed
rock with pick. The righteousness of
the work has caused some of the men to
drop out, while others have been dis
charged because of Incidence.
Yesterday the Elm street gap in one
of the tracks on the Moline and Rock
Island line, was completed and the other
was finished today and now both sides
of the double track between Thirty fifth
and Twenty-second street are used with>
out transfer,
There is some calculation as to wheths
er or not the syndicate will experience
trouble when the time comes to put in
the crossing of the Rock Island tracks at
the foot of Twenty-fourth street. though
there is no known reason for expecting
difficulty. 1t is fact, however, that
Supt. Chamberlain, of the Illinois diyis.
ion of the Rock Island, was in the city
yesterday. and he made his visit as quiet
ly as possible. stopping at Davenport anC
coming across in buggy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
Go0d Things For Christmas

F. G. Young, the popular grocer, No.
11O3 Third avenue, ever on the alert TO
please his customers, has this year laid
in nice stock of all kinds of foreign and
domestic fruits such as Malaga and Ca
tawba grapes, figs, dates, pears. etc, and
a nice assortment of nuts and candies ST
prices to suit all, while his stock Of
du cks, turkeys, geese and chickens are
fresh and cheap. Frank has lots of other
palatahle things in stock, in fact any
thing you can ask for in the line of gro
ceries and provisions. If you canno
remember he has 8 telephone and depend
upon it he will treat you right.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
LOCAL NOTICES.
inc candies at Krell s Maths.

lut Cduults ~ hECll " Bldlu >.
Home made candies at Krell & Maths.
Get prices on toys, etc, at Birkenfeld's
before you buy.
Rooms for rent over J. T. Dixon's tai
loring establishment.
Go to John Evans for your -four. feed
and groceries.
A full line of toys and Christmas trees
and ornaments at Birkenfeld's.
Christmas trees and tree ornaments at
Krell & Maths confectionery.
Only few more tickets remain unsold
on the thoroughbred stallion, Tom Kirk
wood.
Malaga grapes, Florida oranges. new
| figs, new dates, mixed nuts. and a fine
assortment of candies, at Krell & Maths.
Dec "a, 25, 81 and Jan. l, the c., r.
I. & P. R. R. will sell round trip tickets
to all local points for one and one third
fare, limited FOR return passage to Jan'
uary 8. 1889. Jso. F. Cook, Agent.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co,
of Boston, Mass. organized 1872. As
sets nearly S1.000.000 E. W. Hurst
agent. Ofice over Rock Island Nationa
bank.
Clergymen wishing c.. R. |. & P
railway one half permits for the ensuin!
year please cali at passenger station snt
sign application for same.
JNo. F. Cook, Agent.
Christmas trees from % cents up am
a whole car load to select from. Be sur
and make your selection now as tn
prices they are offered at will soon Sc
them, Krell & Maths confectionery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

&c. Turner &. Co. will make the fol.
lowing cut in misses and children's high
cut shoes from now until Christmas;
Misses high cut spring heels in kid and
bright dongola for So, former price 80 So;
misses kid and goat button heel $3.50,
regular price So; children's kid and goat
button shoes, heel and spring heel u %,
regular price 81 IS; children's grain butt
ton. heel and spring heel, all solid, 81
cents and 81, regular price $1.15 ano
81 .35.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
To the Creditors OF william Rams
kill

Notice is hereby given that William
Rsmskill, of the city of Rock island,
county of Rock Island, state OF Illinois,
did on the 18th day of December. 1888,
make an assignment to me of his estate,
to pay debts for the benefit of his credit
ors, that have this day qualified as such
assignee in the county court of said
county. The above named creditors will
therefore present their claims against
said Ramskil to me under oath or affir-
nation, within three months from this
date as required by law
GEORGE FOSTER. Assignee.
Rock Island, Ill this Goth day of Dec,
1888.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

Of the packets OF the upper Missis-
sppi the Diamond 10 lines boats are at
Dubuque and in Quincy Bay. The St.
Louis and St. Paul Packet company s
boats are iu Quincy Bay.