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The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

But patient or impatient waitineswill
not bring our loved ones any sooner.
and at last ''the day dled sobbing On
the western hill, Z Aspt Eva would
not light the candle1 just yet.
II will make TIA day last just as
long as can. !" she thouGhtv The HlUh4
will be SO long aud hardl'' q -
Daisy had ceased pr journeys to ths
gate. and SAT- with her face glued to
the window, her heart growin9 faipt
and sick as the "lengthening shadows
fell" 80
"The president has go many cares"
Vie thought "What wonder II he
forgot q homesick boy In the far away
penitentiary; or. perhaps. he did neg
leaN1o send the money. and Roy is now
alone and penniless In some distant
northern city,"
"Roy! Roy!' she cried at last as
the last CLEAN Of daylight faded. aud
she started to her feet; II shall die II
you do not come tonight"
Then I'm glad I'm here, Daisy!"
There was rush Of boyish feet,
and Daisy felt her brothers. arms
around her. while Aunt Eva's arms
were round them both, and Nanny
Minty, standing in the doorway, clap
ped her hands softly as she sobbed
over and over:
"Bress de Lord! Bress de Lord and
Massa Lincum!"
Surely If Thanksgiving day 10 kept
by the giving of thanks, it was never
more devoutly observed than by the
Willoughby household that night.
How eagerly Daisy told her story and
Roy his. How breathlessly he listen
ed as Daisy related word for word
':just what our dear president saidr'
wasn't it too good of him. Roy"
she concluded. ''to take the trouble to
even send the money to bring you
home HIMSELF"
But Roy had the gold pieces snug In
his pocket
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

HOW'0 Thiaf
We offer One Hundred Dolla1 Reward fof
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known y. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe HIN,
perfectly honorable In all business transactions.
and financially able 10 carry out any obliga'
tions made by their firm.
WcstkT kTruax, W holes ale Druggists, Toledo. .ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
g.sts, Toledo, Ohio.
Z II. Van Hocscn, Cashier Toledo National
Bank, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold BY all Druggists.
Il II the popular belief that pugtlisti
should travel In box car.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03
A 2.6o P.nar for al.7s.

TIE YourH's COMPANION gives 20 much
for the small amount that 1t costs 1t 10 no
wonder 1t il taken already in nearly Half
Million Families. With Its hne paper anu
beautiful Illustrations, It's Weekly illus
trated Supplements, and its Double Holi-
could not do enough TO please. BY sending
el.75 now you may obtain 1t free 70 Janu-
ary, 1891. Address, YoUrH's COMPANION,
Boston, Mass,
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

II epeyv spoman in this land knew for
herself the actual quality Of Dobbins' Elec-
trio Soap, NO other washing soap could be
sold. Millions do use II, but other millions
have never triedit Have youf Ask your
grocer for 1t. ~ Al
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

You may sing Of the beauty Of springtime
That CLOVIS on the cheek Of the young,
But 1 sing of . beauty that's rarer
Than any Of which you have sung.
The beauty that's seen in the faces
OF women whose summer. is DER,
The autumn like beauty that charms US
Far more than the beauty Of yore.
But this beauty Is seen too rarely. The
faces of most women lose their beauty of
youth too soon. Female disorders are like
frosts which come to nip the flowers which
betoken good health, without which there
can be no real beauty. If our American
women would fortify themselves against
the approach Of the terrible disorders SO
prevalent among them, by using DR..
Pierce's Facorite Prescription, their good
looks would be retained TO "sweet old
age.n This remedy In guaranteed cure
for all the distressing weaknesses and o.
rangements peculiar to women. II
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

I will hear your song sublime, some
and leaving his coat button In my hands.
But he didn't get far, he was detained by
rheumatism in his left knee. pressed
into his hand small package. The next
day ho ran to meet me and said, "Wonder-
1u1 this Salvation Oil, amt itl"
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

Free reclining chair cars run via "Santa
Fe Route between Denver, Colorado
Springs, Pueblo, Topeks, Karsas City: Ft.
Madison, Galesburg and Chicago. Two
trains daily between all eastern and west-
crn points. Fast line TO San Diego, Los
Angeles and San Francisco. Pullman
Tourist Cars for all California polnts.
Short Line to City Of Mexico. Round trip
tickets on sale At reduced rates 70 all
principal Texas, Pacific and Gulf Coast
points, also City Of Mexico.
Colorado Headquarters for this line 170(
Lawrence ST., Denver, Colo.
In tbs race Of life it isn't tho fast mcn
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

Ben Butler has done great good In the
Tewkesbury Almshouse, but his work viii
not be complete till be orders . good sup.
ply Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the peoples
remedy.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03
The Heart and tn. Song.

put my heart In song,
A song Of q summer day;
! put my heart in q song
And sent it far away.
The song that held my heart
Went wandering far and free;
The song that held my heart
Went wandering over the sea-
But to-day 1 found my song
1t came back over the sea;
But to-day found my song
In her heart who loveth me.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

II 10 So Everywhere.--E. 3. Rail-.
druggist at Hiattsville, Kan, has this tc
write about Allen's Lung Balsam: at Is
the best selling throat and lung remedy,
and gives general satisfaction. ! cheer
fully recommend it." Buy the large Hoo
bottle for Lung Diseases.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03
HAVE a CAB !?

When you arc addressed - above, .yo.s ksss -
aed the driver u . ~ise man. you vii hnd that -
wears Fish brand sIiekss." and be vii tell yes
that he Is As comfortable the boz % his r.s.ss-
Il invainshie. When you get oncs inaids Nh
Brand Sl,eker." there's no such thing q yssthes
for you. Il doesn't make The ssaallea dtnessacs
You are absolutely and solidy cowtosiab's. ess
one at once No DANGER Of yosr nos lIhing u alter
wards. II Is . waste oi money 10 buy any ethss
weeks of hard n.ass. Beware of vsrthlses ias-
i,aiion., every gsrmepf stamped vish the % Fish
brand Trade Marx. Don't acceps spy inisssce
coat when you can have the Fish Brend Stches
delivered without extra cost. Par4cslass asd
Illustrated catalogue free.
A. J. TOWER, 8ostons MASS
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

"Clara, that horrid Mr.. Slick has 1ust
left, do think he has . lying tongue -
~ shouldn't be surprised, I know he hes
false teeth."
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

The pugilist would rather give than re-
ceive, and yet when in battle he shows
that he Is close listed.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

A politician Is supposed 70 sec his pslm-
lest days when he e "in the hands OF his
friendsD
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

4. n PRIEsT D.usgise, shslbyv.lle
Ind., sAyl. Halle CaSerrh Curs givse
=: - e = ss:.. oss s,s g ss g xss
49, q" brasgiss ssll 4
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

'Tis Frequently Recommended 80.
Mr.. H. Q. Mooney, Of Astoria, Ill, writes
US that Aliens Lung Balsam, which he has
sold for fifteen years, sells better than any
other cough remedy, and gives general
satisfaction. 'Tis frequently recommended
by the medical profession here.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

There should never be any surprise ct
discovering that ncar-sightsd man u IN
ere dull person.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

Any person sending hi. sddrss. e Robert
LEGE, University Of Denver, 14th and
Arnpahoe Sts., Denver, Colorado, will r.
csive very useful article, bearing our 3D.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

Gubbins insists that corns are like an
scrobat, because they always light on his
feat
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03
Banana Line.

There IL one thing certain about the
Cronin triangle-it wasn't square.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

Paper-hangers arc about the only mon
who succeed In business by going TO tho
wall
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

A 10c. Cigar In quality, but only 80
cigar in price is ''Tansills Punch.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

Walters seem to be, as class, quiet,
orderly men, yet they are continually be-
ing called to order.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

The moro . man becomes wrapped up In
himself the chillicr he gets.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

A bad book keeper NAV be q good bond
keeper when he has q chance.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

Oregon, the Paradise Of Farmers.
MIA. equa bic climate. certain and abundant
eropa. nest fruit grain. and stock country In
the world. tull Information free. Address the
oregon mBigration Hoard. Portland. Oregon
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, one dose. Cure
headache, constipation and indigestion.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
It's many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 60c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW yoRk. M
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

Ii gun thought 70 be doing great exc
cution whom II hangs hroi
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

WHEN Baby vas Sch. ~ gave her castnria,
WHEN she vas . Child, she cried for Castoria,
whsn shs became Mi., shs chung 70 castnria,
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

In some places corn II known ss: fodder.
We presume this must be the popcorn.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03
Ho~,a Thiaf

In tbs race Of life it isn't tho fast mcr
who come out ahead.
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03


one as keepsake, but thought she
would want me to spend 1t to bring Roy
home; he has no money. you know"
This president extended his hand.
"Give me your money!. he said. II
will send 1t to him myself"
Daisy left a happy, little laugh.
"Oh, thank you. over and over!" she
cried. Now I'll be sure he will get
It and dear Mr.. President, ore you
sure he will be home for Thanksgiv-
ing?"
II am rs sure as am that there Is
no Thanksgiving day In old Virginia.
and never has been. has there. govern
orr"
mo" laughed that gentleman. 'but
sure as l am governor next year, there
shall be one, Mr.. President"
And then, after heartily shaking the
presidents hand the governor and
Daisy returned to Alexandia. -.
Thanksgiving day at tho Willoughby
farm came at last "Oh. how gladly
We shall keep It. II he only comesf'
Aunt Eva said over and over.
If he only comesr' All day long
Daisy's eager, impatient feet had car
ried her up aud down the path to the
farm gate. All day long Aunt Eva'i
sweet face had turned toward the dooi
atthe slightest sound outside. All day
long Nanny Ninty had been q ddina
one dainty 70 smother until even. her
skill had been exhsusted In their com
position.
"Dsy'll tasts mighty good 70 ds'
pesO hsney. astsr d prisen's oookin',
! tress - Asafsr'
The Delta independent., 1889-12-03

I(S5 NJ gav55EYei. " So0-Ne.7G
q ~ ass ~: ~ = 81 =
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR.
Thars what Harry Newman Wants to
Fay His CREDITOR


An attachment was levied on tie
store, stock and fixtures Of Harry New
man, the Canal-st. clo,her, yesterday.
Deputy Sheriff Cowan executed tac
writ, and is stll IN possession OF The
establishment.
The attachment was issued az tic
instance OF Henry Stern and Others, o.
Toledo, Ohio, on a claim o. S4l5. There
are several other claims against New
man which have not yet been sued, but
doubtless Will be.
Attorney Peter DOran represents creI-
Itors OF Newman 10 the extent ol 5000
and Gus Wolf has also 500 for colloe-
ton. These claims wall, 81 course, he
immediately enforced. Nh Ncwmd
says that las available assets, ln tnD
shape of stock, fixtures had collocthle
accounts, are about 0o0, and that h-
Liabilities are even less, and that u hD
gets anything like a chance be VII pay
dollar for dollar. lie saws that th.
direct cause OF hls failure 20 pay. w..
owing 10 the recent failure OF a..
Economy shoe Company, al Bay
City, IN which he was largely Interested.
Tins crippled him, and hc failed o.
come 10 time, hence the attachment
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
AN ERRONEOUS IMPRESSION
Chris johnson says Everything is or
thf, square.

Chris johnson Says Everything is on
the square.
The statement that there was some
difficulty in tho final settlement of the
Johnson-WathIns case, appears to have
been erroneous. The amount of the
Judgment, Sl333, with the costs, was
duly paid over by Clerk Fitch to Mr..
Donaldson, and by hum properly DIS
trlbuted, rs IT should be, according to
the understanding between them, rs
the following alIdavIt OF Johnson
attcst,:
After stating that he Is the plaintiff
in thc action, he continues 10y saying
that he has "hcrct3i1rc assigned the
Judgment in above cause To Thomas i.
Strcctcr. of Allegau, Mich, and that
ON tins dav the sJd >ircetor has paid
me in full settlcment for all claims and
demands against HIM, of every name
and nature. and that my dealings with
him and my attorney, Frank :. Donald
son. in the above cause and otherwise.
have been entirely satisfactory to this
dcpoueut. and tha. neither OF said par
ties are indebted ,9 nae.
"CHHIs JOHNSON"
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
THE TARIFF BILL
To Be Reported TO the House
Early n February.
10 FREE COAL, IRON ORE OR WOOL
The Tarir on Sugar 10 BE Cut Down
Very Low or Abolished Altogether
Bounty 10 be Given TO Cane, Beet
and Sorghum sugar Rasers.

WAsuISGroN, Dec. 2s.-The Republl-
can members Of the Ways and Means
Commute held an informal conference
last evening and, it is understood,
agreed 10 cndoav0r to report the !Tariif
bin tic first week In February. They
agreed that the senate Mll should be
the uas., of Their action, and thai their
alterations III il should be made on It's
principles. They agreed that there
should bc no free coal, free iron ore or
free wool provisions IN the bill, nor, IN
decd. any provision Tor any free raw
material OF any importance, unless It
should bc sugar. The disposition IS to
cut the sugar duty down low, or 10 cut
it away altogether, giving cane, beet
and sorghum sugar raIsors bounty.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
Y. M. G. A.
They VIII Elect Their omcers For 1890
Tomorrow

The regular annual election Of the
Young Mems Christian ASSOCIATION VIII
take place tomorrow. Tie hours dur
ing winch the polls VIII bc held opcn
wll be between 10 ia the morning and
ln the evening.
The nominating committee has sub
m tied the ticket. and IS there Is no
opposition, u VIII doubtless have q
unanimous vote. It as follows.
Prcsideut-CIav n. Hof strr
llrst Alre-pr.si ie1f--seorgo p Waener
Second Alrf-pres aenf-A 3 AcrrV.
Corresponding Secretary lillian G. Sher-
pard
Recording Secretary John p Martin.
lreasIreI-Caar.es D. UarrI8-tau.
Most of SIC now officers arc Young
men, act 70, capable and wiling. and
when the board II directors j. ap-
0ntcd. some gr)i work likely - to-
done Al of them. however. are
hustliur 20 make tHc lecture ol Rov. i.
Is. Reid ihs afternoon at Hartmann e
HAL q great success.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
GETTING TIRED.
wsstsH H@s fsd shs Ferlers Heps lens
AnoUxh

-tA
The Democratic party of Michigan
must look 10 some Ont else besides L.
NJ. Weston 70 pan il out IL the Sioaeh
of Despondi u i ever does gcl out Die
hss struggled along for years under
mountains ot w0fk aud responsibility.
aud expense, but when Il comes to
plliug felou apon OSsa he ts down
under the burden and r,flsts 81 rsalF
further. The next nelnocnulc ~iat.
convention must find another victim.
but u Wlll search far and w.ae before b
nnds q more ~llilng anl iauhia ca.
than he has beeo. hs dcolnalan s
positive.
u shall not accept the Charmaashlp
again, said Mr Weston Yesterday D.
have had d as long ss nls husutss n-
terests viii permit and +. decline a.r
further committee work. hag. he.
on the state Central Committee tor TEA
consecutive years aud have been chalr-
man since 1856. This i "a longer term
on the committee than any other mal
iu the Stale mas had. lion. a.. 81
Barnes, OF Lansing, has served more
years, bat not consecutNCly. Count
ing my services on clty, C0aals
and congressional comm ttoos, aaf
been IN the harness for twenty-five
years. But my business interests az,
such that ! can no longer afford % q
vote that time 10 politics, that 4 pu-
ton on the central committee demaus
My term expires IS chairman and
member of the committee N4tn tlle4.,a.
convention, and J stall decline strvlu-
any longer. shall, however, retain q
living and active interest .n political
affairs; my heart Will always be with
the Democracy, and ] SHALL go every
thing possible as high private 20 pro
mote party success"
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29

70 tho editor o. the ~ rrrta- -iifftfn.
Tnc statement published regarding
our passenger station, is = rtte mus
lead ng. u is a fact that we have
decided 70 make rcps rs on OFT rreeeu ut
building. bat wc hsre not determined
- abandon the plaH Tor hfEn brick
building. WhatevcT reps 20 afe made
ulU have no relation whatever g. taf
proposed nov station do nnf vsl
ta, impression io b. made That tnere e
anv de'erm nat on for i0ng delay u
the nen construction.
W. % HrgHtRr,
President -. X. 4 ]. ra road.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
AN INFORMAL TALK
But Full of Interest TO Woman SUI.
fragists.

rraslsts.
Mss Oakley, assisted by Mrs. Kcn-
dali, gave an informal recital lastevcn-
ng the pariOrs of the Warwick, ~
honor Of tle presence IN TN, city Of
MIS- May Wrght-Seweil, OF lndianapo-
is. and Ecr husband, Prof. SeweIl.
The piano rcclIal- were finely rendered,
ald tae selection, rs II IS oakley Were
greatly enjoyed uy tuOse favored y
uelug present. Mss oakley called On
Mrs. >ewell ~ make a few remarks
concerning the WORK D winch she is
engaged. To this unexpected invita-
u0u Mrs. >ewel responded IN the hap
p.cst veln, saying. That after hearing
OOtn music and poetry, possibly somt-
thing practical might also interest.
>hc mentioned the convention TO be
ueid in February, IN Washington, at
which the two National Suffrage AssO-
c.atOur Viii unite under the name OF
both, "The NauOnal-American, which
IS expected TO pe the most important
convention ever held in the cause of
woman.
Mrs. Sewell then spoke of the
WOmen's Congress held IN Paris during
the Worlds Exposition, 10 wnlcn she
Was sent "a a delegate py the iGterna-
ti0nal Council OK our own country.
The congress WAS presided over by
Mon. julie SIMON OF the French senate.
Twenty-Five nations We're represented
there by delegates. Mrs. ~eweu re-
marked that tO correct the impression
We are apt % have, that the advance
ment OK women is confined To the
United States" sine mentioned tuat
among others represented, there We're
women from Italy, spain, Greece, Rus
,,l, and even Scrvia and ROumanIa.
Her talk was scholarly, brilliant and
iul. OF enthusiasm.
Asa reflection on the lack OF justice
aud generosity OF our Government.
xhicn twice allowed "Our own great
international Council of Women" "
held u Washington ten years ago, TO
Iav their own expenses OF ten thousand
dollars.
she would mention that the French
Government paid an the expenses of
their w0men's congress, and nave just
completed tine printing, m the Govern
meut Office, of q complete report OF the
proceedings. Her talk was instructive
and inspiring, and listened to with rapt
attention. The only regret felt S. s
that there were not many more 10 hear
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
WHEELED INTO LINE.
Theatrical Managers 5ubilant Over the
Surrender of the Railroads.

The Eastern railroads have dropped
back INTO the Old cent per mile rate TO
parties of ten or more, and managers
of travelling thcatuca. companies are
iub.iaut. They have sent "a daily pro-
test 10 Heaven and the railroads ever
since the rates were raised by the Inter-
State Commerce law, and regard the
surrender OF the railroads as a victory
due to their particular bow and spear.
The Michigan Central and Lake Shore
roads are the last 10 throw up the
sponge, bat they have done it, and tie
new rule goes INTO effect January l..
They were for d to tins action 10y the
adoption Of the cent rate by all their
competitors. The Baltimore & OHIO
was the first to drop back into the Old
rate. They were followed 10y others
and finally the Pennsylvania people,
who had brought suit against the b. q
O., but grew tired OF waiting and have
wheeled INTO line.
Their example has been followed also
10y all Michigan roads, the same to take
effect January l.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29

90
sphere" 80 lonE ulI fashion reign
supreme. The manner ol wearing lhe
hair has also, a. far back as history
reaches. occupied tle attention of both
men AMI women.
The Egyptians. the oldest nation of
whom authentic details have been
gathered, paid great attention % thor
.0cks. The bcllcs of tlai country. In
0lden times. were extremely aroial n
the arrangement OF taer har. and i1-
oral its adornmcnt. ltmaY al-o bee
interesting o. American laa.es o. here
state that the Egyptian maldoas of con-
tunes ago wore the front aa.r cut short
across thc forehead after thc fashion
of the straight bang so much n vogue
not very long ago.
The AugI Io-~aE0ns wcrC renowned Tor
their long, beautiful har and France
was auclcury called "GaIIs Cr0mata"
on Long -AaIoa 0auI for tto same
reason. The glaceiu. bridal Vc.I oi tne
present is SAID O. have originated from
the custom 0i Anglo Saxon naldens
having worn thcf ionr hsr flowing
during tbc marriage ceremony and the
festivities winch followed. The Greek
and Roman ladies were noted for tho
care of Their hau and the chasfe. beau
tiul styles they adopted % a. arrange
ment
BY this slight backward glance over
thc long rclgu ~ queen Fashion. d
Wll bC seen that from fuf raTIra Imee
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
WILL CERTAINLY BE MISSED.
j. Mort Rathbone Goes TO the fremont
House in Chicago


House in Chicago.
For five or SIX years past travellers ar
riving at the Morton House have been
accustomed to inquire, the FIRST thing
for Clerk J. Mort Rathbone. Thereby
was, generally, to the effect that he was
some where about the house; p bed
oil duty, or whcrenot When that u-
quiry is made in future the reply VIII
b.. AT the fremont House ln Chicago.
Mr.. Rathh0nc leaves the Morton and
Grand Rapids. where be has acquired a
large circle of admirers and well wish
ers, 20 take a similar position al tho
fremont House M Chicago HIS res.g
nation takes effect January t. and o.
January 20 he reports for duty ia hs
new position. His wife vii accompany
hlm IN his new sphere OF duties.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-29
AT REEDS LAKE.
4 Two-Aore Summer Garden in Process
of Construction.

n To- Atff NUnFnfT thFUFN 10 IT0Ffff
of Construction.
/. NJ. Barnard j. jus, $500 rcher in
cash and poorer by two acres of land
Henry Huber is $500 poorer In cash
and richer by two acres Of land. ln
other words, Mr.. Huber has purchased
from Mr. barnard the two acres n land
adjoining the Street Railway Company r
property az Reeds Lake. and VIII
thereon construct summer garden.
He expects o. spend at east 5000 on
Improvements. The grounds are beng
cleared up preparatory 60 bu ding
fences. and "Huber' summer Garden
VIII bid for rs share of patronage next
season