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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
Republican County Convention.

Republican County Convention will be held
AT the Court House. In the village OF Ithaca, on
Friday the 18th day OF FEBRUARY, 1889 at II
o'clock a. M, for the purpose Of electing four
teen delegates TO represent Gratiot county in
the Republican state Convention 10 be held AT
Detroit on the 2lst day of FEBRUARY, 1889 and
for the transaction of such other business IA
may properly come before the Convention.
The several townships will be entitled 10 the
following number of representatives in the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
The HomelIest Man In Alma.

As well as the handsomest, and others are
invited TO call on any druggist and get free
bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. remedy that is selling entirely upon
It's merits and is guaranteed TO relieve and
cure all Chronic and Acute oughs, Asthma,
80 cents and 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25

The Governor Of West Virginia is
to be Notwithstanding to a
decision of the supreme court of that
state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
Some Foolish People.

Allow a cough to run until il gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say, "Oh /,
II will wear away" but in most cases IL wears
hem twtY an t1eY % n lu3 ed to try the
successful medicine called kemp's Balsam.
which Is sold as a positive guarantee Ia cure,
they would Immediately see the excellent ef-
feet after taking the first dose. Price 30 cents
or Sl.U0. Trial size free AT all Druggists. =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25

The county clerks of Michigan are
taking steps to have their term of
office put at four years instead of
two which is good idea.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
A Sound Legal Opinion.

4. Bainbridge MundAy Esq.. County Atty.
Clay Co., Texas, says: Have used Electrs
Bitters with most happy results. My brothe'
also was very low With Malarial Fever and
Jaundice, but was cured by timely use Of this
medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved
his life."
Mr.. d. L. wucoxson. Of Horse Cave. KY. adds
like testimony, saying: He positively believes
be would have died. bad Il not been for Electric
Bitters.
This great remedy win ward o6. a. well a.
cure all Malsrial Diseases, and for al Kidney.
Liver. and Stomach Disorders stands upsQualed
Price SOC. and d. Ct 2. & WOODS Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts, Brulsss
Sores Salt Rheum, Fever Sorsa letter. Chapped,
Hands. Chilblains Corns. and al Skin Kruptions
and positively cures PLEA or no pay required
1t Is guaranteed 10 give perfecs satisfaction or
money refunded Price = cents pr boz. rcp
Sale By =. Q. Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25

BY order Republican County Committee.
A. b. pARRAGH, Chairman
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
Don't Experiment.


You cannot afford TO waste time IN experiment.
ing when your lungs are In danger. Consump
ton Il always at first only cold Do not permit
any dealer TO impose upon you with some cheap
imitation OF DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get
the genuine. Because he can make more profit
lac may tell you he has something just as good OF
,usr the same Don't be deceived. but insist ON
getting DIR. Kings New Discovery. which Is
guaranteed 20 give relief in all Throat, Lung and
Chest affections. Trial bottles free ~ II. +
Webbs Drug Stora Largo Bottles u.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
LADIES ESPECIALLY INTERESTED.

We wish special notice all afflicted with form of disease
that successfully
send medicines and advice with Family Physician Any be
treated satisfactorily homehe moderate the favor
ably considered We have distributed thousands Health Tracts
Circulars and Testimonials Gatot and Isabella Counties and
general notice that have located in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18

Hon. j. r. Burton and wife and w.
S. Stambaugh and wife left over the
Rock Island at noon for Colorado
where they will spend a few weeks
drinking in heath and pleasure from
life in the Rockies.
Prof. S. NJ. Cook, principal of the
Dickinson county high school and one
Of the leading educators of central
Kansas, leaves tonight for Breckenridge,
Mo, to spend a few weeks taking a
Well-deserved vacation.
VIII Anderson has resigned his po-
sition with Davidson 81 Davidson to
take place with the Travellers Insur-
ance Co. Mr.. Anderson is a frst-class
business man and is to be congratu-
lated upon his advancement.
John Stroud, of the union depot
ticket office, Kansas City, c. W, Put
nam and wife, and A, Cooper, of Kan
sas City, Kas., who we're guests at the
home of L. II. MalOtt on North Buck
eye, returned home last night.
A. S. Sherwood and wife have re-
turned from their long visit through
Missouri and other states east of US. Mr..
S. says that in all his travels he saw
the best crops this side of Kansas City
and mono anywhere eo,1allinD those of
Dickinson county.
Charley Curtis left on today's noon
train for Lake Geneva, Wis, where he
will spend month boating and fishing
in company with his mother and
brother, Lawrence, after which he will
accompany his brother to Harvard, H.,
where he will make his home and gOtO
school.
ACROSS TIE CONTINENT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
Threshers. Attention!

We are headquarters for all kinds of
threshers' supplies at lower prices than
any other house in the county.
We constantly keep on hand full
line of engine and boiler trimmings
consisting of iniectors, lubricators, oil
cups of every description, steam pack
ing valves, stop cocks. steam guages1
pipe and fittings and are prepared to
do repairing promptly and at reason
able terms. We keep full line of
machine oils and betting. Give us a
call and be convinced that We can save
you money and time.
JOHN HILL Il Sons.
45-2t West Third street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
Shifting Soil.

IReal estate transfers reported by Geo. Mer-
rill abStracterl
United States to Michael NJ Negley
so acres in Newbern Twp, Patent
DIV Nall (sheriff) to S G Keeper l6O
acres in Holland Twp, $500.
DIV Nall (sheriff) to Travellers ms.
Co. so acres in Noble Twp, $500.
DIV Nall SHERIFF to Travellers Ins.
Co. lots in Abilene, $500.
DIV Nall sheriff. to Travellers 1us.
Co. lots in Enterprise, 800.
Frank d Jones and wife to Ralph n
Jones $50 acres in Wheatland Twp, 81.
Ralph n Jones to Frank u Jones $50
acres in Wheatland Twp, 81.
TT Curry and wife to Lizzie G Cole
man. lot in Abilene, $500.
Robert McNaull and wife to Jno q
Burruss so acres in Lincoln Twp.$ 600.
Albert J Smith to Nevada S Smith
lot in Abilene, 81.
DIV NALL SHERIFF to Abilene Natl
Bank lot in Abilene. $3.50.
d w NALL (sheriff) to Abilene Natl
Bank lots in Abilene, 40.
DIV NALL (sheriff) to Abilene NATL
Bank lots in Abilene, $50
AC Means and wife to VIM Schil-
ling, lot in Harrington, $500.
Frank GOodnow and wife to a l.
Dodge, undivided one-half interest IN
lot in Hope, $500.
Albert w Wickham to Della j Wick
ham, undivided one-half interest in
lot in Hope, 81 500.
Joseph Kaspar and wife to E D
Brown, 321 acres in Weeatland twp,
81, 600.
Amos Bohannon and wife to L b
Hover, lots in Abilene, $3.50.
Hover and wife to Amos 30
harmon, so acres in Logan township
$4,000.
T. II. Mead and wife to Lenada
Streeby. lots in Carlton, S40O.
S. H. Lapp and wife to j NJ Fisher
lot in Abilene, 500.
MD Herington to Laura f Means
lot in Harrington, $50.
W II Town to Mccormick Harvest
ing Machine Co, 234.72 acres i'll Flori
twp, $500.
JnoC Burress and wife to ROber
AIcNaull, lots in Solomon City, $4,000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DIR.
Kings New Discovery for COnsump-
ton, DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters,
and have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not hes
itate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the pur-
chase price. if satisfactory results do
not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely
on their merits.
C. G.. SHALER. Druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
The State Normal School

Is one of the best equipped of its kind
ION this continent.
The next year opens September I'd.
Teachers seeking place to fit them
selves more fully for their work, young
men and women having teaching in
view, and parents desiring to give their
children a thorough education and at
the same time fit them for an honorable
profession, will find unqualified facill-
ties here. Address
A. r. TAYLOR, President,
49, EmpOria, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
On an Old Charge.

Sheriff Nall came in on Saturdays
midnight train from Lincoln Center,
having in charge George Stockton,
whom he had arrested at that place on
a charge OF burglary. The crime was
committed near Carlton, this county, in
1886 and Stockton was once in Jail but
was released on bail; afterward he
skipped and has just been found. He
is behind the bars awaiting trial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
Cut Again.

AS l have to move from my present
location about the first of August L
have decided to make cut on the price
of cabinet photographs. From now
until the first of August l will make
cabinet photos for two dollars and fifty
cents ($2. 5e) per dozen, one-half the
regular price. Remember the time is
brief if you wish TO save money.
Terms spot cash. Gallery over Roths-
child's. j. A. HANsBRoUGH'
dSW1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18

j. d. McMaSter IS back from Indiana.
Hon. J. w. Gibson was in the city.
VIM. Gugler, Esq, of LyOna, was in
town Monday.
Ex-Mayor Martin Pease was up from
Hope on business.
Squire w. q. Lewis, of WillOwdale,
visited the county seat.
Mrs. A. S. Davidson is home from
her visit to Downs, Kas.
A. L. Vickers and son, Charles,
were down from Manchester.
+. NJ. Blue and wife, of Gypsum City,
are visiting friends in Abilene.
Miss Matte Lifts left at noon for
Brookfield, Mo-, to visit her sister.
Henry Hanks, the well-known ex-
postmaster of Manchester, was in town.
il. Gish, one of Newbern's hustlers
called on this great family monitor,
Monday.
Z. 4. Sumner, formerly of this city.
but now of Hope, spent the night in
Abilene.
A. II. Lands is doing the grand
baggage-smashing act at tie Union
Pacific depot.
Rev. and Mrs. Z. 5. Bailiff, of So
lomon, were down last night to hear
Bishop Ninde.
Jacob II. Stoner is a prominent
South Dickinson farmer who was in
town, Tuesday.
County Treasurer John j. Cooper
went to Topeka at noon to settle with
the state treasurer.
Mrs. A. W. Hargreaves left on the
noon train for Winchester, Va, to
spend few weeks.
Squire Shaver was down from Solo
mon attending to business in the
county clerks Office.
Mrs. J. H. Brady and two children
started last night for Manitou, Colorado,
to spend the heated term.
Mrs. George Merrill, of Bonaccord
was shopping in the city today and
called on the REFLECTOR.
Hon. J. T. Buhrer, the popular hard
ware merchant of Enterprise, was tran
sacting business at the Belle.
Bishop W. y. Ninde was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Sewell over Sun
day. He left for Topeka at noon.
II. NJ. Light, of North Buckeye, wa:
in the city and called on the best paper
in Dickinson county, the REFLECTOR
w. II. II. Bonebrake is home from
Guthrie. With the new cut on hi!
whiskers it is difficult to recognize him
Miss Katie Roberts, of Hope, but
well known in this city, has been seri
ously i'll with scarlet fever but is i'm
proving.
Miss InaWorley left today for Nash
vile, Tenn, to visit friends and atten,
the National Educational association
meeting.
J. w. Easter, of Newbern, wa
watching the work in the REFLECTOR
Office this afternoon. He says the Re
FLEcToR is his-favorite paper.
C. C. Sherwood, of Newbern, was i
the city today. He was was badl
wrecked by the accident he suffere
some weeks ago but is improving.
Prof. and Mrs. w. S. jerks left {
noon for Ottawa to visit friends for
couple of weeks, after which they wi
go to Garden City where Mr.. Jeni
will conduct normal institute.
Supt. a. 2. Warrington, of Mimi
apolis, is in the city consulting Wit
Supt. Ford regarding the division of
joint district which lies in both @
tawa and Dickinson counties.
Herman Hassler, the rustling pos
master and answering democrat of E
terprise, spent the day calling
friends in Abilene; not forgetting
visit its best paper, the REFLECTOR.
C. T. Collier, one of Sutphen's Mil
leading young farmers, was in the CT
this morning and chatted for a shC
time in the REFLECTOR Office. HeW
hereafter be a reader of the ofic
paper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18

Have your prescriptions compounded
at John NJ. Gleissner's Drug store.
east side of Broadway, cor. I'd st. 39-Iy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
gue Relettor.
THURSDAY, JULY IS, 1889,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Third p1srnIcr COMMISSIONER.

THIRD DISTRICT COMMISSIONER.
hereby announce myself candidate Tor
the office of Commissioner of the Third dis
trict, Dickinson county, subject TO the de-
cision of the Republican county convention.
RODGER DODGE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
CALIcoES-

Every yard of our Full Standard
Dress Prints, including Simpsons
Mourning Prints, and every yard of
our Full Standard Indigo Blue Cali
Goes, your choice now &c per yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
REDUCED PRICES ON
Dress Coods!.

Dress Goods, 4tc. Plaids, plain
and fancies, &c. Half-Wool Dress
Goods, &c. Double-Width Cashmere,
l35c. DRESS GOODS BELOW
COST. Imported Novelty Dress
Goods, worth S5c, 9Oc and $1.OO per
yard, your choice SIC. Silk Warp
Henriettas, 824c. Fine Combina-
tion.Surah very stylish), now 73c,
Sl.OO and l.25. eros Grain Silks
now 824c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
COUNTY TREASURER.

thereby announce myself as II candidate for
County Treasurer. subject to the action Of the
Republican county convention, -,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18

lam a candidate for the Office OF County Treas
urer, subject to the decision OF the Republican
convention OF Dickinson county.
WIN. i. NIXON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18

When Wh thai w less hancnt WelWk acku
six yef h u f mtwe always
aonfdnh what yd hen they come o they and
Remember ytngn raeh cut e6rer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

w. b. Ross, of Hope, was IN town.
J. d. McMaster is back from Indiana.
Hon. J. w. Gibson was in the city.
VIM. Gugler, Esq, of LyOna, was in
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-09
CARNIVAL ON THE KENNEBuNI
The Lobster Boat and Canoe Clubs
Annual River Parade.
Especial to the Pressl

KENNEBUNKPoRT, August S.-The Ken
nebunk river was abaze with lights and Ian
terms and flaming kerosene torches last night
and its banks were thronged with the inhab-
itants of all the surrounding country. 1t
was the occasion of the year-the second an
nual carnival of the Lobster Boat and Canoe
Club. A gorgeous pageant of Illuminated
boats paraded the river for two hours. It
was headed by the Boston Globes boat in
command of Captain Albert A. Reed, OF the
Globes city staff. The Globes flaming
transparency, on which was inscribed the oft
repeated legend regarding the Globes largest
circulation, was followed by a barge contain
ing Moore's Military Band, which escorted
the commodore in his white canoe, Professor
McMasters of the University of Pennsylva-
mia. Then came Cleopatra's barge, with
Miss Hutchins of Milford, Mass, upon the
throne Among the many beautiful and
brilliant illuminated boats may be mentioned
those of Rev. Edward L. Clark, ID. d., of
New York, r. E. Hastings of Philadelphia.
DR.. Burrill, d. D., of Minneapolis, Mimi,
and Hon. j. j. Greenhalge of Lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-09
HER ONLY HOPE.
A Possibility That Mrs. Maybrlck
May Escape the Moose.

LIVERPOOL, August 8. - Mrs, Maybrick
did not faint when the judge pronounced the
sentence of death, but three other women
did The sentence pronounced, the prisoner,
who, at the concluding phrase, "And may
the Lord have mercy on your SOUL" had
clasped her hands lconvulsiyely together, re-
quired for moment the support Of the two
female warders, but recovering her nerve
she walked down stairs with a firm step and
unassisted.
There Is q rumor that Mrs. Maybrick Is
pregnant. II this were so 1t would save her
from the moose, but the report Is not believed
When a woman under death sentence makes
such claims she Is placed in the hands Of a
jury of twelve matrons. II their verdict Is
that the prisoner Is with child, she is res
pited. which means Imprisonment for life,
other wise she Is hanged.
Michael Maybrick. brother Of the deceased
and one of the most important witnesses
against Mrs. Maybrick, Is more widely
known as stephen Adams" the author OF
Nancy Lee" and other popular songs.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-09

Fast Time at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, August 8.-The weather YVES
excellent and the track fine at the Driving
Park today. The crowd was the largest ever
on the grounds at circuit meeting, num-
bering $4,000. The free-for-all pacing purse
of $1,000, best three in four, Roy Wiles won !;
Gossip, Jr., second; Jewett, third. Best
time, 2.13a.
220. trotting, purse $1,000, best three in
five, Graylight won; Jockso, second; Lu-
cille's Baby, third. Best time, 216i.
The great event of the day was the con-
test between Belle Hamlin, owned by Q. j.
Hamlin of Buffalo, and Harry Wilkes, own
ed by Sire Bros of New York, for purse of
$1,000 The general impression was that
Belle would have walk away. The know
ing ones expected him to win the race in two
of the tree heats, The result was surprise
to many. The horses started even on the
second scoring. Belle never far enough
ahead to let the sky show between them.
heat they went neck and neck to the half in
1.07f; then Belle took the lead from Wilkes
quite on the home stretch. The last half
was trotted in 1.10. Belle Hamlin won
hands down.
In the 2.24 class. trottng, purse $4,000, di-
vided,- Alcryon won Gedieva, second; York
town Belle, third. Best time, 2.174.
In the 218 class, trotting, purse $1,000, di-
vided, Gene Smith won Kit Surry, second !;
j. b. Richardson. third. Best time, 216t.
The four year olds stake, purse $500, di-
vided, was won by McEwen; Marie Jansen
second; Gillis third. Best time, PIG.
Lawrence Races.
LAWRENCE, Mass, August s.-The third
day of the midsummer meeting was well at
tended. In the 232 class. for purse of $3.50
divided, the following is the summary;
A. Trout of Medford ms. ch m Chevala, first.
p. Lennon of Lowell ns & Col. Stevens second
g.. G. Harrington OF Everett ms. m Princess,
third.
Best time. 2.3o1s, by Col. Stevens.
In the 2.29 class, for purse of $3.50, divid-
ed, this was the result.
A. Woodward of Boston u.s. blk @ r. d. f.. first
N. j. Stone of New Bedford ms. ch g Woodburn
Berry, second.
Best time, 2.29s4.
At Monmouth Park,
MONMOUTH PARK. N. j., August THE
first race. one mile, Leo H., won. Blush
second, Equality, third. Time-2.43I.
In the second race, three-fourths of a mile
Heathen won, King William, second, Cor
nelia, third. Time-l17.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-09
rhE JOURNEY
Travelling Through ovatIons at the
Rate of Mile a Minute.

President Harrison crossed the BOUNDARY
line and came into Maine yesterday morn
ing. This morning he awakes to the enjoy
ment of the incompatible scenery and hos
pitality of Bar Harbor'
The Journey from Boston to Mt. Desert
was almost continuous ovation. The
train left Boston on time as had been
planned. 1t consisted of three cars. and
was elaborately decorated Flowers were
scattered about in profusion, and the Presi-
dents lunch table contained everything in
way of fruit and flowers that the season
could afford. There was wine on board for
those who wished it; but the President was
the first of group of notable abstainers
With him rode Acting Governor Brackett
Private Secretary Halford, Walker Blaine.
Congressman T. B. Reed, General Albert
Wheeler of New Hampshire, the Governors
Staff. Adjutant General Dalton, Mayor
Richards and MIR. j. Otis Wardwell of Hav-
erhill. The higher oficla's of the railroad.
including President Lo-,, General Manager
Furber, General Freight Agent w. f. Berry.
Director VIM. f. Hart, Assistant General
Passenger Agent Charles E. Lord and Divis-
ion Superintendent VIM. Merritt were also
on the train.
The first stop made was at South Law
renee, where an enormous crowd gathered.
When the train came to standstill guns
thundered a salute, flags waved, the band
PLAYED lively airs and the people cheered
Justify. The train waited only few min
utes, when it again started on the journey.
Among those who boarded the train at South
Lawrence were Gov. Goodell of New Hamp-
shire and staff, Senator Blair, Congressman
Mute and Moore, Major General Potter and
others. All Of them greeted the President,
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-09


President Harrison and Mr.. Blaine walked
up on the upper deck until the wharf at Bar
Harbor was reached and the island recep-
tion began.
The first signs of the reception came from
the revenue cutter Woodbury., which was
decorated, and fired the national salute. The
greeting was taken up by the yachts. Some
fired salutes. The Sappho returned the sa-
lutte and the Presideht raised his hat. The
welcome was taken up by the people on the
shore. The wharf was crowded. The street
contained many sightseers, and there were
frequent cheers from the people. and music
by the Bar Harbor band.
The President and Mr.. Blaine landed and
walked along the wharf into the street
where carriage awaited them. The
two men got into a landeau. In turn
ing corner one wheel grazed the wheel of
another carriage trying to turn at the same
time, and the latter's wheel was smashed.
Walker Blaine, Private Secretary ualford
and Congressman Lodge followed in car
riage A dozen vehicles closed in behind,
and made quite procession through the
main streets. Up Main street they went.
The hotel piazzas and balconies contained
the hotel residents The sidewalks were
well lined. Many stores and buildings were
decorated. At several points cheers were
raised. When the procession turned out Of
Main street it kept on the way to Stanwood,
Mr. Blaine's cottage.
This evening the President is dining qaiet-
ly with the Blaine family, resting after the
excitement of the Boston reception and the
trip of today. Just what he will do tomor-
row is little uncertain. 1t is safe to say he
will lunch with Aulick Palmer, dine quietly
with Mr.. Blaine, and in the evening enjoy the
hospitalities of the Canoe Club. No definite
announcement is made. 1t is understood
pretty definitely that he will 60 to Moose
head Lake during his visit to the East. A
popular reception at Bar Harbor one day
this week is talked of.
At Stanwood cottage the President and
Secretary of State were received by Mrs.
Blaine. Congressman Lodge, who, with his
wife, has been Mr.. Blaine's guest day or
two, and Mr.EHalfcrd followed. Walker
Blaine brought up the rear. Two incidents
were noted just then. One was the salute
| given by a noted horsewoman. who drove
| gaily by; the other was the sudden appear
ance of Walker Blaine, who walked half
way down the drive to meet little girl, of
whom he enquired if she wanted to 60 in
| and see the President. The little girl was
Ruth Willets, granddaughter of W. B. How
| ard, who lives just opposite.