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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

FrSklin C. Robies son, professor Of chem
is,ry AZ Bosdoin College has, At the request
of the c I'll .eTs of the Aug1.tA Water Co.,
collected and anal, zsd samples Of the river
water, as four above the dam, in the reser'
voir, in the canal ard delivered through the
pipes OF lhs Water Company. Tbeee
'smples he submitted to a chemical snaly-
'is with the following results: II collect
cd four samples $. examine each separately.
My report relates to the samples simply Of
the water supplied by the company; but
YOU may be interested to know that the
sample taken above the dam, seemed to
vary but slightly from the other samples.
The wster is Of q slight brown color. but
entirely free from odor or taste even after
sanding for some days in . warm room.
When freshly dtswn 1t 10 free from sediment
or floating matter. but after standing few
days = slight sediment collects, which
under the microscope 10 seen to consist Of
vegetable srowths, such as commonly
formed in fresh water. No sigrs Of putri-
faction or sewage bacteria were discovered
There IS certainly no reason from sualy ole,
to lay to the water, the outbreak Of typhoid
fever. The g.sfs present are carbon dit K
'te, and sir In FORMAL smouuts. The
results chow that the water is substantially
the same Is when anal, zed by me in May
1866 Prof. Robinson collected the sam
pies himself and personally made the
examination, and - he Is one OF the best
chemists in the country. his report is
entitled to perfect confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05
AMussnsurs.

aoRAASs AnsrHELs N MxoxrAs Hall
JrHx 9rH.
Germans Ainstrels that are to,ripr III.
State under the management Of Mr.. Franz
4. Oxen Of Bangor, will be in Neoui.n
Hall. June 9Th. The following no
sice Of tbs company 10 taken from The
Lowell Daily Times:
Tho performance BY this organization st
sne Opera House vss satisfactory to the
large audience that Witnessed it. The old
time drst part vas omitted and the sImsnse
jokes got rest. There vas no lack Of
singing during the evening, however. and
the company 10 strongly equipped In thi,
particular. ]. N. Nofcfoss, the vetersr
oasso, who has been before tbs pub
lie for thirty years, still maintain.
mis- reputation - one Of the bes,
singers 10 the profession; the Germans
10 their character acts do everything viii
ssiii and finish. Arthur Riaby's mono
logue was 20 smusing that the sudiencf
held him - long - he would stay, and tn
sentimental songs OF John Hyams and Alex
Cameron we're we'll rendered gems. Re.o',
contortion act and Lsyman's tfsnsforma-
tions added variety to the excellent pro
gtamme, pleasing and noticeable festur.
OF which was prevalence Of white faces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

No paper cal; be published without
home patronage. and every man is inter
ested in keeping mp Il home paper. If a
railroad or factory is wanted, tho news
paper is expected to work for it. If a
public meeting is wanted for any pur-
pose. the newspaper is called upon for Il
free notice If any of tbs societies have
supper or reception of any kind, the
newspaper is expected to give the neces-
sary notice. TIE newspaper must puff
the schools and everything else to adj
vance the interests of the business men
Of the place. and then give them band
some notice when they pass away. And
yet some Of them do nothing to keep up
a home paper.--Gladstone (Mich.) Elk
press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

The Ksnnebec Light and Heat Co, will
light the band stand ia satisfactory man.
ne', whenever Or wherever il is built And
Why shouldn't il be coustruc,e ed right away ?
No'hing 10 lacking but tho Sc v h, will zee that
haf Of the work is done. and someone to
take charge Of the matter after the location
decided upon. But what about the loca-
uon' How shalI 1t be decided? One man
suggested yesterday tina. the stand be loca-
ted down on the State grouads, another that
here ought to be road built around these
grounds go that people would drive d,vn
mere ostener aud more people would sme
mere to enjoy whs. the people Of cities
owing large parks enjoy. walking and sit-
ting under the trees and breathing pure air.
Another wanted to know Why not locate the
PARK half way between Augusta AID Hal.
lowell so tia. HAllcweii people should have
good opportunity Of erj,yiae the music.
hut then this latter person ddn's believe in
'ahirs the stand so far away - the State
sfaunds and would like to see il on Win
'hsoa square. The msi ,rity that have ex-
pressed themselves favor either Winthrop
'qasre or down by the Augusta House-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05
Pay the Printer Promptly.

Persons who patronize papers should
pay promptly, for the pecuniary pros
poets of the press hGve peculiar power
in pushing forward public prosperity.
If the printer is paid promptly, and his
pocketbook kept plethoric by prompt pay
ing patrons, he puts his pen to his paper
in peace his paragraphs are more pointed
he paints his pictures of passing events in
more pleasing colors. and the perusal OF
his paper is pleasure to the people.
Please paste this piece of proverbiai
philosophy in some place where all per
sons can perceive it,-Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05
TWO sruxu


= Aome place. and In hnvv akr.a.
. mled up With wen se3ected -.
cserk1 al lpnkinx tim snd ~
ma only one store Ike It a - hi.cf
= IN OF peopIe, but all passing 81:
we'll dressed window. axed Il, i,4-
o9so painted signs, made 10 sttx.ct fh~-
but silence deep is reigning Ill The vhdis.
why . u that the sound Of busy tr,ds
pA nos In store 50 great Ia sfzez
~ ny friend. . great mistake w.s maj,
Ins merchant thought he need not sdv,rts..
a s1He Just opposite. not half 80 fine
fsN near ~ bag ~ Others too. orite ne., n.
~ 81 CLERKS, bat each one has no ttns
iooi Arpund; he quick discharges vouLs
a sasn OF customers. the store we'll f;ited.
r nen hyins herr and there with busy fest.
oa e oiaesrd that attracts the eve
~ ssAsiag plainly what inside yos,rl rna-s
ny = u that IN here rsish you see.
Inat each clerk TO out4io his neigh nor .,,.ss
Dssaase. my friend. the fact you ii u,ainlv
ihis merchant knew enough to adyrrtisr,
MORAL.
you would sell your goods, and d., IL a,,ick
do II. VIA
~ sdvertise. that aiways docs the tr5ck.
ine man who don't will have a chxr,> In
rue II. ="
Z. D. Gibbs In Printers LII.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

Two excited men came into Judge An
d'e~s tfice yesterday afternoon ard made
complsint thai they had been fastened toto
The cellar Of one Of the business places or
Water street. They said they were told
there Was some old junk down stairs, and
on going down to look At it rome one Locked
them DOM there, ard though they tried tbs
door they were unable TO get out only b.
breaking cut OF little basement window,
In doing so they cut them selves. a. the,
sy, quite badly. ard they wanted redress
A. nearly as could be learned from tn ir
'ae, which was almost uniotelligibls owing
to the H-brsic accent and the rspidity win
.hch they spoke, the place where they got
into durance vie vas under the bakery a, the
loser end OF Water street. The jadge said
be wouli have an examination and they
should appear before him Fridsy. At the
bake shop they say that these men hsd beer
dtckering for lopg time about the price
Of sn old stove. and finally one Of the pro.
prie,ors took the stove home. YESTERDAY
be WAS away and they came and told tboss
present that they had bought the stove and
wanted it. They were told to wait till the
proprietor came, and also ,hN the stove
WAS not down cellar. When. As the men
At the bake shop claim, their backs were
turned. the three buyers Of juok slipped
fosn stairs. Then Mr.. Wadlsigh's Lew
i'ton baker locked the trio down stair,
After sbou. half An hours confinement AZ d
much hubbub they succeeded in breaking
out = light Of the glass Of the window open
icy onto the sidewalk. and the contor,ions
s.d evolutions they made 10 getting through
this 10 IL hole aroused = good deal OF
laughter among the large number Of spec
tiiors that cor gre gated on The street. One
OF the number stuck in The aperture, ard
only success ded after several trials, in the
cours Of which hi, Prince Albert suit was
considerably torn. in getting through.
Judge Andrews will sift the matter TO see
Who are to blame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

Mr.. A. z. Gilless Of Ohio was in tn. city
yesterday.
DR.. d. z. Msrsson Of Monmouth Va, in
town Thur'dsy.
John May. the welLknovn horsemsn,
vs. here from Boston yesterday.
Postmaster C. d. Wood Of Winthrop was
10 the city on business yesterday.
Col. Thos. Lambsrd and wife left on the
1910 train for Boston yestsrday.
Dr.. Enoch Adams Of Litchfeld was
smons yesterdays visitors In town.
Hon. J. W. Bradbury left here on the
forenoon train for Portland yesterday.
Mr.. Thsdd 8. Wslch came home from
Boston and will spend his vacation here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B. Lowell Of Bath
are visiting 81 ct W. c. Miller's, No. "a
Bangor st.
Messfs. Fred Gon and John johnson re.
turned yesterday morning from trip over.
land TO Camden.
Miss Carrie Emma Allen left for Men,
mouth Centre Wednesday, where she
spends portion Of her vacation with rels.
tiyes. -
A fishing party composed Of Charles r.
Nichols Of Bangor, formerly Of this city,
W H. S.ilkey, and C. T. Penney visited
Belgrade yesterday.
Capt z. r. Wymsn was in town yester.
day from his farm in Fsyetse, where he has
recently moved, He 10 enjoying the change
OF occupation very much.
Prof. K. B CApen left yesterday on .
Tip to Penobscot county. A. be took along
with him some fishing tackle, 1t Is evidsn,
that he expects some sport before his To-
turn.
Mrs r. +. 8tockwell Of West Ssmer.
vile. Macs, is the guest Of Mrs. Frank B
Smith on Patterson street. Mrs. S.ockveu
IL accompanied by hsr little daughter
Bertha.
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ADauD64 0SCWSo 50 AOD0009D z0.
mis- 10 the second time Tie AuauaA
peovps have beaten the Kenpebscs "a
IL Only thir 8 the KennebecD regret l. sh.s
sbe, can't get their nine On he asA La ttas
esss only four vsfs regular players eaths
Ksrnetecs and tbs rest picked from he
crowd and 10 the game before sA1ss vess -
dd.ss. The Augusta Browns played . vssy
,,esdy game and seemed % pisy pfsssy ven
psssbsr. Fox caught al The dies bit ene
ts,sy end On the Kernebec's tide Tn ,mpsop
made four hits with total Of mice. Hanks.
cssehsr for the Kennebecy, was badly han
in the frat inning. The battery for ~
K.pnsbscs Vas L,vsjoy and Hanks, rrsst
and Thompson. For the Aususs Browns.
Wse snd Wi,her. Base hits, Ksnnsbecs
10 With total Of 10: Browns, With total Of
7. Strike outs by Lovej,y and Trask, Ill;
BIZ Ware. 6. Erors. Kennsbecs u; Bro yns.
8. The score by innings:
Innings iz33 1917 go
asussa Browns. 10 o -
Ksnnebees. 8 23s2 90 n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05
TWELVE CHAPTERS OF ADVENTURE
Hazardous Tramp Of 1907 nilss Acrsss
the Plains and Over the Rockies.

Bosros, jane s-Charies +. Lummis. with
cpiy Q dog for q companion. has taken q wa!s
from the Ohio TO the Pacific. distance Of 1907
miles, and requiring lS3 days. The wild and stirI
log adventures of this remarkable tramp, with
photographs taken ~ Mr.. Lummis vent along.
are ID be graphtca ly described in the Boston Sun
dsv Globe. BEGINNING next Sunday. The series
= III be btimfuI OF SPORT and daring. Ask your
ne " sdeaer today TO cave you next Sundays 6iooe'
iunesdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

~N1 ENJOYS
Both tbs method and results wen
syrup q Figs u taksr; i. ia pleasant
and refssahing 80 the sasss, And scu
gently yet promptly OF tee Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, .laAnsss tia sys
.Arn e8sctuaily; aispela eolos, head
Achss and fsvers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup OF Figs il the
only remedy Of ito kAd sysx pro.
fuced, plsaing 70 the tasss and &C.
ceptabls 70 the stomach, prompt In
II action hnd truly beneficial 10 il
saectA, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it,
many sxcallent qualities commend il
70 al and have nsds il the mos
copulay rsmsdy known.
syrup Of Figs u FOR ale In 80
and 81 sottls< BY al leading drug
zirh- Any raissls d1ugx;r who
nay act hzys il on hA4d WIN pro,
care il promptly for any 80 Who
Wilkes 70 ky t. D. ass assspe say
ranststuss.
ssEifIssAss 70 sNaHs ~.
, sss ssas5ssos. csGe
.ssg'ssialk, ~. Ser sssG, a.
mavSdkviv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

Jack Livingstone 10 young lady sitting
m the arm Of . rust'c Gest)--I shouldn .
Thick the arm Of 3 settee the most CON
Portable place in the world. Miss Somefs.
Amy Somers-well, there are arms that
s,e softer and more agreeable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05
4 Pleasant oocasiop

Any one Who last evening passed til
brightly lighted grounds and residence O
Rev. J. n. Wyman. would havs been sur.
that something unusually pleasant wa
srAnspiripg. We learned i. WAS -ecep tior
rendered by Pastor WymAn and wife to the
people Of his church and congreg ration, and
to the friends from the Asylum. From
eight to ten . happy company filed the
spacious rooms and found much enjoyment
in the fine music furnished by the Augusta
quartet and in other vocal and instru-
mental reflections. A previous Afternoon
reception had been given between the hour.
Of 8 and 6. at which the extremes Of age
met in the persons Of the visitors Mrs.
Hannah Robinson, over 95 years of
age, and Eva Albertina Libby. II month
old. The serving of refreshment
added to the prevailing good cheer
and every one who shared in til
pleasure Of the occasion must believe tia
the bond between pastor and people will
strengthened as = result of this meeiin,
together under such delightful eircum
stances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

The pleasari effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative, syrup Of Figs, under all eondi-
tons make is ,hsir fAvorite remedy. IL is
pleasing to the eye and TO The taste, gentle,
r., efectusl in scsiog on the kidneys, liver
and bowels Eay41d.lmoio'f"
E,hel-Do YOU think he'll commit SUICIDE
ifIr jset him?
Maud (sweetly 20, no. BE didn's when
rejected him. ~.
two cases are different.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

The Richmond Base Bali club wi,has -
arrange with ball teams in Asiae for
tsmss on Saturday Of every week for the
ssssos Aidrese Boarl cf MsnsReFe,
bs's Bm Ciue. Richn~nd. Me
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WHAT CURED YOU :?

Mr. B.P. McAllister, OF Harrisburg,
Kv.. writes. "Having been a terrible
sufferer from catarrh, and being now
sound and well, the question often put
70 me IL, What cured yous" In answer to
this often put question feel 1t my duty
IN state that swift's Specific t. s. g. Is
the medicine. am such true believer
in theeficacy of Swift's Specific q. 5 81
that can honestly and conscientiousi7
recommend i. to any one suffering from
ea,arrh. Have recommended 1t to
many. and am happy to say that those
whom / have induced to use II can Dear
me on, in this statement. also believe
,ha, It win cure any case OF catarrn II
taken according to directions"
Bs,k On Blcsd and shin Diseases free-
rHe SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05
Following is the programme to be givsi

Following is the programme to be givsr
at the Cecilia Club recitsi this evening
tie Conere gationsl chapel:
Plano quartet-Hunzarisn Raphsody, wag er
Vocal ouet-kipetiame, baui
Lows, ,Byeloland. MACY
'~"s'' / Two MaideBs, Newcomh
Piano duo-H0msge to Handel, Moscne l.
Vocal Iusrtet-Gayotte Stethanie, venable
Piano solo-Prize Song Die Meistersinger).
Wayne
snss It That we Two Were Maying,
Y"s'' / Two Songs from y Child's Garden Of
Verse. NeviI
Piano duo-Polonatse, Opus So, ChOpiI
s. A Bird sang Loud.
'""k'' , Blue Eyes OF spring. Franz RE,
Vocal trio--"Bresk Break, Hreak," Annefto
tiano qasrtet-Overture to Tannhauser, Wagner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-05

The person with fondness fer ssrdines
may be interested to know that the csteb
Of sardine f.h has been ve'y small thi
season, and that the fsh have sod for ego
a hogshead, whereas last season they could
be bought in quantities for ~.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-04
JUMPED AT THE CHANCE.

She Receives an Offer of Marriage and
Tells How She Got There.
Mabel, my dear, is it true ?" asked an
elderly matron, foudly stroking the bright
golden hair of her beautiful daughter as 4
smile of gratifed motherly pride played
about her lips.
" Yes, mamma"
Time had dealt gently with the elder of
these two women, says the Yonkers States
man. In the few threads of silver that
shone In her still lustrous and wavy hair, in
the scarcely perceptible lines at the corners
of her soft gray eyes and in the Slight bol-
lows that suggested rather than indicated an
impaired symmetry in the pure oval of her
pale cheeks might be seen the evidences
that the passing years had touched with low
ing fingers the face of this loving mother.
Clarence Dashaway has asked you to
become his wife?"
Yes mamma"
g need hardly tell you, Mabel" re-
joined her mother, " that your father and
will interpose no obstacles in the way of
your happiness. III l had been asked to-
name the young man to whom | should pre-
fer above all Others to intrust the future of
my darling child / should have named
Clarence Dasliaway. He is noble, high
souled, chivalrous young man, the native
nobility of whose character mirrors itself in
the glance of his eye. the tones of his voice
and in every movement OF his manly figure
In winning the love of Clarence Dashaway.
my child, you have fulfilled every wish that
fond mother could cherish for her only
daughter"
Yes. mamma" said Mabel. her beauti-
ful face agl0W with love and pride. | have
got there this time with both feet"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-04
TWO BOYS CRUEL JOKE.
They Tie Newfoundland Dog to Turf
Which browns Him.

They Tie Newfoundland Dog to a Turtle
Which browns Him.
Much excitement was caused at Pablo
Beach Sunday by the peculiar manner in
which John Dutton's large Newfoundland
dog Townsend came to to his death. Satur-
day night John Dutton and few friends
patrolled the beach in search of turtles, says
the Jacksonville Metropolis. Just before
the last mOonbeam had faded, and while in
front of. the pavilion, all hearts were glad
dened with the sight of n large turtle
leisurely moving seaward. Within few
minutes the sea monster was prisoner.
Assisted by his friends Mr.. Dutton hauled
the turtle up to point on the beach beyond
the wash of the tide and turned him over
on his back, expecting to call next morning
with his cart aud remove the captive to his
place of business.
Long before button had turned over for
his second nap Young America was on the
beach viewing the monster OF the deep and
wondering whence he came, and, as the
wonder grew, some boy suggested that 1t
would be fine joke to turn the turtle over
and let him regain his liberty. This sUg-
gesti0n was the progenit0r of other plans
and finally the crowd m utualy agreed that
II would be very huge performance If in
addition to giving the turtle his liberty, they
at the same time tie some strong dog TO
him for company and to add Zest to the oc-
.casiOn. AS it was buttons turtle, whose
dog would suit better than Dutton's?
So. cOaxing his Zig Newfoundland dog to
the beach, these imps strongly bound the dog
to the turtle, and then restored the turtle to
his normal condition. The turtle made for
the sea. The resistance of the dog, though
bringing into play all his great power, was
scarcely perceptible. Steadily the turtle
dragged him down tn the beach and into the
water. The dog howled piteously. He
seemed to recognize that his end was near
The boys, in alarm. hurried forward to re-
pair the cruel wrong, but alas! too late.
The turtle was out of sight, and so was the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-04
ALONG THE RAIL.
The Train Agency System viii
Be Discontinued.

The train ticket agent system, inaugurated
some months ago on the Southern Pacific
for the purpose of insuring a more equal
division OF the profits accruing from cash
fares, is about to be discontinued The
method has been found after fair trial to
possess no particular advantage over the
former system Of collecting, while the ex-
pense Of maintaining it has been heavy.
The same experiment has been tried on at
least dozen Eastern roads, and in every
case resulted in establishment after a short
trial. Before the Southern Pacific the Santa
Fe was the last road to make this move, and
after month or so re-estabished the former
order of things, increasing the salaries OF
conductors aud requiring of them heavy
bonds.
This is the course which the Sou hern
Pacific has decided upon, and the change
viii be made at once. Conductors will re-
ceiye better pay, and the selection Of men
to fill this responsible position will be with
greater care than formerly, with view Of
cnltiyating spirit OF honesty as well as of
efficiency. This will be good news to many
conductors in the employ Of the company.
who have served faithfully and won the
confidence of their superior officers. but
who were obliged to suffer reflection on
their good intentions in the institution of
the recent system, on account Of the pecu-
latlons of few.
All railroads doing business out OF this
city have met the Santa FEES cut of 50 80
on both first ard second class tickets to
Chicago, and the AGENTS are now awaiting
developments. which they believe will cause
a still further reduction within the next
ten days. OF course everything depends
upon the action of the Chicago and Alton
This road has yet SO upon which to work
between Kansas City and Chicago and can
easily make another heavy cut as it depends
almost entirely for revenue upon. local
business.
The St. Paul roads will be bound to follow
the Alton or adopt the alternative Of
forcing business through Kansas City and
Council Bluffs. Orin other words, over the
lines which are selling at a reduction. The
Alton will not stop with the cut already
made, and proposes to intlict as much dam
age as possible in return for the boycott of
few weeks ago. The Santa Fe will of ne
cesslty follow this road in any reduction it
may make, and the other lines have choice
OF doing likewise or losing traffic.
There was a general exodus of railroad
men from town yesterday. Luce of the
Texas Pacific. Harvey of the Baltimore ahd
Ohio, High OF the Alton. Welch of the Mis-
souri, Pacific, Holbrooke of the Northwestern,
and Fletcher Of the SUNSET were among the
departures.
Traffic Manager Gray of the Southern Pa
clhc returned yesterday from Chicago, where
he has been attending a meeting of the
Transcontinental Association.
General Superintendent Fillmore has gone
to Sacramento for few days.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-04
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

The Eighteenth Anniversary Celebration
in This City a Complete Success.
The eighteenth anniversary Of the order
was appropriately celebrated by the lodges
OF this city on Wednesday evening last at
Odd Fellows Hall. j. w. Rourke, G. d.,
delivered an address, setting forth the OBJ
jects, aims and success of the order. Mas
ter r. G. Altschul, son of L. Altschui. p.
D., of San Francisco Lodge, No. 1922, also
delivered an address ON the order. There
was also rendered NEST excellent musical
and literary programme, at the conclu-
sion of which dancing was the order of
the evening, and at late hour the very
pheasant gathering dispersed. The general