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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-10
OBJECT TO woRMY PEAS.
A MutIny In the Auburn jail Prison
ers Breaking Down.

- mutiny III tFl6 AupuFu jail FF'Son-
ers Breaking Down.
Especial to the Pressl
AUBURN, March 9.-Some wormy peas got
into the soup pot at the county jail by acci-
dent last week and Thursday the fifty prison.
ers refused to 20 to work. They were locked
up and given three regular meals. Refusing
to go to work then, they were placed on
bread and water diet. This morning the
prisoners, with the exception of eight, gave
ny the fast and went to work. The eight
who refused were put In dog holes and dark
ened cells. Jail Inspector William Dresser
Of Standish arrived In town tonight and in
duced the stubborn ones to promise to go to
work in the morning. Ii they refuse then
they will be placed in irons. Mr.. Dresser
says the prisoners are to blame and that the
jail 10 we'll kept by Sheriff Lamb.
The Lewiston police today arrested twelve
tramps who sprung suddenly up from some
unknown spot, and the force on this side of
the river found five, all Of whom were locked
up. 1t is suspected that these tramps are
friends Of the ri0tous jailbirds and that they
tried to secure commitment to Jail In order
to make reinf0rcements for their brethren.
The police propose to spoil the game, IL the
prisoners continue unruly In the morning, by
sending this last consignment to the Kenne-
bee Ill In Augusta.
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A Small Pox Case on Board.

NEW YORK, March 9-The steamer OBJ
dam, which arrived last night from Rotter-
dam, was detained at quarantine with a case
of small pox on board. The patient was
transferred to Hoffman's Island, together
with five other emigrants who had come in
contact with him. The vessel was fumigat-
ed and this afternoon the other 567 steerage
passengers were landed at the barge office.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Figuring On the Cabinet.

OTTAWA. Ont, March 9.-Tbe government
organ here figures the government majority
at 81. Ofthe three elections still to be held
1t gives Cariboo and Algoma to the govern
ment and Huntington to the Opposition.
There is a good deal of speculation here as
to the probable composition of the new cab
met The most reliable slate makes no
except In the cases Of Ministers CarlIng and
Colby, who were defeated. Carvings place
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One Bright Spot.

AUGUSTA. March 9.-John w. Chase. Re-
publican, was elected mayor over Robert j.
Martin, Democrat, by 2O2 plurality. The
Republicans carry every ward but one In the
city for members Of the city government.
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An Oyster Company.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, March 9-The Amer
ican Oyster Company, capital $500,000, has
Just been organized under the laws of Maine.
The officers are:
President-Frank L. Roman. New Haven.
Secretary-Charles w. Goldthwait, Shelburn
Falls, Mass.
Treasurer-Henry E. Marsh, New Haven.
The company will have branch office at
Augusta, Me.
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u.,,,Iton's VIII Probated.

.,.os .,,ing some eyidence today concsrnine, !,
the % death Of Robert Ray Hamilton. gave i'm.
mediate Judgment in the noted contest over
eeH the will Of Hamilton, vs.. EyangeIinss II. l..
Mann, in which he declared legally that
Hamilton is dead. He then admitted the
will to probate.
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BowDoIN WILL HAVE THE MONEY
The Fayerweather VIII Contest Set
tied BY Surrogate Ransom.

New YORK, March 9.-The efforts which
have been on foot for several days to bring
about a settlement of the contest over the
millions of Daniel b. Fayerweather, have
been successful. The surrogate then finally
declared the will and four codicils admitted
to probate. 1t was agreed that the terms of
settlement should ae kept private for the
present
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Went on a Strike Himself.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 9.-Secretary
Connolly of the Weavers' Association, has
rendered his resignation from that office on
account of the number of hours to constitute
DAYS work. He claims that from In the
morning until 9 in the evening Is unreasona-
Bile, The matter will be considered at a
monthly meeting of the association next
Thursday evening.
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NO APPOINTMENTS YET AWHILE.
The President VIII Take His Time
With the New Circuit Judges.

WASHINGTON. March 9.-It is stated on
the highest authority that the new circuit
judges provided for at the recent session of
Congress will not be appointed for several
months yet, the President being Of the opin-
ion that the new courts can be organized at
the time fixed by the act-the third Wednes-
day in June-by the associate justices of the
Supreme Court, the regular circuit Judge
and the district judges in their respective
circuits, regardless of the fact that the new
circuit judges may not then have been ap-
posed of tho report that there wauld be an
extra session of the Senate for the consider
alton of these appointments.
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o 8ITuARY.
Amos =. Learned.

Twenty years ago there was no man bet
known to the newspaper men than Amos"
as he signed himself. and NJ despatch was
received with more pleasure than the "Good
Night, Amos. which marked the end of his
days work and also of all the night working
journalists of New England. For Mr..
Learned. whose death is now announced,
was for many years the New York agent of
the New England associated press, a faith
full. hard working man. He was born in
Boston on Washington street, almost oppo-
site the present Globe building. He was
brought up at the case, and became a repor-
ter, and about the time the war began, he
was sent to New York to look after the in
terests of the New England papers. How
well he did his duty, old journalists know.
Amos Learned was the stiffest kind Of a
Republican in politics., and the straightest
kind OF Baptist In religion. Moreover, he
was man Of big heart and an open hand,
and one who stood by his friends.
Benjamin n. Paddock.
BosToN, March 9-Benjamin II. Paddock,
Episcopal Bishop Of the Diocese of Massa-
chusetts, died this afternoon. He was born
ID Norwich, Conn.,, In 1928 He graduated at
Trinity in 184S and at the New York General
Theological Seminary in 1852. He was made
deacon and priest in Trinity church, Nor :
wich, the same year. While in deacon's or
ders he served as assistant minister in the
church Of Epiphany. New York cily. In the
church in Portland, but finding the Maine
climate too severe he returned to Norwich
the same year and became rector of Trinity.
In 1860 he became rector Of Christ church,
Detroit. In 1864 he removed to Brooklyn,
New York, and took charge of Grace church.
He was elected Bishop Of Massachusetts, in
1873.
Newell A. Trafton.
NORWAY, March 9-Newell A. Trafton,
Representative from Norway, died at his
home Monday. after a short Illness, aged AZ
years. Mr., Trafton was born in Harrison
and educated at the North Brldgton Acade.
my. He was a cattle broker and lumber.
man, having been extensively engaged In
the cattle business for twenty years. buying
and shipping to the Brighton market. He
also was engaged in large numbering opera.
tions. He was always Republican, and
had served his town as selectman for several
years. He leaves widow.
Mrs. Cyrus K. lunt.
BIDDEFoRD, Me-, March 9-Mrs Cyrus K
Lunt, mother Of Hon. Wilbur +. Lunt, died
| Saturday night at the house of her daughter
| Mrs. Carlos Heard. She had been an invalid
for long time. Her age was 70 years.
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Erenchman's Say Land and Water
Companv.

At the Frenchman's Bay Land and Water
Company's meeting Of directors, held Satur-
day at Kittery, the questions as to advisable
ity Of constructing water works by the Long
Pond Company to bring water from Long
Pond to Sorrento and the issuing Of $4,000
Long Pond Company bonds to be guaran-
teed by the Frenchman's Bay Company
were discussed, but no action taken. Meet
ing adjourned 70 the first "Wednesday In May
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| CSTENOGRAPHER WANTED One who has
| - mad office experience, male or female; good
position for right party. Address X Press Oflice
n
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sops Of Tempevance.

A meeting Of special importance OF CaseO
Division. No. "a Of the Sons Of Temperance
will he held this evening in Sons OF Temper
ance Hall, ssl Exchange street. Hssiy ..s D.S.- -
Der of this particular division Is Ieq"es'vu -
be present as important business VIII "
transacted.
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Afraid She Has CONC DOWN.

NEW YORK. March 9-Considerable anx-
iety exists in shipping circles regarding the
safety of the four masted schooner William
Neely, which was in collision the 9th inst.
og Fenwick Island with the three masted
schooner John G. Gregory. The Gregory re-
turned to this port yesterday for repairs. 1t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-10
TWO BANGOR CASUALTIES.
A Man Coming Here Crushed by the
Cars-A Bleeding Case.

BANGOR, March 9.-John Manion, aged 20
years. jumped from the st. John train on its
arrival at the western depot Of the Maine
Central this evening and fell under the
wheels. several cars running over him. Both
legs were crushed above the knees and one
arm was nearly severed. There is probably
no chance Of his recovery. He was going to
Portland to work in the Falmouth Hotel.
His parents live in this city.
Andrew Finnegan Of this city, fell through
a showcase in saloon tonight and received
a bad cut in the back Of his head. He bled
freely, nearly bleeding to death before as
sistanco was rendered. He may recover.
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STEWART HAYES sKIPs.
Union Mutual insurance Clerk In st.
John MIssIng

ST. JOHN, NIB, March 9.-Stewart Hayes,
a clerk in the Union Mutual Insurance Co. IS
here has absconded. Manager Weldon says
Hayes's cash is $4,000 short. Hayes pur,
chased ticket for Portland. Me-. last night.
He had been living fast life lately.
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The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. March
9th, taken at p. M, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction of the
wind. state of the weather;
Boston, 36o, E, rain; New York, 49,, SE'
rain; Philadelphia, $40, NV, rain; Wash
ington. 400, NV, rain; Albany, 42',, Sc,
rain; Buffalo, 300,. SW, snow; Cleveland,
3Oo, SW, patty cloudy; Detroit, 260. W.,
snow: Chicago, 20o, SW. cloudless; st. Paul,
14O, SW, cloudless; Duluth. 220, ", cloud
less st, Vincent, 100, W, cloudless; Bis
marck. 14o, Sc, cloudless; Jacksonville,
600 N cOudleSs.
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ND, MAINE, TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH 10, 1891.
:. r,,or 70 Peter White Of Renfrew, and Col.
Is hyss givga oace sS to j. j. Curran of Montreal.
rna CITY Will Foot the Bills.

MANCHEsTER, Eng, March y.-The Man
chester M tel Corporation has decided to advance
the sum Of 50 200 ooS d%pane reqS1edt oy the Man
cansi which is to connect Manchester with
tba sea The company having exhausted its
statnto1v powers of borrowing.
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Captured All but Three.

NEW YORK, March 9.-Coroner Levy hai
either heard from or taken bail from all th,
directors Of the New Haven and Hartford
railroad company In the matter Of the late
collision In the tunnel, excepting w. L.
Squire. New Haven, Nathaniel Wheeler
Bridgeport Edward III. Reed, New Haven.
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left Washington today for few days duck
shooting on Chesapeake Bay, near Bengies,
N. D.. accompanied by ex-senator Sewell Of
New Jersey.
The Pension List.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine people:
ORIGINAL, INVALID.
Royal Hammond, s Patrick Murray y'
George LAUDER, Charles Z: Dyer,
Anson P. Cunningham, Patrick Mccartney
William p. D0nnell, Rinaldo Il; thompson,
VIM, A. Corbett, BndIew weaver,
Jeremiah Mutt, CbafieS Drduley,
Chas. IL. Veazle, John DouGnerty
bloomfield II. Look, Jobn a. peSpens'
Robert T. Curtis, george u manu-.
INCREASE.
VIM w Clark Newton G. Colby,
.fohn r T. Hamhien George Sutherland,
Owen Sweeney, s. MUSES. w Srn;,S'',
Geo. w. Blackm0re, G.ayii Gssi,,n. ~, " u.li, M,
Joseph Lapham.
REISSUE.
George Sutherland, W6adHard W%. u; EdelFght9n' Fga1g'
james f. Sn0" Caleb Taylor.
REISSUE AND INCREASE.
sanford B. sylvester.
RENEWAL
Timothy o. Sullivan.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
Sarah J.! widow of j. q. Lane,
Alice widow Of John Phlllips'
Lydia, mother of 4. l.; Bean.
Isabel. widow of Jas. II Ai9reuee'
Belinda, mother Of L. Eloridge.
ORIGINAL, INVALID.
Mehtable. widow of Joseph Whtten.
Melinda L., widow Of Madison lower.
Flyin III, widow of VIM. d. Blgelow.
Ann, widow Of Frank Honman'
ADDITIONAL.
AIv,n rape James /. Bent,
Htohaa, n, piardon James Blake,
~ iiInJSr Rnhartson Watson Drinkwater
Luther Tibbetts, ~ Si,vags SHvgoI ~ mano.
Franklin l.. Hunnawen, S,e1 Sran Cnn,1 ~ ,Aiien,
s. j. Knowlton, PstricS Er,
John Mace, uenrv r GaiIinondi
Henry e. Jellison, honi' o' Ooilihs.
ORIGINAL.
Gao II pitts Daniel w. Davis,
Geo. w. Bisbee, " w. , Isuo,,
| John Gallagher, nasiS Sr.ai,
David Keibeck, Das.% ,,sn Hna.i, s,,s..s,
VIM W p. Miller. stephen z. Maxneld,
| Tan;. IN; cc;Mni1 Edward Patterson
| Levi j. Msner, Tahn Mstts ~. nallourn,
/ Augustus SWEET, ooi1n Ao''nows'
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The PoIynesian at haIIfa,

Especial to the Press.l
HALIFAX, n. s., March 9.-The steamer
Polynesian arrived early this morning and
sailed for Portland.
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A RARE CHANCE.

shalt sell my house at 46 Bracket street. Sac
carrappa city of WestbrOOk that lets for $50 a
month, with two lots, 50x108 and 50x113 feet, for
Sl700 and perhaps little less as intend to sell
sure before the lst Of April. AS want to use the
money at that time 1 have made arrangements
any one can pay me $500 down and balance to
them in monthly payments of $14 or SIS, they
paving me the money. This is rare bargain for
aTy one who has the money. If not sold before
the first of April it will not be for sale. FRANK
NJ. PENNELL, II Spring street, city of West
brook. mn4QZW*
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Fur SALE Or EXCHANGE

for property in this city or vicinity, farm in
windham; cuts twenty-five (25) tons of hay I;
buildings 'frst-class. Excellent farm in Deering;
cuts fifty tons hay. For particulars, call on
JOHN G. and f. H. COBB,
3112 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine.
feb27 dtf
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PORTLAND, Me-, March o, 18
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THE w EATh Err.
Rain.

Rain.
The following is the forecast of the weather
for Maine: Rain; except light rain in East
ern Maine; warmer; easterly gales.
Cautionary signals displayed from Norfolk
Section to Eastport, except at Block Island
and Woods Holl Section, where storm sig
mails are displayed.
Local weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, March 8, 1891.
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Serious Burning Accident.

SAco. March 9.-Frank Hodsdon of this
city, about thirty years Of age and unmarried,
fell on a stove in fit and was frightfully
burned. He is in critical condition.
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BIDDEFoRD, Me-, March 9-Mrs. Cyrus K.
Lunt, mother Of Hon. Wilbur +. Lunt, died
Saturday night at the house of her daughter,
| Mrs. Carlos Heard. She had been an invalid
| for long time. Her age was 70 years.
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MALE HELP.

"A boy, ~ or 18 years old to help handle and
ship cases of goods. Please state who you have
been working for and at what kind of work; give
your age and weight. Address b. u. Z. Box 1877,
Portland, Me. 81
WANTED Situation by thoroughly compel ent
w registered apOthecary, as clerk or manager.
Address DRUGS, Press office. Fl
SxTANTED-By practical man a position as
w bookke-per, or a responsible position OF any
kind where energy and ability is required. A. NJ
STONE, Madison, Maine. 27-4
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

NvHF Legal Affairs Committee VIII Ely gise ,ponse p
Augusta, on March TO- 1891 at 10 o'clock m 1e
forenoon. On an Act TO pronl33e proI3ng 6onSs. eerti
cates or obIigations Of any kind on the
plan or payable in the order In nr when they a'uie
or otherwise. n % ppEU Cacretarv
--.71,- -,-----,i,,ea on state Apportionment Will
sH'nL nine nnblic hearing In the room OF Inc
railroad Committee IN the State House. Wednes'
day. rssd Msfcn Ai'"' F. H. HARGRAvES. sec'y.
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xxyANTED-To buy from $1,000 to sIOOOC
w werth of cast of clothing, the highest cash
prices paid for ladies' dresses, also gentlemep,s
and childrens's clothing and winter oyercOats.
Highest cash prices paid for carpets and furniture.
Address, postal of letter to, No, 81 Middle street
M. DE9ROOT. Portland. Me oct29tf
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Thunder and lightning.

Nav HAVEN, Conn.,, March 9.-After a
day Of ordinary rain, a storm of great vio-
lence came up this evening and lasted until
midnight. more than an inch Of water falling.
thunder and flashes of vivid lightning. Con-
siderable damage was done in a small way.
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A saneine Lib eraI Leader.

ToRoNro, Ont, March 9.-Sir Richard
Cartright, has issued an address to his con.
and DI propSesying that complete victory r i
near at ham.
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Sheets and Torrents Of Rain.

NORWICH. Conn.,, March 9-It has rained
here with little cessation all day. Toward
night the rain became heavier and during the
evening heavy thunder storm set in accom-
panied by high wind. Between IL D. IN.
and midnight rain fell In sheets and torrents.
Little damage Is reported.
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BALTIMORE, Md, March "a heavy fog
on bay and river has stopped all navigation.
At noon today there had not been single
arrival. Several vessels expected to get
away yesterday. but are still at the wharves
ing Of the mist.
During a dense fog this morning the New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk steamer
New York collided off Lambert's Point
coal for Nav London Tne barge STnE The
steamer sustained slight damage to her
bows,
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weatner Observations.

Mean daily ther.....33 o Max. vel. wind. IL
Maximum ther- -....37 8 Total precip... .o9
Minimum her....28.2
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Foreign Notes .

There is terrible blizzard and snow Storm
prevailing over nearly the whole Of England
yesterday afternoon and was increasing at
latost accounts.
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BIDDEFoRD, March 9.-The city election
today resulted In the choice of a full Demo-
cratic government Ia every ward.
Mayor Edward W. Staples, Democrat, had
Democratic gain is 140 over one year ago.
The election was very ouiet
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SHOWED UNDER.
Mr.. BeaI Beaten In Bangor. The
Council Is Republican.

BANGOR March 9.-Joseph F. Snow, Dem
ocrat, was elected mayor today. The vote
stood: Snow, Democrat, 1851; Beal, Repub-
lican, 1445; Fox, Prohibitionist, 132. Tie
Republicans carried four of the seven wards,
as usual. Great interest was manifested in
the election. Many Republicans voted and
used their influence In favor of Snow.
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The President Goes Hunting.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-The President
left Washington today for few days duck
shooting on Chesapeake Bay. near Bengies,
NJ. d., accompanied by ex-senator Sewell OF
New jersey.
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col. HutchInes Had Evary Vote.

BANGOR, March 9.-In the Brewer city
election Col Jasper Hutchings was unani-
mously elected mayor, receiving AIT votes.
The city government is entirely Republican.
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nor sALE-Nice house lot with sfanIe sitn-
1tra., eu az NO. 22o Spring street. near Clark
above HsS sG stSee, tGeage house and stable situated
are desirable for residences on line of
GARDINER oxford building, 1856 Middle street
81
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Electric Flashes.

The thunder storm last an hour at Hart.
ford. An inch and half Of rain fell.
IlAbout $40 Of an inch of rain fell in New
York city. 1t was the first thunder storm oi
the saag0n
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-20

Half nm hour, you zee; and I'd like nothing
better than 10 sit here talking with you:
Some people insist on running NJ a
down the ship, whom really there isn't any
thing to ace. They make mo tired. You've
no idea how many old friends' and POOR
relations have hunted me ont aboard thia
ship since we struck the Maine coast"
''Perhaps, IL YOU object TO showing people
about ----" said with the idea OF getting
away; but he jumped into this conversation
again before l could finish.
s.It's no use telling them that said ne;
''they'rc bound Ia 60 the rounds. Ihero
was Millie Leavitt-you remember Millie,
the pretty girl who used to have Mysteries
in old Sufkin'a school house. She sent me
a note when we were at Bar Harbor, md
/ was glad to get it. for I always liked Mil.
lie in the old days. l replied at once and
invited her aboard. Now what kind OF a
lee shore do You think l struck? Well, sir.
she came aboard with her husband md four
children. She apologized to me for using
hor maiden name in writing --says she was
afraid I wouldn't recognize her under the
other. You can judge my feelings, Her
husband is a horrible .'chump" n Mile
herself i'd not what she was. It's hard TO
realize how old the girls we used to know
are getting by this time. We picture them
as they were, and when they appear We are
surprised at the glasses and silver threads
Eyes, time slips away" said !, land thai
reminds me-"
"Millie's kids we're terrors," said Bob.
s'The Oldest boy insisted that ! must FIRE
the eight-inoh gun, and when / politely de-