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Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
ArAQIY Notes.

The regular drill of the Blues was held last night.
 The annual inspection of the Medical corps was held last evening, the inspection officer being Lieutenant Colonel L. B. Amy of Norwich, medical director on the staff of General Hsvens
 The members of the Veteran City Guard were to have held e meeting last evening, but on account of the weather it was post poned to April 5.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
Republican. Rally.

BRIDoEPonr, March 15.-A reunion of the officers and members of the Republican club of this city was held tonight in Sail ors' nall. There was about 800 present and ex- Mayor W. H. Marigold of this city presided. After 6 banquet there were speeches by Congressman J. P. Dollivsr of Ohio and Congressman 0. A. Russell of Connecticut.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
New Haven Gun Club.

The New Haven Gun club held thei, monthly shoot on their grounds, West Chapel street. Wednesday afternoon. In the twenty-five bird race for the clubs prize the scores were as follows: Sherman 16, Savage 15, Bristol IA, Hassl 12, Page 10, Tyler IA. Cowee Il, Van Buren II, Bates a, Kelley 22, Washburn 15, Whit ney 20. Currie 22. Brown 16, Brooks 5, ,Ort- seifer r, Potter 20.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
Grand Comma ndery. K. 1T.

The sixty-seventh annual conclave of the grand oommsndery of the Knights Tenn plar and appendant orders will convene in Danbury next Tuesday morning. There are eleven communicates in the state and each commandsry will send three dele gates. The members of the grand com. mandery and the visiting knights will probably swell the number of guests to 100. They will include many prominent Masons of high standing.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
Bitten By His Horse.

MIDnLKrowN, March 15 Louis Hub bard, well known resident of this city, was bitten to-day by his horse, which sunk it's teeth into the flesh of It's owners left hand. The wound is considered to be a dangerous one and there are fears for Hubbard's recovery.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
Manager Rurnham Here.

Walter W. Burnham, formerly manager of the New Haven and Providence clubs ot the Eastern league, was c visitor to this city yesterday. Ex.Manager Burnham is of the opinion that the State league will be great success, and is anxious to manage one of the teams. An adjourned meeting of the league will be held in New Britain next Tuesday.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
Onara Rauaa Sold.

STAMFORD, March 15.-The new Grand opera house, which was completed about four monts ago, was to-day sold by Brown Bros. to the Grey Lock Land company, the sellers taking in exchange unimproved real estate. The transaction involves from $S0, 900 to $90, 900 and is the largest real estate deal recorded in Stamford.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
Returned to Work.

Returned to Work.
 NEw LONDON, March 15.-At 10 o'clock tonight the striking freight handlers re- turned to work, settlement having been arranged on . basis of $1.50 a day and 20 cents an hour for overtime and for work done on Sundays. This is practically an increase in the wages, the strikers having been receiving $1 35 day and 25 cents for overtime and Sunday work.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
REPUBLICAN GATHERlNG.
Last of the League Entertainments of
 the Season.

the Season. The third and last of the Republican league literary and social entertainments will be given in the league parlors next Wednesday evening, March 21, at 8 o'clock. The entertainment committee has secured for that evening Professor Adrian Plate of New York, prestidigitstor; the mandolin club; Miss Minnie Kay, the elocutionist, and the New Haven Quintet club, composed of some singers of local celebrity. From 10 to Il 80 o'clock dancing will be indulged in. Music will be furnished by Robinson's orchestra.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
Theodora Circle, c. of F.

Theodora circle, Companions of the For est, held meeting in the COURIER build ing last evening. Five new members were initiated and the names of three others proposed.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
PeraOnal N0tea

James D. Dewsll has gone to Florida for e short visit.
 Mrs. Sarah A. Briggs of Whalley ave- nue has gone to Florida for the benefit of her health. She will be gone about three months. Her son, Arthur, If with her.
 Mr. Carl Stoeckel left Norfolk day or two ago for Leesburg. Florida, in the in- terest of Hon. Robbins Battell, who is interested in the cultivation of oranges at that place.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
The West Hartford aurder.

HARTFORD, March 15.-Coroner Taintor continued the inquest into the murder of Robert s. Peck on Saturday at the town hall, West Hartford, to-day. No evidence pointing to the murderers was developed. Tho mystery seems to deepen. Deputy Sheriff Holcomb has gone to Pittsfeld and Poughkeepeie on @ clue.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
St Paul,. Church Cluh.

St. Paul's church club had It's origin sts meeting held March F, 1893. As marking the first anniversary, Rsv. Dr. smyth will speak at the club this evening at 8 o'clock upon St. Pasrick's life and work. General E B Bradley Is president of the club.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

Fighting on Oak Street. Daniel McCus was arrested by Officer Cooney last night while fighting on Oak street and locked up.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

Escaped From the County Home.
 Christopher Mason, young boy, an in- mate of the county homo, escaped from that institution last night, and although the police were notified had not been cap tured up to an early hour this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

All down in the Big Base ment. Easy Stairway or Elevator.
 72 inches! why, that's an unusual width for Portieres, True. The Big Store takes stock in the hard-to-g e | things.
 72-inch Chenille Portieres heavily fringed, will easily divide rooms with I2 foot door-ways. Prices $7.75. $S.75.
 The advertisement of those special Says, $3.4S, $4.3S, $4.eS Portieres in regular widths, brought a lively trade. It's the best hit our buyer ever made. Oughtn't you have a pair?
 Upholstery, Second Floor.
 Remem6e, khe 100 aoscu Cess mOaO) Ladies and CME a,en'S Hose, /ast hacks ana eohors, aOOrth from 1o 70 25 eemtS. Tonr baek for 12 I-o eents q pair. Ba'gafu Ta6h', Mo. I.
 Whether every man should be his own doctor is a ques- tion that we don't bother with. Thousands of people must be helped by PATENT MEDICINES or they would't buy them.
 If any store-keeper can match these prices, we are not aware of it.
 Hoods sarsapariIla, .@
 Ayers SarsapariIa, 5
 Danas Sarsaparilla, g
 Paine's Celery Compound e3
 Dr. Greens Neryura, a
 Lydia PihEhs@'s Vegetable Com. '"
 pound, -5
 Sulphur Bitters. .@
 Cuticura Resolvent ID
 Warmers Safe Cure. @
 Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Prescrip-
 Maitine, 5
 Athlophoros. sa
 Paskola, t5
 wyeth's Beef Iron and Wine, .G
 Mattison's Beef, Iron and Wine, 50
 Pierce's Favorite Prescription, .7p
 Scott's Emulsion, 69
 These will be found with Druggist Sundries in the Per fumery department. Main Entrance, Right Ai.le.
 New, bright attractive Ladies Shirt Waists in very latest shapes are making fast friends and friends fast.
 Get them in Sateen, Null, Batiste, Cambric or Silkoline. Dark grounds with neat stripes or dots, also serpentine and mixed effects. They cost from AS cents up to as much as one ought to pay but no more. Tables ct
 MALLENsNEECNap(s.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
struck by . Blast.

Louis E.posito, an Italian employed at the Shore Line cut, while at work blasting rocks in the out yesterday afternoon, was struck in the small of the back by . huge boulder. He was picked up insensible and taken to the hospital where 1t was as- oertained that although badly bruised no bones had been broken. Esposito will be all right again in day or two.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
PLEASANT OCCASION.

At the Church of the Redeemer.
 Last evening supper was given ct the Church of the Redeemer at 6:30, after which the following program was given un- der the auspices of the Medley orchestra:
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

The Trucks were unloaded, boxes opened and there was a nice lot of things for chil- dren. Dolls, Dolls Carriage, Games. Express Wagons, etc. Don't cost near as much as they once did either.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16
IN HoNoR OF sr. PAraIok,

The Knights of St. Patrick Banquet.
 The annual banquet of the Knights of St. Patrick to be given in Warner hall this evening promises to 'bs one of the most successful evsr given by the association. The banquet will be on an elaborate soale, and will be::.ttended by nearly every knight. President William Nicely will preside, and Michael Dillon will set as toastmsster. The banquet will be served promptly as 10 o'clock.
 The following is the order of toaste:
 Address of welcome .. .Presidant William Nicely The Day We Celebrate. ...........Dr. s. J. Maher The United States. ........................
 ........... Congressman James P. Pigott Knights of St Patrick. Michael Fahy City of New Aavsu; ........;.; ho1, J. Sargsnt The Ladies. ...... William O'Connor of New York The Press. .Oolonel N. e. Oeborn
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

Chronic coughers are stupid bores and should insallible remedy.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

20 per cent. saved on wedding gifts and diamonds at Silverthsus'. 790 Chapel St.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

When you buy candy buy Huyler's- K, Hewitt & Co.,, Selling Agents. f7H
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

Deans Rheumatic Pll's absolutely cure rheu- matism and neuralgia Entirely vegetable. Safe.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-03-16

Note.-A minus sign Fl prenxed to thermom-
 A saT'' in connection with rainfall indicates erace of rainfall too gmall to measure. ssnow Is melted and resulting depth or water not known.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05
JONES pnsnnrs rnn snlr.
The Nevada Senator n ruii-riedsed
roruftst.

Washington. Sept. 4-.Thc Evening
Star says today; "roday furnishcd
genuine sensation In political circles
by the statement that Senator John
Z. Jones OF Nevada. who has rcpre-
sentod his state In the United States
senate for over twenty-one years. has
formally renowned his allegiance 70
the Republican party and east hts lot
with the Populls.s, Senator Jones has
written letter TO his constituency
which will he published In Novada to-
morrow. being tho lrst intima,ion to
the people OF that state that he has
doffed the political garh which te has
worn with such distinction FOR so many
years. and will don the gart OF tho
third party, His intentions have been
kept secret from all but hie most init
mate associates and Il was hia inien-
tion 10 have the drst public announea-
mcnt OF his action made IN the letter
which will he published IN his political
home, with this end In view. Senator
Jones' declined to speak of the con.
tents OF hls letter but 81 Is understood
that his change of policy ~ based al
most entirely upon the question OF sill
yer. Senator Jones LEFT Washington
today for New York. Hts bc't makes
the Nevada congressional delegation
aolidly popullat, Senator stewart hay.
ing left the Republican party some
time ago. and Representative New
lands having been elected as a silver
lte
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05
A splRlr LANruRN.
Thurinrla's Nirht Guide which Resent.
Ill Treatment

In Psychisohe Sudden some addi-
tional particulars arc givon In re-
gard 10 tho lighted lantern and tho
hand htvding it which so many poo
pie testify to having seon on n high
road near Soemmorda, IN Thuringia.
Tho writer W. H., who communi-
Gates tho information. statos that
his grandfather once saw IL while no
was walking on tho road late ono
evening II was so dark that no
could not roalizo whore he was,
whom he suddenly saw a light before
him and rojoiccd In the thought that
st was carried by some oountryman
who could put him on tho right way.
Whom ho drew near enough no
uttered friendly greeting. but saw
TO his amRgement that the light came
from u lantcrri held by hand only,
no other portion Of a body being
visible NV X 50 grandfather DO.
longod TO tho ao-oallod "intolligent"
people, aud therefore did not bolievo
the evidence Of his own eyes; so no
struck with his stick at tho light bo-'
foro him, and was Ut tho same mo-
mont hurlod WIN loIIlUlo ioTNo w
the ground, whero he lay for while
senscluss. When he oamo around
ngaln ho could not and his way, and
no wandered about a long time before
he was ablo to sot himself right,
Thoroughly upset no only reached
homo we'll after midnight
On another occasion some eight or
ten persons woro returning along
the same road from an excursion In
a vehlclc, and wero IN high spirits.
Suddenly thoy saw tho lantern skip
toward tho wagon and the merrimont
ceased Not word was uttered
until tho vehicle with It's occupants,
followed by the lantern, had reached
tho town AZ Wciasensee gate. whore
the phenomenon vanished rs sudden
ly as 1t had appeared. 1t is said Ia
this report that the lantern and hand
have accompanied many people ~
far as tho gate, but have never
entered tho town, and that thero
are many old folk still living In
Soemmerda who can remember IL
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05
SUIT AGAINST THE ROADS.
COTTON courRFssoRs FIND NO an
LIEF AT nousros.
They Must Institute Their suit az
AuStin--Juagc nrsshenr Denouncss
the MISREPRESENTATION OF Dollars
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. nuiias.

Houston. Tex, Sept. t.--Jadge IRA
shear today dismissed the Injunction
suit brought against the Southern Pa
clnc and all other roads entering Hous-
ton by w. Cleveland a Co.. Inmss
4 Co. and other cotton Arms The
suit was dismissed for want OF juris-
dIction and the Judge IN passing ruled
that plaintiffs were not entitled TO
relief
This suit grows out OF an order Of
the railway commission that cotton
must be compressed ut tina nearest
point to tho place OF shipment. which
is ruincus to Houston and Galveston.
where arc located She largest COM
prsarca in the world. Cotton men say
the con,mlsaipn has no authority TO
aay whether the cotton shall be shipped
nat or compressed, that the shipper
is the judge OF that. and that the mill
lions Invested In Houston will proys
Improbable The law creating the
commission declares that all suits
asalnet u shah be brought In rravis
county. whilo thIs injunction was
against the railroads. II was aimed
ut the commis.ion, suit now will be
entered In Travis county. This CASE
Ia OF more Significance than any suit
brought against railroads in recent
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

Terrell, Tex. Sept. ed II. Ellis,
a brother-ln-law Of Mr.. Woodall OF this
city. committed suicide yesterday by
shooting himself through the head on
the Galbralth farm, north Of Law
renee. The cause is supposed TO be
his disagreement between himself and
wife lie was married to a daughter OF.
e. wickham about two months ago.
The Juvenile Missionary Society OF
the Methodist church gave quite an IN
teresting entertainment last evening.
Labor Day was observed by the
banks and some others.
Today was the first school day and
the streets were lined with school chill
dren early this morning.
I'd Dwyer, the wounded man, is con-
sidered as good as we'll. as he is get
ting there as fast as possible
Professor J. T. Burnett, a forlf or
citizen Of Terrell for many years, but
lately of Royse. died yesterday morn
ing and was brought to Terrell today
and Inferred.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

Galveston. Tex, Sept. i.--The Eeach
:.otel erected in 1858 At cost Of $780,
oo0. on which bands were issued to the
extent Of 100000, draw.ns ; Ter cent
interest per arnum. was soii tolAy un-
der a deed or trust TO satisfy the claim
Of the bondholders by Trustee a j..
walker. md purchased on behalf 81 a
syndicate by ] p. Allvay for $4,000 this
belng the highest bid. The actual cost
10 the syndicate. however. viii approx
innate over 100000. when back taxes
amounting to $4,000 and overdue in
terAet amounting 20 $4,000. teeides
other Hens on the property FOR indehi
etinass. srs lfquldated. The hotel will
renFin open under the present man
agement for some time TO come per-
mans until the close Of the present
SIMMER season, Meanwhile The fyndi-
cntA owning the property VIII attempt
10 sell the same 70 some FOOD hotel
man At = reasonable proft on their In
xestment.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

Marshall, Tex. Sept 4.-Edwin Fry
and Hstiey Robertson left yesterday
Tor Sherman. where they win attend
Austin college.
mr.. c, C. Ross and sons, WIN and
Maynard. are visiting Mrs. Rosa sister
Mrs. whi'la, at Fort Worth.
Miss Nancy Lipsoomb and Miss Mary
Keys went to Shreveport last NIGHT tn
attend the funeral OF their former
friend, Miss Evelin Rogers. daughter
OF MT, and Mrs. H. c. Rogers.
William Wilcox and Owen Clark, two
OF our popular railroadeis, went over
TO Tyler today to attend court
Mr. John Gardner left today for Hills
boro, where he will buy cattle this fan.
Schools all opened here yesterday.
and from present appearances viii
have the largest attendance ever known
in this city.
b. w. Long received q telegram yes
terday from j. y. Dandage. who is in
Nashville, Tenn. with ais family for
his wife's health. stating that his
mother had died very suddenly Sunday
morning.
Dan Copeland, Jr., left today for Aus.
tin to attend st. Edwards college.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

Hawthorne. III. Sent. a.~-First race
Eleventh siNtoenths or a mile Jack
Core won. winslow second. Meteor
third. Time. i:is ~.
Second race-one mile, LATHE Cripple
won. wolsey second, queen Bess third.
Time 1a7 81,
Third ce-~seven-clghths OF mile.
Debraoy won, Red Glenn second. Young
Arion third. Time. 1883.
Fourth racc-Three quarters OF a
mile, Glee Roy won, paso second,
Outlook third, Time, leo
Fifth race-Thrce quarters OF mile.
Miss Mamie won, spendoline second,
Mancuse third. Time. 1870.
sixth race-.rhrec quarters OF mile.
Imp Welcome won. Parolec second,
Buck Mccain third. Time, lie,
seventh rsce--liurilc mile and an
eighth. Argenta won. Capt Spencer
second, Good Rye third. Time, ai2,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05
IN THE SPORTING WORLD.
nANrLiN TALKS AMOUR FANTASY
AND RoDERr J..
rhinks the New ISiaH OF the Turf
Can 60 Mile in Two Minutes,
hut Says lie Would Not Let Him
DO 1.-THE Turf.

Bu6alo, N. Y, Sept 4--clcero Ham
lin. owner OF Fantasy and Robert j..
has returned from Fort Wayne highly
elated with the successes OF his horses
there. He says Robert ]. can 30 two
seconds faster than his new record OF
2iOS "a. and when asked II the PAGER
could travel mile In two minutes flat.
replied; II wouldn't let Robert J. pace
in Two minutes for anything. what
a back number he would be then. Poo
pie would not care to see him after he
had reached his iim,.. -~a could not
appreciate 1t again" Mr. Hamtn be-
lieves that Allx can do better than his
present record OF ? 800 IA when he starts
at Terre Haute. which track is two sex
onds faster. he thinks, than that at Fort
Wayne. He says that Fantasy may yet
beat the four-year-old record, held by
Direetum, and promises that the my
shall be seen In race against aged
horses ere the session closed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

Two tramps waylaid Miss Lizzie
Painter OF Iiopowcll, Pa ono even-
Ing recently, aud ono OF them rc-
oeivod pistol bullet ia his arm.
Miss Painter, who ~ q music teach
or. was driving from the homo OF
ono OF her scholars 10 liopowell. In
lonely part of the road, whom q
mnn, evidently tramp, jumped out
from tho roadside aud commanded
hor to got out OF tho wagon. For an
answer Miss Painter raised n royol-
yor and shot. aud with u cry OF pain
tho man dropped his hold on tho
horse, with bullet IN his wrist Az
this moment another man ran out TO
catch tho horse and tho young woman
fred at him also, but missed. Tho
horse became frightened and rushed
down tho road before tho second
man could stop IL. Since thon dill
igont search has been made for tho
tramps. but they have not yet boon
found.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

gainesville, Tex. Sept. 4.-James Ber-
q Nocoma was in the city this
'xning
W. Mitchell has returned from st.
lsis.
" Thomas of Collisburg is in the
" . attend the congressional CON
tfs L. Il. Llttrell of Fish Creek was
~.1day adiudged insane and will be
~ 10 the Terrell asylum.
He santa Fe boys of the roundhouse
q shops We're notified that their
ri WI be increased to ten hours per
Instead of nine,
.sefday the following officers ar
IN General Manager Yoakums
90 car No. 100 on tour OF inspec-
and viewed the various depart
~ o. the shops. General Manager
Es foekum. superintendent Of Ma
|sas,y A. J. Davidson. Division super
6.Aaaent l. Fl. Ward. Division Master
|fAtnlc F. NJ. Busby. superintendent
',ages and buildings.
a. Guthrie will erect n new dwell-
nluse in South Gainesville shortly
*hant purposes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

wow tpih Norld.
While the enamel OF the teeth IL very
hard y ig. after all. ONLY lima. and any
scratch is liable TO inJure IL Hence
the danger OF salt ashes and char
coal that thoughtlena people often use.
For the sake Of a graceful old age. II
nothing else. don't use these thingp.,
Good teeth are loo precious TO be NJ
used. Charcoal 10 good. there IL no
denying that. but unless It Ia properly
prepared II VIII cut the gums, scratch
the teeth and injurc the health Of the
mouth. Hore IN the advice OF one OF
the best dental surgeons Of Now York
on the subject OF charcoal dsntrtsossi
Eat bread orustst roll cruais and
toast: be sure to chew II we'll Let the
soft bread 20 TO the poor"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

Lewisville. Tex. Sept. 4.-Thc school
opened here yesterday morning under
very favorable circumstances, with
Professors chenauit and Edwards in
charge. They have every prospect of
having successful school
Grandma Kennedy. as she is famii-
iarly called. mother Of Captain o. s.
Kennedy OF Fort Worth. died here at Q
O'Clock yesterday evening. Funeral to-
day at II o'clock from the Baptist
church, OF which she was faithful and
consistent member. after which the re-
mains viii be carried TO Fort Worth
for intsrment.
u. Bell (col) was arrested last night
and carried TO Jail on a charge Of theft
of hogs, The Indictment having been
found by the present grand jury. Frank
has erved one term IN the peniten-
tiary and II looks ns II he may travel
the same road again.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

Indianapolis Ind sept, i.---colored
people OF this city to the number Of
200 assembled at simpson chapel last
night end completed the organization
of the anu-lynehing league. The pas
tor OF the church. Rev, Hafeood, pre-
sided, The constitution and bylaws
were adopted. The association IL named
the Central Anticipating League OF
indianapolis. aud It's purpose "a set
out In tie constitution II to use every
lRudible means to prevent lynchlng and
mob rule m the south by competent
speakers and tho dissemination OF alta
the world the true character OF the
negro and the progress he has made
ana Is making In his own development
and elevation
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-05

ons ana piled up in n conv,or,. "a.
nsap ~ iae's;reei and appil<s tre toeeS
,as, evsning at p. m In the presence
|, nearly 700 people who with ndmira.
~, VIZ Witnessed the confederation I'M
,',rO,atels subscription was circulated
ai ~, tle good people OF our town who
, WIN see that the proprietor will be re-
Enumerated for his sacrlaee.
peuuon is today being circulated
lor local option. election In this pre-
sln , we can safely assert that no
future. IVY :" 'ne
As result OF the two-weeRs Metho-
q,st revival, conducted by Rev. James
iyner Just closed, forty conversions
nave been made and thirty-five Access
sions to the church,
cotton picking begins this week in
earnest. The first two bales were GIN
NED and sold here Saturday
sundays Gazette was a hummer.