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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Direct Loss from Poor Roads.

Although the methods of attaining
the result afford discrepant indications
as to the amount of loss due to ill-kept
highways in Massachusetts, they alike
clearly indicate that the direct loss is
very great; probably amounts to some
where between five ard ten million
dollars per annum.-Res ort Mass. Com.
Highways
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13

trying to tarrify me. Gus Rachels, if
you'll wait till I can get over these
cussed crooks and pains in my legs I'll
answer every everlasting question you
can find the words to put to me. But
I'm not going to lay here and be pulled
at like handle of a dry pump where
ma is, that you know women cant
keep anything to themselves, and"
'No," interrupted his mother, ''let il
come now. I'll go down in the kitch-
en-. The Lord know, my poor son,
don't want to hear anything that's
very far contrary to what your poor
dear father, and me too, as to that, we
both of us tried hard to f'warn you
you Sally" she said, going to the
steps descending to the kitchen, put
another stick of wood on that fire, and
fix to make me a cup of tea"
81 wish you hadn't begun talking
about that business before ma" said
Owen, when she had retired.
81 done it to let you see how i'm
portant it was, and l done it to get
some help from her in making you dc
your duty"
'I don't need women to help make
me do my duty"
''Most men, me among 'em, needs all
the help they can get. You may think
you're a exception. Other people don't.
Your mother have suffered right smart
on your account, but it'll pull her
harder than she ever have been pulled,
when Vile Amerson's behavior about
that Wills brought up in the court
house, and her only child's found to
know about it, and wouldn't tell, till
it was scre .Ted and twisted out of him
on the witness-stand, like a rabbit out
of hollow tree"
81 told you I'd answer your ques-
tions. Fire away. Godamighty knows
never done anything I'm ashamed of
There's some things 1 oughtn't to tell,
because l weren't expected to tell 'em.
/ don't see what good it's to do, but
you insist on it, and I'll empty myself
inside out If you want me; only don't
want what say repeated where it'll
get to Mr.. Amerson."
'sHe won't know anything about it
till he hears it from the stand"
The questions put were answered
with promptness and clearness, con-
vincing Rachels of the youths entire
sincerity.
"Wen, Owen" he said at the end,
"T'm truly thankful that what you
done you done innocent. I'm no law
yer; but, to my opinion, when Seaborn
Torrance get hold of some things you
tell me, he'll make Vile Amerson feel
like the very rafters of that court
house is in danger O coming on him,
without he stand from under"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
To C.,.h ,rm Roth wavs.

Authorize got a great scheme to
make fortune. I'm going to write a
book on the financial question.
His Friend-We1?
Author-And then I'm going to write
q reply refuting it.-Chicago Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Not Money But the Want of 1t.

Mrs. Greene-Is it true, Charles, that
Miss Hunter married for money?
Mr.. Greene-I think, my dear, that 1t
was owing to the want of money
Boston Transcript.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
In the First Round.

1t was the first quarrel after the
honeymoon. The bride was giving the
young doctor, her husband, particular
fits.
Hold your tonguew he shouted.
She simply looked at him.
81 don't think you are quite well, !"
he added, apologetically, land Imerely
asked you to hold your tongue OUT
N. Y. World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Cumulative Evidence.

At social gathering, the converse
ton being on Baalam's ass, Gus De
Smith remarked:
81 believe that animals can talk.
am sure that nowadays asses talk, just
like Balaam's ass did"
$50 I'hear," said old Judge Peterby.
Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Too Dull a Prospect.

Impresario (engaging singer)-We
will treat you with every considera-
ton, madam, and assure you you VIII
have no one to quarrel with.
Prima Donna with decision)-Thep
/ just won't take the engagement
Chicago Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Nothing Mean About Him.

Mr.. Cutters boarding in the country,
Mr.. Oatcake, / didn't come out here
to be fed on canned vegetables.
Farmer Oatcake (stoutly)-Waal, mis-
ter, propose that my city guests shall
alwuz git as good from me as they have
TO home!-Harper's Bazar
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
-
HLlAh AhA nAar GlrIl.

Mabel-How lovely of you to recog'
nize me at once when you haven't seen
me for over three years!
Maude with charming amiability-
Oh, l knew you the minute l laid eyes
on your dress.-Chicago Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
A Clear Coast

Briggs-I see you are calling on the
daughter of the head of your firm now.
Griggs-Yes; she is the only girl I
know of whose father has to work
NIGHTS. .-Brooklyn Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
A Slight Mistake,

"Do you know the count actually ad-
dresses her in public as his treasurer"
Treasure? His English Is little
off. He means investment. ."-Indianap
oils Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Naturally Suggests Itself.

Here is letter." said the new
postal clerk, addressed to Lame
Bear, Esq, COL The writer forgot to
put on the name of the post Office. What
shall do with it2'
"Send it to Cripple Creek" said the
ostmaster-Chicago Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Had No Mind To Lose.

Dudeley Canesucker-Doctor, If I
were to lose my mind, do you suppose
/ would be aware of it myself?
DR.. Boless-You would not. And
very likely none of your acquaintances
would notice it either.-Texas Siftings
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Like Father, Like Son

Deacon Denman - Mr.. Jones, I'm
sorry to tell you that l saw your boy
fishing last Sabbath. .
Mr.. Burnap-Confound the rascall !
thought it was strange 1 couldn't find
my fishing-rod.-Ju
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
How He Fixed II.

Mr.. Philanthro-How long have you
been blind, my poor man?
Mepdicant-Ever since the man l
bought this stand from retired from the
business-Puck,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
SPECULATION.

In Wall Street successfully carried .on with
the aid OF our Daily Market Letter and pamph-
lets on speculation. MAILED FREE.
Discretionary Accounts Specially. III m
formation free Bank references, WEINMAN
& Co.. Stock and Grain Brokers. 4l Broadway
New York,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Every Rule Has It's Exceptions

Gilgal-Should a man always wait
until the lady with him is seated be-
fore sitting down himself?
Gargoyle-Unless she wishes to sit IL
his lap. Town Topics.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Inherited.

Struckile-How did you get your
crest; pay for itP
Borneo-No, thank heavens, am not
a snob My grandfather paid for it for
me N Y World
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Way I'm.

Catterson-When you were first mar
ried, did your wife know all about
housework?
Natterson-Yes, indeed, old man.
Why, she taught me all l know.-St
Louis Republic
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
The Reason.

He-Why do girls like to be engaged
so often and married SO seldom?
She-Why, they get diamond ring
for each engagement and only gold
ring fol marriage.-Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Just to Mako Room.

Ice cream he bought his beloved.
And she ate and she ate and she ate.
And her heart she finally gave to him,
To make room for another plate.
Town Topics
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Decided AdvaDta

Fat Lady-Say, the two-headed girl
has great snap.
Circassian Beauty-How?
Fat L .dy-She can tell herself when
her hats are on straight. ht.-Town Topics
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
EverythIng Loose.

"Thieves," read the head of the fam
ly, ''are going about appropriating
everything loose" Heavens! My
bloomersl" was Maud Edith's un-
guarded exclamation. - indianapolis
journal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
A Misupderstanding.

''No, sir, my daughter can never be
yours"
~ don't want her to be my daughter"
broke IN the young ardent. Il want
her to be my wife."-Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
M OccaaIon for Alarm.

Cumso-What do you think of the
coming woman?
Cawker-She is not worrying me. II
she waits to button her gloves she will
not arrive in your lifetime or mine
Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
The Coming struggle.

lone or the other of u.s." muttered
the young man who awaited his De-
loved in the front parlor, lis going to
be turned down tonight"
And he glanced ferociously at the
Pickering gas-light-PgSk:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
AnanIas' Brother.

The boys that whisper soft and low:
Il never loved another.
Must think the maidens do not KNOW
Ananias had brother
Philadelphia Record
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
The New Spring Styles.

If you want the nobbiest and
cheapest suits, drop in and see
what we can do for you. We now
have in stock spring and summer
styles.
Another-Herc they are. Dc
you want to be in he world? Dc
you want to be in ashton? YOU
are sure OF botf. the latest style
and the best goods # you buy
your suits of us.
Forward March is he only
motto in business. This is illus
trated in our new spring stock
We have better goods for less
money, than ever were offered be-
lore. Styles strictly the latest
Fits guaranteed.
COOPER & CO.,
Leading Tailors,
sol South Main ST., Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
Has No Use for Brain.

Johnny-Papa, what is dude?
Papa (scicntihc)-A dude, my son, Is
human being whose brain is rudtmen'
tary.-Ppek.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
CHAPTER XVI.

No action had been taken on Han
nah's application for letters of admin
istration.
'wThat can wait, Dabney," Torrance
had said. my counsel is to let it wait
until we can see what the inventory is
to be. That l hope Mr.. Wiley Amer
son can be induced in time, with lit
tie gentle persuasion, to make. He
mayn't do it without some persuasion;
so we'll let that wait, my lad"
He had been kept informed of the
work of the junior counsel, and his
opinions as to the value of what dis
coveries he had made. When it seemed
good to him to begin operations, he
wrote the following letter:
SPARTA, April s, 1884
my DEAR DABSEY: II IL wasn't that I've
got to go TO Augusta on a matter that viii take
me week and more from home ia go over
TO Milledgcvillc and have another talk with you
about the Amcrsou business But II isn't worth
while. You can do as well without as with me
for the present, and there's no need OF further
consultation about opening fire. Your man
agement OF things has been capital all around,
and / want you TO tell the lovely widow said
So Do you hear;
"The plan we've agreed upon l am sure IS the
best Make application at once for letters OF
administration out and out on both estates,
and have citation issued returnable to the
same tern Of Tie squirt 70 produce the VIII for
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13
d WALK vTvrU7rrre ea.m q
" ~ s.~ SG,AI
IN y<s eb4rf-

He does all the work except hauling.
A good road is first properly rounded
up, that is, sufficiently to throw the
water to the bitches and cutters.
Generally British roads are narrower
than here, perhaps 80 feet or so; In
such case in the country a road gets
about an inch of stone in the fall, and
then the attendant with his wheel
barrow and hoe scraper does the rest,
keeping the gutter open and breaking
the stone piles, q ought to say that
the stone piles are never more than 1S
inches high and fat on top, so that q
runaway team would pull over them,
and not knock their brains out) in the
summer with a long handled hammer,
and a piece of netting over his face!
Practically this is the system all over
the British empire, and some parts OF
Canada-which Is in North America.
There is a section Of British road
on the Lincolnshire marshes-which
were once far softer than the prairies.
The bitches are kept in order by ad-
joining owners. The stuff from the
bitches built up the road. The bitches
are kept distinct.-JamesM Mcpherson,
in Landscape Architect.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-06-13

him up more on my side when he's told,
in the way you know how, that want
to be reasonable"
"All right. Do you get somebody to
tell him | want TO see him"
After an understanding as to the pre-
else terms in which to put the PROPOSE
ton, Amerson left the Qtlss: Ashs
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of the outcome, wnere Our Lucky came
up with great burst of speed and beat
him out by head in 2:l72, Paulson third.
Anita fourth, Edwina fifth, Lady Vestal
sixth and Charivari last.
The shades of night were falling fast
when the fourth heat was called-so dark
that the numbers on the arms of the
drivers could scarcely be distinguished.
DIR, Puff led all the way to the three
quarters, with Paulson second, and won
BIZ length in 2:l9, Our Lucky second,
Paulson third, Lady Vestal fourth, Ed
wilma fifth, Anita sixth and Charavari
last.
State Fair Meeting-Purse of $500 for 2:27
trOtting class.
j. STAIRS b. s. Our Lucky, by kajah-
Dora (Maben(.
II. Nicewonger's b. IN. Lady Vestal,
by Richards Elector-Amandy
tCafrllIol.... ............................2 4
E. I. Breen's b. N. Anita, by Junio
Anita q. (RodrigueZ). .....................5 8
WInship & Keating's blk. G. Jasper
PauIson, by Wlldnut, dam by
Norway (Keating) ng)~...............3 .
Charles A. Hugs Dr. m. Charivari.
by Sterling, dam by Prompter
(Snluef)
Thompson & Mentrom's b. G. DR..
Puff, by Bay Bird-Patty Puff
(SulIlVan l...... ..........................--4 q
81. W. Meek's S. f. Edwina, by Sid
This leaves Our Lucky and DR.. Puff
with two heats each, and the race will be
finished to-day.
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SMOOTH AS OIL

Where An Immense Volume of Busi-
ness IS Conducted without Friction.
''Is business quiet" was asked day
or two ago of L. Tozer of the firm of w.
p. Fuller & Co., OF l0l6 Second street.
NO, sir; business is not quiet, it is
good, as good as usual at this time of
year." was the response why do you
ask if it is quiet?"
because there seems to be very little
confusion about the store.p
There is little confusion because we in
ject some OF our stock in trade, oil, into
our system OF doing business"
little closer inspection proved that W
Z. Fuller * Co., one Of the Oldest firms in
the State, having been founded way back
in the early tifties, are quietly and with
out friction doing large and profitable
business in manufacturing and importing
paints, oils, wall paper ana holdings, and
that their sash and door business is stead
lily increasing.
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A SQUAW RUN OVER.
A Reckless Driver Who Exercised No
Care to Prevent Accidents.

A Reckless Driver Who Exercised No
Care to Prevent Accidents.
A squaw was run over yesterday after
noon at Seventh and streets by hack
man, whose name was not learned, and
her arm was broken. She was taken to
the Receiving Hospital and cared for.
The police were informed by the by
standers that the occurrence was entirely
the fault of the hackman. There has
been much complaint for several days OF
the reckless driving, not only on the part
OF the hackmen, many OF whom are boys,
but also of others, and there have been a
number who narrowly escaped being run
down by drivers who seemed to think
they owned the crossings and were
under no obligations to exercise any care
for the safety of pedestrians. A heavy
fine or Imprisonment may be necessary
to teach them that foot passengers have
rights that must be respected.
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LAST NIGHTS FIRE.
A Store, Dwelling House and Barn d
fr.n

A Store, Dwelling House and Barn De-
stroyed.
The grocery store of McEnerney &
Kelly, on the southwest corner of Sixth
and n streets, was totally destroyed by
fire last night. A stable in the rear of the
grocery store, also the one-story cottage
OF Lucien Faure adjoining on \ street,
were destroyed.
When the watchman in that locality
discovered the blaze in the rear of the
grocery store he ran TO the fire alarm box
at Seventh and n streets, but could find
no one who had key. He then hastened
back and succeeded in saving the grocery
firms horse.
Chief Engineer Guthrie was standing
at Fifth and j streets waiting for the Car
nlvaI parade to pass, when he saw the
fire. lie Immediately caused an alarm
to be turned in, which brought out the
Fire Department promptly to the scene.
The store building. two-story frame,
was the property OF City Trustee Devine.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
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High Grade Pianos.

OF which hundreds have been sold in
this city and county. celebrated "Emer-
son, famous "Gabler Bros" popular
"Pease" pianos. Payments $40 down
and $40 per month. World famed 'Stein-
way IL Sons pianos on easy payments
S25 down. Other pianos in fine fancy
oak, walnut or mahogany cases, seven
and one-third octaves, delivered at your
door direct from factory for from Sl35
upwards, $40 down and So per month.
Buy of reliable dealers, to whom you
may 60 with your troublas when neces-
sity requires it. a. J. Pommer, ware
rooms corner Ninth and streets, oppo-
site Plaza
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To-day,s Record Union. ,,

Every citizen of Sacramento should
procure copies of to-dsy's RECORD
UNION and send to friends in the East.
1t will be found to contain a vast
amount of valuable information con-
corning Sacramento and the great
country surrounding it. An immense
edition will be printed and the papers
can be mad at . cents a copy.
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DIED.
DERAIA.

DERMAN--In this city, September 9th,
Pauline Derman, native of Germany, aged
- 3 years, months and ; days.
E3- Funeral notice hereafter.
DAUGER-In this city September 9TH. Hat
tie NJ, vile OF Eugene Z. Danger, sister OF
Mrs. Frank kunz, Jr., native OF Califor-
mia, aged 20 years, months and Is days.
R5Frlends and acqualntances are pect-
fully invited 10 attend the funeral this
afternoon at 1850 O'Clock from the resi-
dence OF Mrs. h. Danger, 2013 Ninth street.
thence to the Cathedral Eleventh and h
streets, where funeral services Will be held
commencing at o'clock.
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TO-DAY'S RACES.
The Unfinished Trot and Four Other
Harness Events.

Ine OnnnlSned Irot ana Four OLner
Harness Events.
Those who attend the races this after
noon will witness some great sport.
There are four events on the programme,
the first of which will be for two-year-
old PAGERS. The entries to this are Vor-
tex, King Cadenzs, Agitato, Prince Bis
marck and Jennie Mac.
The next will be for PAGERS in the 2:l3
class. in which the starters are to be
Ketchum, Fred Mason, Hanford
Medium, Plunkett and Ottinger.
The free-tor-all pace should be a great
race, as it is expected that Diablo, w.
Wood, Seymour Wilkes, Waldo j. and
Pathmont will be in it.
The fourth event will be trotting, two
mile beats. The entries for this are Let
ter B., Peter W., Bonnie Ben, Gilpatriok,
Ethel Downs and Flora G.
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UP-TO-DATB PAINTING.
Scientific Work Aided by Modern a
nlinncaS.

Scientific Work Aided by Modern Ap-
pliances.
The Sullivan-Kelly Company has
added painting department to their al
ready extensive business. Thir.y-four
skilled men are employed under the di-
rection of a competent foreman. The
latest devices, appliances and methods of
modern scientific painting are used. The
firm has just finished the buildings and
fences OF the Agricultural Park and of
the state Printing Office. The character
of the work done upon the latter, espe-
cially. not only makes 1t an ornament 10
the neighborhoOd of the state Capitol, but
is such as to prove a lasting advertise
ment. Ii is done IN "A clear white and,
with the architectural lines of the build
ingitself, compels universal admiration.
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Athletic tournament.

The annual athletic tournament, under
the auspices of the Pacific Athletic AS
sociation, will take place at the Park at 9
o'clock this morning. for which q splen-
did programme has been prepared.
Athletes from all the affiliated clubs in
the State will compete for the champion
ship hOnors of 1895.
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JIM & HARRY'S.

A Favorite Resort Where Everything
Is of the Best.
When asked if there was any special
feature about their place upon which
they could be complimented in this Car
nival issue of the RECoRD-U UNION, one o
the partners at Jim 81 Harry's said: "Tbe
only feature about this place is that
everything is of the best quality. We
use only the best liquors and refresh
ments we can get" The firm consists of
Harry Koenicke and James McGrath. the
location Third street, near j.
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MORE POCKETS PICKED.

Additional Complaints About the
Light-Fingered Gentry.
M. J. McCue of Rocklin reported at
the police station last night that some
time yesterday mis- watch was stolen
from him.
Mrs. William Souce reported that her
pocket was picked of So last evening.
A. q. Walker also reported that he had
been despoiled of mis- watch.
Klaus kuhr said his overcoat was
stolen from the International Hotel.
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A store Full of Hats.

Fred Trout's hat store is not the most
spacious in the city, but the visitor will
find there an immense assortment of hats.
The best place to buy hat, it is generally
agreed, is in store where nothing is sold
but hats. Fred Trout makes a study of
the hat business, buys low, sells at small
margin and keeps abreast OF the styles.
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Time-2:1l, 2.I21t, 2:13J[
THIRD RACE.

The third and last event of the day was
betwoen 2;H trotters, and the starters
were our Lucky. Lady Nestal, Anita
Jasper Paulson, Charivari, DR.. Puff and
Edwina.
In the pools Our Lucky and Paulson
brought $50, DR.. Puff Sl7 and the field $40.
First heat-Our Lucky surprised every
one by coming up from the tail-end of
the procession in the last eighth of n
mile and winning in a rush in 2:l9 Lady
Nestal carried the lot 10 the half, with
DIR. Puff's nose az her side, a nita third
On the far turn Puff pulled away and led
NJ the three-quarters by nearly a length,
Anita still holding down her position as
third. 1t looked like either Puh's or
Lady Nestaps heat until about the seven
eghths pole, where Our Lucky forged
ahead. Lady Nestal got second place.
Pauison third and the doctor fourth
After the heat Our Lucky was made
the favorite at so TO Sll for Dr. Puff. 81
for Jasper Paulson and 50 for the field.
Second heat-PaulsCn went away in
the lead, with Our Lucky second at the
quarter and Puff third. These three
were punched at the halt, with Paulson a
hali-length in front. our Lucky broke
on the turn, but held his place AS third
into the stretch, swhere Anita came
along and took il from him. DR.. Puff won
IN q hot finish with Paulson in 2:2Os,
MIN, Charivari sixth and Lady Vestal
last.
our Lucky now sold for $40 to SIS for
Dr. Pun and the same for the field.
1hlFd he2t-lt was o'clock when the
horses came out tor the heat, but they
were soon sent of. Puff headed the pro-
Cesslon ali the way 10 within thirty yards