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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
Bliss

Bliss
Yes Valentine Weldon and his wife
and two sons, with signs Of another
child. l didn't guide them TO the noun
taius, but | was with the man that
did" "
ITO what mountains?'
Il won't say. dare not say. But
I'll tell you this: know where VLen-
tine Weldon and his family are. y
"Ton do?'
Il DO.
And have Ii, ) c'-a>C0d their manner"
Yes"
What name have they now?"
THAT can't tell "
"Why not?"
Because haven't got so-low rs 20
violate an oath see you are surprised
at my knowledge"
II am amazed.
II could amaze you still more II l
wanted &c" And Bouton threw back his
bead and shook with dumb laughter.
But" said Tom Bliss. Valentine
Weldon is a murderer, and he dare not
make himself known-not if he was
heir 70 kingdom.
Perhaps not, but the sir of the ia
ther, if I know anything about it, are
no bar to the children What's your
opinion?"
II think you re right, stammered
Tom Bliss. And now his jaunty manner
had vanished, and there were dark rings
under his eyes.
"Oh, it's very funny how things do
happen in this world. often think that
fate is against me, and Just as | am
about to give up fortune gives he.
wheel whlrl, and all is dazzling ard
bright. She never gave it such whirl
as this "
Nor"
Never, Tom, for l now see that
can possess that estate just rs easy as
you can-easier indeed. for l have the
whole game in my own hands.
Il don't understand you" gasped
Tom Bliss.
"And 1 don't intend that You shall
Look at me, Tom, and tell me if you
think I'm n cursed fool "
Tom did look at him and said:
"No, Bouton; you have lots of sense.
Yes, Tom, lots and dead loads of
horse sense, but I amt much on the
fancy kind You could give me points
and beat me out and out ON book learn
ing In a city I'd need guide, just as
city men do in the mountains, but I'm
in the mountains now Pm at home.
And I'm going to pan out this find just
so long as there is show of color III the
gravel. l must have an equal share of
the plumber. III let you have charge Of
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

II can possess that estate just as easily ds
you can"
the girls / can make my market in an
other place.
rhAostilnIe ~ tlIe 6tmt.pndffTrcsttar%dt dfTct r%dtHHg HrHg ana
make me an equal partner; then Wen
talk. When find that you are doing
the square thing by me, III come right
out and tell you the truth-that is, I'll
tell YOU all know, and know things
that'u make you heed them when you
hear them What do you say?'
What can do but agree?'
You'll take me in on the ground
floor2'
YES.
well, Tom, here's my hand Now
let us get back and have some breakfast.
Business is crowding upon me, but L
like it After years of trying l see my
way to wealth, and feel that fortune Is
again with me"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
TcoNTINUEp.]
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.
state Chairman EIkin sends Reminder
to County Chairmen.

state Chairman EIkin Sends "A Reminder
to County Chairmen.
State Chairman Elkin has sent letter
to the chairmen of the various county
committees calling attention to the neces-
sitv of looking after the registration of
voters Under sections : and of the
registration act of 1898 it is the duty of the
assessor of each district to be present at
the election house during two secular days
before the Tuesday next following the first
Monday in November.
Under this arrangement the registration
this year will fall upon Tuesday and
Wednesday, the first and second days of
September. from 10 n. IN. to 3 p. IN. and
from D. III. to 9 p. III. The assessor will
sit during this time for the purpose of
hearing and acting upon applications To
be made or relating to names upon the
original registry list or are sought to be
placed thereon or struck therefrom as
nroylded in the act The list thus re-
yised is to be returned TO the county COM
missioners on Sept 3. The completion
and correction of the registry list Is one
of the most important preliminaries to
the general election. With cooperation
on the part of the chairman and the voters,
this important detail will be given proper
attention
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

CANTON, o., Aug. 27.-The formal
letter-of Major Mckinley accepting the
Republican nomination for the presi-
dency reads as follows:
To Hon. John VI. Thurston and Others, Mem
bers OF the Notification Committee of the
Republican National Convention:
GENTLEMEN-In pursuance Of the prom
ise made To your committed when notified
of my nomination As the Republican can
didate for president, beg TO submit this
formal acceptance OF that high honor, and
to consider in detail questions at issue In
the pending campaign. Perhaps this
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
CHAPTER Y.


Bouton expressed no horror when
/ Black Eagle told him that Henry Kyle
was dying He had no love for the
young man He feared his popularity
with the gang, and, like greater rulers,
he wanted no rivals near his throne
go up with Black Eagle and see
what's wrong | don't think Hank is
the man to let any one get away with
| him
| Captain Brandon, immediately after
| MS encounter with Henry Kyle, swan
across the Blue Water, intending to go
| down on the opposite side and recross
when abreast his camp He reached the
shore without much trouble, though the
water was very cold and the. current
swift As there was no light i'll his own
camp and the river was quite wide he
could only guess at its location when he
started 10 swim back He reached the
shore, and, rising to his feet, was about
TO walk to the corral, when a chorus of
ravage yells that rooted him to the spot
Tang out and echoed among the rocks.
Surrender, surrender, or We'll open
fire. shouted Bouton from the center
If the stcckade.
"Hol3! Hold! We surrender!' called
out the men under Howard Blanchard.
\ dozen torches were lit inside the
corral, and revealed Bouton and his
gang i'll full possession Of the central
stockade, in which were the women and
children, and where the captain had
counted on making his last stand.
Fly, Howard! Fly!" shouted Alice
from the stockade
The captain saw a man leaping over
the wall and heard the crack of dozen
rifles
THAT is Howard Blanchard, and
they are following him." said the cap
tain aloud Then he shouted: This
way, Howard! This wayi'
Howard Blanchard recognized the
roice of his friend, and ran toward
lim. He would certainly have been
,vertaken by his pursuers had not the
captain raised his rife and brought the
'oremost to the ground.
Come, Howard" cried the captain,
'eizing the young mans arm. Keep
beside me- And together they vanished
n the darkness.
So thoroughly had Patch's plan work
ID that the immigrant camp was taken
without the firing of a shot, and acheer
announced the TACT TO the men under
Font Robb.
Light fires about tie coral!" shout
ID Bouton.
The fires were lit and the glare add
ID to the alarm of the children, who,
With frightened cries, We're clinging to
their equally alarmed mothers.
Approaching the place where Alice
Blanchard and her sister We're trying to
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

EVERY friend of sound money and the
preservation of the credit of the govern
ment and the payment of debts, public
and private. in money, good as goid'
should earnestly labor for the election OF
William Mckinley. Patriotism should DC
placed above party this year.-Orbisonia
III SDa tcb
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

WE WANT Mckinley because we want
Repu blicanism. Republicanism for pro-
lection. Protection for increased revenue
Increased revenue for increased business
Increased business for prosperity, and that
Is what we are after.-Chester Times
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
Craze Dying Out.

Advices from the western states Is to
the effect that the silver craze is dying out
and the campaign of education adopted
bv the Republicans is bearing fruit. Any
man who will stop and think will soon
make up his mind that free coinage of sill
yer will work TO the disadvantage Of every
one, except the silver producer. Indiana
Messenger
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

CHAIRMAN Elllin sounds the alarm
against Republican apathy. 1t should not
he permitted to exist in a single election
district in the state. A good tight TINS
year will entitle all hands to rest next
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
All Kinds Of Shoes at All Kinds Of Prices.

LADIES Tan, Lace and Button Shoes
s., $3.50, now $3.50; and s2.75 now
$I.25 and 81. SIS now 81.
MEMS Russet Shoes, Razor and New
port toes were S., 81 and $3.50, clearance
$3.50, $3.50 and s2.I5; others were $I.5o
and &. now $I.Io and SI.5o.
FIN {, Buff Balls and Congress were
$I.25, row S5c.
YOUTHS Russet Shoes were SI.25
and s. so, all gs at 9oc and 81 10.
WORKING Shoes 75c.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

THIS Is not the year for stay at-home
voters. Come out and help to save the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
NJ 'kINLEY'S LETTER.
His Formal Acceptance Of Re-
publican Nomination.
THREE QUESTIONS AT ISSUE.

sound Money, Protection and Reciprocity
Advocated-Says tho Declaration For
Unlimited, Irrede,mable Paper Money
His Opponents Most Dangerous PIauks.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
Liver

like biliousness, dyspepsia, headache, consti-
patton. sour stomach. indigestion are promptly
cured By Hoods Pills. They do their work
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

DITTSBURG & WESTERN
l. Railway. Allegheny Short
Line. Schedule in effect, July I9,
ISOG
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

Tuesay September Is the great Bnler Fair will throw its gates to the
and varied Fall and Winter Goods We
%
think all novel white and colord blankets The
style Prices than asked elsewhere
the latest French German and English and fabrics
advance
pleasant profitable
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

NoTE.-Train No. starts from Exposi-
tion Park at 5:45 a m. Mondays only. No.
. runs to Exposition Park Saturdays only.
Trains 10 and 16 will run Sunday only
between Butler and Exposition Park, max
ing all stops. Lv Butler at 7:30 am. Re-
turning leave Exposition Park pm.
J. T. BLAIR, General Manager, Greenville. Pa
W. q. SARGEANT, q. p. A.. Meadvllle, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

BOYS Russet Shoes, Razor and square
toes, the $3.50 and sI.35 grades, go at
now 75c.
LADIES Fine Oxfords were 75c and
81, now SOC. Opera Slippers were 75c,
now 4oc Grain Shoes were 81 now go
at 75c.
MISSES Tan Shoes with spring heels
81 and sI.25. One lot of Black, all go
at 75c.
WOMENS' Home Slippers at I9c, 25c,
4oc and soc.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

TEE PITTSBURG, SHENAN-
l. GO & LAKE ERIE RAILROAD.
TIME TAELE-In effect Monday, June
2S, 1896. Trains are run by Standard Cen
tral Time (90th Meridian).
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

Day Coaches fun through between Butler and
Chicago daily.
For through tickets TO points in the West
Northwest or Southwest apply to
4. b. CROUCH, Agent
Butler, Pa
Trains leave the b. & o. depot In Plttbu;g
Tor the East as follows.
For Washington D. c., Baltimore, Phfladel
phia, and New York, 80 and 9:2o p. m
Cumberland, $40. 80, am 10, 800 p. m. Con-
nsisville. ei0 1880, N. Ito, 430, AS, $50, go
,. m. UniOntown, 10 a. m, l. 10, $50. $50 p. m
Uniontown, Morga ptowE and FairmQnI, ga :.
IN, and $50 p. "a NJ,fleaSant go, Z. ~ q. H.
10 and i.3O IN. Washington, Pa 1.1O and
80 a. m, 4.00,i ,i.45 and 800, II .55 p. m. wheel
pg, 7.40 ana $50 q. m, and 400, 800, II 80 p
:. Cincinnati, st, -4ouls Columbus and New
ark, T.+0 a. m. 9.l0, ll.55 p, II.
For Chicago, 2.40 and $3.50 p. m.
Parlor ana sleeping cars to Baltimore wash
ingtop. Cincinnati and Chicago.
II. 0. DUNKLE, Gen. Supt, Allegheny, Pa
q. W. BAsSETT, A.G.P A, Allegheny, Pa
K. P. REYNOLDS, Supt.. Foxburg, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
SUNDAY TRAINS--Leave Allegheny City TOR
Butler and principal intermediate stations rs
A. NJ J3:3p and T:l5 L, NJ

Lu-g (Union Station) as follows
Atlantic Express, daily .-.3 10 4. N.
Pennsylvania Limited -----7 10
Day Express, " -----7 80
Main Line Express - -----S 90
Philadelphia Express " a 30 p. n.
Eastern Express q" -----7 05
Fast Line " ----S 10
For detailed information, address Thos.
f. Watt, Pass. a ct. Western District, cor
Fifth Ave. ard Smithfield St, PittSbu.g,
Pa.
S. n. rREVOST, j. K. WOOD,
Geleral ii Nalager. Gerl Passr. Agent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
PENNSYLVANIA R5i5 55,D.

Westeyn "ernsylvania Division.
Schedule 10 Effect May Is 1896.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-09-03

easily and thoroughly.
Best after dinner pills.
25 cents. All druggists. i
Preparpd by C. l. Hood & Co.. Lowell, Mass.

Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass
The only Pill to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
TOO TOUCHING.

Harry: That charity sermon Tin,
morning missed the mark entirely"
Lucy: thought that it WAS 4 ,cr,
touching sermon.
Harry YES. but it didn', touch me
i'll the right place. meant to drop dol
lar and dropped a tear
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

Hairy: " | wouldn't want TO be i'll
AShley's boots just now"
Baldcrly: "Why not"
Hairy: Well, he left EN- i'll the Gel
lar Last night when he came home from the
club and they dumped four tons Of coal
on 'ein before Ashley was up.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

Molly: "Oh, don't kiss nIc here, Jack
people will talk "
Jack 0gancing At the ,ign " low can
the,
CALLED 80 NAMES.
officer: How Is this, Murphy The
~crgcan, complains that you call HIM
na'nc>
Private Murphy: plazc sir I never
called him onv nalnc> at all All said
was. Sergeant, says I. some Of lis ought
to be in a incnageric.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

She e" shall marry ior love and love
alone.
He You surely couldn't refuse a icl
low because he was wealthy"
She OH. no: for could love hi
wealth
AGAINST ITS PARENTS.
" How is that baby of yours. Sniggin- -
Hes born fighter, Snobb> Always
up i'll arms.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

Doctor You have only few minutes
To live. Have YOU any last wish "
Patient: " wish | had engaged another
doctor"
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
TWINKLEIS.
DRY " IT.

Youthful IIumorist to comic cditor)
II have never seen YOU smile.
Comic editor II never do until We
finished my day, grind although Jokes
do make me thirsty.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
SHOCKING IG\OR A\C T.

90 Pa. who was Shvlock
Paterfamilia, with a look of Nurp'l>'
and horror Great goodness. boy. YOU
attend church and Sunday-School ever
week and don, know who Shylock was ?
Go and read your Bible sir. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-05
DEMONSTRATIONS ~ SPIN.
Spain May Ask Other European Countries
In Jnin In "A Prntest.


MADRID, March 1T is asserted upon
good authority that Spain is now in COM
munlcation with several European min
istries with a view TO securing THERE
agreement TO a joint protest in the event
of President Cleveland declaring the bel
ligerency of Cuba
Demonstrations and meetings to protest
against the action of the American Senate
and House of Representatives continue in
the provinces. They are almost wholly
participated in by students. Yesterday
demonstrations took place in Saragossa
Barcelona, Santiago. Malaga. Alcaia. Bill
Boa, and Cadiz. None of them were Of
any particular Importance. and they were
all easily dispersed by police.
Armed transatlantic steamers will be-
gin March 10Th to act as cruisers.
MApklD. March This morning a
party OF veterinary students invited the
female employees i'm several cigar fac
tories 20 unite with them I'm a demonstra-
ton of protest against the action Of
the United States Congress I'm regard 10
cuba. Their invitation. however. was
declined
group Of university students who
were attempting 10 incite the public TO
make a riotous demonstration to-day
were charged by the police with drawn
swords and were driven into nearby cafe,
and houses. \ number of them took
refuge I'm the university, where they
trampled upon and afterwards burned
an American flag. Sixteen OF the riot
ers were taken into custody and will be
severely punished.
BARCELONA, March "A large num-
Der OF students. carrying banners. assem-
bled this morning at the doors of the
University, where they were addressed by
several speakers. The police attempted
10 disperse the gathering, but were re-
sisted by the students, who met the off,
GERS with volleys OF stones and other
missiles. A charge was ordered. and the
officers advanced upon the students. who
retired and took refuge within the Uni.
versity building. closing the doors in the
face Of the police. The latter finally
forced an entrance In the rear OF the
building. but were met by the rector OF
the University. who ordered them to leave
the premises at once. The police retired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-05

Interesting Facts About Hichmond's Citi-
zeus and other Matters.

zcn~ and Other Matters.
Dr. George +. Swank IL confined at his
home, at Highland Springs. with slight
attack Of pneumonia.
Mr Mark Valentine. from Cincinnati,
O. and Mr.. Phil Adler, from Lebanon,
Ind. are visiting Mr.. a. Valentine.
The Rev. Or. W. 6. Starr. Of Broad
Street Methodist church. viii preach In
the almshouse chapel tonight at o'clock.
Rev John X. Mason was suddenly call
ed 20 Alexandra yesterday by the extreme
Illness OF Nrs. Norton. his wife's sister.
Miss Kate Kcnnon, Of Norwood. Powha-
tan county. having concluded a visit Of
"A week or ten days In the city. returned
home yesterday.
Mr. j. White. who has been absent
I'm New York for the past two months ai-
tending Simpsons Evangelical School,
arrived home yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Robert Hughes. president Of the
Bar Association. will lecture at the Wo-
mans Club Tomorrow night at $50
O'Clock. Members allowed escorts.
Colonel Cutshaw yesterday sent notices
TO the officers OF street railway companies
requesting Them 10 push their work on
Broad street as rapidly as possible.
The subject Of the lecture to be deliv-
cred here by the distinguished scholar and
orator. Rev. Jenkn Lloyd Jones. to-mor-
row night is "fhe Religion Of Character"
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Lee Camp met
IN The Camp Hall yesterday afternoon.
There was large attendance OF mem
bers but only routine business was trans
acted.
Matters between the City Railway Conn
pany and the Traction Company remain
very much as they were. Meanwhile the
work Of construction is being pushed rap
idly forward.
Pine-Street BAPTIST Sunday school has
engaged Les Statuaire Nivants Concert
Club 10 give their production al Belvldere
Han on Thursday, March 18th. for the
uensht OF their school.
Mr.. j. j. White. well known in mis-
SIGN work In this city. has just returned
from course Of study at Simpson
School. Sin New York city. lie will leave
Monday for Basic CITY to assist IN re-
vival
samuel Scott was before Justice Vim
cent Of fIcnrico county. yesterday. charg-
ed with wife-beatlng Mrs. Scott refused
20 testify against him. and a compro-
mise was effected whereby Scott was re-
leased on payment OF COSTS.
Mr.. Basmajian. the Armenian lecture,
will deliver his lecture on that country
I'm the lecture-rOom of Union-StatiOn
Methodist church tomorrow night at
s O'Clock. He will also exhibit some new
stereoptican views.
The power-house Of the latter company
is nearing completion. and the directors
announce their intention OF applying for
the necessary powers TO compete with the
old company in supplying electricity TO
the city. They claim that they can furn-
ish it at a much lower rate than at pres
ent obtains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-05
GET APPETITE.
II You Don't, You Will Never be
Strong or Healthy.

Appetite H. one thing you cant ahord
10 be without, for without ~ YOUR
health strength, and comeliness mes
out of the window
Poor appetite means weak stomach
starved body. sick individual. Good av-
petite. the opposite. -.
poor appetite is q sign that your stoni-
ach j. too weak Tor digestion. You can
aid IL with the Shaker Digestive Cor
dial. .,,..o.,
Whom YOUR stomach is able TO digest
ali Tho food that your body needs you
win have a good appetite. Not before.
Good GOOD. well digested, means strensth
a,d a Iong. healthy life. Undigested 1000
creates poison which affects the who.o
hodv and may give YOU headache, diz@l-
ness nausea constipation, haiuieh'''
languOr weakness, mentai n'pi.S''o,''
stomach-achc. fever. nerFous"soa'
fcnsive breath. auaoma, rheumatism, cue,
All these disorders Will De Iehes z"
81 you Will take Shaker Digestive N''
dial.
II is pure. vegetable digestive. ana
natural inyigorator. which aids the ston'
ach uurihcs the system or the polso"'
Of indigestion. and makes YOU sirohf'
fat and healthy.
Shaker Digestive Cordial does not act
on the liver. but on the undigested iooa
I'm the stomach. n cures indigestion "'
hniousness without irritating the liver
or any Of th. Internal organs
A. druggists Ten cents for a tri"'
bottle.
Write for free book 20 The Shakers, ID
Reade street. New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-05
that We do not intend 10 disband and
do not know where the rumor 10 the effect
that we would disband originated"
4 Lively Chase Across the Country En-
loved by the Members Of the Club.

The members Of the Deep Run Hunt
Club had a very lively and exciting fox
chase yesterday afternoon. The meet
was at the FAIRGROUNDS at 800 =. NJ,
and from there the hounds started at
once in forthwesterly direction, across
the Bedtime through Mrs. Johnson
farm. through Mordecais and Barley
farms. Passing by Copeland's quarry
the hunt went back 10 Dumbarton, across
the railroad. and through Mr.. Penlcks
place. back Of Staples Mill. The fox
was caught on Eubank's 'arra.
The air was bracing. AID the riding was
very lively. Three hurdles and about a
dozen bitches were taken, without any
inishap. From the finish. the members
went to the clubhouse. where refresh
rnents were served. as usual. Among
the mounts was one member who was a.
obliging a. usual In breaking down hurdles
FOR those of his companions who would
otherwise, perhaps. have been unable 10
jump the obstacles. Inasmuch as he IS
well known to all the members for his
weakness the mentioning OF his name
would be superiiuous. On one occasion,
however. he almost came 10 grief yester-
day. while riding through the woods and
colOding with the limb Of a tree which
escaped being brushed Off his horse.
Another hunter, "a well-known physi-
clan. cndeavored 10 distinguish himself
by trying TO sound the bottom Of a big
ditch.
Those who were in the field yesterday
were Mrs Handbook. Miss Blacker. Miss
es Mamie and Phliis Langhorne, Or.
Joseph A. White. William Rueger. S. IL.
Handbook (master Of hounds. j. K. j.
Anderson, Harry Beattie, +. VI.
Anderson. g. y. Langhorne, W.
NJ. Leathley. Thomas rutherford,
Barton II. Grundy, William 9.
Schmidt. Dr. Charles l.. Siegel. J. f.
SHELTON. Or. /. II. White, and j. ID.
Mathews.
Mr. James T.. Turpin followed the hunt
in "a drag, being accompanied by Mrs.
Turpln. Mrs. Gordon. and Mrs. Bowers
of Lynchburg. Senator Fairfax, OF Lou
dOun. was also an interested spectator
driving his elegant turnout, and being
accompanied by Miss Tenant.
The next hunt will take place an next
Saturday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock, when
the hunt viii be at the kennels.