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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

In the Washington county court Judge
Haskell presiding, the juries were dis
charged, Thursday. Five divorces were
decreed during the term, as follows: Liz
zie A. Cummings VS.. Abram \. Cum
mings: Emma NJ. Lothrop VS.. Franklin
a. Lothrop: Clarence T.. Wheeler vs. Re-
becea A. Wheeler; Mildred Mclsaac VS..
James McIsaac: Walter Smith VS.. Mary
e. Smith. Court adjourned, Friday noon,
after term of 10 days.
In the Penobscot supreme judicial court
ut Bangor Peters. j.. presiding. Monday.
George w. Harrington vs.. Bangor. Orono
x Old Town Railway Co.: action to re-
cover $1,000 for injuries sustained by all
legged negligence of the defendant corpo-
ration. Plaintiff says he was riding from
Neazie to Bangor. in an express wagon.
drawn by a single horse. the horse being
driven by his son-in-law. Hathorn that
OH the road they came to Il point where
three employees of the road were stretch
ing a wire by means of twisters: that at
the instant of time that they arrived OPP
posite the point where the men We're so
stretching the wire. one of them said
Let go, when they released the levers
used in twisting the wire to stretch it.
when the wire unwound with sharp,
whirring sound. which frightened the
horse, who jumped. and he was thrown
out of the carriage backwards. striking
on the back of his head and shoulders
and by reason of his being so thrown
out. he was severely injured. Verdict for
defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
Canton Malii,x Fair.

Arrangements are completed for the
fair of Canton Halifax. No. q. which will
open. Tuesday, in City hall. The hall
will be thrown open at 2 o'clock p. NJ.
Tuesday. for the exhibition OF the. various
articles and collections. The evening pro-
gramme will consist of selections by
Halls Orchestral; address Of welcome,
Joseph l.. Small. Brigadier General De-
partmcnt of Maine Of Biddeford; Altch.
jaydee. from the well known amusement
bureau of T. b. Dillaway. Boston. IN
selections from his extensive repertoire
of recitals. humorous sketches and songs,
monologues and experiments IN magic,
appearing in costumes suitable to the
characters he represents: Display Drill
by Canton Halifax; Short Talk on Odd
Fellowship. A. N. j. Lovejoy, Grand Mas
ter of Maine.
Wednesday evening will be occupied by
the production of the laughable Irish
comedy, IAN 1rishman's Luck"
Thursday evenings programme Will
consist OF vocal and instrumental music.
several contests and the distribution OF
presents. closing with grand ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

That earthquake was a quaker but it
was not an earthquake. Don't you
remember the Phenomena" that visited
Maine IS years ago? 1t was on cold
night and was nothing more or less
than the action of the frost on the
thin crust of frozen earth The Shocks
continued all through Tuesday night
at intervals from $50 p. NJ. to 4.30 A.
NJ, but no one lost any sleep over it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
Congressional Notes.

The President has approved the act
providing for certain requirements for
vessels propelled by gas, fluid naptha,
or electric motors.
The House committee on invalid PEN
sions. Tuesday. voted to pass over the
Presidents veto. the Senate bill grant
irg a pension of $50 per month to Nancy
G.. Anabach. widow of Col. Allabach.
n Mexican war veteran
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The regular melting of Waterville
Lodge of American Mechanics will be
held, tomorrow evening, at which time
a dozen candidates will be admitted.
This lodge is but few days over two
months old and it's membership now
numbers 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

THE X Rays and Allied Phenomena
is the subject of the third lecture in the
High school course to be given. thi.
evening. in Memorial hall by Profes
sors Robinsonand Hutchins of Bowdoil
College This lecture is to be illus
.trated by about 90 experiments, and i:
sure to be entertaining. This lecture
will be given only a limited time thi:
winter and then mostly in the cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

DR.. F. c. Thayer narrowly escaped
injury, yesterday. at Fairfield. The
rear axle of the doctors carriage broke
throwing the doctor and his driver out.
Fortunately the horse was quickly
stopped and no injuries beyond a rough
shaking up were sustained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

If this weather continues the ice men
will he at work with hustle by next
Monday morning. The state of the
atmosphere for the past few days has
been very favorable for ice cutting. and
as a consequence the people of Gardi-
ner are hugging themselves with joy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

a rehearsal for the chorus. which
will participate at the Maine Musical
Festival at Lewiston. next fall, will be
held at the lecture room of Christ
church. this evening. Everyone hav-
ing the interests of the festival at
heart is cordially invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

j. Willis Romeo. proprietor of the
Johnson house, attended the funeral oil
| the late John II. Mason at Richmond
yesterday. and gave a very pretty
floral emblem in respect for Mr. Mason.
who. for some time was clerk at the
Johnson house in this city, and VINO
was immensely popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

On the Journal desk. Wednesday morn
ing. lay one of those pretty wool busters
that will not scratch the piano, fur
niture moulding. 1t was
presented to the Journal man for use on
his piano. by Mr.. c. w. Walsh. manager
of the Kennebec Mat and Buster COM
pany of this city, for whom we will ever
pray etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The anniversary celebration of Dirgo
Lodge. No. l. A. 0. L. W., will be held,
I during the month of March. The re-
pairs ON Danforth hall, which will in
the future be the home of the order
will be completed by that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Mrs. Harriet Palmer, mother OF inc
demented Arthur Palmer. who, MOI
day evening. at Larchmont Manor, ~.
Y. shot his brother Leonard dead, ana
wounded his sister and mother. died,
Tuesday Gertrude. her daugnter.
very low Nothing has been nearo :.
the murderer's whereabouts e3Xps
that he was seen boarding the NV
westbound train on the New HaSe"
read, Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

At the parsonage of the First Zap
fist church. Tuesday afternoon and
evening. Rev. and Mrs. A. T.. Ringold
entertained with an ',at home
number of the Pensioners called and
paid their respects to the couple that
We're recently united in the holy bonds
of nnatriYnOny
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Station Agent Murphy claims to
possess the champion jumping pig. Thi:
pig, so Mike" says, jumped seven fee,
into the air and went crashingthrougf
awindow. He. Mike" has the window
sash on exhibition but the pig has not
been interviewed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Oliver A. Cobb of Westbrook, X. l.
D. G. NJ. made an official visit 10
Adoniram Council, r. and S. NJ, last
eve, ,irg. The Royal and Select degrees
were conferred on several candidates
A banquet was served after the cere-
mony. which was most thoroughly en-
joyed by all those present. 1t was in
deed gala night for Adoniram Coun-
oil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

There was a special meeting of the
Liars Club at the ElmwOOd. Only
routine business was transacted and
then the members set about telling a
few lies,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The HolliIgsworth & Whitney Co.
made the largest shipment of paper
from this station, yesterday, Of any in
the history of the plant. There We're
IA carloads, nine of which so direct to
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The Black Croon." an .eXtrava ganza
Of great merit, will hold the boards at
the Johnson Opera house, this evening
The show comes highly recommended
as being frst-class in all respects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

A new hardwood floor has been added
to Grand Army hall. The stage has
been removed. which will make this
hail one of the best in the whole State
for dancing purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

DR.. A. Jolly. veterinary surgeon. tested
the herd of James NJ. Chamberlain. the
milkman of the Boutelle farm, Wednes-
day. The herd consisted of q head and
each passed the test. Mr.. Chamberlain
being given a certificate of the gooC
health of each animal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
The weaken


place in a house
or fort, or any
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in which he
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

a rehearsal of those who will parti-
cipate in Living Whist will be held
at the Universalist church, this even
ing. All who are interested in the af-
fair are urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

j. NJ. Vigue, night foreman CT the
Maine Central yard, who received bad
scalp wound by falling from the shifter
a week ago will be able to return to
| work, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

There was a largely attended meeting
of Samaritan Lodge. l. o. O. F., las
evening. at which time there was worl
in the first degree on several candi
dates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The funeral of the late Mrs. Heller
Willis was held. Wednesday morning
Rev. J. f.. Cochrane of the Baptist
church. officiating. The remains Were
taken on the 1912 train to Thomastor
for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Col. Isaac b. Norton of the 4th U. S.
Infantry, stationed at Leavenworth.
Kansas was in the city. Wednesday. call
ing on friends. Col. Norton is on his way
to New Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

E. Z. James. ]. H. Pinkham, Ed E.
Hail. J. L. Winship. w. r. MARI A.
p. Durham of Portland. We're guests
at the Bay View, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

F. w. Robinson, L. G. Paine, H. w
Durham and c. r. Nelson of Portland
were guests at the Elmwood, last
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

f. II. Thompson, prominent cattle
buyer of Hartland, was in the city,
last evening, on his way to Watertown
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

James S. Jeck. the tailor. who is III
at his home on Beach street. is some-
what improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

President tRedington Of the Water
Vile board of trade. attended meeting
of the executive committee of the State
board at Augusta, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
HALLOWELL.

The Granite City Juniors will meet
the Capital City's at Augusta, Friday
evening, before the usual league game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

One gentleman. a few mornings ago.
cheerfully met the demand for a break
fast, from a "seedy" looking tramp,
and afterward stood vigil in the cellar
while a half cord of wood was being
sawed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

At the meeting of the directors of the
Textile mill, held at A. +. Geralds office
nothing of Il public nature was done
Another meeting will be held, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Manager Johnson has some good
shows booked at the Opera house dur
ing the month of February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
OAKLAND.

Miss Kate Brown will leave, today
for Skowhegan, where she will visit
friends for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

f. Fl. Berry and Capt. Albert Crockett
of Rockland, were the guests of Land
lord Ames of the Bay View and C. H
Nelson, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The meeting of the Y. NJ. c. A. will be
general again. next Sunday but after
thai they will be for men only according
TO the old custom. Mr.. A. c. Hall will
conduct the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

c. j. Gilman of BRUNSWICK, was in the
city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Miss Nellie Sheehan of Skowhegan.
was in the city. yesterday, for a short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

It's hard to keep the school houses
warm, they say. One school was
closed. Wednesday forenoon. owing t.
the low temperature of the room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. ]
M. Vigue are sending their congratula
tions. 1t is girl, born Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Mrs. w. II. Haines was the guest o
Mrs. p. Q. Vickery of Augusta, Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Fred Roderick, night yard master Of
the Maine Central, returned to his
work, last night. after several days
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
FAIRFIELD.

THE Pulse of New York Is billed for
Thursday evening at the Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Warren Wilkins of Belgrade, was il
the city, Yesterday, ON business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Charles Jobber of the Maine Contra
yard, is confined to the house with a
severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Ansel Barnes, the Maine Central lines
man. is receiving congratulations. 1t is a
girl and was born Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
SKOWHEGAN.

Charles w. Frost of Cornville. was in
town, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
Waterville Advertisements.
DRESSMAKINC.

Miss Eunice j. Bartlett has opened
dressmaking rooms in Rogers block. cor
ner of Main and Temple streets, on the
& Son, insurance agents. Miss Bartlett
solicits a reasonable share of patronage
and will guarantee her work. oct10.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
GARDINER.

A. NJ. Larver was here from Bangor,
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

DR.. Pepper has been engaged to de-
liver course of five lectures on the
Bible at Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The soda fountain has been put in pc
sition in Wings new store on Madison
street. and the ceiling is now in the
hands of the painters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Attorney General Haines was in Ban
gor, yesterday, attending to affairs
connected with the Shaw estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The ladies of the Universalist church
know how to entertain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

r. T.. Finlong is engaged in cutting
down several willow trees in the rear
of the colleges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Smith Plummcr of Lewiston is in tt
city visiting numerous friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Tonight, will occur the annual in
stallation of the officers of the A. o. L
W. in the A. o. L. w. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Canton Somerset of Skowhegan is eX
pected to attend the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Motorman Charles Blackstone was
unable to make his regular trips, Tues
day, on account of sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

E. E. Knowles of Fairfield. specia
agent of the Aetna Life Insurance Co.
was here. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

E. G. Weston of ThOmaston, is in the
city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

DR.. Jolly went to Augusta. yesterday
to attend the meeting of the State boart
of agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

1t was announced sometime ago that
the Y. NJ. c. A. intended to have Eli
settled that he is to come and he will de-
liver his lecture Feb. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Linwood Norcross' sister. who has been
making him "a short visit, has returned
to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

S. w. Gould, Esq. was in Augusta
Wednesday. on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Fremont Hooper of Orono is visiting
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

c. A. Harrington. ESD. of Norridg
wock, was here on business, Wednesda
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

DR.. +. s. Bigelow was in Sidney
professional business, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Warren Balentine is learning the trick
of twisting the double handles on the
electrics; that Is. he is motOrman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

tlcipation In any and all contests. con-
certs and public exhibitions In which the
college Is represented by its students.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

c. Davis Miller of Skowhegan, wa.
in the city, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Harry Davis of Dexter was here, Tues
day, for short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

+. w. S. Blanchard of Bath, is in tn,
city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

General Agent Hart of the Aetna Lif,
Insurance Co.. was here. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

A. II. Moves went to Boston. on bust
ness, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The Italian government denies there
have been cases of the bubonic plauge
at Massowah, on the Red sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
Iso ST.

A gold stick pin containing several
moonstones. The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving the same with Sta
ton Agent Murphy of the Maine Central.
jan13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The Whittemore Furniture company
at its annual meeting declared a divi
dend OF three per cent. This industry
came here quietly but is doing IA goot
business, and is benefit to the town
A high class of workmen are employed
and the business in every way is desr
able one to have in the community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

w. Johnson of Augusta, was in the
city, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

A. Belden of Bangor, is in the city
oil business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Evander Gilpatrick is in Augusta,
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

c. A. Wilbur of Madison, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Elliot Marshall of Belfast was in the
- city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

WATERVILLE.

Are you looking for Il plumber?
The third &c. t. social was a happy
occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-17

point. and is kept always as keen as a
razor
Although the matchete is an old instru-
ment mention Of IL having been made in
the Old Testament, it has never been used
to any extent by any other nation than
the Spanish. Others have tried II and
cast it aside as too bulky and hard TO
learn. The Spanish however, inherit the
love for the machete, and from boyhood
they fight their dues and battles alike
with 10.
There are three deadly blows to be given
with the machete. One is across the tenn
pies. from the top Of the skull downward
in a quick slant: another is a cut under
the chin. upward; and the third is ahead
slash which beheads a man at blow
A blow thrusts from the machete Is al
ways fatal. owing to the breadth OF the
knife, which necessarily makes a cut
half a foot wide. II is such a heavy weap-
on that one blow lays a man open, and
such a thing as a stab with a machete IS
unknown. II it cuts at all its cuts clean
oDen.
This particular sword was brought TO
New York by a cadet-James Edwards
who IS training 20 be a captain upon
tho Red y liner Philadelphia. The ship
runs TO the island OF Curacuo and 10
Porto Cabello and Ia Cuare II takes
I'm all the ports OF Venezuela and touches
az Cuba on a recent trip Mr.. Edwards
landed on the island and made a journey
inland where he formed the acquaint-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-17

trotters. purse 81 900. at Norfolk on Mon
day. with Albert c.. and defeated field
OF eight horses with ease. IL was a
straight heat victory for the gelded son
of Clay. whose dam is by Slgnet. 2.27 1-f.
He trotted the first heat I'm 21sls. which 10
began to rain, and over a heavy track
the bay geldng stepped OF the second and
third heats in 2.2O 10 and 2:211-2 This
seasons Grand Circuit winner. the black
gelding. Aldrich, that trotted 10 a record
Of 2l3 81, in a winning race at Hartford
Conn, stood for second money I'm the
summary; Little ToOe. 2191-4. by Pamlico
for third, and John l.. Ropers good bay
stanton, Great Stakes. 900 for fourth.
Albert c. has been campaigned for three
seasons by Bryan and IS now a better
horse than ever, and can lower his record
OF 2l6 10 earned I'm the 2:2O trot. won by
him at the recent Pimlico meeting. several
seconds. BROAD ROCK.