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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22
The China Closet.

A china closet should have its glass
doors and sides kept as bright as the
proverbial new dollar To bring out
the good coRring of your specially
fine bits of china and silver, measure
your shelves with paper and buy just
enough material to allow an inch be-
ing turned in all around. Let the
fabric to cover your shelves be a high
pile plush, either of deep crimson,
Lincoln green or golden brown. Grim
son brings out the bright trihes best,
and while I advise getting thick pile
in plush, do not think it at all neces-
sary to buy an expensive one. A good
housekeeper, whose silver always
looked brighter than any ones else,
was asked what preparation was used
to achieve this effect. She answered
laconically, "Elbow grease. And
then she went on to explain that the
average bit of silver was usually white
rather than brilliant, since the aver
age maid thought that putting whit
ing on and taking none off was all that
was necessary for the precious metal.
"What good maid should do" said
she, sis to use as little whiting as
possible, and to rub and brush until
every particle of the whiting IS re-
moved. Ladies' Home Journal.
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Ant Funerals.

Lucy l.. verrill. describing her stud
les of ants, in Popular Science News,
tells about the ant funerals which she
has witnessed. When an ant dies. she
saws. about thirty Of its surviving
comrades gather about it and two OF
them carry the body. while the others
90 along in n struggling procession.
Having found a spot to their liking
the ants scratch a little hole in the
earth. put the dead ant in it and then
cover up the body. Afterward they
return in procession to their home,
the ant-hill. Il have seen this cere,
mony performed again and again,
says the writer. but the ants will
never bury an ant from another com
ylunity; a stranger is always devoured
instead" This story is not more Won
derful than many others that observ'
crs of the doings of ants have record
cd
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Recipes.

Banana Croquettes-Strip the skins
from four bananas, cut in halves cross
wise, make straight on ends, roll IN
powdered sugar, pour over the Juice of
three lemons and let stand covered in
cold place for an hour. Dip in egg,
then in bread crumbs and fry in deep
fat
Peach Cream-Peal and cut up
enough fine, ripe peaches for two cups;
add half cup powdered sugar, the
whites of two eggs, and beat with a
fork half an hour. The fruit will be-
come entirely disintegrated and the
egg light. Set on ice and serve with
cream.
Creamed Salmon-Two cupfuls Of
milk, butter, pepper and celery salt.
A layer of the fish, then thin one Of
bread crumbs. A deep layer of the
latter on top, bake. Just before serv-
ing this may be daintily dotted with
currant jelly. Salmon may also be
served on toast, croquettes, etc.
Milk Soup-One quart of cold water,
one pint of milk, two boiled and
mashed potatoes, one tablespoonful OF
butter, two tablespoonfuls of tapioca.
Let this mixture boil before adding
the tapioca and then boil ten minutes.
An onion may be added, if desired.
Serve in the handled bouillon cup.
Baked Corn-Take four dozen ears
Of green sweetcorn, score the kernels
and cut them from the cob; pound the
corn in a mortar, add pint and half
or one quart of milk. according to the
juiciness of the corn; add four eggs,
we'll beaten. one-half teacupful of -four,
one-haIf cupful of butter, one table
spoonful of sugar and salt to taste;
bake in a well-greased earthen dish in
hot oven for two hours.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22
The Rag Carpets Return.

The rag carpet, after many years,
has returned. It is once again fairly
popular, and the rags that for a quar-
ter of century have been going to the
ragman, are now being treasured up,
since, if they are of wool, they are al
most worth their weight in gold. Why
the rag carpet ever did go out of style
it is hard to determine, and its reap
pearance in society is not difficult to
understand. Properly put together
and made of a good assortment of
rags, it is exceedingly pretty and
withal, easy to manufacture, all the
knack needed being the skill necessary
to cut the rags in strips, sew them to-
gether in lengths, and wind them into
a ball. For small sum the rag car
pet weaver does the rest. Bath room
and study rugs are the chief uses OF
the rag carpet of to-day. 1t is not so
much rag carpets, in fact, as it is rag.
carpet rugs. The rag carpet rug is
not large as rule. Six feet by three
would be quite an extraordinary size.
The idea is to have quite number of
them, and these much smaller. They
clean easily and wear like iron.
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terview he sald
Il had been sufferer Of rheumatism
for number Of years and the pain at times
was very intense. tried all the proprie-
tarv medicines could think or hear OF, but
received no relief.
Il finally placed my case with several
physicians and doctored with them Tor
some time. but they failed TO do me any
good. Finally. with my hopes OF relet
nearly exhausted / read ap article regard
ing Or. Williams Pinl; Pills for Pale Peo-
ole, which induced me to try them. L was
anxious TO get rid Of the terrible disease
and boug hit two boxes of the pills. began
using them about March. 1897. After mad
taken two boxes / was completely cured,
and the pain has never returned. think
il is the best medicine have ever taken,
and am willing at any time to sign my
name to any testimony setting forth its
good merits"
(Sgned) ADAM NASGrNDY.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me, this
goth day OF September, A. D. 1897.
FRANKLIN c. FUNK, Notary Pud1c:
Nr. vangundy's statement ought to be
regarded as the criterion ofthe good merits
of these pills. What better proof could
person want than the above facts.
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Moods Pills cure all Liver Ills. Is Ger
Ouite a Simple Matter.

Jilkins is the factotum of an artist
who has made some noise in the world
and is quite as important parsonage,
In his own estimation, as his master
One day a lady called on the artist in
the absence Of the latter and was re-
ceived by Jinkins.
Dear me-" she cried, glancing first
at an incomplete picture and then at
Jilkins, Il declare it is very much like
sysa
? 'It is me-" said Jilkins. with a su-
perior air. II sits for all his old men.
That's what he's specially good at"
"You must be very useful person to
your employer" observed the visitor.
$50 you think that Mr.. Blank, R. A, is
especially good at old men,"
'Yes. Cos why. Cos he's got moth
ing to do. / order his frames, wash his
brushes, set his palettes, mix his colOrs
and sit here for him to look at. How
can he help being good? He's got moth
ing to do but shove the paint on
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22
FIRES THE DYNAMITE GUNS.
Iieut. John Gardiner 0uinby, Ord
nance officer of the Eesuvius.

nance Officer of the Nesuvius.
Lieut.. John Gardner Quinby, who
fired the dynamite guns on the VeSu-
vius at the recent bOmbardment Of one
of the forts at Santiago, is the senior
lieutenant and ordnance officer of the
dynamite cruiser. He was born in
Rochester. " T.. in 1850, and is son
of Brig. Gen l. +. Quinby, who was
claSsmate of Gen. L. S. Grant at West
Point. Lieut.. Quinby was appointed
to Annapolis by President Grant in
1874, and was graduated third in his
class. He was the Youngest member
Of the class. being only IA years old
when appointed. After leaving Anna
polls he was assigned 10 the Richmond
as an ensign. and served on her when
she carried Gen. Grant on his trip
around the world. He next served on
the Lancaster, and from 1885 to 1887
was instructor in applied mathematics
at Annapolis. His next service was on
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Caring For the Irons.

Irons may be made to last for years
and they may be treated in such fash
ion as to wear out in few months.
The first great secret in their preser-
vation is to keep them from rusting.
To this end, when not in use, they
should be slowed away in a clean, dry
place. If, in spite of this care, or,
more likely, because of some neglect,
they should still become rusty, rub
them thoroughly with lard and bees
wax and then with sandpaper.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22

There is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable For great many years doctors
pronou need 1t a local disease and prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly falling TO
cnre with local treatment pronounced il in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to be
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
cure. manufactured by +. ). Cheney y 20.
Toledo Ohio. is the only constitutional cure
on the market. It is taken internally IN doses
rom 10 drops to a teaspoonful. ltacts directly
ON the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. They offer one hundred dollars for any
cas, II fails TO cure. Send for circulars and tes-
rimonias. Address +. j. CHENFY Co.. To-
ledo. O.
sold by Druggists. '5c.
Halls Family Pill 5 are the best.
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LIEUT.. JOHN GARDNER oUINBY.

cruise as Junior lieutenant on the
schoolship jamestown, and then he
was detailed to the receiving ship
Franklin, at the Norfolk navy yard.
For three years succeeding this he was
in charge of the Government hydro
graphic office at Norfolk. after which
he took a course of study in high ex-
plosives at the Naval War College at
Newport. He is recognized as torpe-
do expert and was assigned to the We
suvius on account of his expert knowl-
edge of the handling of high explosives.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22
The Rnsh For Gold.

From the Times, Bluffs, III.
The rush OF gold seekers to the kiondiSe
brings thrilling memories to the 'torty-
miners" still alive, OF the time when they
girdled the continent, or faced the terrors
Of the great American desert on the journey
to the land OF gold. These pioneers tell
some experiences which should Do neeaeu
Inv gold seekers OF to-day. Constant expo
sure and faulty diet killed large numbers;
while nearly all the survivors were afflicted
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
Oiling the Wringer.

Do not fail to oil the wringer every
time you wash. If oiled often there
is less wear on the machinery, and
less strength is expended by the op-
orator. To clean the rollers rub them
first with cloth saturated with kero-
sene oil, and follow with soap and wa
ter. Always loosen the rollers be-
fore putting the wringer away.
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Chickens Earn Money.

For Csc, in stamps We send 100 PAGE BOOK
giving the experience Of practical Poultry
Raiser-not an amature, but man working
for dollars and ce' IL ring 16 years. It
teaches how to Detect and Cure Diseases;
Feed for Eggs also for FatteniDg, which
Fowls to Save for Breeding; everything re-
quisite for profitable Poultry raising. BOOK
PUBLISHING co, 1S4 Leonard Street,
New York
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Reanfx In Hood Deem.

: Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
purities from the body; Begin, today to
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
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with disease,
m a ny OF
them with
r b Q U m a
tism. Such
a su Fl erer
W as Adam
Va n gundy,
who now re-
s j d e 5 at
Bluffs, Ill.,,
where he has
been justice
of the peace
and was the
first presi-
dent of the
board OF
trustees. In
a recent in
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22

In eacn wing of the ostrich twenty
six long White plumeS grow 10 matu
ritv in eight months. In the male theS'
are pure white, while those of the fe
male shade to ecru or gray.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22

Mrs. HARRY HARDY, Riverside, Iowa,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham the story of
her struggle with serious ovarian trou-
BILE, and the benefit she received from
the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. This is her letter:
"How thankful / am that / took
your medicine. 1 was troubled for
two years with Inflammation of the
womb and ovaries, womb was also very
low. wasin constant misery. had
heart trouble, was short of breath and
could not walk five blocks to save my
life. Suffered very much with my
back, had headache all the time, was
nervous, menstruationS were irregular
and painful, had bad discharge and
was troubled with bloating. l was
perfect wreck. Had doctored and
taken local treatments, but still was no
better l was advised by one of my
neigh borS to write to you. have now
finished the second bottle OF Mrs Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and am
better in every way. l am able to do
all my own work and can walk nearly
a mile without fatigue; something 1
had not been able to do for over two
years. Your medicine has done ms
more good than all the doctors"
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Free to mothers: box OF DIR: M0FFEIT,s
1ErTaISA CTEETHING POW DERS) will be
sent free to any Mother writing Dr; ~ Z: j..
ists not keenjng them. IEETHINA A d.
Digestion, Regulates the Bowels and makes
teething easy.
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To Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
petic. full OF life, nerve and vgor, take No-To'
Bac. the wonder-worlser, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
tced Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22

Lyon d Cos "Pick Leaf" smoking Tobacco
gives the consumers the very best Tobacco
they can get. ounces for 20 cents. 1t is fast
winning its way to public favor. Try it.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer s2tral bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. h. KLINE, Ltd, 93l rch st Phlla. IA.
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Petroleum has been discovered in three To-
calities in Algeria.
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There are women car conductors in Chile.

Icould not get along without Piso's cure
for Consumption. Railways cures.,Mrs; +; :Sj y.
WoTIToS. Seedham, Mass. October D., 1894.
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Mrs. Wirslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reducing inf1ama-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. sc. botse.
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No-ro-Bae for FIFTY Cents

The common laborer in the Philippines re-
ceiyes ten cents day. So. 3S
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ed,c..e Your Bowels with Cascs

Germany imports poultry to the value OF
S26. .000. 900 year.
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81
G OLD
BONDS

Payable semi-annually at the
Globe Trust Co., Chicago. LII.
These bonds are first mort
gage upon the entire plant,
including buildings, land and
other property of an Industrial
Company located close to Chi
cago.
The Company has been estab-
lished for many years, is we'll,
known and doing a large and
increasing business.
The officers of the Company
are men of high reputation,
esteemed for their h.-aesty and
business ability. They have
made so great a success OF this
business that the bonds of this
Company are rarely ever of.led
for sale.
A few of these bonds came in
to our hands during the hard
times from parties who had
purchased them several years
ago. We offer them in issues
of $4,000 each for $4,000 and
accrued interest.
For security and a large
interest rate these Industrial
Bonds are recommended as
being among the best.
First-class bonds and securities
of all kinds bought and sold.
KsndaIl & WhitIscG, Eanksrs and Brokers,
So Exchange Place, New York.
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Eggs have been selling for 25 cents apiece
In Havana.
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To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. &c.
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protect YourI Ideas BY Letters Patent.

The firm of Towles & Burns, Patent Attor-
news. No 237 Broadway. y. Y. whose adver-
yertisement will appear in our neXtissue, pro-
cnre patents either OH cash or easy install
ments. Write for terms. Sales negotiated.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-22

One pound OF phosphorus is sufficient to tip
/ .000, 900 matches.
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The cheapest bread in England is worth
F]4 cents pound loaf.
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At Your Door!

Huntersville. y. C.. Aug. 9, 1888.
About two years ago hard lump rose on
nv leg and finally becape running sore.
ai,er the use of several bottles OF Mrs. Joe
Persons Remedy it got perfectly well.
Eesptfully.
a. J. WILLIAMS.
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Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
l0c. sc II c. e. C. fail, druggists refund money.
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To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lOc or 80
II q. q. q, fail to cure, druggists refund money.
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Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

Chinese farmers use pigs in place OF
horses
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Wine forms 4S per cent. Of Spains general
exports.
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Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure SOC. 81 All drusgissS
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OPEN LETTERS FROM
Jennie E. Green and Mrs. Harry
Hardy.

JENNIE E. GREEN, Denmark, Iowa.
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
Il had been sick at my monthly
periods for seven years, and tried
almost everything ever heard of. but
without any benefit. Was troubled
with backache, headache, pains in the
shoulders and dizziness. Through my
mother I was induced to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
it has done me so much good. am
now sound and we'll
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FREE e.: {:
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yUANTED-Case Of bad health that RI.P-A'N'S
w will not benefit Send cts TO Ripans Chemlcal
"a SewYork for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials.
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TN orde ring goods or making enquiries OF ad-
lvrrtisers II will bc 10 your advantage to men.
tion this paper. so. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-22
II. III. CATLETT NO MORE.
This E@inent Staunton Lawyer Dies
Yesterday Evening.

STAUNTON, VA. March 2l.-(Special)
Mr. Richard Henry Catlett, one Of
Staunton's most prominent lawyers, CAPT
talsts, and coal operators, died at his
home this evening of Brights disease.
Mr.. Catlett wos born in Fauquier county
70 years ago. After an education IN the
classical schools he studied law at the
celebrated Brockenbrough Law school at
Lexington. and then began the practice
of his profession. At the outbreak Of the
war he was adjutant and treasurer Of
the Virginia Military Institute, and was
in intimate relationship with stone
WALL Jackson, then a professor at the
institution. Entering the Confederate
service, Mr.. Catlett was made staff Off
Ger to General John Echols, his subsS-
quent law partner, and during the closing
years of the war was chtef or stan 10
General James l.. Kemper. In 1866 he
began the practice of law here as part
ner Of the firm Of Echols, Bell u Catlen'
and enioyed an extensive and lucrative
business. Thirty years ago, with Keen
perception. Mr.. Catlett foresaw the fgure
the two Virginias were TO cut in the
iron and coal trade of the future. lie
invested largely. and became wealthy
man. Through his instrumenthty mil
lions of northern money were invested
i'm iron and coal properties along the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Largely
TO his efforts Is due the establishment OF
the Low Moor furnaces and the develop
ment of the Flint-Top coal-helds. lie
was associated with Coils p. Huntington
I'm the reorganization of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad.
HIS FAMILY CONNECTIONS.
Mr.. Catlett was twice married, his first
wife being a Miss Patton. daughter oil
DIR. w. f. Patton, an eminent sur soh
I'm the United States navy, ana SISTER
of Mrs. John r. Cooke, of Richmond Ey
this marriage there were two sons-Mr.
Charles Catlett, superintendent 81 the
Nsw-River Coal and Coke Company ana
Mr. r. II. Catlett. Jr, prominent Soul.s
LAWYER of this city. His second wile
was Miss Fannie Gay, of this city, VINO
survives him with four daughters. MT.
CatIett was a member of Trinity Epis-
copal church, and was vestryman LOT
many years. ...,,,,,,,+.
He was a man Of fine attalnmcnts,
modest and retiring, and dld not COURT
,,opularity. but his sterling worth co~-
neIIed the regard Of all VINO knew I'm.
Many lovable traits Knit ABOUT MN
circle of very warm friends lie was d
nan of generous, kindly feelings, anu
ont If his means gave hDerally III Sh
,,noetentatious way, preferrlnB that tile
III hand should not know what the rIs"'
hand did. III, Ia boId We'd
,,asdav AT 9 A. NJ. at Trinity church, aho
r. interu,ent will be at Thornrose CeiHe-
terry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-22
JAKE AND THE TEAM
AXE NOW LoosENING uPr IN THE
TOWN OF CHARLOTTE.
4 LIKELY SET OF LADS.
ihe 'r"ctice-work Indicates Great
A"iiity, and There IL Grent En-
'h"si"sn'-The New Men Are Most
Promising.
Promising.

CHARLOTTE. n. c., March 2.-(spe-
ciaL)-Manager Wells and twelve Of the
N'ehmond players arrived here last night,
ana are quartered at the Central. Four OF
inc piayers-Seabold. Gutenberg Sharks.
ana Schmidt-are yet TO arrive. and are
daily expected The club took its first
practice this afternoon at Athletic Park.
All the players seemed 10 be in good
shape after their winters rest If the
club may be judged by their days prac-
tice work the Richmond public will have
no occasion to be alarmed at the team
that will represent them. The players
weOt at the practice IN earnest. Hess and
Nigneaux, tbs two catchers took turns
at receiving at the plate and throwing TO
second. and both appeared to be ball
players in every sense of the word.
THE NEW PLAYERS.
Leahy was at second and showed UP
there as well as he does at short Klopf
demonstrated that he is a splendid man
at short, and Dundon's practice work at
third is simply great. Wells and Stocks
dale took turns at first base I'm L.uten-
burg's absence. Kahn and Hargrove
showed their old-time ability, which is all
that can be asked for, and the amount of
ground that Crozier covered in left and
the style in which he did 1t speaks highly
for his future. ChesbTo, Stimmell and
Conniff took turns in tossing them up for
the boys TO bat, and all seemed I'm excel
lent form, though Manager Wells does
not allow them to let themselves out and
show their speed. The Richmond public
knows Stimmel and Chesbro. and Con-
milf, the young left-hander will no doubt,
make himself felt in the leRue. The all
around practice work was very snappy
and enthusiastic, and, as a whole, to-
days work was very satisfactory to Man
ager Wells and those who witnessed the
practice.
City-Sergeant Epps accompanies the
team, spending week here for recrea-
ton.