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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
Green ~ Wa.hington.

Washington. April 25--lspecial TO The
Post. Chairman z. II. Il. Green Of the
Texas republican State committee arrived
In this city tonight. He was cioseted VIII,
Mark Hanna and CONGRESSMAN Hawley for
awhile. and says that unless the war ex-
cltcment knocks him over the ropes be VIII
have some news OF interest for the faithf'il
Of Texas In few days.
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Wl.l me ContInued

The Weighing OF the United States ninils
in the Fourth district. which coinprisee
all territory west OF the Mississippi river,
and which was 10 be stopped yesterday Las
been ordered continued until May q. The
weight was begun TO continue for thirty
Ave days, that time being up on April 20.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

All Texas roads have made rate GA
the distance plan to Galveston on oceonnt
OF the State Association OF superintendents
and Principals. and the State teachers
meetings. The State association meets
June 28 and the teachers are IN scssion
June 20 and 30 and July !.
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a. r. Fuller. Portland, Ore; Bacon saun-
dcrs and wife, Mrs r. ID Thompson, Fort
Worth; W. Barriers. Temple John " steele.
New York; y. A. Mantelins. Grand Rapids;
w NJ Porrrtt, VI D. Bowler. Chicago, ~ o.
True, Detroit; Frank Fityhugb, r. Cooke,
city: C. s. u. Holland. Houston Post Martin
q. Cornell, Racine. Wis. irving Sfhloss,
Craifcr. Geo. Jennings. J. II. Wilson. 81
Louis; l.. 7. Noyes. Texas, n y. shuinate,
d. j. H. Sears and daughter. Wnco, Or.
James r. Jelks aud daughter, Hot Springs;
Geo y. Riebenthaler. Cincinnati; X. g.. Pol
lock. ST. Louis; James A. Warren. Chicago;
II. T. Vnn Epps, o, Shumatc, New York: Dr.
J. d. Dorbandt. Lumpnsas; Taylor Hudson,
Bolton. q. r. Thomas and wife. Rogers; AL
Roberts, Austin Or. w. NJ, Terrell. Farmer:
Dr. S, M. Jenkins. Summers Mills; J NJ.
Selling Columbus John D. Mccall Austin;
Charles Clarke. Galveston.
THE Rates $3.50 and $500 per day.
LAWLoR..... JAS. LAWLoR. Prop.
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CAPITOL HOTEL
Frank a. Herssy,
Dr.. Manager.

Rates. $3.50 10
800 per day. Six
~ legant rooms.
wnb bath. Large
sample no o N =.
Centrally located.
Best acconimodn-
tons for CONNER
.i iil. msn in tho
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

Two base hiis--Giade. Isaacs.
I'hree base hit--Loman
struck ny Glade I, BY Mesley I.
Bases on called esiisTon 'iaoe = on
ueaIey q, on Alexander !.
''i poutlc riays-Iiill and Glade; Hurlburt and
Dunn. nm roma. 4
lsthau, McDivitts .. Mayer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
NOR. snIdicrn Coming.

Another train load Of United States an-
fantry troops will pass through here TO-DAY
on tho Southern Pacific en- route from
points In Arizona to Chickamugua. Tho
train Is expected to reach Houston abous
i
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

Dead After Long Illness.
Demetrlos Petroprelos. Greek, aged 90,
died early this morning at his home, 1907
Preston avenue. Deceased had been sick
for year. and this morning while sitting
in a chair died. Justice Hill was called %
make the official inquiry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

/ There was a good deal OF speculation
upon the street last night as to who would
succeed Archie Anderson as city marshal.
~ was generally believed that the city
m mi would fall to Deputy Sheriff
". M. Baugh. though Deputy Marshal Ray
Is understood to be a candidate for promo.
ton.
The vacancy will be Allied by the nom
nation Of the mayor, with the confirma-
ton OF the council. very likely at this az
ternoon's meeting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

tt1 " a.
clerk OF Harris coun
w. q. Sears.
! VIM. II. Crank. ST..
IA. Il. jackson. as-
r. ". Montague.
u. V. Lea.
j. v. Tackabcrry,
James X. Masterson.
w. T. Burns.
X, s. I.ovctt,
Frank Andrews.
Tracy Is, Dunn.
jus. A. Baker, Jr..
Henry IT. Fisher.
w. ID. Sherwood.
w. @. Oliver.
Eldon Burns,
ID. ID. Hutchinson.
r. G. Ford.
\. II. Stone.
r. NJ. Poland.
w. s. Hunt, set
Champ Rnss,
J. j. Wilson.
Sam Il, perryman.
III. r. Ring,
Frank Moore.
Lock MCDANIEL.
J NJ. Coleman.
Joe NJ, Sam.
Alexander sBarttlingcl
Edwin u. F.ll kcr.
Nj. w. Garnet.
j. w. Jones.
j. w. Campbell.
Ii. p. IIamblen,
Leon u. Saith,
Presley Il. Ewing.
L. J.. Phelps.
Jesse Andrews.
Masterson a. Eagle.
u. X. SPOTS,
j. l.. Hucson.
Hudson 4 Thomas.
@. w. Thomas.
q. G. Tackabcrry,
u. u. williams,
Y. ]. Thacker,
Chas. u. Wood.
II. w. Camp,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
a Lucky Hit Koa Game for Calves
ton, However.
They ONLY GOT FIVE HIS.
Drilaa Suffered = Crushina Defca,
at the Hands OF the Panthcrs.
Austin Won Again.

Results Yesterday.
.y Galveston G. Houston 4
Austin 10. San Antonio &
Fort Worth IL, Dallas l.
81 49,. They Play Today.
Houston at Galveston. .s
San Antonio at Austin.
Dallas at Fort Worth.
Z
Galveston o. Houston 4.
Galveston. Texas. April 2s--Galveston de-
fcated the Buffaloss again today by a score
OF to I. Beckor made a magnificent rum
ming catch of a long ny and turned several
somersaults in the air. Martin knocked u
home run over the fence, with the bases full
AS the score shows, the lucky hit by Martin
was the turning point In the game. Hodge
was on the slab for Houston and pitched a
MAGNIFICENT game.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

Three base bits--OConnor 2. Rapp.
Left on bases-By Austin 10. by San An
tonic o.
Bases on called bails--OT Rapp ], Oh
Hays |.
Double plays--o' Conner, Weber and Mil
Ter; Reynolds, Hempleman and Stanton.
sacrihce hits-Lattimer Miller.
Stolen bases--Miler 2, Longley, vaidois
Battcrs hit-O'Connor, Miller.
Passed ball-0' Donnell.
Time OF gameT1.f5
JT,nuire--Cahill
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AT st. Iouls-No game: rain.
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rHE NATIONAL LEAaun.

& At Washington No game rain.
At Baitimorc--So game; wet grounds.
At Philadelphia game: wet grounds. a
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on The San Marcos River, March 10. is'

Evening dresses are all cut very low N
tho hack: and 1t is we'll, whatever may be
said to the contrary. to have par OF
TRANSPARENT sleeves for dinner wear.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

Batter htt-By Mea,cy.
Passed bali--Mencfcc,
Time OF enme-~i;Sc.
umpirc-Steinhon
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Rates $3.50 and $500 per day.
JAS. LAWLOR. Prop.

Frank NJ. Leake. Beaumont; r. r. Logan
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

Henneke out, third bunt strike.
.sO'Connor out hit by batted ball
Score by innings 234567Ss
Austin acknowledgements 0 50001 80
San Antonio ....-..,.......o ~ W y U u s
SUMMARY
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written for the New York World by
Thomas Dunn English. author OF Ben
Bolt.")
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
VIVA LOS AMERICANOS
1000 Cheer the u. s. Consul at Ma
Mia.

London, May 16.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Standard says:
When Mr.. Williams, the American
consul, landed at Cavite last week he
was received with great enthusiasm
and followed in the streets by a crowd
of 1000 people shouting viva Los
Americanos.'' There were no signs
that the Spanish authorities in Manila
were prepared to capltulate. All the
Spanish inhabitants and many British
and German families have sought safe
'ty in the suburbs, taking all their be-
lOngingS. In the business quarters the
buildings are covered with foreign flags,
the British predomfnating, with a view
ture the city.
There is much feeling against the
British residents; but fortunately the
number of foreign n1en-of-war off Ma
Mia is constantly increasing and the
position of Europeans is becoming
daily less precarious. Aguinaldo, the
former insurgent leader, is now in
Hong Kong, actively negotiating, 1 I'M
derstand with President Mckinley. /
have reason to believe that he is seek
ing to arrange for the future govern
ment of the Philippines by a native ad-
ministration under the protectorate of
the United States.
At present there is a good deal of dis
sension among the rebel factions. some
OF which are negotiating with the
Americans and others with the Span
iardS. Whether Aguinaldo possesses
enough influence to reconcile these diff
ferences and to induce the insurgents
to pursue a common policy is question
able Admiral Dewey is well advised
in waiting for reinforcements since the
fall of Manila would produce anarchy
throughout the islands. The. English
here advocate a joint Anglo-American
miral Dewey has recoaled three British
ships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
A FIASCO.
SIMPSONS BOmbardment of San
Juan de Porto Rico
Did Little Damage Says the
Governor General.
THE BAND PLAYED ON
And Confidence Was Restored
Among the Troops
BY the Retreat of the Ameri-
can War Ships.
THE BAND PLAYED ON

New York, May 16-A World dis
patch from st. Thomas says:
General Macias and the government
at San Juan are anxiously expecting
the Cape Verde fleet to come to the
rescue of the island. While putting a.
bold front before the people, the auth
critics are fearful of another disastrous
onslaught by Rear Admiral SIMPSONS
squadron and are hoping that Admiral
Cervera will put in an appearance in
the harbor.
Inquiries are made here from San
Juan as to the proba BILE location of the
Spanish warshipS and the disQuietinG
news has been sent to Capt. Gen. Ma
cias that the fleet is far away from the
troubled capital.
Macias sends word that he was VIC
torious in the engagement with Samp-
son; that his loss in soldiers was trif-
ling. Many of the civilians were killed
and only two guns were dismOunted.
The American ships. he declares with
drew under a fire that was maintained
until they were out of range. The
damage to his new battery was repair
ed over night and the brick and NOR
tar Of the ancient stone fortidcationS
were merely shaken up.
The band played in the plaza. the
night after the bombardment, he de-
clares and the people gradually recov-
cred from their fright and the bad eff
fects of the bombardment. The appar-
ent retreat of the American fleet cheer
ed the volunteers. Before the battle
large portion of the citizen soldiery was
diaffected and awaited on opportun-
ity to revolt. They now believe that
the Americans were defeated.
The French corvette de Genouilly
which lay in San Juan harbor, and suf-
fered from shells thrown by the Amer
lean ships has sailed for Martinique.
Her officers take the dangers to which
she was exposed humorously and there
will certainly be no international cpl
sode growing out of the matter.
Had we not been in range of the
fire. said the De Genouilly's captain,
I'VE would have been hit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
FRANCE CITES GRANT
In Defense of Her Action in Furnish
ing Coal to the Spanish Fleet

New York, May ia dispatch to the
World from Paris says:
The French minister of marine to
ferred by the foreign secretary respect
ing the action of the French authori-
ties at Martinique in permitting the
Spanish fleet to coal at Fort de France
said: II have no cOgnizance of any
application for permission of the Span
ish fleet to coal at Martinique"
This accordS with the statement that
the World subsequently received from
Maitre Edward Clunet, the chief inter-
nal jurist of France and leading French
exponent of the continental system of
international jurisprudence. Maitre
CIunet says: Il do not consider the
Martinique incident a breach of the
French declaration of neutrality. That
declaration does not include the right
of asylum, which depends upon usage
and not on law.
LAS to the right of asylum, the views
of France, England and America prac-
tically accord as proof of which may
cite the proclamation of Gen. Grant on
the breaking out of the Franco German
war.
According to usage, htrefore, the
Spanish fleet had the right to put in at
Martinique and with the permission of
the authorities of the port to take on
sufficient coal to carry them to the de-
clared nearest port of their own coun-
try.
IF the provision was not sufficient
they might make up the deficiency at
another neutral port without breach
of neutrality. After taking coal they
must leave within "a hours"
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Pensions for Kansans.

Washington, May Extensions were
granted to the following Kansans:
Original-Charles w. Allen, Manhat-
tan, Sc; John B. BIogg, GaIena, So;
James NJ. Coltrain, Sherman, Sc.
Authorization Dunlap, Osawato-
mic, 81 to So.
Increase-Palemon w. Cunningham,
Florence, ST to s24; Louis Woodward,
North Topeka, $40 to S12; special, May
4. Thomas B. Murdoch, Eldorado, $50 to
$50.
Reissue and Increase-Bethnel F.
Fri1ey, Prescott, Sc to 8.
Original Widows, Etc.-Christiana A.
Simpson, Arkansas City, So; Sarah Ann
McKelvey, Argentine, IS; Elizabeth Mil
Ter, Lone Elm, IS.
Original-William Nevis, Kansas City,
Sc; Isaac Phillipson, Minneapolis, $12.
Additional-WaIter Harrison, Glen
Elder, 81 to Sc; William Glenn, Beagle,
So to $12.
Observation-Disclosures ]. Garner, Weir
S.
Original Widows, Etc-Minors of VIII
liam W. Carnutt, lila, $10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
5000 sHIVERING TROOPS
At the Preside Getting Taste of
California's Delightful Climate.

San Francisco, May 16.-All night long
the rain, which commenced falling yes
terday at noon, continued to drench the
5000 men camped at the Preside
awaiting orders to proceed to Manila
to relieve Admiral Dewey. The Pre-
sidio is a sea of mud, and the troops,
most of whom are lacking proper
clothing to withstand the cold and
damp, are suffering greatly, but the
men do not complain. Although their
tents are surrounded by miniature
lakes, and small rivulets course through
the camps underneath cots and shake
down beds, not a whimper is heard.
Last night was the most disagreed BILE
yet experienced by the men; fires would
not burn and the troops had to content
themselves with cold lunches and an
occasional cup of hot coffee which the
good people of the Red Cross society
prepared for the shivering soldiers. AL
though blankets in plenty had been dis
tributed during the day, little sleep
was obtainable owing to the inconven-
fences with which the men had to con-
tend. The sentries suffered most of all.
All day yesterday and last night they
tramped steadily up and down their
beats, wet to the skin. Most Of them
lacked overcoats, but one by one they
were supplied with this comfort by their
more fortunate comrades, who could
get under the shelter of tents.
It is expected by tonight that the men
will be made more comfortable. There
has been SO much to do and so little
time in which to do it, that it has been
impossible for the officers to look after
every deSaiI. and they were much hand
icapped owing to their inability to Sc
cure the articles necessary for the COM
fort of the men, the stocks of local mer-
chants being depleted early in the
week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
FRIENDLY HAYTIENs.
They Would Like to Serve Under the
u. 8. Flag in Cuba

Port Au Prince, Hayti, May 16-It is
| estimated that there are about 1000 Gu
| ban refugees in Hayti, the great ma
! jority, of course in this city. a singu-
| lar absence of enthusiasm among them
| over the intervention of America in
| behalf of their people has been remark
| ed. If hope is at the fever point, they
| do not show it. At one special resort
| in Port Au Prince Cubans of nearly
every class cOngregate in the evening,
drink, smoke, play cards, sing and talk
| of the war They -evtnce by far less
excitement over the hostilities than do
| the Haytiens who group themselves
daily, a little before and little after
the hour of the siesta, in front of the
restaurant De La Paix and the Hotel
Central and divide their attention be-
tween the movements of gold premium
and the achievements. actual and pros
pective, of the Americans. The widest
and strangest and most absurd rumors
find ready currency in the city.
The chairman of the Cuban junta in
Hayti is DR.. J. E. Nunez, who declares
himself an American citizen. Another
leader of the junta is DR.. E. Hereaux.
DR.. Nunez is seriously considering the
suggestion that if the Cubans in Hayti
would secretly organize a force to Join
the insurgents, the United States would
undoubtedly send arms and munitions
of war to some convenient point at the
eastern end of Cuba for their use. They
could pass from here to Cuba in sailing
vessels without much danger of cap
ture- a recent rumor that a Spanish
cruiser ndQ TAKEN an american three
master off the Mole ST. Nicholas was
received in Port Au Prince with abso-
lutte incredulity and thus far there has
been no confirmation of it,
About a week ago, a former Haytien,
General Dorsainville, called on the
American minister and offered to raise
a battalion of 500 men to serve under
the American flag in Cuba. He was in
formed that the American government
would not authorize or sanction the re-
cruiting of an armed force in foreign
country, as that would be a fragrant
violation of international law OF
course, to equip and provision such a
force after it had been landed in Span
ish territory would be different thing.
The report that the United States
government has negotiated with the
Haytien government for the purchase
of the gunboat Crete a Pierrot, the fin
est vessel in the latter's navy has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
WORKING DAY AND NIGHT
5000 Men Engaged in Fortifying the
Canary Islands

Southampton, May 1.-the British
steamer Gaul. from Table Bay on April
q for this port, via Teneriffe, Canary ISL
life on May 9, and that day martial law
was declared on the island.
A Captain Donoghue, one of the passen-
gers on board, who is on his way to join
the United States army, said there were
1000 troops at Teneriffe, of which number
1000 are artillerymen. He adds that 800
engineers and 5000 men are orlSing day
and night throwing up brea Stwofks and
bastions to double the strength of the
Qualifications. The captain says it would
require strong feet to take the island
He believes the waters of the harbor are
not mined, and says the Spanish soldiers
are of excellent physique and as fine
body of men as he has ever seen.
a 1,200 vessel loaded with ammunition
had just discharged her cargo as the Gaul
sailed.
There We're no signs of Spanish war
ships at Teneriffe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
KANSAS NEWS.
LeaVenWOrth Gas Company
Makes a Strike
To Give the City Dollar Gas
After June /.
ONLY SMALL CITY
West of Chicago Enjoying
Such a Privilege.
ONLY SMALL
Returned KIondiker Commits
Suicide Near Lawrence.

Leavenworth, May 16.-A welcome an
nouncement to the people Of this city
is the publication of a notice that dollar
gas will hereafter be furnished.
This means that the contention be-
tween the old gas company and the
proposed new gas company has been
satisfactorily settled, and that the dol
lar gas stipulated for in the terms of
settlement is now to be given to the
people
Dollar gas is a blessing enjoyed by no
other city of the size of Leavenworth,
west of Chicago.
The first day of June is the day des-
dgnated for the reduction to go into eff
feet. 1t is thought that before the sum-
mer is over, the capacity of the works
will be taxed to its fullest capacity to
supply the demand for dollar gas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
GOSPEL GOES ALONG.
Noted Evangelists Follow Up the
Army.

Tampa, May 16.-When the United
States troops at Tampa embark for Gu
ba they may be followed soon after by
some of the famous evangelists in the
United States. Gen. o. o. Howard, U.
IaS. A, retired, now an evangelist, ar
rived at Tampa today, accompanied by
Major D. w Whipple.
A movement was recently inaugural
ed by D. L. Moody, having for it's OBJ
ject the sending of noted speakers to
the rendezvous of the soldiers to hold
meetings for their spiritual instruc-
tions.
General Howard and Major Whipple
have visited Chickamauga, Atlanta and
Mobile. AS most of the regiments here
are without chaplains, the sending to
Cuba of several noted divines to work
among the soldiers is contemplated. 1t
is hardly probable that they will ac-
company the soldiers when the eXpedi-
ton moves out, but once the army is
settled in Cuba and the campaign ag-
ainst the Spanish forces is fairly on,
evangelical work will be actively be-
gun. General Howard and Major Whip
pie spoke at the Tampa Heights camp
ground last night.
Two regiments of infantry, the Eighth
and Twelfth, arrived from Chickamau-
ga today and went into camp in West
Brigadier General Guy V. Henry who
commanded the Second brigade of in
PANTRY at Chickamauga. These two
regiments make a total of nineteen
regiments, sixteen of infantry and three
of cavalry now in camp ready for the
move to Cuba. Most of these regiments
have been largely augmented by re
cruitS during the past three weeks, so
that close to 700 men are carried in
each regiment. In three batteries of
artillery are $50 men. With engineer
and signal corps, there are about IA, 900
troops of the United States army, now
here. The carrying capacity of the
transports at Port Tampa is altogether
inadequate for such large force. At
"a n1Ifc q 1nf ORG haT p fTnn
and 1000 horses and mules could be
loaded on the ten boats gathered here.
That force, however, could be sent
away on very short notice, as all sup
plies have been sent on board and eV-
erything been made ready for hurried
embarkation. A party of about 125
recruits from the north arrived here
today and were distributed among the
various regiments.
DR.. Lemen, a we'll known physician of
Alton, ILL.,, and a surgeon in the Japan
csc navy during the war with China,
is among the number. DR.. Lemen,
who enlisted as a private brought with
him number of others from Alton.
Major Webb Hayes, quartermaster of
the Fourth Ohio cavalry, arrived here
today and arranged for camping
grounds for his regiment, which has
Tampa.
Just where the volunteer regiments
will be located has not yet been fully
determined upon. Some of them will
probably go into camp in the old Fort
Brooke's reservation, where the Flor
ida state guards, about 1900 in number,
have already established themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-16
CHARTER a THEATER.
Travelling Men at Fort Scott Elect
Officers and Adjourn.

Fort Scott, May 16.-The grand coun-
Saturday afternoon elected officers as
follows: Past grand counselor, r.
Wagstaff, Lawrence; grand counselor,
w. c. Brady, Oklahoma City; grand
junior counselor, S. Allison, Clay Cen
ter; grand conductor, c. F. c. Kayser,
Fort Scott; grand page, Lew Rees,
Leavenworth; grand sentinel, G. q.
Hamilton, Pittsburg; grand secretary.
Ed s. Russell, Hutchinson; grand
treasurer, Lester Noble, Wichita; grand
executive committee, c. S "A. Day,
Atchison; E. w. Poindexter, Topeka;
A. S. Braunsdorf, Topeka, and E. E.
Brewster, Leavenworth It was decid-
ed to meet in Wichita next year.
The delegates paraded in the after
noon in command of Captain r. J.
Haus of Hutchinson. Each carried
Japanese umbrella and the effect was
unique. Saturday night they chartered
a theater and saw an opera.