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Evening journal., 1898-12-31
UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE.
Dramatic Incident of the CEban
Blockade between tho Porter
and the Wfns1osv.

Frequently in the anxiety 10 discover
whether the strange craft were friend
or foe without betrnying her own pres
ence, torpedo boat was fred on by her
own friends, says Harper's Magazine.
The blockading squadron was taking
no chances Of any kind of approaching
dark little craft and used the western
method Of shooting first and inquiring
afterwards. In the excitement conse-
quent on the signal "Enemy's torpedo
boat sighted" even torpedo-boats en-
gagged each other. This happened one
of the first nights off Havana. The mo-
ment the signal was made, all the scout
ing vessels in the vicinity converged at
full speed toward the point where the
signal stars had been seen. Suddenly
out of the gloom OF the night and right
across the bows of the Porter rushed o
dark object, the sparks from its fun
nels and the dim outline marking it dis
tinctly as n torpedo-boat. No ques-
tions were asked by the Porter, for we
knew no other torpedo-boat of ours
was on that section of the blockade
There was a heavy sea and dense clouds
of black smoke were sweeping down be-
tween us from our tunnels. This
fortunately caused the first shots TO
go wild, and instantly, in answer to our
fire, the night signal was shown. II
was one of our own boats that had
come from Cardenas with dispatches,
and she was looking for the flagship. A
joking apology and hearty laugh from
MS all ended our little encounter and the
two boats parted, not to meet again for
weels-not until the Porter, returning
TO Key West from her cruise to Porto
Rico. found the Winslow battle-scarred
and torn by the enemy's shell, her cap
tain wounded and her executive officer
and five Of her crew dead. 1t was no
laughing matter this time.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
CHASED TWO FOXES
MEMBERS OF WEST CHESTER
HUNT HAVE A FINE DAYS SPORT.

MEMBERS OF WEST CHESTER
HUNT HAVE A FINE DAYS SPORT.
West Chester, Fa. Dec. S1.-The
WeGt Chester Hunt enjoyed two OF the
finest chases seen In thus section this
Winter on Thursday, driving Two
foxes to cover within few hours, both
being started at the same place.
The ncunds were taken out BY How
ard Sharpe, Patrick Corcoran and a
few other members, and at the Charlsa
She.ler farm, tuet west OF this place
two foxes were started. The hounds
took the trail OF one of them and the
resulting chase was one OF the pret-
test which could be imagined. Reyr
nard whs finally driven to cover be.
meath a haystack on the farm OF Ed
ward Darlington, East Bradford, nd
aktempt being made to secure him.
After the first chase the hunters re-
turned TO the Sellers farm and took ur
the trail Cf the other fox This one
pursued the same tactics as it's com.
paniOn, but crossed the BrandSwint
and ran for couple OF hours on the
west side Of the stream. There a
man with a gun nearly ended the
chase. He shot the fox just in front
OF the hounds and the latter nearly
caught IL, but Reynard was not fatally
injured and ran for an hour afterward
when he went to cover in a hole on
The place or Edward Hopes, East
Bradford
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
oNERHAULgNG TRUST COMPANY's
BOOKS

West Chester, Dec. S1.-Charles H..
Pennypacker gained his point in the
appointments OF an expert examiner T.
overhaul the looks OF the Chester
County Guarantee, Trust and Safe De.
post Company. A. r. Barrett, Of Phil
ade.phla, began work Thursday morn
ing, and will continue until be has de-
termsned such facss as may be imnorr-
ant in the trial Of the case. Ii is like
~ the facts discovered may Ne used
not only on the trial Ct Mr.. Darlng-
ton, on the charge Of misrepresentina
the condition Of the company to de-
positors and securing money, as al
legged. under false preSenses, but that
some part OF the experts work will
also be laid before the auditor. a.
McC. Hoiding. who is expected to pass
upon al questions affecting the rights
Of depositors and others interested In
the distribution OF funds.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
"DAUGHrERs' or TINE room. /.


Daughters of the Poor" Manager
BayIis New Years Offering. comes
to Wilmington, matinee and night,
January 2. direct from the National
Theatre, Philadelphia, where they are
playing a very successful engagement
The following Is clipped from the
Philadelphia Times: "Undoutecdly
an audience WAS never better Satisfied
with a production than that OF "The
Daughters of the Poor" at the National
Theatre, which wns the first seen here
of the r,ay. The immense size CT the
attendance was, indeed, startling, occu-
pying, as IL did, every available bit Of
room, and il w6s just as enthusia site
and appreciative as Il was big The
piece is a comedy drama. and it takes
four acts 20 tell the story. Il treats Of
a family consisting OF a widowed mo-
ther, two daughters and one son, it's
cole support The family resides in
the slum district OF New York. and Il
IS left poverty-istricken through the en-
listment of the son. One Of the daugh-
ters is blind and around her centres
the most OF the interest, and IL is
through her the villains, for there are
really three. try TO accomplish their
mean designs. Before the purposes of
these rascals are finally defeated, how
ever and everything eliminates hap
ply many exciting scenes are enacted
and some very fine scenery is employ
ed. one particular set showing the
docks on South street being striking1y
reaTtstic The company is very COM
petent and Il would be unjust TO at
tempt to praise individually"
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
bMUS MEHTS

ENGA GEniEN1T CLOSES O-NIGaT.
"Cyrano de Bergerac' was given by
the Cclse EnytOn Stock Company to a
large audience AT the OpeIh House last
night. The comedian Of the play was
particularly Clever. "a Member OF
Congress,' a genuine funny comedy
Is being played this afternoon. aRd the
engagement Will close tonight with
Robert Buchannn's great melodrama
Alone in London" Strong special
ties wLll be introduced between the
acts
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
SATURDAY NIGHT.

When We closed cur store on Satur-
day night We Thought the holiday trade
We saw We were mistaken. as II proved
TO be the best day we ever had. The
people know a good thing when they
see it. and NC wans to say here once
for all that there les no better piano
made than the Ludwig.
LUDWIG PIANO STORE,
515 Shipley Street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
DIED.

BI4ACESWAY.-In this city, on the 25th
instant, Florence E., the youngest
child Of Josiah and and Leona Back
way, aged years months and 10
days.
We had little treasure once,
She was our Joy and pride,
We loved her, ahl perhaps too we'll,
For soon she slept and died.
All is dark within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts to-day.
For the one we loved go dearly
Has forever passed away.
FEnSN EsSY .-Ou December 20, Catha-
rine. wife Of Dennis Fennessy.
Relatives and friends are invited tc
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence. No. 81 East Eighth street, on
Monday morning at O'Clock. High
mass at ST. Marys. Interment at Ca
thedral Cemetery.
WEBB.-On December 25 1898, Annie
j.. wife Of Jacob 2. Webb, aged 81
years
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
FREE MAGL DELIVERY FOR
FARMERS.

West Chester. Dee. 31.-A. B. Smith,
Of the United states Pest Office De-
parment, addressed a delegation OF
100 farmeIs in Smiths Han Thursday
afternoon on the workings Of the
rural free delivery service, which win
be established among the farmers
within five miles Of West Chester on
January /. Mr.. Smith said 1t remained
for the farmers 10 eAy whether the
service wCuld stay. Some of them are
understood to be opposed 10 Il.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
FINANCIAL.
The Equitable
Guarantee and
Trust Company,
Ninth and Market Streets,
WILMINGTON. DEL.
WILMINGTON. DEL.

The business of this company is not
limited to the estates of deceased per-
sons or those under disabilities.
Many persons of means have found il
profitable TO entrust the care of their
properties TO its management.
1t accepts as agent the care Of So.
curities and reinvests as may be neces>
sary, with the approval Of the owner,
holding itself responsible for the safe
keeping of same and mailing its checl,
with statement each quarter for the in
come.
Correspondence and Consul.
tation solicited.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
DAUGHTERS OF THE pooR

Daughters OF the Poor" is a scenic
drama that powerfully depicts certain
conditions OF life in lower New York.
Il comes TO the Grand Opera House
next Monday afternoon and night. It
tells a very interesting story, has sew
eral novel and original situations and
presents a group Of characters that are
entirely new 10 the stage. The prcduc-
ton is under the management Of Davis
q keogh, and that enterprising firm
mas taken great pains TO give the pub
ne theatrical novelty that is hound
70 create a sensation. Every ACT IS a
glorioua picture Of scenic realism,
painted by that famous expert on me-
ropoMtan scenes John II. Young. of
New York ci.y The drama Is rep.ete
with action, comedy and good thingr in
general. Several appropriate vaudeville
features are introduced.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
POOR FOREVER

Some people will die poor because
they use no judgment in anything thev
do.lhey are alwagls buying some cheap
trash. and 10y the time they get it pai6
for il is worn out. Now, reader. IL Won
want something that Will last Won as
long as you 1--we buy the celebrated
Ludwig Piano. then your expense stops
az TO buying planes for all time to come.
LUDWIG PIANO STORE.
ola shipley Street, Will, Del.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
Iceherrs.

The icebergs of the two hemispheres
are entirely diifere-. n shape. Tie
arctic bergs are irregular in form, with
lofty pinnacles and glittering domes,
while the antarctic bergs are fat
tonned and solid looking.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
CIOsED ON MONnAY.

The post office will close at 3 o'clock
Monday morning and will remain
closed the resi- Of the day There will
be bur one delivery. that being an
early morning one
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
TRY GRAIN-0

AK your Grocer to-day 10 show You a
package OF GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place OF coffee. The
children may drink II without injury as
wei ~ the adult. All who try II like Il.
DnAI<-O has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or lava, hut It is made from pure
rrair- and tho most delicate stomach re.
ccftxe n without distress. a the price CT
1cnee. p. and z5cts. per package. sold
Oh ali rTocerh
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
TAKEN mo- me HnsrrrAI.

James Crawford an employe Of the
DUPONT Powder Mills. was taken 10
The Delaware Hcepital yesterday after
1oon. II ]. suffering With paralysis
OF the left side.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
Peculiar Insect.

The insect known as the water boat
man has a regular pair OF oars, his legs
being used as such. He Ewims on bis
back, as IN this position there Is less re-
distance 10 his progress.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
Aborieines Fast Disappearing.

The aboriginal population of Aus
tralia is dying out so rapidly that it hos
been proposed TO establish reservations
where the remnants can be instructed
in agricultural labor and cared for.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
ACCIpENTAL nEATH.

A coroner's jury in the case Of Fred
eiick Plumb. who waE struck and IA
ta..y injured by train on December
13. rendered a verdict Of accidental
death last night
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
MARRIED.

KAvANAUGH - sAwDON.-At the
Trinity Episcopal Church, on De.
cember "a, 1898, by Rev H. Ashton
Henry, Edward c. Kavanaugh and
Mary H. sawdon, both Of Whining
ton. Del.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
coAl. NOON AND GRAlN.

H. 4. Sergeant. Coal and Weed oflcs
1ever,h and King. Ie,mar,l3' rh-ns
545. B. & L. chstlks with cash purchase IS
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
license APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE.. THOMAS A. CARNEY
the tenant and occupant of the house
situated at No. 100 Market street. ni the
Second ward. In the city OF Wilmington
county OF New Castle. and State of Della
ware In compliance with the require
ments OF the acts OF the General Assem-
bly, In such case made and provided. do
hereby give notice that I shall apply In
writing 20 the Court of General Sessions
of the state Of Delaware I'm and fo~ New
Castle county. on Monday the 9Th day OF
February. 1879. being the next term of
said court, for a license for said house, az
an inn or tavern, for the sale therein OF
intoxicating liquors in less quantities
than one quart, TO he drunk on the prem
ises. and the following respectable citi-
zens Of said ward. at least twelve of
whom are substantial freeholders OF said
viz.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

We This after. season in
ventory discloses a
Take great many single gar
ments and articles in
Stock every department that
we are particularly
Next anxious to clean out
at once. A little time
Week in looking through
will save you money
and may get Just what you
want. We are making up all
sizes in our $40 and $12 Black
Cheviot Sack Suits. Match
them anywhere for fit, trim
mings, style aud makeup. Our
own make of Black Diagonal
Suits will give you satisfaction
in every way, sack or cutaway
coat suits. Will you need a new
Dress Suit this season? Ready
made, SIS to $50; made-to or
der, $25 to the best.
Closed evenings at 6, except
Saturdays.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
NlgFaRER'S NOTE BOOK
Thibgs. Pleasant md uupleas-
as7. aught ou the Way.
sglEs ox PERSONS Asu rHlnaI

If. you RIElAD THEM EEaNCRE SUP
FER THEY Will AID YOUR DI-
EReT4ON. BUT THERE Is NOTH-
ING PUT IN THEM TO LULA You
no SLEEP
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

/ Hon. Robt. Nicholson, President o
the Police Jury, had the following cir
cular printed on Monday and distribu
ted over the parish:
On account OF the extreme high
| water, and the importance of watching
our levee front, have deemed it ad.
visable TO appoint guards for night
duty, and have placed them in charge
of Mr.. j. ID. "ompkins, who will see
that they pay strict attention to their
duty.
The river is dangerously high. and
it is very important that all citizens
cooperate and lend all assistance pos
sible.
The line of each guard is as follows:
No. -1-Arkansas line TO Pitchers
Point.
No. 2-Pilcher's Point to O'Possum
Point.
No. s-O'Possum Point to Cotton
wood.
No. 4-Cottonwood to Hicks cabin.
No. Clicks cabin to Haggaman.
No. 6--Haggaman TO Otto Bayou.
No, 7-Otto Bayou to Benjamin
gate.
No. s-Benjamiu gate to Carson
Bayou.
No. Carson Bayou TO Salem Ldg.
No. 10-Salem Ldg. to Villa Vista
gate.
No. 11-Yilla Vista Gateto Mascot
road crossing.
Each guard will be required to be
on constant duty on bis beat from z p.
m, to a. m.
Any guard caught neglecting his
duty will be discharged without pay
for any time he may have made.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

We notice thst the Messrs. Cum.
MINIS have purchased the large and
pretty steamer Ouachita for their
Memphis and Vicksbnrg trade, and as
soon as their charter with the Warren
is up will have her ready TO start out.
These popular s,eamboatmen met
with quite loss in the burning of the
Savannah. but they are full of pluck
aud energy and have now better and
larger boat Their many friends hope
that they will meyer meet with another
disaster and that their business will
continue to grow until they will have
to place aaoiher boat in the trade.
The I'D. wishes the new boat sue
cess.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
derstsnd

The guards along The line of the 9Th
District Levee front have been in.
s!ructed to shoot anybody who is
found on the levees at night. The
order applies to engineers, inspectors
aud all others who have business on
the leyees, as well as TO outside parties,
and leyee people aud others are adyis.
ed to provide themselves with lights
before venturing on the levecs, as
this order is imperative and will be
strictly enforced.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

While the river is as high as it is at
the present time it is very dangerous
for stock to run at large on the leyees,
and as there is law TO compel own.
ers TO keep them mp during high water,
we hope that it will be strictly enforc-
ed. Why the owners will deliberate
ly brake the law, when they know
there is so much danger from their
stock running at large, we do not un-
derstsnd.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.
Lake Providence. La. April 70, 1896

Lake Providence. La. April 70, 1898.
The Hon. Police Jury of East Car
roll met 10 regular session.
Presentation. 4. Nicholson. Presi-
dent; Yancey Bell. Clerk; Phil Nc.
CURE. G. A. Voelker and P. D. Quays.
Absent-H. II. Graham.
The minutes of the previous meeting
read and approved
Mr.. Mcguire offered the following.
which was adopted
Resolved. That Mr.. G. A. Yoelker
be and is hereby authorized to dispose
of the Ashton bridge across Bayou
Macon to West Carroll parish or to
citizens of West Carroll. stipulatine in
contract of sale that the said brid ore
shall be a free ferry.
Mr.. Quays offered The following.
which was adopted:
Resolved. That whereas, the threat
ening rise of the Mississippi river will
make high water Zig hit necessary;
Therefore be il resolved, That the
President of the board be and is hereby
empowered to act with the State and
Federal authorities, giving such assist
ance as in his judgment, it may be
necessary.
The President appointed F. X. Rams
dell overseer on road from Tensas
bridge on Lake Providence to Provi-
dence Lumber Co., saw mill, vice w.
f. Dunn excused.
On motion duly carried, j. W.. Bar
Der was granted extension of his fish,
ing contract in Lake Providence TO
May 1st next in consideration of his
paying $3.50.
The Secretary was instructed to
write the Police Jury of Madison
parish and ask their cooperation in
the boundary line between The
two parishes.
The following report of the Finance
Committee was read and approved:
Lake Providence, La, April 10, 1898.
To the Hon. Police Jury of East Carroll |
We, the Finance Committee. recommend |
The payment Of the following claims:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

A severe storm came out of the W. est
about O'Clock Tuesday morning. 1t
rained, hailed and blew. and The light
ming was about as bad as we ever saw
it. II was terrible night on levees
that needed watching, and there were
many who anxiously waited for morn
ing TO come.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

On account of the extreme high
water The steamer Hill City on her up
trip last Sunday could not land. The
landing keepers only have themselves
to blame for not fixing a place for
steamboats, to discharge their freight,
when they know full well that the
river is going to be high.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
You're Not Too Poor,

Not too rich, not too big, not too
small, not too short, not too tall to find
just the CLOTHES you're looking for
in our store. II they dou't fit, well
make them fit, and therein be nc
charge to the fittee.
Money back ifnot suited.
Nail orders receive prompt atten.
ton.
WARNER 4 sEARLEs CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

The 9Th District Levee Board should
either make the owners of The tele-
graph line give more satisfactory
service or cancel the contract and
make them move their line from the
banquette. AS ii is now the line is
entirely unreliable aud half of the time
ii is out Of order.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

1t Is to be hoped that the leyee
guards who have been entrusted with
guarding the levee front, will feel the
great responsibility and not shirk their
duty.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Mrs Taylor, our accommodating
postmistress, will soon make the
change in tho postoflice room, which
will be appreciated by the patrons Of
the Office.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
Hay, Corn, Oats and Bran.

Plow Gear Buggy Harness. Iron Age Cutivators.
Hoes Eye Hoes Brny Upighs and Sweeps. Brinly Plow
Beams Brny Plow Handles. Brinly Pow
Barbed Wire and Staples. Wire Nails Ice
Cream Freezers. Grind Pumps and
Well Pipe Well
Bath Seats which be attached galvanized tub Axes
Handles. Files CaneKn Post Hole
Dggers Base Balls Cut Saws
Steel Tacks in bulk
Lime 100 barrels, just
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Uncle Henry Parks, one of our best
colored men, was married on Thurs
day night. Uncle Henry has passed
ihe 70-year mark, but he says that be
is good for 80 years more.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

As soon as the continued story now
running on the outside Of the paper is
finished, another will be started, which
our subscribers should not fail TO read.
Ii is beautiful story, "Truc as Steel,''
by Mrs. Alva Jordan Gorth and will
take several weeks to complete it.
Start in with the first chapter and
keep up with it. You will find it in
teresting.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Make. the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. r. j. Burney, has been quite
sick this week. We hope 10 hear of
her recovery in few days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

On Saturday last we heard severed
planters say that they could not finish
planting until they had rain. No
doubt they got all they wanted Oh
Monday and Monday night to satisfy
them for sometime TO come.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
OUR LINE OF GROCERIES CAN
NOT BE SURPASSED, AND OUR
PRICS ARE LOW.
j. w. Pittnnan.

The Annie Laurie came in Grants
canal Tuesday morning and discharg-
ed her freight on top of the levee in
trout of town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
Hay, Corn, Oats.

We carry the largest stock in town
and will be pleased to fill all orders
at Viclsburg prices.
|. MAGUIRE> & SCHNEIDER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

The volunteers for Cuba are drilling
Two or three Dights aweek. The boys
who signed are ready aud willing to
march at moments notice. Thcre is
no back down il, any ofthem.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Miss Della Bell, who has been teach
ing school near Elysianfields, Texas,
for the past six months, was welcomed
home on Tuesday morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Leaving Oalance. Sl470 As
G. A. Voelker.
Phil Mcclure.
ID. Quays.
Committee.
The board then adjourned to meet
on the End Tuesday, the 18th day of
July, the regular meeting day.
ROBT. NICHOLSON, Pres.
YANCEY BELL, Clerk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Lumber and other material was
taken up to Old river bayou on Sum
day and Monday, aud work was Gem
menced to make the leveemore secure.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Seghers was made happy on Saturday
last BY the arrival Of a bouncing boy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Uncle Jack Edwards, another OF
our good old colored men passed
away on Monday after short illness.
Peace-to his soul.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Mr.. c. N. Hall. who took two col
ored women to the asylum at Jackson,
returned on Sunday morning last, and
on Monday started out assessing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

DR.. C. r. Whitehead Of Lee mpte
La, will please accept our thanks for a
copy of the Winchester Gky.) Sun.