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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
AT Our Salesroom, 6S8 Market Street.
RrsrNEss PROPERTY.

BUSINESS PROPERTY.
North side (No. 626) Sacramento St, Hs:1a
ca ST Of Kearnv; 2-storv brick and iron building
store and fiat; lot 2ox5s:S
AsHBURY HEIGHTS FLATS
North side CVos 212-21D Frederick St, 135
feet west of Ashbury; elegant flats OF and g.
rooms and bath; all modern improvements: lot
25x116:6.
SOUTH -oF-MARKET INVESTMENT
south side CNos 6S1. 6S1A. 6S11z) Clementtna
ct 100 feet east Of Eighth: lot 25x77: fats OF
4 rooms; rents s21 near new Postofice.
GUARDIANSHIP SALE.
F.. South side CNos 427 TO 4SD O'Farrell St
1858 west Of Tayior large elegant houses Of
rooms each; lot 57:9x137:6.
PAGE-STREET RESIDENCE.
South side (No. 1O7D Page St. 1875 east OF
Frederick: elegant modern residence OF 10 rooms
and bath laundry ETC.; lot 30x1576.
WESTERN ADDITION BUILDING LOT.
Southeast corner of Laguna ST. and MYRTLE
ave lot 25x62 IS; sunny corner: fine site for
residence or flats.
ALAMO-SQUARE INVESTMENT.
West side (Nos S1l-S1S) Scott St 102 feet
houses OF II rooms each; rent $50 per month
PRESIDE HEIGHTS RESIDENCE.
North side CNo. 9340) Clay St. 1882 east OF
walnut; large, magnificent residence Of 10
rooms and hath. billtard-room ETC.; modern in
detail; lot 27:6x137:6.
HAIGHT-STREET LOT.
South side Of Haight St, 155 feet west OF
Broderick; good site for fats or residence: lot
25xl20; l block from Park
FORCED SALE.
South line Point Lobos ave, 50 feet east OF
First ave-; large business lot 29x1OO
EASTON, ELDRIDGE & co.
Auctioneers. 6SS Market st.
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WILL FIGHT SALOONS.
Presbyterian Synod Favors the Anti
Saloon League.

STOCKTON. Oct. 21.-At the morning
session Of the Presbyterian synod to-day
the committee on the San Anselmo Theo-
logical Seminary reported plans for rails
the funds for the support of the institu-
ton.
A resolution indorsing the Occident as
the of1cial organ of the synod and pledg-
adopted.
A resolution reviewing the work of the
anti-saloon league and urging the forma-
churches was adopted after an address py
Dr. e. S. Chapman of Oakland. DR.. Chap
man is the organizer of the league in
California The afternoon session was oc-
ports. etc.
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Good Strike of Oil.

SAN LUIS OBIsPO, Oct M.-On has
been found in such Quantities on the ranch
of A. B. Hasbrock, southeast Of this city,
near the Huasna country that capitalists
have associated themselves with the own
er of the property and steps have been
taken to begin operations on an extensive
scale. The surface indications are that
there is almost an ineXhaustible supply of
the petroleum. The necessary machinery
is now on the road from Los Angeles and
will be erected without delay
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Constable Acnnitted

SACRAMENTO, Oct 81. Justice
Henry to-day dismissed the charges
against Constable L. J. Cotreu and H. P.
Manon, his deputy, who had been arrest
Hoe, a Chinaman, at Walnut Grove. Tho
trouble arose over raiding a Chinese
gambling game. 1t was alleged that one
OF the officers struck All Hoe on the head
with a revolver while the Chinaman was
handcuffed. The men were then rear
rested on battery charges
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The Marblehead DELAYED.

VALLEJO, Oct. 21-The cruiser Marble
head will not depart for Costa Rica for
several days. Her sailing was delayed by
telegraphic order received from the
commandant at Mare Island Navy Yard.
which instructed her to wait for more
marines.
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Oakland People Sued.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 21-Gilbert B. Cor
lock Of Lancaster County, has sued Mar
garet Land and James r. Little Of Oak
land Cal. for $4,000 damages. He alleges
that the defendants wrote a letter in
which they declared that Gorlock had
abused a demented sister of Mrs. Little
and that the father of the plaintiff had
shot her brother. The complaint was filed
in the Federal court
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Alice Turner second. The Monk third Time
1:2Z4.
Five furlongs-Hilo won Hermoso second
Mocorito third. Time 1:O0A
Mile and twenty yards-Mizpah won. Benne-
vile second, Moroni third Time, 14O&
one and quarter miIes-Double Dummy
2:07.
One ulile-Tappan won. Catastrophe second
Pacemaker third. Time, LAIN
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Murdered at Tucson.

TUCSON. Ariz., Oct. 21-Ex-Deputy
United States Marshal AL Ezekies this
afternoon shot and killed G. c. Rasmus-
sen, carpenter. The cause assigned for
the tragedy is that the deceased evicted
Ezekiels wife from the house leased to
them during the husbands absence.
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Garter Will Anneal-

NEW YORK, Oct 21.-It was decided
to-day by the attorneys of ex-Captain 0.
M Carter to appeal from the decision Of
Judge Lacombe in dismissing the writ of
habeas corpus. The petition for appeal
has already been drawn and will be pre-
order of Judge Lacombe is to be finally
recorded.
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Child Drinks Poison.

REEDLEY, Oct H.-The two-year-old
daughter of Fred D. Smartt obtained a
phial of carbolic acid last night and
swallowed the contents She died in
agony in less than one hour Coroner
Long will hold an inquest.
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Passed Bad Money.

FRESNO, Oct N-P A. Toner was
held TO answer by United States Commits
sioner Prince In $4,000 bail for passing
bogus dollars. He was arrested at Han
ford. Kings County, where he passed
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If we only said one-haIf of the witty
things that on reflection we feel we might
and ought to have said what clever fel-
lows we should be-
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22

Dr. Parker's Cough Cure. One dose will stop
a cough. Never fails Try it. Csc. All druggists.
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ordinance. The case was submitted this
afternoon and Judge Jones announced
that ne would render decision next
Monday morning at o'clock.
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SAMOAN QUESTION
YET TO THE FORE
Claims the Attention of
Germa any.
CHANGE MUST BE MADE
THE PRESENT CONDITIONS DE-
CLARED UNTENABLE.
Press of the Empire Excited Over the
Intimation That Germany
May Withdraw From the
Islands.
CHANGE MUST BE MADE
THE PRESENT CONDITIONS De
CLARED UNTENABLE.

Copyrighted. 1899. by the Associated Press.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
"71e SUPREME N9veIist of the Cen
1uyv in his splendid
solitude.
BAL FAC

Absolutely the ONLY complete translation
IN THE WORLD.
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1913 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11

walls, OF New-York, and her daughter Mrs Frank
B. Wesson, also OF New-York
The electric cars have begun running on regular
summer time during the week and will continue
from now until the end OF the season.
The steamer Block Island will begin her regular
Trips between New-London and Block Islnnd. stop
ping at the i, usual. by July /.
Fishing Is excellent. and is INDUCED in to con-
siderable extent by some Of the oottagers who
have arrived. One OF the most successful OF them
Is captain David Anderson. OF Cincinnati
The United States Government has a large force
OF men at work on the new fortihcatons near the
end OF Napatree Point putting In easements
for heavy ordnance In the shape OF disap.
pearng guns II Is estimated that 1900 900 at least
will be expended upon these fortihcations The
work is in charge Of Major Leach In command al
Fort Trumbuli. at New-London.
Frank Larkin, who, with Captain Larkin owns
the bathing beach, has erected two fine bathing
houses OF pavilion STYLE which will be for the use
OF cottagers and guests OF the hotels exclusively
Mrs. w. i. Anderson. OF Cincinnati widow of the
late William p. Anderson. who probably did more
for the advancement OF Watch 1iill 5 a summer
resort than any other man, arrived to-day and will
be at her cottage during the remainder of the sea
son.
The Misouamicut Golf Club has secured an op-
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tho landing at Owls Head comes in view the peaks
OF Mount oxford. the highest in Eastern Canada.
and Mount Elephants are to be seen. The Owls
Head landing is twelve miles from Newport. the
Vermont head Of the lake.
Here is the Owls Head Hotel. which is delight
fully situated and commands a most extensive and
interesting view. On the way thither the curious
sensation OF crossing the line which marks the dis
tnction between countries under different forms Of
government is enjoyed. There are pointed out to
passengers the iron stakes on either shore which
surveyors set 10 show where tho one country's
Jurisdiction ends and that Of tho other begins.
The name Owls Head is derived from an Indian
sachem whose wisdom rs supposed 10 have been
equal TO that OF the bird whose name he bore The
top Of the elevation handing down TO posterIty his
title is 1890 feet above level. about 240 feet
above the lake level 1t possesses many natural
features OF beauty and interesting climbs and
bles. The summit Is reached by a trip OF an hour
more but all the difficulties encountered are for
gotten In the charm of the landscape which can be
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
Now Open.
music three tffneS odiiy'
Depot In about two hours.

rate plans of change and Improvement Win
fIrtive eve fixed upon the calendar Ana AT heaIiy
ali Of the aboye-named resorts the advance guest
has appeared and is watching with interest the
preparations being made for those VINO VIII coihe
after him. - ,,., ,ant,ooos tho mon
who are developing the natural chapns, o. FaeiinS
,,onderful section there Is a more general letIIs
Of confidence in the success OF the apprUacde n
season than has been noted at corresponding uate
for many wears From all quarters there are re- re-
ports OF heavy correspondence and unusuay po gUoe
for itself with applications turned away az ruie %
So that a better than the average prosper LOT 1uIS
has given courage to all. with enthusiasm III 'ne
attention to all preparatory details .,,ooese
Last season was not an utquaaIiiieud Gqa ia r. nm
settled state of business kept thousands from her
summer outings and the effect on resort th
yvos discouraeing except at locations nearer tne
great business centres. But this year there Is
peace and good business with unusual JHie Ii % M
as an accessory Business men will not TINS sum
rner be kept away from their outing in the noun m
tains and many will make their stay longer one
than usual a., -ooo ~ "tba ola
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Busy AT WATCH HILL.
GETTING THINGS INTO SHAPE FOR THE
PROSPEROUS SEASON EXPECTED


PROSPEROUS SEASON EXPECTED.
Watch HILL r. T. June 10 (SpeciaD.-This oeauti-
mi summer resort presents a busy scene at the
present time laborers are cleaning UP the la"hs
and getting the shrubbery and floral decorations
into shape for their usual summer appearance The
hotels are all being renovated and cleaned from
top to bottom. and many additions and changes
are being made notably in the Plimpton House.
which has been purchased by new corporation
organized for that purpose. The house VIII be
managed by Mr.. Wilson. who has been success
fuI in managing hotels on the Maine coast in tho
vicinity of Bar Harbor. Among the improvements
IN the house will be an elevator and steam heat
Captain Daniel F. Larkn. who is eighty-two
years old will act the proprietor or his house'
after having leased 1t for several years. Captain
Iarkin, Mr.. Champn. proprietor of the Ocean
House. and Mr. Hale of the Watch Hill House.
the largest three hotels all agree that the outlook
for the coming season Is the best that they have
ever known, judging from the large numbers that
have already engaged and the heavy mail
that is daily coming in asking for rates and cond-
tions.
Eleven new cottages have been erected since last
season by the following: Two by Mrs. c. II. Stan
ton, of New-York. who already has one that she
occupies each season called The Wickiup" The
other builders are J. S. Wayne. OF Covington. KY;
J. W. Tapley. Of Springfield. Mass; ex-Leutenant-
Governor William II. Halle. Of Springfield. Mass !;
W. II. Proctor. of Cincinnati; Miss Kate Wheelock,
OF Milwaukee Wis; DR.. John Champlin. OF Wes-
terly; f. S. Bradford. Of Springfield. Mass; Dr..
+. r. Lewis. of Westerly. and Thomas Thatcher,
Of New-York. The Proctor cottage is the largest
and OF the finest at the Hill, 1t having more
rooms than two OF the smaller hotels. This
cottage is located one of the highest points at
the Hill. and gives commanding view OF Long
Island Sound at the west and the ocean the
east. well as Little Narragansett Bay at the
north. All Of the cottages mentioned entirely
modern, as, in fact, is every cottage at the HILL
Mrs. C. II. Stanton has purchased one of the for
mer livery stables at the Hill, and Is remodeIling
II TO use as her private stable.
Among the cOttagers who have already arrived
Mrs Sherman W. Knevals. wife OF Judge Kne-
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their natural food when the water is high. The
golf links OF the Caldeno Club prettily laid out,
and overlook Cherry Valley, lovely spot back OF
the village. Golf began here in 1897, and has so
grown In favor TO be great craze else
where. The Sunday excursions from New-York
have been bringing up crowds OF desirable people
and seem TO have greatly aided the resort.
many have resolved to make 1t their summer
ton spot. Tho photograph galleries and souvenir
booths have not yet opened. for II is early for
these Industries. They will appear In another
week. The fleet of small boats at Kittatinny
Landing has been put In excellent condition for
the summer campaign. for boating Is one OF the
chief diversions. The Brodhead baths on the Jer-
sey shore. down near tho Gap. will be doing
business. They are one OF the real benefits
ated and have all the appurtenances OF FIRST
class enterprise. steamer to supplant the Kit
tatinny ,, lost last year by an accident. may be-
affords the best means OF gaining the finest scenic
effects, The points OF interest here are Caldeno
Falls, Marshalls Falls. Shawnee, The Promontory
Eureka Glen and Chd's Arbor. The drives about
the region are most beautiful. Buckwood Park
thA iramARss pSassxnA - @ = yeEheat1A OF
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surveyed All of the lake and its immedWese Wsrmont
roundings the mountains OF Northern NeiW WHi,h
and the adjacent country, lie under the eye, Noire
an exceptionally clear day the towers OF III.
Dame Cathedral in Montreal hundred miles us y,
tant can be discerned. At times, also, the SANS vi
craft on the st. Lawrence River may De seen; 80
In the immediate vicinity of the hotel tnere - -
cellent fishing in the lake. The chief bass anu IA
trout fishing is done off Owls Head IN ths ia'eI ~
season there is woodcock and grouse shooting IN IN
crests on the mountain. The Owls ifeau IioteI ~
modern in it's construction and appointments. anu
IL proyided with electric bells, open-work Piuhplns
and omen wood fires in the Railways IheIe are
snItes of rooms with private baths Inc plaz.Sas
are omen TO the mountain and lake Dreezes, tho
grounds are lighted at night. and boating may pe
eniove0 I'm the evening, dampness from ue"s 70
absent and the latitude gives much Longer WI
light than further south in the states 1he ho'e u
under excellent management, ana the coinIoIs a''1
Measure OF the guests are carefully consldereu
short distance from the hotel are the music nan,
billiard room for women. smoking room lor mn
and a bowling alev where both sexes may ehYyoy
the delights of an athletic exercise. Inc hotel II
sunnled with meat. vegetables, milk ana irult lrol
IT, own farm There are fine tennis and croquet
grounds for the devotees of these sports Inc hoei
Is shaded from the afternoon sun py d tne loun od
tain while cool breeZes blow from the gorges anu
across the water The fragrant cedars mrs; PIitte Pt,
baisams and birches add to the healthfui quanues
Of the mountain air The pleasures OF bqpatng,
bathing fishing. hunting and driving can DC DC en-, ~,
loved without the accompanying ahhoEahces oi
black flies and mosquitoes
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PUNISHING A LONDON PIRATE.

New-York. and his summer home is open. as ars
several OF the smaller places
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THE BEAUTIFUL POCONO REGION.
ITS PINE-LADEN BREEZEs, COOL SPRING WATER
AND WILD SCENERY.

Mount Pocono, Penn, June lo-Eotel managers
In this region share in the prevailing belief IT,.
the season opened will be one Of unprecedent-
ed prosperity, and they base his opinion the
return OF good times, generally admitted The
beautiful Pocono region. famous for its pine-laden
breezes, cool spring water and extended wild seen
cry looks peculiarly inviting at this time. with the
laurel feckins the mountains with Its delicate and
and more domesticated trees. Trout fishing the
glory OF spring and early summer throughout Mon
roe County has been excellent. Such brooks as
Upper and Lower Sullivan Run, Paradise. Devils
Hole. saltwater and Buckhll. have afforded rare
OF Pocono Mountain House have each made new
record. Seventy trout in eight" minutes were
caught by guest OF the house one day last week.
and now a rule is made that all over a certain
number must be returned. Private E. II. Burke,
OF Colonel Roosevelts Rough Riders has been at
Hooker's casting the fly with good success. An
exciting incident occurred few days ago. down
In the Laurel Swamp. mile from the village
when two OF Hookers milhands shot SOo-pound
bear that their dogs across In a hollow log
Bear hunting Is not claimed for this region ex-
cept In the Canadenss section. back OF Cresco al
though an occasional bear Is killed In Laurel
Swamp. which Is lonely and thickly wooded
spot.
Pleasant. Pocohasset, Swiftwater and Meadow
side. Then there is charming retreat
Buckhl Creek. that one Callahan or local fame.
runs a family house, and the famous Spruce
Cabin Inn at Canadenss. right In the heart Of the
sporting wilderness, ana almost within hearing OF
the roar OF Buckhl Falls II is a trlhe early for
are sportsmeD. The nights are cool and a blanket
Is indeed luxury.
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From The London Telegraph.

Frofn Ihe IOndon IetBTdph.
Revenge is sweet and a complete triumph over
the foe Is most satisfactory feeling. So there
must be. young lady In London who is perfectly
happy. She happened. In going from Kens!ngton
eastward. to step into one OF those pirate buses
which particularly rife at holiday time. on
rendering her customary twopence she was In
formed that there were fares under sxpencs.
fellow passengers. she paid. Tho day was dirty,
the rain falling, and walking most unpleasant, 80
be passengers to enter. but TO each and all the
ssat sa,S "a ,",no ,ones xcv AT an emo
you aware that this Is a pirate bus? There Is no
fare below sixpence." Every ono OF the people
thanked her. and stepped down. At Hyde Park
there quite crowd waiting to get a lift AS
with the silvery notes warning them OF their dan
ger and the nature OF the vehicle in which they
remained empty. save for It's original passengers.
till Chancery Lane reached where the young
lady aighted and as she nodded the conductor
GOOD, Good morning. she seemed well pleased with
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
WHITE MOUNTAIN CHARMS.
coo,. COMFORTABLE AND PICTURESQUE
prrREATs FOR CITY JEWELLERS
MANY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HOTELS ~"
COMING Seasonal GOOD BUSINESS
rxpECTED.

COMING Seasonal GOOD BUSINESS
EXPECTED.
,.~o-so, " H.. June 10 (speciai.-A Journey
.,~o,gh white Mountain territory AT tn's 'inis' ~
.nouyh II IL three weeks earlier thah 'he oiu' ",
onenng OF the summer season. IL ue"o ., -
:, che theory held by many observing ho'e. -. -
-. ~, a few wears OF concerted EFFORT the "hi.e
tna' - ,,,r,er season might be extended TO
- ,o,r instead Of three profitabe moh'ns'
avi,y Iune instead OF July. the opening 'iion''i
rIo,el oninion Is not unanimous upon 'he q"o'
., ora against the above theory the arsuihen'
g. hrousht that June being busy schooi rho"."
n o,.ar the country, is one which VIII never pe
,roetable for outing. Doubtless this ~ "ue'
- narants and children are concerned put
- 90 others" and the best indication or the
,hu,,,os in the matter is found In the pres
sn OF scattered parties here and there IN various
-,nountain resorts even at this early date. -,
These emigrants from city focks. which win
u,,Ia later IN uncounted numbers. have
oer,o,nIv made this early appearance on sheh'
encouragement The winter train seheouies arc
still in force and travel is not preclsey
20 the full flow OF patience and content u ' o.
,brough the mountains the annual dlh anu u''Oo', "
Gov, ~ nreparation are in order, and qulet ~ "
no found only In the depths OF the "oouS VI VII
81 ,oats of the loftiest Of natures plies.
yet In spite OF these drawbacks to early arii'a'
few are here and Improvement OF cohui''o ~
.nconragement 10 come would bring o'her 'nou
sands who, in the sweltering clues' aio "e
that these days among the ninetes are as u,
hearable IN June as in August. and VINO "ouiu
decline TO be governed by past habit or Sc, rules.
For the mountains are glorious as ever JUST
ror, and n Is good after the hot and dusty jour
new from the plains OF heat and business activity
20 sit out on the broad sheltered piazza or on the
grassy. shaded lawn. and look off across in'erveh-
ing miles Of valley and woodland 70 the loi'y
giants OF the Presidential range. the air Is oe-
,Ious,v cool and fresh: the brooks which you IDLY
1ro, orc f,,,l 10 the brims of their messy banks.
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ton on n large tract OF land east OF the settle,
ment and II Is understood has practically decldeo
10 nrchas 90 H. 1t Is the intention to build casino
during the coming year. remove the clubhouse ana
greatly enlarge IT, 40 that II will be one OF the nes
will be erected at point overlooking the eas,
beach which is one of the finest Views to be iouho
upon the coast 80. .a.,ooo
Judge Sweeney. OF Westerly, has built a COY cottage
near the Hill and will probably occupy IL with MS
family this season. w. d, A..
The hill at the east OF the Plimpton House is TO
be graded within short time and ne" oocR VIII
be erected.
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Man Of the Mountain carries expression Of
eQuanimty.
OWLS HEAD HOTEL.
ATTRACTIVE RESORT JUST OVER THE CANADIAN
LINE ON AN INTERNATIONAL SHEET
OF WATER

A unique situation is that Of Lake Memphrema-
gog which lies on the border line which serves 10
mark the difference OF jurisdiction between these
United States and the British possessions 10 the
northward; or. rather it extends across the ooun-
Diary line. lying partially in Vermont and partially
In the Province of Quebec. Since 1850 this region
has been an important summer resort. and the hrst
regular steamboat began in that year to ply upon
the waters Of this international lake. round
trip Of seventy-fve miles may be enjoyed on
the successor Of the original craft At the widest
part Of the lake. where the distance from shore TO
shore is four miles and half. is TO be seen the
mountain known Owls Head. Just beyond the
Canadian line and under foreign jurisdiction. AS
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AT DELAWARE WATER GAP.
RADIANT WITH BLOOMING FLOWERS. PLANTS
AND sHRUBB

AND SHRUBS.
Delaware Water Gap. Penn. June 1o-To-day
Mr. Brodhead, the Nestor OF Water Gap landlords
Will open Water Gap House. tho hospitabe and
spienddly kept house on Sunset Hill. The grounds
are fairly radiant with blooming flowers, plants
and shrubs. and the distant views up and down
the Delaware are SO charming that one never tires
enjoying them. The Kittatnny. 30 we'll known
and overlooking tho Delaware has been open for
some time but II cannot be said that an extensive
business has been done. The continued drouth
has had the effect OF lowering the river to a great
extent. which. while detrimental to tho resort In
q scenic sense. Is OF great bensnt to bass fishing
interests. - tho hsh hare di0aaulty N procuring