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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
The Gun Was Cooked.

HustonviIle, Ny. March lT-Joh
Bright. aged IL. was walking in fro;
of Allen Rogers. lad of the sam
age. with a cooked shotgun on his
shoulder The weapon was accident
ally discharged. the charge striking
Rogers in the head and making a NOR
tai wound
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Krupcr Annexed the Free State.

Bethuiie. Orange Free State. March
16-Gen- Gatacre on arriving here
found that all the Beers had fled The
town was nearly deserted, the Dutch
having trekked on hearing OF the oc-
cupation Of BIoemfontein. 1t is be
lieved that the Beers retired in the
direction of Dewets Dorp. The tele-
graph Is open to Springfontein. 1t is
understood here that President Kru
ger two days ago annexed the Orange
Free State to the South African re-
public
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17

New York, March 1.-THE Press
says that the four police commission
ers of the city of New York-Bernard
J. York, John B. Sexton. Henry L.
Abel and Jacob Hess-are to be in
dicted by the grand jury for that
which the statute defines as an offeuse
against public justice. The indict-
ments may be handed up on Monday
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
lire ar bloomfield.

Bloomfield Ind. March II. - The
stock in the hardware store of French
& Shields was destroyed by fire. The
building. together with Eveleigh's drug
store and Hendren's grocery, was also
burned. The losses are estimated: r.
E. Eveleigh, drugs and building, 1000;
insurance. 5000 French & Shields,
hardware. $4,000; insurance, Si,ooo-
Amelia Henderson. owner of building,
$1,000: insurance. 5000. William
Hairles. building. 1000; no insurance
G. FL Hendren, groceries, $500; insur-
ance covering loss.
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Such Expected to Be Next
Move In Gen. Roberts
Campaign.
ANXIETY AT MAFEkING
Former System of Government In
Orange Free State Likely to
BE Abolished.
Germany Ready to Assist In Media
tiOn When the Conditions
Shall Present Themselves.

Bethulie, March l6.-Gen. Gatacre's
scouts have occupied Springfontein.
The country is clear OF the enemy.
The main column is following the
scouts.
Vanzyl. March 16.-The bridge over
the Orange river here has been COM
pleted. The British forces have cross
ed and they are biyouacking on Free
State soil.
Bloemfontein, March 16.-It is safe
to say that the Beers have complete
ly collapsed ia the Free State south of
this point. The British cavalry pa
trolls, going as far as the Modder river
have found no sign of the enemy. The
bridge IL untouched Altogether 400
Beers have come in here to surrender.
London, March 17.-With the rail
way communication to the Cape intact
Lord Roberts Will in a very few days
be in a position to begin the advance
on Pretoria. His deep political intui-
tion combined with his bold strategy,
Is having the result desired in the
southern sections of the Orange Free
State. which are rapidly calming down.
Mafeking is now the only point for
anxiety and as IL is known that n
force has left Kimberley. it's relief
may be announced before many days
pass. The efficiency OF the relieving
column is heightened by the fact that
1t is partly composed of regulars.
In the Hobbies of parliament last ev-
ening IL was rumored that Lord Rob
erts is about to issue proclamation
announcing that the former system of
government in the Orange Free State
Is abolished, and promising Free
Staters who Immediately surrender
due consideration.
1t is understood that all the CONT
mental powers. with one exception, I'M
compromisingly refused to intervene.
The exception was Russia, whose re-
ply was couched in less firm language
although. like the others, she declined
to Interfere. 1t is said that the pope
was also appealed to. but that he de-
cliDed to do anything beyond writing
a letter to the queen. appealing to her
20 stop the further effusion Of blood.
u. Lexsss' srsrt~ with King Leopold
The possiblny of the de-trucssor OF
Johannesburg is still discussed here.
but It is believed that the French and
German shareholders would offer a
strong protest.
The latest advices respecting the sur
render OF Bloemfontein show that the
approach of the British caused a STAN
pede. Thirteen trains, each composed
of 40 cars. and all crammed with
Beers. hurried northward Just before
the line was cut Mr.. Steyn would
have been compelled to surrender. but
he pretended that he was going to
visit one of the outposts, and at mid
night took n carriage which was wait
ing for him outside the town and thus
escaped. The Beers got the bulk OF
their wagons and military stores away.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17

Marion, Ind. March Il. - Reports
have reached this city that Edward
Schmidt, former member of Co. A.
160th Indiana, from this city. was
killed in a battle In the Philippines.
Early last fall he left Marion and
went to Minnesota, where he enlisted
with the 10th [. V. L. He was a ma
tive of Switzerland.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Against Public Funerals.

Topeka. Kan. March IA feat
ure of The Capital this morning wa.
an article contributed by the Rev
Stewart sheldon, father of the editoi
advocating the abolition of publ
funeral services. His distinguishes
son has an editorial note appended
endorsing the idea.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
AGED Thief Sentenced.

Bedford Ind. March 1T.-Steven
Owens, aged IS. the leader of a gang
of thieves in this city for several
years and who has served several
terms in jail. yesterday pleaded guilty
to robbing an old colored soldier. Jen-
ming Lartor. and was sentenced to two
to ii years in Michigan City prison
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
TaylOr to BE Housed.

FRANKFORT, Ky, March 17-Gov-
ernor Taylor went TO Louisville this
morning. Twenty soldiers escorted
him to the train. 1t is said he is
about 10 buy a house near Louisville
from fund being made up for him
by Republicans
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17

Campbellsburg, Ind, March IL
Benjamin Collier, 60 years old, in a
fall from his barn-loft, struck a piece
of timber. receiving internal hurts,
from which he is not likely to recover.
He 10 a pioneer of the county and is
prominent in its affairs. Frank Lloyd.
a timberman. 80 years old. was struck
on the head by a limb of a tree which
he was Telling, sustaining a fracture
Of the skull.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
. : lIss7.'
F1uleEt Sill Under WAY.
Goy]'

WasSS 9ten, March 17.-The bill for
establishing a civil government for
Porto Fec has been practically com
pleted by the subcommittee of the
house cbmmittee on insular affairs In
additioT TO the features already pub
lished the committee has incorporated
provisions relating to corporations
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Will BE Detained on Board.

London. March 1.-THE Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says: .'The Boer prisoners, l learn
will be detained indefinitely on board
the transports and the Free Staters
will, perhaps, be spared the trip to ST
Helena"
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Cambridge City Sales.

Cambridge City. Ind, March IL
Buying was spirited at the horse sales
yesterday, the attendance being large
The chief sale was of Leland, bay
mare, trotter, 2:224. owned by Isaac
Bates, Cincinnati, sold to Edward
Gillies, Boston. for S1.115.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
The text of the Porto Rican bill
passed yesterday by the senate is as
Day For Private HillS.

Washington. March 17.-Yesterfay
was the first private day bill in the
house e.der the new rule. About two
hours li.ere spent in the discussion of
bill I pay Representative swanson
S1,769 lsr extra expenses incurred by
him in 4 is contest in the last congress-
but the bill was ultimately abandoned
Six bifss of minor Importance were
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Republicans File Answer.

Louisville. March 1.-THE amended
answer of the Republicans in the
BeckhamTa! :! Tor consolidated suit in
volying the -overnorship was filed
with Judge Field in the circl.it n"nrt
yesterday.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17

Dalevi,le. Ind. March 17.-C. Hol
linger. ex-township trustee, 6S years
old. fell from load of straw. striking
on his head and shoulders. 1t is be
leved that he is fatally hurt.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Losses at Dreifontein,

London, March 17.-lt is officially
announced that the British casualties
at Driefontein. March 10. were 62 men
killed and 321 wounded, including l.
Canadians wounded.
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Murder I'm First Degree.

LEXINGTON, Neb., March Il.
The jury found Frank Dinsmore
guilty of murder in the first degree,
the penalty death, for killing his
wife and John Lane, her paramour.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Chicago Livestock

Cattlz-Firrn ar $4. 0od5. 50.
hags-Steady and higher at 81. S5f5. 125z
Shee STEADY at S5.upaT6oo.
Lama4s-Steady at S5.50G 1.l5.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Toledo Grain.

wheat- Strong: No. cash, 7i%c; May,
73c.
Corr Steady and higher. No. mixed
s1c
oats-Dul No. 2 mixed, a4a5c.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17

10 robhinE a hotel NJ Eiwood- sflau
saw WAS fonnd near the window. IL
Is believed that tools were gwen 10
Parsley by an unknown woman, VINO
frequently visited him
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
New York Livestock.

Cattie-Steady to strong; steers, 81 sol
s. 40. s-ockers, s.. oo6i4. .65-
Hogs-Steady at S5.l5GI5.25.
Shee.-Steady at 81. .25lI6. 90.
La,ni,s-Slow at S6-25a3 50.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Hotel Burned.

kENovA, W. Va, March IL
Glenwood Inn. the finest hotel in
southern West Virginia, burned this
morning. Loss $50, 900.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Iron Worker Cremated.

McKeesport. Pa. March 17.-By the
fall OF a hang" at the Monongahela
Furnace company here yesterday one
man was cremated. two fatally burn
ed and two others b-dly injured
George Martin Is the cremated man.
George Curvan and sydney Jackson
were 30 badly burned that their reeov-
cry is impossible Stephen Sfobosw lex
and John Borcnec6 We're badly burn
ed but will recover. No trace OF Mar
tins body was found
Mr.. R. n. Campbell of Chicago,
pianist. at the Musical Club Recital.
Wednesday, March 2l, 8 p. m E. OF
p. hall. -
- ~ ~--
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
PORTO RICO'S need
Bill Passes Senate Offering
Measure of Relief For
the Island.
AMENDMENT REJECTED
The President Is Now Authorized to
Exnend $1,000 For Public
Purposes In Porto Rico.
All Efforts to Amend the Bill We're
Fruifless and 1t Passes After
Much Discussion.

Washington, March 17.-After de-
bate, al times spirited, extending over
parts OF two days. the senate yester-
lay passed the Porto Rican tariff bill.
As passed the measure carries s.. 095.-
300, thu president being authorized TO
use tisss sum for public education.
public works and other governmental
ana pulsiic purposes" in Porto Rico.
air. Aiisa (Neh, offered an amend
ment a. the Lii declaring that the
constitution e. yer Porto Rico
by : owtl was lost by
the al isV TO Il. Mr..
Jones "a II free trade
amendnse ua and that
proposition. ,.-eI eoz., d1d not reach a
vote. Other effol,s TO amend the bill
were fiaitiess.
An order was made by the senate a,
TO consideration of the case OF fcrmes
Senator Quay, il being unaniulousl.
agreed that it should be taken up tw
weeks from next Tuesday ana dis
cussed until disposed of. the discus
sion not to interfere with the unfiuisl
ed busiress. the Spooner bill thoriz
ing the president TO govern the Philip
pines until otherwise directed. the ap-
preparation bills, or conference re
ports.
The text of the Porto Rican bill
passed yesterday by the senate is as
follows:
Be IL enacted (etcl that the sum of 81
93.455, being the amount OF customs reve-
nue. received on importations by the United
States from Porto R;s.o since the evacua-
tion of Porto Rico by the Spanish forces
on Oct. Is. 1S.aS. to Jan. I. 1900 shall be
placed ar the disposal uf the president 10
be used for the gOva-nment now existing
and which may hereafter btr established In
Porto liiso. and for public education, pub
lie works and other governmental and pub
lie purposes therein. and the said sum, or
so much thereof may he necessary. Is
hereby appropriated for the purposes here
in speciL r ont Of aHy moneys in the treas
r1rn rlsaf. N-...n .t..a. 49, .r.r.Ara ..rt..li
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
A Big Fire in Trov O.

Troy, Ohio, March IA fire af-
ter n.idnight destroyed almost an en-
tire square, including Snellenberger,
liquors; Thompson, undertaken; d.
Miller, gun and machine shop; S. d.
Beum pianos; jacob Pfstner & Sons,
shoes. Faulkner & Faulkner drugs
and Harter and Cooley Hardware,
total loss from $15, 900 to 500. 000-
The Blizzard In the South.
SAVANNAH, Ga, March 17--Truck
farmers will lose heavily from last
might 5 cold Beans and cabbage are
killed.
MACON, Ga, March 17.-Fruit is
nok materially injured here
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
MARKETS BY WIRE
Prevailing Prices For Grain. Cattle
and Provisions on March 16.
indianapolis Grain and Livestoc

71t2c.
Corn-Dull: No. 2 mixed, 3515c.
Oats-Steady; No. mixed. 25c.
Cattle-Steady at S3.2o6f5.40.
Hogs-Higher at S4. 25,ai.J. 10.
Sheep-Quiet at S3.o0G54. 15.
I.ambs-Quiet and strong at S5.006f1. co.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Louisville g. N and Cattle.

ys2.a.. NO. . aud Iongberry, 15e.
Como. 49, e nHd mixed, 42c: No.
oaEs~-Ne. : We. .Ives No white, DC.
mixed. .8zc-
Cattle-sS eady at So Fa5.oo.
Hogs-SteEay Ut ScssJss,s-U3.
Sheep-Stes.dy at s3,oesY4..5.
Enthusiastically at $3.5oG16.25.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock

wheat-Firm; No. red. 74c.
Corn-4tluiet- No. = mixed, 3SI2c.
Oats-DuII. No. mixed. 252tc.
Catti-DuH at S3.1otc5.Oo.
Hogs-Active and strong at 81. 2Jl5.oa
Sheep-Steady al 81 -2J6I6.o0
Lambs-Steady at S5.151I7. .35.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17

Bethulie, March i6.-Gen. Gatacre's
scouts have occupied Springfontein.
The country is clear OF the enemy.
The main column is following the
9coufs
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17
The GLOBE" !"

We wish to say to our
many friends that after the
25th of March we will oc-
cupy the room next to the
Union National Bank, cor.
Sth and Main streets, in the
Kelly building.
Thanking you for the
VERY LIBERAL patronage at
the old stand, and hoping
for a continuance of the
same, we are yours for
Clothing, furnishings
and Hats
Widup & Thompson
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-17

Vanzyl. March 16.-The bridge over
the Orange river here has been COM
pleted. The British forces have cross
ed and they are biyouackins on Free
State soil
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24
Great Ocean Race.

There Is to be a great ocean race
from New York to Europe tbs Wees.
The participants in the struggle viii be
the three largest steamships in t"e
wurld-Uceauic, Deutschland and XII
ser Wilhelln der Grosse-wita the
American liner New York a. company
ing them. This will be the first tine
these four flyers have cross d tie oc.an
together or within an easy period. Tne
race viii begin at ~ O'Clock IN $ morn
ing, when the Kaiser w ilneim Viii
start for Bremen. via Cherbours a..d
Southampton. Wednesday mor..iLg
at 10 o'clock the Deutschland will pull
out for Hamburg, calling at Ply .nodth
and Cherbourg, and at ABOUT TIE same
about the same hour the New York will
hour the New York viii start for
Southampton direct. The Oceanic VIII
leave at $3.50 the same afternoon. Therc
is a great deal of excitement among
the steamship agents over the coming
struggle. The officials of the lies Ia
terested all say that there is to b. no
race, but that is understood to be mere
ly the pursuance of the conservative
policy natural under the circumstances.
Taking everything into consideration,
those who are familiar with the posel-
b.lities of fast ocean travel anu the
and disadvantages of each
ship think that eac hvessel has about
an equal chance of landing its mails III
London first.-New York Herald.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24
WHAT SIXTEEN TO
ONE REALLY MEANS
Maui News rives n Funny
Def zion of the
Paradox.

The society reporter dropped into the
saro tum, the other day, and with some
Hesitation announced that he had worked
up some stuff for this issue of the paper,
says the Maui News.
so? What IL it?" benignantly enquir-
ed the Whole Thing.
wei, you see," replied the S. r.,
l6 to /, and I've been interviewing some
of the prominent people on Maui as to
II cir understanding Of what It really
ne ans"
II see," observed the w. T.; tell us
atout it,"
We'll, the first man I asked about 1t
was Judge Kepokai. When i asked him
the question, a panied look came over his
face. but he frightened up in moment
and said that 1t was necessary to take n
TRIP to the States in order to, fully under
stand that 16 to simply means that there
are sixteen Republicans to one Democrat
in the United States.
"Then / asked Manager Lowrie about
1t and he said that as far as he had been
al lc to look into the matter 1t meant six
teen tons of sugar to l acre OF land.
Manager Wells, upon being interview
ed, said that his understanding of 1t was
that 1t meant 16 dollars for l months la
Dor on the plantation.
Manager Dickins OF Lovejoy's estab-
ishment said that 16 to / would command
a very choice brand. but that he had just
received shipment at 10 TO l that was
giving very good satisfaction to thirsty
consumers.
"Dr. Boote, the popular dentist of Wal
lrku. said that sweet l6 to was just the
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24
Ram at Kau.
Especial Correspondence.)

wA1oH1NU, Kau. Hawaii. August
is.-on Thursday night glorious rain
commenced and is still coming through
out the whole district OF Kau, a perfect
God-send, for the cattle were dying by
hundreds. Kaalualu Ranch alone must
have lost fully four hundred head. This
has been most unusual dry spell. The
rainfall at 700 feet above sea level is
about liz inches for the two days to
date. 1t is now possible to drive
through from Kailua to Punaluu with
out breaking ones wagons springs.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24

Mf Mccey's servants we're cafe upon
tho streets only when accompanied ~
hnseif when with a forelTnef the Rus.
~ 80.
Mr.. Mccoy has seen much of the fsht-
Inv In which the allied forces have par.
titiI ated. lie has personally thouldcred
the rife for -cif.prutcction and biased
away nj the hordes of yellow men, thirst
inr for their lives. II In possihlc he may
return TO China shortly. that being his
~, clal field for work IN the Interests of
the company he represents.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24

right figure. In case he happened to be
the happy one.
"Supt. Filler of Kahului, stated that 1G
to is the number of jobs a live Kahului
man has to hold down at one time In the
scear-shlppng season. If he expects to be
considered up to date.
attorney Kaneakua, who has been
locking over the political situation. OBJ
served that 16 to represents the ratio Of
legislative candidates on Maui to the leg
islative offices to be filed at the next
election"
T. S.-Little Billee. the youngest under
study In the News office. suggested to the
S. r., as he laid revised proof of the
oiegoing on the desk of the w. T.. that
l6 columns of ads. in l issue of the News
was his solution of the financial meaning
of 1G to l.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24

The Olaa section Of the Iilo railroad
was approved yesterday by the Gov
errors council on condition that the
road does not parallel any public road
at a nearer distance than 100 feet. aid
that the crossings Of public roads e
at an angle of not less than sixty de-
grees. The Puma extension was con-
sidered all right according to lie N als
exhibited.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24

Thtmas liensn ~ ireland and Joseph
Fsthandss - Portugal
w. q. Smith and n. ~ Mead were al.
mitteh 20 practice IN the FEDERAL courts.
QUESTION or ciTizENstir
In pcrcmp' oftiy challenging chung
HlrF. juror IN the Kane case. Deputy
Attorney General CHthcsrt unnounc,d
yesterday that he dld 80 IN view ~ tho
rulinE % Judge Esice on the matter OF
the citizenship ~ children 81 alleoH horn
on Hawaiian soil w.. said IN doing 50
that the matter was n mootcd question,
lut In order to gave any danger Of error
In the record.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24
NEVER KNOWN CHAMBERLAIN'S
collie. CHOLERA AND DIARRHO-
EA REMEDY TO FAIL.

Rev. ]. NJ. Yingllng. pastor Of the
Bedfor. Street Methodist Church at
Cumberland. Md, soys: "It affords ME
much pleasure to recommend Chamber
iains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. I have used II and know 9TH
ers who have done 30. ] have never
known 1t to fail. It Is sure cure when
taken In time" .''or sale by all drug.
gists and dealers. Benson. Smith & Co..
Ltd. agents for II. I.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24
COURT NOTES.

Judge Humphreys yesterday appointed
Frederick II. Smith as fourth clerk OF the
FIRST judicial circuit.
The case of James Hanlon against NJ.
Nlsichavous has been appealed from the
D.stiitt to the circuit Court. 1t IL an
assumpsIt case for the sum of 1919
Samuel Barney was arraigned yesterday
b, fore Judge Humphreys In the Circuit
Court on the charge OF numbering John
W. Lorbeer
d. The case against Goo Yuen, charged
with using vulgar and profane language,
was dismissed by Judge Humphreys yes
t. rday, there having Teen no sworn com
plant filed in the District Court.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24

William Rawlins win leave on the
Australia In September to take up his
work In the senior claaB at Yale.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-24

Mr.. J. NJ. Webb. proprietor of the
Golden Rule Bazaar. has madeya pres
ent to the leper children Of very large
box of toys.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-03-15
NEW VOL. 35.--NO. 10.

years of the most careful cultivation,
is so thick and hardy as to permit the
driving of a carriage over it without
the least injury.
At the farther end of the lawn is a
picturesque hedge, beyond which lie
a pasture field and an orchard. Of
to the left are the gardens, hedged
with a row of luxuriant shrubbery and
laid out in four large terraces, two
banked with stone and two with grass /;
while on the right the lawn cresps in
to the woods and is lost in the dis
tance amid the trees.
AS well as any sketch can portray
it, this is the home of Mr.. Stockton;
these are the peaceful and inspiring
surroundings amid which he lives.
And as the twilight of a summers
evening steals upon the landscape Of
verdured hills and gardened valleys,
bordered by long stretch of the
beautiful mountains Of the Blue Ridge,
the departing guest looks back upon a
scene of quiet romance, vision of
raj beauty and tranquility, and bids
farewell to the charming home Of
charming author.