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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

The earnings of the Missouri Pacific for
the last week of the month and the fiscal
year showed an increase of $4,000. The
increase for the entire year is fine one.
Missouri Pacific stock was strong all day
and closed at the top. with a big net gain.
The high price reached was 50 "a. and
the close was at So 1-2. the opening hav-
ing been a; 80 1-2. The other Pacific Sc
curities were all strong
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

This is the CASCARET TABLET.
\ Every tablet of the only genuine
Cascarets bears the magic letters
"CCC." Look at the tablet before
you buy, and beware OF frauds,
limitations and substitutes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
.030S OF 1lU on FURNITURE.
PIANOS. HORSES.

W.eon,. .tc, at ;owess rates and the day
you apply We are loaning on the building and
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost d
carving loans ElSh less than you pay elsa.
xhere and allows you to pay it of in any sized
notes you desire, running from ore to twelve
month"; You only pay for the US. Of money for
the length Of time yci carry 1t II you have .
io,a with some other company we will pay 10
al and advance you more money II desired Rates
rheertully given and no cost to you unless loan
!, made Loans made anywhere In the District
C.u and get rates Front room. nrst door. Sci.
sntiHc American Euilding.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 F Street N. w.
eos-a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

The earnings of the Norfolk ard West
ern for the last week of June are said 10
show an increase of $780, At this rate
the company will have balance for the
common stock. after paying the preferred
stock dividend for the year OF $1,000. eco.
This would be equal to little batter than
per cent on the common.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

News aside from the political situation
was nearly all reassuring yesterday. The
situation in China is not any better. but
the worst has been discounted there, and
with the street optimistic Ii is not be-
leved that even war would prevent the
market from advancing. There we're rains
IN the Northwest and other news regard
ing the wheat and corn crops was favor
able. number of gross earnings state
ments for the last week OF June and for
the complete year were published, most
Of them extremely satisfactory There
was much talk OF Vanderbilt buying of the
anthracite coalers the stories VARYING
but all agreeing that the purchases are
most important to the group and its pros
poets. The Chinese situation has not had
any effect on the money market on this
eide. although the Far Eastern bankers
and even the European financiers seem to
be somewhat disturbed over the outlook
Chinese bonds have declined 80 points since
the hostilities reached their worst aspect
The anthracite coalers were the features
OF the market. although nearly every group
showed bullishness worthy OF special men
tion. Jersey Central advanced 10 l3y early
In the session and was strong at near
the top price all day. The net gnin vas
several points and the price reached was
Jas. The best price OF Jersey In 1899 was
n6 3-S In last November. Reading first
preferred advanced to CT "a. and closed
near the top.
The story that obtained most currency
yesterday regarding these systems was
that the Vanderbilt interests are buying
their stocks for a control with the plan
in view OF annexing them 10 the New York
rAr1fr u1 Ts 49, h..
ferred stock of the Reading will then be
put on per cent basis Immediately, and
that later the second preferred will be
guaranteed 1-2 per cent dividend by
the New York Central A story that is
perhaps more worthy OF credence is TO the
effect that the buying was for the more
complete control Of the anthracite coalers
by the Vanderbilt interests. although 1t
was said these interests already have
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

First base by errors Chicago !. Left on bases
Chicago ., Boston II. First Gase on bals-0f
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
Ridiculous Guns.

Although China is making rapid prog
ress in the art of war. the Introduction of
railroads aud other modem improve
ments, the government contii.ues to man
ufacture the ridiculous two men breech-
loading jingals" that have been used by
the soldiers of the Chinese empire ever
since the invention of gunpowGer.
The jingal is curious weapon that
looks more like q telescope than a gun.
1t is mounted upon tripod six or eight
feet high. so that it can be fred over the
heads of the soldiers in the front ranks.
The barrel is about nine feet long. the
bore about ~ inches in diameter. and
the projectile can be either solid or a
bunch of small shot tied up in bag of
thin rice paper. 1t has an effective range
of from 200 to 800 seards only. and for
eign officers who saw It in use in the late
war with Japan say that it is no more to
feared than any other old fashioned
blunderbuss. 1t takes two men to load
and fire it, and when it is disnounted
they carry it on their shoulders IKE a
piece Of scantlng. chicago Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
SOMETHING WRONG.
knd the Man IN Error Had Lively
Imagination.

lhSB
1t was plain that the man at the cor
ner table in Congress street restau-
rant had ind'ilgcd in several appetizefs, y,
says the Detroit Free Press. He hau-
died his utensils unsteadily and mauc
a lavish use of the condiments, tipped
over the catchup and spattered soup
freely on his pie. Yet he bothered no
one, so no audible objection was made.
Suddenly, after taking Il couple of
sips of his coffee, he made n grotesque-
Iy wry face that was in accord with
his rye breath and blatted out:
"Phwat til divvle is tn matther wild
this coffee?"
A waitress quickly reached his ell
bow and inquired solicitously as to the
cause of his criticism of the coffee.
"Whoy," said he, 'thot shtuff tastes
loike 1t wor mixed wild vinegar ur
mehbe sprayed wild paris green"
Did YOU sweetcn itT. coyly asked
the waitress.
did Oi swaten it? Whoy, pu,
tree TEASPOONS lv sugar In it. and
WOW, phwat Il taste 1t hov"
"Where did you get the sugar." in
quired the fair young waitress, trying
hard to repress smile, as her suspi-
cions began to take form.
"Phwere did Oi git It? Whoy, out Iv
thpt shrrrr hGv'l 80 ,,n''''sp ph'vcre
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
Schxynb,s RnnId RIne.

Twenty years ago says the Chica-
so Tribune. "Charles NJ. Schwab went
to work in the Carnegie iron works at
PittsbUrg ms a stake driver at a salary
of 81 day. Now he is president Of
the Carnegie steel company. limited.
and draws salary larger than that OF
the president of the United States.
And he Is only 81 years old
HE was born In Pennsylvania and
had only common school education.
At Is years OF age he went to work,
and he does not believe In n college ed
ucation for business man. For a
year or two he drove mail wagon and
clerked In grocery store. In bis sew
cnteenth year he got job With the
Carnegie company, His first work
was to drive stakes for the foundation
Of new building, Ills rise was Sc
rapid as to be phenomenal He he
came chief engineer In 1887. general
manager n little later and in 1906 II
partner In the company,
years ago he was offered salary OF
more than $4,000 a year to so to Eng
land and take charge of some English
iron aud steel works. This offer he
declined at once"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
VnudeyfIlniny.

Tomorrow iss yesterday, yet, al
ready" said the gentleman with the
stuffed vest and the stove blackinG
dauber on his chin.
Wat iss it you speagk by der insite
of your moudt to der front side off
your face aher you say holdings; yes,
no" inquired the gentleman with the
wooden shoes.
ut iss diss. Today will be yesterday
tomorrow. yes? So? Undt tomorrow
viii pc today tomorrow, because today.
vich dis day ss, is gone ven tomorrow
haf come der week in, helm? Undt If
today peen yesterday undt tomorrow
peen today, den tomorrow yesterday
peen yet. der next time. already
Indianapolis Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
A TactfnI Retort.

Speaker Henderson," says Leslic's
Weekly. "is extremely quick Mt repair
tee--almost as noted In this regard as
his predecessor His shafts, however,
lack the biting irony of Mr. Reeds,
At one OF Mrs, Henderson's recent re.
ceptions there We're among the visitors
two sisters whose striking resem-
blance to each other and their mother
Is widely commented upon.
"'How much Mrs, Y. and Miss W.
look alke!' remarked the speaker TO
Mrs. Henderson.
(which Is the handsomerT spoke
up some one standing near by. much
to the embarrassment Of the women.
"Quick as fash Mr.. Henderson
turned to the mother Of the women In
question, noted belle In her time and
still woman Of much beauty. Their
mother Is more beautiful than either,
said the speaker gallantly."
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16

the mistress rs well as the master Of the
mansion. The closed doors which shut
off small room from the long drawing
room were eagei9y watched as the guests
assembled aud no host me to welcome
them.
At length they were opened. and the
hero of the hour entered with small,
white robed figure on his arm. and more
than one cry of astonishment greeted
Frances Somers," and more than one i'll
natured whisper was directed at Law
renee Lanes taste in choohny that little
old maid. New York News.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
stu Others to Come.

Mrs. Howskeep-Now, then, I've Civ
en- you your dinner. Let me see you
get to work on that wood pile.
Wragson Tatters Why, lady,
fought explained dat matter ter yer.
Mrs. Howskeep-What! You told Inc
you never worked before meals. gave
you meal, and
Wragson Tatters = All, but, lady,
dey's udder meals still comm ter me
from somewhere. Ta-ta, lady.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16

ipal constitution, as proposed by the
Fote substitute, is not to be submitted
TO the people of the ciies for heir rati-
tication.
He opposed the Foote bill because it
was blow at municipal ownership.
He said that the substitute was drawn
by Allen Ripley Footc of Chicago, who
is an opponent to municipal ownership
in any form.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16

wud OF take shugar frum-out iv q
saltcellarW
She retreated safe distance before
she explained matters.
"That bowl" said she, contain
horse radshw
"It luks more loike oice crame," said
the victim, as he meekly paid his bill
and went out for bracer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
One wedding Present Lost.

Maud-I think ought to tell you,
Clara. that l met your fiance In the
hall last night. and he kissed me. OF
course the hall was not very well
lighted
Clara Qnterrupting)-Yes. he told me
all about it. He said the hall was dark
as pitch or he would have never made
such fool of himself. News.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
Above Their Neighbors.

"Those new folks next door are too
swagger for this neighborhood."
do they use finger bowls three times
day"
Il don't know. but they call their
front hall a porte cochere.' INDIAN
apolis Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
Pure fruit juices at Kaufman Bros.
His Ambition.

Minister-Well, Johnnie, what do you
propose 10 make OF yourself when you
grow up to be man?
Johnnie tthoughtfully)-Well, don't
know sure, but | have been thinking
lately that ] should like to be dog
catcher.-Somerville Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16

81 thought you said this was q
changeable climate" said the man with
a cold
We'll" was the apologetic answer,
at used TO be chnngeable. have new
err before known 1t to make up its mind
to be so consistently soggy. Wash
ington Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
Not Acting HI. Part.

Customer : Gracous. How loud
mouthed and domineering that man Isl
Is he member Of the firm?
Salesman Yes; he's the silent part
ner.-Philadelphip Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
Mechanical.

"Throggins ialks like a man with
wheels In his head"
Eyes. but he has good deal Of lost
motion. He rattles on so,"-Chicago
Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16

Hnrold-l wonder why Proning In.
sists on comparing Miss Perseful to a
fountain.
Robert-Because she's SO gushing,
gueas.-Yonkers Herald.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
BOQUETS
Tossed by PugiIists.
Rubin and Fitz, Are
Saying Nice Things
To the Reporters About
One Another.
Maxfield and Palmer Have
Been Matched.
viii Meet Under Auspices OF South
End Club.

Bob Fitzsimmons and Gus Rubin,
who are matched to fight at Westches-
ter in June, are not old acquaintances.
In fact, when they signed the articles
it was the first they had ever met,
says the Cleveland World Fitzsim-
mons when asked what he thought of
Rubin, replied:
" think Rubin is gentleman, and
I have not met more sensible pugllist
during my many years in the roped
arena. There is nothing about him,
either in his ways or actions, which
would make you believe he was
fighter. He conducts himself in very
gentlemanly manner ana does not issue
bluff challenges, like other fighters are
in the habit of doing.
"His challenge to me was very bus
inesslike one, in which he claimed he
would like to meet me, as he thought
he was entitled to the chance.
Besides being possessed of these
good manners, want to say that he is
a dangerous man for any OF us, as he
has been defeating number Of good
men during the past year"
When Rubin was asked what lfis
opinion Of Fitz was, he very modestly
said:
''i'itZsimmons, in my opinion, ts
without doubt one of the greatest
fighters in the ring today. | really he.
lieve that | stand an excellent chance
of defeating him. My height of nmbi
tlon is t. become the champion of the
world some day, and as am lighting
better at the present time than | ever
as TO the outcome of the battle, and
] think ! will win. The fight If it
takes place, Will be the most important
one in my career, and II am success
ful in winning it, | shall issue II clal,
lenge TO ight the winner of the def
fries.Corbetl battle, and also the Shar.
key-McCoy contest"
The Tigers and stars played a lively
game OF the West Hill grounds Satur-
day afternoon, the Tigers winning by u
score of 10 TO ~.
KNOCKED OUT.
Charley GolI, the middle weight
doomed by Billy Madden as The com.
ing champion of his class, was Knocked
ont at New York Saturday night by
Bill Hanrahan in ~ seconds.
MATCHED,
Jack Palmer and Joe Maxficld have
been matched for 20-round contest
at the Grand Opera house. Friday
night, April 90 They Will meet at ia
pounds, under the auspices Of the
South End Athletic club.
OUGHT TO PROFIT.
Gus Rubin is training with Jim Cor
hett at Lakewood, and spnrring with
him daily, says Macon, The Akron
Giant ought to profit by this intimacy
with the ex-pompadour champion. The
champion doesn't like bone In Fitz.
smmons's body, and 1t is only natural
that he should desire. 10 help Gus
Rubin all he could TO down his foe
but then comes n rub. Only little
more that two years ago Jeftries, tho
new champion Of the world, was one
of Corbett's sparrng partners at Car
son City and he virtually got his ru
diinentary knowledge of boxing from
him. jim, while anxious for the dc
feat OF Fitzsimmons, can hardly de
sire to coach another man who may
IN the near future repeat Jeffries' pugi
listic history.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
You Con,t TeII Him Mucb Anv

You Can't Tell Him Much Anyway.
PA. how can you tell poet If he
doesn't have long hairY
well, Jimmy, when he's feeling po.
etical he generally wears his four-in-
hand tied in a bowknot."
Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
His Unsoundneas.

"No; he couldn't get his life insured"
"And yet he always looked sound
and robust"
Yes. but he never had enough mon
cy to pay the premium."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-16
Not E.actins a. to Personal Beauty.

She-Have you seen my father?
Fresh-There is no need. ! had my
lawyers look up his standlng,-Life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-17
Chaplin.

About one hundred guests assembled
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Sawyer
Tuesday, August 7, to celebrate their
25th wedding anniversary and witness
the marriage of their son Pearl to
Mayme Odell, of Chesaning. The guests
were welcomed by Mesdames Mary
Bachelor and Ella Loynes. At four
o'clock the wedding march was played
by Miss Edna Sawyer, sister of the groom
The groom, accompanied by ID. Loynes
and the bride by her sister, Miss Ada
Odell, marched under an arch made of
myrtle and roses held by six young peo.
pie, where Elder Nixon, of Chesaning,
united them in marriage using the ring
service. After the ceremony the guests
marched out to the tables which were
spread under large tent and partook
of a bountiful wedding supper. The
bride and groom received some very
pretty and useful presents among which
were set of dining chairs from the
Chaplin Band. The happy couple left
on the evening train amid showers of
rice for Cleveland and other points in
Ohio. Mr.. and Mrs. Wright Sawyer
received set of dishes from their
many friends-Mr. and Mrs. Manning
went to Brice Sunday-Mr. and Mrs.
Fockler made business trip to Big
Rapids the first of the week-Edd
Clark has put new wall under his
house-Chapin has a new hotel
Burglars attempted to enter j. Batch
ler's house Sunday night-There will
be big Maccabee picnic two miles east
of Chaplin the 22d of Aug The ladies
expect Rachel Bailey, CT. Lieut.. Com,
as their speaker.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-17
Bennington.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hile butcher enter
tanned about thirty couples of friends
to dancing party last Friday eve. Re-
freshments were served---Tim Heeney,
a former resident of this place, was a
caller on friends last Saturday eve
The Ladies Aid cleared thirteen dollars
last Saturday evening at their lawn So
cial--Mr. and Mrs. Beach VanLiew, of
Alma, visited relatives here over Sun
day--Mrs. Pat Green went to Detroit
Wednesday--Sunday morning Aug.
10, Rev. Reeve will hold communion
services at this place-Farmers in
this vicinity have their harvesting
nearly done. Some have their thresh-
ing done-Dan Maloney who has been
working at the gravel pit had the mis-
fortune to get hurt by one of the large
shovels one day last week. He is on
the gain--Wednesday, August 10Th,
at Babcock, Ind, at the home of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Babcock, occurred the marriage o.
their daughter Kittie, to Mr.. Fred M
Wimple, of Fairfield. Mr.. and Mrs
Wimple will be at home to their friends
in Fairfield Aug II.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-17
C.S. Allison & Son.
s@ JEWELLERS, ~
l5 North Washington ST., OWosso.
Southwest Shiawassee.

Mr., John Byrne, of London, Canada,
spent last week visiting friends and
relatives in this neighborhood-Mrs.
7. Mccartney, of Rush, and Mrs. M. F.
Conley, of Flint, have been spending a
few days at their old home-Frank
ryrrell has begun the foundation for a
fine new house. George Heath and
Allie Hartwell are the masons-The
Misses Rooney, of Fenton, are visiting
at the TyrrelPs-Miss Ursula Flana.
gan, of Lansing is spending few days
with the Jordans. Her mother also
spent Sunday and Monday visiting
friends here Agnes Jordan is having
serious attack of whooping cough
M. F. Conley, of Flint, visited Sunday
and Mo nday at John Jordan's-John
Cunningham m and family visited on East
street Sunday-Chas. Mcnamara and
wife, of Corunna, visited Sunday with
relatives on East street-A big game
of ball is expected to take place on Eas
street Thursday afternoon between tht
home team and Bancroft.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-17
Venice

Mr. and Mrs. G. Case, of Durand
visited their daughter Mrs. N. Calkins
this week.-Mrs.. Z. Kalaher, of Owos-
80, visited her sister Mrs. N. Baldwin
on Saturday-Floyd Owen wears a
broader smile than ever, a nine pound
farmer lad has come to stay with them
The Misses Clara Harris and Edith
johnson were in Owosso Saturday.
Mrs. Will johnson left for Idaho last
week. Mr.. johnson has been there
since spring-Miss Clara Harris left
Wednesday for several weeks visit at
Detroit, Ann Arbor and Clarkston--
Mr. and Mrs Perry Brown will enter
tain the South Venice Farmers Club
on Thursday afternoon--The Misses
Maude Baldwin and Kittie Faro have
returned to their work at Owosso-
Farmers are busy with threshinglin
this section--Mr. and Mrs. John
Clark, of Grand Rapids, are visiting
their grandfather, Mr.. A. Stewart
Mrs. Clark will be remembered as Miss
Hattie Cronkhite formerly of thi:
place-Lester'Faus was in Owosso or
Saturday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-17
Burton.

Miss Nina Vincent, of Ovid, was the
guest of Mrs. r. E. Vincent Thursday
of last Week.-Mrs. Laura McKercher
of Saginaw, is the guest of her friend
Mrs. u. G. Stiff-Rev. j. ID. Young
was in Brant Center Saturday and Sun
day to assist Rev. A. Moffat to hold his
last quarterly meeting of this confer
ence yearT-Jas. McWilliams was in
St. Charles Monday and bought a car
of coal which will soon be shipped to
this place.. M. Lewis spent four
days with friends in Burton on his re-
turn home to Milwaukee, after spend
ing considerable time sight seeing at
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, N. Y, Cleve-
land, Ohio, and other eastern points
Miss Inez Odele Cramer in company
with her aunt, Mrs. S. j. Tomlin.
son, of Pontiac, spent two days this
week with friends in Lapeer--
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Maloney and chill.
dren, of Battle Creek, are visiting his
brother, P. Maloney and family this
week--Rev. j. D. Young conducted
baptismal services Wednesday after
noon at the river near the Carson
school house--Mrs. S. Roosa will
conduct the Endeavor meeting Sunday
evening at O'Clock, topic "Ministering
to Christ. IS. j. Tomlinson, of the
Pontiac Gazette, Sundayed at ID. S.
Notwithstanding the warm
weather the people will attend the Aid
Societies. Its estimated that about
eighty took supper at the M. p. Aid
he'd Tuesday at the home of James
McWilliams. A collection was taken
for dues and articles sold of S11. 20, be-
sides the missionary collection
Mr. Arthur c. Holland. of Lapeer, will
spend Sunday with Burton friends
The Endeavor meeting Sunday morn
ing will be under the supervision of
A. f. Cadz, topic THE woes of the
drunkard. THE Aid society tea
held at Grant Stiff's Friday evening OF
last week was complete success, as
it netted the society S1345--J. Vim
cent spent last week at the Free Meth.
odist camp meeting near st. Johns
Miss Rena Brown, of Mt. Morris, was
the guest of her courn, Mrs. E. l..
Smythe two days of last week
Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Stiff and Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. l.. Smythe attended the picnic
at Caledonia Park Saturday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-17
Elsie.

Miss Winnie Traster returned from
Forest Hill, Saturday--H. l.. Hend-
rick and family, of st. Johns. spent
Sunday with S. G. Eddy and wife
o. o. Perrin returned from Detroit
Saturday--Miss Clara johnson, of
Toledo, who has been the guest of j. ID.
Sickels during her summer vacation,
has gone to Mt. Pleasant-Miss
Bessie Wilson, of Detroit, is the guest
of Miss Eta Kelley fora few days
A. E. Guthrie and wife, of Howell,
spent few days in Elsie last week
A. j. Hankins is enjoying few days
fishing with friends at Gull Lake
Olion Shanman leaves for his home in
Stanton Thursday. Mr.. Shanman has
been employed in the N. G.. Pearce
drug store for the past year. He will
be greatly missed by the music loving
public--Dr. Travis has purchased
the A. l.. Lawrason drug store
Misses Gertrude Scarf and Nellie Den.
mis-, of Ovid. were in town Wednesday.