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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-20

began the Depurator Treatment January
-, 1890, and now. In only two months treas-
ment. l have night sweats: my lungs are
Eeary nearly well: 1 eat and sleep well and
have gained twenty-one pounds In flesh
Il. w. NIXON.
Electrician and Engineer.
Robert Keiler's Department Store, Indianap-
oils.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-20

OFFICES - Nos. lis and Izl (Company's
Building East Market Street
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05
English Mnnnern Abroad

with the exception OF the writer and
her mother all the people in the house
were French. One day the manager
asked his guests If they would mind
having the middle day table d'hote a
little earlier, as dejeuner for num-
Der OF English eXcursionists had been
ordered for 1890 o'clock. While the
company were still seated the "excur-
slonists' arrived. Some 80 men and
women came Gathering and chattering
into the room. Many OF the men kept
their hats on and continued to smoke
their pipes. Some OF them even sat
down at the table at which the hotel
guests were lunching and called out
loudly to their friends who were still I'm
the hall to hurry up. The French peo-
pie shrugged their shoulders and muir
INJURED, LES Anglais," and the English
lady ana her mother for the first time
In their lives felt ashamed OF their pa-
tlonality. The English excursionists
meant no harm. In their boisterous
John Bullism they look upon them
selves as masters OF every place I'm
which they are going to spend money.
They do not know that foreigners are
punctillous In the matter of etiquette.
and they sin in sheer ignorance-Ref-
cree.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

given i've minutes to judicial ore.
tense OF examining all the lots. hon
got down to the business OF se,oua
wrahgling An hour Of 1t, had hey
oeen men. would have brought them
very near to blows. Being women II
Drought them instead very near m
tears and the appeal to Allan. unon
which each had resolved before COMING
into the hall.
Aiian was fine fellow, manly and
cooi headed beyond his years. brave
una gailant as man might be. vet he
would cheerfully have given half be
was worth to escape the Judgment ne
patchwork thus forced upon him. ut
is worse hundred times than the
Judgment OF Paris" he thought as he
stood lingering the gay, fne!y stitched
iaorics, seeming to listen deferentially
10 exposltions Of their peculiar and
SURPRISING merits. Novice that he was
ne could not fail to perceive the truth
OF ~hat his guides 80 vehemently as.
serted-namely, that there was moth.
ing else on all the long lines worthy 70
be named as against the two in DISPUTE.
f'Nohoh DOlB were DeaUflfulIV
made. There was not a long stitch
nor botched turning in either. The
quilting indeed rose to tho rank of
high art, and, though one might ques.
tion tho harmony Of orange feathers
surrounding n red star upon q ground
or ultramarine, they were quite Offset
by crimson and purple tulips with fin
ger wide stems, falling over blue and
yellow basket to trail on staring
white background.
Even Sister Dempsey admitted that
her own rising sun was quite put out
or court by them. AS for tho Irish
chains, monuments. even the extrava.
CANT silk crazy quilts, everybody un.
derstood that they were exhibited sole.
~ through public spirit, to make a
good showing, with no hope whatever
or premium. Allan glanced despair
lngly over them. To his confusion he
spied Nan just entering the hall, laugh.
Ing and talking Mt great rate with
his pet aversion, Tim Bayliss. Tim
was rich and not Ill looking, but as
everybody agreed, "hadntt sense
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

"wHAT HAS NY LITTLE BROTHER DoNEp"
tween Allan's fingers. you have got
to decide 1t somehow" she said very
low. IL know Nan thinks heap the
most Of her Aunt Groome'-
Excuse me. IL must get out of
this" Allan said desperately. AS he
rushed toward the door his eyes fell
full on Lee. Lees coat was clean and
whole, but whole through the most ex-
quislte patching and darning. Any
other lad roundabout would have re-
fused to be seen in it. Lee wore It as
though proud of It, Allan made three
steps to the boys side, caught him by
the arm and drew him forward with
out word. Lees sister followed,
amazement and concern struggling in
her face. "I-we-what has my little
brother done?' she asked unsteadily.
Allan gave her comforting look, took
Lee by the shoulders ana set him
where all could see, saying clearly:
"As 1T Is my prerogative to award the
disputed premium for patchwork, l
give 1t to this coat, the most excellent
and the most eloquent specimen 1t has
ever been my luck to see. These 9TH
ers," with sweep of the arm toward
the line. may l@ more ornamental.
The declared purpose of this fair as
sociation is to encourage thrift, indus
try and the useful arts Mr.. Marshal
see that this premium is paid at once
and" this under his breath, "be sure
1t is doubled"
"Oh. you mean thingw Nan cried,
fitting past him. 81 believe 1 shall
never speak to you again.
p.AhaR did not, HHWerrluS6h' on Lees
left shoulder. Even IL he heard 1t did
not break his heart. he married Ellie
Floyd, Lees pretty, dark eyed sister,
long before the next fair came round.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05
Hog Cholera and Corn.

Hog cholera or swine plague 10 con-
fined almost entirely to the corn pro-
ducing states, writes G. 8. Moore Of
Oklahoma. Here where the seasons
are such that corn cannot be depended
upon entirely for feeding hogs a largo
number are marketed that are not fed
corn except to finish off on. Alfalfa
pastures will keep pigs growing and in
good condition, SO that very little
corn will finish them. If alfalfa Is not
to be had, wheat for winter pasture
and sorghum for summer, supplement-
ed with Kafilr or corn, will give as
good results. The pork thus produced
Is perf""" residence
here or IL yeu.. to hear of
the first case OF h> a.. Coming
from a part Of Miss. where corn
and hogs were the principal products,
the swine plague often destroyed an
entire herd. l am led to think that the
difference Is caused by the different
method OF feeding. l am persuaded
that If northern farmers would run
their hogs on clover pastures, add roots
to their bill Of fare and feed less corn
hog cholera would soon be q thing
of the past. Hogs thus raised make
better meat, mature quicker, cost less
to produce and are more profitable.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05
CAROLINA CROPS.
dot Weather Has Damaged Cotton
and Other Products

COLUMBIA, S. c., August 25.-South
Carolina crops have suffered dsas-
trously from the present intense hot
spell com bined with the drought. Re-
Gently few local showers have fallen
over very limited areas, but otherwise
there has been no rain In August.
Since July 18th the mercury has on no
day failed to reach 81, while for the
last seventeen days 9S is the least maxi.
mum recorded, with the average for
that time l0l degrees in the shade.
The record OF LOG surpasses any ever
madc before ir South Carolina. For
six consecutive days l0l, or better, h rs
been registered by the United States
weather bureau.
Probably on account of the intense
dryness there have been but few pros.
tratlons and but three or four deaths,
but the effect on business Is serious and
merchants as well az farmers have
long faces.
While the crops have suffered serl.
ously and truck gardens have been de.
stroyed the heaviest financial loss falls
on cotton planters. Some farmers ca
Innate the cotton yield has been red uc-
ed Az per cent. but only allowing loss
OF IL per cent on an average Yield on
the acreage planted, the loss will be
lOO, 600 bales, or $4,000, 900. The loss
on other crops, sugar cane, late corn
and hay will make the total over 81
100000. OF course, unless there are
general rains within very few dsys
the drought will become disaster
and actual suffering to small farmers
and negoes will result.
Cotton fields are as white as thew
generally are late in September. hut
over half the bollS that are showing
the white are unmatured, being burst
open by the heat, and the lint is with
out value. Many OF the plants are
dying, the leaves drying up and falling
oil, and no more blossoms are coming.
Ordinarily the plants blossom until
frost. Nothing can save the farmers
from the oss already sustained, but
rains would start the plants to blossom
Ing again and late frosts would permit
the new bolls formed to mature.
AS 1T stands the probable loss to
farmers from this heated month will
be not less than $40, ,000, 600 and may be-
very much greater.
Reports from North Carolina and
Georgia are but slightly more encour-
aging.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

THE EMPRESS REGENT OF CHIN
The following character sketch of tho
most powerful female despot In the
worlds history will be found inter.
esting:
There have been emprcsses regent
before In China, but no preccdents
avail for comparison with this master
ful Manchu, Tsze Hsi Au, the most re.
markable woman sovereign snd the
most unbrtdled female despOt the world
has known. She rose from the harem,s
ranks, uneducated, ignorant OF public
affairs, but by sheer ability, by her
own wits, will and shrewdness she at.
tained the supreme power. Hers is the
greatest OF personal triumphs, her
strength OF mind and force OF charac-
ter and dominant personality having
won every step centuries OF precedent
and all the ehackles OF Oriental eti-
quette overborne by her masterful
strategy and remorseless will. Her
enomies have fallen away, sickened
ana uled and scattered as chaif; no one
has opposed her will and survived no
plot or intrigue has availed against her,
no conspirator has found her unarmed
or of her guard, and hers has been a
charmed, relentless terrible life.
Tho few who have looked upon the
conntenance of the dowager describe
her as a tall, erect, fine looking woman,
OF distinguished and imperious bearing
with pronounced Tartar features, the
eye OF an eagle, and the voice OF deter
mined authority and absolute command.
She has, OF course, the natural unde-
formed feet OF Tartar women, and Ia
credited with great activity, O fond
ness Tor archery and for riding and
walking, with a passion for games OF
chance and theatrical reDresenta.
tions."
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enough to lead goose to water" Ev-
erybody said further 1T was shame
the way Nan Ware kept him dangling
after her when she had been as good as
engaged to Allan McNeal ever since
she was out OF short frocks.
Here. pin the blue on the star and
feather! Quick! Before Nan comesw
Mrs. Pease commanded, thrusting a
length Of ribbon into Allan's hand
Mrs. Sawyer snatched 1t away. "Oh,
but don't those tulips hang down
graceful" she said coaxingly. "I do
hate stiff thing, That's why 1 like
Nan SO. She c, be stiff. No,
not If she tried
1nsidiously 81 mother ribbon
a full yard cling azure-be.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

D gun III ract, In that same Iturai
D nall ten years back. Mis- Ware
ana Mrs. John Groome womere-
~ Nan Wares aunts, sJespec-
tiVely to her father and,. but
Ditter rivals In notable ifery.
al the very first Clay cour they
swept all before them In TIN par
,icol"r lines, but Mrs. Ggot a
Dlue ribbon the more. Itor cut
mowers, and Miss Elvy's i'd not
WIN even the red. Nature fact
ruhkled. 1t ranked so dhdeed,
she was hot pacified by tr OF q
speciai rose premium mex. She
won It, of course, but the lg was
rooDed or SAVIOR. Mrs. Grdid not
maze separate rose displ
! 30 1t had gone at every Now
one was ahead In the mntnrem,-
ums, now the other. At tmicular
iair Doth had outdone them. with
.he result Of winning a done rib.
pohs each. There would, been
''' oiu olSter Ley, the
committee on Jelly and allied
iruitS' placidly ate up the ne and
ware entries, saying she believe
III slVin somebody else tbst little
smidsln Of Il chance" So IS had
gone TO an entirely new pea slim,
uarN eyed girl, shy and SIC. who
came afoot, with only n br com
pahy. Her people had ht Lass
,n"'i " year back somewllmshac-
hie farm lying mile awcNobodv
knew much about them. pt that
'hey minded their own rs na,d
cash for the little they ,ht and
rom the looks of thlngsout the
pace were not In the leafraid Of
work. "'u VI
sister Dempsey had felt 4, ronald
or her threatened indigcstby sight
- y, ,"e g''l $ eyes when she she blue
'p"o''' llI"y had brighten,nd sof.
ehcd until they were like nv stare
men she had said sometb to tho
oy at her elbow that made n stand
II ''ptoe and stick his handeep in
IS pockets, rs though he d hard
@ .oiN 10 keep from turn. hand
orlhss and shouting aloud.
IL was Lees idea. you XIV. our
the things. sho,S,,ver
e hau cXDidincu, ,,e.Ge!o-s-e-~---~ g
dempsey. Lee, standln very
'aight and looking MS though. own
at least half the fair grouIs, had
dcd: why, Ellie. l knew va get
If this old show PLAID fair!
ant you make all your thgs the
" Black Nanny taught y0 You
ow she cooked for grandfher 80
nrs."
hrs. Pease and Mrs. Saw,r had
ard nothing Of all this. Tly had
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

The remarkable number OF deaths
by drowning proves that too many per-
sons venture into waters without know.
Ing how to swim. About 80 per cent
OF those drowned so far this summer
did not have that knowledge, This il
all the moro wonderful when a knowl.
edge OF swimming may so easiy be
had. a person OF average physique
would be able to swim several hundred
feet after dozen lessons.
AT Chester William Strand and
John Peayer, two farmers. while dis.
Guessing an old family difference OF
years back, became involved in a diGi.
Guilty that resulted in the death of
John Peayer. Blows were passed. The
two men clinched and Strand loosened
himself and retreated. Peayer followed
with a stick, pounding Strand in the
face and on the head. Strand drew his
pistol and fred three shots, Peayer
being instantly killed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

50 c;t:n ra."'" icgitimato in poll
tics. iia>,.rvnr. sid that II elected 1t
must De can straig b forward
way, and n,s Canvess vas always con-
duct"f ,}ard. iie never abused
a > g.. .pr. ."u. % .Ag4ged ia personal
( ..,r !" 'vvcr y nd hard
student He and | wore classmates IN
Erskine College. Trained In that in
stitution and reared, as he was, among
the seceders, he ia man from wi. cm
good account may be expected In
pubic lile. No, we are not kin, though
we bear the same surnse,1n,.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

For the production Of 6 salahle to-
bacco much depends upon the charac-
ter Of the SOIL and great deal de-
pends upon the skill in curing. Fully
as much, however. depends upon the
proper grading and sorting of the to-
bacco and the style OF package in
which 1t Is sent to the manufacturer.
Too much cannot be said about the
necessity for very careful attention to
these apparently small details. accord
Ing to an authority on the handling Of
tobacco.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

TEA AT $400 A PoUND.-At the Elk.
position, the other day, / bought q
pinch OF the Emperor OF China tea,n
writes the Paris correspondent OF
Truth.
THE cost OF u pound would have
been about $400 The price OF the
pinch was forty cents. This will give
you an idea how tiny it was The
Emperor's tea, when dry, Is Of O pale
color, and long and delicste ia grain.
1t Ia composed OF the top shoot OF end
less plants. Infused by !tseii it is lat,
but as a blend gives delicate and delici-
Gus llavor. One should never drink It
out OF deep cup only out OF porcelain
or glass find, however, that If taken
In the evening 1t causes a sleepless
night
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

Samples OF mixtures made in imitation Of baking
powders but containing alum ,uc frequently dis,
trlbued from door TO door, given away in
grocery stores such mixtures arc dangerous
to use in food, and in many cities their sale is
prohibited by law. Alum is urlosiyc poison and
all physicians condemns N,.,u derS containing it,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

OF such work, whether or not 10 ap.
proves OF 1t, and no doubt he will ell
Joy the results OF such appeals to fac
tional spirit in the second primary, il
they can be made effective"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05
Baking
Powder
Economy

The manufacturers Of Royal
Baking Powder have always declined
to produce cheap baking powder
at the sacrifice of quality.
The Royal is made from the
most highly refined and wholesome
ingredients, and is the embodiment
OF all the excellence possible to be
attained in the highest class baking
powder.
Royal Baking Powder costs only
fair price, and is cheaper at its
price than any similar article.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

The average condition OF potatoes on
July 1 was 91.3. as compared with 98.s
on July I, 1890, 95.6 ut the correspond
ing date In 1903 and q ten year average
Of o8.Q.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05

"A rule in feet In Leipzig, Saxony,
assesses the expense of calling out the
fire department to the owner OF t.,
house where the fire originated.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-09-05
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~ A LLANl say, Allanl uere,s
~ ro" you have Just got to
4 "A s'tue-a woman's row ot
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He Has Met n Concentrated Attack
Odds We're Against Him, But On
slaught OF the Other Candidates
and Tiliman's Thrusts Were Par
ried.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
THE CROWDS in COLORADO
MANY TEXANS ARE STILL IN THE
MOUNTAIN REsOdTs.
Visitors ThrOngins to Denver, Mani
ton and Colorado SprinEs-Notes
and Personals of Texas People.

Manitou. Col. August s.-August is
proving the banner month of this year for
tourists The visitors devote practically
their entire time to sight-s seeing in the
mountains, drinking spring water and So
cial hops in the evening. Like most peo-
pie raised in prairie country they DO not
understand the wonders of the ever chang
ing scenery nor the inspiration Of the stu.
pendous views Of the neighborng elnons.
days outing furnishes food for thought
and conversation for a long time tc come.
4 the Misses Blanche Heidenheimer. Elsie
Davidson and Hattie Kempner are stop
ping at the Mantou for the rest of the
season. The three young ladies' are lypi-
cal Southern girls and are charming IN
every respect, They hold a very gh &C.
clal position in Galveston and are popular
In Manitou.
They have had a most interesting wet
at the Manitou hotel and there hayetbeen
no lack OF amusements for old and Young.
Monday night there wis tailyho party,
also card party or seven tables. Wednes-
day evening hop. Friday morning a
plunge party at the bath house and d
burro party IN the evening and a tennis
belonging TO the hotel and dozen o.ner
things The regular wednesday evening
hop resembled a huge bouquet OF flowers
There We're so many pretty costumes o.
all eolors. OF gay hues and somber shsiea.
Mrs. GuernRer's mother and father Mr.
and Mrs. Potter of Houston, Texas, are
spending the summer at the Manitou no.
tel
Thursday evening after dinner at TIA
4st1,I. 81
the walters gave a little entertainment
for the guests consisting OF a cake walk
buck dancing and singing.
Every afternoon there Is concers o.
the Iron SPRING. pavilion, The cone srts
are very populor and the pavilion u
crowded every Afternoon.
/ Some big sugar plantation people q
Louisiana have arrived at the Man'to'
hotel. They are .. c. Barton ant family
Little TeNas; F. Il Barton, st Elmo; W
j. Barton, Rlverrlch- ]. A. Laalsr Don
eldson: r. r. Munson end wife, Glenwoed
Clerville Hunsel st. James; Mrs 7, n
ppgh and daughter ST james. AMI Mr.. z
b. Marion. Miss L. Reilly. Mrs. Gerard b
; Reilly and Alexander ]. Waldma1. New
York.
Mrs Frank Andrews. Edward An1-ews
Miss Hattie r.. Smith and Mrs. James II
Baker from Houston are spending TN
month OF August IN mountain recreatior
at Manitou
( Mr.. and Mrs Harry Hudson, Miss hph'
son and Miss Mamie King arc In MAIL
ton from Caldwell
Miss Lulu Ellison from Mckinney y
spending her sumner in Manitod
w. A. Williams is tourist o. the sum
mer from Greenviiie.
/ Rev. Lee from Austin Is spending tn'
sepson In Colorado Springs.
w r Matcalf from wayahache. ynt
has spent several summers In Mspi'oi, u
here again for month.
W. II. Downie from San Antcrfo 10 here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12

yher>~ac doctor went in search of better
health.
Mrs w -. Sayers. who has been the
quest OF her niece. Mics Nettc Iockhsrt,
returned yesterday to her home IN Con
sales
Miss Bessie Chapman left Tuesday for
Shepherd and Cold Springs where she
will visit relatives for n few weeks.
T l.. Hackney and family arc spend
ing q few weeks at Surfsidc
Mrs. E w Taylor and children returned
from Sherwood Monday.
Miss Sallio Grace Besle, who has been
visiting Miss Ella Waddcil left Thurs
day for her home In Montgomery, Ala.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mather and son
Mas err Frank Mather, left "Wednesday
for Milwaukee and other points in WIS
consin for q months visit.
Mrs Sinclair Taliafcrro, with her son
aud daughter. is spending this month
at WytbevIlle. Va.
Mr. p. II Foster came down from
North Texas Saturday 10 be with his
brother, Mr.. V. s. Foster. for few dayt
before the latter's return TO New York
Mr. " s. Foster leaves on the C0maI
from Galveston Wednesday, 10 resume
his course OF study at the United Statei
military academy at West Point,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12
A Hounc Wnrming.

A very pleasant evening was spent at
the home OF MIR. and Mrs. John Mccleary
on Riisk avenue Thursday, when a few
friends were invited to attend house
warming" Prof, A. Diehl rendered some
fine music on the violin. Misses Florence
nlackman, Pearl Miller and Julia Crowley
and Mr. w. G. Peters gave some selections
on the piano; Miss Claokman sang and
Mr. John McCleary gave some or his
famous comic songs. The feature OF the
oyoninG was cako walk by Miss Rick and
Prof A. Dehl. Light refreshments were
served Those present were Mr.. md Mrs.
John Miller, MIR. and Mrs August Baum
bach. Mr.. and Mls. George Rick. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ j. Lyons, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c..
Peters. MIR. and Mrs. Il. Mulcahy, Mr. and
Mrs II. Albright. Misses Florence Black
man, Mollie Glass. Pearl Miller Julia
Crowley, German Miller aud Messrs Nor
ris Mulcahy julius APPEL. Joe -. Collins,
Tom Lyons and Prof. A. Diehl.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12

are Mr.. and Mrs. L, c. Jones. Misses EN-
ma and Cora Jones. They left on SAT-
urday for Gicnwood Springs and from
thoru they so TO Salt Lake.
Waco guests in tho city are Y. C. A.
Rogers and son.
w. a. Adar, wife and child, from Mar
shall. are guests at the Windsor
J. II, l.ongonson from Denison Is In the
city
y. Matthew'S from Houston ana Il. h.
Clark OF Dallas are spending the week
here
Mr. j. Beeler. c. A. Dixon. business
men IN Clehurne, are In he city.
a. J. Mehl Mrs II. Mcclellan, Miss
c, Ewing and Mary Longstring make a
pleasant party OF Texans from Cameron.
G. A Pooler and wife from Austin are
IN Denver
MI. aud Mrs. \. G. Russell are in the
city from Fort Worth.
G. W. Smith from Paris, ~ II, Petit
from Dallas, r. Il Hoffman from Fort
Worth arc prominent business men see
inc the sights of Denver.
II. 7. Williams and wife from Brown
wood are visiting resorts of Colorado with
Denver as headquarters.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. r Lawson aro guests
in the city from Liberty.
l.. Block from Galveston and I. Crun
from Orange are In Denver
G. Il. Munson and ). G. McKelvey are
registered in Denver from Denison
X. S, Coon from Galveston, " H. Per-
kins from Houston are in Glenwood
Springs.
companied by his two nephews, is In Den
yer.
+. NJ. Marlin from Lovelaty has been
seen at Glenwood Springs, Denver aud
Boulder during this week