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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Is D E NlED D
STORY OF PROPOSED JOINT MA.
VAL DEMONSTRATION SAID
TO BE UNTRUE.

London, Aug. 20.-The admiral today
denied the Daily Chronicles statement
that Admiral Donoville, commanding
the British Mediterranean squadron,
now off the coast of Portugal, had re-
ceived urgent orders to Immediately
despatch some of his ships to the vi
cinity of Salonica. 1t is not expected
such action will be taken. Neither
the Austrian, Russian nor Italian en-
bassies has any knowledge of the re-
ported exchanges of communications
between the continental powers in re
gard to joint naval demonstration off
Salonica.
Russian Fleet Off Iniada.
Constantinople, Aug. 20.-The Rus
sian squadron arrived off Iniada on the
eastern coast of European Turkey yes
terday afternoon.
Hard Fight in Mountains.
Dispatches from Salonica say an i'm
portant fight occurred in the mountains
of Pissodor August IS. The village of
Erminssco was burned by the Turks
and many insurgents were killed.
An "Intervention" Story.
Brussels, Aug. 20.-The Indepen--
dence Beige says that it hears the pow
ers have arrived at an understanding
regarding the steps to be taken to sup.
press the revolt and to apply reforms
in Macedonia. According to this un--
confirmed report Russia will act on the
sea, occupying the Dardanelles and the
Bosphorus; Austria will act on land
and Italy will exercise surveillance
over Albania. After peace is restored
the powers are to withdraw and re-
store to Turkey her full sovereignty.
Partial Confirmation.
London, Aug. 20.-The Associated
Press learns that important negotia
tions are in progress between the pow,
ers. which promise to result in the
early adoption of a new plan for the
settlement of the Macedonian trouble
In some quarters it is intimated that
the scheme is partially on the lines
J referred to by Bulgarian newspapers
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
FIRST OF THE B lsYACHT
RACES Is DECLARED OFF
CHARGES BIG FRAUD.
Receiver For Bay State Gas Co.
Causes Trouble for Prominent Men.

Receiver For Bay State Gas Co.,
Causes Trouble for Prominent Men.
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. Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 20. -
= Especial from Wilmington, DELHI
. In the United States circuit court =
today Wharton Pepper, receiver :
= for the Bay State Gas Co., of Della
y ware filed bill of complaint y
against J. Edward Addicks, United
States Senator J. Frank Alice and
others, alleging fraud in connection .
y with transaction involving the :
stock of the company said to be =
y valued at $75,o0o,0oo. Some of the :
defendants are charged with enter
ing into an unlawful combination =
to issue to Addicks 100000 :
shares of the company without con.
= sideration.
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
STARVATION IN THE KLoNDlKE.
American Just Returned Reports 400
Men in Terrible Straits.

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 20.--A spe-
cial dispatch from Dawson City says
that H. Bratnober, an American miner,
arrived there yesterday with news that
400 miners in the Tanana country are
in terrible straits. He says that five
men have already died of starvation
and there are scores living on nothing
but berries. Messages are being sent
out asking the United States govern
ment for assistance. In Dawson the
report is believed to be reliable.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
HoNoRE PALMER WEEDS.

Prominent Young chicasoan Marries
Baltimore Girl in London.
London, Aug. 20.-Honore Palmer of
Chicago, son of Mrs. Potter Palmer,
and Miss Grace Greenway Brown, OF
Baltimore, were married at ST.
Georges church, in Hanover square,
this afternoon. AS both families are
in mourning the wedding was quiet
affair, only about a score of persons
being present.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
TO AVOID TUNNEL ACCIDENTS

German Officials Apply the Lessons
Taught by Recent Paris Disaster.
Berlinfi Aug. 20-Lessons taught by
the recent disaster on the Paris under.
ground railway are being applied by
the ministry of public works. Orders
have been issued to the officials of the
Berlin underground and overhead rail
way to light all tunnels by wires who'll
ly disconnected with the motor cur
rent and to install apparatus enabling
train hands to break the traffic current
anywhere and thus stop trains ap-
preaching the scene of an accident
The officials are also ordered to cease
overcrowding cars.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
A NEW PLAN
COLOMBIA is AGAIN CONSIDERING
THE PANAMA sHIP-WAY
QUESTION.

Washington, Aug 2O.--Acting Secre-
tary of State Adee today received ca
blegram from Minister Beaupre at Bo-
gotta, dated August IL, saying that the
Colombian congress had under consid-
GRAFTON another proposition looking to
the drafting OF a satisfactory canal
treaty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
STRONG TERMS
COLOMBIA NOTIFIED THAT in.
TERNATIoNAL AFFAIRS ARE
NOT LOCAL.

Colon, Aug. 2O.-Mail advices from
Bogota report that Minister Beaupre
has sent strong official note to the
minister of foreign affairs stating in
the name of Secretary Hay. that all
the American claims pending Colombia
must be settled by diplomatic interyen-
ton and not by the local courts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
IOWA CORN TROPHY.
Elegant Prize to be Contested For by
Iowa Farmers

iowa Farmers.
Des Moines, Aug. 20.-W. C. Whit
ing OF Whiting, chairman of the agri-
cultural division of the Iowa commits
sion of the Louisiana Purchase expo
sition. has personally presented to
A'nes college and the Iowa Corn Grow
ers' association a trophy valued at
$3.50, which will be awarded annually
for seventy-five years for the best re
suits in corn growing. The trophy
viii be gold and silver representa-
tion of an ear of corn mounted on an
cl.'ny pedestal. The ear of corn will
be eighteen inches high, the husks Of
sterling silver and the outside ones
turned down for use as handles. The
ear Of corn will be of gold. It's tol
will be detachable and it will contain
a space inside of the ear.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
PRAY FOR PEACE.

Baron Won Back Includes Prayer in a
Toast.
Vienna, Aug. 20.-At a banquet of
the general staff of the army given
on the occasion of Emperor Francis
Joseph's birthday, Baron Won Back,
chief Of the staff, in toasting the en-
peIor, said:
Heavy cares are depressing the
hear: of our noble monarch. May the
Almighty avert further trouble. May
he free us from the nightmare which
at present is weighing down the heart
Of every patriot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.

Joe Clarke Of Cincinnati (Ia.) Receives
Fatal Wound.
Centerville, Aug. 20.-While sitting
at an organ at the home of Mrs. Ida
M. Irelan, near Cincinnati Qa.) Joe
Clarke, son of ]. G. Clarke, was shot
through the head accidentally, and
died instantly A son of Mrs. Irelan
discharged the revolver while passing
it to Clarke.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
BISHOP is ROBBED.

Rev. !. w. S. Ford Of Des Moines,
Loses Property.
Des Moines, Aug. 20-One of the
most daring robberies ever perpetrat-
ed in Des Moines was at the home
of Bishop I. w. S. Ford of the Iowa
conference of the Church of God, at
AIS West Eighth street. Unknown
thieves entered the home, chloroform.
ed Mr.. Ford and his wife and secured
about S22 cash from Rev. Ford's pock-
ct, a dozen silver knives and forks
and some other articles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
BUYS ROCKFORD PITCHER.

Cleveland Gets Ed kiIlian of the
Three-I League.
Rockford, ILL.,, Aug. 20.-Pitcher Ed.
Killian of Rockford, has been sold to
Cleveland and left last night to join the
team. Killian is southpaw and has
been making splendid record all the
season. He has won eighteen out of
twenty-five games and several of the
others were lost on account of light
batting by his team mates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
RULER APOLOGIES FOR
INSULT TO AMERICAN
FLAG.
BLAMEs HIS INSANE SON
Says That He Was the Cause of the
Disturbance and That He Had Been
Observation-Disclosures on Transport
Sherman Delays Its Start Eastward.

Manila, Aug. 2O.-The Sultan of De
seen has appeared before Major Bull.
ard with a large retinue and has made
a full and complete apology for the in
suit rendered the United States flag
for which reparation was promptly
demanded by Bullard The sultan de
clared that his crazy son, since disin
herited, was alone responsible for the
Outra pp
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
MEXICAN WAR VETERAN DEAD
John Kinney Passes Awsy Near Four
Corners at ACE of Seyenty.fiye,

Four Corners, Aug. 2O.-John Kin.
ney, who has lived in Henry county,
urday evening at 5 o'clock. He was
born in Ohio December %, 1928; he
lived for many years in this county and
was in the Mexican war in 1S47-49. He
was the only soldier in that war within
many miles of this place. The funeral
occurred yesterday from his late home
and interment in a cemetery nearby.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
SHAW SPEAKS.

Talks In Vermont at Dedicatory Ex-
ercises.
Stowe, VT, Aug. 20.-A $4,000 pub.
lie building presented to his town by
II. G. Akeley, millionaire lumber
man of Minneapolis, but native of
Stowe, was formally presented to
Stowe by it's donor yester.
day. The exercises included an ora
ton by Hon. Leslie M. Shaw, secre-
tary of the treasury. The building is
a memorial to soldiers of Stowe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
SIGNS OF " AR
UPRISING IN CHINA MAY RESULT
in A CIVIL STRUGGLE IN
VoLvING NATION.

Berlin, Aug. 2o.-A news agency dis
patch received from Port Arthur says:
From different provinces in China
come reports of a rising which threat
ems to involve the whole country"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
HONOR PRESIDENT ARTHUR.

Monument at His Birthplace is Ded
icated Today.
Fairfield, VT, Aug. 20.-The granite
monument marking the birthplace OF
the late President Chester A. Arthur
was dedicated here today The princi
pal speaker was ex-senator William e
Chandler. who was secretary of the
navy in Arthur's cabinet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
SESSIONS OF NATIONAL
ENCAMPMENT BEGIN TODAY
IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
Fears Are Entertained That Lord Sal
isbury Will Not Recover.

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. London, Aug. 2o.-The condition
of Lord Salisbury this afternoon is
: regarded as being critical and it is >
Y feared he will not recover.
= Lord Salisbury is suffering from
= Brisht's disease of the kidneys.
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
JOKE LEADY TO BLOODY DUEL

TWO Officers in German Army Settle
an "Affair of Honor"
Berlin, Aug. 20.-Lieutenant Kayser
was shot yesterday and probably IA
tally wounded in duel at Allenstein,
with Lieutenant Klauenfugel. Both
officers belong to the Seventy-third
regiment of field artillery. The duel
was the result Of joking at farewell
supper given at the officers casino to
Captain Fiege.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
CHARLES M'DlLL, sWITcHMAN ON
ROCK ISLAND AT ELDoN,
is KILLED.
WORKED BUT FOUR DAYS
Unfortunate Man Had Just Come to
EIdon From Kansas City, Kansas -
Was Riding on Car and Fell Under
WheeIs-Died at Noon.

Eldon, Aug 20 (SpeciaD Charles
McDill, switchman in the employ of
the Rock Island railway in the yards at
this place, was injured while at work
this morning and died at noon as the
result of the accident. The man, who
was about 25 years of age, came to
Eldon only about four days ago from
Kansas City, Kansas, and entered the
employ of the Rock Island. Little re-
garding him is known here except that
he was unmarried and that he has rel
atives living at GAINESVILLE, Ind. His
mother has been notified and she will
reach Eldon from GAINESVILLE some
time tonight.
Was Riding On Car.
The accident took place at about
4:30 o'clock this morning and the vic
tim fingered in awful agony until
death relieved him at noon. He was
riding on box car, hanging on either
at the side or the end, while the car
was being switched. 1t struck anoth-
er car with much force, throwing him
to the ground and under the wheels
of the car.
FrightfuI Injuries.
~. -
The unfortunate mans right leg was
cut completely off just below the knee
and his right arm was completely man.
gled. Even the shoulder was cut, the
injuries being so close to the neck that
it was impossible for the surgeons to
relieve the mans suffering to any ap-
preciable extent as it was feared death
would result even sooner than itzdid.
Dies atEMoon.
Everything possible, however, was
done to relieve the. sufferer and he
was made as comTnrtable as possible
until death came. However, there was
at noon.
Relatives Notified.
A telegram was sent to Mr.. Nc
Dill's mother at GAINESVILLE, Ind, as
soon as the accident occurred and
she is expected to arrive, in Eldon
sometime tonight.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Cholera on the Sherman.

The sailing of the transport Sher-
man for San Francisco was delayed by
having been quarantined owing to an
outbreak of cholera ON board only one
case is reported and it was cured
when the vessel left. She carried
home the Tenth infantry with Generals
Wood and Craigie.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
CLINTON MAN MURDERED.

Body of Newton HiIyard is Found in
Minnesota-FouI Play is Feared.
Clinton, Aug. 2O.-A message re-
ceived here from Winona says the
body of Newton Hillyard of this city,
was found yesterday afternoon near
there. 1t is believed that he was mur-
dered
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
Body Decapitated.

Winona, Mimi, Aug. 20.-The dead
body of Newton Hillyard, aged 2S. was
found in the road at the end of high
wagon bridge in Wisconsin, opposite
this city. 1t is supposed that the man
was murdered after having been rob-
bed. His head was partly severed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
LYTTLE ExTRADlTEp.
Is Charged With Assault With Intent
to Commit Murder.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 2O.-Gov.
jerks has signed requisition papers
for w. R. Lyttle of Montgomery, who
is wanted in Chicago for assault with
intent to commit murder. Habeas
corpus proceedings before the United
States commissioner have been post
poned until Friday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
srEEN REELECTED.
Braidwood (Ill) Man Head of Order
of Scottish Clans.

Cleveland, Aug. 20.-W. H.,Steen OF
Braidwood, H., was today reelected
royal chief of the order of Scottish
Clans.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
ORE STEAMER SINKS.

Crew Saved by Passing Boat - Girls
on Board.
Cleveland, Aug. 20.-The ore steam
er Queen of the West sank few miles
off Fairport, Ohio early today. The
crew of fifteen men and two daughters
of the engineer were rescued by the
steamer Codoros.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
THE WEATHER FOR IOWA

Weather forecast for Iowa is: Gen
orally fair tonight and Friday, warmer
tonight.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

Nine o'clock last night II
Seven o'clock this morning 6s
Two O'Clock this afternoon 8:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
POPE LEo's LOST RING FOUND.
Symbol Worn by Late Pontiff Discov
cred on His Writinu Table.

Rome, Aug. 20.-The fisherman's s
ring belonging to the late Pope Leo,
which was supposed to have been lost
on the day of his death. has been
found on his writing table, Car
dinal Oreglia examined the ring and,
according to the custom has broken it
up,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
PROMINENT IDAHO MAN KILLED.
Judge Henry L. Ridwell is Accidentally
Shot

Hope, Idaho, Aug. 20.-Word has
been received from Clark Fork that
Judge Henry l.. Bidwell. one of the
most prominent men of central Idaho,
was accidentally shot at that place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
SALVADOR CLAIM SETTLED.
Central American Republic compro
nises on S523. .178 Debt.

mises on s52s,17s Debt.
Washington, Aug. 20.-It is stated
by the attorneys in interest that the
claim against the government of Sal
vador by the Salvador Commercial
company, amounting to $523,17S, has
been compromised. The claim was
submitted to arbitration, but the Sal
vador. government refused to pay the
full amount. The compromise figures
are not given.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
CHALLENGES "YouNG coRBETr.,
Herrera Makes Deposit of $1,000 For.
felt to Bind Match.

San Francisco, CAL. Aug. 20.-Aurel-
ia Herrera has deposited a $1,000 for
felt to bind match for which he has
challenged Young Corbett.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
ITALIAN SQUADRON MOVES.

Ordered to Within Easy Distance of
the Turkish Provinces.
Rome, Aug. 2O.-The government
has ordered the Mediterranean squad
ron at present off Sardinia to proceed
to Sicily to be within easy distance
of the Turkish provinces.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

Americas cup. ..... Won Aug. 22, 1851
Effort to recapture. ...... Twelfth
Challenger. :. >. ;. Shamrock Ill
Defender :. >. $50. >. ..Reliance
Wind velocity needed >. =. ~ knots
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

Course Thirty nautical miles, fif-
teen miles to the windward or lee
ward and return. Thirty nautical
miles are equal to 34.55 statute
miles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

Start-From Sandy Hook lightship
at as near II o'clock as practicable,
the preparatory signal being given fif-
teen minutes in advance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20
REPORTS OF OFFICERS ARE
MADE TO VETERANS OF THE
GRAND ARMY.
MEMBERSHIP GR % VS.
The Statements Are All Encouraging
Commander in Chief Stewart
Compliments the Women's Relief
Corps and Sons of Veterans.

San Francisco, Aug. 2O.-The thirty
seventh annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic opened
this morning at the Grand opera
house. Commander in Chief Thomas
j. Stewart, read his annual report,
which was read with applause.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-20

Time handicap-Reliance will give
Shamrock III, minute and 81 Sec
onds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
A FESTIVE WEEK
The Horse.Show Means Much to the
People Of tho State.

Horse Show week In Richmond has
come to mean great deal to the people
of the city and Virginia. The city wears
ar air OF festivity In this md-autumn
season which 1t never has during the
twelve months. It is week Of Thanks
giving Day or Christmas. The hotels
are crowded and the Hobbies are filed
with visitors, and local people intent on
talking horses and otherwise enjoying
themselves. The visitors are most inter-
esting. Horse people from all over the
State are here, and their conversation.
horsey always. attracts and pleases the
hearer more than politics tickles the ear
OF the candidate or political manipulation.
II Is genuine. Costume does not make
a horseman. This was very strikingly
eaempllhed at Murphy's and the Audito-
rum yesterday afternoon. The central
figure in the hotel lobby for several hours
was an old gentleman, wearing long
gray beard. SLOUGH hat, checked shirt and
a light suit he had evidently worn sew
eral months last year. and had had on
But the way that man could and did
talk horses was caution. He seemed to
know every animal entered. its pedigree
and past achievements. At the stables
out at the grounds he was equally an
authority. He did not know anything OF
several of Dr. Woodend's horses, Tor M
stance, but his opinion of their chances.
expressed after an inspection. was eagerly
sought. And throughout the afternoon he
kept HIS Jaws working vigorously, on
an enormous quid OF tobacco. which no
was never seen to change.
The average horseman is young. The
young women are. Of course. most In
tercsted In the animals exhibited. But It
was most noticeable that many matrons
whose hair is streaked with silver ap-
peared to know tho horses entered as
well as their husbands did, and to like
to discuss them just as well.
The holiday feellns5is everywhere ap-
parent lt.is a source of general regret
that the decoration OF. the city is not
moro general, but II outward festive signs
are lacking, the manner and tho words
of the average Richmond citizen prove
that the holiday idea is In their hearts.
The Richmond Horse Show, as an insti-
tuition, becomes this week the subject OF
interesting study to the rank outsider
who prefers people to the royal horse.
incidentally, the accommodations or the
city for visitors are being most heavily
taxed. Each Of the hotels can take u
few more guests: the boarding houses can
take care OF few more, but II the mum
ber+ofs visitors .isr greatly Increased many
will find 1t hard to obtain bed and board.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
MR.. HURkAMP COMING
He Will Arrive Here Tomorrow With
Horl pipe and Amaret.

Mr. ]. II. Anderson, president Of the
Horse Show Association. yesterday re-
ceIved a telegram from Mr., Charles II,
Hurkamp at fredericksburg informing
him that Mrs. Hurkamp. his wife, whose
illness detained him at home, 10 much
improved, and that II desired he would he
here Thursday with Amaret and Horn
pipc. Mr. Smith at once wired him to
come. and there Is no longer any doubt
that this most popular horseman with
his peerless pair OF hunters VIII be here,
and participate In the show Thursday
night and thereafter. That means that he
is going to carry off some OF the ribbons
for IL will take u good horse to defeat
the Hurkamp entries,
Amaret and Hornpipe ara entered In the
pairs OF Jumpers Thursday night, and In
The qualified hunter class the same night,
Amaret is entered in the ladies' hunters
class Friday night. and both Amaret and
Hornpipe In tho corinthlan class Of
hunters the same night, and one or both
are likely to get In the champion hunters
and jumpers class Saturday night, entries
for which are made at the post,