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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-22
THE NOVEMBER q 1903
Tale Of the Man Who Got Out
Of the Hole and Fell Back.
BY BILLY BURGUNDY
Copyright, 1903, w steve Floyd5

Copyright, 1908, BY Steve Floyd)
once upon time there was foxy old
goesor Of the name OF harrington Black
stone Bellows. e a q
Darlington was criminal lawyer ana
n wonder IN his line. He was on to al
the nne points Of his business, had the
penal code down pat and was gifted with
a line Of talk that was always GOOD for
!, an acquIttai On the first ballot.
saloh little things as tho evidence and
the Judges charge amounted to nothing.
to Jury that had heard harrington tell
his side or the story.
Whenever he stood up ~ front OF inc
box, looked appoalingly into tho eyes OF
the twelve men good and true, s.ied q
quart Of tears ard pointed hts trembling
finger at the Crlef-strlcken wife Of the
accused, the Jury was with him to man,
and that was about all there was to IT.
Barr ngton stood ace high with porch.
climbers and Hll-around crooks, and en-.
toyed the distinction Of "aving saved
moro man from rocls-pile and striped APP
| pnrel than the clergy.
DESPITE the fact that Darlington had
been busy before the bar for some nifty
odd years he had not been bic to run
up a steak Of blues for the reaAtn that
whenever his clients were caught with
before harrington arrived. Then. too.
| Bnrr!ngton's wife was an awful spender
ana always went through his clothe, In
the morning before waking him up.
Now It came to pass that, municipal
election had to DO pulled on, SO the
plain clothes men passed out the tip TO
the grafterS to ease up bit until tho
votes were cast. VI x
Naturally th!s put quite a crinp IN Bor-
rngton's business and put him behind
with the landlord and the grocer Fact
Is. It put him on his uppers, TOR no had
no working capital.
When the votes were counted and II
was found that tho reform ticket came
In second, word was passed down the
line to 80 ahead, and business at once
picked up with Darlington.
The FIRST case In which he was retained
was that OF ono Muggsy Mulliean, alias
souint-Eyc. the Brute, MuggNy was
pinched on the charge Of having removed
from the person. OF another orc sparkler
and three steel ongravings done BY Uncle
sam having face value Of ono hundred
dollars each.
Not less than seven persons whose We
raclty could not be questioned had seen
Nluggsy turn the trick, and II looked like
cincl that he would have to do
bit
when harrington was called In he
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and to those who have neither had the
pleasure Of q. visit to the great opolls'
nor an oppor tuniLy to witness one, OF these
performancea during their snort SPRING
that Manager Rex Of the Acaden1~ has
secured this gilt-edged attraction for an
onga cement Of Wednesday and Thursday
with matinee Thursday, will. no DOUBT,
bring delight to our theatre goers VINO
know good thing when It Is offered.
which appeals 10 lovers Of hi3h cilss n US
cal comedy. The book Is BY Edgar smith.
the music by the late John Stromherg
and tho dances and movements by Julian
Mitchell, trio Of names which, speak vol
unles to those who are up to date ~
things theatrical There is said to be an
eftulgent array Of chorus girls and a gilt
tering show of gorgeous costumes.
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ru.r.nt ..d to save Musgsy the trouble Of

guaranteed to save Muggsy the trouble OF
doing time for the sum Of three hundred
dollars. harrington happened to need
lust about that amount OF money. but for
some reason OF other he dbl not seem
cesirous OF possessing diamond.
f When the case came up for trial the
eye witnesses told exactly how the Job
was done. and then harrington got busy.
It took him just two hours 70 convince
the Jury that his client was innocent, and
as usual there was on acqu!ttal tue Nrst
dash out Of the box
After thanking the jury and receiving
the congratulations OF hts friends, Muggsy
paid harrington three one hundred dollar
bills for his serylcea.
When Darlington returned to mis- otttco
he shut himself up In his consultation
room and heaved a sigh OF relief. he
was out OF the hole, and his heart was
glad. He footed UP his outstanding tabs
and found that they came to TWO hunureo
and sixty sir,aoleons nat. Ho was strong
enough to take them up and stu be forty
contentnent settled down upon his pal
lid dome, an dhe felt the Joy Of man
when he breaks even on the consolation,
Jackpot. He fingered his roll with a
satisfied JUNCTION. and pictured the OBJ.
sequious delight with which his tab hold.
their autograph before the sun could set.
It was at this moment that a knoo"
came at the door and a delicate frag-
rance began to elbow Itself through the
clouds OF smoke that sprung from his
Colorado Mndura.
In response to Barrlngton's Come In"
q. swaYgorly attired damsel with down
cast eyes and openwork stockings entered.
After much swlshing Of skirts and co.
quett!sh display OF lingerie. she an
nounced that she was supporting Wild
owed mother and invalid brother by
selling "rhe History OF Our New Pos
sessions" magnificent work In nifty
volumes. full morocco binding at $50.
Terms. cash with order.
Darlington cared nothing whatever tor
history and a derned sight less for our
new possessions. But when the dainty
little creature gave him one OF her llnger-
Ing LOOKS and said that she would accept
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AURORA iBOREALlS
Reco,lections of45That Of December
lR62-Stilcs' took.
lltor OF The Times-Dispntch:

Editor OF The Times Dispntch:
sr,-I rome raber well the Aurora Bore
lis mentioned In your editorial this morn .r''
Ing. which set me to thinking. whether
! have had the date fixed In my mlnd
wrong all these years or whether Major
I was on guard the night Of the oc;.,
currencc with one Shorty, " Of the Pure II
Battery twhose name have forgotten).
and remarked to him, jesting!S, lhat
tho red sky indicated blood on The next
day Consequently, l have thought eyer
night preceding the battle-that Is the
By the way, the night was a bitterly
cold one. and II vas showing Ir1;, Or had
rate; think there was little snow on the
ground-and my friend. "shorty,"7\was
In his stocking feet or with his Toes
sticking. through both shoes and stock
Ings on the damp hilltop. !,
1t is difficult to remember after, all
those years. but som chow have these
inc dents coupled and fixed In my mind,
and / am sure I didn't dream them.
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"The Cavalier"

Coming direct from most successful
run Of over 100 nights at the Criterion
Theatre, New York city complete with
all its original eouipase. scenery, cos
tunes, accoutrements, accessories. music,
etc., George ". Cables THE Cavalier"
is an attraction that is worthy OF more
than passing mention innsmuch as It Is
Il distinctly Southern play. dealing with q
Southern subject. and permeated with
Southern sympathy. AS Is wei! known,
THE Cavalier Is a play OF the ClVl! Wal,
with the unusual feature that when It
Southern sentiment.
The story deals with the fortunes OF
lovely. Southern girl. who on her Wedding
In the pay Of the North. and she straight
way replllses him with horror, although
she cannot summon sufficient courage to
denounce him, and thus secure his IN
slant execution The wedding tIa an, ana the
In the second act the heroine, as
Southern spy, is striving. by gallantry and
resource to compensate for. or defeat, her
g Esu Of a wounded Confederate officer
eeeds n sp Hs 81 his ao %fes opposton
III accomplishing the death Of young
Unio11lst officer, whom he REGARDS as
rival and also betrays', into Northern
hands an ambulance train in which a
large amount of bullion had been con-
cealed.
Il, the third act, tho heroine turns the
tables on her renegade husband by. ven,
turing to Union headquarters. established
il the old house where she, was married.
n message to a body Of Con lederate
scouts, who succeed In surprising the
FEDERAL officers while occupied In an I'M
provised merry-making., Her triumph.
receives g bullet from the pistol OF her
hus Sand Intended for the young: Southern
cup tain whom she has leaned TO love
she does not die. but lives to hear IN the
last act tho intelligence Of her husoand.s
death and the vows OF a more accep'a o'e
lover.
.The Cavalier" plays the Academy Fri
dayl and Saturday with Saturday matinee
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are entirely new and arc said to be more
elaborate than ever before.
Weber and Fields.

The success OF Weber and FIELDS tuor Of
few OF the principal cities last spr!ne
was something to marvel at: the receipts
1t is said, averaging from $1,000 to $1S,vv1
per week, and the demand from manager
throughout the country, for q Weber and
FIELDS musical comedy has been 80 great
that they have decided to put on the road
this season, the greatest and most popular
OF thor many successes. "Ho!ty-Totty.
which ran for solid year at their cosey
little theatre In New York.
So eager are managers for this attrac-
ton, that the success Of the tour was as,
sured before the season opened. as al,
most every engagement Is guaranteed.
a trip to New York Is incomplete with,
out an evening with Weber and Fields
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."The Cavalier" plays the Academy FRI
dayl and Saturday with Saturday matinee
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his Invitation TO dinner II he would prom,
ise upon his word not to keep her out
too late, TO changed his mind and gave
his order. 5#Sj
They dlned that evening, and when Bar
ring ton took an inventory OF his whd he,
found that le was ten bones strong. rs
Moral: The sight OF skirts can malse
any man forget his debts rs 5sS
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"The Burgo1naster."

That Jolly Jingle The Bnrgomaster,"
nne Of the rner!iest musical comedies that
! has ever been In Richmond. Will make It's
bow hers at tho Academy Tuesday. matt
nee and night
n ThA production promised this time. In
moro ways than one. Is decidedly different
from that seen last season. and although
( 1t contains all at the old familiar melodies,
nevertheless 1t admits OF many new mus,
/ al numbers. which are introduced. In ad.
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It promises to go we'll after the turkey
an Thanksgiving night.
81 The drsmatizatioa Of George W. Cables
'IThc Cavalier will interest all literary
~ we'll sH Economically inclined folk. kes-
s tEy, who has done 50 much really able
work in finding plays In BOOKS. has been
assisted with beautiful scenery and q
oapable cast
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"rHE NIGHT OF THE FOURTH"
The following Is what the Brooklyn
Citizen has to say about the performance
Ct 1.-THE Night Of the Fourth, Pre-
cal Comedy Company. which opens for
one week at the Bi1ou Theatre Monday.
Real comedians, excellent chorus ces,
an exemplary cast and superior rnus!cal
and light effects, contributed last nlgnt
at the Columbia Theatre to tho success
q one Of the mos. psas!ns .tnes In oo Il.
production OF George AIDES Might OF
The Fourth" which. BY the way. was 50
changed from the original writing that
had the author sat through the show no
would scarcely have recognized IT Inc
We!ls-Dunne-Harlan Muslca! COMEDY
Company has not deteriorated from ITS
standard. The players get all out Of the
D ece there is In 1t with many additions
OF pleading specIalties.
Aside from tho cast two very charming
features deserve special mention, Ihe
| place is provided with some very clever
music. most OF It written and arranged BY
tho musical director OF the company. Mr.
| George Nichols. Three overtures excited
popular comment, Edward ". salzer
| 1.-THE Commander" selection from
| verd!s: III Trovatore," and the sextatte
from Donizettis Lucia d. Hammer
| moor" The other delightful feature was
|
charming beauty to the specialtles. The
scenery, too, was thing OF remarkable
| beauty.
ting worse that the stock market on
"Black Friday, II Is one OF those Aent.
fluffy things. which begins nowhere ana
ends N the same plaee ep. ! y 2 2ny
on each spasn, there 10 nothing TOT the
audience to do but laugh,
Mr. Harlans spectaltIes. IN which ne
had tho assistance Of the "H1usic;al
maidens,' were death to the blues, H|s
"Whistllns Riley" IN W. Oh n n g eo "nnnia
dtty, supplemented with a very funny
whistle effect that sounded we'll and IN
tune with the music. He also appeared TO
advantage In "He was Sailor again
WITH the inimItaple Little Chip, The at'
ter, who Is fast growing to be very pop.
York managers. accomplished some very
clever work. incidentally, when the audi
ence recalled him so often that his weekly
| repertoire was exhausted. he fell back
on some OF his older pieces which, though
familiar. dd not fall In apprecla alton ]. !. !.
pretty chorus 'under tho Polar star"
catchy piece. the music Of which was
composed by Director Nichols. Mr..
Hairy was recalled so often that the
! audience lost track OF the count, Mary
Maraolc. who has a swee, lyric soprano
| as her height, appeared In Two cute
specialties ''step SONY y, This Beyoln ton
ana Honey Won't You Stop Teasing Me-
A duet with dramatic features was sung
with pretty effect by Miss Henrietta Lee
and Robert HarY. while a pleasant ID.
Miss Mare Fanchonne.tl. '"rhe Night ,Of
! The Fourth" Is W orth seeing.
| There viii be the Usual natlnees. with
i performances nightly, The entire lower
| hoor has 5een sold Tor Thanksgly Wing
night h. f. /. L. !. g It <. IN
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At THE ACADEMY,

AT THE.AcAoEMY,
tuesday, matinee and night, "The BUR.
aomaster."
Wednesday. Thursday, matinee and
night, "HoIty.T
Friday, Saturday, matinee and night,
1.-THE Cavalier"
slJou-"The Night Of tho Fourth" all
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
LOWER WATERFORD.

Several in this place are suffering with
severe colds.
Most of the farmers in this vicinity
have commenced haying.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Reed spent Sun.
day at Lisbon, N. H.
Miss Annie Hale of st. Johnsbury
spent last week at her grandfather's
Stephen Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Thomas of Lunen
burg, were guests of his sister, Mrs. A
E. Blodgett, over Sunday.
Hon. H. I. Goss and family of Berlin
N. H., have come to spend the summer
on their farm. -.,
Mrs. c. J. Peterson and son, Carl O
St. Johusbury, spent Sunday at George
Morrison's.
Mrs. Jennie Griffin and son, Arthur Of
Littleton, N. H., are visiting at her un'
cle's, ]. W. Stoddard.
Miss Beulah Brown who has been in
Haverhill, Mass, attending school re.
turned home last Tuesday.
Mrs. Carter and her son of Lyman
N. H., were guests of her daughter, Mrs
Frank ]. Stoddard, recently. Miss Alice
Stoddard went home with them.
Miss Rosa Thomas has been visiting
her sister, Ina, and her uncle, Austir
Blodgett.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
sUrTON.

The Robert Craig farm between here
and Wheelock, reported sold last week
to Frank O. Farr. was mistake.
Mrs. J. E. Wentworth's condition
remains about the same.
Mrs. Fife (Thompson) Hall is at Lam
caster, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wells from Vic
tory visited here recently.
Julius Parker from Charlestown, N. H.,
is visiting his father, Lewis Parker, and
his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hastings.
Miss Madge Burnham went to White
River Junction Saturday for brief visit
among friends. Miss Durham has a
position as bookkeeper in Richardson's
market at Brattleboro for the summer.
She expects to resume teaching in Sep
tember.
Rev. Frank B. Nelson Of Wheelock
preached at the chapel in the Union House
neighborhood last Sunday p. M, and the
Rev. Franklin Blake of Sutton is expected
to hold service there next Sunday at
$50 p. m.
Several have commenced haying and
report fair crop in spite of the early
frost and severe drouth through May
and into June.
Mrs. Mary COLBY Wells of Glover
presided at the organ last Sunday.
Miss Effie Colby of Lyndon, formerly
teacher in the village school, spent few
days here last week.
The regular prayer meetingin the Union
House neighborhood will be held Friday
evening at 7.30.
Morrill, H. Curtis, whose sickness was
spoken of last week, died at the home of
his brother, O. T. Curtis. Friday, July
10, aged about 80 years. His wife died
some years ago at their home in Lyndon.
vile, since which time Mr.. Curtis has di.
vided his time between Lyndonville and
Sutton. He was man Of fine character
and had many friends. His funeral was
held at his brothers. residence (the old
Curtis homestead), Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Franklin Blake attended the SER
vice and interment was at North Ridge
cemetery beside his wife.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
NORTH WALDEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown visited
relatives in Newport last week.
The oattersons, and Ora Kittridge
who happened to be there, are placed un-
der quarantine for scarlet fever.
Charles Gould and family who moved
to Massachusetts last spring, are in
town.
J.W. Giles and family OF DanvilIe spent
the Sabbath with the family of o. D.
Kingsbury.
ohm Taylor and wife were at Passump-
sic last week.
Jefferson Simonds from Stannard is at
work for J. c. Stafford during haying.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
pEACHAM.

The school at Ewel's Hollow closed
Friday, July 8, having been taught by
Myron E. Smith of Barnet. Following
is a list of the non.absent pupils during
the term: Flora Adams, Mantle Adams,
James Allen, Glenn Chandler, Pearl Hunt,
Gertrude Peck. Goldie Taylor, Nellie
Rogers. Those absent one-half day
were Harry Adams, Edith Allen, Frank
Allen absent only one day and one-half,
Willie Allen, Ina Hunt, Alfred Peck.
A meeting of the Fifty Club was held
with Mrs. Charles Adams Thursday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Ferguson
and Mrs. Elsie Merrill assisted in enter
tanning. A game OF Authorology"
arranged by Mrs. Bunker took the place
of the usual literary program. About
eighteen members Of the Fifty Club with
other invited guests, forty or more in all,
were very pleasantly entertained. The
bountiful lunch was served by Miss Eliza
Adams and several of her friends.
The East Peacham school closed July
3, with picnic enjoyed by the pupils.
The children having no absent marks
were Jennie Chapman, Lillian Chapman,
Shirley Clifford, Winnifred Clifford, Ag-
mes Steele, Lena Wheeler, Laura Rowe
and Herbert Steele. There was but one
tardy mark during the term.
Albert Bailey, who has been working
in Orrin Dennisons mill, fell against the
saw last Tuesday, cutting quite deep
cash under his left arm. His sister
Maud came from Lyndon to care for him
and at present he is doing very well.
Another accident occurred Wednesday
when Mark Abbott, who was working
on Charles Kenersou's barn, jumped
some four feet striking rusty nail with
force enough to 60 through his boot and
foot.
Mrs. Alice Jackson and her two chill
dren from Baltimore came to Mrs. Nc.
| Clarys early in the week. Don Blan-
chard from Chicago came at the same
time.
Mrs. Nelson Whitehill has been spend
ing the last week at her fathers while
Mr.. Whitehill has been in Boston at
tending the Teachers Association.
Mrs. Isabel Williams from st. Paul.
Mimi, is visiting her father, Mr.. Robert
Esden.
Miss Josephine Fiske, superintendent
of the Deaconess' Home in Boston, spoke
at the Methodist church, Sunday. Miss
Avery and Miss Bryant, who have been
holding meetings here since the 3rd OF
June. closed their meetings Sunday
evening.
Rev. Mr.. Thatcher from Newbury will
preach in the Congregational vestry,
Wednesday evening
The meeting OF the VIC. T. U. will be
held in the ladies' parlor, Thursday af.
ternoon.
Miss Tirzah M. Guy will hold an art
sale from July 1928 and on July %
there will be public sale of household
furniture.
One-fourth off on Fish Rods at East
| mans, st. Johnsbury,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
NORTH DANyILLH.

There was large attendance on the
evening of July 6 at the last regular
meeting OF Riverside Council, No. o,
Daughters Of Liberty. The following
officers were duly installed by Deputy
National Councillor, Emma K. Massey:
c., F. ]. Hubbard; A. c., Lizzie Stanton;
V. c., S. S. Emerson; A. V. c., Sarah L.
Massey; A. R. S., W. H. Stanton; Guide,
Carrie Adams; |. g., ]. T. Harlow; .. IT,,
E. M. Massey. Much credit is due our
retiring Councillor, Brother E.. ID. Har-
low, who as presiding officer has never
been excelled. We sincerely hope his sue
cessor may reach the same point OF ex'
cellenee. The Council was never in bet
ter condition, financially since its instr
tuition some four years ago, than It IS at
present. Peace and harmony as always
prevails among the members.
w. c. Rice of New York City and
daughter. Emma. are spending a few
days with their friends, Mr.. and Mrs. T..
NJ. Massey. Mr.. Rice has been on the
police force in New York City for the
past Is years, and at present is serving
as precinct detective.
There was quite gathering OF young
people at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. M. Massey last Wednesday evening,
July 8, to assist them in celebrating the
twenty-frst birthday of their eldest son.
Chauncey c. Massey. 1t was a COM
plete surprise to the young man and to
say that the company enjoyed themselves
is putting it mildly. A few tokens OF
friendship were left with him in honor OF
the day. Promenading, dancing, ETC..
were INDUCED in until the 1--WE srna' "
hours, when the company departed wish
ing him many happy returns of the day.
Cake and ice cream were served.
Promenade and ice cream supper at
Weeks House North Danville, Wednes-
day evening, July 22d. Music furnished
by Mrs. Brock.
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WALDEN.

Herman Kittredge and wife of Wash.
ington, D. c., are visiting friends in
town.
Mrs. Lillian (Rogers) Foss is spending
short vacation with her mother here.
j.. B. Rogers was in Montpelier on
business last week.
Mrs. Elmer Cox has been visiting her
mother at Hardwick.
M. Goslant was up from Lanesboro
Saturday visiting his son, John Goslant
Miss Jessie Robertson of St. Johnsbury
has been staying few days with her
aunt, Mrs. Jennie Kiugsbury.
large delegation from Stannard
Lodge, l. 0. 6. T., visited our lodge here
Saturday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
Saved from Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. Nd. L. Bobbitt O.
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying anc
were powerless to save her. The most
skilliul physicians and every remedy used
failed, while consumption was slowly
but surely taking her life. In this terrible
hour DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption turned despair into JOY. The
first bottle brought immediate relief and
its continued use completely cured her
It's the most certain cure in the world
for all throat and lung troubles. Guar
anteed Bottles SOC and $1.00. Trial
Bottles Free at Flint Brothers Drug
Store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15

II stuck to my engine, although every
joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain," writes c. w. Bellamy, a To-
connective fireman, of Burlington, Iowa.
II was weak and pale, without any ap-
petite and all run down. AS was about
to give up, got bottle of Electric Bit
tiers, and after taking it. l felt as well as
I ever did in my life" Weak, sickly, run
down people always gain new life,
strength and vigor from their use. Try
them. Satisfaction guaranteed by Flint
Brothers. Price so cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-15
EAST BARNET.

j. M. Kimball and son Palmer from
Nebraska have been visiting his cousin,
John S. Bandy.
j.. S. Bandy and J. M. Kimball were
fishing at West Barnet pond Thursday
and caught a nice string OF fish and a
trout weighing three pounds.