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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-07
How Ii Va as Done.

In the course e tle customary even
ing chat one of the company remarked
that certain firm Lad mado arrange
nents fer consuming the Sit = that
had hitherto darlPned the landscape
If the neighborhccd Of their factory,
says an English paper.
But how are they a-goin to dc it;
Joe?" demanded an interested lis
tener.
Jaw doant knaw, confessed Joe.
"Ye'd better ask ovid John. Es bound
to understand il"
AS matter Of fact, "Owd John"
was as ignorant on the pen. 3 his
neighbor. but he had 40 intention Of
admitting it.
It's this way h explained after a
thoughtful pause. As the smoke
deseends up the chimney there's
patent sort 0 fan arrangeFe wot
maks wot they calls a vostec This
ere vortex jigger grabs the smoke.
souses it wi waiter, an waisKs il
roond at sich rate wot it cIags into
a lump same as if it wor maxim butter
IN a churn. This ere lump 0 smoke
gifts 'arder an 3arder till it is coal
again, and when the pieces Of coa4
gifts heavy enough it drops back into
T. fire and gifts burnt agin. It's vary
simple wnen yore seen it doue an
unnersta1ds it
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-07
-
= - % = III
sszxzy41szz-zzus -

m lin Lord a 9.ssts f..e
fa af7f --a-l..> >4 X ~. v.#9
know u85l#u- of It's -e ri e.~
viii make il II -eHHe o# -aadz $ =
play 1t myself.
Tlle chips we're turned over T. h.s-
anl the money na.t. whefeapetl# ae
began to rlar. asking dozen gtle>-
ton, with every hand. though finally
tie game proceeded without any
marked stoppaGe for iufo"ld5,oa
Meanwhile nearly every ras>eai-. .9A
the boat WIS looking on. Then the
clerical nam began to have a the tUn
Of luck in tie hands hP hold II
blJntiered so frequently that ue Ill not
win all De might have Woa. but Ii
pile crew steadily.
Finally tHe 800 Represented L,
-l.ns. owing to taa a..ad l1@E of =
cleric. vas pretty ae-...e5y ei.vi4la4i- Is
tween i'm and tlla. owner - tls.s s..sz-g=
the other mans .rite'' =be.a- rs.st.as
e $50. T1eg=ea344e i lar--a I-e> t5z=
5igat no enc ~sealsd s5lezt5 o55ea. =ss-s#.
It was oEoued. ltWas tie clei@4S az.
TO bet. He studied Is 4a0a for se4
time. then Ia.d Down Liz eare5s az.
ASKED Tor N e.zft fsta. t#aa at q 5,t.1 Pc
players s.. TElzss, =-sse N. z.s3Ie.E =
f}E=z.a..tl Il - 1at.!= several times, VI
ae 81. Gllat La= lli6j;z =iza 9ade@S=7.-.
i =, r.z:,-g.1at ,t-t=.t+s r et
hand ard seemed il doubt wha6 t. !
once malliag !. l4as-s1i mt . throw =
down. WHICH le raeoa~.l4ee,i. Ta>.s.
a iael< froaa lis haed be asked enc 81
his onaona n: + If ware not Z ki1-. 81.
being corrs5aett. aa showed 4 ,aaaee.
aud asked if il Iii net s5.nd n225 &c
low tie JACK. Corrected again. b.
,l3si.sad fer awhile. t4en pi3t 10 tie "a
CURED chips III dre@ oae carl IL
had had oaa straight ard knew T-AattH
was. It wa> pia.a either HAT he Dr.
for another or to TWO pairs. 2aa =
the players bet all he had. aal HHea
the betting continued W;f- freIell=os.l
Tie other caa s.3Ve owner. lad zEhe@
sevens and t.l.ei VI. a#r.zig z. 6=#2a.=s
IL detarn3:;.sd . enG d. .ss.z4.e 6g-
taking all The 4 sr:e lad. this r ........
his slaves and &4 =bes.f!es.
There vas TO tras!aIe=a3eat daaUzn&
the cleric IN. - tine h5-#olze s..s.2.
raised him he rt.>,ed his e.=aeae2.e-
Finally when the clips Of aos- a1..=s2
were all in the pot it vls eAplszaa'5.
the cleric that nothing remained % u
done His opponent threw down his
full hand. "
Does that beat four ten spots asks
ed the cleric inn5cently. throwing fol-.
tens on the table.
There was shout Of laughter from
the crowd and an oath from the eS-
owner. after which a bill of sale was
drawn transferring the slaves to the
cleric, who made out free papers for
them.
who's the parson poker player =
asked locker on Of the man who had
got up the party.
Dan Constable of Arkansas. the
slickest gambler on the Mississippi. We
rung him in for the purpose. We had
no right to do SO, but We had az much
right Oh our side as the owner"
f. 4. mitchell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-07
A CANE G
+ EALEsLlL Z OUT
itt a#=.4 49,


1t was in the oideu time. when the
Steamboats, et ti.e Mississippi Hefe ia
their -Ioi'f Eaa taeile= cabin wits cur
tanned eff faolu the main cabin, which
was chiefly occupied for gambling.
one morning Il la,tn cot Oh the steamer
Prairie queen ut Nutchez with IN Old
slave and his Wife, intending 70 take
them to Wv Orleans t. be seId. They
expected TO ~ DISPOSED Of separately
and were broken hearted at tie Pros
pect Seating themselves en- Il coil Of
rope on the forecss5Ie, they bowed
their heads in their hands ard gave
way =couvulsiEe= weeping.
BY the time afternoon came on most
ef tie passengers h;ed seen them and
a great deal ot sympathy had been *
cited. Finally man aEproached tie
owner and asked him Wit Ae expect
ed to get fer the couple.
Six hundred dollars each.
III tell voa what I'll DO, said the
inquirer I'll make up 4 party te guE
poker chips to the amount you ask fof
Your man and woman. and well play
a game Of freeze out for them. the
man who gets al the chips to own the
niggers.
"Th4t would be agreeable to ne.
sub. said the owner. Ill take ny
share Of chips. Make up your party.
It was not long before four men were
seated in the cabin 10 play game for
two human beings, it being understood
that the winner. other than the present
owner. should not sell them separately.
In an hour one OF the party vas frozen
out. and Seon after another met the
same fate. leaving the owner Of the
slaves the principal winner, 10 play
out the game with Que man who had
gone into it on purely philanthropie
motives.
II was about this time thar clerical
gentleman stepped from his stateroom
and as be passed the gaming table,
seeing crowd looking on, asked the
cause of the especial interest. Lpon
being informed he pushed his way to
the remaining players and said:
Gentlemen. am surprised that
YOU should play for this old couple
without giving them a chance n the
game for their freedom
They don't play poker, replied the
owner
Some one might be found to play
for them" pursued the clerical man.
VERY we'll said the owner, If You
want to play for them III sell you a
hundred Of my chips
Il gamble? never touched card
in my life But if any good poker
player can be found to play their stake
| will advance 500 for the chips.
One or two men standing by offered
to DO the playing but after state
ment of their fitness some one in the
crowd protested.
Give me the chips" said the cleric.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-05-07
EngIand's First Cup of Tec.

The first cup Of tea that was made
in England was MADE by the Carl OF
Arlington, at his home. Arlington
House, which stood where Bucatng
ham Palace now stands The Earl
bought the tea from a Holland nss-
chant for sixty shlllings pound
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Chicago Stock Letter.

CHICAGO, Ills, June 24.-Wheat-
Market again active and strong. Cash
wheat and garby futures continue to
lead advance. Foreign markets are
still Indifferent and tagging, there is,
however. a little better export bust.
ness reported today. They have not
yet MADE up their minds abroad that
our crop instead of being a record
breaker will be a moderate crop. The
northwest is still without relief in the
way of rain. Weekly government re
ports shows that sixteen counties in
North Dakota and ten in Minnesota
are badly in need of rain. There is an
increase in speculative interest and
the market is broadening under ex
listing conditions. Our feeling still is
that we are tending toward high pric
ed wheat, and that it should be bought
on the weak spot. At the present
rate of consumption, the world needs
a big wheat crop and and seems pretty
certain that it will get one much be
low last year. A large speculative in
terest and small stocks could easily
make a runaway market
Corn-Market again firm and high
err. we are inclined to think the
strength comes partly from sympathy
| with wheat but temperatures in corr
belt continues somewhat below norma
and with the stocks and liberal spec
| ulative interest, there is not much
selling pressure. The crop, of course
is backward and the acreage somewha'
reduced, but in the main the outlook
is an improving one and there Il
| plenty of time with good weather fol
! the corn crop to attain a PROMISING
outlook.
Oats-Market was active and high
er. Strength in oats came in sympa
thy with the other markets. Receipts
Of oats fairly liberal and weathel
probable for the crop, which shows i'm
provement. There is probably NOR
or less manipulation in the July whicl
helps support prices. We hardly fee
like advising purchase.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
National G. A. r.

A number of Las Vegas Veterans
will attend the national G. A. r en-
campment to be held in San Francis
co August 1922. The program hal
just appeared.
Monday, August II, will be devoted
to receiving, locating, making arrange
ments for the veterans. Receptions
and "open house at all headquarters
Tuesday, August 1s.-Parade of the
United States troops, sailors, nationa
guard, etc, and all patriotic organi
cations.
Wednesday, August 19.-Parade Of
G. A. X. reunion of Civil wal associ
atoms and camp fires.
Thursday. August ~20.-Opening Of
the encampment at the Grand opera
house and receptions, camp fires ant
reunions in the evening.
The remainder Of the time will bt
devoted TO visiting the notable resorts
of the state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity il
constantly coming in, declaring d
Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton, Coughs and Colds to be unequal
ed. A recent expression from T. ]
Mcfarland, Bontorville. Va. serves as
example. He writes: 81 had Bronchi
tbs for three years and doctored al
the time without benefit. Then l be
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
and a few bottles wholly cured me-
Equally effective in curing all lung
and throat troubles, Consumption
Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed by
all druggists. Trial bottles free, regu.
lar sizes SOC, and $1.00.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Hot Weather weakness.

If you feel tagged out. listless and
lacking in energy, you are perhas suf-
fering from the facilitating effects Of
summer weather. These symptoms in,
dicate that a tonic is neeoed that will
create a healthy appetite, make digest,
ion perfect, regulate the bowels and
impart natural activiay to the liver
This, Herbine will do: 1t is a tonic, lax
alive and restorative. ii. ]. Freegard
Prop. Grand View hotel. Cheney. Kan,
writes: Il have used Herbine for the
last IL years, and nothing on earth
can beat it. 1t was recommended tC
me by DIR. Newton, Newton, Kan" 50C
at d. X. Goodall's and Winters Drug
Company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Grain and Provisions.

Wheat-July, 70 "a; Sept, n 3-s
70 IL; Dec, II 3-S.
C%orn-July, 81 Ia; Sept. so "a;
Dec. 40.
Oats-July. Al 3-S; Sept. 50 IA %
3-S; Dec. "a IA q 3-S.
Pork-July. slG.25; Sept. 1862.
Lard-July. ss.45; Sept. ..s.57.
Ribs-Sept., $S.75.
New York Stock Letter.
NEW YORK, June24 American
stocks in London firmer, moderate
gold exports Thursday. Reported
Waldorf crowd is bearish. Stocks
plentiful in loan crwd. Banks lost to
sub-treasury since Friday 100000.
Heavy imports of steel ballots.
NEW YORK, June 2i-Speculation
instocks continues confined entirely
to professional operations with one
contingent bullish ana the other bear
ish. There was no pronounced selling
presste today despite the additional
amour of s1,5OO,0o gold which goes
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Tax On Babies.

Extreme hot weather is a great tau
upon the digestive powers Of babies
when puny and feeble they should be
given a few doses of Whites Cream
Vermifuge. the chiloren's tonic. II
will stimulate and facilitate the digest
ion of their food. SO that they soon be,
come strong. healthy and active. 25c
at D. X. Goodall's and Winters Drug
Company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

'Mommer said if we wuz good al!
day today and to morrer she'd give
us a penny"
"All day today an tomorra, is it?
Bedad, Oh wudn't blame yez fer shtar-
tin a union an demandin' shorter
hours. Puck.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

to Europe tomorrow, and the continu-
ance of aggressive manipulation in
the corn and wheat belt. There is
little prospect for the market getting
out of its present rut for some time
to come and the best we can expect is
a narrow traders market.
Money closed last loan two per cent.
Total sales 1865, 100.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Joy, Shipmate, Joy.

Joy, shipmate, JOY.
(Pleas'd to my soul at death I cry).
Our life is closed. our life begins,
The long, long anchorage we leave
The ship is clear at last, she leaps
She swiftly courses from the shore
Joy, shipmate, Joy! I
Walt Whitman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
World Wide Reputation

Whites Cream vermifuge has
achieved a world wide reputation as
being the best of all worn destroyers,
and for its tonic influence IN weak
and unthrifty children, as it neutraliz-
es the acidity or sourness of the stom.
ach, improves their digestion and as
similation of food, strengthens their
nervous system and restores them to
health, vigor and elasticity Of spirits
natural to childhood. 25c at X. D.
Goodall's and Winters Drug company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
II have been troubled for s

Il have been troubled for some
time with Indigestion and sour stom-
ach," says Mrs. Sarah w. Curtis, of
Lee, Mass, "and have been taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab.
let's which have helped me very
much, so that now l can eat many
things that before l could not" II you
have any trouble with your stomach
why not take these tablets and get
well? For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

Old muzzle leaders made a better
showing than the modern rifles a,
Coin" Harvey's shooting contest In
Rogers, Ark. Mr.. Harvey is doubt
less convinced that the demonetiza-
ton of the musket was another
crime"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Strand BOOKS, showing anil /

BRAND BOOKS, Showing all The
re-recorded and otker recorded brands
for cattle, horses. mules and asses in
the Territory Of New Mexico, from
May 1st, 1899 to January 1st, 1902.
are now on sale at the office of the
Cattle Sanitary Board, East Las
Vegas. N. NJ. Price for Brand Book
and Supplement, $1.0O. J. A. LaRue
Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 24.-Cat
the steady to 10 cents lower; native
steers $3.75 q $50; Texas and In
dian steers $500 q $4.35; Texas COWS
$40 @ $3.50; native cows and heif
ers $3.50 q 1856; stockers and feed
ers $3.50 @ $4.25; bulls 1920 q $4.25;
calves $2.75 @ $3.50: western steers
$2.70 @ $3.50; western cows $2.O5 q
$3.50.
Sheep steady; muttons 1880 q IS.
Is; lambs $4.15 a s6.75; range weth
ers $3.50 @ 35a4O; ewes $500 @ IS.
rs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
/. TRIP TO ST. LOUIS.

Brazil expects TO spend $500, 900 in
gold at the Worlds Fair. the president
having recommended that amount.
The Association of Master Plumb
ers will hold its 1904 convention at
the Worlds Fair, st. Louis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

Several men were killed by an ex-
plosion of Scotch whiskey last week.
Scotch whiskey is only safe when in
a long glass with a piece Of ice to
cool it, and seltzer to dampen it,,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Charity covers a multitude of sins
that don't deserve it.
That Throbbinu Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and eNrvous Head.
aches. They make pure blood and
build up your health. Only Csc, money
back il not cured. Sold by all drug.
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Driven 70 pesperation.

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds. Ulcers. etc. Lay in q supply
Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on earth. 25c at all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Live Stock.

CHICAGO. Ills. June 24.-Cattle
STEADY, 10-cents lower; good to prime
steers $50 a $3.50: poor to medium
$4.25 q $500; stockers and feeders
$500 q SAFE; cows s1.60 q $40;
heifers 1925 q $4.85; Gamer $1.6O
q $3.50; bulls 1925 q $4.75; calves
1925 q $500; Texas fed steers $3.50
@ $.465.
Sheep steady; good to choice weth
ers $3.50 q $500; fair to choice mixed
1926 q $4.25; western sheep $500 q
$500; native lambs $500 q $500;
western lambs $500 q 800.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
HARvEY,s MOUNTAIN HOME

Is the ideal summer resort for rest,
health and a good time. Home cook
ing with unlimited spply of Jersey milk
and butter. Burros free for riding.
Delightful trips in every direction.
Carriage goes out Saturday mornings
returns Friday; $40 for the week, in
GLIDING passage. Leave word at Muir
phey's, Wooster's or Ilfeld's. Address
H. A. Harvey, Las Vegas, N. M. tt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

Just SO much worrying must be
done. If the husband is a good fel.
low" the wife worries for two.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
A Splendid Remedy.

Neuralgia pains. rheumatism, lumba-
60 and sciatic pains yield to the pene-
trating influence of Billiards. Snow
Liniment. 1t penetrates to the nerves
and bone, and being absorbed into the
blood, its healing properties are con
veyed to every part of the body and
effect some wonderful cures. Mr.. d. +.
Moore, agent Illinois Central railway,
Milan, Tenn, states: Il have used
Billiards. Snow Liniment for rheuma-
tism. backache, etc, in my family. 1t
is a splendid remedy. We could not
do without It." 25c, Soc and $1.00 at
d. X. GOodall's and Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

No, Cordelia, an adept in pyrogra'
ply isn't necessarily a successful pie
maker.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

All kinds of shirt waists laundered
satisfactorily by Mrs. Sullivan, 725
Seventh street. 1857
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

There is this difference between
a house and a woman. A coat OF
| paint improves the house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
Tho Best Couch Medicine.

l sell more Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy than all similar preparations
Put together and 1t gives the best
satisfaction Of any medicine l have
ever sold. ! guarantee every bottle Of
TT. G. JAQUITH, Inland, Mich.
This remedy Is for sale by all Irug-
gists.
Mans ann should be amiable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
No Family Medicine Case 10
Complete Without
La SanadOra.

At last we have amongst as and within our
reach & medicine on which we can rely for re-
lief from the many rnaIadfes and Affections
oflife.
L. Ganadora Is q medicine that don't
XIII pain temporarily, but ftcurcs and heals.
restoring you to perfect health whenever you
have the misfortune 10 10 Sick. linn ediatcly
after It's use. be IL external or Internal, relief
Is received. MS has often been proven.
Whoepsr use, La sAsADORA II not making
a guess nor n experin cnt. but will get well
and be cured With a safe sure and excellent
medicine Yon may be inexperienced IN Its
use. but II Is very simple ia its application
and sure IN It's effects
With earfi bottle OF a sANAfoRA you will
find n book OF Instructions. Read u snd don't
fear that y<ur time has been wasted, as, when
disease af8b's you. you Will know how TO use
this great medicine. and have the satisfaction
OF knowing IL has saved you.
In winter We are troubled with coughs,
colds Ond many other painful Affections Pc
collar TO cold weather. Positive Mlief and
sure recovery TO health will be found In the
use OF La S~AHADORA. In summer diarrhocB,
collie and many other CASTRO intee final afiiic-
IL an infailibIc cure.
This infallible medicine cures: Rheumatism
Spfalns, Commissions, Scratches. Headache.
Sore Throat, Coughs, Stings Of Insects and
Reptile Bites. Contraction Of Muscles and
Tcndons, HtiH Joints. pain In the Breast and
Back. Lumbng0, Kidney Trouble. Neuralgia,
Tooth ache, Sore Nipples, Burns, Earache, Ca
psin ~ the Gums. Itching, and all painful
ROMERO 0RU0 CO.,
Lee Vegas, N. w. v. 8. A.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

People who keep diaries for any
length of time are those who keep
them for sale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

A Washington dispatch says "the
Indian is working" but 1t must be a
case Of mistaken identity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

The last straw that puts the human
camel down and out has a mint julep
at the other end OF it.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

A man only has his hair cut when
he doesn't want it any longer.
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ssa@aMHRkETl
/, E1jH@

The following New York stock quotations
were received by Levy Bros. members Chi
cage Board Of Trade) rooms and 3 Crock
EFT Block, Colo. Phone 80, Las Vegas Phone
s10.) over their Own private wires from New
York, Chicago and Colorado Springs; cores
pOndent Of the firms OF Logan 4 bryan N. Y.
and Chicago member New York Stock Ex-
change and Chicago Board Of Trade, and VIM.
A. Otis h Co.. Bankers and Brokers. Colorado
Springs:
Description Close
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24

Mans aim should be amiable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-24
In connection with the
ROCK fS1 N cvcTEM

Call on nearest agent for full infor
nation or address the undersigned.
N. B.--For handsomely illustrated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-26
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLlNE.

On account of the storm last Sunday
the chldren's services at the Methodist
church were postponed until next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
When the Townshend blacksmith shoes
10 horses in 81 minutes or II in 40 minutes
will he kindly explain what is considered
shoeing a horse in that shop?
Mrs. J. Day of Woodcliff, n. j., and lit
tie grandson, Francis Day, are spending
a vacation at Sunny Hill Farm with Mrs
Days daughter, Mrs. c. NJ. Robbins
Miss Florence Losea has returned from
her visit to Providence and Boston. Her
friend. Miss f. Hagan of Providence, ac-
companied her, and is enjoying the Yer
mont climate and scenery for the trst
time.
Mrs. Thomas Sprague Of Hewlett, l.. L.,
who has been boarding at c. NJ. Rob-
binss, will return to her home this week.
Miss Mabel De Mott will accompany her
and will spend the summer there with
relatives and friends. Miss Cora Sprague
will remain Il short time with her friend,
Miss Maggie De Mott.
Saturdays and Sundays storm was a
severe one. the rain coming in torrents
Saturday night and all day Sunday, and
fears were entertained of freshet.
The river rose rapidly and overlooked its
banks in some places. The hay crop
looks better than it did, although it will
be late before it is ready to cut.