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The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-12-23

cipient us nicely calculated sand.glass measures
the hours
The King Of Bath was happy, for wit beauty,
fashion-to speak more concrctey mobiles, bellies,
gNmcstcrs, beauX, statesmen and pocts-mate fairy.
land Tor opera bouiie ut lcast) in his domnions;
play ran higher and higher and Mr.. Nashs Golfers
filled up with gold. To crown his pleasure prince
of the French blood the young Come de Bcaujonis,
in state accompanied by the Marquis de Mirepoix,
the ambassador of Louis XIV. The Beau dearly
priced the society of the lofty and the present visit
an honor to Bath; hence to the Master of Ccrc-
monies What was better there would bc
profitable hours with the cards and dice So IL
that Mr. Nash smiled never more bcnigny than on
TINT bright evening The rooms sang with the sil.
very voices of women and delightful laughter while
the iddlcs went mcrry, their melodies Ginning
swcctly with the i0ynncc Of his mood.
The skill and brazcn ciTrOntery Of the amlassa'
doris scoundrclly servant In passing himself of for
II man of condition formed tho point Of departure
for every conversation II discovered that there
but three persons present who had not sus.
pcctcd him from the first; and by singular para.
dox, the most nstutc Of all proved to be old Mr.
Nicksit, the traveller, visitor at Chatcauren;
for he, according to report, had by coup OF
diplomacy entrappcd the impostOr into IN admission
that there no such place. However, like poor
Captain Badger, the worthy old man had held his
peace out Of regard for the Duke Of Wincrsct This
noblcnmn, therefore, secretly disikcd, suspected of
irregular devices Mt play, and never admired, had
won admiration ana popularity ny ms renlOrsc Tor
the mistake, and by the modcsty Of his attitude in
cdvcuvoring to atone for IL, without presumng upon
the privilege Of his rank TO laugh ut the indignm.
ton of society an action the more praiseworthy
because his exposure Of the imposter entacd the
disclosure of his culpability in having stood the
villains sponsor. Tonight, the happy gentleman,
with Lady Mary Carlisle upon his arm, went grandly
about the rooms, sowing and rcaping harvest Of
smiles Twas said work would bc begun at once to
rebuild the Dukes country seat, while several ruined
Jews might bc mid out Of prison. People gazing on
the beauty and the stately but modest hero by her
side, said they would make noble pair. She had
Continued on Fourteenth Pagc)
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-12-23

What trying situation it is to the most of us
this selection and presentation of gifts! certainly
hope all my readers have finished this battle by the
time this issue of THE SUN goes to press. My
sincere sympathy goes out to her who has not yet
completely finished this arduOus task of pleasure,
but is still in the throes of the unfinished run Of the
Christmasgiving fever.
What complaint and malady il isl How severe
of the are, and to hear some OF us talk,
what an incurabc disease it Is.
Now as this column is to be one Of helpful hints,
| want to throw out timely hint to my readers as
am sure you will be glad to know there is Il cure.
During the lifetime of an aunt Of mine-my dear
Aunt Hannah-she eXemplifcd an energy and III
vincibe determination in the solution OF the Christ
mas problem 1t grew to be a mbit-a very good
habit too-with her, and in addition 20 that splen.
did results and success followed in the adoption OF
her plan and habit by many of her friendS-thOSe
who were wise to recognize good thing when they
saw it, and to absorb its practical value.
With Aunt Hannah it was just this way:
The day after Christmas we would see her NJ
work. in the forenoon, new bit OF embroidery:
In the afternoon this piece of started work would
be laid aside and she could be seen at work on some
linen; and in the evening she would have a thlrd
new piece of handwork started, so that days work
1.-THE very first day after Chrismas) was started
with three gifts for the christmas Is coming
which was Just 364 days distant
Now each of these three gifts was oi prac'R"I
utility and if they CHANGED to be FOR some one VI
the family you might be sure that il you were pre-,
ent it was not for you, because Aunt hannah
enjoyment would be that no one should know "n'C
he or she was to receive until Christmas time For
those of us who were about there would DC presents
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-12-23
By Booth Harrington

You called yourself BcaucaireY
YES monsieur" lie was swayng to and fro;
his servants ran to support him.
81 wish" continued Molyncux, hcsitating.
"Ev take mc!-but I'm sorry you're hurt"
assist Sir Hugh into my carriage" said Lady
Mary
Farewell, mdemoscle!" NJ. Beaucaircs voice
was very faint. His eyes were fixed upon her face
She did not look toward him,
They were propping Sir Hugh on the cushions.
seized his bride icrccly and forced the horse back
ON its launches
"'Ihe mans servants worship him." said Molyn,
cuX.
Curse your insOcncc!" exclaimed the Duke
"llow much am | to bear from this varlct and his
varetsY Bcaucaire, if you have not left Bath by
tomorrow noon you will be- cappcd into jail, and
the lashng you escaped tonight shall be given You
thrice tcnfod!"
81 shall be-in thc-AsScmbl y-ROom' ut nine
o'clock, wcck-fronl--to.n ight" answered the
young man. smiling iountily though his lips were
colorcss The words cost him nearly all his breath
and strength. "You mus kccp-n the-Mckgroun',
monsieur lIa hat"
The door of the coach closed with Il slam.
"MademOisee--far
Drive ont" said Lady Mary,
NJ. Bcaucarc followed the carriage with his eyes.
AS the noise of the wheels and the hoof beats of the
accompanying cavulcadc grew fainter in the distance
the handkerchief he had held against his side dropped
into the white dust, heavy red splotch.
"Only-r0scs," he gaspcd, and fell back in the
arms of his servants
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-12-23
Helpful Hints for Her LadyShip

passed that for each Of w there were from half
dozen to dozen land sometimes mOrel packages in
the chest for M, with our names written on our
respective packages
BY this plan aud habit of Aunt llannahs she
was enabled to be- most generous gvcr, and during
the time she prepared her hndwork gifts she did
not neglect, ~ each month slipped by to purchase
few articles to be- wrapped, marked and packed
away in the chest, to be given away Christmas
gifts.
by this means she had gradually done her shop.
ping, had finished her handwOrk gifts and had every
thing In readness--thc bulk Of IL, practically all OF
it-ong before other people began To think OF Christ
shopping
Her friends, who followed her plan found II diff
cult Mt first to get this habit. The desire always
was, in they bought gift, to give II away, but
by little perseverance they found how easy 10
was to lay aside few gifts each week or month and
revcl in the delight to know that they were more
and more prepared for the happy holiday season.
Long ago | fell in with Aunt Hannah's plan and
think it il the greatest thing ever devised
cevcd Of for womankind to practically and effect
uaIly meet the trying situation Of seeing that all
ones relatives and friends are appropriately and
adequately provided for, besides which it eliminates
the big drain womans purse II she Is Obliged
to wait until few weeks or few days las with sOme)
before Christmas shopping is started.
For the holiday shopper some scasonable sugges
tiOns are:
Key rings of silver or gold come in new and
quaint designs, and are sure to be appreciated by
man.
Continued on Fifteenth Page
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-12-23

ana now, Madam" said the Duke, 81 will dcton
you not one second longer. | plead the good purposc
vi my intentions, begging you to believe that the de-
SIRE 10 aVenge hateful outrage next to the wish
of Wnterset" - WV "'"''
"Bravo!" cried Bcaucaire softly.
Lazy Mary leaned toward him, Il thriving terror
III her eyes. ut is false?" she faltered
Monsieur should not have been born ~ hivh
lie could have made little book"
You mean it is falsc?" she cried brcathlcsslv
=, Ods blood, is she not convncedY broke ont
Mr; Bantson Fellow, were you not the ambasso
doris barber?" '''
ut is all false" she whispered
J., Ihe mos fine art, mademoisclc How long YOU
think it take NJ. de Wintersct to learn that sncccL
after he write it OUT 1t is mix of what is true
ana the mos chastc art Monsieur has become u
man OF letters Perhaps he may enjoy that more
than the wars. Iia, hat"
Mr.. Bantison burst into roar Of laughter. ''Do
french gentlemen fight lackeysy lIo no, no!
pretty cOuntry We English do as was done to.
night, have our servants beat thcm.'
"And attend ourselves" added NJ. Bcaucaire
looking at the Duke, somewhat in the backgrounds
But pardon" he mocked, that remind me- Fran
co.'s, return to Mr. Bantison and these gentlemen
their weapons"
"Will you answer question: said Molyneux
mildly.
"Oh, with pleasure, monsieur"
"Werc you ever a barber?'
mo, monsieur" laughed the young man.
"Pah!" exclaimed Bantison, let me question
him. Now fellow confession may save you from
jail. DO you deny You are BeauGlireY
Deny to such judgey'
"lIa!" said Bantison. "What more do you want
Molyneuxy Fellow do you deny that you came to
London in the ambassadors sucy'
mo, | do not deny"
"IIe admits it! Didn't you come as his barbery"
"Ycs, my fren as his barber
Lady Mary cried ont fuintlV and ShuddprinD mi
both hands her eyes.
"lm sorry" said MoyneuX. "You fight like
gentleman"
81 thank you, monsieur"
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1905-12-23
CHAPTER w.

Beau Nash stood at the door oG the rooms, smil-
ing blandly upon dainty throng in the pink of its
incry and gay furbcows The great exquisite bent
his body constantly in n series of consunmatcly nd
ustcd bows beforc great dowagrr seeming to sweep
the floor in august Difference; somewhat stately 70
the young bucks; greeting the wits with gracious
ricndliness and twinkle Of uiIlcry; nclining with
atherly gallantry before the beauties; the degree
of his inclination measured the altitude Of the re-.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-12-21

A young man or ~ou,an elio Is a bona
ode |.t.o ST 'his psfsf ms, receive free
iuss f.s'iaa ia Na.icss rirahou.
T.. lthaer Conserve. {, % Aasie. ~iih
,is as.irf 90 -iimaiai. r -tady 81 thssc
ats, sa-r two soAosrfhis- 20 applicants
f,osu tne state ot yirsiuis. ealncd a Siov
eaoA. ava sir.d for she ',fm 81 trenis
weeks i'e-ianiag ~'ie 'lc nl~aiUs oi ,ae
sSd,.ai ,.,r. >..ai~mher ~ 1896. in any ct
A,.ilsuiis departments; Voice. iniin.
o.a.n .nl Elesu'.il yas ssh''l-
-esried oiaal eompeunen
. a. auNene ls-iriug "usieai
r'ite" Avss"r eish'ee Go
~ petition ~ a.-isHs .oio'ma-
H14lj ariieis BIZ. cse. c "iiiiam-,
~ s,fcc-i Manages attAe lsasss Non-
yrelts 81 Na-:o iAsea, \ b-ote
sepismls. l. l'ess
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The Christrnas hold vas
are approach lng---t h g,
time Of gifts and giving.
1t used to be that only
presents of an Ornamental
nature we're given. That
day has passed however.
This is a prCatiCal age,
and cOmmOn-SenSe gifts
are made, thingsthat will
serve your friend as we'll
as remind him of you.
Nothing is quite SO APP
propriate for Holiday
gifts as some article Of
value for the home. That
is a constant reminder
and a ServiCible token Of
human friendship.
You know our reputa-
ton for supplying the
home With the prettieSt
and the best. Well, we
have decided tOmake our
G us to m erS very low
prices on all our lines for
the next three weeks. Ii
you want something that
is "superfine" and of the
very highest class mater
ialSuppOSe you look over
this list ::
Grand Rapids China Closets. $50. soto $500
Grand Rapids Side Board. $23.5C tc 5000
Grand Rapids Leather Upholstered
Couch, $500
Grand Rapids Leather Upholstered
Rocker. $50. SO
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N S s EaTfSIksssWe
-r.-ss.sns..sz Schedule in Eject


iunc n. 1909
LEAVE NORTON-e.to =. m. and a:s0 o..
Cor blue6eld and intermcdiate
stations.
LEAVE ELrEFlELD--ID.05 a. IA. for
Roanoke. Lynchhurg. Norfolk and
points GA Sheuanlcah VALLEY Fou-
man sleeper to Roanoke aud RoAnoke
10 Nc~ York. Parlor Car Roanoke
to Norfolk.
$50 m. Tor Roanoke aod intermediate
points. =
3.e0 ,. M. daily. Rosroke. Lynchburg and
intermediate stations, Pullman Sleep
"a 10 philedelphis eis HsKtrsfosn.
900 p. M. Tor Roanoke. tyachourg and
Norfolk.
s.s5 m. for Columbus. Ciaeinnasi and
the West. Cafe Car.
$40 p. IL. for kcnoya, Cincinnati. ColVm-l
bus aud the West, Pullman sleeper 10
Cincinnati and Columbas, Cafe car TO
Vivian.
LEANE BkfST0L--Dsiiy. s.l5a. n. ar
rive az East 3adierd ESQ a. IA. arrive
10 Roanoke las p. n., agrive a.
LyacAhurg at 1855 p M. arrive ~
Petersburg 50 p. m, arrive Al Rich-
mond Sis p. m., arrive a. Norfolk
le:3O pm. PullmAu Sleeper 70 New
York via Hsgeriopn aud Harrisburg
Pullman Baist P4rIoscar Roanoke 10
Norfolk
6;55 D. "a. (limitedl arriving
Roaaoke 1880 p. m Solid train
win Pullman. sieepeys 20 washlag-
teu. baltimore, Ply adelphia and New
York via Lyuchb2 Pullman Sleep
or Pulaski 70 N = Lynchburg
60 Richmond.
90 p. N. daily for between
Bristol aud Lya nnects AZ
Walton at 81 ia the
St Louis Expu Iass west
Knd north~e! keepers
East kadford Aeheld
aad Cincinnati to
PHILADELPHIA VI
For further intosma
". L. SrAss
lw 3. BEvrLI. O. ?
MI. 3
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4. 5. POST oFFluE.

a.s Sson~ car. Va.
,. Me- @i-.r.N Wa. a.aA.. A,-'- P n.
c,acS 1o,Es-
oss,,.i Is ,..s 40 fro~ = -. 10 s.ss r. N
81 ~, s.,. -is,a, .. -. 4. 10 =. D., aaa from
30 ]. A.. 81 ~.
NcNKs oseKK ofFicR.
oY-afi- s-. "a e. p. II. every a.y. stesp
NAILS clloSE.
so-l- AZ, Essi. 81 ~ 8. ~,
fer y 8 Il. 8 a.. Nest. AFust1 p. ~.
Fer "a as y. X & ~tfa+u
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MOTTO

The Dummy line wiz not meet Train No.
20 vheA over one hear late. ar when trsiz
No. ~ and team No "a meet aud pass
west Of Pennington Gap, Va.
A. B. EATos.
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iunc II. 1909
LEAVE NORTON-e.i0 a. m. and a:sO ..
"a. Tor blue6eld and intermcdiate
stations.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-04-29

order to save Kathleen for Dennis
Moore
What do You mcHn?'
This. If yea will withdraw yolrr in
san" objection to my marrying your
daughter. I'll save her" said Wilmot,
gripping her by the wrist. IF not she
which is it to be-"
, "Brutr.'
IF you will. am. however, also hen.
lover cried Wilmot. fcvcrShly. Now
then, ID You agree to my terms. or do
yen rot"
Il agree" almost >hrickrd the terri
fed woman. III agree to anything;
only save her.
In an instant Wilmot had dropped his
rod. and imging off his coat gl~ he ram.
sped along the top "f the weir till he
i reached the spot toward which, borne on
the turgid surface of the foam-heckcd
water, the boat was now swiftly speed
ing.
Kathleen. pale but POSSESSED. stood up
in the beat t. grasp Wimot'S rut<tretch-
al arms as the boat sped under the water
soaked. moss lown wood of the foot
bridge.
! He then gagged the exact spot where
! She would l'l>> t. II niccty Their hands
: gIEprd. held for Il mGmrnt then with a
Wrman'' '.,ricE If agony ringing loudly
in h:> cars Wilmot was jcrkcd from his
! he'd by the SuddrnncSS OF the impact.
T." plunge head foremost into the swirl
! ing. Scrthng flood Of the backwntcr
y second later he came To the surface,
still holding his precious burden. and,
with long. steady strokes, slowly but
surely fought his way through the swift
! current tc the bank
| "kathlrcn." remarked WilmOt. enyly.
rs he daringy kissed her bcdraggled
| hair under the very eyes of Mrs.
! O'Toolr ms She arrived on the scene.
ding"Wc have only now to select the day
for our triumphant wedding. your mo-
thcr"-hc glanced in amused satire at
hiN hate enemy IT'S he spoke Ina wing
kindly given her consent to cur becoming
| engaged"
Mrs. O"Tooc smiled maliciouSly.
My dear" she remarked. lit WAS the
condition which this bright specimen of
nnrhond made to repay him for the
trouble If putting Gown his rcd in order
to rescue ycn.
"Mothcr. drarir." laughed Kathleen,
Irwitchirg even in her disorder Il
think you are mi>iulgin= George. for,
| yln see. W" had arranged this little com
, = t. bring yen round to cur way Of
tiirFi"g quite two days ago.
"K&thiccn."
I'm afraid that it is quite true" she
r,I,licd. contritcly. You are not angry
are ycu Nuns
| Mrs. O'TOolc laughed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-04-29

The Tanning of
Mrs. O'T00le


George Wilmot was in Il particularly
bad temper that :mnny morning ~. sit
ting ca the rdg, IF the Weir. he anglcd
for IL Jack. which lie knew lay in hiding
mcwh,lc aInunG the roots of the reeds
in the hari;WHtrr.
IRRITATING is not the word for ii, re
marked Wilmct >avagrlv. after close on
an hours angry contemplation Of his
quill ilrat. Mis- O'Tnrlr j. Il fool. \
blind. iESrH>at, feed. If Kathleen We're
rnt the caring girl she j.. I'll tell her -
to her face"
Having thus delivered himself of the
alavr uttrlnncr. he proceeded to wind in
hi line. which WI, rapidly drifting down
vicu$ to the fact that the lady to whom
he alluded wa> Immediately in his rear.
$50 You think | am IL fr:,l, ch. Mr..
WimDt: Why"
His surprise WAS 50 great at hearing
the unexpected voice that the rod near
ly fell from his nervous grasp.
Turning. he noted his inteIlmntor' :
| smiling proximity. coloring awkwardly
AS his eyes fell on the daintily clad figure
standing before him.
w WI, VII W lllt''l WIN !'' l'Il INV
why:"
II didn't know that you were 50
near. Mrs. O'Toolc." he said. helplessly.
q"
Il give you credit for that amount of
poitrnc>r," she INTERCEPTED. pleasantly.
You are | am sure too civil to bluntly
tell me to my face that | am Il fool,
whatever YOU may think on the subject.
what
opinion Of my mental capacity is you
will lprhUrS tell me what has caused
yen tu Hlriv" Il your conclusion.
Il WAS thinking Of Nathtrn." he re-
l'lrd, embroidered by her pleasant man
Nur.
"O"
You know that you said three days
ago that You did not consider me eligible
where Kathleen WAS concerned" he re-
marked. ntliXing II minEpw to his hook.
"Wcll. And new. because that chanc-
| ed 10 he my opinion. You think that | am
| imhccilr. Is that not eN':
Mrs. O"TDolc. he remarked. smiling
| back ut his companion. when | was so
misguided a> to give utteranco to a
| thought which was conceived in anger,
| was wrong. | humbly lpologzn for SO
| thlll'G. nut IIdIhlN' wv Ii'l SUI WHY
yuu Should object To my marryin" your
| daughter. | am well off, respectable.
amd-Kathlcrn loves me almost Ms much
AL | love her"
1T sounds quite idyllic'
YES. Does it noI?' he replied. en-
c"urngcd by the observation. Then
why should YOU. MIS-. O'Toolc. desire 10
disturb our little Edcn?"
| "Bc,auSc Kathleen is an Irish girl and
you are English.
| "Eunt you think that-that is an in
>pnSHtr reason if ever there Was one!
NO. can't say that | do" she re
piled. flushing slightly. "Since | dislike
the English as ! do. why should | not
rather favor the cause of an Irish la(
who POSSESSES all Your recommendations
He is every whit as well off as you are
comes OF aS old Il stock and is heir to q
inc property. Also. he is head over heels
in love with Kathleen"
care those the only reasons which
You can put forward for refusing my
sut?' he asked bluntly.
"All save one she replied.
! (Which is?'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-04-29
REDUCED RATES TO PACIFIC
COAST POINTS
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Levi:
And Clark Exposition And Various
Conventions

Exposition at Portland. Ore. June l to
October ), and various conventions to be
held in cities on the Pacific Coast dur
ing the summer, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell round-trip tick.
ct,' on specified dates. from all stations
on its lines to San Francisco and Los
Angeles. April Q to September 81; to
Portland, Seattle. Tacoma, Victoria
Vancouver and San Diego, May % tc
September ~. at greatly reduced rates
For dates of sale and specific infor
nation concerning rates and routes, con
suit nearest ticket agent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-04-29
By
T. G. Bowling Maitland

That | prefer Dennis Moore to George
Wilmrt. sir she answered. mockingly.
1T is needless to ask fulthrr." he
said, sharply. "KathIcrn, believe, is
twenty"
"Shr is
And next year she will consequently
be twrmty-~nc'
her actions. she will nevertheless, be
guided by her mothers advice" replied
MIS-. O'Taolr. cGplly. Il should not
! base my hopes If marriage with Kath-
lrDH OF her affirming nrr majority. if
, w,r, .'nu. Mr.. Wilmot.'
Mis- O'Tuolr. | trust that You will
forgive me if say that II parents au-
th'lity is III Il heavy discount when it
finds itself pittcd against true love-" he
laid. quietly. "Bcicvc me. | am not the
! kind of fellow to surrender Kathleen to-
Il fellow Ike Dennis Moore without u
: StrugglC-'
i MIR. Wilmot. you are coming near to
forgetting yourSeif,' She interrupted,
flrrZimgly.
Mrs. O'Tcolc. You are tempting me-
Sorcly to dc 50. ald-'
lie pause" Sn'lI'llIE, ">' cry reaching
MS ears, ah"N" the 1nll roaring oil inc
waters ne turned ana glanced ACROSS 1ho
SHANNON
y Shl'fhrrtH cry OF horror from ms
elbow proved thal ms companion E'1
%tr"%nl%eT, rulMHlVlIE with MN. NhH
identity o. TN" Wnlt",G"Whed glrl III the
hrHt, winch. caught IN tn" SWIFTLY run
nlhg rnll''': was S'WI' helhg "iItrd
IN the uTtrt!1A ~ ne WEIR.
~ MATINEE >h" crl'h' h"arSrly.
! Is. frl"'lENl w i!i'lpt. 'aIllllE'
! steering h.r II" i ''rar "l rock III the
lnrhnIrlt ''KWalri'
A.h htr" ever me
beat. y t4'.t trembling with m III
cCac'1I"' lnultr W lnlh on r. arm.
;" nI I've. MT l'pllea 'NA"II.
GlahcihG ont over the !IN'F from lhr lA'I
"i me- eye.
what are You gong t" do:
'lF' lie raised his eyebrows IN an
aicrtatl"n ot petite surprise:
YES. N"n. rll"i MIS-. u I""!e. 1relhh-
Ilng III I'm "hd mNtur" OF rage ana rear
~ Sr'"rt cry for help reached her
ca1S -" yen not realize that tn" boat
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-04-29

The froStS of last week are reported
to have killed many Young birds in their
nests. Mr.. NJ. Odcll. landscape gardner
for Mrs. II. a. Richardson. of Dover
picked NJ tXty-thrcc dead birds, mostly
in lunches of three, robbins. thlnShes
and other SoH" birds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-04-29

Hartman IcithciScr. Il wcll-known
resident of llavrc dc Grace. and II Civil
War veteran. died ut his home in that
city last week in the seth year of his
age. He was thrice married. Five sons
by his first and Il daughter by his last
wife survive him - l,,o brother and
tw" sisters. His funeral YVES held last
Thursday with intrrm,mt in Angel fill
Cemetery.
Opinions differ H.. to the extent of
the damage done 10y the recent f1o<tS to
pclch buds. Former Lieut.. Governor
Cannon. of GcGr@t town. Del. takes II
hopeful view. holding that tine buds were
rGt far advanced. while f. +. Town
send. of Milford, says the brightest prus-
poet WAS for but half crop and that
but few peaches will be gathered. bare
ly enough for local use.