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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
CHANCE FOR YOUNG STARS
Maany Supers Are Needed for "The
Pit" Tonight-Five Women Are
Also Needed.

There is an opportunity tonight for
a goodly number of men and few
young women to make their debut be-
fore the footlights with one of the
best dramatic companies in the coun-
try. THE Pit which will be present
ed at the Gennett this evening, re-
quires a large number of people in
the famous grain pit scene and in
large cities there is never difficulty in
getting as many of these supernu-
maries is is desired. Manager Swish
er today advertises for seventy-five
men and five women to take part in
this scene tonight. Applicants are to
be at the stage door of the Gennett
at Z o'clock
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
Invention of Supt. Bailey of
Home Telephone Company
Is Successful.
FILLS LONG FELT WANT
UNIQUE TELEPHONE POLE TO
TAKE THE PLACE OF THOSE IA
EN- FROM THE FORESTS-AT.
TRACTS ATTENTION.

What probably was the first con
erected in the United States, if hot III
the world, was set in place yesterday
by the Richmond Home elephone Com
pany, and bids fair to be the complete
success that its designer, Supt Bailey
anticipates. The pole was placed in
the alley at the rear of the company S
new building on North 9th street, and
it will be an object of interest TO all
persons, but more particularly to
those connected with the telephone,
telegraph or electric lighting business
Pine Poles Hard to Get.
1t is fact we'll known that pine
poles are becoming more difficult t.
obtain each year, the forests from
which they are derived, gradually be.
ing depleted. In consequence the
prices increase in proportion ana ar
this time a pine pole 80 feet lorg
costs approximately Sc. Supt Bailey
has been seriously considering substi.
tutes for pine poles for years, and like
ly other men in his profession have
racked their brain in like manner
However, ii remained for Supt. Bailey
to evolve a plan and execute II and
this he has done. The concrete pole
which yesterday was put in place Is
thirty feet in length, as straight as an
arrow and ornamental. Its shape Is
octagon. and mortises are provided SC
that linemen may mount to the top
when occasions require. There arc
also mortises at the top for cross.
arms, which are bolted in place
The skeleton work of the pole consists
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
The Private Car of Samuel
Spencer Burned in a Bad
Wreck Near Lynchburg, Vir-
ginia, Yesterday.
WITH PARTY OF FRIENDS
WAS ON A HUNTING TRIP
III Fated Train had Stopped
for Repairs and Was Struck
by Limited Approaching in
the Rear.
Publishers Press.l


Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 29.-Samuel
Spencer, president of the Southern
railway, was killed and his body burn
ID beyond recognition at Lawyer, Va,
I miles from here Others killed
we're Philip Schuyler of New York.
Fpencer's special train dispatcher, d.
". Davis of Alexandria, Va; the ensi-
beer, J. Terry, and one man not iden-
flied
Fisher of Gill & Fisher, commission
merchants of Baltimore, and F. T.
Redmond of Baltimore.
The Washington and Southwestern
Testibu1ted limited ran into the rear
end of the train known as the Jack
Ponville limited. Spencer's private
coach was entirely burned. 1t was at
ached to the Jacksonville train. 1t
was split open by the locomotive and
Instantly caught fire.
Spencer was on his way south on a
hunting trip. and had several guests
with him in his car.
re dCCideHL WdS CduStu Dy Lue
Jacksonville train stopping to repair
knuckle. The operator gave the
rain following a clear block, and the
collision resulted.
The car ahead of Spencers private
Ear, a Pullman sleeper. was derailed,
but all the passengers escaped. The
club car on the same train was de-
ftroyed by fire, but none was injured.
The seriously injured are Samuel
Cox, negro cook in Spencer's car;
William Hilliard, a negro porter in
Spencer's car, and eight negro passen-
gers in the forward end of the train.
Samuel Spencer was a resident of
Washington, but his business head
quarters were in New York. He was
|pne of the most prominent railroad
Emen of the United States and for
)nearly 20 years was at the head of one
|pr more railroad enterprises. At the
Time of his death, in addition to the
Southern, he was president and direc-
tor in the Alabama Great Southern
Railroad company; the Cincinnati,
New Orleans and Pacific Railway
company; the Georgia Southern and
u ItdllWdN dUQ tic
Mobile and Ohio Railroad company.
|He was also "A director of the Central
Railroad of Georgia: the Chicago, Mil
|waukee and St. Paul Railway COM
pany: the Erie Railway company; the
Northern Pacific company. and other
Spencer was president
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
company in 1887 and 1888 He was
appointed receiver for the Richmond
and Danville Railway company, and
receiver for the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia Railway company.
He was a member of the Rapid
from 1891 to 1894.
Spencer was born in Columbus, Ga,
In 1S47, and was educated in the Uni
versity of Virginia. In 1872 he mar
bus, Ga.
Philip Schuyler. who lost his life in
the wreck, was member of one of
the oldest and best known New York
Schuyler of revolutionary fame and
grand nephew of Alexander Hamil-
ton. He was born in 1886, served
with the army of the Potomac during
the civil war. lived at Ardsley. y. Y,
and was a director of the New York
Life Insurance and Trust company of
his city.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
IF so, WAS VERY QUIET
To All Appearances the Lid Remains
in Its Accustomed Place All of
Yesterday.

If the lid was tilted in Richmond
yesterday, patrons of drink dispens-
ing establishments must have tip
toed it in and out very quietly, for
the police did not find any evidence
of unlawful sales. There were few
persons who evidently had forgotten
that saloons must close on Thanks
giving day for in some instances eff
forts were made TO gain entrance TO
such places. only to find the doors
barred and the interiors exposed to
view as the law requires.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
WILL PAY HONOR
To THEIR DEAD
EIks to Hold Beautiful Memo
rial Service at Gennett
Next Sunday.
FINE SOUVENIR PROGRAM
COVER RICHLY EMBOSSED WITH
FINELY ANTLERED ELK AS
THE CENTRAL FiGURE-THE
DEATH ROLL.

A beautifully designed and printed
souvenir program has been issued for
the annual Elks' Memorial services.
which will be held Sunday after noon
in the Gennett theater. The cover is
richly embossed. the head of fully
antIered Elk being the central figure
The clock dial showing the hour to be
II, a significant feature of Eli1dom,
also appears. The inner pages OF
the souvenir in addition to giving a
complete program of the memorial
services, give the roster of the lodge
membership and all officers.
The special committees for the Me
mortal services follow:
F. S. Anderson, General Chairman
Committee on Speakers-A. A. Burr.
B. c. Robbins and R. K. Shiveley.
Committee on Music-Will Earhart,
J. F. Thompson and F. j. Bartel
Committee on Program-Milo H.
Ferrell, Earl Mann and E. B. Calvert
Committee on Hale. f. Eggemey
er, Geo. B. Dougan and H. c. Downing
Committee on Decoration-F. H
Lemon, w. a. Park and II. Needham.
Purposes of Memorial.
The program contains the following
explanation of the custom of Elks the
world over, of holding annual memori
al services:
'In compliance with a beautiful Gus
tom inaugurated by the Grand Lodge
of Elks, the first Sunday in December
of each year is designated as day to
comm emorate in sacred session, the
memory of our departed brothers.
Noble Elks have fallen, pierced by
the arrow of death; their trials ended,
their faults forgotten, their virtues
cherished, they now rest in peace.
1T is our duty as Elks, to inscribe
upon our Memorial Tablets records of
their works in Charity, Justice, Broth
erly Love and Fidelity. and preserve
them in the annals of the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks.
mo deaths have occurred within the
past two years, yet we meet as Elks,
bound together by that electric cur
rent which unites the trts of men
fCoOfinued fO Page Fight
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
"DUSTLESS" COMPANY
Local Men to Go Into House Cleaning
Business Along the Most Sci
entific Lines.

A local company has been formed
for the purpose of going into the
"dustless" housecieaning business.
The company has purchased a nova
bic machine, similar to the ones that
were operating in Richmond TIE past
fall, and will have il under full head
way early next spring
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
E. J. L0WENSTEIN DEAD
Former Richmond Man in Michigan
City for Murder Passed Away
From Broht's Disease.

Emanuel J. Lowenstein, a peddler
who killed Henry Silver of Muncie
three years ago. and who at one time
resided in Richmond, died Saturday
in the Michigan City prison after a
long illness. Death was due to
Bright's disease. Lowenstein killed
Silver in fight that followed a quar-
rel relative to the sale of patent med
icine which Lowenstein was peddIing.
He was convicted of manslaughter
and sentenced TO prison for an indie
terminate period of from one 10 four
teen years.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
Continued TO Page Eight.)
THEATER GOERS INJURED
Switch Engine Colides with Traction
Car at Dayton and Many Are
Badly Injured.

Dayton. O.. Nov. 90. (Spli-A
switch engine collided with a trac-
ton car on the Dayton and Xenia line
near here tonight, and many were in
jured, none fatally. The car was fill
ed with crowd of Xenia people who
had been attending the theater at
Dayton.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
A LARGE CHICKEN
HAWK WAS CAPTURED

Cambridge City. Ind. Nov. % (Spl.)
Henry Suic6rath recently captured
Ia large chicken hawk on his farm
south of town. which is now on ex-
|hibition in the show window of c. A.
Morgans Annex Restaurant The
bird measures feet and inches
from the tip of one wing 10 the other
and is about II inches in height. 1t
had been making depredations on the
chickens in that vicinity and was
captured in steel trap
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
1900 PAIRS OF SKATES
RENTED AT COLISEUM

Yesterday was another busy day for
the Coliseum managers as over ff-
teen hundred pairs OF skates were
rented during the day. Last night an
unusually large crowd was present at
the rink TO skate while many perSoaS
attended 10 watch the gay festivities.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
PENNY SELLS CIGAR
BUSINESS AT CAMBRIDGE

Harry Penny. county clerkelect,
has sold his cigar manufacturing bus
mess at Cambridge City and after be-
ing connected with the business for
more than twenty years. Mr. Penny
will move to Richmond within the
next two weeks and has rented a
home on North Fourteenth street,
near d.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
SAM ARNOLD BECOMES
ONE OF THE AUTOISTS

Samuel Arnold. the genial proprie-
tor of the Arnold Hotel. is now the
proud possessor of a new Mitchell au-
tomobile, which he purchased in Chi
eago several days ago. He received
the machine yesterday morning and
Sam" Immediately set tabout learn
ing the intricacies of the "whizz car
The machine is one of The handsom-
-ar in the citv
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
Chas. Sorber improved.

Milton, Ind. Nov. 90. (SpD-Chas.
A Sorber. who was stricken Willie at
work in his barn recently is much
improved II Is thought he had a mild
attack of apoplexy.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
James Fuller Dead.

James Fuller, aged 75 years. died
at his home No. 13S Fort Wayne Ave
last night as result of stroke Of
paralysis His wife and two children
Mrs. Fred Miller and Thomas Fuller
survive. !.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30
THE WEATHER PROPHET.

iNDiANA-Rising temperature; in
creasing southeriy winds.
OHIO-Snow or rain and warmer.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30

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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-30

Continued to Page Eight.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18
PERSONAL Mention.

Prof and Mrs. Knight of Bangor
were in the city Thursday for a short
visit.
Hon. Amos r. Gerald of Fairfield
was a business visitor in the city
Thursday.
George w. Boynton, proprietor of
Hotel North went to Bath on business
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney L. Freeman
of Providence, II. l., are the guests OF
j. r. Duckie in Manchester.
Hon. F. o. Beal Of Bangor was
among the out -of-toWn business men
who We're in the city Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. a. Robinson of
Everett, Mass. are spending Il few
days in Augusta with friends on Grove
street.
Rev. c. s. Cummings of Auburn
formerly pastor Of til" Green street
Methodist church of this city. was il
town Thursday on matters of business
City Clerk Plaistcd of Bangor was il
the city for a short time Thursday nj
ternuOn on his way home from Port
land. " here he had been in attendance
at the Episcopal convention, which was
held in that city Wednesday ana YES
torlay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18
SICKNESS IN AUGUSTA.
More Cases of Illness This Spring
Than in Former Years.

Physicians ana druggists say there
are more cases Of illness in Augusta
this spring than in former years. Per
hapS there is not So much serious
sickness. but spring linguor. loss Of
appetite, headacres, slceplrssmeSs,
backacheS weakness and debility, in
digestion and other ills that result
from Indigestion or an oVerWorkr,i
stomach. are more common than they
have been for some years past.
This has resulted i'm an unusual de-
mand for Mi-o-na stomach tablets ut
Bowditch 4 Wcbster's and Percy w.
Means. Before they felt that they
could recommend this remedy. they
tester it. rigidly. in many cases Of
heart burn. Indigestion, wind on the
stomach. debility. and other troubles
that hcsult from a weakened liges-
ton, with she greatest success.
In fact Mi-o-na has been so uni
formly successful in curing all stom-
ach troubles that BoWditch 4 Web
ster and Percy w. Means give signed
kuarantee with every 40 cent box to
refund the money if it does not cube
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

A notice has been received at police
HEADQUARTERS, from Charles f. Collins
of Methuen, Mass. Offering 4 reward
of 5000 to anyone who will find young
lady named Miss Morse who disap-
peared from that place on the morning
of May .. or who will give any definite
information which will lead TO the dis
covery of her whereabout. She is a
brunette. with black hair dark eyes
with extra large pupils. % years old. ;
feet inches in height and weighs about
10 pounds: was dressed in navy blue
serge skirt. white ShirtwaiSt. black
hat. dark gray mixture loose fitting
coat: is well educated and a good talk
er: nothing unusual about appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18
81 MANY PEOPLE SPEAK

In the highest terms Of D-Zerta Quick
pudding that you should give it trial.
There are numerous ways Of preparing
ia one quart of milk to contents of one
pI,ith cream and sugar or any good pud-
ding sauce. For making pies; prepare
.nnSe,ding to directions on package, add
80 CORRESPONDENTS of sugar and put in
nr,,st which has been baked. Cover with
,neringue made with the whites of two
aaos This is enough for two large or
tbrse small pies. For cake filling, prepare
rs above and spread between layers to
~ desired thickness. Five choice flaw
~ ~. Iernon-Tapioca, Vanilla, Orange,
MacaroOn. Chocolate and Strawberry. All
Grocers 10 cents. Order today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

II is desired that the meeting which
will be held ut the club rooms Of the
Augusta Social and Athletic Associa-
tion this evening should be attended by
everyone who is interested in the move
to secure the Driving park property as
a place for public amuscments and
sports such as baseball and football
games. horse races, circuS"S, etc. The
plan * TO form an association for the
purchase of tie property and the meet
ing called for this evening is for that
purpose. Members Of the Augusta
Driving Association. the management
OF the Augusta. Winthrop & Gardiner
Railway, and the citizens in general
arc invited to be present. The meeting
will be called to- order at 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

A special meeting of CushnOc Grange.
No. 2Oi Riverside, will be held Satur-
day evening for the purpose of conierf-
ing the degrees and the transaction OF
any other business which may proper
~ come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Mrs. George :. Ttnney uf Walpolc
Mass, landed a ~ pound salmon yes
t"rdhy at the Outlet. She was having {
lively tusslc with the fish chen a fri-nG
happened along with a landing net
with which it was taken from The
water. Fishing is reported good al the
Outlet and good catches are beng
made every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

A very large elm tree which stood
i'm front of the residence of Mrs. Per-
sis NJ. Martin on State street was re
moved Thursday. The tree was a
giant, and the roots We're nearly a
foot in diameter The excavation
about the base necessary for its re
moval was 20 feet in diameter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18
WaterviIIe Notes.

The little Mi-O-na tablets sold by
Geo. w. Dorr, the druggist, have be-
come deservedly popular. Mr.. Dorr
guarantees that Mi-o-na will make
thin people fat. regulate digestion, and
increase health. or else there will be
no charge for the remedy, and the
purchase price will be returned on de-
dand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Notice the Collateral Loan Cos. ad
on the first page. If you want To look
over n fine assortment of high grade
watches they will be pleased to have
You call and examine what they say iS
the finest display of Waltham and
Elgin watches ever shown in Augusta.
There is amps choice for anyone and
if it would be any accommodation to the
pu, chaser small weekly payments will
be accepted instead Of cash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

A. T.. Gardiner, who has for the past
three years been employed on the
cars of the A. W. & G. Railway as con-
ductor, has resigned his position and
severed his connection with the road
"Wednesday night. His friends along
the lire of the road will miss him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

The steamer Damarin came up from
Gardiner with heavy freight Thurs-
day, and will make an extra TRIP 10
day, as the cargo was much larger
than usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Alfred f.. Hopkins is on very en-
joyable cruise with his 1S-foot power
dory. He was only 3 IA hours in go
ing to Bath ana from there will go TO
Ocean Point. Pemaquid, WiscasSet
and other places before returning
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

The different labor organizations of
the city have received notice Of the
third annual convention Of the Maine
state Federation Of Labor, which will
be held in Knights Of Malta halE Lew
ieton. commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ
Thursday. June :, and continuing until
all the business of the convention has
been concluded. Headquarters will be
at the New Dewitt Hotel. and excur-
sion rates based on one and thrcc-quar-
ter cents per mile in each direction
have been granted from all points oi
the Maine Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

The members of Augusta Lodge, No.
9G4, r. +. o. Elks, have received a
cordial invitation to attend a social
session to DE held at the club rooms of
the Bangor Lodge of Elks on Wednes-
day evening, May &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

George Turner is doing some needed
work in Strengthening up the pave
ment along Water street which will be
much appreciated by an who use that
thoroughfare. Mr.. Turner is veteran
i'm the business and the work which he
does is first class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Nat Johnson, clerk i'll Bowditch x
WebSter'S drug store caught elSht
fine brook trout at the stream al Britt
gully. Thursday morning, and the fish
attracted considerable attention. When
placed in the window of the phar-
macy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Several large shipments of farming
machinery and small implements have
been received in this city this week, and
are being sent out TO the distributing
POINTS in the outlying districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

The next. game of baseball on the
schedule will occur Saturday afternoon,
when the Cony High team will meet
the High school team from winthrop
ON the Driving park diamond. and it is
expected that the game will be good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

a party of about 60 couples attended
the reception last evening given by
Mr.. ana Mrs. Frank 4. Bcane at the
home of Charles II. Dyer Hospital
road to their friends. and Il delightful
evening was enjoyed. Among the
handsome presents made were large
parlor lamp from friends in Gannetts
mailing department. carving set. glass
punch bowl. water set and many other
pieces Of glass and silverware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Among the intentions of marriage
which have been recorded at the office
of the city clerk during the week are
those Of Lewis Day of Augusta ana
Sarah l.. Turner Of Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

The number of lady depositors and
saf. deposit box users is increasing
since the opening of the Augusta
Trust Co.'S new quarters with every
arrangement for their privacy and
convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

At the present time there are Il
power boats in commission on the
kcnnebec river. owned by members of
the Augusta Yacht club. When the
summer season opens. 1t is estimated
that there will be 30 boats in the yacht
club fleet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Harry Johnson. Lewis r. Johnson,
Earl Payson and Eugene Tilleon Of
Augusta have gone 10 Pennington by
way of Readiicld on Il fishing trip for
trout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gilmore of FL
mira, \. T., arrived in the city
future make their home here, Mr.. FL
more having entered the Office of tn,
Fuller-HolWay Co. Mrs Ehnore was
before her marriage Miss f3dythe Ful-
Ter, and her many Augusta friends vii
be glad to have her with them again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

The entertainment as announced i'll
vest. rday's paper to be given by BUS
mess College students Saturday nish
iii their rooms has been ponsd uW :
ing 20 the fact that an Of the teacher;
will be away from the city on That
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Miss Jennie Russell, who is i'll with
smallpox at the isolation hospital, was
reported to be comfortable Thursday
and doing as well as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-18

Commodore A. NJ. Goddard of the
Augusta Yacht Club will go down riv-
er on his power boat Marion tomor-
row to Swan Island. a distance of
about ~ miles and from that point will
tow the house boat which h. pur-
chased last fall Commodore Goddard
will keep the house-boat i'm commits
sion on the river this summer. after it
has been remodelled and improved by
Contractor Hoxie. The body of the
boat is % feet long and IL feet wide,
and the house is IS 1-2 by IL feet.