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The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
Wilmerding.
EXPORTS OF CACAO FROM
ST. VINCENT INCREASE
Consul Clare Makes Interesting OBJ
servation in Connection With
Land Settlement Scheme

In connection with the land settle
ment scheme in St Vincent, Consul
Arthur ]. Clare OF Barbados gives an
interesting Ireview of the cacao indus
try in tat island. He says:
In last years report il was men,
toned that the exports Of cacao from
the island showed a steady increase.
In 1900 the exports OF the cured product
amounted to 44S bags. in 19O4-5 they
were 742 bags, while the past year the
export amounted to 7S7 bags, of an es-
timated value Of $11,630-
"A large number Of plants-14, ,047-
were again distributed from the de-
partment nurseries. indicating that al
though the price of cured cacao was
low. the industry is a progressive one.
Notwithstanding the counter attrac-
tions of the cotton industry, which
gives much quicker returns. Thrips
were seen in most civilizations and did
a considerable amount of damage on
some estates, especially in the dry sea
son. The dry soil and atmospheric
conditions. due to the lack of suitable
permanent shade, or shade not well
regulated, were thought to be re-
spOnsible for the severe attacks, as
trees suitably shaded suffered very
little damage A number Of plants Of
the Madura shade trees (Cliricidia
maculata) have been sent out from the
botanic station to several cacao estates
TO assist planters in overcoming the
difficulty. The 'Madura' grows exceed
ingly well in the island and is well
suited for the purpose. It has not so
far been attacked by scale insects,
which constantly attack certain species
Of erythrina Gmmortels). also used for
shading cacao in this island On two
estates plants of the. Castilloa rubber
tree have been planted out for shade
and rubber purposes.
ITO improve the soil conditions of
young cacao plantations. green dress
ings Of woolly pyrol (Phaseolus mum
gO) have been advocated, and several
planters have taken up the advice. Be-
sides the value OF this plant for en-
riching the soil in nitrogen, IT possesses
the advantage OF a thick bushy growth
which quickly covers the ground"
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
AMERICANS IMPORT
SCOTTISH IRON
Eastern Cities Make Large
Contracts With Glasgow
Men for Foundry Metal

The Scotsman, published at Edin-
burg, has the following article show
ing the sudden increase in the Ameri-
can demand. for Scottish pig iron:
In the course of the last few weeks
the American demand for Scottish pig
iron has reached dimensions which have
not been experienced for years, and
which probably not single member
of the trade ever expected to see real
ized. Years ago the United States was
liberal buyer of Scottish brands and
always took more or less, latterly very
much less: but owing to their own
enormous production the market has
long ceased TO be one on which pro-
ducers in Scotland could reckon. Sud
denly, however. a change has come over
the situation; apparent Indifference has
given place to activity, manifested in
a rush of orders from all the consum-
ing centers in the Eastern States and
covering present and prospective wants
which sellers on this side find great diff
ficulty in meeting. In fact, they are
unable to do so completely
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The hearts OF the baseball fans did
not beat with any undue amount of
joy yesterday and the prospects for to-
day are not whit brighter. Every
one who loves the game of baseball fig
ured on a pleasant hour and half
or more at the new park, with the far
famed New York Giants and the Seals
as the attraction. But the rain came
down and the diamond filled quickly.
so there was no chance to bring of
anything save a regatta or a yachting
carnival.
The Giants arrived from the south
land bright and early yesterday morn
ing. Every man on the list had the
fire of battle in his eye. The rain did
not seem to bother any of them. They
were willing to take chance In row.
boats. gum boots or canoes. but Man
ager McGraw would have nothing like
that, so half of the bunch decided to
take a trip to Oakland and go after
some of the bookmakers' money.
From present indications 1t is>not
likely that the local. fanatics will have
a chance to see the two-time pennant
winners of the National League per-
form. They have dates elsewhere and
will be compelled to say farewell to
Market street tomorrow morning.
Eighteen of the New Workers made
the trip to this city. Six of them, in
cluding Iron Man" McGinnity. were
left in Los Angeles. Those who step
ped off the train yesterday morning
were Manager McGraw, Secretary
Knowles, Christy Mathewson, Cy Sey-
mour. Roger Bresnahan, Danny Shay,
George wiltse, A. w. Fitzgerald. Luther
Taylor. Leon Ames, G. E. Fergeson, Dan
McGann, ]. B. Mullen, J. Hannifin. Ar
thur Devlin, George Browne, Spike
Shannon, Trainer Harry Tuthfll and
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CAMBRIDGE CREW WINS
EASILY FROM DS0NIANS

PUTNEY. England, March 1e.-Cam-
bridge University, with virtually the
same rowing crew as the one which
Adefeated Harvard last fall by two
lengths. won from oxford today by
four and a half lengths over the same
course, from Putney TO Mortlakc. a
distance OF about four and a half
miles The time, 20:26. was somewhat
slow. a gusty wind and rough water
destroying all chances OF beating the
record over the course.
The Oxonians won the toss and
chose the Surrey side OF the river,
westerly wind blowing, was calculated
by experts TO be worth two lengths.
Even with this advantage the Oxford
crew had no chance against cam
bridge. which probably was the finest
British crew that ever pulled In an
eight" and all Of whom. except
Powell and Burn. had rOWed against
Harvard last September.
The race today was a procession
Cambridge got away with a stroke
of Al 70 OxfOrd's 40. and quickly
pushed the nose Of its boat in front
BY the time the half-mile posi- was
reached Cambridge was well ahead.
Passing under Hammersmith bridge,
cambridge had lead OF a length and
e quarter. and soon after that the
Cambridge boat was sufficiently clear
10 cross the river and take oxford s
sheltered water.
Rough water at Chiswick, about two
and a half miles from the starting
point. was troublesome TO both crews
Passing the three-mile post Cambridge
was from four TO fvS lengths in front
and Il kept the lead to the end.
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GOODS FOR JAPAN
POORLY PACKED
American Firm Risks Loss
of It's Trade by Indiffer-
ence or Carelessness

Vice Consul General T. G. Babbitt
reports that at the request or nrm
doing an important business in Noko-
hama he appointed q surveyor TO eX-
anime a shipment OF underwear re-
cefved from the United States. and the
report rendered shows a carelessness
or indifference on the part OF the ship
pers not calculated 10 secure 10 them
anv future orders from the japanese
port.
the order called for 100 dozen shirts
and 50 dozen drawers. OF size 5s inches,
quality and shade TO be the same as
specified in a previous invoice, 10 be
packed in black cardboard boxes, which
were to be placed in tin-lined cases.
The findings OF the surveyor are quoted
in part:
7 found the goods very carelessly
hacked in insecure cases, without tin
Innings The cardboard boxes. too, in
which they were placed. were Of
irregular colors, shabby and worn, hav-
ing the appearance Of being used for
previous packing purposes. The sizes
varied from 30 10 "A snches and the
quality. shade and finish Of the goods
were in every way different from and
inferior to those sent on previous in
voice. In fact. with the exception Of
the size OF SO inches represented in
151k dozen shirts and dozen draw
ers. the entire invoice in no way repre-
sented the requirements specified in
the order referred TO, and ] am, there
fore, OF the opinion that, taking the
lot as a whole. the dealer or buyer
should be allowed 20 per cent discount
on the price OF the shirts and drawers
measuring &c inches, and also an al
lowance of 80 per cent s..ould be made
on the balance OF the goods inspected.
not only on account OF the inferior
quality. but also for the difference in
sizes. ] would also mention that in one
case I found seven cardboard boxes
empty, and a shortage Of six dozen
shirts and four and a nalf dozen draw
ers (Which the steamship company set
tied for)."
Babbitt sums up: Japanese mer-
chants are as particular as any other
in regard TO receiving what they or
der, and attention should be given to
the details Of packing specified in or
ders. Cases are easily broken on a
Journey from the Eastern States to
Japan, and the tin lining would no
doubt have saved loss OF goods in this
instance. Such shipments lead the
buyers TO seek markets where their
orders and instructions as TO shipping
viii be carefully attended to-"
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praised the treatment he and his re-
ceived in Los Angeles and If he has
his way the team will train there again
next year.
Harry Tuthill. the trainer of the
team, is no stranger to the sporting
fraternity of this city. When Young
Corbett was the idol of the prize ring
his chief adviser. Consequently Harry
was handed the job yesterday of TAX
ing the Giants around and presenting
them to his old-time friends.
Among the leading lights who called
to pay their respects TO the Giants
were Parke Wilson, who had played
with many of them in the old davs.
Henry Harris. former manager OF the
local team. and Mike Fisher of Sac
ramento. Tacoma and Fresno fame
Mike did all the talking. the others
being compelled to stand around and
gaze with open -mouthed astonishment
while Fisher peddled eloquence enough
to put many monographs out of the
way.
GOING BACK TO BAKERSFIELD
The members Of the local team will
leave for Bakersfield tomorrow night
to take up their training work again.
They still have nearly two weeks in
which to round into form and If ev-
erything goes right the team will be
as fit on opening day as any that has
ever started after the pennant for San
Francisco.
The schedule of games for the Pa
cifc Coast Baseball League was given
out yesterday by President Cal Ewing.
AS usual, San Francisco will have con-
tinuous ball The arrangements for
Oakland have not as yet been COM
pleted, for the reason that suitable
grounds have yet to be secured across
the bay. The schedule is subject to
change in the near future.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
GREAT DAM FAILS
OF ITS PURPOSE
Barrier at Assouan Causes
Fertilizing Elements in
Nile River to Precipitate

Every year sees new harnessing of
natures forces by man for his uses
But Mother Earth seems to have a
sense of humor and gratihes il by turn
ing mans devices into means for his
discontinue. The dam of Assouan is
the latest humiliating instance OF a
tremendous achievement producing re-
suits opposite to those planned.
That mighty engineering work was
to be the monument to the British oc-
cupancy of Egypt 1t was to end all
famine In the Nile Valley There was
to bo no further dependence upon the
chances of the seasons for the enrich
mammoth reservoirs. the ferttlizing
food could be used whenever needed.
The Nile crops would be perfect and
the people happy each year, instead OF
at such intervals as the Whim OF the
river willed.
All the nations applauded England
when the work that was to make
Egypt a land OF plenty was completed
But nature had not been consulted with
sufficient care. And today the Egyp-
tians are damning the dam of AsSouan
with Oriental fervor.
Outbursts Of fanatics aggrieved be-
cause some Of the most sacred relics OF
the past have been submerged might be
disregarded. But there are more prac-
tical reasons for the growing discon-
tent Water, once an occasianal boon.
now Is had in plenty. But the crops
are not what they were when the Nile
attended to its own Overf1owing- Grain
is scantier. and cotton. the country's
most valuable product. is deteriorating.
it's once unequaled fiber approaching
every year nearer similarity with the
more brittle, less costly American sta
pie.
The explanation is simple 1t was not
the Nile flood but the fertilizipg matter
held in solution that richened the soil
Those properties are precipitated when
the water Is held stagnant behind the
barrier at Assouan- England. thinking
its work finished. finds that IL has only
begun a more difficult task. Dame Ma
ture has had her joke.-New York
Mail
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
BY w. j. SIattery

the club physician, Dr. Carl Sotphon.
The star aggregation went direct to
the Grand Central Hotel at Tenth and
Market streets, where Danny Long and
Jack Gleason of the local aggregation
received them, assisted by several of
the Seals. The rain was still showing
to good advantage and it did not take
the main manipulators long to call off
the proposed game. When mention
was made of. the contest scheduled for
today many wise glances were ex-
changed. but nobody hoped for any
thing but the worst.
The Giants are carded to leave for
Los Angeles tomorrow morning. They
play a game with the Angels on Tues
day, and, before the sun sets, they
will be on their way to Ell Paso, Texas,
where they will clash with the stars
Of that city. From Ell Paso the Giants
are to journey to San Antonio to meet
the St Louis Browns in a series of
three games. After finishing with this
team the Giants expect to invade New
Orleans, there to give battle to the
Philadelphia Athletics in a three-game
series.
Every man on the New York payroll
swore that California was the greatest
training camp he had ever known. If
looks count at all, the Giants are
ready to enter the race for the big
flag of the National League. Each
wore a healthy Los Angeles tan and
the eyes. of the aggregation gave out
luster that was bright as any of
the stones on the fingers of several.
McGRAw LIKES CALIFORNIA
Manager McGraw, while disappointed
at the bad weather he encountered
here. was not in the least disheartened.
He was happy because his charges had
Jared so well during their Siege of
practice and glad that the boys had a
chance to see San Francisco. McGraw
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McCraws National league Teamto Winter California Hereafter

P NJ Shelley and l. Hirshfeld Of
Tonopah, enthusiastic motorists OF the
mining district. are in town for few
days.
A. A Moore Sr. has just purchased an
Oldsmobile touring car.
A Thomas Flyer has Just been or
dered by T. F. Turner of Nevada, who
VIII use it for operating a stage line
from Lovelock. New. The order was
placed by Turner after a thorough in
vestigation of the work Of various cars
throughout the gold fields.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
Baseball
Automobiles Forego Trips
Because of Bad Weather
BY r. r. I'HOr11r11edieu

The automobile enthusiasts are more.
than disappointed over the change in
the weather. They had been planning
all week for trips out into the country,
but the rain OF yesterday put an end
TO all preparations. Most OF the owners
were going in the direction OF Los
Gatos 10 see the fruit orchards in
bloom These excursions viii have to
be postponed for two weeks
W. B. Refs has purchased a sixty
horsepower limousine Thomas Flyer.
He also owns a 1907 Thomas Flyer
touring car
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
lay STUNNED IN STREET

william Johnson. a lodging house
keeper at Fifth and Folsom streets.
was picked up bleeding and semicon-
scious near his place of business late
last night He was unable to give a
coherent account of himself. He stated
that he had been attacked In saloon,
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17

A progressive Arab OF Cairo is sink
ing wells and installing irrigation
pumps at the foot OF the pyramid OF
Cheops, and the Sphinx. after gains
thousands OF years on sand wastes,
soon will be looking out on green fields.
This is one OF the many demonstrations
of the change from the old to the new
Egypt.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
YACHT CLUB,s oPENTNG

The Aeolian Yacht Club met on Fri
day night and admitted six new mem
bers and received three applications
The constitution was amended to In
crease the initiation fee from IS to $40.
1t was decided to have the opening on
May and 5. the rest of the programme
to be fixed later.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
AT OAKLAND.

April 9. 10, II, IL, 1s; IA, a. m, p. m.
April 80; May /. 2. 3. 4: 5. a. m. D. m.
June is, 10, 20, 21. %; %. a. M, p. M
Oct. /. 2, 8. 4, 5; 6, a. M. D. m.
Oct. %. %. "a, %, 26; 27, a. M, p. m.
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AT SAN FRANCISCO.

March 30; 81. a. M. p. M; April 2. 8, T..
April %. "a. 25. 2s, 27; %. a. m. p. m.
July :, 3; 4. am, pm; 8, 6; Z, am, pm.
Aug. 81, %, 30. 80, 81
Sept. l, a. M. p. M; 2. a. M, p. m.
IOct. Is, 16. II, Is, 10; 20, a. m, p m.
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May 7, s, 9, 10. IL; IL, a. m. p. m.
May 81. %, %. "a, %; 2s. a. m. p. m.
June %, 26. 81. 2s, 20; 80. a. M, p. m.
Aug. 20, 21, %, %. "a; 25, a. m. p. m.
Sept. IL. Is. 10, 20. 21; %. a. m, p. m.
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Only per cent OF the men in the
French army exceed five feet eight
inches in height.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17
SUNDAY A DAY OF REST

After a very earnest and protracted
effort TO get along without a day of
rest the French people have found ii
necessary to consider the enactment
Of laws for the protection OF Sunday.
And this demand for a day OF rest
comes from the working people. the
very people in whose behalf greater
supposed freedom in regard TO Sun
day is asked in this country. There
is really no religious question involved
as far as the relation OF the state TO
the subject is concerned. The question
is social and political entirely. What
we are TO decide is whether we are to
break down the distinction between
Sunday as q day Of rest and the other
days as days OF work. The French
have done this and they have found
that the result is bad. Sunday amuse-
ments mean Sunday work for many,
and with Sunday amusements grad
ually comes Sunday business, open
shops, open theaters and all the rest
OF it-Indianapolis News
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Jeptha Coleman OF Atchison gets rid
Of mice and rats by wrapping cayenne
pepper in q cloth and stufflng It into
the holes where the animals pass in
and out. They gnaw at the rags and
the first thing they know they have a
dose Of the pepper that makes them
wish they had not been so industrious
Mr.. Coleman does not know whether
they sneeze themselves 10 pieces or
simply hike 70 the neighbors. Any
how. they isappear.-Kansaa City
journal.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-17

but did not know who his assailants
were.
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Schedule Of Games Be Played by Coast League Baseball Teams
AT Los ANGELES.

April 1e. II. Is. 10. 20. 81.
May Z. s. 9, 10, IL. IL.
June 25, Is. 27. %. 20. 80.
Aug. 90, 81. %. %. "a. 25.
Oct. s. 9. 10, IL. IL, Is.
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BADLY CUT DURING A BRAWL
James Norris, negro, was badly cut
during a brawl last night In dance
hall at $40 Pacific street. He was
taken to the Harbor Hospital for TREAT
ment.
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Will Print

April 1s. IT. Is, 10. 20; 21, a. m, p. m.
June IL. II. 13, IA, 10; 16, a. M. p. m.
July %, "a. 25, 26, 27; 2s, a. m, p. m.
Aug. 13. IA. Is, 16. II; Is, a. m. p. m.
oct. s. Q, 10, IL. IL, 13.
May IA. 15. 16. IL, IS; 10. q. m. p. m.
June 4, s, 8. Z. s.; 9. a. M, p. m.
July 16, IL. 1s. 1s. 20; 81. g. m. p. m
Aug. 9. z, 8. 8. 10; IL, a. m, p. m.
Sept. 10, IL. II. 13. IA; Is. a. m, D. m.
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Mar go. 81; April 2, 8. 4, 5, s, Z.
April %. "a. 25. rs, 81. %.
July 2, 8; 4. a. M. p. m; 8, 8, Z.
Aug. 27, 28. 20, 80. 81.
Sept. /; 2, a. m, p. m.
IOct Is, 16, II, Is. 19, 20.
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the Best

May %. 20; 30. a M. p. M: 81.
June l.; 2. a. m, p. m.
July 9. 10. IL, IL. 10: Il. a. M. .. m.
July 80. 81: Aug. l. 2. 8; 4. a. m, p. m.
Sept 8, a. m, D. m.
Sept. "a, 25, rs. II. ss; 20. a. M. p. m.
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April 9, 10. IL. IL. 1a. IA.
April 80; May l 2. 8, 4. 5.
June Is, 19, 20, 81. %. %.
Oct. 1, 2. 3, 4, 5. 6.
Oct. %, %, "a. 25. 26, 27.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-22
Uncle Toms Cabin"

An Uncle Toms Cabin company with
out the customary sdiuncts, a bisring
brass band, ponies, donkeys and other
animal features, is to say the least q
novelty, but when one comes to consider
that reputable actor viii not eondescend
to parade the streets in all sorts OF
weather, il can readily be seen that a
company that employs only actors and
actress that are engaged solely to appear
in the theatre, the performance must
show a decided improvement over the old
time representations OF the plsy. Mason
Bros. this season are using only concert
band on the street, giving daily concert,
at noon, and have engaged the strongest
acting company ever seen in this, tbs
greatest OF all American plays. The pub
lie has eyinced its appreciation of this de
psrtare by filing the theatres nightly
The company will show in Dubois 4
Gays hall Saturday night, Aug. "a.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-08-22
Randolph Continued.

John Chase Of Boston is home on q
iortnight's vacation.
Mr. ana Mrs. John H6skins are beth
sick with bilious fever.
Mrs. E. \. Bean Of Barre is with her
sister, Mrs. c. II. ingalls,.
Mrs. H. D. Banister sud her daughter,
Isa, were in Northfsld Tuesday.
Miss Sarah LoYeioy and Miss Grs {
Mason Of Huntington, y. ", are at ".
w. Jones.
Mrs. Eta VI. Smith is raising her Iitsls
cottage on Forest street and putting new
wall uaeser 1t.
l. T. Markham OF Worcester srriyet
Mondsy On visit to his cousins, Mr.. ana
Mrs. E. \. Rising.
Mrs. Hiram Bean Of Msdford, Mass
and her son. w. j. Bean Of Melrose. nav
been in town since Sunday.
John T. Ki1,ball Of Boston has been 8
the Inn several days while touring In
surrounding country in his auto.
Mrs. ". A. Jones went to Senscs, \
Y, last Thursday in the company Of Mrs
Rilsa Abbott Of Washington state
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Hutchinson an
SON o. Cambridge, Mass. SIRE being entar
tasne3 by Mr.. and Mrs. F, a. keschurr
Mr.. sud Mrs. l. \. Carter Of Salem
MSS, returned to their home Monds
aight aitss few days stay al c. W. Tar
VOWS.
w. B. Dillon went to New York yestel
day morning on $ business trip. froi
which be expected to return TO the Mou
ton homestead tomorrow.
Mr.. ana Mrs. james Walker Of Rsrl
we're with Mrs. Walkers parents, NJ
and Mrs. y. NJ. Draper. during mir
days vacation that ended Monday.
Mrs. A. $. Iu6dcn. who hsd bee
depending two weeks with Mr.. and Nh
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65 Miles TO N. Y. City.

"A acres, less than three miles from
Bethel, Conn, miles from Danbury. is
this productive 74-ssre stock and dairy
farm, which will carry u 10 Is cows
and q team; large quantity OF apples,
plums, grapes, currants, etc. Beautiful
two-story house Of rooms tsee picture
No ss429. page 20, .'Stout's List No.
i9''l; barn 35xlo0 feet; corn house,
poultry houses, tobacco barn and other
outbuildings; maple and elm shade trees:
near lake, school, store, blacksmith shop,
etc. Included are cows, horse, pigs,
piows, hsrrows, moving machine,
wagons, slI small farming tools, acrS
potatoes, corn, 4 acres oats, 20 tons hay.
$500 takes all; easy terms. Widow
must sell. Z. A. Strout Co., Dept. LA S;
Broad Street, Boston, Mass.
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EAST BETHEL

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Gould are soon
to go to keeping house in NJ. d. Browns
tenement.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Washburn were at
Randolph Center Monday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Washhurn's aunt.
The East Bethel orchestra will give an
open air dance Friday night on East
Bethel common. All are invited.
NJ. II. Fowler spent Sunday in Starks-
boro. Mrs. Fowler and daughter. Edith,
and Leonard Paine returned with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Norton and chill.
dren Of Worcester and James Buck Of
Royalton were guests Sunday OF j. H.
Buck and family.