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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
LOOKS TO MAINE.
Eyes Of tho Country on Pine Ire,
State, Says Secretary Garfield.

Caribou, Ne. Sept. 9. -(SpeciaD.-A
. big crowd greeted Secretary of the In
terror James A. Garfield and Judge
Benedict F. Maher of Augusta at the
Republican rally held here tonight and
. by enthusiastic applause the gathering
!. showed itself thoroughly in sympathy
:. with the sentiments expressed by the
speakers, who discussed the issues OF
the State and national campaign in a
manner that bore the convincing stamr
Of truth and carried conviction to
every man in the hail.
After presenting the facts in regar I'd
to existing conditions Secretary Gar
p field Closed his address by saying, III
IS fact that the country does look &c
Maine on Monday next and any ma
: terial reduction in the Republican ma
jority may readily be urged in doubt
full states as a straw indicating a dis
crediting of the present national adj
ministrati0n and as hopeful omen OF
Democratic victory,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
A STRONG FOLLOWING.
Large Majority Of New York County
Delegates Favor Hughes.

New York, Sept. 9.-That Governor
Hughes will have the support OF large
majority of the delegates from New
York county to the state Republican
convention In Saratoga next week is
the opinion expressed by Herbert Par
SONS. chairman OF the county commit
tee. alter analyzing the vote cast in
yesterdays primaries.
While the test vote was made in
only nine assembly districts in New
York county, Mr. Parsons said it was
quite APPARENT that there is a strong
Hughes sentiment. 1t was shown also
he said, that there Is bitter opposition
to the governor in certain quarters,
notably in those sections Of the city
where the foreign born citizens pre-
dominate. In Kings county the net
vote against the governors re-nomina-
ton was more than . to !.
In the Democratic primaries in
Brooklyn Patrick p McCarren won a
decisive victory.
Chairman Woodruff Of the Republic
can state committee in a statement is
sued today at state headquarters on
the result of the primaries held in
Greater New York, said
lhe magnitude or the opposition
thus manifested to Governor Hughes
In New York and particularly in Kings
county, certainly justifies the position
which | have taken. that we would
have to await the gathering of the
delegates at Saratoga to enlighten us
as to the exact situation in all the
assembly districts which are tn, unit
of representation / have, of course,
recognized the very large and earnest
sentiment in his favor among many
classes and the very best classes of
Republicans. but could not be blind
to the opposition which for the first
time WAS made evident yesterday to
the public.
Herbert Parsons. chairman of the
New York county Republican commit
tee, said this afternoon an analysis of
the vote in this county shows large
majority in favor of the nomination
Of Governor Hughes. at is my opin-
lon" said Mr.. Parsons" that large
majority Of the delegates from New
York county to the state convention,
will favor the governors renomina-
tion"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

| After lying in the morgue for three
days, the body of Dr. Charles H
Brooks, who was found dead in a New
York hotel last Monday, was claimed
by a woman, who said she was the
| widow of DR. Brooks. The body was
| taken to an undertaking establishment
Wednesday night and will be shipped
to Portland, Me, the home of DR.
Brooks, for burial. Mrs Brooks could
| not be found and she refused to tel
1.-THE authorities where she is stopping.
Allen E. Hall, the 11-year-oid bo,
who Saturday shot and killed his SIS
ter, aged Is years with a double barrel
led shotgun at North Danviilc, ~ H.,
was Wednesday discharged from Gus
tody and allowed to go to his home AT
ter hearing held behind closed doors
the court decided that while the boy
acted carelessly it was not sufficient to
warrant it being called criminal act
and ordered the boy discharged.
julius LlppS, manager, Abe Wolfe
secretary and treasurer Of the Central
Glass Co. of New Orleans and John
Eckert, an employe of that company,
We're Wednesday night indicted by the
grand jury on the charge of arson i'm
connection with Il fire which about IL
Gays ago burned over portion OF three
blocks III the business section of New
Orleans. causing loss of 81, 800, 900. The
fire originated in the building occupied
by the Central Glass Co.
A fire under the grandStanu at the
New England Agricultural fair at Wor-
Jester, Mass, Wednesday afternoon
caused a slight fright among many of
the patrons of the fair and for a short
time it looked as if many might be nurt
In the confusion. The fire was of little
account and was quickly put out and
the spectators We're Gained before any
one was hurt. The day was marked by
one serious accident, however, Charles
Orne. aged "A years, of Boston, a mem
per CT the acrobatic troupe of "Grca-
l1rnests' having his hand blown off by
lhe accidental discharge of bomb left |
over from Tuesday nights irew orks.
John 0. CoughIin, who was arrested
Monday while trying to reach Presi- |
dent Roosevelt. left the Jail at Mineola, |
t. l., Wednesday for his home in Wal |
pole, Mass, the custody of Chief of |
Police Howard Patten of that place. |
'"ushlln had been pronounced of UNI
sound mind and was to be sent to the
state hospital at Kings Park Sheriff
Foster. however received telephone
Message from Chief Paten offering to
axe the man to his relatives in Wal
'ole He said they would take care
II him until he could be placed in
anltarium in that state. Justice
franklin, the committing magistrate.
consented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
ONE KILLED, TWO HURT.
Boys Make Cave In Prairie and a
Tragedy Results.

Chicago. Sept. ga death trap built
by boys at play. collapsed on its MAX
ers yesterday, killing one of them
fatally injuring second and seriously
injuring third.
The victims We're boys IA and Is
years of age. sons of prominent resi-
dents of Hammond. Ind. The tragedy
was due to the falling in of a cave
they had excavated in the prairie near
their homes. Harry Ricketts,, Is years
old, son of Thomas Ricketts,, a con-
tractor, was dead when his father, one
of the first to arrive on the scene
dragged him from the ruins. Louis
Mott, Is years old, son of Fred Mott
former mayor Of Hammond. cannot
recover. Clifford Hudson, IA years
old, son of r. w. Hudson. superintend-
ent of the Standard Steel Car Co.
may die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
FOREST FIRES STILL RAGE.
Several More Towns In Northwest are
Threatened-Lives In Danger.

Duluth, Mimi, SPIT 9.-It was nigh
of terror on the range and one Of deel
anxiety in Duluth but today condi
tons appear to have changed for the
better.
All yesterday afternoon and last
night fires threatened half dozen OF
the larger towns on the range. H1b.
| bling fought back the flames from ;
O'Clock in the afternoon until late last
night At 4 o'clock Duluth was asked
for assistance and fire engine was
made ready for shipment by a spe-
ciaI train. A telephone message later
held it in Duluth ready for shipment
and stated that the crisis appeared to
be past This morning the reports are
that Hibbing is safe.
Similar experiences are reported
from dozen other range towns but
So far as is known no other towns
have been destroyed. Bovey has had
hard fight as Hibbing and the res
idents of Coleraine, two miles away,
had to go to their assistance. All bus
mess was stopped and schools closed
and citizens, after packing a few VAL
uables ready to flee at a moments
notice, fought the fires all night.
At several other towns and villages
the same story was reported
This morning the wind is dying down
and the fires appear to be gradually
burning themselves out. Great vigil
lance is still necessary. however.
The most dramatic incidents of the
entire fire promise to develop around
Grand Marais The steamer Gopher,
the United States gunboat. carrying 50
members of the naval militia. left last
night for Grand Marais to rescue the
settlers along the north shore. The
little village is entirely shut off from
communication by means of telephone
or telegraph and it will be "a hours at
least before anything is heard from
them. The passengers on the last boat
reported that the fires were rushing
toward the lake and gradually hem
ming in the inhabitants of the little
village. comprising about 600 people,
mostly fishermen and Indians. There
are also many settlers along the Lake
shore.
The Gopher carried provisions and
will pick up any settlers who are
Found to be homeless.
The Duluth relief fund has now |
passed the $4,000 mark and is rapidly |
The range railroads belonging to the
Steel Corporation are carrying all sup
,lins free of charge and running spe-
'ials whenever they are needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
THE CHESTER RETURNS.
Puts Into Boston After Cruising q
Month at Full Speed.

Boston, Mass, SEPT. S.-After record
passage from the Azores the scou, cruiser
Chester, Commander Wilson. passed up
the harbor late yesterday afternoon She
came in ahead of the time she was eN-
pected and surprised the officials of the
yard, who did not look for her until to-
day.
The cruise was the most remarkable
ever attempted by any ship. For nearly
month she has been on the Atlantic,
completing test of speed and efficiency
that has never been matched for its Sc
verify. She left the kittely navy ward
about the middle of August on a 2o0O-mile
cruise to the Azores, 400 miles of Portu-
gal, going all the way at the highest pos
sible speed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
MINE ON FIRE.
Flames In Nova Scotia Colliery Cause
Flooding of Part Of Mine.

Sydney. n. s., Sept. 9.-Fire broke
out today in No. ! colliery OF the Nova
Scotia steel 4 Coal Cos. mine at Sgd
ney Mines. The fire was caused by a
blown-out shot, and it started in the
south side of the lowest seam in the
pit Volunteers went down but moth
ing could be done to prevent the tire
from spreading and it was decided to
flood that section Of the mine from the
surface by means of an air line which
leads 10 the burning district. Water
is now being pumped into the mine al
the rate of 1000 gallons per minute. an[
it is expected that the pit will be flood
ed in 4S hours. There were no men il
that section of the snine when the fire
started. The management state tha'
they have no fear for the safety of the
colliery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
READFlELD DEPOT.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Sherman lett Thurs
day for an outing which they will EMO,
before MIR. Sherman, on account of husi
ness, returns to New Jersey. Mrs. Sher
man, VIII" has passed some time at he
girlhood bone and at Gordon camp
Echo Lake, during the summer. will re.
turn to R-adfield for short time.
Or. and Mrs. G. b. Williams, kala.na.
zoo. Mich. accompanied by their son
Master kensell and daughter. Elizabeth
"i,naIns, were guests last week of Mrs
J. +. Denton. Dr. Williams who is pro
lessor OF mathematics. is instructor in
Kalamazoo college, Mich
a hlue heron was recently shot by Mas
Ter Eddie Hutchinson. which measured
SIX feet across from tip to tip of its
spreading wings
The Depot school commenced Monday
Win MISS Ida Hcdgdor as teacher of the
Grammar schno: and Mrs. Marcia r
Jones of the Primary department. Miss
Hodgdon from Warren came Saturday
md passed Sunday with friends at Kent's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.
Speaker Cannon and Leslie M. Shaw
Deliver Stirring Addresses.

| Springfield. His. Sept. S.-With two
| national figures in American politics
present. Joseph G. Cannon and Leslie
NJ. Shaw, both leaders in the councils
| OF the Republican party, the Republi
cans of Illinois met here in state con-
vention today. Both of these gentle
men made stirring speeches and were
close listened to a vigorously applaud
ed
1t was the first Republican state
convention under the new primary law
ana the business transacted was large
~ pcrfunctorN. The selection Of four
trustees for the University of Illinois,
the naming of PreSidentiaF electors
at-large and the adoption of a plat
form was all of the business transact
ed
Speaker Cannon as chairman of the
he attacked the record Of the Demo-
cratic party He called attention to
the action Of the St Louis convention
of 1904 in denouncing'the Panama
canal legislation. Roosevelt" he ex
claimed Secured the site for the
Panama canal that this convention at
ST. LOUIS denounced. IL was tue
answer of the Democratic party, boss
ed by William Jennings Bryan. the
great 7 am and the great. American
boss" }t"t.',.
In referring to Bryans policy of
tariff for revenue only, the Speaker
said that the doctrine is one which
was shot to pieces during the Civil
War. 1t is doctrine ne, declared,
which creates con ifipn of servile
labor 1t was one of tile main features
of the Confederate constitution, one
of the purposes of which was to main
tain the servile condition of the work.
ing people. ...F tt
Mr. Cannon spoke for some time on
the anti-injunction plank of the Demo-
cratic platform. pointing out that it
provides for class legislation.
Former Secretary Of the Treasury
Leslie NJ. Shaw reviewed the patfor:,l
of the Democratic party since 1892.
He said the Republican party believes
in a representative government and
not pure Democracy. Mr.. Shaw was
followed by Senator Hopkins. Cover
nor Deneen and other speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
SQUIRRELS HAVE PLAGUE.
Los Angeles Boy Contracts Disease
From Squirrel Bite.

Los Angeles, Sept. "a case OF
bubonic plague has been discovered.
The patient is a boy named Mulhoi-
land and is cOnvaeScent.
Three weeks ago the boy found a
sick squirrel in the park and picked it
up. The squirrel bit the boy on the
hand Sickness followed and the at
tending physician declared it. to De
bubonic plague. Other physicians were
called into consultation and discover
ed that squirrels in the park are af-
fiicted with the disease.
No other cases have developed and
il is believed by the authorities that
there will be no spread of the disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
NoTiiN RACE.
Judge Parker Says It Is His Desire
Never Again to Hold. Public Office.

Washington. Sept. 9.--Judge Alton
B. Parker said here today that he was
not willing to make the race for gov
ernor of New York. -.
Judge Parker said: II am not will
ing to run for governor; OF. New York.
did not feel that the situation and
the questions presented justified me
in saying more than it is my desire
never again to hold public Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

While the grading of Main street, Ma
nassas, Va. was in progress recently the
workmen discovered that their picks
ranean cavity. Upon investigation it was
discovered that trench to the depth of
three feet had been dug and a number of
from the enemy on the evacuation Of Ma
nassas by the Confederate troops. A
large quantity of barrel slaves and a
white substance resembling decayed -four
We're eXhumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
JUDGE TAFT'S TOUR
OF the States Will Depend on Chair
man Hitchcock's Arrangements.

Cincinnati, Sept. 9.-Pending the ar
rangement by the Republican national
committee Of the details of Judge
Tafts intended trip through the coun-
try, the plans for the Cincinnati cam
pafgn are being held in allowance. But
two appointments for delegations to
visit the candidate here have been
made-Sept. II and 30. Others will
not be arranged until after the timer
airy of the tour has been finally set
tied. Mr.. Taft said today that the
committee was now working out the
plan. and he expected to have II
brought to him for his consideration
before its final adoption. Announce
ment through the press that a "Swin,,
around the circle was to be made by
, the candidate has resulted in de-
'luge of letters from various sections
inviting addresses. All such invita-
tions are being referred to the nation
a. committee for consideration. 1t was
stated by Mr.. Taft today that it mad
not yet been determined whether the
speeches he Is to make outside o.
Cincinnati will be embraced on one
extended trip or divided into several
Journeys of shorter duration.
The one thing settled about the trav-
cling campaign is that the candidate
will be in Chicago oct. Z, where he
will address the Lake To the Gulf
Waterway Association at the Audto-
rum. Mr.. Bryan has accepted an nvi-
tation to address the association Oct. g.
Judge Taft's first day in Cincinnati
was taken advantage Of by many of
his personal. political ard professional
friends to pay their respects and from
the time he reached his newly estab-
lished offices at the Sinton hotel. short
ly after 10 O'Clock. until late in the at
terHoon he was constantly engaged
with callers. Representative Nicholas |
was a visitor to Judge Taft |
today. Mr. Longworth. under the di-
rection of the speakers bureau of the |
national committee. will devote ali his |
time to the campaign after the 18th
His first speech will be made at
Although presenting himself and be-
rg ~Henrnd. Ny. Taft made no address
10 the several hundred business men
n line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
MARANAcOOk.

house ''o"
Mr. Raymond, whose cottage at Craiy,s
foint Is closed, left for Boston Sunday
by automobile
NJ. and Mrs. +. l.. Messenger of Ros-
week i"n'
MI. and Mrs. Burt HUFF and Miss Phvlis
JACKSON who have been passing some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
THE IOWA DEADLOCK
Continues and Legislature Adjourns
Till Today-Cummins Is In Lead.

continued today AS to the election of
United States senator Cor Iowa At
tor one ballot the joint assembly of
Iowa's special Legislature adjourned
until noon Thursday The vote: Cum
Minis Sc, Porter, (D):4s Scattering A.
Cummins gained two votes-7over yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

217 TROr OR PACE-PCRSE 500.
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Tony H., CT g BRADBURY. ........2 /?
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Blanche T.. b m U<irby). .............a !. 3
Time 1864, c.1Sl.. 2.1712.
232 TROT OR PACE-PURSE SEQ
Pilot Nelson. b g perry. ] !
Sylvia Swift. b m .....................2
Edmund. b g (Singlcton). .............3 4
Time-2..5h2, 2 25A 2.25A. ..
a45 TKOT OR PACE-PURSE $50.
Fred H., n CWithee). ! !
Miss Avon, b m MetcalD. ...........2
Rubyiatt. ch m (kirby). ..............3 3
Nav s. b m (DCdee) 4
Time -. 271a. s.2Sl2, 2.!64.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

Mrs. James +. keelan and daughter,
MISS FLORENCE, and son, Master Josiah.
also Miss Margaret Coyle, who have
Eeen spending the summer with Mrs
z w. jackson at Pittston. returned
tuesday to their winter residence at
Dorchester. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

The Kit Cat Club went to Sonirre,
Island yesterday as guests of Mrs 7
> MaXcy and will remain there nnt;,
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

Mrs. l.. b. Douglass and daughter
MRS. SpauldinS and little daughter.
went to Brighton. Mass. yesterday 10
visit another daughter of Mrs Dong.
lass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

herbert Longfellow and family, VIII,
lave teen visiting at the home of Dan.
lei Loiefellow, Dennis street. returned
Yesterday to So. Weymouth. Mass,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

Deputy Sheriff Martin Rurns wb,
mas peeh confined to his home on
ohurch street for the past week with
an attack of the grip. is much i'm
proved and able to sit up. 1t will be
several days however before he is able
to be out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

MT and Mrs. Charles r. GHdden
VINO have been visiting Mr.. GEidden's
lnotflef here, returned yesterday To
htterv, where he has a government
position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10
ADFlELp.

Inc fail term of the town schools begar
Monday, Sept. !, with the exception OF
Ihat or the primary school in this village
| MISS Emma Gordon. The t achtI of thai
| Scho"', will not be able to resume he,
| duties there for a few days, on account OF
| the illness of her father
| MI. b /. Richards and grand,laughte,
OF Rochester, y. H., ale guests al the
home of w. S. o. Elliott. Mr.. Rjcha,ds
| was Tor many years Il resident of this
| town - '''i'
Henry Cole, of the Depot road has sold
| ms farm TO = man in Skowhegan, re-
| serving only house lot
| MI Hackctt, who bought the Atwood
| CIess"y place, has moved here
! MISS Alice Halves has been engaged as
teacher OF the Moth Wayne school.
| Readfield " i'"S'
| Ihere was large gathering at the
| republican rally and a Taft ana Sber-
man nag was flung to the breeze here
saturday morning.
| Ronald Butler. who has been passing
| several days with his teacher, Miss
| l.iohy IN Gray, has returned home.
,. "A. Dudley if Mt. Vernon and Mrs
Lizzie Hunt passed several DAYS re-
Gently with Mrs. Julia Luce of New
burg and Mrs. Inez Bickford of Dix
mont. On their return Mrs. Luce and
Mrs Blckford came with them and are
'-''Ae'S ASidllNeS III town,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Cressev of
Manchester and children. Dorothy and
carroll, were recent callers on AIrs
WIN. Hunt. Mrs. E. A Gordon and
Mrs. Warren Hunt.
MISS Emma Gordon and Miss Alice
Marston We're business callers in aa1.
lowell Saturday.
MISS Emma Hunt after passing one
week at her home will return to school
at kents Hill Tuesday.
Mrs. Fidelia Blaisdell and dauphter
Esther of Rome were recent visitors
with relatives in Augusta ami Read
field. Monday they went to Auburn
TO visit Mr.. ard Mrs Watson,
The East Readfield Methodist church
hcld a Sunday-school picnic on the
lawn OF Messrs c. A. and w. T. Mace |
last Friday and the occasion was a
most enjoyable one Mrs. w. n |
mace served hot coffee with the picnic |
dinner which was much appreciated |
Games were INDUCED in by the Young |
people and Mrs. Mace with her assts |
tants rendered many fine selections on
the sraphophone which were very
to all. Rev. and Mrs. r A |
Rlch OF winthrop attended the picnic /
ana several enjoyed ride in Mr.. Il
Fdchs automobile. All enjoyed the /
swings and chairs and pronounced it
a very pleasant time
Mrs Mary Powers and son Harold.
Who have been visiting relatives and
friends returned Monday to her home
in Southport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

"hft rush of trade daily. AT
Beahes Corner drug store Surely
there must be substantial cans, far
1t increases each month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

Mrs. +. c. Wentworth arrived
yesterday from North Arson for a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. George A
harrington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

Mrs. Snow, who has been visiting bor
sister. Mrs. Abbie Dingley, returned
yesterday to her home in New aev.,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

harris Childs of Bridgeport, Conn.
arrived on the boat yesterday on his
way to Benton. He was formerly
resident of Gardiner, but has NOT
been here for 40 wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

tlme with Mrs. II. d Whittier. re-
turned Thursday to their homes in :sos-
ton.
Air. James has closed his cottage at
CraiS's Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gray and )t,Ia
GRANDSON arrived home Tuesday f,o,n
Knight pond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker of Providence
X, L.. who has been at st. Andrews
arrived here yesterday to make visit
to Miss Alice White.