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The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
Real Estate Transfers.

Smitbfeld-J. B. Smith to Morton
A. Harlow.
Harmony-L. H. Wormlight to
Leander s. Brown.
Anson-Inh. of Anson to Evie Fl.
Robinson.
Ripley-Gustavus D. Berry to Wal
lace b. Cook.
Madison-Mary B. Bell to Bertha
NJ. Burns.
Jackman-Joseph Forest to James
White.
Cornvlle-Nellie Hayden to James
H. Mason.
Starks-N. w. Fish to Alice M.
Phinney
Mayfield-E. A. Merriman to G. e.
Flanders.
Fairfield-W. X. Atwood ct al to
NJ. B. Thorpe; Elisha Ward to Frank
Ward.
New Portland-Herbert w. Kenni-
son to E. G. Tripp; Lila M. Day to
VIM. A. Rand.
Pittsfield-Mertie A. Barden to s.
w. Salisbury.
Palmyra-Prudence G. Hamilton to
w. F. Leathers.
Norridgewock-Henry H. Steward
| to Hiram Moore, ct al.
Moscow-Lyman Bassett to An
genette ]. Foss.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
sKOwHEGAN MARKET.
Prices Paid Producers.

ITiCes Tdiu TTouuCeTS
wool-Unwashed 2sc. to soc. per lb.
Hides Sa', Snd skins-Hides Sc to TO-
Beans-Hand picked, yellow eyes.
$3.50 to $3.50; pea beans, $3.50.
Poultry-Fowls. lac to Ice per lb.i
chicken, Ice to zoe.
Round Hog-11c.
Tallow-Rough. &c. per Id.
Butter--First quality. stamped .25c'
Eggs-soc per dozen, fresh.
Potatoes-50c per bushel
Cheese-16c. to 1sc per ID.
Retail Market.
Flour-spring Wheat Patent. $s.75;
winter wheat pat. s6.75. Winter wheat
Corn-si.so per bag: meal and
cracked corn, 1.45 per bag.
oats-57 Ia cents per blu. New oats
Fesd.Miadlings. ,i.55 per cwt.
gluten, $1.70 per cwt.
Cotton seed $1.s5.
Spring Bran.s1:!c per cwt.
Salt Pork-15c by tn. bbI.. 200 lbs.
Cheese--1sc to &c per lb.
Butter-35c per lb.
Tss.-sss TTssssssss ter Ee ses. SSzea; per fTssn IS.
Coffee-ioc. to $50 per ID.
Lard-Domestic 17c; pure 15c; COM
pound 13c.
Molassee-Pure Ponce. 40c. TO Soc.
0ugar-Granulated sugar. best quail
ity. II -lbs. for 91.ee; brown, IL lbs
for 11.00.
Potatoes-New. zoe per PIX.
Dry Fish-Cod. &c. to 1oc. per lb.
Pollock. &c.
Cnions--3c per lb.
Poultry-Fowis, lsc. per h.; chick
en- 22c per lb.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
SkOMHEGAN LOCAL NEWS


Harold Merrill. accountant At the
First National Bank left last sa,ur.
/ day for a brief vacation trip TO Dos
/ ton.
There ls TO be special meeting oi
the Bloomfield Temple. No =. at the
X OF p hall Friday evening. Decem-
ber 81
Mr. AMI Mrs. J. Lfnr Viies OF No
Anson. we're guests OF MrS. NiIes' par.
is. Mr. and Mrs f " Greene. over
! Chr.stmas.
| Mr. and Mrs. ID. W. Weber OF Au.
burn, spent Christmas at the home oil
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams on Mt
/ Pleasant avenue.
| Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart of East
Rochester, ~ H.. passed Christmas
and Sunday with her mother. Mrs
Sarah s. Marston.
John Knowlen of Westfield, re-
turned home on the noon train Mon
day, after q brief visit with his sis
ter, Mrs. George Huckins.
Maurice P. Merrill student in the
Harvard Law school, has been spend
ing his Christmas recess with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. P. Merrill on
Coburn avenue.
Miss Maud Merrill, who is attend
ing Syracuse University In Syracuse
NJ Y has been passing a few days
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. N
Merrill on Water street
Mrs. E. L. Marsh and daughter
Miss Mandana. who have been the
guests of Miss Hannah r. Page since
the first part of last summer, re-
turned to her home in Providence, r.
l.. on the early train yesterday. The
other daughter, Miss Elizabeth, Is to
remain here and finish her year In
school.
Miss Edith Titcomb, stenographer
for Hon. Charles E. Milliken of Au-
gusta, was in town Monday on her
return after brief visit with rela-
tives While in town she was the
guest of A. H. Lang and wife.
DR.. and Mrs. G. d. B. Pepper of
Waterville, passed Christmas at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. George Otis
Smith on Coburn avenue.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
SOME GOOD RACING.
A Number of Skowhegan Horses Seer
ON Water Street.

Christmas afternoon witnessed
some very interesting racing on Wa
ter street. Some of the heats raced
were very close and exciting. Among
the contestants were the Eel, 2.24A
owned by Charles Cleveland; Gladia-
tor, 2.21K. owned by Morris Gledhill; /;
Pauline. owned by Charles Day; Har-
ry Wilkes. owned by John Taylor;
Cal Eaton with fast PAGER, and Geo.
Pray with campaigner that took the
measure of several competitors.
The honors of the day were carried
off by the great son of Johnnie Wilkes
chestnut, three years old, owned by
Fred Tuscan of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
IDENTIFIED BY FINGER PRINTS
William J. Murray, Arrested for Hart.
land POstOffice Break.

William J. Murray, otherwise known
as Frank Murray, who was arrested
In Old Town recently. for breaking
and entering and larceny from the
Hartland postoffice, and for assault
upon City Marshal Fernandez of Old
Town, who arrested him, has been
identified, SO the local police officials
say. by means OF finger prints taken
in connection with the Bertillion sys-
tenn of measurements, etc, by many
of the police departments, as being
Frank Rowen, who, in December,
1901. was sentenced to the state
prison at Auburn, N. Y, for ten years
on two burglary indictments,
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

Ask about Atlas Flour.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
Business Locals.

Atlas Flour Is worth trying.
Now Is the time to get cloth lined
hot water bottle. The kind that last
Sampson & Avore.
F. P. Moore continues the business
of sleigh and carriage painting, sec
ond floor of his repository. Water
street.
We still take subscriptions for mag
azines and papers. Prices as low as
any. Catalogue sent you. Give uf
your list. Sampson & Avore.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
Perry-Garnier.

Reuben Perry and Miss Roso Gar
nier were married at 8 o'clock Mon
day morning at st. Mary's church
Rev. FIR. P. A. Jouvin officiating. The
bride. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph GARNER. and the groom, are very
popular young people and have the
best wishes of their many friends.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
CARD OF THANKS.

For all the kindnesses extended to
us during the recent illness and sub
sequent death of our father, we wish
to extend thanks. Especially would
we acknowledge the many kind deeds
Of Russell Post, G. A. R., the I. o. F..
the I. s. g., and our neighbors; also
for the beautiful floral tributes.
RICHARD H. COLLINS,
= MRS. EMMA COLLINS WITTIAM
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

Prompt service, and quality guar
anteed, on everything you buy al
Simpsons market.
Atlas Flour makes bread white.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

The ~sass, ses,h" Has Lest It's
Charms fef ". I. t1ark.

The following Isoem sent Ia The
independent, Reporter by " T CLARK
sho spends hls summers Al Lake
wood. Will be read with interest by
his many friends In this part of Maine
In the letter which accompanies the
poem. Mr. Clark writes:
Have you ever had a longing for
The dearest spot on earth. and at
that moment WIS as near the burning
regions as is possible TO get without
having your wings singed? Has II
ever been your good 20 fortune TO be
a thousand miles from nowhere dur
ing the season of the year when YOU
should rejoice. make merry and help
those around you to be happy
TRUTHFUL "D0G-ER-EL."
BY W. T CLARK.
Way down South In the land OF cotton.
one night stands and hotels rotten.
That Is a horrible truthful rhyme.
IL tells where | spend Christmas
time.
oh. II you knew the conditions here,
The South has prohibition, too
Yet Transfers have a drunken crew.
Our trunks get smashed. the scenery
broke.
1t ceases now to be a Joke.
wish each day. while on the train,
That 1t would take me back to
Maine.
In Checkers Cottage join the crowd.
Make each room ring with laughter
loud
AS we have done so Oft before.
There's Welcome" written on the
door.
1 wish some welcome l could find
Down here In this sunny cline 20
In summer 1t may sunny be.
The mercury now says twenty
three"
[ long for that old "Billtim" boat.
rod, reel line. float,
Or else a troll to drag about,
And land a nice big spreckled trout.
But spring is coming, with 1t fun.
For then the black bass start to run.
And I'll run, too. with rod In hand,
And try my best a bass to land.
The sunny South" has lost It's charm
Hotels are cold and never warm.
That Hospitality" so famed.
Methinks now has been mis-named.
may be wrong In saying such,
But, lately, I've been "stung" so
much,
That 7 can sing but one refrain
"Oh! take me-take me back to
Maine"
An artistic calendar surm0unted
by the likenesses of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark and their little daughter, has
been received by many Skowhegan
friends as a seasonable greeting.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

The New Year is fast approaching and
again we take pleasure In inviting
you to inspect our new and carefully
selected line of
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
Watches, Clocks, Rings,
Diamonds, Cut Glass,
Silverware, China, etc

Take your time to view our stock
thoroughly. Ask about the quality
and get prices
Choose your gifts now-We are
glad to lay aside all selections.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

When you find yourselves over
powered, as It were, by melancholy,
the best way In to 80 out and do
something kind to somebody.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
FATAL OKLAHOMA
INDIAN FIGHT

Oklahoma City. Okla, April A.
Five negro-Indian half breeds We're
killed last night in fight with a pos
Sc of officers at Hanna, a town in the
heart Of the Greek country, accord
ing to a telephone message from
Weleketla. The news was received
by the town marshal, who says the
report is authentic
Hanna is in Hughes country, near
the Mcintosh county line. Most of
the Indian fighting has been in Nc
intosh, near Hanna. The Creek
country is filled with half breed ne
gro-Indians, and sheriffs' posses have
been securing the country for Crazy
Snake. Brushes with the negroes
have been narrowly averted.
There is a very bitter feeling be-
tween the farmers in the locality and
the negroes. Officers headed by
Marshal Meyer, to whom the news of
the affair was sent, have left for
Hanna.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
A COMING ATTRACTION.
Mr.. Harry Beresford in the Comedy
Hit, "Who's Your Friend?" to Ap-
near in this City.

Mr.. Harry Beresford in the COMEDY
Hit, "Who's Your Friend?" to Ap-
pear in this City.
It has been arranged for who's
Your Friend?" the comedy success of
the season In New York and London
to appear during the present season
with that old comedian, Mr.. Harry
Beresford, in this city soon
Although the authors Messrs Har-
~ and Edward Paulton were well
known as authors and actors in every
English speaking country, 1t was the
usual pronounced success Of "Er-
mine" and "Niobe" that placed them
on the top rung of the dramatic lad
der.
This season their latest contribu
tion to the stage Is the American
comedy who's Your Friend?" When
the curtain was lowered on the last
act in its initial appearance in New
York, press and public were Of one
mind that another international sue
cess had been launched by these
clever dramatists. More than that,
IL has served to give that odd COM
edian, Mr.. Harry Beresford, full scope
for the exploitation Of his quaint hu-
NOR that this favorite comedian has
ever presented. Mr.. Beresford is ir-
resistably funny, and he compels
laughter with apparently little mater
ial to work on. but his new piece
who's Your Friend?" which has al
ready enjoyed record runs in New
York, Chicago, and London, has af-
forded one Of these rare unions Of
artists and material which makes
for universal popularity.
Tha complete production, as used
In the New York run is carried with
the company en- tour, and the same
company with a few minor exceptions
will also be seen supporting Mr.
Beresford.
The managing director, Mr.. Edgar
Forrest, who Is also the producer OF
Mr.. James o'Neills play Of "Vir-
ginius," Julius Caesar" and Monte
Cristo," and Of Clyde Fitch's great
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
PREDICTS SUCCESS FOR PANAMA CANAL

The first rainy season determined
as to the practicability of the lock
canal 1 had been in favor of a sea
level canal, but had never been able
before to look into the canal propo1
sition so thoroughly I was soon con-
vinced that a lock canal, particularly
of the size proposed was the practical
proposition.
"I am not the only convert to the
lock canal plan. Investigation of the
actual conditions along the route of
the canal and an understanding of the
nature of the distractions to over
come will convince any one that the
lock plan Is the solution of the canal
problem. The lock canal can be built
in shorter time, and its greater rec
ommendation is that the lock plan is
adapted for taking advantage Of the
natural resources which the Chagres
river affords. In the opinion of the
engineers this stream would be a con-
stant menance to a canal built after
the sea level plan.
Locks are Feasible,
while the opponents Of the lock
plan are concerting their efforts in
representations against drawbacks
which they claim the locks will pre-
sent, so far as actual navigation Is
concerned the locks will offer no i'm
pediments to passage, nor will they
endanger vessels as much as the mar
row channels of the sea level canal.
am convinced We are proceeding
along the most practicable lines, and
hope every expectation Of the nation
will be justified of the work as 1t will
stand when completed"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05

All the good qualities of Ely's
Cream Balm, solid, are found in Lii
quid Cream Balm, which is intended
for use in atomlzers. That it is a
wonderful remedy for nasal catarrh
is proved by an ever-increasing mass
Of testimony. 1t does not dry out nor
rasp the tender air passages. It al
lays the inflammation and goes
straight to the root of the disease.
Obstinate old cases have yielded in
a few weeks. All druggists, 75c, in
cluding spraying tubs, or mailed by
Ely Bros, Sc Warren street, New
York,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05

entering central Oregon. II was
claimed by an irrlgating and power
company which as yet is said to have
no plant started. that If the railroad
ran up the Deschutes canyon It
would be impossible to dam the river
and use the water for the irrigation
of the lower Deschutes valley.
The government reclamation SER
vice also has an embryo irrigation
project with the waters of the lower
Deschutes as a basis and the reclama-
ton service asked the department
of the interior to hold up the ap-
proval of the railroad survey maps
through government land until a
proper investigation could be made
of the various projects proposed for
the river canyon.
In making their report one of the
principal points considered by the re-
clamation engineers is the question
whether an additional irrigation
scheme or a railroad would benefit
the most people in central oregon. At
present central Oregon has no means
of communication with the outside
world other than that furnished by a
stage line and freightng wagons from
Shaniko south.
Another point considered by the
engineers in making their report Is
whether the residents of that section
Of the country where the water Of
the Deschutes originates are entitled
to its benefits. rather than that Sec
tion of land near the mouth OF that
river. The plea was made that there
is certain inherent justice in in
suring to the dwellers along the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
Hair Emporium,

Mrs. A. D. Vandecar has opened a
hair dressing emporium in room / and
parlor at the Golden Rule hotel for
a few weeks. Wigs made to order.
Transformations speciality. Pompa-
dours, switches, hair rolls hair dyes
and tonics, hair dressing and scalp
treatment. Ladies bring your comb
ings. 20 years experience.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
I'D Rather Die. Doctor.

than have my feet cut off," said NJ.
L. Bingham, of Princeville, Ldd.,
but you'll die from gangerene (Which
had eaten away eight toes) If you
don't", said all doctors. Instead he
used Bucklen's Arnica Salve till wholly
cured. It's cures of Eczema, Fever
Sodes. Boils, Burns and Piles astound
the world. 25c at Tallman &c Co.,
Pendleton Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05

New York life drama "The Straight
Road" in which the talented actress
Miss Minnie Victorsen has scored a
triumph, has excelled himself in pro.
ducing Who's Your Friend?" with
especial care, scenically and dram
atically.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
ROAD
UP TO HARTMAN
RECLAMATION OFFICIALS
COMPLETE INVESTIGA ALTON

The Unofficial Statement Is That
Railroad Right of Way VIII BE
Granted Up DcSchutcs Canyon
Made Provisional That Construc-
tion Work Begin at Oncc-Expcct
To Hear from Washington In Few
Days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
Gold Watch Given Away.

On Monday evening, April ~,
the Dime theatere will give away a
lax gold watch free. Either lady's
or gentlemtn's. Save your coupons
and come often. See watch in Ken
ley's window.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.

greater part of the Deschutes the benz
eflts accruing from that river.
The Deschutes railroad as planned
will run from the mouth of the Des-
chutes river, where 1t connects with
the main line of the o. r. & ~. to
Bend or Madras, in Crook county
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05

New York-Braced for fresh en-
deavor in his gigantic task of the
wedding of the oceans, Colonel George
W. Goethals, chief engineer Of the
board Of construction of the Pana-
ma canal. sailed today on the steamer
Advance for Panama.
Two things serve primarily to buoy
UP the digger Of the Panama canal
in the work that is before him.
First the patriotic interest he has
found since his return with the Taft
party from the isthmus.
Second the assurances of support
which he has received for his theories
as expressed in the report OF the
board Of engineers, recently submit
ted to President Taft.
Completed in 1914 or 1915.
According to Colonel Goethals, the
excursion season incident to the COM
pletion of the canal will be set late IN
1914. or early in 1915.
Colonel Goethals declined to admit
that his estimate as to time OF COM
pletion Of the canal had been made
little generous to admit some months
leeway 10 the contractors. He said 1t
was his best judgment that the work
would require five or six years.
No change in the present canal poll
Icy Is contemplated as the result OF
his visit. The work will be prosecut-
ed along the present lines.
As TO the sentiment at home tow
ards the canal work Colonel Goethals
said:
ut has been highly encouraging to
find that the canal has become an OBJ
ject of patriotic enthusiasm. With
cooperation at home and the splend-
i'd organization for work which we
have In Panama. the task is made
more easy. I expect the contract to
be fulfilled with expediency and sat-
isfaction to the nation.
II believe the public pretty gener-
ally realizes the greatness Of the task
which the government has undertake
en-. but there has been no outward
accident: there has been nothing to
reflect on the administration Of the
work.
Reports Exaggerated.
Reports relative to the Gatum
dam incident have been greatly ex-
aggerated. The dam will be finished
as originally planned, and will be the
efficient factor in the canal plan that
(: has been inteded to be.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
HOw's This?

We Offer One Hundred D0I1afs HeWhrd
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY h CO, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
waidlng, Klnnan 4 Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
sctlng upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c per bottle Sold by all Drug
glsts.
Take Halls Family Pills for constlpa-
tion
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05

Wanted to Rent-Small house OIL
cottage partly or fully furnished. Or
furnished suite Of rooms. To be oc-
cupied by young married couple. Can
furnish references. Address H., car
Of East Oregonlan.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
- - - CURES
- - - SKIN DISEASES

of al traced to humor or acid In
the blood the always healthy where tho circulation free from
unhealthy
perform noung the skim regulating It's tenn
plabity and heahunes
nam the delicate fbes and tissues around the
OF SKIN
Tho itching and often accompanying skin objections @
blood of the d humors with which 1t hed
sensitive membranous flesh lying just beneath the outer
and glands
relief itching burning
the blood 1t
acids which
aod blood and permanently cures
applications soothe;
the blood s. s. right into tho
BOOK
Diseases medical advice TO all who write
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co., ATLANTA, GA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
Money 10 LOan.

C. C. Hendricks, agent for the Ver-
mont Loan & Trust company. will
place loans on Umatllla farm lands.
For particulars call at room 3 over
Taylor Hardware company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05

A warm theatre nth new and live
ly plctures-the Pastime.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-05
Renorts Exapperated.

Reports relative to the Gatum
dam incident have been greatly ex-
aggerated. The dam will be finished
as originally planned, and will be the
efficient factor in the canal plan that
4: has been inteded to be.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-11-11
CITY NEWS.

THE Warriors Sacrifice" is one
OF the best staged pictures ever
shown at lodges. see it tonight.
u. E. McAndrew, the railroad con-
tractor who has been doing work in
South Dakota during the summer, has
returned to Keokuk.
The south bound morning train
was an hour late this morning. AS it
was late yesterday also, it looks as
though it is getting back to its old
habits again.
There will be two bowling
matches of the opening week this
evening. On the olympia alleys the
Seal Skins and Seiberts meet and on
the Drexel alleys LIE Bron and Wells
clash.
There has not been very much
basket ball work at the Y. NJ. c. A.
yet, but Physical Director Chamberlin
hopes to have a meeting sometime
next week for those interested il the
sport The playing season is not far
off.
Frank Gotch threw Hiding
Ardahl, of Rock Island, in three
straight falls, catch-as-catch-ca at
Ottumwa last night. 1t is announced
that the champion and Zybsco, the
Polish champion, have been matched
to meet Thanksgiving night probably
at Buffalo.
A group of Rock Island officials
in, "a M f<Io -,
was composed of a. w. Kelso, super
intendent of the line, A. w. Eberhart,
division freight agent. G. H. Hagel-
barger, train master, ]. P. Stevens,
freight traffic agent. and o. B. Nc
Nance, division agent. This is Mr..
Hagelbargers first trip around the cir
cult and he is taking advantage of his
time by becoming acquainted with
affairs.
"A Washington dispatch contains
the following concerning a strange
man found in the timber near there:
! Deputy Sheriff McCarty and Consta-
bic John Davidson went out to the
Henry Lenler farm, three and one
] half miles northeast of Haskins. yes
/ terday afternoon, called by Mr.. Left.
Ter, who had telephoned to Sheriff
Black that there was a man out there
who was evidently living in wild
condition. The two officers found a
man lying in the woods distance OF
about mile from public road, in a
place almost entirey surrounded by
dense timber He had built for him
self bed of leaves. and over the
bed he had erected a sort of an avn
ing of brush. and in this place he has
lived for at least three weeks. per
haps six, imagining that he was i'm.
prisoned in that immediate commun.
ity and unable to get out. Mr.. Left.
Ter discovered him accidentally as
he was In very isolated place on
| the farm There We're evidences of
where some person had been shuck.
ing his corn and lots of tracks. which
excited Mr.. Letters suspicious.