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The Washington times., 1909-12-26

TO become a hopeless wreck and a
derclict
Not merely in New York. but the
country over. the scope Of this bust
ness, which has wide ramifica tiOns.
iarcou of its own. and close relation
with crime. is surprising. The Ma
tional Association for the Prevention
of Nlcudlcancy has taken hold of the
problem and Is trying TO find way 10
solve it. TO help men and women from
the dcbasing life OF the mendicant. and
to maintain national bureau of iden-
tifcation by which tho professional
impostcr may be wecded out
IL Is lHch time something was being
done. if AIR. Forbes figures tell a true
story. There could not well be a
greater obstacle to the progress of
charitie, of the right sort.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Is THE habit Or BEGGING ON
THE INCREAST.

J. ih" 'n-luoS- "i begging growing
TO alarming proportions m tins coun-
Try vH' has hcc"In" accustomed u"
think OF the old Norl1. and especially
some corners of It. A. ne HON" OF the
bcggar- u has been often said that
In proportion 10 the beggars OF older
nations this country was troubled by
hut few OF them.
But James Forbes. secretary OF the
National Association for the Proven
Ton oi Noudicancy has given out
figures ON the number OF hcggar' m
cN"v York. which seem d" ~n"" that
ln"ndicancy has bcc"n' am eviI Of such
extent that measures VIII nav" To be
taken TO stamp IL "'i OF. al least.
ch"vh D..
ar. tor''- asserts mere are over
800" 6c22'r. ID Ne" lorh' ana mat
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Mr.. AND MRS. CHANG
BEGIN HONEYMOON
Chinese Minister'S Son Wed
ded to Miss Isabel Tong
ct Legation.

A Chinese honeymoon began IN Wash
ingtOn today. AT the home of Minister
Chang Yin Tang on Connecticut avenue
yesterday morning At 10 o'clock, Henry
Chang, only son of the minister. and
Miss Isabel Tong. second daughter OF
Special Ambassador Tong ShaO III. were
united in marriage. The impressive ere
mOny of the Confdcian religion was
used.
Gen. .Tohn w. Foster and Mrs. Foster
were the only Americans present. other
guests were prominent Chinese from
New York and San Francisco. yung
Kwai. secretary or the legation, attend
ed the bridegroom, and Mrs. Yung Kwsi
was matrOn Of honor to the bride All
the men Of the party wore the fun dress
robes Of their national costume.
Henry Chang is graduate Of the
University Of Pennsylvania Of the class
of ls09 Mrs Henry Chang is well edu-
Gates IN the language ans manners OF
the Occide.lt The SounS couple will
not at present go on wedding tour.
out VIII remain in Washington.
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OF The CHINESE
PIGThIL Al HAND.

Volumes and volumes have bc"1
written about the waves of reform
that are rolling over China. tending
TO the conversion OF what has been an
inert mass Of 4oOOO0O0O people into
compact progressive. powerful ma
ton. In some respect, the evidence,
Of this reform have rot been as plain
Iv visible a. they might be. and most
Americans no doubt feel the rehabii-
tation of China Is a long while reach
ing down to the average heather
Celestial But the prince regent has
announced two changes I'm the old or
der Of things. that are likely TO 90 far
not only to help the cause of reform
among the Chinese themselves. but TO
impress tho rest of the world that
great changes arc in progress among
tho Chinese people. He wiz endeavor
10 bring about abolition OF the his
,oric queue. or pigtaiI. OF the China
man. and also 10 change she national
costume. For the fantastic and UNI
sanitary pigtail viii bc substituted,
unless the nation rcvote against the
prince regents idea, the plain Ameri-
can fashion Of wearing the hair. and
for the silks. linens. and flowing gar
ments now in vogue. will be sub
.tituted the ordinary American cut OF
raiment
" these changes arc effected they
will practically mark the end OF the
reign OF -cryitudc of the Chinese
people To the Nlanchu. They will marx
the brca king away of nation from
bonds Of tradition and superstition
H. l. likely the time Is close at
hand when tho picturesque Chinaman.
with his pigtail and his strange COS
tune. will practically disappear. Al
ready there has been great progress
made IN this direction. Large number,
of the Chinese already arc cutting
their hair short. and wearing American
or European styles of clothing. They
are able to do this. not merely when
abroad. hut i'm their own country and
not suffer. The torture Of feet among
the Chinese women is falling into dis
use. I'm short. China Is emerging into
the light Of better civilization with
a rapidity which it is not easy to over
state.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Herbert Jacob
Celebrates His Birthday.

Herbert jacob entertained the Gotta
Eou Club at a dance last evening in
Dyer's Hall. in honor OF his twenty
FIRST birthday. The hall was beautifully
decorated in holly and evergreen. After
dancing supper was served, the table
decorations being carried out in red
and green. The health Of the young
host vas drank and many appropriate
toasts were made.
Among the guests were Miss Lillian
A. Harris, Miss Bella Schiffman, Miss
Reua Helshman, Miss Ernestine Rich,
Miss Gladys Maybe. Miss RhOGa Maui
nor. Miss Lillian Burnstetn, Miss Irene
E,rnsteiu. Miss Lorraine Herman, Miss
Glssie Henlein. Lester r. Marx, Lester
\euman. Alfred Stern. Maurice Else
man. Never Simon. Malcolm AuCrbsCh.
Edwin Hahn, Leroy King, Arthur NCu-
man. Arthur LuchS, Stanley Fischer,
Melville King, Melvin Fischer, Herbert
Ricn. and Milton Goldsmith.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
ATTENDS
MORNING SERVICES
Chief Executive and Mrs.
Taft Worship at All
Souls.

Bleak winds and streets covered with
sIush did not deter the President and
Mrs. Taft from going 10 services at All
Souls Church this morning
With two Secret Service men trailing
along behind the big Presidential tour
ing car. Mr.. and Mrs. Taft left for the
Fourtee&th street church about l0:45
They reached there in time for the open
ing hymn. and left shortly after the
sermon.
After a rather strenuous Christmas
DAY. the President and his family spent
"A quiet afternoon together.
That the President will emulate to
some extent the example Of exercise
set boy his predecessor, was evidenced
hy mis- decision 20 take another walk.
despite the bad weather conditions.
The walk was scheduled for shortly af-
ter > o'clock Captain Butt is expected
to ne Doe command IL a party OF two or
three close friends Of the chief Execu-
tive.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lilley Visit
Justice and Mrs. Anderson

Jutsice and Mrs. Thomas n. Ander-
son entertained a party at dinner last
evening in honor of their sOn-in-law and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Pliney
Lilley, OF Connecticut. who are their
guests during the holidays
Mrs Anderson and her daughter will
be at home informally tomorrow after
noon.
Mrs. John c. Fremont has as her guest
for several days her brother, John Child
Anderson. OF New York
Mrs. Fremont and her daughters. the
Misses Fremont, will leave Washing
ton Thursday for Boston. 10 join Cap
tain Fremcnt. who has been ordered 10
duty there. Mrs. Fremont viii return
to Washington in May for the spring
season.
Airs. Arthur Lincoln and Miss Lincoln.
" Boston, have leased the house al 21I9
r street, from Capt. and Mrs. John a.
Fremont Tor the winter season.
The German Ambassador and Coun-
tess Won BeruStOTff entertained the
members OF the embassy STAFF informal
- at dinner last evening At the EN-
bassy.
The Brazilian Ambassador and Nine
Nsbuco were also among those enter
tanning parties informally at dinner
last evening.
Mrs. Letter entertained party At
dinner last evening. Her guests were
Col. and Mrs. John r. Williams. Miss
Dorothy Williams, Miss FranciSe VIII
liams, Miss Henderson, Of England, and
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr- and
Mrs. Joseph Letter, who are her house
=ueSts during the holidays.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREE
ON NEW YEAR DAY
Salvation Army VIII Hold Final
Entertainment for the Poor
Of the District.

Christmas week will nc closed by th0
American Salvation Army with great
Christmas tree for the poor on New
Year Day at the headquarters Of the
army. The public will be asked 70 con-
tribute cast-on clothing, shoes, and
toys with which Co load the tree. The
poor and needy OF the District viii be
the guests at this eutertai nmeut, and
the contributions will be distributed
where they viii do the most good.
The local branch of the American
Salvation Army is under the command
OF Major John Smalley and Mrs.
SmaIey. During the last two weeks
generous contributions were received
10y the army i'm the pots, which were
placed on every corner. and about 30
Ia siet dinners were prepared ana sent
TO poor families.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Miss Annie Irwin EntertainS Tea This Afternoon
In Honor of Miss Eugene Root and West Point Cadets
Home Of Commander and
Mrs. Irwin Scene Of
Cay Party,
Miss Root Is Of New York,
and Is Visiting Miss
AIcshirc.

Miss Annie Irwin, daughter of Com
mander and Mrs. William Manning
Irwin, will he hostess 1t 4 large tea
this afternoon in honor OF Miss Eugene
Root, of New York, who IS the house
guest of Miss Marjorie Aleshire, and the
West Point cadets who are spending
the holidays i'm Washington.
Quantities Of PALM, branches Of holly,
clusters Of miStle,oe, and rcd pOinsetta
blossoms adOrn The house and the table
viii have a centerpjece OF holly and red
berries.
Miss Nabuco and Miss Alcshire will
preside at the tea table and Miss Gar
ington viii serve punch.
Assisting Miss Irwin 10 receive her
guests viii be Miss Murray. Miss Car
olyu Murray. Miss Katherine Weeks.
and Miss Niche.
Miss Irwin will wear a hand-embroid-
cred gown OF e-cOlored chiffon clotn
draped over silk.
Milton T. Noyes. who spent the last
two years in Wyoming and Mexico, has
arrived i'm Washington and is visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs Clarence
Noyes, of 236 Second street northeast.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
THE ESCAPE OF DICTATOR
ZELAYA.

II would be extremely interesting TO
know exactly tho attitude of the
American State Department toward
the escape of Zelsya from Nicaragua
on a Mexican vessel of war For two
or three weeks tho impression has
persisted that the State Department
was determined that Zclaya should not
escape without first being made TO
answer for crimes against the laws of
his country. by which American cjti-
zens suffered II is certain that If
this was not the position of the dc
partmcnt. then tho department was
widely misreprcsented or misunder-
stood.
Just how the Washington Govern
ment was TO manage under the rules
of international law and usage. to hold
up Zelsya and return him TO be tried
in Nicaragua. was never very clear;
but it certainly was widely understood
that the State Department had de-
signs Of accomplishing just that. and
presumably had a plan figured out for
doing it. The world has been per-
mittcd to gather the impression that
something new in procedure in such
cases. something exceptionally vigorous
and effective. was TO be undertaken
by the United States. a. a lesson to
the petty chiefs of the turbulent minor
states Of this continent.
Now IL appears tina the State De-
partmcnt authorities have changed
their mind or else that they never
intended 10 attempt such drastic
measures. There is. of course the
rather remote possibility that after a
now administration is organized in
Nicaragua It may demand the return
Of Zclaya; but past experience would
not suggest that there is very much
probability of accomplishing that. The
dcposcd and escaped ruler has not often
been returned 90 the tender mcrcies
OF the government which bani-hed
him. BY tho time order Is restored in
Nicaragua Iclaya L. likely to be in
Europe. and IT viii Ice a most remark
able development If he J.. returned to
be punished hy the new government
Of the country he misruicd When
Castro cNifcd himself from Venezuela
without exactly intending to do So
- Ia.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
PULPIT TOPICS FOR TONIGHT
IN CHURCHES OF WASHINGTON

NJ.
Rev Charles +. s p.
metropolitan
Of World"
small
S o.
r Church soutrhe Wise Men at the Manager by
W. D.
First J. McssshIn, at
o..
Nm Rev !.
Coming Of
the Rev. p
Of Gladnsss
Nood a n IN.
Dr : NJ. n p m
Epphs5y church'A CHRISTMAS Il Nclim
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The Washington times., 1909-12-26
CHRISTMAS QUIET
AT SANDRINGHAM

LONDON, De-. 2f.-Christuas was
spent by Ergland.s King and Queen in
the bosom Of their family. Surrounded
10y his grandchildren, the children of
the Prince Of Wales. King Edward en-
loved again the Christmas tree and the
giving OF presents. followed by "a spleu-
did English dinner.
Turkey, goose. roast beef with an the
attending dishes were served no the
private dining room Of Sandriugham
ualare. where the royal family passed
the day.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Mr.. and Mrs. r, r. Rogers
Entertain for Daughter

Mr. and Mrs Richard Reid Rogers
were hosts a. a beautiful dance ar
RausCher's last evening in honor of
their daughter, Miss Elizabeth Rogers.
who is home from school for the holi-
days.
The ball room was adorned with huge
branches Of holly and clusters Of poin-
sstta blossoms and punches Of mistle-
toe.
Mrs. Rogers wore a beautiful gown Of
rich white satin embroidered in crystals.
Miss Rogers gown was an imported
lowu of gold tUlle trimmed with
lunches Of rosebuds and cream lace.
Mrs. Rogers and her daughter were as
sisted nv Miss Doris Haywood. Miss
Elizabeth Noyes, and Miss Estelio
Crane
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
ROOSEVELT
DEAD IN NEW YORK

MT. VERNON. \. Y, Dec. 26.-The
funeral OF Gilbert Roosevelt. second
cousin of former President Roosevelt.
viii be held tomorrow morning
Mr.. Roosevelt was a weIl-kuown
club man, and was but forty-hve
wears OF age when ne died yesterday.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
ART MUSEUM GETS
THE FUR JACKET
Said to Have Paid $4,000 for One
of WhiStler's Mas
terpieceS.
teTpIeceS.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 25.-The
Worcester Art Museum has just MADE
the most important purchase OF its his
tory, that OF Whistler'S The Fur Jack
ct" Il now hangs in the museum. and
the museum paid a price estimated At
$4,000, although the museum directors
viii not make public the price
Local connoisseurs who saw the
ma STerpieCe in London during the last
season learned that the sale price a
the time was $50 900. and II Is not know
whether the Worcester museum secured
it for a less price.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
NEWS OF FORTUNE
RECALLS HUSBAND
Christian Reininger Returns to
Claim Legacy Left Wife He
Abandoned in 1876.

TOLEDO. Ohio. Dec. 26-Cdristiau
Reininger. who abandoned his wife and
three small children in 1876 IL Fremont,
Ohio, today turned mp aIivs and well
although long since thought dead.
Recently am aunt left = fortune 10
Eciningcr and his children Reininger
iu some way learned of this and has
returned 90 puJ en- claim for his
share. His wife states she will have
ms share attached TO Iecompeuse her
for caring Tor his children.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
GETS A WIRELESS
WAVE FROM CUBA

HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass. Dec. IS
wireless waves clearly announcing
messages sent from Cuba to Key West
were picked up here today at the wire
less station according TO the announce
mcut made by Electrician Eason. He
declare that he recently received a
message sent from the station at Colon
20 the cruiser Des MONIES in NicaraSusn
waters
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Farewell Dinner
To Italian Officers.

The Italian Ambassador and Baroness
Mayor de Planches entertained a party
at dinner last evening in compliment to
the commanding officer of the Etruria.
Capt. Count Leonardo The additional
guests were the second officer in com
mand. Marquis Bubelli: the officers Of
the Etruria, and the embassy STAFF.
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The Austrian Ambassador and Ba-
roueSs HengelmullCT were hosts at an
informal dinner party last evening at
the embassy.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Miss Rocker, of New York,
Arrives at the White
House Today.
Debutante Guest of Miss
Helen Taft to Spend
Holidays.

Miss Eleanor Rocker. OF Newport
and New York. one OF the debutantoe
or the season, viii arrive at the White
House today, TO be the guest Of Miss
Helen Tart during the holidays.
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Dinner Party
At French Embassy.
The French Ambassador and Nine
Jusserand were hosts at dinner last
evening at the embassy Their guests
were the Minister OF Portugal Vfscount
d Ate. the Argentine Minister and Nine
IOrtela. the Swedish Minister and Nine
Dc LagercrsHtz. the Minister OF Chile
and Mime. Cruz. the Spanish Minister.
Marquis OF Filalo0sr Julian PorteIa. o.
the Argentine legation. Afr. Skybak OF
the Norwegian legation III. Dc Thai. or
the Russian cnDassys Count de soils
Count De Vogue, n D0Hue-. or New
YORK city che EzTsl affsche Of tlvp
IN oasFy anc kiEcD11teEs Benoist d-Azy.
~ 5li-.teTy Atlac1e sHd Countess de
en- ce - ECcca- 81 falkland, Mr.
tler Snl- and Ftecg1rf - Esfrte Pale
" the embassy stzf
Former Senator z-1 1f-s- Fezn 2.
henderson IA ~ hosts - - 1TS-Fs~T-
ionsa CnE-E--sss cr-s- q-esas-1sv ~
noon lnei- c-lef E-lss-r r-ere r-a Sac
TetarT ~ 4zriG1l-Ers AID Mss r-o~z
wilson Ths dinner r=zs le-.ogrs- - =
Christmas tree -z-r ~ 49, ---r-v
granooar-ZLt q ~ 49, W-r Hen
derson- little Miss Essz--51s va ge-sze-
lear henderson. EEg s r-e-fluE tns
holidays vita her grs-sg- s-s--z
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Mrs. Duryee
Hostess At Tree Party.
Mrs Guidet Duryee was hostess Al
Christmas tree party and a dinner for
Young people last evening IN honor or
her young daughters and son. Charles
Guidet Duryee. OF New York
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

Nj BaIfour. who ought 70 he out lead
ing the night for the lords and the brew
ere OF Britain, is laid up with a bad
case Of the grip. OF course. it's Just
possible that Mr. Balfour figured out
that he would he less liable TO lose his
grip If he got the grip.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Young Set
Attend Dance.

Among the guests were
Miss Marta tdlvO.
Miss Elizabeth Collins.
Miss Marguerite Barbour
Miss Adelaide Heath.
Miss Marie Guidet- DurNce
Miss Frances Hodges
Miss Harriet COuEer
Miss Gyenette COnEer.
Miss Frances TraVerS
Miss Katherine Brown.
Miss Elsie Downing,
Miss Alice Boutell.
Miss Frances Thorn
Miss Gertrude Gordon
Miss Minnie Stone
Miss Katherine Brittou
Miss Margaret BrittOn
Miss Dorothy Quintard.
Miss Charlotte Pettus
Miss Mildred Aubrey
Miss Edith Oracle
Miss Marian Wise
Miss Frances Clarke
Miss Ethel Hickey.
Miss Marjorie Edison
Miss Dorothy Brooks
Miss Mary HCvTv
Miss Martha Bowers.
John Thompson
Douglas IlilIy"r.
Iohn HcmphIll.
Toe Bailey.
John Calvert.
Douglas Pe5Chy.
Francis Bla r..
N1.L,,s.,,1- r,;-f-...-.-.
a, iiI;,,,, y. ~, '''..''''-
Alexander WOthcrspoeu
Gilchrist Hatch
Sinclair Weeks.
Boiling Gait
Frederick Chaplin.
MI. Abbott
Blaine Wallace.
Joseph Amin.
Alexander Qmntayd
A
G GouI' S ,,I lnIoPP-
So l-; ,lI IL
EoI'o,t E,io,,,irr
TTurb T,outoll
John Ladd
Slr. Rogers.
Manning stead
Edward BaIlinECT.
Tim EIIcrsOn
Berton Read
Gouverncur Hoes.
Charles Guidct-Duryce.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

The court Of appeals in England has
just decided that msn may marry bis
deceased wife's sister. The case is
apout 10 years old. in one form OF an
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

All America. indeed all the world.
will join IN condolences TO Mark Twain,
in the loss OF his daughter ana helper.
10 is sad Christmas which has come
TO the aged humorist and friend Of man
kind
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

In case Of a war i'm Europe, with the
triple alliance Of Britain. France. and
Russia pitted against the rope-of-sand
alliance OF Germany, Austria. and Italy,
on which side would those four new
Dreadnoughts appear?
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

other, and the decision iustihes hope
that even our own Constitution will one
daN be finally construed
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

Telegraph reports say that snownakss
as big as dollars-shyer dolIars-ieU in
PittSbUrE on Christmas Day. still It
would have been more like PiytsburE
TO have them a. big as SO sold pieces.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

Both London and Berlin promptly deny
that any agreement has been reached
between the British and German gov
ernments for the limitation Of naval ar
mamcnts. They seem positively fearful
that suspicion of their sanity will get
a serious footing
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

Spokane woman who believes there
arc about ten times too many children
may have tried to buy presents for al
her acquaintance. and give them all
Just what they wanted.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

Virginia is seriously threatening to 20
dry but will wait few days until
President Taft shall have had time TO
hand down final decision on What is
whisky
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
The Young Lady Across the Way

The young
lady across the
nay says the
stores all gipc
such ROHdcrfuI
bargains right
after Christmas
that she should
think all the
people in the
country mould
agree to gipe
their Christmas
presents along
a b o ut N c "a
Year so as to
get I h c m
cheaper.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

The State which produced Robert J.
Walker Is still strong ON statesmen.
There are half a score Of candidates
for the vacant Mississippi senatorial
seat, and likely TO he as many more.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

This IS the day when We pay the
penalty Of having white Christmas.
The payments are made from the sIush
fund
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

Judging bv the records Of yuletide
crime. the Christmas spirits would ap-
pear to have been more potent than
the Christmas spirit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-30
AT THE TACOMA.

Lucia de Lammermoor, the
opera famed for its mad scene and
Its sextet last night gave Nine.
Norelli an excellent vehicle for the
display of the splendid qualities OF
her rich soprano voice and a vast
field for highly emotional acting.
AS the unhappy Lucia, with the
varying scenes of love, passion and
finally madness, In which she was
the central figure, Nine. Norelli
proved prima donna and an
actress of noteworthy artistic tenn
permanent.
Signor Bari, as Edgardo, the
lover, was anturally Nine. Nor
ellis chief support, and his work
was exceptionally good, especially
in his rage and fury in the bridal
scene. Bari has a well modulat-
ed and elear-toned tenor voice.
The sextette received a storm
of applause. This famous pass
age in the opera is always most
popular with the audience.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-30
LOCAL CHICKENS
WIN AT A,Y.P.
SHOW

Tacoma poultry breeders made
a good showing in the A.-Y.-P
show yesterday, local fanciers TAX
ing several firsts and numerous
seconds and third places. The
Tacoma winners in the classes
thus far judged follow:
Barred Plymouth Rock, cock.
single entries-Second, Mrs. w.
G. Geer; fourth, j. M. Harris;
fifth, j. M. Harris.
Barred Plymouth Rock, hen
First and second, j. M. Harris.
I Barred Plymouth Rock, hen
First and second, ]. M. Harris.
Barred Plymouth Rock, pullet
Fifth and sixth, J. M. Harris.
White Plymouth Rock, cockerel
First, F ]. Soule; second, Ed
Hague.
White Plymouth Rock, pullet-
First, Ed Hague.
Barred Plymouth Rock in the
exhibition yards-Third, ]. M.
Harris.