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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Old Santa: Bring me a para
sol, pocketbook, big doll and a pair
of gloves and some story books, fruit
candy and fireworks. Your friend
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
doll and carriage, a sewing box an6
a sewing machine, some fruit, nuts
and some candy and fireworks. From
your little friend, Louise Schiller, coo
East Wright street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24
LETTERS TO
SANTA CLAUS

!euna
him Nrest the name and - ~ " s
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a monkey, a doll. q Foxy Grandpa
book, sparklers, candy and nuts and
Dragons and apples. Your little friend,
Marie Dubuisson, 505 East Romano
street,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll,
and a carriage, a punch bowl and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

You need not bring me a doll as
have the one you brought me last
year. A little rocking chair for my
self, tea set, table, chairs, story book,
cradle and plenty of candy nuts and
fruits. Your little friend, Mabel Bobe,
1872 East Strong street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

good little girl all the year and 1
wish you would bring me some things.
I'm a little girl six years old and I am
in the first grade. I want a doll and
a carriage and some tea sets and also
don't forget my little sister and
brother. My little sister wants a doll
and a carriage and some tea sets for
her little doll and also a little dress
for her. Your little friend, Francis
Murphy, 525 West Romano street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: / am a little girl
three years old and / want you to
bring me a doll and carriage and a
piano and ring. Thanking you. I re-
main your little friend, Romano yell
verton, East Government street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: 1 will write you
to let you know what want. want
a doll carriage and a tea set and a
stove, a cup and saucer and some
hair ribbon and q story book and
some fireworks, candy, nuts, apples
and oranges. Your friend. Lettie
Creighton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: I want a cup
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

the presents you brought me last
Christmas. I am going to hang my
stocking up this Christmas. I want
little piano, stove, some chairs, a
little doll buggy, and some flrecrack-
ers and roman candles. Nellie Mar
garet Ellis, Milton, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl
nine years old and in the second
grade. I go to school every day.
wish you would bring me a ring, a
locket and chair, a doll buggy, some
fruit, nuts and candy, and, please,
don't forget my little brother. Bring
him toy automobile and a rag doll.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Eva
Martin, Bagdad. Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: am a boy eight
years old. l want a bicycle, and a
suit Of clothes and an overcoat and a
pretty pair Of button shoes and a pair
of cowboy gloves and some fireworks
and some candy and some nuts and
some apples and some oranges. I
think this Is all. Your friend, Albert
Wells, zoos North Davis street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear San "a Claus: My name is
Ernest Straughn. am only ten years
old. I haven't much money, but
will name the things I want most. I
want pair of pants. a wagon. some
fireworks, some candy and fruit. My
sisters name is Ida Straughn. She
wants something too. Don't forget
papa and mama. 1 can write much
better than I could last year. Good
bye. Come to Ernest Straughn, S21
East Gonzalez street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a doll and a carriage, to put her in
sewing machine and pair of skates
a doll, tea set a bed room set, a
stove, table, piano, lamp and don't
forget to bring me some candy, nuts
and ruit. I will try to be good until
next Christmas. I will thank you
very much, If you will bring me all
ask for. Fannie Smith, los West
Garden street
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

Dear Santa Claus: I am little
boy seven years old. am in the first
grade. ] want a cap pistol, a cowboy
suit, a story book, and lots of fruit
candy and nuts. From your friend
Malcolm Goodwin. 900 East DeSoto
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
OAKLAND,

Caleb Trask was before Judge Field
Tuesday and fined 500 and costs and
50 days I'm jail and in default of pay
ment Of fine. 90 days additional for
search and seizure OF two pint bottles
Of alcohol from his person with intent
to sell in violation of law. He began
his sentence at once.
a case was brought before Judge
Field Monday of Geo w. Bickford VS..
Eustis Skilings, the latter Of whom
was fined $l3 and costs, total of
$2l, for having in his possession short
bass caught in East pond.
Mrs Chas. Richardson was bitten
badly Tuesday by her dog. She was
trying To separate her dog from an
other in fight and in doing 50, was
bitten.
The fall term of IA weeks of school
will Eegin Monday, Sept Il The fol-
lowing teachers have been engaged.
High school, Forest l.. Mason pm
eipal Mary l. Moore, assistant.
Grades * and VIII, Bertie b. Libby,
assistant for Grades ~ and VIII. Mrs.
Jeanie r. Small; Grade VII, Ethel NJ.
Brown; Grade VI, Mrs. c. b. Hutehins:
Grade 3, Ethel NJ Howe; Grade ",
Stella NJ. Drew; Grade Ill, Ms Min
erVa Hall; Grade II, Ada u. Davis
GRADE I, North Primary, Mrs. MAJ Al
len; Grade /, South Primary, Ee1dena
Lord; Union school, Clara Z. Manter-
owing 10 the small number Of pupils
who have been attending a Libby
hill, III t-hu44 Beard hrs voted u
suspend Jht-so4aei tor the prem and
convey the children to the village. rho
room which mas been used as q labo-
ratory at tae ltgh School t.rt'ttTg sas
been fitted ar as recitation foam 10
accommodate the children from Miss
Libby.s room. WHO are to recite 10 Mrs
Small a laboratory has been fitted up
in the basement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
EGG LORE.
How To Detect Bad Ones BY. Illinois
Experiment Station Method.

Purdue University Agricultural Elk
pertinent Station, Arthur Goss, d.
rector, gives out an excellent bulletin,
written by A. G. Phillips. associate in
poultry husbandry, on How to De-
| tect Bad Eggs" 1t is as follows:
| Not long ago it was stated that the
eggs in Indiana were not bought ac-
cording to quality, but at a fiat rate of
50 much dozen. However. when
these eggs are received by the buyer.
| he is compelled to go over them and
select the best eggs for his best trade.
The method used for this selection
OF eggs is called Gambling" OF test
ing" The egg candle" or tester"
is made of wood or metal, and as
a rule, is Kept in a dark room A
light inside the tester shines through
an opening, in front of which an egg
is held by the GAMBLER. BY quick
movement of the hand, the condition
of the contents of the egg is quickly
noted and the egg is placed in its
proper class. A good Gambler works
| rapidly and will test large number
of eggs in a day.
Eggs are sometimes graded as fol-
lows
| Weight % to 26 ounces,
naturally and absolutely clean. fresh
and sound, same color "a grade se.-
dom used) sES
| F1rsts-Weig &c to "a ounces,
sound, fresh and reasonably clean.
| Seconds-Shrunken, stale washed
stained and dirty.
| Checks-Cracked, not leaking
Rots-Incubator. blood rings, dead
germs and deeomposed eggs
All eggs should be bought and sold
on this grading system so that an egg
| will bring what it is worth.
When the Gambler tests the eggs he
bases his Judgment on the following
indications:
Fresh-Opaque. appearing almost
entirely free of any contents, some
times dim outline of yolk visible. air
cell very small
Stale-outline of yolk plainly Visit
Bile, sometimes muddy in appearance.
air cell very large.
Developed Germ-Dark spot visible
from which radiate light -colored blood
vessels.
Dead Germ-Dark spot attached to
shell or red ring of blood visible.
Rotten-Muddy or very dark In an
pearance. yolk and white mixed, air
cen large and sometimes movable.
Cracked-White lines showing ir-s
regularly In shell.
Iesting as above suggested win aid
one In determining absolutely the
liquaiity of the eggs. not only for mar
keuhs, but for incubation. The farm
er should demand that his eggs be
bought upon the test. The buyer
should Cooperate with the farmers
ana meet such demands by buying
loss off"
I Recent changes in the Pure Food
law make it unlawful TO sell or offer
Tor sale eggs which are putrid. de-
composed. rotten or unfit for food.
me only way to obey this law is to
sell eggs upon the grade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
WINDSOR,


WEST-The Ladies' Union VIII meet
"Wednesday, Aue 8, at the home OF
Mrs. Margaret Pierce.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Q. II. McAIurdie Mr.
and Mrs 9. f. Spear and daughter
Marion, all OF West Someryile. Mas
arrived last week at the home OF
stephen Lamson.
Mr.. and Mrs. s A. Cobb of Gardi-
her We're guests July 30 at Lone Maple
Farm
Mrs. James Clark Of Riverside. was
Monday Of last week a visitor of Mrs
Allen Taber and caller Of Miss Pose
Lamson
Mrs. Frank Grant who has been
quite ill., is better
Mrs. Mary Murray, of oak Hill and
son Kent, passed Friday with rela-
tiVes in Augusta.
George Pierce, with his brother
John last Saturday harvested the hay
lat the parsonage
Friends will be pleased to hear shat
Mrs. Wm. Gappers is daily expected
to arrive from the Canal zone. for The
annual visit with her parents, Nh and
Mrs. George Reed.
Several from this section Sunday
evening attended the entertainment
and dance al O. A, Hall. South china
and report a fine time.
Mrs. Fred Niles of Hallowen ard
children, are passing the hot season
at the home OF her father. Augustus
RaYnes
Mr.. and Mrs. +, l.. TAYLOR and fami-
l. of Wateryilie. who We're entertain
cd Tuesday of last week al the home
Of c. +. TAYLOR left Wednesday morn
ing 10 visit friends in Dresden.
pamariscotta, jefferson and China.
They expect to return home Aug. II.
Miss +. Belle Taylor Miss Fran
cena, Mrs. G. r. Taylor Frank Pierce.
and others from this section, attended
Sunday the UniVersalist memorial
services held at the Nassalboro Camp
ground, Weber pond, which is a fine
location for these summer meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
Funeral of ate f. n. Harvey

The funeral of the late f. II. Harvey
took place Tuesday morning and the
burial was in the family lot in the
city cemetery. 1t was a very impress
sive scene when a company of rela =
tives and friends, including the aged
mother of the~deceased, met under the
shade of the trees around the open
grave TO pay the last tribute Of re-
spect Rev. j. W. Steele OF the ilsi
ohiVersalist church, read appropriate
Seflptural selections and made few
remarks offering consolation to the be-
reaVed ones This was followed by
prayer and the committal service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
MADISON.

The annual reunion OF the Moore
family viii be held Aug. . at the res
idence of Mr. and Mrs NJ. NJ NJ oore
on Blackwell hill \ Picnic dinner
will be served
Much interest is being manifested in
the aVangelistic services being held il
Norridgew ock under the auspices OF
the Advent church, The following are
the subjects OF the evening services as
announced for this Week, Tuesday
Labor Troubles the Distress of Ma
tons" Wednesday, What Hero Was
Nailed to the cross" Thursday. The
Wonders OF the 10Th Century," Friday
The Devils Vacation of 1000 Years, -
Sunday evening Aug. 49, THE Chris
tan Sabbath. If Christ Were Car
penter in Norridgewock. What Day
Would He Keep"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
The Lid Goes ON and Is
Securely Fastened.
Liquor Can't Even Be Found
= In Cases Of Sickness.
Active Temperance Campaign from
Now to Sept. | | Next.

Tn lid" was put on in Gardner
Tuesday. Once before this summer the
lie was supposed to have been clamp
ed down but il was not long before
conditions were even more free than
they were before the notice was sent
out to close. But this time il is gen
erallv expected that the order goes on
to stay. AT the meeting of the city
government Monday evening the or
der introduced by Alderman Colby for
the city marshal to exercise his au-
thority in snppressing the liquor bus
mess in the city was unanimously
passed by the aldermen but was laid
on the table by the lower board. It
was not necessary for the lower board
to take any action on the order any
how and il Was only sent down to give
the order more backing in a moral eff
feet So Alderman Colby promptly
wrote out a similar order and TINS was
again unanimously passed by the al
derm IN.
Feeling that the opinion of the cit
liens of the city. expressed through
the vote of the aldermen representing
tho six wards. was for a change in the
conditions. city Marshal Wakeheid
issued orders 10 the effect that all the
places in The city alleged 10 be selling
liquor should close and long before
noon Tuesday every place in the city
alleged tU he doing business. was
closed city Marshal Wakefield SAYS
that he shall keep his eye on the
places and If he discovers any place
.opcning up will at once make il visit
and ii alcoholic liquors are being dis-
pensed will bring the people To court.
II was said Tuesday by a man VINO
is in a position 10 know that as soon
as the dealers see that business Is
meant thar they will begin TO put 'outil
"Ail-a-v anita. a non alcoholic drink.
but when served up very cold cannot
be told by many from the real stun
Again this man said that conditions
viii GO hack to the times when hldes
were used in order to conceal nara
stuff with which some o. the regular
customers must be supplied, and pock
ct peddlns will also be tried.
Fur the present, at least, the city i
said To toe extremely dry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09

A pleasant family gathering was
held Sunday last, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. f, Rollins, Willow Lane
farm, when quite "a number of the
Rollins family gathered for their an
nual reunion and dinner Besides the
home family. Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Roll
Inns and family of Winthrop. Benja
min Rollins and family of Manchester,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. REYNOLDS of Angus
ia and Mrs. Augusta Bryant and son
of Fort Fairfield, were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
China GRANGE.

South China Grange Wednesday even
lhs' August 2, held a very interesting
meeting with large attendance. wor-
my Master Wehher presided The
Third and Fourth degrees were conferred
on three candidates. after which business
was taken up and disposed of in due
course, communication on prohibition
was read. and 81 members voted in favor
OF IT. All then repaired TO the dining hail.
where ice cream. cake. coffee, bananas,
oranges and candy in abundance. were
served, Much credit is due Virginia jones,
the committee. for the beautiful table
decorations and for The fine supper, "A
vote Of thanks was, extended her by all
A number of visitors were. present After
supper a program was given by all MEM
bers.7 Those not responding when called
upon were expected 10 pay five csntA e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
FAIRFIELD.

F. II. Mechanics and Joseph F. Me
Hugh OF Boston, members OF the Bay
state BraZing Co. arrived in town
Tuesday and Will begin at once to get
things in running order at the firms
shop mere. Mr.. McManes is president
of the concern and he will remain here
and manage the plant MIR McHugh
VIII only remain here about Week or
until things get in running order. Both
gentlemen will be at the special meet
ing OF the Board OF Trade Wednesday
evening and no doubt but what they
viii say something about what they
intend to dc here Every member Of
the Board of Trade should be present
at Engine hall Wednesday evening
Frank Davis of Benton Station has
gone to Belfast for few days visit.
Mrs Parker Thayer of Benton Sta
ton suffered "a paralytic shock Monday.
Win Foss has gone to Lewiston on
business.
\ special meeting of the Fairfield
Boaro of Trade will be held at Engine
han at 40 p NJ. Wednesday Aug. 8,
| to act upon the following matters. To
| see what action the board will take in
| the matter of the Bay State Brazihg
| Co and to see what action the board
will take relative to the Incorporating
of the Fairfield Lawn Swing Co. and
erecting a factory building for the
same.
Bert Blaknay. who recently suffered
a paralytic shock that affected his
| right side, is reported as being some
what improved His brain is getting
clearer every day and he is able to
move his affected limbs.
] Mrs. Anna Colcord and nieces, Miss
Mildred and Myra Piper, are spending
! the week at Ocean park, as guests OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
FLAsHLiGHT ADVENTURES.
Niqht Photographers Must Be Re
sourcefuI Men.


The biggest flash / ever used in out
door night photography was in 1901,
when tlashlighted ON the stroke or
mtdnight the annual New Years eve
gathering of Scotsmen outside ST.
PANTS cathedral in I.ondon | think /
may Justly claim that this is the
largest fash that has ever been used
and it created an altogether unlocked
for sensation. The subject was a
difficult one, and had never to my
knowledge been attempted before, Tor
even at this date f1ashlight photo
graphs in the open air were some
thing Of a novelty.
Taking with me a special illuhlhat
ing powder of my own invention,
perched myself upon windoWsli
overlooking the churchyard, the vast
area of which it would be necessary to
light up if my photograph was to De
of any value. | therefore used an
extra amount of powder. and on the
stroke of the hour pressed the button
There was a loud report. and what
appeared to be a vivid sheet of light
ming shot up into the air, the effect OF
which was remarkable on the waiting
crowds below, busiiy engaged in sing
ing AUD Lang Syne" and grasping
one another's hands with good wishes
for the New Year. Instantly there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
May Have Baseball at Coming Fair.

1t is the present intention of the
directors Of the Central Maine fair To
have a series Of baseball games during
the coming fair. These ARE always a
good drawing ear provided good teams
are engaged. The management is seri-
ousIy considering the proposition and
will decide next Monday at the regular
meeting. Two Years age the baseball
games furnished good entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
BOXING NOTES.

The first outdoor boxing show ever
held in Bangor was put on Monday
night at Maplewood park Kid Elem
ing of old Town and Ellis sanborn Of
Newport went six fast rounds tlem-
ing finished much the stronger, but
was not able to put Sanborn out The
latter saved himself by covering and
cIinching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
John w. Gates
Dead in Paris.

Paris, Aug. 9.-John " Gates, the
American ffnancicr, died nj DO THIS
morning iii the arms OF ms wife ana
his son.
The end Was peaceful and it seemed
as though he was falling asleep.
others present at the bedside beside
the members of the family. We're Drs.
eros and Reeves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09

UHLAN, 200 FLAT.
TheWorid's Wagon Record
EQualIed al Cleveland.
Slow Track and Wind Alone
Prevented Breaking Record.
Grand SHnFf In Eaup EPaHH fItri,If
Grand Sport In Four Grand Circuit
Eyenis--Stralght Heats.

Cleveland, OHIO, aug S.-Uman, the
champion trotting gelding, owned by
G. K. G. Billings of New York, elualled
the worlds trotting record 10 wagon
at the Eorth Randall track here TO-
| day, stepping the mile IN 200 fiat
Conditions that We're not exactly ia
vorably prevented his breaking the
record established by Lou Dillon at
| Memphis. Tenn, on oct %, 1903, when
| she sd the mile in similar time The
| track was not as fast as usual a Mt
| full breeze also rendered to hamper
| him.
Mr.. Billings drove the gelding. Wher
! he steercd his charge past the three
| quarter pole in 100 the immense crowd
present felt sure that a record would
| be broken for Ghlan has always been
| noted f0f his finishing strength. How
ever, he faltered slightly on the
stretch and when the Judges, after a
| co'aTa rison Of watches finally announc-
| ed the time it was found ne had fail
ed in his attempt to lower the record.
The quarter was timed at 294; the
half at 59A and the three-quarter at
1.39. 7 he attempt was made immedl-
ate1F following the conclusion of the
regular program
The second days program of Grand
Circuit races furnished some splendid
sport, particularly in the 2.05 pace ard
the 20S pace the latter for the Forest
CITY stake for $1,000. In the . 90 c the
Limit, the favorite. fulfilled eXpecta-
tions by winning. although Hal b, Jr,
made him work hard to do so. Hal b,
Jr won the first heat and came with
in an ace of taking the second. c the
Limit showed a wonderful burst Of
speed in this heat.
The 2eS pace fof the $1,000 Forest
City. the biggest money event of the
day furnished a big surprise in the
upset of TwinIding Dan, the favorite,
who sold at S10U To $50 and was ex-
pected To gain an easy victory. He
finished sixth in the first heat and
fifth in the second and was distanced
in the final heat. sunny Jim lost the
first heat to Ginger by nose. won the
second BY an eyelash and took the
third by barely perceptible margin.
Creighton pushed Lula Arion hard in
each heat of the 10 trot especially
In the second heat. when Benvon had
to drive his mare hard but could not
prevent Lula Arion from winning in
straight heats. Viola Strong made
| fine bid in the second heat. but was
unable Ia hold the pace to the finish
Lee Wilson. driven by Dodge. took
| the 80 trot. the first event on the
| proeram in easy style Gordon Todd
with Geers handling the reins was
the faVorite in the betting but he
| broke in the first heat when he ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09

The regular monthly meeting of the
Wateryiile Retail Merchants Assocla-
ton will be held at 80 p. NJ. Wednes-
day at the city council rooms. The
business regarding he recent Field
day will he cleared up and other i'm
portant business is expected to be pre-
sented All members are requested TO
be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
READFIeLp.

DFP0T-The horse II sullivan Jor-
dan becoming frightened at an Iuto-
mobile Tuesday noon. ran away
throwing Mr. Jordan from his cart.
crushing and nearly seyering an ear
tfem his head. Il is feared he has sus-
tanned other severe injuries. The harsz
ran into Miss Geneva Dudley's hitched
wagon, breaking both mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09

In the municipal court before Re
corder d = Foster Tuesday morning
eight We're arraigned for intoxication
All but one of them We're taken to
Augusta in default of the payment of
their fines. This makes Il down i'll
two days from this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09
PITTSFIELD.

The funeral of the tate William
Lawrence WAS held TUESDAY afternoon
at his late home on Detroit street
Rev. \ Pearson. pastor OF the Meth
1dist church. otftciated The interment
was made at the Village cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-09

4 handsome looking bull dog. which
was lost BY Copeland & Walsh, while
III this city-the last part OF last week,
was tonr.d Tuesday afternoon by
James Niece and was sent by ex-
press to Riverside park in Bangor,
where this team is playing. Mr. Cope
land was greatly pleased to recover
the lost animal.