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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
All Want Something.

A newspaper story recently published,
that the president and Mrs. Cleveland
were distributing n vast accumulation of
articles received at the White House dur.
ing the past four years, has been the cause
of a flood of applications for "A share of the
distribution. Many of those who have
made personal or written opportunities
namc the specific things they want. Among
a number of applications received three
were for shotguns from the presidents col.
lection
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12

The Texas and the Marblohoad,
Tho Brooklyn, that makes three;
Now oil the other cruisers
Can safely go 20 sea.
No rlaitcr IL They're made OF junk,
our other cruisers can
Defy the rage of Neptune
And the carolessnCss of man.
Three accidents must happen,
Have happened. now hurrayi
SAT- 90 the seas. though made ~ cheese.
lie, the great white sqgadron play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
oc.rsa o,uey a Chair at Harvard.

Secretary Olncy has received from Pres
,dont elliot of Harvard university an invi.
tation to nll the chair OF international law
mt that Institution after the expiration OF
his torn OF office I'm the state department.
The secretary has taken the offer under
confederation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12

New Haven. Feb "a The crack basket
TAN team ~ The school for Christian
representing the school for Christian
workers al Springfield. Mass. whore
basketball originated was defeated by
the Yale basket ban team last night.
at the Yale gymnasium.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12

Bath, Me. Feb. 1.-THE Democratic
state committee met here yesterday and
organized with George T.. Hughes OF
Bath az chairman. Fred r. Bean. sec
retary. and l.. Barton. treasurer No
other business was transacted. Many
trominent Democrats were present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
PAwTUcKErs WIN FROM WITCHES

IA WASShCAo "'A' 'f
The Pawtuckets out-played the sslems
Mt Salem last night from the beginning OF
the game. The visitors made team work
count all through the game, while after
the first period, the home team had no
head or tsil to their play, every man
seeming to be anxious to get rid of the
ball as soon as he could. without any
care to whom he passed 1t, 1t generally
being TO an opposing player.
Tue work of Cunningham, II. whiting
and Bartlett were the features. The sum-
mary:
Pswtucket-Bone lr, Cunningham Pr,
II. whiting c, W. Whiting bo, Lstions
3.
CaI.r, u{roou Ir Criaiu oY Wilav n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
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last hole. which Harry Rawlins, by
steady play and fine long put on the
green, made in four strokes to his
prother's tive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12
IN A FAST GAME.
Providence Grays Defeated by the New
Bedfords.

New Bedford defssted Providence at
New Bedford last night in fast. game in
which there was little rough work. For
two innings New Bedford had a comfort
able lead. In the early part of the third
inning Smith received q hard crack in
the eye and was forced tc leave the game.
Williams took his place. Conway did
great work, and Roberts and Doe played
fast polo. Providence had hard work to
get by Conway, and Mul Smith had as
many stops ss either goal tender. Inc
summary:
New Bedf ford Roberts 1r, Spencer 2r,
Doe c, Conway M. Smith g, Williams G.
Providence ce- Pierce lr, Menard 2r, Cana
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-12

van G, Smith bb, Sword g.
Goal. won by, made by, Time.
New Bedforc, Roberts, ! IL
2-ProvideDce, Canavan, 90
3-Providepce. Menard. AZ
4--New Bedford, Roberts, as
5-New Bedford, Doe, 90
6-New Bedford, Spencer, 4S
New Bedford. spencer, 80
s--Providence, Menard, U 80
Foul, Mel Smith. Stops, Smith ~,
Williams 4. Sword 30. Referee, Manning.
Timer, Nickersop.
The sun., 1897-03-20

SOUTH ORANGE, March le.-The Young Mems Catho.
lie Lyceum of South Orange and the South Orange
Field Club will have strong baseball teams this year.
PITTSBURGH, March 19.-The Pittsburgh Club to.
night positively decided TO abandon Its southern trip
owing to the breaking up OF the Southern League.
Tomorrow night Manager Donovan with seventcen
men and Trainer Mason will leave for Roanoke Va,
where two weeks will be spent. Then the team will
return to Pittsburgh II the intention OF the club
to train at Atlanta, Ca, and make q tour OF the
Southern League towns
The Seton Hall College team WILL 30 the students
declare. DO stronger than ever the coming season.
There are twenty candidates trying for the various
positions. Indoor practice has been discarded and
the boys are playing the diamond. J. ]. Preston
VIII manage the teams. Among the games scheduled
are: Newark. April <; Iona A. c. OF Brooklyn. 10;
Elizabeth's New Jersey State League team, May 8;
Murray Hill. 8; Harrison A. c., 10; Sidneys, 20,
Games viii also be played with Manhattan College.
Fordham; Loyola A. c. of New York, Montclair aud
Irving.
HAMILTON. March 1e.-The Canadian Baseball
League consisting OF teams representing cities Of
Toronto. Hamilton, London. and Guelph. organized
here to-day. Bert Sheer OF London was elected
President and Cal Davis Of Hamilton Secretary. The
league will apply to President Young OF the National
League for protection for Its teams salary limit
$3.50 month for each team Is decided upon, and
season wi consist OF games thirty six at
May and closing the middle of septemb The league
claims to have strong financial backing and several
OF the teams have already signed players.
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CORBETT FULL OF TALK.
What He Will DO to Ritz ir They Fight Again
sharhey's Challenge.

shAFAey'b suAheuBes
SAN FRANCISCO. March 19.-James j. Corbett
stood in his brothers saloon and pool room yes
terday afternoon and watched thousands of men
being paid for betting on the prowess OF Robert
Fitzsmmons. The scene was not particularly
pleasant one for the ex-champion but he affected
cheerful smile and gave a cordial greeting to
those who accosted him. In the evening Cor
bett and his wife attended the performance at the
Orpheum. 1t was then that the ex-champion saw
that all his friends had not been swallowed up
in defeat, for he received hearty cheer OF good
Will as soon as he was observed by those in tho
theatre, In response to demands for a speech
the ex-champion climbed up on the stage and ad-
dressed the audience as follows:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: thank you for
this greeting: can assure you nobody knows
that yesterday when Went into the ring m ~ was is
In perfect condition. Mr.: Fitzsimmons is a won
derful pugilist and whipped me fairly and
An ask of the American people is to let me
have one moro chance at Fitzsmnons."
and voeiferously. When asked what his futuree
plans were, he replied:
My plans for the immediate future are un-
settled excepting in one matter. want q return
match with Fitzsin,mons expect Brady here
to-morr3w: As ASS, soon as consult M with him for:
will wager any sum of money with him that
car best him In another fight. He can make a
again and whips me. l will make all sorts of
concsssions con, & to get another contest with him
time. have not the least idea what he will say
about the matter, but will find out In a few
days"
Thomas J. Sharkey, tho sailor" yesterday
issued the following def:
claim the championship OF the world. 1t Is mine
and intend to claim and hold It until my coiors are
lowered. Fiizsmmons tells the world that no has
retired from the ring, but whether he has not am
the champion. will fight him at any time or place
have S25OO deposited forfeit for bet OF SO.
600. Money talks, and II Fitzslmmons Mahcr, God-
dard. one else wants to It they do 30
at any time, and will be greatly pleased.
Whipped COrbett before 10000 persons He had
was when he met the Cornishman. As for FitEsim.
mons. received the decision over him and would
have knocked him out had not been fouled.
Who has any better claim to tho world's champion
shin than ~
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Sporting Grents.
BOXING IN BROOKLYS.
Mayor wurstcr Yctoes the $500 License Reao-
luton,

Mayor wurstcr vctoes tho $500 License Reao-
luton.
Mayor Wurster of Brooklyn has vetoed the
resolution of the Aldermen providing that
"boxing" and "sparring" exhibitions be in
cuded in the list Of public amusements and fix
ing the yearly license fec for the same at 5000
He says:
Assuming that boxing and sparrinc exhi-
bition would fall within the category of public
amusements and that the legislative department
of the municipal government is vested with the
power to regulate the amusements of the inhab-
itans of the city, there is an express limitation
In the statute that no ordinance shall contra
venc q law OF the State. Section 1873 of the Penal
Code. as originally enacted. declared it to be
misdemcanor for n person within this State to
engage in. instSate. aid, encourage. or do any
act to further prize fight within or without the
State. or to send. publish. or accept a challenge
for such contest. or TO train or assist in training
any person to engage in one Chapter 30l of the
Laws of 1896 extended the condemnation OF the
law to any one engaging in public or private
sparring exhibition, with or without gloves. TO
which an admission fee Is charged or received,
either directly or indirectly. 1t is, however. in
the last mentioned statute provided as follows:
That sparring exhibitions with gloves of not
less than i've ounces each in weight may he held
In a building leased by 1t for athletic purposes
only for at least one year in building owned
and occupied by such association
- 1t seems TO me, therefore, that an ordinance
licensing. generally, boxing and sparrng cx-
hibitions would bc to permit under municipal
authority an act which "A statute Of this State
explicitly declares to be unlawful. The only
circumstance under which sparring exhibition
ts tolerated by the law Is one held by an incor-
gorated athletic association in its own building.
or course. 1t will ordinarily be presumed that
the intention of city ordinance is TO bring IL
within the limits permitted by statute. But this
presumption is not admissible where it is mega
tiyed by IA fair construction of the language en-
ployed do not thin k, therefore, that an ordi-
ology as that now submitted To me for approval
could be interpreted to mean a license to an i'll
corporated athletic association only.
The sun., 1897-03-20

LAKEWOOD, March 19.-The work Of the New
York ball players to-day was confined to indoors.
rain falling steadily all day and preventing any
work on the diamond. Training was not
stopped, however. the broad and long glass in
closed piazzas of the hotel being used as run
ming tracks and the players were kept throwing
the bill to one another when they wearied OF
sprinting The bowling alley and gymnasium
Mere ,s also taken full % advantage Of and the team
grounds. The pitchers and catchers had an op-
portunity To get acquainted with each other and
received some advice from Capt. Joyce. A hve-
mile run was taken yesterday afternoon when
the rain ceased, and the thorough warming up
Shea has recovered from his slight attack Of Ill.
moss and will be out tomorrow, and soon as
Van Haltren arrives and gets into shape team
work will be started.
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WILL FITz FIGHT ooRBE1T AGAIN,
Many sports Say That He Should Mako Jim
Wait ana Take Joe Goddard.

uany sports say That he Should Mako Jim
Walt ana Take on Joe Goddard.
Bob Fitzsimmonss intention TO retire from the
ring has caused the question to arise as to
whether he Is doing the proper thing. The fact
that he docs not intend to give another chance to
Corbett least for the present is taken seriously
by number of Bports who have considered both
sides OF the case. The general opinion Ia that
the champion should make Corbett wait until
he gets good and ready to fight him again
Corbett, when he was OH top, they argue. did
all Ia his power to humiliate and beiittle the
several second.class heavy-weights before the
vanquished CALIFORNIAN would even entertain
Fitz's challenge. Now that he holds the upper
hand, Bobs admirers say that he should let Cor
bett do IA little worrying on his own hook.
AS to whether FitZ should retire. the impress
II would be advisable for him to emulate John l..
Sullivan's example, and keep on defending the
title. At any rate this il what the sports say IL
the proper capcr II he wishes to act according to
the ethics and rules Of the prize ring. Billy Ed
wards, when asked whether he thought Corbett
while think Corbett Is a great fighter, Fitz
is certainly his master. j don't blame Bob for
making him watt because he treated him the
hall Ia Nail, FFaHk Mason, on Milton NJ Robiee,
Fred Chrichton, Leo @. Teller Fred Taral, Jack
Adler. Dave Lewis, Rupert Ryley,, Major Nc
Laughlin, and Charles II. White believe that II
Fitz fights again his opponent should be Joe
to pstsr MSheE Il
Is victorious. the Irishman should come next,
Many OF Peters friends believe he has a good
opportunity of whipping Bob. but are afraid
that his eyeSight win go back on him
The sun., 1897-03-20

NEW ORLEANS March le.-Rain spoiled a fast traoi
here to-day. making slow and also effectng resulta
not favorite winning Attendance. 5000. Sum
mary:
First Race-six furlongs, Lonely, 100 dorsey. 4
to !, won; Lord Fairfax 90 (Combs), to z. second
Charlie Christy, 07 Powers), 10 to l. third. Time
1:l8la,
Second Race-Selling; one mile and twenty yards
Elkin, lOl (CampbelD. to 1, won; Senator penrose
LOT (Caywoodli 10 to second; Dawn, 90 IT. Burns)
y to !, third. Time, 80.
Third Race--selling; six furlongs. Gold Top 07 a.
Barrett), to l. won; Marie G.. 90 IT. Powers). To
10, second; Alkyris. " a. DurnsJ, to !. third
Time. l:lSla.
Fourth Race--Handicap; seven furlongs. Albert s.,
04 dorsey. 10 l. won; imp Paladiu, 10 (R. VII,
liams) TO 9. second; Gluck, " tpcan,, 100 to l,
third. Time. 321,
Fifth Race-six furongs. Necklace. 80 dIiggins), 2
70 won Nitt Boykin roe tW Dean, Z 70 J second
Stella g., 90 "a, Barrett To third. Time, :20ia.
sixth Race-selIing; one mile. Jack The Jew. l05
u. HD. IL To o. won; Toldivar 100 (W. Dorsey, to
!. seoOnd; Winslow, 100 "a BarretD, TO l. third.
q
The sun., 1897-03-20
kBRAtfANM~D
STRAUs
FULTON ST, BROOKLYN, n W
WHIST.
Carleton wins the Interciub Championshfp or
Brookiyn for 1897.
FULTON ST.,

Carleton Wins tho Interciub Championhhip OF
Brooklyn for 1891.
The ninth and concluding round OF the inter
club championship series in Brooklyn was
played at the Irving Club. - Herkimer street.
on Thursday night and resulted in a victory Tor
the Carletons. with a score of seven matches
won out of eight possible.
The top score in the concluding round was
made by Foster and A. E. Taylor of the hnicker-
bockers 6 plus y and 5. Elwell and Sinons
of the Irvings and Downs and Mackay OF the
Ridge made plus and w. The knickerbockers
made high team score for tricks, " plus, Whiie
the Ridge made high score for matches with o'a
wins.
,J.B Elwell OF the Irvings wins the prize for
best individual trick score with 40 plus, a. f.
TAYLOR Of the Knickerbockers and J. Il. Toiar OF
the Ridge being tied for second place with 10
each. Dr. Wilde OF the Carietons is next with -.
The following table will show the fluctuations
in the positions of the various teams during the
nine rounds. The letters used are the initials OF
the clubs. n capital II standing for Hamilton
and small for Hanover. In the ninth round
the names are given in full 10 show the rank at
the finish.
The sun., 1897-03-20
Nat Goodwin Win. sl. 500 on n ross-rp.

PITTSBURGH. March l9.-By the mere flip
OF a dollar Nat Goodwin. the comedian, won
81 500 on the big fight. The story came out last
night when representative of Goodwin came
TO town to collect. When here last week Good
win placed 81 900 TO $1,000. taking the short
FitZsimmons end. He bot his money through
John Quinn, manager of Peter Maher. On
Saturday night Goodwin weakened, owing 10
the Carson reports and the great amount OF
Hor0ett H , money IN ssshs ana eesiaea to hedge,
have him hedge. Then Goodwin got contrary.
He pulled a dollar out of his pocket, shouting as
no tossed II. - Heads hedge tails stick" Tho
dollar came down tails, and the comedian held
fast
The sun., 1897-03-20
BROOKLYN, NJ. v. 7

can't always be mended--in fact, we
don't wish TO mend them. Our policy
is to dispose of broken lines at a sac
ritice and replace them with new goods,
hence it is that we now offer our entire
line of Mems Suits carried over from
last Spring at the following reduced
prices: Suits formerly sold at $500,
s1o.5o, $500, $1,000 and $1,000 ale
now going at $1,000, $500, $3.50,
$500 and S10.5o respectively. The
shapes and patterns are all desirable,
and early purchasers can secure some
choice bargains.
The sun., 1897-03-20

The Carletons show the steadiest play all
through, never having varied from the first
three positions. The lrvings show the most re-
markabe climoing powers in the first four
rounds, while Hamilton does some equally re-
markable tobogganing. The Midwoods hold the
same position the greatest number of times
consecutiyely. while the Hamiltons and knick.
erbockers have done the greatest amount OF
changing. Hanover is the only club thai never
got MS high rs fourth place. while Carleton Is
the only one that ncvcr got as low az hf h.
Take it altogether, this has been "a" most
successful tournament ever held III Broohlyn,
and has excited more interest among clubmen
generally than any event in the whist contests
of the past Weems. Baker. and stone were
highly cumplimcntGd on their success In the ar
rangemcnt and carrying out of the affair, which
has passed off without hitch of any kind
PAssAIC, March ls.-Thc lt!dgcwood club de
fcatcd the passa., Gun Club for the inirrclub
trophy tonight by ocorc of sixteen 10 eight.
Tho gun club won the trophy iii lhc recent
tournament for teams of four, RlGgowood,
Rutherford. and the Passaic club being de-
feated. The teams tonight were;
Ridgewood- dunbar, Winais. wehrhane aud Bruck.
Gun Club-Beatty. Lane, Petersen. "nd Hall
PrrTsFIELD. Mass. March 10 The Hendrix
Hudson Whist Clubs four OF Hudson. n. Y,
consisting of A. b. ChaCe, Charles Esselstyn, j.
+, Chacc and f. w. ScOy!ll. playing THE SUNS
common sense game, defeated the Park Club of
Pittsncld represented hy Mcssrs Atwater.
Plunkctt, Lament, and England. strict long
suffers, here last night by II TO 10 in forty
eight deals.
The sun., 1897-03-20
Earyard's Challenge TO "a Yacht Hace Not Re.
ceiyed at Vale.

NEW HAVEN, March l9-Commodore 8. ID.
Babcock, Jr., of the Corinthian Yacht Club of
Yale. to-day said that the challenge from Har-
ward had not yet been received When the docu.
ment does come il will be referred TO the Board
OF Governors. The challenge will probably be
accepted, and tho race 10 likely TO be one Of the
leading society events at Newport this season,
taking place near there about July ].
The sun., 1897-03-20
Y4CHTISG.
The Aii-,s Defeats the britannia In Two Races
Il Cannes.

CANNES, March l9.-Thc race for the cup pre-.
scented by James Gordon Bennett and Ogden
Goelet, which was interrupted on Monday by an
accident TO the Aisa, whose mainsai was split
by the Britannias boom, was rcsailed to-day.
Tho weather WIS fine. and there was a good
breeze from the southeast. The race was sailed
four times around an eight-mile course. Tho
starters were the Aisa, Britannia, and Serena,
the latter having been put in by her owner. Og.
den Goelct only to comply with the conditions
OF the race. which required three starters. Tho
Ailsa won. finishing eight minutes ahead of the
Britannia.
The race for the IIirsch prize of ] 900 francs.
three times around an cighi-nilC course, was
also won by the Ailsa, beating the Britannia by
four minutes
The sun., 1897-03-20

recede from the position he has taken all along
as he is in the right, no doubt; but there 10 no
reason why we should not induce the pitcher to
give in, by one means another"
When President Freedman who is at Lake
wood, was called up on the telephone last night
he said:
II know nothing about what the National
League will do in the case, and. furthermore.
think that there Is not q word Of truth In the
The sun., 1897-03-20

IRoS Hill. March l8.-The following are the sum
marios OF the races here to-day:
First RaCe--Four and a half furlongs NAV Pinker.
ton, to and 10 !. won; Heck Jr, for place,
second; Okla third. Tune. 1909.
Second Race-Five furlongs. Marguerite, o to l and
to /, won; First Light, TO for place. second
Chlswic third. Time, l:ll.
Third Race-Six furlOngs. Relief to ! and to /,
won; Helena Belle. to for place, second; III Do
third Time 1:I7.
Fourth Race--one mile Finnwater IL to 3 and 8
to >, woni Lochnyar, 10 for place. second; Harry
ii. third. Time. l:55.
Fifth Racs-four and half furlongs. Commodore
Roughani, . to and even, won; Glover Vendig TO
Tor place sscondi Jim LaIumb third. Time. 1904.
sixth Race-Four and half furlOngs. Judge Post.
8 TO and even. won; Canada, TO for place, sec.
ond; Repetition third. Time, 1908.
The sun., 1897-03-20

At special meeting OF the Greens Committee
of the Crescent A. c. on Thursday Val Flood and
John Young were appointed the clubs golf pro-
fesaionnls for the year. They will open the links
on April l.
The sun., 1897-03-20

Two prominent local athletes, +. W. Gotl, the
ex-all-around champion. and +. c. pufcr. the
ex-champion hurdlcr, have been declared pro-
fessionals as u result of the findings of the Met
ropotan Association o Z the A. A. L. Both men
arc members Of the Twcnty-sccond Regiment
A. A. The charge il violating the amateur rule
by accepting pay oraCting as athletic instructors
al tho Barnard and DE LA Sale schools, respec-
lively. Charges OF IA similar nature pending
against Matt Iialpin, ii. =. Lyons, jim Mitchell.
John j. Kiornan, aud j. j. Shaugnessy
The sun., 1897-03-20
BR%%&&;9E:;fe,
CALEB V. SMITH, Manager.
Fulton St., cor, De- Kalb Av., Brooklyn
Golf.

LAKEWOOD, March lo.-The series OF weekly
competitions at the links OF the Ocean County
Hunt and Country Club for the silver loving cup
given by James Converse closed yesterday, the
trophy becoming the final property of Arthur B.
Clafin as the following list of winners shows:
The sun., 1897-03-20

Freeman and u. 5. Pcarsall were tied, the fin
ishing contest being in favor of Freeman by sew
erul strokes Walthow and Chauncey f. Kerr
ended on even terms Walthcw winning easily
In playin or the tie.
The sun., 1897-03-20

TORONTO. March l0.-A special cable from
London TO the ErCniHg Telegram says that the
committee of the Henley regatta has decided not
TO invite the noted Winnipeg crew TO take part
In this year regatta 1t being alleged that son4o
OF the members OF the crew receive salary.
The sun., 1897-03-20

Skating championships. Clermont Ay. Ice Rink.
Brooklyn tonight Long Iaiand League
AAAlaa free mIsie; b0c.--Ady.
The sun., 1897-03-20

The Kings County Wheemen have elected q. 4.
EeedhAn Chairman OF their 'D7 race committee.
The annual meeting OF the Sprocket Wheel Club OF
Flushing will be held on April 7.
Tho road officers OF the Manhattan b. G. have de-
cided 70 hold double century run In June.
The Nassau wheelmen OF Brooklyn have elected the
President. q. Marrell Secretary Edward keysny;
Treasurer, W. Pendleton; Govofnors. H. A. Waters
and A, ID. Gibson; Road Committee, X. SneideF Jr.,
4. ConOver, and George Bell.
The Maryland division OF tho l.. A. W will hold Its
annual meet July 3, 4. and D. 1t has been decided
TO leave the selection of the city to mail vote OF tho
members.
The Central Cycle Club OF this city has elected the
following orirers President, Fred Turner yicepresi
deut =. Cadevili Secretary, Frank Miller; Treasurer
Frank Foster; Captain, George Leopold Lieutenantg.
q. HAmley and John Germani Color Bearer, A. Wood.
all. TIE club will hold its opening run to Coney
Island on Easter Sunday.
ThO south Brooklyn Wheelmep win hold Its ANNUAL
Asstlng aud election OF oftesrs on ApFl y
The sun., 1897-03-20

May May May
., 4, 3 10. IL, l2 0, 2, 8
July July July
10, 10, II 3. ., 10 l2, l3, II
sept. Aug. Aug.
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May Apr. 30, so May May
o, 4, bIMny 8,7, g 10, IL. Is
July July July July
10, 10, IA 10, go, FL IL. 18, "a 8, Q, II
Sept. Aug. Aug. Aug.
1,2.3 ps, 30, 81 ef, 98, "a 25, go. q
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