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Defamation, Alex. Powell.
A Church Sociable.

The members of Trinity Episcopal Church were regaled with Church sociabe and musicale at the resi- dence of Capt. and Mrs. J. B. John- son Friday evening, which was a very pleasant occasion.
 Solos were rendere by Mrs. Sam Franklin and Mrs. s. s. Miller, which were heartily applauded.
 Miss Grace York also favored the audience with madolin selection accompanied by Miss Weodie Johnson on the piano. During the evening Miss Johnson also favored the audience with several instru mental selections which were highly enjoyed and appreciated by all pres ent.
 It is the object of the members o
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The Hawthorne Book Club.

The Hawthorne Book Club.
 The select members of the Haw- thorne Book Club were fortunate in being the guests of Mrs. John M. Elliott, at her home on West Fifth avenue, last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Elliott is conceded to be most charming hostess on all occasions, but on this o-be-remembere occasion she surpassed all previous efforts. Her home was most artis- tically decorated with delicate roses which were displayed to a very pleasing advantage. The program was of very novel and pleasing char acter, and manifested great original ity. Each guest as given folder with pencil attached and on this folder the Hidden Names of the worlds great authors were given. The two guests who gave the larg- est number of correct answers were awarded prizes, which were won by Mrs. J. L. Caldwell and Mrs. E. " . Freeman, respectively.
 After the conclusion of this featur9 of the entertainment, elegant re- treatments were served in six courses.
 The following were present; Mesdames A. NJ. Barrow, J. l.. Cald- well, J. M. Elliott, E. W. Fleeman' Lee Fox, s. Geisrciter, H. Riley, $. M Tavlor A P. Turney and Miss Bird Martin.
 Young Ladies' Guild
 The Young Ladies Guild of this parish gave a very enjoyable enter tainment at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Will Riley, Monday evening, for the benefit of the Trinity Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Riley, assisted by the Guild, entertained in q very cordia, and pleasing manner, and this made all their guests feel per fectly at home.
 The following musical program was rendered:
 Instrnmental....... 0teet1 Song g................... Mrs. sam frahkhh Mandolin Solo.......M Miss Grace 4ofk Solo MT. Dick Davies Instrumental Miss Noodle Johnson Solo. Mrs. L. T. Anderson Solo ............Mr MT. Torbet RaSs Solo. MT. Ben Franklin
 After the conclusion of the above proowam the host and hostess invited their kuests into their dining room, whichA was handsomely decorated for thk occasion, and where delicious refresikments were served.
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White Goods.

25 pieces White Cross Barred Tackonet and Nainsooks, large and small checks, regular zc goods, at 5c.
 E pieces Cross Barred Main sock, assorted patterns, worth Ioc, at 7 I-2c.
 IS pieces White Nainsooks, in plaids and stripes, the newest designs, regular I2 Hc goods, at 9c.
 20 pieces Plain White India Linens, always sold at 1oc, this week, Sc.
 I5 pieces Plain Bishops Lawns and India Linen, very good value at 15c, this week at II 1-2o.
 10 pieces Plain White Organdie g inches wide, worth 2oc, this week I5c.
 40 White Bed Spreads eleven
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

Mir. W. S Beard, late of Talbot 6 Co. and an experienced groceryman, has entered business on his own ac- connt and opened up 3 new and fresh stock of staple and fancy groceries at No. 32G Main street, due announce ment of which is made in the adver~ tising columns Of this paper MT. Beard is a most polite and accom- modating gentleman, has alarge and extended acquaintance through out this and adjoining counties, and will no doubt meet with success in his new venture. We wish him success and bespeak for him aliberal patron age.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

Thatcleyer and popular young bus mess man, Mir. Frank Tomlinson, has engaged in the brokerage and commission business. He represents q number of excellent firms and will be able to sell goods most reason ably and give his patrons satisfac- tion. His office is upstairs oyer the Western Union. Success to you, Frank.
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Towels, the regular roc quality, this week at 5c.
 E dozen Bleached Huck back Towels, 2ox36 inches, worth 25c, this week at Ioc.
 200 yards IS inch bleached all Linen Crash, with blue border, this week at 8 I-2c.
 I5o yards IS inch Bleached Herringbone tWilled Crash Towl- ing, worth I2 I-2c, at Toe.
 275 yards 20 inch extra heavy fancy border bIeached Crash at I2 1-2c.
 5 pieces 56 inch bleached Union Table Damask, pretty pat terms, at 25c.
 } pieces @ inch Turkey red Table Linens, worth soc, this week at 35c.
 10 dozen Turkish bath Towels, I 1-2 yard long, would be cheap at 35c, this week at 22c.
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Gents Department.

10 dozen Gents Night Shirts, we'll finished and trimmed, 4oc.
 I2 dozen Gents Night Shirts, extra quality, at Csc.
 Gents NegIigee brown linen shirts, cuffs and collars attached. worth SI, this week 75c,
 Gents striped and figured neg ligee shirts at 45c.
 Men's unlaandried white shirts, bargain, at 25c.
 Boys figured shirt waists, sizes 4 to IA years, at 3oc.
 8 dozen Boys waists (broken lot) sizes 4 to II years, at loc,
 E. & w. turn down and stand ing collars, 15c.
 Gents fancy British half hose, worth 5oe, at 25c.
 Gents eolored and silk em- broidered half hose worth soc this week 25e.
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Mr. Powell Clayton returned home Thursday to Little Rock after n pleasant visit to relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

Thursday night by Miss Hanna Marx was a decided success. A string band rendered the music. Those present enjoyed themselves very much, and on departing said that they had never attended any thing that was a more decided sue
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Miss Grace Slater. of Hillsboro, Texas, arrived in the city yes terday and will be the guest for sofnetim Q of Mrs. w. W. Bell. Miss Slater is well- known and highly esteemed in local social circles. and her many friend $ will gladly welcome her to our city again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

I5o yards z2 inch German Linen Table Damask, good value at 65c, this week at 4oc.
 175 yards 68 inch Satin Da- mask Table Linen, worth 85c, this week 65c.
 Miscellaneous.
 75 Ladies % inch silk serge Umbrellas, worth SIPS, this week 95c.
 6 Mems % and 28 inch silk serge Umbrellas, worth $I.5o, this week $I.15.
 30 dozen Misses and Childrens black cotton hose, sizes 5 to 8H this week SC.
 g dozen Ladies Plain and Richelieu ribbed fast black hose, at LOG.
 I4 dozen Ladies Jersey Vests, low neck and short sleeves, in pink, blue, cream or lavender worth 4oc, at g.
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Entre Nous.

The regular meeting of the Entre Nous Club was held at the residence of Mrs. c. A. Bloom last Wednesday afternoon. The first prize was won by Mrs. l.. Roth, while Mrs. L. A. Samuels captured the second prize. The lone hand prize was awarded Mrs. l.. E. Goldsmith; while the guests prize was captured by Mrs. Mehlinger. Refreshments were served and the occasion was highly enjoyed by all present.
 WashingtO n-Irving.
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E-..Xtra

40 dozen Ladies White em- embroidered and lace edge Hand kerchiefs, bargain at I5c. you have choice of beautiful assort- ment at Ioc.
 Look through our shoe depart ment for bargains.
 Linens
 B dozen all Linen and Union
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Miss Hattie Crenshaw, of fDermott, is in the city, the guest of Miss Cliff ton Jones, on West Sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

quarter s'ze, very heavy and pretty designs, our $Iz5 quality, at $I.35
 g MarseIlies Bed Quilts, extra large and handsome designs, worth $50, this week $2. 2.69.
 E pieces 36 inch fancy Percales the Ioc quality, your choice 7c.
 25 pieces extra quality and choice styles French Percales, B inches wide, worth I-2c, at 8 I-2c.
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Mir. James c. Reno will arrive home tomorrow from Hot Springs, after a few weeks vacation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

Missss Owen and Belle Hogg, of Altheimer, are in the city the guests of relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07
Silks and Dress Goods

SILKS and Dress Goods
 15 pieces Illuminated Novelty Dress Goods, 34 inches wide, new spring style, at I2ze.
 I7 pieces handsome Spring plaids, just received, they go this week at 15c.
 B Wool Novelty Robes, " yards in each; at $I.5o.
 IS pieces Figured China Silks, in dark grounds, at 18c.
 10 pieces striped Swivel Silks, for shirt waists, worth 35c, this week PIC.
 Do not fail to look through our entire stoeh of high class silks and Dress Goods. We are showing the most elaborate line of foreign and domestic weaves ever brought here,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

Miss Fife Jones, of Warren, is the guest of Mrs. W D. Jones.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

If you want to see the incest line of bedroom suits. carpets, shadess or anything else carried by furniture dealers, call on
 ? 9 dtf BRADFORD & KNOX.
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Miss Lutie Grace is up from AL theimer.
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Washingto n-Irving.

u-s.e e.oa 's.--sa TT eN0clPJV
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

this Church to hold sociablc at frequent intervals so as to culti- yat7 a closer and more cordial re- lationship.
 Miss Lita Hammet is up from Toronto.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-07

Commencing on the above date and during tn , Linens, Dress Goods Silks, etc., ever offered il our establishment find everything as represe bargain counter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04
The " Gather.

The weather reporters, both in Mime.
sofa and the Dakotas' pronounce the past
month, after lookup of the record, the
finest November weather experienced in
many years. Likewise had October and
September above the average of pleasant
days. But December was urshered in
with cold change. Although but an
inch deep of snow upon the ground SER
face in Mclean co lnty-on December LIST
the Thermometers in Washburn registered
10 below zero at sunrise; on the second
day they registered 26 below zero, and on
the 3rc they registered 21 below. 1t Is
not altogether question of Il told you
So" The September prophecy published
iu the LEADER at that time, based on bea.
YER sign, bespoke long pleasant autumn,
thick ice from hard freezing. compare
lively light snows-especialiy the frat
half. At the time we published the bea-
YER sign lnterpretation-we told our read
ers we did not ask them to believe it then
only to remember it. Even though hard
freezing spells. snowlsss winter will give
us many pleasant days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04
VEsTRU UCT1ON OF BIRD LIFE,

NgsNb ksOCAAON Ocs nAhD .1S z
the Washington special Of the Globe
Democrat, under date of November 25th,
says:
:'Speakipg of bird life last evening at
the National musium. Frank NJ. Chapman
of the American Society of Natural SHis-
tory, gave startling figures of birds annu-
ally destroyed to ornament the hats of
women and children.
"The greatest enimies the birds have
said Mr.. Chapman, 'are ths mil|iners and
the women who patronlze them, and in
that way become exponents of a savage,
heartess spirit. Fully 2OO,OOO.O0O birds
are annually killed." said the lecturer, to
satisfy ths dictates of heartless fashion.
Yet" he said, ''the world would become
uninhabitable should the birds become
extinct, and they surely will" he added.
'.if the present warfare is continued, the
duty of Audubon Societies. said MIR.
Chapman, lis to teach people, especially
young people, more of birds, or their use-
fullness and of their home ife, for once
known" he declpred, ''no one will call for
or permit sheir Instruction.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04
5. Embossed In Geld.

To buy and repropuce famous paintings
involves All expenditure that could hardly
be born unless, as In the case of The
CoMPAN1oN's Souvenir Calendar for 1898,
a series of charming figure. pieces, faith
fully copied in copied in cOlors aud en-.
bossed in gold, is recognized as one of the
richest and most costly examples of this
form of art. Yet every new subscriber r
receives it without additional charge
Moreover, the paper is sent free to new
subscribers every week when the subscrip.
tion is received until January, 1898. and
then for full year to January, 1899.
The popular price of The Companion,
$1.75 year. and the character of it's con-
tents, makeit paper for every house.
hold. Exceptional attractions are prem
ised for the fifty-two numbers to be isc ued
during 1898. The Rt. Hon. w. E. Glad
stone. the Hon. Thomas B. Reed, Rudyard
Kipling. Lillian Nordica, John Burroughs.
W. D. Howells and Max O'Rell are prom.
inent in the long list of eminent contribu
tors named in The Companions an
nouncement, which will be sent free to
any one addressing
YouTk's COMPANION,
POS Columbus Ave.. Boston, Mass.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

A building improvement furors caught
on to the dwellers along the northern end
Of the Washburn = Bismarck, trail. the
past summer. Gardener Adams of Paint
ted Woods Landing has erected big new
barn; j. B. Taylor, of Preparation, ls
building uew house; Postmaster Fair
man, of Falconer. has finished up fine
old English gentleman style Of house
with side veneer and bay windows, while
q. A. Falconer, Of Falconer has erected q
now and commodious grainery and tool
house, which greatly improves the appear.
anc, of that handsome VILE.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04
Regarding Eli, trays.

The laws ::.f this State governing the
disposition Of estaays takeg up is laid
down in Section 1879 of the revised codes
VI North DAksta "a follows:.
each person taking up an estray horse
mare, Golf, mule, ass or any neat cattle,
sheep. hog Orgoat shall within fifteen
days thereafter give notice Of the finding
aud takirg up Of such animal, by publish
ing notioe three Il mes in 2 weakly nsws
pape. If there be sueh paper published
III the county, if not In ihe pesreas nsvs-
paper, which dysesisemsnsl sbalt give a
! slsscriptiuD Of sucA sstray and the marks
,snd brands thsreon. Any person taking
up properly, q her,in provided who fails
TO sdysrtiss a. 9 aforesaid shall be gniity q
/ misdemeannr-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Black Hawk and Defender, surviving
prisoners in the Spicer murder tlial, we're
released from custody by Judge Winches
ter, in court at Bismarck, Wednesday
morning, there being no evidence to hold
them since the hanging OF the witnesses
by the Emmons county lyrchers. A party
of about 40 Sioux escorted the released
prisoners from Mandan to their agency at
Standing Rock.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04
A MOTHERS CURSE.

A special telegram from Maudan to
the Minneapolis Journal says.
Two weeks ago Joseph Williams, fro.
man on the Northern Pacific coast passen-
ger train iu moment of insanity, threw
himself into the firebox of HE locomo.
tive and was instantly burned to death.
The frightful manner in which Williams
ended his life brings to light the fact that
ne was the victim of woman's curss. II
Is stated by railroad men that the fireman
was running the switch engine in the
Mandan YARDS at tho time young girl
was run down and crippled for life. She
subsequently came into prominence
through the appeals of her friends for
po'tags stamps. with which to enable he,
to procure artificial limbs. The mother
OF the girl, who appeared in the yard
very shortl, after the accident and as
sailed the young engineer With all the
language nj her command ssif finall,
wound Nth.
may the God above you that loves m,
girl, and yonr days in the Arebox of youl
own engine"
This was several -ears ago, Int tn,
words rang in the ears Of tho man Why re
Gently leaped into the furnace TO his death
He could not forget the worps; they YER
with him constantly. He seemed to hea
thsaa sspeafed every nom~nt and it va
tho nsdthers curse that finally drove hin
to take his own life. If was an irresisti
De impulse, that came over him on tina
fatal morning when he was on duty in th.
engineers cab. the fire charmed him
There was in the blaze sort of faeina
tion that impslled him to make his death
bed in the live Goals.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Fargo Forum. Since Colonel Louns.
berry got after the Pioneer Press-it has
modified its idea of pensions-and now
says.
1--WE should like to ace the Cav when all
the home guards and ninety day men,
and all the multitude of mercendry self
seekers who never saw Il day of actual
service in ths field, stricken from the pen
sion rolls and their places filed by the
real soldiers and heroes of the war;
How ia hat-colonel-will that do?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Legends become interesting to the
reading world when beyond the ken of
corroberatlve history of the subjects or of
the events narrated. and VIZ seldom sslend
our ears" to legends with cuntemp porary
records that give us the "who'e facts" in
point. Legends like good vine grow
more precious with age. This in an
swer to our fair critic in the Bismarck
Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04
PHILOSOPHY.


The signs is bad when folks commence
A-findin' fault with providence
At every prancin' step they take. =
No man is great till lie can see
How less than little he would be
IF stripped to self and stark and bare
He hung his sign ont anywhere.
My doctern Is to lay aside
Contentious and lie satisfied.
Just do your best, and praise cr blame
That fOllers, that Jest count the same.
I've allus noticed great success
Is mixed with troubles more or less,
And it's thc.man who does the hest
That gets more kicks than all the rest.
Jill james Whitcomb Riley.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Taylor the Wa.hburn job printer, has
received another large invoice Of printers
stock, such rs envelopes. letter and ruled
statement paper, inks, &c. &c. All colors.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04
LOUIS LARSON,
DEALER IN
Boots & Shoes,
And all Kinds Of Foot
Wear.
Main St Bismarck
PUBLIC SALE.

THE UNDERS1GNED.will sell at Pub
lie Auction On Saturday December 4th, at
. O'Clock, Pm, at his residence in Wash
burn, N. D., the following described per
soual property, VIZ:
One mare II teats old. One Colt 1s
months old. One buggy. One new sleigh.
Gne SET l.of eingle harness. One short
horn bull calf about . months old. .
Traxs OF sALx:-On all sums over ten
dollars credls of one year will be given.
10 per cent with approved security. Ten
dollars and under cash in hand.
.5'' A. q. RANAGD.
Nashburn, Nov. 16, 1897,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

The little son of l.. A. Larson, Of Dry
Point, Burleigh county, who has been
dangerously i'll for the past two weeks
is now thought to be slowly improving.
The doctors had given him up to die.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Real estate taxes will be delinquent
Jannary 1, 1898, and personal taxes March
1, 1898. (Section 55, chapter 125, laws of
1879
Dated November l. 1897.
JOSEPH MANN,
County Treasurer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

A new printing outfit has been unload
cd from the cars. lately, at Williston, and
B'rer Copeland, unable to divine the pur.
poses thersof,is graciously between stew
and a sweat.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

w i've gentlemen and ladies to travel for re
sronsible established hnnst in North Dakota
Monthly $S5 and expenses. Positions steady
reference. Enclose sclf-a'ldressed stamped
envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept. NY
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Treasurer. Tax Notice, 1897 Tax.
Taxes for the year 1897 are now due
and payable, and the tax books are in my
hands for the collection of said taxes.
The rates of taxation are rs follows:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Mrs. Walter Sorenson, of Indiana, is
nov visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A Merrill, Of Weller.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Captain Merrill, of Weller, continued
his fall blowing up 20 November 18th.
Pretty good for the "polar regions"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Hans Reishagan and Farmer Nygaard
represented Turtle Lake. at the county
capital. Thursday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Manager Tweeton, of the Washburn
Mil company, returned home Tuesday,
from trip to Minnesota.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

A praire fire was raging IN western Oil
yer county, bordering Mercer, Friday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

The last big prairie of two weeks ago,
on the reservation line, destroyed all the
pasturage on the west Douglas, Johnny
Nsple and Ranchman Wentworth are cut
short ON range provender.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Johuny Oliguey says he, will tall all
next week. About barber shop-we
guess.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Postmaster Scott, of classical Wogans-
port WAS transacting b"siness IN metro
politan Washburn, Wednesday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

In the Patterson. Mofit libel trial at
Bismarck, Editor Moffet, makes affadavit
of unfairness and for change of venue.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Clerk of Court Falconer, was assisting
in the county court house last week.
helping on the Wood's bill delinquent tax
list, which is part of the duties OF his
office.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

Judge Ranard continues on the sick
list with but slight improvement as yet.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04

John Chessworth returned from Bis
marok, Friday. Saws he has the cattle
embroglio with Mr.. Bellows about sifted
out. ss. y ...s-. la
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-12-04
sus-cR pr1os PRICE ONE DOLLAR A YEAR:
Local Items.

Local Items.
Fine, crisp weather.
Wheat on the tumble.
Coal haulers on the jum,p.
Teams crossing on the ice bridge.
Hunting parties playing fraezeout
Judge Ranard's vendue in town to-day.
Murcury ran 2e degrees below zero,
in washburn Thursday morning.
Painted Woods Lake saw mill rnnning
on full time and rushing out tho lumber.
Judge Ranard continues on the sick
1;s< 1u,th hut elivht i'm movement as vet,