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JArk At PLAY IiE' kkEs oN TIE Gun DEE H.
rrived great respect and admiration
;r orr man-o wars men. 1t j. tue
that we have ignored his existence for
som. tine, hut today we ARE ready to
prove that he is the hest ahoat.
AS Il nattcr Of fact, the American
hluejachet il noted the world over for
his intelligence and physical SUPERIOR.
tr He is the best in the business. But
it is not because he has been encouraged
to attain excellence or because the voc;,-
ton has been made u profitable or pleas.
ant one. On tie contrary, he is the best
in spite Of conditions rather than be.
cause Of them.
Life on heard all American nance.
war is not an ideal existence. IL niur
not be any worse than life on the fight.
ing ships tf any foreign nation. but it
Is certainly m better. We have spent
many millions in new ships and new
guns, We have paid biz bonuses for the
addition OF an extra quarter of "a knot an
hour on cur cruis,r- speed, and We
have paid the highest prices for arnlor
plate simply iecau>e We wanted the
best, but our hluejackets are paid the
same old starvation wages and fed in
the sane niGsardly manner. Sailors
complain that the merchant service is
bad enough nowadays. but they prefer
it to the navy. The term Of enlistment
in the navy is three wears, and at the
end Of that period the trst m,n refuse
to re.cnlist.
An able seaman receives $.4 month,
al ordinary seunan $40, a lamlsman
SIG First class tirenrn receive $50 u
month, u second class fireman receives
$50, u carpenter 50 and coal beaver
$?2.
But the sailors. who work the ship.
fight the guns and have the heaviest
work OH their hahGs, receive tie small.
est pay. They ere uutcla>.rd hy men
who have learned other tra.i,s Gu the
old wooden ships the carpenter and his
assistants w,r" important personages.
so on the new iron ships the machinists
stand at the h. ad Of the list The most
important petty officer in the navy j.
the chief boatswain' S nlate, who snp,r-
intends the work Of the sailors lie gets
S3j Il month, but the blacksmiths and
boiler mak'rS draw the regal salary ut
$50 month. Then there are the cap.
tains Of the tops, who We're formerly
forccastle auturrats. On Il modern man
of.war these petty officers are paid $50
q month, while the painters and car
penter mates get $40.
The blueJachet's day begins early in
the morning and ends early in the even
ing. He does u lot of work every day,
but it is 30 svsteinatized that he il still
left plenty OF time to rest, write letters
and darn his stockings. AT 5:29 q big
warship shows few Evidences IF life. \
solitary officer is pacing the bridge, and
below Oh the deck single sailor and
marine sentry are to be seen. As the
half hour is reat he'd the officer speaks u
single word to the sailor. who promptly
strikes three notes On the ships bell.
Then Jack wakes up. He tumbles out
Of his hammock, trircs it up against the
rail and comes shutting up the iron
The sun., 1898-03-06

League ISLAND has a -taunch friend in
Admiral Matthews Chief Of the Bureau
Of Yards and Docks in the Navy Depart
mcnt, who has taken up the fight for the
improvement and utilization Of that
magnificent naval station. General
Bingham and the Admiral are working
hand in hand for the island, and il we
DO not secure the apprppria ion Of $3.50.
900, for which General Bingham has
asked, it wi. be tccaus GungrrS. is
The sun., 1898-03-06
FASHION ITEMS,
The Accessories Of an Up to Date WON.
ans Wardrobe.

cola" and belt or corseiet Of black
satin with buckles If rhinestones ara the
newest accessories Of light gowns being
worn with pink, sky blue, pale green,
pearl gray and straw toilets. This fashion
will hold good with respect to organdie and
other wash costumes for warm westhar
wear.
Fine muslin. rnmhrc or batiste Ia pre
1'rrea to silk for underwear, rs 1t laun-
ders more satisfactorily aud has a daintier
appearance. fAen i"r Use under evening
90" n> the "n'i'roi,irred and lace trimmed
lawn or naihsmk petticoat Is most In
vogue There are two opposite ways of
decorating underwear. One Ia to trim II
win r"fi,rs, puiiings and fluffy arrange
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ments Of all kinds the other IA To have n
embroidered, indeed but with a natterr
worked upon the cambria itself and entire.
~ nat and close. The embroidery NAV be-
soiin or open and is, of course, ali done bv
hahd. This is II suitable style for stont
women who wish to reduce the bulk ~
thelr clothing to the smallest possible com.
pass. WA"
In France three pctticoats nre oftor
worn at once. Tho first Is 4 short one of
"he hainsook, adorned with embroidery
ana lace; tho second, also short and a,sn
adorned with embroidery and lace. ia of
s"rnh, flannel lined. If the weather ia.
mahus 1t; the third, that worn inmedi.
Mely under the gown, is long and IL mnda
OF SIN appropriately decorated,
ih' princess gown increases in f,vor
~ Is often \ciyplain, one Of the new mod.
els BONG simply buttoned at the side with
h'e buttons and having q eujpure uu,,nns
anu icwc!ch girdle.
here Is q rretty wrapper of ,nouyc c.sb,
mere. 1t !, Of the blouse form, held in at
the waist by II girtllo of cashmero h tr,n,n"y :" az
WIN an application of cream vuipnre md
,he re'ers, the collar and tho cuffs NJ t .h"
,oose sleeves match the girdle There ia a
1acc cfaNat, and there ure also fril,s ~
wide lace In the sleeves. ' "
JUDO CHoLlEr
The sun., 1898-03-06
A Woman's Cleverneas.

In Connecticut, says Felix Ma
honey, "a rustic presented himself at
the door Of the boarding house where
was staying and offered "a basket of fresh
eggs for sale.
"'How many have your asked the
woman Of the house.
"'Seven Dozen answered the untu.
tored rustic.
"Are they all fresh:' asked the
woman.
"All laid this very day, ma am, )
was the answer. The landlady bought
the eggs and engaged the man in con.
versation.
"How many hens have your she
asked.
"'Seven, Ina'am,' said Nc simple
'usttc, ,"-Wasbipgton Post
The sun., 1898-03-06
Burke and His Oa1Rer,

When Burke. in melodramatic fash.
Ion, threw down the dagger on the floor
Of the house, eyclaiming, These are
the fruits of your French revolution, :"
Sheridan was heard to whisper, "The
gentleman has brought us the knife, but
where is the fork" Laughter as
Quintilian observes, has more des.
potic power than anything else but
there are things on which men Yeel
deeply. when they will not tolerate lev.
ity, and the words Of King Henry TO
Falstaff rise to the lips:
Reply not to me with some fool born Jest.
-Westninster Review.
The sun., 1898-03-06

Jo,ytlS MILLER SAYS that gold grows.
This statement Is open t" "asuiiapt
doubt until joaquin pulls few Winter
gown nuggets and ships them h"n" a>
samples.
The sun., 1898-03-06
the LIFE OF JACK TAR.
How Z Man-o'.Wsr's Han Puts
In His Time.
DAILY ROUTINE ON A wARsHIP.
Scrubs ll~cks lseiore Breskfast. DrIils
Mast Of the For~noou asd Learns Hsu
to XIII Time Comfortably Hard Work,
simple Fare and Poor Pay His LOt.

The Spanish diplomatic attacbe who
was undiploDatic enough to cast slur
upon American bluejackets in general
by attributing the Maine disaster to
"lax discipline and gross carelessness, :"
raised such storm of protest that he
was very glad to take it all back. No,
sir. with such men as Bill Anthony be.
fore oIi minds We have suddenly con.
The sun., 1898-03-06
Routed by tho Colored Cook.

Dr. Lorimer recently in fremont TEN.
pie told a story that was apparently
heartily enjoyed by the women folk
present.
"When was first married." said the
doctor, II had my strict ideas about
Sunday observance. Mrs. Lorimer had
q colored 'aunty' for cook, aud on the
first Saturday after she came 1 went
into the kitchen aud told her did not
want any Sunday work, SO she could
prepare all meals for that day before.
hand.
"Sbe didn't say one word while l
was talking; then she looked up, and
pointing to the door exclaimed:
"'Now, look hyah, Marse George
You jest 20 in dar and tend to your
Christianity and leave me to tend to
nah kitchen
IL went, and as near as | eau remem-
ber she had hot dinners Sundays as long
Us she staid with us. '-Boston Record.
The sun., 1898-03-06

The rumor that the Sultan had st nj
his congratulations to the people OF lake
CITY. :. C.. is doubtless incorrect tie ls
desrous. however, of enlisting that mob
for massacre service in Armenia.
The sun., 1898-03-06

remembered her as woman who had
started an account the week previous.
"'Where is he:' asked the woman.
~ don't know. madam. Mr.. Alex.
ander Hamilton is dead, you know.
"'I didn't know it, said the woman.
oh, dear, I'm 50 sorry! Now, how on
earth am to get my money! And be.
fore the clerk could explain .he rushed
out. New York sun.
The sun., 1898-03-06
Lovely Woman In q Bank,

"lf it were not for the women who
have bank accounts, said q paying
teller last WEEK, the routine OF uanK
ing business would be deadly dull. Sew
eral havs ago woman Went into the
Office of the Hamilton Trust company in
Book yn and asked:
Is Mr.. Hamilton here:'
"'No, madam. said the clerk who
The sun., 1898-03-06

The War Department, hes a lot OF ust .
Ie.. reindeer on its hands. Why not at d
a few war Congressman. some FWiii-'
kepd Pops and couple "f free silver
freaks and open national 100
The sun., 1898-03-06
WHAT TO WEAR,
ASasssI~ss Fer ths Wasdrsbe sf . lr,A.
die Aged Wsmas.

die Aged weaas.
Princess gowns are most becoming
especially for the house. for women pas,
their youth. In brcade or satin nothing
can he more suitable. They may be ar.
ranged In many different wsys-dyaped a,
the side. opened over vest or panel in
front, closed under the arm or at the back
or made in rcdineote style. with separate
skirt A wider range Of fancy for trim
ming Is, of course, admissible for house
gown than for costume to be worn in
public. The latter requires to bo some
what formal and severe for . woman Of
middle age, but the former may be deco.
rated with more latitude.
For evening wraps hooded capes are
most usefs,l and becoming, % they protec,
The sun., 1898-03-06

\ ruRRE>poNpENT OF the Boston lost
demands that smoking in the streets br
prohibited. Certainly, ri course What
was Boston subway built l'r'
The sun., 1898-03-06

MArg CoErlIl is going t" visit II l.
country at last. Laura Jean Mary }. and
K. Harding Davis will make bang-np
reception committee.
The sun., 1898-03-06

II Cuba i ever freed there should t.
IA bond oi indemnity gwen by her that
she will not have 4 revolution r!i"h'r
than once in six months.
The sun., 1898-03-06

\ " .<uIxGrn> whetlnan has ridden
sixty-lhrer centuries this year. The old
Roman day OF Il" centurion ~'7'"t t" he
returning.
The sun., 1898-03-06

NEW N"HH seems /" take a sort VI tt j.
ncse satisfaction III the TACT that -lm is
nov drirndc,i 10y n"r,i,'r na'"d IL,
Terror.
The sun., 1898-03-06

The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad t" organize
regiment to go in action IN event al an
emergency ii war is declared against
SPAIN
Never. without c"inpen>all"n.
The sun., 1898-03-06

lr i u coincidence that the Maine del
egaliun in tnngrcss ar the most a. i've
in cu,,nsrllng conservative action in tine
Maine affair.
The sun., 1898-03-06

r.. r. typrER, Tnp> :. Clark. has. II.
Rntier and Au,- trlc. who are accused
with aiding W. y. b,gg> III !ooting the
Dover Bank, wajyci hearing last. .>atur-
day and will appear for trial April II.
Jnd."n.nt in their ca-c .houd be su--
pended. only guil'Ie-> men are usually
anxious Tor speedy trial rather han iur
Is~tppnrmrnt.-- The Middrt"wn Tran.
script.
The sun., 1898-03-06

II i u safe m.t that people in llf v;.hn
a,r not warned to stay away from tic
Niz.ava nn tn. basis that she Is lab" i"
blow mp,
The sun., 1898-03-06

rHN,r ALBERT ri Belgium hat an
inlncd that he will travel inr"-. "r".
here l. lo afraid +, trust our ral.rr."
trains
The sun., 1898-03-06
-

>rNN is n'w preparing ,"r war. fsd
she Il N, thi. lon! ~ II he CnbAn afa.r
wru!h have hr II -,tl I,l and ended,
The sun., 1898-03-06

NEVERTHELESS and not witI,tan'lIn. ti,r
Tinted states rlnpla,icalIv docs not
wish /" annex ii" Philippine Islands.
The sun., 1898-03-06

JACK At woRE-TuE EIo GUN DRILL.
stairs to the deck. Five minutes later
he is busy with the holystone and brush,
for be begins his day by washing dowr
the decks and making them as immacu
late as chefs carving table.
When the weather is tropical this is
not at all disagreeable job, hut Oh
saw March mornings, just as Oh hot
July day, Jack rolls up the bottoms OF
The sun., 1898-03-06

Character building is the real aim Of
this life. Therefore develop your own
individuality and let neither church,
state nor Mrs. Grundy repress it. No.
body else can live your life for you.
ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER.
The sun., 1898-03-06

II there is anything disg gassing 70
gods and men, it is the crying woman.
niveling, hysterical, with her red nose,
swollen eyes and nerves all on edge.
The sun., 1898-03-06
leng Distance Telephone 1907.
Delmaryia Telephone ia.
Sunday, March 6, 1898.
TURN ON THE LIGHT.

. 1t is rat her surprising I" find the '"'
lowing editorial in the Milford Chronicle,
IN Addicks Republican organ
The Democratic party Is not resl"h-
sible for. neither should 1t tx ht,o !"
account for the private acts Of individuals
in its fold. No odinn can tr cast upon.
or disgrace attached, to any political
party by tl.e B"ggs scandal: lh"-e
involved in this unfortunate affair nave
no right tn blame any political party
with their troubles, and their innocence
sr guilt has no Bearing on the political
questions before the people. hen the
trial takes place a month hence the truth
will h. made public that al! may kn""
and Judge for themselves.
Certainly the Democratic party Is not
responsible for the Boggs scandal al
though all the men thus lar arrested on
charges of being implicated with nm
hap,en to be Democrats.
The looting OF the First National Bank
Of Dover wa- the crime ri William y.
Bogys. He alone stole the Slu' ~" that
was unlawfuILv taken from the bank :
coffer-
But why thi- .vii,ut anxiety "n he
mart uf the Chronicle to defend the
Dem cratic party ot any suspicion ri
crmplicirr IN t,e crlnI- ut bog2s' l. II
:,ralu tnlt i..trc ,!ev, lppmrnt- may
affor,i grounds ioT laying the Republican
PARTY u,s.n t. thu same suspicion,
While Buggs is the real criminal, It
may b. that he had accompices t" and
him in disp ,sng oi his >tealIng-. and II
this be true thD-c a"conIp'c"s will no
doubt be brought to the bar "i justice.
And when this is done, there Is a strong
probability that all will not be found +"
he members Of one lniticai party, al
though political considerations have
Nothing whatever tn dc with the rasc.-
Every Evening.
From Dec q, 1887 up to the time Of
the return OF Mr.. William \. B,ggs THE
SuN D. intcd series Of articles regarding
the looting Of the First National Bank Of
Dover. During all that time "nr cr-
teenned contemporary Suppressed the
facts about the B,gys affair, c"n'entin2
itself By calling Il trace On ''innenlu and
i,,sinnation." Nthis lale day it >crlns
that THE SrN overlooked certain persons
connected with this great sea- who are
nov known to both Every Evening and
The Evening journal. THE SJ> nannd
seven men. TIE SIS gave days and
t..ltes-f;,c,s and figures. The articles in
The Srx were complete and accurate.
At one time ur another TIE >rS las
named every man known to be connect
cd with the luntin, ui the First National
Bank Of Dover. Four If the number b..
sides Mr.. Bpggs have been held in bail
Isndiny trial. TIE SuN has made
good Assuming that both the Every
Evening and Evening Journal arr sin
crrt; that they can give names, day,
dates. facts and hgu,eS in support oi
their ''inuenin> and in-inlatiJns" The
SUN calls up III them t. make good.
If for per- mai, Political. religious or fra
tcrnil rras sons they prefer not to publish
the facts in the columns of their own
papers the columns ri TIE >CN are open
t. them. PrDdnce tn" facts, gentlemen,
.1nrn Oh the iiyhi.
The sun., 1898-03-06
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
THE PRINT-CLOTH MARKET.

Fall River, Mass. Aug. Is (Spccial).-The cloth
market active during the week. and fair sales
are reported. 1t is believed that the total amount
OF goods disposed OF amounted 10 two hundred
thousand pieces. OF which the larger part were
regulars for delivery in September and October
The price holds at two cents, and II Is the most
discouragng feature in the mill situation. Some
kinds of odd goods selling on little higher
basis than IA cents 10 the pound. and IL Is from
these that few mills are making a little money
and squeezing out an occasional dividend.
The talk OF curtailment by some OF the mills con-
times but all hope Of making II general has dis
appeared. The first serious trouble In months has
occurred at the Border city Mills where the
wcavers claim 10 be poorly paid and threaten to
strike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
BANKERS TO MEET AT DENVER

The American Bankers Association. which opens
its twenty-fourth annual convention at Denver
on August % Will be presided over by the presi-
dent, Joseph c. Hendrix. president Of the National
Union Bank. Of Brooklyn. a large attendance Is
expected The association has nearly thirty five
hundred members. and has nearly doubled In size In
three years. owing to the practical operations OF Il
protective feature which has greatly reduced the
attacks its members by professional burglars
forgers and sneak-theves. The membership now
represents control Of over $0O.OOOc10. The
convention will be chiefly devoted The discussion
OF practical banking topics. Extensive and hos
pitabe plans have been made at Denver to enter
tain the visiting bankers. including an excursion
to Cripple Creek and to Colorado Springs. Under
the rules of the association, President Hendrix
tires from office this year. and his successor will
be chosen at Denver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
BANK AND SUMNER GARDEN.
RIVAL ATTRACTIONS FOR PEOPLES MONEY
IN EIGHTII-AVE

pTvAL ATTRACTIONS FOR PEOPLES MONEY
IN EIGHTH-AvE
one Of the most attractive Of the many hand
some bank buildings In tho city is that
MED bv the New York Savings Bank. at Eighth
ave. and Fourteenth-st, a picture Of which ap-
noars to-day on page IL Of The Trbun.,s Illus
trated Supplement- Begun nearly two years
ago. II is not yet quite completed, although
the exterior is finished. The rear Of the building
was put up first. and the bank moved In some
months ago
The style Of the structure OF which r. II. Rob
crtson was the architect. is Greek though the
treatment of 1t has been free, with modinca-
lions to suit the requirements Of business The
frontage on Eghth-ave. Is II feet while the
depth on Fourteenth-st is 12J feet. Pure white
South Dover marble is the building stone. On
the Eighth-ave. front there is an open vestlbule
supported upon two massive Cornthlan col
umns From this vestbue four doors lead
through inner vestibules into the bank The
walls inside are covered to a height of seven
feet six inches with Sienna marble, and the
hank counters are inclosed with screens Of mar
BILE and bronze The ceiling is vaulted and the
centre OF the roof is surmounted by a dome.
The bank building stands out with especial
prominence in It's neiShborhood which is not
remarkable for beauty OF architecture. On the
corner opposite It there is a typical downtown
summer garden" IN a ramshackle wooden
structure. which appears 10 be very Old. An
observant passerby remarked the other day. as
he glanced at the numerous beer signs that
what money the bank didn't get the summer
garden did Nobody who is at all acquainted
with Elghth-ave customs will be likely to con-
tradict this suppositon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
AMERICAN TRADE IN Europe.
PRESIDENT SEARCH TELLS OF THE RESULTS OF
HIS TRIP ABROAD.

PRESIDENT SEARCH TELLS THE RESULTS OF
HIS TRIP ABROAD
Philadelphia Aug. I2-Theodore C. Search. presi-
dent OF the National Association Of Manufacturers
Of the United States returned home to-day from
seven weeks tour in Europe. one OF the principal
objects Of which TO study commercial condi-
ciation particularly with regard TO plans for the
establishment of warehouses under the auspices OF
the association in European cities. Mr.. Search WIS.,
tied London Hamburg. Berlin. Copenhagen and
several OF the Scandinavian cities and gathered In
formation that will be OF value in shaping the
future work OF tho National Associa don OF Manu-
facturers.
IL speaking Of his trip Mr. Search said: after
having given particular consideration TO the posi-
bilties for American warehouses In London. Ham
burg and Berlin. have come TO the conclusion that
Hamburg would probably offer the best opportuni-
ties and most satisfactory conditions for the loca-
ton or snch an establishment have had In
contenip lation for d long tune
Hamburg is an admirable depot from which 10
distribute our goods throughout Europe. IL pos
eesses the advantage OF being the terminal OF n
South America, and could serve the double purpose
or OEeTns AN entrance To- the Continent and al tho
same time afford base from which to develop
South American trade.
1.-The successes cf the American Army and NAVY
have been revelation to the European nations
and they have gained an entirely idea of the
power and resources Of the United States"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
OUTDOOR RECREATION LEAGUE WORK.
AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS FOR TWO NEW OPEN
AIR GYMNAsIUMs

AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS FOR TWO NEW OPEN
AIR GYMNAsIUMs
The Outdoor Recreation League urgently appeals
for funds for two opcn-ar gymna siums-onc called
Hudsonbank. situated at Fifty-thrd-st and Elev
enth-ave.. overlooking the Hudson River. and the
other In the small park on Hester-st.
For the former the league pays rent. and the
work Of equipment l. almost completed. The latter
IS not yet begun. but under date OF August !. IN
a communication from President George G
Clausen OF the Department OF Parks. permission
that portion OF William II. Seward Park
bounded by East Broadway. Division and Jcffer-
SITS. at rs own expense. apparatus FOR Il
gymnasium and outdoor playground. and to main
tain the same" The contractors daily. ex-
pected to complete the nng-in OF the space al
lottco the league. and then the work Of erecting
the gymnasium VIII begin. An Inspection of IN,
work already done on the HudsOnbank grounds VIII
convince the most scertical that they should aid
nasiums 10 the boys and young men OF these TWO
exceptionally crowded districts not sclf-cvi-
dent.
That this frat experiment OF the kind in New
York may be assured success and lead the mu-
nicipalty Itself TO follow the example OF other
cities and make such improvements In many other
localities the leagues gymnasiuIns should be mod
design. equipment and MANAGEMENT. Each
one with the attached playground. costs at least
81 go to equip besides the expense Of maintenance.
1t Is hoped for the sake OF the working lads and
men TO light the gymnasums by electricity ana
keep them open In the evening until November
90 This work is now In the formative shape, and
the measure Of its usefulness depends upon the
promptness OF the publics response 10 this appeal
Lowell treasurer Outdoor Recreation League. No.
ThirtIeth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
HORSE AND CARRIAGE TRADE NOTES.

I'VE doing something right ATOMS n,,reby
sales of new carriages are confined Almost 40 AZ
TO old customers. who want ne" cou"''' tive
trap ior the morse SHOWS say Toassu G Kesr
OF 'he Dig carriase-house Oh san 10 The firms
hey' IN Ihirteenth-st.' near l"iu." are fairy
regular Tuesday and FRIDAY au0,.O ,,s.r Elliot
wen attended fer TINS time OF sne depar, rnsnt
Lafetra In charge of the coach horse uspa york.
has a number OF high-class Northern lily ~
bred coachers on hand. which are thor0us 10
cllmated and ready for Immediate hsru .sS which
received an additional carload last wavs Tho
are being shaped up and trained 70 Guy nd there
run from lei to Is hands, all good cololg them.
are some extra good high-steppers ai,'oS7l Nessfs
The American Horse Exchanse WIN 90. ODDS ~
Gideon a. Days entire lot of two-yea others
get OF His Highness. Ludwig anu, high D.
Sheepshead Bay or about August 20, a. ma9
gree should provoke brisk compettio ths
able horsemen declare her 10 DO one ~
two-year-o.d FLIES out this year. ~