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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

IN a special Dewey edition the Marine
Review publishes some figures in
regard to the American navy with
which every well-informed American
should be familiar. There are now in
service or under construction 312 yes
sells of all types, Of which 1S9 are In the
regular navy, the remaining 1913 repre-
senting the auxiliary force. Many of
these auxiliary vessels will be disposed
Df sooner or later-they are what is left
OF the emergency purchases during the
Spanish war. To man the navy there are
now in actual service nearly 10000 men,
and the Review states that congress at
its next session is expected to authorize
a permanent naval strength of more
than 10000, the full legal complement
in times Of peace now being only 1850.
The Review estimates the amount ex-
pended in the construction of ships of
all kinds at SIPS, 900, 900. The cost of the
vessels now in course of construction
the Review places at 100000 When
these latter vessels are accepted by the
government, therefore, the total cost
of the navy will have been s165 200, 900.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30
A Hard Job Before 1t.

From the Peoria ald-Transcript
Mr. Washburn of Minnesota says that
the republican party must disconnect
itself from trusts. But how it is to do
this and at the same time collar the CAM
paign contributions of the trust managers
is a hard question to wrestle with.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30
Looking After His Fences.

From the Wheeling Register.
The president could not go to New York
to aid in the welcome of Admiral Dewey.
but he has made dates for several
campaign speeches in Ohio. The trouble
is they can get along without Mckinley
in the metropolis, but perhaps they can't
in Ohio.
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of small manufactures by the various in
dustrial combines is one of the most de-
pressing and discouraging of the many
evils that follow in the wake of the trust
movement. Not only are thousands of
men thrown into ideness and their fami-
lies made to suffer want, but whole vii
lagos are desolated. In many instances
a factory is the sole support of a town.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30
RooseYeIt,s Arcnment for TRUSTS.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
1t seems hardly worth while for the
Ohio republican platform to have de-
cared against trusts, for Governor Roose-
welt in opening the campaign at Akron
Saturday argued strongly in their favor.
1t is true that he did not openly declare
that all trusts are beneficial, but the
trend of his argument was in favor OF
leaving them to their own devices, which
is undoubtedly the wish of the majority
of the republicans in or out Of Ohio.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

New York Gees Tribune Building.
Chicago Office-469 The Rookery.
The s. C. Beckwith Special Agency.
Eastern Representatives.
Washington Bureau. Ais g ST., N. W.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

From the Troy Record.
The international court OF arbitration
planned for by The Hague peace confer
ence should be hurried together and sent
down to the Transvaal frontier If 1t is
ever going to do business now is its op-
portunitN.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

The Madrid newspapers are not print
ing as exhaustive reports of the pro-
ceedings in New York this week as their
American contemporaries.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

The Dewey parade, the length of
which was originally estimated at four
miles. will string out to at least
seven miles. There are no objections te
this style of expansion.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

The fact that Mexico has allowed
President Diaz s10o, 900 for his expenses
to Chicago will not be overlooked by
that city's enterprising poker players.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30
Desolation Worked by a Trust.

From the Minneapolis Times.
The tin plate trust has closed the mills
at Cumberland, Md. and 1000 men are
thrown out of employment. This closing
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

The Standard has branch Offices at
Butte, Missoula and Great Falls, where
advertising rates will be furnished on APP
plication
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

All general business letters and CORE
spondence should be addressed to the
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Anaconda, Mont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

Assuredly these are glorious days for
New York. Even the New York base
ball club has braced up and won two
games in succession.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

When General Otis comes home he
will search the country in vain for any
triumphal arches erected in his honor.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

There is nothing cheap about New
York when she gets up a Dewey cele-
bration. For further particulars see
hotel bills.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

In addition to a variety of other
troubles. President Mckinley has
large and juicy Ohio crisis on his
hands.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

For monkeying purposes Mr.. Cham
berlain finds that President Kruger has
all the qualifications of a buzz-saw.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

New York's -white-and- blue Fri
day will live in history quite as long as
her celebrated black Friday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

If the Mazet investigating committee
desires to take a whirl at General Roe,
the G. A. r. will offer no objections.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

''Do you believe in the observance of
the Golden Rule?"
''Yes, l always like to have other peo-
pie keep it in mind when they are deal
ing with me."-Chicago Times Herald.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

In the generosity of its heart the navy
department is not denying Admiral
Schley the privilege of sitting on the
fence while the procession goes by.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

In addition to the red fire, 1t is I'M
derstood that considerable red paint
was visible in New York last night.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

Thousands of snapshots were taken
at the Olympia yesterday but she came
out of the engagement unscathed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

Among the things that are coming
the Transvaars way are English trans
ports and American public sentiment.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

The month of September must be
credited with the most brilliant finish
of the season.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

1t will be observed that Governor
Roosevelt is losing no opportunity to
go to bat this week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

Out of Difference to Dewey's wishes
the official programme includes no kiss
ing bees.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

The Reina Christina, the Isla de Cuba
and the Isla de Luzon were not in shape
to Join in the naval parade.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

Spain fires salute to Admiral Dewey
by firing Admiral Montojo.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

The next number on Uncle Sans pro-
gramme is the Butte celebration.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

These are bitter, bitter days for the
rival city of Chicago.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

Like Dewey himself, the weather yes
terday couldn't be beaten.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

The Venezuelan revolution bids fair
to enjoy San Domingo finish.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30
TO ADVERTISERS.

The Anaconda Standard guarantees Its
advertisers a bona flde paid circulation.
Daily and Sunday, three times greater
than that of any other newspaper pub
lshed In the state of Montana. Advertis-
ing contracts will be made subject to this
guarantee.
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Daily and Sunday, one year $40. 90
Daily and Sunday, six months ........ 500
Daily and Sunday, three months 800. 800
Daily and Sunday, one month. LOO
Sunday, one year ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. zoo
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

A Georgia man, who moved to Kansas
some time ago, writes to say: This is the
best country | ever saw. My wife is chief
of police, and she has promised me a jot
on the police force. Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
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Subscription Rates Payable in Advance.

Postage free for the United States, Can
ada and Mexico. Elsewhere
postage added.
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THE ANACONDA STANDARD

STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Publishers and Proprietors.
Printed Every Day in the Year.
Entered at the postofilce at Anaconda as
second class mail matter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

Aunt Clara-Why. Nellie, what's the
matter? You look worried.
Nellie-Oh, auntie; 1 don't know what
to do. Jack says he'll take to drink If 1
don't marry him and Tom says he'll stop
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30

Main Ofiice-Standard Block. Anaconda
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Business Office 1
Editorial Rooms .................,..No. 4s
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-30
In the Best Of Humor.

Facetious Gentleman-What is your reg
ular hour for dining?
Weary Watkns-Right now, hope.-In-
d!anapolis Journal
I've got hat pin made out of a mug
get from papa's copper mine"
That's nothn'. All my paper dollies is
cut out of mimi stock."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

Marriage makes one of two. but some
how it doesn't seem to decrease the
worlds population.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

MEMORIAL DAY ECHOES.
Henry Blount Delivers a Characteris-
tic Address at Wilson.

Wilson. n. C., May Especial y
Through the zeal of Prof. L. {. Man
gum, superintendent of the Winston
Graded Schools, Memorial Day here
was a brilliant success.
Four hundred children and two
thousand citizens of the town turned
out to celebrate this occasion.
DR.. Il. G. Moore. of Elm City, deliv-
cred chastc and ornate address from
the standpoint of the children of the
school.
Mr.. w. II. Blount, our own. our in
imitable Henry, delivered an address
which has never been equalled by any
of the many talented orators who have
spoken here upon such occasions. He
urged with great force that the act
uating principle of the Confederate
soldier was duty" and that the self
sacrificing devotion of the women OF
the South was the spur which raised
the 'clear spirits of the wecrers of
the gray to an atmosphere where the
voice of calumny can not be pro-
nounced against them.
Every business house in town was
closed. The First North Carolina
band furnished delightful music for
the occasion and everybody pro-
nounced the celebration of the day
creditable to Il progressive city like
Wilson
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
AGE OF MORAL WARFARE.

And so when the age of moral war
fare shall succeed to the age of pas
sionate gain-getting. as succeed it
must in the movement to higher
forms; when blind economic forces
have wrought their tangle OF Unequal
ity and injustice of hatred and slis-
picion; when calculation and machin-
cry and combination can only weave
the web more flerccLy; when the whole
people in some hour of national need
shall seek for the man of heart and
faith and truth, and who will not
falter, nor lie, nor steal, they shall
turn hither for succor in their vastcy
peril as they once turned 10 a simple
Virginia planter 10 free them from
a stupid king and stubborn parla-
ment. And they shall find HMM the
sweet Justice Of God-in the land
wherc once for conviction sake his
fathers stunned nothing, cOmpro-
missed nothing. reserved nothing. I'M
iii the sublime struggle wore to u
close at AppomattoX."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
ROSWELLP. FLOWER DEAD
Continued From First Page

put the price up to 1877. His holdings in
Brooklyn Rapid Transit alone, which
cost him two years ago little more than
100000 are worth at today's market
price more than S3.O00,0O0.
Mr.. Flower was one of the founders
of the Federal Steel Trust. whose stock
already issued is S99.737 500. Good au-
thorties estimate that Mr.. Flower :
profits in the last Is months in Wall
Street have exceeded S10,000,00O. He
had become in that time the acknowl-
edged speculative leader in the financial
markets of the United States.
Mr.. Flower married Sarah Woodruff.
Il daughter of Morris NJ. Woodruff, Of
WATERFOWL. on December 2fth. 1859.
Three children were born. of whom only
one survives. Emma Gertrude, who is
the wife of John r. Taylor. Mr.. Flower
had been for years one of the wardenS
in St Thomas Episcopal church in
Fifth avenue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
with RAPT ATTENTION"
DR.. ALOE RWAN'S 40 DRESS Ar RICHMOND
WINS PRAISE.
The President Ct the State University Delivers
the Annual Address at Commenc ment
Of University Medical College
al Richmond ",
at Richmond, Va.

President Edwin x Alderman, of
the University, delivered the com
mencement Grafton at the University
Medical College at Richmond Thurs
day night The Academy was packed.
DR.. Alderman was introduced by DR..
Mcclure and the Richmond Dispatch
says DIR. Alderman was greeted with
loud applause and was listened to
with rapt attention. He is thus re
ported:
when Sydenham. the great ply
stefan of the seventeenth century,
was asked what it was best for a man
TO read to qualify him for the medi-
cal profession, he is said to have re-
piled: Don QuiXote.' ] fancy that
the great doctor in this unexpected re-
ply meant to hint gently that over
and above all technical studies, even
to a physician, rose in Importance the
study of human character and hui
man society. Partly because | could
not talk about medicine and its prob
lens, and partly because ! agree with
Sydenham, / shall follow his leading
today and talk to you about society
and not medicine.
Il do this even with some trepida-
ton, for, like Charles Lamb among
the school-masters, / am not quite at
my ease among the doctors, for the
medicine man remains very august
parsonage, 10 my Imagination, not to
be lightly advised. He ushers us vail
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

Little neglected scratches and wounds
frequently result in blood poisoning.
Better heal them quickly with De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, a thoroughly
anti-septic application with a record of
always curing piles, old ulcers. sores.
cuts. wounds and skin diseases. J. Hal
Bobbitt and Henry II. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
MURDER OF A With FARMER

Atlanta, Ga, May 12.-R !obert F. Da-
Wis, white farmer, living on the Stone
Mountain road, about x miles from
this city, was murdered IN his home early
this morning. The crihNe is believed to
have been committed by\ Will Lucas. a
negro who was dichar| ged yesterday
by Mr.. Davis. Lucas missing and
a posse Of men with blo0\ lhounds is on
his trail. The farmers of that part
of the county are great excited. and
ii Lucas is caught he will pc lynched.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

commercialism will not submerge him
and wear away his fineness. He will
love honor more than life and LOYALTY
more than gold. He will reach mems
hearts and control mems wills. not as
Richard Croker does. or Thomas platt.
or Mark Hanna or QUAY. but bv the
strength of integrity and the magic
Of sincerity through faith in his
words
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
IMPORTANT MEETING.
The National Democratic Executive
Committee to Meet May 25th.

Washington ID. c., May 12.--(Special)
Acting Secretary J. q. Johnson, of the
Democratic National Committee, has
called that body to meet in st. Louis.
May %. to determine plans for the ma
tional campaign, which cannot await the
home coming of National Chairman
James X. Jones. of Arkansas, now
travelling in Europe for his health.
Mr.. johnson consulted with ex-Gov-
ernor William j. Stone, of Missouri, and
other members before issuing the call.
1t is said by Democrats of national
prominence here that the meeting has
much significance and that ii means the
actual opening of the Democratic nation
al campaign in the early summer.
The Ways and Means Committee of
the National Committee will also meet
in st. Louis May %.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

The New York Times in an editorial
outlines a scheme for getting up a
national Dewey testimonial. The pa
pers are to collect from their read
ers offerings, and in this way S25O,O0C
may soon easily be raised. Half OF
this should go to the erection of a
residence for the Admiral and the 9th
err half for his personal use.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
iousncGs, indigestion, Headache.
Gas" 10 1~'ec- o7eV ~ Crscratc. 25c
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
KILLED IN A COLLISION.

Reading, Pa. May 12-Shortly before
10 O'Clock tonight a collision of passen-
ger trains occurred on the Philadelphia
and Reading at Exeter station, six
miles below Reading.
A number of persons are reported
killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13
THE TEXAS ANTITRUST BILL.

Austin, Texas. May 12.--The House
of the Texas Legislature by Il vote of
101 to 3 finally passed the antitrust
bill as it came from the Senate Tues
day. The bill as passed is decidedly
more drastic than the Arkansas law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

The man who drinks to stimulate his
appetite stimulates his appetite for
drinks
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-13

Under and in pursuance OF judgment
of the Superior Court of Wake county
duly rendered at February term, 1895,
of said court in an action therein pend
ing entitled: "ChaS. IL. Belvin. cash
Ter, ct al VS.. The Raleigh Paper Co,
ct al" the undersigned Commissioner
will expose to public sale on the premises
of said Raleigh Paper CO. at the Fails
of Neuse" in said county on
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-09
THE CoNGREGATIoNAL.

Powell, comets A. F. Smelling, basso.
THE CONGREGATIONAL.
Rev. Thos. Dent is conducting this
cbuch with zeal and ability. On Sunday
the pastor will preach at IL and 7:30;
Sabbath school at 10; G. +. at 8 80.
The choir follows Mrs. Edward Whit
son, organist; Mesdames Horsley and
Baker, Misses Lombard, Myer and Hew-
lit, sopranos; Mrs. Gilbert, alto; Geo. S.
Vance, tenor; II. NJ. Gilbert, basso.
The Y. p. S. G. +. of this church will
give a social at the church on Friday
evening, March II. Particulars given
later.
LATTER DAY SAINTS.
There will be services at Aliens hall
on Sunday at . 80 p. IN. by the Latter
Day Saints (Mormons.)
THE PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. J. NJ. Thompson is temporarily
filling the pulpit OF this church pending
the arrival of the new minister from the
east, when Rev. Thompson will take
charge of the churches of this denomina-
ton in the various adjacent valleys.
The choir is composed of Mrs. David
son and Miss Young, sopranos; Mrs.
Scow, alto; Mr.. Dudley. bass, and Mr..
Rutledge, tenor; Miss Grace Bunnell,
organist.
THE METHODIST.
This fourshing congregation is in
creasing in numbers to such an extent
than an enlarged structure will soon be
necessary. Services at the usual hours.
The following are the members of the
choir: Walter f. TuesIey, organist;
Mrs. Jas. Greene, Mrs. Jas. H.. Frazer,
Mrs. ]. A. Knuppenberg, +. f. Kelso.
Orin Clark, A. w. Brewer, Grove Smith.
THE CATHOLIC.
The excellent choir at the Cathedral
furnish high class sacred music. The
members are: Mrs. J. f. Schreiner,
Mrs. w. Gets, Miss May Sandmeyer,
sopranos; Mrs. G. G. Arrowsmith, alto;
j. A. Macarthur, G. r. Donovan, tenor;
P. A. Otter, Jos. F. Schreiner, basso;
Mrs. ]. A. Macarthur, organist.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-09
TIL f NOMAN'S CLUB.
Memorable Anniversary-The Ladies' Nh
sieal Club Assist in the Program

The Woman's Club of this city ceIe-
brated its fifth anniversary Tuesday al
ternoon at it's regular meeting place, tie
Commercial club parlors. The Musical
club, by previous invitation, joined forces
with the Woman's club and together
they rendered an exceedingly interesting
program, Roll call was responded to by
each member present paying an appro-
pirate tribute OF respect to some other
member.
The club paper, edited and read BY
Mrs. w. l.. Wright, was an able produc
ton and consisted of interesting and in
structive articles on art, music, literature,
club work, practical questions and per
sonal "reminiscences, by Mesdames
Young, Boyle, Snively, Sharkey, Hall,
Gary, Gordon, Wright, q. Mel. Rich
ards and Miss Meyer and an original
poem with apologies to Longfellow) by
Mrs. ii. NJ. Bartlett. Mrs. q. S. Vance
set forth the various wants" of the
club members IN particularly unique
and pleasing manner.
The reading Of the various articles OF
the paper was interpreted with instru.
mental and vocal music furnished by the
Musical club. The club flower, the VIC.
let, was in evidence and was present
from Mrs. Reavis, former member OF
the club.
At the conclusion of the literary and
musical numbers an informal reception
was held and many expressions of good
will and appreciation were rendered the
Woman's club OF North Yakima.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-09

compared and contrasted with the power
of the Holy Spirit" The choir com prises
Misses Pearl FELTON,, Katie Mckinney
and Carrie Points, sopranos, Mrs. Riggle,
alto and organist Messrs. Morgan and
Powell, comets A. F. Smelling, basso.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-08
SCENES IN THE LESSER KNOWN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

the canvas sacks that held his shot.
In the Jungle the black ants travel In
what looks like a moving thick black
rope, and woe 10 the man who Would
interfere with the onward march OF that
well disciplined army OF insects. scor-
pionH and centipcda are also abundant,
the sting OF the one ana the bite of the
other producing great pain and fever
and sometimes proving fatal,
Those Fillpnos who have been
brought Into touch with the refining In
nuenoes Of castlllnn official life show
the usual mimetio Instinct of the saw
age by an imitation OF European So
oial functions and characteristics where
circumstance will permit. Professor
Worcester recounts m experience NJ his
which shows how thin On the native the
veneer Of this so called civilization real
~ ls DuriuR his stay In the Philippines
the American naturalist was entertain
cd hy some wealthy mestlzos at very
grand dinner. The huge table was set
with nne linen, cut glass and solid sill
yer. while all the guests sat In uphol-
stored chairs and conducted themselves
with due regard for the proprlotloa The
next dag NJ noon the professor returned
20 the house 10 make inquiries about
fountain pen no had lost during the