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The Washington times., 1902-01-12
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Special to The Washington Times)
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11.-Chairman
Kennedy OF the Republican Territorial
executive committee, and manager of the
Honolulu Iron Works. on being interrc-
gated touching the politics and Internal
affairs of Hawaii, spoke as follows:
Affairs In Confusion.
''The political affairs of the Territory
of Hawaii are in confusion. The annex
alton of these islands was accomplished by
peaceful means. and the experiment Of
governing territory outside Of the Union
is now on trial.
THE appointment of ex-President Dole
as Governor was a mistake. He had es-
tranged the entire native population of
the islands, who are in the majority. The
result is that the Senate and Legislature
of the Territory refuse to appropriate the
money necessary to carry on the gov
ernment.
Public Work Held Up.
Public works which are absolutely nec-
essary have been abandoned. The Gov
ernOr has refused to call the Legislature,
and is resorting to the dangerous and un-
constitutional method Of borrowing money
from private corporations in order to carry
on the affairs of the Territory and meet
the expenses of the government.
Both houses are hostile to the Gov
ernor and will not pass any legislation
which he recommends.
Is nm Oligarchy.
The Governor has constantly sought to
carry on the affairs of the new Territory
in the way he did while he was President
of the Republic of Hawaii. which was in
reality an oligarchy. His appointments
to office have not met with approval eth
er from the Republican or Democratic
parties. and there is a general expression
from all sides that his early retirement
from Office is desirable and the only So
luton of the difficulty
''The Republican party is urging Col
Sam Parker to accept the Office. AS he
enjoys the confidence of the entire white
population of the islands as we'll as the
people Of his own race. 1t seems as il he
alone can unite the different factions
A Feeling of Unrest.
THE present state of affairs has Gre
ated a feeling of unrest in the Territory.
The President, who has the appointing
power. will. it is understood. soon take
such steps as are necessary to properly
govern our infant Territory"
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RECIPROCITY WITH FRANCE.
President Has Conference With Dis
tinEuished French Visitors.

NJ. Jules Cambon presented to the Pres
ident yesterday NJ. Lazare Weller. mem
ber of the French Council of Foreign
Commerce. Mr.. Weller is in this coun-
try partly in the interest of the French
reciprocity treaty, and it is thought that
part of the convel sat:on with Mr.. Roose-
welt bore on that subject.
The President received his distinguished
callers, who were accompanied by NJ. Maui
rice de Lagotellerie, in the library in the
private part of the White House, action
taken generally only when the President
is desirous of having a close conference
with visitors.
NJ. Cambon, however. asserted that the
visit was nothing more than a personal
one.
NJ. Weller will probably confer with the
officials of the State Department in re-
gard to the proposed reciprocal conven-
tion. The Administration is thought to
favor the adoption of the French treaty.
Senator Lodge has publicly expressed his
advocacy of 1t. and the President is
thought to entertain similar views.
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also when orders were given. Reeves
said that in May, 1899. the inspectors rec
commended that provincial postmasters
should give monthly accounts. This re-
port was signed and approved by Rathbone
and was sent to the witness.
The report did not SHOW from whom il
amanated, but the word order" was writ
ten on il afterward. Therefore he did not
know If Rathbone had ordered 1t. Besides
all such orders were. published in the
postoffice bulletin, but shis one neevr ap-
pared on it. The word order" was writ
ten in different ink. If thorough inspec-
May, 1899. they would have found some
of the frauds.
In answer 10 a question by the fiscal
witness said the frauds were not found
because the provincial postmasters had
not rendered monthly accounts after
July, 1899. Rathbone had no power to or
der an inspection.
Letter From RathbOne.
A letter from Rathbone to Reeves, dated
February, 1906, when the witness was in
Jacksonville, was read. The letter said
that Burton had found difference of s4O0
or $500, and offered to wait for the next
inspection. Rathbone signed the state
ment meanwhile. but recommended that
Reeves should arrange the matter when
he returned. as he felt sure that Reeves
could straighten it out better than he,
Rathbone. 1t was urged that Reeves bet
ter settle at once. while the matter was
fresh in their minds.
Letter Not n Farce.
senor Lanuza asked Reeves II he re-
garded the letter as a farce and stage
play. He replied that he considered the
letter all right. In regard to draft for
$50 endorsed by Rathbone, he would not
state that he had given a receipt. but he
had no recollection whatever of receiving
the draft. Senior Lanuza asked witness
what passed four days ago between him
self, Gregory, and Fosnes, and whether
the trial had been discussed.
The witness would not reply, and the
Judge told him he was not required to
do SO.
The Burning of Stamps.
Senor Zayas cross-examined Reeves as
to the burning of stamps. He said he
saw no trace of seals having been broken
He checked the packets. The total Of
$4,000 worth of stamps was correct, ac-
cording to the packets. He could not
vouch for the seals, as they were Wash
ington seals.
Asked il he could affirm that fewer
stamps were burned than reported he
replied in the affirmative, according to
what was shown by subsequent investi-
eaticn. Neely told him ten days later
that the amount was $4,000 in excess
of the real amount.
In regard to the second burning. Reeves
said that most of the stamps were in
sealed packages.
To Take Lawshe's Deposition.
The court authorized the lawyers for
Rathbone to send commission to take
Deputy Auditor Lawshe's deposition.
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pages SEE
STUART ROBSON.
Occupy Five Boxes at "The
Henrietta. "
THE ACTORS SPEECH TO THEM.
Introduces Them to the Audience
Tells His Troubles in Securing n
niscence of Senator GOrman-A
Basket of Roses for the Actor.

Stuart Robson, the comedian. was, some
thing like fifty three years ago. page in
the House of Representatives. He has
never forgotten the experience of those
days of his boyhood's first employment,
spent among the Legislators on the Hill.
and consequently he has a mighty warm
spot in his heart for the alert little fel-
lows who are today employed in the
same capacity in Congress.
He believed that it would be a very
clever thing if he would invite the whole
lot of these pages to see him act in THE
Henrietta" at the Columbia Theatre last
night.
A Successful Visit.
Mr.. Robson had just passed through
the most successful-from a financial
point of view-theatrical visit to Wash
ington of his career, and said TO Samuel
Freedman; his business manager, that he
would be perfectly willing to forego the
delights of handling the $50 that might
come to the Robson treasury were the
two boxes that would be required sold
to regular patrons.
What's a mere bagatelle of 500" said
the actor. compared with the fun III
have playing before eight or ten of those
bright little fellows? I'll bet they're
much like what / was when | came over
to Washington fifty or more years ago,
and trotted up and down the aisles at the
beck and call Of the Congressman. Send
the hoys a letter that they're to be my
guests at The Henrietta at the Co
lumbia Saturday night"
Approved by the Pages,
The communication that was received
by Assistant Doorkeeper Bert Kennedy,
when read to a group of pages, called
forth a cheer for Robson. The news
spread as rapidly as scandal in board
ing house that every page in both sides
of the Capitol was to see a show, free
of the usual tariff.
Mr.. Robson made but one error in his
calculations.
An Error in Figures.
In the days when he was page there
were only about six OF them. He forgot
that the demand for messengers had kept
growth with the progress Of the country,
and that instead of six or thereabouts,
there are over sixty pages drawing salary
nowadays.
Surely sixty boys cannot be packed
into two boxes argued Manager Freed
man. When the matter was brought to
Mr.. Robson's attention he fairly gasped,
SO great was his surprise.
Vague Remarks.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 1I.-Adyices were re-
ceiyed from Caracas today TO the effect
that President Cipriano Castro, OF vene-
zuela, has offered to liberate Gen. Jose
H2luel Hernandez. CEl Mocho), who Is
incarcerated in San Carlos fort at Mara
caibo, and that the latter has refused his
liberty. General Hernandez was i'm
prisoned two years ago for leading rev.
oiution against President Castro. He has
since been an isolated prisoner in the foul
fort, awaiting a change of government.
Never Expected Freedom.
About two months ago his son, Nicolas,
who lives in this city, was Informed that
his father was suffering from malaria
and rheums tism, and had been the victim
OF such cruelties that his life was feaxed
for To fellow political prisoner, who
VIZ. pardoned. the veteran fighter said:
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A Floral Tribute.

The curtain then Started to separate the
actor and the audience, Just as Sol Min
ster, the Columbia Header. handed bas-
ket OF beautiful roses from the youthful
statesmen over the footlights to Mr.. Rob-
son.
The curtain was lifted and Mr.. Robson
bowed his thanks in acknowledgment.
Then the man who lifts and lowers the
curtain did his level best to hit the COM
edian on the head with the big painted
picture. Only the most adroit sort Of a
dodge on the part of the actor averted the
disaster.
Out in the lobby moment later sew
eral dozen of the pages lighted cigarettes,
and between puffs declared that Mr.. Rob-
son was 'aIl right"
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Rejects Finance Committee
Craftsmanship.
POSITION MEANS CHIEFTAINCY.
Lewis Nixon Chosen in His Stead
John +. Carroll Steps Out-ReOr-
EnnizntiOn of the Executive Body
OF Tammany Hall Conducted at
For.

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.--Richard Croker
surprised the Tammany executive com
mittee today when they met to organize
for 1902 by announcing that he would not
accept this year the post OF chairman Of
the finance committee and that he wanted
to have Lewis Nixon made chairman. The
post has heretofore carried with it the
title of leader Of Tammany Hall.
Not Permanent Retirement.
The members of the executive committee
did as Mr.. Croker wished. and now he will
be able to go to his place at Vantage and
not bother about the State campaign of
1902 He took care not to have the word go
out that he had retired permanently, and,
in fact, had it announced that he was re-
tiring for this year from the finance COM
mittee.
Carroll Also Out.
John F. Carroll, who has been the deputy
leader of Tammany Hall since Mr. Croker
quarreled with John c. Sheehan, stepped
out of the finance committee with Mr.
Croker, and there will be no one, unless
it is Mr.. Nixon, officially known as the
deputy leader.
Mr.. Carroll has been said to be friendly
TO certain members OF the committee who
are not friends of Mr.. Nixon, and besides
he has been described as anxious to get
out SO that he would be able to give all
of his time to his personal business af-
fairs.
Met at the WiSwam.
The executive committee met at the
Wigwam at 4 o'clock. Immediately after
the roll call President Van Hoesen said:
1T is the duty of the president and the
county general committee to appoint sew
eral sub committees for the conduct of
affairs of this organization, and the list
OF names selected for these Offices has
been furnished to the Secretary. Mr..
Smith. There is one change that has been
made which is so noticeable that | think
it demands word of explanation. 1t is
in the craftsmanship of the committee on
finance.
Lewis Nixon Selected.
"Mr. Croker was the chairman Of that
committee during the last year. For rea-
sons of his own he has declined to serve
during the year 1902. | have selected Mr..
Lewis Nixon TO serve on that committee
and to be its chairman. / think that this
selection will be seconded by every mem
ber OF this organization"
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DECLINED BY MR.. GAGE.
Unable to Attend LouisviIle Board
of Trade Dinner.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 11.-Secretary
Gage today notified the Board of Trade
that he would be unable to accept the in
vitation to be present at the annual din
ner to be given January 29. Mr.. Gage
had previously copditionally accepted. and
President Taylor and the directors of the
Board Of Trade had counted upon Mr..
Gage as the orator of the evening.
In the meantime Rear Admiral Schley
had accepted the invitations of the Board
of Trade and the Knights Templars. ex?
tended previous to the triennial conclave
last fall, to visit Louisville January %
and 30 and TO be present at the Board Of
Trade banquet. The members of the
Board of Trade do not for a moment be-
lieve that Admiral Schley's acceptance
had any connection with Mr.. Cages decli-
nation.
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DIED.

CORRIDON-On Saturday. January II, 1902, a
few minutes before / O'Clock a. IN, JOHANNA
CORRIDOR. - -
Funeral from her late residence, 9l2 First
Street northwest on Monday, January l3, at
$50 a. m. Mass at ST. AOyslus tnnrch at
;cIock Miss Corridor was an enploye OF the
Government Printing Office for the past thirty
wears Her relatives, friends and associates are
respectfully requested to attend Kindly omit
ro,y.rs. Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. tCohoes,
" Y, papers please copyD mi
GRAIIAM-On January 10. 1902, CLAYTON G..
f.. grandson OF Harriet Graham, aged seven
wears. r,
Funeral services Monday, January l3, at st.
Mary's Episcopal Church, Twenty-third Street
northwest, at p. m. mi
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the actor said.
"?" replied Mr.. Freedman.
well; we've invited the whole lot. and
letter of the bid" was the view OF the
matter Mr.. Robson took.
Yes, governor that's all right. but
we're selling the house out for Saturday
night. and We can get rid OF those boxes
at sl5 each without the least bit Of trou-
ble,' answered Mr.. Freedman.
Five Boxes Required.
1t was finally figured out that the sixty
pages might, with careful packing, be
huddled into five boxes.
So, OF all the vast audience that ap-
plauded Mr.. Robson's work as BERTHE the
Lamb in THE Henrietta" last night non.
were more enthusiastic than those five
boxes crowded with pages. Each of them
followed the lines of the play with an
interest seldom manifested by box occu-
pants. and when at the end of the second
act there was the customary outburst of
applause as BERTHE is accused OF crime
of which his brother Is guilty. the little
chaps determined to show Mr.. Robson that
they were with him for all they were
worth, no matter what the villain OF
Bronson Howard's play might do or say.
A Revelation of Enthusiasm.
The way they cheered and clapped their
hands was revelation of enthusiasm.
Their enthusiasm was infectious and
the comedian was given rousing cur
tain call.
He addressed his remarks to the boys
In the boxes and as he spoke they hung
over the railings-those who were occupy
ing the front seats did, at least-and
grinned at everything he said.
Mr.. RObsOn's Speech.
II am not in favor of speechmaking
for two reasons" said the actor. The
first is because it nearly always destroys
the equilibrium of the play, and the
second is because | don't know how. But
the temptation tonight is very strong be-
cause l have as my guests very dis
tinguished party of young men.
Ladies and gentlemen, permit me to
introduce to you the pages OF the United
States Senate and House of Representa-
tives. They are among you.
A Good Looking - -,.
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ARREST FOLLOWS DINNER.
Caterer in Custody for Furnishing
Quail Out of Seaxon

DES MONIES, Jan. 11.-Four hundred
quail are alleged to have been served as
plover at the Shaw banquet on Thurs
day night; and, as result, ]. J. Myers.
from whom the game was purchased, is
under arrest, charged with haviig vio-
lated the game law hv ha-' sr-s
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IN MEMORIAM.

TAYLOR-In loving remembrance of FRANK
ERNEST TAYLOR, JR., who departed this hf'
one year ago. January l2, 1901.
A bud the Gardener gave US.
pure and lovely child;
lie gave 1t to our keeping
To cherish undetled
But Just it was opening
To the glory of the day.
Down came the Heavenly Gardener
And took our bud away
mi BY MOTHER AND FATHER.
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HAVANA, Jan. lin the trial of Rath-
bone. Neely, Reeves, and others in con-
nection with the postofice swindles two
letters were read today from Neely to
Reeves, written in New York on Septem-
ber 10, 1899, and February 20. 1900. In
these letters Neely addressed Reeves as
My Dear Doctor" and in one of them
said the Fidelity Company might soon
make ''holler.''
Reeves Explanation.
In answer to a question by the fiscal,
Reeves said he understood this to mean
that on account of the loss of money by
employees of the postofice the Fidelity
Company would try to protect itself on
account of the bonds given for employees.
He said that in August, 1900. he had
conversation with Rathbone while going
on car to Vededo.
Rathbone asked him (the witness) IL
he could get documents out Of the post
Office. II he could witness, Rathbone. and
Neely could get rich together, and could
do" he Government.
Reeves Cross-Examfned
Sen : Lanuza, one of counsel for the
prisoners, cross examined the witness
Reeves aid he was appointed to his po-
r'tiol On Havana by Perry Heath, former
3. Assistant Postmaster General, on the
-esar rr10lds tion of Deputy Auditor
-5-Esla Hiif n he had known for years
III, I'D HI was appointed by Rathbone
cfisf ~ POSTAL accounts. Letters were
ss J-u &r Lawshe, in which the latter
n15e he witness personally and
oiItlIl.y for -.H experience to take charge
o. cFy ceoat ent. including the post Of
Eu tccounts Order,
Has aai- be could not say If an or
iel -is.-s whereby provincial postmas-
ters r' 20 render monthly accounts to
tie ..r.' ,Eoe when he was appointed
aE sa.sate. The existence of such
al cuta- 1en hH look charge.
SrlHr "a stfei him how he recon-
cii.- .H- os.t ou o. deputy auditor whose
dl-es ere o canine the finances, with
tIe lac- ,l9. he was Ibordinate to Rath-
bone Tie ElE asked also IL he passed
misc. tlcous accounts when there were
nc vouchers Il s.Diy was that it ap-
pcareo .a BE- trE vogue.
Noucri.e Tor q > Rathbone.
5e said h- passed Neely's accounts rs-
,alse they l0- ... r.-Fath zone" %
ths.a- .,.arrs .nele. bs safe D..
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A DEADLOCK
IN HAWAII.
Governor Dole and the Leg
iSlature at Odds.
HIS APPOINTMENT a MISTAKE.

tOriaI Executive Committee, De-
clares Tint the ex-President Has
A1ienated the Natives-Senate Re-
fuses to Appropriate Money and
Public Work Held Up.
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Ocean Steamship N,v.ments.

NEW YORK. jar .L-Arrived: st.
T.o"ts. south-np.c- .iEtruria. Liverpool.
.rrIsr. rg+- r d. Frinz Wilhelm from
.-. . Bremen: Hohenzollern.
ork. at Genoa; Furnessia.
York, at Glasgow.
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h0 pros.as.. c..

Gs 6s5ass the f5s,ae1t t5s,s mt c States
And the manner in which the boys ap-
plauded this last sentiment gave one the
impression that the; most of them would
rather he Stuart Robson than President
Roosevelt or Senator-ex and to be-Gor-
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.r. .s .l.asHy -H "aa H enezuela
.,.E a r.a.I pgrs. following than
....-.l lL.=r-. ..s Ihe incipient revoiu-
...a III ~.r.. manuel Matos. whom some
.l Us.- lAdez's partisans have Joined. has
oppressed Castro with the importance Of
conciliating this element.
Terms offered by Castro.
II was to this end that he sent an ennis
sary to Maracaibo to present the terms on
which he would pardon his old enemy.
Under these General Hernandez was to
recognize Castro publicly as President Of
Venezuela, which Hernandez said he would
never do, and also issue "A manifesto TO
the effect that the country is enjoying alb
solute tranquility. Such document. FL
Mocho said. would be ridiculous, and he
declined TO write It. He would accept
nothing but unconditional liberty.
The generals son, when told today CT
the proposals made TO his father. said;
president Castro should have known
my fathers character better than to be-
lieve he would accept such propositions.
Named Because of Injury.
General Hernandez is about nifty years
old. The sobriquet Ell Mocho tthe
maimedJ is applied to him because OF
crippled hand, the result OF wound in
battle.
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.... ... 20 MIN.
yns evidently impressed with the
necessity Of my getting that position. He
went TO Mr.. Richard Horner, Doorkecpcr
or the House. and he said to him: MI.
>uorner. if YOU don't put this boy in I'll put
YOU out Mr. Horner put me in.
We're CharitabIy Inclined.
There were bat six pages in the House
then. and we used to have little more
money than most boys. So we were very
charitable at times.
81 remember there was an old apple
woman who used TO come around the Cap
itol. and who was a big favorite with us.
She fell down and broke her leg one day.
and the pages of the House and Senate
dubbed together to make w little purse
for her
There was one bad boy in the crowd
who refused TO put in. One of the Senate
pages took upon himself the responsibility
OF whipping that bad boy. The Senate page
had not been known to me before that
time, but never forgot him. and, with
the exception of myself. he is the only
one of the pages living today. His name
is Arthur p German.
Statesmen or Thcspfans.
81 just want to say to the boys here to-
night that II they will keep Senator Cor
man and myself in their minds. they stand
a chance Of becoming either q comedian
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LETTERS IN
NEELY TRIAL.
Interesting Documents Part
Of Evidence.
ORDER FOR MONTHLY REPORTS.

Reeves Again on the Stand-CrOss-
Examined by Counsel for the Ac-
cused O62ciaIs-The Burning Of
Stamp Packcts-NO Traces of Tam
pering With the Seals Observed.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE LANSToN MONoTYPE-MACHINE co.
The general Offices of this company will bs
moved from Washington, ID. c., to 800 Broad
1902 On and after Friday, January 10, please
send all communications to the New York address
ml0-7
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ca IN for $500
V1'OV Kersey Raglans.

Lot of very stylish Kersey Broad
cloth Raglans in loose and tight-fit-
ting effects; in castor and black; with
velvet collars and turned cuffs; with
yoke backs and thoroughly fashion
able; actual value is SIS; choice Of
these for $3.50.
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N0lr-Iso I0T y Rathbone.

5e said he passed Neely's rcc counts he
cause they lad .- Path sou." %
th.Ia s nele bs sale h.
r1H .a..r .r H.a- atrarai. .
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THE TINES COMPANY.

THE TINES COMPANY.
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
Notice is hereby given that meeting Of the
stockholders Of The Times Company will be held
at the ofice OF the company in the Hutchins
Building corner of 10th and sts. bw., Wash
inston, L. c.. on the 18th DAY OF JANUARY,
ls0s. at O'CLOCK P. ~. for the purpose OF
electing f~s trustees for the ensuing year. and
for the transaction OF such other business as msy
properly come before such meeting.
Dated Washington. D. c.. December Il. 1901.
W. J. DANTE,
dc12-1m Secretary.
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1Ec for choice Felt Hats,
6OS formerly sold up to 81.

Thousands and thousands of Un-
trimmed Hats. including the Bright
finish Hats, Short Backs, Ready-to-
Wear Hats. Turbans, Sailors, Flats,
French Felt. and Wool Felts-plain
and camel's hair effect-in all lead
ing colors, including black-formerly
sold at from SOC to 81, for 25c.
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$5.9S sssiass' tst i's;%

women's Melton Cloth Raglans; in
Oxford black and grey: half-tight
fitting. with yoke; loose fitting, with
yoke; with velvet collars and turned
cuffs; lined to waist. s5.9s, instead Of
$40 and $3.50.
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Hero Could Not ae-
cs-t ..r Enu.
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of Rearesa4;4lFes. and tas best .5ra.r.
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