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The Washington times., 1902-12-31

The renovated White House is a hive
Of industry today, with a large corps
OF workmen engaged in completing the
arrangements for the New Year Day
reception tomorrow. Popular interest,
always strong in this great function.
is unusually so this year because OF
the desire Of thousands Of citizens to
see what has been accomplished IN the
mansion OF the nations Chief Magis-
trate after an outlay OF more than a
half million dollars.
number OF Innovations viii mark
the New Year Day reception Of 1903
Though the guests viii enter by the
north door, through what was the main
entranceway OF tHe old Mansion. they
will depart by the new east terrace,
leading from the Mansion to the west
front OF the Treasury On entering the
White House the line will pass through
the main hallway. the state dining room.
and the Red Room into the Blue Room.
where the receiving line will be sta
toned.
Contrary to the custom OF past years.
the President. Mrs Roosevelt. and the
ladies' OF the Cabinet will stand in the
extreme end OF the apartment. IN the
part which extends beyond the line q
the Mansion and forms the Houth por-
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
LOUISE MAY BECOME
QUEEN AT ANY HOUR
King George of Saxony Dyng-Court Rushing
Divorce Proceedings.

and respect for the throne. The dynasty
being Catholic and the people Protest
ant, the affair Is being utilized for sec
tartan controversy. The Kings state-
ment. doubtless. will follow the Iii,e in
dicated in the ntimations-supplied to
the newspapers having court ieauings-
published tsCay, affirming that the
crown princess sole reason for eIoping
was her criminal relations with Prof.
Giron. and that documentary proofs
have been found showing that the elope-
ment had long been in preparation. The
stories Of fll-treatment on the part OF
her husband, Of oppressive court cere-
monial. and OF her fettered existence
are classed as inventions.
The crown princess own account OF
the Immediate cause OF her flight from
salzourg, written TO an intimate friend
presumably the Princess Terese Of Ba-
varia. was telegraphed from Munich this
morning. II says her father. the Grand
Duke OF Tuscany. intended 10 imprison
his daughter either in a Iunatic asylum
or IN an Italian convent. He had already
consulted the court physician and several
medical authorities in Vienna with the
object OF obtaining certificates warrant
Ing him in shutting her up.
Her father. the crown princess adds,
was giving her no time for eeliberation.
He demanded. first. that she be taken
under guard 10 Dresden. 10 apologize to
the crown prince. and that she then
choose between confinement in a convent
or in mad house. The crown princess
asks the Bavarian court to use it's inAu-
enee with the court at Dresden tn per-
NIT her children to choose their voe..lion
IN life freely.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
OFFICIALS AROUSED
OVER PRISON CONTRACT
Conditions at Moundsville
Excite Comment.
INVESTIGATION IS PROBABLE
Commissioner Macfarland Thinks, If
Report Is True, Prisoners Should
Be Removed.
INVESTIGATION is PROBABLE

No action has been taken by the Gov
ernment toward examining into the al
legged prevalence OF consumption in the
West Virginia penitentiary at Mounds
VILE. W Va. as detailed in The Times
yesterday. All prison contracts for the
Department OF Justice are made by
Major Strong, general agent OF that de-
partment.
He was asked this morning by a Times
reporter what would be done in regard
to the matter. In reply he said: Moth
ing official has been done. and I cannot
say whether there Will be at this time.
II conditions are as stated in your pa
per, We will certainly give II our at
tention."
The District Commissioners today
evinced much interest in the report OF
the bad sanitary condition of the
Moundsville penitentiary. While the con-
tract for the maintenance OF prisoners
IL made by the Attorney General. and
the Board has no direct Jurisdiction
over the matter. It still believes that an
investigation ought TO be made
Commissioner Macfarland. speaking for
the Board. said that it was Of impor-
tance that District prisoners should be
well cared for. and not placed In jeop-
srdy through unsanitary conditions. He
had no hesitation in saying that the
truth ought to be ascertained at once.
and that II the condition OF the peniten-
tiary is found to be as represented. the
District prisoners ought to be sent else
where.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
INSPECTOR BROOKS
MUST STAND TRIAL
Magistrate Brann Decides in
Garfield Case.

NEW YORK. Dec. S1.-Magistrate
Henry A. Brann handed down his de-
cision today in the complaint Of David W.
Bucklin. the repIted manager for Rich
ard A. Canfeld. against Police Inspector
Nicholas Brooks on the ground a nm
lawful entry at Canheld's alleged gam
bling house at East Forty fourth
Street. when the police raided the house
on December /.
The magistrate held that the Inspector
must stand trial. Isaac WE'LL. one OF the
inspectors counsel Immediately went
before Justice Scott In the Supreme Court
and obtain a writ II habeas corpus rnodo
returnable at o'clock this afternoon
The magistrate said he would ,,-.,.
theinspecto until his trial when h.
heard that Brooks was on HIS w. -
court -
The Washington times., 1902-12-31

The New York Herald" this morning
published the following cable;
DRESDEN, Tuesday. king George
has appointed a special court Of seven
judges to try the suit for divorce which
the crown prince has decided to in
stitute against the ere princess
Prof. Curschmann, Of Leipsic, has
been called here for consultation With
the court physicians regarding the
Kings condition. which gives much
concern to his family Although dag
nosed as influenza, HIS majesty's con-
dition has grown steadily worse during
The last few days due TO the excite
ment over the eIopement OF the crown
princess. which. In connection with mis-
great age and weakness. has had a de-
pressing effect on the Kings mental
condition.
King George Of saxony has ordered
the preparation OF a full official account
Of the eIopement Of the Crown Princess
Louise snd the circumstances leading
up to it for the Saxon people. among
whom the most fantastic stories are in
circulation, 70 the detriment Of the roy
al house. especially with reference 10
the future kiEg.
The scandal Is underlying. according
TO some opinions. the peoples loyalty
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
COMMITTEE NOW SEEKS
AVAILABLE SOFT COAL
Asks for Information as to Amount of Bituminous
Fuel on Hand

In accordance with instructions re-
ceived last night from the subcommit- 70
tee OF the citizens coal syndicate COM
mittee, Barry Bulkley today sent out
many letters Of inquiry to the managers
Of the various coal companies operating
along the line OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway. These letters aek for
information as to the amount OF soft
coal available and request quotations
on bituminous coal in quantities at the
mines. IL is understood that II II is
found possible TO secure the coal, means
will be provided for its transportation.
A circular was received yesterday by
". W. Dane nhower, one OF the members
Of the committee, informing him that
after January 1 the price Of soft coal
would be 50 ton. This circular wes
sent by single dealer. but is indica-
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
GENERAL CHACEL TO
COMMAND SPANISH TROOPS

MADRID. Dec. 3l.-General Chacel has
been summoned 70 Cadiz to command the
Spanish troops in the event lt becomes
necessary TO send an expedition TO No
roccu.
Tie rebels have cut of the water sup
ply Of Fez, and unless the southern Ka-
byis come 10 the aid Of the town. the
imperial authorities will be forced to
capitulato within two days.
The spanish authorities are Attlng up
wireless communication between Ccuta
and Mililla. In order TO keep IA con
stant touch with the course OF events
Great Britain and France have assur-
ed the Spanish government that they de-
sire 10 maintain the status quo in the
event OF the pTvtvnder gaining tho
throne.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31

tive Of the scarcity Of fuel and the In
ability Of the dealers 10 meet the de-
mand-
The supply offered today was extreme
ly small and the prevailing price was So
at the mines. Even at this price. with
tho cost OF delivery to be added. makes
the cost SlI. One OF the local dealers
had difficulty in securing more than a
few carloads. Il is thought that this
scarcity is but temporary. and Is due 10
the time lost by the miners during the
holiday seH son.
Talk OF a mass meeting OF citizens "a
organize for concerted action in con-
nection with the coal situation is being
revived but no call has yet been issued.
The matter IS, however, under considera-
ton as demands for such a meeting are
heard on every hand
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
MUST PAY TWO LEGS FOR
FREE TRANSPORTATION
Man FrOze Stiff in Ride From Cleveland
to Chicago.

LAPORTE. Ind. Dec. 31.-Thomas
Mitchell. who attempted to ride on an
open car from Cleveland to Chicago. will
suffer the loss OF both legs. and ply
Sicians say that he viii not survive the
operation.
Mitchell was nearly frozen stiff when
taken from Lake Shore car near Elk
hart. He boarded a fast freight train
and becoming numb with the cold. was
powerless TO aid himself,
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
PRESIDENT CASTRO
AGREES TO ARBITRATE
Minister Bowen Wins His
Acceptance.
NO DETAILS OF AGREEMENT
Consents to Meet All Just Demands of
the Powers Upon
Venezuela.
NO DETAILS OF AGREEMENT

President Castro has agreed to meet
all the just demands Of the powers upon
Venezuela. Such is the substance OF q
dispatch from Minister Bowen received
at tie State Department this morning
and communicated by Secretary Hay 10
the White House
No details of the agreement are given,
and IL is not known here whether il
covers the conditions imposed by Great
Britain and Germany regarding prelimi-
hary settlements prior 10 arbitration
before The Hague tribunal
The lack OF any antagonistic spirit
in Castro. however. is regarded here
as a symptom favorable TO a final. sue
cessful adjustment Of the difficulty.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
The Telegraph 10 Tick
Instant Neuo Year Begins

A special series Of time signals, on
the same plan as the signals sent out
daily at noon. will be transmitted
from the United States Naval OBJ
seryatory at Washington over the
lines OF the Western Union and Pos
tai Telegraph Companies at midnight.
seventy-fifth meridian time. Decem-
Der 81, and again at ]. 2. and a. m.
seventy-flfth meridian time. January
l. as an exact midnight signal to the
Eastern. Central and Mou-tain. and
Pacific Coast sections. for the benefit
Of those interested in all parts OF the
country in knowing the exact instant
Of the beginning Of the New Year.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
RIVALS IN LOVE
FIGHT FATAL DUEL

HUNTINGTON. W. Va. Dec. 81
Forty miles from here in Logan county.
James Chambers was fatally stabbed
eand George Thompson badly wounded
in duel with knives yesterday. They
we're rivals for the hand OF a pretty
young woman Of that community.
Chambers was cut half a doze- times
before he fell. The last stroke OF the
knife almost disemboweled him. Thomp-
son, frightened at the CHASTITY sight. and
wounded several times himself. started
10 run away. but was found Soon after
ward completely exhausted from loss of
blood. He will recover.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
PANAMA CANAL co.'s
ANNUAL MEETING HELD
Protest Against Delay in Purchase
Negotiations.

PARIS, Dec. 3i.-The annual meeting
Of the Panama Canal COMPANY was held
yesterday. The members Of the com
pany protested AGAINST the delay in the
negotiations .Cr the purchase OF their
property and expressed a hope that the
negotiations would end favorably at an
carly date.
The annual report submitted showed
that 1900. .3O6 francs had been expended
IN the past year. and that the receipts
from interest on ,ne capital and the sale
Of materials rad amounted TO 1.ISS, 400
francs.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

In the lower lake region. the Ohio
Valley, and the Atlantic States. the tenn
peratures have fallen considerably.
There viii be rain tonight and Thurs
day in the Southern States. extending
Thursday night into the Middle Atlantic
states.
II will be warmer except in the east
Gulf States.
On the middle Atlantic coast the winds
viii become easterly and fresh 70 brisk
Steamers departing today for European
ports viii have fresh soytherly winds
and fair weather 20 the Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
AWAITING SETTLEMENT
OF PRIOR CONDITIONS

COLOGNE, Dec. 21.-A Berlin dispatch
to the Cologne Gazette" says It is
stated oficially that The Hague tribunal
has not yet been asked to arbitrate the
Venezuela dispute because negotiations
are passing in regard to prior condi-
tions.
Great Britain and Germany demand
first the settlement Of certain claims
whose incontestability is outside arbi
tration- Germany's claim OF this nature
amounts TO 1 200 600 bolivars.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
GERMAN CANNONS
MENACE MARACAIBO

LONDON. Dec. 31--A dispatch TO the
Daily Mall from WiIIemsted, Curacao
dated yesterday. says.
The postmaster at Maracaibo. Vene-
zuela, having detained correspondence
belonging TO German merchants, the
German cruiser Fake threatens In con-
sequence TO lombard the town"
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
FRENCH CLAIMS TO HAVE
EQUAL CONSIDERATION

PARIS. Dec. 31--A Caracas dispatch
to the "Matin" says Venezuela has
promised 70 treat Frances claims on the
same basis as those Of the allies. but
has refused to promise similar treat
ment to Belgium. Spain and Holland.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31

VIENNA. Dec 31.-The "Tageblatt"
says that King George OF saxony Is dy-
ing, and that the fugitive Grown Princess
Louise may become Queen at any hour.
To avoid this complication, n possible
the Saxon court intends to rush the di-
vorce proceedings. basing them on Ger
man civil law. The court win ignore
the Catholic ecclesiastical prohibition
against divorce.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
The Hotel Barton Invites

lis patrons, friends and the public to a couipii.
mentary buffet luncheon on New Years Dav fror-
p TO D. m. The famous Handel Quartet so
companicd by Ncbers Orchestra, viii rcn5e,
choice elections Louis Suter chef, assisted bs
Emil Miller, viii carye.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
SPANISH CRUISER
ORDERED TO TANGIER
General Chacel Ready to
March for Morocco.

BARCELONA. Dec. 31.-The Spanish
cruiser Rio De La Plata has been order
ed 70 proceed 20 Tangier
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
PORTUGUESE wARSHIP
TO GO TO MOROCCO

LISBON. Dec. 3i-The Portuguese
government has decided to send wa .-
SHIPS 10 Morocco 20 protect Portuguese
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
COM PEELED TO ACT AS
STRIKE BREAKERS"
Wofkmen Make Charges
Against Erie Road.
'SHANGHAIED" FOR MINES
Grand jury Asked to Indict Road Off
cials for Abduction, Assault, and
Threats to Kill"
"SHANGHAIED" FOR MINES

NEW YORK. Dec. 51.-Iuformation was
today laid before District Attorney Jer-
ONE on which he was asked 20 have
the grand jury indict the president and
officers Of the Erie Railroad Company
and the Pennsylvania Coal Company for
abduction. assault. intimidation and
threatening to kill"
Direct charges OF these crimes we're
made by Lawyer Andrew S. Frazer. who
visited the district attorneys ONCE in
person to lay his information before
Mr.. Jerome.
Made to Act as Strike Breakers"
They are based on an amazing story
told in the sworn afidavits OF twenty
two residents OF this city who swear
that on the false Dretense OF doing rail-
road work for the Erie Company. they
we're taken 10 Hoboken. put aboard a
train, locked in a railroad car. forciblv
carried to the Pennsylvania coal mine
region sud compelled to act as strike
breakers"
The men involved are Italians. Frank
Milano. OF I3 Morton Street. was the
foreman ! charge OF them. He is one
Of the alleged victims. and declares
that he, like the others. was deceived
by the railroad and abducted
The Washington times., 1902-12-31

Inspectors Department, I'm
der His Control. Get In
spectors to Follow Un-
derpaid Letter Carriers
and Keep Away From the
Big Fish, Who Appear to
Have Full Sway.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
COL. MILLER READY
TO RECEIVE BIDS

Specifications Prepared for
District of Columbia's
New Filtration Plant-In-
structions to Govern All
Bidders.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
An 0stensible Purpose.

According to the afldavits Of Ailano
an others. the Erie Company. which
controls the Pennsylvania Coal Com
pany. sought men in this city in Oc-
tober for the ostensible purpose OF Law
Ing tracks for a railroad spur within
two and a half hours run OF New York.
Afhdavits by three Of the men were
laid before Mr.. Jerome today. They
were those Of Frank Mlano. Antonio
Cicone. and Giovanni Palmierl.
The papers were handed 10 Assistant
District Attorney Isadore Kresel. who
said he would consider the matter with
Mr. Jerome.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
BRISTOW BLIND TO POSTOFFICE
CONSPIRACIES AROUND HIM

Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Said to Be Cog
infant of Gigantic Swim
dies Going On Among
High Officials of His
Department, Yet Fails to
Act.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31

Partly cloudy tonight.
Thursday increasing cloud
mess.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-15

kisses at husklng bee by finding red
ears Of corn, but in the city they fare
equally we'll by finding girls under
the holly.
Andrew Carnegie would make the
hit of his life If he were to give
Akron a bngatelle Of few hundred
thousand dollars with which to build
city hall.
If present conditions continue, most
of the inhabitants of the new County
jail will be such desperate charac-
tcrs" as train jumpers who cannot pay
their fines.
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There are books in which the hero
meets death in the last chapter; in dis
cussing some of them IT has been re-
GREETED that the hero did not die earlier
in the game.
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Captain c. c. Benner is a campaigner
who will put life into the Solicitor CON
test from the word Go-and then he
will be rewarded with election to the
Office for his trouble
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No, Willie, it's not exactly fear Of the
wrath to come that causes so many
new faces to show up in Sunday
schools these days; rather is it due 10
desire for easy picking"
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Many the yqvptg man who sized up his
purse, predicted an open winter and
bought a fancy top coat, now wishes
that he had cared less for style and
bought an ulster instead.
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! There are few nicer young men in
Akron than Attorney John f. Halder-
man. In fact, IL there be any nicer
than he. let them come out in the
open and try proclaiming it. Things
are little dun now, anyway.
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Nearly three months now since a
Barbcrton policeman was ducked, put
in the clear with club or inspired tc
move homeward at Star Pointer gait
Those who require excitement in that
burg will soon be dying of inanitIon
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A BarbcrtOn paper remarks thai
girls are more than ordinarily affec
tionate these days In their treatmen
Of gentlemen friends, whether they
like them or not.
oh, woman, twas ever thus!
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II 1t be true that the good dlt
young then this wonderful progress oI
ours must be credited to the wicked
And also it would show that thls
world must have been intended ex
clusively for the wicked, and that tn,
good are being ousted continually al
presumptious invaders. And, further
more, towit; 1t would seem that 1t /,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-15

Most of us know that the Christmas
tree comes to us direct from Germany.
And we know of the tree worship of
the Druds which obtained in England
and France, and which probably had
tree in the Christian festival But we
do not all know that similar festival
with the tree as Crowning feature is
observed among many heather nations,
and that it comes from sun-worship,
which is older than history. The revi-
val of the sun after the wiuter solstice
has ever been the subject of rejoicing
and of celebration by ceremonies
which represent the new light brought
back to the world. Our tree, with its
small candles, its gllded knick-knacks,
and toys for the children, is n direct
descendant Of this old festival In honor
Of the sun.
Traces Of it exist in Ireland, where
the "service-tree" is found adorned
with burning lights during Christmas
night. The English yule-lOg Is a faint
survival of this festival. But it Is be-
yond these that | wish to draw your
attention, back further even than the
Druid mysteries of the Gallic forests.
1t is TO China, that home of all WON
ders and of all history. 1t has been
shown that as long ago as 247 b. G.
a tree with hundred lamps and fiow-
ers was placed on the steps of the
audience-hall, This appears again in
the records Of Princess Yang, who
lived 7l3-755 A. D., and who caused a
hundred-lamp tree eighty feet high to
be erected ON mountain, 1t was light.
ed during New Years night, and the IL,
Elimination was seen for hundreds of
miles, eclipsing the light Of the moon,
This candle'tree is no longer lighted in
China, being replaced by an unusual
number Of lanterns. which are hung
everywhere. A suggestion of the tree
however, still survives in Japan. Al
the New Year two evergreen trees are
placed without, on either side OF the
door, Their tops are tied together with
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-15
IN A FAR COUNTRY.

VIII you take me back again, ,.
Hills and woods knew of old?
VIII you take me back again,
With my sorrow and my stain,
VIII the old-time love still hold2
Will you make me whole again,
Silent hills and sunny land?
Broken dreams | bring to you,
Who the first young rapture knew,
Will your pity understand?
VIII you fold me close again2
For I'm wearying to come;
lust to lay me on your breast
In your quiet and your rest,
Like a child-come home.
Arthur Ketchum.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-15
MO ~ e.
To Loan on HOu
Goods, Pianos, Orr
horse S, CHrrl8g
Wagons, InSuI
anCe Policies,

If you wish to
$40, $50, SIS, $50. 81
or any amount to $500
loan you the money at
reasonable rate than an,
company loaning none.
city, and you can pay tho
back I'm small monthly pi
Of $3.50, $500. $3.50, $50
$3.50, $3.50, or in any an
suit the borrower, and ey'
lnent made reduces both
pal and interest, and 70.
ness transactions at tl
are strictly confidential
and investigate before
row and you will find I
Sthecheapcst and most
ent. l.. {. NIL
Room II Arcndu block, "a
block 1907 South Howard
open evenings mtu S o'clo
pnone 100, Peoples 77i.
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Who Is this man Santa Claus?
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Another harvest for the liverymen.
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Sleighbclls Jingle as merrily as ever.
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Such sale of rubbers as the dealers
had Saturday!
Santa Claus must he nearly as old
as Methuselah.
There Is no place like home--when
the gas winks out.
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This is the season of bright eyes, red
cheeks,-alni red noses.
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The y. q. It's snow swccpcrs fright
en- as many horses as ever
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Now for the Police department to be.
gin a crusade for "snowless" side
walks!
The snow shovel has again come to
be looked upon as very necessary
implement.
There is not stop nor stay TO the pro-
gress Of the Y. w. G A, or the energy
of its members.
Gen. Dick isn't such a warm mem
ber-no cigars have yet been named
after him.
Autl-fat treatment has already been
commenced on large number of
pocketbooks.
One view of the trouble in Venezuela
is that Castro's blun has been called
good and hard.
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What n funny streak of bright red
the sleigh makes in the snow when II
first starts out.
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SparrOws are having the northern
fields for foraging all to themselves, ex.
cept for the pigeons.
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1t only displays your ignorance of
spelling, Alfred, to ask IL the American
Cereal Co, is publisher of stories.
Y \ X
The gas supply has started In on the
antics which nearly caused nervous
prostration among consumers last win,
ter.
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An elaborate smoking jacket is al.
ways an appropriate gift for a gentle
man and the same may he said of q
sealskin coat for Il woman.
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Out in the country the boys earn