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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
Competitive Examination,

On Tuesday of next week, beginning
at 900 o'clock in the morning, will be
held the Competitive examination of
youngfmen from the 10th Congressional
district aspiring to enter the Military
Academy at West Point
Congressman Conner has selected as
the committee to conduct the examine
ton: Prof. w. G. Van Ness, Supt. Won
Coelln and DR.. Wright. all of Denison.
Prof. Van Ness is chairman of the
committee.
1t is needless to say that the mention
OF the names of the committee is a
sufficient guaranty that the examina-
tion will be conducted on the highest
plane, and that their 10 commentator
will be made upon merit, not upon
favoritism. 1t is predicted that a
goodly number of young men will com
pete for the prize.
The examination will be held in the
office of Supt. Won Coelln, in the room
over the postotfice.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
ORGANIZE BROKERAGE COMPANY
Southwest Iowa Men Combine for
Business.

Missouri Valley Iowa, May l5.-One
leading merchant from each of the fol-
lowing towns in WesternIowa and eas t
ern Nebraska met in this city on Tues
day and formed an organization called
the Iowa Brokerage company: Carroll,
Harlan, Wall Lake, Moorehead. Deni-
son, Nicola, Ida Grave, Wood bine,
Mapleton, Whiting. Mo. Valley and
Holstein in Iowa and Blair, Nebraska,
were the towns represented.
The object of the company is to
transact a general brokerage business
for the benefit of the members of t, e
company. All orders for goods will be
sent to the president OF the company,
who will purchase the goods in car
load lots and distribute them from a
central point. 1t is expected that by
reason of buying the goods in such
large quantities that the company will
be able to get bedrock prices from the
wholesale houses.
The following officers were elected
for the ensueing year: Ben II. Gavitt
of Missouri Valley, president and gen
eral manager: Joseph Beh, of Harlan,
ice-president: II. Gilbert, of Denison,
secretars and treasurer. Lyman Whit
tier, Whiting, G. G. Williams, Ida
Grove, H. Gilbert, Den:son. B. H. Ca
witt, Missouri Valley and Joseph Beh,
Harlan, compose the first board OF
Directors. The new concern will com
menee operation at once and the out
come will be watched with interest BY
many other cities il the same field
Nonporeil.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES.

Prof. Van Ness was a Des Moines
visitor May II.
Recently Prof. Martin gave several
readings for the Epworth League at
Dow City.
Prof Core conducted the chapel ex
ercises during Prof. Van Ness absence.
Miss Jessie Marshall has been among
the invalids for few days past.
George Newcom is spending the
week at his home near Deloit.
Messrs E. Quick and j. B. Roman
were looking after the repairs of TIE
college Monday the 18th
Mr. Roy Towne, of Dow City, was
guest of Prof Martins the Sd.
Miss Marie Highstreet, of Arcadia
en- route for Colorado Springs, Colo.
stopped to visit her sister, Miss Mar
garet
May 10Th is the date set for the final
oratorical contest at Storm Lake.
Miss Robinson spent Monday even
ing with Miss Smith at the dormi.
tory.
Messrs Paul Poitevin. Dave Mac
Dougall and Harry Sharp of Dow City
passed d pleasant Sunday with college
friends the 10th.
Mr.. Miller of the Denison bank is
taking work with Prof Wilbur.
Miss Bertha Newcom spent Sunday
under the parental roof near Deloit.
Miss Smith will entertain her college
classes Saturday evening.
Miss Myrta West had charge of the
Greek classes during Prof. Van Ness,
absence.
Several of the girls and Miss Smith
had an ice cream spread Wednesday
evening.
The dormitory girls have been favor
ed with serenaders the last week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

A coffin factory which will give en-
ployment to large number of skilled
workmen will be established at Mis-
souri, Valley in the near future. Ten
thousand dollars worth of stock of the
new concern was placed on the market
this week. The entire amount was
purchased by local business men the
first day. The product of the factory
will be known as the Post antiseptic
paper casket, which as the name i'm.
plies, will be made of pressed paper.
The caskets made of paper are said to
be stronger and much more durable
than those made OF wood, and will find
a ready market. Work on the new
plant will begin at once.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
Corn Belt Editors win Meet.

Below we give the program of the
ninth annual Corn Belt Editorial AS
ISOLATION to be held at LIE Mars la. on
May the 22d and %. The committee
IN charge OF this meeting are leaving
nothing undone to make the visit of
the editors pleasant as well as
a profitable one
THURSDAY EVENING MAY 22d
Address: Pioneer Newspapering in
Iowa $3.50
Hon, E. w Caldwell Sioux city. Iowa.
FRIDAY MAY 23d.
Does the Patent Inside Add to the Value
OF county Newspaper
INV. S. Ayres, Mail, Sheldon la
Corporation in Buying Stock and Ma
'eiiai w.
fl. Bloom. courier, Switzerland, la.
The Gentle Artof cussing the OhiceDevil
c. B. Wolf, Democrat, Alton la.
How can our Association be made of
more Practical Value to it Members
----S. M. Stoufter, Sun, Sac city la.
The folly of Price cutting
j. E. Jerome, vidette, Storm Lake la
The Trials of an Editor
&c, L. caswell Bulletin, Denison la.
The Influence of the Press in Public AT
fairs
Judd Welliver, Tribune, Sioux City, la
The Experience of an Editor out of
Job
Bert P. Mills, correctionville. la.
FRIDAY EVENING MAY 23d
Banquet
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mr.. w. j. SERVER entertained the
Penelope club on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Conner. president of the club
was present and the members gave her
hearty welcome on her return from
Washington. Mrs. Gilberts of Warsaw
Wis, Mrs. campbell of Chicago and
Mrs Lewis of Iowa City. were present
to enjoy Mrs. Servers genial hospit.
atty AID the good cheer of the club.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

We understand A. H. Brown has
rented building and is going to PLACE
three first class Brunswick Bake bowl
ing alleys at Iowa Falls. Mr.. Brown
is interested in bowling alleys at Al
gona, Sioux Rapids, Denison and other
places, but will take charge personally
of the Alleys at Iowa Falls which will
insure the people of that place a first
class place of amusement and strictly
up-to date.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Hastings, Neb., Daily Republican:
Mr.. John Dunn Martin appeared at the
First Baptist church last night in a
program of miscellaneous readings
which were highly appreciated. Mr..
Martin is dramatic reader of great
power, and evinces unusual versatility
in impersonation. His rendition OF
dialect is highly entertaining.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

The city council of Onawa and the
officials of the N. W. R'y Co. have fin
ally agreed upon site for the erection
OF the new depot which will be near
the business portion of the city. Work
on the new structure will begin at
once.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

MI and Mrs. Marquis Wheiland viii
leave this week for visit of three or
four months to their daughter. Mrs.
DR.. G. L Stocks at Bushong, Kans
He informs us that DR.. Stocks has a
good practice, he is also postmaster at
that place.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Fred E. Butler who has for the past
two years been employed by the I. c.,
Ry Co. in the engineering department
with headquarters at Dubuque has
severed his connection and accepted a
higher and 'better position with the
Chicago Great Western, and at present
will be located at Fort Dodge Fred is
getting to the top very rapidly.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

DR.. Stocks the eye specialist will be
at the Fargo House, Saturday May H..
Nervous disorder are mostly caused by
eye strain and the only relief is to re-
move the cause. Eyes may be very
defective and yet remain apparently
perfect have your eyes tested.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
Notice.

There will be meeting of the Bust
ness Mems Association, Monday, May
II, at 8 o'clock at City Hall. Let every
body come whether members or not. as
matters are to be taken up which are
OF vital interest to everyone in town.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mrs L. f. McWhiter, former presi
dent of the Indiana w. c. t. U. says,
"In my years of attendance at summer
assemblies, with exception of the In.
diana University Glee Club, | have
heard no superior to John Dunn Mar.
tir. y Hear him, Wednesday, May
2lst, at the College Chapel
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
Denison, Iowa.

j. B. Wiley. was in the city this
morning on his way home from the
College of Physicians and Surgeons a;
Chicago of which he has just gradu.
ated. Now, instead of Bert it will be
Doctor
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mr. Chas. Robertson drove over
from Charter Oak Thursday to attend
to business matters. We acknowledge
a pleasant call.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Chas. E. Campbell Esq. of Des
Moines Secretary of the Bankers Life
Insurance Co was transacting business
in Denison Thursday
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mrs. V. G Peckenpaugh of German
town, Nebr. is spending a month with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. e 7. Cone J
in Milford Twp
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

The Ladies' Aid society OF the Bap.
fist church will hold Strawberry soci-
sble at the New Wilson hotel Friday
evening, May % Straw berries and
cake Is cents. Everybody invited.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Miss Tressie Balske was called
Thursday to Grand Junction to attend
the funeral of a sister who had died
suddenly at Des Moires. She will re-
turn Monday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mr.. David Nash and wife of Nashville
Tenn. returned home today after few
days visit with Mr.. Nash's mother
Mrs NJ A. Nash
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mr. John Reynolds of Dow City call.
ed at our Office Wednesday. Mr.. Rey.
nolds has recently received an increase
of pension.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

DR.. Adams of the Des Moines College
will preach at the NJ. E. church next
Sunday morning and evening. All arc
invited to attend
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

w. w. Ferguson, our upto date Pho
tographer is in Omaha this week in at
tendance at the photographers conven
ton.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mr.. E. O. Fink returned Wednesday
from very pleasant visit with his
daughter, Mrs. L. Albright of Lake
CITY.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Thomas Curry the efficient clerk at
the Hub clothing house spent Wednes
day at his home in Milford Twp.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

MIR. VIM Gilbreath expects to MAKE
a business trip TO Fort Dodge the first
of the week
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Holiness meeting at the city hall
Sunday May IS Pastor in charge
Rev Harry Mann.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mrs. A. Robertson returned to her
home in Des Moines after a pleasant
visit with relatives
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

p. Jacobson who formally was baker
at the Model bakery is spending few
days in the city.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

DR. Philbrook made his usual weekly
trip to Dunlap on wednesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Clark Marshall, of Charter Oak, was
business visitor today.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

John Shaw Van, who is attend ing
college at Ames, is spending few days
at home,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

p. j. Klinker and B NJ. Covalt a..
tended Masonic lodge in Dunlap last
Tuesday evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

The interior of the F. j. Gable & Co.
book store has been remodel d.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

L. L. Powers of scranton, who is
visiting at Buck Grove with Chas.
Chase, gave US, pleasant call Wednes-
day.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Jas. McKim transacted business in
Denison Wednesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Mrs. Mitchell of Dow City was shopp
ing in Denison Thursday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

We note by the Enterprise that Dow
City will celebrate 4th.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
h. G, Laub, is transacting business
in Omaha today.

Mrs a. A. Runkle is visiting rela-
tives in Scranton.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Ed. Rudd of Dow City was Denison
visitor Wednesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

May II.
Beverly Land Co TO Thomas and Pat
rick Carey swii sec 81 HAYS twp. .S6t50 co
n G and Ida \ Towne trls to Abner
Graves VIZ nwE and VIZ swli see -
and Sell uel4 e1& sch and WIS., So So
neh neA and e5& neg GEN e4s So ~
me- n7i4 nelil sec 81 Union twp. 90
james NJ Baker and wife to Myl4t
Munsey lot : blk Dow City. $50 90
May 10.
James NJ, Baker aud wife to c f Booth
lots and blk 10 Dow City $1,000 90
James West wdower to Hans Ref lot
. blk 10 Manila . i50rO
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

The Broadway grocery has just in.
stalled new National cash register.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16

Abner Graves of Dow City was a
business visitor in our city Wednesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-16
Mr. Frank Stone was Denison caller
Wednesday.

T. F. BLACK and F. S. Stone were in
the city Wednesday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19
HOMER :. Fits,
THE FIRST
LABOR LECTURE
LAST NIGHT

The attendance at the opera house
was not as large as was expected, but
those there hsdzshe pleasure of listen
ing to q very interesting lecture on
political economy. The speaker was
Martha Moore Avery, director of the
Boston School of Political Economy,
and her subject, "Capital. Capitalists,
Capitalism, was handled in a popular
way and with simplicity which
made it easily understood by all.
She was introduced by Ben. F.
Healey, president Of the Central La.
Dor Union of this place, which brought
the speaker here. he gave q brief
history Of the Central Labor Union
from the time it was organized with
eight unions to the present time,
when it is composed OF l6 unions and
over 5000 working people, or 25 per
cent Of the $4,000 In this vicinity.
The union is to bring one speaker here
each month and 1t certainly deserves
the patronage Of the labor people.
The substance Of Mrs. Avery's re-
marks were as follows: 1.-THE new de-
parture to be met ought to he Of pri.
mary importance to the labor union.
There is . great war on between cap.
italists and wage earners. There 10 .
class var On in this free country.
Capital 10 word which ID nisunder-
stood. Capital is not part Of the
body.
Wealth does not necessarily mean
capital but ID divided into three die.
tinct parts, domestic economy or the
wealth that u consumed in private TO
sustain life, such - cloths, furniture,
etc.. social wealth or wealth consam-
Cd in)publio life, not for the creation
Of nsre wealth, and the third diyts-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19
THE POWERS REPLY
Lay Down So Many Conditions
That Arbitration May
Be Impossible

Washington, Dec. 10. - The .t.,.
department has received answers from
Great Britain, Germany and Italy to
tne proposal for arbitration made by
PRESIDENT Castro and forwarded by
thia!government. The answers while ad
mlttlng'the correctness oiIthe principle
u aroltration are not regarded q
sstisfactory on account Of the res.
tricttons laid down.
The answer Of Great Britain "A
most favorable. Germany admits ar
oitration is the proper manner Of
settlement but interposes 30 many
conditions as to make her answer any.
tnlng but = consent to arbitration.
Italy says that inasmuch a che rs
the youngest Of the parties to the Il.
lance she would be willing to abide
BY any disposition Of the matter 49,
reed upon BY the other two.
Even Great Britain's answer, which
10 the most promising Of oil, stipulat-
- . number Of considerations which
viii take time to adjust before arbi-
trasion could be entered into. The
character Of the objections to imme-
date arbitration interposed by Great
Britain and Germany is not made
public further than that one Of them
Fsttpulates th,t there must be some
guarantee that Vsnezuels will carry
out the judgment Of the arbitration
board.
1t is believed however, one of'Ger-
many's conditions is apology from Cas-.
tro for the arrest ofGsrmsny 3 consular
ofncials and sacking Of the German
legation At Caracas. The answers
were discussed at . cabinet Meeting
this morning. Efforts will now be
made to obtain Castro's acquiesence
in a many Of the conditions Is posi-.
BILE while Great Britain and Germany
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19

will be asked to reoede from more
onerous stipulation.
Caracas, Dec. 19.-Lopez Bsralt.
venezuelan minister of foreign sHairs,
has transmitted to United States Min
lister Bowen . document signed BY
President Castro as constitutional
President Of the republic, and coun.
tersigned by himself as minister Of
foreign adairs, in which Mr.. Bowen is
recognized a. tho only representative
OF Venezuela In the matter Of effect.
Ing settlement Of the present DIM
Guilty.
According to the terms Of this doc.
ument Mr.. Bowen may act without
restriction, and he is to use I'll means
possible to protect the interests Of
Venezuela. The document was sub
jected to correction last night and
again this morning before delivery.
The state department at Warrington
has been notified OF the transmiSsion
of this instrument to Mr.. Bowen.
Events here are dependent upon
the receipt through the state De.
partment, Of the answers Of the gov.
ernments Of Great Britain, Germany
and Italy to the proposal Of albitfa-
tion advanced by Venezuela; these
answers are expected tomorrow.
Should they be favorable the Venezue-
Ian government strongly desires that
q conference Of the smbassadors Of
Great Britain, Germany and Italy to
the United States then be held In
Washington, and that Mr.. Bowen
leaves LaGuaira Dec. % for the u. 8.
on board the Red 20" line steamer
Caracas, which is due to leave New
York, Dec. 20. Mr.. Bowen will meet
the ambassadors in Washington. No
meeting to discuss the terms Of settle.
ment 10 to be held on Venezuelan
soil.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19

,ment, who is charged with high trea-
son for having fought with the Beers
in South Africa. The lord chief just.
ice said the present jury had been
summoned for 4 most unusual object
as it had been sixty two years since .
grand jury in England had to deal
with the charge of high treason.
The Jury returned . true bill
AGAINST Lynch and. the trial Is fixed
for January2.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19
ESPECIAL to TELEGRAM.

Montpelier, Dec. l9.-What came
very near being successful attempt
At suicide occurred last evening in this
city. when Mrs. Calvin @. Pratt OF
Worcester, now residing In Montpel'
ier, attempted suicide BY taking
laudanum.
The cause Of her act was the bring
i,p of divorce proceedings against her
nv her husband. The couple lave
been separated for some time, ne
being . prosperous young farmer 10
worcester, and she having rooms 10
Montpelier. She is some older than
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19
An Attempted SUICIDE
Marital Troubles Cause Montpelier Woman
To Take Laudanum

he is.
The libel was served In the after
noon. She sent word that she would
like to see him and as he entered the
room she drank something which
proved to be laudanum. DR.. Jesse
Crimes was called and succeeded in
saving her life.
The poison was procured at 4 drug
store IN Montpelier after the serving
Of the libel, she buying an ounce
which it seems she took. The amount
she took probably prevented the
immediate action Of itself thus aiding
in saving her life.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19
A new
CANDIDATE
IN THE FIELD

new candidate enters the flelo
tod.y a Vim IN the kilograms great Quaker
Range voting contest. Tne new COZ ~
S;defe SS ;s chi Lodge No. 81, !. o. -.
1." = a. East Barre and it takes tne
lead with 600 votes.
The standing Is: r.s.
Gil Lodge, l. o o. +, Ias' soo
u.nie | Leaf Camp, M. W.of A. ,o.
Granitesille,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19

BLANKETS
Wrapper Blankets, Crib Blankets, and
Fed Blankets. We carry the famous
California Blanket which 10 u-,exeelled
for beauty and quality.
HANuKERCHIEFS
The Handkerchief business excells all
others at Xmas time, we realize this feet,
and prepare accordingly. If it is dainty
patterns you want combined with fine
cloths and good values. You cannot at
ford to miss ur collection from Sc to IS.
PILLOW TOPS AND CORDS
The variety is large and especially
good is our line of Gibsons and Litho-
graphs. Price SOC.
LEATHER GOODS
We have especially choice things in
Pur, es, Bags, and Card Cases in Seal,
Suede, Burnt and Handcarved Leather.
DOLLS
Bring the children to our Doll exhibit,
for here you will find special care has been
taken in selection, and the values are ex-
cellent
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19
/, N, KN0WLTON
DIED LAST
NIGHT At MARION

Marion, Mass. Dec. ls.-The Hon.
Hosea n. Knowlton, former attorney
eneral Of Massachusetts,, who WAS
stricken with appoplexy on Deoember
q. st his summer home here died last
night.
nrominent and univt rsally respected
man Of Me state. He obtained .
world wide reputation - prosecuting
sttorney in the Lissie Borden ease ana
in various other important tlish.
GusTAvH NELLIR DGAD.
IAsdes. Dec. 1o- Gustave 1elNn,
n Infant Food tame y dad.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19

DRESS GOODS
We have choice novelties in dress
lengths and by the yard.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
Dainty Corset Covers, Pretty Skirts,
and Night Robes, made of fine cloths,
and trimmed with attractive laces and
hamburgs.
SILK WAISTS
Yes, and Others in flannel and brilliaa-
tine, at &2.98, $3.96 and s..
FURS
What would be more welcome pres
ent than furs, in this cold country. We
have them, all kinds and prices.
WHAT BETTER PRESENT
could you make than dress or waist
from our stock of Silks. Excellent nov-
elites and the Haskells, in black.
PURE AND WHITE
are our linens and the best of every-
thing will be shown here in Damask,
Napkins, Matched Sets, Doileys, Tray
Cloths, Towels and Lunch Cloths.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-19
the BRITISH
TREASON CASE
ON TRIAL

London, Des: els. ,s;.ras :..'s.. 'S,s '1.s, H.
,,stice this noznang .,se.. -. Cno s,e
g gsa,. =. } Soi. Lyssa, nsnssr Of ra1ns-