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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
ATCHIsON SELLS BONDS.

The Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Com
pany has sold 10 ]. 2. Morgan & Co. $40 GGeC00 Of
it's general mortgage bonds TO provide funds to be
used in the year pay for additional locoGo-
tives and cars. for the construction OF extensions
referred in tho last annual report and for double
tracking portions of the line. The company has
floating debt and never had any, it being the
policy Of the management TO provide in advance
for contemplated capital expenditures The addi-
tional equipment IS needed 20 meet requirements
Of the company's traffic as the company for some
time past has been unable TO take care Of the bust
offered. and it is expected that the additional
equipment will result In an increase Of gross and
net earnings. The proceeds Of the bonds are not
required for Improvement Of existing property. the
surplus earnings being more than sufficient for that
purpose. There remained unissued June - H5,-
o3o00o Of the company's general mortgage bonds OF
which moro than 100000 were available under
the terms Of the mortgage, which provide that
s. tOo0t0 may be issued in any one year for mn
provemcnts. This right has not until royy. been
exercised for over three years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
FOREIGN BANK RETURNS.

London. Dec. 1.-THE weekly return of the Bank
Of England shows the following changes: Total
reserve decreased f521. GOO, circulation increased
$500 bullion decreased f47791, other securities
increased f550cO other deposits increased 1858
public deposits, decreased $4,000 notes in reserve
decreased fSSs.oO0 and government securities in
creased f22S,o00 The proportion of the Bank of
Ensand's reserve to liabilities this week is AS
per cent against 4S0 per cent last week and com
pares with a decline from 49, per cent TO a per
cent in this week last year. The rate of discount
remains unchanged at per cent.
Paris, Dec, 1.-THE weekly return OF the Bank
OF France shows the following changes: Notes in
circulation decreased 19975O00 francs treasury &C
counts current increased 1S.52000O francs gold on
hand decreased 3.S75 600 francs, bills discounted in
creased 44,S5o0oo francs and silver hand In
creased $4,000 francs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
LESS lie.
Bankers posted rates were:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.-New- Orleans Com
mercial. 81 . discount; bank. par. San Francisco
Sight, SC: telegraph. nc. Boston-Par. Charleston
Buying 1-16c discount; selling. 1-16c premium.
Chicago-40c premium. Cincinnati-25c discount.
Savannah-Buying, SOC discount; selling 75c pre-
MUM. St. Louis-15c premium. MinneapoIis-s5c
premium
BANK CLEARINGS. - New-York - Exchanges
SOB So 721; balances, SIZES s99 Chcago-Exchanges
SEQ, 35o,Ss2: balances, $20824a Phiadelphia-Ex-
changes, s2o1oss67; balances. s21S7623 Baltimore
Exchanges 1886 1879; balances S5s3.01 Boston
Exchanges, 81, 962.310; balances. <, 77s 3d.
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Cau money IN
London. 3931z per cent Open market discount
rate for short bills, 3sG37s per cent for long bills
81 per cent. Berlin discount rate 35s per cent
Berlin exchange London. 20 marks 1917 pfennizs
Paris discount rate. pa per cent. Paris exchange
on London. % francs 17l5 centimes
FOREIGN SECURITIES.-Briti consols for
money, IS 9-I6: for the account. IS 11-ls French
rentes. 81 francs IS confines.
THE SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver. sac; Mex
lean silver dollars. 42slc Bar silver in London
closed at 25%d.
GOLD PREAIIUM-In Madrid. 1896; Lisbon q 90
GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. receipts
reported from Washington. s45: internal reye-
nue. receipts. S63o27; miscellaneous receipts s 564
Receipts for the day, $l.524436; expenditures,
M2SoOO Receipts for the month 10 date S24 32s.
expenditures, SS02O 0 excess Of receipts IS 40 29s
Receipts for the TO date $3.50 1872 POS expendt-
lures, s255.3o7S15; excess of receipts S43744ol
SIB-IREASCRY.-The Sub-TTeasury was debtor
TO the Clearing House $S46la.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

The market Tor outside securities was quiet and
virtually devoid of any feature OF interest What
little business was transacted was for the most
part confined 10 Greene Consolidated Copper which
was bought for Boston account at a fractional
advance over Wednesdays final Havana Tobac-
co shares were in better demand; the common rose
i per cent and the preferred a fraction Buffalo
Gas sold on Ia per cent on light volume Of Offer
lnss. STANDARD OIL gained nearly points. North
ern Securities weak. but practically NEGLECTED
ana on single transaction lost Il per cent Con
solidated Lake Superior issues were strong. espe-
clally the preferred. which rose about u per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
TRADE IN CHICAGO.
q TELEenAPH ID - - !

Chicago. Dec, 1L-There has been a narrow sca1a.
ing wheat market. with the general mood hs,.
bearish, and with the Armour interest takf,.
wheat On the weak places and selling IL On IA.
strong This market closed UNCHANGED "a IL,
higher. with December making the best gain NJ
sold at Size and at atsc. and closed a. Sic ssT
ers; December closed at &c. July 7sssc sellers
There has been vacilIating trade. and the raw.
has been conflicting Argentine cables 20 peop,a
here reported the weather improving Gables ~.
a shade higher. The Northwest cars we're A.
compared with 81 Iasr year. Southwestern recs,7-.
were large The primary total was s15O00 bushels
compared with 10000 bushels. Low grade wheats
were &c 70 g higher. Sew-Tork reported 81 I0sds
for export. There was considerable business dop4
al the Gulf by houses here. The -four news Hks
all the other news. was conflicting The North
western output FOR the week was 511oo9 barrels.
compared with $4,000 last year. but IL was claimed
the mills were suffering FOR shipping directions
Clearances were $4,000 bushels. The mills paid
soc here for CARROTS Of No. red, and December
price for No Northern There IS some complaint
from the Southwest OF dry weather Every one Is
eying Armour The effort OF the big holder iuse
now seems 70 be % keep the wheat market merely
steady. 70 prevent severe breaks and to check ina
rallies
Corn was a little draggy. closing &c 70 &C under
Wednesday. May sold az Sac and az 457sc and
much outside buying There was soma rather in
huentaI professional selling-Bryant. particularly
Receipts were small 12s cars; the estimate for 70
morrow. Us cars. Gables were &c higher. There
the claim of some increase in Western Offer
iugs- The Eastern demand from here is light 5us
the seaboard reported thirty-fve loads for export
The movement Is increasing very slowly. and tina
quality improving very slowly.
There was about the same situation in cats as N
corn-a little Yielding Cats closed 1c under yester-
day; December, 3+7sc; Nav 367sc sellers. and July.
1915 Speculation IS quiet; is the shipping bust
ness But Western offerings are small. Receipts
were 123 cars; the estimate for tomorrow So Ship
ping sales were 50GO0 bushels. The market seems
be in equilibrium. with present reason Tor ad-
vance or decline.
advanced on it. Pork closed Pie TO &c higher:
ribs ard lard SC to TIC higher There were only
5000 hogs instead OF the 5000 expected and the Of
fetal figures yesterdays hogs were a00 less than
posted. There was considerable covering. Pro-
vision stocks are about where they we-e Deem
Der I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
STOCK MARKET IRREGULAR.
Sharp Adance Sterling Erhan and in Cotton Help Restrict
TradingAtcson Sells BondSuga and the Cuban Treaty.

Closing prices yesterday OF the principal active
securities and net changes from Wednesdays
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
The FEDERAL TREAsIIRY

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE condition Of tho 7reas
ury divisions Of issue and redemption. At tho he-
ginning Of business to-day was as follows:
PFSFryE- r-r-.-r,
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THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN BONDS.
GOVERNMENT BoNDs.-Market steady. Final

RAILROAD BoNDS.-Iarket irregular. Total
sales amounted in par value 20 800 against
$500 or Wednesday. The heaviest dealings were
n the AtcEsson general IS, Baltimore and Ohio
gold zs, Chesapeake and Ohio as, Chicago. Buyl-
iagton and Quincy Is. Chicago. Rock Island and
Pacific ReirCad -, Erie consolidated and general
4s. Norfolk and Western Is. Northern Pacific IS
Oregon Short Line 3, Reading general Is ST.
Louis Southwestern consolidated IS. Union Pacific
first and convertible IS, United Railroads OF san
Francisco. IS. aid Wabash dabentu-e Is Cen
solldatea Tobacco Is ana United States Steel IS
were alEo active.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE SALES.

STOCKS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.
London New-York New-York

London. Dec Il. p. m.-The market fo- Anaeri-
can securities was dull, but generally firm. Final
prices follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-Money on call opened at So
per cent; highest 5l4 per cent; lowest per cent;
last loan, AZ per cent closed at 40s per cent: ru-
ing rate, 81 per cent. Time money was quoted at 6
per cent for sixty to ninety days. 5 per cent for
four months and 5lzQ515 per cent for five and six
months. Commercial paper was quoted at per
cent for choice four to six months bills and 6GSa
per cent for others.
FOREIGN Observation-Disclosures closed strong.
Actual closing rates follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

And interest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

12s. $50 Total sales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18

Brooklyn City Railroad lost point Centrai
Foundry shares were strong. Hackensack Mea-
dows sold up points. st. Louis Transit fell per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-18
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES
STOCKS.
I Biy. Ds Di4; Bid. lAsS.a.

FURNISHED by Frederic H Hatch. Nc. 80 Broaa-'''
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HOLLAND.

Fred Meacham of Waterbury was in town last week. ~.se IF. -.s-s +.r !. Mrs. Hubbel has returned to Bridge port for the winter. '-s
 Miss Mary Leonard entertained a small party of friends on Saturday evening. >"< -.4 =r5
 There will be a meeting of the 1i- brary association on Monday at 8 o'clock.
 E. B. Swett of Wesleyan college was the guest of Rev. J. H. Allen over Sunday. ,1:,
 The woman's missionary meeting will be held at Mrs. W. A. Agard's on Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Pomeroy and Mrs. Bugbee and children were guests of J. W. Edger- ton on Christmas day.
 MT. and Mrs. Barrows and children of New Britain have been spending a few days at G. P. Babcock's.
 MT. and Mrs. George F. Charter will celebrate the S5th anniversary of their marriage on Friday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Brooks of Bos- ton and MT. and Mrs. McCray of Springfield were at Joseph Webster s for Christmas.
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COVENTRY. South GlsswMm a.npvp. .

Bert Fisk of Northampton, Mass, i visiting his parents.
 Curtis Dean spent Christmas witt relatives in Yonkers, N. Y. Arthur Lathrop of Hartford was a William Lathrop's Christmas.
 Miss Alfreda Lawson of Lowell, Mass, is visiting friends here.
 John Powers of northern New Yorl was in town the first of the week.
 Mrs. Jennie Sweet, who has been ill for many weeks, is able to sit up a little.
 Miss Margaret Clark and her broth CT, William, have returned from a visit in Glastonbury.
 MT. and Mrs. o. E. Hoxie of Lowell. Mass, and F. E. Hull and family of Willimantic spent Christmas at Mrs. Lydia Mason's. ..f .seas se.s3 {
 Irving, the twelve-year son of George Stanley of Andover, was op- erated upon for appendicitis at the home of his grandfather, William Lathrop, late in the afternoon of Christmas day. Dr. Johnson and Surgeons Weldon and Mason performed the operation. He is not ont of dan ger at this writing. @ zAs..r i.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Queer Qualification.

The enthusiasm of the thoroughgoing lover of Browning takes some surpris- ing turns. The author Of "In Tuscan Garden" tells story concerning Dr. Furnival, one of the founders of the Browning society:
 A young relative of the Englishwo- man ill London was looking out at one time for bachelor chambers in a block of flats. The secretary of the company to whom they belonged intimated that the testimony of two householders as to his rent paying capacity would be required. Tie applicant gave the Eng lishwoman's name as one and Dr. Fur nival for the
 Dr. Furniyai's reply, after glowing panegyrfc son the merits of the appli cant, wound up by congratulating the company on getting as tenant man who was not only gentleman and a good fellow, but a member of the Browning society"
The Press., 1903-12-31
VIRTUE OF WATER.
Good Thing to Use In Keeping the
 Stomach Clean.

Stomach Clean.
 The habits of people in general dc not seem so bad when one considers the average individuals Limitations as to knowledge and thought. The fact is that most people don't know, don't think and hence don't care. Let them read more science, think more sensibly and act more seriously, then their hab- it's will be more satisfactory.
 The alimentary receptacle, the stonl- ach or vat in which foods and liquids are received and mixed. is habitually converted by many persons into q chemical retort for all sorts of drugs and remedies with the view of reach ing and relieving the ills of the various organs of the body, from dandrutf tC cOrns. The writer believes that he can give no more and better reasons fol his confidence in the therapeutic value of remedies than most other physi- clans, but he wishes to emphasize here the transcendent element of common sense in their administration. Before and above all things, however what is wanted is clean gastrO intestinal ca udl, duu HIS CltlIu IS lldt WtteI prop erly used is the best agent to effect that cleansing. On a par with this canal in importance are the eliminative tissues and organs of the system-the kidneys, mucous membrane and skin. What therapeutic agent properly used is bet ter than water? After all the assimila- tive and eliminative organs and tis- sues have been thoroughly rinsed with pure, soft water then, if 1t be still nee essary to administer a chemical agent, one may be selected that will, with these organs and tissues in better con- dition, work wonders. If you are so foolish as to allow yourself to become foul from head to foot. cleanse your self with water before resorting to chemical aids.-Health.
The Press., 1903-12-31
ASHFORD. W0gEfOPd.

Clarence Walcott lost a valuable horse from collie Christmas day.
 Mrs. Ernest Wilson and two chill dren of East Wilmington have. been visiting her mother, Mrs. S. M. Cush- man, the past week.
 The Christmas exercises here passed off finely, with a tree and the usual exchanging of gifts. The pastor, Rev. c. l.. Chamberlain, was the recipient of fine overcoat.
 Mrs. Griswold of Hartford, a lady who has visited at T. T. Stebbins' summers, kindly sent some candy boxes and other presents for the Con- gregational Sunday school Christmas tree, but on account of the unfinished condition of the church it was impos- sible to have the tree. Miss Emily Chism, teacher of the Hill school, had a tree Christmas day for her scholars, and Mrs. Griswold's presents were given to the Sunday school from that tree. Mrs. Griswold deserved vote of thanks.
 On Christmas day the house be- longing to Robert Amidon of Westford Hill was burned to the ground. The fire was not discovered until it was too late to save the house, and only a little over one hundred dollars worth of furniture. All the silver ware, of which they had fine assortment, was lost. The barn and stock were saved. Mir. and Mrs. Amidon had only short time ago remodelled and furnished their home. The loss is total, as there was no insurance. They have the sympathy of their many friends in their loss.
The Press., 1903-12-31
UNION.
John Buckley returned to Brimfield academy this week.

John Buckley returned to Brimfielt academy this week.
 F. J. Aldrich and his three som spent Christmas with his father al Uxbridge.
 Three degrees below zero was the lowest noticed at the post office the last cold snap. .,. ..- .--.. :
 Edwin Corbin and son of Putnam spent Christmas with his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. F. Corbin.
 Miss Zida Young of New Britain is spending the holidays with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. O. Young.
 The teachers of all the schools had 8 Christmas. tree with various exer- cises, which were a pleasure for the children
 Raymond Barrows and sister, Miss Florence, are spending the holidays with their grandparents, M. and Mrs. H. F. Corbin.
 Miss Chamberlain, while going from Rock Meadow to R. E. Webster's, saw a fine deer eating frozen apples from the tree one day last week.
 There was Christmas tree and ex- ercises by the children, with appro- priate remarks by the pastor, Rev. George Curtis, at the Congregational church last Thursday evening. Also tree and exercises at the M E church last Friday evening.
The Press., 1903-12-31
ROCKVILLE.

William H. Bowling, agent for the Adams Express company, was knocked senseless near his home yesterday morning about o'clock and robbed of $500 belonging to the company by two men. Mir. Bowling was on his way to his work. He lay unconscious in the snow about an hour before he was found. The extent of his injuries are not thought to be very serious.
The Press., 1903-12-31
1t Grows Feeble.

The attraction of mans character Is apt to be outlived, like the attraction of his body, and the power of love grows feeble i'll it's turn, as we'll as the power to inspire love in others. It is only with few rare natures that friendship is added to friendship, love to love and the man keeps growing richer in affection-richer, I mean. as a bank may be said to grow rich, both giving and receiving more-after his head Is white and his back weary, and he prepares to go down into the dust of death.-Robert Louis Stevenson.
The Press., 1903-12-31
TN the matter of Receiversh,p of the

TN the matter of Recelvership of the 1 StaTordvtIle Wo0len Company.
 SUPERIOR COURT, Holland County, Decem- Der 21st, 1903.
 Edwin c. Pinney, of stafford. in the County of Holland, State Of Connecticut, having been ap- pointed and confirmed by this court as kecervrr od oI Ins stanordville Wooden Company. as by the It IS ordered, that four moIfhs froro fin. 1.... ur eis 0raer pc and the same is hereby limited .iS m Mnlcn all creditors Of the said sfafiorT- t ~ .ns receiver of said corporation and thai nc esch an1 a1 imitation be given bv mailing to corporation on or before Decemhar os y ,o<ss saa1 oS n oa GnIs oroer and that furt her notice thsrr ol DS gwen Dy publishing the same in i he pr .ss s q neWspaper published ana having cfr~S,ia, ior ln salo SCanord, for two succesaivs weess c,.,a w if Is S,, @ on Ine 2ath day of Ducember igs md ed with,n tho ordered that all claims not presnt
 By the Court W DahFed
 LYMAN WINNING TINeTrR c,.,r
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HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

LOCAL NOTICES.
 Matter under this head 10 cents per l1ne.) wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the many friends for thelr many acts of kindness during my recent bereave- mant. JOHN N. RHODES -Calendar Pads for 1904 at The Press office. Four sizes, three colors.
 -Samnel Kuslansky Is offarlng SD cal bargalns in Ladies' and Misses Drass G, o is for the holidays at hts store h Tilden's block. Paper Napkins 10 cents a hundred at The Press ofiee. 800, 25 cents.
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 G0rkf's Early Strugglea.

Maxim Gorki, the Russian novelist, had an early career that in many ways recalls the early struggles of Jacob A. Riis. He ran away from home when a lad and for years found life mighty hard grubbing. He worked as a day laborer, sawyer, cook and lighter man. Then he heard that free instruc- ton could be obtained at Kazan, and, having no money to pay for his jour ney, he walked there, distance of over 600 miles. Then he found he had A head.
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MANSF'IELD.

Mrs. Herbert Crane IS quite serious ly i'll. .t. .~'s"a'% !
 Paul Langer spent a few days in New Haven last week.
 Mrs. H. E. Simonds visited relatives in Willimantic last week. ] Gilbert H. Storrs is home from Dean academy for the holidays. Mrs. E. l.. Smith spent last week with friends in New York. ...-5 ]
 James Copeland of stonington spent last week at his home in Mt. Hope !
 Mrs. Olive Parker slipped and fell last week, spraining her wrist very badly. ...-y ...-# ]
 Several families in this vicinity had private Christmas trees last Thurs day evening. > "7
 Cora Dimock of the Windham high school spent last week at her parents in Gurleyville. '.+.
 Henry squires and wife of Coventry spent Christmas with their daughter at Gurleyville. .st
 There will be social dance at Hill side hall, Mansfield, next Friday even- ing.
 Thermometers in this section last Sunday morning dropped to 10 below zero. .....
 Mrs. c. G. Wilcox and Mrs. George H. Baker spent the day in Williman- tic last Tuesday. s..
 Theron D. Swift of the Connecticut Agricultural college spent Christmas at his home in Atwoodville.
 A Christmas tree and concert was held in the M. E. church at Gurley- vile last Thursday evening. '.'
 John H. Reynolds, after spending Q week in Torrington with friends and relatives, returned home last Monday.
 It is reported that Thomas Moriarty has sold his farm to s New York party, who is to take possession Feb ruary 1st.
 Iceman have been putting in good time for the past week, filling their ice houses with nice clear ice from 10 to 15 inches thick.
 MT. and Mrs. A. E.. Sumner and daughter, Elsie, spent last Friday and Saturday in Eastford with MT. Sum- ner's mother. .s a.s @z..
 Mr. and Mrs. EFF. Ross and W. E. Ross of Providence have been visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Milton Ross in Eagleville for a few days.
 Word was received at Spring Hill Saturday of the death of Mrs. Eliza beth lift of Bloomfield. Mrs. lift was the mother of Mrs Andrew Gurley, who resides at Spring Hill. Mrs. lift was S9 years of age. The funeral services were held at the Bap- tist church at Spring Hill and. inter- ment was at Gurleyville. Mrs. lift was the widow of Sanford lift, who died several years ago. .~@.+
 Gurleyvi1le. s
 Mrs. Ruhanna Baker is at E. l.. Smiths.
 Mrs. Joseph Brown is with Mrs. Ralph Simpson. E. .@.....-,
 F. o. Dunham spent Christmas night at Chaplin.
 Charles McFarlane is at work for Mrs. A. J. Turner. 4-. :-s .-s5~5
 o. S. Chaffee is filling his ice house with eleven inch ice. '@ s~~+
 Mrs. E. l.. Smith is at Lyme, the guest of Miss Ida Smith. ...-t..--a
 December 2sd son, Floyd Russell, was born to Mir. and Mrs Ralph Stimp- son.
 Emma Johnson from Willimantic is at Harvey Fuller's, the guest of her sister, Miss Lena Johnson. ~-y--
 Misses Arlene and Marguerite Dun- ham are spending a few days with their grandmother at Chaplin. !.
 Joseph Brown and Lillian Haskell, both of Storrs, were married at Mans field Center Dec. ssd by Rev. Clarence Pike. ," @-'#- :A
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Amidon of Ashford, whose house was burned Christmas night, have the sympathy of their friends in this vicinity.
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A Card.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree to refund the money on 90 cent bottle of Greene's War anted Syrup of Tar If is fails to cure your cough or cold We also guarantee 26.cent bottle to prove satisfactory, or money refunded.
 W. D. HRALD, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1903-12-31

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