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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
NEW STYLE PURSES AT BUFFALO.


Buffalo. March 6.-The Buffalo Diving Ciuo an
nounced the early closing stakes amounted TO VA
900 for Grand Circuit week. beginning here on
August /. An innovation in the division OF purses
was outlined. which, II is believed. Will reduce 10
a minimum the inclination Of drivers TO lay up
heats AS an illustration the division OF the Eec-
trio city Purse 5co0. for 21i trotters. was ex
planned Ten per cent. or 500. will be given to the
horse standing best in the summary at the end OF
the race Each OF the three heats will constitute
a race and the remaining l,5oO OF the purse VII.
be dIvided into three equal parts OF S,9OO sixty
per cent OF the 81 800. $500 goes to the winner.
II Der cent CS375) 10 second and 10 per cent CZo 20
tbtrd horse in each heat This makes II possible
Tor nine horses 10 win money In the contest, ana
also makes II possible for one morse 10 WIN w."
The other stakes for which entries close on April
7reparatIon for three ear-olds. 5000 PaGlng|1
Empire State. $500 EOS class iroquols Ho dS
- a. Ola class: Introduction, three-year -olds'
5000 The Preparation and Introduction are Two
heat contests.
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RESULTS AT ASCOT PARK.

To. Angeles March 5.-First (six furlongs)-
rxatberfne Ennis (Hudebrand 8 Skrmish.
Zoe UaWrencel second; Andrattus 100 o. Lewisl;
4 40 4 third Time. 1:15 Egg NOgg. Ting a-ling. Nell
Iolton Fitz Stockwen and Military also ran -
Sscond race and one-haf furlonssl-tfoden MIN
.rSI IOa IHIldebrandD 3. Pat Bulger l1s q.
Fosnh TO / second Foncasts loo (Mountain), TO i,
,btrf Time i.O7h Darlington also ran
Third race hurde handicap; one nile and furl9ngl-
rf- knnareu I4O (Sutherandl. to ], Sir Hugh.
1ss s-hirmeD 10 . second. Double o., leO (Archbad).
zen third. Time. 2:o3E. Wachusett. Honduran and
Y,rfb race Che san Pedro Selling stakes milel
s,0 n HoOker). 4 /, wOn Stuyve, 100
H4ISeh-snd, to 2 RagtEg. 100 q. Lewis to
,htrs Time 1:40A. Best Man also ran.
Ffth race Cseing; mile-Iras 10S tdildebrand(
1rcn. ITltrlda 100 e. Lewis, = to l. second:
70 IIa ii Boiaud) 2 third Time l:421s.
If-I1e Maud M Henry Clay Rice and John Hughes also
.- rou-.., LAM fJorix toa fttudo
rn 70 z won; jam Hale. 1l2 Mountainl. TO 2 sec
49, ftsDgsnia B. 81 u. Lewis. to j, third Time.
III Nsrraret Rowe. Sir Christopher JACK hcheiieu.
also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
AMERICAN LEAGUERs IECENsED.
Ban Johnson to Demand Explanation Of
Date Juggling

A new baseball war seems 10 have sprung up over
the naming OF April IL as the opening date OF the
American League in this city and the Giants with
Brooklyn In the borough Of churches. At the con-
ference OF the schedule committee Of the two or
CARNATIONS the New-YOrk American team was
awarded April u. and It understood that the
New-YOrk National nine would play this date
in Philadelphia Overnight. IL is said. there was
a change In the National League schedule The
Giants opening game was transferred TO Brook
lyn The local American league officials are greatly
incensed, and a lively fight is expected.
Frank Farrell, principal owner OF the American
team in this city said Yesterday that there had
been trickery by some one. II was understood he
said. by everybody concerned that his club was TO
have a clear field for the opening day. Ban john
son said that Il distinct breach OF faith
the part OF the National League and that he would
demand explanation. He asserted that the
Giants were not scheduled to meet the Brooklyn
team on the list shown him by Barney" Dreyfuss
He further said that the American League lived
10 TO every agreement with their rivals, and even
accepted Herman Ridgewood's decision against
them but this Juggling OF the playing dates would
not be passed over.
President Pulliam Of the National League, on
behalf OF the schedule committee denied that any
changes had been made overnight
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HUNDRED SHOT RIFLE MATCH.

~ one hundred shot rife match for the indoor
-. 1ponshp OF America. held under the direction
= rules OF the Zettler Rife Club on Its T5-foot
,--te AZ No. i5s West Twenty-third-st., ended at
e'ock last night. after a most successful com
T., s--'''n lasting a week. Louis C. BuBs. OF Brook
~ "on the match against twenty-three others.
nj score was 2.f56 points. eQuailing that OF Dr.
ra MAJ 4. made IN 1902 and beating that OF Muth
a see.s N - Louis J.. Itte was second man, with
~ .e OF 49, and Il. Van Zanct third, with 245l
Pea. "anLer OF the ring target prize was -. N
H. ! YIN three full scores Of rs. r. Van Lanot
It'll with the same score.
KeiIe- 1est bulls eye prizes went 20 Thomas A
u-es.. lf- and Theodore r. Cfeisef. Their targets
ma. nan trophy. ''eS ''''' ''S' N'A '''
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BOSTON RACQUET PLAYERS vIcToRs.
Winslow and Crane Meet Shaw and Bartlett
in the finals
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUNE.I

PHILADELPHIA March 5.-BOston made clean
go, 81 The semi-hnals Of the amateur doubles
racquet nplonship here to-day. the two teams
from the Hub defeating their Philadelphia op-
nonents and winning the right TO fight out the
championship Monday joshua Crane and
vyinelovy OF Boston. met James Potter and George
I, smith Of this city in the morning game. and
baa bv no means the easy time they had against
Greg and Longacre yesterday. The match was
the closest played far in the tournament Cranes
pla,dng was brilliant and his placing fauitiess-
49, r,,,bined with winslowrs able service. made
- ,s,r hard to beat. and the score Of the local
,,ie-sers Is really crcdtable =, -, $50.
~. sc~ond senf-nnal brought Shaw and Bartlett,
-, TsoStor AGAINST Brooke and Cassatt or the
Phrsdeiphia Racquet Club. che local PLAYERS
1 Tl,en the Philadelphians began 20 weaken,
and thanks TO the playing OF SHAW tne D"s'Oh
sesro won the next two games
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RESULTS AT OAKLAND.

g. r.-.nrsseo March 5-F1rst Tuturfty Course
60, "a. Ios III MARTINI, to Argot 90 CTravers).
3 70 Il second: Dora J.. lol Qioibrooho. 70 l. third
"a ROYAL White Tom Fox. Dusty Miller Mary
nnnne vaughn Ripper, Hogarth and Rion1a also ran
..nd rsee purse. furlongsl-George p. McNear,
ia See, 70 l. won The Mist 100 u. Martini. 70 10
second: Esdgecine l04 tBelp. TO third Time o:4s
q f,ic Anaurus Lady Minora and Bose Eley also ran
TbiTs race turfty Course)Titus 90 (Butlerl 10 to
,-on. our pride l03 (fBuxtonl. to l. second: Foxy
GRANDPA 90 CKnappl. 90 l. third Time. l;l21s Pure
Sei. Araoruna. DR.. Sherman. Monte Cherries Midway
and Albemarie also ran
Fourth race Cthe wsterhouse Cup Handicap: two and
ao,srter mfes)-srafter los (Crossthwaite). 70 1.
Won; Veterano 10i o. Martini. 70 second Horatl1s
tos iPogeIn s 10 2 third Time 3.5s. The Way, Out
bsr.s Lacy Crawford. Horton Rio shannon and Modeun
Fsf,h race tsx furIonss,-Hainau 100 cravsrs) to
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,.r,onAI LEAGUE CONTRACTS.

President PuInam. Of the National League has
,ss,,e6 notice OF these contracts and releases OF
players
,.,.tr.r,y-vvith Boston d. C. Cooley James G Dele
49, = 4, Rayrner p J. Carney, Irving X Wilhelm
s16 y b Stanley. with Chicago John ), ONel anS
H@n-secai brown: with Louis. Peter Dowlins WIN
Pittsburr Fred Ven. Fred csriseh and ot1o =;
Philadelphia. Harry s. Nosverton ira
Z, ROM William r. Marshall T. p sperks, roy ,, =
ThoTnas Thomas A Barry Thomas fIenllns. Sonl n
tsse-~on r n Huisxitt William 3. Douglass John =
PATTY r p Hall c. Lush. John { breckenriuse'
charles 8 Doom and Hugh Duny- =. -. y.ooA
Contract sssigned-By Cincinnati to St LOUIS JACOB
ssSssBy Pistsburr TO Columbus Athletic Associs-
lion. A. {. Weaver.
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s. won: Misty's Pride 100 O. T. sheehan). TO J. sec
ond Mimo i04 tBuxtonl. 70 I. third Time, l;i3 ~
wnufreda. Evea O.. Sterling Towers and Golden lAsh'
also a. ~.
sixth race (one mile and nifty yarfsl-keynote' 10. y
6mkhD 4 !. Won Byronsrdsle. lO2 CTTaversl' 20 l.
second: Woods. 100 q. Martini. +to l. mir Ae
Ia ard IliluOn also ran
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NAVY FENcERs VICTORIOUS.

Annapolis Nd. March Sin the fencing contest
here this evening the philadelphia Fencing Clun
was defeated. the midshipmen winning by score
OF 10 bouts 20 G. The teams were MADE up as ioi-
sadier; Annapolis. Nelson. Leary. Knox and Dicn-
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QUEENS COUNTY CLUB OFFICERS.

At meeting held at the Office OF the Queens
County Jockey Club to-day the following onicers
80 .iacted for the year 1904: David Holland
nrasidsnt. Robert A Tucker, vce-presldent ana
treasuT.r and Joseph A. Reilly secretary
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lust REMEMBER.
One matter not forget to-day Is to look over those
Little Ads of the People
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HORSE AND CARRIAGE NOTES.

The Robert Pierce Stables. Fifty-eighth-st. and
seventh-aye report a fine winter business ana the
PROMISE OF a good spring livery buslhess-
Charles It Proctor Nos 221 and 70 West Fifty
eixhth-st reports a full boarding stable and an
excellent livery business. in addition to fair
share OF sales.
cruce Kedan g. Co. No. 1H East Twenty-third-
81 with branch I'm Sixty-ninth-st. have had the
largest winter business in their experience. ana
have added five victorias to their livery depart
ment.
william H. Kelley No. 30S West One-hundred-
and-fortv-frst-st. is having good livery business
and is looking forward 10 great activity TINS Sp1ns
e, coles 81 Speedway trotters and PAGERS OF whcn
he makes a specially.
r Kane No 26O Front-st, reports brisk ousi-
ness in rubber hose and sales of wire rope TO
budeys
Mr. Rabe No 2O4 East Twenty-fourth-st.. Is busy
making and selling business wagons and Ice carts
for the spring trade
DR. Cattanach No 2I7 West Fifty-hfth-st. re-
ports large sales of his immediate relief for horse
scratches
George A. Coleman, Nos. l63 and les West One
hundred reports the sale or
the PAGER Jenny ID. to Mr.. Erickson or this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

The Robert Pierce Stables. Fifty-eighth-st ana
c.,.a,,haye report a fine winter business and the
orornisa OF a good spring livery business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

Mr. Rabe No 204 East Twenty-fourth-st. Is bus
making and selling business wagons and Ice car
FOR the spring trade.
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E T. Kane No. 26o Front-st. reports brisk ousi-
ness in rubber hose and sales of wire rope TO
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DIR. cattanach No. 2i7 West Fifty-hfth-st-. re-
ports large sales Of his immediate relief Tor morse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

The little advertisements I'm th7 marrow columns look
small but the offers they represent n soms IN
stances. big . house.
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George A Coleman, Nos. l63 and Ito west one
hundred -and-thrty-second-st. reports the sale OF
the PAGER Jenny ID. to Mr.. Erickson, OF this city.
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become masters in the country, and we aided them. This continuation in the fa- nous raid. When the raiders and the abject crew of old-grubbers at Johan- nesburg were vanquished, Mir Kruger dealt generously by them. MT. Chamber lain was then colonial secretary, and al- though his connection with the raiders was capable of proof all investigation was hushed. Under such circumstances. Mir. Kruger would have been fool if he had not armed. But this was made a cause of complaint against him. Then followed negotiations in which it soon became clear that. yield as he might for the sake of peace, every concession was only made a plea for further demands. MT. Chamberlain was determined to force on a war. and in this endeavor he was heartily aided by his, henchman, Lord Miner
 Saw the Change.
 MT. Kruger lived long enough to see a great change in public opinion over here. We are no longer proud of this war, and l think that few really doubt that 1t might, and ought to. have been avoided. We are ourselves doing in the Transvaal what we declared justified us in making the war when done by the Boers. We insisted that the Uitlanders should have votes. Neither Uitlander nor any others have votes under our rule. We asserted that we intended to convert the country into working mans paradise. We im- port Chinese chattels, in order to ex- clude British worlxingmen because the gold magnates say that the latter would insist on votes and a fair wage. At present we respect the Boers, and we despise the greedy crew of cosmopolitan money -grubbers for whom we fought. Lord Milner is far more unpopular in the Transvaal than was MT. Kruger. and Boers. Britons and even the 'cosmopoi- tans for whom he has done so much. unite in denouncing him. Mir. Chamber lains popularity has waned, and Bir- mingham Imperialism is resented as the very climax and plot In the hope of im- posing on us that very system of protec- tion which he deemed a folly when prac- ticed by MT. Kruger. Victrix causa dis placuit, but the old Cato who died in exile was honored and respected by the entire world.
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 ENGLAND SEES
 ERROR TOO LATE Great Britain Made Mistake in
 South Africa PAUL KRUGER IGNORED Although He May Have Been Mar row in His Views None Now Denies That He Was
 Great Man.
BY HENRY DEvEREAux.

London. August 6.-Passion may blind the eyes for time but time lets them see the light. Envlishmen, selfish as they may be- covetous of other peoples terri tory as they always have been, disdain- ful of everybody's rights save their own, now see clearly the sin committed in South Africa. Conscnee we claim to pos bess but we have never paid conscience money. We see our errors in South Af- rica but we do not see restitution and that Is because we never could see how any people could be better off independ- ent of us than dependent upon us. It is u way we have. We go to church on Sunday and deplore the fact that we are miserable sinners but Monday after we start in our rogueries for six days so that we shan't lie on the following Sun day Well we confess man was ever more foully abused than Paul Kruger.
 It was very unfortunate for Kruger that he stood like q Spartacus in South Africa barring the way to British adventurers. It was not for his opponents to sing his praises, on the contrary it was better to villify him. And he got a full broadside.
 
 by the gold magnates of the Transvaal. They next wanted to buy up the presi- dent and when they found this imposT ble they called him corrupt. They want ed to ensave the Kafhrs. and when he would not allow this, they called him despot. They were a crew of cosmopoli- tan money grabbers. With them country meant money. and they would eheerfully have sold their own if money was to be made by doing so. Mir Kruger did not understand patriotism in this way so they said that he was no patriot. At home we were in the heyday of imperialism. We wanted to extend, and society had bought shares in Transvaa mines. So we went to war to enlarge the empire and fill the pockets of society Our jngo press at home vied with the South Afri- can press in describing MT. Kruger as a satan in perpetual feud with the powers of light.
 Kruger Was Patriot
 Mr. Kruger may have been somewhat marrow minded although enedowed with considerable natural acuteness but he was a patriot In the best sense of the word. The Boers trelkked into the wilder ness to live as free men. We robbed them of their Independence once. They re- fused to submit, and ultimately MT. Gladstone restored their independence, for he held that we had no moral right to deprive them of it. Unfortunately for the Boers gold was found in the Trans vaal At once we sought to get hold of this gold The financial crew that flock cd there were perpetually intriguing to
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Handling the Law.

From the St Paul News
 According to the boys who took Pelter home this morning his wife laid down inc law to him
 Laid 1t down! Why man she threw it at him.
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T. G. D. I see your answer to the ques- ton about the electoral college. Let me ask another Who chooses the electors? :? Are there 39 names of electors on the ballot for New York? I see that the electors go In solid block with one par ty or another; why not some of them democratic and others republicans?
 A. Electors are chosen by popular vote There are 39 names of electors on the ballot cast in New York. It is rare that a candidate for elector is "scratched' to any extent. so the straight ticket is us- ually elected. If the vote were so close in New York. for example, that a DOT ton of each ticket were elected, the vote would still be cast for the majority candi- date. since the majority would control the vote of the college for that state
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notable. J. Frank Bright, F. Guizot. and L. Won Ranke have also written histories of England. @ This column does not endorse or recommend advertised arti- cles. (9 I should say that floor paint was intended for floors and not for out side work.
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
This column is open to readers of The AgeHerald. Any one desiring informa- ton should address Questions An swered." care The Age-Herald.

sWered, care The Age-Herald.
 M. D. w.. What Is the history of the Panama canal? Why Is this nation pay Ing France $40,000. 900? What Is to be the length and breadth of the canal? @ How did Panama gain her independence without firing a gun?
 A. A French company began the con- struction of this canal and after ex- pending many millions of dollars discon- tlnued the work because of lack of funds Of the total length of the canal, 46ls miles, 1t is practically finished from Co., lon to Bujeo, IA miles, This, however is the least expensive part. It Is this French company, not France, whose in- terest was purchased. The Isthmian com mission reported that the value of the French work already done was s33, 934.- 46s The width of the canal will be leo feet at the top and P feet at the bot tom except through Culebra Ridge, where it will be 7S feet at the top and go feet at the bottom. The cost of com pleting the canal it is said, will not ex- ceed s142. 900 900. @ Panama succeeded in becoming independent because she was taken under the wing of the United States. Our government. having obtain ed the rights of the canal by treaty with Panama. was bound to protect its in terests, and Colombia was helpless.
 Mrs. J. N Please print the addresses
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R. H. Only a lawyer conversant with all the facts can answer your questions. The husband has complied ' ith the law If his family has lived on the homestead ed land. because he can claim residence there And since he provides money for the wlfe's support 1t may be that a court would not hold that his refusal to reside with her constitutes desertion.
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Follow the crowds to East Lake. Fine show in the Ca. sino. Merry Go. Round. To. began, etc.
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T. F. l.. How many military academies does the government support? Does an applicant have to have a university edu- cation? Is there a salary and how much? How would an applicant from a terri tory gain admission? Where can I get a pamphlet giving full information?
 A. The United States Military academy Is at West Point, N Y. A classical ed ucation is not required; applicant must be between r and %. free from infirmity which would render him unfit for mili- tary service, and be able to pass a careful examination in English composition, lit- erature. algebra grammar, quadratic equations. geometry, history, etc. The pay of cadet is s6O95O. Each repre- sentative or delegate in congress ap- points one cadet annually. ana the pres ident appoints ten. The military naval publishing company of New York publish es a small book which will tell you all YOU wish to know. The price is one dol lar.
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 M. L. B. T. I have a certificate of membership in the society of Cincinnati signed by George Washington, 1799. Can you tell me it's value and how to dispose of 1t?
 A. Historical societies or libraries might be interested.
 M. c. Not one of your many coins is rare.
 l.. E. B. I have violin with this in- scription: 'Antonius Stradivarious Cre- monenfis Faciebat Anno 1742'
 A. It purports to have been made by Antonius Stradivarius of Cremona in 1742. Cremona violins are not always genuine. If it is the real thing" and in good condition it must be very valuable.
 w. w. How many admissions to the worlds fair on the opening day?
 A. ls7,79s
 Miss T. What Is the address of the Pinkerton detective agency?
 A. POI Fifth avenue, Chicago.
 J. H. H. What Is the cause of dog days? @ Does the moon affect vege- ldIlOns tol NnS dit utW anu ldllWdl- CTS said to be more poisonous during dog days than any other time?
 A. The ancients attributed the great heat of this period to Sirus the dog star, which rises about midway between July 8 and August Il. @ Not apprecia- bly. (0 Prove that they are and l will try to tell you why
 NJ J. F. It's value is half a cent
 D. T. Where can I learn something about ginseng? CD Where can informa- ton be obtained concerning claims of Americans against the United States for loss occassioned by change of tariff while goods were in transit?
 A. Consult the department of agricul- ture, Washington, D. C., which has been mand would have to be prosecuted through the United States court of claims but l fail to see where you would have any case.
 w T. Is Allen O. Thurman. of Ohio. democratic vice-presidental nominee of 1888, now living?
 A. He died several years ago 
 W. T. NJ. There is nothing to explain about the dollar of 1895, as has been stated in this column repeatedly. It is worth as much as any dollar and no more.
 J. F. R. Have any books been written to justify the position taken by the Jews in rejecting Jesus Christ as the Messiah?
 A. The Jewish religion anledates Jesus Christ by many centuries, therefore the sacred books of the east and the writ ings of early Jews have no mention of Christ. Whether any modern author has taken the trouble to write such a book I do not know.
 O. O. H. Can you tell me who is the author of the history of England? CD Which of the several advertised paints is the best? (9 Would floor paint wear any better than common paint if applied to the outside of house?
 A. David Hume's history of England. from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the abdication of James H. is the most
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E. F. The St. Louis fair Is not open Sundays. Attendance In April lone day) 1s7, ,7ss May 1'1ol Ssl, June 2,124, Sss. July 1. .791, ,713.
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P. M. A. There are assay offices at Carson City and Denver. I do not know the system of charging for assays.
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l.. c. c. Kansas land offices are locat. ed at Colby. Dodge City, Topeka and Wa keeney.
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J. V. c. A woman's soldier husband dies and she marries a man who Is not a soldier. Can she draw a pension after his death?
 A. Yes if she is dependent upon her own exertions for living.
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Lowell. How many paid admissions to the St. Louis exposition July {?
 A, 139,659.
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of J. Pierpont Morgan. W. Vanderbilt. and Dodd. Mead & Co?
 A. MT. Morgans office is at 23 Wall street William K. Vanderbilt resides at 660 Fifth avenue, and Dodd. Mead & Co.,. are at 372 Fifth avenue. all New York City
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c. M. H. Your coins are not rare.
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M. L. B. T. I have a certificate of membership in the society of Cincinnati signed by George Washington. 1799. Can you tell me its value and how to dispose