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The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
FAIRBANKS MEN ALARMED.
Vice Presidents supporters Want
No Second Choice ia Indiana.


Indianapolis. May ia question that
has arisen in the past few DAYS to disturb
the Fairbanks supporters in this State is
whether or not there shall be second
choice instructions when the delegation
to the Republican national convention is
selected The suggestion that such ac-
tion would be pleasing 10 President
Roosevelt has come to the Fairbanks
managers from several different sources.
and-it is now believed that steps are In
progress 10 secure instructions for Taft
as the second choice OF the Indiana party
Mr. Fairbanks and his managers are
opposed to such action. and will not coun-
tenance il under any circumstances. The
Fairbanks men say that Indiana has but
one choice. and that If he Is not nomi-
mated the party candidate must be Sc
lected without assistance from the In
diana delegation.
They c0nstrue a concession on this
point into an admission that the nomi-
nation of Fairbanks Is problematical, and
available man that is now or will be be-
fore the party, and it would be inconsist-
eHt and suicidal 10 say that the Repub-
leans here have a second choice. The
suggestion is admitted 20 have come
from some of the government ofhcehOld-
ers. and there is an intimadou, but no
direct charge, that it was inspired at
Washington
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
BRYAN'S COUSIN A BANKRUPT.
Thomas :. MARSHALL, of CentraIia,
Has Liabilities ct 100000.

Centralia. III. May 10.-Thomas S.
Marshall. a cousin OF the Hon. ". J.
Bryan. merchant and coal mine owner.
failed to-day. and filed a petition in bank
ruptcy IN the United States court at East
St Louis to-day fixing his liabilities at
800 600. His heaviest creditors were the
trustees OF the Chicago National Bank,
OF which John r. Walsh was president
at the time Of Its failure. Two notes
amounting 10 s56.ee0 are held by the First
Trust and Savings Bank Of Chicago in
favor Of the trustees Of the former finan-
ciai institution
The other amounts due his creditors are
in sums from 5000 up Among his cred
itors are w J. Bryan 70 whom 5000 Is
due.
Marshall until a few months ago was
cashier of the Salem Bank. when he re-
signed. That institution will not be af-
fecteG by his failure He was prominent
in prohibition circles. but became a Demo-
Craf when his cousin. ". ]. Bryan. ran
for President IN 1880
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
NEW ENGLAND ROADS MERGED
Eastern Trunk Lines Consent to
Consolidation.
Declared to Be Most Important Move
Since Union Pacific Acquired
Baltimore and Ohio.

New York. May 10.-After the monthly
meeting Of the New Haven directors in
this city to-day. it became known that
the Eastern trunk lines interested in New
England trafhc had given express consent
TO the most important railroad consohda-
ton that has been under negotiation since
the Union Pacific acquired a prevailing
interest in the Baltimore and Ohio.
Completion of the plan will take time
but it was said to-day that it would not
be long before the New York. New Haven
and Hartford secured control of the Bos-
ton and Maine. The New Haven system
covers the southern part of New England
and the Boston and Maine the northern.
The merger means that practically all
the railroads of New England will be un-
der one management.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
AMHERST TO GET Big LEGACY
Edward W. Currier Leaves His For.
tune to Alma Mater.
Estate Valued at Nearly Half Mill
lion Dollars VIII Go to
Old College.

New York, May 10.-President Harris,
of Amherst College, came to New York
to-day to inquire about a half-milnon-
dollar legacy left the college by Edward
". Currier. of the class Of '65-an alum
nus who had lived so retired life that
hardly a score OF Amherst men in New
York ever heard of him. and President
Harris when informed OF the gift by a
trustee had TO reply: And who's Edward
w Currier?"
The exact dimensions Of the legacy are
not known TO the trustees. but they run.
it can be authoritatively stated. some
where between 100000 and $4,000 Mr..
Currier died month ago at hts home,
2S West Twenty-seventh street. He named
as executors of the win the United States
Trust Company of New York, of IS Wall
street. The will has not been admitted
to probate yet because Edward w. Shell
don, president of the trust company, said
to-day he had not succeeded thus far in
getting in touch with the next Of kin.
whose consent is necessary before the
fling of the papers Mr.. Currier was
bachelor, ard left no immediate relatives.
Mr.. Sheldon said he had little idea Of
how much the estate was worth, but
that it was large and divided into a num-
Der of bequests. From another source It
was learned that Amherst is named as
the residuaTy legatee.
The death of Mr. Currier also releases
$3.50. 900 for Williams College. which was
willed by an aunt Of his, who died some
years ago. Until he died. Mr. Currier was
TO have the use OF this money. Edwin "
Currier entered Amherst with sophomore
standing during the administration of
President Stearns His father was
member of the firm of CurTier a Ives
prints and Autographs, who held forth
in the old American Tract Society Build
ing years ago. and later had a store on
Nassau street. The firm amassed for
tune. Edwin W Currier. while al Am
herst, kept 10 himself He belonged TO
none of the three fTaternities that had
chapters at Amherst then.
From college he entered his fathers
firm, but bad health forced his retirement
years ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
WAR CLOUDS VANISH.
Mexico and Guatemala Settling
Their Controversy AmieabIy.

Mexico and Guatemala Settling
Their Controversy AmieabIy.
Mexico and Guatemala are in a fair
way to adjust, through diplomatic agen-
cies. the differences that had become
acute within the past ten days, and
threatened the dissolution Of the diplo-
matte relations between the two republics,
If not actual war.
The probability of an amicable under
standing was admitted yesterday at the
Mexican Embassy and the Gustemalan
Legation.
The Mexican Ambassador. Mr. Creel,
who called at the State Department late
yesterday afternoon. seemed very much
pleased at the favorable turn affairs had
taken He received dispatches indicating
that the two countries We're rapidly reach
ing a diplomatic adjustment At the
state Department the qualification over
the favorable turn of affairs was mani
fest.
It was learned yesterday from diplo-
matte sources that the question of the
surrender by the GuatemaIan authorities
OF Gen. Lima and one other, accused in
Mexico of completely in the assassination
OF Gen. Bariilas. which has been the
source of much trouble. viii be held in
abeyance until the dispositions OF the ac-
cusing witnesses can be laid before the
GuatemaIan authorities and considered By
them as a basis for granting or refusing
the demand for the extraction of the ae-
cused
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
SNOWSTORM RACES "a DAYS
Sun Has Not Shone Since April Is
in Southern Wyoming.
Temperature Falls So Degrees in
Nebraska and snov Is Falling
at Madison, Wis.

Laramie. Wyo.. May 10-For twenty
four days a snowstorm has ragged in the
Southern Wyoming mountains. and snow
Is seven feet deep on the level. Since April
Is the sun has not shone, and the storm
has not ceased q moment The tempera-
ture has been between zero and 10 de-
grees below during that time. K is the
most remarkable storm that ever visited
the Wyoming mountains.
Norfolk. Nebr, May 10.-The tempera-
ture fell 3 degrees here within a few
hours. dropping from 81 in the afternoon
10 freezing point early to-day in Northern
Nebraska and South Dakota.
Madison, Wis, May IA big snow
storm is in progress here. The storm has
already continued several hours.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
OCTOPUS MAKES NEW RECORD.
Submarine Boat Able 90 Shift Motive
Power Quickly.

Newport, r. J., May l0-The submarine
boat Octopus established another record
for herself to-day II making quick sub
mergenees while going through maneu-
yers IN the government tests.
the boat, while going at fun speed on
the surface. twice shifted her motive
power. adjusted 5er diving ruddeTs. and
dived a depth of twenty feet. in an aver
age time Of minutes and 80 seconds.
The best time IN which any submarine
now in the navy has ever gone through
the same maneuver is II minutes. The
tests to-day were made in Coddington's .
Cove, where there Is plenty OF water.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
1-All Madrid Rejoices at Birth of Span
ish Heir.
I-Taft BandWagOn Popular in Ohio.
1-Gen. Orlando B. Wilcox Dead
1-Half Million Left 10 Amherst College.
New England Rosds Plan Merger
1-Heavy Snowstorms in the West.
3-Dr. Osler Criticises American Doctors.
s-Frank Gould Biames Mother-tn-iaw.
3-HaywoOd Trial Halts for Jury.
S-Forgery Found in Insurance Ballots.
News of Maryland and Virginia.
4-Bogus Lord Dies in North Carolina.
New York Dock Strike Spreading.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
CLAIMS HIS FATHERS ASHES.
SON Receivers Urn Lost in Blowing
and Found in ship Canal

New York, May 10-Herman Sieveres.
jr., who gave his address as loS West
137th street, visited the Kingshridge po-
lice station this morning to claim the urn
Of ashes found yesterday in the mud at
the bottom of the Harlem ship canal by
a diver in the employ Of the Consolidated
Gas Company.
Mr.. Sieveres told Capt. Naughton that
he had moved this spring, and that the
urn, which contained the ashes OF his
father and mother. had mysteriously dis
appeared during the moving.
Sleveres explained that he had received
the urn and ashes from the Fresh Pond
CrematOry on March l9
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
BRICK HITS POLICEMAN.
Driver of Patrol wagoa Only One
Hurt in san Franeiseo.

san Francisco. May iO.--The United
Railroads succeeded IN extending opera
tions Of its two ears with the aid OF the
police. The cars with police guards went
down into the edge Of the burned district
as far as Polk street. using the Sutter
street tracks. The trip was made twice
and there was very little disorder
Late in the afternoon. At DevisadeTo
and McAllister streets, union carpenters
threw stones from the roof Of a building
on which they were al work and nit the
driver of one of the police patrols in the
mouth. Police charged the building and
found four men hiding on the roof They
resisted arrest and the police used their
clubs freely. -Four OF the carpenters.
badly battered. were dragged down the
ladder and taken 10 police headquarters.
This was the only serious disorder
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
MRS. CARPENTER II PULPIT.
Wife of Disgracea Pastor viii Con-
duet Services ia Future.

Harrington. Del. May 1o.-For the time
being, until a successor to the Rev. De
Witt NJ Carpenter is elected. Mrs. Car
penter VIII conduct the services in the
Apostolic Holiness Union Church, Of this
place. she has no intention Of leaving
Harrington. as her husband did. after the
disclosure Of his relations with a young
woman, who was formerly assistant pas
tor Of the church
The trustees OF the church held meet
ms this morning to discuss the Carpenter
incident, and It was decided 20 take no
further action concerning him than 10
accept his resignation. which was tender
ed Immediately after the publication Of
the love letter which he sent by mistake
TO the recorder OF deeds, Aaron.
Mrs. Carpenter was asked If she would
remain and occupy the pulpit and gave
her consent
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
LEsE MAJEsTE IN LOVE NOTES.
Former Fianeee Arrested on Testi-
mOny of sfan she Tilted.

London, May 1.-THE Vienna corresponds
ent OF the Express says that Marie
wowanka. the wife OF a Chicago en-
gineer, has Been arrested at her parents
home. at Radwanitz. silesia. on the curl
Gus charge Of lese majeste. the onense
having been committed in love letters
she wrote two years ago.
She was originally betrothed &c a Pole,
OF the name of strobowsk. They dis
oussed politics as web as love in their
biilet-deux The girl eanceleG the en-
gagenlent ana went TO America. where
she married Mr. Wowanka-
She returned two months ago TO her
parents. strobowskI thereupon. in order
to obtain revenge for being Tilted. sub
mitted to the public prosecutor Marie s
love letters TO him. in which she attacked
the emperor's policy She WAS arrested
as she was on the eve Of starting on her
return TO Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
LOCAL.

I-Reception and Dinner for Kuroki
Fire Fixer a Fizzle.
2-White House Dog Put to Rout.
Visiting Tars Have a Blowout
s-Outside Work Of Clerks Curtailed.
-Foreign Officers Meet President.
Moore Heads Patent Once.
for Police Reforms.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
WHEAT PRICES SOAR.
Rapid Rise When the Government
Crop Report Is Issued.

New York. May 10-The government
crop report was very badly received by
the wheat market here. The price ran up
Immediately to "a cents per bushel, the
highest price Of the year. scoring an ad-
vance of 2lk cents in little more than an
hour.
There had been a sharp upturn in an
ticipation during the early trading, but
the report was so much more buliish than
expected that. following its publication
the morning advance was OYershadowed.
From SIS cents the July IN Chicago ad-
vanced to SIS cents, and that within the
space Of very few minutes Excitement
was al a high pitch.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
GEN. WILLCOXSDEAD
Veteran Soldier Passes Away
in Canada.
LONG a WASHINGTON RESIDENT
Former Governor OF the Soldiers
Home, Graduate of West Point in
Is47 = Commanded First Western
Regiment so Reach Nations Cap
itaI After the Gail to Arms in 1861.
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SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Detroit. Mich, May l0.-Brig Cen Or
lando 3. Wilcox. L. S. A. retired, vet
.eran Of the civil. Mexican, and Seminole
wars, and former governor of the Sol
diers' Home at Washington. and one OF
Miohigan's famous soldiers, died to-day at
.Cobourg. Ont.
At the outbreak Of the civil war. as a
colonel OF volunteers. be commanded the
First Michigan Infantry, the first Western
regiment TO reach the National Capital
after the call TO arms
Gen. Wilcox moved about two years
ago from Washington TO Cobourg. ont.
He was eighty-ive years old. He was
native Of Detroit, and was graduated
from West Point in 1Ss7
Gen. Wilcox was one Of the Oldest army
officers. and was well known in this city.
where he was stationed for many years.
His career was long and brilliant one. his
service winning recognition from Congress
in the shape Of that much treasured and
respected emblem. the medal of honor.
He was also made brevet major gen
ersl Of volunteers in March. 1851. for con-
spicuous gallantry and generaIship.
Gen. Wilcox entered the West Point
Military Academy from Michigan. IN july.
1S43. and upon his graduation at the
end of the regular four-year course, was
made a second lieutenant of the Fourth
Artillery. He was promoted TO a first
lieutenancy IN April, 1870, and after serv-
ing seven years in this capacity. resigned
his commission 10 enter into private life
in his native city, Detroit
At the outbreak of the civil war he
was commissioned a colonel in the First
Michigan Volunteer Infantry. One year
later he was commissioned a brigadie-
general of volunteers, which commission
he held until he was honoTahIy muster
ed out in January, 1856. During his
civil war service he participated in the
capture OF Alexandra, the first Bull Run.
the battles of South Mountain and An
tietam. and subsequent engagements with
the Army of the Potomac.
Six months after being mustered out
he accepted a commission as a colonel in
the Twenty-ninth Regular Infantry. He
held many important posts and was rap
idly advanced until he reached the grade
OF brigadier general in October, 1856, one
year before his retirement by operation Of
law, he having reached the age limit of
sixty-two years.
Gen Wilcox was also an author Of
some note. he having written several me-
moirs on army life
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia,
Maryland, and Yirginia-Show-
ers and cooler to-day. To-mor-
row fair; fresh northwest TO
north winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
Father FoIey pies of Cancpr.

New York, May 1o.-Rev Father Rich
ard S. Foley, reetor of the Church of Our
Lady of Mercy, In Debovoise place,
Bfoeklyn. died on Thursday night Of
cancer of the liver He was educated in
St. Charles College, Ellieott City, Nd,
and St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
HUMMEL GOES TO PRISON.
COnspiratOr in DOdge-MOrse Case
Sets n Year and $4,000 Fine.

Sets n Year and $4,000 Fine.
New York, May 10-One year in State
Prison and to pay fine OF $500 was the
sentence imposed to-day upon Abraham
H Hummel, the lawyer who was con-
yicted Of coaSpiraey in the famous Dodge
Moore divorce case. Hummel vas con-
vieted in the New York State Supreme
Court several months ago, but appealed
to the appellate division Of that court.
The decision was affirmed to-day by the
higher court.
Conspiracy to annul the marriage of
Charles ". Moore, the financier, to Mrs.
Charles z. Dodge. was the crime of which
Hummei was convicted.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
BRILLIANT AFFAIR
FOR GEN. KUROKI
Secretary Taft Entertains
japanese Commander.
DINNER AND RECEPTION
Other Distinguished Foreign
Officers Are Present.

Chins Is Represented by Capt. Lee
and His Sfan-The japanese COM
mandeF Proposes Health of Presi-
dent RooseveIt-Seeretary of war
Responds with Toast to the Mi-
kado-ReceptiOn Follows Bzaquet.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
HEARST WINS IN ALL COURTS.
Right 80 Attack NecIeIIan's Title TO
Mayor Is Sustained.

Albany, n. Y, May 1o.-The Court Of
Appeals to-day sustained the right OF
Attorney General Jackson to attack in
the name Of the people the title Of George
b. Mcclellan as mayor OF New York
City, in behalf Of William R. Hearst
The Hearst cause has now won In al
the courts.
The court is unanimous, and no opinion
is given.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
SPAIN Tn ECSTASY
OYER THRONE HEIR
Prince Is Born to King and
Queen Amid Wild ClamOr.
GAY SCENES AT CASTLE
Event of Deepest Significance
to the Spanish Nation.

Ceremony of Presentment Conducted
by Alfonso, Who weeps in Pa
ternaI Pride-The Mothers Strong
Physique Brings Her Through Or
deal Well - President Roosevelt
Cables His congratulations.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
HOP ON BANDWAGON
Ohio Republicans Following
Lead of George B. Cox.
PLAN TO KEEP FORAKER OUT
Efforts New Being Made 10 Prevent
HIS IndOrsement fer seBatOrshiP
Campaign Given Editor Taft,
Brother of the Secretary of war.

Cincinnati, May 10-Editor Charles p
Taft pleasantly but firmly declined to-day
70 discuss statements from certain quar-
ters that there was probability Of dup
ing Of the leaders Of the movement
through the presentation Of other names
for Endorsement in Columbus next
Wednesday. at the meeting called for that
purpose.
Editor Taft's newspaper to-day pub
fishes a long list Of names Of state execu-
tive committeeman. State central ccm-
mitteemen. and county committeeman.
each labeled as TO whether favoring or op-
posing the Endorsement of Senator For
aker to succeed himself in the Senate. the
list being prominently displayed under the
caption: Sentiment of State leaders
Majority OF those invited to attend con-
ference at Columbus Indicate that they do
not favor Foraker succeeding himself
County chairmen who are close to the Re
publican voters largely against any eX-
preston for Foraker"
No Comment Is Made.
The sentiment as given. the result, it
is claimed of inquiries sent to numbers
of these committees. abundantly bears
out the vociferous headlines. No com
ment other than that in the caption is
carried by the paper
Friends of the Taft brothers were not
slow in declaring to-day that they did
not believe that Foraker would be in
dorsed for the Senate. They say bluntly
that the movement for Taft is a popular
one and not to be interrupted or thwarted
through the coupling of unpopular men
or motives.
Here in Cincinnati especially an army
of men are waiting and yearning 20 get
back into the JOBS taken from them by
Democrats two years ago, AID see Moth
ing but harmony now and victory next fall
under the influence Of the Taft boom
These men cannot now be held back
They want no mixing of booms, the Taft
people say. The rank and file nave faith
in the wisdom of George b Cox, il is exc
planned. Cox has been brought to see the
| necessity Of espousal of the Taft cause
There seems to be a rapidly increasing
scramble TO join or catch up with the
Taft columns
Give Editor Taft Credit.
Editor Charles P. Tafts prowess as a
political manager. or boss" is being
recognized and praised right. and left to-
day When he abruptly called" sena-
tor Foraker's def a few weeks ago. many
thought he was ignorant Of practical poll
tics, or inexcusably reckless.
He has seemed absolutely sure of his
ground from the start Close friends be-
heye he was largely instrumental in
bringing about the candidacy of his
brother. who has not had time 10 keep in
touch with Ohio politics for d long time
past 1t is believed by some of these
friends that the Secretary himself was
greatly surprised at the very recent de-
velopments. Not so Editor Taft. who has
all along sat in his Office smiling and
quietly confident.
He encouraged not only the followers
of his brother, but the big brother him
self
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
MACON AND BARRY CLASH.
Military Commander in Cuba Re
calls officers on Special Duty.

Havana, Cuba. May 10-All army on
GERS attached to the command of Gen.
Barry. military commander in Cuba. who
have been engaged on special insular
duty. have been ordered 20 report imme-
distely In Havana.
It is said the order is the result OF
clash IN authority between Gen. Barry
and Gov. Magoon, the civil governor Of
Cuba.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
stinemetz Il SON Co., 1901 F
Cold Storage for Furs.

Grand Electric Display On War ships,
Hampton Roads, Monday Eve, Stay IS.
Don't fail to see Il from decks Of Norfolk
& Washington steamers. See ad., page s.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days. except Royal Linn
tied. City offices. l4i7 G ST. and 61s Pa.
ave
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Senator Foraker. who returned to
Washington yesterday to prepare for a
resumption of the hearings in the Browns
vile case, declined to make any comment
on the Taft boom or his own attitude in
the Ohio political situation.
Tor the present" he said. I am
eonfenting myself with the statement |
gave out IN Cincinnati on Wednesday,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
Cheap Excursion 10 HarDers Ferry.
MartInsburE, Berkeley Springs, and

sos a. m Sunday, May 12, from Baltimore
and Ohio station Washington, D. c.
Round-trip rate to Harpers Ferry and
Martinsburg. 81; to Berkeley Springs.
s1.s5; to Cumberland. 81 A splendid op-
portunity 20 spend a day in the country
at small expense.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

4 u Carte Lunch Served Daily
At Eekstein's from I2 20 :. In2.E. Z. ave
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.rhere.s snfetv as yYeII :. proit

IN depositing your funds in banking dept.
of Union Trust Co. 14l4 F st L. g. gov
ernment supervision. Interest paid on all
accounts. Deposits subject to check.
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Libbsy 8 Co.. sth St and New York aya
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}. H. small & sons, Florists,
Washington and New York.
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Floral Decorations and Designs.
It reasonable prices. Blackstone S. .14th&H
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sI.z5 10 baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday, via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except Congressional Limited.
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Boards. vide height. 500 per 100 II.
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Reduced to $50 per 100 Il.
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Boards. wide, all heart. $3.50 per 100 It.
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AIabama aoorlng. mostIy edge grala.
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Continued on PAGE 8, Column 8.
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Libbey & Co.. 9Th 81. and New YORK ave.
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baltimore and Return. RI.as.
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Continued ON Page 2, columa 8.
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Lumber trust breksn-Llbbsy s CO.