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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Mrs. Josephine Simpson, Of the first
division, who has been on a months
visit to the old country, has had her
leave extended for a few days, as she
found that she could not see all she
wanted TO in the time allotted her.
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w A Moore, Of the correspondence
section office Of the superintendent Of
documents. is taking his annual leave.
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shop, has retuCned from a short business
trip TO Richmond, Va
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aiming division, is said to be rapidly
improving. and VIII soon be able to leave
the hospital.
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\. S. J. Atkinson, assistant inspector
Of buildings, is preparing for hunting
trip to South Carolina during Thanks
giving week.
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office, is enjoying a hunting trip IN Vir-
ginia-
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Miss Emma r. Watkins, temporary
clerk in the Office of the superintendent
OF documents. resigned her position last
week to take a clerksnip in the Forest
Service.
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George \. RInehart. of the first divi-
sion, is IN Harrisonburg. Va. for a short
visit
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At the regular monthly meeting Of
plate Printers Union, Local No. ?,
which is to be held next week. the nom
fnatiOn and election Of officers Tor the
,ected that a number of the positions
-xyiil no contested.
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Commerce aLabOr

Soieau. disbursing clerk OF the depart
ment. returned Monday morning from
an unproduetiVe fishing trip to Millville.
w. Va. James Sheldon. jr.. OF the Blu
reau Of Corporations. who went with
the party, but remained there until
Thursday, was rewarded by a fine catch
Of bass. Mr.. Sheldon has probably the
most complete fishing outfit in washing
ton.
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George Lamb. of the supply division
vas on vacation last week.
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l8Bureau Of Engraving andaJ
IT8<&~]Printin8g

Philadelphia, Pa, and Camden, N J.
He VIII be accompanied by his family
to pay a visit to Mrs Patterson's raIa-
lives
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Miss Minnie f. Lyddane has been pro
noted from the miscellaneous division
to the numbering room.
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II IS said that two weeks more will
bring an addition of about 200 workmen
10 the force in the printing divisions.
The office is experiencing a heavy run
OF work for this season of the year.
which the Congressional session VIII
swell largely.
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Michael Bohle. of section two. was
called to Chicago last week by a mes
sage announcing the serious illness Of
a member Of the family
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Miss Bessie Henry. Of the printing d.
vision, resigned her position Thursday.
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In applying his promotion paddle 70
number Of employees recently the Pub
nc Printer elevated Stanley Searles. of
the proof division, to the position If
referee; Albert Reid, chief reviser. and
Delos NJ Carter. clief copy editor
Stipenaary considerations were made Of
corresponding Importance with the IL
ties.
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Charles J. Orem, foreman Of the night
bin force in the pamphlet bindery, has
returned from Baltimore. where he was
on a vacation for three weeks.
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Harry Patterson, OF section nine, viii
leave tomorrow Tor a ter days trip to
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John S. Kirk, clerk to the personal
tax board, who has been Ill for the last
few days, is rapidly recovering and is
expected TO return 10 his desk this
week.
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Titus F. Ellis, who resigned from the
office several months since TO engage
in business in Washington. after a long
service in the composing divisions and
prOofroOm, was married recently to Miss
Retta b. Kemp. at the home OF the
bride, in st. Louis. Mo.
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Perry Clark. Of the watch force. has
been granted leave Of absence for thirty
days.
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been given an appointment upon certi-
ncation Of the Civil Service Commission,
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William Fletcher. of the watch force
has returned from thirty-day vaca-
ton spent in Plttsburg.
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Miss Annie Wilson, cornposito-, was
calI&d to her home a. Tuscola. H.. last
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]. z. Dunn, of the cumming room. is
on leave of absence for several days.
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Charles b. Nelson, Of the Record d.
vision, has returned from d visit to his
old home at Winchester, KY, where he
also voted at the recent State election.
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The folding machines and signature
presses, which are now under the super
vision Of Foreman Adam Brandt, of the
pamphlet bindeTy. have been removed
from the second 10 the third floor.
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Notes 40 Personals.

DR.. William c. Tindan, secretary Of
the Board OF Commissioners since its
organization IN 1873. inherits from his
Irish mother an irrepressible disposition
to joke upon any or nc provocation, and
is given TO enjoying a joke even when
il is on himself.
Recently, while hurrying through the
corridor he was hailed by one Of the
clerks with the remark;
Rather frisky. today. Ell. doctort'
Eyes" replied Dr. TindaH. IT'S the
exuberance Of youth
"Ah. 1 understand. Second child
hOodr' was the reply which the doctor
says he regards as the best knock he
has yet received.
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MONEY STRINGENCY
MAKES MORE WORK
Employees Have to Work
Day and Night to
Keep Up.

The lack Of the necessary circulating
medium may be the cause Of cessation
of work I'm industrial lines, but It is
having the opposite effect upon the
Treasury Department, or at least upon
those officials and employees whose
duties are in connection with the cur
reucy and national bank notes. Besides
the officials upon whom this extra work
falls are the employees IN the Treasurer
office ard the office Of the Comptroller
of Cur1 znCy. During the last few weeks
the employees of the cash room and
issue division Of the former office have
been required to work early and late.
In the office Of the Comptroller of Cur
rency. the brunt Of the extra work OF
helping TO carry out the Comptroller
plan Of increased national bank cir
culation has been upon issue division Of
that office. and as in the case Of the
office every one is anxious
10 DC his OF her share. The general at
utude of the clerks and other employees
I'm every orhce where 1t has been neces-
sarv. is to respond TO the call for extra
work with alacrity and genuine en-
thusiam inspired by the high esteem for
their Official superiors.
Commissioner John q. Cdpers, Of the
internal Revenue Bureau. who has been
in New York city on official business.
has returned 10 this city, and is again
at his desk in the department
r. J. Traceweu, Comptroller OF the
Treasury. is back from vacation at
City.
Miss Margaret Maurer, of the office
Of Auditor for Interior. has received a
promotion from $500 to $1,000 per annum.
Theodore F. Langley has reported for
duty. after an absence Of several weeks
In visiting his former home IN Ken
lucky.
Peter Valaer of North Carolina, has
been given an appointment upon certi-
lcation Of the Civil Service Commission,
for the Republican ticket in the recent
election.
Charles J. Orem, foreman Of the night
bi!l force in the pamphlet bindery, has
returned from Baltimore. where he was
on vacation for three weeks.
Charles b. Nelson, Of the Record d.
vision. has returned from visit to his
old home at Winchester, Ky, where he
also voted at the recent State election.
Robert H. Miller, compositor, has re-
turned from Ashland, Ky, where he paid
a visit to relatives and friends and cast
his vote in the State election
Harry c. Fish, of the bindery. is on
q vacation for seventeen days. Accom-
panied by his wife, he is spending the
time with the latters relatives in Penn
sylvania.
The following employees Of the bindery
are on the sick list: Miss Annie c.
Downs. Miss Mary H Fitzpatrick,
Mrs. Emma K. McDermott, Miss Annie
3. Runyan, and Josiah T. Ford. the
latter having suffered several slight
Daralytic shocks.
Charles H Spaetn. OF the bindery. is
taking part Of his annual leave.
Correspondent Henry s. Sutton states
that the credit for securing the SAG. 900
money order contract from the Postof-
ice Department is laid at Solicitor Ed
ward II. Ryan's door.
Miss Annie Wilson, eompositor, was
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week by a mess lge announcing tbs
death of her father.
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Lewis r. steeiy' Of the supply divf-
sion, mas returned from his old home
at Williamsburg, Ky. Mr.. Steely is well
posted on Kentucky affairs. and while
at home took occasion to do some spell
binding" in the interest of the Repub-
Iican State ticket.
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Charles H spaetn. OF the bindery, is
taking part of his annual leave.
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James A Mcpherson. Of the pamphlet
bindery, has returned to hts office.
after spending three weeks at his home
in Virginia.
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for the Republican ticket in the recent
electiOn
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Correspondent Henry s. Sutton states
that the credit for securing the S44G.OO0
money order contract from the Postof-
fee Department is laid at Solicitor Ed
ward II. Ryan's door.
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Lafayette L Turner, who vas serious
" injured while at his work in tie ex-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

James H. Windsor. Of section five. vas
on vacation last week.
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Wag Expects I. S. johnson
At MOundsviIIe Resort

L. S. Johnson, Of the executive Office.
Is accepting gOOd-naturedly the chatting
OF his fellow-employes over an incident
which occurred on his recent vacation
MT. Johnson returned to his home.
Moundsyille, Va, and 70 him at that
address was forwarded a letter. The
presence OF Mr.. Johnson was not known
10 the postmaster at Moundsvilie. so ne
returned the letter TO the Washington
cnice after noting on the envelope, Try
Moundsville Penitentiary."
Thereupon the epistle was sent to the
West Virginia retreat, and after a few
days was again returned, bearing the
inscription, Not with the Washington
bunch yet"
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The following employees Of the bindery
are on the sick list: Miss Annie c.
Downs. Miss Mary II. Fitzpatrick,
Mrs. Emma K McDermott, Miss Annie
+. Runyan, and Josiah T. Ford. the
latter having suffered several slight
paralytic shocks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

A number Of The employees IN the cut
ting and packing division have been
transferred to the bindery. The foreman
Of the division, James NJ. T.. Brown, has
been reduced from 5000 to Sl,e00 per an
mum. Mr.. Brown enjoys the unique dis
t.nction Of not having used any of his
annual leave in the last sixteen years, or
taken advantage Of the Saturday half
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Miss Carrie N. Caldwell, Of section
two, is on vacation for a few days
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has returned from Pennsylvania, where
he was on a vacation for one month.
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Charles Williams. of section i've. has
been on the sick list for a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Marshall c. Waring. OF the pamphlet
has returned after spending
some time at his home IN MOntgOmery
county. Md, where he did effective work
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Capt. ". V. 2. Jacobs has been grant
Cd three days leave
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Theodore +. Langley has reported for
duty, after an absence Of several weeks
In visiting his former home IN Ken
lucky.
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First. Lieut.. 4. a. Lewis has bee
granted ten days leave
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Robert H. Miller, compositor, has re-
turned from Ashland, KY, where he paid
a visit to relatives and friends and cast
his vote in the State election
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Mrs. Susie 3. Snyder. Of the pamphlet
bindery, has been informed Of the mar
rage Of her son, Charles 9. Snyder, TO
Miss Helena RasOn. which took place
secretly in Baltimore last June Mr..
Snyder is employed by woodward &
I.Cthrop.
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Second Lieut.. Z. S. Addison has been
ordered TO Apache for temporary duty
during absence Of First Lieut.. I, T
Cutter.
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Many familiar faces are to be seen
as the temporary force in the Office be-
gins TO increase Many OF the Wash
ington printers rely almost wholly upon
the extra work in the Office during Con-
gressional sessions. and 10 these the
winter time always brings joy.
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Harry c Fish, OF the bindery. is on
a vacation for seventeen days. Accom-
panied by his wife, he is spending the
time with the latter's relatives in Penn
sylvania.
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Miss Margaret Maurer, Of the office
Of Auditor for Interior. has received a
promotion from 1906 to 81, 200 per annUm.
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improving. and VIII soon be able to leave
the hospital
Miss Bessie Henry. Of the printing d.
vision. resigned her position Thursday.
Miss Minnie f. Lyddane has been pro
NOTED from the miscellaneous division
to the numbering room.
]. T. Dunn, of The cumming room. is
on leave of absence for several days
Miss Carrie N. Caldwell, Of section
two, is on vacation for a few days.
Miss Agnes c. Z. Breen. OF the WEI
ling division. is taking leave for an in
definite period TO benefit her health.
Miss Cecilia c. Muntz, Of the misoeI-
laneous division, left last week for Mar
raganset Pier, R l., where she will
spend several weeks visiting relatives
and friends.
Edmund F. Lawson, superintendent OF
section FIVE, OF the printing division
spent last week with friends in Phila-
delphia-
Mrs. Cora z. Weiss, Of section eight.
has returned to the Office after visit
to the jamestown Exposition and 10
other points OF interest inithat vicinity.
Foreman John S. osterman, Of section
two, was en- vacation FOR several days
last week.
Peter c. Baine, chief Of the rniscel-
laneous division. has returned TO the
office after a two-week visit to relatives
In New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

The Job press division Is to be moved
from the first floor on the G street side
10 the second floor on the Jackson alley
side OF the new building. A bridge will
later be erected TO connect the two
wings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Miss Agnes c. +. Breen, OF the wef-
ling division, is taking leave for an in
definite period TO benefit her health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

John ". Brown Of the watch force,
died at his residence. 1907 Gales street
northeast, Tuesday night, after a brief
illness Of pneumonia The funeral ser
vices were held Friday afternoon, and
.he interment was made at Rock Creek
Cemetery. His wife and two daughters
survive him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

At the regular monthly meeting Of
Columbia Typographical Union, No 1Oi.
this afternoon, an amendment to the
bS-Iaws providing that stated meetings
OF the union be held on the fourth We'd
nesdsy of each month, at 4;45 p m. in
stead OF on Sunday, viii be submitted.
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= male and a female ward have been
established in the Office hospital. which
now has such remedies and instruments
as are usually found ia a hospital ara
aon sept c0 hand. The printery sick
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

William Henry Dice. one OF the Oldest
Inhabitants of Washington, who died at
hts residence in this city last week. is
remembered by the veteran employees OF
thc once as a carpenter in the -printery
many years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

William r. Greenwald. assistant mes
senger IN the printing division, left Fri
day to spend thirteen days with relatives
and friends at his old home at Tren-
ton. n j.
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Miss May Hall, Of section four. was
detained at home last week to attend
the bedside Of her mother, who has been
very i'll.
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Mrs. Cora E Weiss, Of section eight.
has returned to the Office after q visit
to the jamestown Exposition and 10
other points OF interest inlthat vicinity
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DIT. George W. Leadley, chief OF the
division. and William L.
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Z. ". Libby, Of the chief clerks office.
has been detailed to the telegraph sec
tlon in place Of Thomas Luckett, who
Is on vacation. Mr.. Ldbbys accom-
Diishments are. SO diversified that he
makes good hand IN any part of the
service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Commissioner John q. Cdpers, Of the
Internal Revenue Bureau, who has been
in New York city on official business.
has returned 70 this city, and is again
at his desk in the department
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J. D. Newton. a well known Washing
ten printer, who moved to Louisville
several months since 10 take a position
as printer at the weather bureau sta
ton, has resigned his position and re-
turned to this city and is employed as a
ccmpositor in the prtntery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Frank A. Aman. Of the pamphlet bind
cry, returned last week from his annual
leave of absence, and resigned his posi-
ton in the office to enter the coal BUSH
ness in Washington.
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Edmund F. Lawson, superintendent OF
section Eve, OF the printing division,
spent last week with friends in Phila-
delphia.
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r. J. Tracewen, Comptroller Of the
Treasury. is back from a vacation at
Atlantic CITY
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Capt. F. II Munger, First Lieut.. G. G
CaTmine. and Chief Engineer F. f
owen have been constituted a board TO
examine the Perry and ascertain The
repairs necessary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

ola Y Latham. of the supply division.
has been promoted from s. to $3.50 per
day, succeeding William J. Huson, who
died recently at his post OF duty.
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Foreman John S. Osterman, of section
two, was en- vacation for several days
last week.
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DR.. C. C. weidemann, OF the appoint
ment division, has decided to abandon
work on his boat and viii rattle IL OF
among his friends in its present condi-
ton The chances are going rapidly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Leo J. Carroll. of section eight. IS III
at sibley Hospital with typhoid pneu-
monia. His condition Is reported as
very critical
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

George Z. Baldwin, who is stationed at
Baltimore as an inspector in the immi-
grafton service, has been promoted from
s.. COO to 81, 500 per annum.
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J. W. Bond, counter in the cutting ana
packing division, has been promoted
from $3.50 to $3.50 Fer day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

A. J. Moore. Of the supply divisions
has resigned his position in the office to
take a place with a Washington flrm of
furniture dealers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Peter C Baine, chief OF the 1niscel-
laneous division. has returned TO the
office after a two-week visit to relatives
in New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Ocea Taylor, of Alabama, has been an
pointed to a position as writer. at $500
per annum. in the Coast and Ceodetie
Survey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Frank S. Mauek, Of the cutting and
packing division, has received an in
crease in salary from $3.50 to $3.50 per
day. Oscar A. Snodgrass. Of the same
division, mas been promoted from 81 to
s. so per day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Z. NJ. Hawley, Of the appointment divi-
sion. took advantage OF the braeing at
mosphere by taking a portion OF his
annual leave during the week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Rome c. Shelse, Of the appointment
division, has been away on a vacation.
devoting most OF his time in figuring
out averages of the American League
games for the season Of 1907
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

Johnnie ". Jones, Of South Carolina.
has been appointed laborer at 1856 per
annum under the Coast and GeOdetie
Survey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-17

X. N Pindell, assistant chief Of the
appointment division, IS on a hunting
IMP down 10 the private game preserves
Of his estate in Anne Arundel county
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