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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
ExtInaulshed.

''The boy stood on the burning deck.
whence all but him had fed
When Tommy Gibbs stood up to speak
he had It In his head,
But when he saw the schoolroom full Of
visitors he knew
From his weak knees and parchinE
tongue the words had all fled too.
'srhs boy stood on the burning deck
second time he tried.
But he forgot about the boy or IL he
lived or died
He only knew the burning deck was
something nice and cool
Beside the rostrum where he stood that
awful day In school.
"The boy stood on the burning deck"-he
felt the flames and smoke.
His tongue was thick: his mouth was dry:
he felt that he would choke.
And from the far back seats he heard Q
whisper run about:
.'Come back. Tom. and take your seat
They've put the fire out!'
Youths Comma Mon
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
SEAL "

COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS.
Board of County Commissioners. May session,
1905; held by adjournment June Il, 1905.
UPON the foregoing petition. satisfactory evil
dence having been received that the peutloners
are responsible. and that inquiry into the merits
of their application Is expedient, 1T is ORDERED,
that the County Commissioners meet at the
Post Office at Andover Corner, In said County,
on Friday, August %, 1905, next. at ten OF the
clock, A. NJ. and thence proceed to view the
route mentioned In said petition; Immediately
after which view hearing of the parties ana
their witnesses will be had at some con.
yenient place IN the vicinity and such
other measures taken In the premises
As the commissioners shall judge proper. And
II Is further ORDERED, that notice Of the time,
place and purpose of the commissioners meeting
aforesaid Be given to all persons and corpora:
tons Interested. by causing attested copies OF
said petition, and OF this order thereon, TO be
served upon the Clerk Of the Town Of Ando-
yer, and also posted up In three pubic
places In said town, and published three weeks
successfully In the Oxford Democrat, news
paper printed at Paris. In said County Of Ok.
lord. the first Of said publications. and each
of the other notices. to be made. served and
posted, ut least thirty days before said time OF
meeting, to the end that all persons and corpora
tons may then and there appear and shew cause,
II any they have, why the prayer OF said peu-
TONERS should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES Y. WHITMAN, Clerk.
A true copy Of said petition and order or court
thereon.
ATTEST CHARLES II. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Little Johnny Smith had hard Alzm
in multiplication. When he had fin
ished 1t he laid his slate down for
minute to pick up his pencil from the
floor. While he wasn't looking Billy
Barnes, the bad boy, rubbed Off nearly
all the figures. Johnny was so nerv-
Gus and disappointed that he could not
remember any Of the figures, even
those of the multiplier. The teacher
says II Johnny can find what num-
Der or numbers will give him the same
product as the one Billy rubbed out
he may have the handsome story book
which Is on her desk. Can you help
Johnny?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
To- PIERCE A Pm.
An Experiment That Requires Nlesty |
In Balancing.

An Experiment that Requires Niessy
In Balancing.
Place q pin in the end Of a cork In
each side Of which penknife has been
inserted obliquely. as shown in the en-
craving. The knives should be as near
ly as possible Of equal weight. By
opening one or the other Of them they
can be made to balance.
In order to bring them to the exact
position required-that Is, to bring the
pin, the cork and the knives to hori-
zontal positlon-place the head Of the
pin on the end Of your finger and as
certain II the two knives are on the
same level. II not, adjust them until
they are 30.
Then take the cork In your hand and
lay the stem Of the pin on the point OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
SEAL.
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF oxroRp. S.:

COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS:
Board OF County Commissioners. May session,
1908; held by adjournment June II, 1905.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory
evidence having been received that the petition
ers are responsible. and that inquiry Into the
merits OF their application Is expedient, 1T Is
ORDERED, that the County Commissioners meet
at the house of Charles Merrill. In Hartford, In
said County, on Thursday, Aug q, 1905, next, At
eleven Of the clock A. NJ. and thence proceed 20
view the route mentioned In said petition; imme-
diately after which view, hearing Of the parties
and their witnesses will be had at some convenient
place In the vicinity, and such other measures
taken In the premises as the Commissioners shall
Judge proper. And IL is further ORDERED, that
notice OF the dime, place and purpose ofthe Com.
missioners' meeting aforesaid be given 10 all
persons and corporations Interested, by causing
attested copies OF said petition and of this order
thereon To be served upon the Clerk OF the Town
OF Hartford and also posted up In three public
places IN said town aud published three weeks
successfully In the oxford Democrat 3 news
paper printed at Paris In said County OF Oxford,
the first of said publications. and each Of the
other notices, TO be made. served and posted,
AZ least thirty days before said time of meeting,
70 the end that all persons and corporations may
then and there sppear and shew cause, II any
they have, why the prayer OF said petitioners
should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES L. WHITMAN, Clerk.
A true copy Of said Petition and Order OF
Court thereon.
ATTEST CHARLES Y. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
NOTICE.

ADDISON e. HERRlCK. Judge Of sail ,1.:t.
A true copy-Attest:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Senator's Fish Scales.

Senator Ankeny of Washington is an
enthusiastic fisherman. Senator Piles
tells the following story on him.
When Mr.. Ankeny became a proud
grandfather there was an immediate call
for scales to weigh the infant. No
other scales being available, it was de-
cided to use grandpa's fish scales. So
these were brought forth, and the sur.
prise of those present was unbounded
when 1t was found that the little baby,
but few hours old, weighed 20 pounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Separate the whites and yolks of two
eggs and beat each thoroughly; add two
tablespoons of granulated sugar and two
cups of milk to the yolks and cook until
it thickens. Flavor and set aside to
cool. To the beaten whites add one
tart apple which has been pared and
grated. Add one cup of pulverized
sugar gradually and beat until light.
Keep on ice until ready to serve, then
put the custard in glass bowl and pile
the beaten white mixture on top.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Challenge Accepted.
THE EDITOR AND THE oLD-FAsHIoNED
DANCE.

Several days ago we received letter
signed "Methuselah" In which he sar.
castically referred to our age and mex,
perience. Here's portion of it:
"Why, every time you get to speaking
of old times / feel like lambasting you
with the end of q harness trace. Old
times, indeed! What do you know about
old timesP Why the other day you had q
poem about an old-fashioned dance and
ri bet you five-dollar note you never
saw one in your life: I'll bet you
couldn't call an old-fashioned dance II 1t
was to save your gizzard."
Couldn't we though, Mister Smarty
Reader! It Is true that we haven't reach
cd that age where we respire artificially,
nor do we figure to any great extent in
the current advertising testimonials for
ear trumpets. But don't you think we
haven't danced an old-fashioned dance
Nor don't you think we couldn't call one
IL anybody asked us; just to show you,
here goes:
Gents to the right, an swing or cheat.
Balance all an do-se-do!
Swing your gals an run away
Right an left an gents sashay!
S'lute yer partnersi Let 'sr go!
On to the next gal an repeat.
Balance next and don't be shy!
Swing yer pard an swing er high'
Bunch the gals an circle roundl
Whack yer feet until the bound.
Form basket! Break away!
Swing an swing an all gee away.
Altman left an balance all
Lift your ho0fs an let 'em fall!
Swing your oppositesl Swing again!
Kiss the sagehens II you kin
Back to partners, do.se-do!
All line hands an OF ye gol
Gents salute yer honey sweets!
Hitch an promenade to seats.
Buffalo News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
No. 2o5.-Reversals.

NO. <Zo.-hcvoFeatS.
Exchange heads and tails. Exam
Pile: tool, Loot
That mountain white will ID '''' all
day at the corner store, his mare. her
'''' at her side, % '''' at the fence,
with no better '''' than an old news
paper. 1t puts me into an indignant
81 '''', and the fellows 500 would
be swift and sure II had my way
But II can not a. '''s with the man.
long to "'' the hungry beast to a
good stall. But the poor man is only
half nourished himself. his clothes are
90 '''''' though they brlstle with pis-
tol and '''''', and his breath (G 1850
an odor Of "moonshine" enough to
''''s the nostr!ls like blow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
No oo4-Charade

No. 224.-Charade.
The miner dropped his heavy ONE
Just as the whistle blew for noon.
His simple lunch was quickly done
Without the aid OF fork or spoon.
He closed his dinner pail with great good
will:
The best refreshment waited for him still.
He set his little lamp Alright
And trimmed the smoky TWO with care.
dingy book he brought to light
All things. indeed. were dingy there.
His tiny flame flashed like a thousand
tapers:
It shone upon the sparkling TOTAL papers.
Too soon the whistles warning scream
Rang shrilly through the gloomy aisle
The miner, starting from his dream,
Took up his ONE with CHEEKY smile.
Even In coal mine he may labor gayly
Who Joins the TOTAL club a half hour
daily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Is sold
under positive guarantee to cure con-
stipation, sick headache, stomach
trouble, or any form of indigestion. 1t
it fails, the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can any one do. For
sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

q needle, the head Of which is fastened
In the cork Of a bottle. You must
carefully change the point Of support
Of the pin until you have found that
position In which it remains perfectly
horizontal when left to itself.
Now blow upon one Of the penknives,
at first gently and then more strongly.
You will thus cause the whole to rotate
rapidly. After time the needle, be.
ing harder. will have worn tiny hole
In the pin and II you continue the eS
pertinent will finally pierce 1t entirely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Beautifully Arranued.

Brown-Well. you've got the quar-
ter. Is your sister coming down?
1--WE arranged 1t beautifully. old
chap. told her 1t was you first,
and she said to tell you she was out
and then said | was foollng and
that 1t was Charley Jones. and you
ought to have seen her hustle to get
into clean shirt waist! She'll be right
DOWN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Worth q Trial.

Cyrus Brady, the author and clergy.
man, told at q dinner story about
charity.
"a millionaire" said DR.. Brady, clay
dying. He had lived life Of which, as
he now looked back on 1t, he felt none
too proud. To the minister at his bed.
side he muttered weakly:
eff I leave a thousand or 80 to the
church will my salvation be assuredP'
The minister answered cautiously:
81 wouldn't like to be positive, but /,
is we'll worth trying"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

II you have kidney and bladder trouble
and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure, you
will have only yourself to blame for re-
suits, ~ 1t positively cures all forms Of
kidney and bladder diseases. For sale
BY oil druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
TEN YEARS IN RED.

"For ten years was confined to my
bed with disease of my kidneys" writes
r. A. Gray, ]. p, of Oakville, Ind. at
was so severe that could not move part
of the time. / consulted the very best
medical skill available. but could get no
relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was
recommended to me. It has been a
Godsend to me"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
In q Hurry,

A traveller, finding that he had q
couple of hours in Dublin, called cab
and told the driver to drive him around
for two hours. At first all went we'll,
but soon the driver began to whip up bis
horse 80 that they narrowly escaped
several collisions.
"What's the matter?" demanded the
passenger. "Why are you driving 80
recklessly2 I'm In no hurry"
"Ah, g'wan wild yez," retorted the
cabby. "D'ye think I'm going to put In
the whole day drivin' you around for
two hours? Gitap!"-The Pathfinder.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
No. aoa-pi.sseted Words.

No. 223.-Disseeted Words.
My first Is the past tense Of the verb
Of posture.
My second is the present singular of
the verb to be.
My third Is mandatory.
My three combined is sense Of
qualification.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Desirable Residence for Sale.

The Capt. H. N. Bolster home
stead situated in South Paris village,
thoroughly finished, hot water heat
and all modern equipments attached,
a two story house, ell and stable,
centrally located. Apply to
JAMES S. WRIGHT, Adm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
A CHANGE.

Mrs. Larkin-l want little money
today. Fred. Mr.. lin very glad OF
that Mrs l. (surprised)-Why are
you glad? Mr. L.-Because generally
you want good deal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Puzxla Your Brains.

The puzzle Is to place |
the numbers 1, 2, 8. As,
O, I, 8 and 0 In such
position In each block
that when any tier Of three adjacent
blocks be added the sum will be 10
that Is, the figures must be 30 arranged
that any three adjacent blocks added
together, either up, down, across or
diagonally. will always make Is. We
have placed four figures properly-9, 8.
l, 8. See II you can complete the
block.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
New PerilS.

"No, sir" said the motorist, "the air
ship is utterly impractical"
"Do you speak as SCIENTIST"
"No, sir. As a man Of experience.
Suppose your engine breaks or your
gasoline gives out and leaves you stuck
away up youder in cloud bank, how
are you going to get team of horses to
null Won out?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

When making buttonholes In very soft
or thin materials, rub little library
paste on the wrong side of the goods and
let 1t dry before cutting the buttonhole.
This gives q firm surface to work on,
and the paste will not discolor the most
delicate fabrics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

To the Honorable Board Of Commissioners for
the County Of oxford:
The undersigned residents of Andover and
being responsible persons, most respectfully
represent that common convenience and neces-
sity require new location, alterations, discon-
tinuances and grading In the highway as now
travelled between the post Office at South Ando-
YER and the dwelling house Of David p. Rich
ards, namely: Starting at or near the post office
pasture of the James Stevens farm, so-called,
now occupied by Philip c. Hoyt, by the most
feasible route to the Hanson farm, so-called,
now occupied by Mrs. Simon Baker; thence fol-
lowing the same general direction by the most
feasible route to the present highway to point
At or near the line between the land now occu-
pied bv Mrs Simon Baker and David p. Rich
ards. Wherefore, your petitioners request your
Honors. after due notice TO view the premises,
hear all persons interested aud make such as
continuances, new locations and grading In the
premises above described rs In your Judgment
common convenience and necessity may require:
Dated at Andoyer this twenty fourth day OF
Ia
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

The man who saves when he has
little is called stingy He that saves
when he has much is sail to be 1u-
dicious. -Chicago Rscord-Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Fruit sculpture is a new amusement.
The picture shows how q hen may be
made out of q banana. The nest on
which the mother bird sits with out
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Hay FEVER AND SUMNER COLDS.

Victims of hay fever will experience
great benefit by taking Foley's Honey
and Tar, as it stops difficult breathing
Immediately and heals the inflamed air
passages, and even II II should fail to
cure you 1t will give instant relief. The
genuine 10 in q yellow package. For
sale BY oil druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
MEN PAST SIXTY IN DANGER.

More than half of mankind over sixty
years of age suffer from kidney and blad
der disorders, usually enlargement of
prostate glands. This is both painful
and dangerous, and Foley's Kidney Cure
should be taken at the first sign OF
danger, as 1t corrects Irregularities and
has cured many old men of this disease.
Mr.. Rodney Burnett, Rockport, Mo,
writes: 81 suffered with enlarged pros.
tate gland and kidney trouble for years
and after taking two bottles of FOley's
Kidney Cure feel better than have for
twenty years, although l am now 81
years DID," For sale by ali druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

stretched wings Is formed from a
scooped out dinner roll lined with
flowers. A banana Is the hens body,
the wings, tail and topknOt being Of
plated white paper. Black shoe but
tons form the eyes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

"He certainly has raised his family
in an old-fashioned way"
'SoP'
"Why, that mans children actually
ask him for advice"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

"You can't imagine how 1t cheers an
old maid to be taken for girl"
"But it would cheer her q good deal
more to be taken for wife,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice ''... me
has been duly appointed administrator of noe
estate Of
CORA T. WALKER, late OF Luy,..
in the County of oxford, deceased, ani gwen
bonds as the law directs. All person .a'.HE
demands against the estate OF said i''ta-,4
are desired TO present the same for set 'a'H''
and all indebted thereto are requested To- .aA"e
payment Immediately. ....,.,
July 2lst, 1908. AMELIA I. HALht"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
No. 222.-PYramid.

Right hypotenuse "A fermented
liquor.
Base-A warrior.
Altitude-A headless nail.
Left hypotenuse-The plural Of
small animal or club winged.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence ON topics of interest to the ladies
IL solicited. Address: Editor HoMENAKERs'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
y. H. Fletcher,
confectioner, Norway, Me.
OPP. ELM House.

To the Honorable Board OF County Commission.
ers for the County OF Oxford:
The undersigned, Selectmen OF the town OF
Hartford. in said County, respectfully represent
that they desire the diseontlnuance OF 8 certain
way In said town, VIZ: Commencing az point
opposite the residence OF Charles Merrill on
Bear Mountain, so-celled. In said town, thence
up the Mountain to point where said way In.
tersects the highway leading from Hartford TO
Livermore past the residence OF Adrian Lucas.
Wherefore your petitioners pray that after
due notice and hearing thereon your Honorable
Board may discontinue the above described way
Hartford Me-, july II. 1905.
b. F. GLOVER. Selectmen
G. A. HOLMES, Of
j. Z. IRISH, Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
WHAT A NEW JERSEY EDITOR

MT. Lynch, Editor of the Phillips
burg, N. j., Daily Post, writes: 81 have
used many kinds of medicines for coughs
and colds in my family but never any
thing 80 good as Foley's Honey and Tar.
cannot say too much in praise Of It."
For sale BY all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

The subscriber hereby gives notice that b il'
been duly appointed administrator OF she
estate of
LYDIA FULLER, late Of Hebron
In the County OF oxford, deceased. ami 80
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF SAIL detcJ-, H.r
desired TO present the same for set,iemrH, Hi
all indebted thereto are requested 10 make Af
ment Immediately.
July 2lst, 1915 EDWARD W p IIfh.
FREDERICK K. DYER, A-..t
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
No. 22o.-Puxzlsrs.

No. 22o-PuxxIsrs.
Name a bark without noise.
Name q trunk without lid.
What has feet, yet cannot walk?
What has hands. yet cannot feel?
What has ears, yet cannot hear?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

The golfer raised his iron and smote
furiously.
"What-what did hit?" he inquired
in half dazed manner.
Massachusetts, sir" replied the cad
dia
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
WARNING.

"Most men are fools when in love- u
''Why drag In lover"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
A Esrfs<ehsd .leks

A Farfetehsd Joke.
told my dachshund such q joke!
thought he did not pee.
But ere Ave minutes had elapsed
He wagssd his tail In Eissl
n NhhsaaA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
A new Lot

of Plumbing Goods. The best Of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. lob.
bling promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
L. M. LonS1ey,
Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice th4l HH hos
,een duly appointed administrator Ot to- tate

MARY ELLA PEARSON,
late of Woodstock,
in the County of oxford, deceased, ln given
bonds as the law directs. All persons .t..H-
demands against the estate OF said doCe1-... .fr
desired 10 present the same for -ettl,W.. taI
all indebted thereto are requested 10 usar pas
ment Immediately.
July 2lst, 1903. j. FRAME KID.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
ia v e Much
Sickness

Brunswick, Me, Aug. al, 1906.
II think there is no medicine equal
to L. F. Atwood's Bitters. ! keep
them in the house all the time, and
they save me great many headaches.
I would not be without them"
Yours truly,
Mrs. Lizzie S. Dyer.
Everyone who values good health
should at the first sign of sickness take
dose of 81. F." Atwood's Bitters.
They quickly adjust the trouble and set
you right They restore vigor to the
tired and overworked organs and build
UP general health. At the store, 35c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

No. 221.-Ths Little Mathematician.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

No. 21s.-Deeapitations.
] pass through many a phase
BY dropping just q letter.
First I'm an intent gaze,
Then nothing any better.
For with q little less
I stand q worthless weed.
My magician you guess?
You'll find measure-heed
The change that from 1t makes
A syllable for singing:
And now one more II takes
And leaves q vowel ling ring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
ThePu zzler
No 21s-Word souares.

IA eupola. A place for baking. A
reward. Extreme points.
U.-Afection. A Latin poet. I'm
pure. The first garden.
III.-An officer In the army. A girls
name. What she does when he pro-
poses. A group Of eight. Unplayed
passages IN music.
Iv.-An occurrence. Courage. To
make joyful. Promises to pay. A lock
Of hair.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Iveline A. Jackson, late Of Paris. .r.
ceased petition for determination of ,II r.rtl
Inheritance tax presented by Walter J.. "us,
executor.