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Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
MON lTOR WRISTBANDS SHOCK
Torpedo Test Proves Efficiency Of
Present Construction.
CREW ON BOARD WHEN STRUCK
Vessel Seriously But Not vitality
Damaged BY Explosion Against
It's side-OmcisIs Are
satisfied.

FORT MONROE, Va, June 1S.-The tor
pedo test on the monitor Florida took
place today on schedule time and naval
officials declared it was satisfactory. The
damage done, 1t is said, was largely local.
ICED. The vessel was seriously though not
vitality injured and il 1t we're a battleship
IL would be in a condition to keep in the
fight.
The scene was most spectacular. AS the
torpedo hit the vessel just about midships
and four feet below the water line a great
column Of water, estimated at 900 feet in
height and 100 feet in width. rose into the
air. The torpedo, guided by a trolley,
struck squarely at the point marked and
penetrated the double bottom and the coal
bunker forming part of the compartment
attacked. Pumps were Immediately set at
work and preparations made to tow the
vessel to the navy yard for dry docking.
The Florida listed about sixteen inches on
the starboard side aft, but vigorous work
at the pumps kept it from touching bottom.
The crew of about thirty men and Ad-
miral Mason and other officials of the
ordnance bureau boarded the monitor on
reaching the place where the test was to
be held and remained there when the
torpedo tore into the hull. The effect of
the contact and explosion was practically
the same as when a shell was fired at the
monitors turret several weeks ago. Off.
cials saw the torpedo about as It emerged
from the gun and followed its course by
the ripping of the water.
The torpedo gathered speed as it prog
ressed along its course and struck home,
shaking the vessel as though there had
been a collision with another craft. A
thorough inspection of the lower portions
of the vessel was at once begun by ord
nance and other officials.
Secretaries Metcalf and Taft and Post
master General Meyer also went aboard
the Florida in the launch Wahneta and
looked at the incidental damage on the fit
tings about the deck of the ship caused by
the shock. They then returned to the May
flower, which later left for Washington.
The Mayflower was engaged for SOM time
in wireless telegraphing, presumably with
Washington. Secretary Taft confessed that
the damage from the explosion was not as
great as he had expected. The ship APP
peared unlnjured in it's vital parts.
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was conclusively proved, and at the end
of his trial he accepted and decided not TO
appeal from the sentence Of imprisonment
for life.
There is very little hope of ever having
a Jury trial OF this in Kentucky without
political questions uppermost in the minds
Of the court, the counsel and the jury. and
because q this and and the unequai struggle OF
given lin, against the whole power Of the
commonwealth, l feel It a plain. duty to
end this futile struggle, the anxiety, dis
tress and waste of time, money and care,
and take away from both parties the bone
of contention; TO do all that l can TO re-
store peace to the state.
The governors reasons for the pardon of
James B. Howard are set forth to be that
careful examination of all of the evidence
and proceedings of the trial satisfied him
that Howar had nothing whatever TO do
with the murder of William Goebel, but
that Henry Youtsey formed the plan which
was carried out in the murder Of Senator
Goebel.
LOUISVILLE. June 3.-James b. Howard
was released from the penitentiary al
Frankfort this morning and Is due to ar
rive at Louisville about IL a. m.
GEORGETOWN. KY, June 1S,-caleb
Powers was released from Jail at 10 o'clock
and went at once to a hotel. He will issue
a statement probably before noon.
Calls 1T Act of Justice.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Tune 1S.-William
S. Taylor. former governor of Kentucky
and now a fugitive in this city. where he
has lived since the assassination OF Cover
nor Goebel, made this statement when he
learned of the pardons:
THE pardon of Caleb Powers and James
Howard Is a most righteous act. Never
before in the history of this country have
two men suffered more unJustly."
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14

price from $3.50 to 1880. making the hin
in remarkable time.
At Seattle, on the same day, Jack Finn
drove q Mitchell against time for one
minute, one second, for q mile and a
Mitchell roadster captured the honors In a
three-mile event.
AT San Francisco two Mitchells of diff
ferent models made perfect SCORES in a
twenty-four hour endurance run, ending
Decoration day afternoon.
Still another holiday victory for the
Mitchell was in Omaha. where d Model No. 1
defeated eight contestants in a hill climb.
with this number of winnings in a single
day. Mr.. ellison wants to know IL the
Mitchell has not established a record, espe-
cially as the events are scattered from ono
coast TO the other.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
TENNIS CONTEST AT ST JOSEPH
Second Annua Interstate open Tour
nanaent Held I'm July.


nansent Held In July.
The announcement and conditions of the
second annual Interstate open tournament
givcn by the st. Joseph Tennis association,
which will be held this year July IA to 10,
nave been sent out. Considerable interest
has been worked up over the tournament
and the committee in charge expects at
least twenty-five outside entries.
The events will be championship in mems
singles and doubles. under the auspices
and rules OF the United States Lawn Tennis
association. The championship cup for
singles is offered by the Schneider Arms
company of Kansas City. 1t was won last
season by o. v. Vernon. then OF Kansas
City, now a 81. Joseph player. and 1t will
become the personal property OF the player
winning it three times, not necessarily I'm
succession. The championship cups for
doubles we're won last summer by A. Z.
Sterling and H. H. Brewster. and will be-
come the property Of the players winning
them twice, not necessarily in succession.
w. F. Kirkpatrick is the donor.
First, runner-up and consolation prizes,
the latter to be competed for by contest
ants defeated in their first match played,
will be given in both events. Entertain
ment has been provided as follows:
Tuesday evening. dance at Lotus club
Wednesday evening, trolley ride; Thursday
evening, dinner and dance at Lotus club
Friday evening, automobile ride; Saturday
evening. sailing and dance at Lotus club.
The tournament committee Includes @.
H.. Vineyard, chairman; c. V. Hickman.
H.. II. Brewster, f. L. Plat. n. n. Calk-
ms and G. L. Zwick. referee.
The officers OF the ST. Joseph Lawn
Tennis association are c, L. Faust. pres.
ident; @. Kirkpatrick. vice-president; F..
A.. wilkins, second viee-president; Louis
f.. Trachel, secretary; /. ]. Weinman,
treasurer; B. NJ. referee.
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provided with quite sufnptuous headquar-
ters at t.leir hotel and in Fire ARTS building.
the seats In the auditorium of the latter
having BEEN removed to make way for the
adherents of Senator Knox, who are pre-
pared to carry on a vigorous campaign
The determination of the allies to carry
on their Night all along the line" Is sus-
tanning interest in the plans in the various
state delegations that are bound by In
structions for one or another OF the candi-
dates other than Mr.. Taft.
Nearly all Of the state delegations are
expected to hold caucuses on Monday to-
morrow will be heavy with arrivals and
Monday is expected TO see the greatest
influx Of delegates and visitors. The con-
ventlon will be called to order by National
Chairman Harry s, New at noon on Tues
day.
The vice presidential situation had early
today given no hint of clearing up and is
occupying the attention of all the conven-
ton delegates and followers who are here.
TIL new arrivals make their first inquiries
as to the second place situation, hut are
confronted with noncommittal replies to
the effect that those here on the ground
are but little better posted than the more
distant Of the incoming delegates.
May BE Fight for Place.
The proposition to throw the prize into
the arena of the convention to be fought
for and won by the strongest bidders is
gaining many enthusiastic supporters. 1t
certainly would add immensely to the in
terest I'm the proceedings of the convention
and give the individual delegates an APP
preciated part in making the selection.
There are so many candidates mentioned
IN connection with the office that a popu-
lar, open vote seems to offer a most salts
factory solution of the problem.
Members of the national committee are
resting today after their arduous work of
the last week. The committee sat many
a.. hours to hear and dispose of the more
than 200 contested places on the temporary
roll call OF the convention and there was
a general sigh when their labors were con-
cluded last night. T decision OF the
committee gave Secretary Taft an in
structed strength Of COS delegates, although
his manager, Frank II. Hitchcock, issued a
statement Immediately, claiming that on
the first ballot the secretary OF war would
receive 74 votes, instructed and pledged
delegates being counted. Secretary Tafi
lost oniy four votes I'M all of the contested
cases. Two OF these were in the Fifth Vlr
glniA district, where a Foraker delegation
was seated because a man who Issued &
call for white men only" was allowed tC
act as secretary Of the district convention
Diplomats 90 he There.
Twenty members OF the diplomatic corps
are expected TO come from Washington
next week to witness the proceedings o
the convention and In a sense they will b
personal guests OF President Roosevelt
lnasmuch as when n was found the ma
tionsi committee had no seats available To-
members OF the diplomatic corps the presi
dent gave VI twenty-five Of the seats al
lotted TO him. Ambassadors Bryce o
Great Britain and Jusserand OF France ar,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14

at the right figures, but we want to say
right here that we found the farmer with
few exceptions more willing to give in all
he had than the people in town.
Hereafter we will stick TO the honest oo-
cupation Of a newspaper man and let public
offices alone. We have learned something
that will last us as long as we live,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
Omaha at Home July Fourth.

To the Sporting Editor OF The Bee: To
decide a bet kindly answer In next Sun
days Bee where the Omaha team plays
on the Fourth of July and, II at home,
what team. Respectfully, "a FAN"
Answer-At Omaha, with Des Moines,
morning and afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
FIVE MITCHELL CARS WINNERS
New Record for single Days Trt
jumps Established ny This Line.

James w ellison, sales manager OF the
Mitchell Motor Car company Of Raeire.
proudly displays evidence of numerous re-
cent victories OF Mitchell cars in all kinds
Of contests, ranging from hill climbs to
track races and road tests.
At wiikesbarre. Pa, on Saturday. a
Mitchell won the event for cars ranging IN
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
Nebraska Laundry 10 BE SOFIA.

The machinery. fixtures and wagons Of
the Nebraska laundry at so South Fif-
teenth street. Omaha. Neb.. are offered for
sale, Bids win be taken until Thursday,
Jun Is. at IL a m. Address z ga. care
Bee. or telephone H.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14

Frank Walters. general manager Of the
Northwestern, has gone TO Chicago.
w. s, Bassinger, assistant general pas
senger agent OF the cnioR Pacific. has re-
turned from Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
seaIded BY steam

or scorched by a fire. apply Bueklen's Ar
Mica salve. Cures piles. too, and the worst
sores. Guaranteed. CSC. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
Townsends and stock Yards.

This afternoon at the South Omaha Inter-
City League park, Fortieth and Q streets.
the Townsend Gun Company and Union
Stock Yards teams will mix things for the
first time this season. Both teams are In
excellent shape and a fast, interesting game
Ia assured, Game called at 3 D. m. sharp.
ToUnsends. Union Stock Yards.
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The Mckinley club will leave Monday for
Chicago over the Northwestern, which has
given special accommodations.
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High at 81. Louis.
Moisture Affects Crops.

FREMONT, Neb., June 13.-(Special. -
An inch and a half Of rain fell here last
night, which was just that much more
than was needed. The Platte bottoms, north
west of town, are wet, and small grain
and corn is washed out in some localities.
During the storm lightning struck the resi-
dence of Charles Johnson on North Nye
avenue. The family was given severe
shocks, but not seriously injured. Another
bolt struck an electric sign at the Bruns-
wick restaurant, making brilliant fire.
works.
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PARDON FOR POWERS

CONTINUED from First Page.)
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Dressing sacques Specially Priced for Monday

These special prices coming at a time when you
will need them most should make this sale doubly In
teresting.
White lawn dressing sacques with black dot or
black with white dot, also plain white, all made XII
mono style, regular prices 75c, S5c and $500, Mon
days special price each 50c.
White or colored lawn dressing sacques, regular
price s1.25, Mondays special price each 75c.
80 White lawn dressing sacques with fitted belt, pref
tily trimmed with lace or embroidery, regular prices
1915, $500 and s2.75, Mondays special price each
$3.50.
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FROM THE FLOOD
Continued from First Page.l

and the highest in the present flood, was
2S.5 feet, when practically all of Armour
dale. in Kansas City, Kan, and a large
portion of the west bottoms OF Kansas
City, Mo-, were under water.
Return to Homes stopped.
Weather Forecaster Conner has warned
the residents of the flood-stricken districts
that the new volume OF water coming
down the Kaw valley will take the Kaw
river to a higher stage than that registered
Thursday and the movement of people back
to their homes has stopped.
At Kansas City 2.15 inches of rain fell
last night and rain continues. Three inches
fell at Lawrence, 1.54 inches at Topeka, Ia
inches at Clay Center and the heavy fall
was general in the Kaw valley east Of
Topeka. The Missouri river, which re-
coded six-tenths of a foot yesterday. began
to rise at Z o'clock last night M rose
three-tenths of a foot during the night.
Reports from Missouri river points to the
north are to the effect that very heavy
rains have fallen during the night and that
the downpour continues. The new rise in
the Missouri. which has receded only a few
inches, aggravates the situation here, as
the flood situation is relieved only when
the rapid Missouri carries off the excess
water Of the Kaw.
stIII High at ST. Louis.
ST. LOUIS. June 13.-The level Of the
Mississippi river measured 31.2 feet this
morning, a rise of half a foot since yester-
day morning. The high water has filled
several small low areas in the city. Ru-
mors that have become current to the
effect that the National stock yards have
been flooded are incorrect.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo, June 13.-The flood
situation here is unimproved, although the
Missouri river is about stationary. Heavy
rains again last night and today caused
local streams to overflow and the damage
I is greatly increased.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14

Matinee and Neghgee Gowns, for House Wear
Hundreds of dainty and pretty styles at 1926, $780, $3.50, $475 $500 up to $780,
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and the highest in the present flood, was
2S.5 feet, when practically all of Armour
dale, in Kansas City, Kan, and a large
portion of the west bottoms OF Kansas
rue, NJ u,ara rpdar watar
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SPORTS.
coNFKns HoNoEs on ArHLErEs
Especial to The Sentinel ]

Especial to The Sentinel.
New York. Nov. 19.-The Irish
American Athletic club, at its meet
last night conferred life membership
upon the following athletes, in recog-
milton of their valuable services to
the club in the past:
Claude Allen, Charles J. Bacon,
George V. Bonhag, Joseph V. Bromi-
low, Frs nix r. Castleman, Robert
Cloughen, Harvey w. Cohn, Edward
T. Cooke, John j. DAILY, John j. Eller,
John ]. Flanagan. William j. Keat-
ing. Melvin w. Sheppard. Martin j.
Sheridan, James p. Sullivan, Lee J.
Tablet and X. l.. Young.
The men so honored have nearly
all won national or Olympic cham
pionships. There are several who
have not, but the club wishes to show
its gratitude to these men in return
for the indoor titles they have won
and for their services on cross-coun-
try teams.
1t is the intention of the club to
ada to this list from time to time
such men as render special service to
the club.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

| Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cox of Eruita
are in town this afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. A. Reed are up
from Fruita this afternoon
r. IL. Bancroft is down this after
noon from Palisade.
Frank Collins of Fruita is in the
city this afternoon on business.
q. James Blain spent the day in, Pal
isade on business. se, 80.
r. n. Bancroft of Palisade is in
the city today.
T. p Foote of Leadville is a visit
or in the city today.
\. C. Bolsford of Red Stone. Colo.
is in the city today.
Mrs. w. L. Bender of Sparta,
Mimi. is a guest of the st. Regis.
G. Y. Edwards of Portland. Ore.
is in the city today.
No. 3 was over three hours late
this afternoon. The Midland came
in only a few minutes behind time
j. F. Flemming, prominent resi-
dent of Red Cliff. is stopping over in
the city this afternoon.
j. II. Mulligan was a new arrival
on No. 1903 yesterday from Roehes-
ter, n. Y.
J. d. Crumney of San Jose. Cal. is
a Grand Junction visitor this week
He is here to look over land and may
locate permanently
Mr. Swisher, well known Pali-
SADIE ranch man. was painfully but
not seriously hurt in a runaway to-
day. His team became frightened at
an auto and he was thrown out.
II. NJ. Mayo, the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. j. Monroe Stewart. is reported
much better this evening.
William II. Smith. a prominent
business man of McCook. Neb, is Wis
iting in the city today.
William Barrett was an arrival in
the city this morning from DeBeque
He is here on a short business trim
J. b. Leonardson left this morning
on No. 316 for short visit with
friends and relatives in Durango.
II. w. Jacobson will leave soon
for Louisville, KY, to visit his bro
ther's family during the winter
Clarence Deal and family left this
afternoon over the Rio Grande for
Spokane. Wash, where they will
make their future home.
Mrs. John Allison was taken quite
sick last night while visiting in the
country. but she is reported much
better this morning.
II. l.. Needham of the Needham-
Seymour Investment Company of
Denver is in the city today on bust
ness trip.
Roy d. Johnson today sold TO Mrs
Julia A. johnson lots > and g. block
J." Kith's Addition to the city for
$500.
Lazard Calm of Colorado Springs
is in the city today. looking after his
extensive property interests. This af-
ternoon he was out looking over the
orchards.
Ed Allison and j. A. McLuen made
short trip throught the Plateau
valley yesterday in Mr.. MtLuens
Mitchell automobile. They left this
city at about am. and were back
home again by & pm. having been
all through the valley.
To-day in Denver the marriage OF
Arthur p Wadsworth and Mrs, lii
Ian V. Rice. both of Gran 4 junction.
was solemnized The m9 mage cere-
mony was performed by Justice Cab
bert of the state supreme court. in
the presence of a number Of rela-
tives and few friends. A wedding
dinner of an elaborate nature. oc-
ours this afternoon. The bridal rnr-
ty then goes to Colorado Springs for
a few DAYS stay. After November
% Mr.. and Mrs Wadsworth will he
at home to their friends in this city.
There are great host of friends to
wish the young couple unlimited
happiness.
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FOOTBALL THANKSGIVING DAY.

Arrangements were completed this
atternoon by the athletic manager of
the \. =. a. of Grand Junction for
football game with Delta. at that
place. THANKSGIVING day. The teams
are looking forward TO the hardest
game of their career and the Junction
team will try especially hard TO win
as ii viii be their first game. The
non nds.
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To the Fruit Growers.

We will give a demonstration with
the National Orchard Heater. both
with coal and oil. one acre of each
kind of heaters in f. j. Spencef's or-
chard on Second Fruit Riige on
Wednesday evening. Nov. %, 1908.
WIN light up at p. m. If conditions
are favorable. This demonstration
will be conducted by Prof OBJ Whip
pie and will not only show the tenn
perature raised but will absolutely
show the amount of fuel used both
of coal and oil. We respectfully in
Nite everybody to come. We also IN
vite every one that has an oil bpauer
to come out and set one acre Of or
chard with us. We think we huve
the best oil heater on the market
and will continue to think So until
we are shown different. Everybody
come.
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We claim to know all about the
plumbing business and employ me-
chanics only. J. r. Mckenzie. tho
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Cameo coal Will save your frpit
crop, 527 Main. Phone Junction 2S7
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New arrivals: SIR. Pure Buck.
wheat and Gov. Maple Syrup are
stopping at Hilbert and Ricks for the
winter. ,.
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lust unloaded, two cars of fine
Timothy, one car of wild hay. Rhine
hart.
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Modern 7-room mouse. choap, Ap
ply 334 Main. Phone Black see
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We are going Z, sell Ian robe
cheaper than anybody. Fred Man
.ey.
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See Bond for any KIND of rocking
or dining chairs. 231 Main.
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FOR SALE-Several pairs of fine lots
on Main, Rood and White, between
Twelfth and Fourteenth, on very
easy terms. Heilin q Gresham,
room 6 Margery building.
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J. ARENTSEN. expert sewing ma
chine repair man. at Lynch's re-
pair shop, 235 Main. Phone Red
621.
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See Fred Mantey for lap robes and
horse blankets. /,
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Be your own best friend and order
Cameo coal, 527 Main. Phone juno
tion PSI. W fN
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a glimpse at our clothes racks and
the number of suits handled each
day by us is proof that our cleaning
and pressing is of the superior quail
ity The Suitorium
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We are here to give you the hest
work for the least money. 125 Souti
Fifth. Phone Black 662.
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Comfortable, attractive rigs, good
prices-Bnrton e Terril1. the livcrymcn.
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We clean ladies' ~ alsts and skirts.
also gents suits. hats and ties. Pan
anna hats a speciality. l25 South
Fifth street. Phone Black 662.
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Sentinel want ads bring results.
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Our stock of horse blankets is COM
plete. Our prices are right. Rhine
hart.
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We guarantee our hay to be just as
represented. Rhinehart.
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The best coal on the local market
is Cameo, 527 Main. Phone Junction
2S7.
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Respectfully
PLANK & FULGlIUM.
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When you think buggies and har-
ness think Fred Mantey
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We have lap robes at prices that
moves them. Fred Mantey.
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FARM LOANS-Call on us for -
year optional loan. The Coc In
Vestment Co.
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We want to please you if you will
let us Fred Mantey.
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WANTED Room and beard in re-
fined home. by young gentleman.
stranger in city. References.
Leave answer at Sentinel Office.