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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-27
Moro L.Iaht Nesdsd.

People are now demanding more
powerful lights. using 80 condlepowsr
electric lamps where few years back
they would have been content with
eight The reason appears to be that
the pail over our towns is Increasing
In general Intensity, though actual
fogs are fewer, Hence more and more
lights are being fitted in dark cor.
ners
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-27
To Produce Gloss on Linen.

To give a gloss to linen, pour one
pint of boiling water on two ounces of
gum arabic. Cover until next day,
then strain carefully and put into a
clean bottle. A tablespoonful of this
liquid stirred into pint of ordinary
starch will give collars and cuffs an
appearance of newness.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-27
SMART GARMENT FOR CHILD.
Pelsse in Wedgwood velveteen, Lined
with White Silk.

This is smart little pelisse for lit
tie girl just beginning to toddle. 1t Is
in Wedgwood blue velveteen, lined with
white silk. The pelisse itself Is cut
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-27
Rosettes.

These are similar to the bouche
cases, only the batter is sweetened
slightly and the rosettes are filled
with whipped cream or jelly instead
Of the mixtures suitable for patties.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-27

Burton II. Barnes. wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
ash ar and ep'e his copsisan 'fae bride Marina,
daughter of the Paolis. from the muir
derous vendetta. understanding that his
reward In to be the hand OF the girl he
loves, Enid Anstruther. sister of the Eng
lish lieutenant. The four fly from AJac-
clio TO Marseillcs on board the French
sues and as the quartet are about to
board the train for London at Marseilles,
Marina is handed a. mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tates postponement of the journey.
Barnes gets part of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta He
employs an American detective and plans
TO beat the vendetta at their own game.
OF the women Barnes arranges to have
Lady Chartris lease secluded villa at
Nice TO which the party is to be taken
In yacht. Suspicion is created that
Marina is in league with the Corsicans.
A man. believed to be Corregio Danella,
is seen passing the house and Marina 10
thought to have given him sign. Ma
rina refuses to explain to Barnes which
fact adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes
plans for r. the sadsty Of the , party are
carrying their party to the local landing
is followed by two men. One of the
horsemen is supposed to be Corregio.
They try to murder the American. The
cook on tho yacht-a Frenchman-is sus-
pected of completely in the plot. The
purity dutiois at ots ioPtNs ht
is followed by small boat. The cook Is
detected giving signals to the boat.
Barnes attempts to throw him overheard.
but Is prevented by Marina and Enid.
The cook is found to be innocent of the
supposed plot and Is forgiven. The party
arrive at Nice and find Lady Chartrls
and her daughter Maud domciled in the
villa rented with Barnes money. Barnes
is amazed to find that Count Corregto Is
at Nice and is acting the role of admirer
to Lady Chartris. Barnes and Enid
make arrangements for their marriage.
The net tightens about Barnes. He re-
ceives a note from La Belle Blackwood.
the American adventures. Barnes hears
that Elijah Emory, his detective. has
been murdered by the Corsicans. He
learns that the man supposed to be Cor
regio, who followed the party on their
way to the boat. was Saliceu, nephew
of the count, and that Count Corregio
had been In Nice for some time prior to
the party's arrival. The count warns
Barnes not to marry Enid unless he
would have her also involved in the muir
derous feud. Barnes and Enid are mar
ried. Soon after their wedding Barnes
bride disappears. Barnes discovers she
has been Kidnapped and taken to Corsica:
The groom secures Il fishing vessel and
Is about to start in pursuit of his brides
captors when he hears scream from
the villa and rushes back to hear that
Anstruthor's wife. Marina. Is also miss
Ing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-27
FOR A YOUNG GIRL
PRETTY FRock MADE UP IN PALE
BLUE WOLFE.
Good Thing to Bear in Mind When Re-
pfenishine Daughters Wardrobe
Hints on Proper Outfit for
Student Days.

At this season of the year 1t is
often necessary to replenish the
schoolgirls wardrobe. The frocks pro-
vided in the autumn. IL not worn out,
are. in any event. showing the effects
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-27

of constant usage. and. indeed, with
the constant hard wear to which a
schoolgirls clothes are subjected-it
is remarkable and often quite dis
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-27
SYNOPSIS.

oooynshi. isU. Dodd Ae.d . Co.. N. 2.
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IRON the american 'ultNator''
This property IS situated on the east
bank Of otter Creek. Rutland county.
VT and CONSISTS of nearly five hundred
acres of tho best farming land In New
ENGLAND % acres being moving and till
aye land. 10 scucs lying by 0e side of
Ottrr Creek. of which the banks over
flow usually twice each year. over half
OF this meadow fcrtilzng it to quite
an extent.
The soil is IL dark. rich loan with
clay bottom down about one foot Fine
corn and hay are both raised on this
meadow. and crops grow as large as can
be handled to good advantage. When
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her range - .~~ - n gasp. Gym
thia sprang to he's frc,. ner face white,
her eyes wide and incredulous
TITS not-it's-oh, Harry" she cried
in an ecstasy Of recognition. hingins
her arms about the secretary's neck.
Harry! Brother. Back from the dead
Don't you know me? It's Cynthia
DON'T
II am afraid you've made a very
strange blunder, Miss Garrison" re-
turned the secretary. his voice hoarse
and tremulous. My name Isl
Your names Harry Garrison Phe-
Ian shouted. whats the use OF lyin'
to your own sister? give you credit
for havin' good reasons for calm
yourself Thompson. an think begin
to SEQ what them reasons are. but when
It comes to denyin' your own sister
you're playin' 1t down low. whatever
your game may be. and I've good
mind to-
Harry" the girl was pleading. you
do know mel After all these nine
lonely years have you no greeting TO,
me? Every night I've prayed thai
God would bring you back to me. and
now
The secretary's paliid. expressionless
mask Of q face broke in a dash into q
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older than
"a gentleman, IL he? I should not
have believed 1t. He has insulted me
most
"1'm not surprised" observed VAIN
wright
IL am" announced Dallas.
Naturally" sneered Wainwright III
you can remain on speaking terms with
him after his abominabls treatment Of
me you can easily overlook any other
brutality Of his"
Tell us about Il, Judge" interposed
Gibbs, seeking to avert any further
clash between uncle and niece.
II went to him." began Newman.
"bearing n request from-from"--
The Judge paused. 1t was not who'll
~ easy to present matters to this hon
est eyed young girl in such a way as
to bring her in his way Of thinking
But Wainwright felt no d61culty. His
shrewd brain caught at means OF
turning the affair to account.
You see. Dallas" the financier broke
II begged the Judge TO intercede for
me with Bennett, to ask him to bury
the Ratchet and let us be friends again
for the sake Of old times. l thought
Judge Newmans age ahd his high Of
Gee would compel q certain respect
even with a man Of BENEFITS charac-
ter. But I was wrong. and I am sorry,
Judge, for the unjust humiliation I
caueed you"
II don't understand" said Dallas,
hooking In be wilderment from one to
the other. Judge, my uncle sent you
to make overtures Of peace? And Mr..
Bennett refused to-
HE not only refused, but called Mr..
Vain wright q highwayman and
But why7" demanded Dallas
Tie pretended to misunderstood what
said about the conditions"
"Oh, 1t was a conditional offer. then
thought
Certainly there were conditions
cut in Wainwright again coming to
tho emissnrys rescue. II asked that
he take a position Of neutrality In re-
gard to this Borough bill. Simply neu
trail. mind you. Not to change his atti
tude In it's favor, orr
THAT was a splendidly fair offer,
cried Gibbs enthusiastically.
$50 it seemed to me-" agreed New
man, but Bennett would not listen
when I tried TO point out his proper
line Of duty. He called me go-be
tween and
Even after you told him we were
granting practically all the concessions
he had asked In the bill?" querlet
Gibbs.
YES" said Newman. lie must have
some motive behind II all. l can't
Nonsense exclaimed Dallas. "Wha
Interior motive could he havev
That is more than ! know positive
ly." returned the Judge mysteriously.
But do" declared Wainwright
pointing Mt Dallas. There are the rea
sons.
~" exclaimed Dallas, incredulous
Explain, please"
"Willingly.' replied her uncle. II
you'll give me a fair hearing. Bennet
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DUTY" sneered Wainwright Your
duty was done when you vetoed the
bill. That act made your position
clear and showed the public how you
regarded the measure. so why go on
lighting It after
II won't discuss this With you. Mr..
Wainwright" interrupted Bennett
I'VE already understand one another,
you and l."
my uncle says" pursued Dallas.
that you made your broker secretly
sell Borough stock short knowing the
deal would enrich you. Won't you
even deny this!"
NO"
"You realize what all this foolish
stubbornnees must mean to me-to all
Of u.s." continued Dallas. land you still
persist in your opposition"
II must" said Bennett. ~ can't turn
back. Oh, Dallas" he added. dropping
his voice tin none but she could hear
cant you trust me--only till Friday
III come to You on Saturday morning
and tell you the whole misera Bile story
only ask you to wait until then
Please
- see no need OF waiting for IN ex
PLANTATION" retorted Dallas aloud. 81
understand everything"
But you don't understandw insisted
Alwyn. "1"-
II understand only too we'll" repeat
ed Dallas. Checking his reply and ig
noring the anguished appeal In hi!
eyes, she turned to Gibbs.
II have kept you waiting long foI
your answer, Mr.. Gibbs" she said
speaking In a level. firm. emotionles!
voice. II am prepared TO give 1t Il
you now--publicly. You have Otter
asked me IL would be your wife. NJ,
reply is. Yes"
"Dallasw gasped Bennett in horri1et
surprise.
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babe me to tell you. He was afraid
you might think he
Il don't believe one word OF itw cried
Dallas, her big eyes ablaze. "Alwyn
Bennett could not stoop to such 6
thing"
mo" said Wainwright. Then you
probably will refuse to believe what I
am about to tell yon now. | consider
ed Borough stock safe investment.
In II. Bennett knows this and in spite
of the knowledge he is trying to XIII
the franchise even on the certainty OF
beggaring you and Perry along with
Gibbs. II only he can ruin Gibbs no
cares nothing about making you and
Perry paupers too. That is the sort
Of man you are defending against yeur
own uncle. l have just learned be-
sides that he has secretly, through his
brokers, sold large blocks of Borough
stock short Thus his veto that ruins
US will make him n very rich man"
at isn't true" affirmed Dallas in
logged certainty. Mr.. Gibbs. do you
confirm this story Of my uncle's?"
please leave me out of this. Miss
Wainwright" answered Gibbs gently.
II prefer to say nothing to prejudice
you When | fight fight fair"
Even at the cost OF all your money"
amended Wainwright. Gibbs. this is
carrying your sense Of honor to an ID
surd point And Bennett will
Pardon me-" broke In Alwyn, enter
ing the foyer and going up to Dallas.
I'm a little late for our dance. ! was
detained by
"Alwyn" exclaimed Dallas in relief
I'm 80 glad you came here Just when
you did. Now we can clear this up in
a word"
"Clear what upT" aueried Bennett,
glancing about in suspicion Mt the three
silent men.
"You know Mr.. Gibbs Is favored in
the Borough Street railway affair."" be.
gan Dallas. HE told you SO at your
office that day we were there. Well"-
Eyes. but don't let's discuss business
tonight" replied Bennett. This is our
dance. and
was largely tied up In Borough stock
but here Is something you didn't know
My uncle says my money and Perry's
is all invested in that stock and that II
you defeat the bill we will be depend
ent on Mr.. Wainwright's charity. II
that IL true, you didn't know 1t. did
your
Her voice was almost tremulous In
its eager. eonadsnt appeal. but Bennett
forced himself to answer:
Eyes; 1t II true. and knew It."
The eager glow died from her eyes
leaving q look OF dawnins horror.
"And, knowing this--knowing Perry
and ! shall bs made paupers by your
action--yeu still insist on
"On opposing the bill1 Yes. au
sorry. but It b my duXs.'
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VINO makes many mistakes, Mr.. Gar.

VINO makes many mistakes. Mr.. Gar.
rison."
The rctrcating secretary halted AZ
though stru.k.
THAT is another mistake, SIR" hs
said IN a mu6ied voice. MY name Is
Thompson"
us 1t, thought" inquired Phcian in.
nocently. ITS queer how could gel
mixed up so. When was chief Of po
lice there was bank president named
Garrison who shot himself after bein
swindled sp' whipsawed by f'nanclel
who was his dearest friend. lie left a
little daughter. Miss Cynthia, who you
was lookin' at so keen just now. an a
son, who disappeared. That was nine
years ago, an only saw the boy once
so maybe I've overplayed my hand
in pipin' you of for him. But" added
rhelan, laying strong, OBTAINING
hand on Thompson's shoulder, there
comes some one who can clear II ur
easy enough"
The secretary twisted in the iror
grasp and sought vainly to break away
as Cynthia aud Perry entered.
"Cyntha's lost her fam" explained
Perry ut sight OF the alderman. "She's
had me looking all over for the mensl,
thing. Wait here minute" he added
to her, "and I'll chase into the con
scrvatory and see II we left 1t there"
And depositing the girl in a chair
he bolted away in search Of the miss
ing article.
Now then. young man." said Phe
Ian, ~ your names Thompson, rs 20,
say, there's no reason why you SHOULD
object to my introducin' you TO thl:
young lady. Step up. son."
Still holding the reluctant, str'.glin,
secretary by the shoulder. Phelan turn
ed to cynthia.
Miss Garrison" said he. here's I
gentleman think you know. Would
| you mind lookin' him over2"
Wondering at the odd request. Gym
| thia raised her eyes to the stranger
But the latter persistently kept BIZ
face averted.
II don't think know him." she an
swered doubtfully There Is some
thing familiar about
The secretary shifted restlessly. nm
consciously bringing his profile int
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WHAT GHOSTS ARE MADE OF.

Science. exact and practical, has come
10 the aid OF the physical research" in
vestisators with an entirely new theory
IN regard to ghosts So writes Rene
Bache in the Technical World Magazine
for July. The discovery though as yet
only Hypothetical. is that such phan-
toms may In fact exist, and that they
are sufficiently material in their nature
TO admit OF study, and even of detailed
analysis.
According to this idea, indeed, the
ghost OF reality Is properly to be regarded
as a chemical phenomenon 1t has rec
ognizabe and may actually he repro
duced expcrimentally IN the laboratory
For authority on this point, the writer
is permitted TO refer TO one of the fore
most of living chemists, Prof. Charles
+. Munroe Dean OF the George Wash
inEton University. In Washington ID g
He is not only believer in ghosts-at
all events. in the possibility OF such
phenomena he says that they can
be made arthcially 1t IL, e thinks not
at all unlikely that the laboratory pro-
cess for making counterfeit sprctres is
merely "A reproduction OF natures own
method OF ghost-manuiacture
Apparitions. of course are usually as
ISOLATED in one way or another with
| trasedies. Somebody, for example, Is
murdered under exceptionally distress
Ing and picturesque circumstances. and
the corpse being hidden by the perpe-
traitor of the deed-the ghost thereafter
haunts the scene. forlornly striving TO
attract sympathetic attention and unable
to find rest until the body shall be dis
covered and provided with Christian burl-
al.
A study of the strange phenomena
which has given rise to ghost stories
from time forgotten, follows and the
| article is interestingly illustrated with
photographs
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a - latterS side was bennett.
II was saying" remarked phelnn
blandly. "that it's a fine ball. isn't 1t,
now, Roberts"
Yes" said Roberts hastily. prepar-
ing to move away. But Phelan button
hoed him.
stay an swap talk awhile with his
honor and me. Roberts," he begged.
I'm in hurry" began Roberts.
and
Alderman Phelan has been trying 10
cheer me up BIT" said Bennett. "He
knows I'm worried about the Borough
bills outcome wish Friday was
past"
Same here" chimed in Phelan. AN
you, Roberts?"
"I?' muttered the uncomfortable man.
"why?"
Its Friday that the Borough bill
comes up agnir." explained Bennett MS
though imparting new information.
You will vote against II, Of course,
Mr.. Roberts,"
I'm not sure. You see, It's been
altered so as to-
1.-THE alterations don't affect the
main issue, and they can't change any
honest mans views. SO l can count on
you to continue opposing 1t, can't II"
II object TO this catechizing" f1ared
up poor Roberts. II won't stand for It.
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my BEST KENTUCKY REEL. -
"To My Friend. Hon. Grover CIeve-
land, Bequcnth My Best Ken
fuCkN Heel.


OWN of Joseph jefferson, codic.l dated
October -, 1909
The late James Buckham in Harpers
Weekly
Dear friend. I nevermore shall hear
Your shout above the rushing stream.
Nor see your struggling captive leap
Where rainbows DER the rapids siean;
But. All. for sake of old lang syne,
For sake Of friendship long and leal.
Take. with comrades lasting love,
My best kentucky reel.
How of your ardent eyes have said.
All me, how beautiful and rare.
With music in it's slken click,
And craven with such loving care"
You never said. "Gd like it. Joe;
envy you from head to heel"
Rut. Grover. we'll I knew you craved
Ny best Kentucky reel.
And now it's yours, fond friend and
Your undisputcd own for aye
TO sing to you beside the stream
Through many bloom-white April
To sing fain would think, Of me-
When soft thoughts DER your spirit
steal.
And you can hear ne prating Of
Ny best Kentucky reel
pray you treat it well, old chum.
And keep il oiled and polished bright.
And never lay it damp away,
Though you come weary home st
night.
I've held in trust, ] give in trust.
A very masterpiece Of steel;
50 cherish lovingly, dear friend,
Ny best kentucky reel.
God speed you. fellow fisherman.
Beside the roaring brook.
Ana many a crimson spotted trout
Send surginG up to try your hook
on would that could still stand BY,
or with tn" net in triumph kneel.
While Ger the brawlng turmoil sings
My best kentucky reel.
But have said my last farewell
To all the streams | used to know.
| Content. ii you will sometimes stop
And think a while of angler Joe.
Lie some bank used to love.
And lot old memories DER you steal,
Meanwhile a tear, that shah not rust.
| Dries on my best Kentucky reel.
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He stopped short open mouttsd,
dumb and motionless. Thompson and
his sister stood in close embrace be-
fore him. with Phelan looking on like
some obese caricature Of q benevolent
fairy.
The fan slipped from young VAIN
wright's nerveless grip and fell with
q clntter to the polished floor. It's ivory
sticks swapping like icicleS.
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his contempt
for the mist that sprang into his own
hard old eyes. The sound recalled the
secretary to himself.
you've trapped me into this" he ex-
claimed. with 4 laugh that was ham a
groan. and you must both promise
not to betray my secret. 1t won't be
much longer now. thank God! But
you'll both promise, won't yeuT
"Sure!~ assented Phelan.
And you. too Cynthiar' pleaded
her brother. "You can trust me-. can't
your
"Of course I can. II you insist I
won't tell any one. ~
"I'm happier this minute than rye
ever been 10 all my whole life" smiled
the secretary. again clasping bis sister
In his arms. III you only knew. little
girl. how iva l0ngsd for this!'
Here's the FAM" announced Perry,
hurrying around the corner Of the door
J SAA "EAuaA " under A.
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look OF Infinite
love and yearn-
ing. With q
single gesture
he "a ( h e red
Cynthia's fFas.
lie body In his
arms and crush.
ed her against
his breast.
"Oh, my little
sister," he muir.
INJURED. q great
sob choking his
" or .. my
little. little sis.
teri"
Phelan cleared
his throat and
coughed savage.
a
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ised by a chat with his old friend OF
his boyhood.
Anything important. judgef" he re-
peated. "Or are you just taking pity
on lonely chap and giving him a
chance to chat with you over old
times?"
"Well." began the Judge. his custom
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THE AMERICAN STYLE.

Young Iloward-Is Miss Smith in?
Waitress-Yes, sir.
Young IIoward-Can | see her?
Waitress-Ycs Go round 10 the side of
the house an peck thro the blinds and
YOU can see her in there with Mr.. Bar
tow -IIarpcr's BaZar.
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airy air OF pom
pous nerve Gus
ness tin g e d
by an almost
c on ciliatory
m a = n err, 81
would like to
have a nth G
business talk
with you II you
don't mind dis
cusslng work al
q ball"
mot at all,
I've had the
honor Of dane.
ing with three
"a -e.s Asnul,
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Is In love with
You. He knows
Gibbs also wish
es to marry you.
He knows. toe,
that Gibbs for
tune depends on
the success of
the orc ug h
franchise. II the
bill Is beaten,
hlDub W III NC
practically ruin
ed and thus in
no position to
N AIRY. We've
known all along
of this reason
OF BENEFITS for
fighting our bill,
ht,t C(hhQ fnr-
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Most distiguring skin eruptions,
scrofula, pimplcs, rashcs. etc, are due
to impure blood. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers is cleansing blood tonic. Makes
you clear-eyed. clear-brained, clear
skkAped.
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LOVES HYPERBOLE.

! loved you, O roses, and sung you,
Ere | knew that a soul in you dwelt:-
Since my love was a rose set among you,
have bent to you. worshipped, and
knelt.
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j I'll my own
master and
Are you sure
you're your own
m n S err" de-
lnand ed Ben
nett. "If SO,
why should you
he afraid to say
how you are go
ing to vote 7"
do you &C
cuse me off,
Il accuse you
OF h a Y 1 n &
changed y gu r
mind about the
bill for som G
rea s on ( b a I
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And you. O ye lamps of the ether.
I never adored you Alright,
TIN ye crumbed TO star-dust beneath
her.
Her soul pacing forth through the
night.
Edith NJ, Thomas. in Harpers Bazay
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Cbe Metz Mayor
Based on q. n. Brosdhvrst's Successful
Play
The Man
TheeHour
By ALBERT PAYSON rERaUNE.
Copyright. 1907, by George II. Broadhurst.
By ALBERT PAYsoN rERHUNE.
1907. by George II. Broadhurst
CHAPTER x.

CHAPTER X.
~ OBERTS' eyes rested on the
~ grinning. complacent features
IL of Alderman Phelan. At the
u y latter's side Was Rennett.
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CHAPTER XI,

= T sound Of the breaking fan oil
Ia three participants In the
strange reunion turned. For
a a accord or more they f1ced
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MAPLE GROVE FARM.

(TO RE CONTINUED }