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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
To Stop Diamond Smuggling.

New York, Dec. 27.-Thirty of the
largest wholesale diamond firms in the
Maiden Lane district have formed an
association which purposes to help
stop the smuggling of gems, especially
diamonds and pearls. The dealers will
cooperate with the federal authorities
and will bring to the attention of the
customs officers any large shipments
of diamonds from abroad in connec-
ton with which they have any sus-
picion of smuggling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
ROBBER THREW BRICK.
Jewelry Stores Suffer From Window
Breaking Thief.

Chicago, Dec. 27-Show windows
of two downtown jewelry stores were
robbed of watches, silverware and
jewels early yesterday by man who
broke the plate glass windows with a
paper-covered bricks. The victims and
estimated amounts of loss are: Lewis
Brothers, $4,000; L. Manasse, $1,000.
At Lewis Brothers store the thief
wrenched apart the bronze bars pro-
tecting the windows and then broke the
large plate glass with the brick. He
reached in ana took a tray of sixteen
diamonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
BUSINESS college, Men Convene

Louisville, KY, Dec 27--F'ive hundred
delegates representing the various bust
ness colleges and commercial depart
ments of collegiate institutions of the
United States assembled here today for
a three days session The object of the
gathering is to promote closer relations
and to standardize entrance and grad
uation requirements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
Charley Irwin an Umpire.

formerly third baseman for Brooklyn
and Cincinnati, who has been playing
on the Pacific coast for the past six
years, is slated to become one of the
National leagues empires next season,
according to New York baseball au-
thoritieS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
Perfect Bowling Score.

Chicago Dec 27.-Barney Fill rolled a
score in a special match game with
Jess Staseh of the Northwest Bowling
league last night. Fill had a great
series, his other games being 25S and
232. which gave him an average OF
263 1-3 and a total of 100. This is the
second time this season that the perfect
score has been made in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
TO FIGHT MILK TRUST.
Producers Will Combine Against Chi
cagO Dealers.

Chicago, Dec. Pin order to form
plans successfully to combat combina-
tions of milk dealers, 1900 milk pro-
ducers, including representatives from
all sections of the United States, will
meet in Chicago, February Z, 1910.
national organization with repre-
sentatives at every big center of popu-
lation is the outcome predicted by
members of The Chicago Producers
association as d result of the gathering
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
RUFUS A. ROGERS DEAD.
Was Brother of Late Standard Oil
Magnate, Henry III.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Rufus A. Rogers,
brother of the late Henry H. Rogers,
vice president of the Standard company
and who shared to the extent of $780,
900 in the will OF the latter. died here
Saturday of heart disease. He was Ill
only a few days.
Mr.. Rogers was born in Fairhaven,
Mass in 1S43, and came to Chicago 16
wears ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
Dropped Dead in church.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Whi1e worship
ping at the Church of the Redeemer,
Universalist, Mrs. John Jack suddenly
fell over dead last evening. The con-
gregation was standing, singing
hymn near the close of the services
The pastor lifted his hand and the
hymn was nushed. He then offered
simple prayer, intimating that one of
the congregation had died and the
congregation was dismissed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
ALBERT STETS0N DEAD.
For Years Controlled San Francisco's
Street Car System.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 27.-Albert
Stetson, who in company with his
cousin, James B. Stetson, lately de-
ceased, controlled for eleven years the
California Street Railway company of
San Francisco, died here yesterday.
Mr.. Stetson was born in Kingston,
Mass. in 1884, being the ninth gener
alton in direct descent from Priscilla
and John Alden of Miles Standish
fame.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
SETTLED OUT OF COURT.
Railway Company Pays Victim $4,000
for Loss of Legs.

Sterling, Ill, Dec. 27.-Leroy Cliff
ton has received from the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad a check for
$4,000. a life pass on the road, and
a position for life as the result of
losing both legs in an accident two
months ago He settled without the
aid of attorneys.
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SOCIETY INvOL we'd.
Mrs. Victor Murdoch as Leader of
''Insurgent'' Set.

Washington. Dec. 27.-The bitter
fight between the administration
forces and the Insurgents in the
house is being carried into every par
lor and salon in the capital Women
who have refrained from taking any
active part in political policies in the
past are destined to WELD wide in
fuence during the present session in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27
CanabIanca Back ir New York.

New York. Dec. 27.-Jose Capablanca,
the Cuban chess champion, is back in
New York after a long trip through
Canada. the middle west and the south.
He met with almost uninterrupted sue
cess playing $50 games and scoring 446
victories, Is losses and 10 draws.
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resentative Victor Murdoch of Kan
Sas; in center, Representative Vic
tor Murdoch, leader of the insur-
gents i'll the house; at bottom, Helen
Cannon, daughter of Joseph G..
Cannon, speaker of the house.
standing up for the policies of hus-
bands and fathers when the red flag
of the insurgents" is waved by a So
ciety dame or matron. The discus
sion SO far has been little more than
good natured rivalry, and good taste
has forbid bitter discussions. The re-
suit is seen in social circles in the two
society factions which have grown out
of the insurgent row. Mrs. Victor
Murdoch. wife of Representative MUIR
dock of Kansas, is at the head of the
insurgent social set. She has hosts of
friends in Washington and is looked
upon as the logical leader of her fac
ton, not only because of the political
position of her husband, but also be-
cause of her cleverness and charming
presence. Both factions are making
a strong bid for the favor of the wife
of the president. who has Jared
society by the announcement of a
complete revision of the White house
lists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-27

Piles relieved by one application of
Rectol, the sensible pile remedy. Con-
tains no opium or cocaine. Pile pipe
furnished free.
Money back If it fails.
Sold by NIL drug stores.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-09-23

Continued on page tenn.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-09-23
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
AND PROHIBITION

BOISE CITY Idaho August 28 I9o9Gov James H. Brady Of
Idaho is favor of suffrage and prohibition He says that
promote the prosperity we'll good the
"A of the best in Idaho take active part political
campaigns said Brady "and their influence effective and
wholesome for the purity of politics and the good of the community
The do often appear the primaries and their activity
felt much making up the tickets after the nominations
announced and then they work through their clubs rather than the
regular organization At national elections they usually with
their husbands and elections they pick their among
nominees various tickets and without regard political
the office They very critca-much critical than
ets-and remarkably their Judgment of Unfit
candidates. especially immoral receive their united opposition
and they usually poll enough defeat such candidates They
v fo who suspected of bribery dishonesty
that way suffrage has been very effective purifying
the politics of Idaho
81 recall instance long where politician with rather
spotted record insisted having the nomination for certain Office
He told that the would oppose his election but conf
could After the nominations made he
ccivcd notice from direction that the women lining
against him and advised withdraw but he thought he could
bluff his way through did his BEST but the that be-
hind his ticket warning future apants of his class The
only their against him. but compelled their
husbands He did poll half the party strength
When the of Idaho make their minds political issue of
on the fitness of candidate they cannot be beaten
"The of state devote especial attention educational
matters they usually the schools The superintendent
education believe all Of county superintendent have
years. and than half the county
Continued ten).
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-09-23
NOTED SINGER FOR
METHODIST CHURCH

Mr.. Frank l.. Lee of College Corner,
Ohio, will arrive on the Alameda to-
morrow Friday, and will direct the
music in the Methodist Episcopal
church, and assist the Rev. ]. w. Wad-
man in his work among the Koreans
and the Japanese. Prof Lee is a mu-
steal director of large experience, hav-
ing had charge of the choir of the First
Methodist Episcopal church, College
Corner, Ohio, during the pastorate OF
the Rev. John r. Jones, who is now
the pastor of the Methodist church of
this city, and also he directed a choir
in a large church in Chicago. He is
fine solo singer, having a beautiful
tenor voice. Dr. Wadman, who is now
in the east preached two weeks
ago last Sunday at College Corner and
heard Mr.. Lee sing for the first time.
He said in a letter received by Mr..
Jones few days ago, IL heard Prof.
Lee sing. He has such a sweet voice,
sympathetic, cultivated and l feel sure
he will be just the man for us in Homo
lulu Mr.. Lee is twenty-five years OF
age and was educated at Mama Uni
versity, Oxford, Ohio and at the Moody
Bible Institute, having graduated from
the latter institution in August of this
year. He will be a valuable acquisi-
ton to the religious forces of Honolulu.
He is always in demand for conven-
tions, union meetings, etc.
The following editorial appeared in
College Corner News of September the
ninth
college Corner has given another
boy to the world. Tuesday morning
Frank Lee started on his long trip to
Honolulu. He will visit his school at
duated and stop off in Missouri day
or two, to visit two room-mates. He
expects to sail from San Francisco the
18th, and arrive in Honolulu the oath.
He goes out from us as missionary to
assist Rev. j. T. Jones, former pastor
of the Methodist church here. DIR.
Wadman, the Superintendent of the
Hawaiian Missions of the Methodist
church was here last Sunday and spoke
in the Methodist church. 1t was the
first time he had seen Mr.. Lee and
he was greatly pleased with the choice
he had made for his work. 1t is put
ting it mild to say that Mr.. Lee is an
unusually good young man, well quail
flied for his work College Corner is
proud of him and rejoices to have
such a representative in a great cause.
The best wishes and prayers OF all fol-
low him."
Mr.. Lee will sing at the Methodist
Episcopal church next Sunday morning
and will have charge Of the singing at
the farewell meeting to the fleet that
will be held in the evning.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-09-23
U. S. BALLOON TAKES FLIGHT.


BALTIMORE. September 3.-United
States army balloon No. 12 in which
Lieutenant Lahm assembled from Wash
ington this morning descended this
afternoon about 2 o'clock on the farm
of Abram Rider, about two miles south
of Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County,
which is on the shore of the Patapsco
River, just south of this city.
The landing was made easily, and
the balloon was Immediately packed
and shipped to Washington. Before
leaving Lieutenant Lahm informed
Rider that he had wished to reach
Baltimore, but seeing the river, which
is very wide, ahead, thought it better
to descend than to attempt to cross.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-09-23

At the Aloha Cafe, Junction of King
and Beretania SITS.

Picked Pigs Feet, All Kings Of
Swiss, German and American Cheese,
Picked Lambs Tongue, Picked Her
ring, Picked Hard Boiled Eggs and
all kinds of Pickles and Delicacies.
Regular Meals and Short Orders at all
hours Day or Night.
All Kinds Of Liquors, Beers and
Wines at Popular Prices.
Well Trained Walters and the very
best of service.
Special Welcome to the Men of the
Pacific Fleet.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-09-23

Your meals we'll served after being we'll
cooked adds zest to the appetite. You
get the best the markets afford and all
the season provides at the Palm Cafe.
Hotel Street near Union.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-09-23

Fine Job Printing. star onics
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-09
LEGAL,

4
Councilman Hughes
On motion of Councilman Stanley, the
next regular meeting of the council viii
be held on Tuesday, Jan. IL, 1909. at 1880
Communication from Councilman Miller
lot ct Nos. zso to rs East Eighth Street.. was
presented, read and referred to the ways
and means committee.
following resolution presented by Coun-
Gilman Kutz was referred to the streets
resolved, by the mayor and council.
that the street commissioner be and is
abuttment mt from the center of shunga-
nunga creek on Kansas avenue; the same
being an obstruction to the flow of water
On motion of Councilman Jordan. the
following resolution presented by Coun-
Gilman kutz was reterred 10 the ways
and means committee:
Whereas. Mr.. A. NJ. DeBew, paving in
spector, having. been confined to the nos
suffering from an abcess and very mucn
Resolved, BY the mayor and council
that Mr.. A. NJ. DeBow be allowed one
On motion of Councilman Miller. the
resolution presented by himself on Dec
street viaduct, and which was referred to
the committee gas and electric lights,
was recalled from the hands of the com
mittee. He then presented the following
resolution which was adopted on his own
motion:
'Resolved, by the mayor and council.
that the mayor be and is hereby instruct
ed to request the Topeka Railway COM
pany and the Santa Fe Railway company
to place a sufficient number of lights on
the Branner street viaduct to light same
in proper manner"
Councilman Jordan introduced the fol-
motion, adopted: BE it resolved, by the
mayor and council of Topeka. that the
city engineer be and is hereby instructed
to furnish the mayor and council plans
and estimates of installing hydraulic
pumps or other adequate means Of pump
First ward over the levees during the
on motion of Councilman Stanley, all
papers, petitions, rem onStrances. ETC.,
now in the hands of the special commit
tee appointed to consider the remaining of
Their motion of the same councilman they
were referred to the streets and walks
committee. On a further motion of Coun-
Gilman Stanley. the special committee was
discharged.
on motion of Councilman Horn, the fol-
lowing resolution presented by himself
was adopted:
Resolved, that the mayor be and is
hereby authorized to engage an assistant
milk inspector at a salary not to exceed
sixty dollars per month"
City Attorney F. q. Dreaming, in behalf
of the councilmen heads of departments,
and various other employees of the city of
Topeka, in a few well chosen words pre-
scented Mayor Green with a beautiful
mahogany solid leather rocking chair, as
| a token of their friendship and esteem. .
| No further business appearing, Council
adjourned. ~
LSeall c. b. BURGE,
City Clerk.
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LOOK AT THIS.
HOMES ON THE INSTALLMENT
PLAN.


81, $50 Bolles-5 lots. rooms, well; $500
down, balance like rent
s. LOO. Buchanan-65 feet, rooms, city
water, cistern, bath, sewer, gas and cleo
trio light, furnace; $500 down, balance at
$50 a month.
city water, 2 cisterns, sewer. 2 m antels q
gas for light & heat, fine barn; $3.50 down,
balance easy terms. .
s., 400. Shawnee lots, 4 rooms, well.
gas. cistern, barn; $500 down, balance
easy terms.
s1.4OO. Van Buren, lots. 5 rooms. bath,
city water, well, gas; 500 down, balance
EAST SIDE.
1925. Branner-1 lot, rooms, well, gas;
$3.50 down. bal. $3.50 month.
$625. Chandler lot, rooms, line well;
$3.50 down, bal $3.50 a month.
S725 Chandler lot, 4 rooms, well, gas;
$500 down. balance SIS month.
1850 Chandler-1h lots, rooms, well.
gas for heat, barn; $500 down, bal $3.50
a month
s., Use Locust lots, rooms, well, els
tern, gas for light and heat; $500 down,
balance at SIS month.
81 200. Madison-1 lot, rooms, sewer in
yard, we'll gas for Hight and heat small
barn, $50 down, bal. SIS a month.
Residences and vacant lots in all parts
of the city.
Some especially fine Highland Park lots
on Maryland ave.
Mercantile and office properties at bar
Agent ChiIds Chemical Fire Extinguish-
ers.
H C. BOWMAN
NO. AZ COLUMBIAN BUILDING.
Ind No. 6S1- Bell No. 1886.
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t published IN The Topeka State
Journal. January 8, 1901
NOTICE no BIDDERS.

NO1ICE IL b10O61Nos
Sealed proposals will be received by
the State Board of Control at their Of
flee in the city of Topeka, until p. m,
Monday. January 49, 1909. for the furnish
ing of plumbing supplies. f.: o. B. cars,
Topeka. Kansas. for the Topeka State
Hospital. Copies of schedule of above
supplies viii be furnished upon applica-
ton to the Board of Control, Topeka
Kansas. All bids proposals shall be
made OF the Board of Control and shall
be ACCOMPANIED by a certified check on
some responsible bank for 5 per cent OF
the aggregate amount bid payable to the
Board of Control. and the same shall be
forfeited to the state in case the success
full bidder fails within ten days to enter
into a contract and furnish the required
bonds as prescribed by law after the
awarding of the contract.
All bids or proposals shall be sealed and
directed to the Secretary of the Board of
Control and endorsed, Proposal for
Plumbing Supplies"
All contracts shall be awarded by the
Board of Control to the lowest respon-
sible bidder. but the Board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids or to re-
ject part of bid and accept part, If
deemed for the best interests of the
By order of the Board of Control of
State Charitable Institutions.
e. B. SCHERMERHORN,
Chairman.
F. w. KNAPP. Secretary.
TaOnarv &. 1909.
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First published in The Topeka State
Journal January 8. 1901

At meeting of the city council held
January 4, 1903 the following resolution
was presented and adopted:
Resolved That the mayor and council
of the CITY OF Topeka deem it necessary
for the best interests of said city to grade
and pave the alleys between Polk and
Tyler streets from Seventh street, west,
to Eighth street. west: said paving to be
of vitrified brick on sand foundation and
to be twenty (20) feet wide.
&C. E. JORDAN. Chairman.
L G. B BurEe. city clerk of the city
of Topeka. hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true and correct copy
Of the original resolution now on file in
my office.
Witness my hand and the official seal of
the city of Topeka this the 7th day OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-09
FOR RENT.

FOR KENT
4O5 Tyler St, room, modern cottage. SIS.
1247 College ave-, room cottage, cistern
water in house. SIS.
1928 Lincoln St, room modern house.
$3.50.
100 Grattan St, rooms. 81.
1872 Mulvane St, room modern cottage.
So
4o1 Tyler st, room modern house. $50.
WILSON & NEISWANGER.
Phones 94S. Mulvane Bldg.
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MAXwELL & Co.

FOR SALE
Five room house east front almost new
thoroughly modern. one-half block to car
line. close In on West side. Paved street
A BEAUTY FOR 81.
Eight room house, thoroughly modern
almost new. within two blocks of State
House. two east front lots,
81 go
Get busy on this.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

BUYS, SELLS ND EXCHANGES
PROPERTY IN ALL PART OF THE
COUNTRY.
CHAs. CAPELL.
REAL ESTATE.
TOPEKA. KANSAS.
MD. PHONE 1857. SIS KANSAS AVE.
COME AND SEE HOMES FROM S50'
TO $4,000.
NEW ROOM HOUSE, ALL MODERN
IL LOTS, EAST FRONT, TOPEKA AVE
5000.
u ROOM HOUSE, MODERN, CLOSE
IN, FINE HOME. FORMER PRICE
$1,000. WANT OFFER; WE ARE GOlN1
TO SELL.
ROOM HOUSE CLOSE TO SANTA
FE SHOPS. PART MODERN AND IN
GOOD REPAIR. PRICE $1,000. $1oo CASH
SO PAYMENTS
8 ROOM HOUSE ON TYLER ST.
CLOSE IN GOOD REPAIR. $3.50.
GOOD NEW ROOM HOUSE. FUR
MACE, SLOTS, EAST FRONT ON CLAY
1880.
$50 ACRES. ALL SMOOTH. AND
LEVEL ALL IN WHEAT. NEAR OA I
LEY. KAN. COULD EXCHANGE FOX
TOPEKA PROPERTY.
$40 ACRES. ALL SMOOTH AND Lev
Ell. FENCED AND Z IN WHEAI,
GOOD TERMS. COULD EXCHANGE
FOR Topeka PROPERTY.
ss SECTION L. P. r. R. LAND, a
SMOOTH & LEVEL, IN LOGAN -
KANS., GOOD TERMS IAN HN
CHANGE.
CHAS CAPELL.
Sis KANSAS AVE. IND. PHONE 1857,
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FLORISTS.


FRESH cut flowers for all occasions to
be found at Hayes flower store. 1O W.
sth. Ind. phone so.
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LEGAL.
January. 1909.
Lseall c. B. BURGE. City Clerk
Thirst published in The Topeka State
Journal January s. 1901

At a meeting of the city council held
january I. 1909. the following resolution
was presented and adopted:
Resolved. That the mayor and council
OF the city of Topeka deem II necessary
FOR the best interests of said city that
FILLMORE street from the south side OF
First street to the south side OF Fifth
curb and gutter and paved with yitrified
brick on sand foundation: said paving to
pc thirty. 600 feet wide including COM
bined curbing and guttering
&C. e. JORDAN, Chairman
I. G. B. Burge. city clerk OF the city
of Topeka. hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true and correct COPY
of the original resolution now on file IN
my office.
Witness my hand and the official seal of
the city Of Topeka this the 7th day OF
January. 1909.
Tseall C. 3. BURGE, CITY Clerk.
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LEGAL.
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LEGAL
cHooL-FUND COMMISSIONERS. FOR THE CALENDAR QUA

EPERNnr
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TF,irst published in The Topeka State
Journal January s, 1901

At meeting of the city council held
January 4. 1909. the following resolution
was presented and adopted:
fResolved That the mayor and council
of the CITY of topeka deem it necessary
for the best interests of said city that
Morris avenue. from the south line of
Tenth avenue to the north line of Munson
avenue. be graded. curbed with combined
curb and gutter and paved twenty-eight
(2S) feet wide with vitrified brick on sand
foundation.
L G. B. Burge. CITY clerk of the city
of Topeka. hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is true and correct copy
my office.
Witness my hand and the official seal of
the city of Topeka this the 7th day of
Iseali c. B. BURGE, City Clerk.
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NOTICE OF sFoCKHoLDERs. MEET
ING.
The annual stockholders' meeting of The
Topeka-Southwestern Railway Company
will be held on Monday. January IL. 1909
at O'Clock D. M. at the rooms of The
Topeka Commercial club in Topeka Kan.
E. B. MERRIAM. Secretary.
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sANrrARrrMs.

CHRISTs HOSPITAL COTTAGES FOR
the care and treatment of nervous inya..
lids. alcohol and drug habits and mia
cases OF mental arrangement W. q
Lindsay. NJ r. go K A.. Toueka. Kan