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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-22

LSdQ1nR I0P movement are win
Newhan, Mrs. Robert B. Postlethwaite,
Mrs. E. b. Bullard Mrs. j. K. Wilson,
Mrs. Bernard Faymonville and Mrs.
Gaillard Stoney.
Leaders Opposed to Gar
There has been revolt against Green
way ever since Greenway's increasing
years demanded a complete social sub
servience from his followers. Leader
after leader was pitted against the
czar, but with disastrous results for
themselves. 1t was not until Mrs. c. O..
Alexander appeared on the scene that
the throne was shaken. Such, however,
was her management, skill and ability
that single handed she fought the re-
doubtable Ned and in the midst of
prophecies of defeat succeeded in seat
ing herself upon a throne of her own
making, but none the less secure for
that reason.
Then it was seen that Greenway was
not impregnab1e. The breach was ef-
fected And right upon the heels of
the Alexander revolution comes an
other, more drastic In form and openly
and pointedly antagonistic to the die
tums of Greenway. In fact. the new
organization has gone to the extreme
heretical standpoint of buying other
than Greenway champagnes.
Revolt Against Formality
The revolt is both against Greenway
NJ AJavapdep and a0oiuSf tba
increasing formalities with which their
social functions are being surrounded.
Copying from the east, these two lead
ers, it is said are NOSE eastern than
the easterners. Their functions are
rigid. stern, unbending, say the ladies
of the Presidio terrace club. The
swing. snap and vim of San Francisco
Of old and beloved memory is depart
ing. and they contend that enjoyment
is lost in entertaining and friendship
in formality.
Speaking of the new movement one
of the leaders declared that the pur-
pose was to make a society affair
where one could have real pleasure.
Zach season." she said, I'VE see
more and more formality and less solid
enjoyment Our intention is to revert
back to the spirit Of old San Francisco
and to try to bring back the times
when formality guarded the enjoyment
of the evening but did not dominate it.
No Dances for Profit
There is no effort on our part to
make these dances mediums for profit,
and we find that we can give dances in
every way as lavish as the Greenway
or Alexander affairs for s1.20 couple
The first step of the Presidio club
Continued ON Page 2, Columns and S
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Company Is Scored

Shameful is what every man,
woman and child who paid for passage
on the steamer said about the COM
pany that left them injured and suffer-
ing on a bleak shore within IL miles
of a car line that would have taken
them into Los Angeles.
1t was a pitiful sight. under the bright
starlight, when the fog lifted over the
small canyon leading down to the
blight where the landing was made.
The group of castaways, drenched and
fatigued. after four hours pull in
search of a landing, huddled In the
chapparal. There were women and
babes among them and some had come
from their berths partly clothed. They
had been subjected to the racking
strain of a fire at sea and had had no
food since morning
1t was 12:45 o'clock when the first
boat was lowered. 1t was $50 o'clock
when the first landing was made
There was no telegraph or telephone
available. The only beacon light for
the sufferers huddled on the beach was
the burning torch at sea from which
they had escaped
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.ASTOR'S YACHT IN
SAN JUAN HARBOR
Missing Vessel, With Million
aire on Board, Declared to
Be Safe in Porto Rico

W1LLEMSTAD, Curacao, Nov. 21.-
John Jacob Astor's steam yacht Nour-
mahal was safe in the harbor of San
Juan, p. r., November Is, according 70
the report brought here by the Red d.
liner Caracas today. The Caracas re-
ports that the Nourmahal arrived at
San Juan November IA and that it was
there the next day.
Yachts Safety Assured
WASHINGTON, Nov. Ala wireless
message reached the United States rev
enue cutter service today stating that
John Jacob Astor's yacht, the Nour-
mahal, has been discovered riding in
safety inside the harbor of San Juan,
P. r.. Captain Worth c. Roos, In COM
mand of the service. was so satisfied
with its 'genuineness that he sent
wireless dispatch to the revenue cutter
Yamacraw, searching in West Indian
waters for the missing yacht, to return
at once
News Welcomed by Friends
NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-News from
Willemstad, Curacao today that Colo
mel John Jacob Astor's yacht Nour-
mahal was safe at San Juan, P. r.,
November 15, coming on the heels of
last nights alarming report that
derelict sighted north of Cuba might
be the Astor yacht, was welcome to
his friends and relatives. who had ex-
perienced unusual anxiety here since
the West Indian region was cut off
from communication by the hurricane
two weeks ago.
The news was sent to Douglas Rob-
inson and Nicholas Biddle, trustees of
the Astor estate, and Biddle promptly
filed MESA ges with the wireless and
cable companies to Mrs. Astor, who
sailed for Europe Wednesday on the
Lusitania, soon after obtaining a di-
vorce.
Varuma May Go to Pieces
PARIS, Nov 21.-A dispatch from
Funchal Madeira. says Eugene Higgins
and his friends arrived there we'll. His
yacht, varuna, which went ashore. can
not be approached, as seas are breaking
over it
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-22
REBEL AGAINST
RULE OF CAR
IN SMART SET
Three Hundred Members of
Society Form New Club to
Manage Dances
Organizers Object to FOrmality
Required at Greenway and
Alexander Functions
SOCIAL PRICE LIST
Per Season

SOCIAL PRICE LIST
Per Season
Ned Greenway Mrs, Alexander Insurgents
(3 Dances) q Dances) Il Dances)
Men $1,000 Men -. S12. 90 Men - Sc. 90
Women $40 90 Women .Ss. 90 Women Sc so
Per Dance
Men 81 90 Men ..... 90 Men - s0s5
Women. 33 Women. 90 Women so. 35
Per Couple
S7.33 $1,000 SI.20
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Woman in Hospital

One woman, Mrs. L. A. Wallace of
Berkeley, remains at the beach city in
a hospital with her months old baby
Mrs Wallace was severely injured
about the legs when an eye
bolt securing davit rope broke and
the boat she was in plunged bow first
into the sea- She and the baby, with
the II other occupants of the boat,
were thrown into the water, but were
rescued by her husband and two other
men, who dived from the upper works
of the burning vessel Herbert, the
year old son of Charles Veilbaum of
26 Flood avenue, San Francisco, was
saved at the same time by Edward
Norris. ships quartermaster, aided by
Mrs. Grace Thomas. wife of racing
man of Victoria, B. c., who proved her
self heroine.
Il lost the ship, but thank God 1 did
not lose a life." is what Captain Fred
Warner said as he stepped from San
Francisco Call automobile in Pier ave-
nue., Santa Monica, at o'clock this
afternoon.
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Wrong Men Sent for Aid

Captain Warner sent Purser ]. 5.
Ford and Chief Engineer Charles Lowe
to walk to Santa Monica and notify
the company that 172 of the passengers
and crew were helpless. their baggage
lost. some of them penniless, with no
provisions or water. The two found
hotel and went to bed and had not
been heard from when the last OF the
tired sufferers from the wreck Were
taken from the Malibu ranch yester-
day afternoon
The story of the real hardship is
the story OF the night. but hard as the
trials were there was no complaint
The first call for aid was answered
by rancher, j. U. Henry. who saw
the glare of the burning steamer from
his ranch, 15 miles from Point Dune.
on which the steamer lay, Henry
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-22
Wet and Famished ThrOng From
the st. CrOix Huddle
Around Bonfire
WOMEN BRAVE DURING
THRILLING EXPERIENCE
Company Is Scored for Failure
to Send Aid to Destitute
Passengers
SHIPS OFFICERS PRAISED
FOR HEROISM DISPLAYED
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

| Especial Dispatch to The Call
lT OS ANGELES, Nov. 21.-Wet,
III hungry and injured, the los pas
sengers and 81 members of the
crew of the North Pacific steamship
St. Croix, which burned off Point
Dune, 18 miles up the coast from
Santa Monica, last night, were
brought into Los Angeles this after
noon Many have gone to their homes
and others, overcome by hunger and
exposure, are being cared for at the
city receiving hospital. The steam
ship company did nothing in getting
provisions or water TO the place OF
landing or in taking the sufferers from
the bleak Zuni canyon, where they
landed.
All were brought here this after
noon from Santa Monica on transpor-
tation furnished by suburban trolley
line after the police department. and
sympathetic residents of Santa Monica
had furnished the food which broke a
fast that for some had stretched
through 80 hours and supplied cloth
ing to clothe and warm their weary
| bodies The survivors had walked,
rode and made their way to Santa
Monica as best they could from the
isolated landing place.
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Varuma May Go to Pieces

| PARIS, Nov. 21.-A dispatch from
Funchal. Madeira, says Eugene Higgins
and his friends arrived there well. His
yacht, varuna, which went ashore. can
not be approached, as seas are breaking
over it.
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Fire Causes Alarm

Continued ON Page 2. Column 9
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-22
MARINE

japanese liner Chiyo Maru, after long delay
outside in the fog, comes into port from the
orient with many passengers and a cargo which
includes raw silk valued at s., 100000 Page IL
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-22

The Standard oil decision. Page 4
The ethnology of naturalization. Page
Zelaya laughs at diplomacy. Page
Treasury promotes speculation. Page
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29

sistance TO Cannon methods" in
their own party. That would have
been the sensible and practical thug
to do. The Democratic party had
made Cannonism an issue and upon
that issue it could well have main
tanned a solid front in the house. IT
had victory within it's grasp, becauge
Cannonism is Objectionable 20 Il.
publican representatives of indepon-
dent tendencies, who had revolted
against the despotlsm of the speaker
and allied themselves with the DEM
ocrats TO destroy Cannonism, root
and branch. The % Democrats who
voted with the Cannon forces for
amendments TO the rules which leave
the speaker practically as powerful
as he was before deliberately depriv-
ed their party Of the opportunity TO
destroy Cannonism. The destruction
Of Republican dictatorship would
have made democratic Dictatorship
impossible also.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
KIDNAPPING A CAPITAL CRIME.

Ever since the abduction of little
Wi lie Whitla the question has been
agitated of making kidnapping a cap
ital offense, and the suggestion has
met with more than passing encour-
ageme1t, says the Atlanta Journal.
The happy outcome Of the most re
cent instance may dull the edge Of
keen resentment and put a check
upon the ardor with which the sug-
gestion is followed up, but there can
be little doubt among those who IA
vor capital punishment under any
circumstances that kidnapping should
come under that category.
1t is impossible to measure the ag-
ony and anxiety which devoted pa
rent must undergo during the weeks
and months of suspense to which
they are frequently subjected when
they are made the victims of such
a conspiracy. The method of levying
blackmail under such circumstances
IS to threaten the death of the child
me an enormous ransom is forth
coming.
$sRThere are few parents who could
Withstand such a threat. The mys-
terry which enverops the whole mat
ter inspires awe and dread. There IS
no means Of knowing how desperate
and determined the kidnappers are
and the chances are that, If holly
pursued, they would carry out the
threat and execute the victim If is
served their purpose.
All these circumstances would
fully justify the infection of the
death penalty, except in the eyes of
hose who are opposed to the deasf
penalty under any circumstances.
and 1T is hoped that this crime, WIFI III
mas been growing in prevalence Of
Late. will receive a check by some
such legislation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
EXTRA SESSION NOT WANTED.

The agitation for a specia. session
OF the legislature next January for
me purpose Of making good the de-
'inquencies of the last legislature. in
which the Republican majority of
he senate figured so prominently.
comes with very poor grace at this
Inc. The past session Of the legis-
AZURE has cost more and accomplish
d less than any previous session f
hat body. That a special session
1f the law makers should be called
70 act again on a variety of 1eg,s-
Iation that there was ample oppor-
unity to consider last January, Is a
positive admission Of the incapability
md neg 'igence Of the body.
Too often have the people been
.orced 70 speld exorbitant Gums for
he purpose Of having some unim-
2oriant legislation promoted by r.
relponsibie, or interested parties. as
he case might be. defeated finally
]y the saner members Of the legs.
'ture. II IS also foolish to presume
hat a session Of Che legislature Will
he personnel Of the body remains
Unchanged would result differently
The Rcpub leans had their chan. o.
70 redeem their party pledges las,
January ard ed; but in this the,
lcte1 wisely The state Of West Wiz.
sinia Will get what It votes for aad
WAT Its sensible citizens desire on'y
when the party IS put in power
nat lcgislatts according 90 the pat
orm ON which it goes into control
aHd That undertakes a sane. hones..
ma Inexpensive administration.
wheeling Register.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1909

The Telegraph in referring to the
three members of the chamber OF
commerce on the school committee
states thai the one member on the
committee who was both a taxpayer
and patron OF the schools, favore /
the bill, while certain members who
were against Me schccr bill were
taxpayers but not patrons. There
were present thirty-five members Of
tho chamber of commerce which
passed the resolution di5approving
the independent district sch ol bill.
There were only three votes in favor
of the bill who were audible while
practically every other member of
the chamber of commerce voted in
favor of the resolution condemning
it. The most of these We're both
taxpayers and patrons.
Again, at the meeting held on
Friday night at the city hall there
were present several hundred c.
zens, hear,y all of whom were boJh
taxpayers and patrons, and the oa.y
person who voted in favor of it was
Prof. G. NJ. Ford in whose special
interest the bill was drawn.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
MILLIONAIRE BULL
Uncle of Whitla Boy Haq
Extensive Interests in
Big Sandy Valley

Referring to the whitla abduction
case, the Big Sandy News has ID ?
following oncerning Frank II. BUM.
the millionaire uncle of the abduct-
ed boy:
This interesting story has a singe
OF local interest IN thai an uncle OF
the abducted boy. Frank ii. Bull, Il
millionaire steel magnate of Sharon
is ,argoy interested in the big corro-
ration known as the Northern Coal
and Coke Company. He was one
of the first of The large capitalists
who became interested with John C.
c. Mayo in the vast domain OF hid-
den wealth now owned by this com
pany in the Big Sandy valley. He
boughl largely, and through all the
changes which have occurred through
purchase and Gale he has retained his
holdings. Mr. Buhl has often been
UP 20 the Big SANDY IN company with
Mr. Mayo.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29

THE peoTe of Bluefe'd cannot
have nine months school under the
general school laws. We must have
an Independent school district. That
is one thing that you Should care
fully consider. Daily Telegraph.
We cannot understand why the
Telegraph should make such a state
ment in the face of he following
provision in the general school law,
section p of chapter 81 Acts 1908
reads:
The board of education of any
district may at their fret meeting
held on the first Monday in July
extend he ERIN of six monhs herein
provided for, OF they shall upon the
Betit.-n of fifty taxpayers of their
district, submit the question of hay
ing more than six months school to
The voter OF their district at any
general election or at a special cleo
ton to be he'd in such district al
such time as said petitioners may
designate. OR IF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL
DETERMINE WITHOUT SUJII
ELECTION, TO HAVE MORE THAN
SIX MONTHS SCHOOL THEY
SHALL PROVIDE FOR SUCH AD-
OPTIONAL MONTHS OF SCHOOL
FOR THEIR DISTRICT. FOR TIE
ENSUING TWO YEARS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, death has stricken down
one Of our best friends, and dis
tinguished member OF the division
211, Ladies Auxiliary 20 the B., of
l.. e.
The providences OF God are myste-
rious, but we must reverently bow 10
the all-wise dispen alton. The bonds
of sisterhood are broken and the NOR
tai remains Of sister r. P. Jess lie
buried beneath the sod.
Resolved, that we, the members of
Division 44S B. of l.. e.. tender
our heartfelt sympathy to the bereav
ed family. and co.r,nendl Brother
Jess to that great minister of justice
who will, in hts hour Of trouble,
grant only such comfort as He, in
His infinite wisdom can devise.
Resolved, that Diyi ion 211, La
dies Auxiliary has the sympathy of
Division AS, b. of T.. E., in the
great loss sustained BIZ them.
Resolved, that coy of these res
olutions be sent 20 the husband OF
our departed sister. Also a copy 10
Division 211, Ladies Auxiliary, and
that the same be published in tht
daily papers and spread upon the
minutes Of the division.
C. w. AIlBRS.
II F. WEAVER, =.
]. w. SIMPSON,
o. COMMITTEES
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
\ E!! z&!!z!M!!!!N6ito|ksW8stR1
OCTOBER IS. 1905.

Leave 8:x0 q. m. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points ON the shena
anuoan DIVISION. pullman Sleeper
noahoke 10 New York, via Hagers-
IOWA, Puliman Parlor Car Roanoke
TO Norfolk.
S:sO a. m. for Roanoke, Rich
mond, Norfolk. Pullman sleeper.
Dining Car to Roanoke. Parlor Car
Roanoke to Norfolk.
2:bb p. m. for. Roanoke, Lynch
ourg and intermediate stations and
The Shenandoah Valley. Philadelphia
and New York. Sleeper to Phfladel-
phia. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke.
s:25 D. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
burg, Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper to Norfolk.
Leave Blueneld $50 D. m. for Ken
IVA, Columbus and all points West
ana Northwest. Pullman Sleeper for
olumbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cars.
G1e q. m. Pullman Sleeper for
'l mbus. Cafe Dining Car.
save 8:2b q. m. and 2:25 d. m.
ally for Tazewell, Norton and all
tations on Clinch valley division.
Arrive from Norton ard points on
he Clinch valley division ut 2:40 D.
n. and 7:40 D. m.
Leave 6:10 .. N. for Welck aAd
intermediates stations.
Leave 10:46 \ m. for william
ion and intermediate stations.
Leave 2:40 D. m. for Welch AID
intermediate stations.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
srn Railway for tickets. maps and
additional information
W. b. BEVILT.. q. p. 4
Roanoke. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
AT LAsTi AT LAST,

A first class horse sheer ras omen
ia shop n the w. ". He'll srlng.
IN old shop on Bluefeld avenue
} am practical horse sheer. have
,ocn shoe'ag horses for Is year
am member IN good standing o.
ne Master Horse shoers Protectly,
association, and would be glaf
you give me call and al work WI
% done with neatncss and d .atr,
THE HORSE sHOER
j. ". F-tTJ"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
THE DEMOCRATIC ALLIES OF MIR.
CANNON
Ia imore Sun:

Ea timore Sun:
At banquet in Lincoln. Neb.. i1
honor Of his birthday. Hon. william
J. Bryan presented the view OF the
majority Of Democrat respecting the
20 Democratic members OF the house
Of preventative who aided the Re.
lubl.taDs IN the house to perpetuats
Cannonism" in the sixty-frt con
gress These Democrats" said Mr..
Bryan ought to hear from their
constituent"
It 8. reasonable assumption .hu
same Of the Democratic allies of
gpeakef Cannon will hear in 40 am.
<ariain way from their constituent
res. Not one Of them has been able
- jusths his acton. although most
~ them have considered it necessary
10 OFFER cXplalat1o1s Carsaru O
Them, in a plain statement Ufushrf
in The Sun Monday al ere that .ba
seq law was applied in the Demo
cratic caucus and also IN the n5or
{. the house By Mr. dark. the mi
rority leader when he prsssn ed the
D. olut.on adopted by the caucus
/. is bad enough" they say. to se
eyed by our opponents, bu whrr
ae nuzzle wa capped On by on
ificnhs we protested, and success fn.-
y But The form which their pro
est t5o5 was not logica' They
hould have knocked out Cannoaism
p ie maintaining an attitude Il re
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
REGISTRATION

Second ward voters may reglstai
at Shepherd and Ii ly's meat mark ~
any day from 8 to II and from 3
to o'clock. Regi- tration will close
March 31st and will be open again
April 10th for one day only.
d. A. FRENCH.
Registra'
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29

We sell Rodgers 1G47 brand Of
table ware because it IS known to be
the best. We also carry She cheap
er Rodgers make at lowest prices.
RANDOLPH & MTTTENDORF
Leading jewelers.
BLUEFTELD. w. VA.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
FOURTH WARD VOTERS

This Is to give notice that ! will
be- at F. j. Brown, fflco in The
Fourth ward Tuesday and wedn >
day, 2Sd and 24th for the purpos>
Of listing the voters Of said ward i1r
The city election.
i. A. DUNN, Registra
Voters Of the sixth ward desring
to register can do 50 at the So,
Of w. II. Harry and CO. I VIII also
be at the store of the East End Nor
chandise Co.. on March 23d, 26th.
md SOth from Z to p. m. for nc
purpose CT registering Yoters
A. r. HARWOOE. Registrar.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
GRAY MACHINE REPAIR SHOP

Vow In ne Rear Of FoWler-Rich-
srdson Company.
All kinds Of repairing OF Lawn
Kow-ss. Sewing Machines, Bicycles
3uRs. Pistols. Typewriters. Adding
Machines, Locks, Keys Fitted and
IN fact, all kinds of machines. Work
and price guaranteed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29

II you want hand-me-dowlls, get
them. II you want tailoring see
tailor. G. III. Bergman, Rale gh
street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29

j. A. B. Bruce will register voters
the Seventh ward any day dur,ag
March, from Z a. M. to D. m.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
FOR SALE


Eight room house on Prince
ton avenu. Lot 60x135. Price
$4,250. Terms $4,000 cash;
balance monthly payments.
:; Six TO an houses on north
side, $3.50. to $4,000 on
monthly payments.
Six room house In west
end with, electric light
bath, furnace, etc. 100000
Terms $4,000 cash, balance
monthly.
Lots in Eureka Land Com
pany addition. $500 and $3.50
Terms, $40 cash, balance $40
month.
Lots in Hale addition, $500
TO 100000. Terms agreea-
BILE to purchaser.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29

WANTED--Manager for branch
Office We wish to locate here in
Biuehe9d Address. The Morris
Wholesale House. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-29
WANTS

FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO
LEND ON BLUEFIELD REAL Es-
TATE, l.. j. HOLLAND. :-12-st
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-12-15
Editorial Con,r1e,1t


 Consolidated Smelling owning dollar, rejoicing part people all holders O
 authorized approximang will dsbued This that welcome time coming does the of Christmas it is dOubly
 without holders of claims proposition the settlement which Mr. Rice rather proceeding quite which probability delay final settlement a long period.
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 their freight haul comparatively Consequently transportation product really sened