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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26

that name is less than nothing. be hsi'.
me give my fortune for it. What man.
ner Of man is this?'
Almeric slapped his leg.
81 don't see that the situation is
changed don't stick out for the pre-
else amount the governor said. IL il
ought to be less because Of last night
why, we won't haggle over few
thousands"
With cry Of rage and despair
Ethel turned on him.
This is the final word Of my humil-
iation! felt that you were in shame.
and because of that l was ready to
keep my word-to stand by you and
help you make yourself into a man.
Now you ask me to pay you for the
privilege. l am released! am free!
am not that mans property to give
away
Lady Creech turned to Almeric.
This is beyond everything! Give me
your arm, Almeric We will 60"
Most extraordinary girl. Beyond
everything. isn't she?"
Together they went into the hotel.
and Pike watched them with somber
eyes. Horace quietly slipped off
through the arbor. Ethel turned to
Pike violently.
what have you to say to me?" she
demanded What explanations have
you to maker
None" he answered.
Because you don't care what think
Of you. You We're willing TO give me
up to these people. to let me romanti
cize about honor and duty, about my
efforts to make that creature man
and you knew all the time it was only
the money they were after!'
81 shouldn't wonder" he replied.
"Didn't you know that would hor
consenting. leaving me free to give i
to them. would release me-"
81 shouldn't be surprised"
you mean you've been saving me
again from myself? You let me make
| fool of myself and then show it t.
me. and after that you'll deny 1t. 1t.
like you. DO you think any girl coult
love mai like that? Go back t,
your dream girl, your lady of the pic
| ture"'
"She won't be there" said DAME
disconsolately.
"She might be-" Ethel answered fl
a different tone.
"There amt any chance Of that. Th'
house will be empty STILL" he said.
| You might be wrong-for once,
she replied, and there were tears II
her voice-'juSt for once!'
| With a quick look at him she raj
from the terrace and into the hotel. /
moment later. while ne was starin,
moodily at the pavement. piano be
gan to tinklc. and moment late
Ethels voice came to him. His fac
lit up, and he stepped closer to tn
| window Then his arms went out
She was playing Sweet Genevieve!
| THE END.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
CHAPTER XIX.

IN SUSPENSE.
GRACE turned on Pike. His
voice trembled with suppress
ed rage.
"A fine guardian. you arer'
he said witheringly You came here
to protect her from something you
Thought was rotten. Now we all know
~, rotten you hand her overr'
The lad paused. and then he laughed
bitterly.
by Jove." he exclaimed of sud-
den, 81 shouldn't be surprised if you
consent to the settlement too!'
The lawyer looked at him gravely.
MY son. l shouldn't be surprised If
1 did,
by the Lord, but you play a queer
game. Mr. Pike"
''Oh. I'm just crossing the Rubicon.
Your father used to say: IF you're
going to cross the Rubicon, cross it.
Don't wade out to the middle and
stand there. You only get h-ll from
both banksr"
II beg your pardon" said a voice
behind them. and they turned to find
Lady Creech. She went on, addressing
Horace:
"Mr. Granger-Simpson. have you
seen my nephew
mo. I've rather avoided that, if
you don't mind my saying So" Horace
replied.
''Pm sorry, Lady Creech," he went
on. but I've had most awful shak-
ing up, and I'm thinking of going back
home with Mr.. Pike. l think he's
about right in his ideas. You know
we abused him. not only for himself,
but for his vulgar friend, yet his vul-
gar friend turned out to be a grand
duke. and look at what our friends
turned out to be-"
He stepped quickly to the entrance
and disappeared into the hotel. AL
meric's voice was heard as Lady
Creech turned to go, and Pike smiled.
Here he comes now. bending under
the blow" he said.
Almeric appeared with a white bull
pup. which he handed over to Mariana
with the remark:
Wash him bit, old chap: tepid
water. you know, and q drop of milk
afterward - nothing but milk, you
know. BE deuced careful. l say"
AS Mariana disappeared with the
dog at arms length Lady Creech said
solemnly:
'Almeric. really there are more i'm
portant things, you know
Rot" replied the young man. 81
almost missed him. But I think I'm
to be congratulated. you know. Eh?'
II think you are. my SON." said Pike
quietly. II have given my consent"
''Rippin'w declared Almeric. And
Lady Creech started forward.
"And the settlement?' she asked.
Pike nodded.
''The settlement alsO-everything"
Ethel came from the side of the ter
race. followed by Horace. who seemed
to be arguing with her.
'Of course / never worried. you
know said Almeric But fancy it
will be a weight q the poor govern
or's mind. I'll vii Aim at Naples. for
he'll be glad to KIN, u about that bally
convict chap-Ihc arrangement you
made with him. you know
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
By BOOTH
HARRINGTON
and
HARRY LEON
WILSON

"Almeric. think it's noble to be
brave in trouble. but Ethel began,
and Pike smiled behind his hand Al
meric looked at her in establishment.
II say. you know, you've really got
mew
81 mean that | admire you for your
pluck. for your seeming unconcerD
under disgrace, but
"Disgraced. Why. who's disgraced?
Not even the governor. as | see it,.
You got that chap called off. didn't
you?"
Whom do you mcan:" she asked
wonderment in her voice.
"Why. that ~convict chap. Didn't
you send him away? You bought him
off SO he wouldn't talk. didn't you
gave him money not to bother u.s."
She whr!ed on him like Il storm.
why. heaven pity you. Do you
think that:" she cried.
Almeric was taken aback
"Oh-what. He wouldn't agree?
Oh. say. that will be Il pill for the
governor-he'll be worried. you know
Ethel went close to him.
Don't you see that you've got to
worry n little about yourself: that
you've got to begin to do something
/ worthy that will obliterate this
shame? To work-to work.
/ What possible need will there be
| for that? Why. there's the settle
| ment'-
Settlement cried Ethel, aghast.
You talk of settlement now?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
STAKE RACE DECLARED OFF
Lack of Interest Hits IllinOis-IOwa
Circuit Program.

Sterling, H., June 26.-The stake
races in the Illinois-Iowa racing cir
cult have been declared off as result
OF the lack of interest The Mineral
Springs Park association, however, has
a 2:24 trot and the other 2:2O pace,
for a purse OF $500 each, the purse TO
be supplied by the park association.
Complaints from other circuits are
similar to those unearthed in this cir
cult Owners of fast horses do not
care to enter their animals in the stake
races.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
A Grand Family Medicine.

It gives me pleasure to speak a
good word for Electric Bitters, -
writes Frank Conlan of No. 436
Houston street, New York. Its a
grand family medicine for dyspepsia
and liver complications; while for
lame back and weak kidneys it can
not be too highly recommended. u
Electric Bitters regulate the digestive
functions, purify the blood. and inn
part renewed vigor and vitality to the
weak and debilitated of both sexes
Sold under guarantee at all drug
giSts. SO cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
BLACK SLAYER is HANGED
Oklahoma Mob Lynches Murderer of
an Officer.

Wilburton, Okla, June ga mob
of 81 masked men took Sylvester Stem
MEN, a negro, from Jail early today and
lynched him. The negro Thursday shot
and killed Albert Turner, a deputy
constable, who had attempted to ar
rest him
Cuthbert, Ga, June 26-Fifteen
masked men took Albert Reese, ne
gro, from Jail Thursday night and
hanged him. Reese attacked Miss
Mary Taunton with an AK chopping
off one of her arms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26

We ,0ds playing "S'cset Gencrtepe!"
Don't you see? The only objection
was the settlement. and MIR. Pike.
given his consent to that
Hes consented to that?" she asked
With his own lips. Didn't you!" AL
merle asked Pike
Il did," said the lawyer quietly.
She recoiled from the group.
"1eStei day. when l wanted some
thing thought of value. he refused tc
let me buy it, Todoy. when | know
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
COLUMBUS MAN IS
HANDICAP WINNER
F. Shatuck Captures Grand American
Workmanship Event in Shoot
ing of Tie.

Chicago, June 26.-F. Shatuck of
Columbus won the grand American
handicap shoot today when the tie OF
yesterday was shot off. Twenty shots
were used in deciding the tie, Shat
tuck making perfect score.
The scores of others were: ]. R
Livingston 10, C. E. Burns Is, w. A
Wettleaf IT, The diamond medal goes
to the winner and by agreement the
prize money was split four ways, each
man getting $342
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26

12bc; spring chickens, 81 to SIS per
dozen.
Butter-Dairy, zoe; creamery, Csc.
Lard-11c.
Potatoes-S0c to 90c; new, $1.40 TO
$150.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
Voss Wins on Foul.

In wrestling match at Sterling
Thursday evening John Voss of this
city was awarded victory over Gail
Busch, the German, the latter using
the strangle hold after being warned
repeatedly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
Kelly BeSts Klaus

Pittsburg, Pa, June 26.-Popular
opinion last night awarded decision
to Hugo Kelly of Chicago at the end
of his six round bout with Frank
Klaus of Pittsburg. The mill was fast
Both men drew blood in the early
rounds of the mill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
Saloon Notices.

Chicken lunch Saturday night al
/ Deisenroth's place.
Chicken lunch tonight at AL Greggs',
1921 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26

crease $50, 1922, 500, specie increase
$6,467, 500, legals increase $4S9,00O,
deposits decrease $26,S4S,200, circu-
lation decrease $25,300.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26

What's the use of laboring to make
game when a couple of obscure
semi-pro teams are likely to come
along the next week and equal it?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
This SUMNER
California!

Never before has there been an OPP
portunity to visit the Pacific coast
that promised such great returns for
the time and money expended.
The numerous places of interest,
the varied attractions, the wealth of
experiences, the comfort and pleas
ure of Tie tour, will prove a most
liberal education-one that could not
be gained from thousand books.
On account of the large number
of events very low rates of fare will
be in effect and Rock Island lines,
with two routes and most direct SER
vice, will be the choice of the dis
eliminating traveller. See that your
ticket reads via Rock Island" to and
from
Alaska Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Sc
attic. Wash, June to Oct. L. 1909
Convention of the L. S. National Guard
Association, Los Angeles. Cal, May 1913.
Northern Baptist Convention. Port
land. Ore June 25 to July 2. 1909
on OF Re of she Dted
States. Portland, Ore, June 2-5. 1909.
National Association Woman Suffrage,
Seattle Wash. July IT. 1909.
Annual Meeting National Educational
Association. Denver, COL July So. 1908
International Convention Epworth
League. Seattle, Wash, July 7-12. 1909
Benevolent and Protective Order of
ElkS. Los Angeles Cal. July Ills. 1909.
National Irrigation Congress. Spokane,
Wash. Aug. 9-14, 1909
National EnCampment Grand Army of
the Republic, Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug.
ola. 1909
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Seattle. Wash. Sept. POPS. 1909.
Dates of meetings afford unusual
opportunity to visit numerous places
trip.
Let me help you plan your trip.
S. F. BOYD
Division Passenger Agent, Davenport
r. II. PIummer, c. p. Agt.,
1929 Second Avenue, Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
WISCONSIN MAN WINNER
Takes 12O-Yard Swimming Race at
Great Cincinnati funniest.

Cincinnati, June 26.-In the 120-yard
swimming race today in connection
with the great funniest w. J. Witch
|of Sheboygan, Wis, was the winner,
defeating Kraus of Philadelphia, for
mer intercollegiate champion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
The Man
From Home
A NovelizatiOn
Of the Play of
the Same Name

Copyright. 1909. by American
Press Association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
New York Stocks.

New York, June 26.-Following are
the quotations on tho stock market
tOday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26

Receipts today-Wheat 8, corn
255, oats 142. hogs 5000, cattle
200, sheep 1900
Estimated receipts Monday-Corn
1873, oats 50, hogs $4,000.
Hog market opened sc higher
Hogs left over $500. Light 7.150
IT'S, mixed and butchers 1900 1876,
good heavy 7.40@S00, rough heavy
7.4O@7.60.
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened steady.
Omaha-Hogs $500. cattle 100.
Kansas City-Hogs 1,000, cattle
200.
Hog market closed strong 1Oc
higher. Light 7.20 @7.SO, mixed
and butchers 7.35 a 500, good heavy
7.45 q sos, rough heavy las q 1855.
Cattle market steady.
Sheep market steady.
Northwestern receipts-Minneap
lis, today 156, last week 21S, last
year ITO. Duluth, today z, last week
z, last year 2.
Liverpool closing cablas-Wheat q
| to " higher, corn e higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26

player holds good the game may be
thrown out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Today's Quotations on PROVISIONS, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, June 26.-Following are
the wholesale prices on the local
market today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh, 19c to zoe.
Live Poultry = Hens, per pound,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
Feed and Fuel.

Grain-Corn, 75c; oats, Coo.
Forage - Timothy hay, $13 to $14;
straw, 81.
Coal-Lump, per bushel, 14c; slack,
$3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
Bank Statement.

Reserve increase $13. $50, less
U. S. increase $13, 6,425, loans de-,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, June 26.-Following are the
quotations on the market today:
Wheat,
July, 1151a, 116H, 1854, 116.
September. 11O3s, 111h. 11OA, 111A
December, 1OS3s, 1925, 1888. 1O95s.
Corn.
July. 7OB. 70A. 7O1k, 7O5s.
September, 67a4, 6S3s, 675s, 6sA.
December, 577s. 5S%, SIS, 5S1s.
Oats.
July, SOS, SOS, SEES, 50s4.
September. 435s, 441s, 4315. "A.
December, A, 443s, "A, 44H.
Pork.
July, 2O.12. 20.15, 1897, 20.12
September, 20.32, 2O.37, 2O2O, 2OS5.
Lard.
July, 11.65, 11.65, 11.65, 11.65.
September, 11.77, 11.77, 11.65, HIP.
October, ICY, 11.67, 11.6O, 11.G5.
Ribs.
July, 11.12, 1112. Hoy, 11.07.
September, 11.05. Los, 0.97, Hoo.
October, 1892, 1892, 1882. 1890.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-26
LINE O. DOPE.

Continued from page Three).
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-23
THE ". G. GEORGE PLANTATION
BOUGHT BY HOME PEOPLE.
This Valuable Property Now Open for
Colonization.

In line with the recent strenuou, efforts Of the Business kagIs to BE-
cure a colony Of German farmers. and recognizing the many advantages
which will accrue to the trade Of Greenwood by having some Of he nearby
plantations divided into small tracts and thrifty white settlers located on
them, the following SIX have purchased the George plantation: T. r. Hen
derson, C. L Wright Henderson & Baird, r. C. King, ". C. George sud
Y. ". Sterling
We now wish 10 e1psin 10 the public the method by which it is pro-
posed 10 divide the property.
It's our purpose to cell principally in small tracts to farmers and in
vesors at exceptionally low prices and on extremely favorable terms.
First come fst served.
Wa sy without reservation, that now here on the American Continent
and at no time has there ever been presented an opportunity for our people
10 purchase this grade Of land, 50 desiably located, at such exceptionally
low prices, and on such favorable terms
II this tract is peoped by GermsnAmerican farmers AZ we re en-
deavorng TO have it and It is demonstrated what can bs done in this c-
mate and on This sol-these properties will advance % q prohibtive price
in but a season or Two and vii. be held by the individual owners, estab-
hshed On small farms.
THERE ARE FIVE CLASSES TO WHOM THESE LANDS WILL
APPEAL:
First The man who makes his money by the ,ure methods of in
vestments in farm lands.
Second, The man who wants to get Back to the Farm"
Third. The man who never left the farm.
Fourth. The man who owns a small. farm in the North which he can
readily sell for enough to purchase a large one in the South.
Fifth. The man who rents a farm in the North and who cannot buy
land there at any price.
OF the first class there are many here in Greenwood.
The second class referred TO re each year becoming moro numerous,
In the third class is the man never let. the farm. lie 8 the man who
will appreciate to the fullest extent the advantages offered by the opening
up OF this new territory with such transportation facilities as the Great
Illinois Central and Southern Railway systems provide.
The fourth class is represented by a large number of farmers in Hi
nos, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, who own
small farms that now will sell readily at from 100000 $4,000 per acre.
Boys in the family have grown to be young men. Tho old farm is too
small The young men want at least a half section Of land. They are
genuine farmers. They want to grow corn, alfalfa. oats, all kinds Of fruits
and vegetables. They want to raise stock, and 10 farm on q much larger
scale than it is possible to do on the little old farm.
OF the fifth class there re hundreds Of men in the Northern states
who are renting land on shares, giving onefourth the crop TO the owner
the renter paying for seed and supplies, furnishing the farm animals and
then paying the owner $4,000 privilege rent a year for the use Of a house
5000 copies OF The Commonwealth containing our advertisement as
on front page, will be mailed North.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-23
IAlLAHATCHf FURNITURE MFG. cos PlANI..

We take pleasure in presenting above
. bird's-eye view OF the Tallahatchie
Furniture Manufacturing Cos new
plant, which is one Of the largest furni-
manufacturing establishments
south OF the Ohio River, and as a model
Of construction and arrangement, and
In perfection Of equipment, second to
none in the South.
The main factory building is Of brick,
mill construction, with four floors, each
75x200, making a total floor space Of
10000 square feet. The wareroom is
50rl50, bringing the total floor space
up to nearly 1000 square feet.
The main building, wareroom and
kiln are fitted throughout with auto
matte sprinklers which insures almost
perfect immunity from fire. The build
ings are steam heated, which gives an
temperatures very important
factor In the manufacture Of furniture.
A large ~artesian well furnishes an
adequate water supply both for the
factory purposes and for the cottages
on the property.
The nov only numbers about 40
men, but this number will be increased
within the next thirty days to about
IS.
They are now busy getting out their
new line for 1908, which will be al
together different from any line ever
brought out at this plant before, and as
up-to-date as ia being manufactured
anywhere in the South.
The samples will be ready to be pho
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-23

t~ographed within the next two or thr.,
weeks. and they have secured the se,.
vices OF q Of the best Arms in Grand
Rapids to do this work and to is.ua
their new catalogue, which will BE- /.
work OF art.
Their new line consists Of a combipa-
tion Of about rs chamber suits in oak
only, ranging in price from $40 to Gas.
A line OF princess and open toilet dress
ers from IS to 3ls. and a line OF odd
beds from ~ to 81.
This Is a popular priced line and the
firm is expecting the largest business
this year in its history.
Mr.. g. W. Sensbach, formerly Of Will
Transport, Pa, superintendent Of the
plant, is an experienced man, having
had a number Of years Of success "a
superintendent in some Of the best fac
tories ] in Pennsylvania. He brings all
the heads Of departments and most
skilled workmen from these same fac
tories and they are the best workmen
that have ever been here.
Mr.. Fl. L. DeLoach. of our own CITY. :
has charge of all the clerical affairs and
the selling department. He has had
several years experience in this ..::ue OF
business, with marked success, and ia
we'll qualified for his responsible DO
This new concern is backed by ample
capital and Offered by capable and ex.
.perienced men, and their prospects are
indeed f~attering.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-23
RAISING MORE CORN
NOW THE SLOGAN.
Crop D,yefsIfica alton interest lncresS-
81 Ia the Delta.

For years IN one has questioned the
almost exclusive right Of COTTON to
rule a. undisputed ~Ring'' over the
great agricultural realm OF the Yazoo-
Mississippi Valley lying between the
Mississippi and the Yazoo Rivers which
contains sbout fve million acres Of al
luvisl lands. OF late, however, some oil
his heretofore loyal subjects have be.
come dissatisfied with his arrogant and
e~xtrayagant reign, and the air 10 now
flled with rumors that 10 1909 aDd 10
he is 10 be dethroned and his successor
will be KING CORN, the great mortgage
litter, home builder, and special friend
Of the farmer.
The farmers Of the great delta region
OF Mississippi are preparing to revolu-
tiunize this entire section Ia the matter
OF crop reduction. During the past
few years they have been studying the
proposition OF crop diversincation and
a little experimenting has shown them
that other crops than cotton can be
produced in these fertile ields. 1t has
long been the idea that these lands
were adapted TO the growing Of cotton
alone, and indeed, it has been asserted
that many do not want to grow other
crops than cotton, preierring this alone
that they could better meet the exist
ing labor situation. A different view
Of this matter Is beginning to obtain
aud the prediction is now frequently
made that the whole Of the territory
from Memphis to New Orleans will soon.
give way to the small farm with modern
high-class planters who will bring the
lands mp to their highest possible pro-
ductiye state, and when this is done the
Valley will be superior in wealth to any
farming section on the continent.
Mr.. VIM. f. Curtis, the noted Chicago
Record-Herald correspondent, declares
that the Yazoo-Mississippi Valley is the
richest in this hemisphere.
1t is a demonstrated fact that these
rich lands will not alone grow corn
luxuriantly, producing from twenty-five
to seventy-fve bushels to tue acre, but
this corn Is as sound as any grown else
where and far superior to the western
grain as feed for the farm mule. The
seed corn produced in the West, where
the crop is grown In much shorter time
than in the South, will not give as sat
isfactory results as the home grown
seed. The Delta farmer can raise his
corn at home and quit sending the mon
ey he secures from his cotton to the
West for his bread, meat and feed.
While Mississippi has never taken
rank with the leaders as a corn produc.
ing state, there is absolutely no reason
why the lands here should not produce
equal to any in the great Northern corn
belt. According to statistics issued by
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture, the gain per acre during the
past three years has been approx
two bushels. While this may
not seem a large increase, it means a
great deal when it is considered that
Mississippi plants 2,600,0 900 acres in
,orn annually. Two bushels added
means a total gain Of 100000 bushels.
Multiplying by the prevailing price Of
the total reaches the gratifying
proportions OF a total gain in money Of
a, 100000 every year. !
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-23
Pa t ates rss'
Compounded twice = year.

Compounded twice = year.
We specially solicit the accounts OF
those who have but little means and
wish to save and accumulate . fund for
future protection.
We receive deposits from Sl.0o up,
and no mrtter how small your deposit
Is bring 1t to Vi and draw interest on
it.
BANK OF LEFLoRE,
savings Dspastnsnt.