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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
ACTOR USED TO HARD WORDS.
Therefore, Scene Shifter's Request
Came a. Compliment.

Oscar Hammerstein was discussing
he extravaganza of the Metropolitan
opera house.
"They have tried to corner opera
ne said. "They have on their payroll
more stars than they can use. That
Is why they hand out weekly thou
sands of dollars to singers who have
not sung.
Il know that they tried to corner
opera in order to cripple me. but l
will say nothing against Them" re-
sumed the famous manager. They
have heard hard words enough. In
the production Of opera hard words
are more the rule than soft ones;
and you feel like the frosted Canadian
actor.
"A Canadian actor once had a cold
reception in New York, but he told
me one night that at last he felt
rather complimented. A scene shifter
from, rival house had spoken to him
In a way that seemed, by compare
son with the newspaper criticisms
splendid.
And in asking for two free seats
this is what the scene shifter had
said:
at amt fur meself want 'em. oh
gee, no! I seen i'm wunst. ye know
They're fur the old woman. Like al
the women, she jest wants ter say
she's seen i'm. Don't worry none
about the kind O. seats they are. An!
old thing II do. On'y put 'er near thu
door, SOS she kin git out in case SIT
don't like i'm"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
CEfIxL CITY.
From tho Nonpareil.

From Tho NonpafeiI.
The Washington dispatches Friday
contained tho information that Senator
Burkett had introduced bill providing
for 81. 900 public building at Central
Oity. While Central City hasn't asked
for plum Of this sort j, 10 presumed that
it would not be refused should Uncle
Sam decide 70 give II to her There il
'.many . slip twixt the cup aud the lip y
however, particularly in the matter Of
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
HUMPHREY.


From the Democrat
The coming marriage OF Miss Eva
Kersch and Ang. Ballwig was announ-
ced at St. Francis church Sunday and
the ceremony will take place early in
May.
Henry Moseke Of the St. Bernard
neighborhood went down to Columbus
the fore part of the week and on Tuesday
evening accompanied Mrs. Moseke home.
The lady was confined in St. Mary's
hospital where she underwent an opera
ton some time ago.
Why don't some Of the enterprising
farmers living on Shell Greek or near
Platte Center who have flowing wells
start q summer resort? They have
every facility for the same and could
easilllhave an artificial lake and stock it
with fieh. We drys from the tablelands
would gladly spend day under their
ehade trees occasionally.
| Word was received here the last of the
week that John Sprecht. former resi-.
dent of Platte county. died Thursday
morning of Bright's disease at the hospi
tai in Prairie du Chen, Wisconsin
where he has been confined for come
time. Mr.. Sprecht's home was at Mara
thon, Wisconsin, where his wife CORNER
" Miss Katie Kruse of this place. and
two children, son and daughter, survi
We him. The funeral was held Monday
at his boyhood home at Marshville, Wis.
Mr.. Sprecht was we'll known in Platte
county having been in the saloon bust
ners at Platte Center and Oornles fol
several years. Mrs- Sprecht has thu
sympathy of her many old friends in he
sad bereavement.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Cult Of Beauty in Bosnia.

Half q century ago traveller In
Bosnia found the poorest peasant
woman an adept in the arts and ad
juncts of the toilet.
Her store of cosmetics was said te
be astonishing" comprising oil OF
roses. rose water, extracts OF musk
saffron and amber. She dyed her hail
black and dressed with with "kna.
while her eyebrows and eyelashes were
darkened with a powder made from
green nut burned black (schischark)
She painted her cheeks with powdered
flower of the iris and her nails will
yet another floral product. For a de
pilatory she used lime and alum.
In spite of these aids, however, thu
beauty of the Bosnia woman was
fading thing at 30.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
ST. EDWARD

From the Advance.
Ms. J. w. Reynoldson went down to
Columbus Wednesday to receive treat
ment at st. Mary's hospital.
Freddie Gibson was the victim of an
accident Wednesday morning in which
both homes OF his left arm we're broken
lust above the wrist. He had just led q
horse out to pasture, taken 1t through
the gate and unfasteued the halter wh-n
another horse came running up showing
disposition to fight the strange horse
Freddie had brought out. He had bare
ly closed the gate when the frightened
horse jumped into it. crushing it down
and falling over Fred. He considers
himself very lucky to have escaped with
so few injuries.
Word was received by st. Edward re-
latives of Captain Alexander voorhees,
of his death Friday. April 16. 1909, at
the Soldiers Home at Chicago. Captain
Voorhees, was well known to many Ad.
vance readers as he resided here for q
number of years, many OF his old com.
pany having lived here at some time
Captain Voorhees, organized 20. K 2lst.
Iowa Volunteers in Hopkinton, Iowa
the company being composed almost ex'
clusively Of home boys Messrs. J. Il.
McCutchen and Henry Guiles, are form
or members of the company still liv
ing here. Chss. Voorhees,, son Who nov
resides in Albion, was also member o.
his fathers company.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
MONROE.
From the Republican.

From the Republican.
w. L. smith 10 much improved in
health and his many friends hope for his
speedy recovery.
Mrs. r G. Strother and daughter
Helen of Columbus we're visiting Mon
roe friends and relatives last Friday and
Saturday.
Vim. Weber and q. ]. Hill wert 10
Fremont Wednesday evening to attend
he district meeting Of the Bankers as
sociation, which was held in that city
Thursday.
Not bud started on the trees, and
here 1t is The 22od Of April Uocle John
Potter says he has ssen the leaves all out
by this time OF the year when he was on
the old home farm on the hill.
Ed Hosre has his engine house now
completed. Geo. Weber put in % feet
of Skating last week. Ed has one OF
the finest up.to-date outfits out now
and he certainly is pleased with it.
Mrs. ". W. Frank entertained last
Friday evening at cards, about twenty
eight invited guests being present. A
dainty lunch was served during the eve
ming. The honors we're won by Miss
| Matte Potter and II. A. Mansfield.
While in Omaha two weeks ago Chss.
Ohristner purchased q fine case Tor his
barber shop, and it arrived this week
and he is hsving it put in place. 1t will
| almost cover the west side Of the room
and make his shop as up-to-dste ss any
to be found In towns larger than Monroe.
d.. Crawford was out assessing Mon
roe township this week, and from force
of habit he came to Monroe. Now. o.
car is not ordinarily sbsentminded. but
the boys say he was trying to do some
assessing in the village and had to be
reminded the territory belonged to JAS.
Burris.
DR.. r. l.. II. Brsden of Bellevue. pas
tor at large for the Omaha Presbytery,
will preach in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning and evening, and
! at Oconee in the afternoon. Rev. Wed
90 has written he will not be able 10 take
the work here this summer. "a he has
arrangements to attend al eastern COL
lege
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Monte Carlos Balance Sheet.

The gaming tables at Monte Carlo
are once again in full swing, and the
casino is pouring into its Golfers some
thing like $4,000 t$20.OOO daily to-
ward the annual million or more it ex.
poets to clear before April closes. But
enormous as the casinos profits are,
its expenditure is prOportionately
great and includes some strange items
Thus it pays about $4,000 year for
clergy and schools, $4,000 for charity
and 100000 for police and courts.
The maintenance of the casino runs
into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
And yet, in spite of these huge dis
bursements, the shareholders have lit
tie cause to grumble. for they pocket
in dividends something like 100000
a year; and. even in a poor year, can
rely on return of over so per cent.
on their holdings.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
PLATTE CENTER

From the Signal.
Mics Mae Dunn went to Columbus
Tuesday, where she expects to remain
indefinitely.
Miss Francis McTsggart came mp from
Columbus Saturday evening to be
guest several days this week with friends.
The six year-old son of John Jsixsn,
OF the st. Anthony neighborhood. has
scarlet fever, and the house is quarantin'
ed.
Miss Margaret Oonsldine of Columbus
has been visiting several days here this
week with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Oonsidine.
Mrs Ed. Ballou and Mrs. Herman
Brodfuehrer were guests of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Scheidel, jr.. the lat
ter part Of last week. returning to theil
homes in Columbus Saturday.
The cattle dipping tank at the STOCK
yards was gotten ready for operation
Saturday morning and during that day
Monday and Tuesday, something ovel
eleven hundred head of cattle were dip
ped.
Last Thursday, just as Mickey Zuerlier
was counting on being liberated from
his small 3ox quarantine. Nina Zuerleil
was taken with the same disease, which
will necessitate several more days o
quarantine.
E. NJ. Clother's flowing we'll has beer
'.acting up" this week. The two incl
pipe didn't seem to be large enough t.
convey all the water that wanted to com
to the surface 60 it broke out around tn
pipe, and all kinds OF water is escaping
Eugene Bacon is endeavoring TO plug
up and says he can do it With tilinR an
cement, but it will take several days t.
do it.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
JIMMIE VIEWED WITH ALARM.
Saw Dreadful Possibilities in Advent
Of the New Baby.

well. Jimmie" said the visitor. Il
understand you have new baby
here"
YES" said Jimmie, he got here
last Tuesday night"
Whom does he look like, your IA
Their or your mOther?" asked the Wis
itOr
I'VE don't know yet" said Jimmie.
''He SENS kind of undecided yet
They tell me he has your fathers
nose" said the visitor.
YES" said Jimmie "He has pas
nose. and mas mouth, and Aunt
Sarah's ears. and between you and
me I'm for givin' him grandpa's teeth.
He amt got any of his own. and
grandpa's got two sets. What I'm
afraid of is that If they don't give 'em
to him he'll get mine, and l need 'em
in my business"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
LEIGH.

From theWorid.
DIR. and Mrs. E H. HylRpd were over
from Columbus several days the first oil
the week.
Clarke Forney returned Monday
morning from visit with relatives
MT Columbus.
Arthur Grazing, who is attending the
Columbus business college, visited ove'
Sunday with home folks.
Fred Barjenbruch sustained two
broken ribs last week by falling of 4
hayrack onto a wagon tongue.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
NAVE COMPETITION in PRAYER.
Quaint Ceremony Held Each Year in
an English churehyard.

In the little churchyard Of WOttOs,
near Dorking, the annual prayer COM
petition for boys of the parish took
place recently at the tombstone Of
William Glanvill, the London Post
says.
Glanvill, a member of the inner tenn.
pie, died ON February 2. nearly 200
years ago. In his will he stipulated
that money should be set aside to pro-
duce ESQ a year, of which 40 shillings
was to go to each of five prayer boys
who should stand on February 2 year.
~ at his tombstone, bareheaded, recite
from memory the Lords Prayer. Ten
Commandments and Apostles Greed;
read the fifteenth chapter Of the First
Epistle to the Corinthians. and after
ward write from dictation in legible
hand two verses from the same chap
ter. During upward Of 200 years the
competition has been maintained. The
age limit is IL to Is, and a boy can
only succeed once.
Recently the boys assembled in the
church porch, their names were taken
and a selection was made for the COM
petition. which Is fixed in the local cal
endar as "FOrty-shilling day" Then the
competitors marched to Glanvills
tomb and the signal was given for the
recitation. Some of the boys, almost
stammering through the cold. secretly
rejoiced that 1t fell to their lot to re-
peat the short commandments. but
moment later they were called to re-
cite the second and fourth.
When a complete examination had
been made the boys marched to the
schoolrOOm, where the reading and
writing exercises were conducted. In
an hour the winners names were an
nOunced and they each received 10
shillings-a cherished reward in the
little village.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
CLARkS.

From the Enterprise.
Misses Vera and Ma.gie Stevenson
of Columbus. visited in Clarks the first
OF the week, the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Grimes.
We are informed that the local freight
which heretofore has run from Coinm-
bus to Grand Island, will hereafter turn
at Central City. This arrangement will
undoubtedly assure the train being on
time.
Carl C. Boggs. of Minilla, Philippine
Islands, late of the U. 8. Navy, is visit
ing in Clarks this week, the guest of his
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. }. F. Hsight
Mr. Boggs served bis four years in the
service Of Uncle Sans Navy.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
HOwELLS

From the Journal.
On Tuesday of last week Mrs. Julia
Janda of this place, who few weeks ago
secured divorce from Anton Janda of
Clarkson. went to Council Bluffs, Iowa.
in company with Anton Jelinek of Clark
son. where the couple report they were
married. They returned Friday evening
held an auction sale of household furni-
ture. on Saturday, which belonged to
her. and on Wednesday morning left for
Oberlin, Kansas, where they will take up
their residence The Council Bluffs
papers report that they were refused a
license but the couple claim to be mar
ried.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Strange Reoimental Customs.

A peculiar custom obtains in an
English regiment, the Twelfth Ian.
cers-the playing of the Vesper hymn
the Spanish chant( and the Russian
national hymn every night after the
Last Post" has sounded. 1t is said that
the playing of the Vesper hymn origi-
mated in one Of the officers wives pre-
senting the regiment with new set
of instruments on condition that the
hymn be played every night. The
playing of the Spanish chant is as q
penance for the sacking Of convent
during the Peninsular war. No rea'
SON is assigned for the playing Of the
Russian national anthem
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
ALBION.
Form the News.

Form the News.
"A load of hogs marketed here last
Friday by Swan Anderson was record
breaker. The load contained six hogs
for which Mr.. Anderson received SlOS.-
So. Two of the hogs brought him $50 6S
or better than the other four brought.
W. T. Sinnard arrived home last FRI
day from trip to Colorado. where he
had been to visit his brothers, who are
located there. One of them had just
been operated on for appendicitis. and
was still in the hospital, hut doing
nicely. The farming by irrigation did
not appeal to him as being better than
Nebraska methods.
E. McCune of Oakland, precinct, was
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
To "Save His Face"

A Boston painter who died not long
ago was q broken-down wreck In his
later days. Some feeling Of pride
and shame chung to him to the last.
however, and, although he lived upon
the charity of his friends. he never
asked for money outright. In the
crown of his hat he pasted this re-
quest: please lend me a quarter"
printed in big, staring letters. When
making q call he would d0R his hat
with much show of dignity, and there
would be the mute appeal staring in
the face his intended victim. The
scheme never failed.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
SCHUYLER.

From the Sun.
Johnny Byrns of Columbus held the
lucky number at the drawing for the
fine horse last Saturday
Mrs. Josephine Kucera was buried In
the Heun cemetery Wednesday, April
2l. Her death was of cid age. She was
81 years old.
Miss Bessie Koiorik of Columbus snC
her sister Lille of Crete, nieces OF A. {
Kupka, we're here Sunday. Mr.. kupk'
took them to Columbus ia the evening
in the auto.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
The Somewhat Educated.

The somewhat educated girl. known
as q young (ady," looks upon cooking
not as an art but merely as the 'meni-
al work Of the hired person.
The lady stenographer, telegrapher.
saleslady. private secretary. depart
ment store employe, etc. look at cook
ing from above downward" not to
mention the dainty college-bred ''s0ci-
ETY. girl" - -.
If cooking were made a regular
study in all our public schools as well
as in our girls colleges this senseless
disdain for doing what keeps us all
alive would certainly disappear in the
course of time.-The National Food
Magazine.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28

the victim of most distressing and fatal
accident last Tuesday. He was hitch.
ing his team to the disc to 90 into the
field, when they became unmanageable
and knocked him down and run over
him with the disc, cutting him badly.
He was unable to Withstand the shock
and the cuts. and died about midnight
Wednesday night. He leaves q wife and
two grown sons.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
A Grave But a House.

Is grave digger a builder? Is he
a mechanic? If not. what In the die
tionary of the labor unions is he?
The grave diggers have made an en-
deavor to join the building trades
council of Greater New York, and have
been denied. The last home of man ID
not q house, say the builders. The
grave makers say that as they dig II
the earth, they should be classed witt
the men who make cellars. who have
been admitted to the unions of the
building trades, The failure Of th::
logic is pointed out by the builders;
People can live In cellars and II
houses over the cellar. but never in o.
over the graves.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Huna BY wedding RIna.

While q woman named Gregson, Of
Swadlincote, England, was placing 9
penny In her gas meter she slipped
and her wedding ring caught on nal
In the wall. She remained hanging FOL
some time before help arrived. The
ring had to be removed by a jewelel
before the doctor could dress her IN
jured hand.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Concrete Also % New.0Id.

Concrete itself is. of course, very
old. The concrete stairs Of Colchester
and Rochester castles still show the
marks Of the encasing boards; the
dome of Agrippa's Pantheon, which Is
141 feet in diameter, IL Of concrete;
and fragments Of concrete buildings
are found In Mexico and Peru
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Command Respect and Love.

Beauty of achievement, whether In
overcoming hasty temper. a habit OF
exaggeration. in exploring continent
or guiding well the ship of state. is al
ways fascinating, and those who arc
in this fashion beautiful are never
desolate, and some one always loves
membranes E. Willard.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
PILES! PILES! PILES!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will cure
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. 1t absorbs
the tumors. allays itching at once acts as pOul-
tice. gives instant relief. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment is prepared for Piles and itching of the
private parts. Sold by druggists, mail SOC and
3l.OO. Williams Mfg. Co.. Props., Cleveland. O
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
II One But Knew.

II we knew to-day that We were to
die tomorrow, how fair, just and un-
prejudiced by greed and ambition
would be our actions to-day! And
yet any one of US may die to-mor.
row-and behold our acts, our
thoughts, our prejudices!
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28

Irene-A girl shouldn't marry q MAJ
till she knows all about him.
Evelyn-Good gracious! II she knew
all about him she wouldn't marry him,
-Philadalnhla Inquiries
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
The One Exception

You say your insurance proposition
is one of the best ever?"
Yes, SIR
young man, you interest me- You're
the first of the 4,126 agents I've met
this year whose proposition wasn't
positively the best."-Kansas City
Times.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Uncle Jerry Sees Through Them.

Uncle Jerry Sees through Them.
Il see," remarked Uncle Jerry
PEBBLES, 1.-The life insurance COM
panies have laid down a set of rules
for making people live Is years long
er. amt going to pay any attention
to EN- The life insurance com
panies have got good enough thing
as it is"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
FRITZ W. A. PAUL
Professor Of Music

Violin and Piano. all Brass and Reed Instru-
ments.
At home for intending students Tuesdays
and Fridays. g to p. M, at No. 1918 Washington
Avenue.
Telephone. Bell Black :ss. P.O. Box 81
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
To Waterproof Leather.

Leather may be waterproof by paint
ing it with a combination Of two
ounces each of burgundy pitch. soft
wax and turpentine and one ounce OF
raw linseed oil, applied warm
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28

Go at Task cheerfuiIy.
There is nothing SO easy but 1t be-
comes difficult when you do it with re
acknowledgements.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Daily except Sunday

Nos. I. 2. Z and are extra fare trains.
Nos. I. 5. IS and II are local passengers.
Nos. "a and 50 are local freiehts.
Nos. . and Is are mail trains only.
No - due in Omaha AS D. m.
No. 8 due in Omaha $40 D. n.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
A Chinese Trait.

A Chinese Trait.
A New York girl marries a China.
man Ito spite her parents" True
Chinese spirit. When a Chink wants
revenge he hangs himself on his
enemy's front porch.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28

Best Preparation for Future.
The best preparation for the future
is the present well seen to, and the
last duty well dOne.-GeOrge Macdon
aid.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28

Testifies for Itself.
Emerson: The joy of the spirit indi
Gates it's strength.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28

Wisdom from Cato.
What is not necessary is dear at Q
penny-Cato.
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Roads to Unhapplness.

Money and time are the heaviest
burdens of life, and the unhappiest Of
all mOrtals are those who have more
or either than they know how to use
johnson.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Latent Ability.

Yes. SIR" unused Brown. poor old
Jones died a really tragic death. !
never would have thought 1t of him
didn't know he had it in him."
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Real HOPE Of the World.

Real rope OF the WoTu0.
Why should there not be a patient
confidence in the ultimate justice OF
the people? Is there any better-OT
eQual-hOpe in the wOrld?-LincOln.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
-Lettino the other Fellow worrv.

Letting the Other Fellow Worry.
What will you do when racing II
suppressed"
Il don't know" answered the book
maker, but I'll get on some way. Ny
observation is that people with easy
money to distribute viii always find
some way Of handing 1t to ~"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28
Itching or Peoriasis
EGZEM a Use B,snchard's Eczema

Prof. J. Blanchard. Skin Specialist. Ssl1 Cot
tege Grove Ave-. Chicago. will diagnose your
skin disease Free. also give advice and state
how the disease will act and disappear under use
of his lotion.
How many are there that can do thie! Write
for symptom blank. His Lotion is sold at L. H.
Leavys, Columbus. Neb.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-04-28

Temperance Advisable.
Should actresses wed?" asks .
Paris paper. Certainly. but not to ex
cess-Milwaukee Sentinel
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NORFOLK.

No. u mxd Il 8: Ga m
No. . pas ID 2 Is pm
No. 50 pas AT: IS pm
No. 70 mxd. . go pm
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UNION pAeIFIe
TINE TABLE

sPALDIN0 4 ALBION.
No. 70 mxd.. d SIS a IN
No. 81 pas ID 80 = m
No. 81 pas ..a12 a. - IN
No. 81 mxd. "A 100 y N