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CHAPTER XII.
The Fiqnt In the Dark.

Had the room been filled with men
no longer. Whatever her past might
be, this woman appealed to him
strangely; he could not believe evil
OF her; he would have died II need
be in her defense. But as 1t was, the
ugly boast of Hawley gave confidence
In the final outcome Of this struggle in
the dark, even a possibility of escape
for them all. The gambler, assured of
being confronted merely by a frail
and not overscrupulous woman, had
ventured there alone; had stationed
his men beyond sound; had doubtless
instructed them to ignore any noise
of struggle which they might overhear
within. It was these very arrange
ments for evil which now afforded op-
portunity, and Keith crept forward,
alert and ready, his teeth clenched,
his hands bare for contest. Even al
though he surprised his antagonist, 1t
was going to be a fight for life; he
knew BLACK Bart" broad-shouldered,
quick as q cat, accustomed to every
form of physical exercise, desperate
and tricky. using either knife or gun
recklessly. Yet It was now or never
for all of them and the plainsman felt
no mercy, experienced no reluctance.
He reached the table. and straight
ened up, silent, expectant. For an in
slant there was no further sound; no
evidence of movement in the room.
Hawley, puzzled by the silence, was
listening intently in an endeavor to
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Worm Turned at Last on Ironing
"Mls' Portly's" VoIumlnous
Skirts.

Aunt Cally belongs distinctly to the
type Of born not made" laundresses
She loves her ironing board exactly
so wide and Just 30 long. She wants
plenty Of blanket and sheet on 1t so
the embroidery stands out clear and
she carries her own piece of beeswaT
around in her apron pocket Maybe
the magic IL in that piece Of wax, for
she has carried It always. It seems.
The irons work well for her because
she selects them at Just the right
heat and then she administers a little
pat which she calls ''tasein' 'em."
applies q little war and on they go.
making the linens look a. II they were
polished.
But Aunt cally. IKE other artists.
has not escaped tFialA ehe Hkss -
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vildered, "and didn't bring him here
with your"
why should II" and the man stepped
forward, his eyes on her, his
hands twitching with desire to clasp
her to him, yet restrained by some un-
definable power. while believed
your brother story, | could have play
ed the good Samaritan most beautiful
ly, but after talked with Willoughby
prefer him at a distance"
MY brother story! Do you mean
to insinuate you doubt his being my
brother? He told you that?"
He gave up the whole trick. You
can't trust kid like that, Christie. A
couple of drinks will loosen his ton
que, and put you in wrong. Come, now.
| know 1t all; be reasonable"
Apparently the girl had lost her
power of speech, staring blindly at the
face Of the man before her, as bird
meets the slow approach Of a snake.
Keith could see her lips move, but
making no sound. Hawley evidently
Interpreted her silence as hesitation,
doubt as to his real meaning.
you see where you are at now,
Christie" he went on swiftly. But
you don't need to be afraid. I'm going
to be a friend to you, and you can be
mighty glad you got rid of Willoughy
80 easily. Why, l can buy you dia-
monds where he couldn't give you a
Inf1o ctr this
foolishness. l took a liking to you
back there In the stage, and the more
I've thought about you since the
crazier I've got. When succeeded in
pumping Willoughby dry. and discov-
cred you wasn't his sister at all, why
that settled the matter. l came down
here after you. love you, do you un-
derstand that? And, what's more.
intend to have you!"
He reached out, and actually grasp
ed her, but, in some manner, she tore
loose, and sprang back around the
end of the table, her cheeks flushed.
Sner eyes burning.
Don't touch mel don't dare touch
mel" she painted. You lie; Fred Will
loughby never told you that II you
come one step nearer, W scream; I'll
call your men here; I'll tell them the
kind OF a cur you are"
He laughed, leaning over toward
her, yet hesitating. his eyes full Of ad-
mEation Her very f1erceness appealed
to him. urged him on.
"Oh, wouldn't In the first place
they probably wouldn't hear. for they
are camped down In the corral. l sus-
pected you might be something Of a
tigress. end preferred to fight It out
with you alone. Then, even II they
did hear, there would be no inter
ference-Tve got those fellows trained
too we'll for that Come on. Christie;
you're helpless here"
Am II"
Yes. you are"
He took a step toward Der. bis hands
flung out. with one quick movement
she sprang aside and sxtinguished the
lamp, plunging the room into instant
darkness A few red Goals glowed
duly N the nrepiacs. but ali else was
dsnso hlaclmsss. Kalth ksaFd tbs
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O. <S556sSS - s5sS@sa %
@S ll5@S Sg5 @saSs6SSS -
When Aunt Cally Gave Up

see her work grow and has pride in
counting the number of pieces she can
do in q day.
The trouble is, she has washed .
long time for a woman of tremendous
proportions and she has become dis
couraged.
Il done stop washtn' fuh Mis-
Portlyl" she announced the other day.
why, how can she sgt along with
out youf About ten years you have
done her washing, isn't III"
"Yas'm. don't known what she
goin' do. But, l jes cain stan It ne
longer. Tell de truth. les lief un.
take 4 trip round de world 90 to iroS
one o. her skirts"
The Chanute times., 1911-12-08
NEHEMIAH AND
HIS ENEMIES
Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 10, 1911
Specially Arranged for This Paper
Specially Arranged for This Paper
LESSON TExT-Nehemiah 6.

LESSON TEXT-Nehemiah 6.
MEMORY VERSE-11.
GOLDEN TEXT-"The Lord Is the
strength of my life; of whom shall be
afraid "-Psa. N:1.
TIME-B. c. 444.
The wall was finished in So days in Au-
gust and September.
PLACE-Jerusalem and vicinity.
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j tAdoy ooJ D.
taken sick about a
year ago. My limbs
and feet began to
swell and my doctor
said l had Bright's
disease. l then con-
suited a doctor who
said l had dropsy and
could not live. Doan's
Kidney Pills relieved
me promptly and l
owe nv life to them"
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movements OF Hawley, as he felt his
way uncertainty along the table,
swearing as he failed to find the girl.
Then, like a shadow, he glided through
the partly open door into the room.
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a Natural Error,

How did that story pan out about
the man up in the Bronx who found
the big hailstone on his back stoop
this morning?" asked the city editor.
Nothing in it," replied the re-
porter. He discovered it wasn't a
hailstone, after all. The iceman left
It there. ."-Woman's Home Compan-
ion.
The Chanute times., 1911-12-08

He who knows that secreS and vir>
tues are In the ground. the waters, the
heavens, and how 70 some 1t thess
snchAntments-ls The Eiah anA roy1
nan.-EmsrsoA
The Chanute times., 1911-12-08

"When Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berthe Name-DOAN'S." SOC, all stores'
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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1T WEARS YOU OUT.

Kidney Troubles Lower the Vitality OF
tho Whole Body.
Don't wait for serious illness; begin
using Doan's Kidney Pills when you
first feel backache or notice urinary
disorders. John L. Perry, Columbus,
Tovoc coUc. "I was
The Sentinel=record., 1911-07-08
WARNING ORDER.

In the Garland Chancery Court. Dime Savings and Trust Company and Leslie Robison, executors ot the Last Will and Testament of John Green Balance, deceased, and Eugene J. Polhamius, executor of the Last Will and Testament of M {. l.. foiiianius, deceased, Plaintiffs ttii;fsss
 vs.
 J. A. Rader Lizzie l.. Rader, R. P Lucado and Norris Lucado, De- fendants.
 The defendants, J. A. Rader and Lizzie l.. Rader, are warned to ap- pear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, Dime Savings and Trust Company, and Leslie Robison, execu- tors of the Last Will and Testament of John Green Balance, deceased, and Eugene !. Polhamius, executor of the Last Will and Testament of M. l.. PoIhamius, deceased.
 Hot Springs, Ark. June 29. 1911.
 H. A. WHgTTINGToN, Clerk.
 By !. R. HOUSLEY, D. c.
 0. Floyd Huff. Attorney ad Item
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ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
Alexander Arrested After Report of Trying to ln1ure
 Child.

City Detective Will Laughlin yes- terday arrested "Chappie" Alexander after a hurry up run to the home of the latter's wife on report that "Chappie' was trying to kill his in- liant child. On arrival the officer found that the screams of the mother of the child and otlers of her fam fly had attracted much attention, and that the father -in-law Lad taken q hand to protect the infant and Chap pie' was aftes hi'a.
 A hold-over charge was made on the police docket against the man. 1t was also reported that the inci- dent was but one of other troubles which had arisen in the Alexander family, all following since 'Chappie" was injured about two years ago, which is believed to have effected his mental condition, csrecially after per- iods of drinking.
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NEW PICTURES AT PRINCESS
 COMMENCING MONDAY.

The Princess management are hav-
 ling installed a special equipment for
 the balance os the summer months,
 the famous Kinodrome pictures, thai
 will be given in every detail and Especially equipred machines are now being placed for this service. The Kinodrome pictures are known throughout the United States, having been on the the Orpheum circuit for Iyears, and having made vast repu- Itation for themselves in almost ev- ,ery city in the country.
 These pictures will be furnished lby the Geo. K. Speer Company of
 Chicago, who has the exclusive rights to the Klnodrome, and you may look forward to some of the most interests ling things in the motion picture world.
 A new curtain will also be installed treated with the latest lithophone ma Iterial, which makes the picture ai-
 most life like, brings it out in every detail, and the Kinodrome also gives
 an almost flickerIess picture. Among other features commencing
 Monday afternoon, will also be heard MT. Paul Morton, one of the best
 baritone singers every appearing in this city, singing a new ballad each and every day. Mir. Morton is well known to the vaudeville stage and has been secured for the summer for the Princess management.
 Don't forget the date of the change, next Monday afternoon and every day and night thereafter. Prices 10c, ad- Iults, children sc. Fans everywhere, |nice and cool is what every one says that visits the Princess these hot ey-
 enings. Comfort, good ventilation, land sanitation.
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TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Atlanta Man Qualities for Champion
 ship Games.

Atlanta, Ga, July 7.-Charlton Y.
 Smith of Atlanta, will have the hon
 or of challenging Conrad Doyle, the present southern tennis champion in
 the singles by virtue of winning the finals in the mems singles in the Southern Tennis Tournament at East lake today. Smith defeated k. ". Carter Jr., the southern inter-colle- |giate champion in straight sets, six three; six three; nine seven, Carter having defeated H. E. Doyle in their |semi-flnals match.
 Miss Murphy of New Orleans de- |feated Mrs. Hall of Atlanta in the finals in the ladies' singles, six three; six-one. Miss Murphy will |play the challenge round Saturday against Mrs. Sanders Taylor of
 Brooklyn, N. Y., the present South
 ern champion.
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SUIT IS FILED FOR PRIZE AUTO
EARLE JONES, WINNER OF HuL LETlN CONTEST, CLAIMS THE
 FIRST PRIZE.
John A. Riggs, Made Party to Suit, Files Answer Saying the Auto
 Belongs to Him. !.

One Overland automobile, whics attained much publicity through be-
 ing the first prize" in a big sub scription contest which the Citizens
 Daily Bulletin had concluded sever l al months ago, is the subject of s suit filed yesterday in circuit court, wherein Earle Jones, who was her aided as the winner of the prize auto. is the plaintiff, and J. P. Burks, John A. Riggs and the Bulletin Publishing Company are jointly made defend ants.
 In the complaint it is alleged that Earle Jones is the owner of the Ov- lerland automobile in question, that she is denied possession of it, and Ithat the machine has been damaged to the extent of one hundred dollars. She claims the value of the machine to be s9O0 and asks judgment in that sum and the $100 which it is claim led the auto depreciated in value.
 John A. Riggs, the Overland agent |here, files a separate answer to the complaint for himself, in which he denies that Earle Jones or any one else in the owner of the automobile except himself.
 The suit is brought for Earle Jones by Judge Leslie, and the answer for Riggs is made by Wood and Wood indicating that there will be an interesting contention in the courts as to the proper owner Of first prize in the recent subscription contest.
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WARDEN ARRESTED.
Charged With Assault to Kill Mis-
 sippi Senator.

Starkville. Miss, July 7.-J. J.. Henry. former penitentiary warden, was formally charged with assault and battery with intent to kill today in connection with his encounter with state Senator Theo. Bilbo aboard a railroad train here yesterday.
 J. c. Nichols was arrested on sim liar charges. Nichols, it is alleged, held other occupants of the car at bay while the affray between Henry and Bilbo was in progress. Henry and Nichols waived preliminary hear ing and were required to furnish s1.- 900 bonds to await the action of the grand jury.
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Born-To MT. and Mrs. Georgc>4 Jamison. baby boy.
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AssEssoR's NOTICE

The public is hereby notified that the office of the Assessor of Garland will be open at the court house from this date until July 26th, for the voluntary assessment of all within the county.
 RUBE GILLIAN, Assessor
 6-2S- If
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NOTICE.

Princess Barber Shop and Pool Parlor, next door to the Princess theatre. We guarantee first-class work. Your patronage will be ap- Ipreciated, call and see us. J. w.. KSeefa Prop Roy Davenport, Mgr. of Pool Hall. S2S Central Avenue. 1wl
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The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Andy billiard as a candl- date for constable of Hot Springs township. subiejct to the special elec- ton of July 19.
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!. o. o. F. lNsTALLs.

Hot Springs Encampment No. s II. o. O. F., had very interesting meeting and officers for the ensuine term were installed.
 U. M. Lincoln, Chief Patriarch. P. |. Hensley, Sr Warden.
 E. s. Hosmer, High Priest.
 E. k. Carson, Jr. Warden.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS A

The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Albert Howard as a candidate for constable of Hot Springs township, at thee special election to be held July 19.
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The Sentinel Record is hereby authorized to announce the name Of P. Bailey, Sr.. as a candidate for the office of Constable of Hot Springs township at the ensuing special election.
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The SentinelIRecord is authorized to announce w. w. Dunn as a candi- date for Constable of Hot Springs township, at the special election to be held July 19.
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Reaches In- stantly Killed

A concestrated iead-shot against reaches can be had in Worre,rs Ex. terminator--the worlds greatest Roach, Insect and Germ Destroyer-- every state and county hospital uses 1t, state asylum, blind school, city of Hot Springs and the county of Gar. land. all the big hotels. Tls greatest one known, 1t kills them or any other insect like fieas, bed bugs, chicken mites or moths.
 START RIGHT NoWi
 Telephone your order now to No. 37 and clean up for ail tiIne-dont let them multiply The extermina tor will not soil your carpet or walls We supply you now in the concen trated form anu it don't fail.
 Telephone No. 37 and we will de- liver at your door without extra charge.
 Sorrells Drug Co.
 The Parlor Drug Store.
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J. H. Painter and wife of the Del mar hotel have gon to Colorado.
 where they win spend several weeks
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-15

WASHINGTON. Juns IA -PfesIdent Tart
has appointed FosterV. Brown Of 1Tenneh-
see. at present attorney general for Porto
Porto Rico, succeeding John j. Jenkins Of
Chippewa Falls, Wis, deceased. Mr. Browns
nomination was sent to toe senate today,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-15
Rev. Nor1aaa rla.s PLEADS aulIty

Rev. Norman Pass Pleads Guilty.
BOSTON, June MA plea Of gailty was
tfsrod IN the midst o. hia testimony In the
lniged states district court today BY Rev
lornon fia21. fuFmar president Of the
leoeemable Investment company who ls
4 ulaA for ualng the nnails IN fur4herance
faodnlent scheme. ChArles II. brooks,
10 treasurer, plnaded guilty. to Atechnicalsi
r4NL An thI4a wln b fned Instead Of
nrlMuea a - uadEr1tood
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-15
GREAT DISPLAY OF JEWELS
Makers and JObbers Exhibit Wares at
Des MOines Convention.
FIGHT OVER PAROLE LAW
state Board win Not Admit that
Judges Have RisSt Under
statute 20 Limit sem
fences.

DES MONIES, June 1A-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The State Association of jewelers.
in session in the Coliseum, brought TO the
city -the finest display that ever accom-
panied any state association meeting Man
ufacturers and jobbers are In rivalry for
the most brilliant exhibitions OF their wares
and diamonds and fine jewelry worth a
vast sum is on display. II has been decided
that tn eassociation will come to Des
Moines again next year for the convention
Howard Carpenter, sales manager OF the
Rockford Watch company, talked on the
subject, Tact, II Importance in the BUSH
ness World" Discussions followed and
then a talk on the subject, Time and Its
Tendencies" bysGeorge B. Irving of Chi
cago. Joe Goldstone of Bennett talked on
the subject The Country jewellers Bat
tlei' Louis Trede Of Durant on Taking in
Repairing" and G. r. Runkle of Lisbon
on Cost Of Doing Business in the
Smaller Towns"
+. w. Heron OF Omaha. president Of the
Royal Indemnity company, opened the
afternoon session with an address on the
subject, The Model Salesman" In every
respect the convention is the best ever had
by the jewelers..
Fight over Parole Law.
NhadEinah MOVIE, or the state parole
board, in reply to criticisms of the board
which have been made, stated today that
the board win not recognize the right
OF judges under the Iowa law to limit the
time OF sentences under the indeterminate
sentence law In any way different from
That contemplated by the law The board
ana the county judges have FLASHED a.
great deal on this point, but some OF the
Judges stu insist on deciding In advance
now long the sentences shall last. At
torney general Cesson mas threatened the
Sheriff OF Greene county with removal
unless he comp,y's with an sorder of a
justice court. 1t appears that Sheriff VIII
son, in accordance with past custom, in
stead OF sending an offender to Jail for
thirty days, permitted him to run at large.
taking personal responsibility for him. The
attorney general has notified him that this
cannot now be done under Iowa law.
Guernsey breeders Meet.
The annual SUMMER meeting of the Iowa
Guernsey Breeders" association was held
today three miles southeast OF Des Moines
About eighty members OF the association
were present. They were guests of owenrs
OF the farm. at luncheon Judge w. b.
Quarton Of Algona, president OF the as
ISOLATION, presided at the business meeting.
A constitution and bylaws was adopted
and plans discussed for the winter meeting
at Ames ~
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-15
I HYMENeksI
wAldroni- EaiyIoEI.,

4 stls vAgdron- ayIor.s 1:5l
The wedding of Miss Rcingna Taylor.
daughter q Rfn and Mrs. Jersies ii. Tay-
lSrs to, Mr. Clement 1waldtsn, took place
Wednesday eyeHine atsthA ftfsf Christian
church Rev. j. a;M. 'Kersey officiating.
The bride wore white eIaHrotdered ohif-
fpn over white SATIN ana lcarsea lilies of
the valley; The, BRIDES long ven was held
10 place, By Sa pearl clasp, and she wore
a, peaSiy and diamond cavalier. a gift of the
groom a %,
: Miss June sGreevy, maid sof k9nor, wore
yellow chiffon over yellow. satin. trimmed
with, pearl trimmings and carried white
lilies, The RsldesmaIds. Miss. Eileen Pat
teraon and Miss Jessie Spence. wore white
chiffon over while satin with peatl trim
minss and carried armfiIis Of greens.
After The wedding large, reception was
held at the brides home l.ywhich was decor
Rted with greens and lilies, Of Me: valley.
Those assisting throughout the foofns werv
Mesdames F, IN Garrett and cs IA. South
mpayd and Miss virEiniat ElisflsS
After 2 short wedding trip east the bride
and. groom win return and spend a couple
OF weeks in omaha. phfofe golne to their
home IN Beach. N. d s'@fNB
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-15
Winnebago Indian
BillReintroduced by
Senator Brown
Measure Will Allow Them to Present
Claims Against Government to
4 the Court of Claims.
tFrom a staff cerrespondent.)

WASHINGTON. June H--(SpecfaI Tele-
grant, Ex-senator Brown today reintroduced
his bill of the last session authorizing the
Winnebago tribe of Indians to submit
claims to the court OF claims. This bill
was favorably reported to the senate dur
ing the closing hours of the last session,
but was not passed upon. stC -
Representative @. II. Sloan. who delivered
the memorial address last night at the
ceremonial session Of the knights of
Pythias lodges of this city. was today the
recipient of many congratulations from
those who attended the exercises, Including
number Of sloan's colleagues who are
knights. and who, without any particular
announcement, were In the audience. w.
e. Andrews also delivered a short address
and it looked as If Nebraska was running
things in Pythian circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-15
A FriEhtfuI Rrperienre

with bilIousness, malaria and constipation
rs quickly overcome by taking DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. 25e. For sale BY Beaten
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-15
Golden Jubilee is
Still Drawing Big
Crowds to YanktOn
Indians and Bullet Pierced Stage
Coach Typical of Pioneer Days
Attract Attention Of ALI.

YANKTON, s. D.. June 14.-(special Tele-
gram.)-Dakota's golden Jubilee continued
to draw crowds of pioneer settlers to Yank-
ton. great civic and Indian parade was
the main attraction today. An old stage
coach that was so years old before the
territory was organized half century
ago. was in the PROCESSION. :, has kept on
going west until replaced by the steel
rails For many years II ran between
Sioux City and Yankton. and from here to
Deadwood. 1t is a battle-scarred vehicle
and shows on its venerable sides many
punetures by bullets andrevep rents in its
cover caused by the shafts of arrows hav-
ing been attacked by hostile Indians or
murderous white men.
There are more Indians, cowboys and
cowgirls in Yankton than have been seen
in years. With these relics of other days
appear the smart rigs of today, automo-
biles, beautifully trimmed firemen, and
fanciful, creations of business houses. In
a hard fought balir game. Yankton de-
feated Wagner team, drawn from the
reservation country the score being 10 to Z.
"A Midsummer Nights Dream" by the
college, is to be given tonight in the open
air on the college campus A great hit OF
the week is a women's minstrel, given by
fifty young society women OF the town,
who have produced the bones tambos.
cake-walks. skirt dances and children's
dance 4...as-y t-.s ~ -.
The returning pioneers come from all
parts Of the union. and Canada Former
Governor William jayne with his remark
able memory and .uAimpaired faculties is
a center OF attraction, always ready to tell
of the days when he was the intimate of
Abraham Lincoln and was Dakota's first
governor 'se ~ tnasss..
The remaining threei days az the jubilee
promise TO be- very busy ones and still
greater crowds are eEpested,s as many. spe-
cidl trains, have bessr etfanged for 81 =