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and gambling and you are free Of
almost ali evils" said the Judge.
Just before getting off of these
subjects, Judge Miller impressed
upon the foreman, his belief in him
and the jury, in the following
manner: Now, Mr.. Foreman. we
want clean deal here. l know
your reputation and what you
stand for and believe you will
ferret out these infractions Of the
law. In this connection l wish to
compliment the mayor and officers
of Brookhaven, as we'll as the dis
trict and county attorney, for their
diligence in apprehending the vlo-
lators of the liquor laws. All of
the old offenders are now on the
county farm
1t used to be "a fact, / am told,
that fifteen or twenty men could go
ont to Frogtown and buy whisky or
beer. all at one time. Such is not
the case noW.'
ROADS AND COUNTY FARM.
The Judge also expressed himself
forcibly to the jury to investigate
the roads to see if they were up to
specifications; to see that the
county farm and paupers were be.
ing properly cared for and not to
take any mans word for it. In
structions were also given in re-
gard to a leaky Grand Jury and the
request made to look after the
alleged traffic in votes. some cases
of which may have been overlooked
by the last grand jury.
If every county attorney would
do his duty, he can save almost the
entire cost of the court. il he is
backed up by the officers. 1t is
useless otherwise" remarked the
Judge among his closing sentences.
ADDRESS TO THE NEWLY
ELECTED OFFICERS.
After bis charge, the Judge re-
quested the rolISof the new county
officers to be called, which was
done by Deputy Sheriff R C. APP
pleWhite.. and with the exception
Of three beat officers, the entire
roll was answered to.
The Judge stated that he wished
to address a few words to them all.
although he singled some out more
closely and directly than others
Sheriff Montgomery was the first
to be appealed to personally. the
Judge telling him that he was the
new sheriff. elected by a large
majority and the man whom he
believed would discharge the duties
of his Office to the fullest extent.
II want to say to you. Mr.. Mont
gomery," said the Judge, that
you can be the greatest possible
help to the county and know you
want to be and + believe you will
stand by the people. There are
some people who will endeavor to.
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CONVALEsCENTS
Those Recovering from Any Sc
we're Illness

After a long wasting illness, con-
valescents require nourishing food
that will not overtax the digestive
furctions-and in the way of a
strength-restoring and vitality making
tonic, we know of nothing that equals
Vinol our delicious cod liver and iron
tonic without oiD.
Vinol cr&ates an appetite, re-estab-
fishes good digestion and helps the
daily food 7 make rich blood, form
flesh, strong muscles and impart new
life and vitality to every organ in the
body We SIX those who need a
strength and hesh-building tonic res
torative to call at our store and get a
bottle Of vindl, with the understand
ing that if it does not help them we
will refund their money without ques-
ton.
@. e. Grafton Drug Co., Brookhaven
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Administrators Sale

by virtue of decree rendered by the Chan
celor in vacation ON the 2nd day of September. /.
Lincoln County, Mississippi, in the matter Of the
last viii and testament of f. j. Ragland, de-
ceased. the undersigned Administrator cum tes-
tamento annexo will, on
Monday, the 18th day of January, A..
ID. I0I2s
within legal hours. proceed 10 sell. at the front
door Of the Court House in the city of Brook
haven, Lincoln County. Mississippi. at public
outcry, to the highest bidder. for cash, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit: An undivided
One-half interest In and to sen OF NEls Section
"a, Township z, North of Range East, Lincoln
County, Mississippi belonging to the estate OF
r. j. RaRland. deceased.
The title to the above described property Is
believed to be good. but ] will convey only such
title as am authorized by the court to convey
as Administrator.
B. l. RAGLAND, Administrator. C.T.A
Dec. 20, 1911.
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Fred Davis, T. j. Delaughter T.
K. Dickson. Percy M. Buie, Curtis
Boyd. George Watts, G w. Fos-
ter. E J kits. and w. M. Hemp
hiIl,. Sid Bullock. bailiff.
D. G. Coney. of Bogue Chitto.
was appointed foreman. this being
the second time a Bogue Cnitto
man has occupied that position in
the past four months, T. G Barr
being foreman at the September
term.
THE JUDGES CHARGE.
AS soon as the jury had taken
their places and been sworn in, the
Judge delivered his charge, which
was forcible and more lengthy than
has been his custom heretofore
After few timely and appro-
pirate remarks on the New Year.
citing the fact that every twelve
months made every man better or
worse-he either progressed or
grew wiser or retrogressed-he
went right into the meat of the
matters before him.
IF you want homesteaders and
people to settle in Lincoln county.
you must have law-abiding COM
munity. In all the world. the
United States stands first on the
records for killings and the South
ern States lead. Mississippi was
first short time ago. She is now
third on the list. am glad to say,
"You people here have become
accustomed to this sort of thing
and it is incumbent on the Grand
Jury to give their best endeavors
toward stopping this condition.
If Individual citizens would
stand up to duty. crime would soon
be thing of the past" stated the
Judge in the outset.
POLITICS AND SELF SHOULD
BE TABOOED.
LAS soon as politics is elm
mated from the jury room and
court, as we'll as self interest, the
greatest of all interests. then will
the courts and the people be better
off. The merchant is afraid of
losing trade; the banker may lose
some deposits and so on down the
line.
Il am not required by law. to
make all the remarks that have
made and will make here today,
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OTHER VIOLATIONS.

The Judge stated that he was re
quired by law to direct the atten-
tion of the jury to several specific
infractions of the law. the first
being gambling. the second liquor
selling. and the third concealed
weapons. A strong talk was made
on these three evils. Eliminate
the hip pocket. get rid of liquor
The Semi-weekly leader., 1912-01-03

State Of Ohio. city Of Toledo. q.
Lucas County. -
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he IL
senior partner of the firm Of r. j. Cheney
& Co.. doing business in the City OF To
ledQ, County and State aforesaid. and
Kindred DOLLARS for each ana ev-
q case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK y. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in
s4 presence. this 9th day OF December,
N. y. 1886.
SeaD A. ". GLEASON.
Notary Public
faIPs Catarrh Cure IS taken internally
a acts directly upon the blood and mu~
R4 surfaces Of the system. Send for
kim0nials. free.
F. r. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O.
#old by all Druggists. 75c.
Al'e Hall's Family Fiila fpE eeus,lpetipns
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ton that the Court believed he
would make good clerk as soon as
he was broken In.
Former Circuit Clerk Oliver was
praised as being the best clerk the
Court had ever known
Messrs Wall. FuIgham. + II.
Smith. County Supt. Hodges, and
Treasurer j. M. Magee all came
in for share of direct personal
advice.
TO THE BOARD--S50, 600
HANDLED YEARLY
The Board Of Supervisors were
spoken to as body. stress being
laid upon the fact that body Of
men who had the power to expend
forty or fifty thousand dollars an
nually. had great responsibility.
Tt is one thing to do and an
other to criticize Follow the law
and there will be no trouble.
Ignorance Of the law is no excuse
and especially Of officials. Don t
act unless you are sure you are
right.
] have heard graa e
talk about petty graft H11 Ea N
Pile of Lincoln are lonN N
IL there is one thing va #1
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ney would not D. K. any accounts
unless they knew exactly what they
were for and that they were good
judges of courts running expenses.
Circuit Clerk Ed Smith was ad-
dressed in a very complimentary
way as being one of the Judges
old schoolmates. with the admonl-
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Notice Of Sale

J. 7. Conn.
No. 2829, VS..
l.. N. COthern.
BY virtue Of the authority vested in me by de-
cree Of th- Chancery Court Of Lincoln County,
Mississippi. made on October II. 1911. for en-
forcement of a vendors lien on certain lands,
Commissioner Of said Court. the. defendant hay-
ing failed to comply with the terms Of said de-
cree, will, on
Saturday, the 18TH day Of January,
A. ID. 1912,
at the front door OF the Court House of Lincoln
County, Mississippi. offer to sell and will sell, az
public auction. TO the highest bidder for cash,
within legal hours. the following lands situated
to-wit: NEk OF MA section 1, Township 8,
North. Range ., East. The sale Is made 60 SAT.
isfy decree for vendors lien for 500. and
R.W. McNAIR. Commissioner.
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PERJURY.

Zone Of the crimes committed
almost continually. even in the
court room. is that Of perjury--it
crops out in almost every case
tried. / want you to watch out for
this violation of the law, where a
man swears one way at one time
and another later ON 4,
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but everything do say is from the
bottom of my heart and with all
sincerity.
1T is not always the brayest
man who rushes up into the can
mons mouth amid the hurrahs of
his comrades The private citizen
who goes quietly ahead without
fear or favor is the man to be
emulated.
lone thing that contributes to
the criminaIity of this State is the
pardoning power and law as it now
stands. Some lawyers will get up
petitions for the most red-handed
criminals; go around and have the
Judge, District Attorney and prom
.inent citizens to sign them and
then some of these very men will
stand around and damn the Cover.
nor for letting the fellows out. l
do not blame the lawyers for this.
That is their business. Nine-tenths
of the men will sign any kind of
petition presented to them The
next governor will do the same as
the last one unless the law is
changed.
II have been lenient with the
boys who have been brought before
me, both white and black. They
are the hope of this country and |
want and am going to do every
thing in my power to make them
better men, but the red-handed. !.
habituaI criminal will get no
mercy from me and am glad to
state that my position in this mat
ter is upheld by the great majority
of the people. /"
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UNWRITTEN LAW.

You hear some men talk
about the unwritten law. There is
no law higher than is on the statute
books. Generally. these kind of
men want to write it to suit them
selves and In blood. /"
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plewhite; Edward Smith. Circuit
Clerk, who has s. P Oliver assisting
him; j. M Magee is new in the
Treasurer's Office and SO is 7. HI.
Smith. Lincoln's new Assessor.
Three new members took their
places on the board of supervisors:
Isaac Smith. ]. E Moak and q. G..
Coleman. Although an old mem-
Der succeeding himself. G. M.
Brister now has the added response
bility Of being president Of the
county legislature.
COURT OPENS.
On account of delayed train,
Judge Miller did not convene court
till about $50: but as is bis usual
custom. promptly got down to bus
iness and empaneled the grand jury
aA follows:
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TO THE CREDITORS or THE SOUTHERN
GRAVEL AND MATERIAL COMPANY:
In obedience to an order Of reference made In
the above entitled cause by the honorable hulus
K. Foster, judge, on OctoOef II, 1911. al credit
orS and persons having claims against the DE-
fendant the Southern Gravel and Material Oom-
paDy, or the receiver OF said defendant, are
hereby ordered and required tp present their
the undersigned special master In chancery, at
his 0fice. No. $40 Common street, In the city Of
New Orleans. On or before the 8lst day OF Janur
aFy, 1917 or they viii be excluded from the beno-
its Of the within suit and from sharing II the
assets Of the defendant, the southern HxaYel
and Material Company.
New Orleans, La. OCT: z9 1871.
p. b. II. ChAFFNs
special Master'
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Does Your Baby Suffer
From Skin Disease?


he would be heartleSS iatber in
deed, who did moi allay baby's suffering
as did Ar. E. M. Bosan, Of Enterprise,
Miss. He says:
any baby was troubled with break
ing oul, something like Seven-year Itch
We used all ordinary remedies, but
nothing seemed to do any sood until |
tried HUNTS CURE and in few days
all symptoms disappeared and now baby
is enjoying the best Of health" Price
Soc per box.
Sold by KING DRUG Co.
Manufactured and Guaranteed by
A. B. RICHARDS MEDICINE CO., Sherman, Texas.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1912-01-03

Tt is useless to advise an aviator
not to 60 up in the air" for that
Isl his business.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1912-01-03
THE SOUTHERN COAL COMPANY VS.. THE
SOUTHERN GRAVEL AND MA
TERIAL COMPANY.


No. Ii, go United states Circuit Court. Easter
District Of Louisiana, in Equity.
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
CECILTON

Mr.. William Taylor was TN Elkton
.sitor recently.
Mrs. Lizzie Reed is visiting friends Of
near FarleviIle.
Mrs. Helen Hal Visited friends "a. Kent
County, Nd, on Tuesday.
Rev. 6. L. Hardesty spent part of last
week with friends in Seatord.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Black were Will
mington visitors Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Pierce have
been visiting friends in Red Lion.
Miss Katherine McLane, of Baltimore,
visited her Bohemia Farm this week.
Miss AIvertia Ferguson is spending
this week with her aunt Mrs. Harry D.
Budd.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Y. Weed we're the
guests of relatives in Philadelphia last
week.
Mrs. Thomas Pierce and Mrp. George
Beasten were Chesapeake City visitor on
Monday.
Miss Mary Hardesty, of near Milford,
spent Saturday aud Sunday with her paI-
ents here.
Miss Georgia walmsley, of Prlncipio,
spent Saturday and Sunday at her home
in town.
Mrs.. W. l.. Lusby and son have been
visiting her sister Mrs. Gertrude Schyle in
Hadderfeld, N. ].
Mrs. g, W. PadIey spent several days
last week with her daughter Mrs. How
ard Benson in New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L.Steel, of Chesapeake
City, spent Sunday and part of Monday
with Mr.. and Mrp. J. T. Watts.
Mr.. Leonard Harper. of Kent Island,
Nd, spent Saturday and Sunday with
Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Hardesty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert ManIove and
daughters were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Cornelius Davis near Sassafras on Sunday.
An automobile party consisting Of Mr.
B. L. Price, Mr.. and Mrs J, H. Emerson
OF Middletown, and Mrs. Clarke, of Will
mington, we're pleasantly entertained on
Sunday at Pleasant View the home OF
Mr.. and Mr.. H. Conner near CeciIton.
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
BIackbird Hundred |

The taxable residents OF Blackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1912 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT BLAcKBIRD, wATsoN's STORE,
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23d, 1912
From to 4P. NJ.
AT FLEMMING's LANDING,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25tb, 1912
From to P. M.
AT DELANEYs,
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 1912
From to P. M.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
fore the fret day of October there shall be
an abatement of FIVE per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day Of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centuu. On all taxes paid during
the month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added thereto.
JOHN BETH,
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
ODESSA

Mrs. H. V. Woodall is spending part of
this week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Armstrong were
Pmladelphis visitors part of this week.
Miss Belle Rose, Of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with her brother, Mr. Perry
Rose.
Mrs. Thomas Ford spent part Of last
week with her sister, Miss Naudain in
Midd etown.
Mr.. Richard Tucker, Of Wilmington,
spent Sunday last with his mother. Mrs.
William Tucker.
Miss Mary Downs, OF Delaware City,
was the guest Of Miss Ethel Plummer
part Of this week.
Mr.. Edward Herrick, of Wilmington
visited bis acut, Miss Lucy Appleton !
few days last week.
Rev. J. A. sparklin vile and li.tl,
daughter Virginia, spent several day
this week in PhilAuelpbis.
Miss Eaz,betIi Dpughten is apendint
some time with fs Sesiu Wilmington
Chester ED Philadelphia.
Mrs. Martha Caltes, Of Philadelphia
wished her aunt Mrs. William Eccles ans
family part q last week.
MI Harry Rose and son Turpiu, 0
Delaware City, visited her sister, Mis-
MollIe Rose, on Sunday.
Mrs Joseph Enos and daughter Mic
May, we're The guests Of relatives il
Baltimore, part q last week.
Mrs. Laura skslsnger Of Wilmington
IsspendiaR some time ct The home Of lie
brethef, William Eccles and 'amily i
ME- B Cook b Win eloh ba
besn spsn lar short time 8ilh
! parents, N.Y. and Mts Towns
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
|Thanksg giving !!
Are You Ready for THANKSGIVING :?

With new Suit Coat Dress Waist Skirt set Of Furs, or
anythng in made or unmade for the men, women children
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
TOWNSEND

MFs.oarah Ginn is spending few days
with relatives in Clayton.
Miss Anna Jones, Of Newport spent
Sunday with D. B. JOnes4nd wife.
Archie Finley, Of Philadelphia spent
Sunday with his mother Mrs. Emma Fin
ley.
Miss Lillian West, of Newark, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her parents
B. NJ. West and wife.
Miss Anna VanDyks spent Tuesday
with her brother Horace Vandyke and
family Of near Smyrna.
Mrs. Jennie Wilson, of Philadelphia,is
spending sometime with Winfield Latto-
mus and family.
Miss Virginia Roe, of seaford, has taken
Miss Meta McSorley's place as principal
of the Townsend High School.
Mrs. Rosa Evans, of Middletown, is
spending this week with Mrs. Sallle
Watts.
B. E. Wells and two nieces Misses May
and Mildred Wells spent Sunday With D.
W. Morris and family near Brenford.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Edward T. Daniels, Of
Cut Bank, Mont. ARE spending some time
with his parents Edward W. Daniels and
fSife.
Mrs. F. C. MacSerley, of Wilmington,
and Mrs. P. M. Money, of Kenton, spent
4 Wednesday with Richard HodgsOn and
family.
Revival services are being held in the
m. E. Church. Miss Boyd is assisting
our pastor L. I. McDouge. Services be
gin at $50 P. M.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Knots, Mrs. H. J
Naylor, Mrs. E. c. Reynolds and Miss
Mildred Wells made trip to Whining
ton Tuesday in W. G. KuOtts' auto.
Rev. and Mrs. Frank G. Mac Sorley, o
Wilmington have announced the marriage
of their daughter Meta to Mr.. William
Fowler Meitel on Friday, Nov. 9Th 1912
Miss Mscsrfiey was principal of th'
Townsep4 High School.
On Tuesday Invitations we're received
here Dr the wedding of Miss Carrie Viz
ginia Jacobs aud Mr.. Clarence A. Green
wr6d, Tuesday evening, Nov. 26th, l91
ii the AbeFdeen Methodist Eplscopa
Fhurch at Aberdeen, Md. Mr.. Green
ood is manager Of the Hart, Wright ant
art Store here. They will be at hoW'
ire after December the 2nd. 1912
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
St. Georges Hundred


The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notihed
that the Taxes for they ear -lS4 z are now
due. and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be at
AFR. 8. cARPENTER's STORE, IN PORT PENN,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 1912
From to 8 p. M.
A. q. cox's OFFICE. MIDDIETowE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Both, 1912
From l to P. NJ.
JOSEPH H. ENos OFFICE, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER Both, 1912
From to P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NAV CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AAONDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day Of October there shall be an
abatemenS of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day OF Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement OF three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month OF December there shall be no
abatement whatever And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January hve
per ceDtum thereof shall be added
thereto.
JOHN E. DENNY
Collector of Taxes for St. Georges Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16

EGGS were quoted at 50cents
per dozen in the street markets
of Wilmington, yesterday morn
ing, Notwithstanding there seem
ed to be a good supply and some
farmers reported that their hens
are laying literally: What is the
matter? Have these chargers
Of high prices forgotten that the
people at the recent election
voted for lower prices for the
necessaries of living 2-EUerg
EUeamg.
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
IN TowNsEND, DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During NOVEMBER. 1912,
EroD9 9 to K o'clock P. Nj.

Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 21, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day OF Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement OF three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January FIVE
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WILLIAM c. MONEY,
Collector Of Taxes for AppOquinimink Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16

veniences and we welcome
may do 81 II cts over b cc
nirkl epec
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
NoTIcETo TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
nav tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1872
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred. will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
Middletown transcript., 1912-11-16
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION


The State Board Of Education met FRI
day aud discussed matters ofimportanee,
including The neN charter for Delaware
College and the proposed afHiIiated college.
The charter committee has arrived At
satisfactory settlement iib the college
trustees. which will pracs saily make the
transfer Of the college properly and
equipment an easy matter.
The report Of tbe committes on
afflicted college showed unanimous
opinioa in iayor Of aneh aD institution. Il
wae decided to have three courses in this
college, one leading 70 the degree Of
nhslor q Arts. another to that Ii
chsior Of Science and the third to be a
sefeel q agoRy
b6 ecided that tAe best place
lo5 .|e i6 6aisd college is NeWprk and
bihaff lses aFe toW being 8 pared
chile ha 90 sceurais ssiimate
Re q ilie probable oesi 81 she
aens COMMITTEES viii
so eab
zatiof