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meals that had gone before and
delicious meals to come. Tin plates
and cups began to rattle SuggeStiVely.
And at that moment came an eager,
quavering call from the lilac bushes.
Half the boys turned. The face of
an old woman was peering down at
them. with one bony arm beckoning.
Somebody in trouble likely and
needing help exclaimed a young man
boys. Smith. r.. and Burke and
Thompson will go with me and invss-
tigate Hold supper few minutes.
In less than five minutes the four
reappeared, two of them bearing large
pans and the other two a pail and a
big old-faShoned blue plate.
Corn cakes. boys. and made by a
the past master, Mrs Setter, says she
has two gallons of blackberry syrup
made with her own hands. Cormac
and Williams will go back with us and
bring it down. Now don't touch any
of these cakes until We bring the rest
and everythns's ready. We're assured
there will not be less than seven apiece
all round, with syrup to match.
In a few minutes four more big
dishes with steam rising above them
were hurried down and placed beside
the others. Then the four went up the
slope again.
The old woman had walked out to the
end of the lilacs to watch her cakes
down to the camp. and when the leader
to be a short argument between them,
for she was shaking her head and they
insisting. Then suddenly she seemed to
yield, for they bent forward little and
clasped their hands to form chair and
the old woman seated herself upon this
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THE DAILY STORY.
SALLY's MOTHER.
Copy yright, 1916. by W. werner)

Tramp. tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp
1t sounded along the lower level of the
big road, swung around the turn. died
away for a time behind the line Of big
rocks, recommended louder as the road
opened to view again. and then came
on steadily, tramp. tramp, tramp. tramp
up the long, steep road, nearer and
nearer.
The old woman sitting on her cabin
step watched breathlessly. Not many
passed along this road. 1t was too re-
mote, in too wild a country, too poor
and rocky in itself to be used except
in case of necessity.
So the old woman leaned forward.
peering eagerly through the struggling.
decaying clump of lilac bushes. as old
as herself, her faded eyes full of in
terest and her fingers twining and in
tertwining. Tramp, tramp, they came
on, until she could hear their voices,
see their faces Then there was a quick
call of command, a halt, a few minutes
of conversation between several who
seemed officers, and then the command
of forty or fifty wheeled to the right
and disbanded.
The old woman's face beamed. They
were scarcely twenty yards away, near
enough to recognize if they had been
acquaintances. and probably more persons
than she had seen in the last two years.
AN they're only just boys" she
murmured softly, with few older
ones who likely look after 'em. Mebbe
it's a school out on frolic. Dear me,
wish l could he doing something for
the boys. Seems as if ] ought, being
a woman an they being SO near
She rose painfully to her feet and
hobbled inquiringly into the house. But
it was a pitifully scant store that her
anxious eyes were able to discover.
Even the little heap of fuel was of
small knots and broken sticks she had
gathered up under the trees, for her
rheumatic limbs were too stiff to longer
use an AK in chopping.
Into one paper bag or box after an
other she looked, but shook her head.
won't do or Not enough. she
mumbled disappointedly into each.
Over in corner under a shelf was a
bag, which contained nearly two bush
els of white meal she had paid for
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with huckleberry money. 1t would be
enough to keep her. with other things,
through most of the fall and winter
But she did not think of that. 1t had
been a long time since she had been
able to offer hospitality to any one,
and her withered hands trembled with
eagerness as she dipped out a painful
and began to mix it up for cakes.
Boys have good appedtes." she said
aloud with a little quiver of antici-
patton in her voice, "an' / guess six
or eight cakes apiece won't be too
many. An there must be nigh on to
fifty boys. But the bag holds enough
for 'em all. I guess. an I'm pretty
spry at making cakes, too, an if I do
say it, 1 can make good ones. Sally
always said that. / wish she was here
right now"
Down below the lilacs most of the
boys had dropped into lounging atti-
tudes upon the grass and rocks, leav-
ing a half dozen or so of their num-
Der to gather fuel and prepare the
evening meal
At length the odors of cooking bacon
and coffee commenced to fill the air,
and . one by one the boys. with
appetites sharpened by the afternoon
walk. left their varied positions and
commenced to remove tin plates and
cups from their knapsacks. The talk
shifted to various dishes that ap-
pealed to the appetite, to delicious
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FOR THE CLASSROOM.
By DIR. FRANK CRANE.
Copyright, 19169

The class in newspaper reading will
now stand up.
Your teacher today is going to give
promptly, but il you do not know. say
so.
l. What is meant by the triple en-
tente? The triple alliance?
2. Name the Balkan states.
3. What language do the Inhabitants
of Bulgaria speak?
4. What is the capital of Rumania
OF Bulgaria? OF Serbia? OF Monte
negro? OF Albania?
:. Why did the allies think Greece
ought to have joined them in resisting
the destruction of Serbia?
s. What and where is Gallipoli? The
Vosges? Saloniki?
Z. Is the ruler in any other country
than Russia called a czar?
s. What is the difference between an
emperor and king?
9. What relation is the King of Eng
land to the Emperor of Germany?
TO- Who is the King of Prussia?
IL. What is a dirigible? A mono
plane? A periscope? mitrailleuse? A
Zeppelin?
12. Name six neutral countries.
13. What is the Monroe doctrine
Pan-Americanism?
IA. Why does our Secretary of State,
in his letters to foreign powers, sign
his name simply Lansing" without
giving his first name or initials?
Is. What is an ultimatum?
16. What reasons does Germany give
for the beginning of the war? What
reasons do France and England give?
II. Why do people think it is wrong
for one man to kill another and right
for an army of men to kill wholesale d?
IS. What language do the people of
Switzerland speak? The people of Bel
GUM?
10. What other republics are there
In Europe besides France and Switzer-
land?
20. What is meant by the term
"hyphenated American?
81. Tell something about the follow
ing persons: Brand Whitlock, Beth
mann Hollweg. Poincare, Asquith,
Grey, Joffre, Kitchener
% How was the Lusitania case finally
settled?
23. Where are these places: Riga,
Bagdad. Warsaw, Monastir. the Marne.
Louvain. HartIepool? Tell somethfnr z
concerning each place in connection
with the present war.
"a. What does persona non erata"
mean? Soixante-quinze? Boche? Piou-
piou? Tommy Atkins? Cossack? Huz-
zar?
25. Why do they kill spies when thew
capture them, yet treat kindly prison.
ers taken in battle?
26. What is meant by Italia irridenta >
81. What is censor? A minister A
consul? A charge d'affaires? An envoy
extraordinary?
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY AND BASEMENT BRICK DWELL
ING. BEING 40. 645 STREET SOUTH
; EAST.
lBy virtue OF two certain deeds of trust TO us
duly recorded in Iiber No. 3236. folio 100. aud
Iber $500. folio 2s2 ct SEQ, Of the land records
Of the District of Columbia. we. the undersigned
trustees. will sell at public aucaion. in front Of
the premises. WEDNESDAY. THE NINTH
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1915. AT FOUR O'CLOCK
PM. the following described land and premises,
situate in the city of Washington, in said Dis
trict and being lot one hundred and forty six
1fSJ. in Horace II. Jsrboe and Blanche NJ.
Jarbocs subdivision in square eight hundred
and seventy eight 'sISi. as per plat recorded in
Liber No. ~. folio 135. of the records Of the
surveyor Of the said District, together with the
improvements, consisting Of said dwelling.
Terms Of sale: One third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash and residue in two
equal installments. payable IN one and two
years. with interest at Ave i5t per centum per
snnum. payable semi-annualy. from day Of sale,
for which notes OF purchaser to he given
cured by deed Of trust upon the property sold.
all cash. at the option Of the purchaser A
deposit Of 500 will be required of the pur-
chaser at the time Of sale. All conveyancing at
the cost OF the purchaser. Terms Of sale to be
complied with within ten days from day Of sale
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost Of the de-
faulting purchaser
WILLIAM E. EDMONSTON
900 9TH st. NV.
LOUIS r. PEAK
604 11th st. NV,
ja2s-ddds Trustees.
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GIRL SCOUT NOTES.

The Girl Scouts of Washington are
elated over their participation in two
big events within a week-the mid
winter rally yesterday afternoon at
the gymnasium of Epiphany Church.
from to o'clock, and the dance at
Rauscher's, which is to be held the
evening of February 4.
The rally stood apart from all other
functions. 1t was designed for the
benefit of the girls only, though there
was an especially appreciative audience
of parents and friends The idea is to
assemble all of the troops at one time
and place, SO that the troops may meet,
compete, compare notes and see where
in each may learn something from the
other. Every troop participated in the
program, many by various scout stunts
others by songs, plays, tableaux, etc,
which were prepared especially for
this occasion.
The program opened with a song,
then the whistle called attention, and
on signal the various troops fell into
place, saluted the flag, gave the scout
oath and the laws in proper order. fol-
lowed by the roll call of troops. Troop
dancing; Troop II. signaling; Troop
8, a play; Troop 10. a scout ceremony;
Troop Z. dumbbell drill. Other troops
giving exhibitions Of their skill We're
Troops b, ", L., I, Il, :, 4, ana D.
Among the speakers were: Col. Liv-
ingston. national president of the Boy
Scouts: J. w. Patten. field executive,
Boy Scouts. and Mrs. Archibald Hop
kins, chairman woman's department of
the Civic Federation. The members of
the executive board. of which Mrs. H.
T. Rainey is president, attended. and
other visitors were Mrs. Richard VAIN
wright, national scout commissioner,
and Miss Cora Neal, national secretary
Troop Mrs. G. S. Rafter, Captain.
After the regular opening drill and
physical training work. Miss Fox, su-
perintendent Of the visiting nurses,
gave her third talk to the troop, her
subject being THE Care of Sick
Room" The instruction given was in
teresting and most necessary for every
Girl Scout to know. The troop then
practiced for their stunts at the rally.
They are to give two demonstrations
in first aid tomorrow, one at Clover
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ADAM A. WESCHLER. AuCTIOSFER
go Pennsylvania ave. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Eg
TATE on FRANKLIN STREET NORTH
WEST. IMPROVED BY A FRAME DWELL

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es
TATE on FRANKLIN STREET NORTH
WEST. IMPROVED BY A FRAME DWELL
ING.
by virtue OF a certain deed of trust bearing
date on the 9th day OF July. AID. 1902 and
recorded In Liber No 1858. at folio 334 ct SEE, ,
one of the land records Of the District OF Co
lumbia. at the request Of the holders of the note
thereby secured. default having been made in
the payment Of interest said note. the un-
dersigned trustee will sell at public auction in
front Of the premises. on THURSDAY. THE
TENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY. AID. 1915, AT
FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following described
real estate situate In the city OF Washington, In
the District Of Columbia. wit: Lot num-
bered hundred and five n05) in j. e. Hark-
ness and others. commissioners subdivision
of square numbered five hundred and ten t51O,,
per plat recorded in the office of the sur
veyor Of the District Of Columbia in Liber H.
w. folio 1O5.
Terms of sale: Cash. A deposit of fifty dol
lars $4,000 will he required at time of sale
All conveyancing and recording to be at pur-
chaser's cost; Terms of sale to be complied
the trustee will resell at the risk and cost Of
the defaulting purchaser after Eve days previous
advertisement Of such resale.
r. STEWART DAyIDGE
Surviving Trustee
jazz d&ds 1910 Park avenue, Baltimore, Md.
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side School. 1900 Scott circle, in the
afternoon. and the other at the Fourth
fresoyterian Church in the evening.
Inc next meeting will be held at the
nome of the visiting nurses. where the
troops will have a real patient and a
real sick room for the demonstration
OF Miss FoX's teachings.
Troop Mrs. Chester Pyles, Cap
tain.
The troop met at St. Marks Parish
Hall. as usual, and practiced for the
rally. There were three visitors pres
ent. all of whom expect to join. The
troop numbers eighteen members and
expect several more to join in a couple
Troop 6-Mrs. s. A. Movers, Cap
tain.
During the past week three oppor-
tunities have arisen by which Troop 6
was able to demonstrate the training
of the scout movement. Five of the
girls gave a semaphore drill at a meet
ing of the Navy League at the Willard
Hotel few days later. The same drill
was given before the District Congress
OF Mothers at the Raleigh and again,
with other activities of the moveme nts
at the Wallach School. where num-
per OF girls have expressed wish to
form troop of Girl Scouts
Wednesday evening our troop was en-
tertafned by the Boys Progressive
Club of Petworth.
Al the regular weekly meeting at
ars. a Mooers home the troop drilled on
first aid and then spent the rest of the
evening dancing.
Troop 11-Mrs. Norman Jones, Cap
Last Saturday Troop IL started out
to make tour of some of the public
buildings. beginning with the White
House They saw the President and
Mrs. Wilson just going out and visited
all of the rooms visitors are permitted
to see, and on the way to the Wash
1hgton Monument, ate lunch and
watched an aeroplane. From the Mon
uinent the troop went to the bureau of
engraving and printing. Next they
went to the National Museum, and from
there went through the Center Market
and then to the Capitol. where Con-
gress was in session. After they had
listened awhile they made a tour of the
building. a trip to the Congressional
Troop 1S-Mrs. Julia B. Kelly, Cap
tain.
At the last meeting of Troop IS,
Langdon, D. c., new officers were elect
ed. Preceding the election, duties of
the officers were read by the lieutenant.
Miss Helen f. Cookson. Ursula L. Rob-
ins was elected patrol leader: Helen
NJ Kelly. corporal: Minnie E. Brandt,
secretary, and Dorothy r. Rettew,
scribe. Following the election, pic
lures were taken of each girl applying
first aid to another.
Troop 2O-Mrs. Leon NJ. Arnold,
Captain.
Troop 20 spent an enjoyable day last
week touring the public buildings.
They visited the White House, Treas
ury and Corcoran Art Gallery, and had
lunch at the Y. w. c. A.
The last meeting was given to prac-
ticing for the rally.
Evelyn Hunncut was made corporal
of Patrol No. 3. There were seven new
members admitted, Marion Smith, Mary
Miller. Gladys Fish, Marion Rykerd,
Margaret Rykerd, Sara Beardsley and
Harrie Enoch.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM 4. WESCHLER, AUCTIONEER.

ADAM 4. WESCHLER, AUCT1ONEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY AND CELLAR BRICK DWELLING,
NUE. NORTHWEST.
By virtue Of n certain deed of trust to u.s.
duly recorded in Liber No. 1926. folio 2s1 OF the
land records of the District Of Columbia, we,
the undersigned trustees. will sell at public
tiou in front of the premises, on MONDAY,
THE SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1916
AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following de
Of Washington. in said District, and being lot
forty-two t42,, in block six t6l. In Moore and
Barbours second addition to the city of Wash
ington." as per plat recorded in the Office Of the
surveyor Of the District Of Columbia in Liber
County No. 49, folio 20, subject to the covenants
that said LOT shall not be used or in any man
ner occupied by negroes, Or by any person or
persons of the negro race or having negro blood,
and that building shall be erected said
lot to cost less than 81, 900. said covenants to
run with the land.
Terms Of sale: One third Of purchase money
to be paid In cash and the residue in two equal
installments, payable In one and two years. with
able semi annually. from day of sale. for which
notes OF purchase to be given. secured by deed
of trust upon the property sold. or ali cash. at
the option Of the purchaser. deposit of $500
will be required OF the purchaser at the time
of sale. All conveyancing. revenue stamps and
to be complied with within ten days from day
of sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost Of the
defaulting purchaser.
WILLIAM E. EDMoNsToN,
$40 9Th 81. NV.
LOUIS R. PEAK.
6O4 11th st. NV.
tAo. 1r.tr
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The unusual size of some game fish
caught in irrigation bitches in Wash
ington led to the belief that they had
fattened themselves by eating alfalfa,
and an investigation proved the theory
correct.
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FARMS.
FOR SALE-C0ntinueA


FLORIDA LANDs-BuILpING LOTS. LARGE ,S
years in real estate business in Jacksonville
REALTY coMfXNY. Jsclsoa1ilie. Fla:
NOT ONE CENT OF PURCHASE MONEY RE
driving distance from Jacksonville. Fla. good
fertile soil and title guaranteed. Possession
son iise S year. '@a or mo more il desired Not
more than 40 or less than 10 acres allotted 10
one Any Dans si agency In
vile our references Write fer ppnvrWMMT psrrSgaMSS
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA-FINE RESOURCE
ful city investment property; valued s21, 90; ss,
partially improved. which. with additional I'M.
owner seeking colder climate win sell or :so sx,
change for property to value $4,000 and 81 coo
snss 1aa 0ss5 ars.s s,soO" e. e. %HE JACK
sonvlle. Florida.
ii5-ACRE FARM, FRONTING COUNTY ROAD.
bssnss sSss MI " 20
ings: fruit. etc. closing estate sell fer so per ,r
II YOU wish to sell or trade your farms, see
US. Our farm salesman is busy every minute, e,
talking and showing farms. 1t will pay you TO
list yours for sale or eIchange: We get results 1
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERS'. 14.3 +:
iaO-ACRE WATER FRONT FARM.
Will make fiue summer resort. VIII exchange
for improved or unimproved property. Is miles
from Washington. Maryland side.
W. G. SULLIVAN. 426 9th st. NV
ABOUT 900 ACRES-LOUDOUN co. ABOUT
200 acres cleared and either cultivated or IN
grass: 100 acres splendid oak and hickory
timber: partly fenced: watered by large stream
and several springs: near pike; small orchard
Groom house, barn. henhouse. spring
house. etc. Only $4,000. $1,000 cash. balance
easy terms.
TO scres--Loudoun co. 14o acres cleared.
Balance In oak and hickory; rail and wire
fence; spring in each field mixed fruit: g.
stone dwelling: in good condition; bank
barn with stable at each end. Terms, 81 500
cash. balance easy.
Other farms, large and small, at reasonable
prices.
wM H. SAUNDERS 4 CO.,
S07 18th ST. NV.
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FARMS.
FOR SALE.
Money=making Farm.

20 NCreS, p, 500.
Only mile TO depot and miles 10 Elkton
Nd. = mile 10 village with good school milk
station on farm; 30 In tillage ~ acres
IN corn past season; large barn with 5o-ton
silo, wagon house. smokehouse and chicken
houses: tomatoes for local canning factory arc
profitable crop here; well fenced, plenty
water: owner wishes to live nearer Philadei-
phis and price is only $500 part cash and
easy terms; for picture Of the 11r house with
piazzss and other bargains 10 productive farms
through eastern Pa. n. j.. Del. ard Md. rec
page II. "Strout's Latest BnrszipS,' Just out
copy free. T.. A. s1KorT FARM AGENCY,
Dept. la3. Land Title bldg. Phiiadelphis.
FARSis-60 ACRES, sI5.0Oo; 8 ACRES, s2. 500;
acres. y 800: 40 acres. 10 oranges. h. 500;
66 acres, $l,2OO; so acres 81. 200, and many
others. RUFUS A. RUSSELL. jacksonville
Fla.
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Movie Theaters Are
Watched Closely.

healthful place for children. venti-
lation has been required and over
crowding prevented. The health offi-
Ger inspects the theaters regularly,
grades them like a teacher marking
examination papers and gives the re-
suits to the public.
Markets and other establishments
that offer food for sale have been ham
died like the theaters-inspected regu-
larly and graded. AS a result dealers
In meats and other foods are more anx-
ious than anybody else to comply with
the regulations.
Veterinarians have been employed in
stead of politicians to inspect and reg
ulate dairy farms and dairies. Every
farmer who ships milk into the city
and every dairyman lin town must have
license. His establishment is graded
and his standing given to the public.
With milk, as with theaters. you can
have good, better or best, as you
prefer.
Since the commission started opera
tions a new reservoir for the city water
system has been put in. A new pipe
line for augmenting the supply has
reduced: Plans are being made for q
municipal slaughter house and mu.
nicipal hospital A garbage incinera-
tion plant. owned by the city but not
has put to Work snd rats-
been reduced. The rates for public
lighting have been cut 10 per cent.
MUDDY na insan,rary hnnGrsd. niieys have been
with sewers have been required. Via
ducts across railroad tracks have been
built and more than 100 squares Of
asphalt. brick and macadam paving
Such are the principal results of two
years of commission government In
Reading.
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PALM BEACH. FLA.
HOTEL MORTON

Virginia ave- near Beach, Atlantic City. n. J.
private bath Handsomely furnished. Perfect
eanitar- arrangements. Elevator to all noors.
Special Early season rates. Capacity. $50.
Mrs N r. HAINES. Owner and Proprietor.
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A HIGHCLAss COUNTRY ESTATE.

This grand property is located on improved
road. 10 miles from the business center of this
city. The mansion contains 30 rooms, nun'er-
oIs baths and toilets and is in the most per
feet condition, large amount having recently
been expended upon IL. Large basement barn
for many head Of stock managers and two
tenant houses. garage. electric plant and many
other outbuldings. S75 acres of rich land,
under high state OF cultivation. Mnst be sold
To close estate. Will be sacrificed. Inspect
by appointment.
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1882 New York ave. NV
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FOB SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-LOTS.
BARGAINs.s % AND a. OPPOSITE THE
Tuckee SlOo.0CJ residence: elegant view of
city: 5nxs1, 18th ~. NV. X and L. i'm
proved by frame house. rented: both can be
had below market price.
r. W. GRAHAM n Co. 6l7 18th.
THE CHEAPEST Lot II
CHEVY CHASE
TWO SQUARES FROM CAR LINE
80 by Over 200.
PRICE REDUCED To $3.50
VIM. II. Saunders & Co.
so7 I5th ST. NV.
FOR sAI-E-CBEAP-FiNE LOT on 18Th ST,
just north Of Newton; about 100 square feet
For information apply TO 1892 Center vt. NV.
Phone Col. $40. 30s
fIT ~ 18Th ST; s5c SO Fr FRONTS INTO
kock Creek PARK Address Boz i1o. Star onsce.
LOT IN WOODBRIDGE. y. Go TT x 30 Fl:
y square from car; worth $500: will sacrifice
for cs-h; also siI-roo bungalow; cheap F
SoSSEMASN. 2s1i Monroe St ne y ISIS
TOR sALE-LOT. COX l25. COVERED WITH
forest shade. on one o. the principal entrances
% Rock Greek PARK. blocks from Conn ave
d C. Price aud terms reasonable Boz
.37 star office
LOT NEAR Itth ST: CITY IMPROVEMENTS;
2oc 50. IT. Should increase aCeo this year Ad.
dress Boz IS. Star ofiGe.
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The movie habit Is just as strong in
Reading as anywhere else, and under
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THos. j. OWEN { son, AUcTIoNEERs.

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