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OF perhaps fifteen rangers sitting
around the fires, near long, low shed
where horses were feeding. and q
small adobe house at one side.
"We've just had grub. but I'll see you
get some. Then wen talk" said
BfacNelly. aTve taken up temporary
quarters here. Have a rustler job on
hand. Now. when you've eaten, come
right into the house"
Duane was hungry, but he hurried
through the ample supper that was
set before him. urged on by curiosity
and astonishment. While eating he
had bent keen eyes around him. After
a first quiet scrutiny the rangers ap-
parentIy paid no more attention to
him. They were ali veterans In serv-
ice-Duane saw that-and rugged.
powerful men Of iron constitution.
Despite q general conversation OF
campfire nature. Duane was not de-
celved about the fact that his advent
had been an unusual and striking one.
which had caused an undercurrent OF
conjecture and even CONSERVATION
among them. These rangers were too
well trained to appear openly curious
about their captains guest. AS It
was. Duane felt suspense that must
have been due 20 hint OF bis
identity.
He was not long n presenting hlm-
self at the door OF ghe house.
"Come In and hive a chair, said
AIacNelly. motioning for the one other
occupant OF the room to rise Leave
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as, Russell, and close the door. IN
be through these reports right of"
MacNelly-sat at q table upon which
was a lamp and various papers. Seen
In the light he was a dne-looking,
soldierly man of about forty years,
dark-haired and dark-eyed, with q
bronzed face, shrewd, stern, strong. yet
not wanting in kindliness. he scanned
hastily over some papers. fused with
them. and finally put them in enve-
lopes. Settling back In his chair. he
faced Duane, making vain attempt
to hide what must have been the full
1lment OF a long-nourished curiosity.
Duane, I've been hoping for this
for two years." he began.
Duane smiled littIe-a smile that
felt strange on his face. He had never
been much Of talker. And speech
here seemed more than ordinarily dlfn-
cult.
MacNelly must have felt that.
He looked long and earnestly at
Duane, and his quick. nervous manner
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In the hope of saving large part OF
the $40,OO0,000 spent every year for
foreign eggs. an agitation is on foot
to throw open London parks for pouI-
try breeding. The scheme is receiving
serious consideration from the authOFt-
ties because it is one Of the latest war
time economies suggested on q large
scale. The promoters Of the idea have
asked for part of one park to start
with. The plan provides for a site
Of about three acres and accommOda-
ton for 600 hens. The leading p0ul-
try breeders of the country will be In
vited to send six selected fowls of the
same breed and strain. Scientific feed
ing tests are to be made. All the eggs
will go to the wounded soldiers, and
prizes will be awarded to the owners
of the hens laying the most eggs.
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The marshes OF Mes0pOtulnia were
famous IN the time OF Alexander the
Great. One Of the last acts Of his life.
within few weeks Of his death. was 3
voyage down the Euphrates to the
great dixie OF PalIakopea, about 10
miles below Babylon. This slulce had
been constructed By the ancient As
syrian kings to let OF the water OF
the river when Il became excessive.
into the marshes. It was reported not
to be working well. and Alexander pro-
posed to construct another slulce low-
er down. He sailed on into the
marshes steering bis vessel himself.
with his aludem on his head. 70 ex-
pl0re them and rhe tonlbs OF the kings.
and so extensive were the lakes and
swampS that Alexander's neet loss lts
way among them.
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May peveIop Irish coaI Mines.

The idea that Ireland will never
become a mining country Of any ac-
count is not the view of the Newry
Urban council, which at their last meet
ing considered the proposals made by
the Irish Association of Gas Managers
at Dublin, in view Of the present con
dition of the Irish coal supply. If not
relieved, the gas managers said, the
smaller gas works must be shut down
and the government should be urged
to provide an adequate supply Of coal
at reasonable rates. The Newry cOun-
Gil approved this opinion and passed u
special resolution to be presented to
the British executive stating that the
time was oppOrtune for the develop
ment of the large and valuable coal
measures which undoubtedly exist In
Ireland.
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willie Meant Rabid.

Wee Willie was greatly excited.
Mamma he cried, ''yoH knew
Jones' pup?7
''Yes, William"
"We thought it was fox terrier,
didn't wei"
'sYes, William
& And they took off its head and sent
it to Pittsburgh and found it wasn't 3
fox terrier after ALL
"What was it?"
Mrs. Jones said the doctor found
ont it was a rabbit dog. Youngstown
Telegram.
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English learning Other Lanouaqes.

EHHIISH ECaFFIHB OtHST %dUBudgSBs
The English have never been distin-
guished in the past as linguists. their
own mother tongue answering their
requirements. commercially. intelIec-
tually and otherwise. Their insularity
in this respect is disappearing. how
ever, and two anonymous donors have
each given $1,000 to Leeds university.
one gift being for the development OF
the Russian language and literature.
and the other as an initial endowment
to found a chair of Spanish.
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wall. Duane perceived at a glance
tfse futility of his trying to cross at
this point. Everywhere the sluggish
water laved Quicksand bars. Before
leaving the bank he tied his hat uDon
q pole and lifted enough water to
ruench his thirst. Then he worked
his way back to where thinner growth
made advancement easier. and kept on
upstream till the shadows were so
deep he could not see. Feeling around
for place big enough to stretch out
on. he lay down. For the time being
he was as safe there as he would have
been beyond In the Rim Rock. He was
tired. though not exhausted. and in
spite OF the throbbing pain In bis arm
he dropped at once into sleep.
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inu him.
The Rio Grande and 3ts tributaries
fCr the most Of their length in Texas
van between wide. low, nat lands COW
IeEed by a dense growth Of willow.
cottonwood, mesquite, prickly pear,
and other growths mingled with the
Willow. and altogether they made a
matted, tangled copse. thicket that
au inexperienced man would have
considered impenetrable.
The depths OF this brake Duane had
ReRetrated was a silent, dreamy,
strange place. In the middle Of the
day the light was weird and dim.
When a breeze fiuttered the foliage.
then slender shafts and spears Of sun
shine pierced the green mantle and
danced like gold on the ground.
Duane bad always felt the strange
ness OF this kind Of place, and like
wise he had felt protecting, harbor-
ing STnething which always seemed to
htm TO be the sympathy Of the brake
fOr hunted creature. ANY unwOund-
ied creature, strong and resourceful,
was safe when he had glided under
the low. ruStling green roof of this
wild covert.
Duane wanted to cross the. river
IL that was possible, and, keeping In
the brake, work his way upstream till
be had reached country more hosplt-
able. He pushed on. His left arm
had to be favored, as he could scarcely
move 1t. Using his right to spread
fIse willows, he slipped sideways be-
tween them and made fast time.
FlnalIy after a toilsome penetration
0f still denser brush he broke through
20 the bank Of the river.
He faced a wide, shallow, muddy
stream with brakes on the opposite
bank extending like green and yellow
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SYNOPSIS.

The time of the story: about 1876. The
paa q: The Texas COW country. The chief
character: Buckley Duane, g young man
VINO has inherited a lust to kill. which he
sappresses. In self-defense he shoots dead
the wild country where he Joins BANDS
outlaw band Euchre, an amiable rascal
tells him about Jennie. a young girl who
mad been abducted and sold to Bland for a
tad fate. They determine to rescue the
girl and restore her to civilization. Eu-
chre has just reconnoitered and is re-
porting the outlook 10 Buck. Euchre Is
61siy wounded by Mrs. Bland but es-
capes with Jennie. Jennie Is abducted.
Buck never sees her again. but kills her
aN@uctor
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Dofna Credit TO II.

"Who are those two men who seem
to be attracting so much attention On
the platform - -
'Those are men who have both done
credit tc their Alma Mater. One Is
an honor man of Harvard"
And who Is the otherg'
"Oh, he is an honor man of Sing
Sing"
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CHAPTER KIN.

How long Duane vas travelling out
0f that region he never knew. Bur he
reached familiar country and found a
rancher who had before befriended
him. Here his arm was attended to !;
be had food and sleep: and IN couple
o. weeks he was himself again.
When the time came for Duane to
ride away on his endless trnll his
friend reluctantly impaired the IN
formation that some thirty miles south
rear the village Of Shirley. there was
pcSted at certain E 'oss-ruad q re-
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Dusk had fallen when he rode into
town which inquiry discovered to
be Fairfield.
There did not appear to be any
camp on the outskirts OF the town.
But as Duane sat his horse, peerIng
around and undecided what further
move to make. he caught the CLINT Of
dickering lights through the darkness.
Feading toward them he saw the NOV
ing forms Of men and heard horses.
He advanced naturally. expecting any
moment to be halted.
''Who goes there7' came the sharp
call out Of the gloom.
Duane pulled his horse. The gloom
was impenetrable.
Zone man-alone." replied Duane.
what do you wantT
"Tm trying to find the ranger camp"
you've struck it. What's your
errandY'
II want to see Captain MacNelly."
sect down and advance Slow.
Don't move your hands. It's dark.
but can see"
Duane dismounted, and, leading his
horse, slowly advanced a few PAGES.
He saw DULY bright object-a gun
before he discovered the man Eho
held It. A few more steps showed
dark figure blocking the trail. Here
Duane halted.
Here, ranger, understand this. Ny
visit is peacefuI-friendly If you'll let
IL be. Mind, / was asked to come
hereafter dark"
Duane's clear, penetrating voice
carried far. The listening rangers at
the campfire heard what he said
"HO. Pickens! Tell that fellow to
wait" replied an authoritative voice.
Then a slim figure detached itself
from the dark. moving group at the
campfire and hurried out.
Better be foxy. Cap" shouted a
ranger. In warning.
"Shut up-all Of you" was the re-
ply.
This officer. obviously Captain Mac
Nelly. soon Joined the two rangers
who were confronting Duane. He had
no fear. He strobe straight up to
Duane.
"rm MacNelly." he said. 'If you're
my man, don't mention your name
yeti
All this seemed strange to Duane, in
keeping with much that had happened
lately.
Il met Jen Aiken to-day" said
Duane. "He sent me-
you've met Aiken |" exclaimed
MacNelly, sharp, eager, low. "By all
that's bnllyi" Then he appeared to
catch himself, to grow restrained.
Men. fall back, leave Us alone q
moment"
The rangers slowly Withdrew.
"Buck Duanel It's your" he
whispered, eagerly.
"Yes."
'Tf give you my word you'Il not
be arrested-yOuIl be treated fairly
win You come into camp and consult
with met"
Certainly"
duane, I'm sure glad to meet you"
went on MacNelly; and he extended
his hand.
Amazed and touched. scarcely realiz-
Ing this actual.ty, Duane gave his hand
and felt an unmistakable grip OF
warmth.
"It doesn't seem natural. Captain
but / believe I'm glad to
meet you" said Duane, soberly.
''You will be. Now wen go back to
camp. Keep your identity mum for the
present"
He led Duane In the direction of the
"Pickens, go back on duty" he
'and, Beeson, you look after
this horse"
When Duane got beyond the line
Of mesquite. which had hid a good
view Of the camp site, he saw group |
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CHAPTER XIV.

When Duane reached the crossing
Of the roads the name Fairfield on
the sign-Dosf seemed to be the thing
that tipped the osciIIatlng balance Of
decision In favor Of that direction. Il
be had been driven to hunl up Jefr
Aiken, now he was called to and this
unknown ranger captain- II Duane's
state Of mind clear reasoning. COM
mon sense. or keenness were out OF
the question. be went bacauss be felt
be was compelled
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THE LONE STAR RANGER
Thrilling Texas Border Story
By ZANE GREY

By ZANE GREY

This speech caused a second COM
motion as noisy though not so enduring
as the first. When the cowboy, assist
ed by a couple of his mates, had re-
stored order again, someone had
slipped the nOose-end of Duane's rope
over his head.
up with himl" screeched a Wild
eyed youth.
The mob surged closer was showed
back by the cowboys.
ABE, If he's Buck Duane how'n hell
did you get hold of his gun?" bluntly
Queried the cowboy.
"Why-he set down thar--an' he
kind Of hid his face on his hand. An
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Have you ever deliberately
taken q chance where the odds
were three to one that you
would be killed. ~ you saw
your child fail into deep water.
It Is likely that you would i'm
nsediateiy plunge In and try TO
save him without reasoning the
chances against your safety.
Suppose that your wife or sis-
ter were held captive in a house
by an armed maniac who intend
ed to kill any would-be reseuer:
would you 60 and try 20 pacify
that naniae7 Read this INSTALL
ment. See what desperate
chances Buck Duane took to
prove his innocence Of . foul
crime.
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GOOD FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

Children love slSInner's MacaronI
and Spaghetti because Of its delicious
taste. It is good for them and you
can give them all they want. 1t is a
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does not make them nervous and irri-
table Ike meat. The most economical
and nutritious food known. Made from
the finest Durum wheat. Write Skin
ner Mfg. Co., Omaha, Nebr.. for beau
tiful cook book. It is sent free to
mOthers.-Adv.
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HOW TO REMOVE pANpRuEE
Itching and Irritation Of the Scalp
With cutieura. Trial Free.

On retiring lightly touch spots Of dan.
druff, itching and burning with Cuticura
Ointment. Next morning shampoo
thoroughly with Cuticura Soap and hot
water. These super-creamy emeliients
dc much to keep the scalp clean and
healthy and to promote hair growth.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address. postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-AdV.
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changed to grave thoughtfulness.
"Ever hear from home since you
left Wellston?" he asked, abruptly.
2 no" replied Duane, sadly.
THAT'S tough I'm glad to be able
to tell you that up to just lately your
mother, sister, uncle-all your folks,
I believe-were well. I've kept posted.
But haven't heard lately"
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Even when a woman has occasion
to look into the mirror she doesn't al
ways see herself as others see her.
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1t is a mans longing for better
things that gives birth to bis love for
woman
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CHAPTER xlI-contlnue4.

Duane has just escaped into the un-
derbrusgl from a posse intent on lynch.
eng him.
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What do you thing that Cap
tain MaeNeIly has In store for
Duane7 Will Duane ever con-
sent to 90 to prison7
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The Flag.

At a Fourth of July in Shanghai,
China, a few years ago, the English
consul, in toasting the British flag, said:
Here is to the Union Jack, the flag of
flags, the flag that has fioated on every
continent and on every sea for thous-
and years, the flag on which the sun
never sets"
1t was such strong sentiment that
the Americans present were a little
overawed, until the American humor-
ist, Ell Perkins, was called TO toast the
stars and stripes. Looking directly in
the faces of the Englishmen, he said:
Here IS TO the stars and stripes OF the
new republic; when the setting sun
lights upon her stars in Alaska, the ris-
ing sun salutes her on the rockbound
coast of Maine. It is the flag of Liber-
ty, never lowered to any foe, and the
only flag that whipped the flag on
which the sun never sets. ''-Beloit
Gazette.
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First published June 10, 1851
Executors Notice.

Executors Notice
State Stat; Of Kansas, }ss.
In the Probate Court in and for said
county.
In the matter of the Estate of Azelie
Roger, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary have been granted to the
undersigned on the Last VIII and tesla
ment of Azelie Roger, late of said eoun-
ty, deceased, by the Honorable, the
Probate Court of the county and State
aforesaid, dated the 1st day of June,
1916. Now, all persons having claims
against the said estate are hereby noti-
fed they must present the same to the
undersigned for allowance within one
year from the date of said Letters. or
they may be precluded from any benefit
OF such estate; and that if such claims
be not exhibited within two years after
the date of said letters. they shall be
forever barred.
Dated June 1, 1916. H. ". Oshant,
Executor of the Last VIII and Tesla
ment of Azelie Roger, deceased.
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THINNLETS
By HARRY STOCK


Everyone knows about John Brown
and slavery, Carrie Nation and booze,
but how about the l. w. w. s and work?
A stranger in town was heard to re-
mark that ''men in town were thicker
than Fords in a road.
If your nerves are jaded, and your
tongue is coated, and your vision OBJ
scure, and you need a good laugh,
watch a fat man in hurry
The man who can see beauty in every
thing, is the true aesthetic. Most of US
are only half-and-half.
Anyone can find fault with another's
work. The man who can discount the
faults and give the credit where credit
is due, is the man who draws SIC, OOO-
per year.
The man with the object in view is
the man with the end within grasp.
Education is like a gun. 1t must be
loaded, aimed and ready before it will
accomplish it's purpose.
The man who will take advantage of
the small things, will go further.
%
We all find our lives are like pendu-
lums. A tick for better, a tick for
worse; a stroke of the gong and all is
ended.
There always comes the time when
we find ourselves saying whats the
use" Tide over this period, and better
things are more than assured.
On every side we can see our poor
unfortunate brethren who failed to pass
this swing of the pendulum. They are
our hobo friends.
The men who live from 'shand to
mouth" the man who likes to take his
rest with his work, finds when the day s
work is over, that life is a joke and the
laugh is on him.
If we will look closely into the causes
we find that the lack of true fellowship
- llS CAUSE VI oil O01 lAlAoC1y anu VIE
and degradation. The fellowship of
the bar, the fellowship of tobacco, the
fellowship of misery, supplies these
wants. Substitute for these the high
er fellowships and the problem of soci-
ETY. is solved.
We submit the above as a challenge
and bar none from taking up the gaunt-
let.
The man who envies the good fortune
of another, lessons in the same degree
his own opportunities for advancement
1t is only through the assistance of oul
fellow men that we may attain gooc
fortune.
The sympathies of this column are
extended at this time, to the two
| Georges George SwIres and Georgt
| Starr.
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Town Lots.

am having inquiries every day for
ten lots and small properties who want
to move to Hays. If you have any to
sell at reasonable prices send me list
and I will try and find you a customer,
a small commission charged. Harry
Freese, near Methodist church.
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STATE OF kansas. Ellis Ounty, IS
I, Fred N Dreiling, Treasurer of Ellis coun-
ty. Kansas. do solemnly swear that theabove
statement is true and correct TO the best of
my knowledge and belief.
FRED n. DREILING.
County Treasurer.
hereby certify, that the foregoing state
ment was subscribed and sworn to before me
and in my presence. By the above named. this
S0th day OF June 1916 GEO. b, BROWN.
County Clerk
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Victoria. JuIv II.

Should you or your child have any
thing wrong with the eyes, ears, nose
OF threat, or need glasses. make a date
with DR.. 81. Jaw Brown, Offices IN Camp
bell Building, Salina, Kansas, or see
him 1t Victoria, On Tuesday, July 18th.
Ellis. tbs 1zths and Russell she 18th.
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Miscellaneous.

English, Russian, Gentlemen or
ladies who wish to learn pure Russian
are invited to communicate with johann
mes Kadak, Fort Hays Experiment
Station, who in return is DESTROYS of
learning English. The evenings pre-
ferred.
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We have a number of good mares,
horses and mules for sale, young,
well broke, been in the country and
all ready for harvest.
Azel Cochran.
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All mortgages are written in our
Office at Hays, Kansas. We pay
Out as soon as papers are signed
Plenty money on hand for this pur-
pose. No delay. j. NJ. Schaefer.
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Far sc.

One Buick ear-modeI 16- IN good
conaition-for sale cheap, also one good
Overland roadster For information
cali at tbs JOHN Q L.sughlin Garage.
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You will save money by placing
your farm loan with us. We pay
cash as soon as papers are signed.
J. M. Schaefer.
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Now is the time to buy the horse
stuff you are going to need for har-
vest We vii. give you time and a
low rate of interest, if you buy of
US. Azel Cochran.
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C. W. Miller has nice seven room
dwelling in Kansas City-well located,
modern, up-to-date-to trade for a
dwelling in Hays, or land not too far
west
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Quarterly Statement

Ellis county, Kansas, showing balance in his
hands for Quarter ending Mar. 81, 1915.
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MRS. FLORENCE HALE
TEACHER Of Expression
md Dramatic Art...

eradicate of Valparaiso University Depart.
ment Of 0rafory under HFof. BogzEte
7o5 NosAAL AVE-. Psos1 80
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Hail -HaiI-HaiI.

Hail-Hail-Hail.
An old line hail policy in the Connec-
ticut is as safe as a government bond.
Settlement immediate, no delay or red
tape. Your note for the premium.
H W. Oshant.
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For Sale.

A secondhand Ford automobile in
good condition. Price reasonable. See
Chas. Riedel.
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AZel Cochran.

Bemis at the Garage will sell you an
oak barrel for so cents. Will also sell
you steel barrel cheap.
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A good Mccormick header for
sale cheap. Azel Cochran.
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U. p. Time Table.

Bring your furniture repair work to
A. Havemann. Phone so.
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The sympathies of this column are
extended at this time, to the two
Georges George Sw1res and George
Starr.