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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
SCARCITY MOST FREQUENT
WORD IN TRADE REPORTS

NEW YORK. November 3o-Brad-
streets Tomorrow will say:
Scarcity. actual or impending. is still
the most commonly met with word IN
the trade reports. and car labor. coal
food and raw material supplies present
many problems as the winter season
opens. This, 100. despite pcrceptible
slowing down In what are termed non
cquaicd for Generations. Basic trade
condit!ons are not greatly changed. but
government purchases are on an enor-
nous scale. and civilian wants are still
Subord!Iatcd 10 national necessities.
Efforts at allcv!atipS the food s!tuu-
i!on. notably among the railway in
terests and the diversion of much
traffic 10 waterways. mitigate. bu; as
yet have hardly relieved the conecs-
ton evident a.' the resul; OF car short
ages and inadequate transportation.
While tho advance of the season should
favor qu!cting down in Wholesale lines
the fac. ls that demands for textiles
especially are large at advancing
prices. Wholesale and iobbing trade is
active; retail trade, stimulated b. cx-
"e!ient crop yields and prices in some
sections. cold weather in others and
an unusually forward condition OF holt
day demand. IS large despite high
prices. economies and food conserva-
ton. and Industries. particularly those
connected with war activities. arc
pushed to capacity operation. with the
supply OF labor all too short to allow
~ stll greater efforts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

and kissed me on the right and left
cheek. I WAS dumfounded. blushed all
over. and after receiving the pay that
was due me, left. -
/ think l could have borne another
trip across with horses. but that beins,
kissed upon my return completely cot
my goat.
l went back to the routine OF my
office, but everything had lost colof
and appeared monotonous. believe 1
had left my heart in France. and felt
mean and small, eating three square
meals day and sleeping on soft bed.
when the armies on the other side
were making the worlds history. % 4
Sometimes when sleeping I would
have horrible nightmare: l could SEQ
those horses being boiled alive in
steam. !,
Several times later passed that sign
on Greenwich Street. Horses for
France, Men Wanted" and the picture
Of the second foreman dropping the
pasty-faced doctor would loom before
my eyes. l do not know to this day
what became OF that nervy wreck of
huma nifty. who had the temer!ty to tell
our foreman where he got OFF at.
know he did not make the passage
with us.
Copyright, 1917. by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
"H0RSES FOR FRANCE"
GIVE EMPEY EXCITING
START FOR WAR ZONE
CONTINUED from First Pa,


would do the Kaiscr's heart good.
1t came my turn. and this conversa-
ton ensued
What do you know about horses?"
answered: "Six years in the United
States cavalry"
The agent: What Regiments?"
Eleventh and Twelfth"
You're q liar. You never saw tho
cavalry"
felt like punching him on the nose.
but did not do so. / wanted to ship
as horseman. I showed him my dis
charges. He said: They're faxed
What did you do. desert or were you
kicked out?"
/. was Cetting sore. and answered
Deserted the Twelfth; kicked out OF
the Eleventh"
WHAT'S your namcT'
Arthur Guy Empcy."
You're Il German"
This was TOO much even for Inc. and
] answered: You're damned liar"
] saw my chances OF shipping vanish
ing in smoke.
The Jew grinned and rubbed his
ha.ds and said: you're all right.
Go into that room and get card made
out. and come back at o'clock"
I received a card and went 10 a
beanery across the street and had n
wonderful meal OF corned beef nash,
muddy coffee and huge slices OF bread
minus butter. This cost me 10 cents.
At O'Clock l reported back. and
with seventy-two others was hcrdcd
like cattle. and in a long, straggIin ::
line, fanked by three of the employees
Of the agency, we marched to the
ferry and landed somewhere in New
Jersey"
On Board Ship.
The snip. a huge three sta cker. was
lying alongside. We were showed into
single file. ready to go up the gang
plank. Then our real examination took
place At tho foot OF the gangplank
wero a group OF men around long
table. They certainly pu, us through
third degree to find out If there
was any German blood in us. Several
men were turned down. Luckily. got
through and signed for the voyage. and
went on board.
At the head OF the gangplank stood
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
At the Movies To-Day

ODEON-To-dny, Ethel harry
more, I'm "Lifc's WHIRLPOOL"
ISIS-Io-dny. Ethel Clayton, In
"SOitin Adrift."
HIJOU-ro-dRy, Elsie Ferguson,
In "fhc tiHc of Jennie Cushing"
COIOSIAJ-TO-dny Sonia Mar
kona, In "Ihc Painted Madonnn."
BLuEDIHD--To-day variety pro-
gram.
FICT0R-Penri White, in "Eatal
Ring"
REx--Charlie Chaplin, In "Dy the
Sea-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
promotcd IN sI,t,.

Edmund c. waddill, son Of Judge
Edmund Waddill. Jr. who has becn
for the past three months ut the front
with the army in France. has recently
been promoted from captain TO major
in the United States Army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Water for Smallpox Hosp,tnI.

superintendent Eugene e. Davis. OF
the Water Department, was directed
yesterday by the Administrative Board
10 investigate the water system at the
Smallpox Hospital and report what
work Is necessary TO furnish an ade
uuate supply Of water At all times
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

CuT THIS QUIT Is WORTH MONEY.
close with, &c and mail il TO Foley ( Co.
your name and address clearly. You vii
Ie,eiy. IN return ii trirI package contain
Ing FoleS's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs. colds and croup; Foley Kidney piiis
i"r pain III sides dn,l buCk. Ism
hncknchc. kidney aud bladder ailments
and ifoicy CGthnrtic Tablets. wholesome
and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for con-
stipation. biiiomsncss. headache and slug
glth hnNNlS SnIu hrrn Adj, -"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
STEREoPTICoN PICTURES
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The members of the Presbyterian
Church enjoyed a series Of stereopti-
con pictures on protestant Work in
South America" at the Presbytery-
night meeting Tuesday evening.
Rev. D. G. MacLennan, pastor of the
church, gave lecture in connection
with the pitures.
After the meeting the young folks
Of the Christian Endeavor Society
served lunch. About $40 was taken
in to be used in purchasing a stere-
opticon. The machine used Tuesday
night was trial machine and will be
purchased later if the committe in
charge decides that it will answer
the purposes they desire.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
A DISPLAY OF OLD WEAPONS

A rare display of old weapons is to
be seen this week in the window of
the Griffith & Baughman real estate
office. 1t was designed by E. C.
Warful, an attorney, and most of the
relics belong to him.
Among the interesting things are
a bullet and powder horn used by a
bushwhacker in the Civil War, a gun
used by Kit Carson and given to him
by Captain Pike, canteen used by
A. R. Warfel in the Civil War, cup
used in Andersonville prison, an old
fashioned reaping hook, and a Brit
ish army musket used by soldier in
Lincoln's company during the Black
Hawk war.
A cannon ball picked up on the
White river in Arkansas is also in the
collection. 1t wouldn't look like
much today compared to shell from
a 42-centimeter gun. A revolver
used in the battle of Chicamauga by
Adam Noah, an Illinois artilleryman,
is recorded as having taken the life
of many soldier.
In the south end of the window is
a skull of some ancient animal
whose like is yet to be found. The
peculiar thing about it is the position
of the eye sockets which seem to
stand away from the rest of the skull.
Mr.. Warfel has very rare collec-
ton and has fixed. up one. i.of the
most interesting windows seen here
in some time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
WHY SHOES WEAR OUT

The average step is &c inches. This
means 2,437 steps to the mile, or
12,1s5 in five mile day. A person
weighing 100 pounds, in day has
pounded into his shoes 974 tons and
1000 pounds of meat, bone and
troubles, and all this he carries above
his shoes. Men buy three pair of
shoes year. A steel hammer weigh
ing 100 pounds coming down at that
rate for four months would have to
be renewed each day and would have
have to be fished out of the deepest
hole in the world at the end of four
month.-Boot and Shoe Recorder.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
JUNCTION CITY PLANS
MONSTER CELEBRATION

Junction City is planning to hold
a monster. Fourth of July celebra-
ton with the citizens of various
states represented at Fort Riley in
the training camps there. All the
fraternal and religious organizations
of nearby cities will be urged to hold
their annual picnic or outing at Fl
Riley. An effort is being made by
the Junction City Chamber of Com
merce to have Secretary Baker or
President Wilson as speakers of the
day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
COFFEYVILLE RECOVERING :.
FROM CYCLONES EFFECTS

Coffeyville is just now getting on
its feet after the five7minute cyclone
which visited Their last wk. HUNDREDS
which visited there last week. Hun
dreds of people were practically
homeless and scarcely no trace
is to be had of some of the
homes. The citizens Of Coffeyville
have refused outside aid and will do
all work of rebuilding themselves.
The National Guard company there
did excellent work in maintaining
order in the confusion following the
storm.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
MASS MEETING SUNDAY
+ AT MAJESTIC THEATER

A mass meeting to acquaint people
with the work and organization of the
American Red Cross Society will be
held at the Majestic Theater Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
A patriotic program of some sort
will be given. A few ten?minute
talks will be made by speakers yet to
be selected. The Boy Scouts will
give few first aid demonstrations.
The meeting is open to the public
and anyone interested in Red Cross
Work-which should mean everyone
at this time-should be present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
First Published June 7, 1919
ROAD NOTICE

State of Kansas, Seward County,ss.
To Whom it May Concern:
Take notice, that legal petition
signed by A. o. Edwards and other
householders of Liberal Township,
in said County, has been presented
to the Board Of County Commission
ers, praying for the relocation of
County road, as follows, viz: Begin
ming at the southeast corner of the
northeast quarter of section 29-32-33,
thence continuing in a northeasterly
direction across the northwest quar-
ter of section 28-32-33, along the
east side Of telephone line, to the
section line, connecting with the
county road heretofore laid out, and
ending at the county road, about so
feet west of county bridge.
And that said Board acting as
Viewers, who will meet at the point
Of beginning said road, as petitioned
for, on the 29th day of July, 1917,
and proceed to view said road, as the
law directs, at which time and place
all persons interested may attend and
have hearing. In case said viewers
fail meet on the day designated,
they may meet on the following day,
as provided by law, without further
notice.
Witness my hand and the official
seal of said County, this 9Th day of
June, 1917.
ABE X. STOUFER,
(SealD County Clerk.
3-t3
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
RED CROSS SOCIETY
ORGANIZED YESTERDAY

The Seward County Chapter Of the
American Red Cross Society was or
ganized yesterday afternoon at
meeting held in the Masonic Hall.
The following officers were elected:
Miss Ada Hobble, chairman; E. ].
Thayer, Mrs. Frances Perrin, Mrs.
R. w. Harrison, w. H. Feather, vice
chairmen; Miss Kate Wright, secre-
tary; and Frank Summers, treasurer
The following persons make up the
executive committee: A. P. Sanford
George Smith, Rev. D. A. MacLen-
nan, Mrs. F. o. Rindom, H. W. Ma
gruder, Mrs. o. P. Rolo, Mrs. ]. w
Taylor.
The next meeting Of the society
will be held at the Christian Church
Wednesday evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Prayer meetings Thursday even
ings at 8 o'clock.
Sunday School at GAS p. m.
Preaching service at IL o'clock.
Memorial service of theI. o. o. F.
Junior and Senior B. Y. P. U. at
Z o'clock.
Evening service at 8 o'clock. Sub
ject-"The Social Message Of Jesus" "
The general public is cordially in
vited to attend our services.
Paul ]. Gates, Pastor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
In a Social Way
By Mrs. Frances Morgan

Owing to shortage of help in the
office, we have had to slight the
Society column for the past few
weeks. Now that we have added help
to the news side of the force the
Society Editor will be able to devote
most of her time to her column.
She will appreciate anything you may
have to offer for her column. Call
phone 116,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

ed guests for auction bridge Friday
afternoon, June 8.
Miss Hazel Scandrett will enter
tain Saturday for Miss Mary Falls
and her out-of-town guests.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

The P. E. o. ladies will give a pic
mic tonight for their husbands and
families in the Smith pasture south
of town.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

Mrs. W. E. Wilson entertained the
Ladies Aid Society of the Presby-
terrain church at her beautiful home
on North Sherman street, Last Tues
day Afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

This week we are publishing the
society news for the past two weeks
in order to make up for what we
have missed.
Mrs. Henry Tucker, Jr., has invit-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

hlBHI cHIcI IdlHcu TIC IHtiiiUSIS VI
the Home Builders Glass at the home
of Mrs. EASTWOOD. Twenty men,
bers were present The following
program was rendered: Scripture
reading, Mrs. Crestner; Reading, Mrs.
Hearn; Quiz, Mrs. EASTWOOD; Read
ing, Mrs. Fulton; Quiz, Mrs. Frank
lin. After the program a pleasant
social hour was spent. The hostess
served dainty refreshments.
Miss Margaret Stoufer entertained
on Monday evening, complimentary
to her house guests, Frances Stivers
and Dorothy Boehler of Meade, with
a line party to the Majestic theater.
After the show the guests enjoyed
refreshments at Taylor's drug store.
The following guests are indebted to
Miss Stoufer for delightful evening.
Frances Stivers, Dorothy Boehler,
Gladys Newly, Fern Ellsaesser,
Charlotte Gasaway, Ruth and Agatha
Printz.
The ladies Of the Rebekah lodge
met in regular session Monday night,
June 8. After the business meeting
delicious refreshments were served
to the members Of the lodge and the
following visitors from the Floris
lodge: Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Harrison
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Levy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
N. Abram, Mr.. and Mrs. w. IN.
Greenwood, Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Long,
Mrs. N. E. farrell and Miss Hazel
Adams.
A number of friends Of Miss
Gladys Newly surprised her on her
fifteenth birthday, last Friday even
ing. The young people met at the
home Of Evelyn Molter and went to
the Newly home at 8 o'clock, where
they showered Miss Newly with
many beautiful and useful remem-
brances of the event. The evening
was spent in playing games. Mrs.
Newly served delicious refreshments
to about seventeen Of her daughters
friends.
On Wednesday evening Miss Mar
garet Stofer entertained with slum-
Der party at her home on North
Sherman avenue, in honor of her
house guests. Music, games and a
delicious luncheon took up the even
ing. Thursday morning a delicious
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

Jess Maricle, manager of the En-
terprise Mercantile Company, left
unceremoniously for California the
first of the week. What he went for
isn't exactly known but the folks at
the store think that he will decide
that he cannot make the trip back
alone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

Mrs. Clyde R. Commons entertain
ed last week at bridge luncheon on
Wednesday and a Kensington on
Thursday. Her color scheme was
red, white and blue, in accordance
with the spirit of the day, and it was
carried out in the five-course lunch
con which was served both days
Eighty guests were present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

Miss Alice Hestwood entertained
last Thursday afternoon in honor of
Miss Mary Falls, whose wedding will
take place next Tuesday, June IL, to
Rev. Luther Coppage, of Winfield.
Each guest brought bit of dainty
linen to be used in the household of
the new bride. The guests were CIV
en- dated cards with instructions to
draw picture of what the BRIDE
elect would be doing a year from
that time. On the reverse side they
were to write a poem about the pic
ture they had drawn. The hostess
served dainty lunch to the following
guests: Mary Falls, Hazel Scandrett,
Loretta Finley, -Emiline Garrett,
Myrtle Moore, Jennie Eddington,
Lois Falls, Helen Finley, Leila Engle,
Sarah Hinkle, Elizabeth Henry, Clara
Evans, Thelma Heating, Laura Ma
lone, Flo WINNER, Gertrude Carpen-
ter, Ruth Anthony, Rachel Hart,
Georgia Anthony, Margaret Bane,
Maurine Long, Josie Lipprant, Alta
Miller, Mary Geeter, Miss Hatton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

Misses NADIA, Susie and Mary Far
mer and Cliffie Bell, accompanied by
Will Farmer, were Hugoton visitors
Sunday. Miss NADIA remained there
to spend the week visiting friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07
100 Proof
$500
Harness

Above cut is a true
reproduction of the
biggest bargain of the
season.
Fully bench made,
absolutely guaranteed,
just the harness for
general farm work.
Our extremely low
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

three-course breakfast was served
to the following guests: Frances
Stivers, Dorothy Boehler, Gladys
Newly, Fern Ellsaesser, Charlotte
Gasaway, Ruth and Agatha Printz,
Ruth Fields, Vida Naylor and Helen
Boles.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

Misses Kathryn Jordan, Mary
Flood and Ada Hobble entertained
five tables at auction bridge Monday
night at the home of Miss Jordan.
Twenty-four guests were present
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

E. c. Whitaker of Buckln, was in
town Wednesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

Query: Why do Liberals most
beautiful young ladies go tripping
away to California before the we'd
ding bells? Orange blossoms, sun
shine and roses! Well, why not?
These things make exquisite and har-
monious settings for lovers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

Mrs. H. L. Ginns entertained at
the Cimarron hotel complimentary
to Miss Ada Hobble. Covers were
laid for the following: Mesdames
R. w. Harrison, C. R. Commons, M.
W. Dunlap, Jennie Pool, Mrs. H. L..
Ginns, Misses Mary Flood, Kathryn
Jordan and Ada Hobble.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

On Monday night thirty of the
young people of the Baptist church
went to the home of Rev. Gates and
wife where they proceeded to wish
the newly weds all kinds of joy and
happiness. A pleasant social hour
was spent.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-07

The Misses Eunice and Ethel Gard
ner were delegates to the Christian
Endeavor Convention at Haviland
which was in session June and 6.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
TWO MILLION TONS
SUGAR FOR EUROPE
Dutch Authority Estimates
Need of Imports During
1917 From Overseas.

THE HAGUE. Netherlands. April
2S.-( correspondence OF the Asso-
ciated Press Europe will need no
less than 100000 tons of sugar
from overseas in 1917. Where is il
to come from, asks DR.. II. c. Prinz-
en- Geerligs. a leading Dutch author
ity.
Communicating i'm the Indian
Mercury the results of a careful
inquiry into Europe's sugar prob
lem, - created by the war, this ex-
pert .rrl es at the conclusion that
the pleta,ling sugar scarcity prob
ably wi become still more pro
nounced in the near future. II is
already certain that the 1916-1917
European crop will be a disappoint-
ing one. and that i'm general it has
not yielded enough TO allow of an
unlimited consumption even in the
countries Of production, regardless
Of the possibility of any export.
The estimates for Germany do not
put the yield at more than 1900, 600
tons. or only enough for a moderate
economical consumption. In Aus
trial. Hungary the production is large
enough for a normal consumption.
None OF the European-prOducing
countries have anything to export,
whereas France, Italy. Switzerland,
Norway and Russia are likely 20
need more or less large imports
Great Britain is entirely dependent
on oversee countries for its sugar
Putting the British import require
ments in 1917 at 100000 tons,
France needs at 400. 900 and the inn
port requirements OF the other coun-
tries named at 100000 tons. a total
is arrived at of 1000. 900 tons.
DR.. Prinzen Geerligs concludes
that Britain will be mainly depend
ent for its supplies on the United
States, Cuba and Java. In Java the
crop has turned out very well, yield
ing $4,000 tons of sugar or about
800, 900 tons more than in the pre-
ceding year. The area planted for
1917 has been somewhat extended,
and the prospects of the next crop
are very good, so that about 1900,
600 tons may be again expected.
In 1915. Cuba and the United
States together sent 1,4S9.446 tons
Of raw sugar TO Europe, and as Java
shipped over 100000 tons TO the
same destination, these countries
alone provided last year an amount
equal 10 the present estimated needs
The crops in the United States,
Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philip
pines. are, altogether, a little larger
than the previous year. Sugar con-
sumption in the United States in
| 1916 was somewhat less than in
1915, while the Cuba crop for 1917,
is expected to be larger than that of
/ 1916. There will thus be certainly
as large. and probably larger sur
plus available in the western hemis-
| phere than last year, and if adequate
cargo space and shipping facilities
are available 10 bring it safely across
/ oversee countries will be in a posi-
/ ton to fully meet Europe's require
! ments.
/ The great question in 1917 thus
1 resolves itself into one of transport,
1 concludes this sugar authority.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
TOWNS SPRING UP
QUICKLY IN ALASKA

The records Of the land and in
dustrial department Of the Alaskan
engineering commission show that
1O4 permits for the construction of
permanent buildings at Nenana have
been issued since last August, when
townsite lots at that place were first
offered for sale. The value Of the
buildings 10 be erected will be $1O3,-
ESQ.
Nenana is a new town in central
Alaska. II lies in the heart of the
Nenana valley, at the junction of the
Nenana and Tanana rivers. The
government engineers have made it
their northern headquarters, and in
tend that it shall serve as a railroad
center for that part of Alaska. 1t
Will play an important part in the
mineral and agricultural develop
ment of the valley.
In addition - the 1O4 permits for
permanent structures, the erection
of 3S temporary buildings has been
authorized. The town has electric
light and power facilities, telegraph
and telephone service, and a news
paper.
Construction work was not start
ed until September /, but since that
time a number of substantial resi-
dences have been built, a townsite
Office, a building for the United
States commissioner, a marshal's
Office. and business houses repre-
senting almost every line of trade.