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OF FAIRFAX
LEFT TO RELATIVES

Arthur W. Fairfax. by his will
dated March IA, 1917, filed for probate
today requests to his daughter, Rosa
Tansell Fairfax. premises at c02c Eye
street northwest. his household furni-
ture and cash in bank and building
associations as we'll as one half
interest in premises 21i5 | street
northwest onc-half interest in prem
Uses oi3 | street. northwest; the other
one half interest in these two prop
critics to go to the son Charles W.
Fairfax. The son and the daughter
are named as executors.
The will OF Edith Boyer. dated
March 10. 1901 leaves to Julia Rum
s,y. daughter OF Dr. James Rumsey.
of Fishkill, ". V, $4,000, and devises
the rest Of the estate to Miss Ed
monia Crawford OF this city and in
case OF her death to Ethel Morse, the
niece of Alexander Porter Morse OF
this city. Testator's cousin Samuel
Verplanck, Of Fishkill, n. Y. is made
executor and in case of death the
Washington Loan & Trust Company
is to act in his place.
Laura Bell Gordon is to have tesla
tors real estate property in Saginaw,
wis: her personal property as well
as the rest OF the estate or Elizabeth
Gordon. whose will, dated June 8,
1909, was filed today for probate. She
is also named executrix. Alexandra
stuart Gordon Is to receive 800,
which Is to be placed In the bank, and
which is to be paid out to her with
accrued interest when she is eighteen
years old.
Martha Tallalulah Blake, by her
will dated November IL. 1920. names
her daughter, Irma Isabel Blake, as
sole beneficiary and cxecutrix.
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Although no sanction for the re-
n,oval is expected from Congress at
this time. according TO officials OF
the District Government. an enort
will be made at this session OF con-
gress to have the project started or
AT least pave the way for the re-
moval in the near future.
George S. Wilson, secretary OF the
Board Of Charities, today cited prece-
dents in the relocation of the Re-
formatory at Occoquan. The land at
OccoQuan was bought for about $40
an acre. and was good investment
for the District Government. The
Home for the Aged and lnfirm at
Blue Plains, u. g., is another indi-
cation that the District Government
acted wisely in purchasing property
in the outlying sections or the city
for its buildings. This property was
bought for about $50 an acre, and
on condemnation proceedings recent
iy land adjoining 1t was sold Tor
$1,000 an acre.
BUILDINGS OUTGROwN.
The property of the Reform School
for Boys on Wisconsin avenue CON
tains about fourteen acres. and Is too
small for the purposes for which the
school is maintained. Mr.. Wilson also
thinks that it's location in some other
placc. where il would not be SO pub
lie. would also help the institution.
The District government would not
lose money on the proposed move.
Mr.. Wilson believes, because the prop
erty now occupied by the school could
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or is about to stop TO take on or let
OF passengers.
Never change the direction Of your
vehicle without giving a definite sig
nal TO indicate your movement.
DO not back your car without first
looking behind you.
Never stop your car suddenly or
without giving a signal.
Never cross a steam railroad track
without first coming to full STOP
Do not pass to the right OF We
hicle going in the same direction.
DO not pass another vehicle unless
the road ahead IL clear.
Look where you are driving ana
keep your eyes TO the front
Look out for persons lodging from
behind a street car or vehicle when
is standing or which may be approach
ing from the opposite direction.
Look out for the Jay walker oi
children playing in tn" streets. 10.
will find them where least expected
Look out for children hanging or
the rear OF cars ahead OF You.
Look out for children at play or
the curb. They car start quicker
than you can stop. 49,,
DO not permit children 10 stea
rides or hang on your car.
Look out for pedestrians who try &c
cross ahead Of you after you nave
received traffice officers signal 10 &c
ahead
Keep your windshield open for
clear vision in rain or snow.
Set emergency brake and turn front
wheels to curb in such manner as to
block car when parking on an incline
See that your lights are properly
lighted at night.
Observe all yellow traffic signs
Right Hand Turn Only" $50.
danger" zone Way Street" Zone OF
Quiet" School" etc.
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The circular was drawn up by a
committee OF representatives OF the
taxicab companies and adopted by the
District OF Columbia Safety Council.
OF which Major Harry Gessford.
superintendent of police. Is chairman.
Jack J. Boobar. president of the
Kiwanis Club and chairman OF the
Public Vehicles Committee OF the
council. Will be In charge OF the dis
trlbutiOn OF the circulars 10 the
drivers and hackers. Major Gessford
agreed to have every hacker who
secured a license read and sign one
OF the pledges.
The text OF the circular follows:
HELP SAVE A LIFE.
Observe strictly the following rules
for safe driving. and you will avoid
accidents and damage TO persons and
property.
Remember. that negligence in driv-
Ing resulting in the death OF a person,
is punishable as manslaughteT. and
charged with the duty of stopping
and rendering all possible assistance.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWINGt
Before leaving the garage examine
your car and see that the brakes and
steering gear are properly adjusted
TO suit you.
II raining or showing or streets are
wet, see that skid chains are on rear
wheels.
WHEN DRIVING,
Enter and leave the garage slowly.
At street intersections always give
the vehicle on the right the right OF
way. and all others. IL necessary.
Slow down and exercise great care
at street Intersections: and when
turning corners; and when passing
schools:
DO not pass or approach within fiji
teen feet of any street car going in
the same direction that has stopped
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WHISKEY FOR SHANGHAI
MERELY COLORED WATER

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 4.---Inves-
tigation by customs authorities OF a
sh ipment Of. whiskey billed at ap-
proximately s54, 900 from this city to
Shanghai revealed the fact that the
barrels were filled with colored
water
The shipment was being loaded
when the Government officvials halt
cd Il and examined each Of the TWEEN
ty.seven barrels In the lot.
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Suspect Is Released.

VERA CRUZ, Dee. T. ----i .ouis
Roumagnac. who ives arrested here on
from tho American
consul. while on route for Mexico city
to consult President Oregon concern.
ing the formation of a banking insti.
tuition with branches throughout the
republic. was set at liberty N &C.
count OF insufficient evidence against
him
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VIM. H. SAUNDERS e. CO.,
S07 18TH St. N. w.

1'5o0--HARFARD ST. y. w: six rooms
and bath colonial brick; immediate pos
session; $3.50 cash.
-. 75o--TAKOMA PARK; six rooms: new
detached: every convenience; large lot ;
garage; small cash payment: immediate
possession.
IS. 750-DOWNTOWN; IL rooms ard bath
In good condition: IA bargain.
NATIONAL REALTY CO.,
MAIN 1907. go NEW YORK AVE
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BIRTHS.

BOONE-Claude and Mile. girl.
BRENNAN--John F. and Agnes c.. gtrt.
BROWN-Thomas and Annabelle. girl.
BROwS-Thomas and Delse, girl.
CLEMENTS-Graham II. and Katharine
girl.
CRAwFORD-James and Louise, girl.
DIETZ-Albert Il. and Helen, boy.
ERNST-Charles W. and Pauline. boy.
Observation-Disclosures and Addie. girl
HILI~--washington Il. and Alice. girl
JAMES-Elwin c. and Marie. girl
MICKEY-Thomas and Ida. girl.
PEARSALI.-Hermans and warna. girl.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Bertha, girl
ROMANO-PasQusli and Sera. girl.
wARREN-Joseph and Mary, girl
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WILLARD FILLMORE REEVE.

Willard Fillmore Reeve. veteran po
lice reporter Of the Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger, and father Of Mrs. Jesse
G. Pratt, of $50 Taylor street. thi.
city. died yesterday at his home ir
Rutledge. Pa. Mrs. Pratt has gone
to her fathers home to attend the
funeral.
Mr.. Reeve was a reporter of the old
school. He was for ffty-two years ar
active newspaperman. retiring I've
years ago on account of failing
health. Besides Mrs. Pratt. he is sur
vived by two daughters, Miss Katie.
inc Reeve and Miss Estelle Reeve.
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AGENTS MAKE DRY RAID
UPON FORD'S REQUEST

DETROIT. Dec. AT the request
Of Henry Ford agents OF tho State
food and drug commission raided the
home OF Thomas Moore, IL Dearborn
road, River Rouge.
They also made FIVE other raids In
River Rouge and Springwelis town.
ship, arresting In all six men. Liquer.
mash and stills were seized.
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REAL ESTATE LOANS
PROPOSALS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. DIS
TRlCT OF COLUMBIA. December 3.
1920.-SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceived at the office OF the Secretary OF the
Board of Commissioners. room SOC. District
building, until 2 o'clock p. m. December
II. 1920. for the construction of an eight
room addition to the Takoma School. No
Iis. located at Piney Branch road and
Dahlia street, Takoma Park. ID. c. BLANK
forms of proposal, specifications. plans and
all other necessary Information may be OBJ
tained from the Chief Clerk. Engineer De
partment. room 427, District building,
Washington. u g. 4 deposit Of five dol
the return Of tn" plans and specifications
THTLMAN HENDRICk. CHARLES W.
KCTZ. MABEL r. BOARDNAN, Commits
sionprs ID G
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MRS. BERTHA JUDGE.

Mrs. Bertha Judge. wife OF Capt
Thomas Judge. OF the Tenth Precinct
died last night at her home, 141:
Euclid street northwest. She had beer
an invalid for several months. She
Is survived by her husband and .
daughter. Solemn high requiem mass
will be celebrated Monday morning al
st. Pauls Church. InterInent will be
in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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MADAM FONFDA.

This gifted palmist and Clarvoyant has
an insight Of woman's nature and born
with u natural gift to tell your past. pres
ent and future family affairs, business and
love; tells the name OF the one you will
marry and when; removes evil influences
and brings the separated together; she
has helped others and can help you. Big
special reading, 90 cents.
3Og 9Th ct n w
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DEBATE CABLES MONDAY.

The International Communications
Conference will hold a session Mon
day, at which IL is hoped that some
satisfactory agreement may be reach
ed for the disposition OF the German
cables taken over by the Allies during
the war. Il was announced today.
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y. C.. Will Relocate
Bows Reform School
If Congress Assents

The Reform School for Boys is proving deIment to the
residential neighbohood of Wisconsin Massachusetts,
and steps will be taken have relocated The hgh prices
asked real in the District of Columbia at the present
fine rrobaby will be the motive for locating either in nearby
MARYLAND or Virginia. The tract will have about 100 acres
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FRED A. PLANT.

Funeral services for Fred A. Plant,
who died Tuesday in n Chicago hos
pital, will be held from the home OF
his brother, Joseph Plant, 80 Irving
street northeast, this afternoon. In
termsnt will be In Congregational
Cemetkfy.
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CLAIRVOYANTS
Licensed BY the District of Columbic
MADAM ALLEN

CLAIRVOYANT AND PALNtST
Guarantees TO read your entire life-pas,,
present and future; gives true advice on
business. love, health and family affairs.
Special readings, soc. Between sth and eth
sl2 l. ST n. w DAILY AND SUNDAY.
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MRS. MARY Z. MADDOX.

Mrs Mary f. Maddox, long a reAi
dent of this city, died yesterday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. N. ID
Harlee, in Florence, S. c., after briej
illness. The body will be sent to th'i
city. Funeral services will be held
from Deals undertaking pariors, SIX
II street northeast, Monday morning
at il o'clock.
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MADAME SPARROW
EGYPTIAN PIANIST e. CLAIRVoYAST
60c-CDecial Rpadipp-SOc

To convince the public Of her natural
Gifts to advise you In business. health. fam.
fly and love affairs. Brings separated to-
gether. Tells the name OF who you win
marry and when. Removes evil influences.
tells how to win and hold the ono Of your
choice; brings separated together. One
visit to Madame sparrow will pay you for
many disappointments IN oth,fs.
1901 18th Ist N w, (Cor NJ
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Safety Code for Taxi
Drivers and Hackers
Endorsed by Gessford

"Help life" is the keynote of safety code" which
will be in the hands of every axcab driver and public hacker in
Washington Monday The circular will contain rules for safe
driving which all hackers will be required to pledge themselves
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-04
SUBURBAN FOR SALE

MT RAINfER-one fare; large 5-room
s00xi50 tworth $500 each); elegantly
fenced also poultry fencing: considerable
fruit, berries. rhubarb, asparagus; land
very fertile; gas. elec. $500: $3.50 cash.
s25 monthly: immediate possession. GEO.
c. WALKER. Kresse Bldg. nth and q SITS
BEAUTIFULLY situated bungalow (new) !:
living room with built-in china closet; 2
sleeping porch. front and back porches;
cellar under entire house; bipeless furnace;
electricity; on car line; so minutes from
Treasury; terms. $500 cash. balance month
ly. Phone G. J. GRAF. Hyattsyille s.R.
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THOMAS CLARK BROWN.
THOMAS MILLER.

Funeral services for Thomas Miller
a machinist, OF 1929 Jackson street
northeast, will be held from his homo
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. In.
terment will he in Glenwood Gene.
tery. Mr.. Jackson died Thursday
He is survived by his wife. Mrs. LII.
Liam Mattel Jackson.
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DISCOVERY OF FRAUD.

Representative Dale, of Vermont. is
chairman of the committee investigat-
ing the war risk scandal He is ex-
pected to arrive in Washington Mon
day and to call for resumption of
hearings.
Discovery Of frauds practiccd on
manned soldiers in the Bureau of
war Risk Insurance was first made
on July 30 last. On that date three
examiners were arrested and held in
SO. 900 bail. They are William F.
Salisbury, OF Buffalo, y. Y: Patrick
O'Bricn, Of Des Moines, Iowa, and
David Griswold. Of Brooklyn. n. y.
after George w. SeitZ, OF Washing
tcn; Daniel OKcefe, an attorney. Of
Washington, and Alexander Young, of
Washington. were arrested and held
for the grand jury on similar charges.
These men have not yet been tried.
The frauds came to light when a
manned soldier from Arizona appeal
cd TO senator tshurst, of that State,
for protection against war risk EN-
ploycs who were trying to rob him
Of the greater part of his Compens a.
ton.
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1905 Eye Street

$500.
Overlooking Soldiers Home Grounds.
North OF Pafk I'd. A colonial brick.
newly papsred and painted; . rooms,
tilea~bath; hot-water heat. VACANT.
$1,000.
Near Soldiers Home.
2-story and cellar brick. colonial
porch . rooms and bath heated by
furnace; lighted by electricity: located
on paved street
$3.50.
John Marshall Place.
2-story and cellar press brick build
ing, suitable for offices or residence.
Heated by hot water. Located within
half square of courthouse. Attractive
terms.
$4,000.
2-Family Apartment House.
Located on n 81. N. w. rooms and
bath on each floor; separate heating
plants.
$4,000.
Petworth Corner.
Located on wide avenue; 2-story
. colonial brick; contains rooms and
bath; heated by hot water; electric
pant will give IMMEDIATE POSSES
SION.
VIM. H. SAU
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$4,000.
On M St N E.
-Four rooms and bath on each floor.
Separate entrances. Separate yards.
Paved alley.
$4,000.
Virginia Highlands.
Very attractive bungalow. : rooms
and bath. heated by furnace: Il. m. L.;
including electric lights and running
minutes from 18th st. and Pa. ave. Car
fare only l,c round trip. Splendid
view OF Washington.
$3.50.
Bloomingdale.
c-story and cellar brick residence: s
rooms and bath; concrete cellar; very
deep lot to paved alley; southern ex-
posure.
$4,000.
Capitol Hill.
South OF d St. west of nth st. Very
attractive 6-room and bath brick
home; heated by hot water: room for
garage. Possession December ].
$4,000.
Near 18th st. and Fla. Ave. n. +.
Colonial brick residence. rooms
and bath! hot-water heat. OWNER
OCCUPANT
DERS e. CO.,
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NINE PARKER.

Gifted Clalrvoyant and Medium, can tell
you anything you wish to know in bust
ness. health or family affairs. When and
whom you will marry, what to do to be
successful in life, and how to win and hold
the one of your choice. Satisfaction or no
charges l2ll Il st. y. w, bet. 18th and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-04
JOSEPH T. PAYNE BURIED
FROM DAUGHTERS HOME
Was Confederate Veteran ane
Son Of Noted Va. Family.

Funeral services for Joseph f.
Payne. veteran OF the civil war
who died Thursday after an EXTENDED
illness. were held at IL o'clock thii
morning from the home of his SON
in-la%. QuirOf Harlan. TO7 Shephere
street northwest. Interment was 10
Congressional Cemetery.
Mr.. Payne was born In StaffOre
county, Va, July IL. 1s45. He was
member OF an old and prominent
Virginia family. At the outbreak o.
the war he enlisted with Stuart
Black Horse Cavalry. He wa
wounded twice. During the confiici
he had sixteen horses shot from under
him.
In 1850, he came to Washington Il
live. He IL survived by his wife. Mrs
Sallie IL. Payne. and three daughter
Mrs. S. q. Miles. Mrs. Emma Il
Harlan and Mrs. Roger e. Lugenbeel
A son, Howard Payne. was killed In
a street car collision at Thirtieth ans
I streets last August.
THOMAS Clark BROWN.
Thomas Clark Brown, promiaen
Buffalo, y. Y, business man, and huS
band of Mrs. Marjorie Wheeler Brown
formerly OF Washington. will b.
buried this afternoon in the famif,
burying ground in Buffalo. He diet
Thursday at his home.
hr. Brown IL survived by his wifi.
and one daughter, Mary Winifres
Brown.
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cLAIRvoyANTs
Licensed by the District of Columbia
MADAME SELIA

Egyptian Palmist and Medium.
Gives true advice you can depend on In
business. love. health and family affairs
tells the name of future husband or wife
and how 70 win the one you love; makes
unitas the separated and makes happiness
In your home; tells what business 10
luckiest for you and how TO gain success
In anything you take In hand, n you are
having bad luck or trouble consult Mime.
selia she can help you: satisfaction guar
daily and sunday ssi 7th Of. N. W.. nsar
Eye 81.
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WOUNDED MEN
VICTIMS.
Crookedness Unearthed in War
Risk Bureau by Congress
Totals Millions.

Manned soldiers have been swim
died by the thousands. millions OF
dollars have been thrown away In
overpayment of soldiers allotments,
and other millions have been wasted
on at least 5000 surplus employees
for whom no work could be found,
according to an investigation OF
the Bureau of War Risk Insurance,
now being conducted by Congress
sional committee.
MAY sURPAss SHIP SCANDAL.
"The revelations OF graft, waste
and inefficiency in our report VIII
equal. IL they do not. surpass the
scandal barred In the United tSates
Shipping Board operations" said
Congressman J. r. Begg. OF OHIO
ranking member OF the committee
An idea OF the stupendous business
done by the War Risk Insurance bu-
reau can be gained when II Is r. al
lied that IT has handled a total OF
i.6iO,OiO policies, covering insurance
to the total amount OF $40 ,33l .Oioooo'
CALLS FRAUD WHOLESALE.
at Is difficult to speak calmly Of
the cases OF wholesale fraud dis-
covered in the bureau" said MI. Begg,
when thousands OF one'legged, one
armed and blinded soldiers were
kept waiting for weeks In ante'rooms
finally 10 be button-holed with the
suggestion from one insurance eN-
aminer or another that his claim Tor
insurance was worthless. but ne
would see whit he could do for him
II the insured would give him half
the premium received.
Many a poor fellow submitted TO
this outrageous eNtortion fathcT
than lose all hope OF collecting his
insurance. Such practices are be-
reath the dignity OF common thicI
and 1t il to be hoped that, when the
eleven men who were indicted In
connection with this fraud come be-
fore jury. they Will receive pun
ishment calculated to discourage
such practices.
81 900 900 IN ENTERTAINMENTS.
Testimony given by X. q. Chol-
meley-Jones, director Of the bureau
and heads OF various departments
before the committee revealed the
fact that at one time the bureau en-
ployed a total of 1000 persons. At
The same time the head of one large
branch OF the work admitted that
there was only work enough 10 keep
his employees busy eelven days out
Of every twenty-siN.
at Is impossible to estimate what
the loss was on surplus employees but
when il H. remembered that they
were paid an average Of $500 apiece
IL is clear that the loss runs INTO
many millions.
I'm addition To this, the loss mas
already been discovered OF Sll,ooo,-
600 in uvcrpaymCnts of allotmehts'
This WAS due in large part to the
extremely bad cooperation be-
tween the War Department and the
bureau. In some cases allotmonts
continued to bcspaid many months
after man had been discharged.
When the cases were finally discoV-
cred attempts were made to collect
from poor families who had accepted
the checks in good faith, but in most
instances without result. This policy
often worked untold hardship"
DISCOVERY OF FRAUD.
Representative Dale, of Vermont, is
Oh ,irr,,p of tho committee inyeStigat-
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NINE LEON

Consult the madame about your luck.
health and love and family AFFAIRS. Tells
what you wish To know. All readings pri-
yate. Satisfaction guaranteed. Permanently
.oeated private parlors 1915 7th st. NV.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
PRICE $4,750.

PRICE $4,750.
lat ST. N. W., near New York ave
A groom. modern. brick house Gel.
lsF good lot 20 alley. Terms. sl'ooo
ca b balance to suit.
~. PRICE $4,000.
sts East Capitol st. thoroughly
modern, twelve-room brick house; two
tile baths; electric lights. hot-water
heat; in perfect condition. Lot 10
feet by l?S. TO a 3o-foot paved alley
room for at least three garages. one
OF the best buys In this section. Salts
factory terms can be arranged anu
possession given when transfer Is
PRICE $1,000.
9TH 81. Sc. north OF Pennsylvania
ave. twelve-room. modern, brick
house with good lot to paved alley,
Modern heating plant. This house Is
in perfect condition and 10 In q section
where the house could be made TO pay
for itself by renting rooms to desirable
tenants. very reasonable cash pay
ment win be taken and the balance
monthly.