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this pivotal campaign. Representative
John q. Tilson of Connecticut, Repub-
lican leader in the House, will be in
general charge, especially with regard
to Speakers. Former Representative
James II. MacLafferty of California
who now sits at the right hand OF
Herbert Hoover iii the Department of
Commerce, plans to spend his Sum
mer vacation on the Maine stump
He is seasoned politician and speak
er, and is strong in fraternal circles.
i x i; i;
Prince Tokugawa, who headed the
japanese delegation at the Washing
ton armament conference, recently de-
livered a public address on Abraham
Lincoln in Toxic. 1t revealed an ex-
traordinarily intimate acquaintance
with the life, times and character of
the Great Emancipator In token of
his scholarly discourse. Prince Toku-
gawa was presented by the American
Ambassador, Charles MacVeagh, with
a Lincoln campaign button, used
when the rail-Splitter first ran for the
presidency in 1860.
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Undoubtedly the World War Is over,
Baron Nathan, the German Amba ssa.
dor in Washington, has Just given a
dinner in honor of Senator Berenger,
the French Ambassador. 1t is IL
years since the envoy of France in
Washington has deigned to cross the
doorstep of his German colleague, and
vice versa. The two countries that
face each other across the Rhine
made peace in 1919, but Franco Ger
man social amenities have only grad
ually been restored. They were never
established in Washington until the
recent festivity at the German en-
bassy. A dinner, which is always
significant in diplomacy, becomes a
demonstration-or what the diplomats
call "demarche''-under the circum.
stances that marked the Nathan.
Berenger function.
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Many people are wondering if Mai.
Roy A. Haynes, the Federal prohibi-
tion commissioner who bore the brunt
of enforcement for four strenuous
years, will take the stand in the
senatorial hearings. There are few
who know the inside of the prohibi-
ton story as Haynes knows it, and
he could unquestionably spill a lot of
beans If he ever started in. Since
Gen. Andrews took supreme charge
Of enforcement last year, Haynes has
devoted himself exclusively to CO.
ordination of so-called field activities
in the dry realm. A convincing
speechmaker, he continues to be in
lively demand for public addresses,
and never fails to make strong case
for prohibition. Ohio Republicans
continue to prod Haynes to run for
governor next Fall, but some of his
friends think 1t Is too much Of a
Democratic-Donahe year to Justify
him in tempting fate.
Copyright. 1926.)
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chestra, but without success. The
present endeavor. sponsored by Eub-
lic-spirited people, promises to sur
vive the difficulties that have hereto
fore proved insurmountable. Wash.
ington has advanced materially in
this respect during recent years.
There are here resident many more
competent instrumental musicians
than ever before. owing to the in
crease in professional opportunities.
Symphony orchestras from other
cities have come here regularly for
some years and have been given sus-
tanning patronage at their concerts.
The musical taste of this city has
been cultivated to a high point by
these opportunities to hear the best
music. There has now developed a
public competent to Judge and to
appreciate and. as evidenced by the
support given to the visiting organ
4zations. able to crafty its musical
taste by attendance at concerts.
If there is not enough local pride
and patience during the formative
period to assure the Washington or
chestra sustaining patronage 1t
cannot survive. 1t should not be
maintained by endowment or the un-
derwriting generosity of a few in
dividuals. 1t should be established
as local institution supported by
the local music lovers. If that can
be done Washington will at last
have justified its claim as a COM
munity of appreciators OF music and
patrons of that art
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ton could properly and effectively
be spent here to bring the Govern
ment. for the first time in its eX-
istence, up to date in the matter of
housing equipment. But $50,O00,00O
will go long way to that end and
viii make 1t possible for the de-
partments to function with far less
congestion and difficulty and waste
OF time than at present
AS a measure of economy this
expenditure is decidedly justified
The Government Is spending about
$1,O00,000 year in rentals in Wash
ington alone. and for that large
amount Is getting, from the point of
view of its needs. inadequate accom-
modations. In several cases It is
tenant at the will of It's landlords.
1t is housing thousands of clerks in
buildings that are unsafe, structures
that may at any time collapse or
burn, with heavy destruction of ir-
replaceable records and possibly
even of life.
Opposition to the bill is of a
factious character There is no
logical argument against it's enact
ment. Every consideration of good
business prompts it's passage The
expenditure proposed is, in relation
to the urgent requirements Of the
Government, moderate. 1t does not
actually carry any appropriations, but
authorizes them to be made. IL it is
passed at this session no funds will
be provided in the appropriation bills
now being enacted. Recommends
tions and plans will be made for ap-
propriative action at the next session
SO that construction work can start
early in the fiscal year of 1928. 1t
Is therefore urgent, in view of the
pressing needs of the public service
for housing. that this bill become a
law before the fall of the gavels this
Spring.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Refinement of Crime.
We've parted from the stalwart days
OF burly buccaneers
Who picturesquely met our gaze,
Though foremost in our fears.
The smugglers who were wont to
roam
The stormy waters through
Have gone; the smuggler now brings
home
Some surreptitious brew.
OF miscreant we cannot be rid.
Alas, the style is new.
Where once we had a Captain Kid"
A Candy Kid" we view.
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Burbank HOnOred In Death
As BenefactOr of the Race

Peace to his ashes and honor TO
his name! Even as he combined the
life tendencies of various plants and
blended them into one, may his own
life be blended with that infinite that
never knew beginning and shall
never know an end Such is the
benediction of the Oklahoma City
Daily Olilahoman on the passing of
Luther Burbank benediction echoed
in countless tribute on the pages OF
the press.
The world will mourn for Luther
Burbank. 1t has said goodbye TO
kings and rulers and battle com
nanders with less regret for their
passing, less sense of benefits con-
ferred," says the San Francisco Bull
letin. Luther Burbank's life was a
service to his fellows. His work was
demoCratic-it was for all the people
of the earth. And all peoples of the
earth will sorrow for his DEATH The
Seattle Daily Times, declaring that
Burbank, by his genius, skill and pa
tience, was able to improve on ma
lures work, believes 'the genius of
Burbank will be long remembered by
his fellow men. He left little in the
way of writing about himself or his
work, yet the fruits and the flowers
which pear IIlo IIlpllIIl VI NAEcil NA
will be his monument.
The Oakland Tribune says. "A
gentle man, in old clothes, working
in a garden made a whole world stop
to look over the fence and see what
he was doing" The Hollywood Citi-
zen pays this tribute: Not what he
could take out of life for himself, but
l. Trixv To
benefit of mankind--ths was the
goal of Burbank-this is the goal of
every truly great man" The Tex
arkana Gazette. enumerates some of
the plant wizards achievements:
Burbank took from the cactus its
spines so that cattle might eat there
of: he changed the potato so that the
vine became more productive and Its
fruit more nourishing: he made corn
grow to an unusual height. with more
ears TO the stalk: he took the seed
from oranges and grapes and the
stones from plums; he enlarged the
size of the leaves of the mulberry
tree that there might be more food
for the worm and greater produc-
ton of silk; he changed the color of
MANY varieties of flowers and pro-
duced the California gladiolus in a
Evansville Courier adds that "one of
his first plant creations, the Burbank
potato, alone is said to have exerted
a greater influence upon the food
supply of humanity than any other
single food plant"
X X X
Marveling at the magnitude of his
endeavors, the Erie Dispatch Herald
notes that "at one time 5000 expert
ments were in process and 5000 bo-
tanical specimens assembled from all
parts of the globe were under obser-
vation," while the Youngstown Vim
dicator recalls that "he raised an
nually 100000 plants for testing
purposes"
AS to the qualities of mind and tenn
permanent that made Burbank's
achievements possible, the st. Paul
Pioneer Press has this to say: 1T
was his rare privilege to be not only
scientist, but an artist as well. He
had the artists sympathy with ma
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@. Where is the fastest race track
in the country?-J. G..
A. The hardest race tracks are the
tracks on which the fastest time can
be made by a horse. A sandy track
such as Bowie, Md, is a slower track.
Belmont Park, N. Y, is a hard dirt
track and Is one of the fastest in the
country.
Q. How long has the Post Office De
partment carried packages?-B. l..
A. Parcels have been carried by 1t
since It's establishment. Prior to 1912
the limit of weight was pounds.
The parcel post law was enacted Au-
gust "a, 1912, and this act provided for
the extension of limits of weights Of
parcels and provided zone rates. 1t
also contained provisions for the estab-
lishment of G. o. d. and insured serv-
ices.
q. What per cent of the people in
Hamtrack, Mich, are Polish?-H. l.. i.
A. The last census showed that in
total population of 48,615 Poles num-
bered 5,496.
Q. Does the United States export 10
Europe more oranges or apples?-T. d.
A. In 1925 the United States export
ed to Europe 4,922,140 boxes of apples,
valued at $12 .787, ,495, and ] ,706,916 bar
rels of apples. valued at $S,275. $50
Oranges were exported in 1925 at the
rate Of ! 1,980,680 boxes, valued at $8,-
6S7,097.
@. Has the temperature ever been
cold enough in the United States 10
freeze alcoholic. G.
A. The Weather Bureau says that
the lowest temperature ever recorded
in the United States Is 65 degrees be-
low zero, at Miles City, Mont, Janu-
ary, 1888. AS alcohol freezes at about
$50 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, no
known actual temperature sufficiently
low to freeze pure alcohol has occurred
in the United States or elsewhere.
@. What was the cost in Great Brit
ain of the recent epidemic Of the foot
and-mouth diseases. $. y.
A. This epidemic. which commenced
the middle Of September, 1925, UP TO
January, 1926, had actually affected
226 animals. The drastic measures for
its control included the slaughter of
all animals within a radius Of 10 miles
of infected areas. The number killed
was: Cattle, 7,195; sheep, 1888; pigs
1852; goats, 81. The gross compensa-
llOH 10 OHlIeIS pau ny SlAC 5ON NOA L44iACAII
is s1,100,000.
O. What pressure is exerted by the
wind when it is travelling go miles an
hour Il. 81. K.
A. When wind is travelling from 50
to 100 miles per hour. the pressure
ranges from 256 10 40 pounds per
square foot.
@. Is China the antipodes Of the
United States?--H. *. u.
A. China could not be the antipodes
of the United States, since both coun-
tries are III the Northern Hemisphere.
The antipodes Of the United States
would be located approximately il the
south Indian Ocean to the west OF
Australia For instance. the latitude
OF Washington is 38 degrees 50 min
utes north: the longitude, 10 degrees
| minute west. It's antipodes, there
fore, would lie approximately in lati
tude 3S degrees SO minutes south and
| 102 degrees 80 minutes east longitude
Q. Who first said "All the worlds
a stage"?-E. NJ.
A. This saying is generally at
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Lilac buds are out!
This is good news to all who love
the common purple variety known
throughout the world.
Last year, through some freak OF
Nature, the National Capital missed
its lilacs, scarcely a tree in the city
blossoming. The year before. however.
Washington was picture at lilac
time.
This Spring. unless something un-
toward happens, we will have lilacs
again throughout the District Of CO.
lumbia.
Last week the purple panicfes in
miniature popped forth with a sud
dennesS that surprised even the en-
thusiasts. In the midst of the cool
spell, after the branches had been
growing for some weeks, the buds ap-
peared.
Many gardeners overlooked them,
until another lilac fan" would call
to them from their own yard, "Oh,
the lilacs are out"
There was a scurrying, then. to
ones bushes, following which exclama-
tions, of delight filled the air, as later
perfumes will watt from the most eX-
quisite blossoms.
1t was not first page news, exactly
but all of us thought 1t should have
"got in the paper"-and here it is!
The lilac is another of the blossoms
that brings back memories. on ac-
count of it's distinctive fragrance, "a
once penetrating but subtle.
1t has a cool quality. clean smell,
that is n delight TO man, woman and
child. We have heard persons say
they "do not like the gladiolus," but
we have yet to hear any one declare
they disliked the lilac.
4 x x
The lilac Is an especial favorite in
France. where much hybridiZing work
has been done upon them, with what
may properly be termed charming
results
Those who are acquainted only with
Syringa Vulgaris. the common lilac,
may be surprised TO know that there
are many varieties, named mostly
after ladies'.
These range in color from white to
almost crimson, through the various
shades of lavender and lilac, all shades
of purple. Those who have plenty
of ground will find 1t interesting TO
purchase some of these named va
rieties. as they are beautiful in them
selves, and lend variety, which is the
Perhaps the majority will be con-
tent with the so-called common lilac.
To him who holds communion with
Nature in her various forms, the ordi-
nary lilac has Il fascination which
none Of the fancy varieties can pos
sess. for the former is indissolubly
linked with years that are gone. and
memories that are as sweet as the
lilac odor itself.
In literature the lilac has Il high
place, notably through Walt Whit
mans powerful When Lilacs Last in
the Door-yard Bloom'd." This thren-
ody. used as President Lincoln's burial
hymn, is one of the few compositions
of Whitman which have been ad-
mitted universally as masterpieces
Although its theme is death, and its
mood one of sadness, the poem chants
in unmistakable tones the glory OF res
direction, typifled by "ever-returning
Spring" and is a triumphant affirma-
tive to the old, old question, "If man
die. shall he live again?"
!, X !; x
when Iilacs last in the door yard
bloom'd, and the great star early
'droop'd in the western sky in the
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Washington Symphony Orchestra.

\ gratifying and promising begin
ming has been made in the creation
Of a Washington Symphony Orches-
ira. Yesterdays concert, the first
performance of the new organization
OF local instrumental musicians,
demonstrated that an orchestra of
high merit can be developed in the
Capital City. Three elements are es-
sential in such a work. musical tall
ent possessed by a sufficient number
of performers, capable direction and
public support. The talent and the
direction are assured. The public
support is all that remains needful
to assure a Washington Symphony
Orchestra that will satisfy the musi-
cal taste of the public and advance
the city's prestige as musical center.
Numerous efforts have been made
ia thv past to organize such an or
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tributed to Shakespeare, but A. j. But
Ter gives us the following translation
Of an old Greek poem written by Pal
ladius of Alexandria centuries before
Shakespeare: IAN the worlds stage,
a show; then learn thy part with all
thy heart or bear the burden of thy
Woe
q. How much does an egg weight
d. A.
A. The average weight is about
ounces, Of which 10 per cent is shell.
The net weight of a dozen would be
21.G ounces.
q. Does Brazil have serious ep.
denies of yellow fever?-R. A. A.
A. The Pan-American Union says
that 1t attaches no importance to the
outbreaks of yellow fever in Brazil
They occur just as outbreaks of
measles occur in this country. Such
epidemics never get out Of hand, due
TO improved sanitary conditions and
complete hospital equipment.
q. Please name some memorials Or
other projects to which school childreu
Of the United States have contributed
mOney.-B. +.
A. Among them are: Preservation
Of Lincoln, Newark; Buffalo Bill's
Monument, Lincoln Statue in Lincoln
Park. Washington, y. G; James Whi'
comb Riley's Memorial, Indianapolis
Eugene Field Memorial, Chicago, ard
, New Liberty Bell. Philadelphia.
q. What CandlepOwer are the bea-
con lights installed for night flying in
the Air Mail Service?-H. &. T.
A. Each terminal is equipped Wit
5000. 900 -candlepower electric arc bea
cons.
@. Which star was the Star ~
| Bethlehen?-L. II. +.
A. The Naval Observatory says ro
| star has been certainly identified a
the Star Of Bethlehem. 1t is a cor.
mon belief among Christians that tn
was a supernatural phenomenon.
O. Which Of the birds and ANNA =
| are polygamous and which monoga
nous ?-J. X. II. W.
/ A. The Biological Survey says til
/ poly yganous birds are the gaIlinaceoU-
/ birds. such as the turkey, grouse, ett
: These birds seek new mates each sea
| son. The poiygamous animals are
mainly the badger and horned an
| goat, etc. The homogeneous birds are
! such as the hawk. owl, eagle and
| goose. These birds have one mate a
! time. or one mate for life. Most g.
/ the animals in North America EC
mentioned are homogeneous.
! q. How many daily newspapers al
/ there in the United States B. s.
! A. Al the beginning OF 1926 there
/ Were 2.453 dailies. 14.109 weeki,es
/ 3.S45 mOnthlies and 3i3 semi montt
lies.
! Did yOtt ercr tCTite u letter 10 FREQ
/ eric J. Hdskinp You can ask: him an
! question Of fact and get the GnSlce
/ in a personal letter Here IS 1red
! educational idea introduced into tn"
| IiUeS of the most intelligent people T.
/ the 1rOrId-A ms ericdn neUSpd Der read
/ erS. 1t as q part Of that best purpose
| Of a TecSpG There is no
! charge except 2 cents IN stamps for
/ return postage. Address Frederic =
| HGskir, director. The EreninG Sta
| Information Bureau. Washington,
I d. c.
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Steiwer, with Alfred E. Clark "com-
ing up" The last is said to be gain
ing considerable strength. For the
Democrats it is expected that Haney
will be the standard bearer in the
senatorial election next November.
Hugh Mclean, who had been urged
to run for the Democratic nomination
as "wet," has withdrawn from the
contest, and it is understood that
much of his strength will go to Mr..
Haney. Under ordinary conditions
Oregon is Republican State. But
lively fight is expected there over
the Senate seat this year and some
Of the Democrats believe they have
a chance to win. The Oregon prt-
maries take place May 81
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President Coolidges reminder to
members OF the D. A. r. of their duty
to vote in the Nations elections may
help TO avert any apathy in future
campaigns. The proceedings Of the
organization have often brought 10
attention a wealth of political energy
which cannot fail to assert powerful
influence when released for greater
public PURPOSES.
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Friends OF Senator Wheeler are
aggressive in declaring it has cost
a great deal of good money to prove
that there was no necessity for
bringing Senator Wheeler to trial
in the first place.
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Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entltf
- the use for republication Of All news ~
patches credited TO 1t or not otherwise cree
Ted in this paper and also the local news Tvs
of special dispatches herein are also reserved
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A Farmers Stratagem.

''Do you feel the need Of relief"
mot in particular" answered Farm
er Corptossel. But I dassn't act too
contented and prosperous for fear the
assessorW come around an raise my
taxes"
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1t is now regarded as Impossible
to avoid foreign entanglements to
the extent OF preventing the League
of Nations from figuring strongly
as a topic in the next presidential
campaign.
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Without Political Interest

DO you believe in evolution"
II don't take much interest in it,"
answered Senator Sorghum. These
scientists are not practical people
They insist on devoting themselves to
abstruse discussion instead of'organiz-
ing the vote to line up at the polls"
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A farmer who hopes the Govern
ment will extend him the liberal
money accommodations that are ar
ranged for distant nations is inclined
to attach a too literal Importance to
the maxim Charity begins at home"
Evening star., 1926-04-21

As dictator Mussolini has powers
Of persuasion as we'll as of coercion.
Nothing could be more alluring to
the italian citizen than his pro.
spectus for restoring the glories Of
ancient Rome.
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Dry Enforcement.

Enforcement may be incomplete
Till backed by a majority
Where every other man you meet
Enjoys police. authority.
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After the Butler Williams episode
in California those now willing in
dorse beer as a safe drink will be in
c,ined forever to draw the line at
cocktails
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Paper currency will be made
smaller, which will enable the size
OF a bill to correspond In some meas
ure with its diminution in purchas-
Ing capacity
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Restaurants may be padlocked but
there is no way for those interested
in Harry Thaw to get his night key
away from him.
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Rising temperature is now pre-
dicted. Comfortable opportunity for
q special "Clean-up" week to get rid
Of the soft coal SCOT should soon pre-
sent itself.
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Hard Workers.

The labor problem is no joke.
When wages are so steep,
The jurors are the only folk
Who work both hard and cheap.
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Hearings on prohibition enforce
ment are going into deep stuff, ex-
tending even as far as the wine
cellar.
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Jud Tunkins says he likes the films
because none of the actors make fun
of the town and kick about the hotel
accommodations.
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Maps Permissible.

From the Los Angeles Express.
One advantage in having the SER
mon over the radio Is that the
preacher can't spot you If you go to
sleep.
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From the Charleston Daily Mail
If we lived at Herrin, ILL.,, we
wouldn't very long, which remark
may be construed in at least two
ways.
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Self-KnOWers.

From the Pocatello Tribune.
People who are really acquainted
with themselves aren't found in the
self satisfied class.
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It Can Be Done.

you can't get something for moth
ing" said the ready-made philosopher.
Il MT replied the gloomy person.
But the man who sold me oil stock
could
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A Continuous Shindy.

From the Detroit News.
It seems that when the polls are
closed in Iowa the election has only
Just begun.
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Sneezers Ignored.


From the Providence Journal.
The Kentucky Legislature has
chosen the goldenrod as the States
official flower. Apparently the hay.
fever vote is considered negligible.
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Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada.

Daily and Sunday. / yr.. $500: mo- 81 ~, eo
Sunday only .....i yr.. $500: mo-. 3oc
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The Evening Star. with the Sunday morn
lng edition. is delivered by carriers w,thln
the city at so cents per month; dalgg ON, oni,E;
do cents per month: Sunday only. 20 cents
per month Orders may he sent by mail or
telephone Main 5000. Collection is mace oE
carrier at the end of each month.
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prominence amt allus desirable"
said Uncle Eben. "In de choir de man
dat's most conspicuous is Zeb Spicer
who keeps singin' off de key
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when Iilacs last in the door yard
bloom'd, and the great star early
droopd in the western sky in the