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Show HALF MILLION FOR A PAINTING London, April 1 The nation's option op-tion on Rembrandt's painting, "The Mill," expired last night Only a small fund had been raised to purchase tho picture and, therefore, it will go to an American. The painting is owned by Lord Lansdowne. He was tendered $500,-000 $500,-000 for it by an American whose identity iden-tity is unknown but offered to let it stay in this country If the people would raiBc $175,000 for Its purchase. This they have failed to do oo |