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Show A Valuable I'ntnllng. The duke of Murlborough la believed to be tno poHocHaor of the costliest painting In tho world, which waa at one time tho property of i.ie lirat duko of Murlboniugh. The painting la known as the "Blenheim Madonna," painted by Itiiphiiel In iru7, and now valued at no less than :ifu,ouu. It Is eight feet high and represents tho madonna and child acuted on a throne, with a figure of John the llapt!nt on the loft and thut of St. Nlcholua of Karl un the right. Its almost fabulous value la due to the fnct tuat It Is one T V. ir,itct Hooo V-O am an) ffJf of llis best preserved of tha artist s works In existence. |