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The sun., 1884-11-20

4ahe1 Captive BY the Indians Murder o6
3sr 3ssrothsd by 1sdsktns-1Earr1aSo
and Subsequent n ,pemsut.

3aksa Captive BY the indians 19urdsr of
Mar 1ssrothsd by 1sdsktns-1Earr1ago
and Subsequent H,pemsnt.
The elopement of Mrs. Laura Soper.
of Beatrice, Neb., with James Vance,
butcher, brings to mind an interesting
bit of frontier history. Mrs. Soper's
maiden name was Laura Roper, she be-
ing the daughter of Hon. Joseph B.
Roper, of Gage county. In 1862 Laura
was beautiful girl of IS, and was en-
gagged to young train-boss named Kel-
". At that time there was no settle
ments west of the Big Sandy, in Thayer
county, except at the military posts and
ranches along Uncle Sans highway.
These ranches usually consisted of a
rude log house, surrounded with
stockade, and were from forty to fifty
miles apart. Kelly started an estab-
lishment of this kind at Oak Grove, on
the Little Blue, in What is now Muck
oils county. On the day of the fearful In
dian massacre. In August, 1864, Laura
was going from Spring ranch to Oak
Grove by stage. The Indians on that
day made general attack on the
whites all along the travelled road, from
Julesburg clear east to the Big Sandy,
nearly two hundred miles, bands of say.
ages springing on the little settlements
simultaneously. The stage in which Lau-
ra was riding was riddled with bullets,
and the driver and other passengers
killed, the girl being carried off prison
er. She vas taken to Oak Grove, where
the Indians decoyed her lover into
conversation with the chiefs, and then
killed him before her eyes. From Kel-
ly's ranch the red fiends went to the
home of the Ubanks family. where they
shot and killed ten people, sparing only
a young girl about Laura's size and
age Miss Roper's friends, with the
aid of the military, made long search
for the captives, but nothing could be
heard of them, except when a rowing
scout or trapper would occasionally
come in and report having seen two
white women held bv the Utes. Two
years after the massacre the girls were
fonnd living with the Indians on the
Arkansas river, in southern Colorado,
and in March. 1866, they were secured
by the United States troops. They had
been brutally outraged by the Indians,
and suffered every indignity that could
be imagined. Miss Ubanks was glib
ber1ng idiot, and her condition excited
the soldiers so that, despite the fact that
they were treating with the Indians un-
der flag of truce, they hunted out the
devil that had driven the girl crazy and
killed him on the spot, Laura Roper
was sent to her home at Beatrice. At
ter she had fully recovered from the ef
fects of the cruel treatment by the In
dians Laura married Eli Soper, resi-
dent of Gage county, who knew her
history. They lived together until last
week, when, after seventeen years of
peace and happiness, during which five
children were born to her, Laura
skipped out with bold, bad butcher
Omaha Cor st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat
The sun., 1884-11-20
The Iron Walls ofFrance and Eng
land.
From the German Military Gazette.

From the German Military Gazette
Great Britain still holds first place
with her armored feet France, second !;
Germany, third; Italy, fourth; Russia,
fifth, and Austria sixth But at the
present moment France is building four
teen vessels of the most powerful model
and eight armored vessels for coast de-
fense. Therefore, in four years France
will have thirty war vessels, twelve of
which will be frst-class, and England
thirtytwo, only one of which will be
of the same strength rs any one of the
twelve French ships. Italy is now build
ing five first-class war VESSELS: Russia
three and three iron-clad cruisers: Ger
many one iron clad cruiser and two gun
boats; Austria one war vessel, and Den
mark one iron-clad for coast defense.
Consequently the maritime pre- -emin-
ence of Great Britain is de sidedlv men
aced by France. England being obliged
to employ great portion Of her feet in
the Mediterranean and at different dis
tant points. it is fair to presume that in
1887 or 1883 France would be able to
oppose fleet of AZ armored vessels
against an English one of 80 at the
most, including even the vessels for
coast defense. 81 GFt
The sun., 1884-11-20

You prefer br4Hoon to a scholar,
harlequin to :. teacher,
a Jester TO 'Atesman,
an an Anonyna farins ON horseback =
10 'sand spctless woman
Brute ef u public,
rba. AK that to snear shows wisdom.
IN g1be oatvalues reason,
"a 4 slang, snch as thieves delight in,
. nj Tor the lips of the geatIe,
ana rStner grace than a bleniish
Thick headed public. &
You think that If merits exalted
lis excellent spcrt to decry it,
And trail its good name IN the gutter:
And that cynics, white gloved or eravatted.
Arc the cream and quintessenee Of all things
Ass of q pubhci
You think that success must be merit
That honor and virtue and courage ssazz=ass
Are all very well in their places,
But that moneys thousand times better.
Detestable, stupid, degraded
Pig of public - So
terludes and Undertones-CharIes Mackav
The sun., 1884-11-20

TIE VoLTAIC BFLT Co, of Marshall, Mich.
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO VOL
TAIc BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on
trial for thirty days, to men young or old
and all !. kindred troubles Also for rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many other
diseases. Complete restoration to health. Wig
or and manhood guaranteed No risk is IN
CURED as thirty days trial is allowed Write
taem at once for illustrated pamphlet free.
The sun., 1884-11-20

We especially invite a trial by all those suffer
ers from Kidney and Liver com plants who have
failed TO obtain relief from other remedies and
from doctors. Natures great remedy, Kidney
wort, has effected cures in many obstinate cases.
1t acts at once on the Kidneys Liver and bow
els cleansing the system OF all poisonous humors
portant organs. Do not be discouraged but try
il.
The sun., 1884-11-20
q. II. d.

Walking down Broadway is very pleasant
when you feel well, and T-K-never felt bet
ter than when his friend asked him how he
got over that severe cough of his so speedily
tAh, my boy," said t., &c. NJ D. did ltl''
And his friend wondered what 6. NJ D. meant
He knew it did not mean Good Many Doctors,
for T-K-had tried dozen in vain 81 have
IT," SAID he, just hitting the nail on the head,
you mean DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Dis
covery,' or Gold Medal Deserved as my friend
J-S-always dubsit it" Sold by druggists.
The sun., 1884-11-20
The thrift and industry of tho French

women in bourgeois family is charsc-
terized by Margaret Bertha Wright in
the Atlantic az IAN unintellectual, mar
row system, involving a wearing out of
human brains and strength in cease
less struggle to stretch 4 pound OF meat
to the utmost limit of its nourishinr
tenuity, to extort its last fibre OF wear
ing capacity from yard of cloth. Body
and soul were bent to the ignobls bust
rHss OF mere living, and it vas pitiable
10 know what artistic inclinations and
ideal inspirations were crushed out nm
der this Juggernaut Of economy.
The sun., 1884-11-20

By direction Of the president, Capt. Charles
B. Bayard, Ninety-oight cavalry, was dismissed
from the army for conduct unbeomIng an Of
ficer and gentleman. Leave of absence has
been granted Maj Charles c. Byrne, surgeon.
Second Lieut.. William A Skunk Eight cavalry,
has been ordered to conduct recruits from New
York to San Antonio Tex. The resignation of
Capt Logan, Fourth class, United States acad-
emy, has been accepted by the secretary of
war. Cadet Logan is the son of Senator Logan
The sun., 1884-11-20

According to the annual report Of the COM
missioner of pensions, the United States has
3222 756 pensioners, costing in the aggregate
s34, 456 600 annually. Since 1861 the govern
ment has paid out for this purpose a total of
nearly S679, 100000 The commits sioner rec
ommends further legislation removing
strictions from thousands who are now prevent
ed from making claim
The sun., 1884-11-20
Columbia River Cannery.

Mr.. George Home, one of the largest Gamers
Of fish, on Columbia River, Oregon, says that
he suffered with rheumatism for seven years,
having spent six months at Arkansas Hot
Springs and at Paso Robles Springs, Cal ,
four months in every year, without benefit
Finally he tried St Jacobs Oh, the great pain
cure, and in a short time all stiffness and sore
ness of the Joints disappeared
The sun., 1884-11-20

1t is given out on good authority that Deputy
Commissioner Clarke will be appointed COM
missioner of pensions TO fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Gen Dudley. Mr.. Clarke
who halls from Rhode Island, has been deputy
commissioner for many years. and thoroughly
conversant with the bureau in ali its detaila
1t is believed that his appointment will give
general satisfaction
The sun., 1884-11-20

We accidently overheard the following
dialogue on the street yesterday:
Jones. Smith, why don't you stop that dis
gusting hawking and splitting?
Smith. How can L You know am . mar
tyr to catarrh
J. Do 90 / did / had the disease In its
worst form but am well now
S. What did you do for IT.
]. used DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t
cured me and it will cure you.
& I've heard of it, and by Jove I'll try it.
j. Do so. You'll find il at all the drug
stores in town
The sun., 1884-11-20

In . letter from Hon. Mrs Perry, Castle Gray,
Limerick, Ireland, Browns Bronchial Troches
are thus referred to-: @Having brought your
Bronchial Torches with me when l came to
reside here, found that after i had given them
away to those / considered required them, the
poor people will walk for miles TO get . few.
For Coughs, Colds, and throat Diseases they
have no equal Sold only in boxes.
The sun., 1884-11-20

wMIE BEAVER, ION FRANK Pown4L) II is
said on good authority that White Beaver OF La
Crosse, Wis, has successfully treated more
cases Of female complaints and diseases arising
from the secret vices OF the young than any
other doctor in the northwest
The sun., 1884-11-20

DR.. j. W. Hamilton of Merrillan, Wis, says
Ihave sold Warmers White Wine Tar Syrup for
years. 1t is the best cough medicine In the
world and has no equal for asthma
The sun., 1884-11-20

PURE Con LIVER OIL made from selected livers,
on the sea-shore, by CAswELL, HAZARD d. Co,
New York. 1t is absolutely pure and sweet.
Patients who have once taken 1t prefer il to all
Others. Physicians have decided it superior to
any OF the other oils in market.
The sun., 1884-11-20

Ladies, attention, In the Diamond Dyes lore
coioring is given than in any known dyes, and
they give faster and more brilliant colors.
1oc- at all druggists. Everybody praises them.
Wells, Richardson {. Co. Burlington. Vt.
The sun., 1884-11-20

Rev. F. A Wood, D. D., regent of South
western University Of Georgetown, Tex, died
at Waco, Texas while attending the sessions
of the Northwest Texas Methodist conference.
The sun., 1884-11-20

Edward ]. Rowe, chairman of the Irish
American Independents Of New York city. says
5000 of his countrymen voted for Blaine in
the metropolis
The sun., 1884-11-20

William johnson of West Virginia has eloped
with his pretty foster mother, who is the wife
of Lewis C. Cole, a wealthy farmer.
The sun., 1884-11-20

Frank Chanfrau bequeathed his house and
three farms at Long Branch to his wife, Mrs.
Henrietta Chanfrau
The sun., 1884-11-20
CarbolineS.

The gray and bad no more shall grieve,
The sighs of coming age,
For Carboline can both retrievs
And fullest griefs assuage.
The sun., 1884-11-20

The advertisements of furnished houses to
let in Washington paper indicate that the low.
est price desirable house can be procured
for Is S75 month; the highest is s3, sSS.
The sun., 1884-11-20

The defeat of Richelieu Robinson and Con-
grsssman Finerty leaves Ireland without sin
gle representative in the lower house.
The sun., 1884-11-20

Perfect Remedy for all abrasions Of the skin
and al diseases ofhe feet o Horses and cattle Inval-
uabe to s1octnen. Coles Veterinary Ceroolisave. In
Soc and Sl00 cans At Druggists by mail. j. w.
Cole & Co., Props, Black River Falls Wisconsin.
The sun., 1884-11-20

The governor general has refused to inter
fere in the case Of Mrs. Boutel, the Murray (Ont
murderess, who will be hanged the 10th.
The sun., 1884-11-20

The hot-water cure has become craze. A
New York druggist claims that he has 5000
disciples now swallowing tumberfulls before
breakfast
The sun., 1884-11-20

Fire at Eufala, Ala, destroyed eight or ten
stores with goods and 200 bales of cotton Loss,
SIS, 900
The sun., 1884-11-20

DR.. Dewey Drake who died al Arlington, s
c., aged seventy-two years. WAS one Of the
most noted duellsts of the South, and had
killed four of his adyersariea
The sun., 1884-11-20

CHAPPED HANDS, FACE PTHfpIEs, and rough
Skin cured by using JUMPER TAR SOAP, made by
CAswELL, HAZARD & CO., New York
The sun., 1884-11-20

Rough on pain Quick cure, Cramps, Neuralgia
rheumatism, Aches, Pains, Sprains, Headache.
The sun., 1884-11-20

"Rough on Coughs, Trochee 15c Liquid, DC;
for Coughs, Colds Sore Throat, Hoarseness,
The sun., 1884-11-20

Diphtheria in increasing to IN sxlArming ex-
tentin Montreal, and typhoid prevails also.
Dootocs attribute both epidemics 10 defective
city drainage
The sun., 1884-11-20

Nilsson briggs, king of the counterfeitere,
has just completed fifteen years term Of SER
vice at j olet.
The sun., 1884-11-20

The total membership of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal church is405, COO
The sun., 1884-11-20

Secretary Lincoln advises the president that
Swaim's objections TO court natal are unten-
able.
The sun., 1884-11-20

At Austin, Tex, the negroes sought ont their
old masters for nformation as to the meaning
Of the Democratic triumph, and were speedily
relieved of any fears.
The sun., 1884-11-20

Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual Debl-
ity, cured by ''Wells' Health Renewer." ST.
The sun., 1884-11-20

Singing Irritation, Inflammation, all Kidney 4
Urinary Compl'n cured by 'Buchu- PaIba ISL
The sun., 1884-11-20

Colds, fevers and inlammations broken up
by DR.. Pierces Extract of Smart Weed.
The sun., 1884-11-20

j. s. Barnes and Paddy Norton have ar
ranged for Thanksgiving prize SIGHT near 81
Paul af@4 tf
The sun., 1884-11-20

Hutettsrss St0mr
sch Bittefs IN q fDe
blood depfrrenf. d rn
timnal casheytic and
. superb fnti- bilica,s
specific ltraHies the
failing energies Of
the debilItated, and
checks premature dc
cay. Fever and agTie,
bilious reuittelIt
dyspepsia and bowel
c o no ia in I 8 are
emnng the evils
which 1t entirely re.
moves. In tropical
countries WneTe INC
liver and bowels arc
organs most unfarm-
ably affected by the
combined Influence
of climate, diet and
water, it is n very
necessary safeguard.
For sale by al Drug
The sun., 1884-11-20
Professor Forster, who rscently died

Professor Forster, who recently died
at Aix-la- Chapelle, was one of the
greatest European entomology SITS. He
has left a collection of insects which
from its rare perfection and beauty
stands almost unrivalled. And a move
ment is on foot in England to buy it for
the Museum of Natural History at
South kensington.
The sun., 1884-11-20
cHRIcTMAc sIKIHDAr AND

erap pictures and shape Novelties in endless styles
ana variefias Send 1dr. for small 1Oc. for Isrr
annie Of Frfncrd Christmas Csrss Largo hoisday
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FOREIGN NEWS.

Ireland won the Elcho shield at the rifle
match at Wimbledon yesterday.
There were, fort eight. deaths from cholers
at Marseiles during the twenty-four hours
ended last night.
1t is persistently asserted in Catholic cir.
Giles ofLondon that Mary Anderson will
probably join the Carmelite nuns.
The Egyptian Conference held another
session. NJ Waddiugton offered certain
concessions, with the provision that Earl
Granville accept the rest of the French pro
ject.
Forty-fve of the crew and passengers Of
the Spanish steamer Gijon, which was lost
in IL collision with the steamer Larbam, have
been landed at Corunna. Many others are
believed to be lost.
The bricklayers OF Pesth have struck fol-
deduction of the number of working hours
per day. In one instance they attempted te
iemolish a building. The police had much
difficulty in restoring order.
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LOCAL BREVITIES.

/ The City School Board meets tonight.
Attention is directed to the advertisement
OF a miller wanted.
| The storm of yesterday evening cooled
tie atmosphere but little.
Many of the telegraph wires leading into
this city were Frustrated by the storm oil
Yesterday evening.
| The Mayor of Norfolk has issued instruc.
tions to the police to break up the practice
of negroes congregating at the street pumps
of that city.
Small size seine spots sold in the Norfolk
market Wednesday morning at IS cents per
dozen, and croakers at from % to Oh cents
per dozen, according to size.
A grand excursion will be given from this
city, aud points along the Virginia Midland
Railroad, to the Luray Caverns on Monday,
August 4th, which will be very pleasant
affair."
The Washington police justices fine heav-
lily all persons caught defacing, chaiking or
marking pavements or property. lie IS
great pity that an example is not made In
this city.
No bids were received by the clerk Of the
CITY School Board for the erection OF the
proposed new school building, on the lot re.
Gently purchased by the Board, situated
on the corner of Washington and Wolfe
streets.
A young lady of Washington who went
to Backistones Island yesterday on the
steamer Jane Mosely, was overcome by the
heat shortly before the steamer left the IS
land. She was Immediately placed under
medical care, and was sufficiently restored
to return home.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to John J. Weed and Car
rie Mclean, James Lovey and Berthea
Thornton, George NJ Cannon and Frances
Gunnell, of Vienna George NJ. Walsh
and Mollie nj. Crabbie, of Richmond; and
to Edgar Lucas and Annie Robinson, and
Frank H. Cook and Ella C. Hull, of Alex
andra.
Suit was entered in Washington yester.
day by J. #. Scott & Co. against Thomas d.
Dwyer on Judgment for $3.50, obtained in
the corporation court of this city, Monday,
and an attachment was issued upon securi-
ty being given by the plaintiff 1t will be
remembered that Dryer, who keeps Jew
clry establishment in this city, made an as
signment several months since.
Mr.. J. IT. Stone has made arrangements
with parties on the lower river to furnish
him during the rest of the season with hard
and soft crabs and clans, fresh every day,
which will be delivered to his customers in
any part of the city.
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EXCURSIONS, pICNICS, DC.
TXCURsION OF THE TRINITY ME1'HO.
II DIST EPISCOPAL

INCLUSION OF THE cRlNl11 MEL HO-
Il DIST EPISCOPAL
SUNDAY SCHOOL TO GLYMONT.
MONDAY, JULY -, 1884.
ON THE STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON.
The annual excursion of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Sunday School will take place Monday,
July IS, 1894.
The steamer will be at her wharf foot of Prince
street at 9:l5 a. H. leaving promptly at 10
o'clock, and will remain at Glymont all day re-
turning leave at $50 p. m.
The members and friends Of the congregation
and school are cordially invited to unite with US
on this occasion, as no paius will be spared to
make the day pleasant and agreeable to all
Tickets can be obtained from any of the COM
mittee. Adults ticket 35 cts; Children under
- years Of age Is cts.
Committee of Arrangements: Rev. John Ed
wards, Jno. S. Fowler, JAS T. Dyson, and 0. r.
Baggett.
An interesting programme of exercises has been
arranged to take place on the way down the river,
consisting of Songs, Readiness REGULATIONS and
Music. At the grounds, Fishing, Croquet Swing
ing, Base Ball, and other games will be the order
Of the day. jy23
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CHILD SCALDED.-The Washington Critic
Of yesterday says: "As Mrs. Bradley, OF
Alexandria, was assisting her mother, Mrs.
Charles Brill, to prepare supper last evening,
quantity of hot tea was spilled from a
pitcher upon the head of Mrs. Bradley
little two-year old daughter, who caught at
her mothers dress. DR.. Hazen was notified
and rendered the child as comfortable as
nnssjhlrn
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HOTEL ARRIvALs-Braddock House, July
Pr. r. Powell, Locust Dale, Va: A.
Lechmar. New York; w. J. Grandheld,
A Beck and F. s. Meredith and wife, Bal
timore; II. A Buck, Front Royal; J. A.
Cockrell and j. a. Vanricker, Loudoun CO.;
J. A Pope, Westmoreland, county; John
cochran and Robert Beverly, Va; r. T..
Mason and Frank Davis and wife, Wash
ineton, d. c.; J. NJ Ward, Kalamazoo ;
John Granger and family, Virginia.
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COMMUNICATED.

Will the GAZETTE do US the favor to in-
quire of those who ought to know, why, after
paying the erorbitam mater tar imposed upon US
by the Water Company, we are unable, for hours
together, to get any water in our bath rooms? Ac-
cording to the rates at which pay for this lux
ury we ought to have supply OF from four to ten
times as much as any other city in the country
TAXPAYER.
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seriously injured herself, has been taken to
her home, near Accotink, in Fairfax county.
DR.. E. K. Rust, who for the past year has
heen rracticing his profession as dentist in
Madih, Spain, has returned, and Is now on
a visit to his brother, DR.. D. n. Rust.
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SHOOTING INTO PosToFFICE.-Hiram
Beans, postmaster at Waterford, Loudoun
county. has informed the Post Office depart.
ment that unknown persons fired ten shots
into the post Office on Sunday morning,
breaking glass and doing other damage.
The postmaster says that the local author
ties do not show disposition to investigate
the affair
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB-As stated in yester-
days GAZETTE the club which was organ
lied at the Friendship Engine house ON the
evening of July 10th met again at the same
place Wednesday night, the attendance be.
ing large and great interest being displayed
in carrying on the work Of the club. Eighty
five persons have become members. The
club adopted the name of The Cleveland
and Hendricks Working Club, and was
more thoroughly organized that evening
The officers of the club are as follows: J. 5.
Il. Thompson, President JAS. Javins, LIST
Vice President f. 7. Arnold, % Vice-Pres-
ident r. Robey, 3D. Vice-P President; JAS. f.
Waddey, 4th Vice President; Chas. w. Will
liams, Recording Secretary; Il. +. Waddey,
Corresponding Secretary; VIM. h. Smith,
Treasurer. Executive Committee.-Presi-
dent, four Vice Presidents, two Secretaries
Treasurer and Messrs. w. H. Marbury,
Ewell c. Atwell John c. Taliaferro and J.
w. Peake. 1t was agreed to hold a grand
ratification meeting in this city on the night
of August 6th which is the day for the
meeting of the democratic convention for
the Sth district.
The Executive Committee was directed to
confer with all other democratic oryaniza-
tons in the city aud to make necessary ar.
rangements for the meeting, and to extend
an invitation to all citizens TO juin in the
demonstration.
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ST. Nicholas for August has been received from
its publishers, the Century Company, New York.
This magazine is now publishing series of very
interesting articles on Historic Beys,' attrac-
tive not only to bows but to all who have been
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MAHRIED-Mr. John D. Harrison, form
erly of this city, aud a son of the late u: w.
Harrison, was married at Kansas City, Mo-,
on the 9th inst. to Miss Ida Eaglesteld, OF
Terre Haute, Ind. Mr.. II. is now in the
employ ofthe Atcheson, Topeka and Santa
Fee Railroad Company.
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LADIES who have delayed their summer pur-
chases till low prices should prevail have cause
to congratulate themselves. BY reference to the
advertisement of Mr.. R. "a. Taylor, of Washing
ton it will be seen that he offers unprecedented
opportunities for obtaining stylish summer and
fall outfit for ladies or children ut very limited
price. Every lady should examine this stock.