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ter to the Cincinnati Southern. both par
ties were represented and the "fur'' few.
In the several railroad fights that have oc-
Cured since, including that against the
Railroad Commission, and in the effort on
the part of the citizens of Louisville to
prevent the extension OF the charter OF
their monopoly. the Louisville Gas Com
pany, for fifty years, strong lobbies have
been on the ground, and it is no longer a
matter of denial that large sums OF money
changed hands.
Many members left Frankfort with ten
times what their salaries for the season
amounted to.
The fight, it is said, cost the Cincinnati
Southern over 100000. The Louisville
Gas Company is believed to have ex-
pended $l50,000 in getting its monopoly
extended. This Legislature is in many
respects superior 20 its predecessors for
years back, but by their vote yesterday
many members showed that they had
listened to some other voice than that oi
duty. They did not voice the sentiment
of the people of Kentucky. who, even with
the meager information before them.
would have listened to the appeals of the
people of the Golden West and not
Knocked their misery by telling them to
help themselves.
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BoLTED DIR. nUATER.
Legislators Influenced by That SiErer
St0fefnent.s


Legislators Influenced by That sslrer
Statenaent.
FRANKFORT. KY, Feb. 28.-The Re-
publicans are in very bad predicament
as a result of the Joint ballot to-day. A
all the more disastrous on account of the
prominence of the parties.
When Judge Landes' name was called he
rose and asked to be allowed to explain his
vote. He said Hunter had been nomi-
mated by the Republican caucus because
they thought he was for SOUND money
that rumors had been af1oat for some time
that DR.. Hunter was for free silver and
this had caused great deal of uneasiness
He did not believe the rumors at first, but
since the adjournment of the last Joint
assembly it had come to him in such a
shape that he had to withhold his vote from
Hunter.
He felt that he must in all conscientious
ness cast his vote for a man he knew
was for sound money. He left paper in
the Presidents hands so that any one
could examine it. The paper read as fol-
lows:
! hereby agree that will favor such legisla-
tion and support such measures as will restore
silver to the position it occupied as primary
redemption money prior to 1878, when it was
the standard of values. W. G. HUNTER.
The reading of this paper caused great
stir In the Republican ranks and was the
signal for several speeches. after which the
ba Hot was taken. 1t resulted: Hunter 81,
Blackburn 81, Bate /, Carlisle 3, Evans l,
Holt l, Langley 5, Lewis 1, McCreary 2.
The Republicans held a caucus tonight
which lasted over three hours. The cause
of the call of the caucus was the paper
signed by Hunter. DR.. Hunter was pres
ent and said the paper was genuine and
that 1t was his view of the platform. He
said he was in favor of sound money and
not for free silver.
After DR.. Hunter finished great many
Republicans made speeches, and resolu-
ton was passed pledgirg those present to
support DR.. Hunter. Several of the bolt
ers were absent.
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EXPLOSION OF Il BOILER.
1t Caused the Death of Five Men ant
Wrecked n House.

LEWISBURG, w. VA, Feb. ga
boiler belonging to w. H. Overholt at
Frankfort, Greenbrier County, w. Va, ex-
ploded at noon to-day. The machinery
and house are total wreck. Five men
were killed, and five or six others seriously
injured. The killed: Sam. Livesay, Kell
Livesay, Woodson Ransbarger, CIouney
Kershner, Mr.. Dunbar. all of this county.
Names of the wounded have not been
learned. Two or three of them it is said
cannot live
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HUNTINGTON NOT YELL.
So His EraD,inatton by Morgan Fla
Postponed for O Week.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2S-The
Senate Committee on Pacific Railroads ex-
pected this morning to have before it Col
lis P. Huntington, president of the South
ern Pacific Railroad, when Senator Nor
gan would continue his examination re-
garding statements contained in the re-
ports OF the Government Pacific Railroad
Commission. Word was received from
Huntington, WHO is in New York, that he
was not we'll enough to appear before the
committee to-day, and the examination
was postponed until next Friday.
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To Relac Regulations.

LONDON, Eng, Feb. 2s.-The Standard
will tomorrow claim to have authority for
the statement that the re-inquiry made by
Germany into the matter OF American in
surance companies doing business in Prus-
sia will result in material relaxation of
the regulations that prevented such COM
panies from writing policies in Prussia.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-29
Democrats of Kansas.

TOPEKA, KANs., Feb. 2s.-The Demo-
cratic State committee decided to-day to
hold the State convention to elect dele
gates to the National Convention at Tope-
ka. June 8, and the one to nominate State
officers at Hutchinson, August 4. There
was nothing said in the committee about
the money question.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-29
OPPOSED TO REcoGN1rloN.
Cleveland aud His Cabinet in an En-
bdrrGssing Position.


WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2S.-A reg
ular meeting of the Cabinet was held to-
day. 1t is understood in official circles
that the resolution with regard to Cuban
recognition before the Senate and the
House were considered with much seri-
business. It is also the understanding
among the higher officials that the ad-
ministration is not in favor of the recogni-
ton of Cuban belligerency at this time.
1t may be said that this is an open secret.
The conservative feeling of the President
and his advisers IS said to be the result not
of any lack of sympathy with the insur-
gents, but of the knowledge of the embar-
rassments that would confront the United
States Government if recognition were ac-
corded.
1t is also stated that the President and
the members of his Cabinet are embar-
rassed over the possibility of the adoption
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CHEERED IN THE HOUSE,
The Action of the Senate Caused Heart,
1pnrOr0I.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 22.-The
Cuban resolution did not figure in to-day s
proceedings of the House until just before
the close of the session. Secretary Cox of
the Senate announced to the House the
action of the Senate, ana the House gal.
leries cheered his statement The resolu-
tions lie on the Speakers desk, whence
they may be called up at any time. 1t
was understood this afternoon that HIT
will ask the House to dispose OF them next
Monday.
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Purify
Your Blood

Now, as when warmer weather comes and
theto effect of cold bracing air is
gone, your weak, thin, impure blood
will not furnish necessary strength.
That tired feeling, loss of appetite, will
open the way for serious disease, ruined
health, or breaking out of humors and
impurities. To make pure, rich, d
blood, Hoods Sarsaparilia stands un-
equaled. Thousands testify to its
merits. Millions take it as their
Spring Medicine. Get Hoods, because
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Medicine

Your blood in Spring is almost certain to
be full of impurities-the accumuia-
tion of the winter months. Bad ven-
tilation of sleeping rooms, impure air
in dwellings, factories and shops. over
eating, heavy, improper foods. failure
of the kidneys and liver properly to do
extra work thus thrust upon them, are
the prime causes of this condition. 1t
is of the utmost Importance that you
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PiOS dIIOii ottiilcQ " luoll4J dhJ oNtiOh
that Congress might take.
Allen (Pop.) of Nebraska took issue
with the position assumed by Gray (D.) of
Delaware, and contended that the power
of recognizing belligerency or independ-
ence rested in Congress, not IN the Chief
Executive. He declared himself in favor
of resolution recognizing not only bel
ligerent rights, but complete independ
ence, and he would invite the President to
issue proclamation to that effect and to
admit to diplomatic circles the represen-
tative of the Republic of Cuba on terms of
exact equality with the representative of
the Spanish Government. He character
lied Spain as the outlaw of nations and
not entitled to the respect, confidence or
esteem of the liberty loving American
people.
81 would not only" he continued, "rec-
ognize Cuban belligerency, but would es-
tablish Cuba as one of the nations of the
earth, and, il need be, would muster
every man IN the United States and every
war vessel necessary to the accomplish
ment of the task, and I would erect on the
ashes and ruin of Spanish control in that
island a republic modelled after our own
institutions
Hill (D.) of New York suggested some
notifications of the amendment hereto
fore offered by White (D.) of California.
and White accepted the suggestion and
modified his amendment accordingly.
Gray (D.) of Delaware stated that since
the debate began the Committee on For
eign Relations had gone over The whole
matter and had agreed unanimously to add
to the committee resolution the amend
meut offered BY Cameron lR0 of PennXl-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-21
THE NEGRO IN POLITICS.
Prof. Greener's Talk Before the
Bethel Literary society.

ErOf. Greener's Talk Before the
Bethel Literary Society.
Professor Richard T. Greener of New
York, formerly a resident of Washington,
delivered lecture at the opening of the
Bethel library at the A. NJ. L. Church on
M street this week.
Speaking of the negro in the campaign,
he said:
For the first time In the history of the
republican party the negro has been as
signed a part in the executive department
of the national republican party COM
mensurate with the volume of the vote he
casts and almost in proportion to his party
fidelity. The western and eastern colored
bureaus have demonstrated what is often
doubted, the executive ability of the race,
The capacity to manage on broad lines,
and with energy and efficiency, an infini-
tude of details essential to success. Per-
sonaily, L know the experiment was enter
ed upon with difhdence, and with fear of
oHendlng those IL was intended to benefit.
But the unqualified success of both depart-
ments, their work i'm sending forth docu-
ments, in reaching every available black
vote, Ia concentrating on vital points the
aoIest speakers and debatsrs of our race,
old talent, young talent, new talent men
OF tried official life and wide experience
men OF enthusiasm and culture, students of
hnance and sociology, and aspiring young
black professional men, has demonstrated
beyond cavil the usefulness the necessity
and permanence of such a bureau
americans, Germans. Irishmen Swedes,
Norwegians and Frenchmen, Jews and
Gentiles in the last twenty-five years have
IKE herds of swine, followed every financial
and political heresy and craze over the
steep places into the sea, but the negro has
stood fast even when self-interest might
easily have been an excuse. and saved the
American people and American institutions
from the ruinous consequences of their
own folly.
But there are things in a republic like
ours greater even than dollars of silver or
OF gold: far transcendng in import free
or unlimited coinage. There is the question
OF restricted Immigration. the expansion of
cur commercial marine, the development
OF the slumbering resources of the south
and southwest. the final settlement of the
question We thought settled in 1883 were
sure We determined in 1865, which is TODAY
a vexed question, and will continue to be
one so long as iil-trained minds continue To
worship the fetish of states rights-the in
sidious poison of Thomas Jefferson Injected
INTO the body polite. and still corrupting
and demoralizing or whole nation. There
are sun greater questions for negroes w.
would like to know how much longer we
are TO wait 10 be complete citizens of the
country In which We are born
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HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT,
Morton Cadets Continue Their suc-
cessful Fair.


Last night was High School night st tho
Morton Cadets fair, and consequently a
large crowd was present. The four COM
panies from the Central High School were
well represented, they being escorted 10y the
Mortons, headed by the Canton Potomac
Drum Corps, from their school, on O street.
to the National Rifles Armory. where the
fair is being held. 1t was the best ATTENDED,
OF any night of the fair, and the most live
iy. the cadets soon taking possession of
everything.
After being heartily welcomed by Lieut..
Irailes the High School boys gave three
ringing cheers for the Morton boys
Tonight is to be auction night at the fair.
everything that has not been sold Will be
auctioned off. There are several valuable
articles among the things which have MOI
been sold, such as bicycles, donated by local
bicycle firms, 3,U0-mile ticket good for
any place over the Southern railway and
a good many pretty household articles.
This being the last night OF The fair the
champions have made extra exertiops TO
make ii the NEST pleasant of all and TO
make all of their friends feel that they
have had good time.
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their part Of the contract and only one of
two conclusions is possible.
Either they deliberately misrepresented
the facts at the time they said they could
sell me the stock and made a contract to
that effect. or they deliberately broke a
contract which they were in part able TO
perform.
Aside from their verbal representa- tons
TO me that they were able to sell me a
majority of the stock, the recital of the
contract which they signed states plainly
that they are stockholders in the Seaboard
and Roanoke Railroad Company, and also
represent large amount of stock in said
corporation held by others, and that they
in behalf of themselves and associate
stockholders. are DESTROYS of making a sale
of all their stock in said corporation, and
also all the shares of all such other stock
holders as join with them prior to October
Is. 1896.
This recital was followed by plain con-
tract Of purchase and sale.
"On the 18th of October j went TO the
company's office to make the examination
thus provided for, ana was refused per
mission 10 look at the books, and ali oppor-
tunity to look at them has been refused
since, Notwithstanding the fact that the
signers of the contract which contained
the foregoing provision constituted one
half of the board of directors.
Did Not Represent the Southern.
What new light those gentlemen OBJ
tanned to the condition of the company
between the 9th OF October, when they
nade their representations to me. and
agreed that 1 should have the opportunity
to examine, and the 18th of October, when
they refused me that opportunity, do not
know. but they seem to have preferred
to break their contract rather than permit
Inc TO verify their representations.
Il understand that the principal argu-
ment used to prevent stockholders other
than those who made the agreement with
me from selling was the assertion that
was purchasing in the interests of the
Southern Railway Company, and would not
operate the road independently. This as
sertion has never had the least foundation
In fact, and / SO stated TO the gentlemen
who signed the contract at the time of its
execution.
Il have never in this transaction, either
directly or indirectly, represented either the
Southern Railway Company or anybody in
terested I'm that company or interested i'm
any southern railway company whatever.
or anybody but myself"
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To Take the Veil,

Miss Mary V. Mudd, daughter of Mr.. A.
/. Mudd, yesterday entered the Convent of
the Visitation, Connecticut avenue. She
will in a few months receive the white
veil, and about a year thereafter will be
professed. receiving the black veil and taxi
ing her final vows. Miss Mudd when only
seven years Of age entered the academy
connected with the convent, and abo 1t
three years ago graduated with the highest
honors. She took the senior course during
the following year. She will Immediately
enter upon her duties as a teacher, prob
ably teaching both French and English
classes.
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EThe Practical Mackintoshes.

10 per cent off Mems and Boys Macklntoshes,
the following for ladies:
$10 MOhair Garments, waterproof, the latest 4SS
9S Mohair WaterproOfs, with full cape. 1913
s9S English Cravenette Waterproof Garments So 9S
SIS English Ma"kintoshes with double cape .$3 9S
$2.0S ClOth-fnish Mackintnshes, cape. .$2.70
$1.9S Ladies' and Chilren's Mack atosles. 81 80
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Basement Floor.
GHints of the TOYS.

25c Doll Carriages reed body, upholstered. l9c
$l.25 Express Wagons of solid oak. .......... .9Ic
S1.9S Nelocipades, with spring scat. 80
$3.9S Trcyclcs. Best. Plush-lined seat. 9S
lie Wheebarrows. Strongly made. &C.
Csc Rockers. High back. Plush seat. ....... 47e
S1.7J Rattan Rockers. Large. With arms. 81 80
&c Blackboard large size, easel. .19c
35c Trunks coed lock. Inside tray. ......... bic
soc Magic Lanterns. Brass trimmings. .33c
81 80 Magic Lanterns, very complete. 4S
$1.4S Covered Horse ana Wagon. ............ .9sc.
81 Desks with double blackboard. SOC
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Stamped Art Linens.

Doc Linen Monte Scsrfs, ~ inches 90
a1c Round Center Pieces, n inches 25c
loo Serviettes. scaoped. 12-inch. 1Oc
Zoe Table Covers, 1896 inches. 100
4sc Squares, hemstitched PAPA. Soc
l2c Cases for handkerchicfs, gloves, etc Sc.
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UMen's and Ladies' Umbrellas.

$1.9s Umbrellas, with sterling silver trimmings
81 10 Umbrellas, 20 and IS inch frames. .gSc
$3.50 Umbrellas, English silk, black and colors 9s
IS Umbrellas. Bewilderiny variety. $3.9S
$3.50 to SIS Umbrellas ct 20 per cent discount
one tenth less than the price mark tells you.
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On Fourth Floor.
20 Furniture and Draperies.

5, India Seats, pi,n dsa ename,sa. SIC.
81 Genuine orientsl Bhppgora Cushions -. .esc.
$1.4s Oak and Mahogany Tables. 81 10
$3.50 Morris Reclining Chair. Hair cushions SO. GO
$3.50 Box Couch, seh-opening. .s6.66
$3.50 pair Irish Point Lace Curtains 81. 60
$29s pair Chenille and Tapestry Portieres . 81. %
4Sc yard Florentinc Drapery Silks. Az,
25c Opaque Window Shades, all colors .19c.
$3.50 White Enamel and Brass Beds. So. 80
UThe half-page announcement on page of
tomorrow's Sunday Post will enable more details
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C. Table Linen and Bedwear

81 yard Damask Table Linen, 72-fnch soc
*-2o dozen Napkins to match 6, co
5sc yard All-linen Damask, 82-inch .o
$lt9 dozen Napkins to match e, 10
$500 Set-Coth and dozen DoylIcs e, 90
F'.'o pair California Wool Blankets. %
Si''o pair Special Blankets. pounds 81 -
500 pair Scotch Wool Blankets Six
~" ,"infortabes satinette covering. .... 81 %
s4''o Mo're satine-covered Comfortables. 81. so
si.oo Genuine Marseiles Bedspreads. 81
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q Jewelry for Presents.

81 so Cuff Buttons, 1O-karat gold. .......$1 SITS
81. IS Sterling Silver Hair Brushes. .... .$2.9S
81 10 Baby's Brush and Comb. Real silver. .75c.
SIP Sterling Silver Hat Brushes etc. .SSc.
81 articles, mems and ladies' SOC.
Csc Sterling Silver Scissors ...............72 TIC.
Soc Sterling Silver Dressing Combs. ......,. 69c.
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On Third Floor.
0Wraps, Suits, Furs.

Ten per cent discount-one-tenth Off price marked
on the garments you select
TIC Eiderlown Dressing Sacques. ............ 69c
81 Knit Skirts all wool. 500
$19S Moreen Skirts. Umbrella style. 81 Is
9sc pair Pillow shams, appliqued .75c.
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$3.9S Brass Tables, with onyx top. .9s
81. so Rochester Banquet Lamp. with globe. 81 10
$3.3S Dresden Lamp, with decorated globe. 81. IS
10 per cent discount all Bric-a-5rac.
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On First Floor.
First-Men's Goods.

10 per cent discount on Smoking Jackets Dress
ing Gowns Bicycle Suits, Markintoshes, Sweaters,
Cardigan Jackets
$3.50 Silk Braces, sterling silver buckles. aS
81 % Suspenders, allsiIk web. ............9S c.
soc Suspenders, all styles, in box. .44c.
s. Skating Rink Worsted Sweaters. ..........S2
81 Bicycle, Golf and 'Rink' Hose ........... 6:'c.
SOC Bicycle Hose. New fancy effects. Soc.
soc and 75c Scarfs, styles. ............. 44c.
25c Starts, Knots. bows four-in-h hands. 10c.
$3.50 PajamaS of best French flannel. 10
81 Pajamas of best fannaIette. ....... .....$1.4S
81. Denton Hygiene Night Shirts. .9S
60c Muslin and Flannelette Night Shirts. -. 4Sc.
81 Peter Wright's Combination Underwear. 800. SO
IS English silk and Bal. Underwear. ..... .....$j
So English Cashmere Wool Underwear ....... 50 so
$:.25 Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers. -. 81 SO
81 .25 Shirts and Drawers, Mite styles. 9Sc.
CSC Shirts and Drawers, usually 75c. 4Sc.
soc Black Cashmere Socks natural feet. $50. 39c.
25c Half Hose, six pairs for. Observation-Disclosures
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DIoo,o 900 Xmas Handkerchiefs.

$3.50 boxes containing six Warranted Pure
Linen Handkerchiefs, with hand embroidered
12hc Embroidered Observation-Disclosures 80. lie.
25c Linen Handkerchief, all styles. .22c.
6Oc Very Sheer Handkerchefs. .............44c
81 to SIS Lace Handkerchief at 10 per cent dis
count
75c Silk Initial Observation-Disclosures. ..... Soc
85c Silk Initial Handkerchiefs-men's.. ..... .29c
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Robert Williams, colored, was charged i'm
the Police Court today with breaking
store belonging to a woman.
Il have been living with this woman a
long time, jedge," said the man, land /
Eever treated her except right"
Then you ought to he sent to Jail under
the Edmunds act" replied the court.
I've been a father to her." continued
Williams.
Yes a great father you've BEEN" Judge
kimball said. You can pay a fine Of So"
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UFor the Children.

s2.ss Eiderdoxn eSats,stdr trimmed ........s 21s
Soc Toques for bigger children .34c.
CSC Flanneette Disses'9 worth 75c SOC.
Toe Xmas Aprons. sizeszto II years. ...... SOC.
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Trimmings and Laces.

10 per cent discount including Drpery Nets.
Gibbons, Fur and Feather Trimmings, Ostrich
BOas. =,
.-7-In3 Ll. -
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1.-THE Dress Goods.

Toe yard Fancy Tafeta Silks. ,oe
81 yard Fancy Tafreta Silks. TIE
'''''" !aro |eiVets, Tor trimming ...,..... 81 25
~ per cent of all Black Silks and all Black
"'ussJi W
sla' yard Tailor snitnss. colors. .s,1s
*i'2' yard Two-tone Examines. .s1.1a
81 yard English Broad lo,hs. ...............s $40.
Zoe yard Fancy suiiinsS, many styles soc.
@'c yard French Hair Cloth, 16-inch .2sc.
zoe yard Saline 4Rings fancy :. .1ec
lee yard Linen capfas. Ses, ...............1 2He.
121ac yard Rustic PercaHne. o.
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wOMEN's INDIAN ASSOCIATION.
First Meeting for the Winter Held
Today,

The first meeting since last spring of the
Washington Auxiliary of the women's Ma
tional Indian Association was held yester-
day in parlor % at the Riggs House
Mrs. Bracket and Mrs. Craighead were
elected delegates to the annual convention
Of the Women's National Indian Associa-
ton, which begins In New York December
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OFor Millinery, Feathers. Flowers and Ribbons
see page Of tOmOrrows POST
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On Second Floor.
Hints of the Dolls.

i'c basque Dolls, full jointed, II inches be,
zoe dressed Dolls, hats shoes, stockings Ole
''c KID Body Bsque Dolls, 30 inches .eac
s4.oo Imported BisQue Dolls life size .S3.6o