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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-05-11

One of the illustrated London papers
furnishes an amusing example of the
noted British blindness when a joke is
In question. A certain play, which has
had quite run abroad and in Ameri-
ca, where it originated, is noted for the
aptness Of it's naming of characters.
One part in particular, that of a young,
dudish and clipper little fellow, is dig
nified by the pat name, Willie Grow.
In speaking of the play the paper re
fers to an actress .who made quite hit
in the part of William Grow" Having
thus slain all ghosts of puns and posi-
BILE fun the unconscious editor leans
back content.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06
A sCURVEY TRICK.

For the first time since the recon.
struction days, Memphis has gone
Republican in a State and Presiden'
tial election. Mckinley carries the
city by a majority of about 100,
while Tillman has a slightly larger
majority, and carries eight out OF
the eleven wards of the city. Nc
Kinley also carried Knoxville and
Chattanooga, and possibly Nashville
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Tennessee must be going back or
the solid South. We are sorry tc
see these cities wheeling into the
Republican ranks:
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06
The Poor Man and the Ghost,

A late story; A poor man met a
ghost one night near graveyard,
and a race ensued When the poor
man could run no more he sat down
on a log and the ghost sat down be.
side him and looked up into his face.
The ghost thus looking said; eve
have had pretty sharp race. " The
poor man looking at the ghost re-
piled: eyes, and as soon as l catch
my breath wen have another"
The application of this story is to
the goldbug who thinks the silver
question is settled, AS soon as we
catch our breath there will be an
other race. -Ft. Smith Times,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06
MILLER COUNTY RETURNS,

The returns for Miller county
election are all in, we learn from
Mr., James Crenshaw, one of the
election commissioners, but have
not been opened or canvassed yet
and nothing definite can be learned
as to the number Of votes cast or
whom cast for, 1t is evident, how
ever, taking everything into con
sideration, that the Bryan electors
as well as Thos, G. McRae for con-
gress, swept the county 1t is
thought some eight or ten hundred
votes were cast In the county We
will publish the vote in full when 1t
is cauyassed,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

Grover Cleveland, President of
the. United States, has issued his
Thanksgiving Proclamation as has
been the castom for many years,
Thursday the 10th Of the present
month wiu,be the day on which We
are askedto assemble atsome place
Of Worship and give thanks for the
goodness the Lord has vouchsafed
to us, The closing appeal tell us to
not forget the poor aud needy on
this day, and by deeds Of charity
make our offerings aud gifts more
acceptable In the sight OF the Lord,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06
DIED.

Mr.. R. 7. Malone, the gentleman
who had charge of pleasant Lake,
and who will be remembered by all
as the gentleman renting the boats
at picnics and other gatherings on
the Island, died in this city yester,
day. His last request was to bury
him on the Island, and his request
will be granted.
Mr.. Malone was quietly dispos d
man, and all sorrow at his death.
Peace to his ashes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

This morning while the K, G., P.
& G. train was standing at the de-
pot, before departure, the cap blew
off the hot water stove exhaust
pipe, on the outside of the choach,
making a noise like half dozen
guns going off at the same time.
Those near the train broke and ran
into the depot for safety, No one
was hurt.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Judge Byrne left the city yester-
day to 20 to some sequestered spot
where he could commune with him.
self and ask how 1t was done. We
felt like taking a trip to some jun.
gle and look up a bull-frog that
would kick us.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

One of the novel election bets
was made by Will Mccartney and
Will Lasley. If Bryan was defeated
Lasley was to propel peanut from
the Cosmopolitan hotel to Ghio's
corner, He performed the task
yesterday. 1t is said he broke open
the goober on the way and ate the
pea, and after that the load was
not so hard to carry,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

McKinIey's lawn proved to be a
paralyzer, and was more fertile and
productive than the Democrats
thought. Jas. X. Jones should have
made personal inspection of the
Majors patch before he entered
into competitiOn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Our roosters are all right, they
are still with US, but they will not
crow for a Republican victory. Not
If they know it, and this is one OF
the times they held back to see if
they had a crow coming-and they
didn't.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

valve to the whistle dropped down
in such a manner that it could not be
recovered until the fire was drawn
and the engine cooled off. This
caused the whistle to keep up a
blowing for three or more hours,
and mentioned elsewhere as a cam
paign blow by our friends the Re
publicans, but it seems such is not
the case, although they have a
blow coming to them.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

We must wait now and see what
D lure President Mark Hanna will
DO for us by making this country a
Paradise to live in. We hope he
NAV give us 4 good administration,
but we have our doubts about it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

We found Mayor Hardin, ard
President r. A. Munson, of the
Bryan club holding a seance today.
They looked like the spirit of dark
ness had bobbed up before them in
stead of that of light they have bee n
working so hard to materialize.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06
Chrysanthemum Fair.

All members OF the Floral Society
are urgently requested to attend
the regular meeting at the Cosmo-
politan Hotel, Saturday Nov 7, at
3 p. m, 1t.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

The rabits foot in this campaign
was no good. Our candidate must
have gotten possession Of the right
hind instead OF the left foot. 1t
makes a whole lot Of difference in
winch foot you start out with.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

The Republicans In Arkansas and
Texas, did not cut any of the Dem
ocratic ice in making way to elect
William Mckinley, and they cannot
or need not get gay, for had Will
lam depended on tins vote to be
carried for him he would never have
been elected.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Captain Payne, former deputy
of Charles Moores, of Bowie coun-
ty, was out yesterday with peti-
ton asking that he be appointed
deputy sheriff under Joe Tyson for
Precinct /. When the city editor
saw the petition it was numerously
signed, aud we hope Mr.. Tyson will
look with favor on theCaptain when
he presents it. There never was an
officer who gave any better satisfac-
ton than did Captain Payne, and
if Mr. Tyson wants man who will
do his work without fear or favor,
that man is Captain Payne.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

streets here, could be heard saying;
"H-e-r-e-s your Gazette, all about
the biz election, Jim Jones gives It
up, and 'Kiuleys' 'lected.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Do not forget that The TExAR'
KANIAN is the proper place to get
your Job printing done
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Since the campaign is over, eggs
have come down within the reason
able bounds for table use.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Let the Mercury Wheel CLUB fix
up the track at Spring Lake Park
for the Thanksgiving races,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

when IN doubt, claim the state, D
and cause your party to loose their
Doodle by betting.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Tom Watson did not accept the
nomination in the usual way, and
has no kick comiug
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

"What will become Of Coin Har-
vey2' is the burning question OF the
hour. Coin is all right.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

BY the way, what became of Pal
mer and Buckner IN the land slide
we have not heard of them since.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

The Palace Bar is a quiet resort
for those who wish liquors for medi-
cinal purposes. 12-tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Our school shoes are stylish duri
able and cheap,
l0-1l. DELAMAR & O'NEAL,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

The Republicans will not jubilate
here, but go to Little Rock to have
their trolic.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

The world will keep on revolving
on its axis, it makes no difference
who is the president of the United
States.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

There were eight goldbug votes
cast on the West side in the late
election. We offered to bet an ar
dent goldbug over there, that Bowie
county would not give Palmer 30
votes out of $500 cast, and we
would have won had he taken US
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

When you want good photo
graphs go to BurdsaIl, the artist.
S-23.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

at is all over with us, except the
shouting" have let out the con-
tract to do this, to the other fel-
lows.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Judge E. f. Friedeell, went over
to Richmond today to attend court.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

When you want shoes what do
you do2 Go to DeLamar& O'Neals,
There you have good shoes and late
STYLES to select from, 10 H.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Now let US build the street car
line to Rose Hill and Kirby Beach.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

O'Dwyer q Ahern had the town
painted red today with nice dodg.
er, giving prices on underwear and
advertising fine clothing
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Joe McShane, opposite the Bene-
field, sells coffee at 17c per pound,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

For RENT-Several nicely turn
shed rooms, with OF without board,
Call on or address Mrs Anna Doyle,
618 Olive st. 1l-2-2wks
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Rev. W, b. Preston will begin a
revival service at the Pine street
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
on Sunday evening at 7 O'Clock, and
will continue it throughout the
week aud longer if any interest is
displayed, The church will be
warmed up and every comfort eX-
tended to those who may lend their
presence to these services, Go out
and hear some good sermonS,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Browns Iron Tonic increases the
appetite. Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Mayher's Palace Bar keeps moth
ing but the finest liquors and cigars.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Fresh shell oysters and little necL
claws, at the Handy Kitchen.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

David B. Hill can now crawl out
of his shell and sing again.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Huddleston Bros. have just re-
ceived a fine line of smoked meats.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Best semi-anthracite coal, for
sale by the Texarkana Ice Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Ring up the Texarkana Ice Co.
phone No. %, for your coal. 1913.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Hon, Minor Wallace came in this
morning from his canyassing tour
IN Illinois and Missouri for the Ma
tional Democratic ticket, While
out he made many good speeches
for the cause, aud though Bryan is
defeated, it cannot be claimed that
it is on account Of the apathy of
this good Democrat, We are glad
to know that Minor got out Of llli-
nois before the landslide came aud
crippled him in feelings, if not
otherwise.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

City Marshal James Crenshaw is
still wearing his Bryan badge He
is dead game, and says he will come
again four years from now,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

The election passed OIL in Ken.
tucky without a dozen men being
killed, This was caused by the high
value placed upon a vote,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

This morning the news boys, sell.
Ing the Arkansas Gazette, on the
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Quite a number of our citizens
went to Kansas City last night to
attend U. S. Court there as wit
nesses in some railroad case,
brought by U. S. States Interstate
commission. There were ten or a
dozen summoned and those who
left were; Captain Geo, Taylor, of
Taylor Grocery Co.; G. P. Hovey,
general local agent Of the Cotton
Belt, @. O. Turner, L. B, Turner
and J. L. Turner, of the Turner
Brothers Grocery Company; Capt,
Wade, Of Wade q Tilsou, and p, A,
Tharp, Of Hope, We made many
inquiries as to the nature of the
case they were required to testify
in, but could not learn, the witness
es themselves not knowing the par
ticulars Of the case involved
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

It hurts, but those who the Lord
loveth he chastiseth. From the
way we feel, under the load, he
must have loved us muchly,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Fresh oysters at Joe McShanes
today,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

The election of Mckinley means
death blow to organized labor.
Labor unorganized must toll for
what the manufacturers, railroads
and others who use and contract
for labor, dre willing to give. The
strike has played its last hand in
this country, and the laborer is the
cause of this state of affairs They
have tied themselves hand and foot
and delivered their posterity to
slavery by the election of the gang
they will have to deal with for the
next four years, We thank God
that the blunt of this will fall on
the men in the Eastern states,
where they were coerced and bought
like sheep to vote as they did.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Engine No, on the Fort Smith
railroad, happened to have a mis-
hap this morning, The fireman
steamed up at 3 a, mp and the
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

The incandesceut lights went out
again last night, Not being a pa
tron of this torch light factory,
we were not personally touched"
or lucouyeuenced by the absence
of the 'rcd hot magnet, Acci-
dents will happen TO machinery
however, and we must not growl or
sQdeal but take the medicine we
prescribe tor ourselves. Gas has
proven the best light agency and
this is the kind the TEXAREANlAN
tes its faith,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

Talk about noise Your tin whh :
tie is not a circumstance, This
morning at ga. M or thereabouts,
someone tied down steam whistle
in the city, aud at o'clock it was
still blowing, We do not know
whether il was a Republican who
wanted to make a little noise at
Mckmley's election or not, but we
do know the Democratsand popu-
ulsts have no Blow comlng to them,
aud therefore lay the noise on the
parties Of the FIRST pact,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06
GladneSS Comes

tLIith a better understanding OF the
Wv transient nature OF the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper et-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
tion OF the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that iii the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. II is therefore
Ill important, in order to get its bene-
fcial effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laxatlves or
other remedies are then not needed II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended 70 the most sltilltul
PHYSICIANS, but If in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest I'd is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

"ShoOt the returns.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06

You can be well when your blood
is rich, pure and nourishing. Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes the blood rich
and pure and cures all blood dis
eases, restoring health and vigor
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion,
headache. |
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-11-06
THE TEXARKANTAN
F. G. WOOTTEN, City Editor.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

"My bird is dead"
Said Nancy Ray
"My bird is dead,
Icannot play"
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Sunday School Annfversary.

The Sunday school of ST. Augustine's
Church, 18th and L streets northwest, held
it's thirtieth anniversary exercises Sunday
in the basement of the church. and a large
number of parents and friends Of the chill
dren attending the school were present
Father Dougherty presided, and made the
presentation of the premiums, assisted by
Father Bishoff. A pleasing program was
rendered, in which Miss Mason, Miss Grace
Campbell, Miss Maize Green, William Good
rich, Miss Carrie Young. Misses Butler,
Foster, Wells and Booze and Miss Florence
Talbot participated. Rosa Settlers received
a silver medal for bringing in the largest
number of scholars during the year, and a
gold medal was given to James Johnson for
having the best standing among the boys of
the school for punctuality, department and
excellence in lessons. A gold medal was
presented to Matilda Matthews for the same
address before presenting the premiums, in
which he complimented the school on its
excellence during the past year. The first
premiums were books, and these were dis
tributed as follows: Bernard Duval, Jones
Taylor, George Thomas. Clarence Quander,
Leo Cook, Raymond Lucas, Charles Burch
Edward Dent, Henry Dent, Hugh Dent.
Richard Hunt, Essie Bell, Sarah Thomas,
Teresa Johnson, Verge Allen, Lizzie Fletcher,
Annie Noble, Cora Gillem, Cornelia Guam
der, Bertha Jackson, Mary Noble Carrie
Younger, Eta Miles, Marie Wade, Eva Cole.
Mary Taylor, Maud Whips, Marie Thomas.
Edna Sims, Blanch Owens. Ellen Ennis
Viola Coates. Harrison Willis, Hillery
Wheeler, Blanch Burns, Lottie Dodson,
Martina Spriggs. Carrie Stonall, Eugene
Stewart, Eugene Clark. Catherine Dainer.
Clarence Smith, James Wallace, Dennis
Miles, Felix Wooden, Matte Wooden.
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GOLDENBERG'S.
026-028 7th-zo6 X st.
What is a good store?

."hdl ID d SOOQ StOIe!
Is it not one that keeps the things
you want, and more that YOU find
you want as soon as you see them:
that sells you better goods at the
same prices or equal goods at lower
prices than you find elsewhere; and
that manages to sell you a rather
better class of goods than YOU had
expected to buy?
That is the sort of store this is
and it's getting more so. Of course
you can't see what it's going to be.
We can.
SlIks-unmatched values.
The entrance into the new 9TH
street annex admits you to the most
interesting collection Of money-sav-
ing silks yet shown.
The bargain silks at 2oc. and zoe.
will be of the past after another
days selling hundreds and hum
dreds of yards were sold Yesterday
and today.
The pc. lot consists of 81, sorts
The SOC. lot consists OF eleven sorts
The former are worth no less
than 4oc. to soc. a yard, while not a
yard of the latter should be less than
o9c., and some are worth UP to ST..
Between the time you read this
and tomorrow morning these few
more will be placed on sale at bar
gain prices.
22-inch Plain Black India Silk-the reay
value OF IT Is 39c. Special fof "Wednesday
10 cents.
Twelve pieces Black Brocade Tareta-yalue
Soc. yard. Special for "Wednesday
,33 cents.
24-inch Black Surah-double twill sort ana
OF elegant high finsh-the regular 15c qualIty
for "Wednesday
So cents.
2i-fnch Black Brocade Tafreta-In a VA
r1ety OF beautiful patterns usual 75c
sort-for "Wednesday
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Odds &
Ends i'm
RUGS.

Stock taking's over now, and
we find many odds and ends in
Rugs that we want to clear out.
All the prettiest patterns are
shown in Rugs of well-known
worth. Their clearing out will be
an event of the season.
The fact that most of these Rugs
were bought at from a fourth to
hall under regular prices enables
us to cut extra deep.
These prices:
japanese Rugs.
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tomorrow morning we shall give
you your choice of a lot of Atwood
henriettas, plain and figured mo-
hairs, Atwood storm serges, Atwood
French imperial serges and Atwood
albatross-which have been selling
at soc. yard, for
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rs cents.

We shall also give you your
choice of a lot of fine brocade and
fancy weaves, high luster mohair
and brilliantine, plain 46-inch storm
Victoria serges, Atwood challies, and
plain sicilians-for which we have
been asking so to 6oc yard-for
% captc
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OTIS OF BABIES
The Resolution Filed.

The resolution adopted the 18th Of last
month at the first meeting. of the conven-
ton of the Protestant Episcopal Church of
the diocese Of Washington, accepting the
act of incorporation of the convention, was.
filed with the recorder of deeds today.
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DON'T STOP TOBACCO

Suddenly; to do 90 is injurious to the nervous sys
tenn. Baco-Curo IL the only cure that cures while
you use tobacco. It IL sold with q written guar
antee that three boxes will cure any case, mat
ter how bad BacoOuro is vegetable and harmless;
i mas cured Thousands 1t viii cure YOU At al
for testimonials and booklet. Eureka Chemical and
Mfg. Co.. La Crosse. Wis, and Boston, Mass.
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Innings.

Innings.
This is how we got the lining
trade of the CITY:
Fancy Figured Double-faced Black and
Self Back Waist Lning-the 12Lc sort for
SSc. yard.
Yard-wide Best SILK Leno-the 121sc. quail
fly; has been &C.: Wednesday. &c. yard
Gray, White. Cream and Pink and Lavender
Percaline- Toe. sort for &c yard.
Fine Yard-wide Moire-finish Rustic Perca-
nne-the l0c sort for SIC. yard.
IL
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keiirr Rugs.

Short lengths in Body Brussels,
Wilton and Administer Carpets,
suitable for bedside rugs, I yard
and i yards long, at
SOc.s 75C., 0Ic.
Worth double.
1t W. B. MOSES & SONS.
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The &c. quality of White Persian Lawns
at 15c. yard.
The lsc. quality of White India Llnon at
1212c. yard.
Sheer Black Plain and Striped Lawns the
1211c. Aort-for TIC.
pc. quality Black indian Dimity for lie.
yard.
1sc. quality Of Figured White Pque for
lie. yard
2ac. quality of Fine Dotted Swiss for 2lc.
yard.
q
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At SIC. each-100 Women's Dimity Lawn
and Percale Shirt Waists, with nr without
detachable collars-sleeves the largest-pat-
terms the best-and every pattern imarina-
bic almost-some with white collars-waists
such brought 81 recently.
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Grateful Comforting.
Epps' S Cocoa.
BREAKFAST-SUPPER,


by thorough knowledge Of the natural laws
which govern the operations Of digestion and nutri
ton. and by careful application Of the fine prop:
for our breakfast and supper a delicately favored
Bills. It is By the judcious use Of such articles Of
diet that constitution may be gradually built up
until strong enough to resist every tendency Of dis
ease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating
around ready to attack wherever there IL a weaE
point We may escape many e fatal Shaft By
a properly nourished frame."-Civil Service Ca
xette. Made simply with boiling water milk.
Sold only In f-pound tins BY grocers, labeled
thus:
JAMES EPrs & CO.. Ltd. homeopathic Chemists,
London, England
oc6-s,m, tu.om
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At 29c each-5N0 women's Iaundered Per
Gale Shirt Waists-dark and light stripes,
checks, figures, plaids and plain colors =
waists the like of which We sold earlier at
6oc and tic each.
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82-inc, Plain Linen Colored Batiste-re.
duced from l2l2c. yard to
8 cents.
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32-inch Fire organdie Swisse.-;he sort
which were 1sc. TO Zoe. yard-for
I25 cents.