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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-27
6Y ROBERT BARR.


mountainous. To what district have we
penetratedT
"Above us, but unseen from this bank
of the river, is the castle of the widow
etarbenburg. Ter days Of wildwood,
however, are nearly past, for l intend to
marry her to one of the victorious
knights. who will hold the castle for me-"
1.-The countess of Starbenburg," said
the monk, must surely now be at an
age when the thoughts turn toward
heaven rather than toward matrimony.'
Il have yet to meet the woman" he
piled the archbishop, gazing upward,
who pleads old age as an excuse for
turning away from a suitable lover.
1t is my misfortune, Gottleib, that in
choosing wooden cOwl rather than dill
iron head piece, thou shouldst thus
have lost chance of advancement. The
castle, / am told, has well filled wine
vaults, and old age in wine Use doubtless
more to thy taste than the same quality
in woman. Ills a pity thou art not a
knight, Gottleib.'
The fault is not beyond the power
of our holy father to remedy by special
dispensation,'' replied the monk with a
chuckle.
ed down on his comrade in kindly fash
ion, shaking his head.
The wines of castle Starkenburg are
not for thy appreciatiye palate, ghostly
father. l have already selected a mate
for the widow"
And what if thy selection jumps not
with her approval. They tell me the
countess has will of her own"
IT..
/, her the choice merely because | am
loathe to war with woman. The castle
commands the river and holds the dis
trict. The widow may give it up peace
| ably at the altar or fOrcibly at the point
of the sword, whichever method COM
mends itself to her ladyship. The castle
must be in the command of one whom
| can trust"
The conversation here met a startling
| interruption. The archbishop and his
guard We're trotting rapidly round a
| promontory, and following the bend of
the river, the nature of the county be-
| ing such that it was impossible 10 see
many hundred feet ahead of them. Sud
denly they came upon a troop of armed
and mounted men, standing like states
| before the.as The troops numbered an
even scoft, anu cOHlpieIely Nlieu the
way between the precipice on their left
and the stream on their right Although
| armed, every sword was in it's sea bbard,
with the exception of the long, two
handed weapon of the leader, who stood
few PAGES in advance of his men, with
| the point of his sword resting on the
ground. The black horse, old in cam
paigns, recognized danger ahead and
stopped instantly. without waiting for
the drawing Of the rein, planting his
two forefeet firmly in front, with a sud-
denness of action that would have I'M
horsed a less alert rider. Before the
archbishop could question the silent
host that barred his way, their leader
raised his long sword until it stood per-
| pendicularly in the air above his head,
and with a loud voice, in measured
tones, as one repeats a lesson he has
| learned by rote, he cried: my lord arch
| bishop of Treves, the Countess Laurette
Won Starkenburg invites you to sup with
her"
| In the silence that followed, the lead
er's sword still remained poised untremb-
ling in the air. Across the narrow gorge
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KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Richmond June 25.--Near ,..~
Richmond county, Thursday W a1Sa"'
and killed The mule no w, " lightning
also killed as riding was
The barn of Rev. w.
caster comfy was SIR A, Stree, in Las
during tbe same storm ock by lightning
Atlanta, June 25.- and burned
negro who was to -Ierrell 'huoson'
weeks AGO for mr. ave been hanged two
prieved at the Ia rider but who was re-
Atkinson. died { st moment by Governor
to-day. The IN the gallows at Decatur
fourteen min drop fell at 11:4512, and
nounced DEE utes later Hudson was pro-
neck. Hr ID. the fall having broken his
another .dson killed Seaborn Malcolm,
bit dog. 4egro, in a quarrel about a rab-
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AN ORDERLY HANGING.

cincinnati June pa Times-Star spe
4al from Evansville, w. Va, says Clark
lewis was hanged there to-day at 12'A"
( p. m. in public before large and orderly
crowd in natural grove. The condemn
ed man sang on the scaffold. There were
no disorderly demonstrations. Lewis was
hanged for the murder of Charles Glib
son, whose death appeared to be do.
sired by Mrs. Gibson, to enable her 10
continue uninterrupted, her carousals
with Lewis and one or two Others. who
were jointly convicted with him.
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Baltimore, Nd, June 25.-Prof. Cbas.
Copeland Wight, well known educator
of this city, died suddenly of heart dis
ease at his home here to-day.
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To what district have we
The times., 1897-12-12
THE EDUCATIONAL. CONVENTION
Executive Committee Names the
Finance Committee.

The executive committee havingi in charge
the preparations for the convention OF the
National Educational A ssociation in this
city next year met yesterday afternoon
in the rooms OF the Board of Trade. In the
absence Of the chairman, Col. Henry r.
Blount, chairman Of the general commit
tee, presided, with Mr.. Arthur o Neil as
secretary. The other members Of the com
nitt &c present were Messrs. Greenlees, Sc "
art, II ege, Smith, Mrs. Spencer, Prof. " d.
Powell, Miss Smith and Gen. Ellis Brown.
IL was the purpose of the committee to
complete several OF the most important
committees. The first committee, and, in
fact, the only committee, completed is the
committee on finance, Of which Mr.. Thomas
W. Smith is chairman. The other members
are:
F. W. Lane, supervising principal of the
city public schools; Mrs. Sarah A. Spencer.
Rev. d. L. Whitman, S. ". Woodward, L
s. Brown, S. B. Hage, A. I Stuart, George
NJ. Bond. Mrs. Miranda Tullock, Gen. Ellis
Spear. Jesse IF. Wilson, j. W Whelpley,
DR.. W a. Croffutt, John F. Freeman, A ::
B. DuvaI, Rev. Hugh F. Stevenson, C S :
Clark, James ". Sommerville, Charles E.
Howe ISadora SaEs. Frederick L. Moore,
Miss II . n. Reynolds, MIS-. Mary C. Fennell
Mrs. Lucy E. Moten, Ellis A. Brown, and
George F. Cook, superintendent If the
colored schools of the District.
Cha!rmen for other committees were
named as follows Halls aud places of
meeting, Prof. w B. Powell; hotels and
public comfort, Raymond ] , Pierson; print
ing, Gen. George H. Hairless transporta ton.
Archibald Greenlees.
Other important committees vet to be
organized are press, music, reception and
the honorary reception committee, which,
it is suggested, shall be composed of Presi-
cent Mckinley, the officers OF the Cabinet
and a Representative and Senator from
each State. Besides these, there will b
the following eighteen subcommittees:
Departments, kindergarten, elementary,
secondary, higher education, normal, man
ual and industrial art, music, business
education, Child study, physical training,
science, school administration, library de
partment, round table, dea Tnutes, member
ship, national council and department of
superintendence.
The times., 1897-12-12
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Report of the Supervising Architect
of the Treasury Depa rtment.

Report OF the Supervising Architect
of the Treasury Department.
The p.Cgress On the fift y-four pubic
buildings. twelve OF which werc cOaI-
menced this year, is given in detail in the
current report of the supervising archi-
tect OF the Treasury Department. The
volume was prepared 10y Mr.. c. E Kemper,
who had been acting supervising archi-
tect until the recent appointment OF Mr..
Ia ylor.
Mr. Kemper reiterates the suggestion
that there be bIiit a hall for the records OF
the executive departments in order to re-
iieve the encTOacfmenfscn thespace in these
depart Taents. The War Department Is
particularly crowded for want OF space.
Mr.. Krmper says that it is probable
tSuppleinentalIegis may be needed
to strengthen and simplify the adrain-
istrative features OF the present laws
20 public buildings.
Th'- total amount appropriated for the
new city postoffice was S3.O65. 491. Of
which S2,56l ,6O4 has been expended, the
balance September 2 D being $5O3, ,Ss7. 0lt-
standing sainst this balance are contract
ing liabilities which reduce the balance
to S2O5 .T16. The site and incidental COST
was $685., ,49O.T7
The times., 1897-12-12
COL. HAYS LECTURE.
II VIII Be Delivered on Saturday
Evening Next.

ii VIII be -DcIlNcfSu on SHtu rudY
Evening Next.
Columbia Commandery No. 2, knights
Templar, has secured the services OF Col
Edwin B. Hay, SO well known in this city
To deliver his new and magnificently Illus
trated lecture on Switzerland and the
Alps, at the Lafa yette Square Opera House
ON Saturday evening next.
Mr.. HAYS ability as a lecturer and his
graphic descriptive powers will add much
to the interest that viii center in the
many and beautiful pictures that VIII he
presented during the discourse.
Having Travelled over tue groun I, te is
Wen prepared to conduct his he lr ers ever
the lakes. through the passes, into Alpine
villages, through seas Of ice and glacial
formations, up the mountain sides, evea to
the summit OF Mont Blanc, the monarch of
mountains.
Mr.. Murray, the weil-known illustrator
win place the pictures upon the canvass
nearly all of which have been colored 10
nature by most eminent artists in Wash.
ignton, Philadelphia, New York and i3oston,
Prior 20 thelecture, and appropriate there
to, Prof Leo Wheat, the pianist, viii
render a number OF his own compositions
III q PaShO 'cSAedii Will diSO EtllutT
the overture from william Tell.
The object of the occa sion is to add TO
the new temple fund, sabJect now upper.
most in the minds of all the Masonic fra
ternity fl the District or Columbia, so that
those who patronize will not only be re-
cefving full and ample return for the in
vestment, but VIII be helping the cause
of giving 10 the city a magnificent temple,
which will be in keeping with the archi-
lecture OF other public and private struc-
lures.
The box sheet is open for sale OF tickets
at the Metzerott Music Company, and 1t is
advisable TO secure seats early.
The times., 1897-12-12
WILL CONTEST SETTLED.
Heirs Of David Moore Come TO an
Agreement.

Heirs OF David Moore Come to an
Agreement.
The celebrated contest over the will OF
OF the late David Moore. involving $500
600 worth OF property. has been decided
out of count, and the estate Is 70 Iss
vested jointly in Mrs. Barbour, 1he widow
OF the late James L Barbour, and in the
children ana heirs OF the late James ].
Moore The heirs or James 2 More
ale David Moore, Francis NJ Moore. sarah
Nj. Davidson, and Josephine Bridget
The settlement is victory Tor them. as
under the viii OF David Moore, which stood
for several years. they We're shut out or
his property entirely.
David Moore died in 1888, leaving two
children, Annie Moore, who afterwarCi be
came the wife pi tue late lanes /. Barbour
the II erchant andthe late James +. Moore.
4 will was found among his effects leav-
ing all his propertyto his daughter to the
exclusion of his son. James F. Moore
took nu action toward asserting his rights
nor did his heirs after he died. until Mr..
David Moore, bis son, and the grandson
II the first David Moore came OF age
in 1896.
suit vas then filed, against MIS-.
Barbour. claiming one-haIf the estate. IN
the ground that the will was the result
of undue influence ON old David Moore.
The decision Of the court was in favor of
the contestants. Since that time there
have been retTials and appeals, but IT,,
case has always been decide ed thesanne way.
The case was pending before tie Supreme
Court OF the United States when the heirs
came 70 an agreement.
The property involved includes a tract or
thirty acres of land adjoining LeDroit
Park, and premises No. 602 Pennsylvania
avenue, besides several olhar pieces or real
estate.
The times., 1897-12-12

The notable social event OF the present
week will be the grand ball to oe given
Thursday evening at Rauscher's by the
ladies' of the Garfield Hospital Board, all OF
whom will be in attendance TO contribnte
10 the comfort and pleasure of the guests.
The favors VIII he unusually beautiful the
music inspiring and the menu all that
Epicurus himself could desire. The bal
committee VIII consist of Mrs. j @. Bur-
rows, Madame Mertwago Mrs. Flint, Mrs.
George Wiilialns, Mrs. g \. Liei'er, Mrs.
Rutherford, Mrs. Thorn as Wilson ard
other ladies prominent in soci al and
The times., 1897-12-12

by all The ladies first prize was won oy
Miss Jennie Dell, Miss Flossie Van Hoof
securing the second. The gentlemen's s first
prize was won by Mr.. T. A. Newman; the
second by Mr.. w. T. Phillips, the oonsola
tions going to Miss Mable Dell and Mr..
Joseph DAILY. Refreshments were served
and the remainder of the evening was
spent In musical selections. Those present
were Miss Yale, Miss Browne, Miss Van
Hoof, Miss Wissner. the Misses Dell, Miss
Mcguire, Miss Raymond, Messrs. Newman,
Philips, Moran, Craig, King, Wissner, Belt
re. and DAILY.
The times., 1897-12-12

The Abracadabra Club met Wednesday
evenin 6 at the horne Of Mrs. Appleton =.
Clark, ir. Miss Doherty gave an intel st
ing sketch of the life of Mark Twain. d.
w. A Crcffut entertained the club by
talk on Alaska and the Klondike. His de-
scription OF the passes to the gold fields
and the history of the Totem poles was
intensely humorous. Hon. Theobald or ,en,
Mfr. Clark, Mr.. Brock and Mrs. Davis dis
cussed the subject.
MIR Gilbert A. Clark sang "The Voice Of
the Ocean, accompanied by Miss May
Hunter. Mrs. A fired Wood and Mrs. Scott
each gave recitation. Miss Gertrude
Buckingham rendered a mandolin solo ,an-
companLed en- the piann by Miss Reese
The hostess furnished refreshments. Amons =
the visitors were Miss Sue Buckingham.
Mrs. Letter, Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Clark,
Mr.. and Mrs. York and Mr.. and Mrs Lewis.
The neAt meeting will be with Mrs. DF
w. A Croffat, December %.
The times., 1897-12-12

neandg
wtfae
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arrive O
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recepion a
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The times., 1897-12-12
snitahle for a Rride

Az exquisite quilt suitable for lride's
trcusseau. may be made of Bolton sheet
ing. finished about the edges with a
herlsattcbed hem. Large yellow roses
should he scattered over the entire sur
face Of tie quilt. and these should he
er .bFcidered with several shades OF yellow
Japa floss. In order 10 accent uate the
great beauty of this covering. lining of
pale yellow satin or satech should be fas-
tent,, beneath.
The times., 1897-12-12

man, Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page, Mrs, ].
W Henderson and @rs. selners, Mrs.
Nordhoff will extend her visit to Mrs
Foster until after the holidays, and win
assist Mrs. Foster at her reception tonor'
row. Mrs Nordhoff viii shortly be joined
by her daughter, Miss Evelyn Nordhuff.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs John W. Foster entertained at lunch
con yesterday in honor Of her guest, Mrs.
CharleS Nordilon. Pink roses formed the
iloIai decoration Of the table, and the
Eaine cards were little japanese fans. The
other ladies present were Mrs. Romero,
Mrs Stanley Brown, Mrs. HIT Mrs Iale,
MRS. Gailaudet, Mrs Painter, Miss Dow
Mrs. Radcliffe Mrs Pellew, Mrs Board
The times., 1897-12-12

Do you know that you can have
The Morning. Evening and Sunday
Times-the only COMPLETE news
paper published in Washington
served to you by carrier for fifty
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The times., 1897-12-12

The marriage of Miss Margaret Knicker-
booker yler and Mr.. John Henry Church
i'll Clark Will take place Wednesda
evening at, O'Clock, at the residence
of Capt and Mrs. L. w. Tyler, 1888 M
street.
The times., 1897-12-12
LITTLE FOLKS FANCY BALL
Mrs. Richardson Clover's Daugh-
ters Entertain Their Friends.
Mrs. John w. Fosters Luncheon in
Honor of Mrs. Cha rles Nordoff-
Miss Alice Warder's Debut.

Though thereis probably an under current
ofspeculation as TO whether the immediate
future viii or viii not bring with it any
change in the social program, nothing is
being said except by actions that speak
louder than words. The sympathy that
prompted the ladies OF the Cabinet to with
draw from social life Immediately dpon
the announcement Of the illness Of the
Presidents mother has extended so gen
orally throughout society, residential as
well as official, that enga gements are he
ing Cancelled and invitations recalled 10y
guests and hostesses, who are impelledalike
by that God-given touch of nature that
makes the world akin.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs. Warder presented her Youngest
daughter, Miss Alice waraer, Friday at a
tea. Mrs. Warder, Miss WaFder and Mrs
Ward Thoron were assisted BY Mrs. Hale
Mrs. Hit, Miss Marjorie Mott and Mrs
Harriet Blaine Beale.
The times., 1897-12-12

philarthropic circles. The special object
for which the ball is to he giien is to
raise money 10 defray the expenses Of fur
nishing the hospital with passenger ele-
vator, together with a well equipped labora
tory, for which the sum of $4,000 was ex-
pended. The ladies of the board have
pledged themselves to pay this.
The times., 1897-12-12

The Small and Early dancing class
will give the first of its series of three
dances at Rauscher's December %, The
dates arranged for the others are January
ii and February I. The pa troneSses ( f
these very exclusive festivities are Mrs.
ArchibaldIiopkins,M Mrs Henry ca bot Lodge.
Mrs. tchn $. Ward and Mrs. John
Walker.
The times., 1897-12-12

Columbia Chapter, D. a. R., has re-
called its invitations for the meeting which
was &c have been held Tuesday, owing
to the illness of Miss LAWN, charter
member,
The times., 1897-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Shepard have closed their
country place, wild Goose Farm" in
Shepardstown. w Va, aud have taken a
hosue for the winter on Sixteenth street.
Mrs. Shepard, who was formerly Miss
Odette Tyler, is enthusiastically attached
70 her me urtain home, and has no regret
for the brilliant professional career which
she exchanged for her domestic kingdom.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Tallmadge Lambert viii
give an evening reception on the 20ah
instant to Introduce Miss Lambert.
The times., 1897-12-12

The dates set for the two meetings Il
the Monday evening dancing class at Raj
scher are December 27 and January ..
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs william Britton viii be at home
next Thursday, from 3 to &, at 523
Caroline street.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs Herbert Gouveneur Ogden and Miss
May Augusta Ogden, of 1910 Riggs place,
will ertertaiL at tea ON Thursday fternooa
of this week.
The times., 1897-12-12
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The times., 1897-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John JOY Edison have cards
out for dancing reception Tuesday even
ing, TO Introduce their daughter, Miss
Edison.
The times., 1897-12-12

The regular meeting of the Undecided
Euchre Club was held Thursday evening At
the residence of Miss Browne, 2011 IL
street. A very enjoyable evening was spent
The times., 1897-12-12

1t is said that an effort will be made at
the present session of Congress 70 obr ain
a nsion for Mrs. Semple. the daughter
of President Tyler. who is now staying at
the Louise Home, Mrs. Semple is gTad-
ualIy growing blind, and the basis # the
claim her frieBds will make is that she IL
net only a daughter of President II the
United States, but is allied to three others
10y blood. being . cousin to President Mon
roe and of Benjamin and william FenIy
Harrison.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Holman and Miss
Madge Holman returned during the past
week from their country place near ely
mont, Md, and have taken apartments
for the winter OH Capitol Hin.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs. Ralph Walsh win entertain at
luncheon Thursday at o'clock, when Miss
Walsh viii make her debut.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs Charles FfouIke have seat
outinvitations for dance December %.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs Charles G. Dulln Will entertain at
luncheon Wednesday OF this week.
The times., 1897-12-12

A number of Washington graduates Of
st. Josephs Academy, Of Emmitsburg,
Nd, we've present on Wednesday last at
the golden jubilee ceremonies of tie So
dality of the Children of Mary, which
were celebrated at the convent with all
the pomp and devotion the occasion in
spired.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs. L. sout hard Parker, No. 1929
Nineteenth street, viii give a tea Thurs
The times., 1897-12-12

day afternoon, from.3 to 6, 10 introduce
Miss Lucy Parker.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs. Lee, Miss Lee and Miss Florence
Lee will spend the season at the Shore
The times., 1897-12-12

Mr. and Mrs. Harry d. Haniltoa. OF Yer
mont avenue. have gone to southern Mary
land TO spend the Christmas hulidavs, as
is their custom, with SIr. Hamilton 5
parents, at Bayview. their home en the
Chesapeake Bay.
The times., 1897-12-12

4 am hut they will not be joined by Mrs.
Hunt, who has decided to remain for the
wiI.ter in Boston.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. William A shryock Of
Baltimore, who are nov visiting Mrs
Charles G. Thorn. VIII spend the holiday
season in Washington as their guests.
The times., 1897-12-12

WinOdaughsis had an evening with the
jour uallsti section last week, ana
newspaper called Cosmos, prepared 10y
members of the class, was read, giving
list Of Interesting subjects treated in
a most Intelligent and attractive manner.
Tie paper was supposed to be published
in 901. and the following are the titles
Of articles presented
"A Great Presidential Conspir lcy, .
"Russias Linguistic Conquest OF all Eu-
rope" description of the New Dismal
Swamp, National Park ''Improv IueIts
in Airship Stora ge Devices = How Tam
many Brought About the Social Reform, -
Pleasures of Modern Travel, AN Inter
national Elopement, With Possible Inter
Planetary Complications Scientific
Farming in Twentieth Century," "a .Jeet-
ing Between Ex-Queens Victoria and Illido-
kalani,' Opening OF the First Congress
of Fathers, 1.-THE Great Holocaust 1f Mind
in Which all Unworthy Literat ire Was
Officially Burned"
The editorials Were:
Journalism as Moral Force" The
Evo ution of Invention. THE TwcnJieth
Century Woman" The uorseless Age
Science and Art OF Dreams"
There were several breezy news notes
and a wonderful advertisement Of tie
Greater Washington Department store.
The reading OF "Cosmus" was inter
spersed with vocal music by Mrs. Cooper
and Miss Elle Newton, both of whom are
fine soprano soiists. Mrs G.. A. L yon re-
cited The Wind and the Moon"
Gen Birney will deliver a lecture ut
Wimodaughsis on Tuesday night on civil
and Religious Liberty Excellent music
will be an attraction, given by Miss AdeLa
Vernon; 8. solo soprano from Londn, Ens
land. Miss Alden and other fine talent
have been engaged.
The times., 1897-12-12
SILK HANDKERcHIEFs.

Mems SILK Initial Hankerchiefs,
25c, 39c, 75c and 81.
Men sJapaneseSiik II Handkerchiefs,
plain white and colors, 25c, 50c,
roc and 81.
Mems Black six Handkerchiefs,
25c To 81.
Mems Japonette Initial Handker-
chiefs --..-..-..-.---...... I-2c
The times., 1897-12-12
EACH YEAR

colored SAX Mufflers, soc, 75c,
81, $3.50 and 50.
Plaid silk Mufflers, the latest fad,
81 20 and S1-75.
Black Brocade Six MuffIers, 75c,
81, 81. %, 81 80 and 81.
Black and White China SIX Muf-
flers; hemstitched, with 2
inch hem ..........,- ....-. $1.25
White and Cream Brocade SILK
MuffIers, 50c TO $3.50.
The times., 1897-12-12

Mrs. F. a Sebring, of Kennesaw avenue,
Mount Pleasant, left ON last Thursday,
with her two children, for Francis, Fla,
where she VIII spend the winter with
her uncle.
The times., 1897-12-12

Navy Blue and Black SILK Muf-
flers, with white and colored polka
dots, 75c to S1.50.
Ladies' 'ooIored SIX Mufflers,
i IL inch hem .........-..-.-.5 SOC
ChiIdren's Brocade silk Mufflers;
all culors; 35c. and DOC.
Cashmere Mufflers, cream, red,
blue, white, black and gray, 25c.
TO 81 90.
Ways Mufflets, assorted
colors, all sizes $1.OO