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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-10-13
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Great Loss Of Life and Property
at Many Points.
Ten Persons Perish in Blazing
Forests Along the Canadian
DOrder-Awful Disaster in
South Dakota.

Chicago, Oct. THE drought which
has prevailed throughout the northwest
for the last month has been followed by
disastrous fires on the prairies and in
the forests of Indiana, Michigan, North
and South Dakota, Nebraska and Can
ada. Lesser fires have prevailed in Hi
nois, Ohio and Wisconsin. In several
instances entire villages have been
swept away by the flames and number
of human lives have been sacrificed.
Much live stock has also persisted. The
loss to the farmers has been very heavy,
and reports show that hundreds of
thousands of dollars worth of build
ings, grain and hay has been destroyed.
The heaviest losses seem to have been
sustained in Michigan and Indiana. Ad-
vices from Detroit and Indianapolis in
dictate serious condition of affairs in
the rural districts tributary to those
cities. At least ten lives have been lost
in the fires, which are raging along the
Canadian border just north of the Min
nesota state line, and three persons
persisted in the Ottawa river valley. II
PEELED to flee for their lives and many
narrow escapes are reported.
Big Fire in Chicago.
Chicago, Oct. dexter Park horse
market, from time out of mind the CEN
ter of the stock yards horse trade and
comprising the oldest of the stock yards
buildings, was destroyed Wednesday
afternoon in fire that in 20 minutes
swept over as many acres and threat
ened to engulf all the business and res
idence property of the district. Extent
of fire, over area of 20 acres; numbers of
buildings burned, AZ; value of property
destroyed, Silt, 800; amount of insur-
ance, $1O3,6O0; men injured, IL; horses
burned, 8.
Awful Disaster I'm South Dakota.
Plankinton, S. D., Oct. Tone of the
worst disasters in the history of the
state occurred Tuesday at midnight by
the burning of the girls dormitory at
the state industrial school. Seven lives
were lost. The dead are: Title Hooper,
instructor; Mabel Tobert, aged 9, of
Sioux Falls; Bessie Merby, aged IA, of
Hot Springs; Ida Warner, aged 16, of
Watertown; Christina Bergman, aged
II. of Yankton; Nellie johnson, aged IS,
of Grafton, N. D.; Lillian West, aged II,
of Sioux Falls. The burned structure
was of wood, three stories in height and
was but recently completed. There
was no means of extinguishing the fire
at the school, and the buildings being
over a mile from town no aid could be
rendered, and in short time the en-
tire annex was enveloped in flames. In
less than 20 minutes from the time the
fire was first seen the building was de-
stroyed. There were about 25 other
persons in the school who escaped in
their nightclothes with the greatest
difficulty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-10-13

London, Oct. .9.--The Brazilian lega-
ton here has received telegram from
the government at Rio de Janeiro stat
ing that Canudos, the headquarters of
the religious fanatics led by Antonio
Ell Conselheiro. was captured after a
campaign in which over 5000 Brazilian
officers and soldiers were killed, wound
ed or invaded. The dispatch adds
that Ell Conselheiro is dead.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-10-13
In New Quarters.

Washington, Oct. 9.-The transfer of
the congressional library from the capt.
toll to the new library building has
been completed. The library has been
closed since the list of August, and it
is claimed that the removal, with the
incidental displacement and packing of
books, papers, etc., is the quickest ever
made in so extensive library.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-10-13
Fire nearly wiped out the business

Fire nearly wiped out the business
portion of Medora, LII.
The yellow fever was reported as
growing worse in New Orleans, while
at Mobile, Ala, and Edwards, Miss. an
improvement was announced.
The house of Peter Brewer, near
Northeast, Pa, was burned and William
Tarr and Francis Withrow were Gre
mated.
The Kentucky Bankers association
in annual session in Frankfort unani-
mously adopted a resolution compli-
menting the local bankers for keeping
wine off the table at the banquet.
James Michael rode mile in Phila-
delphia on bicycle in 1896, eclipsing
the American record of :3s is.
Fifty first-class horses persisted in the
stables of the Cheshire improvement
company in Brooklyn, N. Y. which
were burned.
A relay of six thoroughbred horses
raced five miles in Philadelphia against
four crack bicyclists, and the horses
won by five yards in .9:52.
Lester II. DuTtOu, all dttOi uCys Shoo
and killed his wife in Flint, Mich, and
then sent a bullet through his own
brain. A quarrel was the cause.
The historic village of st. Elmo, a
suburb of Chattanooga, Tenn, was al
most entirely wiped out by fire.
Michigan's total wheat crop this year
is 24.925, 007 bushels, an average yield
Of 1916 bushels per acre.
w. M. Shain shot Mrs. Hattie Lee at
Clarion, Mich, and afterward took his
own life.
Eleven persons who assaulted a young
woman near Newport, KY, narrowly
escaped lynching.
The Bank of Union County at Nor
garfield. KY. was robbed of nearly 3d.
900 while the cashier was at dinner.
The annual report of the commits
sioner of navigation shows that the
total documented tonnage of the United
States on June 80, 1897, was 4,760, 220
tons. the largest for 81 years, except
1898. when it was 4.S25.071 tons.
Mrs. Louise S. Rounds. OF Chicago, has
for the twelfth time been elected state
president of the Illinois Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union.
The Liberty Qnd.) Building and Loan
association has gone into voluntary
liquidation with liabilities of $35, 1000.
Many poor people lose their all.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-10-13
yellow Fever,. Prorre.,.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Surgeon-General
Wyman's yellow fever advices Friday
night included the following: New Or
leans-new cases, 40; deaths, s; total
cases to date, sos; total deaths to date,
so. Mobile, Ala.-new cases, 6; deaths,
o; total cases to date, 100; total deaths,
II. Edwards, Miss.-new cases, 10;
deaths, 4. Biloxi, Miss.-new cases, IL;
deaths. /.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-10-13
Robbed at Noon.

Louisville, KY, Oct. s.-A special to
the Post from Morganfield says:
Thieves entered the office of the Union
County bank Thursday during the lunch
hour and secured over $4,000 in cur
rency which had been left in the cash
drawer. When the bank officials re-
turned they found the drawer had been
rifed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-10-13
switzerland to Buy Railroads.

Berne, Oct. 8.-The national council,
by vote of 9S to 30, has adopted bill
providing for the purchase of the five
principal railroads of Switzerland, at a
cost approximating 1,O0o,000,oOO francs
or $200,000,O00. Switzerland has COM
plete system of telegraphs, which, ex-
cepting the wires for railroad service,
is wholly under control of the state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-10-13
Adopts Gold Standard.

New York, Oct. ga dispatch to the
Herald from Lima, Peru, says: After a
discussion, which continued for several
days, the chamber of deputies of Peru
adopted the gold standard by major
ity of one vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09

verbosity that both were such favor.
ties with him that he was at q loss as
to what to do, but he had concluded
that the only course that seemed
open to him was to cast half vote
for e,ch candidate. 1t so happened
that the present mayor was in the
hotel and overheard the conversation,
and. mindful OF the recent solicitude
OF the speaker in his behalf, went up
to him and said: Il am sorry for
your predicament, but l think 1 can
suggest a way out of it. Do not
split your vote on my account, but
cast the whole thing for the other
man. That will be the most manly
course as far as am concerned"
IL this imaginary genius of the
quill were to spend q tenth of the
time in the furthering Of q laudable
ambition that he does in preparing
verbose illusions that seek to be
funny, he would be of more use in
the world, ana in the end be better
satisfied with himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
HAD PLENTY TO DO.
Representative cEniry's Work
at Springfield.
he FATHERBD SEVEN BILLS.

Some Of Them Among the Nest Important
OF the Ssssiea Of the State Lsgislasure-
Iasaae Hospital and Woodmsn Relief
Measures Included.
TIE ARGUS publishes in this issue
the record Of the recent Illinois gen.
eral assembly in the matter of new
laws spread upon the statute books,
bills passed, etc. In the Liquidation
thus adopted Rock Islands member,
William McEniry, was an industrious
participant. He was instrumen tai
in the passage of some of the most
important measures, and seven bills,
including those Of particular import
aDce to this locality, the one pro.
viding for an appropriation for the
Western Hospital for tho Insane and
the Woodmen relief bill, he fathered
and devoted his individual efforts to
advancing them through every stage
Of the house proceedings.
Measures He Pat Through.
These are the seven bills, the en-
actment into law of which Mr.. Nc
Entity was responsible for:
APpropriating ss6O,OOO for the
Western Hospital for the Insane at
Rock Island.
Woodmen relief bill. providing for
such legal action at the Dubuque
head camp as will insure the
renewal of the head Office from Full
ton to Rock Island.
Police matron bill for matrons in
cities of over Is, 900 Inhabitants.
Davis plumbing bill, originating
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
Drop All Profits


Ladies' nne Leghora fiats. cost e1aso per
dozen. at wholesale, now.......-....... 81,
Miaes' fine Leghorn nats. cost $50 per
dozen. at Wholesale, now 90
ChudrenS- oftto........ .................... o.
Leehorn nats. with fancy edges, G Per
dozen, now. 1t retail.... 30
Ladies' Manila Sailors, cost el5 per
dozen, now each...... %
Ladies' White Adriatic. cost q per dozen.
AL trimmed ready to wear, go It. each 30
The following Sailor Hats have been sell
ing 1t SIS and q 50 apiece. now only
&c: Ladies' white Milan Knox. white
Milan Baltic. white Milan Pennant, ALL 70
Ladies' white and colored Oxford. No.
Us. cost q dozen. 60 1t ~
Ladies' fancy braid short back Sailors.
the SOC kind, for. ......................... ID
Ladies' white Fenhurst ......-............. IL
10 dozen ready trimmed Black Regatta
Sailor Hats. usually SOC, now ............ 10
New oolors, Straw Vivian. O
No. SIS. Red Chip Hats worth 81 So Q gift II
The Batavia Cloth Sailors and Walking
Hats. 3band trimming, were 81, while
tney iaSt---- 81
Black fancy edge India Panama Hats,
the 1oc ones 30
(Above lots are not large. Prices viii con
ttnue - advertised until Sold. It's prices Liz
these that keeps US so busy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09

with T. B. Davis, o. this city, and
providing for plumbing inspectors
and the proper and sanitary plumb
ing.
Appropriating $45, ZOO for Illinois
participation in the Trans-Missis-
sippi exposition at Omaha.
Household measure. providing that
no one shall live in q houseboat in
any river in Illinois without first OBJ.
tanning permit from the county
clerk.
Amending laws regulating inmates
Of Pontiac reformstory and creating
salary of 81. 200 per annum for the
commissioners of that institution.
so it will be seen that for the first
year at Springfield Rock Island had
q member who. 80 to speak, was
strictly in 1.-THE kind of q man 8
city Of this size wants and needs at
the state capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
ITS FIRST ANNUAL MEET

A~ DeS VI INC 4. N. y. a. Atniotlo As
ISOLATION Tomorrow.
The first annual field day of the
I M. c. A. Athletic association will
be held tomorrow afternoon at the
old fair grounds on Ninth street.
The events will be participated in
oy some OF the best local athletes.
No admission will be charged and q
large attendance is expected. The
first meet Of the association will be q
big success. if present indications
count for anything. The exercises
begin at 2 O'Clock.
The entries up to date are as fol-
lows: Fifty yard dash, Totten,
hodgson, Fezler. Ramser, Campbell,
Petit. Cross; 100 yard dash. Ramser.
Hodgson. Fezler, Campbell; 22O
yard dash. Petit, Totten. Fezler,
Ramser; 440 yard dash. Hodg .on,
Ramser, Cross, Petit, Totten; one
halt mile, Hodgson, Petit. Cross.
ksmser. Totten; mile run, Hodg-
son, Totten, Cross. Ramser; putting
rs pound shot. Jake Ramser, Allen
WEIGH and Herman Hansen; hop,
step and jump. Ed Ramser. Herman
Hansen; running high jump. Herman
Hansen, c. Hodgson, Ed Ramser;
running broad jump, Hansen. Ram
ser and Cross.
As the opportunity to contest does
not close mp till the starting of the
events several others will doubtless
take part; The bicycle team has not
yet completed its list of entries, but
will be all in readiness when the
time Of the races comes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
OUT OF HIS HOLE AGAIN.
Moss Backed s.PablIus" 1nd1lgss n Eur.
thor Hog Latin.

Moss Backed ..Pablias" Indulge u Eur.
ther Hog Latin.
Moss backed "Publius" has come
out of his hole again to indulge in
dissertation on the result of the
judicial election. Although ostensi-
bly, Q democrat, this ambitious con-
tributor's appearance now finds ex-
cuse in the fact that Hon. w. 81.
Gest has been elected to the bench.
The compositions from his pen,
which consumes space in this morn
ing's Union, would be regarded %
unworthy of one having attained his
age in life were it not for the
suspicion that he has perhaps
reached his dotage. Despite the
fact that the appearance Of demo-
Gratis seeking to get into the repub-
lican band wagon at times when the
test of party loyalty is particularly
applied, is an unweicome spectacle,
yet such q csper from one 90
dependent upon his party. one indeed
who is being supported through the
charity which his party has made
possible. is the more to be won.
dered at.
But this incident OF the inconsie.
tency Of his character recalls o cir.
cumstance which is reported to
have occurred in connection with
the recent municipal campaign.
This .'Publius" who has been %
frequently repudiated by the
democratic party, had, prior
to the nominating convention, up.
preached the present mayor and
urged him to become candidate. A
few days after both conventions had
voiced their choice ..Publius" was in
one of Rock Islands leading hotels
and when approached by the clerk as
to what he thought of the mayoral
candidates. replied with customary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
MARTIN oswALD's DEATH.
An Old Resident Passss Away AfteI
Long Suffering.

An Old Resident Passss Away After
Long Suffering.
Martin Oswald died Ut $50 O'Clock
last night at his home. S17 Second
avenue, of stomach trouble and COM
plications, with which he had been
afflicted the past two years. Mr..
Oswald had been o resident of
Rock Island since 1870. He was .
native Of Vallendas. Canton Grau.
bunden, Switzerland, where he was
born Oct. IA, 1926. He served IS
ears with the So iss guards under
Ferdinand II. king Of Naples. Dur
ing that time he participated in sew
eral notable battles. He was seri-
iously wounded in the battle of Pal
ermo. He was . sergeant in the
guards, and for meritorious service
was awarded two medals, one Of the
order Of St. George and another from
the king Of Naples. He was married
on his return home from the war to
Miss Catherine Wiedemann. They
came to America. coming to Rock
Island, which has been their home
for u years. Mr.. Oswald was o
longtime employee Of the Rock Island
stove works, following the vocation
Of polisher. MIR. Oswald 10 sur
vived by his wife and four children:
Arnold and Miss Ida Oswald, OF this
city, Miss Annie Oswald. Chicago,
and Mrs. Theodore Myers, Dsven-
port.
The funeral will be held at 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon from the
German Evangelical church. ON
Ninth street.
Mrs. A. F. Fleming. . sister OF
Mrs. g. W. Sample. and Q former
resident Of Rock Island, died June 4
at Campbell. CAL, while on . visit to
her daughter. Mrs. Lizzie Beardsley.
Mrs. Flemipg's home was 1t San
Jose. Death was caused from ADO.
plexy. her age being So years. Her
husband and five children survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
cOUNTY's OFFICIAL VOTE

Returns 81 the Jadicial Election CAN
vaosed.
The vote Of the Judicial election in
Rock Island county was canvassed
this morning by Justices d. j. Webb,
OF Moline, and w. F. Schroeder, of
Rock Island, and County Clerk Koh-
Ter. The total vote on the several
candidates was found to have been
- follows:
For Judges Of the Supreme Court
r. N. Botsford, d. 1890; James H.
Cartwright, r, 1921.
For Judges of the Circuit Court
Guy c. Scott. d. 2,002; Caleb c. John.
son, d, 1.69S; Nels F. Anderson. d,
1.S25; Hiram Bigelow, r, S,797; Will
liam H. Gest, r, 1897; Frank ID. Ram
say. r, $685..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
Parasols and Umbrellas.

variety Of qualities style and bargain
prices such as even We have never before
shown.
Plain White China Parasols, unusual
Saiuo.-...-...- 10c
Better quality White China Hem stitched
1t LIS, should be 81 Is
White centers with color printed borders
great values, all colors- q 90
Fancy Foulard Silk. large assortment
colors and patterns. values up TO q. IT 81 10
4 great snap in Silk Gloria Umbrellas.
covered handles. gold or silver mount
ings, steel rods. silk cases g. quality
NJ" .'............ 80. -.....tI.01
Mems 2Sinch umbrellas. fast black
crooks and opera handles .......... SIC
Over 900 new umbrellas Just received
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
Flower Deg.

This is flower day with the W. c.
1. u. and the society has carried
brightness and cheer to the hearts OF
many OF the unfortunate and un-
happy. The hospitals and the homes
OF the sick were visited, and the no.
BILE mission Also included the county
Jail, where services were held. A
sample cluster of the flowers that
the ladies distributed WAS left at
The ARGUS Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
Cigar Makers Eject Omcer,

Cigar Makers Eject Omcers.
The Cigar Makers union has
elected officers rs follows:
President-Thomas Lillis.
Vice President-Nic Huesman.
Secretary-R. Geiger.
Recording Secretary-John Holz.
hammer.
Decentralization H. Bleuer.
Finance Committee-Nic Bleuer,
Mic Huesman, Gus Sletmau.
Trustee:-H. Bleuer, John Holz.
hammer, Peter Helm.
Sergeant-at-arms-Peter Helm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
River RlpleGs.

The regular local packets we're in
port.
The Kit Carson came down with II
strings Of logs.
The Lumberboy, Pilot and Arte-
mus Lamb came down, the latter
with six barges.
The stage Of water 1T the Rock ISL
and bridge was 5. Is at noon and fall
Ing; the temperature So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09

As an honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages. but truthf1lly
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and in the
early stages to effect . cure. Sold
by n. F. bahnsen and T. H. Thomas,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
VARIOUS REPORTS.
Occupy the Attention Of Angus.
tana Synod.
THAT ALSO OF BOOK ooIoERu

The Question Of Iaereass n ths Couse,
Debe-Dr. Olssea - Remain - sns Inssa.
eataoa's Excessive Heed Afese Au-xne
Pfeeseaings.
Tho discussion concerning the
Church Extension society's financial
condition and future prospects.
which occupied the synod's attention
during the greater part of the after
noon session yesterday, was resumed
at the opening Of the morning ses-
zion today. A resolution, the pur-
pose of which 10 to spur this society
on to greater efforts during the en-
suing year, was passed. The follow
ing were reelected the board of
directors Of the society: j. B. Oak
leaf. Rev. v Setterdahl and O. p.
Olsen., the latter being the treasurer
of the society. Next Was read q r..
port from the Pastors Widows and
Orphans Aid society. The receipts
during the year were $2,0l4 06.
A committee consisting of Nels
Nelson. of Galesburg; Rev. P.
Sjoblom. OF Wakefield. Neb and DR..
S. P. A. Lindahl, of Rock Island, was
appointed to either revise the old or
prepare . new constitution and re-
port to the next annual meeting Of
the synod.
Reports from the president of the
board Of directors and manager OF
the Lutheran Augustana Book Con-
Germ at Rock Island were then read.
The managers report WAS very OK.
plicit, and exhibited this institution
to be in very satisfactory financial
circumstances. During the year the
concern showed . net profit Of moro
than $4,000. $4,000 Of which had
been donated to Augustana college
in compliance with Q resolution
passed by The synod two years ago.
The concern publishes five weekly.
semi-weekly and monthly periodi-
Gals with . combined circulation of
$4,000. Its resources are $50. 1922.
The number of new books published
during the past year was 4O.650
copies. which. together with books
reprinted. 9,450. makes . total of
80. 100 copies printed during the
year. The total number Of copies
printed up to Dec. 81 last is 467 ,9S1.
Three directors to serve for . term
OF three years were then elected %
follows: Nels Nelson, Galesburg;
Rev. c. A. Hemborg, Moline; Rev. C..
E. Cesander. Batavia, Ill.
The College debt.
A resolution passed BY the Illinois
conference at its recent meeting tc
the effect that said conference ex.
presses as its sentiment that the
board Of regents Of Augustana col
lege should, under no circumstances,
permit further increase in the in.
stitution's debt. was then read. This
Brought out another animated dis
cussion, which was interrupted BY
tho closing of the forenoon session.
1t is authoritatively stated that
DR.. OLSON has now reconsidered his
intention Of resigning from the pres.
idency of the institution and will re.
main as its chief executive.
This afternoon the synod is taken
up with the proposition to abandon
the Office of general manager at the
college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
Silk and Cotton Shirt Waist
Selling.

We present this week Q lot Of ire.
sistable Shirt Waist bargains. any
one alone calculated to crowd our
busy second door with shrewd, saw.
ing shoppers Who will readily recog-
nize this smash in Shirt Waist prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09

10 the price Of perfect health. Watch
carefully 'hs first symptoms Of i'm.
pure blood. Cure boils. pimples,
humors and scrofula BY taking Hood Z
SarsaParills. Drive away the pains
and aches OF rheumatism, malaria
and stomach troubles, steady your
nerves and overcome that tired feel
ing by taking the same great medi.
cine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
Silk Waists.

As never before. . price triumph. q
money saving event, be prompt:
Wash Silk Waists with stock collars
for the hot days ahead 1t each. one Z
70 q customer......- .-.-.... =
A table fun of choice Silk Waists.
avAriety OF and figured effects. also
plain black and navy. lifted Innings,
values up to A5o. II only ............
Handsome changeable Silk Waists,
front OF small tu0ks, very stylish.
value $50 at...................
Very special. $3.50 value, black Tane-
tn Silk Waists 1t ...,...
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09

Hoods pills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle
reliable, sure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-09
5000 Shirt Waists.
Dimity, Organdie and Percale 70
be sold in the McCsbe way.

apc for new IS Percaies and figured
Lawn Waists. made right. with
pointed yokes and detached collars
pc for 81 8 Shirt Waists. Handsomely
mede of Lawn. detachable collars,
link cufs. very choice.
el.is for s..5 Waists of Dimi,y. ia
comet. Lawn. Drgandie. Lace
Stripes, etc, perfect fitting. latest
styles. .....................
Splendid Shirt Waist values for this
sale at Els. si.os and up TO ts......