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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-04-19
SPEAKER FOR wooDMEN's PICNIC.

Hon. A. b. Cummins, one of the
candidates for U. s. Senator from
Iowa, has been secured to deliver an
address on the day of the Woodmen's
picnic in DEBORAH, June 9th.
The Press., 1899-05-25
SOMERS.
Miss Emily C. Pease spent last Sunda with friends in SnrjnOfinld

Miss Emily C. Pease spent last Sunday with friends in Springfield
 Miss Blanche Pomeroy of Agawam Is spending a week or two at her home in town
 Miss Jennie Warner of Rock vile was 8 guest over the Sabbath of Mrs. A. O.. Pomeroy.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Pierce of Willing ton visited Mrs. Wm Pierce and family one day last week.
 Miss Mabel E. Kibbe has been spend- ing few days in Chicopee with her mother, who is visiting there.
 Rev. 0. H. Dalrymple of the M. E.. church of Hampden, Mass, called on friends in town last Saturday.
 The regular meeting of the grange June 1st, will be Flora's night. Program in charge of Worthy Flora Miss Marion Haynes
 The grange will hold an open lecturers hour in the town hall Thursday evening at 7.45 o'clock. An interesting program will be presented.
 Robert Reid, 65, 8 veteran of the civil war and an eccentric character of the town, died Sunday morning, the result of paralytic stroke sustained the Friday evening previous. His funeral was at tended from the chapel Tuesday after noon at ? o'clock, Rev. Paul M. Strayer officiating. A widow survives him. The Congregational church is to be improved by 8 coat of paint and much needed repairs are to be made in the town hall. A goodly sum was subscribed for the purpose last Sabbath, though not sufficient to cover the expense. The paper is still open, and plenty of space for any and all who feel interested, anc wish to subscribe to the good cause.
 The Somers and Enfield electric road has been surveyed, and it is stated that ii will cost some $5O,OOO to build the road, instead of $30, GOO, as at first estimated It is stated that an effort is being made to conffne subscriptions for stock tt Somers people and others in the eastern part of the town, which has resulted ir delaying the work, so that it is possible that the road may not be built this sum
The Press., 1899-05-25
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory, or money refunded.
 ID. HEALD, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1899-05-25
ELLINGTON.

Richard c. Shortman of Broad Brook, who made a brutal assault upon Miss Rosie Burke in the Ellington woods last week Wednesday, escaped with the light fine of $5 and costs, amounting to $12, which was imposed by an Ellington justice. The girl escaped from the man, but he made vicious attempt at a criminal as- sault.
 Crystal Lake Correspondence.) Henry Lewis of Hartford was at Ira Lewis Sunday.
 Marvin Harwood of Ellington visited relatives early in the week.
 Rev. O. E. Thayer of East Woodstock is stopping at Dennison Bakers this week.
 The Ladies' Aid society will meet next week Thursday al Gary's cottage by the lake side.
 Sylvester Charter and grand child of Hazardville visited his brother, A. U. Charter, Saturday. --
 Perlin L. Charter, formerly of Crystal Lake will open his new drug store at 327 Belmont avenue, Springfield this week. He has also received the appointment of post master for the sub-station of the Forest Park district, and will begin work in that line July 1st. His ma ny friends wish him success in his new field of labor | UNION.
 Mrs. F. L. Upham visited friends ir Amherst, Mass, the past week. l MT. and Mrs. Willard Richards spent the Sabbath with Mrs. Charles Webber al Holland, Mass.
 Mrs. Carrie Clapp of Holland, Mass, is spending few days with her friend Mrs. Mattie Marcy.
 The earthquake shock was distinctly | felt in several parts of the town but was thought at the time to be heavy ex plosion.
 Post No. "A, will assemble at North Ashford at 8. 80 o'clock a. m., next Tues day to decorate the graves and at 1( o'clock at the East yard in Union. The graves at Union Center will be decorated at II a. m. Collation at 12 m., at tht town hall. Exercises will be held in tht chu rch at Union commencing at 1.45 p m., consisting of speaking, singing, read ings, and recftations. Rev. MT. Willis will be the orator of the day. Babcocl band will be in attenda nee all day. Al old soldiers and comrades are especiall, invited to join in the exercises of the day A general invitation is extended to thu public. Ladies are requested to leav' flowers at E. w. Upham's.
 Mashapaug.
 Rev. c. E. Bromley of Norwich, wh, has been appointed to the pastorate O the NJ. E. church, will begin his worl here next Sunday. MT. Brooks has beer successful in his labors at Mohegan an, Montville, and the appointment is yer. lpleasing to the Mashapaug church.
The Press., 1899-05-25
ROCKVILLE.

F. s. Newman of Springfield yesterday bought for the American enameling paper company of New Jersey, by A. B. Pitkins of Providence, the Windermer mills and IA tenement houses on outskirts of Rock vile, for about $25,000. MT. Newman took possession of the property yesterday, and stated that the mills would be fitted up for the manufacture of paper that is now made only in France. A large sum will be expended in improving the prop erty, which cost originally some $1O0,O00. The company will start the mill at once on their new process of coating paper and other articles, making them waterproof.
The Press., 1899-05-25
ASHFORD. weatfOrd.

Miss Vida Hewlett Is in Abingdon car ing for her sister, Mrs. Wm. Lawton who has little boy a week old.
 Charles Lee and friend of Willimantic were at Andrew Howlett's last week and tried their luck for trout, but did not get many.
 The house on the Flagg Chapman farm, owned by George Reach and occupied by ing, the 14th.
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wTLLIMANTTC.

Walter Bonnet, 43, a prominent lawyer and city councilman, died at midnight Friday. He was native of Mansfield, and was admitted to the bar of Windham county in 1880. Soon after being ad- mitted he removed to Omaha, Nebraska, and served one year in the state legsla- ture. On his return from Omaha he opened an office in Putnam, and about seven years ago he removed to Williman- tic
The Press., 1899-05-25
The annual convention of the Holland

The annual convention of the Holland county w. c. T. U. will be held with the
 Wilmington union, in the hall at South Wilmington, next week Thursday. The convention will open at 1915 a. m., and
 1.15 p. m. Basket lunch, tea and coffee will be provided by the local union. The principal address in the afternoon will be by Mrs. Margaret D. Ellis of New Jersey, national superintendent of legislative work. She will also address meeting in the hall in the evening It is hoped that there will be large gathering, day and evening. Men are cordially invited to be present.
The Press., 1899-05-25

by the Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church.
 The concerts given by the united choirs of the Staffordville and West Stafford Congregational churches Tuesday and Wednesday evenings were attended by about thirty from the borough at each village. The First Congregational church quartet from Springfield rendered delight ful programs, and were enthusiastically applauded. Their voices blended finely, and the solo work was much enjoyed. The chorus evidenced careful training under the leadership of Rev. J. A. So- landt
 At the meeting of the Current Events club M onday evening it was decided to read some of the plays of Shakespeare next season. The following commit tees were appointed: Literary, Miss M. A. Sargent, Miss 0. w. Brown, Miss M. F. Berton, Miss G. A. Washburn music, Miss Gertrude Chamberlin, Miss M I. Newton, Miss C. w. Brown, Mrs. J. c. Converse lecture, Mrs. Lewis McLaugh. lin, Miss Alice Chamberlin, Miss Celia Holt; civic, Mrs. F. F. Patten. Mrs. w. H. Cooley, Miss Celia Holt.
 A delegation of twenty members oi Harmony Temple of Honor enjoyed a pleasant outing Tuesday. They were carried to Rockville in Gary's bus and took the electric line to Manchester. The party was met there by Rev. J. I. Bar. tholomew, who invited the members tc his home at South Manchester, where lunch was served. After lunch the party accompanied by MT. Bartholomew went to Hartford and visited Perseverance Temple of that city. All agree that the trip was very enjoyable from start to finish.
The Press., 1899-05-25
Mashapaug.

Rev. 0. E. Bromley of Norwich, who has been appointed to the pastorate of the M. E. church, will begin his work here next Sunday. MT. Brooks has been successful in his labors at Mohegan and Montville, and the appointment Is very pleasing to the Mashapaug church.
The Press., 1899-05-25

Sheriff A. Palmer Dickinson of Rock vile Tuesday made his appointments for the next four years. He appointed Gill bert P. Babcock of Holland to succeed John A. Brown as deputy iailer of the Holland county jail at Holland. The fol. lowing deputy sheriffs were appointed Louis Helm of Stafford Springs. Louis B. Price of Holland, Andrew M Grant ot Mount Hope. Eugene F. Hutchinson o South Coventry, Albert w. Cowles o Quarryville. Clark D. Mackey of Filing ton. Fred Prentice of Gilead. Charles Hubbard of Somersville, John w. Winct of Union. All but the last are re-appoint ments, and in Union there has been nc deputy.
The Press., 1899-05-25

HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS. All doc- tors told Renick Hamilton of West Jef- ferson, O., after suffering IS months from Rectal Fistula, he would die unless a costly operation was performed but he cured himself with five boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best Salve in the World. % cents box.
 Sold by A. c. Eaton. Druggist.
The Press., 1899-05-25

Give the Children a Drink
 called Gra1n-o. It is a delicious, appetizing, nourishing food drink to take the place of coffee. When properly prepared it tastes like the finest coffee, but is free from all its injurious proper ties Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. It is not a stimulant, but 8 health builder, and children, as we'll as adults, can drink it with great benefit. Costs about A as much as coffee, 15 and 25c at grocers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
INVITATION TO
VISIT ALASKA

WASHINGTON. u. C.. May a.
Each OF the members of the Amcrl-
can branch OF the Joint high Cana
dian commission has received a
handsomely prepared Invitation from
tho chamber OF commerce OF 6ksH-
way. through Its president. To visit
thatp ort and eee for himself tho
conditions there, The invitations re-
elites In strong language the desire
of tho people OF SkaEway 10 have tho
commission maintain 10 the utmost
the eisIma OF the United States 60
every foot OF territory within the 80
miles lying between the sea and the
boundary line. ae Il has heretofore
been recognised. The Invitation has
made an Impression upon some Of
the members of the commission he.
cause OF the earnest expression OF
che determination 60 maintain AM
eriman rights. For one thing Il n
ertcan rights. Fer ono thing Il 10
the statement published some time
aEo to the effect that majority OF
the people Of skasway are deslroua
OF annexation 90 Canada.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
. STORY OF
HIDDEN GOLD

LAS VEGAS. n. NJ. May ss.-E.
Gallagos. Of this place, yesterday dts
covered a cave In the foothills six
miles from town which contained a
plain tablet in the wall. daiiaEo~
removed the tablet and found a niche
IN which was a stone box In the
box were Latin and spanish manu-
scripts which told that 30 years aso
a party OF spanish and French coll
onlsts from Mexico were attacked by
Indians near the ieoality and all %
their party excrpt four were killed
subsequently one OF tbs survivors
died and Was buried close 60 the cave
ant the three survivors feared that
they would never reach their eoun-
try again and save directions 20 be
observed by the finders - she doen-
nents. They acid where the grave
81 the man who died would be found
ard where a aarge quantity Of gold
and silver bars and bullion had been
secrrged In the same locality. They
requested that the finders Of the
treasure should forward half OF IL
20 the heirs of the colonists
GaiiaHe@ found the grave az Indi.
Gated. and the skeleton u the man.
Tire TREASURE has not been found
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
LIKE ENG BORN AGAIN
Ressonsec severed After Being
Half Century clouded.

Tof.Efs. .. MAY S. Matthias
st~lngrutt. 81 jackson township.
has recovered his reason after his
mind hasieen blank Tor - years.
Mr. stseruher fought ia the
Mexican sr az member - a cav
airy REGIMENT. IN = charge 81 the
bal battle T Resara de IA Palma his
horse stulbieti and fell. thrawins
him on ~ ground His spine was
paraiyzed. waen taken "a the heas
pliai he w able 10 tell everything
that took liaea up 10 the time he
was hurt. AT after that everything
vas a blak, since then his mind
has been clpded He had always In
sisted fhatbe was only y and WsH
going 60 wee for Taylor for pFeaIs
dent.
The othes day ne vas struck On
the head b a piece 81 vocd from
a buEz rau'and last consciousness.
When he revived = peculiar expires
sion was nslcsd on his face, as u
he had iuHtawakenVd from a IONS
steep. and u has since recovered his
lost senses
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
On CLARK is
YELL RECEIVED

Dr.. u. clark. the founder OF
the cantian EndeaNor society, ad-
dreras n iarHe and appreeietive
audiet lagt nlght at the F1rut bnps
tiat cAvh. Dr Clark ia known as
Faith lendeavor." lie has 4
strikif personality and exefth "A
maEno influence over HIS listen
ere, !. CLARK spoke 0f hla travels
and rdewed briefly the history 81
the ssvty, lie congratulated the
Endealrers on their rapid grpwth
since , last visit here. about four
years -, and pH4,4 a graceful trib-
ute tor a. Lewis. the founder OF
the loe society
At thrlome OF hia remarks a quea-
tion ba Was opened and pr. clark
was eald upon TO make impromptu
answers
A bft business meeting OF the
union reesicd ~ Ciark'n remarks.
and thepliawins officers we're eject
~ Pfcsient. ". " Clark vice
presldcu Miss Ellis Shepherd. acc-
rotary. lneila = Dyer treasurer =.
=. Nanfhas Junior superintendent,
Mics Nee May Little.
W II, ,ewis spoke briefly regard
Ing the borus of 800 voices now in
training for the c. y. convention
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
THREE BOATS
FOR THE NORTH

Today II q notable one IN steam
ship circles. by The faaet that three
steamers are bound for the north,
each of them sailing 90 Lynn canal
The frat 60 pun out Yves THE piflKq.
from Nchwabacher deck She had
been painted and renovated uutli she
bad the appearance Of now boat
The DlriKp had on board large
number ~ passengers. SOME " whom
were for Dawson. among them being
Mr and Mrs. W. J, Waithefs, who
came down recently from the klone
dixie. A large cargo Of freight WAS
also taken north on the steamer,
The oriEabs pulled out NJ 70 O'Clock
from Ocean dock. Among her pas
uanRora was Alfred ltay. manager ~
the standard on company. who, With
party Of engineers. iH going "a
the Cook Inlet country for the puf-
pose Of developing some coal uineH
located there. It u stated that thrTe
Il a capital 81 sio0.oo0 at che back
% the scheme aud that the work =
development viii be pushei With
visor
rhe steamer Humboldt IL billed 20
sail at ) O'Clock thls evening fof
sknsNay. and she viii b. heavily
loaded with frrlshf and passenga ..
The lat 81 She pifigp was - fol-
lows u. A wriRht. y. G We'll. Il.
+ Tlmm's A. ! Gilbert. Miss +. Cat
rcti. Il Il ttirhcomb. " G. Storey
F Dr. q. =. Dickinson. J. +. Aubriek,
Nrs. Hnbrick. Jas. IL. Rainier. VIM
stephen. SIR. ". > Naither. Mrs
Malthrr. de0. Baker. A. tieyrs. a. =
w. Rail. Jna. " Glenn. J. . Tnomb.
~. T. J. THaeimhly. Henry Baker, =
A. nuxzeii. q. Dillon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25

is IN DOUBT
Regarding MrkinIey's Action
on Return Of Volunteers.
Letter Read From the South De-.
kots Senator to the Cham.
Der Of commere

~ the meeting Of the chamber Of
commerce yesterday afternoon The
members. after a discussion. express
"a the opinion that the most suitable
and available place for the muster
ina out % the Washington volunteers
on their return Arom the Philippines
Was at Magnolia Bluffs, Captain ".
W. Robinson. 81. made a statement
regarding the psaRfsss 81 the work
at Magnolia Hluf. IN which he stat
sd that 50 acres u ground had been
cleared
a letter received from Y. s. senst-
or "a y. psttiEew. u South ua-
koia. was read II stated that the
copy Of the letter reccntiy sent by
the chamber 20 President Mckinley,
urging the return 81 the Washington
troops from Manila direct 60 Sc
attic. had been received lie stated
that the coming e transports 10 Sc
attic would urcessltAte their going
a roundabout rouie BY way % Homo
lulu. and that the prospects OF the
request being Eratined seemed 90 be
very dim,
President Graves remarked az the
close % the reading - the letter
that transports no longer call ai
Honolulu for coal but put into Nag.
ask. and that VESSELS coming from
the orient have % sail over pracile-
ally the same course going 20 San
Franciaco IN Seattle.
President Graves announced that
he had received a telegram from
the captain of the bsttleHhin Iowa
stating that the cruiser would be dus
az the Puget sound naval station
about Junci2.
The remainder 81 the afternoon
was taken UP by an address by Rev
Sheldon Jackson. on the trade o!
Alaska and the government r sindeei
expedition. lie stated that the trade
of Alaska IL steadily on the increase
and that every year the measur =
taken FOR It's development are NOR,
numerous
Concerning the reindeer. Mr. jack
soon stated that they had been o
success. Notwithstanding the fac
that a large number OF them had die.
because OF starvation and lack o
care He regarded the animal Al
being OF as much value to Alaska
as the camel Ii 10 the desert
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
OVER $4,000
Is SECURED
To Aid in Sunday
School Work.

TACOMA. May IS. - Hsnplness
rsignrd supreme in the State sun
day school association last niEht
when u was announced that SUN.
cient amount had been raised 90
make more than $1,000 IN connection
with the generous offer - an un-
known friend that he would durli-
cate dollar Tor dollar until present
obligations are paid. all money sub.
srrihcd and paid 10 the association
during the week beginning Wednes'
day. May ~. and ending "Wednesday,
May 81 In Issuing this announce
ment and appealing for subscription.
and work Tor Individual gifts. y. $.
johnson. chairman Of the state nm
ance committee. said the friend
hopes 10 be called on for tSee or ssoo.
William G. Wheeler presided At the
meeting last night. and siiudlnE
pleasantly 10 the fact that there were
many surfnlnes as 30 who the Eener-
Gus but mysterious friend Was. said
he guessed u was u. $ Johnston. hut
Mr.. Johnston arose and said he was
no, the man.
The Rev W. c. Merritt. president
Of the association. made strong
personal effort in getting the ofseF
duplicated. and was among the hap
plest ones over the result.
An eloquent and able address on
'sT'ns bible. the Worlds Hope. Was
delivered BY the Rev. A. l. Hutchtn-
son. d. u. Of Seattle.
Yesterday was devoted 20 business
ard discussions The Best Fruits
OF Organised Sunday Work
brought out short talks on different
phases Of ths topic by the Rev. W,
II. selisck. Mrs. w, e Merritt. the
Rev. NJ A. Cation. Mrr. W. G. Mrr-
ritt. the Rev. NJ. A. CovinGton and
Fred Beebe A Bible study waa con-
Quoted by Mrs. =. h. Stacy.
AZ the aftarnoea session the Rev.
W. c. Merritt save an address On
the fseid work. pnrinx the past
year conventions have been held as
follows; One district. 10 county and
- precinct. fetal. 81 There arr =
out of the ~ counties orraniEed.
strong and Weak Points IN state
and County worws were discussed
by the Rev. Richard Bushail. q. NJ
johnson. Harry vsness ara Judge
afiio A. Root.
,. a. Cafhcers. o. Seattle. snhmis-
Ted the financial report.
Today's session embraced the re-
port % the state executive commit
Gee and addresses ON Sunday school
evangelism
This afternoon shr report Of 2he
committee on Nomination and eiec-
eion 20 officers viii be held.
Department work b. confeFeneea
will be the order at o'clock today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
WOMEN PULL
THE PLOWS

OTTAWA. May 1s--Caps. Y. n.
Hubhrii. Dcrninion land surveyor.
who has been for some time past en-
&axed in surveying the land allotted
20 the Doukhobors In Manitoba. says
that they have already erected =
large number Of hoLres and have In
vested 20 q considerable extent In
farm stock.
They have not Jet formed Them
esslves into villages. being content TO
get the land under cultivation on the
cooperative system.
Capt. HubbeIi says that the women
sTr hitchet to the piows 20 assist In
siiiing the sosi. and he has seen IA
many as ak plows at one time break
ting ground In this fashion. having
no less than q women harnessed 70
each Of them. They take the places
of horses and cattle. which the I'm
migrants do not poseess.
Several missionaries have attempt
ed to work among she new arrivals.
but without success. The Doukho-
bors cling to their old faith and GUS
toms. The Doukhobors are a RUS
sian sect and are being aided by ~.
q. Nelson. OF 81. Louis. and other
well known persons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25

Frank l.. nash leaves today Tor
Portland GA business connected with
the shipping Of lumber 10 China
which IL Go be used in the consirue-
ton of The new railroad Ia that
country.
a party ~ four men arrived re-
Gently from Anaconda. Mont, and
are registered al the Butler II is
understood that they are here for
the purpose Of making mining loea-
tisna. They arr George Lancaster
Matt poppard. oscar McVay, aud
Ira u. Walker.
The bank rlearaneea today were
seas bis 90 and the balances were
tss.aloal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DROWNING

James Harris. coal paHHer EN-
riuyef on the steamer of1zaha. fen
ints the Sound this morning from the
ocean dock. and hpt fer ths prompt
aeli6n q Second oficcr HsNnrth, he
aeuld have been drowned A. Har-
ia feii he struck his head against ihs
eide ~ the boat and vas knocked IN
enseieBe.
Howarth saw him fall and qusekly
Jumped into the water, and after a
hard struggle succeeded IN setting
Harris - the side ~ the boat. when
they wefu both hauled up on the
deck.
Harris recovered CONSEQUENCES, and
az he VAS severely cut about the
head. he vas taken @ Providence
hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25
BITTEN BY MAD DOG
Children Paying In the Street
Arr Attacked.

c0vINuTsf<. Ind. May SAT
p.ao o'clock tbs morning a mad dos
came rushing through the sircefs
frothlnR az IT, mouth and swapping
a evefythinf he passed tn feent
~ Mrs Hyrn parling'a residence
some ehli1ret were piAyinE IN the
street TIE ht1te attacked little
daughter 81 Asw. rafiinw. decorating
the chiid's arps and shoulders In a
horrible manner. IL then attacked a
little asughiw ~ Mr. bradbury,
hruisng thr trsh on lts forehead.
The canine then ran east. hislng
and killing hrx~ number % chick.
ems Tn. nAfshal finally managed
10 Kill the bFWe. A. the parents II
the ehildrcn a'e poor a subscription
will be taken ~ 70 aand the children
TO a maidstone az fAfayetts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-05-25

LADIES Jersey Ribbed Vests. spien-
didiy made. NJ value. for Friday
and saturdays selling. only &c
each.
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~ crochet lace trimmed neck. ae-
tually worth Toe. Friday and Sat
nrtiAg'a selling price, g. each.
LADIES' Fine Jersey Ribbed Vests.
pretty crochet lace and ribbon
trimmed meek. actually worth Use.
Friday and Saturday selling price.
ice each.
LADIES Extra fnne Egyptian
combcd Cotton Underwear beAuti-
fully finished neck. s5e value. only
g5c each.
LADIES Pine Jersey Ribbed. Long
Sleeve Vests. line Mnro cotton.
Handsomely finished neck. only zsc
each.