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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16

skin and makes a painful sore that APP
pears here and there on the body. All
of the soldiers had It as we'll as the
natives. I was laid up with it for
about month.
"The greatest hardship we had to
endure was the lack of good water. We
drank water there would not put my
hands in now. j remember one time
on the firing line we were doing OUT
post duty and of course were COM
PEELED to camp wherever night over
took us. We dug hole in deserted
niger trench and found muddy water
which we were compelled to use. A
dead niger was lying within three
feet of the place we were digging but
we did not take the trouble to move
him.
Sat San Fernando we had the hard
est time in the whole campaign. After
we took the place we were attacked on
an average of three times a week for
months keeping us on the qui vive all
the time and nearly wore the boys out.
1t was railways the luck of our compa-.
ny when the outpost was fred on to
wade creek between the town and
the outpost. One day when called out
we started to wade the creek, it was a
densely foggy day and the enemy had
crept in behind the outposts and as we
crossed the creek we saw a niger
running up the bank. Claude Balm, of
our company, started after him and
nearly overlook him, getting within
about twenty feet of him. He would
not halt and Claude was about winded
SO he was compelled to kill him, shoot
ing him in the back. He came back
with the fellows gun and the matter
/ was reported. Cinnamon were gener-
ally sent out to bury the dead and
their manner of performing that duty
is original to say the least. They will
not touch dead niger but they take
rope and making a slip moose care
fully put it over the head of the de-
ceased, drag him to the trench and
throw him in.
81 am glad I went and would not
take great deal for my experience
/ but it would take great deal to n
duce me to go through it again"
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Candidate for Labor Commissioner
OF Iowa
RESOLUTIONS SENT TO GOV. SHAW.
MIR. Byrne's boom Unsolicited by Him.
selE-F. r. Raer Resigns Presi.
dency OF the Trades and
Labor Assembly.
From Wednesdays Daily.l

[From Wednesdays Daily.]
Joseph F. Byrae, of this city, ex-
president OF the Iowa State Federation
of Labor, and one OF the most widely
known labor men in the west, has con-
sented to become "A candidate for the
appointment of labor commissioner, to
succeed W. E. o'Blenness, whose term
expires soon. The appointment is
made by the governor and is for a
term of two years. The PRESENT incum-
bent, it is understood, is not q candi-
date for re-appointment, and as TAR as
is known, w. g. Waters, of Des Moin-
es, is the only candidate for the posi-
ton, besides Mr., Byrne.
MIR. Byrne's candidacy has been an
nounced by his friends, who have per-
suaded him to accept the position in
case he receives the necessary endorse
ment of the labor organizations of the
state, and the subsequent appointment
of the governor. 1t is the general opin-
ion of the labor organizations that the
commissioner should be a man outside
of Des Moines, and thus far there has
been no opposition to Mr.. Byrne. The
Ottumwa Bottlers' union, No. 7464, at
its regular meeting last evening en-
dorsed Mr. -. Byrne's candidacy and
ADOPTED resolutions which will be for
warded to Governor Shaw today. Other
labor organizations of the city will dc
likewise, and it is certain that Mr.,
Byrne will receive the entire support
of the laboring people in this vicinity,
He is one of the best known and most
progressive trades nnionists in the
west. and has ipnumerable influential
friends throughout Iowa, especially
He was president OF the Iowa State
Federation of Labor for two years; is
general organizer OF the American Fed.
Grafton of Labor; president Of
the executive board OF the Iowa Fed,
GRAFTON of Labor; president Of the
Pressmen's union, No. 96; secretary o.
the local Trades and Labor Assembly
and delegate from Iowa to the nationa
convention OF the American Federation
of Labor, which meets in Detroit, Mich.
commencing, Dec. 16. He is one OF the
most conservative men who has eyel
attained recognition at the hands O.
organized labor in this state, and pos
sesses unquestioned ability to conduc
the affairs of the Office, successfully
and with credit to himself. The dutiel
of the Office of labor commissioner ar
varied, consisting Of compiling labo
statistics, advising action Tor the bet
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thirty-eight dead niggers-by the way,
we never call them Filipinos-in
trench, and 1 felt better. The niggers
are dirty, ignorant, cowardly class of
people, as a rule, although there are a
few very well educated ones. The chill
dren, I noticed, were very quick to
learn, and picked up the English Ian
guage very quickly. They seemed to be
bright and under proper conditions
would greatly improve" When asked
whether or not in his opinion the Fill
ipinos would ever be capable of self
government, Mr.. Hinsey replied: "Not
in this generation and maybe not in
several. Another thing there would al
WAYS be leaders who would impose up
on the masses and lead them to believe
anything that would best serve the in
lterest of the leader. One instance of
this was the way in which we were
received by the Omegas, or friendly
ones. I remember one time we came
across lot OF them in ravine, and
us soon as they saw us every one of
them dropped to his knees, raised his
hands in pleading attitude and beg
ged us not to kill them. You see they
had been taught that Americahos
no mercy. When we approached a
town the natives would see us long
way off and those who could not get
away, or We're able to hide from the
insurgents, would come inside our
lines, after they found out that we
We're not such terrible people as had
been pictured, bring their chickens
with their feet tied together and
strung on long pole, leading pigs by
a rope passed around the animals neck
and all manner of personal property
would be lugged along. Your niger
soldier is smart fellow when it comes
to saving his own skin. Their uniform
is blue and when they have uniform
they usually carry white suit also.
When they are in danger of being cap
tured on the field, if they have time,
will hide the blue suit and put on the
white one, then they are Omegas when
we come up. As said before the mig
ger uniform is blue but most of them
have worn the uniforms out and at the
present time Filipino uniform con-
sists principally of wide-brimmed
straw hat, turned up in front and down
behind.
1.-THE friendly niger mans costume,
or the dress they usually wear,
consists Of a pair of white
trousers coming down to the
knees and any old shirt which is worn
outside the trousers. The women
wear a loose very short waist with a
piece of cotton cloth wound around the
lower extremities with the end tucked
in at the belt and leaving a bare ex-
panse of brown skin between the bot
tom of the waist and the top of the
skirt. Speaking of costumes, party
of us We're in bathing when we were
on the Hoilo expedition and we saw a
niger off at safe distance cycling
us. We came out and induced him to
come closer and what do you think
his costume consisted of? A Derby
hat and breech clout.
"The countenance of these people is
not that of the negro; they lack the
thick lips and general negro appear
ance except as to color, and look more
like a Malay, high cheek bones and
straight black hair. Most Of them have
the Dobe itch caused by parasite in
j 1.-THE air and water. It burrows in the
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Give the children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appe-
thing, nourishing food drink to take
the place of coffee. Sold by all gro
Gers and liked by all who have used it
because when properly prepared it
tastes like the finest coffee but is free
from all its injurioa properties.
Grain-O aids digestion soc strength
ems the nerves. 1t is not stimulant
but health builder, and children, al
we'll as adults, can drink 1t with great
benefit. Costs about N as much as
coffee. 15c and 25c.
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the campaign which has just closed.
By the efficient work Of the county
chairmen, Iowa stands today in The
front rank Of the republican statesand
loyalty to the administration Of Nc
Kinley and republicanism.
congratulate you and again thank
you for the great work which has been
accomplished by you and your asso-
ciates. Yours very truly,
n. o. Weaver.
Result OF the Canvass.
The following is the result Of the
canvass completed by the board Of SUI
pervisors yesterday, giving the total
number Of votes received by each can
didate, together with the pluralities
of the several successful candidates:
For Governor.
Leslie NJ. Shaw, 1866; Fred E. White,
s,297; NJ. w. Atwood, 81; Chas. "A.
Lloyd, 80; NJ. j. Cremer, 81; C. G. Hea-
cock, S. Shaw's plurality, 5es.
For Lieutenant Governor.
J. G. llilliman, 3,s4s; M. L. Bevis,
s,2s2; Geo. Pugsley, SO; S. M. Harvey,
SO; Michael Bromner, rs; J. F. RLeon-
ard, s, Milliman's plurality, 566.
For Judge Of supreme Court.
John G. Sherwin, 1898; A. Van Wag-
enen,3 1855; H.F. Johns, IS; =. H.Weller,
81; T. w. Darner, g.; John Brown, i.
Sherwin's plurality, $50.
For superintendent Public Instruction
Richard c. Barrett, 1897; B.P. Hoist,
1921; d. S. Dunlavy, IS; C. With, SO;
Mrs. 2. P, Travis, rs; w. G. Pidgeon,
S. Barrett's plurality, SAG.
For Railroad Commissioners.
z. A. Dawson, 1858; w. III. Calhoun,
3,291; A. B. Wray, 80; Robert Z. Dun-
ming, SO; N. Heisel, ~; c. 2. Lindley,
| s. Dawson's plurality, 544.
For Representative.
A. w. Buchanan, $3.50; w. n. Kit
terman, 1856; John Haddow, %. Bu-s
chanan's plurality, 4s3.
For County Treasurer.
John H. Spry, 3,9e2; Willis N. Hem
dren, a,2s1; II. ]. McCarrel, 70. spry,s
plurality, GIL.
For SheriR.
B. F. SHUTS, 3,s2s; Thos. F. Keefe,
$3.50; John Hendie, II. Suits plu-
rality, 4s9.
For County superintendent.
B. Dimmitt, 3,617; g. w. Bhckner,
a,575; N. B. Porter, rs. Dimmitt's plu-
rality, AZ.
For Supervisor.
j. II. R. Spilman, 3,750; Geo. w.
Shields, 3,424; 2. II. Mather, 81. Spill
mans plurality, 326.
For Coroner.
DIR. G. c. Powell, 5,s95; ]. E. McCor-
mick, 3,2s7; Wilson Abraham, 80.
Powell's plurality, 60s.
1 For surveyor.
Gordon Bell, 3,s4o; s. H. Burton,
1881; 2. L. Dunning, So. Bells plu-
rality, 500.
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T. r. Baer Resigns.

F. P. Baer has rendered his resigna-
ton as president Of the Ottumwa Trades
and Labor Assembly, and the same
will be acted upon at the next regular
meeting of the assembly, Wednesday
evening of next week. Mr.. Baer's term
would have expired next January. but
owing to the pressure of personal bus
mess matters, he was compelled to re-
sign before that time. Mr.. Baer has
been president of the local Trades and
Labor Assembly since January, 1893,
and through his efforts the organiza-
ton has prospered and grown to be
what it is today. The members Of the
assembly regret very much that he has
been compelled to take this step, and
will part with him reluctantly. There
are a number of aspirants to the posi-
ton, but at present it is impossible to
say who Mr.. Baer's successor will
be.
over the state.
o. P. Beebe, of Sioux City, president
OF the state Federation of Labor, has
resigned the position Of business agent
Of the Trades and Labor Assembly at
Sioux City.
The miners at Mystic have organized
a union label league, and hereafter
will not purchase anything except that
bearing the union label.
Eugene V. Debs will lecture at Hite.
man next week on the subject, "Look.
ing Forward"
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The gross receipts Of the Des Moines
postoffice for the month of October
shows an increase OF $4,05S over the
same period last year.
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Ale YOU G0IDQn
10 be |AQ|Ijed!

This is rather pertinent question
for me to ask you, but think I ought
to know. A man who's about to marry
should be so happy that lie would
want everybody to know it. But don't
want to know from selfish reasons. /
don't want to steal your intended wife.
But want to give you pointer as to
where you can buy your chinaware
and dishes the cheapest, and get the
best. Your wife will need n few
plates and cups to throw at you, If for
nothing else. II you will come in I
will give you the pointer.
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1t will pay you to read the Palace
clothing house price list in their big
ad in this issue.
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Lewis Il. Lee has been commissioned
postmaster at Little Turkey.
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Buy your hats and caps. Palace.

A free rural mail delivery route has
been arranged for from Newton.
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The Clinton packing house started
up today and expects to kill from 500
to 1000 hogs daily during the season.
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The Palace clothing stock must and
will be reduced at least one-half in the
next three weeks.
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Palace clothing house big sale.

The Catholic church at Buffalo Gem
ter is almost completed.
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All best so cent shirts, overalls and
jackets go at 43 cents at the Palace
clothing house big sale, 219 z. Main ST.
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Chairman Weaver's Letter.

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 9, 1899.
Mr.. Morgan Griswold, Ottumwa, la:
My dear sir: Before closing head
quarters I desire to personally thank
you for the great work which you have
accomplished in your county, and the
valuable services rendered me during
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Boys and youths suits and O'coats.
Palace.
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Buy your o'ooats and suits. Palace.
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Total Number ofvotes Received by
the Several Candidates.
SHAW'SLEITERT OAORCANGRISWOL
Governor Appreciates Emcient Work
Of Chairman of the County Central
Committee = Letter Received
From H. o. Weaver.
From Wednesdays Daily

From Wednesdays Daily
The board of supervisors has COM
pleted the canvass of the vote in Wa
pello county cast at the recent cleo
ton. AS stated in yesterdays Courier,
the only change made by the canvas
was in the total number of votes re-
ceived by George w. Shields, the DEM
ocratic nominee for supervisor, which
showed an increase Of twenty over the
count made on election day. This, how
ever, does not change the result of the
election, as j. H. R. Spilman's plurali-
ty, according to the official count, is
1926.
The result of the election in Wapel-
10 county is indeed most gratifying to
the republicans, and especially those
who participated extensively in the
campaign. Governor shaw's plurality
was 56S, and his appreciation of this
increase, is expressed in letter re-
ceived by Morgan Griswold, chairman
of the republican county central COM
mittee. Mr.. Griswold is also in receipt
of a communication from H. o. Weav-
err, chairman of the state central com
mittee, in which he thanks Mr.. Girls
void for his efficient work during the
campaign in Wapello county, and con-
graduates him upon the success of the
same.
The letters follow:
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buy your mitts and gloves. Palace.
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Governor shasy's Letter.

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 10, 1899.
Mr.. Morgan Griswold, Ottumwa, Iowa:
Ny dear sir: desire to thank you
for efficient services rendered in the
last campaign, and to congratulate you
that such services were SO productive
of good results. To increase my vote
200, reduce the opposition, and multi
ply the republican plurality of two
years ago is doing exceedingly well
and bespeaks good work on the part
of the county committee, and I desire
to thank the chairman and each mem
Der of the committee through him for
such effective efforts. I remain,
Yours very sincerely,
Leslie NJ. Shaw.
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Buy your GENTS furnishing. Palaea
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Result OF the o.nv....

The following is the result Of the
canvass completed by the board Of SUI
peryisors yesterday giving the total
number Of votes received by each cam
didate, together with the pluralities
Of the several successful candidates:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-09

in Paris at the home of the brides par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Morehouse.
 A party was held at the home of Frank Cowlishaw Friday evening by a number of the young mans friends and the evening was a most enjoyable one, being spent in games, music, etc.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry L. Hotchkiss have been among the last New Hay eners to return to town, but they will surely be home for the Trow bridge In- gersoll wedding tomorrow, Miss Isa- belle Cromwell will also be in town for the wedding. She has been passing September at Holderness, visiting at various camps along Asquam lake.
 Sheriff A. B. Dunham has for good settled the Wallingford deputy sheriff struggle by notifying William A. Booth that he would be appointed dep uty sheriff to succeed himself after this interim of three months and more dur ing which the town has been without a sheriff, MT. Booth was one of Sheriff Spiegels deputies.
 Edward R. Coogan of IA Bradley street, letter carrier at station A. Fair Haven postotfice, who has been confin-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-09

their whistles or bells at noon on the 10th, believing it very good idea that the usual blowing and ringing at 12 o'clock be continued for five minutes in honor of the occasion.
 Mir. Blakemau is still a very active man for one df his years. He is an uncle of a much esteemed New Haven resident, Mrs. McNeii, mother of pr. Rulln McNeil.
 Miss Mary Alice Frances Campbell, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Matthew Campbell of this city, and John James Cavanaugh of East Hartford will be married at St. Francis church in this city next Wednesday morning at 9:3O o'clock. A reception will be held at the home of the brides parents following the ceremony. Miss Campbell is wdll known in East Hartford and has many friends, having held the position of or ganist at St. Mary's church there for a huber of years.
 Treasurer Charles l.. Johnson of the L. Candee Rubber company, was in town with his bride Saturday. MT. and Mrs. Johnson were married July 27
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-09

ed to his home for the past three or four days by illness, has returned to duty.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Camp are now domiciled in their charming new house at the edge of the picturesque Kinder garten Road.' They left Woodmont only a week or two ago.
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Sale of Glassware

The regular department of this class of Nods is situated in the basement We nave lately received huge con- sgnment of glass dishes for the table, and as there is not room enough in our basement to exhibit 1t all we have placed part of it on the main floor. CELERY TRAYS.
 CELERY GLASSES.
 VINEGAR BOTTLES. SPOON TRAYS.
 WATER BOTTLES.
 WATER ORGANIZERS. BUTTER DISHES.
 SUGAR BOWLS.
 MILK PITCHERS. CREAMERS.
 SPOON HOLDERS.
 Sc EACH Sauce dishes, medium size, with grape vine pattern
 FOR Dc Bsque cracker jars in pink and blue, elegantly trimmed with silver plated white metal. These come in the most desirable of new shapes, worth $1.9S
 AT 9Sc $2.9S quality at... ..$1.25
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Pocketbook Sale

On Monday we will begin sale of our line of new pocket books. A suc- cessful season requires vigorous start, and We will sell limited number of the following
 50 cent books at..............25c. 75c and $1 books at .50c.
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Table Damask IS Cents Yard.

months agent attended We believe this
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Specials in Cloak Room.
Kersey Jackets.

Kersey Jackets, made of the Wash ington Mills $4.5O Kersey. Coat or high style collars dip fronts, strapped seams, wide stitched and satin lined, in tans, modes, castore, blues, black, browns. The regular retail price of this garment is $15,
 THIS WEEK $9.
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Dress Ginghams

2500 Yards of the best 12 1-2c Ging- hams, in new styles,
 ONLY MONDAY 5c I'D
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Sale of Fringes

A we'll made dress may be ruined by poorly chosen trimmings. Dress orna- ments have ever been one of our spe- cialties During the coming week we offer our whole line of newly imported novelties at introductory prices. For this limited time only. Silk, Mohair and Jet trimmings, that have been 25 cents
 12c I'D Brush Knit Facing, in black and colors
 Sc I'D Fur trimmings
 10c I'D Buttons in every shade, style and size, at the lowest prices in the city.
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Fabrics at 49 Cts
 SILK AND WOOL NOVELTIES. BIAS PLAID NOVELTY.
 CAMELS' HAIR CHEVIOT. CAMELS' HAIR PLAID.
 These prices are for one week only. and mail orders cannot be filed
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Coffee and Tea

Delicious Coffee often loses it's flavor by being exposed in cloth bags. Ours are sealed in air tight cans.
 19c, 23c, BOG Tea that comes direct to us, saving the middle-man's profit, worth 75c cents.
 3oc POUND
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Tapestry Covers
Scotch and
French Ginghams

Our entire stock of fine 37 1-2c and soc Ginghams, lately imported and com ing in the most desirable of patterns,
 ONLY MONDAY 17c I'D
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Wool.

Ladies fine soft Saxony wool Under wear
 75 GENTS
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Sale of Gloves
Candy Department.

A visit around the various stores con- firms this view-that our candy depart ment is not only the largest in the city, but the cleanest and neatest
 30 CANDIES AT 10c LIB.
 30 CANDIES AT 19c LIB Our white candy booth, waited upon by prettily gowned maids In white, makes trading here delight.
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Basement Our New Broom" Sale.

These are made with flexible han dle, giving more freedom of motion making it easier to sweep and making it wear longer.
 ONE WEEK, 19c
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Red Table Cloths

Red Table Cloths Eight hundred Turkey red Table Cloths, fast color and in new designs, in several sizes,
 soc. COG, roc Tapestry Covers Autumn novelties in colors and fig ures, worth 69c,
 39 1-2c EACH
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Two Ton ed Suitings

These come in all wool Cheveron Suit ing and Heather Mixture Tailor-made costumes of this material are hobby and stylish.
 PRICE $1.00
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Merino Underwear.

Ladies' Merino Jersey Vests and Pants, in white and gray,
 5S CENTS
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Argyle Plaid 75 Cts

The plaid effects in this stylish suit ing are product of this season only We have secured a desirable variety in grey, brown and blue. The real val- ue is 9S cents.
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Domestic Offerings

of the Loom" Cotton,
 ONLY MONDAY 1-4c I'D 5000 yards of White domet Flannel extra heavy, value 10c,
 ONLY MONDAY 1-4c I'D 5000 yards of Outing Flannel extra quality, worth 10 cents,
 ONLY MONDAY 5c YD
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Ladies' Underwear.

Fleece lined Vests and Pants, in white and gray. Pants made with French seams
 25 CENTS EACH
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Natural Wool.

Extra grade natural wool, in fine weave, strong, soft and warm.
 s1OO