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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
BARGAIN HUNTERS At FAMOUS.
Fine Clothing and Low Prices At
tract Crowds.

The February cleanup sale at Famous.
inaugurated Friday with such success. con-
tinues to attract the largest crowds of bar
gain-hunters ever seen In this busy mart:
Those who watched the papers closely and
saw the announcement and hastened to
take advantage of the choicest offerings Of
the large STOCK told their friends and neigh
bors. and yesterday the rush was greater
than on the first day. The management. on
the first of February each year. disposes Of
it's winter stock to replace II with season.
able spring goods. and all goods remaining
unsold are marked down 70 n figure which
would tempt any man or woman to buy.
The bargains offered In clothing and wo-
mems apparel are such as have not been
offered the public in many years, and tSc
rush to buy Is so great that an extra force
of statesmen and clerks has been added
Every article of winter goods in stock
must be disposed of to make room for the
spring stock, and the figures at which they
are selling are. In many Instances, away be-
low the actual cost of the goods. Famous
never carries over any goods from one sea-
son to another. and even when Il IS neces-
s9ry to sacrifice money to insure room for
seasonable goods. the public gets the bene-
Mt OF the sacrifice.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
cHAFFEE IN FAVOR AT PEKIN.
Chinese Residents Present Tokens
of Their Regard.

Pekin. Feb. IA number of Chinese resi-
dents have presented General Chaffee with
several umbrellas. Through an interpreter
their spokesman said the presentation was
made on account Of the Chinese regard for
General Chaffee personally and for the
troops under his command. They wished
the speaker asserted. that others had been
as cons1derate. The Chinese had watched
with great interest the Christianity and
civilization Of the Western Powers dur
ing the past few months"
The speaker continued:
The Chi Ii Province has seen looting,
outraging. vandalism, murder. butchery
and unnecessary expeditions for the pur-
poses Of determination and spoliation. and
China thinks her own religion at least
equal and, perhaps. superior. to those of
foreigness"
The meeting of Ministers for next Tues
day win not take place at Ii Hung
Chang's residence. but will be held at the
British Legation unless the doctors say that
II is absolutely impossible for Ii Hung
Chang to be moved.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
cLEARINGs BREAK RECORDS.
Transactions of the Week Amount
to $43, ,6OS, ,423.

st. Louis bank clearings broke another
record yesterday. The clearings for the
week ending Saturday were 81, COS. 423, as
compared with s37. .7s4. .s35 for the preceding
week and $3o135.633 for the corresponding
week last year.
The year 1901 has started out well and the
records for the largest records for day. week
and month have all been broken since New
Years Day.
Yesterdays clearings were unusually
large for Saturday. amounting to N.295. Ss8
Balances for the week were S., ,199, ,667, as
compared with $2.90, 46S for the correspond
ing week last year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
PERAzA PLANS TO
MARCH ON CARACAS
Is Joined by CastrO's Revolving
Troops and Is Gathering
Large Force in GuaricO.
SFECIAL BY CABLE.

SPECIAL. BY CABLE.
Fort of Spain. Trinidad. Feb. 2-(Copy-
right. lsoi. by tie New York Herald Conn
pany.)-Following a threat by the Orinoco
Shipping and Trading Company that IT
would suspend the mail and cargo service
between Trinidad and Ciudad Bolivar, thus
stopping the customs revenue on the Orino-
co River the Venezuelan Government has
released the steamship Delta. The Delta
was one of the company's vessels seized
by the Venezuelan Government. She ar
rived here to-day.
II is reported that the troops which re-
volted in Caracas have joined General Per-
aza. who. IL Is said. is gathering a large
force in the State of Guarico, with the In
tention of marching on to Caracas.
The manager of the Bermudez Asphait
Company reports disturbances In Guanaco.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
NO HAZlNG AT WENTWORTH.
Superintendent Sellers Says Prac-
tice Is Not Tolerated There.

hEfIbllC SPECIAL
Lexington. Mo-. Feb. 2-Major Sanford
Sellers, superintendent of Wentworth Mill
tary Academy, was interviewed relative TO al
legged hazing Of Cadets Norton and Powles
His statement is as follows:
The two cadets. Norton and Powles, who
recently ran away from Wentworth Military
Academy and who were taken in charge by
the Humane Officer at Kansas City. did not
leave on account of hazing, but solely be-
cause they did not wish to 20 to school any
where. They were recognized by. the Of
ficers as cadets and were asked what they
were doing out of school, To justify them
selves they gave hazinE as the only excuse
l3 years old. and have run away from
other schools before.
Two years aEo wentworth Academy had
some experience with hazing. and had to
use vigorous measures to stamp out this
evil which Is given no federation In this
school. Many expulsions took place and no
quarter was shown until the practice had
ceased. During the present session there
has been no trouble whatever from this
source. These two runaway boys were glad
to get back 20 Wentworth after their ex-
perience In Kansas City"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
.FILIPINOs SURPRISE
HICkEN'S FORCES.
American Losses Were Five Killed,
Four Wounded and Two Miss
ing-Greatly OutnGmbered.

Manila. Feb. 2-Leutenant Hickman and
q detachment Of thirty men Of Company
N, FoTfy-fourth Regiment. while crossins-a
river Tuesday night. were surprised by IN
surgents. gathered at Fiesta. San Lucas.
Island Of Cebu. They were attacked In
front and on both tanks by hundred rifles
and more bolomc1.
Five Americans were killed., four were
wounded and two are missing. The in
surgcnt loss Is believed to have been heavJ.
Captain Malley. with a detachment. ~
enforced Lieutenant Hicken- They recov-
cred some bodies. which were mutilated.
Additional detachments were sent and
are endeavoring to SURROUND the insurS enta
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
FEVER IN EXECUTIVE MANSION.
Governor Yates's Daughter Suffers
From Contagious Disease.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield. ILL.,, Feb. IA mild case OF
scarlet fever exists in the Executive Man
sion. the patient being little Dorothy Yates.
the Governors daughter, on whom synlp-
toms OF the disease were noticed yesterday
by Doctor William Jayne.
As soon as the diagnosis was establisheds
Governor and Mrs. Yates made strong ef-
forts to remove their daughter from the
mansion. but were unable to obtain proper
accommodation, as no hospital In either
Springfield or Jacksonville will receive pa
tients affected with the disease.
Acting upon the advice Of Doctor J. A.
Egan, secretary OF the State Board Of
Health. the child il kept In her room In
the southeast end Of the mansion, isolated
by partition from the remainder OF the
house. The rooms visited by the little suf-
ferer since the appearance Of the diseaSs
have been disinfected. and as soon as the
recovers that part Of the building now iso-
lated will be thoroughly disinfected also.
The attack Is very mild. and speedy con.
valescence Is looked for. Governor and
Mrs. Yates win not come In contact with
the child until she has fully recovered.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
LAWYER cRITIcIsEs MAYOR.
Says His Action on Bond Bill Is
Game of Humbug.

Speaking Of the action of Mayor Ziegen-
helm in regard to the Worlds Fair bond
ordinance. Attorney Henry Kortjohn said
yesterday:
1t seems astonishing that 600 600 people
SIT silently by and let the people b hum
plugged, as they have been, by the action
and professions of the Mayor in the matter
OF the Worlds Fair bond ordinance. The
Mayors objections were as follows:
That interest Ga per cent?, is too high.
In this matter our efficient Deputy Comp
troller. Mr. Fred Gabel, does not agree
with the Mayor, but doubts whether the
bonds will. at that rate, bring any more
than par.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
SUPPER TO COLONEL M'CABE.
University Club Entertains Vir-
ginian and He Retaliates.

Colonel W. Gordon McCabe Of Richmond,
Va, was entertained last night at the
University Club. Grand and Washington
avenues. and a supper and smoker rendered
him. The affair was stfic:ly Informal aad
was attended by at least 100 of the CLUB
members. Charles Nagtl. president of the
club, received Colonel McCabe and presided
at the meeting The guest of honor re-
his experiences in the Confederate Army.
His stories we're OF humorous turn ana
were entitled "Humors of the Civil War"
The supper which was light repast.
was served in the dining hall Of the club
on the Washington avenue side Informal
talks were made in the evening by Prcsi-
berger Others present were James Scud-
der. F. N Judson, b. b. Graham. F. F.
Shepley, S. Stoner, Marshall 8. Snow, A. NJ.
Stewart and H. Garneau-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Indications that the question Of high or
Sow church will be fought out In the next
Protestant Episcopal Council.
A woman physician Of New York has sue
ceeded in mending a broken back without
the aid of the knife.
Fabulous stories of the inestimable
wealth of Peruvian gold fields are attract
ING seekers after riches.
Louisville anticipating visit of the high
est officer in the Masonic order.
The Coates Opera-house. recently burned
IN Kansas City, he'd historic career Of
thirty years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
voucher. showing the purpose for which

itemized voucher. showing the purpose for which
the money is used
Sec 10. At the termination of the Exposition
all articles placed In charge Of said commission
by either persons or institutions shall be re-
turIed by the parties entitled to the same. but
the proceeds of all property sold which was
built made or acquired by the State com
mission by reason Of this appropriation shall be
turned into the State Treasury. and constitute
q part OF the general fund
Sec. L. The said commission Is hereby author
ised to exchange with other States and nations.
mems. when practicable. and add such articles
as may be thus received in exchange to the
original ones from this State ali OF which speci-
mems and objects which the commission may con-
stder suitable. except herein otherwise pro-
vtded. shall at the close of the Exposition be re-
turned BY said commission TO the agriculture!
rooms In the Statehouse at Topeka, to be added
TO the collection therein and. far practi-
Saoie. preserved as q part Of the property Of the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
SHE MAY HAVE ELOPED.
Police Asked to Locate Bertha
Scott of Clinton.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Clinton. No.. Feb. 1.-TWO weeks ago
Bertha Scott, a young lady stenographer.
left Clifton, protesting she was to meet at
Sedalia one J. c. Good. who was to give
her employment. She wrote from Sedalia
that she had met Good and gone to St
Louis. and later her parents received a let
ter from her. dated Dayton. o.
1t is now believed that J. c. Good is a
myth. and That the man she rue; was Ole
Davis. a Clinton painter. VINO had been
paying her marked attentions. Davis was
formerly :. court .lencgrapher al Co.umbus,
o.. where his mother still lives. His BROTH
er. Grant Davis, Chief OF the Clinton Fire
Department, believes he elopel with the
Scott girl as he left town on the same
train. Her parents are loath to believe
sne has persisted IL deceiving .her.. fhey
have asked the police to locate her.
NOTIFIED COLUMBUS POLICE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Columbus. o., Feb. 2-The police here are
looking for Miss Bertha Scott of Clinton.
Mo. Chief Tyler received a letter. written
by n. J. Poage. an attorney, at the request
OF the girls mother. She has been missing
for some time. and as she had received u
letter from J. c. Good of Sedalia, Mo-, Of
ferfng her a position as stenographer, Il was
suspected that she had gone there but her
mother has received letter from her dated
here: In which she said she was working for
the Bouksed Shoe Company. No. $50 North
sixth street There is no such company at
that number nor anywhere in the city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


Mrs. Jane Hogan of ST. Louis. widow OF
n British officer, tells Of her INFORMAL
meetings with Queen Victoria
Consequences of the possible failure to
continue the Choral-Symphony Society are
pointed out.
Work for the Worlds Fair Is pushed In
every direction, with improving prospects
everywhere.
Eddie OBnen, a bundle boy. Is arrested
eor robbing his employers cash box.
Brisk business in rentals. Ii the feature Of
the week in real estate circles.
Mrs Fannie Epstein successfully nights
man who threatens life Of her husband.
Judge Zimmerman. In dismissfng the
complaint of spirftualist against a neigh
Dor, said that courts should not uphold
such beliefs.
Modern woodmen of St. Louis City and
County disagree over representation In the
State Convention
List of delegations filed by Democrats is
made public.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
FIRE BUGS WORKING At PANA.
Second Fire Within a Week
Charged to Incendiaries.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pana. ILL.,. Feb. 2-The second attempt
within a week was made last night to de-
stroy the grocery store Of Otis Atterberry
and hardware store OF william Morris, at
Moweaqua The incendiaries made their en-
trance through a cellar window In the At
terberry store and saturated paper rags
with kerosene. The fire was discovered in
time to save a block of buildings. The loss
amounts to several thousand dollars. The
citizens swear swift vengeance against the
frebugs that have been operating In that
town during the past year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
POLE C0NFESSES TO THEFT.
Frank Miket Captured and Portion
Booty Recovered.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pana. H.. Feb. 2.-Frank Miket. Pole.
who robbed several residences in Palmer.
east of here; was captured in Decatur yes
terday by Sheriff Downey and has con-
fessed Several watches. rings. chains and
other jewery were found upon his person.
The oficers are under the impression that
Miket is wanted in other places.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
FOREIGN.

Mascagnfs new opera, "Maschere." has
the advantage of novelty in its treatment.
The English King seems to have aged
five years since the death Of Queen Vic
toria.
Storm wrought serious damage on the
coast Of France. Extensive landslips
caused
King Edward VII has scratched his
steeplechasers. and will run his other
horses under another name and another
color. He will attend few races.
Doctor Hawefs. recently deceased, was one
pf the most interesting Of London preach
ers and was said to be to religion what
FIammarion is to astronomy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
Rheumatism.

o, that the wind were never cold, the
air never moist!
Stiff neck. lumbago, all the aches and
pains of rheumatism are almost insuf-
ferable under certain climatic condi-
tions.
Local applications, Hniments, etc, may
do some good, but the thing to do In
rheumatism is to rid the system Of its
cause-an excess Of acid coursine the
veins and affecting the muscles and
joints.
II recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to
all sufferers from rheumatism" writes
Mrs. II. Thielgard, 792 e. Rayenswood
Park. Chicago, Ill. Il have suffered
greatly In the past six years from rheu-
matism. This winter, when nearly
helpless. l decided to take Hoods Sar.
saparilla, and now, having taken about
two bottles, am much improved can uss
my arms and sleep at night"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
PISTOL AND KNIFE DUEL.
Tragedy Follows Quarrel Resulting
From Game i'm Saloon.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Waco. Tex. Feb. 2.-Israel James and
Luke Blocker. while engaged in a game
of dominoes In a saloon in disreputable
part Of the city. became involved In a
quarrel and finally engaged In a deadly
combat. Blocker was armed with an ugly
knife and his antagonist used a IS pistol.
After a terrific battle. during which the
place was deserted by all of its occupants
but the duelists. Blocker fell. one of JaInes's
bullets piercing his heart. James is In jail.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
Marine Intelligence.

Genoa Feb. 2-Arrived: Columbia. New
York.
New York. Feb. ARRIVED: Switzerland.
Antwerp. Sailed: Amsterdam. Rotterdam;
Etruria, Liverpool; Graf Waldersee. Ham,
burg via Plymouth and Cherbourg; Aller,
Genoa, etc.
IHavre, Feb. 2.-sailed: La Champagne.
New York.
Antwerp. Feb 2--Sailed: Nordland. New
York via Southampton.
Bremen, Feb. 2-Ssiled: Oldenburg. New
York.
Liverpool. Feb. 2-sailed: Umbria, New
York.
don.
New York. Feb. ARRIVED: Lucania. Liv-
erpool
Yokohama, Feb. ARRIVED previously;
City OF Pekin, San Francisco via Honolulu
for Hong-Kong
San Domingo City. Feb. 1.-Arrived: Cruis-
ing yacht Prime Essin Victoria Luye. New
York via Port Au Prince.
Glasgow, Feb. L-Sailed: Assyrfan, Bos-
t1u- Sandman. New York.
New York. Feb. 3-Arrived: New York,
from Southampton.
Southampton, Feb. ARRIVED: Steamer
Southwark, Ne4 York for Antwerp.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
NEW HEIR TO RICE ESTATE.
Granddaughter of Millionaire /.
Living in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Cal. Feb. Alt is announced
that an heir has been discovered here to
In New York. In the person Of Galena Rice,
the 14-year-old daughter Of B. E. Rice, son
rted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
RAILROADS.

Representatives of Southern Trunk lines
met in New York to discuss the better
maintenance Of rates.
A corps Of surveyors is working on the
extension of the Cincinnati. Hamilton and
Dayton.
The Great Northern has let contracts for
q tie-preserving plant.
Friends of Harry Mcclure rendered him q
banquet at the Planters Hotel and pre-
scented him with a gold chain and charm.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
T0-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
WASHINGTON.

The retirement of Senators Vest. Chan
nler and Wolcott will deprive the upper
house of three Of it's brightest members.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03

To Cure Headache In 10 Minutes
Take Parker's Headache Powdera They
are safe and sure. All druggists. Price nc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
Hoods SarSaparilla

Promises to cure and keeps the prom
ise. 1t builds up the whole system.
Try It
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
SPORTING.

Jim Jeffries is still a strong favorite over
Rubin with the pugilistic talent.
The Daily sale was the biggest event of
its kind in the history Of the American
turf.
Best a-year-olds in this country are en-
tered for the $20.0 900 American Derby.
A three-cornered match between The Alb
bo.t, Charlie Herr and Cresceus for $4,000
corner has been suggested
New-York tribune., 1901-04-26
IRON AND STEEL CONDITIONS.
Rogers, Brown & Co. say:


There have been further large contracts placed
for pig iron during the week. mainly by constituent
companies of the United States Steel Corporation
queter. 1t needs be in view of the fact
that booking for three months past has been at
about double the rate of production. In not q
few instances furnaces have in ninety days sold
their product for nine months. Prices show little
tendency TO change either up down. and the
In this connection. the announcement of adj
vance of 81 ton In steel rails comes an unwel-
come surprise 1t cuts no appreciable figure. as
from so to 80 of the years product is sold.
But 1t gives ground for the fears that have been
expressed that the big company will reach for the
last dolar-a policy fraught with evil consequences
to the trade at large and TO the company Itself.
II there Is prosperity ahead for the iron and steel
industries of the country, IL along the lines
of moderate prices and reasonable profits No sane
man doubts this Nothing at this moment would do
so much to insure long continuance of present
good times gradual price reductions in the forms
or steel required for large construction work. II
would be thing reduce prices when de
mand exceeded supply, and when mills were weeks
and even months behind orders. and 1t would. of
course throw the productive capacity of the
country more business than IL could take of.
lndUStry-bo0ms and reactiOns-ard proiong indef-
tnitely the full order books. and consequent divi
dends. What Is needed is the long look ahead, and
II is to the United States Steel that the
country looks for that look. An interesting devel-
opment of the Lake ore selling, which has been
going on actively since the price fixed, is the
fact that the United States Steel Corporation takes
the place, not a seller. but buyer. II let
the Independent men fix the price where they
pleased. and when 1t was found to be low the
The trade is slow catch the significance of
this
New-York tribune., 1901-04-26

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.-Domesti exchange
on New-York was as follows at the places named:
Observation-Disclosures. 25c discount; bank 81
premium San Francisco-Sight 1211c telegraph
15c Cincnnati-Betwcen banks. 30c discount; over
the counter. SOC premium. Boston-16 2-3c and 2oc
discount. Chicago-Par Charleston-B par:
selling. &c premium. Savannah-Buying. i-16c dis
count; selling. Zoe premium per $1,000.
BANK CLEARINGS. New -York-Exchanges
s364.83,1ls: balances. s9.444s3i. Philadephia-Ex-
changes, s21 069 557: balances 30i9 $50 Baltimore
Exchanges. S5.453.95l; balances 1892. 754 Boston
Exchanges, $27S500ls: balances 81. 75. Chicago
-Exchanges. s23,Sl5 9i5; balances. $2,51OS13.
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Can money T.,
IorR ion. 3n1s per cent. Open market discount raj
for short bills. 319 cent; long bills 3laq3s. ser
cent. Berlin discount rate. 3h per cent for three
months bills and per cent for short bills Ber-
lin exchange London, 80 marks 43 pfennir.
Paris exchange on London. % francs Tla centimes
Paris discount rate. 2A cent.
FOREIGN SECURITIES.-Brit consols for
money, 81 3l6 for the account, % 3-16 Spanish IL
in London, 1875. French rentes, 1O1 francs So CEN
times.
THE SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver 59s4c; Mex-
lean silver dollars. 4SAc Bar silver in London
closed 27lAd.
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid. $3.50; Lisbon al. so:
Buenos Ayres, 1920; Rome, 5.35
New-York tribune., 1901-04-26

ferred Pearl & Co. sold. Miller Co. (2ooo)
bought Texas Pacific. Post e. Flagg (2,O00) bought
Wisconsin Central Provost Bros. Co. t3O00
bought Union Pacific. Shaw Co. (2,0oO and
Housran & Co. bought Atchison. Provost Bros &
Co. 3,OOO) bought ST. Paul. Leesk & Co. Q,ooo)
bought Chicago, Burlington and Quincy; G. Nichols
and Farbarn & TIilliard sold. Bache & Co bought
10000 In all of Southern Pacific. London bought
AtChison: Rodgers & Randolph (2.500) sold. l..
Levy (3.000), Savin & Co. (3000) and c. A. Missing
3000 bought Peoples Gas. Halle Stieglitz
bought 1000 in all of United States Steel Fl. Con-
tent 4C0O) sold Union Pacific. Granbery Co.
(about $1,000 and Cooper. Cramp Beadleston
bought Union Pacific preferred II. H Truman
(about 1.Oo0) bought American Ice preferred. Shaw
0000, WOrmser (5O0M and Housman C3oo)
bought ST. Paul. Groesbeck 4.000) sold Lanhaar,
Smyth and Strong. Sturgis & Co. bought Northern
Pacific. j. ". Davis QOOW and Judson (5O0)
bought New-York Central: Judson Q.500 sold.
Bache & Co. sold 5000 in all of Amalgamated Cop
per Provost Bros & Co. (3,oDO) and Sidenberg &
kraus bought Northern Pacific; Rodgers & Ran
doph (300O sold