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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-04-24
FLAGS AT THE CAPITOL.
when seen Floating Mt Half-Ma.t It
IL Sure Indication Of Some
Omcia1's Death.

The flying Of flags over the capitol at
half mast is regulated by the strictest
rules. Whenever these flags are seen
floating half way down the staff it is
q. sure indication that vice president,
senator or representative is lying dead,
or that the action is taken in response
to a presidential proclamation order
ing flags on public buildings at half
mast in respect to the memory of some
prominent official of the government
who has passed away, says the Wash
ington Star. When the. sergeant-at-
arms of the senate or house of repre-
sentatives learns of the death of o
member of either of those bodies they
at once order that the flags over the
senate chamber and hall of representa-
tives be half masted. This is often
done before the houses Of congress
themselves are officially notified of the
death. A good deal of discretion is ex-
ercised in the manner of placing the
news Of death of this kind officially
before the senate or the house. Upon
such an announcement it is customary
for the houses to adjourn in respect to-
the deceased senator or representa-
tive, and in order that current business
may not be stopped early in the day the
announcement is generally made just
before the houses are ready. to con-
clude their days work. Officers of the
senate and house, when they fly the
flags at half mast in response to proc
lamation by the president, regard their
ACTION as one of courtesy, as they do
not recognize the power of the presi-
dent to order congress to do anything
except to assemble an extraordinary
session. They have always responded
to the requests Of such proclama tions.
1t would be nice question if one could
imagine that it could ever be raised to
know to what extent the presidents
authority would allow him to order
flags at half maston the capitol. While
his authority would not extend over
the employees of the senate and house,
yet the capitol itself for many years
was in fact controlled exclusively by
him so far as the care of the building
is concerned, and the superintendent of
the building is to-day appointed by
Tim without confirmatory action on the
part of the senate. AS matter of fact
the capitol has for many years been UNI
der the direct control of the commit
tees on appropriations of the two
houses of congress, but that control
has been accorded them by the failure
of the president to give any orders to
the architect or more lately to the SUI
perintendent Of the capitol. If he
should order that official to fly flags
over the capitol at half mast and the
order should be disobeyed he would
have the power to dismiss him and ap.
point some one else in his place without
the concurrence of either branch of
congress, except so far as the appropri.
alton for the officials salary would be
involved. These are practically moot
questions, but they occasionally form
interesting subjects for fireside, talks
when flags are half masted in response
to presidential proclamations.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-04-24
Natural Deduction.

Myer-1 wonder why cats that dis
turb our midnight slumbers always
have such high voices?
Gyer-Probably because they are
frequently pitched on a roof. Chica-
go Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-04-24
Old. Old story.

The car lurched violently, and the
stout lady was thrown into the thin
mans lap.
pardon me, sir" she began. "Ths
CAR
.0h, that's all right" he inter
.rupted. "I'm o married man and am
used to being sat upon. Chicago
Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-04-24
Superior sex.

He-Is it true that your cousin mar
-ried beneath her, as reported?
She-Certainly. Every girl who
marries must Of necessity do that
Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-04-24
Not Concilintory.

.'Mrs. Fijit says that her husband is
the most contrary man she ever knew"
'.What has he done now?"
''He says he will oppose her suit for
a divorce and alimony. ''-Brocklyn
Life.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-04-24
AN "G EASY T sHi1;

burtetgh: Mclean and Morton counties, auitablefo
Srnsn and stock raising Price d to rs. o1pefourth
sae and safgsnt and Ecks counties. North pa
aose ~. M dGnSs IT, value SE
LAND CO., Lidgerwood, lichisnd County. Il. o
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third cock. first hen. second cockerel. third
pullet E. d. Crouch. Anacostia, ID. c.,
S. c. black Minorca, first cock. fifth hen,
first cockerel. Morgan Stinemetz, Wash
ington, ID. c., B. b. r. game. first hen. red
pyke game, first hen, white game, first
cock B. E. R. game bantam, first cock third
hen, second pullet, brown red game bantams,
first cock, first hen. first pullet; Golden ID.
w. bantams. first cock, first hen; Red Pyle
bantams, first cock, first hen; white game
bantams, first cock first hen; Birchen
game bantams. first cock. first hen. Buff
Cochin. second pulet, pit game bantam.
first cock. Joseph Phipps. Towson. Nd,
barred P. Rocks third cock, third hen,
fourth cock. third pullet. first pen, fourth
pen. w. w. Kulp. Pottstown. Pa. r. c.
Brown Leghorns. first and second cock, sec
ond third hen, first and third cockerel, first
and second pullet. first pen; white Wyan-
dotte. first cock. fourth puliet; r. c. white
Leghorns, first hen, first cockerel, first pull
let. Tfdewater poultry ranch Portsmouth,
Va, white Wyandotte fourth cockerel, sec
ond pullet.
The cat show ia one of the greatest at
fractions and the awards are nearly COM
pleted and will be given later.
Edward S. Schmid OF this city won first
on turkeys, swans, ducks, pheasants, geese
and ferrits.
Incubators are in full operation and chick
ems are being Matched every day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
BOARD MEETING HELD.
National Institute Of Architects to As
semble Here Tomorrow.

A meeting Of the board of directors of the
American Institute of Architects was held
this morning in the Octagon House, New
York avenue and 18th street the headquar-
tiers of the institute. All the members were
present, with the exception of Norman 8.
Patton of Chicago, John NJ. Carrere of
New York city and W. S. Eames of st.
Louis.
The board consists of the following
Henry Van Brunt. Kansas City, Mo-; Jas
G. Hill, Washington. D. c.; r. Clpston
Sturgis, Boston, Mass; j. w Mclaughlin,
Cincinnati, Ohio: Walter Cook, New York;
Cass Gilbert, st. Paul, Mimi; S. A. Treat,
Chicago, H.; William G. Preston, Boston,
Mass.
The officers Of the institute are: Presi-
dent Chas. F. McKim, New York; first
vice president Frank NJ. Day. Phiiadel-
phia: second vice president. Alfred Stone,
Providence. r. l.: secretary and treasurer,
Glenn Brown. Washington.
This meeting is preliminary to the thirty
sixth annual meeting of the institute,
which will begin it's session tomorrow
morning at the New Willard. Business
matters were considered by the directors
and also steps taken to Incorporate the in
stitute so as to be able to hold the title
to the present headquarters, which is about
to be transferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
COMPLIMENTS FIREMEN.
Good Work Done at Somerset Heights
Fire Yesterday Morning.

Mr.. Robert w. Dutton, chief engineer of
the fire department, has received letter
from Capt. c. Fred. Cook. praising the
work of chemical engine company No 3, IN
connection with the fire at Somerset
Heights early yesterday morning. The
writer says:
Il desire to call to your attention the
fact that my residence at Somerset Heights
was saved from total destruction by fire
early in the morning of the 9th instant
through the prompt. energetic and heroic
action of Foreman Thomas Inscoe and the
members of chemical engine company No.
3, District OF Columbia fire department
THE company made an exceptionally
noteworthy run Of about two miles over
rough, unlighted country roads, the morn
Ing being a bitterly cold one. Foreman
Inscoe and his men were not at loss. as
to what to do upon arrival at the fire. At
considerable personal risk each member of
the company performed his part so we'll
that what for a long time Aeemed the in
evitable destruction Of the house was
finally prevented. - h. sas1. sss -
The residents of Somerset Heights have
only words of praise and recommendation for
the Tenleytown chemical engine company.
The excellent service Ii performed yester-
day morning indicates clearly that the do
partment Of which YOU Are the head Is
most certainly entitled to the, envtable repu-
tation for efficiency 1t enjoys"
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HARD COAL ON THE WAY
TWO TRAIN LOADS EXPECTED BY
LOCAL AGENT.
sunplv Said to Have Diminished in
Past Few Days-District
Gets 1000 Tons.

At the Office Of Mr.. ]. NJ. Lounsbufy,
local sales agent of the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company, at 3
o'clock this afternoon it was said that
advices had been received from Philadel-
phia that two trains of anthracite coal
were on their way to this city.
How many cars in a train? was asked.
THAT is something We cannot answer
until we get the bills of lading was the
reply. ''It would be reasonable to presume
that there would be at least twenty-five or
thirty cars to train but that is matter
that is regulated by the railroads.
johnson Brothers, local agents for Hiles
A. Co. Baltimore, who control the output
of the anthracite mines dominated by the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad, reported this after
noon that their receipts of coal had dropped
off materially in the last few days
"A week or ten days ago we got consider
able hard coai,'' said Representative of
johnson Brothers, but it did not take long
dered and some Of it is on the way. For
few days we have been receiving only
small number of cars from time to time
At Albright & Bankers dump this after
noon fully $50 teams and carts had been
pressed into service to unload and deliver
the coal that firm had received. There was
| a report today that a hundred or more cars
of coal were lined up on the tracks of one
could not be substantiated.
Supply for the Schools.
The District Commissioners have secured
from the Reading Coal and Iron Company,
through Mr.. Lounsbury. supply of 1.00O
tons of anthracite coal for use in the public
schools. The coal was bought at the rate
of $40 a ton, delivered. This is an in
crease of 35 cents a ton over the price paid
tha fnnG rad
company earlier in the fall. The increase
was made, it is stated. on account of the
increased price of delivery.
There was already sufficient coal In the
school bunkers to run the furnaces until
the Christmas holidays. The additional fuel
now obtained will keep the schools going
through January. The Commissioners are
hopeful that by that time something like
normal conditions will prevail in the local
coal market. The Reading company has
promised Commissioner Macfarland that 1t
Will not allow the schools to close at any
stage Of the winter for lack Of fuel Mr.
Macfarland is relying upon this promise and
feeling quite secure over the situation.
General Agent Legg of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad said at 3:15 this afternoon
that since the LIST OF December the BATH
more aud Ohio railroad has brought to
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AW ARDS ANNOUNCED
PRIZES GIVEN EXHIBITORS AT
POULTRY AND PET SHOW,
Large Attendance Recorded Yesterday
Afternoon and Last Night-Chil-
dren Visitors Delighted.

The attendance at the poultry and cat
show yesterday afternoon and last night
was most gratifying to the officers of the
two associations, under whose auspices the
exhibition Is given. In fact, the managers
gave out the statement that the attend
ance was the largest ever recorded for the
opening day of a similar exhibition. Not
withstanding the hammering Of the car
penters and the shifting of the cages by
the wOrkmen, which went on all afternoon,
the people continued to arrive in a steady
stream. and at night, when the preparatory
work had all been attended to, every Sec
ton of the two large halls was crowded
with Interested spectators
When the doors were thrown open this
morning at D O'clock many people were
already on hand, and at noon the halls were
crowded. Many of the spectators this morn
Ing and afternoon were children, and their
EXPLANATIONS of delight were one of the
pleasing features of the exhibition.
Owners of the feathered beauties and
feline pets were on hand early this morn
ing, looking after the comforts Of their
high treasured charges, and the feeding
and caressng process was most interesting
to the many onlookerS
Awards Announced.
The judges were busy making the rounds
this morning, and at noon announced the
following awards
IynnnurSt poultry yards GlaSSDOrO, N
j.. buff Cochins fourth hen. fourth cock
erel. third pullet; partridge Cochins, first
cock. first hen, first cockerel. first pullet;
white Cochins. second hen, second pullet.
F. r. Moeller, GO Freeman street, Newark,
N j., light Brahmas, third hen. fourth hen.
second hen, second cockerel, first cockerel.
first punet, fifth hen. Mrs. ]. c. Perkins,
Towson, Nd, black Sumatra games first
cock, second hen. A. c. Nester & Son, S15
North Charlotte street. Pottstown, Pa, s.
C. w. Leghorns. third pullet. fourth cock
erel. Norman Rice. POI Summit avenue,
Hagerstown. Md, black Langshans, first
cock, first pullet. Mrs. e. Turner, Balti-
more, Nd. white Wyandottes, second cock,
first hen, second cockerel, first cockerei,
first pullet pen 4. ]. D. Neyins, Beverly. N j..
buff Cochins, second cock, third hen, first
cockerel. fourth puHet; white cochins, frst
cock first hen. first coekerel, first pulet. DR..
W. G. Clecklcy, Augusta, Ga, B. B. red
game bananne, first hen, second hen, first
cockerel first pullet. Golden Plume poultry
farm. Burlington, N. G.. bun Plymouth
Rocks, second cock. third hen. fifth cockeref.
THIRD pullet; bum Cochin bantam. first pull
let. Potomac View poultry farm, Rosslyn.
Va, white Wyand0tte. third hen, third
cock second hem Spangter Bros. Han
over Ra. Cornish. Indian game bantams,
cockerel, first hen Herbert w. suatths Islips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
Officers Chosen by FraternaI Council.

Fraternal Council. No. $40, National On
ion. at the regular meeting, held recently.
elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: James B. Austin. president; John
C. Ashton, vice president; J: Wilbur Bender.
speaker; Alvan T. Tracy, ex-president: John
H. Jones, secretary; Charles s. King, finan-
cial secretary; Charles c. MotherseaG
treasurer; Clinton j.. Ashton. usher; Alfred
Klakring. chaplain: E. A. Knorr, sergeant
alarms; A. ]. Owens. doorkeeper; trustees.
James H. King, James 3. Austin and Alfred
Klakring; auditing committee, James H.
King ]. w. Collins and R. G. Csllum; dele
gates to cabinet, James B. Austin and
Charles s. King; delegate to immediate re-
lief association, James B. Austin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
The Dependable Store.
GOLDENBERG'S
Another and Greater Bargain Thursday.

There's nothing in any other store know that's just
like the Godenberg Bargain Thursday. IFS sale day
ing effort of great They're short lots Of unwar
rantable goods but pickings from the
plenty for ALL Now that it's nearing Christmas when the
greatest crowds of shoppers feel that should
make greater efforts than The result found in
the list below By the way we compared some of these
prices with those in the goods marked for special
sale by big New York house-and you hardly believe it
possible that Washngtonians bought much lower than
people of the metropolitan CITY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
Fourth-Class Postmasters.

The Post Office Department today an
nounces the appointment OF forty-nine
fourth-class postmasters, forty-three of
which are appointed to fiji vacancies caused
by death and resignation and five having
been removed at the end of four years
service. Among those so appointed are the
following from Virginia:
Mrs. Juliet III. Britton, Gee, Prince
George county; Mrs. Mary l.. Skinner
MoFarland's LunenbuTg county; Drury E.
Moore, More's Hill. Henry county; Harriet
A Allen. Neblett's. Lunenburg county;
Newton a. Barrett, Sands, Southampton
county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
To Amend Masonic Relief Act.

Representative Richardson of Tennessee
today introduced a bill tncthe House to
amend the act Incorporating the Masonic
Mutual Relief Association IN the District
of Columbia. The proposed amendment
limits membership siniltheet association to
Master Masons. and 1hat1the particular
business and objects Of the society shall
be Ito provide and maintain fund for
the benefit of the widows, orphans, heir
assignee or legatee of a deceased member
The directors are limited to twenty-one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
Adopted Cavalry Tactics.

AS Capt. ]. Walter Mitchell. long a MEM
Der of the United States Cavalry, was pro-
ceeding home last night. team drawing
vehicle in which Mrs. Hughes was seated,
went dashing down the street. Capt.
Mitchell sprang upon the back OF the morse,
using old cavalry tactics. and quickly
brought the animal to a stop He received
the thanks of the lady and then went to the
Casualty Hospital to have his wounds
dressed which consisted of abrasion of the
leg and injury to his hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
Another Mine in Operation.

POTTSVILLE, Pa. December 10-The
Little colliery, which was drowned OUT by
the failure to keep the mine pumps In
operation during the strike, has been cleared
OF 5,000.000 gallons of water after thirty
days hard work. and the mining will be
resumed at once. The colliery has an an
eco men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
Killed by the Fast Mail.

SCHENECTADY, n. Y, December TO-
Harry B. Price, aged fifty-three years, a
painter whose home was at wiikesbarre.
Pa, was struck by fast mail train near
this city today and instantly killed He
was engaged In picking up pieces Of coal
along the railroad tracks when he was
struck by the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
Fire at Fremont. Ohio.

FREMONT. Ohio, December 1o.-FIre to-
day destroyed the plants of the Trommer
Extract Of Malt Company and the Christy
Knife Company. and damaged Tschuns
Bros. furniture factory, the A. d. Hook
shirt factory. a laundry and saloon entail
Ing an aggregate loss of $200.oOO partly in
sured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

Washington 3G3 cars of anthracite coal.
Deduct1ng Sundays, this is average of
about thirty-eight cars a day. Mr. ieee
said that there were seventy cars of coal il
the yards today, from which deliveries were
being made
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To Authorize subdivision Of Lots.

A bill was introduced in the House today
by Mr. Pearre of. Maryland to authorize
the subdivision Of lots or blocks recorded
in the surveyors office In the District of
Columbia, when such lot or block shall be
affected by the opening of a street under
the provisions Of the permanent highway
ar
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Tragedy at Carrington. N. D.

CARRINGTON, n. D., December To-
Thomas Baker, a prominent citizen of this
place, was shot Ave times by Miss Kittie
Bondurant last night. Jealousy is said to
have been the cause. Baker is reported 10
be dying today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
Cold Causes Distress; in Germany.

BERLIN. December To- The extremely
cold weather prevailing in Germany. in con-
nection with the. hard times, Is causing
much suffering. Many persons have been
frozen to death In the westtNl Industrial
provinces. and also In the northwestern
provinces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
The Dependable Store.
Toys and Dolls
On First Floor.

Mechanical Trains. with tracks.
switches or elevated roads; also Me-
chanical Toys, including BaHxy Mules.
Automobiles, Boats, Ferris WheeN or
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 25c. to $2.0S
Iron Hook and Ladders, Fire Engines.
Hose Reels, Trucks, Trains, etc ...- dQc.
Larger Iron Toys-Police Patrol, Fire
Engines, Hook and Ladders. ... OSc
Still Larger Iron Toys to &2.9s
Iron Stoves for little cooks.
08c. to $I.o8
The Daisy Air Riiie-worth 81. -. foe
Magic Lanterns with Slides and all at
tachments ............ oSc. to 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

N. vale. the French minister, Of Justice,
has declined to fight a duel With Deputy
syreton on the ground Of the .miuistGra
of1cial position. -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

300 1Sx1s-inch Sofa Cushions, covered
with French satteens. filled 90
with down. finished with 4-inch oGWC.
ruff1e. Worth soc. Special
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Knit Goods.

Sample line of Hand-knit
Goods, consisting of Ice Wool
Shawls, Fascinators, large size
Shawls, Trolley Capes, Cardigan
Jackets. Ladies and CIildren's
Leggins, Knit Skirts and Flannel
cite Gowns; goods
worth up to $50; mOc
special for. ....... WyGo
Ladies' Flannelette Night Gowns, in
neat pink and blue stripes; yoke back
and front: collar and yoke An ~
ished with fancy braid; sizes AtVC.
IA to II. Special for..............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

China Cuspidors heavy gold Nd-
trimming. Special for. .:.......ZlCe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

1o-piece Decorated China
Toilet Sets, with
s Sol! edge {gs basins. ST. oO8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

Child's Silver-p1ated Set, in box;
knife, fork and spoon. n Er
Special for. Ii Dc
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9TH and K SITS.
Cloaks.

Ladies Coats Of kersey and
Montana cloth; p. "a and 26-in.
lengths; all sizes; in black, castor,
tan and blue; regular So and $40
values. Special for OK g e
Thursday ....... 0WeOS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

Nickel-plated Nut sets-6 dM1
picks and l cracker--in a Il WCo
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Large size cut-glass seffe z M
Fruit Bowls. Special for. - ~.
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Shoes.
In the Annex-eI4 9TH.

500 pairs Mems and Boys Alli-
gator, Black and Brown Leather
and Embroidered House Slippers;
also Ladies Black and Red Felt
Juliets; Cloth and Leather Bed
Room Slippers, in black and red,
with leather or felt soles: all sizes:
So; &c., 5 2e. and f eoe. val Roc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

Austrian Glass Wine Sets hand paint,
ed full gold trimmings; 6mO~
glasses. decanter and tray. VOGo
Special for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

Apiece Breakfast Sets, consist
ing Of sugar bowl, butter dish,
cream pitcher and or
spoon holder. Special AfVCo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

Choice Of styles of Ladies' $1.5O and
81 Kidskin Shoes, button and lace. kid
and patent leather tips. extension and
light bevel edge soles,
every pair guaranteed for d go
wear: all sizes; special bar ~ y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10
HandkerChiefS.

Handkerchief.
Ladies I2Hc. Pure Linen
Handkerchiefs: new patterns: fine
sheer quality; all size hens; for &C.
or ............ 3 for 25C.
Ladies' DC Fine Sheer Linen Hand
kerchiefs, with point esprit lace border;
exceptional values. Thursday at
l0c., or 3 for SOC.
121sc. Fine Swiss Embroid- n
cred Handkerchiefs, In large II QEC
variety of new patterns. at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

satin-covered Pin Cushions. -
in red. pink. blue and yellow. ZoVC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-10

Ladies' Fast Black Hose. full regular
made, with double sole heel A ~
and toe. Zoe. quality; special Il VIC.
Tor.