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Evening star., 1902-04-04
Horse Owners Sue Railroad,

James W. Bradshaw this afternoon filed
suit at law against the Baltimore and Po-
tomac Railroad Company to recover 81 100.
1t is said that two horses and certain stable
trappings belonging to the plaintiff, the 9TH
instant, were in the custody of the defend
ant for the purpose of being transported TO
this city. The plaintiff says he rendered
the freight charges due the company, but
the latter refuses to deliver the property to
him.
A similar suit to recover $1,000, the value
of a horse. was filed this afternoon against
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad by
David Murphy. Attorneys r. F. Downing
and M. ]. Colbert represent both plaintiffs
Evening star., 1902-04-04
ARGUMENT MADE.
Case of Claimant Presented to Salvador
Arbitration Commission.

The arbitration commission, which is
considering the claim of the Salvador Com
mercial Company of California against Sal
vador, met this morning in the hall of the
Interstate Commerce Association.
Mr. John p. Irish, attorney for the Cali
fornia corporation, proceeded to state the
case for the claimants and was followed by
VIM. Fryer White for Salvador. The pre-
sentation of the argument consumed all of
the morning session.
The commission met at o'clock this af-
ternoon, when William Lain Hill, counsel
for claimant, proceeded with the intrOduc-
ton of evidence, which will take up the
time during the afternoon sitting of the
court.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
PLUMBING REGULATIONS.
Col. Biddle, Engineer Commissioner
Suggests Amendments.

Colonel John Biddle the Engineer Com
missioner, has recommended to the District
board a number of amendments to the
plumbing regulations in sections and 12S,
relating to gas fitting. The city solicitor
recently held the Commissioners have
authority for these amendments, the OBJ
ject of which is to allow the setting of gas
stoves and the tapping of water pipes for
steam fixtures in certain instances by others
than registered plumbers. The stove deal
ers and steam filters have long sought these
amendments. The amendment proposed to
section in regard to gas fitting is as fol-
lows:
That application a general permit be
given to each stove dealer to connect gas
ranges or stoves with any gas supply sys-
tenn in accordance with the provisions of
these regulations. provided that not more
than fifteen feet of pipe shall be laid or
run in any one instance, and provided a
suitable outlet has been inserted by a reg
istered gas filter for the purpose of making
said connection, and upon the approval of
the inspector of plumbing in each case that
the supply pipe is of sufficient size In
every case where such outlet shall not have
been provided it will be necessary to secure
the services of registered gas filter to per-
form all necessary work to place the said
gas range or stove in connection with the
gas supply
The proposed amendment to section 12S in
regard to steam fitting reads:
That hereafter any steam filter who de-
sires to engage in the erection of any heat
ing apparatus requiring connection with
the water supply system may procure a
permit to make the desired connection, pro-
viGed that not more than fifteen feet of
pipe shall be laid or run in any one case
and provided a suitable outlet shall have
been inserted by a registered plumber for
the purpose of making said connection. In
every case where such outlet shall not have
be en- provided it will be necessary to Sc
cure the services of registered plumber to
heating apparatus with suitable connection
to the water supply.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
To Represent Medical Department.

Major Henry P. Birmingham and Jeffer-
son r. Kean, surgeons, have been detaile..
to represent the medical department of the
army at the eleventh annual meeting of the
Association Of Military Surgeons of the
United States, to be held in this city from
June to next. Major Kean is now on
duty in Cuba.
Col. w. f. Forwood, assistant surgeon
general, and Major William c. Gorgas sur
geon, have been similarly detailed to rep
re sent the medical department at the fifty
tflrd annual meeting of the American
Medical Association, to be held at Saratoga,
N Y. from June 10 to 13 next. Col. For
wood is on duty at the War Department
ana Major Gorgas is in Cuba
Evening star., 1902-04-04

airy. has been ordered to examination for
promotion.
- Second Lieut.. A. L. Faulkner. I'd Infan-
try. has been transferred to the 3lst Com
pany, Coast Artillery, and Second Lieut. c.
e Brigham. from the 3lst Company, Coast
Artillery. to the unassigned list.
First Lieut. L. T. Boiseau has been trans
ferred from the 7th Company. Coast Artil-
lery. to the unassigned list and Second
Lieut.. Earl Biscoe- has been assigned to
the Ith Company, Coast Artillery.
First Lieut.. B. o. Lenoir, signal CORPS
has been relieved from further duty in the
Philippines and ordered TO San Francisco.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Funeral of Jesup Blair.

The funeral of Mr.. Jesup Blair was held
today from the residence Of his mother IL
Lafayette Square. The services were con-
quoted by the Rev. DR.. Dunlap of St.
johns Church. The pallbearers were Mr.
Woodbury. Blair. Mr.. Gist Blair and Mr..
Montgomery Blair, all cousins of the de-
ceased; Mr.. Blair Lee, also a cousin, and
Dr. S. 0. Richie and Mr.. Albert Covington
Janin of Louisiana, a brother-in-Iaw. The
interment was at Rock Creek cemetery in
the family vault
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Personal Mention.

Assistant Secretary Darling of the navy
has returned to this city from a visit Of in
spection to the Boston navy yard
Rev. ]. T. Hyde Of Winchester Va. a
prominent minister of the NJ. E. Church
South is in the city, and Is stopping at the
National. DIR. Hyde was a personal friend
or President Mckinley, and Is chaplain of
the Masonic lodge that made William Nc
Kinley Mason in 1865.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Killed by Jealous Rival.

ECKMAN, w. Va. April 4.-Peter Allen
was shot and instantly killed by John
Brown near here last evening The men
both loved the same girl Allen had called
on the lady in question early in the even
Ing. and was returning home. when Brown
and emptied both barrels into his body
Brown surrendered.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
THE DISTRICT BILL.
Work on the Measure Will Begin Next
Monday,

Work on the District of Columbia appro-
priation bill will begin Monday. The sub
committee Of the House appropria tfons
committee. of which Mr.. McCleary is chair
man, has invited the District Commission
ers to appear Monday morning at IL o'clock
and be heard On that measure. 1t is the
intention of the committee to make pro-
gress with the bill as rapidly as possible
after that date. "
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Army Promotions.

The President Today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Army-Cavairy: First Lieut. G. W.
Moses. 4th Cavalry. captain; Ralph e. Nc
Dowell. Kansas, second lieutenant
Artillery-Lieutenant Colonel James b
Burbank, colonel: Major Richard P. Strong.
lieutenant colonel.
First leutenants-Louis E. Bennett, Irli-
nois: George L. Hicks. jr.. Maryland: GUY
E. Manning Ohio; Charles o. collars, Col
orado.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Condition still Serious.

David Huber. the nine-year-old lad. who.
1t is alleged. was severely wounded by a
companion whiie target shooting Wednes-
day afternoon, is reported to be slightly
better this afternoon. His condition, how
ever. is considered as being serious. He is
under treatment at the Freedman's Hos
pital.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Conference on Personal Tax Bill.

Messrs. A. 8. Worthington. Charles c.
Glover, R. Ross Perry, George E. Hami,-
ton and William 7. Mattingly were at the
Senate committee room Of the District Of
Columbia at o'clock this afternoon for
conference with the subcommittee that
has charge of thelpersonal tax bill for the
District of Columbia.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
THE HOUSE.

At the opening of the session of the
House today the Speaker laid before the
House an invitation from the Army Of the
Cumberland for the participation by a
committee CT the House In the services at
Arlington cemetery upon the occasion of
the reinterment OF the remains of the late
Major General VIM. s. Rosecrans which
are TO be removed from Los Angeles. Cal.
to Arlington about the middle of Nav.
Upon motion of Mr.. Grosvenor (Ohio). a
joint resolution was adopted for the ac-
ceptance of the invitation and the appoint
ment OF joint committee to attend the
ceremonies at Arlington.
Some routine business was transacted A
small urgent deficiency bill carrying Slt3-
600 was passed
Ar. Mahon Pa.) asked unanimous CON-
Sc Mt that the omnibus claims bill he sent
to conference. but Mr.. Maddox (GaD object
ed This was the day set aside for the
ecnsiceration of war claims. but Mr. Mahon.
chairman of the committee on war claims
yielded with the understanding that a week
from Tuesday be devoted to war claims
and the House thereupon went into COM
mittee of the whole and took up the Chi
Rese exclusion bill.
The Speaker called upon Mr. Moody
(&ass-). who Is to succeed Secretary Long
May ]. to preside over the committee Of
the whole. As the future Secretary of the
Navy assumed the gavel the members on
both side OF the House gave him an ova-
tion.
Chairman Hits Statement.
Mr.. Hit Ull), chairman Of the commit
tee on foreign affairs. who had personal
charge of the exclusion bill, said the COM
mittee was unanimous in the opinion that
the admission of Chinese laborers into this
country would be serious evil One of
tie main problems which the committee
had 10 seive. he said, was In connection
with the admission of the privileged
Evening star., 1902-04-04
GIRL DIES OF HER WOUNDS.
Little Eloise Jarden Third Victom of
Lanes Shooting.

PHILADELPHIA. April 4.-Eloise. the
seven-year-od daughter of Ella ]. Jarden.
otherwise known as Mrs. Ella J. Furbush.
who was shot on Tuesday by VIM. H. Lane,
a colored servant, died in a hospital this
morning from the effect of her injury. Lane
at the same time shot and killed the mother
and ten-year-old sister of the little girl.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Reported to Be Improved.

1t was reported this afternoon that the
condition of DR.. 7. De Witt Talmage is i'm
proved. .--..
Evening star., 1902-04-04
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. b. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers. 1919 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star., 1902-04-04

The Secretary Of State today received
cable message from Mr.. -Beaupre. secretary
Of legation at BOgota, saying that the CO.
lombian government has granted the as
phaltum concession to Mr.. Redlare, an
American.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Senator Platt's Substitute

Senator Platt Of Connecticut today intro
duced the following substitute for the
Chinese exclusion bill: That all laws now
In force prohibiting and regulating the COM
ing or chinese persons and persons of Chi
nese descent into the United States and
the residence Of such persons therein be and
the same are hereby extended and continued
III fuil force and effect until the 9TH day
OF December. 1904. and so long as the
treaty between China and the United States
concluded March Il. 1894. may be continued
In force by virtue of the extension thereof =.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
Virginia Postmasters.

Virginia Postmasters.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today:
Virginia-Ladd, B. L. Prince; Vesta. C. B.
Clifton: Yale, B. T. Horne.
Evening star., 1902-04-04
RACING IN THE RAIN.
Bad Weather Kept Some Of the Women
Away.

Special isratch to The Evening Star.
BENNING RACE TRACK. D. c., April 4.
The rain today hurt the attendance at Ben
ming but little. the apsentees being mostly
of the ladies. The track continues in fair
condition. the rain hurting it very slightly
up to 2:3O.
The usual number Of 'bookies' are on the
line, notwithstanding yesterdays severe
drubbing.
Following are the scratches bulletined at
go:
In the first. Meistersinger; Mexicana and
Miss Simplicity in the second. In the
fourth, Filibuster, Ringleader and Gray
Moan; Nala in the fifth.
The Entries for Tomorrow.
Following are the entries for tomorrow
First race; handicap; three-year- -olds; five
and a half furlongs Agnes D., 1875; Meis-
tersnger, 1875; Price, 122; Early Eve, 122
Fluke, us: Apple Jack. III; Knockabout,
112
Second race, as announced failed to fill.
1t was withdrawn and a new race is an
nounced for maiden two-year- r-olds, to close
at p. M; half mile.
Third race; Hunters Steeplechase; about
two and half miles. Mr.. McCann 1876; Klon-
dyke II, 1863; Champion, 1863; Silent Friend,
1856; Tanit. 151; Head Land, 1853; Montrip.
143; Leo Johnson 1856 Note: Five or eight
pounds less If ridden by gentlemen riders
Fourth race, handicap steeplechase. about
two and a half miles-Decameron, 1872; Ia
marin. 152; Queenship, 150; Handvice 139;
Klondyke II, 1870; G. W. Jenkins 13o; Silent
Friend, 132.
Fifth race. selling. mile and forty yards
Lamp O. Lee. ia; Woodtrice 113; All
Saints. 1Oo; Lou Rey. 10: Belle of Milford
So; Filibuster, 1O2: Handicapped 102; Nino-
MIA, 9G; Philma Paxton. 90; Beggar Lady,
SO.
Sixth race. handicap, seven furlongs-In-
trusive. 126; Himself, 115; Trump. 9S; Price,
104; Calgary, 1922 Fonsaluca, 100: Tenagra.
81
Evening star., 1902-04-04

Postmaster Generals Departure.
Postmaster General Payne left here today
for New York, to be gone a couple of days
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
DISCUSS PLAN TO CHANGE
DATE OF INAUGURAL
Informal Conference of Ma
tional Committee Held.
Meeting to Effect Organization Set for
April 6-Favorable Replies From
Many Governors.

An informal conference of the local
members of the national committee ap-
pointed by the District Commissioners.
on the proposed change in the date of the
inauguration Of the President of the
United States. was held yesterday in the
ONCE OF Commissioner Macfarland. The
meeting was called for the purpose OF dis
cusslng and preparing for a meeting OF
the entire committee at an early day
! 1t was decided that the District Gem
! missioners should formally call a meeting
OF the committee on Monday, April 6. at
which time an organization would be
effected. The plans for the calling togeth-
er of the general committee were talked
over and will be submitted at the meeting
in April.
Members of Committee.
The members Of the committee on the
part Of the District Of Columbia are: Mr..
Justice Harlan, Admiral Dewey, Lieuten-
ant General Miles. Commissioner Mac
farland. Gen. John w Foster. Mr.. C. C.
Glover. Mr.. Theodore W. Noyes. General
Boynton, Mr.. Beriah wilkins. Mr.. Frank
A. Munsey. Mr. S. W. Woodward, Mr..
Thomas W Smith, Mr.. Charles J. Bell, Mr..
John Joy Edison and Mr.. James L. Norris,
the three latter being the surviving chair
men of inaugural committees.
The other members OF the committee
are the Governors of States and Terri
tories. forty-one of whom have accepted
and the others are expected to do so soon.
Fnvfu Couoruore
They are as follows: Arizona, y. O.
Murphy; Colorado, James B.. Orman.
Connecticut, George d. Mclean: Della
ware, John HUM: Florida, w. S. Jen-
nings; Georgia. 4. d. Gambler; Idaho, f.
w. Hunt; Illinois, Richard Yates; Indiana.
W. T. Durbin; Iowa. Albert B. Cummins;
Kansas, W. E. Stanley; Louisiana. w. w.
Heard; Maine. John F. Hill; Maryland.
John W. Smith: Massachusetts. W. NJ.
Crane; Michigan, A. T. Bliss; Minnesota.
s. X. Van SAINT; Mississippi, A H. Longi- ,
no; Missouri, 4. ". Dockery; Montana. J.
X Toole; Nebraska, Ezra p. Savage; Ne I
vada, Reinhold Sadler; New Hampshire. /
Chester b. Jordan; New Jersey, Franklin |
Murphy; New Mexico. Miguel A. otero; |
New YORK. BENJAMIN b. Odell, jr.; North +
Carolina. Charles B. Aycock; North Da- .
tota, Frank White; Ohio, George X Nash; /
Oregon, 7. T. Geer; Pennsylvania. viii /
liam A. Stone; Rhode Island Charles 1
Dean kimball: South Carolina, NJ b.
Mcsweeney; South Dakota. Charles n. /
Heriod: Utah, Heber NJ. Wells; Vermont. /
William W. Suckney; Virginia. a. j. Mon
Lague; Washington. Henry Mcbride; West
Virginia. Albert b. White; Wisconsin.
Robert VI. LaFollette; Porto Rico, Will
lam H. Hunt.
All these Governors have written the
Commissioners strongly approving the
proposition to change the date of inaugu-
alton day and stating that they are ready
o 40 what they can to promote the move
nent
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
WASHINGTON WINS
FROM NAVAL CADETS

ranches. the Italian Ambassador. and
sisnora Planches; Miss Audrey Paunce-
Iote; NJ Regetventsky. of the Russian
hhapassy; MIR. Leger. the Haitien Minis
yer, and Mrs. Leger; Mrs. Crackanthorpe,
mrs. Fenry May. Mrs. Carrie May
wright, Senator Depew. Gen. and Mrs.
nelson A. Miles. Mrs. Letter, Nine. Maui
70. Mrs. Townsend. Miss Boardman, the
Persian Minister. Mrs. Stilson Hutchins
Jean F. P. des Garrennes. Mr. and Mrs
Edward Padelford. Commander and Mrs
Cowles. Count Quadt Baron Kap herr.
Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger. Miss Patten,
Mrs. Corbin, Mrs. John NJ. Davis. MIR. E.
r. Droop. Mr.. Reginald de Koven. Mr.. and
Mrs Bayard Cutting, Nj. Ayguesparsse,
Baron Aliotte.
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
MARRIED IN TRENTON.
Mir. Robert A. Irwin and Miss Florence
Kraak Elope From This City.

Miss Florence Kraak, of All New Jersey
Avenue southeast, and Mr. Robert A. Ir-
win, Of New York, were married in Tren-
ton, y. j., yesterday afternoon. They
eloped from this city Friday afternoon
and left on the pretence that they were
going to visit New York City. They
stopped at Trenton and were married.
The first news the parents received of
the marriage was over long distance tele-
phone last night. They were notified of
the wedding and were told that a dinner
had been served to the bride and groom
and number Of their friends at the EN-
pire Hotel in New York.
Miss Kraah recently made her debut
into society and was considered quite
belle. She is about twenty-five years old,
and is strikingly handsome.
Mr. Irwin is staff correspondent of the
Town Topics" weekly, and is very popE-
lar.
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
Good for the Babies.

There Is no better medicine made for babies
than ChambeTlain's Cough Remedy. Its pleasant
taste and prompt and efectual make 1t
fGvoTite with the mothers Of small children. II
quickly cures their coughs and colds. preventing
pneumonia other serious consequences. IL not
only Group, but when given as soon as the
croUpy cough appears viii prevent the attack.
Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium
narcotic In any form, and may be given as
confidently To a baby as to an adult. II always
For sale Oy Henry Evans, Wholesale and
Retail Druggist. 922-92i 81. NV.
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
GUNS FOR THE ARMY.
New Models Under Manufacture at
Watervleit Arsenal.

Among some Of the new model guns un-
der manufacture at Watcrvliet Arsenal
are eleven 12-inch breech loading rifles
They are Of 40 calibre, being an increase
OF calfbres over the model Of 1895. For
ty 6-inch rapid firing guns are also being
manufactured. These guns are of so cali
bre. being an increase over the model OF
1897 Of calibres. They are intended for
pillar mounts. are without trunions, and
recoiI in cradles
All 1.65-inch Hotchkiss mountain guns
have been altered for percussion firing.
This makes this gun, which has always
been considered a very valuable gun in
mountain service. thoroughly up-to- date
weapon.
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.
Patrick Sullivan, Timer, Falls From
Roof of a Parsonage

The condition of Patrick Sullivan, q
timer, who slipped and fell from the roof
OF the parsonage of st. Aloysius Church
yesterday afternoon, was much improved
last night.
Mr. Sullivan struck heavily upon his
head. and his face was badly cut and
bruised II was at first feared that his
skull had been fractured, but the ply
sicians at Providence Hospital state that
no fracture is apparent.
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

Following are the Individual scores
Crackanthorpe. 10; Farley, 10; Wright,
10; Roweliff, 10: Whitten, 8; Lannon, l3.
More than hundred ladies were pres
ent with their escorts. At the conclusion
Of the match Mrs. Henry May. wife OF
Col. Henry May, vice president OF the
club. and Mrs. Carrie May Wright enter
tained the members and their guests at
tea.
Among those present were: Count Cas-
SIM and the Countess Marguerite Cas-
sini, Herr Won Holleben. the German Am
hassador; NJ. Jules Cambon, the French
Ambassador; M. de Margerie, the Coun-
sellor of the French Embassy. and Nine
Aargerie; Baron Moncheur; Signor
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
BREvET FOR MAJOR STRONG.
To Rank as Lieutenant Colonel for
Bravery in Philippines.

Among those designated for brevet by
the President in the record list Is Major
Putnam Bradlee Strong. The brevet rank
of lieutenant colonel is conferred upon
him for distinguished gallantry in action
at Guiguinto. Luzon. Major Strong re-
signed his commission when he left San
Francisco last fall, in company with Lady
Francis Hope. formerly May Yohe, an
actress.
It is announced in the press that the
latter's husband has obtained divorce
in the English courts. 1t Is also stated
that she and Major Strong are living to-
gether in Japan
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
CIGARS FOR FIREMEN.
Members of Engine Company No. I
Remembered BY Mrs. Lear

The members of Engine Company No.
IL received box yesterday containing
100 cigars from Mrs. M. A. Lear, of 1916
North Capitol Street northwest Mrs.
Lear sent the cigars to the fremen as
token OF appreciation for meritorinus
service which has been rendered by them
Recently they removed the snow from
the sidewalk in front Of her residence
and later beautified her front lawn by
removing the old sod and filling in
new The following letter accompanied
the cigars:
To the Members OF Engine Company
NO. l2-Greetins: 1t is a great pleasure
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

Corded Taffeta for waists, strictly
all silk; 75c fabric: black. Anc
blue, brown, tan. green. cream. IQV
red. etc. For this sale. W
Damasetti and Liberty Foulards, the
highest class silk for dress wear;
beautiful patterns; blue. gray, Onc
old rose. reseda, mode. ETC.; XE
1.25 grade. This sale. w
Black Peau de Sol, the best silk for
dress wear; t1.60 grade; a. IN
sa1e sass' for high finish. This SI.IU
Satin Foulards In new patterns.
small and clear designs: also the
large, stylish effects-blue. black,
mode. green. brown. violet, arr
gray, En. .h;n and old old rose. ssc yard. M
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
He TIMES, WASHINGTON. SUNDAY, MARCH %, 1902

10 have such good and kind neighbors as
you gentlemen. Your work in removing
the snow was much appreciated, but
your latest effort in beautifying the lawn
was the crownins feature and was more
than was expected. You may all enjoy
thlS small token of annreciatiOn. !"
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
Dress Pattern With All Linines
Silk Sale.

Black Wash India or Jap. Silk, 27
In. wide-"note the width nnc
5sc yard: for this sale. two f4
days. .................v W
Rustic Taffeta. strictly all silk: q
good, durable fabric for any ANC
use; black. cream. white. and HQJ
all colors. For this sale.... 1V
Black Satin Duchess. S5c PnC
grade. wide width. "a inches; hAy
strictly all silk. For this sale W
Moire Velour. the most pop Onc
ular $1.25 silk; black and all XQ
colors. For this sale. W
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
A TREATY WITH HAITI.
Compact of Naturalization Signed at
State Department

State Department.
A treaty of naturalization between the
United States and Haiti was signed a,
the State Department yesterday by Sec
retary Hay and Mr.. Leger, the Haitien
Minister.
Haiti has never recognized that her
citizens had right to expatriate them
selves by becoming citizens of the United
states. Under the treaty that right is
conferred on them.
The treaty will be sent to the Senate
for ratification.
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
Lace and Ribbon Sale.

500 pc. Linen Torchon and Cotton
Torchon-Laces and Insert n1C
ings; worth up to 15c per yd. ~
Match sets. all widths, for. IL
Centre Bargain Tables.
Venise Insertings and Bands. white
ecru, and Russian; hundreds of pat
terms to select from.
25c quail. for this sale-..., .12kc
SOC quail, for this sale....... .25c
Escurial Silk Lace Bands and in
sertings. black. ecru. white. and Rus
sian: all widths. This sale, special
values for
25c to s1.5O per yard.