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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
A LUCKY SEXTET.

How Six Partisan Actresses Won
Fortunes on the Race Track.
All Paris is interested in the coming
trial before one of the tribunals of the
department of the Seine of what prom
Uses to be celebrated case. The ques-
ton involved is the division of n large
sum of money, said TO be 100000, the
joint property of six of the most beau
tiful and fashionable actresses of the
French capital.
The money, so the story goes, repre-
sents the profits of Il blind pool formed
for the purpose of betting on the race
track of Longchamps. The scheme was
originated one Afternoon by three of
the ladies after they had suffered losses
by backing their favorite horses.
Miles. Lucie Gerard, Cecile Sorel and
Marie Lavalliere originated the plan.
Later they took into partnership Miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
Cheap Homes in Texas and Arkansas.

Along the Cotton Belt Route-Iand
that can be bought for $500 and $500
an acre and up-cut-over timber
ground that makes good grazing land,
furnishing range ten or eleven months
of the year. farming land for corn,
wheat, oats. cotton-some of it pc
culiarlv adapted to quick growth and
early maturity of fruits and vegeta-
bles. such as peaches, pears, plums,
Strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, on
ions. cabbage. misunderstanding good
markets in the north at fancy prices,
on account of excellence of quality
and earlier maturity than in other
sections. An ideal place for the man
of small means-cheap fuel. cheap
building material, long growing sea-
sons. short. mild winters-a land of
sunshine and plenty, Let us send you
literature descriptive of this country.
Homes in the Southwest" "Glimp-
ses of Southeast Missouri, Arkansas
and y. W. Louisiana" Through Tex
as with Camera" Fortunes in
Growing Fruit and Vegetables" The
Diversier," a fruit and truck growers
journal.
On first and third Tuesdays of'each
month the Cotton Belt Route Will sell
one-wav tickets from St. Louis,
Thebes, Cairo and Memphis, to points
in Arkansas. Louisiana and Texas, at
half the one-way rate plus $500, or
round trip tickets at one fare for the
round trip plus $500. allowing stop
over going. and u days return limit.
For full information, address
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

with Colonel Beverly, the head of the
Duke of COnnaught's household. The
colonel, being brave man and possibly
ignorant of Won Holleben's prOwess, ac-
cepted the challenge. The Englishman
was not an overtime swordsman, but
he was strong and active and made up
in agility what he lacked in skill.
The duel was fought in n forest glade
n short distance from Berlin. AS is Of
ten the case, the awkwardness of the
Doctors opponent made him n danger
Gus man. Several times the doctors
sword came near snuffing out the Eng
lishman's life. An Intellectual lunge by
Won Holleben was followed by n quick
backhanded blow by the colonel. 1t
was awkward. but effective.
The point of Colonel Beverly's sword
caught Won Holleben in the forehead
and laid it open to the bone. This put
an end to the duel.
DIR. Won Holleben was one of the few
bachelors in the diplomatic corps at
Washington. He speaks English as flu
emily as an American and has had a
wide experience as n diplomat. He is
about sixty years old and has an incli
nation toward literature.
Baron Speck Won Sternburg, who has
been assigned to Washington as charge
daffaires, was for several years secre-
tary of the German embassy to this
country. Subsequent to that he was
sent here to negotiate q reciprocity trea
ty. From Washington he was sent to
Samoa during the troubles there as n
commissioner. For his successful serv-
ices there he was made consul general
at Calcutta. About two years ago Bar
on Won Sternburg was married to Miss
Lillian May Langham, n niece of Ar
thur Langham of Louisville, Ky.
Baron Speck Won Sternburg is re-
garded as one of the coming men in
the diplomatic service of the kaiser.
He will have ample rank. He will not
be a simple charge d'affaires, but from
the beginning will have special rank,
probably that of ambassador extraor-
binary, so that, although DR.. Won Holle-
ben will retain for an indefinite period
the title of ambassador to the United
States, Baron Won Sternburg wilAreally
have n rank equal to or superior to
that of DR.. Won Hclleben.
Baron Won Sternburg speaks English
perfectly. English indeed is his native
language. He was born at Leeds, Eng
land, and did not see Germany until he
was seven years old. His father was
a naturalized Englishman, and his
mother was a Miss Shaw of Yorkshire.
The Shaws. through whom Baron Won
Sternburg received a Scotch strain, are
from Inverness. The baron's grand
father. a third son. went to Australia,
where he introduced merino sheep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
A NEW AMBASSADOR.
SPECULATION AS TO THE SUCCESSOR
OF Won HOLLEsEH.

why He Has Returned to BerIin-In-
cidents In His Career-BarOn Won
Sternburs, Who VIII Take Charge
of the Embassy.
The departure of DR.. Won Holleben,
the German ambassador, for Berlin
and the assignment of Baron Speck Won
Sternburg, now consul at Calcutta, as
charge daffaires at Washington have
caused much comment in diplomatic
circles at the national capital.
DR.. Won Holleben has represented
Germany here for more than five years,
and some time ago there was a rumor
that he was to be withdrawn and a
successor appointed. Prince Henry of
Pless was mentioned in this connec-
ton. The long service of Dr.. Won HOLE
ben at Washington and h:s impaired
health lead to the belief in diplomatic
circles that he will not resume charge
of the Washington embassy.
DIR. Won Holleben succeeded the
Baron Max Won Thielmann as ambassa-
dor extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary of the German empire to the
United States. His appointment dates
from November, 1897. Previous to that
time he had filed the post of German
minister to this country from March,
1892, to September, 1893. The post was
then raised to an embassy, and DIR. Won
Holleben was replaced by Ambassador
Saurma-J eltsch, who later was sent to
ConstantinOple.
DR.. Won Holleben has always been
4 favorite in Washington, and it is
hoped that his absence will only be
temporary. There are reasons for the
belief, however, that DR.. Won Holleben
did not fulfill the expectation of the
German emperor in the Venezuelan
matter and that his leave of absence is
virtually 4 recall.
In his younger days DR.. Won Holleben
was noted as a duelist and fought
many sanguinary battles. Probably
the closest call he ever had was in a
duel with Colonel Beverly, an English
army officer. 1t occurred during Il visit
of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught
to Germany.
At one of the clubs in Berlin DR.. Won
Holleben became engaged in Il dispute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
Wood MEDICAL Institute,

Our treatment is based upon ma
tural laws as rational and logical as
those that govern the universe, and
restores the nerve-wrecked and I'M
happy victim to health, robust man
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in vogue for these diseases, and know
from actual experience that we can
give you the quickest, safest and
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The fact that you live out of town
and cannot visit our office, need not
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vice if in need of treatment for any
of the ailments cured by us.
Write for free symptom blank and
book if you can't call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

Estate OF Lucy r Curtis deceased.
The Undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministrator of the .esta'- of Lucy K: Curtis
late of the county of. Rock Island, state
of Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice
that ne will appear before the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island at the March
probate term on the first Monday in March next,
at which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted
An persons Indebted to said estate are re-
1uested to make Immediate Payment to the
an tersig ned.
Dated this 27.h day of December, A. D. 1902.
HUGH CURTIS, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

GOOD HEALTH is the soil from
which springs flowers of mental, ply
steal and spiritual loveliness. From it
grows, with IuXuriant naturalness,
self-consciousness cheerfulness, am
bition and energy. The man who has
youth in his heart, pure blood in his
veins and cheerfulness, ambition, en-
ergy and seIf-confdence in his make
up,is worth more to himself, his fam
lily, his friends and his country, than
is the broken-down millionaire with
all his wealth. Man enters the world
with nothing, his entire life is spent
in strife for gold, always to the detri-
ment and often to the destruction of
HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND MAN
HOOD, which are his most valuable
possessions.
THESE SYMPTOMS ARE THE DAN
GER SIGNALS.
Those who have violated natures
laws: Your memory is poor, your
heart beats irregular, you worry
about nothing, extreme nervousness,
tired feeling, mental depression, star
tied in your sleepS always expecting
the worst to happen, dizziness, head
ache, hate society, rather be alone,
loss of energy and ambition, the
world seems against you and living is
uphill work. These and many other
alarming symptoms are indications
of the general undermining of your
system. You must be cured. Your ref
uge lies in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
Executrl1's Notice.
Estate of John w. Lawhead, deceased.

Estate of John w. Lswhead, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executrix of the last will and testament of
John w. Lawhead. late of the county of Rock
IsJand state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that she will appear before
the county court of Rock Island county, at
the county court room, In the city of Rock ISL
and at the March term on the first Mon
day In March next, at which time all per.
sons havin 2 claims against said estate are no.
tifjed and requested to attend, for the purpose
of having the same adjusted.
All nerSons Indebted to said estate are re-
ouested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned --- - .noo
Dated this eth day of JsuuaryA. d. 1908.
SARAH e LAwHEAD, Execute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

Since his recent illness Mrs. Sage has
insisted that he have an attendant
when he goes abroad. She wanted him
to retire from business, but he insisted
on keeping in harness. The valet was
a compromise Here is what Mr.. Sage
says:
Il just let him tag me around so as to
make me appear old and feeble. 1 don't
need him any more than a cat needs
two tails. When a man gets so he
can't walk alone, he'd better go to bed
and stay there"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
KODOL
DYSPEPSIA CURE

dsordered Kodo will correct and diseased
This remedy lays the foundation for
upbudng strength cleansing purifying,
the glands and membranes of the
perfect
assimilation al nutrition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
RUSSELL SAGE'S VALET.

Why the Aged Einancier Has an At
tendnnt When He Goes Abroad.
Russell Sage, Nestor of Wall street,
and as noted for the simplicity of his
daily life as for his power in the finan-
cial world, has at the age of eighty-siX
appeared in the street with n valet.
Perhaps it would be better expressed
to say that he permits valet to &C
company him The new departure of
Mr.. Sage is moi of his own initiative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Queen & Crescent fast line to Biz
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Only through car line to Asheville,
n. C., hQueen &5 Crescent route and
Southern railway. -
Queen & Crescent service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
Homeseekers' excursions the first
and third Tuesdays to points in Min
nesota, IOwas Nebraska and Dakota
via the c., NJ. & st. z. railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
Governor apM
Of West Virginia %ZSm
Of West Virginia

Writes Charleston under date of Sept sh 1902
have number of bottles of KODOL have found
be effective and indeed powerful remedy for
hesitate
who digestive organs
Indigestion mainly of the elements
Kodo Dyspepsia Cure
supplies condition required
unlike all
both digestive and tonic properties Its
digestive digest assimate
and transform all the contained all of the whole
the of blood that makes
bone,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
DR.. Hayes, OF Washington, ID. c.,

autograph letter of his professional friends
of chronic after the
with results
benefit from the
disability
experience hospital practice dates
all
thirty hands has thoroughly
a
kOdOl Digosts what You Eat.
of funess after all the
symptoms Indigestion relieved by the of kodol
to sick strength tothe weak.
SONY
Prepa donyby e Co.. u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
40 min. strntor,s Motto.

Subscribe for The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
An trains daily except Sunday

Passengers for points beyond Savanna wi
make connections leaving at m. and 81
irving at AZ p. m. via Iowa side of the rfvel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
TRAINS.

s. Stop at Rock Island 25 minutes for meals,
sDaily. fDaily except Sunday.
Telephone I1S0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
TRAINS.

ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION
Trains leave TwentieI b street. station Main
ne traius start from main depot on Fifth
avenue ; minutes IN advance of time given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

why He Has Returned to BerIin-In-
cidents In His Career-BarOn Won
Sternburg, Who VIII Take Charge
of the Embassy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
He TgIos Afraid
90 Cake Chances

eyes" said the gray haired, kindly
looking Old man thoughtfully, *
thought of promoting James and in
ereasing his salary. lie has been here
q long time and has been exceedingly
faithful. But I'm afraid | cant do it,
Poor boy! His family physician says
that Ii has some heart trouble and
Chat any surprise or undue excitement
wonld hiN him"
'Is II as bad as tnatf7 asked the
cashier.
"In1eea It is, responded the gray
haired Old man, with sigh. m sorry
for the poor lad, Int l don't see wnat
/ can do"
Wet flies doomed to ah carly
graNeY said the cashier slowly, the
least ~e can do is 10 soc taat ne dies
happy.
'les. that.s= all there is lett" ac-
qnieSeed the proprietor.
ard d=froH= what know of James, =
continued tie cashier Tie couldn't die
a happier death thaH one caused by
promotion aud an increase in salary"
De You really think so2N asked the
kindly old man interestcdly. I'D like
TO do i uj~e llinG for james"
''Oh, I'm sure of it. If it killed him
he'd die with a smile on his lips, por-
fectly happy and at peace with the
world"
The old nan reused himself after
moments thought, slowly shook his
head and said:
No; Ia like to do the proper thing
for James. but l haven't much con
fidence in that doctor. I'm afraid he
doesn't know his business Well let it
go for The present. .'-Brooklyn Eagle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
MEANING OF YOUR GIVEN NAME.

Susan is Hebrew. a Lily.
Alma is Latin, the Kindly.
Guy is French, the Leader
Margaret is Green, Pearl.
Job is Hebrew. the Mourner.
Rachel is Hebrew, tho Lamb.
Paul is Latin, the Snail One.
Edwin is Saxon, the Conqueror.
Lionel is Latin, Little Lion.
Clara is Latin, the Bright One.
Hugh is Dutch, the Lofty Man.
Adeline is German, the Princess.
Martin is Latin. the Martial One
Jacob is Hebrew, the Supplanter.
Lucius is Latin, the Shining One
Ernest is Greek, the Serious One.
Peter is of Latin origin the Rock.
Eunice is Greek, the Fair Victory
Florence is Latin, tae Blooming One.
Leonard, German name, is Lion
like.
Ruth is Hebrew, and means Beauty.
Sophia is Greek and means Wisdom.
Arabella is Latin, the Beautiful Al
tar.
Sarah, Hebrew name, means Prln-
cess
Rosamond is Saxon, the Rose Of
PeaC,.
Caesar, Latin name, means Hairy
Man.
Agatha is a Greek name. the Good
One.
James is of Hebrew origin, the Be-
guilor.
Ursula. Latin name. means a She
Bear.
Isaac a Hebrew name, means
Laughter
Oliver is of Roman origin. an Olive
Tree
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
EtynOlOUiral.

"Wen, there's one consolation OBJ
served Mr.. Suburbs p,iloSophieally.
as he shooed his neiehbor's hens over
the fence for the some hundredth time
AT last | have discovered why chick
ems have crops in their anatomy
"Nhy:' asked his wife curiously.
"Nhy not, With all the seeds they
plant in themselveS?" queried Mr.. Sub
urbs.-New York Times
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Not Swearing,

"Ma. is 'Gpddle swearing? asked
Willie, the boy baseball enthusiast
"Why, no. dear. answered his kind
hearted mammal "Goddle is small
town in West Virginia" -"
'WeH,' answered the darling cherub,
'our ball team is having goddle mighty
hard luck, amt she%"-Toledo Blade
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18

Lucy is the female of the Latin
Lucius
Edith and Edithe are Saxon Happi-
neor
Douglas is Gaelic, signifying Dark
Graz.
Daniel is Hebrew, meaning God is
Ju&ge.
neturan, a Hebrew name, means
incense.
Meredith is Celtic, the Roaring of
the Sea.
Esther is a Hebrew word, mean
ing Secret.
Dagmar is German, the Joy of the
Danes.
Agnes is of German origin, the
Chaste One.
Moses, a Hebrew name, means
Drawn Out.
Matthew, a Jewish name, signifies
A Gift.
Roxana is Persian name, the Day
Dawn.
Harold the Champion, is of Saxon
origin.
Huldah, from the Hebrew, means a
Wea se}.
Naomi is a Hebrew name, the Al
Turing One.
Eugenia and Eugenie are French,
Well Born
Constantine is Latin, signifying the
ResOlute.
Catherine, Greek name, means
the Pure one.
Deborah is of Hebrew descent, signi-
flying Bee.
Dorcas is from the Greek, signify
ing a Wild Rose.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Battle Of 'LeyICou.

Bruiser-I heard you were laying for
Snoozer to make him fight. Did you
succeed?
Broncobuster-No;I called him every
thing l could lay my tongue to, but
there was no fight in him.
Brujser-Did You call him Servian
officer?
No; never thought of
it. Next time | meet him I'll call him
that Boston Transcript
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Cut None Since,

Dusty Willie, | hear yer
fodder was n preacher
Weary Willic--Ue wuz dat Dusty.
Dusty Rhoades-Well. wild prospects
Hike doze how did you come to do de
hobo act?
Weary Willie-H had country con-
gregation dat paid his salary in cord
wood, an l had to cut it up into kin
ding philadelphia Telegraph
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Necessnry to II Choice.

The Husband - DO you think. my
dear, that all this so called culture.
these fads these lectures and ethical
and philosophical movements of yours
really do you any good:
The Wife, lncalculablc good! Why.
every day | live l appreciate more and
more fully what an insignificant crea
ture man Life
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Making Hay.

Jim Bludso was holding her nozzle
ag' in the bank.
But" we ventured what do you
hope to accomplish by it,"
II am making Hay while the sun
Shines responded the fearless fellow.
Realizing his nobility, we withdrew
the affair ourselves. New York Her
aid.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Narrowly Escaped.

There hain't no use In yer tellin' me
ye're one O. them Kansas sufferers"
grunted old knutt
well, would "a been eff hadn't
lit out o Kansas mighty suddint," said
Eaton Jogalong, the newcomer "They
was about to run me in fur harvest
hand. d."-Chicago Tribune
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
A HUmA AristOcrat.

THE Ka Flippes evidently feel very
aristocratic.''
oh they are. Mrs Ka Flippe
wouldn't think of having anything but
real panama hats for her horses Chi
cago Record Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Gen cFet13$ S1nrg.

McBun dId Wanr to tip YOU. wait
er, DuJ iaee uo Change.
Waiter le&a make change fer you,
sir.
MeElud ff=rsa= you? Well er-
give Me fy. pennies TOR this nickcl,-
PhiladQipl4a Lad@er.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Sad Stnte,

Hewitt BreNity is the soul of Wit.
Jewitt-I can't see anything funny
about being short, New York Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Asked and Answered.

"IIow do You account for the fact
that so many widows lead bachelors to
the marriage altar?' asked the Ludlow
youth
That's an easy one" replied the
Cumminsvilie sage. They have been
there before and know the way"-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
The End of Vacation.

She Must we go back 10 town to-
morrow? I am beginning to like the
place.
He-So am !, but I find that It's
>=-7ry expensive taste to cultivate.-New
<.,5ri6 American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Money Talks.

'Rev. SiXthly, | understand, is eX-
pectjng call to another church,
"IIe received it. but il wasn't loud
enough"
81 don't understand.
"It offered a smaller salary than he
is getting Epre." Houston Chronicle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18

Yesterdays
hands who driving
whip outlined
shoulder her
todays De published
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
Not IL Same poF ,he FIdgcty.
yes" answered Mamie.

said Maud
''Yes." answered Mamie
''The moves must be very difficult
''Yes But the WoraJ part isn't the
moving. It's tie keeping stil. Wash
ington Star,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18
An Exchange of Bouuuets.

And her cheeks We're of roses red
But with the moon and stars of night
The roses and lilies fled.
This morning he missed from his coat
lapel
His violet ooutonnere
While with q sachet powder smell
Bloomed roses and lilies there.
Marie Mattingly in New York Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-18

tom told me l was not like other
girls"
That's what he tells ali of us. He's
read somewhere that all women are diff
ferent."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-01
SATURDAYS SPECIAL
At Young q McCOmbs'-Meet Me at the
Cloak Department.

At Young q McCOmbs'-Meet Me at the
Cloak Department..
1000 steel engravings, regular price
15c to 25c, all day Saturday at sc each
Low price on framing.
$50 rolls wall paper, odd lots, for
merly Sc to 10c per roll, Saturdays
sale price, per roll, sc.
HARDWARE DEPARTMENT.
Boiled linseed oil, per gal. soc.
Two-quart blue enameled preserv-
ing kettle, 19c.
All kinds potted plants, each sc.
Cabbage plants, per doz., sc.
Onion sets, per quart, sc.
Wire screen, black or green, by the
roll l 3-Sc per square foot.
Four-ball croquet sets, vanished
and striped, 45c.
SiX-ball crOquet sets, vanished and
striped, Csc.
Eight-ball croquet sets; vanished
and striped. soc.
Wagon tongue baseball bats, 25c.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
Just received. a new spring line of
Worth skirts, and will place our No.
672. which is -gored. hip effect,
corded in light gray, sale price. So.
Louis XIV. taffeta silk coat, white
satin lining, sale price, so.
See our So, $6.9S and 50 ladies' dress
SUITS.
Ladies' lace Isle hose. in white,
pink. blue and black, special Tor Sat
urday, Age.
Ladies' seamless black hose. full
regular made, Saturdays price, &c.
10 inch wide good quality unbleach-
ed muslin, Saturdays price, per yard.
sc.
- inch peau de sole silk Saturday at
92c per ward.
Pearl shirt waist set of three, spe-
cial Saturday, 10c set.
Moth balls. per h.. lie.
Bingham sunbonnets. sale price, 15c.
Bingham aprons, large size, 19c.