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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-06

do not play cards OF any kind, Will ap-
preciate an invitation to thlmble party
at half-past on some convenient after
noon.
Let them visit each other and work
while the light Is gooa, put when the
light hegins to fail on our short days,
turn on the artificial lights and pass them
sheets OF paper and pencils, Az the top
OF the sheets OF paper write the WORDS
Thlmbe and Party, Now explain to your
guests that you want them to write down
as many words as they can make out or
theletters contained IN the word 'Ihlmn!ei
next do the same with the WORD FartS'
and then with tho letters IN the TWO
words, used as a compound word. Thin
ble-Party. Give them certain amount
OF time to do this, When they are through
collect the papers which they have
signed, and while refreshments are pelhg
served these papers should be corr ected
Mark out all misspeled words and nna
out who has the most right; = goAa ,.,i g
silver and an aluminium thimble VIII
do very nicely as first, second and eonso7
lation ARIES. = few q tae vasa sxs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-06
DEATHS.

L + '| b
E. H. Ss hah hh DfFfSsE III q
wife Of z, $. Ferneyhough' =, 80, -,.
Street. THIS Sunday AFTERNOON at $3.50
iorT fva> aud washington ID. c>
papers please copy.
JENK1Ns.-pied. Friday. December 1 1903, at
y. NJ. at her residence. ~ West Clay
Street, Mrs. ISABELLA j. JENKINS. widow
. OF William j.. Jenkins,
DAY Y'V tsuund i December 9th, al 5 r, N;
Friends and acana,n1ances invtnd 70 aI o1lw
wood,
Street psce en- s 5th, THOMAS A LEE,
:, Funeral MoNpAY,s DECEMBER Z ~; from
M'RAE.- in Farmylle,, Va, pe-ember
' Sc nc oL hpms q es nice the ss sny
NTH year OF her age,
fsSss BE sIsess M 4oD4
4 (Sunday). 9th instant, Interment Hollywood.
home 79i n. Fifth Street. Mrs MARY +.
M'KNARB. in the eighty-nfth year 81 her
age, She was formerly resident, OF WIN
chester, Va,
W TSns1nl n".lee o. e. staun,op and Win
chester papers please copy,
sIcKL1NaER.-pled at his residence. ,ls
O'clock P. NJ, In the thirty.sixth year OF his
age. JOSEPH W. SIcItLlNGIR, after b. ief
illness. -, 80,
Day EYn ar sfeI RssGf shHsss NON
TIIoMrsoN.-pied SATURDAY. pee .sg s. 1907,
teenth Street. WILLIE a, THOMPSON, son
Of G. u, and Annie T.. Thompson
A precious one from US has gone.
$40 A voice we loved Is still,
A place Is vacant In our home
~ 80 : r.. z MOTHER.
Funeral will take place at the residence at
O'Clock THIS GSunday( AtICtNOON,
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Thinble Party.

All Industrious persons are buslly at
work at their Christmas gifts or arc man
ufacturing many pretty objects OF dainty
needle work for the charity holiday bar
gains -
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below to explain more fully what !
THIMBLE PARTY.

Paiierewskl has been resting for som,
time. In pursuance OF the instructions. q
his physician; but IT Is understood. VII
soon make a tour extending through
Russia, China and Japan. II 10 rumoret
thai he will make his return nome -
way Of the United States
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Charles E. Bragdon.

Especial to The Times DIspatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Dec. 81
Mr.. Charles z. Bragdon, well known
citizen. former assistant postmaster Of
this city dropped dead at his home here
tonight. aged about sixty years.
He Is survived by his wife, several
daughters and one son.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-06
II. IN MEMORIAM.

In the death OF MICHAEL CARMODY,
who was Was in our employ for the past four
teen Years our tlrm has lost an honor-
able and reliable. asssistant, NJ who was was,
always at his post q aH1y we deeR Riy
tribute to his melnory,
sT1AAUA GUNsT s co.
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NO RECESS Re-: IS,
WAS TAKEN.
CONTINUED From First Page,


rnade Nv Tho Senate to tho House, sew
eral informal conferences have been
held between tho leading Rcpublla
con Senators and Speaker Cannon. Iii
those conferences tho Speaker has stated
that the House had no constitutional att
thority over executive appointments Or
continuation and that If tho creation OF
q recess was necessary TO take care OF
such matters the Senate should have
taken official action looking To ndjourn-'
resolution. In the nbscnse OF such Il
movement, the Speaker said he should not
interfere in any way III the expiration Of
tho extra session by constitutional limi-'
RENEW NOMINATIONS.
RI All Of the nominations. Including army,
navy and civil appointments, made ~
President Roosevelt during the extra scs--
sion, ind which have not beon confirmed
by the s;cnate will have to be renewed
at the regular session. It is cxpecte dthnt
these nominations will be retransmlttcd
by the President Monday next.
Il At the Wal Department tho officials are
not Quite SO clear In their minds as to
the exact status OF the military officers
whose nominations have failed OF confr-
nation. There Is n disposition to take
the point o. view that between the explr-
alton Of tie present session and the DO.
ginning OF the regular session there Will
necessarily be On appreciate bic but practi-
cally nElitcsiinal period OF time, when
there is mo session. and. consequently,
Congress- is technically In recess; and II
would bf within the power Of the Presl-
dent to make recess appointments to con-
tlnue diring tho next session unless
otherwise disposed Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-06
Joseph w. Sickinger.

NJ. Joseph ". Sicklnger. well known
citien died yesterday afternoon at his
hcy1ence on Denny Street, Fulton. Of
krshts disease. While he had been in
VIII taken seriously i'll only few days
aR. Mr.. Sichingcr was in his, thirty
stth year. He Is survived by his wife
e Z. Mettert, of Richmond. and Mrs.
Iee l.. Alderman OF Nevada. Iowa
II The funeral services will take place
rom the Apostolic Church, In Fulton
Monday at 8 r. NJ. lnterment will be
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OBITUARY.
MI. Wilkinson's Funeral.

The fune'al OF Mr.. i. A. Wilkinson took
place rteday morning from st. James
M, =. Church. the services being con-
Quoted b. the pastor Rev w. A. Cooper
assisted BY Rev. M Mears. The inter-
mont wis In lakewood, where at the
grnve4ue services Of his order were read
by Mr.. Charles Mosby.
= Mr.. Wilkinson was son OF the late
Major William Wilkinson, a thorough
man & business. and ono who always
made riends In every station OF life.
He survived by devoted wife, who
was ath1lss Clcmine Brackett. and nine
chlldrn, who are: Herbert L., A. Convey,
I5vertt f.. Noble w, Earl, Elulorc and
Bass, Mrs. Gertrude Harding and Mrs.
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/. N. Russell.

Especial tn The Tmes-Disnatch3
t4 WINCHESTER. VA, Dec. 5.-Jesse N.
Russell. well known farmer residing
near Berryville. died yesterday after
| lingering illness OF consumption. Mr.. Rus
sell was with Mosby during &c civil war.
He is survived by seven sons and four
n Ia ( !, ( ! b. i.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-06
Sale Christmas Handkerchiefs and Muff

slightest impertection; special price
Sc.
Silk Mufflers, some new designs.
6Oc. to $3.50. t
All Linen Lace Trimmed and Swiss
Embroidered scalloped Edge Handker-
chiefs. 1sc. quality. for II 1-2c.
Mems All Linen Hcmstitched Hand
kerchicfs. plain and initial, 15c duality,
for IL lie.
Mems Plain White Hemstitched
Handkerchief, regular Sc. value, for
&c.
Eomcn's All Linen HandkerchIefs.
sheer and heavy cloth, actual value
17c.: special IL 1-2c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-06

200 dozen Fine Linen Lace Trimmed
Hnndkerchiefs. Is select designs, mono
worth less than 35c., others much
more; specially priced, zoe.
Colored TIandkerchiefs. for kimonas
and pillow tops, something entirely
new; special .1Oc.
Chiffon Embroidery Handkerchiefs,
for ladies. worth 75c.; special price
Zoo.
Lace and inserting Trimmed Ali Lin.
eli Handkcrchiefs, actual value 75c;
special, 5Oc.
Mems 25c. Plain Linen Handkcr-
chiefs, fine and sheer; special IL 2-3c.
15c. Ladies' Embroidered and Seal
loped Embroidery Handkerchiefs,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-06

70 inches wide. beautiful patterns IN
clover leaf. mixed spots. panssy, feur
40 Ilsc designs. satin finished, heavy
s 3. I'a uuality; e special 1928
Napkins to match, q inches square,
per3 dozen, S.7S.
Linen Table Damask full bleached,
with satin finish, many beautiful pat
terms, rs Inches wide, Csc. grade. zoe:
s8 German Linen Damask tlnbleachet!
German linen, extra heavy grade and
nretty designs: soc. grade. for 3Oc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-06
Tapestry Portieres, Couch and Table 9

Porticres In green and gold broca-
telle. In heavy cord effect, with deep
tassel fringe; regular price $3.50; spe-
cia price Sc.
X Couch Covers In scarlet and gold, tn
pestry, with heavy knotted fringe; res
ular price $3.50; special S4.76.
1874 silk Brocatelle Table Covers.
deep knotted fringe, In red and green,
pink and green. blue and gold; reg
ular price S. special $3.50
Tapestry Table Covers IN green and
gold. pink and green and bue; regular
price 81; special $1.5O
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lanes r. Darden.

Especial TO The Times Dspatch.>
4 SUFFOLK, VA. Dec. 5.-James r. OAR
den, merchant OF Newsoms, Southamp-
tor county. Va. died to-day aged about
,thirty-five years. He was the son OF
Captain J.. j, Darden, former treasurer Of
the county. He leaves widow, several
children, and a sister and brother Mrs.
]. H. Reeves, and Eugene N. Darden. both
OF Norfolk. e. NJ. Darden is clerk TO
1IaNor RiddIck OF Norfolk.
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Funeral Of Mr.. Balcorn.

Tho funeral OF Mr.. c. E. Balcom will
take place from the residence. No. III
West Cary Street, at II O'clock to-day.
He died Friday night at 8 o'clock.
Mr. Balcom was member OF ST.
Johns Lodge. No 3d. Royal Arch Chap
ter. No 4s; Richmond Comandery. No.
:, and Acca Temple. and Masonic SER
vice Will be held over the body
The body, will be placed in vault at
Hollywood for the present. Mr.. Balloon
came from Massa chusetts, and was con-
nected with the shoe establishment at
the penltentlary.
The services will be conducted by Rev.
DR. T William Jones'
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Holiday Table Linen Prices cav 4S7SS c fzRH oRH1T

Scotch Linen Table Damask, 6s
inches wide new assortment Of beau-
tiful patterns. streng and durable;s
worth 81. for she. N
Linen Napkins. ss
Full Blenched Napkins. choice line
Of patterns sl.25 and sl.40 values, per
dozen. ~. II as
A full line Of Fled Table Damask,
in choice designs, ranging In prices
from 26c. to 75c.y 76ts ~ ,s 5$5f
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Wonen's Coats, Tailored
Costumes and Walking Suits.

uc loLO"u1S 3lSAaS Will 61fc W
Tailored Costumes OF Black and
Blue Cheviot OF fine quality. coat
lined throughout with taffeta, three
quarter length coat, with skirt at
tachcd to belt, three capes over
shoulder. trimmed with mixed silk
braid. skirt nine gore: special $50. J.
Tailored Costumes OF Heavy Quality
Chcviot. In black and navy, tight
fitting, lined throughout with taffeta,
three-quartcr length, pleated back and
front, with deep collar of velvet; deep
turnover cuffs Of velvet. finished
with silk braid; skirt made with nine
gore flare. peated at bottom. finished
with velvet buttons; special S31.
One lot OF Odd Size Tailored Suits.
that sold from $3.50 to SO. mostly
small sizes: special -.
i A new line Of Ladies' Covert Cloth.
Tight Fitting. Satin Lined Coats, Just
received, In tan and black, SEQ kind,
for $1j.
$50 Ladies' Three-Quarter Length
Heavy Cloth Coats. tight fitting back
and loose front, elaborately trimmed
with fancy bands Of stitched cloth,
cape over shoulders and collarless;
cnecfa A12 E0 8r5f ss2 1t5 N. slA as 5Esfa9taF
The state herald., 1903-09-18
SOUTH FLORIDA DEVASTED
BY A TERRIBLE HURRICANE

At Jupiter the wind blew seventy
five miles an hour, with the rain fall
ing In torrents.
Taking day in crossing the PENN
sula, the storm struck Tampa Satur-
day morning. soon attaining a velocity
of seventy miles an hour, and ragged
all day. The roofs of the Almeria and
Desoto hotels were blown off. Several
cigar factories were badly damaged at
Ybor City and several buildings were
unroofed. In Tampa the Hampton
block was unroofed and six small
dwellings were blown down, No loss
of life is reported. The streets are
tangle of wires. Street lines made
no efforts to run cars. The wires lead
ing from Tampa in all directions are
down, and the city is In total dark
ness.
Other places on the west coast and
in the interior have not been heard
from. and II Is feared that when re-
ports come in the damage will be vast
ly increased. The orange and grape
fruit crops have been greatly damaged
The wires at Madison went down al
o'clock tonight. indicating that the
storm is now raging In middle Florida
The state herald., 1903-09-18
An Artistic SIip.Up.

The old farmer could raise excellent
produce, but he had almost no school.
ing" In fact the old man could not
write or print, and he was Obliged to
resort to n novel scheme to take his
orders. Instead of writing he would
draw a picture of the vegetable or
fruit ordered and beside II he would
put figure denoting the number OF
quarts. pounds. etc. of the thing de.
sired. 1nis scheme worked very well.
and the good housewives were willing
to overlook some mistakes, as the
farmers produce was much above the
ordinary marke. stun. But one good
woman was very much mystiiied one
day when the old man came in lug
ging a big watermelon. why. did
not order that, John" she said
yes. indeed. you did, ma'am." he
said. earnestly, for drew 1t in my
book. drew the picture and put a
figure one side of II. meaning one
watermelon"
You've made some mistake" she
said. Let's see your order book
He opened the book and triumphant.
ly pointed to picture. There 1t Is
there's the Watermelon he said.
why. It looks to me more like a
potato" she said. why. II is. John:
don't you remember. | ordered n peck
Of potatoes?" and the old farmer
grinned shamefacedly while the good
housewife went OF into peals OF
laughter.
The state herald., 1903-09-18
SIX THOUSAND CHRISTIANS
MASSACRED in MACEDONIA

Sofia, Bulgaria. Sept 1s.-With the
arrival Of new and sensational reports
Of the wholesale massacre of Christians
in Macedonia, the situation here is
hourly becoming more alarming.
II the latest messages. which state
that 5000 Bulgarians have been slaugh-
tered in the districts of Okrida and
Lerens, should be confirmed. no doubt
exists that the government will be
forced to order the mobilization Of the
army.
According to information brought to
the revolutionary paper, Autonomye. a
force of Albanians. assisted by Turkish
forces acting under orders from Yil-
diz Kiosk, massacred the entire Bull
garian Christian population Of the
Okrida and Lerens districts.
Fearful descriptions are given of the
sights seen there. the soldiers slaught-
ering men. women and children in cv-
cry direction, displaying barbarism
never before witnessed. The number
of killed is not stated in the courier S
dispatch, but according to reports from
other sources the total number Of the
victims Will reach 5000.
4 Official circles are so far without in
formation regarding the reported mas
sacre, but in view of the character of
the latest advices from Macedonia it is
feared the news is only too true.
Rumors are current that at coun-
ell OF the ministers to-day 1t was de-
cided to mobilize Immediately the First
and Second army divisions.
This is officially denied, but well in
formed persons do not doubt that the
cabinet, which is meeting in council
The state herald., 1903-09-18

ing to scorn. But at last my turn
came. One day, after putting away
sfteen glasses of my favorite bever-
age, did not feel we'll. went to a
doctor. After explained matters he
drew such picture OF the future
condition of the coats Of my stomach
that summoned up all my will pow.
err and resolved to reform from that
moment.
Brethren and sisters. am a chang
ed man. From that hour ! have never
touched soft drink. When the hot
weather comes indulge in beer-with
moderation. brethren and sisters
that is to say. with as much modera
ton as you can reasonably expect
from thirsty man in summe-, And
| feel. brethren and sisters. like n
fighting cock"
Notwithstanding which statement a
muscular Christian advanced upon
him at this juncture and put him ont
William e. McKenna.
The state herald., 1903-09-18

daily, ia seriously considering such a
measure.
The Turkish government is believed
to have no less than 10000 soldiers in
the villages of Adrianople, large bodies
of them within ten 10 Is kilometers of
the Bulgarian frontier. Confronted
with such situation. 1t is argued that
Bulgaria would be amply justified in
mobilizing the First and Second army
divisions, the headquarters of which
are at Sofia and Philipopolis, and which
comprise the forces nearest the Turk
ish frontier.
The government appears to be frm-
ly resolved to avoid giving Turkey the
slightest pretext for declaring hostili-
ties, and is doing It's utmost to restrain
the war fever. Sofia and the country
| generally are outwardly as calm as in
the most peaceful times, but the Bull
garians say this calm is more to be
feared than at any other time.
An engagement is reported to have
occurred between force OF insurgents
and Turkish troops at Suipindol. in
which not a single revolutionist was
killed, while the Turks lost heavily.
kilograms from Burgas say the Bull
garian population is fast disappearing
from the district OF Losengrad and that
every one unable to escape to the Bull
garian frontier Is killed.
Five hundred fugitives who have ar
rived Mt Burgas from Tekengea report
that two men. one 100 years old and the
other eighty-hve. were impaled by the
Turks. The war Office here is greatly
concerned over the increasing number
of deserters who go TO join the in
surgents.
The state herald., 1903-09-18

They boarded an open trolley car
SILKS. feathers and flowers dcckcd tho
girl. while the young man smoothod
his new peppcrandsalt trousers with
pride.
They had eyes and ears for each
other alone. and when the girl recciy
cd sharp rap on the shoulder from
behind she uttered a little shrek
Eyes flashing. her young man turned
TO sec rough, red faced fellow citizen
Offering dainty bouquet tied with a
knot Of blue ribbon
DO not notice MIN NJ all" tho
young man said. with great presence
q mind. and looked away.
Anoihc' rap upon her shoulder and
she whispered: Harry. think ri
say No. thank you 10 him. He's In
toNicatod M anything aud may get
violent II ignore him.
Harry turned and shook his head nj
the man when the flowers were thrust
forward nRaIn Then they were flung
In the young lndya lap,
"oh. Harry" ghe cried. Tli fnln.
Hold mel oh, gracious me. know
she didn't sow thom on tight rs m,
bunch on the right aldo of my hat"
Stop the err" reared the excited
Harry. and they loft amid tho nncou.
eoaled giggloa Of theif fellow pnaaon.
gers.
The state herald., 1903-09-18

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new
things OF everyday use in the market
and who is reasonably satisfied with
the old, We would suggest that trial
OF Defiance Cold Water Starch be
made at once. Not alone because It
Is guaranteed by the manufacturers
to be superior to any other brand,
but because each l0c package con
tains 16 ozs., while all the other kinds
contain but 10 ozs. 1t is safe to say
that the lady who once uses Defiance
Starch will use no other. Quality
and quantity must win.
The state herald., 1903-09-18
A Good Imagination.

81 saw a remarkable instance OF the
influence of mind and Imagination
over the senses few evenings ago"
said clubman the other night. "A
bowling match was in progress and
the team on whose alleys the game
was being rolled. as the hosts of the
occasion. had provided some extra
good cigars for the visiting team
half a dollar apiece. One of the fel.
lows took cigar, looked at the band
on 1t, and then, realizing what de.
licious smoke he had In store, began
to indulge in the delights of anticipa
ton. He put the cigar in his mouth
his turn came to bowl, lie took the
cigar from his mouth and placed it On
the window ledge.
while he was occupied with his
bowling one of the boys replaced his
cigar by 'five-center. taking off :he
band from the good cigar and putting
1t on the cheap one. Meanwhile tn
bowler. having finished his trials
turned with great gusto TO light lis
cigar. The first few pufs. bro, Sht
forth several 'Ahs! of delight.
Fine smoke. boys delicious he
exclaimed. I tell you, | haven't had
as good smoke for | don't kno how
long. All, | wish could afft fS tc
smoke cigars like this all the time,
certainly can tell the difference he
The state herald., 1903-09-18
A Metropolitan Tragedy.

There was tragedy In his eyes. You
see he was very much In love. was
poor. hut proud.
lie stood facing the cir. his face Sc,
In the lines of blank despair.
She looked at him calmly. There
was n mile. regret In her oppression
nothing more.
You promised me faithfully" he
said. Not a.one In his words but In
the intensity of his voice she could
read a bitter reproach.
Il am sorry" she said simply. Il
did not know that you really cared so
much. II You would only wnit-if
you would only give me little moro
time"
II have been waiting longer than
most men could bear. My trust In
you was never shaken before. Now
when my hopes have been raised to
their highest pitch"
But lest the reader misunderstood
we will explain that the man was not
in love with the girl to whom he was
talking. She In agent for laundry
aud has promised that his laundry
would be done that afternoon. Her
promise Is unfulhllcd and the man
will not be able To call on The Girl
with whom he is In love
Sadly he leaves the one. Of the
laundry lingering the two dimes which
will just pay for ,elesrnm To Tho
Girl, saying that he is IN.
The state herald., 1903-09-18
seek to Raise elant..

The 100000 legacy left by Count
Alfred ST. Ouen de Pierrecourt to his
native city OF Rouen on condition that
a provision be made for propagating a
race of giants, has finally been dis
posed of. The natural heirs began liti-
cation. which has now resulted in an
agreement that the city shall spend
$160.O00 In founding an institute for
giants, keeping 5000, 900 in reserve and
giving the balance to the legitimate
heirs.
1t Is proposed to maintain in this
novel institute a score or more of 81
ant couples, establishing workshops
for them and conditions favorable for
scientists to observe the result on the
progeny of giant couples.
The state herald., 1903-09-18
MINING CONGRESS
SESSION CLOSED

Deadwood. s. d.. Sept. 13.-The
American Mining Congress yesterday
-e,ec,ed " Richards Of Doise Ida
-. p 49,. ..,,,, -,
n.y. p'es'ue'' 'o' 'n' eo"'"e ''a', "A'
irwin Mahon secretary; seiected for-
land. Oregon. as the place at which TO
hold the annual sessions In 1904 and
adjourned.
A particular brand Of enthusiasm pc
culiar to mining men. which the mere
presence of such a great number OF
representatives of the mining industry
from all part OF the United States
seemed to show could not be lacking
here. but which had not characterized
the earlier days OF the proceedings,
The state herald., 1903-09-18
coInnnr Of o,ni. su,p,nded,

Philadelphia. Sept ii-No more
cents ARE to be made by the United
States mint here for Of lonHt u year.
unless a special order Is issued from
the treasury nj Washington, This Is
the latest order from Washington. due
TO the enormous production In the last
Ave years "a. 600 .OOO,5pa pennies hay.
ing been shipped from the Phllndel.
phla mint. which Is the only one that
coins the one cent pieces. to various
parts Of the country Between July I,
lpo2. and June I. 1908. $1,000 900 cents
were coined.