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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21

Four hundred representatives of 20
Women's Relief Corps in Mas:sachu-
sets, Connecticut and New Hampshire
were in attendance at a meeting held in
Haverhill. Tuesday. and number of
the officers of the Massachusetts state
department were also present. In the
afternoon the Haverhill Corps gave an
standardization of ritualistc work for
the instruction of the members present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21
A Happy Assertion After Using
PAINE'S
The Popular Manager of the LehIoh
Oil Company Says:
I Am Fifty-fve Years of Age
but Do Not Feel as if Were
More than Thirty-fve.

The many marvellous cures wrought
for the sick. suffering and diseased by
Paine's Celery Compound, should COM
pei the attention If every prudent and
judicious person who feels that he is or
she is out-of-health in the spring.
time. The rundown, weak, sleepless.
dyspeptic. rheumatic and those afflicted
with blood troubles, shouldAealize at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Eenj. c. Powers of East Wilton Loses
$2500 Worth of BUILDINGS.

Pennington, Me, May 20.-The farm
buildings of Benjamin c. Powers at
East Wilton. were struck by lightning
during a heavy dOwnpour of rain, last
were burned. The loss, which included
20 tons of hay, was estimated at $500;
covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, May 20.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday: New England,
fair. Thursday, with warmer in Maine;
Friday, fair, light to fresh west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21
A S5OO,O00 Fire at Chicaoo.

Chicago, May 2O.-Fire that for d
long time, tonight. threatened the
wholesale clothing districts at jackson
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21

The strike of the trainmen and
sWitchmen of the Mobile & Ohio Rail-
road was declared off, Tuesday, by
agreement. The terms have not been
made public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21
Boston Forecast.

Boston. May 20.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair, Thursday and prob
ably Friday; light winds, generally
westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21

Washington, May 2O.-Secretary
of Cuba, the following telegram of con-
gratulation:
Accept hearty congratulations on
first anniversary of the establishment
of the Independent government of Cuba
ANA upon the strength and wisdom
with which you have conducted your
great Office. The year of successful
administration and respect for law has
COMPOUNDED the enemies of Cuba and
strengthened the courage and hope Of
her friends. You have my sincere and
earnest wishes for continued pros
perity.'
Secretary Root received the follow
ing reply from President Palma:
The government and people of the
United States are entitled to the ever
lasting gratitude of the people of Cuba,
who, midst the happiness they enjoy.
today, do not forget how much they
are obliged to the American people for
the share they took in helping to gain
independence and freedom, and send
to them, through me, their sincereSt
wishes for the uninterrupted prosperity
of the great republic and the personal
welfare of President Roosevelt and the
members of his cabinet. At the same
time | send you and family the warm
est testimony of my sincere friend
ship.
(Signed) '"T. Estrada Palma"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21
ONE YEAR OLD.
First Anniversary Of the indie
pendence of Cuba.
The Island Takes a Holiday and Gel
ebrates the Event.
Congratulations from Washinaton-Sa
lutte at Central Valley, N. Y.

Havana. May 20-The celebration of
Cuba's Independence began at midnight
with the illumination of the fronts of
the principal clubs, the sending UP of
rockets and the screechng of steam
whistles. Flags and bunting were dis
played in all directions. Business was
completely suspended and the streets
were thronged with thousands of pao-
pie in holiday attire.
President Palma, accompanied by the
cabinet officers and city and provincial
officials. drove to the Punta at 10
o'clock. preceded by mounted police
who opened a passage through the
great crowd gathered to see the Presi-
dent. From the Malecon bandstand the
President reviewed the members of the
police ana fire departments and then
accompanied by Secretary of State
ZaldO was driven UP the Pardo to the
palace. continually acknowledging the
salutations of the crowds which lined
that thoroughfare.
At noon. the guns of Cabanas fortress
announced that exactly a year had
elapsed since the birth of the Cuban
republic and Immediately thereafter
the Rural Guards and artillery paraGed
on the plaza in front of the place and
We're reviewed by the President
During the review of the troops,
Minister Squiers was the only foreigner
in the Presidents party which occupied
the central balcony of the palace.
Dispatches received here from several
of the Cuban cities indicated that the
holiday was universally celebrated
throughout the island.
The entire region of the Punta Male
con, the broad lawns of Neptune park
and the whole water front of the city
side of the harbor entrance is covered
tonight, with vast holiday throng.
Fireworks have been sent up from the
heights of MORO and Canabas across
the harbor, making picturesque spec
tacle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-21
(Signed)

Central Valley n. Y, May 20.-The
Central Valley fire company fired a
Presidents salute in front of President
Palna's residence here, today, in honor
of the anniversary of his Inauguration
as President of the republic of Cuba.
a committee of citizens have sent n
Congratulatory cablegram to President
Palma at Havana.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
PLACES OF WORSHIP.

First Church Of Christ. scientist, cor
ner, of Lawrence and Second street. Serv-
ices today at II a. m. Subject Spirit"
The regular Wednesday evening meet
ing this week at o'clock All are invited
to the services.
The usual mems meeting this after
noon at T. at rooms Of Young Mems
Christian association, over 21S North
Main street.
Rev. S. NJ Hall. pastor-elect of the
Second Baptist church. has arrived and
will conduct the services all day Sun
day. All members are asked to be pres
ent. Business Of Importance Sunday
evening after preaching.
Reformed church. corner South Topeka
avenue and Lewis street; Bruce Griffith
pastor. Preaching and sermon at II a.
m. Mr.. Weyland Brown will song MT
a Sparrow Falleth," by FIR Abt.. for
offertory. Sunday school at 10 a n
Young peoples vesper service at I p m.
Everybody welcome.
Subject at the South Lawrence Ave
nue. Christian church. IL a. m, The Clio
rious Gospel; p. m, The c. E. Sol
der" W. T. McLain. pastor
There will be preaching at the Emporia
Avenue Methodist church. corner Of
Dewey and Emporia avenues. today at
II a m. and S p. m. The pastor Rev.
E. c. Pollard, will give his obser, atoms
Of the International Epworth League con-
vention at Detroit in his morning sermon.
The evening services will be conducted
by Mrs. Pollard. Her theme will be the
Sights of Niagara Falls. or God Seen
in Nature" Epworth League. at p. m
The Central Christian church. A. E
Dubber. minister; place of worship over
21s North Main street Preaching at
1915 a. m; subject. Rightly Dividing
the Word Of Truth Preaching also
al p. m. short sermon. Splendid mu-
sic at both morning and evening SER
vices; a large chorus choir directed by
Prof. Leib. Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at D. m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
Nellie Bidwen.
Mrs. Williams Pupils.

The recital given by Miss Nora Cubooh
at the Kelso school of music Mohoay
evening was very interesting from IN"
fact of the performer being but tweive
wears of age. and from the musiclanly
INTERPRETATION given to the program
Miss Nora has acquired considerable
technic and is the fortunate possessor OF
a musical temperament. The running
passages were especially fluent; clear
sparkling. and daintily shaded, while the
more serious parts of the program were
plaved with much musical feeling MISS
Hazel Worrall, an accomplished young
violinist added to the enjoyment OF the
evening. To persisten encore Miss
Hazel responded with Cavaliere Rusti-
cana. The following was the program:
Gavotte ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Kelso
Water Sprites at Play f. Williams
Evening Song ..............-...-..- Selss
The Butterfly .....-.-....-......-.... BONN
Nora Cubbon.
Fantasia Elegante -.........-... Singelee
Hazel Worran.
Song Without Words, OPP. 10. No. A..
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MendelSsohn
Song Without Words, op. 80, No.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mendelssohn
The Echo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Concone
Nora Cubbon.
The Last Rose of Farmer
Hazel WorralL
Traumerie ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Schumann
Waltz-Maiden's Blush 49,. Gottschalk
Nora Cubbon.
On Tuesday evening Miss Luella Her
hicy AGED twelve wears gave a very
creditable recital Miss Luella plays
with great strength and brilliancy and
shows musical talent in marked de-
gree. Her playing is strongly individual
and effective Both girls may feel just
" proud Of their work and expect con-
tinued effort TO be rewarded by bright
future.
Miss Katie Schermerhorn. reader. as
sisted by giving several selections in a
pleasing manner.
The following is the program given
Tuesday evening:
Sofegglo Bach
Consolation .................. MendelsSohn
Polish Dance OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Thome
Luela Herbig.
Prior to Miss Bells Appearance.
..........-.......-. Katie Sehermerhorn
LueTa Herhig
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
CUPID is FOOLED.

Leavenworth. Kan. Aug I-James 9.
Good. a wealthy cattleman OF Navarro.
Texas and Miss Mary Andrews. Of Cow
ington, KY, who had won each others
heart by mail through the medium OF
ma trimonial bureau. met at the court
house here today TO be married. Each
had what purported to be a photograph
OF the other. and il was expected that
the recognition would be mutual, but it
wasn't
The TWO wandered through the CORR
doris for three hours. passing each other
a score OF times without suspicion as TO
the true state OF affairs. Finally both
made inquiries OF the marriage license
clerk and thus they met
The Texan gasped when he realized that
the plump. none too fair maiden before
him had FOR four months been the object
OF his hearts desire. and refected that
she had letters from him Thicn would
give her a verdict without q jury leaving
the box
The maiden. too. was apparently biz
disappointed in her cavalier she drew
his photograph from her pocket; locked
hrst at IL and then az the Texan. finally
remsrking. evidently referring 70 the pho
tographer:
Well don't see how he ever did it
This broke the ice ard IN three minuaes
the matrimonial deal was Or and there
viii be no breach OF promise suit.
I am not pFetty myself Miss An
cre~s remarked afssrSzre. and voui3
not expect too much n a husband. Bot 70
woman under ffry n her right rstEd
could marry that man"
s She wasn't much OF looks. was ste7-
was TIE Texans only comment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
Keiso Scnooi of Music Notes.

Clara Vermillion leaves this week for
an outing on the lakes and a visit with
her grandparents in Iowa
Josephine and Merle Baldwin have re-
turned and are much benefited by Their
delightful trip
Ellen Smith has gone to Minneapolis
to spend a vacation.
Hugh Gill will give a recital soon. the
date which will be announced later.
Last week two recitals were given in
Mrs. Hays studio by pupils of Mrs Anne
Williams. The first one. Monday even
ing, Nora Cubbon was the pianist and
played very creditably nine numbers. She
was assisted by Hazel Worrel violinist,
and Vera Williams, accompanist. These
three young girls being unusually talent
ed. the audience was very much inter
ested.
Tuesday evening Luella Herbig was the
pianist and rendered eight numbers In
a very entertaining manner The pro-
gram was interspersed with recitations
by Katie Schermerhorn. Mrs. Williams
is justly proud Of these two pupils.
The Juvenile Kelso club were fortunate
in having such a delightfully."- cool after
noon for their meeting last Thursday.
Mrs. Hays gave a lesson in physical Gull
ture, Hazel Worral conducted the drill
in musical terms and considerable time
was devoted to sight reading and ear
training, after which plano solos were
rendered by Ella Miltner and Mrs. Hays.
The next meeting will be in two weeks,
August Ii. The following will be the
program:
DelSdrte ---.-----..--.---...-. HaZel Irotn
Biography of Schumann. .Lorene Johnson
Sight Reading, Ear Training, Piano
and Violin Solos and Duets.
The lesson for the Senior Kelso club
was devoted to book four OF the musical
extension course. One. two, three and
four measured rhythms were fully ex
planned and made practical by applying
them to pieces being studied by-some OF
the members. The history of rhythm is
very interesting as well as necessary for
the student of music. Meditation was
also discussed. Each member is expected
to write a meditation in several keys
according to the rule given.
Sight reading was one Of the exercises.
1t was decided to meet on Thursday
afternoon beginning next week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
What the Little Girls Said !.

What the Little Girls Said ..-....-....
.................. Katie Schermerhorn
Minuet. CDon JUAN .....-.-----.. Mozart
Rondo des Archers .-.-.-....-.-. Concone
The Fountain -....-...----.------. BoHih
Lucia Herbig.
The usual club meeting of the younger
pupils was held AT the home of Glady S
Magill on Wednesday afternoon. Owing
to the extreme heat it was thought best
TO omit the usual drills. Miss Hazel
WorraH was the guest of the club and
her violin playing was a most well
come addition TO the piano numbers.
Nora Cubbon was requested to repeat a
portion of her program.
Selections were also given by Nellie
Sim. Gladys Magill, Lena Johnsan and
Gladys Williams. Mary Irwin and Ber-
ma Whitmore are new members OF the
club. Owing TO illness several were alb
sent The clug extends much sympathy
to Catharine Paugh in her serious illness
and hope for her speedy recovery.
The next meeting will be held al the
home of Mary Walker, 1887 North To-
peka
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
Mount
Academy
Formerly All HaIIows Academy

This well known institution. situated
about two miles west OF Wichita, Kan,
IS conducted by the Sisters of Charity.
Is. V. NJ. Buildings modern and supplied
with every feature necessary for health
and comfort. Fine and extensive recrea-
ton grounds Curriculum thorough and
comprehensive. embracing all the
branches Of refined education. For fur
Their particulars apply to
SISTER SUPERIOR.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
Hilah stewart. Mrs. o. W. Good, A. E

Softer and Lily Peters.
Quite a number of former students took
the teachers examination the forepart
of the week. Most of them pronounce the
examination as about thte average .ex-
! cept Orthography, which seems to have
been more difficult that usual.
The cutting of the window in the north
/ side of the actual business department
has been completed and there now is
; more light as well as ventilation.
| The class in rapid calculation suffered
from the effects of an examination Fri
day
Miss Emma Brown completed the Of
/ fee examinations Thursday and has be-
gun on the finals.
The bankers seem to have had pretty
tough time Of it this week.
Mrs Hawkins did special work for Prof
Todd during the week.
New students this week are ". a. Hol-
laday; returning, w. L. Brown.
Sickners Conservatory Notes
Clarence Collins of this city and his
cousin, Miss Bertha Hyatt from Cod
dard, Kan, began mandolin study this
week.
Miss Alma Maurer, student in the piano
department, will go to Illinois next week
to visit friends.
Mrs. Beatrice Thomas Beckwith Of
St Louis made US a pleasant visit on
Tuesday Mrs Beckwith was one of the
Conservatory most brilliant and tall
ented students, graduating in 1888, and
was later identified with the school as
teacher of plano.
Miss May Conley has returned from
Chicago and resumed piano study with
Mr.. Sickner.
Miss Schwartz has taken up piano
study again after a vacation Of several
weeks.
The students were assisted by Mrs.
Beckwith of ST. Louis in their Friday re-
cital this week Misses Bidwell and
Watson also each gave an enjoyable num-
Der
The program follows:
Musical Resume of the Week..
Mandolin Trio
Ca) The Shepherds Evening Song
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Baldwin
Ob) Ye Colonial Two-Step. Armstrong
Laura, Mable and Ada Sickner.
Vocal-Two Little Blue Shoes........-.
Daisy Watson.
CViolin obligato by Earl Shaefero
Ballett .....................-.. Chaminade
Marguerite Bliss
Bubbling Spring ....-.-.-....--- Rlve-hlhs
Vocal Duet-Thy Refuge Is Cod North
Emma Franck and James Myers.
Egria ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS hroeser
A Day in Venice .....-.....-....-..... Nevln
Mrs. Beckwith.
Mandolin Trio
(a) March of the Buffaloes. Ryder
OBJ Minuett ......-..........-.-'.- haydn
Laura. Ada and Mable Sickner.
Recitation-When the Moon Rose.--.-.
......... Pauline Phelps
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
S0RoSIS
SHOES

A., he.4er shoe can be made than our Style 9.
Dainty. stylish and durable. It. hos friends
the world over.
Won have a pleasant experience in footwear
awaiting you, if you are not already Sorosis
wearer. An styles, al feathers, S3-SO-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02

Are you saving your sales ticketss II
not. you are throwing away money What
do Won get at this store? Values above
all others and prices below After tnat'
DOWN WEIGHT. Your tickets are worth
something. Are they worth anything at
any other store?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
Wichita CoeIlges
Notes of Wichita's
Educational Institutions.
Wichita Commercial college Notes.
Notes of Wichita's

Wichita Commercial College Notes.
Mr. Van Zandt, of the commercial de-
partment. went TO Newkirk, O. T., Tues
day, to attend the county institute there
for about three weeks, after which ne
will return to school until October.
Mr.. Nebuo Obatka returned TO school
Monday. He attended last summer and
is doing special work again this summer
in penmanship-
Prof. Chas. NJ Fifer called Thursday.
He has finished institute work and viii
return to school Monday to finish a spe-
cial course in bookkeeping before his
term of school begins
Mr.. H. G. Randall Of the shorthand de-
partment, accepted a fine position as
stenographer and bookkeeper, with the
Halstead Mill and Elevator company on
Monday.
Mr.. Ford L. Wright and Miss Lillian
Garvey, former graduates, were married
on Tuesday. Their college friends are
sending them happiest congratulations by
the score. These estimabIe young people
are starting out upon lifes journey with
the brightest prospects.
Miss Nellie Flanders, recent student
accepted the place held by Miss Garvey
as stenographer with the Lehman-Hig-
ginson Wholesale Grocery Company on
Tuesday.
Prof. Neal of Oklahoma called during
the week and made careful investiga-
ton Of the different departments Of the
college with a view of taking UP the
work this fall
Miss Mary Plummer finished her final
examinations in the shorthand depart
ment Tuesday and was awarded d.
ploma She was called to do special stem
ographic work for the Van Aandt Imple-
N snt company Wednesday.
Miss Media Whitson of the shorthand
department, has been doing special work
for Architect Dumont the past week.
Miss Grace Carey, of the shorthand
department. is taking a week off on &C
count of her eyes.
The following old students called during
the week: Messrs. Frank Hunter, John
HilIyard. C. NJ Wood, Linden Dickson,
Chas. NJ. Fifer and Harry Martin.
New ones to enroll this week were: Ed
ward Cummins and Miss Stella Doty.
Wichita Business College Notes.
Miss Ruby Grimes and Burt Rogers
will depart in the near future for Colo
RADIO. where they will spend their va
cations
Miss Johnson did special work during
the week.
G. G. Halbrook did special mime
work for the Socialist school on Satur-
day
Prof. S D. Crane of the Normal Bust
ness college of Conway Springs called
Friday He found several OF his former
students in school here.
F. S Human is absent from his desk
in the lumber Office owing to the serious
fitness Of his father
Olive Baker. Belle Horner and Lotte
Burton completed the work of the the
DRY department this week.
Harry Morris was absent couple of
days owing 70 sickness
Claude Luce played with the Floto
show band during their stay here
Anna Lenker. F. A Ford, Grave Shut
elberger and Hugh Mccormick are TAX
ing short vacations.
Among the callers this week were Burt
Rogers. May Shufelberger. Mary Brown,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
Ready-to-Wear Garments

There is garment made that is satisfactory as
that which you can put on and without the
torture OF fitting. if the price is right. We make
the price right and give you style and quality al
the same time. We are beating the record on low
prices this season.
LADIES SHIRT WAIST SUITS. in tan cloth: waist
with front pleats trimmed in pointed straps and
buttons; stitched straps skirt stitched
seams full seven gore; $3.50 suit for S5.4s
SHIRT WAIST SUIT, blue and white check silk.
stitched around bottom; waist tucked front and
stylish full sleeve; $3.50 is the value
=
CHINA SILK WAISTS, in the latest designs several
styles, embroidery. insertion and hemstitch
trimming; only Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
klMONAS, Oriental designs long and short styles,
all colors, fancy silk and crepe trimming Prices
from S1.9S TO $500 each.
LADIES' PiQUE SKIRTS IN WHITE fine quality
trimmed with heavy embroidery insertion side
pleats and founces. Prices range from $3.50
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02
Dress Goods Department

We are offering especially good values TO close
ali SUMMER FABRICS. There is nothing SHOWN
that is not marked 10 sell less than cost
STRIPED GRENADINES, in black zone piece oniyf'
II won't last long IL is a Sis value While
II lasts ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. foc
BLACK GRENADINES iron frame 45inch. round
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02

There was then q warm embrace
And they went q er fhe Fea az a pace
Bevli1ering quite.
But look 80 you might.
There was only q shark IN The rzcs
They WsTs ouc-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02

Monday only. your choice ....-...--,..'.. To9
SLACK CHINA SILK, 36-inch, quality that Is great
ly in demand this weather as il Is perspiration
proof: every one considered IL cheap AT SIC
GALLON DE SOLE in hemsti;eh and mixed stripes.
very stylish high grade; regular price soc
STRIPED LINENS, for suits and skirts. IN blues
cadets black and linen colors very effective
worth 39c and soc Choice -...........-..-. loe
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02

bias bands around bottom medallion trimmed
around bottom. Special price ............s1 o.5o
SILK DROP SKIRTS in a variety OF styles beauti-
fully made of the best t&ffeta, Prices
LADIES' SKIRTS, in twilled suting full fare six
teen rows of tucks and stitching around the
bottom; habit back button trimmed Special $500
BRllliANTINE SKIRTS, special bargain in black.
seven gore fare, two side pleats each
We have them in extra large sizes up TO &C.
inch waist for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02

There was an old maid OF Nantucket.
Who went 10 sea in a bucket.
The wind blowing rough.
Made her hair look tough.
So she said TO herself. Il viii duck IL
II was done.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-02

sold always for sle5. for. sec
BLACK GRENADINES. iron
frame. regular sl.50 quail
ity for ......-. sf.1s
SATIN FOulAROS. assorted
STYLES and qualities. worth
from 75c 10 $50; all colors
in stripes and figures FOR