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Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Robert NJ. McLane, Democrat was
elected Mayor of Baltimore yesterday
for four years by plurality of about
500 over Frank Wachter, Republican.
The negro question and the factiOnal
bitterness among Republicans were
leading factors in McLane's election.
There are II, 900 negro voters in the
city, and the Democrats cOntended
that the election of Wachter would
mean recognition of them in the dis
trlbution of the spoils. George R.
Heffner, Republican, was elected
Comptroller, and E. Clay Timanus,
Republican, President of Second
Branch City Council. This was a
severe blow to Free Rasin and the
city Democratic organization.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
Doesn't Respect Old Age.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
Just the contrary in the case of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They cut off
maladies no matter how severe and
irrespective of old age. Dyspepsia
Jaundice, Fever, Constipation all yield
to this perfect Pill. 25c, at Benton N.
Weldon's drug store.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

The Milford Trust Company has Sc
cured the Mrs. William Fl. Ratcliff pro-
perty, adjoining the Presbyterian
Church Milford where they will at once
cause to be erected a handsome bank
ing building. The site is central and
will make good place for the new
business.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
The SMYRNA TIMES

QFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
Small Bits of Gold.

Gold is so very tenacious that piece
of it drawn into wire one-twentieth of
an inch in diameter will sustain a
weight of 500 pounds without break
ing. Its malleability is so great that
a single grain may be divided into
100000 parts and a cubic inch into
9,523.809,529 parts, each of which may
be distinctly seen by the naked eye.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
Teachers Examination.

An Examination for First and Second
Grade Certificates will be held at Dover,
on Saturday, May 9th. All teachers whose
certificates expire with this school year and
those who wish certificates for next year
will please attend at this time.
1922 J. E. CARROLL, Superintendent.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

To interest a man talk about himself;
TO interest woman talk about some
body she wishes were talking to her in
stead of you.--New York Press.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
He'd BE Lenvin,

'NOw. tits Oi do be askin' ye," said
Clancy, cav yez sees a dawg growlin'
wild lis mOut' an waggin' wild is tail,
which ind wud ye believe in?"
'"Thots easy" replied Moriarty.
"Shure, Oi be leavin' tn front ind,
Clancy. ."-Baltimor News.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TIMES is an Independent paper devoted to
the welfare OF the town it represents and the
State OF which it is q part. 1t also gives the
items of importance Of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor ana Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-S per annum. II
paid strictly in advance Sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Nf the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsie, &c. A rate of so
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
Eor each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices. 10 cents per line per issue. A specia
reduction on all semi-snnual and yearly sdver
Sisements
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
The Fun of II.
! young man writes to me:

A young man writes to me:
'Is it proper to kiss young lady to
whom you are engaged if she says you
mustn'tY
"No, sir 1t is decidedly improper.
That's half the fun of Brooklyn
Eagle.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
The winter o. Discontent.

The four seasons are seldom on good
terms with each other There is a de-
cided coolness between autumn and
spring g.-Philadelphia Record.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
susDicious.

''The elopers have returned to ask
for your blessing"
blessing, eh? How do they want itf
In the form of an allowance or a cash
deposltT-Life.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
Quite Opposites.

Etudent-Whati is pessimism?
Philosopher-The faith of towards.
''Then what is optimismY'
'"The faith of FOOLS" - New Yor
Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
MAY

Is the month for new
clothing; why not get the
Best you can for your
money? Everything wear
able for Men and Boys;
Clothing, Furnishings,
Hats and Shoes. Notby
New Sack Suits, $40, SI2
and SIS. Stylish Spring
Overcoats, S8, $40, S12
and SIS. No fancy prices,
but as low as quality and
good make can allow.
Big stock new suits for
Boys and Little Boys
Little Boys So to So.
Boys So to $40. We are
pushing our Shoe busi
ness with the best in the
market. Biltwell Shoes,
$3.50; Walkovers, $3.50
and s.; Boyden Shoes, S.
and SO. Dugan & Hud
son Iron-clad Shoes for
Boys and Little Boys.
JAS. T. MULLIN & SONS,
Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
WOMEN TO Do SEWING q gsp .sE sgssialsiss ;s5 ss.

make an hour. Material sent free prepaid.
Send enuelope for particulars and testimonials
from our workers Madam Du Pont Dept. 4O4
Ninth St., Phila., Pa.
The evening world., 1903-07-23
PRESIDENT GOES
FOR 30-M|LE RIDE
Accompanied by His Son and
Two NepheWs He Starts at 2
A. M. for a Horseback Jour-
ney to SayviIIe.

OYSTER BAY. July ~23.-Shortly after
2 O'Clock his morning President Roose-
welt, accompanied by his son Theodore
and his %nephews, George and John
Roosevelt. started from Sycamore Hill
on a horseback ride across the island to
Sayville to visit his uncle. Robert Roose-
welt.
1t was expected that Mrs. Roosevelt
might accompany the President, but
h was deferred from attempting the
long ride. aGoout thirty miles. by the
very u%npropitious weather.
The party reached Sayville at, $50
o'c.ock this morning. The President
asked the way to Locust Lake, the
home OF Robert Roosevelt. and after re-
ceiving directions proceeded there
The President and the boys were unac-
oompanled. Two Secret Service officers
left Oyster Bay last night for Sayville
by train. .
The President will spend the day and
night with his uncle. leaving for Saga
more Hill on his return ride early TO-
morrow morning.
The boys went fishing in Locust Lake
INDUCED In a long nap.
The President Is an early bird" said
Robert B. Roosevelt, land | was not up
when he arrived, He has come here for
absolute rest"
Some OF the prominent residents OF
Sayvllle wanted 10 tender the President
a reception. but u was declined. This
afternoon the President will take lunch
con with his cousin, John E. Roosevelt,
at Meadow Kroft. which adjoins Mr..
Robert Roosevelt's property.
The evening world., 1903-07-23
WALTER C. FOSTER DEAD.
President Of North Beach Company
Victim Of Typhoid.

Waiter C. Foster, President of the
North Beach Improvement Company,
and a well-known lawyer, died at his
residence at Long Island City to-day
after a brief attack of typhoid ever.
Mr.. Foster was only ~thirty-eight years
old. His sudden death Is a shock to his
business associates, who hardly knew
he was III.
North Beach was the delight of MI.
Fosters heart and he touk great pride
in making a model resort Of the place.
He insisted that II should be as free
from obJectional characters as Asbury
Park, and personally saw that gamblers
and others OF doubtful social character
did not ply their vacations on the
beach.
The esteem in which Mr.. Foster was
held is perhaps best illustrated by the
fact that all Of the persons visiting
North Beach mi his praises. save the
gamblers and politicians looking for
favors.
ar. Foste. :ssve= r w.1ow. Arrange
ments for the funeral Will De made to-
uiorrow.
The evening world., 1903-07-23
"SUMMER FOOD"
Has Other Advantages.

Many people have tried the food
Grape-Nuts simply with the idea of
avoiding the trouble Of cooking food
in the hot months.
All of these have found something
besides the ready-cooked-food idea,
for Grape-Nuts Is a scientific food
that tones up and restores a sick
stomach as we'll as repairs the waste
tissue in brain and nerve centres.
For two years I had been a suf-
ferer from catarrh of the stomach,
due to improper food, and to relieve
this condition l had tried nearly
every prepared food on the market
without any success, until 6 months
ago my wife purchased a box Of
Grape-Nuts, thinking 1t would be n
Desirable cereal for the summer
months.
I'VE soon made a discovery - we
were enchanted with the delightful
flavor of the food, and TO my sur
prise I began to get we'll. My break
fast now consists of O little fruit, 4
teaspoonfuls OF Grape-Nuts, a cup OF
Postum, which | prefer to coffee;
graham bread or toast, and two boiled
eggs. l never suffer the least dis
tress after eating this. and my stom-
ach Is perfect and general health fine.
.Grape-Nuts Is a wonderful prepara-
ton. 1t vas only a litt.., time after
starting on 1t that wife and | both
felt younger, nor vigorous and In
all ways stronger. This has been
our experience.
"P. S.-The addition OF a little salt
in niaca 0f suxar aaema IN ma IN I'm
prove the food" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Send for particulars by mail Of ex-
tension of time on the s7.500.0O cooks
contest for 735 money prizes.
The evening world., 1903-07-23
Fired Into n Crowd.

CHICAGO, July 2s.-Adolph Ehman, a
member OF the firm of Charles Ehman
& Co., mantel manufacturers, angered
by the .Jeers of a crowd of union work
men while he was acting as guard over
wounded Robert Kuter. one of his tor
mentors, early to-day. He was immed-
lately arrested.
The evening world., 1903-07-23
FEUDISTS SPIRITED AWAY.
and White to he Tried Again
on Murder Charge.

LEXINGTON, KY, July 23.-Curtis
Jett and Thomas White. indicted for
the murder of ]. B. Marcum. at jack
son, who have been in Jail here for
safe keeping. were quietly spirited away
from the Fayette County Jail to-day
and taken to Cynthiana, where they are
TO be tried by Judge Osborne. July q.
They were taken by Sheriff Leach and
his deputy under an order of the Harri-
son Circuit Court. and only the jailer
and the officials knew of the move.
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Women's Waists. made of good
quality chambray and madras in
solid colors, also light grounds
with pretty figures, front made
with yoke of tucks and finished
with pearl buttons, new sleeves
and stock collar sizes % to OOc
A., value Soc, Friday. ..... nv
The evening world., 1903-07-23
ViolinS and
MandolinS.

Music lovers will find these Far
Minis unusually attractive-rare quAl-
ity and extreme price-littlsness Ne
the magnets.
Fine Violins I'm vario
models. values up to IS each
choice Of the lot at, each, Si.95
Fine HAND oiins-ltalian
models, with seven ribs, ma.
hogany ard maple, with inlaid
POSITION dots, celluloid guards,
would he good value at So
special sale price, st.S
Quantities are large, but early Sc
lection is advisable.
Third F,Oor. 5ath 81, seetiea
RLOOMINODALE BROS.
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Mems cotton Sox, fine grade, fast
black, stitched with colored
silk, seamless feet, double heels
and toes. worth 2oc, Fri n
day ............A....... wv
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Mosquito Canopies, large size, QSe
fine net. special, each, Friday. S
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Women's Swiss ribbed cotton
Vests, low neck and sleeveless,
neatly trimmed, full size. i2hc. Sr
kind, Friday ................. ~
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Soc. and 75c. imported Swiss en-
broidered Doilies, size t8xiS,
beautiful designs and patterns.
you may take your choice 1Sc
Friday at ASS
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Women's Isle thread, also lace Isle
Gloves, a regular 25c. Glove, 10c
Friday Nv
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Mems and boys S%uspenders, good
quality webbing, assorted eolors,
well finished, firm and dur 10o
able, 2oc. kind, Friday. $50. ~
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Women's Stockings extra good
quality fast black cotton, plain
and lace effects, seamless
feet, double heels and toes, 10c
Fr1uay
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Black silk Chantilly Gallons in Sc
straight or wave effect, Friday, w
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Boys colored Negligee Shirts, neat
stripes and figures. made with
neckbands, good quality, well
finished, worth Soc, Fri arc
z
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Fancy cotton pillow case Laces,
in all widths, limited quantity, 3c
for Friday, yd. w
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Fancy Cottage Curtain Muslin, IS 6c
in, wide. value t21ac., Friday, yd.
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Corset Covers, French circular
neck, trimmed with Val. or Tor
chon lace and ribbon bead 2Sc
ing, Friday Nv
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Remnants of all kinds of Tuck
Sings, in white or linen shades,
many of these goods are trim
med with Val. lace insertings, 12c
Friday
The evening world., 1903-07-23

Colored Embroideries and all a.
white, while they last, Friday. w
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24
The Colorado Development and Ditch
Company.

The Durango Telegraph Of recent date
has an account Of the filing Of the articles
Of incorporation Of the Colorado Develop
ment and Ditch company. The object Of
the company as set forth by its charter is
to construct an irrigation canal in La Plata
county. taking water from the Pine river
at point about three miles below the
town Of Bayfield, and carrying :he same
about eighteen miles in southeastorIy
direction so as TO cover the table land ly-
ing between the Pine and Piedra rivers.
This tract Of land is about FIVE by ten
miles square and contains about 10000
acres Of exceedingly fertile land. exclusive
Of hilly or broken ground The Denver &
Rio Grande railway biseets this body Of
land. dividing il almost in half. and has
located station, Vallejo. upon it.
This is the company in which number
Of our citizens are interested and in which
Randall & Preble are the prime movers,
locally. The construction Of the ditch has
been commenced by large force of men
and teams.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24
HIGHLY IMPORTANT WARNING
Timely Advice from Chief Agrietitur-
est wintcrhaitcr Which Every
Farmer Should Heed.
To the Editor of the Enterprise:


Close observation during the last three
years has convinced me that number Of
weeds are rapidly spreading throughout
the cultivated fields Of this valley. and I
have also noticed that the farmer is not
aware OF the seriousness of this dissemi-
nation Of weed seeds on his farm.
While the seed Of few Of the weeds.
such as the Russian thistle. the sunfow-
or, the tumble weed, etc, are carried into
the fields by the wind. and while others
are transplanted by birds. the greatest
source Of distribution Is the water.
Everyone knows that the most luxuri-
ant growth Of weeds is along the bitches
and laterals, and wherever the farmer
neglects to cut the weeds before they go
to seed he is responsible for the spreading
on his own farm.
One Of the worst weeds in this valley
which is taking hold in an alarming man
ner. but which was comparatively but lit
tie distributed four years ago. is the sweet
clover" 1t has taken acres and acres Of
good farm land. especially alfalfa. in the
northern part Of the state, and unless the
farmers Of the Arkansas valley commence
Immediately to fight it, It will become one
Of the worst pests in our agricultural sec
tons.
Since the sweet clover is spread entire
ly from the seed It is not difficult to con-
auer. providing it is cut at once, or better.
twice season. but If allowed to go to
seed it will spread very quickly, as each
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

plant produces thousands Of seed kernels.
everyone Of which will produce a ygor-
Gus plant in one season.
The rapidly with which this =wuat
clover has increased has led the to believe
that in some instances. il has been own
as il is one Of the best honey producing
Glovers and favorite plant with the ,uu-
keeper. The rapid decrease Of the alfalfa
acreage might have been an indurgnant
for this procedure.
II was unknown in Nebraska year, ago.
but was planted by the apiarists. but q Ter
they found il was a very obnoxious weed.
they stopped planting il on their own
ground and sowed il at night along the
country roads. hedges and fields Of their
neighbors. and now the Nebraska farmers
are fighting i and gradually reducing its
area through Repeated cutting duriTE the
season.
| cannot recommend strongly enough
the immediate destruction Of weeds be-
cause the burning Of dry weeds next sea-
is no destruction whatever.
Not only that the weeds are taking
plant food and moisture from the soil and
are occupying the place Of profitable farm
crops on every square inch of land where
they grow; not only that they cause the
farmer heavy expense through repeated
cultivation and hoeing Of his crop. which
in many instances could be omitted IL
weeds were not present; but they are also
the most favorable breeding places Of a
number Of the destructive insects and
root lice. which later on invade the crop
and cause heavy damages to farmers.
Should not this eonvince everyone that
it is much cheaper to hire labor to cut the
weeds at once and prevent them from
spreading on the farm than to hire three
or four times as much labor next spring
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

ior the cultivation and hoeing Of fields.
and besides giving a multitude Of crop
destroying insects shelter and breeding
places in which TO hibernate in order to
appear in increased numbers The next
season.
Therefore. cut your weeds al once.
plow them under on land that is not pro-
duei1g a crop this season. but do not
wait any longer. for il is the highest time
to attend to this work without delay.
W. K WNrEPHkLrER.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24
The Honey Prospect Excellent,

James Stanley. Of manzanola. was in
town this week and makes an unexpeot-
edly favorable report on the prospect for
honey. The late cold spring gave the
apisriss a bad start and in the early
part Of the season the prospect was very
gloomy. The killing Of bloom by the frost
and the continual freezing of the alfalfa
cut short the bee pasturaEe. Some bee
keepers lost many colonies about this
time. but Stanley Bros by feeding their
bees pulled through without losses. The
situation is now SO greatly improved that
the prospect is as good as at this date
last year. Hence It will be seen that
disaster to the honey crop cannot safely
be predicted because Of cold and back
ward spring.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

The principal topic Of interest in Rocky
Ford legal circles this week has been tho
Doads Commercial school tanrIe. Its
property has been covered with mort
cages and pIastorod with attachments.
writs Of reployin. ETC.. until Philadelphia
lawyer would be puzzled to explain ali tho
complications. Among those who were
trying to collect from the Dodds waro ".
S. Mitchell. Or. Wright. F. NJ. Harsin, n,
P. Steadman and a number Of others
standing around on tho ragged edges with
no hope Of getting in the scrap.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

The American Beet Sugar Company
has begun the campaign at Oxnard, Cal,
but while asking the farmers to bring in
2loo tons Of beets daily only about 1900
tons are received. Shortagoof teams and
men is given as the cause.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

The horseless carriage is no longer a
novelty. and the driverless horse is the
latest thing in driving circles. Dr. Van
Buskirk introduced this style Tuesday
morning when his fine PAGER Belle Star.
unhitehed herself at the fair grounds and
calmly drove through town 70 her stables
at the doctors residence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

". D. l. HaiEht was in town Monday
with lot Of iron pipe which he was tax
ing to The mine Of the Rocky Ford Camel
Coal company. 80 miles south of town.
The pipe is for the purpose Of siphoning
out the water which is in the mine. Work
is to be prosecuted vigorously and before
winter il is hoped to have the mine in
shape to supply a very considerable
amount Of coal for The Rocky Ford ooun-
try.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

Rocky Ford chapter. U. D.. Royal Arch
Mlsons, was honored Monday evening by
a visit from Grand High Priest Humrh-
riss Of Trinidad. H. A. Dawley was in
itiated into the mysteries Of the Most Ex-
Gellent degree.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24
Tenth Annual Meeting

the Veteran Association OF the Blue
and the Gray will be held
:. at the Fair Grounds
! Rocky Ford,
Aug. 80.
PROGRAMME;
.S
The Assembly will be called a o a m.
will the the train at 10 o'clock
l2 Dinner
q o'clock business meeting.
8 M Speaking: Commander. Hon. F. E.
Congressman -at-large.
Camp H. NJ iOEg. Congressman I'd District
Frankie Goudy, Denver.
PROGRAMME I'd Day.
ky. August 9TH
II a. m Sermon by Rev. NJ of
l2 m. Dinner.
2 D. M W. r. C will ar hour of
D m The Ladies of the A. R. o
J Appropriate music during all the services
will be furnished the grounds Members Of
BLUE AND rHg Gray FAMILIES bring baskets
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

The only visible reminder Of the Span
ish-Ameriean war in Rocky Ford was re-
moved last week when Street Supervisor
Dukes cut down the flag pole south Of the
station. This was erected and a fine flag
purchased by our citizens at the beginning
Of the late war when patriotic feeling was
intense.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

The Veteran Association has about
perfected arrangements for their next
annual reunion, full details Of which are
given in this issue Of the Enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

The HOuE-Brown Grocery Co. has
typical Colorado pat-a young coyote.
At its present tender age it seems as
tame as a dog.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

Tuesday evening a dozen or moro Of
Rocky Ford Knights Of Prthias visited
Las Animas TO assist Grand Chancellor
Curry in the organization Of a new lodge,
All report an enjoyable time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24
Carpet Dept.

. pieces OF Ingram Carpets. fnst
colors, full yard wide Clean Up
sale --------------- DC
1 pieces Half. Wool Carpets.
worth 3Oc, Clean Up Sale 3slc
q pieces Of extra supcriine AL
Wool Carpets, worth Toe. Clean
Up Snic------------------- 5.,r
10 pairs oi Porticrcs. gooi size
and good colors, worth $500, Clean
up Sal. Sl.55
q pairs Of Portiercs. good size
aud good weight. worth 81. 30 aud
$40, Clean III Sale S2l5
q pnirs Of Portiercs, extra sizn,
worth So. and $3.50. in Clean Up
Shie ----=--------- --------S SID
pairs of Porticrcs, extra qunli-
ty aud cx;rn size, worth $3.50. $500
and $3.50, Clean Up Sale ---SLis
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

Mems Helmets. worth pc and
3oc; take your pick for 19c
Mems Helmets and Crash Hats,
worth 5Oc, Clean UP Sale Doc
Mems and Boys soc aud GOc
dress-np Straw Hats. for -35c
Mems Drcss-up Straw Hats.
worth 81, Clean Up Sale 80
Mems extra fine Dross.up Straw
Hats, worth Il - and 81 30. Clean
Up Sale. ..-g5 g5c
Mems sl.50 and sl.I5 Fur Hats
in grey or black, in wide or narrow
rim, Clean Up Sale slly
Mems $3.50 and S2.75 fine Dress
Hats in black, gray and brown in
wide, medium aud narrow rims,
Clean Up Sale -s1.9s
Mems $500 and 81. 80 extra fine
Hats in every popular style nnd
aud color, Clean Up Sale. $3.50
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-24

Lawns, Dimitics aud Ba,istcs.
worth TIC, Sc and lOc per yd; take
the pick of the lot for &c
Orgnniics, Batistcs, Dimitios
aud Madras Cloths, worth i2c. i5c.
lSc nnd 2lr; ilk. you- pick OF the
lot Tor sc
Tissues, FoIlnr'ls. Sn,in-striped
Novelties. Organdics. Mcrccrizcd
Suitings aud Persian Laws in every
desirable shade mud color. worth
DE, 2sc, :sbc and 35c: take your
pick Of the lo, for igc
Silk Muslins. Hop Sncking. Sat
in-siripe L"rcanes Satin Novelties
aud Aiercefilcd Sui,ings in every
shnic aud color. worth Use. iuc.
ioc aud 5pc per yd; take your pick
Of the 10, for------.2g 2gc
sic and &c Dress Ginglnm- in
light and dark colors, Clean Up
Sale -------s----6lc
l2c and 12ic Fine Dress Cling
hams i'll light and medium colors,
Clean Up Sale. c.---------slc
SOC and GOc Table Linens in
hleached aud half blcached, Clean
Up Sale .3!'c