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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Eraternal Visit.

Potomac Lodge No. SS, /. 0. 0. F.,
one of the most popular benevolent and
social orders of this city, embracing
many Of the leading business men and
numbers of young men, last evening en-
iertained Columbia Lodge, No. 10, OF
Washington. The visitors arrived here
about s p. H., and were met at the
ROYAL street station whence they were
escorted to Odd Fellows Hall by a
large delegation Of Potomac Lodge.
The visitors were formally welcomed by
Noble Grand d. w. Scho6eld, after
which all repaired to the lower hall
where tempting menu of good things
was served, prepared by the ladies Of
Samaritan Lodge of Rebekahs, the ladies
auxiliary of the Odd Fellows. Follow
ing this came short, pithy and sparkling
talks bv Messrs. Jas. r. Mansfield and
Past Grand Master d. r. Stansbnry, OF
Potomac Lodge, and Past Grands >. u.
Taylor, T. w. Fowler, Jas. Burroughs.
ID. w. Keck and f. G. Grumley, OF Co.
lumba Lodge; duet by Matte and Win
fred Renner; trio by members OF Column
bia Lodge; recitation by Mr.. Renner;
readings by Messrs. Otto F. Smith and
w. w. Mallory; comic song by Mr..
Chas. Shakliiord; quartette by Messrs.
Renner, Foster. Smith and Jones', and
music by an Alexandra orchestra OF
seven pieces, which added much to the
ENJOYMENT of the occasion. The hall
was largely filled and all present had a
royal good time. At late hour the as
semblage adjourned and the visitors re,
turned to their homes highly pleased
at the evenings entertainment by Po'
tomac Lodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
The Market.

The market this morning showed
slight falling off in animation compared
with that of previous Saturdays. The
display of country produce, however, was
apparently sufficient for the demand.
Prices were about the same as those here
folore prevailing. Truckers from lower
Fairfax say the rain OF Thursday night,
which was much needed, was coPiOus.
At the scale housein market this morn
ing there was weighed for country people
by Mr.. Charles Z. Kell, 1926 pounds Of
pork, sold in quantities 90 pounds oI
butter aud "a pounds of honey. AT this
time of year the bulk Of the butter issolt
IN prints
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
The New Depot.

The Washington Southern Railway
Company has laid out the ground plan
and commenced the laying OF the ioun-
dation for the new union depot. Next
week proposals will be invited for the
construction of the building. The new
depot will be farther west than at first
contemplated, the change of site having
been made necessary by reason Of the al
teration of certain plans for the abut'
ments ON King street extended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
BETTER Than Pills.

The question has been asked-ln what
way are Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets superior to the ordinary
cathartic and liver pills? Our answer is
They are easier and more pleasant to
take and their effect is so gentle and so
agreeable that one badly realizes that it
is produced by a medicine. Then they
not only meve the bowels but improve
the appetite and aid the digestion. For
sale at 25 cents per bottle by Gibson q
Timberman and w. f. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Funeral.

The funeral of the late James F. Wood,
sr., took place this afternoon from the
residence, $40 north Columbus street.
Belle Haven Council, No. 81, Junior
Order of Mechanics, of which the de-
ceased had been a member, attended the
funeral in body, and large number
of relatives, friends and acquaintance
we're present. The services we're con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Wray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
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What Is
10 Powerful
As Low Prices
When Coupled With Good
and SeasOnable Mel
chandise?
SStrong
Specials For
IThiS Week
That Must Appeal
To You

Table Oilcloths, white, marble and al
colors, lSc to 25c value, for l24c.
Mems Percale Shirts, stiff bosom with
one pair cuffs, SOC value for 29c.
Ladies Union Suits, fleece lined, 25c.
Ladies' Heavy Fleece lined Shirts and
Pants to match, 2lc each.
Mems Heavy-lined Underwear, 39c.
One case Fancy Flannelette, loo
value, for SIC.
Fancy Scrim, l0c value, for DC.
so pieces Bleached HIck Crash, iOc
value, for sc.
One bale 40.in. Brown Cotton at G.
yard.
One bale A Heavy Brown Cloth al
Sc yard.
One case Apron Bingham, extra good,
value at SC yard.
Bleached Turkish Bath Towels, Sc.
Dark Outing Flannels worth Sc al
sc yard.
Cluster Brown" Stockings for boys
and girls, 25c.
Patent Leather Belts, &c.
Cream Bedford Cords for cravats ant
waists, l9c yard.
SOC Short Corsets for 99c pair.
Children's Triple Knee Fast Black
Seamless Hose, l0c pair.
Double Gray Blankets for 49c pair.
Children's Heavy Cloth Refers
fancy braid trimming. Sl.19.
Ladies Dress Skirts, & value, a
$1.19.
Ladies Wrappers this week for 49c
Infants White Flannel for l2ic yd
Atwood Red Twill Flannel, l5c yd
Large size Bed Comforts for Toe.
White Bed Spreads, soc value for 8 &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Police Court.

There we're no cases for trial in the
Police Court this morning. The officers
who went off duty at u O clock this morn
ing reported the city as having been
phenomeually quiet during the night.
The officers during the past few months
have made large numbers Of arrests,
generally for misdemeanors, and the
fruit of this procedure is apparent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Confession ia Priest.

Rev. Jno. S. Cox. of Wake. Ark, writes
"For u years suffered from Yellow Jaun.
dice. | consulted anumber of physicians and
tried all sorts of medicines but got no relief;
Then began to use Electric Bitters and feel
that am now cured of disease that had me
in its grasp for twelve years" If you want q
relief medicine for Liver and Kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility, get
Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed by +. s.
Ieadbester x Sons. Only SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
The Misses Lee in London
A dispatch from London says

The Americans in town have been enter
tanning the two daughters of General Robert
f. Lee the past few weeks The Virginlans
were generally introduced to society by their
hostess, Mrs. Bonynge, of Princes Gate. They
have been voted charming and have attract.
ed much attention. They received host of
invitations to the best houses and have been
kept very busy. Mrs. Bonynge is an admir-
able entertainer. The Lee sisters were well
coined everywhere, primarily as members Of
the famous Lee family, and latterly for their
own sakes. They left this week for the coun-
try to pay a round Of visits to England's
stateliest homes. The date Of their return to
America has not yet been set.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Died from His Injuries.

James Lane, alias Charles Reed, col
ored, who was seriously injured by a
bank of earth falling upon him while at
work for Lane Brothers. railroad con-
tractors, west of this city, died at the
Alexandria Infrmary last night. One
of Lanes legs had been crushed so seri-
ously that its amputation was necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Colonel Cation is Confident.

Colonel James r Cation, of Alexan-
dria, was in the city Friday and was a
caller at State democratic headquarters.
Colonel Cation said that he had no idea
of retiring from the race for the nomi'
nation for acknowledgement, and from
assurances of support already received be
was confident he would win. So fal
there are only two candidates for the
omination-Colonel Cation and Charles
T. Bland, of Portsmouth. Il Richmond
News Leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Illegal Shooting.

William Simms, Deputy Constable of
Fairfax county, yesterday arrested John
Sheppard and bis son Norman for shoot
ing woodcock ont of season. They were
taken before Justice Kerby who made
them pay $40. 90, fines and costs. Game
Warden A. J. PAYNE was the informer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Saloon Robbed.

The saloon at the northwest corner OF
Cameron and Faye,te streets was entered
some tine last night by thieves who
carried away tobacco, cigars aud whisky.
The police are endeayoring to identity
the guilty parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
WOmen's Silk
PettiCOatS

Women's Silk Petticoats, nude Of good
quality black tsffeta, with accordion-plaited
founee, finish with narrow rufie.
Special price, 1895 each.
Womea's Silk PetticOats, made of soft-fn-
ish tsffeta, in the leading shades.
Special price, s. each.
Women's Silk PetticOats, made of an ex-
cellent quality taffeta, in black and the fash
ionable colors; variety of styles to choose
from.
Special price, 81. so each.
Third aoor-Eleyenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
r1en'S
Furnishings,
MAIN Floor, Just Oh F st. }

main Floor, Just Oh F St.
Most men are particular about the pa tern
and style OF their neckte. All Of the latest
shapes, styles and effects are mere, and the
qua tiles are absolutely the best for the seve-
raj prices asked, ranging from
SOC up.
Including the English Squire and the wide
Fourth Hand.
All the other fall requirements for men
have been looked aft r, with view Of show
ing the best procurable for the prices asked.
THE GROWN" Isle SUSPENDER
is one Of the satisfactory braces made. This
suspender has the can't.break saddle ends
and is right in every detail.
soc pair.
CHEVIOT PAJAMAS, fall weight, in a
variety of attractive colors.
$3.50 per suit.
DOMET FLANNEL PAJAMAS, in neat
stripe effects.
81 per suit.
FLANNEL NIGHT SHIRTS, soft and
fine, made full and long.
81 each.
Main Aoor-F st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, postothce up tc
October %, 1904.
Ameser, Miss Susie Kearney. Robert
Briggs Miss Berthe Mcpherson, j A
Blair. Miss Lillian Marget, Mrs
Resteder. Mrs Mary Maston, Mrs Mary
Baker. w w Mcclure, Richard
Cuerne, Giuseppe Marcus, W n
Calabresi. Antonio Norman, Edith
Crossire. Bun Pratt. Luther
Crawford. Clarence Payton, Henderson
Campbell, James L Steed, Charles
Evans, WIN + Smith, Robert ii
Hicks, Mrs Mary Tuifeleti, Guiseppi o.
Hill, Miss Mahalia Williams, Charlie
Hawkins, William Werner, .
Henderson. VII Winters, Mrs l.
JOSEPH L. CRUPPER. p. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22

WEATHER PRoRABIL1TIEs.-For this sec
tion fair and colder tonight and Sunday
fresh norihwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
FOR RENT.

THREE FLOORS, with power, light and
heat in the building on the southeast corner
of Fairfax and Prince streets; all the floors
admirably suited for manufacturing pur-
poses.
THIRD FLOOR OF BUILDING occupied
by Mr.. b. Baer, jr., on the north side OF
King between Royal and PITT streets, suit.
able for lodges or societies. Owner will put
same in good condition.
STORE No. ITO King street formerly occu-
pied by f. Goldsnith). Splendid stand for
business Of any kind.
We have also some splendid bargains in st.
Elmo and Del Ray properties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Local Matters.

srn rises tomorrow at 6:l7 and sets oil.
rr;nh ,ra1er at 6:27 q. m. and GAP p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
lgk tNtAJIJ'.
Woodward & LO|lPOp
l0th.llth. + Il G. StsN W
WASHINGTON. u. &.
Our business hours from now 90
ga IN. to 6p. m.
Fall Opening of
New OuIeFg1rnGltS.

The latest foreign and domestic models in
Evening and Dinner Gowns, Carriage Cos
tunes, Man tailored Street Consumes, Wraps
for every use, silk and fur lined; elegant Even
ing Waists of lace, chiffon, etc Silk Waists
and an exceptionally handsome assortment OF
Furs and Fur Garments.
Also shoginga superb collection Of Chill
drens Party Dresses, Dancing School FrOcks,
Suits, Refers and jackets; also a most un-
usual display OF peter Thompson" Suits and
Refers, in the snartest effects.
Thir hoor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Japanese Ware.
Chamber Sets.
Gas Globes s Hall Lamps

A complete line of Globes, in crystal or red'
at loo, l9c, 25c and SOC each.
Hall Lamps, with red globes, worth 500.
Special price, $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
SCISSORS,

KNIVES and RAZ0RS ground; razors honed;
lawn mowers sharpened; locks and guns re-
paired keys fitted and door bells repaired.
F. ID. GRAIN, 104 north Pitt street.
octoo &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Flower Pots s. Jardinere,

Now is the time TO repOt your plants ana an
place them in handsome yaTolhere. we
have a nice line and at reasonable prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Candy Department.

Our candies have been great sellers from
the onening day Of this department four
weeks ago. We had to move the candy
counter TO the front of the store. All the best
candies at 1Oc per pound. All the best choc-
olstes at &c per one quarter pound.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-09
COURT susTAlNs DEPARTMENT.
Refuses to Order Reinstatement Of
Minis Taylor.

Washington, June 9.-Miss Rebecca
j. Taylor, who was dismissed from n
elerkship in the war department be-
cause she wrote a newspaper article
rejecting on President Roosevelt, has
lost her fight for reinstatement.
The court of appeals of the District
OF Columbia today affirmed the de-
cision of the court below in refusing 10
compel the secretary of war by man
damus proceedings to reinstate Miss
Taylor.
Reinstatement has been sought thru
the courts on the grounds that Miss
Taylor was removed because of her
political belief and that this was con-
trary to the civil service law.
Justice Clabaugh, in rendering the
opinion. announced the purpose of the
civil service law to be to restrict the
power of appointment. that the right
OF removal in the appointing power
was not restricted. with the single ex-
ception that no removal could be made
because of the refusal of an emplove
to contribute money or services to Il
political party.
Consequently the opinion said, the
court had no right to review the ac-
ton of an official in making a remov-
al from the service. To grant this
right. it added. would be to demoralize
the public service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-09
LOAF AND BE HEALTHY.
"Arteriosolerosis" Is New Disease Due
TO Football.

Atlantic City. n. j.. June 9.-The
young men of the United States today
are as decrepit as their grandfathers
We're at the age of 20 years, due entire
ly to the strenuous life" and the intro
duction of the cindei path. the base
ball diamond and the football field into
the recognized courses in the colleges
of the country. AT least so say mem
bers of the American Medical Assccia-
ton in convention here.
Members of the section of the prac-
tice of medicine devoted much of their
time yesterday to a discussion of the
physical deterioration of the youth of
America. The Strenuous life" it was
declared, had resulted in the alarming
growth of an incurable disease that
was sapping the vitality of the young
men. .'Arteriosclerosis," the physi-
clans term it. and its symptoms are a
stiffening and deterioration of the ar
teries, causing them to age premature
iy, and serious affection of the heart.
College athletics is a chief cause of
the disease. Football and other SIREN
nous" games are productive of it.
Ping-pong and fiddle -winks are de-
clared safe. DR.. w. S. Thayer, of Bal
timore said that SO per cent of the
cases that came under his observa-
ton were the result of oyerwork,
many being due to football. DR.. Rich
ard Cabot of Boston, on the other
hand. declared that only eighteen out of
2S3 confirmed alcohol cases treated by
him could be traced to overwork with
the highball.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-09
MAY Explain Tragedy.

Bedford. Ind. June 9.-Mayor j.
Hixon Smith has returned TO Bedford
after an absence of several days. Tues
day he made public letter from man
in Illinois, which created so much com
ment during the first few days of invess
tigation by the last grand jury.
The letter is dated at Lawrenceville,
H.. and declares that Mcdonald did not
kill Miss Schnefer, but that the writer
was one of those who did the deed. The
writer, who signs himself John Brown
says he was to kidnap Miss Schaefer.
but that she fought hard and was hit so
hard that she was killed and her body
dragged TO where it was found.
Brown says he was to get $500, but
SO far has received only half that sum.
He says that after leaving town they
went down White river to a cave,
where they changed their clothes. and
then walked to Mitchell. That night
they went to Terre Haute, Brown
crossing into Illinois, where ne says he
has been ever since. He says: IF
you will send some one to me and not
let them hang me. | will tell you who
did 1T and where he is now
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-09
ABOLISH OLD ROUTES.
Six New Rural Delivery Routes to Start
From Muscatine.

Muscatine, June Six new rural de-
livery routes reaching $500 people will
run in to the country surrounding Mus
catine. taking the place of the former
three which have been abolished and
practically made over with the three
new ones.
Special Commissioner j. +. Elston.
of the postoffice department. who has
been in the city the past week looking
over the routes has completed his work
and there will be in fact six new routes
If his instructions are carried out. None
on the old lires will be missed, but
hundreds of people who are not
reached will be able to obtain
their mail with the other favored
ones.
one route will run up the river, TAX
ing in all the country missed by the
delivery from F'airport Two Will run
to Sweetland and vicinity, there being
but one there formerly A new route
has been arranged for Bloomington
and Lake jointly making three routes
for the two townships. The old route
to Seventy sis has been rearranged.
An entire new route has been estab
lished across and on the Muscatine Is
land. 1t will reach fully fifty families
who have never been served. The esti-
mated population reached by the new
arrangement as figured by Mr.. Elston,
is fully $500. The Illinois route has
been left undisturbed. 1t will probably
be a month before any change occurs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-09
DECLARES REPORTS COOKED"
Sensational Admission by Pere Mar
ouette Railroad Official.

Detroit, June AN Astounding ad
mission was made yesterday by Mr..
Simpson, assistant to the president of
the Pere Marquette Road, when trying
to show unfaiIness of tax assessment
against his company. He said the
reports for 1900, 1901. and 1902 We're
cooked" and that amounts chargeable
against operating account We're placed
to the credit of earnings, thus making
showing of the road a gratifying one.
He also admitted that dividends paid
were unjustified the money being
taken from funds set apart for better
ments, only about half what should
have gone into renewals being spent.
In reply to a question Mr.. Simpson adj
mitted that when the per cent divi-
dend was declared there was not a
dollar earned in the treasury with
which to pay It.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-09
DISPUTE OVER WAR CLAIM.
Warrant for s1.eoo,ooo Due Massachu
sets Tied Up.

Boston, Mass, June 9.--The warrant
for $1,60Oo00 drawn on the national
treasury, payable to Governor Bates, OF
Massachusetts. on account OF civil war
claims of this state against the govern
ment. has been held up by j. b. Cotton,
of Washington, who was agent for
Massachusetts in relation to these
these claims before congress. Cotton,
acting under u contract entered into
with the late Governor Wolcott, claims
he was to receive 10 per cent of the
fund secured.
When the warrant was drawn several
weeks ago Mr.. Cotton Immediately Sc
cured it for transmission to Massachu-
setts." He still has the warrant and
refuses to deliver 1t up until he IS paid
,his commission of 100000
The state officials are incensed and
claim it is a holdup, while the state is
losing interest on $1.44o,ooo. They pro-
pose to take action at once against Cot
ton.
1t appears that when the warrant was
issued Cotton presented to the treasury
department a certified copy of the note
to the goevrnor and executive council
of 1899. which appointed the attorney to
prosecute the states claims and speci-
exceed 10 per cent of the amount col
lected. 1t has been the custom of the
treasury department to turn warrant
over to a states agent for Transmission
to a governor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-09
- - -
MANY lNCi:NDiARY FIRES.
Firemen In Chicago Kept Busy Elk
tinoutsE1nu Flames,

Chicago, June 9.-Many fires, be-
lieved to he of incendiary origin put
Chief Musham and his men to a try
ing test yesterday afternoon and last
night In the afternoon twelve build
ings including several residences. were
destroyed in the northwest section of
the city. leaving not few families
homeless, and for few hours placed
a large district in jeopardy. These
fires the West Chicago avenue police
believe We're started by fire bugs"
who have been operating there for sew
eral weeks. In the evening the manu-
featuring district near Canal and
Washington streets was endangered by
fire that consumed Machinery Hail.
a six-story brick structure, $3.50
South Canal street, owned by Alder
man William G. Maypole and his
brother. John ]. Maypole.
The Desplaines street police heard
that strike among machinists who
were employed by the James e. Foote
Company on the third floor of the
building had caused considerable i'll
feeling, and late at night it was re-
ported that discharged workmen We're
considered responsible for the fire.
Chief Mushman did not agree with this
theory, however. He believed the fire
started on the second floor probably
from crossed wires.
The losses in the afternoon reached
$4,000 and the night blaze destroyed
property valued at s350,000 The build
ing was constructed by Maypole
Brothers in 1879: at cost of $4,000
and in it We're thirteen tenants whose
stocks of goods for the most part con-
sisted of machinery designed for the
retail trade. There were also a num-
Der of small machine shops, The
building burned rapidly, and the fire
cast a glow over the downtown dis
trict.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-09
WHEAT CLOSED LOVER
The Market Opened Firm and
Prices Held Fairly Well I'm
til Near the Close
CROP REPORTS WERE BEARlsH
Rumor That Mexican Government In
tended Taking the Tax Off Wheat
Was a Strengthening Factor-Rainy
Weather Affected Corn, but Wheat
Weakness Helped Decline in Prices.

Chicago, June Brain in the west
and southwest, cen< advance at Far
is and "a rumor that the Mexican gov
eminent intended removing the tax on
wheat caused q firmness in wheat to-
day. July opened a shade to II higher
at 81 TO rs and sold to S1as. Min
neapoiis, Duluth and Chicago receipts
were 1i5 cars.
AS the result of numerous beaush
crop reports the market Weakened
later Jlly closing u q y lower at s6ss
Corn.
Rainy weather and tirmness of wheat
started fair demand for corn from
shorts and in conseeu ence the market
showed considerable strength. July
opened u to h@A higher at 4s;s q
40, and sold up TO 4sQ 1915. Receipts
were 3sS cars.
The weakness was described during
the latter part of the session. partly
in sympathy with wheat. and July
closed at 4SBM4S. IL Joss of Is.
Oats.
Oats were firm, trading being con-
fined mainly to the :;calpers. July OPP
ened unchanged to shade higher at
$685. ssto S9ss 039A, and advanced to
395s. Receipts were siXty-one cars.
Provisions.
In spite of the lower hog market pro-
visions were strong on active demand
from packers. Indications pointed to
a corner" in ribs. There was some
covering oa that account.