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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETS.
Arrangements for School Dedication
Changes Authorized,

A regular meeting of the board of edu-
cation was held at the Franklin building
last evening. Arrangements were made
for the dedication of the Montgomery
School, corner of 9th and K streets, Thurs
day morning next at IL o'clock.
Charlotte Gaillard was appointed tempo
rary teacher of French in the Western
High School, at $3.50. and Raymond Out
water as assistant teacher of chemistry. al
1925.
Changes in the schools were announced as
follows: Fifth acknowledgements NJ. r. Ben
jamin from 1915 to $3.50; appoint Alice C.
Finch teacher. at $3.50 per annum.
Ninth division-Promote Blanche Faw-
cett from $50 to $475; promote M. E. BeadIc
from $3.50 to $475.
O'Neil substitute grade teachers.
Promotions in the Mckinley Manual
Training SCHOOL,. c. Daniel to tempo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

rary head of department of mathematics. At
500: III. b. White, from 81 coo to 81 300;
Mary Plant from 800 to $,000; Marian
White, from $500 to ss25: Isabelle Solo,
mons, from s7I5 to $500; Frances Sanders,
from $3.50 to SI5; Ella NJ. Ford, from 500
to $3.50; Flora Frey hold, from $3.50 to 500;
s. A. Dalton. frapl 5000 to $3.50; c. r. Bit
ting, from $525 to 1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10
Meeting of Division superintendent.

In accordance with an order sent out by
General Manager Ackert, the superintend-
ents of the various divisions of the South
ern railway assembled today at the gem
eral offices of the company In this city to
discuss matters relating to the freight
transportation of the line. The meeting
was called more directly for the considera-
ton of the transcontinental freight traffic
and schedules thereto General Manager
Ackert presided over the meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to tn
following:
Floyd F. Brown and Lena M. Brooks.
Julius c. Polite and Sallie Cash.
Sunnie Colston and Mary e. Greenhorn.
George Dent and Louisa Neal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

nue., thirty-five years.
Margaret A. Whelan, 81 Prospect street
northeast, seven months.
Jno. N. w. Wright, 1922 Sd street north
west, sixty-three years.
Joseph s. Zea, 210S G street northwest,
seventy-three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Mrs. James E. Padgett, 341O Morgan ave
nue., will not be at home tomorrow, OWNS
to her absence from the CITY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

A very pleasant informal dance was given
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Nowlan at their
residence In Falls Church last evening
IN honor OF the birthday of their daugh-
ter, Miss Maud Nowlan. The folIowine
were present Mr. and Mrs Howard FIagg
Misses Ball. Bailey, Burch, Drummer. Dodd
Nowlan and Walters, and Messrs Bailey
3. w. Flagg, Lester. Weir and Walters
Supper was served during the intermission
which was made enjoyable by a selected
musical program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Beriah Wilkins and Mr.
Robert c. Wilkins, who have been maxine
an extended stay at Palm Beach, Fla. re
turned to the city this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Mrs. Theodore F. Shuey has been called
to Virginia by the Illness of her brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Captain Algernon Sartoris. who is going
abroad to join his fiancee, Miss Noufiiard,
sailed for Havre today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

General and Mrs. Corbin have left Ne,
York for three weeks visit to Jekyl Is
and.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Representative Henry Kirke Porter enter
tanned a stag company of friends at din
ner last evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Herr Won Swinderen, the new Dutch min
fster will sail for this country April 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Senator and Mrs. Alger are expecting a
party of house guests, who will include
Mrs. William E. Barley of Harrisburg, Mrs
Henry d. Sheldon and Miss f. S. Henry of
Detroit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Senator Warren will entertain at dinner
tonight complimentaI, to the Russian am
bassadOr, Count Cassini.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Freifrau Won dem he-Haddenhausen,
who is now at st. Augustine with her chill
dren, will go to Palm Beach Monday and
return to Washington about March IS Herr
Won Verdy du Vernois third secretary of
the German embassy. who escorted them
south, will return the last of this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Bohn gave birthday
party at their residence, 215 D street north
west Tuesday evening in honor of their
mother, Mrs. f. Gorbutt. Vocal and nstr1-
mental selections were rendered during the
evening, after which supper was served
Those present were Mrs E. Gorbutt, Mrs.
M. j. Ripley, Mrs. r. M. Schom, Mr. H.
easier. Mr.. Mcpherson. Mr.. Harvey Brown
Miss Eva Bohn, Miss Marie Bohn, Miss
Cassie Bohn, Joseph A. Bohn, jr; Charles
Bohn, May Bohn. Master Willard Hardy
snd Mrs. Joseph Bohn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Mrs. ]. N. Cuibertson will have with her
tomorrow afternoon her sister. Mrs. Wilson
Haldeman Escott of Shelbyville, KY, and
her niece, Mrs. L. Bruce Laughton OF
Birmingham, Ala, and will be at home
from to 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-10

Mrs. lie Seure and Miss Cannon daugh-
tiers of the Speaker of the House, have re-
turned from a weeks shopping trip to New
York. Mrs. LIE Seure, who spent the winter
here, will return next week to her home in
Danville. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Teacher Driven Insane.

Evansville, Ind, April 1S.--Driven
insane because she stood by and saw her
81 pupils whipped in the school room,
Miss Bertha Montgomery died last night
in the ASYLUM to which she had been
sent. She was student in the Ovens
vile High School. Six weeks ago one
of the teachers in the school, Miss Mar
tin. was taken i'll and asked Miss Mont
gomery to take her place. She consent
ed but was unable to control the pupils.
Miss Montgomery called in Principal
Laslie, who, after lecturing the pupils
several times, decided to whip the whole
lot. Laslie called in the teachers of the
building to witness the whipping and
Miss Montgomery was among them. In
the morning he lined up the sixteen
boys in the room and, aided by Assist
ant Principal Boren, gave the boys a
flogging. In the afternoon the girls
were whipped. The next day Miss
Montgomery began to act strangely and
physicians were called in. She was ad-
Judged insane and brought to the asylum
here and had grown constantly worse
ever since
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Thrown from a Wheel.

A young man was thrown from blcy-
Gle near the intersection of King and Lee
streets yesterday evening and seriously
hurt. He was ia company with another
wheelman coasting down King street In
cline when the machine "got away from
him" and collided with a telegraph pole
Strange as it may appear, the wheel was
apparently uninjured, although the
rider was thrown and, as stated nurl
seriously. During the spring weather
many persons, young sndold, appear on
King street on wheels. The vitrlhed
brick roadway affords smooth riding ana
and often the wheels are run at hign
speed. Many vehicles are passing 10
and fro as we'll as electric trains; hence
bicy clists should be cautious. Many,
however are not, especially boys, and 1t
is a wonder that more accidents have
not occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The weather has been fair and cool
again today.
The schooner E. S. Croswell is being
loaded with lumber by II. X. Field d
Co., for Colonial Beach.
The manager of the Opera House
requests that members OF the theatrical
profession stopping in the city leave
their address with him as kilograms adj
dressed to them are received by him
daily.
Capt. Vito Catalono, of the Italian
bark Antonio Dali, now at this port,
was arrested today by Officer Belts
charged with selling liquor on Sunday
and without license. He was released
for trial tomorrow.
The Commissioners of the District OF
Columbia at a meeting yesterday morn
ing decided to grant public hearing in
regard to the service of the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Rail-
way. The time for the hearing has
not been set.
The three-year-old daughter of Mr.
John Scrivener, living in the north
eastern part of the city, occasioned hel
parents much anxiety this morning by
straying from her home. When fOunC
the little girl was in the neighborhood
of the gas works.
Shortly after twelve o clock today forty
or fifty boys surrounded amoving freigh
train on Wilkes street, near Washington
most of whom hung to the sides of th'
cars. The crew were unable to keel
the boys off the cars, although they en-
deavored to do so.
The overhauling of the U. S. arm.
quartermaster's department tug Gibbon
at the shipyard, has been completed AM
the tug launched. She will be ready t
enter upon her duties as tender to tn
army posts at Fort Washington an
Fort Hunt in the latter part OF tn
week, and will then resume her trip
between the forts and Washington.
Fried CLANS, SOC dozen; clam soup, 10
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
c. III. Zimmerman's. 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Ayerse to Trade stamps.

There has for several years been de-
cided aversion on the part of some mer-
chants of this city to the modern trade
stamps A few storekeepers argue In
favor of their use. however, while many
purchasers are rather inclined toward
the custom. The Retail Merchants
Association signified their disapproval
of trade stamps some time ago, and last
night the organization sent a communl-
cation to the Common Council liz which
it was suggested that stamp merchants
be made to pay a license of $500 and
storekeepers who use the stamps 500. A
communication, which was signed by a
number of King street merchants, was
presented to the Board Of Aldermen.
The petitioners regard the distribution
OF stamps as pernicious. They asked
that the license tax on stamps merchants
be placed at 5000 and that upon dealers
who use them at $50. The communica-
lions we're referred to the finance COM
mittee. the members of which are now
preparing the license law for the coming
wear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
The Result in Massachusetts.

Boston, April 10. Hon. Richard
Olney and the conservative democracy
we're easily victorious over the followers
of William R. Hearst, of New York, in
the party caucuses held throughout Mas
sachusetts yesterday. Of the 239 dele
gates from Boston, all but six, at the
outside, will be for Olney. In several
of the outside cities, particularly the
manufacturing centres, the Hearst move
ment among the labor men made itself
manifest and it was in these places that
most of the Hearst delegates were chosen.
George Fred Williams, who is carrying
the Hearst banner, was chosen at the
caucuses in his home town delegate to
the State convention, where he will take
the fight for the New York Congressman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
A Monotonous Sound.

A whistle of a locomotives at the South
ern Railway depot '1eaked" again last
night. 1t began monotonous ''ooze"
early in the night and was the last sound
heard by many people when they fell
asleep and the first which greeted them
when they arose this morning. Some
people find it impossible to sleep while
such sounds are in the air, andno one in
authority took a step to abate the nui-
sance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Automobile Works Burned.

Detroit, Mich, April 1S.-Fire broke
out at s O clock in the yarnish room OF
Cadillac Automobile Works, Cass avenue
and Antoinette street. the largest plant
of the kind in the United States. Fed
by varnish and gasoline stored in the
building, the whole factory was soon in
flames. and its total destruction is only a
question of a short time. The loss on
building and materials, will Approximate
$500, 600. Heavy loss will also result
from the stoppage of work, as the firm
had SO, 600, 900 on orders 10 hand. Six
workmen were hurt in escaping from the
burning building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Cornoration COurt.
Judge L. c. Barley presiding.l

Judge L. G. Barley presiding
Com. VS.. Henry Stevens, coIored,
charged with hauling from the Wash
inpton-Southern depot goods known to
have been stolen; jury and verdict OF
not guilty. -.
This is the first case to be tried in this
city under the new law allowing jury
of seven men.
NJ. Schiller Beef Co. VS.. F. P. Harris;
appeal from a Justices decision; Judg-
ment for defendant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
The Fishery.

At nine O'Clock this morning there
had been no arrivals of fish from the
lower shores at FishtOwn for twenty-four
hours. and prices were at yesterday
ouotations. tits now generally conceded
that this wears fishery will be unremu-
neratige. The backward season and
nortbwest winds are still retarding opera
tions. A small jag reached tisht0wn
from Washington this morning The
locality was painfully tranquil this morn
ing and the depression was spParen
among packers, shippers and cutters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Bridge Work.

Colonel Miller reports that work has
recommended on the reconstruction OF
pier No. 5 of the Aqueduct bridge by
the Penn Bridge Company, of Beaver
Falls. Pa. Work will probably be
started during the present month on the
southwest abutment of the new highway
bridge above the railroad bridge across
the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Ru,,dine Association Meeting.

At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of fine Alexandria Perpetual
Building Fund Association, which was
held last night at their Office, the secre-
tary laid before the meeting the financial
statement of the association, which was
accepted. The following officers we're
duly elected for the ensuing year; Zorro
Hill, president; Justus Schneider, secre-
tary and treasurer; VIM. P. Graves,
Henry Bladder, Leopold Ruben, Frank
NJ. Hill and G. w. Howell, directors;
Lewis Mex Bell, VIM. E. Latham and
Daniel Ruben, trustees; John d. Nor
moyle, James r. Cation and Braxton b.
Smith examining committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
New York stock Market.

New York, April 13.-The stock market
this morning opened generally lower and IN
81 \" Yesterday. The declines, however, were
~ ,,ot IMMIGRANT snd within short time the
market appeared to recover its tone. After
H., he arst hour the speculation lapsed into dull
- and some heaviness Of tone was develop
ed. Government bonds unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Fire.

The alarm of fire shortly before nine
o'clock this morning was caused by a
fire in a brick house on the east side OF
Henry street, between Prince and Duke.
The apparatus was soon at work, but
before the flames were extinguished the
roof was badly damaged. The house
was occupied by Mr.. j. Jewell, fire.
man on the Southern Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Deatb of FORMER Resident.

Mrs. Caroline NJ. Farquhar, who died
at Rock Spring, near Rockville, Nd,
on Monday last, was daughter of the
late Robert H. Miller, OF this city.
She was well-known to most of the
older residents, among whom she spent
the early portion of her life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Personal.

Mrs. A. P. Dodge, who spent the
past two months in Georgia, has re-
turned to her home in this city.
The congregations of the three Meth
odist churches in this city are congratu-
lating themselves that their pastors have
all been returned to them by their re-
spective conferences recently held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Good for Children

The pleasant TO take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief, in
III eases Of Cough. Group and LaGrippe be-
ca CO, set Il aces not pass Immediately into the
stomach i.ut takes effect right at the seat TO OF
the trouble. 1t draws out the inflammation.
heals and soothes and cures permanently, ey
enabling the lungs to contribute pure me- me,
giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the olooa
and tissues. One minute Cough Cure Is pleas.
ant to take and il is good alike for young
ana old. Sold by all druggists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Concert Last Night.

The concert given last night for the
benefit of the Reliance Fire Company
vas, as had been anticipated, an enjoy
able affair. There was good attend
auce. All who participated in the en-
tertainment acquitted themselves ere dit
nhlu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Makes a CIean Sweep.

There Is nothing like doing thing thorough
ly. OF all the Salves you ever heard OF,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best. Itsweeps
away and cures Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts,
Rolls. Ulcers, SKIN EruptiOns and Piles. It's
only 25c. and guaranteed 10 give satisfaction
by L. S. Leadbeater 4 Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Local Matters.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this sec
tion fair continued cool tonight; temPer4,
ture about so. Thursday fair; light to fresh
northwegterly Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13

-Ok SALE.-THREE six-room HOUSES,
d s1o.e and dwelling corner of Alfred and
fenule.oh streets; two dwellings on north
. allreo street Nos. 525 and 529. -Four double
leans sS9ISu wagons. harness and horse. w. IL.
SAai' ~ w Ming street, apr13 3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13

The Deviled Crabs prepared by us from our
crab meat of our own picking are made fresh
twice daily at five o'clock in the afternoon
and eight O'Clock in the evening. Steamed
Hard Shell Crabs Rammel's Restaurant.
Both lphOnes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13

Little Neck CLANS and New York Rocka.
way Oysters on half she'll and clans and
oysters in all styles. Dining room open on
Sunday and phone orders given prompt at
tentinn. RanrnePs Restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh s. Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
New
Black
Goods.

We mention few of the qualities that are
especially priced for one day. They are well
deserving Of the attention of careful buyers.
All Pure Wool and llohair, nice, stylish
basket weave; no lining required; medium
light; will shake the dust; is very durable
fabric; SO inches wide; 50c value nc
fOr......... ...............
Black Mohair Sicilian; high luster; firmly
woven; one Of our leaders; also Brilliantine,
same width and price; A inches wide; 11c
SOC value for one day.. ......--.......
Fine French Wolfe, firm, crisp weave,
medium sheer; this is well known to be the
leading fabric; gives excellent salts GSC
faction in the wear; ~ inches wide...
Black Mohair Brilliantine will be in great
demand this season; take this opportunity to
get your supply; "a inches wide; S5c 6SC
value for one day.. ..............
Black Atwood Etamine; nice stylish
weave, something new, a medium open weave;
az inches wide; DOC value for one day 32c
prlcc............ ...-..s.'..s.-'..''
Black Atwood Batiste; fine silk finish; the
dye and finish are perfect; just the right thing
for q tucked skirt or waist; 40 inches an,
wide; SOC value for one day for.......... fo~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Lansburgh &Bro.,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, April 10.
SENATE.


The Senate today passed bill fixing
the salary of the Consul at Neuchwang
at 81, 600.
Mr.. Morgan presented resolution,
directing that the Attorney General send
to the Senate report as to the present
state of the negotiations between the new
Panama Canal Company and the United
States government with copies Of agree
ments touching the sale of the canal
property entered into since March llth,
1908. He asked for immediate consider
alton.
Mr.. Hopkins objected. He said it
should be referred to the committee on
interoceanic canals.
at has been there but the committee
refuses to act upon it." Mr. Morgan
declared.
1t finally went over.
The Panama canal government bill.
was then taken up. Mr.. Morgan objected
to the unusual haste with which he said
the measure was being pushed aud de-
clared that some occult purpose was de-
LAYING the payment of the ten million
dollars to Panama. For the purpose,
he said, of expediting consideration of
the bill, he withdrew his substitute and
called for the reading of it by sections
for amendment.
The Senator offered as an amendment
a provision directing the President to
Immediately acquire the canal zone,
and pay the republic of Panama SlO,-
900, 900 and to have no dealings with
the New Panama Canal Company until
such action has been taken.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Hemenway presented the general
deficiency appropriation bill, the last OF
the appropriation measures, amid gen.
eral applause.
He gave notice that he would call up
the measure for consideration tomorrow.
Mr.. Dalzell, from the committee on
rules, presented rule for the immediate
consideration of the bill authorizing a
bond issue to inaugurate the building OF
railroads and highways in the Philip
pine Islands. The previous question on
the rule was ordered on yea and nay
vote-132 to ia.
Mr.. Dalzell explained that the rule
provides that at one o'clock tomorrow
the Philippine bill is to be voted upon
and that no amendments to it will be In
order.
After some debate, during which Mr..
Jones dem. Va said that the demo
Gratis were opposed to the bill in its en-
tirety, the rule was adopted.
Mr.. Cooper, chairman of the commit
tee on insular affairs, outlined the pro-
visions Of the Philippine bill, which was
then taken up by the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
Specials:

Special:
200 Bris.Bris or Pattern Sash Curtains, TO.
lower sashes, in corn color muslin, with en-
broidered effect in border.
size each. Value, 75c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13

xxyANTED-Two honest, energetic sober
w men for position with old line life in
surance company as collector and solicitor.
Address A. D., Alexandria P. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13

TO THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA,
1 / announce myself q candidate for the
Office of Mayor of the City Of Alexandria,
subject to the democratic primary, and re-
spectfully solicit your support.
anrs II Z. F. KNOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13

A FRAME DWELLING FOR SALE
"A No 10i5 Queen street, between Patrick
and Henry streets, 20 feet front with side al
lev. Lot 100 feet deep TO IA feet alley. APP
DIV to w. K. CRUMP, l25 south Fairfax
Street. Alexandria. Va. april 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13
WANTED.

XXTANTED.-Relia Corporation has open
w ing for honest man to manage Alexan-
dria office; experience unnecessary, but must
have good references regarding character;
fair salary first year. JOBBERS, 127 Duane
street, New York, n. Y. IT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-13

All our awnings are made in a thorough
manner, Of the best materials, and finished m
a superior way, and for strength and durabil-
ity cannot be excelled.