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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
a YEAR OF PERSONAL Politics

lF'rom the Minneapolis Tribune.1
Roosevelt has apparently carried ev-
cry northern state by majorities almost
too big to count. 1t is impossible to
interpret this in any other way than
as a personal, popular triumph The
admiration and affection of the people,
which he has possessed in a remark
able degree since his nomination for
vice president was carried over the
heads of the political bosses, has over
ridden every discomfort and disap-
pointment of those who imagine them
selves leaders.
Mckinley was popular; but his popu-
1arity had no such difficulties to over
come He was singularly acceptable to
the party organization without losing
his popularity with the masses. a year
ago nearly every Republican leader op-
emily or secretly desired to get rid of
Roosevelt Now he seems to be elected
president by the greatest electoral and
popular majority for 80 years.
It is true that he has been fortunate
IN his opposition. The admirable per-
sonality. high character and superior
intellectual equipment of Judge Parker
cannot conceal the fact that he was
forced upon the party by a strong and
resolute minority. He was not accept
able to the masses. We suspect that
the masses have voted against him.
There is no explanation of the ire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
[From the Chicago News

lErOm the chicago NeNS-J
Married men get a lot of wireless mes
SageS from their wives
Some congressman have fixed opinions
after the lobbyist sees them.
Occasionally YOU meet woman of few
wordS-but she keeps them busy
Man proposes-but he doesn't do it often
enough to satisfy the fair sex.
woman would rather spend two dol
lars for dry goods than one for groceries.
An heiress is always suspicious of a
man who declares he can't live without
her.
The average woman derives a lot of
enjoyment from telling other women her
troubles. A.frs
New York youth lost 10000 in less
than three seconds recently. The heiress
said No"
If the lover attempted to reciprocate by
loving all the world his best girl would
StrenuOuSly object =
A man usually gets what he deserves in
the end, but he manages to get a lot of
other things in the meantime.
He who pays coal bills in winter and ice
bills in summer is firm believer in the
theory that riches have wings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
Backing Up His Grammar

Among the dozen men waiting at the
village postoffice for the mail to he
distributed was New York drummer
and dozen villagers and farmers. and
one of the villagers by and by said to
one of the farmers:
Bill, is your wife going away tomor-
row?''
My wife has already went" was the
reply.
You mean gone''
Il mean WENT
But that's bad grammar"
Il deny it,
I'll leave it to the stranger here"
Bill ceased to white and looked the
stranger over. and after a minute he
said:
Mister, you may have one kind of
grammar and me another I hain't got
a word to say agin your grammar. and
L jest want to say that If you have
anything to say agin MINE one or
tother of US is goin' to git laid on his
back in that mud hole. Now, then. has
my wife went away or not?
She has certainly went" replied the
drummer with smile, and it was de-
cided that the beer was on the man
who provoked the discussion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

. Belts-More Of those wonderful
values such as were seen here last
Saturday. The 75c and $1.OO kind
for SOC each.
Hose Supporters, Redfern brand
the kind. This is warranted to
wear; front pad, all colors. 45c per
pair.
Keep Clean" Hair Brushes-a
brush with lots of merit. Special
price for Saturday, 42c each.
Bone Hairpins, five on a card.
Extra value, 711ac card.
The best brass Pins, Sc paper.
belong Hooks and Eyes, all
sizes, Jap or silver, Sc card.
Belts, girdle style, black Peau de
Sole, also plated belt of taffeta
with hookon buckle. Best values
ever shown, at 25c each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.
[From the Philadelphia Record.

A man generally does some tall thinking
when he IS short
woman can excuse. a stingy man if
he only pays her compliments.
The man who leads dogs life must be
expected to growl about it.
Sillicus-''I haven't an enemy in the
world. Cynicus-''Neither has a jelly
fish,
The owl is really a pessimist. He looks
on the dark side and boots at everything.
A woman has only one tongue and two
ears, but she can generally talk faster
than she can listen
The people who want the earth should
realize that there is enough of it to go
around-on its axis.
Nell-s'Maude is a terrible gossip. She
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
'[F'rom the New York Press.J

girl believes she naturally has curly
hair if it would only curl.
Generally it is at a club dinner of can
VaSback duck and champagne that a man
brags about his home cooking.
When woman in New York reads
about a smallpox case in California she
doesn't dare take the baby out for week
woman takes up a great deal more
room in a crowded street car than she
does in a room with only her and mouse
in it.
A candidate for office has to have a
great deal of faith in himself not to go off
and try to rob bank after what the
other side says about him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

The Republican plurality is so great
that the opposition cannot explain by
any of the reasons put forward in for
mer years. They nominated a man pos
sessing few if any of the elements of
popularity on platform which did not
appeal to the masses. For that much
and a laundering management they are
to blame. The rest is due to the per-
sonal popularity of Mr.. Roosevelt, The
confidence which the public has in him
and a disposition to let well enough
alone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

DeIla-"For mercy's sake. Nettie,
what's the matter with your white
shirt waist? It's awfully soiled in the
back" Nettie-"Another Black Hand
brakeman caressed me as he helped me
off the train. Boston Transcript.
Police Magistrate-"How did you
manage to extract the mans watch
from his pocket when it was provided
with a safety catch?' Pickpocket-
Excuse me, your honor, but that is
professional secret. / am willing to
teach you, however. for $40. Chicago
Daily News.
Jack and Gill We're going up the hill.
There's one thing I'd have you remem-
ber'' said Jack, as he gazed thoughtfully
what IS that?'' asked Gill;
Boil the water replied Jack--Cleve-
land Leader.
Now, my dear, don't fret because
James has gone into politics. man
must have some vice, and it is better to
have it politics than gambling, or drink
'7But the newspapers say such awful
That's the advantage of politics over
all the others, my dear. You don't have
to watch him yourself."Puck-
I.yles-Dfd you ever come across more
conceited fellow than Bulger? They say
he is an atheist: and believe he is.
Bonter-I wouldn't like to go so far as
that; but / do know that he doesn't rec
ognize the existence of a superior being
Town and Country
Il have been getting acquainted with
BalZac during the past summer, said the
beautiful coed.
Have you?' answered the captain of
the football team. rs he a soph or a
senior?,'-Chicago Record-Herald.
She Was Embarrassed.-Bobby lat the
brea kfast table1-Clara, did Mr. Spooner
take any of the umbrellas or hats from
the han last night?
Clara-Why, of course not, Bobby; why
should he?
Bobby-That's what L d like to know. 1
thought he did, cause l heard him say
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
Long and Bristow Leave.

Senator Long and J. L. Bristow.
fourth assistant postmaster general,
were both in Topeka Thursday, but
have now gone on to Washington. Mr..
Bristow goes back to his work in the
postoffice department, and Senator.
Long to get ready for the opening of
congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

tells everything she knows" Be1la-''9es,
and a lot more besides.
Tommy-''Pop, what are the cardinal
virtues?'' Tommy's Pop-'Well, painting
the town red isn't one of them, my son.
Wigg-'Gotrox dresses very shabpily,
and vet they say he is rich Wagg-
Yes, so rich he doesn't have to keep up
appearanceS'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

When the people take the matter in
their own hands they can elect to the
presidency a man having positive con-
victions on public questions and the
courage to express them. This was
demonstrated last Tuesday. Men of
that character usually have been de-
$eated. Blaine and Bryan We're con-
spicuous examples.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
an THE woRnD.s FAIR.

Subscribers to the State journal
visiting the Worlds Fair may have
ehe paper mailed regularly each day
60 any address I'm ST. Louis at the rate
@k thirty cents n month The last
edition OF the State Journal reaches
Sc. Louis the following morning. The
paper can be sent care of the Kansas
building. " desired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

when he was going out: I'm going to
steal just one and-why, what's The mat
ter, Clara ?-Pick- Me-Up. ma
l. II Bii!gglesworth is multi-milionaire at
How do you lxnow?"
W ny, his wife came to church last
sunday wearing an old frock and her. Iast
fairs bonnet. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
&cries?

The position of Republican tariff re-
formers has been all through the cam
paign, that any changes made in the
schedules should be made by the friends
of the existing system. The public is
likely to regard this talk as carrying
with it an implied promise and urge its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

The indications are that if the re-
.rnainder of the world had participated
in our national election. the result on
president would have beerEthe same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

Col Bryan's position appears to be
that Parker should not be blamed, since
the Judge was doing the best he could.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

It is pretty safe to say that if Hearst
had been nominated at St. Louis. he
would not have Jared any worse than
Parker has. and probably he would
have had a larger electoral vote than
the judge win be able to show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
.eHike., to Tecn1nseh.

The boys of the Y. NJ. C. A will take
their lunches and hike to Tecumseh
tomorrow. The hike will be under the
auspices of the "Hikers . club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

Next time, the Democrat managers
may promise the people something in
the way of progress instead of trying
TO frighten them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

Probably few Republicans outside the
states concerned, will regret the cleo
ton of Folk in Missouri LaFollette In
Wisconsin and Adams in Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

The people of the United States have
shown by their votes that they are in
no hurry to give up the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

The Roosevelt majority is so over
Whelming that few people have the
courage to say: Il told you So"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

Washington Post: 1t will be a little
awkward for the SPELL binders and the
political heelers to begin working again
for living.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
Notice.

Important changes of time on Santa
Fe commencing Sunday, November 10.
T. L. KING. c. p. & T. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

If Port Arthur wants to fall now. 1t
can have the center of the stage and
the use of the lime light.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

The Republican party does not need
to make promises for the future. be
cause of the fact that ii never made
promise and left it ACCOMPLISHMENTS
natl Commercial Tribune.
How about statehood for the terri
Aorfes?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
Women's, Misses and Childrens'
Coats. MRS. GLIB, Mgr

SO&tOS MNSs OAbbS MSr
/ was very fortunate in securing
this week from a wholesale house
which thought the season for sell
ing to the retailers was we'll over,
300 women s, misses and children
coats, at most satisfactory prices;
in fact many of them less than
manufacturers first cost. These
coats will be placed ON sale Satur-
day morning, and should give my
department the greatest volume of
business it ever had in one day.
Children's School Coats, 81 each
These. are not the long, cumber-
= some coats that children dislike to
wear only on the coolest winter
days, but are a shorter style, made
of good weight material, neatly
trimmed and made. Not a coat in
the lot that the dealer from whom
we bought them did not sell at So
and some of them at $3.50. This
just to give you an idea how cheap
they are:
Children's long coats for $3.50,
that would have been 1915.
Children's long coats for $500,
that would have been $3.50.
Children's long coats for 1878,
that would have been $500.
Women's kersev coats, $3.50;
velvet trimmed with strap in back.
Women's tourist coats, $6.75;
fancy mixtures, 42-inch length.
Women's kersey tourist COATS.
SO; 42-inch length; black and cas-
tor. They look like. some $15 coats
we've seen.
Women's kerseyF tourist coats,
$13.75; beautifully trimmed castor
coats; crushed velvet trimmed
black coats; large buckle in back
brown coats.
Other styles, where there were
only one or two of a kind, at CORE.
spondingly low prices.
Ribbons and Fancy Goods.
MISS LEWIS. Mgr.
[ am quite proud of the new fix
lures in my department and will
have it all arranged for your in
spectiOn tomorrow. L believe L can
serve you better in the future than
in the past, as everything in the
stock will be more conveniently
placed. These two items for to-
morrow:
Braided Pillow Covers, ready to
put the pillow in, Csc each.
Wide Ribbons, plaids and fan
cies-an entire counter for these
19c.
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The Milwaukee Custom.

st hired man to do some work around
my house" said citizen of Chicago.
and as we could not set price, agreed
to let him work according to what he call
ed the Milwaukee custom
And what did the custom turn out to
be?'' was asked.
well, between o'clock in the morning
and at night he lost two hours time and
drank 81 glasses of beer at my expense,
and when 1 told him that the custom gave
me pain. he was injured in his feelings
and said he had shaved off full 10 glasses
because he thought 1 was a good fellow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
Hosiery and Underwear.

HAHoo O%AOInAN, mgr
Chlldren's cotton hose, Xxi rib,
fast black. Special, lie pair
Children's black cotton feeced
hose, Xxi rib. Special, 12115c pair.
Ladies black cotton hose, me
dunn weight. Special, 1870 pair.
Ladies black cotton hose, ex-
ira heavy. Special, 15c pair.
Ladies black fieeced lined hose.
Special, 15c pair.
Ladies cream cotton f1eeced
Vests and Pants, extra quality, soc
each, 75c per suit
Ladies grey cotton feeced Vests
and Pants, extra large sizes; Soc
each, ST per suit.
Ladies' Munsing Vests and
Pants, grey or white, wool, $1.OO
quality for 75c each, $1.5O per suit.
Ladies Munsing Union Suits,
grey wool--will not shrink; $500
quality for $1.5o per suit.
LaCes, Embroideries and Ruch-
ings. MISS KING, MGR.
l had an opportunity to buy a
house sample line of. Ruchings at
so per cent. discount. They are
here. White, black, and colors.
They will be sold as they were
bought, at half.
Featherstitch Braids, &c each.
Table Linens Outing Flannel.
R. R. JONES. Mgr.
Table Linen Sets, two-yard cloth
and one dozen napkins, Sligo a set.
Outing Flannel, 28-inch, 411ac per
yard.
Velour Broche, a feeced waist
material, 1870 per yard, instead
of 1Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. E. H. Blake died at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Emily F. Nye, Seven
Oaks farm, Douglas county, on Thurs
day night at O'Clock. after an illness
of a little more than two weeks Mrs.
Blake was born in Irasburg, Vermont,
May A. 1926, and married to Ephr1am
H. Blake, October 3, 1S49- There was
one child, a. son, who died in INFANCY.
Mr. and Mrs. Blake were among the
old settlers of Topeka They came here
in the early seventies. The body will
be brought to Topeka tonight. The
funeral will be held from the residence
of her brother, George NJ. Kellam, 9O9
West Tenth street, at 2:30 O'Clock, Sat
urday afternoon. Interment VIII be
made in Topeka cemetery.
Mrs. S. Perrin, aged so years. died of
rheumatism of the heart at 702 East
Seventh street on November 5. One
daughter, Alice Perrin, survives her
The funeral took place from the under
takers.
The body of Mrs. George Merrill of
Abilene, who died at that city on We'd
nesday, was brought to Topeka this
afternoon for burial. Three children
who died years ago are buried here
The husband, George Merrill, was ser
iously i'll with pneumonia when his
wife died. and was unable to be present
at the interment- Paul, the son, came
with the remains
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

Probably the least worried Democrat.
IN the country is William Randolph
Hearst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
LOCAL MENTION.

Miss Blossom oevlin and Miss Daisy
Griggs have abandoned their trip to
Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11


ticoats, $4.25 each. Black, also
changeable red and changeable
blue. Our south window shows
them. You can save Toe buying
one.
Gloves, Handkerchiefs and
Neckwear. MISS wINdERI,
20 dozen Embroidered Top Col
lars, white and colors, 1Oc each or
three for 25c.
Ten dozen Silk Top Collars, en-
broidered, 15c each.
Is dozen Fine Embroidered Col
lars, 15c each.
Black Spangled Jet Collars, 25c
each. Two styles.
Children s School Handkerchiefs,
Sc each. White, hemstitched.
Women's Embroidered Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, 3 for 25c.
Women's Embroidered and hem
med Handkerchiefs 6 for 25c.
Mems all-linen hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, 10c each.
Curtains and Curtain Materials.
MISS DILLER, Mgr.
More and more people are find
ing out each day what a saving
they can make by purchasing Tap
estry Curtains and Lace Curtains
during this Department Managers
Sale.
27-inch Tamborined Muslin for
sash curtains; sale price, 1914 per
yard.
36-inch White Fishnet, 15c quail
ity; sale price, 10c per yard. ~
'Colofed Curtain Loops, 15c and
25c each; sale price, 1Oc each.
The above loops can be used for
cushions, bath robes, etc. :, '2""s
White Silk Loops, Zoe quality;
sale price, Sc each.
45-inch Reversible Cretonnes for
curtains, 4Oc quality; sale price, SOC
per yard.
5O-inch Oriental striped Tap
estry for curtains, 75c quality; sale
price Coo per yard.
Belts, Bags and Small Wares.
MISS CASSAVANT, Mgr.
Bags-More of them, just re-
ceived. The kind that are good
values at 1926 we have marked for
this sale $1.5O.
Bags of walrus or seal, braided or
strap handles, duplex frame, one or
two piece fittings; colors black,
brown or tan. Very special at $1.OO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

Piso's Cure has cured coughs for many
years. 1t is still on the market. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

The State Journal is a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the fuH DAY
Telegraph report of that great news 81
ganiZation for exclusive afternoon puoH-
cation in Topeka
The news IL received in the State jour
4Ome
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

~ WV O1ASN w - AAlONNAAe II ONN
can just as well take adj
vantage of these prices and
thereby save yourself some
money on your provisions.
We offer until Monday
p. m. strictly High
Patent Flour. 49,. .$1.35
Satisfaction guaranteed on this -four.
3 Zoe sacks Cornmeal. .25c
Vermont Maple Syrup
Quart cans .... .25c
alf-gallon cans -. .45c
s lbs good New juicy
PruneS ...,....... .Z5c
3 lbs New Peaches. .25c
2 lbs New Evaporated
Apricots Csc
Package Seeded Raisins, &c
Save Some Money
BY ordering a supply of
Meat that will keep. You
can't buy any kind of meat
that will be as cheap as ours.
No. 1 Sugar-cured Hams.
The price would indicate
that they are a No. 2 ham,
but they are not. We just
bought them right.
No. 1 Sugar-cured
Hams ......,... 1O1ac
Breakfast Bacon .111ac
Dressed Hens 10c
Dressed Spring Chick
ems 121ac
BIB pail Lard SOC
E5-tb pail Lard 45c
HOLD pail Lard. 0Oc
l ID Butter-Good
Butter 23c
Here Is a Corker.
5-tb pkg. best Oats. Ice
10 lbs Cracked Hominy, 25c
3 pkg. Ralston Hominy
Grits .............. .25c
Do you want some Good Oats ?
Some of the old style steel cut
Oat Meal ? One package is worth
three of the Rolled Oats
2 packages. .25C
A Genuine Tea Bargain
packages of japan Tea
Siftings. -. Goo
Most stores sell it at 15c. Moth
ling the matter with it. Just
bought it right.
If you want Coffeeo
and are particular about getting
a good, real good Coffee, you
should try our
Crystal Coffee, at. .25c
1t is our special, and as good as
any 35c. Coffee sold in town.
Crisp, fresh Peanut Candy
Per pound. . 1OC
This is crisp, and good to eat.
16-oz. bottle Standard
Vanilla ......... Csc
1907. bottle Standard
Lemon ....s. ..... .Z5c
q at. bottle best Bluing loo
1 Wiggle Stick Bluing... 7c
10 bars Woman S Friend
Soap .25c
Alb pkg. Gold Dust. zoe
6 pl<gs. Sea Foam. -. .25c
6 pkgs. BoraX Com
pound .25c
Our Store Is Headquarters
For all Checkerboard Cereals.
We get all of our goods fresh
from the mill, and have no
old stock on hand to work
off.
Our Homemade Mincemeat.
This was made by a lady
who is an expert. 1t has lots
of good fruit, plenty of good
meat, and is spiced just
right. 1T is made just like
you would make it if you are
an expert. Is ready to. put
in the pie. Costs you l5c a
pound.
Michigan Sweet Cider,
gallon Soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11

Fifty Women Taffeta Silk Pet
ticoats, $4.25 each. Black, also
changeable red and changeable
blue. Our south window shows
them. You can save Toe buying
one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-11
Save Some Money

BY ordering a. supply of
Meat that will keep. You
can't buy any kind of meat
that will be as cheap as ours.
No. 1 Sugar-cured Hams.
The price would indicate
that they are a No. 2 ham,
but they are not. We just
bought them right.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-01

going traffic, snd Tor thenpurpoae
Of commerce aud navigatlbh the
railway tracks. where they extend
into the harbor area, are Go be Of
standard gauge and 10 be aubatanz
TALLY built, and Co be- carried upon
heavy supporters and pling. con
strueted ia u manner similar 10 the
construction OF the pilinE and sup
ports for the docks"
Warehouses VIII be- constructed On
the four docks. and those will be
approached by double sets Of
tracks. These tracks will cross the
Northern Pacific railway near the
Indian school Later &c ia expected
that the company viii purchase
more land adjoining the hathor
property and secure a much easier
riEhtaof-wuy Go the waterfront
Mi Manning would not admit
what road was behind the deal or
In which direction it would come.
hut his mere assertion that the deal
eaz for railroad purposes b. Hufas
etent to satisfy tho curious for a
time az least No such move as THE
Is necessary lh Seattle unless leaHea
ON waterfront property ia asked
from the state. 1'h'a hlH' not been
done az yet and the local watchers
vii have 90 await developments
ffem the Tacoma end.