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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26
MODES OF THE MOMENT.

The Laces ON SIMMER Frocks Will
' Be OF Dainty Texture.
The lace to be used on summer frocks
will be Of thin makes. In place of last
years Irish, cluny guipure and venetian.
the thinnest kind Of malines and brus-
sells will be employed. These laces are
manufactured to look so much like the
real that it is hardly worth while
paying the very great difference in
price between them and the imitation
even when money is no object.
Chantilly and new silk Spanish lace
which comes in combination of two
coiors-for instance, bronze and white
or ecru and white or with gold threads
are to be the fayorite laces of the season.
Tulle lace with plastic cabochon
beads on it and hollow metal capsules
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

went with "stoup Of wine" and the
first graveiigger, melrily singing. "A
pickax and a spade" leaped into tie
open grave. but instead of landing up
on the boxes that had been placed there
he disappeared We heard a splash
and a veil. for the fellow had jumped
into the Chesapeake bay. He was down
under the building in impenetrabse
darkness and splashing waters eight
feet deep. The hall was built on piles.
and the back extended far out Oh the
shore During the night q high tide
came in and washed the boxes away.
together with our useful props. the
bones and Yorick's skull. The poor
clown was finally rescued. but it was
probably tie first time on record thht
Hamlet ever furnished the princip.::
sensation of a modern tank drama.
Sir. Henry Irving, at a reception that
was rendered to him in Philadelphia by
a literary club. narrated some OF tic
memories of his youth
MY transforming days. - said.
"seem very distant. and vet very dear
to me now. l recall with particular
pleasure a melodrama Of crime in high
life wherewith l transformed the prov
inces for two successful seasons long
time ago.
my part called in the first act for 4
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26
vANiTY's VISIONS.

Waistcoats to Be Seen ON the New
C0ats-SOrae Handsome Laces.
The new spring coats will have chic
little waistcoats, which will make them
individual and smart.
With the close fitting jacket waist
coats of linen. pique and duck are very
mannish and tailor-Hke. Most women,
though, prefer the soft lingerie shirt
waist worn under the coat
The new tweedS and cheviots come
in very light shades. Champagne and
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

a bit of the stage for the purpose Of
improvising a trap. After This was
done we found that it was twelve feet
to the ground underneath but this diff
fculty was overcome by piling dry
goods boxes under the stage to form
platform upon which the gravedigger
was to stand The box of dirt. the
skulls and bones all being placed in po-
sftion, the trap was replaced. and We
were ready for the performance. Night
came, the play proceeded uneventfully,
we arrived at the cburchyard scene,
the trap was taken up, thrown asideI
and the curtain rung up. The dialogues
between the clowns being over, one
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

or the part, but never sound On oppOr-
tunity to do So
Come in when u play 'ThS Mercha e
of Venice tomorrow a~ening," suggest
ed Mr.. Mansfield.
How can u? ny acting ~i9 kee6
me busy
Would you like - SEQ me act the
part now?" asked Mr.. Mansfield. Miss
Rehan, somewhat surprised, replied in
the affirmative. The actor led her to
the stage of the theater. where his
company had gathered
Il will defer the rehearsal Of evan
the Terrible until this afternoon" said
Mr. Mansfield ave Will play The
Merchant OF Venice this morning FOB
Miss Rehan."
Thus Shakespeare's comedy was PEP
formed in its entirety during the mora
ing, with the distinguished aStress as
an audience of one.
One night FRITZ Scheff gave a pa1&e
to few intimates il her apartments.
Among the performers were two negro
singers who are prominent in vaude-
vile. They had no idea Of the iden-
t1ty Of the hostess of the evening. Theit
ragtime selections made great hit
with the party, which included Max
ime Elliott, Ethel Barrymore and Cos
mo Gordon Lennox. Miss Scheff sug-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

in the shape of half ball In gold, sill
yer, steel Or Jet is the latest Of fashions
creations.
This Is to be great silk season, and
fortunately the silks all come in wide
widths. The bouffant skirts have made
this extra width necessity. They
have also made a silk dress pattern
number at least eighteen yards where
formerly fifteen were sufficient.
The draped evening bodice shown in
the illustration is of yellow taffeta.
This waist needs careful fitting over a
boned lining About the decollete neck
are two fitted velvet ruff1es OVERLAND
with rltfles of brussels lace. The bod
Ice fastens at one side with large
caboehons Of silk The pulled elbow
sleeves finish with ruffles Of lace and
silk. ID JUDIC CHOLLN4 !.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26
NEW HATS.
Poke Bonnets In the Lead-ModiAed
Napoleon Shapes Also Liked.

The 1880 poke bonnet will lead In
millinery. 1t is made up in the ARREST
materials, including chiffon, mousse
hair braid, with long flowing strings
of chiffon and dainty wreaths of but
ton roses inside the crown resting
against the hair.
The colonial Or modified Napoleon is
to be a favorite shape. also English
turbans. and the fiat sailor will hold its
own
Ready 10 Wear hats are mostly OF
chip. \ French chip plateau trimmed
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

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nate box and side plaits. For instance.
the front Of the skirt will boast box
plait; then on each side will be laid
three moderate sized side plaits, then a
box pint. and so on around the skirt.
In wash fabrics Scotch plaids and
checks are to be used. Linen lawn and
dimities in the thin materials are favor
ties for summer frocks.
Taffeta with a soft finish and in pin
stripe effects holds first place among
spring silks
The illustration shows practical
way Of renovating an old sleeve to look
like q new one. The upper portion OF
the sleeve was originally Of lace. which
in the new edition forms the cuff. while
the fluffy wrist fuIlness Is promoted to
The top of the sleeve.
JupIC CHoLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

moved my audience
tremendously, but remember one
night in Birmingham when coster
with one little witticism turned my
cutlery and the darkness and the old
earls tragic fall into ridicule and
laughter. l have never seen that cos
ter, but I remember his voice WELL 1t
was slow, dry voice, like Mark
Twain's, and it manifested itself just
after the fall of my aged and noble
antagonist. The old earl had dropped
heavily, and in the silent obscurity l
had cried, Great heavens, what have I
done? when the coster spoke up:
Strike light. young fellow, and
Wen have look''
Francis Wilson. whose new cousin
Billy" by Clyde Fitch, is a success in
New York, says that Maurice Barry
more once made the rounds of the Of
fees Of the theatrical managers in Lon
don trying to get them to put on a new
play that Barrymore himself had writ
ten. One of. the managers to whom
Barrymore had read the play seemed
much impressed. Before their inter-
view had ended. says Harper's Weekly,
it had been decided to give the piece
an early production and to have Barry
more do the leading role. About a
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

theater fire. When
the fire was first
discovered Pat was
up in the scene loft.
He yelled "Fire!'
then opened a Win
dow and went out
over the alley. hand
over hand, on an
electric wire. He
held there but a
moment, swung his
legs a bit, looked
down. SWING his
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26
DAINTY TRIPLES.
Syrian ScaFfs For Opera HOODS
Some Novelties In Jewclry.


Syrian scarfs are very fashionable for
opera hoods. Most of these scarfs are
black, cream or white. with designs in
gold or silver. They are handmade
and no two are alike. The simpler
scarf may be bought for $12
Now is al excellent time to buy hand
some furS at reduced prices. There is
month OF 50 to wear them yet this
season. and the fErr!er will store them
through the summer months and see
that they are i'll good condition for the
first cold days of fail!
One of the novelties in jcWelry is the
miniature scarfpin containing the tiny
portrait il OILS upon porcelain Of tie
weurfr';, favorite horse. For women
favorte dogs and cats pose for these
miniatures, which are set in a gold
brooch or lace pin.
For the hair is shell Din with jew
eled chains attached which forms a
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

legs again. then closed his eyes and
dropped He was picked up supposed
" dead, but recovered consciousness at
the hospital and in few days was out
On crutches
why did you drop, PatT' some one
asked him. You should have waited
for a fire net"
''Oi WIZ afraid the weire 'ud break,
sor," was Pats reply.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26
MILLINERY MATTERS.

Attractive Spring Hnts-Wings and
Birds Prominent Features,
The spring hats promise to be rather
small affairs and are to be worn tilted
aWell forward over the face. For dressy
occasions the pictare hat will have its
accustomed place The modified Gains
borough is the shape most approved of
fashion for this purpose.
Wings are to be a feature of the new
millinery arranged in pairs-for In
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

week after what
Barrymore had sup
posed was the def
initely agreed upon
! arrangement had
been reached the
actor received a
note from the man.
ager asking him to
call. When Barry
more responded to
the summons the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26
By Wireless
From the
Footli6hts

HE stage mo%
of the play
houses in WhicH
Richard Mans
field and Ada
Rehan We're 40
pearing in BoS-
ten opened %
the same street.
and the two
players met one
morning while
Mr.. Mansfield
was hurrylng
to a rehearsal
OF %Ivan the
Terrible.
How | should
like to see your
portrayal of
Shylockg re-
marked Miss
Rehan. o. have
wanted SOC a
Tong time to get
V0urACnroDtiOR
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26


II like the play, old fellow, and I'm
going to give it fine production: but.
really. don't see how can use you in
the cast. Your beastly American ac-
cent won't do at all, you know. They
don't like it here"
That's odd" said Barrymore. '<They
tell me on the other side that l won't
do on account Of my beastly English
accent. What on earth am I to do
give recitations on the transatlantic
steamers?'
Tody Hamilton the circus man. tells
story about an English show which
had been playing to poor business.
Finally the performers. with tunbler
named Zeno at their head, went to the
management and insisted on receiving
their back pay. They were put off re-
peatedly. A definite date was at last
promised, but the time arrived. and
still there was no money. Zeno expos
tulated, whereupon the management
explained that it had begun to pay
salaries. commencing with the names
beginning with A, and so on, but that
the money had run out somewhere in
the SIS. The company walked home.
A year later Zeno appeared at the Of
fees of the circus and asked for an en-
gagement.
"Certainly,' said the manager. eve
will take you on at an increased salary.
Now let me enter your name. Mr..
Zeno, is it not?'
Zone moment" said the performer
This year my name is Ajax"
Bruce McRae, the English actor, who
is Ethel Barrymore's leading man in
her new play, Sunday" tells a story
about an Irishman's experience in
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

cry, but there was
certain business Of
the play that de-
manded some kind
Of prepare ton
namely. the burial
Of Ophelia. There
was no trap through
which to lower her,
and yet she must be
got rid Of some way.
So permission was
obtained from the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

as delight at the beautiful voice of
the prima donna. After Miss Scheff
had sung the number two or three
times they reproduced it in ragtime
with happy effect. Then the party
went on. At the close of the vaudeville
entertainment when the ragtime men
were leaving. one of them whispered to
Miss Scheff's husband. Baron Won
Bardeleben: Say. mister. that wife Of
cultivated she would be good enough
for the stage
Maclyn Arbackle of Henry W. Saw
ages 1.-The County Chairman" compa-
ny has played many parts during his
career on the stage and has ranged
from Hamlet down to musical comedy
of the slap stick variety. At one time
he essayed the part Of lovelorn tenor
in an opera company. 4 certain high
note was quite beyond the reach of
Arbucllle, and after several Intellectual
efforts to reach it during rehearsal the
conductor glared at him and said. car
buckle, after this when you come to
that note guess you had better dance
it."
Things that actually occur on the
stage are often more ludicrous and
startling than the invented incidents of
the press agents" said James Young,
who is appearing with Miss Viola Allen
as Sebastian in "Twelfth Night and
as Florizel in The Winters Tale" Il
was playing Shakespearean repertoire
throughout the south and received an
offer Of guarantee to put on Ham
let at the little town Of Cristield, on
the eastern shore of Maryland The
theater i'll Crisfeld was not theater
but long, narrow hall with platform
at one end for us and rows of benches
for the audience. We could use no seen
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

gested that she
would like to hear
the Pierrot song in
the second act Of
"Babette" synco-
pated. But the
negroes had not
heard it. So she sat
down at the piano
and. sang it. The
eyes of the colored
menexpressed some
oYno zornonf &C wo1l
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

stance, pair Of wings with q rosette
OF ribbon Of velvet or an owls head
holding them in position.
Feathers are to adorn the large hats,
and some Of the smartest artists are
minglIng flowers with the featherea
beauties.
Marabou Is used punched up in al
gret fashion Indeed. any kind of an
outstanding arrangement of trimming is
the mode. the fiat effects having gone
! sout., =
A tulIe toque made up with two silver
wings Immediately In front Of the little
creation and good sized rosette of sill
yer gauze ribbon in the center Is a
smart piece OF evening headgear.
Partisan fancy favors the marauise
Eaaat. the brsm turned up in variety of
ways with the trimming massed at the
back.
Lace is more worn than ever. espe-
cially the finer makes. such as alencon
and brussels.
Nothing in the way Of lace wais..
could be daintier than the model illas-
trated. It Il Of all over guipure lace
simply gathered from an oddly shared
yoke OF fasoted ribbon. Little ruffles
of ribbon edge the collar all around.
The sleeves are puffed and rufiied n
~ elbow. JuDIC CHoLLENgS1
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

dark stage. In this
darkness l fought
with an old earl.
threw him heavily.
and, when he did
not rise after the
loud thud of his fall.
I cried out:
" Great heavens.
what have | done?
" Usually t h s
snorn irnnrnSco1a and
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26
DRESS HINTS. .


An9 OF Flumness and Beauty.
Ihe summer frock will be thing Of
nunness and beauty with its ripples
ana swiris Of lace and ribbons.
Flounces are to be more used than
ever. Three TERED skirts with fitted
.neunces are to be a favorite summer
model for gowns that do not visit the
laundry.
a very pretty and new belt is of dull
soft gray suede leather stamped with
peacock feathers in their natural col
ors.
S In the shops are found ready made
f0qnces of embroidery that come by
the yard foc skirt ruffies and berthas
Bodices are tight and pointed and
are much shirred in up and down lines
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

mode barred off with invisible checks
are favorite designs.
Etamine later on will take the place
in coat and skirt gowns of the heavier
tweeds.
For all coats reaching below the
waist Zine the tight fitting models will
be used in preference to loose sack
coats.
Embroiderfes for summer frocks are
more alluring than ever and. unfor-
tunately, very expensive. ALI the mod
ish thin frocks will have about them
somewhere lace and embroidery, and
often both will be in evidence
Irish crochet lace is handsomer than
ever. The design most faneied has
part Of the crochet pattern raised and
separate from the groundwork.
The costume sketched Is Of rose CASH
mere. The full skirt is shirred with a
heading in groups of three lines at the
knee and foot higher up the skirt
length. The waist has the same shirr-
ed treatment at the bust line Around
d chemisette of mousseIine are a nous
seine trimmed collar and small reyers.
The buttons on the stole piece are OF
dull silver. The deep cuffs and the
little turnover ON the mousseline chok
e are OF lace. JUDO CHOLLW.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26
NEW SLEEVES.
Wide Skirts With Many Gores-Th
Popular Wash Fabrics.

Wide Skirts With Many Gores-The
Popular Wash Fabrics.
Sleeves are the crucial test of the up
to date frock. IL the sleeves are in
style, much in the want of modishness
Is forgiven the rest of the dress. A very
practical way Of making over the
sleeves Of yesterday is to turn them
upside down. The bagging fullness at
the wrist is easily pushed up the arm
and smartened with deep cuff These
cuffs must be. buttoned. and much of
the grace and style of the lower sleeve
is lost If it does not fit snugly to the
arm.
Skirts are wide and many gored.
twenty-one cores being not an unusual
number for a skirt to possess. A new
and sWagger skirt is formed Of alter
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-02-26

Bruce McRae. the English actor, who
is Ethel Barrymore's leading man in
her new play, Sunday" tells story
about an Irishman's experience in a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
Dress Goods and
Silk Section f,
DID YOU EVER SEE THE LIKE?

All wool Tricot Suitings, big variety of
colors; regular 35c and 4Oc values;
cost .............. - -"N
500 yards Worsted Dress goods, worth
from 20c to 25c per yard. We are
going to move them for less than man.
ufacturers' cost Regular gingham
1000 yards new, fancy, nobby. all WOO
dress goods. bought for this seasons
wear; choice new chic styles; worth
65c per yard. every one of them.
Cost ..,............ 3Oc, 12c and 1oc
36-inch all wool Henriettas, big variety
OF coors; 35c values Cost ....... 19c
56-inch Cravenette Suiting, the finest
Cravenette on the market today; sold
everywhere at $500 per yard. Cost $1.15
3S-inch SILK Henrlettas blacks and
colors; values worth Csc and 75c per
yard cost .....'.'"'''. 'fot
54-inch imported Broadcloths; regular
Si25 values. Cost ............... SIC
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
Notion Section

High grade Cosmopolitan patterns any
OF them ~
Best brass Pins .................... &c
Veveteen Dress Facing. Cost - 1-2c
Best Safety Pins Cost ..........3 lie
No. all silk Ribbons. Cost .....3 l-2c
No. all silk Ribbons. Cost ........8c
Ladies' up-to-date Neckwear All new
styles and nobby lines. Cheaper than yon
ever saw them.
Ladies' new Bags and Purses. We want
you to see the latest, and at prices never
before heard of.
Laces. SC values. Cost .......3 i-2c
I.aces. sc values. Cost .............9c DC
Embroideries sc values. Cost ..3 1-2c
Embroderies l0c values. Cost &c
Embroideries. 90c values. Cost 49,. 14c
Embroderies, 55c values. Cost &c
Rubber tipped Lead Pencils 1c each
Good quality Ink tablets; sell at l5c
everywhere. Cost t..............7 1-2c
Large size Feather Busters, soc size.
COST ""e
Carlson Curriers' Embroidered Silks.
Cost per Skein .....,.....'. - i-@c
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
Dress and Walking Skirts

our line is so large that it is almost i'm
possible to give you an idea on paper.
We have ladies' Tailored Skirts and
fine Dress Skirts up to $25.OO each.
\ few sample prices
Misses all wool round length Walking
skirts, 5000 calues, Cost .........S1.SO
Ladies' and Misses Accordion plated
Skirts, $500 values. Cost ..... $3.50
Accordion plated fancy Petticoats.
$3.50 and $500 values. Cost -. 81. so
Extra quality Taffeta silk Petticoats,
made up in new, nobby styles as to
coloring etc; $500 values. Cost S4.2O
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
Gloves

Don't overlook the fact that we art
sole agents for the celebrated Centemeri
Kid Gloves.
Capitol Centemeri Kid Gloves, all col
ors; $1.25 grades. Cost ......,.. soc
The Centemeri' $1.75 Kid Glove
Cost ...S...........,..S .S1.3S
Cashmere Gloves, csc values. Cost 19c
KaySers double tipped Silk Gloves.
blacks, white and colors. Cost 45c
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
Silk Section

Japanese Wash silks. come in black
and all colors; a snap, bought at
bargain. Cost .............,.....l lSc
Fancy Morie Velour silks, the newest
and prettiest effects shown this sea-
son; regular $1.25 values; cost S SBc
White bearskin Cloaking, wide as a
blanket makes elegant opera wraps
or childrens cloaks; $3.50 value;
.
II you do not see the kind of Dress
Goods advertised you want, ask for 1t,
and the same cost price will prevail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
WRAPPERS, KIMONAS,
WAISTS, Etc.

Ladies Percale Wrappers, 75c values.
cost O"S
Ladies' best quality Wrappers s1.S5
values. Cost ............ voc
Tommoy Atkins Shirts, $1.25 values.
Cost CSC
We have very large assortment of
fancy Plaid silk fancy silks Sicilians
and embroidered new Shirtwaists,
most of them having only arrived
few days ago. The price ...... COST
Long Oriental design Flanelette Kimo-
mas, $1.50 values. Cost ......... CSC
Ladies' Flannelette Night Gowns, Ijc
values. Cost ..................... i9c
alter free of charge any garment purchas-
whatever in the Ready Wear department
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03

Choice line of new long fitted Suits for
ladies. choice variety of styles and
cloths: $500 values. Cost ...... $500
Ladies' new silk Suits, made of goo
quality Taffeta Silk; $1,000 values.
Choice new silk Suits, $500 values.
Cost $1,000
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
Cloak, Suit,
Millinery and
Ready-to-Wear
Dept.

Conceded by all to be the largest and
most up-to-date in Pendleton.
Now. ladies', is your chance.
Ladies' waterproof Rain Goats, $500
values .................... $3.50
Ladies' fine Cravenette Coats, $1,000
values ................... $3.50
Ladies' fine Cravenette coats, $500
values ...... ''''''' 'SiV'oV
Infants white bearskin Cloaks. $500
values. Cost .................. S2.13
Misses fancy new, nicely trimmed
Camel's Hair Goats; goods value most
places $500. Cost SITE
Ladies' and Misses fine Kersey Jack
IMPORTANT: During this sale. and ow
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
Ladies Fl1nneIette Outing
Night Gowns

Ladies' S5c values, Flannelette Night
Gowns Cost ................. 60C
Ladies' highest grade Flannelette Night
Gowns, s2.25 values. Cost S1.6l
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
Shoe Section

Shoes that wear. We carry the cele-
brated Five Star shoes, Browns Buster
Browns, Browns Blue Ribbon Shoes for
boys. girls and children. The worlds
highest standard today. Browns White
House Shoes for men and women. Queen
City Shoes for ladies and Edwin Clapp
Shoes for men. All go at manufacturers
prices during this sale.
Ladies' Queen City Shoes. made of
choice vici kid uppers, heavy extended
or turned soles; sl.75 values. Cost 81 20
Browns White House $3.50 Shoes for
women; come in all shapes, weights
and lasts Cost ..........S So 20
Browns Blue Ribbon Shoes for boys
and girls, $2.25 values. Cost 81 80
Infants soft sole Shoes new and nobby
styles; our leader for 25c Cost IL I-2c
Browns "Usona" Shoes for men, $350
values. Cost Observation-Disclosures. $s.70
Edwin Clapp's celebrated high grade
shoes, regular price $500. Cost 81 so
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-03
a CHANGE I'M BUSINESS

M" M" | % h" h" we 90
h @ a w ire running
DIN M amour pay % 0 m
w O II y s
dies in
to about fourth ph h m my o.
m specially n dies ar nd
h a men ut
have down n d % m by ~ mark