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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
HISTORIC JAMESTOWN

A number of congressman and Washing ton correspondents recently visited the points of interest from tho Jamestown ex- position grounds to the historic Jame- stown island. In the party was JeWeh H. Aubere. the well known Washington cor respondent of the St Louis Globe-Demo- crat. who says of the interesting scenes on the trip
 Quite apart from the interesting feat ures of the Jamestown exposition as an exposition will be the opportunity attorueu by u visit to this portion of the country to study the historical points In the m mediate vicinity. Recently l was ailordeu the opportunity of visiting Jamestowh' which is but d short ride by water rom the exposition site, and while en route listened to u most interesting and ln- structive historical lecture, during which the points of historical interest were pointed out to me as we reached them In a vague way I had realized that Nlr- ginia was the state in which some or the , most interesting events In our early hls- tory were laid, but the full historical in- terest of the Virginia soil had never De fore been presented so forcibly. IL ap- pears to me that visit 10 the exposition site, the historical waters which lie about it. and the points of interest where the first English colony was established would of itself be an educational advantage for an American that would be well worth his while In addition to the opportunity Tor studying colonial history, the stirring times of the Revolutionary period found their stage and setting here. To look at the remnants of the old pier where La fayette landed his men, or to trace the course of Lord Cornwallis in hls last cam paign and final surrender, will impress the mind of American youth more than any burning of midnight dip over tonnes or historical lore The location of the expo sition itself is admirable. Surrounded by the sea and within such easy commun1ca- tion with far-famed resorts of the Atlantic coast, it seems certain that the attend ance from all parts of the country will prove satisfactory. If plans of govern mental cooperation, about which we hear much favorable talk in Washington, are carried out, the people of this continent will be given an opportunity to see the greatest naval display that has ever been given to any people and the greatest com bination of sea fighting machines that has ever been floated in any waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
SPIDER EATS BIRDS.
Insect Smaller Than Tarantula En-
 snares Feathery Tribe In Web.

From the London Daily Graphic.
 There has just been deposited in the in- sect house at the zoo specimen of the blrd-eating spider. which earns it's name by occasionally including in it's menu some of the brilliantly hued humming birds and varicolored finehes of the South American tropics.
 It is doubtful whether the sillen threads which he spins in profusion constitute his most effective tackle for securing his prey; indeed, 1t is more probable that the little birds get caught through alight- ing upon the banana and other leaves, in the twisted folds of which the spider makes his home. The similarity of his coloring to the bark of trees, to which me attaches himself, is also a powerful factor in enabling him to approach his prey.
 The slken threads which help to en- snare so many beautiful birds are a seri- ous annoyance to the traveller when riding or driving through the less frequented forests As they continually strike the face one is reminded of some fiendish motor trap on the surrey roads,
 The bird-eating spider is much smaller, although not less ferocious in appearance, than the famous tarantula. The body of a full grown tarantua is as big as a hen s egg, and on an average 1t gives from twenty to forty yards of silk, the weaving of which was expected at one time to prove very considerably industry in some of the Australian colonies. The silken output of the bird-eating spider is greater in proportion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

fire insurance company discloses it's head quarters. Perhaps the others had not recovered sufficiently from the shock to know exactly where they were at
 Going back to that page of personals we find more of interest An inconspicu- ous advertisement reads as follows:
 A. Ruef can bring his family to Ill Santa Clara, Alameda.
 Evidently all the roofs were not de- stroyed.
 Octave wants to know is the Jasen family safe?
 E, B, Hudson would like to know the whereabouts of his wife.
 Mrs. and Mir. r. Larson: Please seek your son. He is in the Park Panhandle. This reference to the Park Panhandle brings us to q description of the condi- tions there existing on the Sunday fol- lowing the earthquake.
 Where Is the Can Opener?
 Edward Cahill of the Examiner staff has this to say
 In the Park Panhandle. April 2l. Where is the can-opener? comes like the wall of a lost spirit first thing in the morning, In that mschievous and ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
Notes and Personals.

The Eidge cafe has reopened under a Son, experienced restaurant men from Selma, have leased the cafe and remodel ed it throughout They are prepared to cater to the most fastidous tastes, an1 their cuisine is said to be the equal of any in the state.
 E. l.. Read has purchased the furniture business of Lewis Brothers at 1915 Second avenue. Mr. Read has been manager of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company's store at Fossil for several years and he is business man of wide experience.
 The Crotwell Bros. Lumber company Is putting in a new extension to it's saw mill just east of Bessemer and will saw all of its own lumber in the future. The company has recently made a number of improvements at its yards in this city.
 P. c. Pinson has been appointed mana ger of the Tennessee company's store at Fossil, to succeed F. L. Read, who will go into the furniture business in this city,
 George Cough, representing Myrtle lodge No. 53 and P. N. Simmons, repre- senting Linton lodge No. 13O Knights of Pythias, and Grand Vice Chancellor Judge B. Clay Jones will leave tomorrow for the grand lodge at Anniston. According to all precedent Judge Jones will return as the Grand Chancellor of the lodge. He has risen from the position of outer guard to the high position which he now occupies, and his many friends will be proud to have the Grand Chancellor In Bessemer. Judge Jones was also one of those who assisted in the compilation of the grand statutes, a work that required full knowl- edge of the Pythian laws
 The infant of J. l.. Roberts was buried today at Cedar Hill cemetery.
 Miss Fredrika Martin of Memphis and Miss Bessie Deshon of Little Rock are visiting Mrs Thomas T. Huey on Fifth avenue.
 David W. Campbell left for Cleveland O.. today where he will be married io Miss May l.. Griffith on the 16th inst. Mir Campbell's mother will accompany him on the trip. Mir Campbell has been in Bessemer for about three years He. Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
A DOMESTIC CALAMITY.
Woman Usually Is at Bottom of It

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Mrs. M H. Hutton of Wallace, Idaho. was one of the most successful speakers at the recent conference in Baltimore of the National American Woman Suffrage association
 At dinner in Baltimore Mrs. Hutton condemned the masculine habit of throw ing upon women the blame for their mis- deeds and misfortunes.
 The woman tempted me- or It was her fault said Mrs. Hutton" we hear too many masculine speeches of that kind. And these speeches, investigated, often enough fall to the ground.
 They are often enough like the ex- cuse a witness once offered in criminal case.
 You say. began the cross-examining lawyer. that you were out of town at the time?
 "'Yes sir agreed the witness.
 why were you out of town?' the law yer persisted.
 "The witness. lowering his eyes. said. in hushed voice:
 "A domestic calamity had befallen me-
 Looks of sympathy appeared on the faces in the courtroom. It was felt that holy ground had inadvertently been trod- den upon. He had no right to air before a callous multitude the most sacred feel ings of the witness.
 But delicacy was never a part of the equipment of cross-examining lawyers, and this one continued calmly:
 And what was the nature of that do- mestic calamity to which you refer?'
 "-Must I answer. judge?' appealed the witness.
 "Yes. my man., said the judge. in kindly tone.
 Well said the witness, I was in jail for stealing a cow.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
Women Who Smoke.
} Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
 From every point of view the women of London who smoke are being discussed Or rather their accomplishment is being talked of to a great extent. Long ago the ethical and physical aspects of the situa- ton were looked over and fairly well dis posed of. but with the recent discover ies'' made of the extent to which the habit prevails have come new opinions Latest of these regards the becomingness of the cigarette. Some expert in feminine good looks and in true beauty in general has found. and he rather thinks his find ing will stand all tests. that the blue-eyed pink checked girls should let smoking alone. cigarette between their lips is a disagreement But the brunette, with olive cheeks. raven hair. and all the rest. is made more attractive by the wearing of a cigarette. To the antis belongs this bit of speculation, or it may be fact It may not do much for them. but every little thing on their side must help somewhat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

lignant little instrument lies the key of salvation. We taking our summer outing in the woods. little prematurely it may be, but with stout heart. Back to nature and the can-opener. They go together. God bless em.
 ''The ndomitable spirit of the race pre- vails. My neighbor has built fireplace of five bricks in the middle of the street, and with iron plate and a bit of bacon rnd is Hopping batter cakes. and the pile mounts higher every moment a smoking heap. The Devil on Two Sticks has lifted the roof off the domestic economy of San Francisco
 And so it goes through. more than score of columns in this interesting pa- per- They describe facts. not theories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
NEW TROLLEY LINE
 WILL BLEND TOWNS
Work Nearing Completion on
 JoneSboro Branch
ANOTHER STEP FORWARD
Piano Company Establishes Branch Store In Bessemer-Socia and Lodge News of the
 Marvel City.

Bessemer, May 12.--(Speeial) )-Work is car line to Jonesboro. The track now only lacks about half mile of being to the end of the survey, and with the rapidity which has characterized the work for the past few weeks, there is reason to be- lieve that 1t will not be many weeks be- fore the company will have cars In oper- ation.
 When the line is finally completed 1t will mark epoch in the development of Jefferson county Persons who have watched the growth of the district say that it is but d question of time when ramifications of the street system will penetrate every quarter of the county and link the inhabitants to the center of ac- tivity in Birmingham.
 This new line traverses d thickly settled section and one that is building up rapidly. Bessemer is spreading in all directions, but especially towards Jonesboro is the condition noticeable, and in the course of a few years the intermediate strip will cease to mark where Bessemer left off and Jonesboro began. Progress demands that it should be so and the public spirit ed citizens of both municipalities will not regret the blending of the two towns.
 Another thing that marks the growth of Bessemer is the fact that one of the large piano companies has seen fit to es- tablish branch store in the Steiner block next to the postoffice and are in- stalling a full line of their popular mus- cal instruments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
BESSENER DEPARTMENT ==

employed at the rolling nill of the Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad eompnay
 piano recital will be given at Library hall on Thursday night May 24. for the benefit of the First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
PAINTERS WANTED
 We Will Employ

at once twelve practical painters and pa- perhangers. Will guarantee six months steady work. at best wages according 10 knowledge and workmanship. Apply at once to CHANDLER BROS. Bessemer. Ala. 1928 Third Ave. Both phones 165.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
A Losing Game.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Jack says it bores him to play poker with your father because in order ito get a stand-in he has to let your father win every time"
 And father says that any mar who can't play better poker than Jack doee aAlld never earn a living"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-11
FIOusefurnisF mi ~ Dept.

Conner bottom Wash Roller, shopworn reduced
from 81 90 To sf.25: l. reduced from 81 % TO 81 So
Patent Dish Washer. Reduced from $500 TO
1925.
/ Nickei-Iiate Soar ena Glass Holde- shop.
worn. Redaced from 50 ~ to 81 LOO
Nickel-plit ad Ten Kettle. shopw0rn. Reduced
from $500 to So 30
2 American Drip Coffee Pots Reduced from
50 so 10 75c. esch.
Vienna Drip Coffee. Pot. Reduced from $500
AIuminum Hot Cake Covers. Reduced from
45c TO 30r. each
2 NickeI-nlsted Trays. showroom. Reduced from
81. 90 to e5c. each.
/ Heavily Jananned BROAD Box shopworn. Re-
duced from $500 10 81 25
Japanned Pastry Closet, dented. Reduced
from 81 rs 70 75c.
Nickel-plsted Iron Cooking Kettle shopwora,
reduced from 81 80 to 75c. 1. reduced from $3.50
to csc.
Iron Cooking Pots. showroom. Reduced from
SOC. to Soc. each.
q Waffle Irons. reduced from e0c to 35e each;
O. reduced from 4bc. TO pc. each
Yankee Gas Stoves Heaters. Reduced from
81. 90 TO Soc. each
..KiectTie' on Heaters. Reduced from sass
10 S2.45 e3ch.
Fifth floor. Eleventh u.
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IN DEFENDANTS FAVOR.
The Jury's Verdict in Suit for $40. 600
Damages.

The second trial of the suit at law to re-
cover damages in the sum Of $4,000 filed
by Jane O'Dwyer against the Northern
Market Company and the District of Co.
iumDia, has been terminated by jury in
circuit Court No. 2 Chief Justice Clabaugh
presiding rendering verdict in favor of
the defendants. The plaintiff alleged that
in August 1901. while walking on 18th street
near the street market She slipped on
some lettuce leaves or greens. left by the
market men on the sidewalk and was
painfully injured. Because of alleged negli-
gence in allowing the sidewalk to be strewn
with the greens, the District of Columbia
was also named as defendant
At the first trial the court directed a
verdict for the defendants The court of
appeals, however, reversed the Judgment
holding that the case should have been sub
mitted to the jury.
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Furniture Department.

Fire Mahogany Chair unholstered ., 49,,
grade art material Reduced from Ss7 so TO s25 60
~ handsome 5-piece Psrlor Suite nlahogany
frames spring edge, tufted backs neatly 1870
Reduced from s125 90 to ss5 90 'eu
FINE Mission Desk odd design, lower shelly
nokcasS on top. loaded glass doors two drawers
Reduced from SIS. 90 to S25 90 e's'
l Large Roomy Arm Chair, broad arms can,
$1,000 to 81 so A'uu'eu iI"hl
odd Seat: natural ash frame, rolling sides. ND.
mustered scar Reduced from S12. 80 to So x
Fine Book Table. four Commandments anna
sues sac ana top. natural ash finish. Reduced rom
Handsome CHARTERED Oak SIdeboard or Ppra-
Ihree drawers. large cupboard, large fancy mirror
Reduced from $50. 90 TO $40 90 ' :
rai-nnish Arm Rocker. double woven reed
So. so to s1.s5. '" i''i"
f1ne CHARTERED oek Revolving Chair saddle
seat signify married Reduced from Sc 30 20 s., "a
Sixth and Seventh floors G ST
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China DEPARTMENT.

Richly Decorated French China Bonlon Bo,es
Reduced from $3.50 To 81 90 each
l Richly Decorated French China Chocolate 20.
Reduced from so to 81. 90
Decorated French China Covered Dishes Re.
duced from 81. 90 to 81 90 each
White and Geld Havi'ani China Soup Tareen
slightly damaged Reduced from So 90 10 So 30
French China Uncovered Vegetable Dishes Ua-
duced from 81 90 and 81 ?5 Soc each
Richly Decorated Ttoval Doulton Ware Covcred
Dishes. Reduced from $500 to So. so each
Decorated French China Meat Dishes Reduced
from 81 90 to 81. 90 each.
Decorated English Porcelain Covered Dishes
Reduced from S1.50 10 Tie. each.
% Blue Stoneware Stein Mugs. Reduced from
2;5c 10 Toe. each.
Imported Decorated Game Plates slightly dam-
aged Reduced from a5" to 25c each
Imported Richly Decorated Fern Crooks Re-
dured from 81 30 to 81 90 each
Fifth floor C St
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Picture Department.

Large Etchings, Landscape scenes in broad
gill; frames. Reduced from 81 90 to soc each
/ Handcolored Photograph, Figure" in broad
mahogany and gold frame. Reduced from SO so TO
500
Fra Angelica Angels in cathedral feet
fraHes. Reduced from $3.50 and IS 90 to 95c
each
3 Sepia Photographs, Sheep and Figure
pieces, in broad gilt frames. Reduced from 81 90
to SOC. each
Hand-colored Photographs. Fancy Figure
pieces, in broad gilt frames. Reduced from So 90
10 soc. each.
Genuine Pastels. Landscape scenes in fancy
broad gilt frames. Reduced from $500 10 81 90
each
1 Hand-colored Picture 'Gainsborough Figure, -
in broad gilt frame with fancy corners. Reduced
from IS. 90 to 81 so
1 Gibson Picture AT the Matinee in narrow
black frame. Reduced from s395 to 81 90.
l Colored Picture. English Horse subject in
broad black frame. Reduced from So 80 TO SlO0.
/ Gray-to Picture, Fancy Figure" i'll gray
frame. Reduced from $500 10 soc
Fourth floor, Tenth ST.
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Friday Bargain i'm
Irish Dar1ask Table Cloths

300 Irish Damask Pattern Cloths,
subject to manufacturers slight inn
projections. The imperfections are
in the bleaching, however, and not
in the weaving, hence the wear is
not in the least affected, and they
are practically perfect. We offer
them at an average reduction of
Is to so per cent
from the regular prices.
2x2 yds., $3.25 each.
2x2H yds., $2,25 to $3.50 each.
2x3 yds., $2.75 to S.. so each.
2x3H yds., S3.25 to $5.25 each.
2x4 yds., S5.25 and S6.75 each.
21ax2A yds., 81. 5oand $500 each.
21ax3 yds., S5.4o and 5000 each.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
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Travelling Goods Dept.

3o-inch Mems Trunk, bound with leather:
heavy malieable iron clamps; two leather straps;
four Stats on bottom; full riveted; two trays Re
duced from $1,000 to S19.S5
l 40fnch Womens Dress Trunk constructed OF
. ply Eastwood, bound with rawhde; full sheet
iron bottom; Excelsior lock: slightly imperfect.
Reduced from $2I.00 to S1935.
i 40inch Womens Dress Trunk. constructed OF
Eastwood and lined with linen 16 hardwood Stats;
maleabe iron clamps; sheet iron bottom; three
strap hinges; two trays. Reduced from $500 TO
SS.65.
32-inch Trunk, made of Eastwood, covered
with best waterproof canvas: four strap hinges;
two trays; slightly marred in transportation. Re
duced from S14.00 to S9.s5.
24nch Grain Leather Suit Case hand -sewed
and lined with leather; best brass lock: two
catches; slightly imperfect. Reduced from So 90
to $3.50.
Basement Equitable Bldg
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DEATH OF DIR. HARPER
CHICAGO UNIVERSITY PRESI
DENT sUCcUMBED TO CANCER.

William Rainey Harper. LID, president
of the University of Chicago since its incep-
ton in 1891 regarded by many the fore
most Hebrew scholar in America, and
equally renowned as educator ard business
man, died yesterday of cancer of the intes-
tines at his home the university campus
in Chicago. as briefly reported in The Star
yesterday. Although his death was known
TO be inevitable within a comparatively
short time, the end of his life, due to
physical exhaustion, came suddenly. He
was forty-nine years old.
There was present at the bedside at the
time of death members of DR.. Harper s
family Mrs Harper and three sons-Paul,
Samuel and Donald; Ccharles Scribner Ea-
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Boys Department,

q
Young Mems Suits; sizes Is TO 20 or 81 10
s6,inch chest measure. Reduced from $3.50 and
Young Mems Tourist Overcoats beIted backs
strapped seams; sizes Ii TO 20 Reduced from
$3.50 to S14.oo each.
Boys Tourist Overcoats, belted backs. strap
ped seams all sizes. Reduced from s. 90 aud 50 0c
TO 1896 each.
s Boys Dress overeoats all sizes. Reduced from
SO. so to $500.
. Boys Tourist Overcoats, cut full and long
sizes 10. IL, IA and Is Reduced from $3.50 10
$3.50 each.
8 Boys DoubIe-breasted Suits sizes Q. TO- ii
and 10. Reduced from s3.15 to 81. rs each
II Boys Atwood Suits, Norfolk jacket and dou-
bie-breasted styles; some have bloomer pants: all
sizes Reduced from 81 80 and $500 to So ~ each.
Y Boys Wash Suits. sailor and Russian blouse
styles; all sizes Reduced from $685. and $3.50 to
81, % and 81 % each.
u Boys *. & E." Blouses, with and without
collars; all sizes. Reduced from $3.50 to I5c
Is Boys Shirt Waists Mothers Friend brand /;
sizes to II Reduced from 81 90 to soc. each.
. Boys Fancy Shirts sizes 1212, 1914 and IA.
Reduced from 81 % to 59c. each.
IL Boys Shield Bow Ties Reduced from 25c.
to &c. each.
IA pairs Boys Bloomer Pants; all sizes. Re
duced from s2.25 to 81 80 pair.
. Cloth Tam 0'Shanters. Reduced from s.. 20 70
S150 each.
Third floor, Tenth st
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Friday Bargain i'm
Mems Stiff Hats.

We shall place on sale tomorrow, Friday,
lot of Mems Derbies at a third and a half
less than the usual prices. They are high
grade goods, the product of a leading MAX
er, but are subject to imperfections, which
are so slight, however, that they will in no
wise affect the wear-and can scarcely be
detected.
There are eight different shapes all this
season blocks and all sizes in the COM
bined lots Shown in all black and desira-
BILE shades of brown.
Special price, SI.oo each.
Regular prices, $500 and $500.
Mems Store, Main floor r St
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Misses Department.

A lot OF Girls Heavy Winter Goats Of Iluo
green ana red cheyiot and assorted mixtures. a
20 OF styles 10 select from; sizes o. = 10 and
Il. 500 each. Reduced from ST. so and SIN 90
and ~ p tain Coats, tan and gray; sizes s. 10
anu X reduced from SloO to 81 90 each -
3 Girls Winter Coats, gray mixtuTes: lizas IA
10 ana Is Reduced from IS. rs to So. rs each
,a,t nirs iaiior,m made Suit, trimmed with broad
ci3th; SIZE IA Reduced from S25 90 TO $40 no
az Girls Tan Covert Cloth Refers, lined with
sn n ao sizes and 16 Reduced from SIS 90 To-
% Girls Blue Cheviot Serge Russian Dresses. .
each. i''tn eo'v' 40 Cd 80
ft AZ "ifis Plaid Dresses trimmed with velvet
tLoson; sizes 9, g. 10 and L. Reduced from, 81 IN
Third floor, q ST
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Corset Department.

j pairs Parame Corsets straight fran, H. a.,
po'e1 with real wbalebone elastcs attached sila
~ ana q Reduced from 50 so to 81 90 nat
~, us fehch torsets. straight front long hin
o. en ia Mn aa real whalebone: sizes ls 10 ii -
anu o. reduced from $3.50 to 81 90 pair
psifs French Corsets, batfste boned with re.,
y, e, 49, sizes 70 and "a. Reduced from s. 10
pairs Lily of France Corsets broche straight
5reht; elastics attached; sizes is ana % e..
ducec from $3.50 to s5 90 pair 49, i''
10 pairs ]. i. Corsets straight front o1.s.t.,
attrched sizes 10. "a "a ~ 20 and ." IT,;
dnced from s1.o0 TO Soc pair w.
fn pairs ai ihonsons Glovefttine Corsets straight
keGrced from 300 to 500 pair - anu 90
Third floor, Eleventh ST
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Fur Depart

o squirrel Ties, Edna May stvIe p.duo..
from So. 90 TO 81 90 'ie' fenueed
o5ef mutation Ermine Sets. consisting of large fla,
from $1,000 to $3.50 carb '' '"'i" heducef
GO od imitation n. at Ermine Throw Ties Reduced fro,
$500 each ''u ioh Si3-uu &c
mod ensn l-3fnb hton Jacket, with Persian Trim
500. 90. eu ifoh s"oo.oo To
s chliofens White Lamb Sets consisfin, n,
i v ana scarf Reduced from 81 95 to 81 10 each
81 ~ nas ihfoet Fur Sets. Reduced from s. so To
dnced from SIS rs to So 90 " ''"u Anu poa ne
Third floor, q ST