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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-19

Instead of using the white Of eggs to
clarity coffee drop pinch Of SAT- .ato
the coffee pot before adding the water,
and YOU viii have clear, bright, we'll
settled coffee.
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Woodward & LOthrop
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Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly publish something in your coll
umn for darkening the eyebrows and
Iashes. BLONDE
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Make a solution OF one pint OF rose
water. seven drains of powdered india
ink and four drains of gum arabic. APP
ssrv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-19

Until further notice store will onsa
1T $50 A. II. and close at $50 P. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-19

Battle the bust every day with clear
alcohol or warm vinigeF. Applications
of cold water are also good
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Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly tell me now 20 reduce my bust.
A S.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
Eootism Rebuked.

Anent the Longfellow revival, Jacob
HI. Schiff, in the course of the recent
dinner that he gave in New York in
honor of James McCrea. the president
of the Pennsylvania railroad, told an
interesting story about the poet
During one of Longfellow's visits to
New York" he said, Booth, who was
playing Hamlet, was taken suddenly
i'll, and it was seen that his understudy
would have to take his place that
night.
THE understudy was highly elated,
and in order to have sufficiently dis
tinguished and appreciative audience
he sat down forthwith and wrote some
dozen notes to the effect that he would
take Booths place that night and dis
patched them to everybody of distinc-
ton in New York that he had ever met
or heard of.
'One of these notes went to Long
fellow. Longfellow's laconic answer
was:
Thanks for timely warning"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
The National Anthem.

Admiral Dewey told the story of the
adoption of the 'Star-spangled Banner"
as the national anthem at meeting
OF the Francis Scott Key Memorial as
ISOLATION, held recently in Washington.
He said he was instrumental in its
adoption by this government, stating
that once while he was abroad and
was dining with Prince Henry, of Prus-
STA, on the latter's flagship, the band
played Hail Columbia He called
the princes attention to the fact that
it was not national anthem. and re-
ferred to the Star-spangled Banner"
Later he and Justice Moody, then
secretary of the navy, discussed the in
cident, the result of which was the is
suance of the presidents order desig-
mating the Star-spangled Banner" as
the recognized national anthem of this
government.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
ORIGIN OF TWO CUSTOMS.
Ship Baptism Is of Dread Significance
Firing of Salutes.

III fair young women sponsors who
take great deal of pride in breaking
q bottle of champagne over the prov
of ship as she slides into the water
for her first float knew something
about the origin and significance of the
launching custom the chances are they
would not be so eager to see the bottle
crash and the foaming liquid wet the
sides of the vessel
1t is survival of barbaric custom
when sacrifices were made to the gods
and some living victim or offering was
held up and its throat cut so that the
blood flowed over the prov of the ship
being launched. The vessel was bap-
tized in warm blood. Now sparkling
wine or pure water is used, and the
change has many advantages, though
the symbolism remains.
There is another curious custom
aboard ship that is interesting in the
way it has been handed down to u.s.
When dignitary visits a foreign coun-
try the moment that his ship enters
port formal salute is fired as a signal
of welcome. This custom was observed
years ago, when it was considered the
correct thing for port to fire its guns
to show the visiting stranger that the
citizens and authorities placed such
confidence in his friendliness that it
was not considered necessary to keep
the guns loaded, so all the shot was
discharged.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
Hugo Wrote for All.

wrote for all; with profound love
for my country, but without preoccu-
plying myself more for France than
for any other people. Little by little,
as | advanced in life, | grow simpler
and become more and more the
patriot of humanity. Besides. this is
the tendency of our epoch. the law Of
development of the French revolution:
and. in order to correspond to the per
petual extension of civilization, books
must cease to be exclusively French,
Italian, German, Spanish, English. to
become European, and, still more,
human. Hence new logic of art and
certain necessities of composition
which modify everything, even the
conditions-so narrow in the past-of
taste and language, which must now.
like everything else, be broadened.-
From Victor Hugo on Les Miser-
ables' in the Century.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
EAST BRAINTREE

will sell my personal property at auc-
ton Dec. IS. j. w. marlborough.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Taft went Tues
day to Pepperell, Mass, to visit his pa
rents.
George Allen went to his home IN Beth
lehem, Conn, to spend the holiday vaca-
ton.
Ray CIough is spending his vacation
from Tufts college with his parents, MIR.
and Mrs. G. A. Clough.
Thursday of last week, j. w. Blan-
chard shipped two of c. I'll. Mann's best
lambs, which weighed III and 11S lbs,
to Providence, r. l., to be used IN show
window of John Colquhoun's market
during the holidays. Afterward they viii
be sent to a nearby farm, where they
will be kept.
The Christmas exercises held at the
church here were well attended. There
were songs by the choir, solo by Mrs.
Grosvenor, and the songs and recltatlons
by the children, which were well rem
dered and much enjoyed by all. Santa
Claus made his appearance with gener-
Gus supply of coin bags, which were
quickly distributed, followed by the DIS
tribution of presents from the trees.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
TREES THAT LIVE CENTURIES.
One at Least is Known to be Over
zoo Years Old.

Brazilian cocoanut palms live from
600 to 200 years. and the Arabs assert
that the date palm frequently reaches
the age of 200 to 800 years. Wallan's
oak, near Paisley, Scotland, is known
to be over 700 years old, and there
are eight olive trees on the Mount of
Olives near Jerusalem which are
known TO have been flourishing in
1899. The yews at Fountains Abbey,
Yorkshire. were old trees when in
1892 the abbey was built, and red
wood in Mariposa Grove, Cal, is a
manifold centenarian. Boabab trees
of Africa have been computed to be
over 5000 years old. and the deciduous
cypress at Chapultepec is considered
to be of a still greater age. Humboldt
said that the dracaena draco at orota-
va, on TenerifIe. was one Of the oldest
inhabitants of the earth.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
KlLAUEA WORTH A VISIT.
Hawaii's Show Volcano 10 One Of the
Worlds Wonders.

Kilauea, the spur of the great
Mauna Loa, is well-behaved volcano,
as it can be visited with perfect safe
ty, even If in eruption-as it is from
time TO time-when exhibitions of ac-
tivity are given that are worth travel
ing thousands of miles to witness.
This volcano is on the island of Ha-
wall, and the shortest possible trip
that can be made to il form Honolulu
covers four days. This allows only
half day at the volcano, which is
much too short a time to study the
workings of what is considered one of
the worlds wonders. week at least
should be given to the trip. The sea
voyage is always more or less rough,
but the boats, although small, are
comfortable. From Hilo, where the
water trip ends, there is a railroad
ride of about IS miles through the big
Olaa sugar plantation. This is follow
ed by stage run of IL miles over
road leading through a perfect fairy
land of tropical foliage, the highway
being lined on either side with roses,
magnolias and ferns. which last grow
to the size of trees without losing any
of their delicate beauty. Returning
by the other route, there is a stage
drive of 35 miles over lava roads and
across the great flow which ran into
the sea from Mauna Loa several years
ago.-Leslie's Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
CLAIM AN OLD SLAVES CASH.
Deposit Of $4oo Made in 1923 Has
Grown to $4,000.

: One Of the most complicated cases
on record In the recovery of dead
funds in savings banks is being inves-
tigated by William p. Hamilton, Jr.,
and Albert j. Graefee, lawyers, who
are trying to divide $4,000 pie among
22 hungry heirs, says the New York
World. az m
born a slave in Elkton, Nd, came to
this city in 1923 and the following
year deposited $500 in the Chamber
lain Street bank, now the Bank for
Savings, at Fourth avenue and Twen-
ty-second street. August, 1924. he drew
out s12 p.
The bank was unable to find any of
the heirs. In 1901 George A. Smythe
took hold of the case. He found two
heirs, John Andrew Stephen Skeer of
go Third avenue, and John Alfred
Scarr of 80 Fifth avenue, Brooklyn,
and had them appointed administra-
tors of the estate.
Charles c. Halpine, who was the
attorney of record for the administra-
tors, received s165 for his services.
After his death he was supplanted by
Williams and Caldwell, lawyers, who
received 800.
Then other heirs suddenly turned
up. They went to Lawyer Graefee
and asked him to get the whole ac-
count readjusted. With Lawyer Ham
ilton he filed objections to the ac-
count in the surrogate's office and Ed
ward G. Whitaker of al Broadway
was chosen referee. A hearing will
come up soon. With compound inter-
est of "a years the amount would be
$4,000.
Scarf alleges that he has not had
what is due, and with 20 other heirs
has placed a claim in Lawyer HamiI-
tons hands.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
Dense Population.

OF the worlds greatest cities Paris
has the greatest number OF inhabi-
tants to the acre. For it's 2.731. 900 in
habitants an area of only 1925 acres
is available. so that each acre has 142
inhabitants. Berlin is almost as thick
~ populated, inasmuch as its city
ground (now almost entirely built up)
comprises only 1865 acres, and in
this space 2,O34,U,0 people live, or 131
to each acre. The conditions are con
siderably better in London, where H.
$50, 700 people live in an area of 49,.
$40 acres, or 60 to the acre.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
CoRINTH

Mrs. Herbert Wilson is i'll.
Mrs Bert Hastings is much better.
Miss Gertrude Wilson came home last
week for a short visit.
MIS- o. FL. Hall is spending the holi-
Iys with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Ha-
gan, in Boston.
MIS- c. A. Densmore and son, Charlie,
VI Chelsea attended the funeral of her
uncle stilIman Virgins.
Mrs. F. J. Hutton is spending the
SSllflstmas holidays with her parents in
Stevens.
Mrs, Ephraim Wilmot of Wilder at
ended the funeral of her brother, Still
-lan Virgins, and visited her relatives in
""n Tor few days.
Dea. stiIlman Virgins died Dec. 10th
N ". Inc home of his nephew, Josiah P.
"'ssms. lie was born Dec. 81, 1922,
Gu OIL John 7. and Nancy Plummer Wig
1 wii He left two sisters, Mrs. Ephraim
"unott, of Wilder and Mrs Mary Rich
, ausoh' OF Hyde Park, Mass, and an
IOp'eu son, Bert Virgins, who was also
- Aeplew. His wife died several years
~ Since that time, he has boarded at
.Ious places and he went to J. P. Wig
suS about seven weeks ago. He was
s.siy Ill and feeble then and gradually
S1 l5l until the end. His funeral was
], -'i u. Wednesday at the F. W. B. church
vest C2rinth, of which he had been
~ oeacon for many years. Burial was
me L, family lot at West Corinrh, Rev.
-. Harding officiating. The singers
H. H. WIS W. F. Harding. Mrs. F. j.
luton j. NJ. Knight and Adoniram
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
EAST BRooKFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Sprague were in
Randolph Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. III. ID. Wheatley were in
Barre and Montpelier last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Holmes and Mr..
and Mrs. G. K. Sprague were in Barre
last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Trask were in Chel-
sea last Saturday.
Carl Reed and friend are at his home
for the Montpelier seminary vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Peabody are at Mrs.
Julia Peabody's to spend the holidays.
John Huntley has recovered from his
recent illness and all-are glad to see him
on the street again.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
ROCHESTER NORTH HOLLOW

Mrs. w. ID. Durham has been confined
to the house with rheumatism.
Mrs. McDuffy and daughter, Mary,
were at o. G. Martins this week to at
tend the Astle- McDuffy wedding.
Mrs. Henry Harvey has been suffering
from fractured rib. Mata, Evelyn and
little Henry have been i'll with grip.
The little bay colt, Dorothy Shepherd,
owned by Blanche Durham, trots two
miles in six minutes without urging and
carries two in the sleigh.
Miss Belle McDufy left here early in
the week for short stay with the family
OF her uncle, o. G. Martin. Christmas
day she left Rochester as the bride of
Hon. Thomas Astle of Montreal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
husbands Beautiful Tribute.

ooh, Phoebe, | want thee much. =
wrote Nathaniel Hawthorne to his
wife some years after their wedding
day. Thou art the only person in the
world that ever was necessary to me.
| am only myself when thou art with
in my reach. Thou art an unspeak-
ably beloved woman" And, when
writing to her sister. he paid this beau
tiful tribute to his beloved helpmate.
she is flower that was lent from
Heaven to show the possibilities of the
human soul"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
The Glow of Glory.

We are all influenced by desire of
praise, and the best men are the most
especially attracted by glory. Those
very philosophers, even in the books
which they write about despising
glory, put their own names on the IL
tle-page. In the very act of recording
their contempt for renown and noto-
riety, they desire to have their own
names known and talked of.-Cicero.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
Tact in lntroductlons.

In the desire to help in starting a
conversation, when presenting people
to each other, don't oyerdo the matter.
Leave them as soon as possible. Let
them choose their own topic and make
their own discoveries. Each will find
the other vastly more interesting un.
der these circumstances. Especially,
when introducing anybody of whom
you happen to have a high opinion.
don't preface the presentation with
laudatory remarks. They will inN ar
iably silence the most willing talker.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
ONLY Explanation.

1t was bargain day
An excited man rushed into the
crowded drygoods emporium.
Say, where will find my wife," he
queried of the head fioorwalking gen.
tleman.
Really, l don't know, sir" replied
the party of the floorwalking part.
she hasn't been here to-day"
"Great Scott" exclaimed the excit-
ed man. Then l must hurry home at
once. She is either dead or dying!"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
G. a. r. and w. r. c. Elections.

At the annual meeting of. the G. A. R.
post last Saturday, the following officers
were elected for the year ensuing Com
mander, w. A. Ford; senior vice, Ira
Carpenter; junior vice, A. I'll. Fletcher;
quartermaster, John Raymore; surgeon,
John Stone; chaplain, c. I. Frink: o.
D., Josiah Smith; o. g., c. G. Hood. A.
HI. Fletcher was chosen delegate to de-
partnent encampmeDt.
At the annual meeting of the W. r. c.
Saturday, the following officers were
elected for the year ensuing :-President,
Mrs. Lottie Carpenter; senior vice presi-
dent, Mrs. G. t. Frink; junior vice presi-
dent, Miss Susan Adams; treasurer, Mrs.
Sophia E. Follansbee; chaplain, Mrs.
Eunice Fletcher; conductor, Mrs. Laura
Hood; guard, Mrs. Frances Glysson.
Mrs. Fletcher was chosen delegate to the
encampment; Mrs. Laura Howe, alter
nate.
The w. R. G. will serve their annual
oyster dinner the day of their meeting
and installation of officers in January.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26

Mother Country as a Critic" by john
Graham Brooks. Following this is
"Changes in Foreign Criticism" with its
many illustrations from Punch. The
story of American Painting is continued
by Edwina Spencer. This paper is ac-
companied by copies OF paintings by Nor
ris Hunt and other noted painters
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
The Designer.

The fashions are unusually attractive
in the January number. The colored
plate on page 299 shows gowns simple,
but stylish. The pages given to chill
dren's and misses gowns are very pretty.
Although this is a fashion magazine, there
is much in it to make good family mag
azine. Philip V. Mighels begins a serial
entitled, ''The Blacksmith of Azurite."
The patterns of the Designer are pronoun-
ced excellent by those in authority. Price,
SOC. a year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
LITERARY NOTES
The Youths Companion.

The Christmas number comes out in
beautiful covers in color, which suggest
richer treat within. There is much about
Christmas in it and New Year will be full
of cheer and culture from end to end for
readers Of this paper, old or young.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
Here's Good Advice.

o. S. Woolever, one OF the best-known
merchants of LIE Raysville, n. ". says:
"If you are ever troubled with piles, ap-
ply Bucklen's Arnica Salve. IL cured me
of them for good 20 years ago.. cures
every sore. wound. burn or abrasion. 25c.
H. A. Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
The Vermonter.

The vermonter (s1 year, contains
much-- about the Jamestown exposition
and Hon. ]. A. DeBoer's speech concern
ing "The State of Vermont" must have
greatinterest for all jewellers in the Green
Mountain state. The Vermont building
at jamestown is shown by text and pic
lures.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26

Trial catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by DR.. Shoop,
Racine, Wis. These tests are proving to
the people-withouta penny's cost-the
great value of this scientific prescription
known to druggists everywhere as Dr.
Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. Sold by Victor
A Grant
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
The Chautauouan.

The December number opens with
Christmas Greeting by Chancellor VIM
cent. After Highways and Byways,"
which everybody should read, comes s'The
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
laxative, stimulates, but does not irritate..
1t is the best laxative. Guaranteed, or
your money back.
H. A. Leonard, Randolph, c. E. Black,
South Royalton, and all druggists else
where.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
Force of Suggestion.

Il wonder what it is that gives
this room such cold look?" Il
guess it's the frieze on the walis."-
Baltimore American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
BRookFIELD

VIII sell my personal property at auc-
tlon Dec. rs. j. w. marlborough.
Will begin about Jan. to cut ice and
will have ice for sale thereafter. Wv
Harry Jones.
The Woman's Relief corps cleared 81. 13
from their dinner Saturday.
William G. Clark has bought Mrs.
Savllla Green's house in the village.
N. j. Kinney of Washington was in
town the last of the week on business.
Miss Ruby Boynton of Everett, Mass,
IS visiting her sister, Mrs. Wallace Colt.
Christmas exercises were held at the
First church Tuesday evening and at the
Second church Wednesday evening.
DIR. E. E. Ellis accompanied Mrs. G. D.
Mason to Burlington hospital last week,
where she has gone for an operation.
Elliott Frink came home from Burling-
ton last week to spend two weeks with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Frink.
Mrs. H. w. Hyde was called to North
Randolph last Friday on account of the
sickness of her mother, Mrs. Carpenter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Carpenter and family
spent Christmas day with her brother,
W ~ w hcdtiOy, anu WIG at OOutu NOTUu-
field.
Mrs. t. w. Hayes has gone to Walling-
ford to spend several days with her
daughter, Mrs. S. j. Washburn, and
family.
The Ladies' Mite society of the First
church will hold a sociabie Friday even
ing, Dec. q, with Mrs. L. N. Abbott.
Ladies please bring cake.
Miss Lillian Carpenter came from her
school work in Swanton Saturday to
spend her vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Carpenter.
Miss Anna Clark came. from her school
work in New York city Wednesday to
spend the holiday vacation with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. U. A. Clark.
The sociable and annual sale at the
parlors of the Second Cong'l church last
Thursday evening was success, nearly
100 being present. Twenty-Five dollars
was cleared.
Among the guests at the Lake House
during the week were:-S. o. Miner and
l.. E. Harvey, Boston; A. Nye and J.
Colombo of Barre; A. E. McAllister and
George Edison of WILLIAMSBURG; George
A. Packard and F. III. Dunn of Randolph;
F. B. Carney of Burlington.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
Grange OFFICERS Chosen.

There were 81 present at the Grange
meeting last Friday. evening and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the year
ensuing:-Master, Henry II. Fullam;
oyerseer, Bert j. Williams; lecturer, Mrs.
Emma B. Holt; steward, Fred Holt; asst.
steward, Charlie Holden; chaplain, George
G. Smith; treasurer, Laureston L. Stone;
secretary, Mrs. Sophia E. Follansbee;
gatekeeper, Ethan White; Ceres, Mrs.
Nellie Fnllam; Pomona, Mrs. Abbie Yaw;
Flora, Mrs. Helen Stone; lady assistant
steward, Mrs. Mabel Holden; organist,
Mrs. Louise Clark.
Installation of officers viii occur at the
next regular meeting Jan. Sd. An oyster
supper will be served to the Changers and
their families and TO those who have pre-
sented applications to become members
of the grange. Changers please bring
cake or pie and milk 1t is expected d.
d. George c. Flint will be installing
officer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26
WILLIAMS TOWN

Twill sell my personal property at auc-
ton Dec. IS. j. w. marlborough.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness of
me skin of any sort instantly relieved,
E'manently cured. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-12-26

will sell my personal property at auc-
ton Dec. %. j. w. Blakeboronpb
Will begin about Jan. to cut ice and
will have ice for sale thereafter. Wv
Harry Jones,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-19

A golden opportunity to supply the de-
nands of t'e romping boy. Nothing but
high grade fabrics are to be found among
them, and you will be able to dress up two
for the same price it usually costs to dress
up one.
Boys two-piece Suits in worsteds and
mixed tweeds, very strong finish and max.
which sold for So. 90, go at ST. 83
Boys two~piece Suits in wors eds, serges
and da'k patterns, extra high grade values,
up to $500, go at - $2.63
Boys Suits, all sizs S and large assort-
ment to select from, made OF serges, Wors-
teds and unfinished worsteos, which sold at
SIS 90 and $3.50, now 50 at So 81
Boys Suits, strictly custcm tallo ed and
finished throughout. all lining In keeping
with outside material, In varied assert
ment Of strictly all wool and sergfs in both
black and blue, and neat Worsteds, which
sold for So SO and 500, now go at So 73