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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
NEGROES OPPOSE
SECRETARY TAT

Philadelphia. PA. April NEGRO
bishops, editors and other leaders of
the race met here today in what is
called national conventions" and
VIII go on record as opposing Presi-
dent Roosevelt's administration and
Secretary Taft's candidacy for the
presidency. The leaders In the move
ment are Bishop Alexander Wal
ters, OF the African Methodist Zion
Church; the Rev. DR.. William II.
Scott, president of the Negro Suf-
frage League, and William Monroe
Irotter. president of the New Eng
land Constitution and Suffrage
League. President Roosevelts ac-
tons are denounced as "a nagrant
collision between Republican
president and the southern Demo
Gratis" Among the denunciatory
statements of the leaders in today's
convention are the following:
The positive and notorious hos
tile attitude of the government Of
our republic toward its citizens of
color under the present Republican
administration and the approach Of
the party nomination conventions I'm
the year 1908 produce a crisis for
one-eighth of the citizenship of these
United States of America. The open
alliance between the president and
the nullifers of the constitution I'm
the south constitutes the most ia
grant collision between a Repubu-
can president and the Southern Dem
ocrats since the emancipation of the
American slaves forty-five years ago.
save in the case of Andrew Johnson
at the close Of the war or of Ruth
erford b. Hayes at the close of re-
construction. But It has remained
for the present chief executive OF
the United States TO prescribe I'm
OFFICIAL documents an inferior grade
of education for one class of citizens
and to brand that class as conceal
ers OF criminals and as rapists;
while the defaming and discharge I'm
disgrace OF more than hundred
soldiers, all colored. without trial
or chance to be heard in their own
defence, is a denial upon colored
citizens unprecedented in our coun-
try's history.
THE placing OF the nations sane
ton upon the segregation Of citizens
for and because OF color in public
travel but completes the federal NAL
treatment OF the colored citizen M.
der the present administration, leav-
ing him stripped OF rights. branded
and in contempt"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr.. George w. Rowe, for the
last two and half years with the
Miller Supply Company, has accept
ed position with The Daily Leader.
Mr.. Rowe will solicit business fin
the city and coal fields and we be
speak for him share OF your pa
tronage. Mr.. Rowe during his resi-
dence here has proven himself a
young man worthy OF the highest
confidence and The Leader congrst-
ulates itself upon having secured
his services.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

A little Lobster Saiad,
Terrapin, and other things.
And In a very little while
A Doctors phone bell rings.
The terrapin rs on his feet,
The Holsters found his claw,
And judging from the inner man
Theirs Is the "Unwritten Law"
The case is quickly diagnosed
As Inside Information,
On how a lobster and terrapin
Can raise so much tarnation.
The trouble found, It was the thin
To furnish quick relief.
And the way OF Rydale's S,omacI
Was Simply beyond belief.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
SAN DIEGO TO
WELCOME FLEET

San Diego, Cal. April with
the arrival OF the battleship feet
on San Diego now but a few DAYS
distant enthusiasm in this city is
passing all bounds and the celebra-
ton TO be held here will doubtless
be the most remarkable ovation in
the history of the American navy.
Later Los Angeles, Santa Barbara
and San Francisco will have an OBJ
portunity to demonstrate their hos
pitality, but San Diego, by reason
of being the first American city on
the Pacific coast TO welcome the sail
ors, Is determined to take prece-
dence also in the enthusiasm of it's
greeting. For weeks the various
committees have been working night
and day and the results of their la
bors are already apparent. Thou
sands OF invitations have been sent
to prominent citizens of California.
Arizona and New Mexico and assur.
ances of large crowds of distin-
guished visitors have been received.
Pictures OF Rear Admiral Evans
and other officers plaster the town.
The stores are running over with
souvenir postal cards relating to the
heet. Everywhere It is fleet. fleet.
and also along the coast.
New features are constantly being
added. the latest being a novel one.
1t is proposed that each sailor in the
heet be presented with n dozen big
oranges and a bouquet of flowers.
That would mean about 5000 bou-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
MURDER TRIAL
CONE UP TODAY

Richmond, Va, April 6.-Silas
Smith. alleged slayer of William
Murphey. who was shot and killed
because of his alleged attentions to
Margaret, the young daughter of
Smith. appeared for trial before
Judge r. Carter Scott in. the Henrico
county circuit court. today. The
crime was committed on March is.
the prisoner waving a preliminary
hearing. Smith had been drinking
heavily at the time of the shooting.
He claims that he was justified I'm
killing, as Murphey had made him
self obnoxious, not only because OF
his attentions to the girl but be-
cause OF proposals improper in their
nature made to Mrs. Smith. Both
women deny that they have ever
been insulted by Murphey.
Smith, since his incarceration, had
been confined in the Jail hospital un-
til last Tuesday In this way he
was separated from the other pris-
oners. On Tuesday. however, there
was need for his private room and
he was placed in one OF a tier OF
cells with the other prisoners con-
fined in the Jail. The cell adjoin-
ing that of Smith is occupied by
Harry Driscoll, the alleged baggage
thief. recently arrested in Chicago.
In the daytime when the men are
turned into the corridors together
Smith and Driscoll have talked
much together. Smith has kept in
good spirits and is in good physical
condition to stand the ordeal OF a
court trial.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
NORFOLK MAN
IS ROBBED

San Francisco, Cal, April 6.-F.
>. Royster, millionaire planter of
Norfolk, Va, who has been tour!n 2
the orient and who was passenger
on the steamship Mongolia when Sac
came up to the Pacific Mail wharf
last night, was robbed after landing
or $4,000 in Bank OF England notes.
his railroad ticket and $50 in god.
A number of persons have been ar.
rested on suspicion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
state OF ohio, City OF Toledo, }
Lucas County. Ne

Lucas County, )ss.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
ne is senior partner of the firm of
F. j. Cheney e Co., doing business
in the city OF Toledo, county and
state aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and SUBJ
scribed in my presence this 9th day
OF December, A. d. 1885.
A. w. GLEASON,
(Sea) Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for con
stipation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

Every woman desires a good com.
plexion. but oft-times either ruins
the one she has or fails 10 gain one
by the paint and powder method she
employs. A good complexion Is from
within and can't be painted or pow
dered on. Two things are necessary
In order to be the possessOr Of q
good complexion a healthy action
OF the liver and good rich blood.
Rydale's Liver Tablets taken coca
sionally and followed for week or
ten days by Rydale's Tonic and plen.
~ Of fresh air and out OF doors OK
ercise will beat all the paint and
powder I'm the world Try 70 jusf
once and see. The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
Iuets and 100000 oranges.

quets and 100000 oranges.
There viii be boat races by the
crews or the fleet for prizes offered
by the people of San Diego, also
numerous dances. banquet to the
officers. illumination of the city and
harbor, land and naval parades and
concerts.
A jeweled sword will be presented
TO Admiral Evans. and his wife will
receive n jeweled gold key. symbol
izing the freedom of the city"
Plans for the great demonstration
and review at San Francisco are
now nearing completion.
Foriy-fve American fightlng ships
win occupy San Francisco bay. The
secretary OF the Navy, aboard the
fankton, rs his flagship. will review
the fleet. which win include the six
teen battleships OF Admiral Evans
squadron, the West Virginia. the
Nevada. the 1f.bOO-ton cruisers
Tennessee, Washington. South Da-
kota, California, Pennsylvania, Col
orado and Maryland. the cruisers
Charleston, Milwaukee, st. Louis
and Albany, and the torpedo boats
and auxiliary ships. They will an
Choir in the bay from Mission wharf
to Hunters point. out of the line of
the ferries between San Francisco
and Oakland. but in easy view OF
each city.
The faknton, bearing the flag of
Secretary Metcalf, will pass between
the columns of ships to the roar of
saluting guns and the music OF ma
val bands.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
HARVARD SCHOOL
OF COMMERCE.

Cambridge. Mass, April 7.-Plans
for the school OF commerce TO b.
established in connection with the
Harvard graduated school of arts
and sciences have been completed
and are awaiting the approval OF the
governing boards.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

You feel the life-giving current.
A gentle warmth fills the nerves and
blood. It's a pleasure to take TIol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea IS
cents. Tea or Tablets. The White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
COoLE LABOR PROFITABLE

Cape Town. South Africa, Apru T..
The mine owners in the Transvaai
expect considerable reduction in
profits when the 10000 or more
coolies there employed are ropatri
ated.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
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MARCH 22. 10oa.

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Leave 1923 a. IN. for Roanoke,
Norfolk and all points on the Shen-
andOah division. rullman Sleeper
Roanoke TO New York, via Hagers-
town, Pullman Parlor Car Roanoke
to Norfolk.
1910 a. m. ior Roanoke, Rich
mond, Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car to Roanoke. Parlor Car
Roanoke TO Norfolk.
:55 p. IN. for Roanoke and Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah Valley. philadelphia
and New York. Sleeper to Philadel-
phia. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke.
9:4S y. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
burg, Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper 10 Roanoke and Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke 10 Norfolk.
Leave Blueeid 1920 p. m. for Ken
Ova. Columbus and all points West
and Northwest. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cars.
S:15 a. ~. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Ieae 0:O3 a. m. and 2:25 p. m
daily for Tazewell. Norton and all
stations on Clinch valley division.
Arrive from Norton and points on
the Cllnch valley division at 2:4O p.
m and 7:40 D. m.
Leave GLE a. m. for Kenoya and
Intermediate stations via Wayne.
Leave G:1J a. IN. and 2:40 .. m.
for WEIGH and Intermediate stations.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets, maps and
additional Information.
w. y BEVILL, O. p. A.,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

Observation-Disclosures. negro
boy between is and 90 TO work
around house and wait on table for
small family; must furnish refer
ences; good job for right party.
Apply at once Suite 81 Kelly &
Meyers Bldg. city. s-s1-St
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

FOR RENr-Storago; large and
eommodious warerooms for stor-
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and other wares; railroad siding:
dry and free from rats. Bueheld
Produce and Commission Co.
4-i-1wk
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

LoST-A Bunch OF keys: reward TO
finder. w. II. Ross. Thornton
bldg.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

LoST-A gold pin engraved with
name Helene J. Foster on back.
Return TO Leader office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

FOR RENr-Three store-rooms on
Raleigh street. c. oLeary 4
Son. 2-s-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR RENr--Four office rooms.
centrally located. Apply to C. J..
Kinzer or IL. ID. Kits. 1-2S-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

FOR RENT-Some good office
rooms on Princeton avenue. c.
OLeary a. Son. 2-6-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-07

a MISUNDERSTANDING interest
In eight lots, two new cottage hous-
es. Well located IN west end. Good
safe investment. Must be sold. Box
642. I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27
DECHAULNES FUNERAL
REQUIEM IN PARIS TODAY.
BURIAL IN FAMILY CRYPT.

PARIS. April ga solemn high mass
or requiem was celebrated this morning
at the Church of st. Philippe du Roule
for the late Duke de Chauines. who died
suddenly from heart failure Thursday
night in his bedroom In the Hotel Lang
ham, in the Rue Boccador. The canopy
over the bier. which was banked with
flowers, sbore the quartered arms OF the
de Chaulnes family.
The widow of the dead duke, who Is a
daughter Of Theodore p Shonts Of New
York, was accompanied to the church by
the Duke and Duchess Dues. the Duke
and Duchess de Luynes. the Duke ana
Duchess de Noailles, Marquis Herschel.
Mrs. Drake and other relatives.
The Duchess de Chaulnes appeared TO
be much broken. but she bravely with
stood the trying French ordeal OF recetv-
ing coincidence after the ceremony. Many
prominent members of the French aris-
tocracy and the American colony were
present at the mass. including Count Boni
de Castellane. the Marquis de Sesmaisons,
Count de .Lestang, Count Devogue. Gen.
Devarn, Ambassador and Mrs. White.
Baron and Baroness de Granenried. the
Duke and Duchess de ID Rochefoucauld
and Consul General and Mrs. Mason.
The Duke de Luynes, cousin OF the Duke
de Chaulnes. had charge of the cere-
monies assisted by the Duke de Noailles.
Count Emanuel Berthier and Count Alard
Rocheaymond:
The body was taken later to the Chateau
Dampierre for burial in the crypt OF the
family chapel there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27
MAJ, HAROLD P. MEGREW DEAD
LATE COMMANDER-IN-
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
Nephew Of Capt. Megrew Of Capitol
Police Force and Formerly
Lived Here.

The death Of Maj. Harold P. Megrew.
late commander-in-chief of the United
Spanish War Veterans. and for long
time a resident of this city. was announc-
ed in a dispatch received today by Capt.
John P. Megrew. chief of the Capitol po-
lice force, an uncle of Maj. Megrew. His
demise occurred yesterday at 1ndianapo-
lis, Ind, following a stroke Of paralysis
about two weeks ago while he was presid-
ing as POSTMASTER at q banquet OF an
association of officers Of foreign service,
as stated at the time in The Star.
Maj. Megrew spent much Of his ooyhood
and manhood in this city and was edu-
Gated in the District Of Columbia public
schools. After reaching manhood he be-
came an officer OF the Treasury Depart
ment. He was born in 1857 at Indianapo-
lis. and in the war with Spain served as
senior major of the Goth Indiana Infantry
Volunteers, commanded by Col. Durbin
afterward governor of the state 1t is said
to be probable that he may be buried at
Arlington.
Department Commander E. L. Cogan of
the United Spanish War Veterans, when
notified of Maj. Megrew's death today,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27

called a special meeting OF the District OF
Columbia Department to be held at s
o'clock tomorrow evening In room Is. the
headquarters of Company G, I'd Regi-
ment, D. c. n. G.. In the Center Market
Armory, when suitable action Will be
taken.
Maj. Megrew was regarded as one OF
the most active members of the organi-
cation Of soldiers and sailors of the war
with Spain, and was the principal factor
in bringing about the amalgamation of
the three rival associations-the Spanish
War Veterans, the Spanish American
War Veterans and the Service Men of the
Spanish War. He was the first COM
mander-in-chief of the amalgamated So
ciety, and under his leadership its up
building was inaugurated.
Maj. Megrews condition was considered
favorable Saturday, but yesterday there
came a change for the worse and the end
came few hours later. He was married
here, and his wife and three children sur
vive him..
The funeral will occur tomorrow At
2:3O m. at Indianapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27
Auacostia and Vicinity.

While Fireman A. II. Chase, a member
of No. Is fire engine company. Washing
ton and Pierce streets. was standing out
side the company's quarters yesterday
morning shortly before o'clock. an
alarm of fire was sounded In the engine
house. and in getting the apparatus In
readiness the fireman severely hurt one
of his knees, which had been previously
injured while he was sliding down the
pole at another company's quarters
some time ago. Chase was incapacitated
for duty and was conveyed to his home.
50 Franklin street, Anacostia In the
patrol wagon Of the Anacostia police sta
tion.
1t is announced that DR.. James A. Wat
son, president OF the Anacostia Citizen
Association: will be the lecture on tuber-
culosis. its causes and the means OF proven
ton. before the pupils Of the seventh and
eighth grades in the local public school
division DR.. Watson will address the
pupils at the Van Buren, School and
annex in Anacostia. the Congress Heights
School. the Good Hope School and the
Buchanan. Cranch and Lenox buildings,
in Southeast Washington.
Rev. Charles NJ. Bart. the pastor of st.
Teresa's Church, Anacostia. yesterday
morning. eplained to the members of his
congregation in a detailed way the latest
decree Of the Catholic Church regarding
the marriage contract and the perform
dnce OF tNlS ceremony.
The services in the Anacostia4 Methodist
Episcopal Church last evening were OF a
special character, the choir. under the
direction of Daniel c. Smithson. with
Mrs Elizabeth Nelson as the organ:st re-
peating the program of Easter music, and
Rev. Joseph A. LETTERS, the pastor, de-
livering an appropriate sermon. Preced-
Ing this service the senior department
Of the Epworth League met. when the
session was occupied with listening to an
address by Miss Esther r. Woodward OF
Washington. the fourth vice president OF
the District League.
Rev. and Mrs. George NJ. Cummings to-
day went over to Baltimore. where they
were present at the celebration of the
fifteenth wedding anniversary OF Mr..
Oliver Cummings, the brother Of Rev. Mr..
Cummings.
4 recent meeting of the Willing Work
ers' class of the Garden Memorial Presby-
terrain Church was held at the residence
of Mrs. j. H. Simpson. Capitol View,
this place. at which time the ladies went
over the plans that have been made for
interior work and improvements to the
church building on Minnesota avenue
Voluntary offerings amounting to SIS
were made to aid In providing the edifce
with new carpets. The class met for its
work last Friday evening at the home
OF Mrs. Annie Swindells, in Twining City
Mrs. George NJ. Cummings. wife Of the
pastor of the Presbyterian Church In
Anacostia. entertained the members OF
the Ladies' Missionary Society of the
church at her residence, 230 Fillmore
street. Anacostia, several evenings since
making up several dresses for girls In
Sitka. Alaska, where the garments viii
be forwarded. Mrs. Cummings served
luncheon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27
NEW HAMsHmE scH1sM.
Reported That Only Two Delegates
Are for TAFT.

MANCHESTER, N. H.. April 27.-Since
the overthrow Of Gen. Frank s. Streeter
for national committeeman from New
Hampshire the anti-Taft leaders make
the claim that six OF the eight delegates
chosen in New Hampshire to the Chicago
convention are stoutly opposed to Taft
and will vote against him not only on the
first ballot but on all succeeding ballots
The claim is made that with the excep-
ton OF Edwin F. Jones OF this city and
Edwin G. Eastman of Exeter the dele
gates are opposed to Taft.
That there is bad blood among the
prominent men within the republican
party IS daily becoming more manifest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27

SAN BERNARDINO. Cal. Apsil a.
Chief Jose Of the San Manuel. reservation
above Highland was found dead in his
shack. He was Ill years old. according
to the mission records, and was celebrated
among the pioneers throughout the sec
ton as q mighty hunter. Chief Jose simply
dried up. News of his death was brought
to town by his sduaw. who asked for q
box in which to place his remains. He
was found by her In q chair In her cabin.
bled dry leather. AS far back as the
pioneers can recollect Jose was the white
mans friend. Many Of the older hunters
here he trained in hunting bear. Once he
finally dispatching the bear with . knife
though not until he had been badly torn.
scars be then received disdkvTing him all
~ III - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27
Another Prohibition Bill He.rins

The officers OF the Personal Liberty
League OF the District have been noti-
fed that the House District committee
will grant another hearing Wednesday
forenoon to the opponents Of the pending
prohibition bills or any change in the
existing license laws OF the District Rep
resentatives of organized labor, the
the Washington Mercantile Association.
the cooperative employees. and German
and Italian societies will be heard it is
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27
Sues for Absolute Divorce.

Proceedings for an absolute divorce have
been filed in the District Supreme Court
by Eva B. Longstreet against Francis c.
Longstreet. They were married January
&. 1898. and have no children. Infidelity
is alleged and correspondent named. At
torneys Smith & WslkAr represent the
wife, =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27
Summertime Temperature.

The good old summertime" tempera-
ture of eighty-five degrees in the shade
was registered today on the Official ther-
mometers of the weather bureau and ow-
ing to the high per cent OF humidity the
atmosphere was most oppressive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27

Women's Csc Isle Vests, az
Manufacturers Sample Line" Low
Just when your need is most urgent we are
ready with timely sale of Underwear at saw
ings of nearly half This stores real helpful
ness is being constantly demonstrated by such
offerings as tomorrows sale of Womcn's Regu.
lar go Swiss Ribbed Lisle Vests at I5c
Superior elastic quality, trimmed with silk
tape in neck and arms. Made of fine Egyptian.
combed yarn-every garment literally full and
perfect fitting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27
Litut. Faulkner Dead.

WHEELING. W. Va. April 27.-Lieut.
Charles Price Faulkner. eldest son OF ex-
Senator Charles p. Faulkner. is dead at
the family hqme, at Boydvile. near Mar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27

tinsburg aged thirty-seven He suffered
paralytic stroke last Friday and did not
regain consciousness Lieut. Faulkner
was born in Martinsburg and educated at
Virginia Military Institute. He served
With djatipction as nEst lieutenant In the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-27

It Is Extra Heavy Quality Printed
Cork Linoleum. in S-quarter width.
Light and dark colors. in large and
small figures. inlaid parauette flooring.
tile and mosaic designs.
This grade never sells for less than
75c a yard. Tomorrow at 39c per
square yard.