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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10

tension Of the American road from
Oruro to Potosi, and from there to
Tupiza, on boundary of the Argen-
tine Republic, to connect with the
railway already constructed to Buen-
os Ayres, When this line is finished
it will be possible to cross the conti-
ncnt of South America BY rail.
"The line from Oruro TO Potosi,
would practically be parallel to the
Antofagasta road as far as the town
Of Uyuni, and not only create COM
petition which neither can we'll afford,
ture would be only about $4,OOO,OOO,
but would necessitate the expendi-
For that and other reasons it has
been thought advisable to arrange a
consolidation between the two sys-
tens and the Bolivia minister at
Washington has received notice that
his government has modified the con
cession granted to the American
syndicate in order to permit the
amalgation to take place. The legal
steps having been completed the
financial details will now be prompt
" closed, The name Of the new
company will be the Antofogasta and
Bolivia Railway Limited"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dec. o,-Moving
pictures of wolf hunts turned the
east room Of the White House last
night into miniature theatre. Near
ly 100 invited guests made up the
audience, The stage manager was
John Abernathy, friend Of the Presi-
dent and United States marshal from
Oklahoma, who, it is said. catches
wolves with his hands.
Some nights ago lhe showed the
pictures privately to the President
and the latter was 50 delighted with
the exhibition that he decided to in
wte some friends 10 see it, The per-
formance began about 10 o'clock, fol-
lowing a dinner at the White House
Those who saw the pictures declared
that they were remarkable. No on
locker, expressed himself as more
pleased with them than the president.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
RIVERS AND HARBORS CONGRESS
GAIN BIG HEADWAY

mount problems Of the hour Is the
development Of the Inland Water.
ways, Following the inventory Of
lands, presented by Senator Nelson,
there was an informal discussion
Senator Newlands and Smoot and
Governors Noel. Broward, Ansel.
Lee and former Governor Hoke
Smith and Blanchard participated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
INSPIRED, THEN BOUGHT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9,--In On ai-
tempt 20 show that profits have not
been unduIy large and that the oil
business is beset with hazards, politi'
cal economists and college profess
sors viii be called by the defense
before the conclusion of the Govern
mctn's suit TO dissolve the Standard
Oil Company, Of New Jersey. Prof.
J,s. J.. Johnson, who occupies the
chair ~ political economy at New
York University, viii be called first,
according 70 counsel for the Stand
ard, ard will testify on the questions
Of profits.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
3 BANDITS HOLD
UP N. P. TRAIN
Force Engineer to UncOuple Baggage and Express
Car From Train---POsse on Trail


SPOKANE, Dec. o.-The Great
Northern passenger train east bound,
was held up a mile and half east Of
Hillyard at midnight tonight BY three
bandits. They crawled down from
the tender soon after the train left
Hillyard, a division point, and covered
the engineer and fireman with revolt
vers. They made them stop the train
and uncouple the mail and express
cars from the coaches and then pro-
ceeded with these for some distance
where they are now supposed TO have
rihed their valuables. A posse Of 100
men have been hurried to the scene.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS.

OURAY, Colo, Dec. o.--With the
issuing today Of capias against Geo.
r. Hurlburt, President Judge Theron
Stevens, yice-president, and Frank P.
Tanner, cashier Of the defunct bank
Of 0uray, il became known that in
dictments were found against them
BY the grand jury which recently sat
here. charging them with receiving
deposits when they knew the bank to
be insolyent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
KANSAS CITY RIOT
LEADER AT LARGE
Efforts Of Police to Locate John Sharp are Un-
ssCcessfuI---Reward is Offered

KANSAS CITY, Dec, o--All ef-
forts OF the police to find John Sharp,
hailed by his ten fanatical followers
as the second Messiah, failed today
to reveal his movements after yester-
days bloody fight with the police,
The only clue SO far secured Is that
he went into negro barber shop
shortly after the tragedy and had his
long beard shaved off and hair trim
med Chief Of Police Ahearn has is
sued circulars giving Sharp's descrip-
ton and offering reward for his
capture. Policeman Mullane the
most seriously Of those hurt has q
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
NEW STEAMER PROBABLE.

VICTORIA, Lee. 9, = Capt. ]. w.
Troup, superintendent OF the Pacific
Coast Steamship Service Of the Ca
madam Pacific leaves in few days
to ,oin other Canadian Pacific ofic-
ials at Winnepeg to discuss the esti-
mate Of the money required for
necessary works in the western di'
vision of the railway and steamship
service during 1909, II is generally
expected that among other things
the consideration Of the building Of a
new freight and passenger steamer
for the Prince Rupert and Northern
British Columbia service viii be
among the matters discussed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
EGGS VERY HIGH.
Chicago Feels Famine Like That
Prevalent Here.

CHICAGO, Dec. o.--Hens this
year have utterly failed to supply the
market properly, according TO local
merchants. Consequently eggs have
advanced to a wholesale price Of 36
cents a dozen for the "strictly fresh" !"
BY the time these eggs reach the
householder they have reached a
price of at least 40 cents dozen
and in some cases 4 cents apiece.
Less fresh eggs are quoted at q
cents by the Wholesale dealer and
the consumer is charged from 50
cents upward
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
INTRODUCE BILL APPRopRI.
ATINo sSOo.oOo FOR A PUBLIC
BUILDING IN ASTORIA.
s2,sOO,OOO FOR PORTLAND
Also Asks For 100000 For Public
Building In Oregon City, Portland
Appropriation For a Big New
Postofiee.

WASHINGTON, Dee 9. - Sena-
tor c. w. Fulton today introduced
bills appropriating $2,SO0O00 for a
public building in Portland, $4,000
for public building in Astoria, $780,
600 for a public building in Oregon
City; also to create Saddle Noun
tain National Park In the western
division OF the Blue Mountain for
est reserve, and providing for repay
ment Of fees and purchase money to
land entrymen whose entries have
been declared void,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
ALL HAVE TROUBLES.

CHICAGO, Dec. "a letter from
China received by Joy Lung, 1850
Belmont avenue, believed to have
contained the news Of the death of
some relative, drove him insane
Yesterday and led his brother, Moy
Lung, to attempt to commit suicide
BY slashing his throat with razor
The latter was taken to the Lake
side Hospital by the police and his
life is despaired Of. Joy Lung will
be put in the detention hospital
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.

WASHINGTON, Dec, p The
President has accepted the resigna-
ton Of Chaplain George ]. Waring
to take effect in January, That off
Ger, who is now with his regiment in
Cuba, has been ordered TO proceed
to Fort Des Moines, Ia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10

chance for recovery and the others
are steadily improving.
AT the general hospital, Lieuten-
ant Pratt, FIRST disciple Of Sharp and
father Of the children, is lying on a
cot with his right leg amputated at
the knee and bullet in his brain,
He persists that he is divinely guild
ed and is bitter in his denunciation
Of the police. Mrs Pratt and her
four surviving children are detained
at the police headquarters and Mrs,
Sharp is in Jail, None show any
emotion when speaking Of the death
Of Lulu Pratt, but assert It was
Gods will.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
AUTO VICTIMS IMPROVING.

I. WASHINGTON, Dec o.r- Don
Juan Rarrlosl Guatemalan foreign
minister who was injured in an ae-
cidcnt here yesterday has fairly
good chance for recovery, The
other members Of the party are also
improving,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
JAPANESE CARRIERS.

VICTORIA, Dec. 9,-The Steam
er Tango Maru, Of the Nippon Yu-
sen Kaisha, sailed yesterday with s.
500 tons Of cotton, -four and salt fish
and general merchandise. Steamer
Aki Maru, which is due to-day, is
bringing 1900 bales Of silk and silk
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
FINEST ON RARTH. roo

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 9.-Ac-
cording to the figures obtained from
the Southern Pacific Railroad, the
fruitgrowers Of California shipped
1927 carloads Of fruit out Of the
state during the season which has
just closed, an increase Of nearly
100 per cent over the shipments for
the season of 1907. Following is
the record BY carloads; Table grapes
|3,sl6 IA. pears, 2,7Ol ~; apples. 2,-
2Ol; peaches, 1880 IA; plnms, 1868;
apricots, 23l "a; cherries, 20S IA;
miscellaneous, IS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
BARTLETT IS ASSIGNED.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 0.-Major
George T. Bartlett, Coast Artillery
Corps, has been assignd to command
the post of Fort Stevens, Or and
the artillery district of Columbia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10

goods valued at about quarters
Of a million dollars Five baggage
cars have been prepared at Seattle to
rush this valuable freight eastward,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
GREATEST IN WORLD
Scheme for Large Amounts Is
Planned 10 Cover a Period
Of Ten Years
GOVERNOR JOHNSON TALKS

Governor Brings an Enthusiastic
Message Of Accord From the Mid.
de West In Schemes For Develop.
msnt Of Inland Waterways.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-10
MOVING PICTURE SHOW
At WHITE VII HlUSE
PRESIDENT ENTERTAINS THE
GUESTS WITH OF BIG
WOLF HUNTS.
OVER 100 GUESTS PRESENT

The Miniature Theatre is Fitted up
in the East Room of the White
House With John Abernathy as
Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
BURGLARS HELD
Boys Who Had Estey Jewelry
Held For Superior Court.

The two alleged burglars, Daniel
Mccarthy, IS, and Edward Mulvey,
II, who have been in the custody Of
the police between here and Hart
ford for some time, were put on trial
this morning in the city court before
Judge Peasley. They pleaded not
guilty and Attorney Bernstein was
appointed their temporary guardian.
They were charged with breaking
into the home of Mrs Mary Estey,
126 Central avenue, on the night of
January Is, and taking the follow
ing property: A bracelet worth
SIS; pearl handled pistol, 81; a re-
volver, S. lace fan, $50; SO in
gold; wedding ring, $40; string of
gold beads, $40; bracelet, $40;
watch chain, $40; true lovers knot
ring, IS; opal chain with three
opals, $40; and a watch fob, SO, all
of the total of $206. Mrs Estey,
who is bride and daughter of
George H. Cloves, identified most of
the articles as her property, and Mr.
Estey identified some also. With
the above we're a quantity of south
ern paper money of the time of the
civil war, Docketbooks and other
small things.
Officer Butler of the Hartford po-
lice testified he arrested the accused
on Main street, in Hartford, week
ago or so, and found skeleton keys
and the property mentioned on them.
Mccarthy said he was a bell boy
in hotel and was in Waterbury
month ago. A woman's side comb
which cost about IS he said he
bought for 10 cents, the lace fan he
bought for 10 cents more, and in fact
the more valuable articles in the lot
were, according to his story, bought
by him for little or nothing. Null
vey was not put on the stand. Both
were held for the superior court in
bail Of $1,000 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
FUGITIVEFROM JUSTICE
Man Held For Trial Uniii To-
Morrow Morning.

In the city court to-day John
Lyons was committed to Jail for
ninety days for intoxication and
being a common drunkard. Jacob
Fucker was charged with being a
fugitive from justice from New
York state and also with horse steal
ing. He is supposed to be one of a
band of men that has been very ac-
tive between Waterbury and New
York for some time past. The dis
of two horses alleged to
be valued at $3.50 is charged against
him. The case was not ready for
trial, however, and it was put over
to tomorrow morning. The police
are confident that they are at last
on the track Of this gang of horse
thieves that has been bothering the
farmers and livery keepers all along
the valley and as far as Portchester,
N. Y, for months.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
GRIGGS MONEY
FOmer Waterbury Woman Suing
10 Recover Lost Fortune.

Mrs Elizabeth Griggs, who used to
be Miss Bowers, daughter of a we'll
known family in the east end, and
widow of the late Tax Collector
Charles j. Griggs, is the plaintiff in
rather sensational civil action in
New York city. According to some
of the New York papers last evening
Mrs Griggs some time ago became ac-
quainted with jeweler named Will
liam b. Shaw, OF the Barrett-Shaw
Jewelry company, of New York. She
claims she met Shaw two years ago
and that she then had about 100000,
a portion of her husbands estate.
They had several conversations about
business affairs and he convinced her
there was fortune to be made in
the right place in New York city. She
furthermore asserts that on his re-
presentations she gave him $4,000,
taking his promisory notes in return,
he to pay 6 per cent. She was also
to receive a certain income from the
profits of the business. At this time
it seems that Mrs Griggs was not
aware that Shaw was married, for in
her complaint she alleges that there
was a promise of marriage between
them, and later still, he Informed her
that he had wife living and that
she had entered suit for divorce
Shaw then opened two or three jew
elery stores in several parts of the
city. All her expectations were fail
ures and on the advice of counsel she
has sued Shaw individually and also
made him co-defendant in a suit
against the Barrett-Shaw jewelry Co.
Following these actions the company
filed a petition in bankruptcy, nam
ing liabilities of 100000. This step
places Mrs Griggs outside the pos
sible chance of getting any of her
money back.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Short Calendar Matters and Assign.
ment Of Cases.

The superior court civil side, was
opened here to-day at 10 O'Clock with
Judge Joel H. Reed of Stafford
Springs on the bench. Only short
calendar matters and assignment OF
cases for hearing were taken up.
Cases will be heard in this order next
week: Tuesday, Daisy L. Hudson's
appeal from probate, Elmer J. Beach
against Mabel Beach, contested di-
vorce suit; C. F. Downey against
Nellie Donahue Moriarty admins
tratrix and others. Wednesday:
Samuel Henes against Jacob Musler,
Dwight E. Atwood against William
P. Jarrett. THURSDAY: Edward F.
Cole against Mars Tafel and Henry
S. Kerbaugh ct al, against John j..
O'Brien. For Tuesday, February H..
Miles McNiff against the city and
John NJ. Joy against the city. All OF
the motions on short calendar went
over or were allowed. Nothing Of
much Importance was on the list.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
TIMELY TOPICS.

Gold and green trading stamps
with all groceries at the Hub Gro
Gerry Cos.
Big bargains in cloak and suit de-
partment at Grieve, Bisset & Hol.
lands for tomorrow.
The Hampson-Selle Co offer a
s55 Glenwood range at $41.25 and
SIS parlor suit at $62.50.
All pledges at Jacobs & Co.'S must
be redeemed before March 1 or they
will be sold.
Furnishings for everybody at Cur
rams tomorrow. All the little neces-
saries for Sunday.
Duesler Bros sell strictly fresh eggs
at 35c a dozen at their market on
Phoenix avenue.
The English Wooden Mills Co will
press and mend any suit sold by
them 100 times.
Look at the bargains that Fenner
is Offering for next Tuesday. Or
sale one day.
Observation-Disclosures sell wall paper
and paints at wholesale and retail.
Saturday meat sale at the Public
market. Chickens at 16c and 1Sc a
pound.
Get one of Langley's Household
Oak heaters solid iron and steel con-
struction, 81 TO s25.
Golden opportunity to buy mems
clothing and furnishings at cut
prices at Wenzels.
Rubbers for everybody at reason
able prices at Connecticut Boot and
Shoe Co.'S.
You will not have to pay high
prices If you buy your meats and
groceries at Model market.
The time to buy overcoats and
suits is now while Jones. Morgan &
Co have cut prices.
The mill end sale at Reid &
Hughes's offers opportunities for
money saving that do not come every
day.
Pontiac coats at Miller G. Peck's
for S5c. 81 and $1.12h; mittens
39c. gloves 49c.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The regular league games in the
Cadet Basketball league will be play
ed at the lyceum this evening.
Something doing at the B. A. C.
rooms this evening if the game be-
tween the Bones and Hustlers is
played.
The Cadet Juniors will play the
basketball team representing the
Boys club at the lyceum tomorrow
evening.
/ There was number of water
pipes frozen in Brooklyn this morn
ing. In one store when the pipe was
thawed out 1t burst and as the shut
off was broken the water spurted all
over the store. The tenant told the
landlord who happened to be present
what he thought of the old shack
and declared person would need a
dozen furnaces to keep the water
from freezing.
The Junior Aid society of the
Third Congregational church gave an
apron and necktie party at the church
last evening. During the evening
there were vocal and musical selee-
lions by Miss Edna Reynolds, Miss
Agnes Robbins, Miss Barbara Weber,
Walter Weber, Miss Anna Barry Miss
Clementina Jackson and the Eolian
quartette. Mrs Charles Z. Peck was
the accompanist of the evening.
With the thermometer hugging
the zero mark and while almost
everybody on the outside was wrap
ped with all kinds of wraps in an ef-
fort to keep warm, couple of young
sters entered store In Brooklyn this
morning to purchase candy. The boy
had cap and small coat in addition
to warm little suit. but the girl had
neither hat nor coat. But she did
not seem to mind the cold and when
asked If she was not almost frozen
said she was not a bit cold. They
lived some distance from the store
but made no haste TO go home. In
fact they stood outside the door for
about five minutes while the little
girl divided her candy with the boy
who was her brother. She had no
gloves but her hands were to all ap-
pearances as warm as though they
were clad In furs.
The All Brooklyn polo team will
go to New Britain tomorrow even
ing and play a picked amateur team
in that town. Lou Cronin acting for
Manager Matthew Dunphy received
word from New Britain this morning.
AS a special train will run from this
city to New Britain tomorrow night
1t is thought that a big delegation
from this section will accompany the
poloists. The Brooklyn team Just at |
present is playing very good polo and |
should give a good account of itself |
in tomorrow nights game. The New |
Britain amateurs had a run in with !
the management of the rink there |
and as a result the league broke up, |
there was no team for
the Waterbury amateurs to play ex-
rept a picked team. The next time
that the Waterbury polo team goes TO
Bridgeport mot next Monday even
Ing) the Brooklyn polo team will
play a preliminary game with the
West Ends. the leaders OF the anna
teur league in the Park City. A zane
with n New Haven team Is also being
arranged Lou CrOnin's eye was so
badly injured last evening in the
game between the Parks and the
that he had to consult a
iortor TO-DAY. In all probability he
viii be out of the game tomorrow ey-
nning in which case his place will be
flled by John Cunningham.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
SCHOOL CONDEMNED
Class Rooms 10 Be Given Up Until
Better Protected.

In the opinion of Fire Chief Snagg
and Building Inspector Chattield the
rooms on the third floor of the olu
high school building, now part OF the
Margaret Croft school, have not the
proper amount of exits in case OF fire.
Consequently on their recommendak
ton Mayor Thoms to-day sent tn,
following communication to b. w
Tinker, superintendent of schools
ordering that the rooms be discon-
tinued as school rooms immediately
Berlin w. Tinker Esq, Superintend-|
ent of Schools, City.
Dear Sir:--I am in receipt or
communication from the building in
spector and the chief Of the fire de-
partment in relation to the old high
school on School street, who, at my
request, have examined the public
schools of the city and have recon-
mended that the use of the rooms on
the third floor of the old high school
as school rooms be discontinued until
more ample provision is made for
exits on this floor.
| have examined the school In
question personally and am of the
opinion that this recommendation
ought to be adopted at once. You
will therefore, Immediately discon-
tinue the use of the rooms on the
third floor of the old high school
building until proper provision is
made for exits from this floor. in ac-
cordance with the recommendation
of the fire marshal and the building
inspector, of which | send you here
with copy.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM E. THOMS, Mayor.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
SPECIAL TRAIN TOMORROW.
Polo Fans Will Have a Good Chance
to See the Game.

A special train will leave the West
Main street depot tomorrow evening
at 7:1O for New Britain where Wa
terbury will clash on the New Britain
floor for the honors in polo. The rail-
road fare for the round trip will be
rs cents and blocks of reserved seats
are being held for the accommodat ton
of all who go over. Waterbury will
make great effort to pull down that
game, remembering the last appear
ance of the New Britains in this city,
when we were given good trim
ming.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
GLOVES.

Women's one clasp walking
Gloves, out seam, perfect fit
ting, dark and tan shades.
Saturday 81 IL
Women's two clasp fine glace
Gloves, Paris point stitching.
latest ColOrings, value $I.25.
Saturday .... ..... 81
Women's fine cashmere Gloves.
silk and fleece lined. 50 cent
quality. Saturday ........ 3ec
WOmen's all wool golf Gloves.
tan. brown and gray. regular
soc kind. Saturday ....... 25n
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
TWO SPECIALS IN NIGHTGowNs.

Women's outing flannel Night
gowns, pretty stripes, all sizes.
SATURDAY IN
Women's extra size muslin
Nightgowns, tucked yoke, ex-
ira length and width. Satur-
DAY .....-. ..... 75
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
MEMS GOODS.

mC0N . OOODS.
Mems Neckwear, in tecks and
bows, regular 25c value.
Special at 10c
Mems Ear and Neck Protectors,
black SATIN regular 39c and
soc value. Special at ...... 17c
Mems wool Underwear, in white.
camePs hair, natural and
scarlet, odd lots, 81 and $1.25
value. Special at .......... 5qc
Mems Coat Sweaters, in grays,
regular 81 value. Special at Sac
Boys wool knee Pants, in
straight and boomers, regular
69c and 75c kind. Special at 3ec
Mems heavy deeced ribbed lined
Undershirts, regular Use value.
Special at 3ao
An odd lot of boys wool.
camePs hair Underwear, reg
ular CSC value. Special at . 25c
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-01-31
SHOE DEPARTMENT

Women's Wei kid, patent tip,
lace and button shoes, regular
price $3.50. Sale price go. 81 az
Women's black and blue felt slip
pers, regular price S1.0O. Sale
price ....... .... 6en
Women's patent colt, high cut,
storm boots, regular price So.
Sale price ........... So4S
Boys box calf, blucher cut,
double sole shoes, regular
price 81. Sale price ..... S14S