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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-04
One More Object Lesson.

For two hours last night five steamer
companies were at work fighting a fire in
the business district of more than usual
stubbornness and dangerous possibilities
The water tower was sent TO the scene
on the first alarm. but remained idle
throughout the period for the reason
that to operate 1t would have required
the withdrawal of two steamers from
the ordinary service. which in turn would
have necessitated the sounding of an
other alarm to give a sufficient pumping
equipment to maintain the necessary
number OF hose lines. AS IL was, the re-
Spouse of five steamers for the one fire
depleted the reserve probationary force
to a point at which the risk was serious.
Had one more alarm been sounded four
more steamers would have been drawn
from the residential and business DIS
tricts, bringing the city within range of
a disaster had another fire broken out
during the lighting Of the first. Yet the
water tower would have been of excep-
tional efficiency In smothering the flames
In the hardware store from the front,
where firemen were exposed to injury in
the handling of hose lines on a long
ladder.
With a high-pressure system it would
have been possible to use the tower and
to run as many hose lines to the burning
building without in the least lessening
the protection of other property. Must
Washington walt for a great conflagra-
ton to prove to Congress the absolute
need Of such q system? 1t has had many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-04
To Study the Hookworm.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Mr.. Rockefeller is a wise giver. He
does not make large offerings for any
cause without preliminary investigation
He prefaces his letter of donation OF g.
OOO, 600 to be used in studying the nature
and prevalence Of the hookworm disease
with a statement that his representatives
have been making inquiries for many
months. Those inquiries have brought
conviction that there is something definite
to be Investigated in connection with the
vampire Of the SOUTH" al a magazine
writer calls IL. and that there Is chance
to find ''cure for 100000 sick" The
men who compose the Rockefeller COM
mission for the eradication Of hookworm
disease make a plain statement OF the
conditions that confront them as they
take up the work. The hookwOrm para
sites lower the vitality OF the AFFLICTED. re-
tard their physical and mental develop
ment, make them more susceptible to
other diseases. make labor less efficient
and greatly increase the mortality from
consumption, typhoid fever, pneumonia
and malaria. On the other hand. how
ever. the symptoms are readily recog-
nized, the disease yields easily to treat
ment and can be prevented by simple
and proper sanitary precautions.
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Housefurnishings Department.

5-ft. Kitchen Table. slightly damaged. Re-
duced from $2.15 20 $500.
3-ft. Kitchen Table. with drawer; damaged
Reduced from g.. - TO $1.75.
1 Large Cedar Wash Tub, damaged. Reduced
from 81 IS TO 100.
1 Small Cedar Wash Tub damaged. Reduced
from S0c to soc.
/ Folding Card Table, green covered. slightly
damaged. Reduced from 81. 90 to $500.
I Shoe Backing Gaze damaged Reduced from
s.. 90 to $500.
3 Enameied Ware Stop Pals, damaged. he
duced from $50 to 15c each.
I French Mirror, white frame; size 13x22;
frame slightly damaged Reduced from $3.50 TO
$500.
I White Medicine Cabinet, damaged. Reduced
from $500 TO 800
Oak Medicine Cabinet, damaged. Reduced
from s.. 20 to So. rs
Palm Clothes Hamper. slightly damaged. Re-
duced from $500 TO 100.
Fancy Clothes Hamper; slightly damaged. Re
duced from 81. 20 to $500.
Work Basket. On stand, damaged Reduced
from $500 TO S1.50.
I Oval Clothes Basket. damaged Reduced
from 81 90 TO 75c.
I Wood Basket. damaged. reduced from sSs =
<Oc; 1 reduced from 81. 90 to 800
Fifth floor, Eleventh st.
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Shoe Department.

Il pairs women's Tan Russia Cafskin Button
Shoes. with high top. plain toe. Goodyear
welt sole and Cuban heel; sizes 5. Ga and "a:
3ls: Al. ~. g. 81 and lB; &C; AZ. 81. es
and I'D. Reduced from $500 to $50 pair
10 pairs women's Lace and Button shoes In
several styles. OF Patent Leather. Dull Calfskin
and "a; g. 3is and All: Sd. Reduced from $3.50.
100 and 800 to so pair.
Is pairs women's Evening slippers. Of Patent
Leather. in Sailor Ties: Black Satin and Black
Suede, in one-strap effects with French heels;
sizes 4hAA; 3. 4. Az So and "a: 3. 81 am
$3.50 and &4.O0 to 20 pair.
10 pairs womens Light Blue and Red CALI all,
French heels: sizes 4. AZ and 5hA: 3t. 4.
~ and 5B; 2Ia. T. and SIC. Reduced from
~ pairs Children,s Button Shoee with while
calfskin top and patent vamp; plain toe an
spring heel-sutahle for dress wear; sizes "
6E. 81, e5, 10. 1Ot. and lib: Z. ~. Sia et..
10, 1ON and Tic: Q. 10, 1ota and lid: ~. ..
M. SE Q. 9la. 10. 10is and lie. Reduced from
$500 to 81 IS pair.
Third floor Tenth ST.
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Liberty Bell Junkets.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

The Daughters of the Revolution who
have expressed so emphatically their op-
position to any further junketing journeys
for the liberty bell and its councflmanic
escorts merely voiced an opinion that has
been gathering strength in this commu-
nifty for several years. II all the patriotic
societies will put themselves on record
as supporting the propositions tnat tne
place for the bell is in independence Hall,
and that under no circumstances shall II
be again removed from that building
for exhibition purposes-ne matter now
urgent the appeal-perhaps the municipal
authorities will listen and act upon the
hint Aside from the possibility Of dam
age to the bell, which is very real and
Imminent every time 1t Is taken on rail-
road journey. it is not just to Phiiadel-
phia and it's visitors that one OF us
most priceless historic relics should De
periodically absent.
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And these remnants
Friday Bargains in
BOYS Furnishings Department,

A lot of Boys All-wool Sweat
ers, coat style, in all the popular
plain colors and color combina-
tons.
CSC each. Value, $I.5o.
A lot of Boys Outing Flannel
Pajamas, in neat pink and blue
striped effects; good quality
sizes q to 10.
75c suit. Value, $I.oo.
A lot of Hats, of felt and cloth,
in all colors and sizes. Desir-
able for little boys and girls.
75c each. Values, $I.oo to $3.50
And these remnants:
10 Boys Cloth Hats and Caps; small sizes.
Reduced from SOC to CSC each.
25 Boys Negiige Shirts collar attached; sizes
IL 10 141a inch neckband. Reduced from SOC to
&c each.
IA Boys Madras Blouses; sizes to Is. Re-
duced from soc to 25c each.
80 Boys Fine Blouses, with or without at
tached collar; sizes TO 16 Reduced from sloo
to Soc each.
4 suits Boys Madras Pajamas. soiled; sizes
4, 6 and g. Reduced from 7Sc to 25c suit.
pairs Little Boys 'Suspenders. Reduced from
25c to 10c pair.
Third door, Tenth st.
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W0men's Silk Waist Dept.

Handsome Black Crepe de Chine Waists. all
over tucked effect; yoke OF embroidered white
net: tucked long sleeves; bntton III back: sizes
80 and IS. Reduced from S17.50 TO $11.50 each.
1 Tucked Black SILK Net Waist. with front
deliberately embroidered In heavy black silk
cream lace yoke: collar of German valenciennes
inserting and lace beading fastens In back:
shirred long sleeves: size Sc. Reduced from
$3.50 to $1O.5O.
Black Polka dot La Toscs Net Waist made
collar Of white valenciennes insertion finished
with embroidered hands Of black flet net:
fastens In hack: shirred long sleeves; size 10.
Reduced from 5000 TO $3.50.
Black Chiffon Tan!eta SIX Waist. tucked ef-
feet; fastens side with jet buttons: long
sleeves, trimmed with Jet buttons and finished
with cuffs: size 80. Reduced from $50 10 1910.
1 Chiffon Taffeta SILK Waist. white with hair
line stripe OF navy blue: long sleeves; fastens in
front: size &c. Reduced from ss. "a to $3.50. =,
1 Tucked India SILK Waist. white with small
navy blue polka diets; neck and sleeves finished
with Mating OF white net: fastens in front With
cut glass buttons; size 80. Reduced from 5000
to $3.50.
Third floor. G 1t.
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And these remnants.
Black Goods Department.

SO yds. 56-inch Bordered Serge. Reduced
from 800 to $3.50 for pee.
81 yds. 56inch Diagonal Serge. Reduced from
So 10 to 90 for pee.
a. yds. Wid>~ vale Diagonal Serge. Reduced
from s7.45 to $6.eS for pee.
2A yds. 58-inch Wool Cheviot. Reduced from
81 So to 81 90 for pee.
Az yds 44-inch Wool Crepe de Chine. Re
duced from Sass to 1915 for pee.
5 yds. 44-inch Plaid Wolfe. Reduced from
50 25 to So. 90 for pee.
Az yds. ss-inch Storm Serge. Reduced from
s. 10 10 81 30 for pee.
GU yds. 4a-inch Black Wolfe UIupin's). Re
duced from 50. 10 to 81. 90 for pee.
8 yds. 36-inch Satin Cashmere. Reduced FROM
SIC. 90 to $500 for pee
yds. 44-inch Wolfe Qupin's,. Reduced from
SIC. so to 80 for pee.
Al. yds A4-inch Striped French Serge. Re-
duced from $3.50 to So. 80 for pee.
second floor. G ST.
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Boston's Commission Charter.

From the Springfield Republican.
The people Of Boston have voted in ia
yor Of emancipation from outside party
politics in municipal affairs and more
bus:ness-like machinery of government.
Charter plan No. 1, favored by the poll
ticians OF both parties. has been voted
down and plan No. 2. devised by the
finance commission and favored by the re-
form element. Is now to take effect. The
important features of this plan are nomi-
nations on petition by not less than 5000
voters, no party designations to appear on
the ballot; a mayor elected for four
years, but subject to recall by a ma
jority vote at the end Of two years;
and city council consisting of nine
members, elected at large for three-year
terms, three each year.
This provides essentially a commission
form of government. the plan differing
from that adopted by Galveston, Des
Moines, Haverhill and other cities chiefly
in providing a more numerous body of
councillors or commissioners.
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China Department.

Imported Decorated Austrian China Covered
Dish. Reduced from 81 So to $1-Oo.
IL Decorated Austrian China Soup Plates Re
duced from $3.50 TO $40.
Decorated Limoges China Platter. Reduced
from 81 so to S5c.
Red-and-Gold Decorated French China Gel
cry Tray. Reduced from $500 to 81 30.
1 Imported Decorated Cracker Jar slightly
imperfect. Reduced from $3.50 to Sl.65
4 Green and Gold Decorated Footed Nut Dfsh.
slightly imperfect Reduced from 81. % TO $1-l5.
1 Decorated Limoges China Msyonnaise Bow,
slightly damaged. Reduced from $500 TO $1.es.
1 Decorated French China Sugar and Cream
Set. Reduced from $500 to 500.
2 Decorated japanese Vases. Reduced from
81 % Ia 15c each.
1 1I-inch Decorated Jardiniere. damaged. Re-
duced from $50 To S1.S5.
1 Austrian China Sauce Iureen Reduces
from 81. Is to S10.
Decorated Austrian China Uncovered veee-
table Dishes Reduced from 6oc TO soc each
4 Decorated Austrian China Soup Tureen. Be-
duced from 81 % To sJc.
Decorated Austrian China Tea Pots. -
duced from S5c to soc each
Fifth floor, q ST.
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Picture Department.

1 Sepia Photograph. The Lovers. IN broad
brown frame. Reduced from $500 to 800
Sepia Photography MY Lady" In broad
brown frame. Reduced from $500 to s1.oO
4 Sepia Photograph. .'Ssint Cecilia" in fancy
brown oval frame. Reduced from S2o' U"
81 .oO. -,
/ sepia Photograph. 'Mrs. Kimhaii.' In broad
brown -and-gilt oval frame Reduced from SZ."o
to Soc. :. :,
1 Colored Photograph. The Choir Roy
broad ornamented frame to match lteduced
from $500 to 81 as a..
. 1 Sepia Photograph. Saint Anthony. IN
brown broad frs me. Reduced from $500 to Toe
Colored Photograph .'Ffresde Compan-
IONS" In broad black-and gilt frame. Reduced
from $500 to $3.50.
1 Sepia Photograph. Christ at me Age =,
from $500 10 $1.5o. :, a..
I Sepia Photograph "Sistine's Madonna. ID
brad brown d-gilt frame Reduced from 800
large Sepia Photograph. "Bsby Stuart IN
broad frame to match. Reduced from s'W 70
81. 95.
Fourth floor. 10th ST.
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And these Remnants
Friday Bargains in
Knit Underwear Department.

Twenty dozen pairs Womens
Ribbed Cotton Drawers, trim
med with lace.
I5c pair. Value, CSC.
Fifty dozen Children's Swiss
Ribbed Fleece-lined Vests and
Pants; winter weight; all sizes.
Special prices, 25c and $50 each.
And these remnants:
Women's Vests. 'Stuttgarter'' make. two
thirds wool, In natural color, with high neck
and long sleeves; sizes % and 80. Reduced from
81 30 70 81 so each.
20 women's Ribbed Vests. with low neck and
no sleeves. trimmed with lace insertion; size 4.
Reduced from 25c to 15c each.
women's Medium weight Cotton COmbina ton
Suits with high neck and short sleeves; ankle
length: size 4. Reduced from 75c to SOC each.
Main floor, ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-04
Friday Bargain in
Upholstery Department.

300 Pieces Fine Imported
English Cretonnes. in soft. rich
colorings and designs. Suitable
for covering cushions. picture
frames. pincushions, books. etc.
Special prices.
I5c, zoe and 25c each.
Worth from 75c to $I.5o yard.
Also Color Lines of same-6
pieces for Ioc.
so-inch Silk Nelours. in one 20
two yard lengths. and in rich
shades of rose. light blue. old
gold. tan and cream.
S2.5o yard. Value, $500.
And these remnants:
pair SIX Portieres green mixed. Reduced
from SO. 10 to $50
l pair Six Portieres. green mixed. Reduced
from $500 10 $50.
pair Oriental Portieres. Reduced from
$500 to $1,000.
/ pair Bordered Portieres. light green. Re-
ducei from sI2 80 10 $500
pairs nottingham Lace Curtains reduced
from f1.5O TO 81 % pair: pairs. reduced from
81. 50 10 $1.5o pair: pairs. reduced from 81. -
to s1.15 pair; 2 pairs. reduced from $3.50 ."
$2.75 pair.
Fourth floor, G OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-04
Direct Nominations in New York.

While attention outside Of New York
was conferred chiefly upon the municipal
election In the metropolis. politicians have
been closely watching the result of the
balloting throughout the state for men,
beers of the state assembly. Gov. Hughes
policy Of direct nominations was in a
large measure at issue. During the last
session Of the assembly an adverse report
from the judiciary committee on the d.
rect nominations bill was sustained by q
vote OF liz to IS. The governor and his
friends quietly conducted a distinctive
canvass throughout the state on this
question. in an effort to strengthen his
hands on that issue in the next house.
As far as the returns have been received
of the 112 members who voted for the
adverse report forty-six have not been
reelected. OF the twenty-eight members
who voted against the adverse report,
seven have not been returned, but in at
least three OF the districts which they rep
resented candidates pledged to a direct
nominations measure have been chosen.
A count Of the newly elected house of
assembly on this question has not yet
been undertaken, but 1t is believed that
the governors support has been material
ly increased.
Gov. Hughes has been opposed in his
effort to reform political conditions in
the state by a majority OF the old line
leaders. who have recognized in this di-
rect nomination plan a menace to their
influence and possibly their occupation.
AS long as the convention system re-
mains in vogue the party manipulation
retains his power. Gov. Hughes sees
IL
est point Of the electoral system. He
would substitute a plan of popular nomi-
nations for the higher Offices. somewhat
similar to the primary system in vogue
in some other states. All but the believ-
ers in the maintenance Of party organiza-
ton at all hazards are in sympathy
with this undertaking. Until II is posi-
BILE for the people to choose their own
candidates without restriction or compul-
sion our American system Of popular suf-
frage Is imperfect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-04
Japan and America.

The visit of the Japanese commercial
delegation to the capital of the United
States closed last night with a banquet
at which the future relations of the two
countries were defined on basis of both
a declaration Of war and declaration or
peace. The sentiments uttered during
the course of the evening by speakers
representing both nations showed how IL
logical 10 the talk of prospective conflict
between America and Japan. There is
the most solid possible ground for har-
mony and mutual progress.
The declaration Of war announced last
night was for a war of trade, a war GER
tain to make both participants prosper
Gus. Japan and the United States stand
pledged to compete with one another TO
see which will sell the most goods to the
other and which will induce the other to
buy the most goods from II. Apart from
this competition of reciprocal trade is an
other campaign. with Japan and the
United States rivals for the trade OF
other countries. Thus Japan and this
country are competitors to sell the great
est amount of goods to each OF the
other countries in the world and to in
duce each of the other countries to buy
from them.
Japan and the United States to sell each
other the greatest volume of goods in
wolves the effort on the part of each to
become the chief purchaser of the others
products. 1t lie mutually to the interest
of the two countries to exchange, each
offering those commodities which the
other wants or needs and taking in ex-
change those which 1t cannot in turn
produce and which are necessary for its
comfort and advancement. Already
Japan is the largest Asiatic consumer Of
American goods, while the United States
is the largest consumer of Japanese goods
in all the world.
Healthy trade competition makes for
peace. The closer the two countries are
brought together commercially the more
remote becomes the possibility of physical
conflict. The interchange OF visits on
the part of representative merchants and
commercial leaders must advance the
cause OF international harmony. Last
nights declaration of trade war and
political peace will go far to offset the
pessimistic clamorings Of those who for
selfish interests would drive these two
good friends, whose continued peace and
prosperity are so essential to the welfare
Of both. into q misunderstanding without
cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-04

glance at the vote cast in the New
York mayoralty election might at first
suggest that Mr. Hearst had been a neg
ligible factor in the race or possibly that
he had so divided the anti-Tammany
vote as to permit the election of Gaynor
Compared with his vote in 1903, Mr..
Hearst did not make a particularly i'm
pressive showing. But when the cir
cumstances of his candidacy and the gen.
eral results Of the election are considered
Ii will appear that he cut an important
figure In the campaign and was a mate
rial factor in the sweeping defeat Of Tam
many in all the contests save that for
the head of the ticket. In other words
to Mr.. Hearst today belongs. in large
measure. the credit for the ousting of
Tammany from the offices of vital i'm
portance and the breaking of it's grip
upon the financial control Of the city.
A fusion between the republicans and
independents was effected on all the Of
fees save the mayoralty. 1t was impos-
sible to work out an agreement upon a
candidate for the chief position. Conse
quently the republican organization pro-
ceeded to name Mr.. Barnard, and later
Mr.. Hearst's friends persuaded him to
stand for the mayoralty. BY so doing he
obtained a place in his own name on the
official ballot. Had his name not ap-
peared on the ballot II is doubtful
whether any considerable number of his
followers would have voted the fusion
ticket headed by the republican candidate
or would have voted for the fusion can
didates printed in an unheaded column.
The presence of Hearst's name on the
ballot placed a Hearst ticket in the field
and as the result showed drew to the
fusion side more than $4,000 votes.
which, coupled with the 177.OOO cast for
the fusion ticket under Barnard lead,
elected the fusion candidate for con-
troller by over $4,000 plurality. the pres
ident Of the board of aldermen by over
$4,000 plurality, the district attorney of
New York county by more than 1900
plurality, the sheriff by more than 10000,
county clerk by over $4,000. the register
by more than 25,OOO, the Brooklyn bor-
ough president by more than "a 900, jus
tices of the supreme court from 90 600 to
$4,000 and SO on along the line.
Mr.. Hearst never expected election. He
offered himself as a factor for the success
OF the fusion ticket. success in the ben
Gifts Of which he would share only as a
citizen Of New York and possibly as
potential candidate for political honors
hereafter. Mr.. Hearst has lost nothing
in political prestige through the apparent
falling of Of his personal influence in the
city. He has demonstrated his ability to
bring more than $4,000 votes to the sup
port Of ticket for the election of the
head Of which there was hardly a remote
chance. and this proof of a following may
serve as a more valuable asset than
would even an election to an office the
difficulties Of which are certain to be
great. The people of New York city
should not forget to thank the head of
the independents ticket for his share in
the redemption of the municipality from
Tammany's corrupt rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-04
Infants Department.

Children's Dark Red Broadcloth Coat, lined
throughout with satin, and finished with large
collar and cuffs of electric seal. Reduced from
So. 50 to $500.
1 Children's Tan Broadcloth Cbat lined
throughout with quilted satin and trimmed with
stitched folds Of self-material. Reduced from
$I5.OO to $l200.
1 Children's White Serge Coat, double bre al ted
style; lined throughout with sateen and finished
with turnover collar. cuffs and pockets. and
Children's Broadcloth Coat. double breasted
style lined throughout with satin and trimmed
,nx orered button. Rainced 1, a1s So
to $500.
I ChiIdren's Broadcloth Ooat. double breasted
style lined throughout with SATIN collar and cuffs
trimmed with velvet and stitched folds and fin
ished with velvet buttons Reduced from $500
to 5000.
Third floor Eleventh st.
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Friday Bargain in
Bows Atwood Suits.

A lot of Boys Atwood Suits,
in Norfolk jacket, Russian and
sailor blouse and double-breasted
STYLES, with knickerbocker trou-
sers. Ends of several lines, and
all made of fine materials; sizes
21l to II, inclusive.
Special price, $3.75 each.
Were $500, 5000, $3.50 and $3.50
Also a lot of Boys Overcoats
and Refers, in heavy winter
weight; excellent qualities; sizes
7 to IS, inclusive.
Special price, S3.75 each.
Were $3.50, $3.50, $3.50 and $Io.
And these remnants.
q Boys Valuable Russian Blouse Suits: sizes
2Ia to s. Reduced from s.. so TO LIS each.
2 Boys Suits. In dark green, with knickcr-
booker trousers; sizes Is and 16. Reduced ron,
So. IS to 81. % each.
Third floor, Tenth ST.
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And these remnants

Girls Tan Cravenetted Rancoats, full length
double breasted STYLE trimmed with brown hone
buttons: sizes 3. q, 10 and L. Reduced from
300 to 81 80 each.
6 Girls White Linen Dresses: waist hand
embroidered and tucked; three-Quarter sleeves:
cuffs ard collar hand-cmbroidered: box-plaited
skirt finished with deep hem: fasten In back:
sizes 9. and 10. Reduced from s.. IS to So
each.
IL Girls French Percale Dresses. in neat hg-
ured effects: made long WASTED style. with full
plated skirt finished with deep hem: fasten In
hack: sizes O and 8. Reduced from <2.85 to
81. 95 each.
plain colors, checks rings and polka dots; long
WASTED effect with full plated skirt finished
8. S. 10 and IA. Reduced from $1.25 to Toe
each.
I Girls Tan Cravenetted Raincoat, full-length
double breasted style: fastens high at the neck
size 5. Reduced from rs to $500.
Third floor, G st.