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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING

Advertisements not over four lines
in length in this column. rs cents for
one time, 35 cents for twice, SO cents
for one week and $1.25 for one
month if paid for when the advertise
ment is brought in. If credit is given
an additional charge will be made.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

DOR $ tLE-On one of BenningtOn's finest
T. streets, double l4-room house in an ex-
cellent neighborhoOd. Size of lot 65xl60. Pleas
ant piazza. Plenty of all kinds of fruit and
shade trees. City water, good garden, large
able property and an ideal home. Extra build
ing lot with this place. Price on application.
Nash 4 Hutchins. 44tla
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07
ATTRACTIVE LESSONS IN FRENCH

Mr.. Albert Cru. a graduate of University OF
France and professor of French at Williams
College will take charge during this Summer
of Professor de Pierpont's classes in Benning-
ton. For particulars write TO Professor A. Cru
p %. box. $40. Williamstown. Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07
Closing Out Sale.

Miss Alice Foley must be out of
store by first of Oct. and will sell
her entire stock below cost beginning
Saturday, Sept 4.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

E,OR SALE Horse. cheap. Gentle and kind
for ladies and children to drive Apply to
f. NJ. Paddocks store, 2Ss School st. 5lt6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

WANTED-Young men 10 learn automobile
w business 10y mail and prepare for posi-
tions as chaifeurs and repair men. We make
You expert In ten weeks assist You to secure
position. Pay big; work pleasant demand
for men great reasonable; write for particu-
lars and sample lesson. Empire Automobile
Institute. Rochester. N. Y. 50tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07
THE GENTLE CYNIC.

Nothing is so universally initiated
as success.
1t is perhaps better to give yourself
away than be sold.
Only fool will strive for success
by the skyrocket route.
The youth with narrow shoulders
might dress in broadcloth.
Any fellow who has tried 1t will tell
you that it's no lark to be a jail bird.
Two heads are better than one ex-
cept in the matter of keeping a Sc
cret.
Many a fellow puts up bold front
with nothing more than fancy waist
coat.
1t seems quite natural that pull
will get man to the top quicker than
a push
Have you ever noticed that all the
men who go to rest cures are married
men?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07
InPEk CENr In, EsrMENT-rp

w houses in So. SALISBURY, near depot
over i-2 acre of land with each house Houses
m excellent repair and newly slated, rent for
S72 year each, and are always rented VIII
be sold 50 that purchaser will get good 10 per
cent investment Price and further particu-
lars on application at this Office. Nash 4 Hut
chius. 52ti2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Il Or SALE-PhaetOn carriage will he sold
L cheap for want of room. A. X. Richie,
Bennington, VT. 5itf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

TNO RENT-Three rooms with privilege of
L Using the kitchen. Would prefer to rent
to women only. Apply Mrs. n. A. Kennon,
~ North St 46tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

TO RENT

l. Adams streets. Frank G.. Day, soto
TO RENT-Large pleasant house at 20l Scott
l. street. Recently fitted up and in good CON
dition. Inquire of Olin Scott. 53tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07
FOUND

I OST-A ladies' gold watch ON Main ST. be
a. tween Putnam House and DR.. Jenney' s
office. Finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving same at this office 56ti
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

~ ANTEO- Girl wanted. Apply at the
w Soldiers Home. 55tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07
WANTED

WYATT Done experienced loOper and
w one experienced knitter who knows how
to top on half hose 10 begin Sept, -. Apply
TO Berkshire Hosiery Co., North Adams, Mass
soft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Any fellow who has tried 1t will tell
you that it's no lark to be jail bird.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Hiram Fassett. Jr.. has retarned
from SALISBURY. where he has been
during the past two months
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

JNO RENT-Desrable tenem'n ts, offices
i stores, mill property with water power
Individual storage lockers. VIM. T. Hawks, 205
North st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

! REsT- Barn at 1854 North st. Apply TO
1 c. Schwartz. 36tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Have you ever noticed that all the
men who go to rest cures are married
men?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

RENT-From october LIST, corner store
in the brick building at corner North and
Pleasant streets being one OF the two stores
now occupied by II. Harry Levin. Building
steam heated and the store is an up-to-date
store in good location for any zine OF business.
Apply to Charles n. Powers, Savings Bank
Building %tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Richard La Fountain. who nas been
visiting his brother-in-law w. Charles
Firth, has returned to his home in
Lawrence. Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Miss Anna Quinn. who has been
spending the past few weeks with her
sister, Mrs. Henry Wilson in Airing
ton, has returned home.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Russell NJ. Hyde of Pittsfield spent
the holiday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Hyde of South street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

The youth with narrow shoulders
might dress in broadcloth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Miss Julia White, who mas been
guest of James II. White of Valentine
street, returned to New York Mon
day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Miss Grace Miller has gone to Bos-
ton where she has a position as dem
onstrator with the Singer Sewing Ma
chine company.
Miss Kathryn Jenny returned Satur
day from Malone, n. Y, where she
has been visiting relatives for the
past two weeks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

TO RENT-Two desirable tenements on
Main street. Apply to DR. ii. j. Potter.
27tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Miss Florence March has gone II
Mortified, Mass, to resume her dut-
les as techer in the Mortified
school
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Nothing is so universally initiated
as success.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Richard
Station of Brattleboro have b.
guests of Mrs. A. Eddy of Washing
street for a day or two.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-07

FIR. Desaulnies of North Pownal
was here today visiting a few frienos
He looked remarkably well.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Rufus Wheeler Peckhan, associate jus
tice Of the Supreme Court Of the United
States. was appointed by President Cleye-
land in 1895. Previous 10 that he was
associate judge Of the Court Of Appeals
Of New York. and prior 20 thai a JUS
tice of the Supreme Court. TO which po-
sition he was elected in 1SS3.
Justice Peckham was born IN Albany
November s. 1888. He was a son Of Rufus
Wheeler Peckham and a younger brother
Of Wheeler Hazard Peckham, who was
prominent lawyer of New York. Rufus W.
Peckham prepared for law with
Horatio Seymour. Samuel Beardsley. and
Greene c. Bronson He, too, was su-
preme court justice. and was later elected
to the Court Of Appeals of New York,
and lost his life in the wreck Of the
steamship VnIerie de Havre, November
% 1873.
The son was educated at the Albany
Academy. and then at a school in Phila-
delphia, after which ne studied law in
his fathers office and was admitted 20
the bar when twenty-One years old. Spon
after he became "A member of the hrrh OF
Peckham * Tremain, and that firm lasted
until the death Of Mr.. Tremain. when the
Continued on Page =, Column =
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Bluehelds, Oct. "a (by wireless
to Colon 1.-The first important
battle of the revolution occurred
last Friday between the forces Of
Gen. Chamorro and 1000 Of Presi-
dent Zelaya'S troops.
The scene Of the engagement was
on the San Juan River, below Boca
de San Carlos. The rebels won,
with slight losses.
The loss sustained by the govern
ment forces was 100 killed and 800
wounded. The rebels captured two
Krupp siege guns and 400 rifles.
ZeIHya Recruiting Troops.
News has been received from the in
terror to the effect that President Zelaya
Is recruiting and mobilizing troops at
Managua. Apparently none Of his army
Is en- route to the Atlantic coast. Gen.
Chamorro is advancing slowly into the
interior. strengthening his forces as he
goes.
Absolute order is maintained in Blue
fields Details of the capture Of Cape
Gracias a Dios by the insurgents Friday
reached here yesterday by the Emery
Company's steamer Yulu.
The port was won after an hours fight
ing, with slight losses on either side The
capture OF this place gives the rebels
possession Of the Atlantic coast and all
the territory east Of the seventy-ffth de-
gree OF longitude, with the exception Of
about fifty miles along the San Juan
River
Recognition Daily Expected.
Recognition OF the rebels as beIIiger-
ents by the United States is expected
daily.
II is reported without confirmation that
the authorities Of Honduras have seized
the property Of the Puerto Polar Banana
COMPANY OF New York
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
DIES IN ENGINE CAB
B. & o. Engineer Stricken
with Hand Oh Throttle.
FOR ORDER TO START
James Cornelius, While Seated IN
His Cab in Cumberland Yards,
nnled, and Investigation shows
Death Had Come Suddenly.

Special TO Tho Washington Herald.
Cumberland Md, Oct 2A-James Cor
nellus. aged sixty, was found dead at
the throttle Of his engine in the South
Cumberland yards Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad early this morning. while
his train was being made up to run 90
Brunswick
Cornelius was given the signal to move,
and he did not obey. His fireman then
made an investigation to find him seated
in his cab dead. Death was primarily
due to nephritis. according TO DR.. Charles
II Brace. county physician. who made an
examination. The body Of Mr.. Cornelius
was prepared for burial at the Butler
undertaking rooms. and sent to his home
at Brunswick, Nd. this evening. He
leaves family. His son. Louis A. Cor
nelius, accompanied the body. He had
been an engineer on the Baltimore and
Ohio for twenty years.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
GIRL TELLS HER STORY.

"My Iife's tragedy dates from
the time I first met short at n
dance. wns fascinated by his
handsome face. When ne got
into trouble 1 visited him every
day I'm that terrible old, ugly
prison. Instead Of buying my
self clothes md pretty things,
took him comforts and luxuries,
books and papers, to cheer hts
lonely hours.
81 will never forget the horror
experienced when first I real
lied had been shot. called
and cnIIed for aid. hut "a seemed
to me that n thousand people
Knocked me. ! was so glad when
al last l was put To bed.
II do not know whether | viii
return to the stage IL 1 get well,
or not. 1 want TO, but I am
afraid my parents viii object"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

From the rattle Of typewriters in the
city room OF a newspaper from the
search OF news and the dispasslonate
probing into the reasons Of things. 10 the
pulpit OF a house Of worship is the story
Of Rev. Lloyd c. Douglas. who yesterday
morning preached his inaugural sermon
as the new pastor Of Luther Place
Memorial Church
Immediately after his graduation from
college. Mr.. Douglas became a reporter
on the staff Of the Springfield Ohio
Press Republic. which has since become
the Springfield Daily News. Whatever
came up in which the public might be
interested. the new reporter was shot
out" on the story. From the rich. in
their flesh pots, where freedom from want
bred indifference and dried the roots Of
sympathy. TO the poor in their novels,
where poverty had taken crime as its
mistress. Douglass made his rounds.
stock in Trade.
His stock in trade consisted Of nothing
but a soft lead pencil and a bunch OF
copy paper in an inside pocket, a mind
trained TO think, and interested in what
his fellows did, and a purpose that was
destined 10 bring him. before he was
thirty-three years old. TO the pulpit OF one
Of the best-known churches Of the Ma
tional Capital. TO succeed a man Of high
caliber. the late Rev J. q. Butler
Was "A Good Reporter.
Mr.. Douglas made a good reporter.
His sympathy gave him an insight into
his stories. which won recognition from
the city editor. Whether his assignment
took him 10 the chamber Of a man who
had taken his own life. or to a meeting
of prominent citizens in the interests OF
civic Improvement. or to a humble home
desolated by sorrow in any one Of its
many forms, he put human interest into
the story, and kept his purpose under
his hat
L wanted TO get the sort Of frst-hand
experience Of life which a newspaper. re-
porter has the best chance TO get, he
said, in explaining his reason for going
into the business. Il wanted to get at
life in the living. to see the seamy side
OF II, so that I should be better equipped
to fight against its unhealthy features
later. \ newspaper reporter does not
have 20 become callOused and cynical and
Indifferent and automatic. unless he
wants TO: and I did not want to-
AT the end Of year on the paper. Mr..
Douglas made clean break. and en-
rolled himself at the Wittenberg. Semi
nary in Springfield TO begin his study
Of life from the ecclesiastical standpoint.
His experience since his graduation there
has not been long. as he csndidly told
his congregation yesterday Three years
as pastor in the Lutheran church in
North Manchester. Ind, and four years
In charge of the First Lutheran Church
in Lancaster. Ohio. bring his story up 10
the time he was notified that he had
Continued on Page 10, Column ,.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Albany, n. Y, Oct. 24.-Rufus
w. Peckham, an associate justice
of the United States Supreme
Court, died at MS summer home,
Coolmore, in Altamont, a short dis
tance from here, in the Heidelberg
Mountains, at 8:I5 o'clock tonight.
On August p he suffered an at
tack Of acute indigestion. He
seemed TO recover from this, and
had notified Chief Justice Fuller,
of the United States Supreme
Court, that he would be ready to
resume his work at Washington
last week.
Two weeks ago the indigestion
from which Justice Peckham SUI
fered returned in worse form and
complications set in which reached
the heart and rendered his condi-
ton serious, although not critical
until within the past day or so.
His death was due to angina pee
tors. Arrangements had been
made for the removal of the Peck
ham household TO Washington. and
yesterday 1t was decided to bring
Justice Peckham to the Hotel Ten
eyck in Albany this week, anticipat-
ing that he would recover sufficient
" within a short time to resume his
duties at Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
FAILS TO DROWN HIMSELF.
String Breaks and Former German
Army Officer IS Rescued.

Chicago. oct. 2i-Iguacz Lehnert, a for
mer German army officer. whose mind is
believed 20 have been unbalanced by the
horrors he went through during the San
Francisco earthquake. attempted to end
his life last night by drowning He was
under the hailucination that he is wanted
in bis native land for the murder Of two
persons.
With a large stone tied by a strong
string about HIS waist he leaped of the
breakwater at the foot of Harrison street
In addition to the weight Of stone. Leh-
merit was weighted down with three suits
Of underwear, two coats. and three pairs
Of trousers.
These acted as a buoy when the string
broke and the stone sank The high
waves washed him back against the
breakwater. and he was rescued by fire.
men.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
DIES OF BAYONET WOUND.

Dallas. Tex, Oct. 24.-Dcputy
County Clerk Louis ReIchenstein,
who wnS yesterday evening bay
Onetted by Sergt. ManIey, of
Company r, Third Regiment,
Texas National Guard. died at
! 20 n. I'M. from his wound. Man
ley il stiIl in Jail. with 4 charge
of murder dOcketed aEninst him.
He declines TO talk for publica-
tiOn.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
LOYALTY To FLAG
PRAISED BY TAFT
Children Told True Meaning
of the Emblem.
HIMSELF A FIGUREHEAD
Sovereignty Represented in the
Chief Executive.

says He VIII step Down
md Out I'm FOur Years, but Does
Not Mean This 10 BE Taken Liter
Huy-Met by Arkansas Delegation
on Leaving TeNnS-Wiu Reach st.
Louis, No., This Morning.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
BODY ISFOUND
Mystery of Missing Belts
vile Postmaster Solved.
INDITCH NEARLAUREL
Disappearance of Charles A.
Fox, Jr., Explained.
INDITCH NEARLAUREL
ONLY BONES WERE LEFT

Negro, Hunting FirewOOd, Acci'
dentally Runs Across Corpse Hid
den by Underbrush in Lonely Spot.
Identification Made by Initials on
Cuff Buttons and in Hat-Brother
Also Identifies Clothing Fox
Wandered from Home in June
While DeliriOus with Fever-COr-
oner's Inquest To-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
Zelaya'S Army VanquiShed
in First Battle.
CHAMORRO IS VICTOR
United States May Recognize
Nicaraguan Insurgents.
FIGHT OCCURRED FRIDAY

Governments Loss Was 100 Killed
and 800 WOunded-Cape Graeias
a DiOs Captured by RevOlutiOnists
on the Same Day with Little Diff
fculty-Atlantic Coast Now in
Hands of Belligerents, and Presi-
dent of Republic Is Mobilizing and
Recruiting Troops at Managua.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
William H. Short Then
Kills Himself.
WOMAN MAY NOT DIE
Taken to Hospital with Three
Bullets in Body.
SANG IN THE MOTOR GIRL"

Member of Chorus Shot Down by
ex-Convict Husband in Union Sta
ton Yesterday Morning - Had
Refused to Leave Stage in Re-
sponse to His Pleas - Tortures
Wife as They Ride in Taxicab by
Pinching and Biting Her-Physi-
clans Doubtful as to Result of
WOunds-Mother of Girl Arrives.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
Relatives Contestinr VIII.

Brockton. Mass, oct. 2t-Relatives OF
the late Mrs. Clara Hunt Snow, who
left $4,000 to the Christian Science
Church, are contesting the will 1t is
charged that Mrs. Snow. shortly before
her death, intended to change her will.
made five years before, and to leave the
church but a small bequest.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
GOV. HARMON DEFIANT.
Throws Down Gage of Battle to
National Committeeman.

Columbus. Ohio. oct 2L-"To withdraw
now would be cowardly. I am going on
and try to show the people Of Ohio that
I'm a good governor It would be far
better to so down in defeat than to quit
in the face Of fire"
In these words Gov Harmon has
thrown the gage Of battle at the feet of
Democratic National Committeeman Har-
vey c. CARRIER. He will express no opin-
ion on the recent attack against him. but
will 20 on ana win again. and after he
wins he may have a word or two to say
about "our friend" CARRIER. as he terms
him.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
Bishop McFnuI VIII Offer Free
Home to All Unfortunates.

Trenton, y J.. oct 2i-Bishop James
a. McFauL Of the Roman Catholic Dio-
cese OF Trenton. announced to-day that
he had purchased farm near Penning-
ton, which will be opened next year as a
refuge for the consumptive people of this
community.
This unfortunate class will have the
run OF the farm. upon which shacks will
be erected. without expense. and Will be
cared for without regard to race or creed.
Sisters Of Charity viii serve as nurses.
Bishop McFaul was chairman Of the
committee appointed by Gov. Fort 70
lead the fight against tuberculosis IN
this State.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
PUPILS TO GATHER APPLES

Grand Junction. Cole, Oct. "a
All schools I'm the fruit region OF
Western Colorado, including the
Teller Indian Institute here, will
close tomorrow for two weeks
and the pupils will go into the
orchards and help harvest the
recOrd-breakinG apple crop. Fruit
growers have not been able TO
get help and fear frost viii come
before the apples are picked.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Fair
to-day; probably followed by
showers tomorrow; rising tenn
perature; moderate variable
winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
OTTO MUELLER ARRESTED.
Husband Of Woman Whose Skeleton
Was Found nj IsIiD-


New York. Oct 2L-Otto Mueller. the
husband Of the woman whose skeleton
was foun din the woods near Central
Islip. L. l.. last Sunday. was arrested
tonight in Astoria after a lively chase
by three Brooklyn detectives. He has
been living in Astoria under the name Of
Frederick Gebhardt, with a woman and
two children.
Tonight, about $50 o'clock, the de-
tectives went to the house. just as they
ran up the sidewalk Mueller made dash
to get away. Hennessey, Smith, and
Hoar, the detectives, sprinted after him
across the lots and over fences.
After a sharp chase they grabbed him
and got him TO the station house in As
tOria. Later he was transferred 10 the
Brooklyn police headquarters and locked
up.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
ENVOY WASHED OVERHEARD.
SuItan's Representative and $4,000
in Cash Lost in the Sen.

Madrid Oct 2t-Abd-Es-Salan. head OF
the mission OF the Sultan OF Morocco sent
to pacify the Rin tribesmen. has been
washed overheard from the Spanish gun
boat that was conveying him, and
drowned.
He was carrying about $1,000 in cash
and the missions credentials. HIS wife
and daughter-in-iaw were with difficulty
prevented from throwing themselves into
the sea after him
II IS stated that Il the mission fails
to pacify the Riffs the Sultan will send
an army against them
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
Deer Roam Nenr Town.

Millville, y. J.. Oct A-While Peter
Shaw was driving with his wife. near
Bennetts NH. yesterday afternoon. he
saw herd Of five deer. which stood and
watched the team until it approached
within thirty yards Of them. and then
they bounded away int the woods
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
TRACK LOSSES END IN THEFT.
Boston bridegroom Steals Valuable
Ring, but Is Soon Captured.

Detroit. Mich, oct. 24-Driven desper-
ate by losses totaling over $1,000 at the
Windsor race track. a. w. Crossman, Of
Boston, a member OF a select family Of
that city. dashed from Joseph Gross
lights pawnshop late last evening with
$3.50 diamond ring which he had asked TO
look at.
Crossman was soon captured and taken
TO the police station.
Crossman was spending his honeymoon
in Detroit with his bride OF two weeks.
whom he married in Woodstock, Ontario.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25
Supreme Court Justice
Passes Away.
SEEMED TO RECOVER
Had Planned to Return from
His Summer Home.
BY CLEVELAND

Took Seat on Supreme Bench in
1S95-Had Been Jurist in New
York for Years PreYiOus-Death
Due to Angina Pectoris-Sufered
Attack of Acute Indigestion on
August 20, but Had Practically
Recovered - Was Born in New
York State in the Year 1888.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Belgrade. Oct PA new cabinet has
been formed with NJ. Pasitch as premier.
NJ Milanoyitch retains the portfolio OF
the ministry Of foreign affairs.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-25

Rugs ever shown in Washington ca he
seen at SlOan's, 1407 St. to-day and
tomorrow from 9 a. m. TO 6 p. m. to be
sold at auction there the three follow
ing days at II a. m. and p. m. See
catalogue for further particulars