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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-13
STROBE PROPOSES
TAX COMMISSION

Measures OF far-reachlng Importance
are contained In the bills sent to the
clerks desk yesterday by members OF
the Senate.
The bill offered by Senator Strobe,
OF Amherst. proposing the creation OF
g State tax commission Is ranked
among the most important introduced
so far. It provides for a commission
to consist OF twelve members. The
President Of the Senate, the Speaker,
tho chairmen Of the Finance Commit
tees OF both branches. constitute the first
four members, and they are to select
the remaining eight, seeing to 1t that
each section OF the state is represent
ed In the commission as finally made
up. The compensation Is the per diem
The duty OF the commission Is to col.
1ect facts concerning tho taxable pro-
perty OF the Commonwealth and to
report such legislation as 1t may see
at. basing Its judgment on the facts
presented to them. Senator Strobe has
given careful study to this proposed
measure, and believes that 1t will cor-
rect the chief defects Of the present
tax system.
Senator Lassiter, OF Petersburg, In
PRODUCED a new primary bill, proyid.
ing for the establishment OF primaries
by political parties having cast more
than $4,000 votes at the general cleo.
ton. tsS
The bill includes a provision pro-
11ibiting newspapers or any one con-
nected with q newspaper from receiv-
ing from candidates any reward for
matter printed In advocacy OF their
candidacy, making the punishment a
fine Of not less than $500. All paid
political matter In newspapers intends
ed to serve the candidacy OF any one
must be marked In conspicuous type
advertisements .
In addition to the bill introduced BY
Senators Sims and Lassiter to create a
perpetual fund TO be expended only for
State aid in building good public roads
and providing for the manner Of ex-
penditure of such a fund. another bill
was introduced by the Same members
authorizing the establishment OF State
nuarries, the working Of conviots-in
them In the manufacture OF road-mak-
Ing materials. This bill also provides
for the sale or exchange OF the pco-
ducts and their transportation, 1t
rurther authorizes the State Corpora
zion Commission to permit certain
Freight rates to be made by common
carricrs in the interest OF road-makers,
These two bills emboayBthe recomnlen-
cations ofsGoyernor Swanson and the
ideas OF the State Good Roads Assoc
station. added to those of the authors.
Mho are deeply interestedstn this phase
of state work, 8t
Mr., ITolkes& sent up "a bill. assessing
n license tan BuponSseacl person, firm
or cooperation sensagedsi In the business
pt raising or mining coal. iron ore
lhr other minerals In the state Of sYir-
Eatinla.
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plaintiff or defendants.
nY mr.. T~hrockmorton: 4 bin to amend
ahn fs.enaet section aoi2 OF tic Code.
by Mr.. Whfte: a bill to provide for ysr.
alct ana Judgment In actions or eiectment
nccorllng TO the facts. both as 10 ihn Mi,
or title ana possession.
By MIR. Winso: "A bill 10 prevent doproda.
ions Upon and Interpretations OF pron.
Tor transportation OF deIlyoty, and 10 nrna
vide punishncnt therefor. w
By MI White. a bill to amend and re.on.
act section $685. OF the Code In regard IN
pIiis Of exception, and provide when they
snail not be nocesaary. W
Sy Mr, White: mn to amend and re.en-
ACT section ESQ OF tho Code. and 20 proyide
that tho wife shall be dowable in tho ,yhoie
of lands which have been sold 10 ,atisfv n
hen paramount 10 dover.
To Committee on AsyIums and Prisons.
BY Mr.. rhrocknorton. A Bill to establish
sn advisory pardoni,s board, and to provide
for an indeterminnta scntence and Far Tho
disposition, management and release ~
criminals Under such sentence, and for the
eapense attending same.
BY Mr.. Throekmorton A but to nroh,.
DIE me form alton OF a combination or agree.
ment oy banks or bankers, doing business In
this state. whereby it liz attomnted Ia ~
the rate OF Interest to be paid on deposits.
or to coercc other banks or bankers. either
airfe,y or indirectly. to adopt a given rate
- u'shg aHN " prescribe u penalty Tor
the violation OF this act.
To the Committee on insurance and Banking.
BY Mtssrs. Winso, Stebbins and Noting
a bill TO establish a Bureau OF Banking
under the control Of the state Corporation
Commission, TO provide for the appointment,
OF a commissioners of banking, to regulate
the buslnes5 Of banking In this state. ia
declare certain acts to be crimes. and ia
provide pona ltieH for the violation OF the
Eprovlsions herein contained.
BY Mr.. stcarncs: a bill to prohibit fire
Insurance companies from combining as Ia
what ra.es OF commission shall he paid b,
any other company to an agent.
BY Mr.. Parkor: n bill, limiting the period
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THE TIfEs DISPATCH: RICHMOND VA, rHURsDAY, JANUARY ia. 1910.
:, Of other oualodian. or WHO shail ae expossd

OF other custodian, or who shall he exposrd
to immoral or vicious iDfiuencas and train.
Ing: approved Marci, u. 1909.
By SIR. Byrds A bill to amend and rh.cn.
act sections 1iN and iiG5 OF The code 40 as
to rcaulro foreign corpora lions TO procure
certificates OF authority from tho state Cor.
poration Comm sslon for Inc privilege OF
transsctins business n this State. Ind to
prescribe penalties agasns. such corporations
for failure TO do 30, md TO provide for tho
enforcement OF cuch penalties.
act sections and il Of chapter 1; sections
J and 8 OF chapter q: sections ? and OF
chapter Of the Code.
To the Committee on Counties, Cities and
Towns.
by Mr., Parker: a bill to confer upon tho
s.ate Corporation Commission power and
authority to fix and prcseribo tld rates and
snarsea 81 water supply companies, and TO
ple.ent diecrirninatlon therein.
ny DIT. Wisslcr. a bill to amend and 70.
ny Mr.. Throckmorton: a bill to amend
ann fc.enact chapter 2la OF Acts OF 1906. en-
utica An act to empower board or super.
ylno.s . 9 enact special and local l~cEislation''
enact section alos OF tho code as 10 unlawful
naming. ana to prescribe the timo for catch
ing bass.
To Committee for Courts OF Justice.
enact section so5s OF the code, ue amended,
30 an TO give to courts o: equity Jurisdiction
to remove clouds from title to real cstate
where the complainant is not in possession.
or where the complainant has the ca uitabte
right to the legal title.
By Mr. White: a bill to provide that a
party to any action at law or suit in
equity shall not be held as wa!vins the
rights TO object and except to the ruling OF
the court where a demurrer 10 his pfcadtne
has been Sustained. and he has amended al
a result OF such ruling.
BY Mr.. Cox: A bin to afford a remedy
where at trial any reason appears because
OF insufficient pleading, faulty pleading OF
wrong pleading. or because or any defect,
failure or inhrmity OF pleading why a yer.
dict of q Jury could not he rnndcred III
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both BRANCHES
GOING AFTER DIG
MEASURES FIRST
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Continued From Page ~Four-column 10
OF Buckingham, nominated Frank B.
Watkins for scrgeant.at.arrns, and his
election wa also unanimous, ms was
that OF Doorkccper S. NJ. Donald, nomf-
mated by Senator 1Ichols, of Stanton.
Senator Sale, OF Norfolk city, moved
the election OF the pages selccted by
tho caucus Tuesday night. which was
done.
Senator Ward, OF winchester, moved
that a committee be appointed 10 II
form the House thai the Senate had
convened. and Senator'S Ward, OF Fred
erick; Elan, OF Brunswick: Holt, OF
Newport News, and .Wickhanl, of, Hen
rico. were designated by the president
10 perform that duty.
Notifies tile 1fOtse
After a fifteen minutes recess. Repre-
sentative Hakcr. Of Chesterfield.
brought the message of the House.
stating that that body had passed a
joint resolution designating a commit
tee to present tho greeting OF tho
Legislature to the Governor. On mo
ton of Senator STROBE, OF Amherst, the
Joint resolution was adopted. and Sena-
tors STROBE. Of Amherst; Sims, Of
Louisa: Echols. OF Stanton: Folkes, of
Richmond city; C;untcr, OF Accomac.
and Lincoln. OF smyth, were appoint
ed a com mittee to call on the Governor
Senator Strobe, OF Amherst. was APP
pointed to inform the House that the
Senate was In session and ready for
business. These committees later re-
ported the discharge OF their duties.
Secretary Owen was announced, and
brought the message OF the Governor.
which was received and read by Clerk
Booker.
Senator Kee5elI. Of Rockingham,
moved that tho uEual number Of coptcs
OF the message be printed.
Thanks for Mrs.
A Joint resolution from the House
was received thanking In appropriate
fashion Mrs. swanson for her interest
and work In directing tho artistic
adornment OF the interior OF the two
houses and tho lobbieg. The resolution
directs that an engrossed COPY OF the
resolution be presented to Mrs. swan
son. On motion OF Senator Sale. OF
Norfolk city, the rules were suspended
and the Joint resolution was upaui-
1nously concurred in. Senator Folkes.
Of Richmond city. who had been n
member Of the committee with which
Mrs. Swanson co-operated, paid a
glowing tribute 10 the taste she had
used in the decorations.
Reports were received from the
clerk OF the House Of Delegated. tho
Superintendent OF Public instruction.
and from President Alderman concern
ing the appointm ent of DIR. James NJ.
Page to the Educational Board.
A petition for a civil court for Nor
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entitled report Of Auditor to General Az

entitled Report OF Auditor to General Az
Horlbly.
To ..c Committee on Labor and tho Poor.
by Mr. stesrnes. a bill to amend aud rs-
enact section s73 OF the Code. entitled Super
itltandent of Poor: FORMS Of report.
BY Mfr. sttarne8--A bill 10 amend and re-
enact ~seetion $40 OF tho Code. entitled Super
Int OF the Poor; his annual report:
what to contain and show copy TO be sent
to Auditor.
To the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Bowman: a bill to appripriato the
public revenue for tho two nscal years end
Ing, respectively, on the esth day Of Fob.
isi.. = a"N ~ go
BY Mcs.rs. Lewis and Yarrell: A bill TO
appropriate s65,0b. or SO much thereof as
may BIO required. to pay the unpaid pension
claims due TO Confederate ~veterans now on
nlc in the Office OF the Auditor OF Public
ACCOUNTS.
BY Mr.. Throckmorton. To establish a I'M
form system OF bookkeeping and account
ing. and for the election OF state account
ant. and defining his duties, and to provide
for the examination OF the books OF all ofti-
GERS entrusted with the collection and re-
ceipt, custody and disbursement OF the rev.
enues OF the State.
BY Mr.. Parker bill to amend and re-
enact section 35ss or the code OF Virginia.
as amended in relation to fees OF attorneys
for the Cornt1o nwealth.
BY Mr.. Stearnes: a bill to amend and re-
enact section s5es OF the Code In relation 10
ices OF attorneys for the Commonwealth.
BY Mr.. Powers: a bill providing that the
fees of constablcs and sherifss shall be ilen
teal iii like casos. and therein amending
the Code of Virginia.
BY Mr.. era A bill to appropriate $50.
900. or 40 much thereof as may be necessary
TO pay the pensions of soldiers and widow.
or soldiers who are on tho pension list ant
! whose pensions have not been paid.
BY Mr.. Johnston: bill for establishing
within the corporate limits OF tho city o
| bradford, Va, upon what is known as tn,
Adams site consisting OF about fort!
Il acres. or upon such other site within thu
corporate limits of the city Of Radford q.
,lmny be collected by the board OF trustees
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HIEsEE FaHaW-N EfIaA1
provided for In this act. d Ste
Industrial School for White \
BY Mr.. Cox: a bill to amer
section 81 OF an act to raise II
port az tho government an
schools, ana 10 pay tho intert
lie debt. and to provide a /.
pensions.
BY Mr.. Cox: A bill TO au,e
act SECTIONS 90 and 90 OF an aca
n,io for the support or the 4
public free schools.
BY Mr.. Throckmdrton: a i
taxes due prior to January
provide for asccrta.nins tho
%linquent taxes ohargeahle5 aga
or tract o. land In this s
proper registration OF tho snn
lug for It's collection.
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The following constitute Iii,

by Mr.. Folkes: To repeal3a toi
ton transferring a certain rlatf
state OF Virginia against the govf
the United States ia the Mount WI
nue. Association.
BY Mr.. Folkes: To assess
upon each person. firm or corpol
gagged IN the business OF raising +
coal. iron ore or other mineral
In tho state OF Virginia. I
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g bill to prohibit fire insurance com
pantes from %conspiring as to the rates
Of commission to be paid by any other
company to an agent.
Mr.. Throckmorton would prohibit
banks from making a combination to
fix a. rate OF interest, and from at
tempting to coerco other banks along
these lines.
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Academy OF 1lusic-"The Sc
the House,
Dbou--aBouitn,' matincc Al

Company Better Than Bustc
Two top-heavy audiences
Academy Of Music greeted q
engagement OF Buster BroW1,
day and howled with delight
larry at Tige. Master Ga
spoiled Richmond alden,
Master Rice, who did not attel
to sing or dance. was not :
satisfactory as Buster. exec,
children, He was u thing
them. however, and probabk
his chief object after all. Lei
was too palpably a grown-up
she was. to be very attractive
Jane. But Tiga was great.
Cotton was just as good 9 dol
tor as Mr., Outcault himself
sire: he was restrained set
mental. emotional but not '
Seriously, I don't see how
have been better.
Tho rest of the cast Was goo
Blanche leslie, as Busters !;
a. pretty voice. not large,
trained and sweet. Phil. !
sang and danced we'll and I
the part OF Jack. Blanche La
up ana played the part OF
with an utter disregard OF q
vanity. Tho chorus. with ~
tions. was very far>Srom beau
tho costumes were clean AZ
pretty. The two exceptions
prevailing unloveiiness OF u
We're Misses Rice and Stew
captivated the whole houae
really perfect dancing, And
a Billiken chorus that WAS Is
II funnxs \
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-03
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Sale of blankets Friday and SATURDAY
at Vaughan's.
One hundred crib blankets on sale
Friday at Zoe each at Yaughan's.
Sash curtains 25c pair, also a brass
sash curtain rod free, at Perry's on
Saturday.
Vasa orden Nordistjernan holder korg.
fest lordagen den November ALA Scan
dinavier arc Yalkomna.
Enthusiastically November 5, is the
last day you can pay your water rent
without additional charges
Nichols dancing class and social
Thursday evening; teaching s to 0:3o,
social 0:30 to H. Admission to public
after $50; gents 35c, ladies l5c.
Sanford Smith returned last night
with doe which he shot in Waterbury.
1t is reported that party Of ten hunt
ers who started out Monday in the Vi.
entity of Waterbury had up to yester-
day shot eight deer.
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lIARSHFIELD.

A. T Davis is az Groton pond, keeping
his camp open for party Of hunters.
Alden Bacon Of Barre is boarding at
Herbert Emery's and hunting for deer
All interested in a chorus choir Of
young people for the NJ +. church are
asked to meet at the church vestry
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Master S. H. Irwin viii furnish veni-
son for the supper at the grange meet
ing Wednesday evening, Rolls, coffee
and doughnuts will also be served.
E. A. Rosebrook has sold and decided
his farm on the river road to r. j.
Marshall 1t is understood that the
Roosebrooks have bargained for the abb
jah Bemis farm, now owned by Ernest
Wright. 1t is with great satisfaction
that we advance this news for the fam
lily have many friends here, who were
fearful Of losing them from town.
Those who have killed deer in this
town are as follows; A. A. Lyndes, doe,
weight $50 pounds; D. r. Tibbitts, doe,
weight 100 pounds; Frank Tibbtts, doe,
weight 100 pounds; S. H. Unwin, buck,
weight lis pounds Lee Townsend, buck,
weight 100 pounds; f. A. Thomas, buck,
weight $50 pounds; Waldo Oliver, buck,
weight 100 pounds; Graden Townsend,
doe, weight 100 pounds; Henry Dwinen,
buck, weight 100 pounds; Horace Brown,
buck, weight 100 pounds; Arthur Town
send, buck, weight $50 pounds; Harry
Ladd, doe, weight $50 pounds.
Remember the grange fair next Satur-
day afternoon and evening. See the
grand display Of all farm products
Booths for fancy work, fancy foods
fruit, vegetables, confectionery, etc. A
beautiful white puff has been made by
the committee, and they have 100 hold
ers for sale at Sc each, with correspond
ing numbers The lucky number, not
yet known, VIII be sealed in an honest
way at the fair. Holders can be gotten
of Mrs J. Berton Pike, Mrs. Wesley
Han, Mrs IT, G. Ilollister, OF by address
ing the grange Have your fortune told
in the evening by Blue Beads in her
wigwam guarded by the faithful Big
Chief Bender Of the tribe Of Alberta.
Supper viii be served from o'clock to
8. at l5c per plates children under 10
years. Zoe At o'clock a variety en-.
tertainment will be given BY talent Of
the grange, consisting Of piano solos,
songs, readings, etc. Entertainment free
Everyone is cordially invited.
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Barre e Have a EIooution studio.

Prof f. d. Murrin, who for many
years resided at Albany, n. Y. where
he founded and directed a school Of elo-
cution and dramatic art, but now con
duets a studio of elocution at Burling-
ton. has secured room in the Rowland
block and win devote one day Of the
week TO the teaching of eoeution dra-
matte art, voice and physical culture
here Prof. Murrin has long been identi-
fed with his profession, having filled the
chair OF elocution and dramatic art in
some OF the leading schools and colleges
in the country. He is distinguished and
widely known as an entertainer and
reader, and as an interpreter of classic
authors ranks among the leading men
OF his art. Prof. Murrin win be here
on Monday to receive applicants, aud
it is needlessly to prophesy that his
day IN Barre will be a busy one.
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RECENT DEATHS
OF vERMoNTERs.

OE NEAAAOAA AkNN9s
William Powers, a veteran of the Civil
war, and tor 25 years an employee OF the
Burlington Light & Power company died
Yesterday morning at his home in Bur-
iingt0n after a lingering illness extend
ing over a period OF several years. The
funeral win be held from st. Mary
cathedral tomorrow morning at nine
o'clock, with burial in st. Joseph's oeme-
terry.
Mr.. Powers was born in Ireland. 70
years ago, hut came to this country
when eight years Of age and for more
than 50 years had been a resident OF
Burlington During his life time he was
prominently identified with the yolun-
teer fire department and was for several
years an assistant chief. As soon as he
was old enough he enlisted in Company
B of the 18th Vermont infantry and was
soon promoted to be corporal for gal
lantry in action Tn the battle Of Pet
ersburg, when color bearer, he went far
in advance Of the line at the charge and
when the other color bearer was shot,
came back with both colors. While IN
the army he participated in the Battle
OF the Wilderness, Petersburg, Spottsyl-
vania. and a number OF others.
The deceased is survived by two sis
tiers. Mrs. Edward Tully and Mrs. Mar
garet Kennedy, both of Burlington, and
four children They are William, Kath-
crime and John Of Burlington aud Jo-
seph Of Panama Mr., Powers was a
member Of Stannard post, G. A. r., and
OF st. Marys Benevolent society.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-03
Ladies' and Misses Goats

We have on one Of our large tables in
the back part of the garment depart
ment few odd Coats in ladies' and
misses sizes that we are selling at one
half price to close.
At sZ.S8 are a few medium-sized
Coats in a good quality of stock and the
style is all right. or can be made so by
a few alterations. The price was $5.75.
At $3.50 are number of good values
in large misses sizes, or would be all
right for small lady. The regular price
was So. 90, and they were good values.
At 5000 are few odd Coats in small
ladies' sizes. These were the regular
$500 Coats.
At So. rs are couple Of odd Coats in
a fine broadcloth, with good satin
lining and finished with braid Were a
good value at the regular price $3.50.
At $1,000 are a couple Of Coats in
medium sizes. These Coats are made
of the best quality of broadcloth, are
lined and interlined. and with a little
work can be made good style. We're
$4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-03
Ladies' Wool Dresses

Our line Of Ladies Wool Dresses is
the best we have shown, as we have
just received some exceptional values
in serge and panama.
AT $1,000 is a fine Panama Dress
made in one of the seasons best styles,
and dress that will fit and wear well.
At $1,000 is good, new styled Wool
Dress made of fine French serge; has
q good full skirt.
At from IL. 90 to 81 90 are variety
Of different styled dresses in serge and
panama, and are finished with braid and
satin bands. Some have lace yoke and
sleeves,
At one third off from the regular price
are a few odd dresser in number of
different cloths and styles. Among
these are few broadcloth dresses that
are exceptional values if you want a
good, warm dress. The original price
was from $500 to $500. Now priced
from So. 90 to $500 to close.
We have few odd SIX Dresses that
we have marked one third off TO close.
They are good style and all right
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-03

After two and one.half years in the
liquor business. the license Of p. F. Me-
CormicS Of West Rutland was revoked
Monday night and $500, the balance OF
the license for the present year. was
refunded While IL was not stated on
what charge his license was revoked. it
is understood that he had been selling
liquor TO two men whom the license
board had forbidden his furnishing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-03
Notice 70 the Public.

The undersigned has done the shoe
repairing for the Homer Fits company
since March, 1909, but voluntarily I'm
ished work for them October 10, 1910.
People looking for No. Union and
sherman oak soles viii find that quail.
ity az my shop Cheap work il done
with cheap leather not in my line.
standard prices
NJ. Chagbonneau. basement Gordon blk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-03
An old Tray Made New.

When a japanned tray becomes old
and clipped, give it two coats of white
paint and one Of enamel, the bottom as
well as the top. Stand it on the edge
to dry after each coat. 1t viii be found
as good as new, as we'll as very pretty.
The enamel is easily renewed. Prom
Woman's Home Companion for Novem
ber
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The Daylight Store
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Sash curtains only 25 cents pair.
Perry's store
Notice. Saturday, November >, i the
last day you can pay your water rent
without additional charges.
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WILLIAMsTowN.

Notice: We wish TO announce to PEG
pie Of Williamstown and vicinity that
the sale Of postal cards at our store in
grange building Nilliamstown Is dis
continued G. n. Kenyon d Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-11-03
Ladies' and ChiIdren'S FurS

We are prepared to supply your de-
mands for Furs for ladies', misses and
children, as our full line is now in.
At s1.25 are some good values in
Children's Angora Sets.
At SI.75 are some Children's Sets Of
lambs wool and Angora that are very
good value.
At $3.50 is a good value in a fine,
closely cured Lambs Wool Set We
can also give you some good values in
the better furs, such as thibet brook
mink and ermine.
At SIS. 90 is a Misses Fur Set that is
a good size and is good value; has a
large-sized pillow muff with throw
scarf.
At 81. so is line Of Misses Fur Sets
in different furs. The most popular is
the blended rat, and squirrel. These
have both the pillow and rug muff, and
two styles of scarfs.
At ss. rs per set is a line of Gray
Wolf F'urs. This is very popular mis-
ses' fur and will outwear almost any
other fur you can buy. They come in a
good size.
At $40 90 is a great value in Gray
Squirrel Set; has large throw and
muff.
bad and broken, remember