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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
R. R. ROSS ENDS LIFE
Leesburg Bank Official Said to Have
Been Despondent-

Richard Ray Ross. treasurer of the
Farmers and Merchants Banking and
Trust Company. Of Leesburg. com
mitted suicide at his home at Leeshurg
Tuesday morning by shooting himself
with a double-barre shotgun. lie press
ed the trigger with his foot. The load
entered his left side just over She heart.
death resulting Immediately. His little
son witnessed the suicide. He was IS
years of age. son of +. T. Ross. of the
Trappe. near Upperville. His wife. and
several small children survive.
Mr.. Ross was regarded as one Of the
most brilliant bank officials in Virginia.
and was formerly connected with the
Peoples Bank Of Leesburg and the
American National Bank Of Washing
ton. His accounts were found 20 be
straight
Up 10 three years ago Mr.. Ross was
a clerk in the American National Bank.
Washington. when r. y. Harper was
its president. About one and one half
years ago he resigned to become treas
urer Of the Leesburg institution.
Mr.. Ross ended his life while in a
desDondent mood
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
NO PERIL IN COMET
Earth Entered Wanderers Tail We'd
nesday Night.

European and American astronomers
agree that there will be no effect upon
animal or vegetable life, perhaps no
perceptible effect Of any kind, during
the passage of the earth through the
comets tail, but there may be luminous
and electrical manifestations. 1t is
pointed out that il probably does not
contain more than a single solid particle
or gaseous molecule TO the cubic yard.
The luminous display considered pos
sible will, II seeii, resemble the aurora
borealis. On the other hand. Prof
Wilson. of Harvard, thinks there may
be darkening of the earth's atmos-
phere. Contrary TO popular belief. the
astronomers generally do not predict
any unusual meteoric display
Recent estimates have put the length
Of the tail at 1900. 600 to 5000, 600
miles To reach the earth it must ex-
coed Is, 600, coo miles. The earth was
to enter the tail on "Wednesday night
at IL 80 O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
H0PELEssLY SPLIT
insursent Republicans viii Fight Rail
road Bill to the End.

FOdO OH 10 lnc Emo.
Washington. May is. - Plans for
peace within the Republican party on
the administration railroad bill have
come 10 naught. Acting under the
agreement reached at the White
House conference Of last Saturday.
the regulars sought TO placate the in.
surgents. but 10 no avail
The deadlock came on the amend
ment offered by Senator Cummins 10
require the provision Of the present
law that suits under the Interstate
commerce act be brought by the inter.
state commerce commission rather
than by the government. as Il provid-
ed in the pending bill
The regulars proposed compromise.
Cummins and other insurgents. stung
by reputed criticism by the president,
were obdurate. Finally the regulars
held a conference and decided that
compromise was impossible All prop
ositions looking to an agreement
through mutual concessions for an
amicable settlement OF remaining sec
tions of the railroad bill are likely TO
be withdrawn The battle will be
fought to a finish and the debate may
be prolonged for weeks.
"Will you accept the house proyis-
ion designating parties to suits?" ask.
ed Senator Elkins.
Positively not" replied Mr.. Cum
Minis.
Several propositions looking to a
compromise were made in vain. Most
OF them had come from the regulars. "
led by Aldrich. and all OF them were
rejected by Cummins and the other In.
surgents.
Under the White House dictum the
supporters of the administration bill
were trying to formulate some agree
ment that would command the solid
Republican support The regulars ex.
pressed willingness to accept the In.
surgents' view as to the defense OF
suits II they would consent to the with.
drawal of the Cummins amendment Ia
prohibit the increase of rates by rail.
roads without the approval OF the in.
terstate commerce commission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
GOV. MANN At MT. VERNON

Gov. Mann, of Virginia, Mrs Mann.
and the board of visitors were guests
Of the Mount Vernon Ladies Associa-
ton at Mount Vernon Tuesday. Lunch
con was served 10 80 in the library
and on the porch of the old Washing
ton homestead. The regent and vice
regents received the party in the din
ing room.
Following the luncheon a tour Of in
spection was made of the homestead
and grounds, after which Gov Mann
addressed the association, compliment
ing II on the splendid care and atten-
ton il was giving the preservation OF
the historic Washington home.
The board OF visitors consists of Mai.
K. A. Mcintyre. Warrenton: Roswell
Page, Hanover; Col. r. w. Scott, Rich
mond; y. p. Owens. Richmond. and A.
ID. Brockett, Alexandria
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
ITEMS FROM KING GEORGE

King George Co. Va. May 18th. 1910.
Rev. II. II. Zones. who has served
Hanover and Oakland Baptist churches
as pastor for several years. has offered
his resignation. Mr.. FoneS is one Of the
most faithful and beloved ministers Of
his denomination in the Northern Neck.
Misses Mamie and Mary Garrett. Of
Washington. who have been guests OF
their cousin. Mrs. Harry Mills. for ten
days. have returned home.
Miss Mary Ogle TaylOe is preparing
to have a cottage erected a short dis
lance from the c. H.. where she will
reside.
Mr.. &. F. Price is building a residence
near Weedonsville, which will soon be
completed. MIR. Price lost. his home
near Hampstead last winter BY fire.
Mr.. Jack Pemberton is building a
new residence a short distance from
Weedonsville.
Mr.. Julien Brown will soon have com
pleted a small wharf on the RIPARIAN
mock river adjoining his farm.
Miss Lizzie Dade Is spending some
time with Mrs. Ada Smith at Adalbert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Campbell. OF
Washington. have returned home after
spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Brown, Jr., who
have been guests Of Mr.. Brown
parents at Sunny Side. have returned
TO Washington.
1t is said that Mr.. James Arnold. OF
the Potomac. has a field of alfalfa that
in beauty will compete with that OF
NJ. Jack on the Rappahannoek. While
he has not 50 extensive an area in cul-
tivation. in quality it cannot be surpasS
ed even by the noted Belle Grove al
falfa. The farmers are in the midst
of hay harvest. which is of fine quantity
Misses Sadie and Mary CawoOd ar,
preparing 70 Join their brother. Mr.
John Criteher Cawood. IN Fl Paso
| Texas. in hopes Of restoring Mis-:
Mar.-ss baalth
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
MINISTERS AND TOBACCO

At the General Methodist Conference
at Asheville the report or the subject
OF the use Of tobacco brought about
considerable discussion. The minority
report, which compels young men en-
tering the ministry to abstain from
tobacco. was lost by three votes. The
majority report, which recommended
that young men entering the ministry
be advised not TO use tobacco, but which
recommended no legislation against it.
prevailed BY small majority. Kentucky
delegates insisted upon tabooirg tobac.
co, declaring that the State had been
disgraced by Night Rider outrages on
account of tobacco.
The salary Of active bishops has been
fixed at $4,000, an increase of $500; the
superannuated bishops at s.. $50, an in
crease Of $3.50. The allowance for
widows Of bishops is s., 200.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
UNCLE JOE. BOXER
Speaker Puts Up His Fists to Battling
Nelson.


Washington. May lS.-Battling Mel
son. eN-lightweigbt champion Of the
world. and Uncle Joe Cannon. who is
something OF scrapper himself.
spared a round in the speakers pri.
vate Office. IL wasn't such a tame go
at that although largely converse
tional
Nelson and his manager appeared
before the house committee on inter.
state and foreign commerce to oppose
the bill introduced by Representative
Walter l. Smith. OF Iowa. to prohibit
the exhibition OF moving pictures OF
prize fights and the publication by the
newspapers OF the details Of puSilistiC
encounters After Nelson had spoken
his piece he left the committee room
and was hurryins down the corridor
toward the exit when Represeutatiye
Wagner OF PENNSYLVANIA. came chas
ing after him.
Hey. Nelson" he cried the
speaker wants 70 see YOU"
You're on said Nelson. and ne
made tracks for the speakers ofice
He got a warm greeting Uncle Joe
shook his hands. felt his biceps and
slapped him on the back. The exami
nation was returned with interest
say" said Nelson 70 Mr.. Cannon
as he ran his hands over the speaker
arms and shoulders and sized up his
height. Il thought you were a big
man. but you're only a little one"
Uncle Joe grinned and put up nj.
hands in approved style
philadelphia Jack OBrien showed
me how to do this" he said. And ID
made a few passes at Nelson. who
backed away lsughingly.
III you had begun boxing few
years ago. Mr.. Cannon" said Nelson
you would have made better hoxe,
than spca'Sor-and YOU certainly ar.
some speaker"
why" cried Uncle Joe that &.
what I call a mighty pretty compil
ment."
II turned ont during Nelson's WISH
with the speaker that ne is either
Of HeCewisch. Ill. a constituent o.
Representative James r. Mann
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
$3.50 WASHINGTON AND RETURN
$3.50.

On account of the Worlds Sunday
School Convention, Washington, we
have arranged TO run a special train
leaving Richmond a. m. May 10th.
Returning leave Washington $50 p. m.
same day. Fare from Fredericksburg
for the round trip $3.50. Tickets will
also be good going on train leaving
fredericksburg 1923 a. m. and for re,
turn on regular trains, if desired, the
same evening.
The Worlds Sunday School Conven-
ton is meeting in this country for the
first time, and will have delegates from
every Christian nation. May 10Th, will
be the big day" Of the convention;
there will be many special features in
Guiding addresses by prominent speakers
school men in line.
w. p. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
eiS-l9
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
SENATOR ALDRICH's DECLINE.

SENATOR ALDRICH'S DECLINE.
The days of Senator Aldrich as a
political leader appear to be num-
bered. and if he desires TO retire with
any kind of political prestige. the
sooner he does so the better. His
defeat in the Senate by the Demo-
Gratis and insurgents about marks the
end of his career as leader of the
Senate. In a few short weeks ne has
slipped down the toboggan from his
lofty perch as boss to the position of
merely Senator from Rhode Island.
He stands now ready TO make such
compromises and take such conces-
sions as he can get. where formerly
he had but TO issue his commands.
This is a most encouraging omen. 1t
indicates that the people are again
going to assume the reins of gov
eminent. and that would-be leaders
and bosses must join the ranks or
get out of politics. The people are
going to enact the reforms they
want and need into law now, OF they
are going to stop Legislation. IL will
be many moons before another man
exercises the power Senator Aldrich
has welded.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
FIGHT INSURANCE COMPANIES
Newport News Up in Arms Over Re-
taliation for Increased Tax.

Sentiment in Newport News against
the Southeastern Underwriters AS
ISOLATION is growing stronger every day.
and city council and commercial organi-
cations may join hands TO prosecute the
association as a combination in re-
straint of trade. 1t has been contended
for years that the insurance rates
at Newport News are unreasonably
high.
For the coming fiscal year council in
creased the license tax for the fire in
surance companies that will aggregate
81, 600. In retaliation the underwriters
association announced an increase in
rates Of about $4,000, to be paid by
local property owners annually
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
CORNERSTONE LAYING
At COLONIAL BEACH

The ceremonies in connection with
the laying of the cornerstone Of the
new Episcopal church will take place
Wednesday, May 25th. The exercises
will be conducted by the Masonic order
One of the bishops is expected to be
present Colonial Beach Record.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
MONEY TO LOAN

Money 70 loan al FIVE per cent. simple
Interest on city or country property In
and around fredericksburg. Seven and
oDe-half year. time gwen on loan.
Loan can be repsyed IN instalinents IL
you choose. stopping interest Loans
are made % full valuation Of real
estate, or we will buy you q lot snd
build house for you. See our Mr.. Har-
grave at the Exchange Hotel Saturday,
May y. There on that date only.
Don't forget date.
The National Home Purchasing Asso.
Inc. No. 1901 F. Main street, Rich
mond, Va. ml7-l6t-m l6-sl2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Wheat, Sl.O5 TO 81. Is; corn, u to IS;
meal, 81. 40 TO 81. rs; oats, 60 TO 65; old
hens. live. IL 10 IA; dressed, 10 to is;
spring chickens, p to %, h.; eggs,
Il TO Is; lard. 10 to 10: ducks; live.
10 to u; dressed u to Is; butter, 20 to
p; country hams, 10 to 10; bacon sides,
Is; Irish potatoes. 40 to so; lambs.
81 so to 81 hides, green, Z; dry
sailed, lOto y; dry hides. 10 to Is; calf
skins No. /. Sl.O0 to $l.25; baled hay,
SIS TO $50 per ton; live hogs. TO 8:
beef. live weight, 3 to 4;pork. 9 to 10;
wool. % to % per Id; veal. 8 to z: sweet
potatoes. $l.O0 to $l.i0; seed Early
Rose potatoes, IS to 70
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
PAY ALL BUT UNCLE SAM
jamestown Exposition Short $500. 900.
Which il Owes to thu Government.

Special Master Wilcox. in the James
town Exposition litigation, Saturday
filed his report In court showing total
debts against the company Of 81, $50, o.
33S. and the total book assets Of 81,
662, 1872
The value Of the real estate with i'm
provement is placed at 81 900. 900. and
with what other assets that may be
realized upon. there is a possibility of
to Federal government of something less
than $500, 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
MONEY TO LOAN

Money 10 loan on country and city
real estate in sums TO suit the borrower.
Wanted A few pieces of real estate,
FOR which ] will pay cash. Granville R.
Swift. attorney-at-law. Rooms 1920
tEmbrey) Law Buiiding.
al6seOd2u lV2m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
JUDGE E. N. SPILMAN DEAD

Judge Edward Mason Spilman died at
his home, near Warrenton, Tuesday.
aged 81. He was a prominent member
of the Virginia bar and served as Judge
of the county court He is survived by
eleven children.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
U. 6. NAVY OFFICERS ACCUSED
French Fishermen Beaten ard Dreneh
ed by Men on the New York.

FTcnCn FISHERMEN Beaten ard Orerch-
ed by Men on the New York.
Toulon. France. May 1S.-The crew
OF a fishing boat which was engaged
20 take two officers Of the American
cruiser New York from shore 10 their
ship. later lodged complaint with the
police.
The crew alleged III treatment at
the hands OF certain officers and men
OF the cruiser. The American consular
agent. Francis NJ. Mansfield has been
notified
The fishermen charge that wh.n che
Of their number went aboard the Now
York TO collect the fare OF their two
passengers he became involved in a
dispute. During this the officers cruelty
beat him. they say. while sailors OF
the warship threw pals Of hot water
upon his companions in the boat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
EGGS FOR CATCHING

From Prize Winners S. c. White.
Buff and Brown Leghorns- Sl.OO for IS
eggs, 500 for IS eggs, $3.50 for %
eggs. John l.. Brooks, Vienna Poultry
Yards, fredericksburg, Va
a2i2m m3ls2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19

Mr.. Kerby says Secretary Balm
ger has poor idea Of ethics. Mr..
Kerby's idea of ethics, however, is
not such as to give him room to
criticize the secretary. A betrayal
of confidence can never be excused
and. therefore. no matter how culp-
APPLE we may believe Ballinger to
be, Kerby's position is in no wise
improved thereby.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
WILL REBUILD COLLEGE
OF MEDICINE

The Alumni Association of the Uni
versity College of Medicine at Rich
mond, which was recently burned, has
assumed all responsibility for the rails
ing OF funds for the rebuilding Of the
institution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
GOV. MANN TO ATTEND
WORLDS S. S. CONVENTION

Gov. Mann has acce..x.- the invita-
ton Of the Virginia State Sunday
School Association to march at the
had 81 the Virginia division of the
e(3ult Bible. clans demonstration Friday,
LAY 20. during the Worlds Sunday
1<hooi Convention to be held In WASH
tpgton May 10 TO "a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
WANTED

Manager for branch Office in Freder-
icksburg. conducting building and loan
business. Man with experience In life
Insurance or brokerage business pre-
ferred. Apply Saturday. May Is, to
N: p. Hargrave, Exchange Hotel, Fred
ericksbUrg, Va. ml7-l6t-ml6-sl2t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
DEER IEvADEs UTICA

Kan Across the City and HID In Dens.
Weeds In Outskirts.
Utica. y. Y. May lS-A magnificent
specimen of a buck deer. evidently
driven many miles from It's haun's in
the Adirondacks by dogs. sped across
this city and buried itself in the dense
woods in Roscoe Conkling park on the
southern outskirts Of the town. No. a
hand was raised TO stay the progress
OF the animal as II bounded across
highways and lawns and sought shell
ter in the park though a few dogs at
various stages Of the flight made vair
attempts 10 overtake a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
UNDERTAKEN

! arm fully equipped to do all class of
Undertaking work. Caskets, from the
simplest To the best, at reasonable
prices. Can furnish hearse and good
Team at shortest notice. w. r. Cow
ington. Bowling Green. Va. ml7-3m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
EPIscoPl 80 x,

The Episcopal eoVns 4 Of the diocese
Of Virginia opened in Richmond Tues
day night In Holy Trinity church with
Bishop Gibson presiding. The council
VIII continue until Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
PURE BRED BOONE COUNTY
WHITE SEED CORN.

Grown and sold under the rules of the
Virginia Corn Growers Association.
Price -. % a bushel on ear and 81. 80 a
busbei shelled. f. 0. b.
{. l.. Grayatt,
mlstf Port Royal, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19

Washington has won three games
in row, and Congress, the Presi-
dent, the Ballinger-Pinchot contro-
versy and all other small matters
have now been put aside for the
time being.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Fine prices paid for country hams,
bacon, calves, lambs. chickens, eggs
and country produce in general
Harris 4 Bro,
tapl4-6m fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19

The conviction of DIR. Hyde seems
TO have been a triumph Of justice
over the maudlin sentiment which
surrounds criminals in this country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
list your property with us at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
~ Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
THE COMET

Beginning Thursday. lock for the
comet in the western sky after sunset.
With atmospheric conditions clear, il
should be visible to the naked eve.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
FOR SALE

zo-horsepower Ajax boiler and 20
horsepower Ajax engine. An ideal saw
mill outfit Mrs. Mary }. Roach, Fred
encksDurg, va claim
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
Chichester, attcrnevs. IL ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
John 6. Hurkamp Co.

DR. a. M EcgESRoDE. DENTIST.
Ottice hour 81 and 2 20 s; Office Main
street. oySr Goolrsck's drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
KERRY ON STAND.
Tells How He Game to Give
Out Ills Story.
IT WAS CARRIED TO GARFIELD
Former stenographer Joins Secretary
Ballinger With Syndicate IN
Alaska Land Grab - His
Correspondence Read.

Washington. May lS-SuppOsed con-
nection between Secretary Balhnger
and the Guggenheim- Morgan syndicate
in Alaska were traced in testimony
before the Ballinger Pinohot probers.
The testimony was given by Fred
erick NJ. KERRY. the stenographer
whom Ballinger dismissed from the
government service.
kerby read letters from Ballinger
to r II. Thompson. city engineer of
Seattle. Wash. suggesting that Thorn
son accompany George W. Perkins.
u j ? Morgan & Co. 10 inspect
Alaska mineral lands.
The dismissed stenographer had tes-
tilted earlier that he understood Bal
linger had slated Thomson for direc-
tor Of the reclamation service to sue
coed Frederick X. Newell. the present
director
4 don't believe that a man who has
qualified TO go TO Alaska to advise ].
P. Morgan & Co. regarding mineral
lands there Is a NJ man TO be at the
head OF the governments reclamation
service" declared KERRY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
6sllirger's Correspondence.

Secretary Ballingers confidential
correspondence with Thomson reached
the committee al it's afternoon session
and kerhy read all 20 the committee
Among them were letters and tele-
grams exchanged in Blastzun regard.
ing the trip TO Alaska which Ballinger
suggested Thomson should take that
summer with Perkins
Ballinger wrote Thomson that Per.
kins associates desired To make some
investigation in Alaska with a view
Of establishing a railway in connec
ton with the development OF mineral
lands and that Perkins had asked him
10 recommend an expert engineer 20
accompany him. Ballinger wrote tina;
he had recommended Thomson.
In the same letter BallinRer made
references to the reclamation service
and from these references Kirby said
he drew his inference that Ballingl
intended to suppiant Newell with
Thomson.
When Kerby left the stand Oscar
Lawler. assistant attorney general fol
the interior department. was called a,
a witness. He was quizzed about ths
preparation OF his memorandum" or
the charges OF l. r. CLAWS agains
Secretary Ballinger
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
Cause Of Explosion Unknown.

The cause OF the explosion Is IN
known. The boilers were supposed tc
be In good shape TIE men had M
warning The members % the ono.
force escaped injury
Women and children whose hus
bands and fathers are among the doaf
or injured gathered about the wrecked
plant weeping and vringing 'heir
hands
The whole OF the plant Is blown ont
by the explosion. Windows are hrnler
in all houses within radius ~ >
quarter OF a mile The whole section
In the vicinity OF the plant Is strevvr
with debris from the mill
Louis Hughes. a fireman. and : W
Kaufman. storekeeper were stand
ing in the storehouse. 500 feot ava,
from the main plant al the time ~ ~.
explosion. The storehouse was demol
ished. but both men escaped death
kaufman had only a few cuts AM
bruises. while Hughes sustained
broken legt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-05-19
Headquarters For All
Kinds Of Leather

Sole Leather. Sides. Strips aud Blocks,
either Hemlock or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lacing,
all sizes
, Cali Skins and Blacksmith Aprons.
We don't handle anything but the best.
All guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton as to prices. etc. II