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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-15

getting married to some widow or 9th
err and was willing to admit that it
might be to Mrs. Smith.
Just how long Peter might have
worked his little game and continued
to grow fat on it cannot be told, but
one day when he had gone to the viii
lage pill peddler stopped at the
house. He was told of the case, and
he did some thinking. He didn't claim
that any one brand Of his seven kind
of pills would restore memory. as
many a faker would have done to
make a sale. He said that shock
was needed. He had known Of FIVE
cases in his medical career, and all
had been cured by sudden shocks. No
little shock for a cent would bring
about a restoration. The brain had
got all tangled up, and the cords Of
laziness had got mixed with the cords
of memory. He talked to Mrs. White
for an hour, and she came to his way
Of thinking. Peter awoke next morn
ing glad that he was alive and no
work before him, but that sudden
shock recommended by the pill ped
dler was not far of. He found him
self bound hand and foot, and when
he inquired the reason the wife ex-
plained:
II think have got cure for your
loss Of memory. At least l am going
to try it. Can you remember this
morning what your name ISL"
TITS Rammerdinger. hain't it,"
Eyes, pretty near. Can you remem-
Der my name?"
Seems to me it's Dockstader."
II see your memory is as bad as
ever, and we'll try the shock remedy"
Mrs. White was a strapping woman.
strong and husky. With one yank
Peter was on the floor. He struck
mostly on his head. OF course he had
something to say, and the reply was:
peter, I've got the horsewhip here,
and I'm going to lay it on till you
can remember back to when Captain
Kidd was hung"
The whip was applied. The hus-
band had too soft a snap to throw
away, and he held out for time. but
things became hot. He began to call
the wife by her right name. She
gave him ten more cuts and stopped to
ask:
peter, who discovered America ?"
"Old Columbus" was the prompt an
swer.
And after ten more cuts. "Who was
our, first president?''
George Washington"
''It's working, Peter! It's working!
And who are you?"
"White-Pete White"
"And who was 1?'
"Emma Smith"
About twenty more vigorous cuts
were administered, and then Peter
was asked Il his memory was clear.
He was sure it was. and within half
an hour after the lashings had been
cast OF he was saving wood at the
kitchen door. Memory had come back
to stay.
: I.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
Treatment for Charbon.

H. Vim. president of the Louisiana
and Texas Rice Growers Association, gives
the following as a successful treatment
for charbon:
You have to catch your animal in time,
the minute you see little lump on him,
for if you wait till he is too swollen il
may be too late.
Take knife and cut an TX" as deep
as you think safe in the swelling, then
burn with nitric acid insthe swelling, and
at the sides of the swelling about half an
inch around. to keep the swelling from
extending. If the animal viii eat, give it a
teaspoonfuI of carbolic acid, and three
grains of arsenic on the food. If the
animal will not eat, take a beer bottle
one-half full of water, add the carbolc
acid and arsenic and dreneh.
use the above dose of carbolic acid and
arsenic on the food once day for about
five days.
This treatment has been practiced by
Mr.. Winn, and he saved Is mules this
year by using it in time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
NUMBER 2
Four-cent Gas at Shreveport.

| Shreveport has recently organized a
Chamber of Commerce, including among
Its members progressive business men.
A first result of their vigorous campaign
for Greater Shreveport is announced in
the reduction of prices for natural gas to
future manufacturing plants. For large
concerns the price goes down by a sliding
scale to 4 cents thousand feet, thus
bringing the city to advantages enioyed
by other communities having such rate
for natural gas
Shreveport is well located for industrial
development. The markets to the south
west and southeast are well served from
shreveport by direct railroad service, and
oy moderate improvement the Red river
would give cheap water rates to the GuIf
and beyond
Undoubtedly the Chamber of Commerce
made use of the recent addresses of
MesSrs. Hayes and Day of the United
States Geological Survey, in which lines
OF industrial development were pointed
out IN an alluring manner. but an equally
powerful incentive was the certainty now
felt IN the Caddo field that natural aas
will be piped to Little Rock, and even ST
Louis. This outlet viii take care of an
enormous quantity of gas. Pipe lines are
now to take the crude oil also to distant
refining points and Shreveport has really
and definitely awakened to the necessity
OF prompt action to profit by the presence
of gas and oil so close at hand.
The situation is very favorable for the
development of many industries at Shrevc-
port The city is large enough to absorb
a large number of new workmen, with no
necessity for the factory owner to provide
colony of dwellings. Machine shops are
well developed, supplies are easily OBJ
tanned through large local dealers. The
town already has industrial plants, and
each new one decreases the work of secur-
ing the next. 1t will not be surprising to
see chemical industries developing rapidly
from now on. and perhaps first will be
soda and chlorine plant, as an object-les-
son in the production of cheap electricity
from natural gas Pittsburg experts be-
lieye i will cost less from Caddo.aas than
from the water power of Niagara.
One other feature far necessary for at
tracing new industries to Shreveport, and
which must not be lost sight of. is the
closing of the two wild gas wells. Fortu-.
nately for Shreveport. a law governing
the waste of gas and oil has just been
passed by the Louisiana state legislature,
and effective work in this direction NAV
now be expected.
Other southern communities, with or
without natural gas, Apt possessed of
other natural advantages, may find in the
experience of Shreveport an object-lesson
in pulling together, so essential to the
growth of any city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
For onick Relisf from Har Ferer

Asthma and summer bronchitis, take
Foley's Honey and Tar. Iquickly relieves
the discomfort and suffering and the an
noying symptoms disappear. 1t soothes
and heals the infaned air passages of the
head, throat and bronchial tubes. It con-
tains no opiates and no harmful drugs
Refuse substitutes, Sold by X-Ray Phar-
macy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
DoNALDsoNVILIE, La SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 1910
Fire Department. Praised.
DonaldsonvilIe, La, Aug. 5, 1910

Donaldsonville, La, Aug. 5, 1910.
EDITOR CHIEF:
beg leave to submit herewith my re-
port of two recent fires, which, but for the
promptness and excellent service of oul
efficient fire department. and the fine wa
ter pressure furnished by the municipal
waterworks system, might have resulted
in disastrous confagrations.
On Friday, July 20, at $50 o'clock p. m
a fire started at the residence of J. T
Viala, No. Sid William street, caused by
a furnace containing burning charcoal be-
ing carelessly placed under the house
near a pile of old shingles. The latter be-
came ignited and the flames soon gained
considerable headway, but they were dis
covered and extinguished with buckets
before much damage had been done, No
alarm was turned in, but Vigilant Hose
Company was telephoned for and re-
sponded with its usual degree of prompti-
tude. The building is insured in the
Teutonia Insurance Company.
On Monday, Aug. 1, at o'clock a. m.,
an alarm was turned in from box "a for a
fire which destroyed two small frame
houses in lower St. Vincent street owned
respectively by D. Israel, Jr., and M. & j.
Tobias. The fire originated in or outside
of the building at No. 716 ST. Vincent
street, belonging to D. Israel, Jr.. and the
flames quickly spread to the adjoining
Tobias building. At this fire indisputable
proof was given of the value and worth of
our gallant fire fighters, whom the COM
munity has full right to be justly proud
of. The Tobias building was one mass of
flames when the department reached the
scene, and had it not been for the splen-
did work of our volunteer fremen the de-
vouring element might have communi-
Gated to the adjoining structure and the
entire row of adjacent buildings might
have been destroyed. The Tobias build
ing was insured for $3.50 in the National
Fire Insurance Company, Of Hartford
through the local Sims agency, and the
loss was promptly adjusted through the
courteous representative of that office, r.
N. Slator The Israel building, which was
totally destroyed. was not insured
| hope the good work accomplished by
our fire department in the past will be
continued in the future and that harmony
and good fellowship will always prevail
among these gallant protectors of life and
property. Very respectfully,
JASMIN TOBIAS, Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
From sickness to Excellent Health. )"

So says Mrs. Chas Lyon, Peoria. III. Il
found in your Foley Kidney Pills prompt
and speedy cure for backache and kidney
trouble which bothered me for many
months. | am now enjoying excellent
health, which owe to Foley Kidney
Pills. Sold by X-Ray Pharmacy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

u AcCULLOH. ATTORNEY AT LAW
H. AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Office and
residence, corner Railroad and Nichols
avenues. Practices in all the courts OF
Louisiana, both state and federal. Ad-
dress, P. 0. Lock Box S. Telephone 313.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
STAMPS STUCK TOGETHER.

Be sure and take bottle of Chamber
lains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy with you when starting on your trip
this summer. 1t cannot be obtained on
board the trains or steamers. Changes of
water and climate often cause sudden at
tacks of diarrhoea, and it is best to be pre-
pared, Sold by all dealers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

Gov. J. Y. Sanders has appointed the
following well-known educators to con-
stitute the public school text book COM
mission provided for by Act No. 80 of the
general assembly of 1910: Nicholas Bauer.
New Orleans, first district; j. n Gourdain,
St. James, second district; S. A. Alleman.
Assumption, third district; S. R. Cummins,
DeSoto. fourth district; T. O. Brown, Qua
chita. fifth district v L. Roy, Baton
Rouge. sixth district; W. B. Prescott. Ope-
lousas, seventh district. The commission
is vested with authority to select text
books for use in the public schools of the
state.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
OCULISTS

nR. s. O. DEC0UX, EXPERT OPTo-
/ ! METRIsT AND OCUusT (REFLExEs. J,
Ewes examined free. Will visit Donald
sanyiIle on the 1st and 18th Of every
month. Office at Mrs. John F. Landry S
residence in Mississippi street, near the
Catholic church.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
ATTORNEYS AND NOTARIES

rs j. VEGA, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND
I1s NOTARY PUBLIC Office with R. Nc
laIloh. corner Railroad and NICHOLS ave
nues. Telephone 313.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS
DPY GOODS, GROCERIES, ETC.

~ KLHNE, corner Crescent Place and
aoumaS street, dealer in dry goods,
ngtiops, boots and shoes, groceries, pro-
re;,ns. corn, oats and bran. Phone 152.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

tAR i. n. HANSON, PHYSICIAN. Of
flee and residence: Lessard street,
batween Nichols avenue and lberville
street. Telephone 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
PHYSICIANS

~ H. SIMS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
t., Office in houmas street, between
Ibarville street and Crescent Place, Tele-
phone 30.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

IAR.sT. Il. HANSON, PHYSICIAN. Of
] fee: Railroad avenue, between Clai-
horne and OpelousaS streets. Phone 24O.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

nR. JAMES MELBOURNE, PHYsI-
| J CLAN, Hohen Solms, P. O., La. Special
attention given TO diseases of the nose,
throat and lungs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
Crop and Weather Notes.

The weather of the current week has
been as similar to that Of last week as
two peas in pod the brand of mete-
Zoology recorded during boths seven-day
periods having consisted of copious
showers sandwiched in between intervals
of clear skies and rather unusually high
temperatures. The frequent rains are of
much benefit to the cane crop, which has
received all of the cultivation it is posi-
bic to give it at this late date, and the
outlook in the sugar belt. while by no
means indicative of a record breaking
yield, is considerably more encouraging
than was the case some weeks ago
work in the fields and threatened first to
drown out the cane and then to permit it
to be smothered by luxuriant growth of
grass, which gained headway as result of
the necessary suspension of cultural oper-
ations. An interval of some ten days Or
two weeks of dry weather between the
continuous daily downpourS of June and
July and the present period Of occasional
showers, however, afforded the sugar
planters an opportunity to go over their
fields and remove what grass and weeds it
was possible to reach with the cane stand
ing so high and now, with the crop laid
by and being blessed with an entirely suf-
ficient quantity of moisture and plenty of
hot sun, the stalks are simply springing
out of the ground and are fast reaching
splendid stage Of development.
Corn is also maturing rapidly under the
influence of the present favorable atmos-
pheric conditions and is expected to re-
turn fair yield. The harvesting of this
crop will probably be commenced about
the latter part of the month.
Cow peas, while nothing to brag about,
have not been hurt by the rains as much
as was feared. and a sufficient quantity
of hay will probably be gathered to keep
the stock supplied for some months.
Rice harvesting is under way, practi-
calIy every place in the parish on which
the golden grain is grown having inaugu-
rated the cutting and threshing campaign
last Monday morning. The yield is not
quite up to expectations, ranging from
thirteen to sixteen sacks per acre, although
at least one planter in lower Ibervile is
reported to have obtained as high as
eighteen sacks. This is the exception
rather than the rule, however, ard it is
believed that the general average for the
crop in this section will be in the neigh
borhood of fifteen sacks to the acre.
Hands are plentiful and no complaint is
heard from the planters on this subject.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
Clark Lsbsrmuth Lands a Big Fish.

Clark Lebermuth, the young son of Mr.
and Mrs Jacob Lebermuth of Salisbury
plantation, who is spending the summer
with his parents at Oriliia. Canada, sends
The Chief copy of the Orillia News Letter
dated Aug. 10, from which we clip the
following interesting item:
CLARK Lebermuth, Of New Orleans, and
Arthur Young, of Orillia, were out trolling
on Monday morning and landed big
maskinonge. They brought it up to Mat
WarEn's and it tipped the scales at ex-
actly 80 pounds and measured Sc inches
in length. Mr.. Lebeunuth was trolling
for bass and off the reeds on the shoal on
the southwest Of Chief Island the mask
inonge took the hook. Mr., Lebermuth, as
sisted by Mr.. Young, landed the fish af-
ter a good deal of difficulty. A mild SEN
sation was created when the fishermen
came up the Main street carrying the
monster between them, and a large
crowd soon gathered to view it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

s 4. G0NDRAN, AT oRN Y AT Law
sSIs AND NOTARY PUBLIC. 0nlee in Nichols
avenue, opposite the courthouse. Prompt.
attention paid to collections and civil
business. Telephone 133.#
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
Death Of William Bats.

William Bats died at o'clock Monday
evening at his residence in upper Ascen-
sion, twelve miles west of this city, after
a long illness. Born in Alabama eighty
years ago, he moved to Louisiana in 1898
and engaged in sugar planting. He had
been manager of several large sugar PLAN
tations and at one time owned Texas
plantation, adjoining WhitecastIe.
He was twice married. first to Miss
Alice Trimble of New Orleans. who died
twenty-five years ago. His second wife,
born Miss Jane Babin. survives him. Be-
sides his second wife he is survived by
one adopted daughter, Mrs. Alice Dodd,
and one brother, Peter Bats, of Plaque
mine
The funeral services took place Tuesday
morning at Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic church in WhitecastIa, Rev.
Father Andrew de MaurFizi officiating.
Interment was made in st. Raphael ceme-
terry at Point Pleasant. La, Tuesday after
noon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20
Good Suggestions.

Rub dry salt on egg-stained silver
Burned egg-shells on the shelves ket p
away bugs.
If a few drops of oil of lavender are
scattered through a bookcase in a closed
room. it viii save the books from mold in
damp weather.
FURNITURE POLISH.
One tablespoonful of sweet oil. one table
spoonful of lemon juice and one table
spoonful of cornstarch.
TO COOL GELATINE QUICKLY.
If it is required to cool gelatine quickly,
the dish which contains it may be placed
in pan of cold water, to which some
rock salt has been added.
STAMPS STUCK TOGETHER.
Sheets of postage stamps carried in the
pocketbook frequently stick together.
When this happens do not soak them
apart, but lay them on smooth surface
and Iass a hot Aatiron over them. This
separates them without destroying the
9um.-"LittIe Helps for Home Makers, in
National Magazine
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

IaDMUND MAURIN, ATTORNEY AT Law,
I il NOTARY PUBLIC AND JUSTICE OF FEAcE.
Office, 30S 0pelousas street, opposite the
D0naldsonyille High School The office of
justice of the peace will in no way inter
ieFe with my practice in district courts or
justice courts other than the one over
which preside. Telephone 80.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

To keep your health sound; to avoid the
ills Of advancing years, to conserve your
physical forces for ripe and healthful
old age. guard your kidneys by taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy. Sold by X-Ray
Pharmacy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

In buying cough medicine, don't be
afraid to get Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy There is no danger from it, and
relief is sure to follow Especially recon-
mended for coughs, colds and whooping
cough. Sold by all dealers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-08-20

LEB e. WEBER, ATTORNEY Al Law
Il AND NoATARY PUBLIC. Office in Rail
road avenue, opposite the Donaldsonville
High School, Telephone 1892.
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
AUCTION SALES.
9. Q. 100 3 -. n. -. - Q

c c. SLOAN & CO. INC, Aucts-. 1907 @ St
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL
ESTATE. BEING PREMISES No 10
10TH STREET NORTHWEST. WASH
NGTON. d c. INCLUDING LARGE
BRICK STABLE IN REAR
~ virtue Q: deed OF trust recorded II
Lieer Sl6l. folio IS. ct SEQ. Of the Land
records for the District OF Columbia. and
" direction OF a party secured thereby We
VIII cfer Tor sale at public auction IN front
o. the premises. on WEDNESDAY. FEB
kCAR4 9Th. a D. 1910, AT HALF-PAST
FDJR O'CLOCK z. NJ, the following de
Scrloed real estate in The city OF Washing
toA' District Of Columbia. 10 VIII faIt Of
Lot Eifty-tWO t52) in Alexander r. shep-
herds Subdivision or lots IN square three
hundred and sixty-nine (56yl, as per plat
Surveyors Office Reco1Gs OF the District Of
Co-uInbia- Beginning for the same at the
thence south on Tenth street. g feet inches
thence east is feet inches 70 an alley 90
feet wide. thence north on said alley %
feet inches thence west Us feet , inches
10 the place OF beginning
The property viii be sold subject % the
liens Of Two deeds OF trust dated June y. 1871
and recorded June =. 1907. IA Laber 5U4U. folio
IS et seq. and folio 45I ct seq. the first
securing an Indebtedness Of $500 due 10 the
Potomac Insurance Company OF the District
Of Columbia. and the second securing an IN
debteduess Of SL.sta, due q William stone
Alert. said debts being due and payable
TERMS OF SALE. All cash To be CON-
piled with within fifteen days from Gay Of
sale or trustees reserve the right 70 resell
the property At the risk and cost Of default
ing purchaser. after rve days atlrurtiseIIlg NJ
On same newspaper published IN Washington
d c. Conveyancins and recording at pur-
Chaser's cost a deposit OF $40 VIII be re-
quired Of the purchaser at the time u sale
HARRY r HARPER.
us - 81 \ E
LEWIS E SHOOT.
Foot Of Third 81 5 r
Trustees
THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED IN
TIL SATURDAY FEBRUARY TWELFTH
A D. 1910 at the same hour and place By
order OF the trustees feIO-Gt
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
FOB SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE THIS IS LIKE
finding money Nine room,
thrse-story stone and brick house.
on choice Iettered street. IN one
.; The very best residence sec
coDs OF the Northwest. House
alone couldn't be duplicated for
the price,
$3.50.
Fo=Se has fine steam-heatlnE
system, FIRST FLOOR
KITCHEN. beautiful hrst-hoor
plan. with convenient arrange
ment on second and third floors;
fine tiled bath; southern ex-
posure: large lot 10 a paved alley;
west of 18th st
II you want to get a modern
house in the right neighborhood.
at q price that is actually below
bargain figure, see US about
is without delay II won't stay
"a TIE market waiting for a pur-
chaser II can't-it's too good for
theG
MOORE & HILL. INC.
I533 St y. ". Il
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
LAW AND COLLECTIONS.

AL CASES; all courts. secret service. Col
Isctions- L s Legal Corp. SO Bond BIDS
no3s-tf
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
LOAN COMPANIES.

A-S-AA-@@AS-S@-A-A-@- S-S$-DS-S-e-S-S =
= LET Us PAY YOUR BILLS :
!. BY advancing you the money 20 :
1 pay them
= It's the modern uD-tO-date way :
4 OF keeping your credit good, and =
= Il relieves you Of a whole lot OF =
4 unnecessary WOTTT-
: AEy- amount from Ten Dollars
:, I'D to people who keep house YOU
: CAN GET IT TO-DAY
Telephone n S555.
I Washington Loan Company, :
SO F ST y. v.
= The Old Reliable. :
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
WORKINGMENS WANTS.

V0RKISG1I E>S-The most popular sfore n
the city IS running close second IS
pecially when l. comes to saving sure ~
note on a tailored slightly used zufr ~ &c.
cozl al s. TO SIC. with looks and wear in sern-
one price only JCSTH-S OLD STAND e1s
d -. ". feIo-tf
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
HERB SPECIALIST.

OF Herb Remedies which
are guaranteed TO cure or relieve any and
all ailments Mems complaints a speciality
N A. LOUIS & SONS. yTzs 7th st y W
Ru1e-tf
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
MEDICAL
DR. FISK FLGN

Expert IN treatment OF special diseases.
chronic & acute Both sexes Consultations
confidential Medicine furnished Prices mod
crate 202 Z Phone 2224 Main Oftics
hours. TO I. s TO s. taI5-50ts
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
DR.. SHADE 3 Sgf 13th st

washizgtOn's Oldest Specialist.
% years practice treating Nervous
and Chronic Diseases also stomach
lungs asthma. Catarrh. appendicitis liver
heart kidneys. bladder. structure. discharges.
general debility. ans special weakness blood
a=d skin diseases Special nd private al
meuts Of both sexes cured quickly. Consul
fstson free Hours $50 to u and , e.
sunday. $50 TO 1880. Chandler Building EIe-
vator and phone aus0-tf
The Washington times., 1910-02-10
SPIRITUALISM.

MEETINGS At ss3 II St y ". Monday and
Thursday. s D m Daily readings MRS
:. r. MALTBY. Phone y. Ssz2 feI10I2c
ME- CORNISH, GIFTED MEDTUM-- res5s
your life correctly. gives names, facts
readings daily and Sunday. sol Sd St y e
cor T, near Ur+o- Station Ladies only