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The Raymer enterprise., 1911-10-19

Egan that Chinese criminal has CON
sented to cooperate with him. The
sight Of the fire crackers has confirm.
ed me in this belief. And II Thomp-
son meets the English champion his
death will be a foregone conclusion" /"
But could they not encompass. his
death without such q meeungT
asked.
They could. undoubtedly. A fstic
encounter between Egan or some
hired bully and Thompson would have
the same result, 80 far as Thompson
Is concerned. But there would be two
drawbacks to such plan. In the first
place. the survivor would probably be
arrested and have to stand his trial
for manslaughter. In the second place,
the encounter would not be without
danger to the life of the other party.
Whereas by making the Englishman
the innocent participant In the muir
der. all danger is removed so far as
concerns the conspirators."
I was more piqued than ever, but
knew that 1t was not Crewe's custom
to explain his theories until the de-
noueinent. ! revolved a dozen ideas
In my mind. Could the Chinaman have
injected some subtle poison which
would be set In action only in the
stress Of flstic encounter? My spec.
ulations were cut short by my per-
ceiving Egan prepare to move away.
In his farewell Of the gun man there
appeared to be glance Of perfect un.
derstanding.
Follow him. Langton." whispered
Crewe. 1T is not essential that we
know where he is going. but 1t Is de-
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Crewe was acting his part to tho
life.
Here! Garcon!-Waiter!" he yell.
ed. bring US a quart bottle Of fzzy
drink. And say. you see that the
ices cold, or I'll knock your block
or" And he flung down a fifty dollar
bill upon the beersoaked table, which
the waiter ran to seize with avidity.
AS I fingered near, Crewe's sharp
eye was turned on me.
Come here. bo." he yelled. Have
q drink. Gemmen. friend. My
friend-gemmen," he added In intro.
ducton; and. rather disguised with
the part we were to play. l sat down
at an adjoining table. which was al.
ready filed with Crewe's strange
guests.
None Of them addressed me, how.
ever. being all apparently bent upon
the possibility Of extracting some
money from Crewe.
AaSu sh0 uPo0tiOub CIOWu VI bAIls
ors turned into the alley and lined up
In front Of the booth. heard Egan's
voice ring out, apparently to smother
some protest.
Shut your face" he yelled to the
objector. LET him be vaccinated II
he wants to be. Show 'em your chest,
Frank. Look. boys. Amt that the
finest eagle you've ever seen! That's
the Yankee eagle" he continued, and
don't want anybody to tell me that
Frank can't beat the Britisher with
that eagle on his chest. II anybody
tells me so." he continued. looking
around. "let him step up and say 80,
and Ill smash his face In"
Either nobody disagreed with the
speakers views, or else each Of the
sailors felt that his face would be
more suitable II It were not smashed
In. With o look Of triumph Egan
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sirable In case more mischief Is brew.
Ing. Do not be more than fifteen min.
utes, though. in any event"
! went In pursuit of Egan. who NOV.
ed of furtively through the crowds.
He made his way In the direction of
the American camp. where the sailors
OF the English feet were being re-
galed at clambake by their Ameri.
can comrades. The affair was practic.
ally over: as l approached the canvas
tent which had been set up perceived
hilarious crowd. composed Of the
crews Of both nations. streaming out
arm In arm. laughing and chattering
together. Egan made his way toward
a large gathering Of men which seem.
ed to form the nucleus Of the mob.
Suddenly the crowd opened and I
perceived Thompson struggling in the
arms Of q dozen sturdy compatriots,
who. elated with the festive meal, In.
sisted. apparently. In carrying him In
state down the main avenue of Coney.
He regained his feet at last and stood
in their midst. flushed and a little un.
steady. was astonished to see that
he had evidently been drinking. in
spite Of his training. At the same
moment he perceived Egan.
Hello. Phil" no shouted, and shook
the man by the hand warmly: then
hung his arms around him. It was
evident that prudence was no part Of
the sailors nature. I reasoned that,
angered by the unsatisfactory result
Of his interview with Crewe and my.
self that morning, he had experienced
an entire revulsion Of feeling. Doubt
less Egan was now. to him. his best
friend, and we were maligners and
conspirators against his much.wronged
relative. wondered how much he
would tell Egan: whether he would
put him upon his guard.
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The pair sauntered slowly along the
avenue. despite the efforts of fiery
little man, apparently Thompson's
trainer, who made Wild endeavors to
head him toward the elevated rail.
road. Thompson shook OF the little
man as though he were a ny, while
his companions. evidently secure in
their belief of the sailors ability to
dispose Of the Englishman. trained or
unframed. warmly seconded their
mate. The little man gave up at last
and. after shaking his first angrily in
Thompson's face. disappeared among
the crowds.
Thereupon Thompson and Egan,
arm In arm, surrounded by q round
dozen Of their cronies. strolled slow:
ly in the direction Of the tattooer's
booth.
! fastened after them. and, by max
ing q detour. succeeded in getting
ahead Of them at the next block and in
reaching the booth . couple Of min
utes ahead Of the party. I hurried
across the alley to where had left
Crewe at the beer garden table.
Where was Crewe? Could that be
he. that rough looking man, collarlsss,
with dirty reversible cuffs and open
waistcoat, his face flushed with drink.
who was inviting all and sundry to
come and sit down and drink at his
expense! Undoubtedly 1t was Crewe,
on closer inspection, for I had seen
him In that same disguise upon q pre-
vious occasion; but I was certain that
the sailor would never recognize him
for the immaculate counsellor Of the
afternoon.
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producing instant death.
"You know that, when a foreign sub
stance enters the tissues, nature, un.
able to reject 1t, renders It harmless
by encysting 1t. 1t was the fear that
this encysting process might already
have begun which caused Egan to In.
sist upon a second application.
III the substance could have been
removed. l would have connded
In Thompson. But any attempt to
cut out the explosive would have
caused an immediate detonation. My
problem, therefore, was to prevent the
fight by rendering Thompson power.
less without striking him upon the
chest, as Egan hoped I would when he
melted him to attack me. And but
for that" concluded Crewe, with q
touch Of pride In his tones. II think
could have givo1 a better account
OF myself In our little tussle."
Il suppose there Is no chance Of
bringing the criminals to Justice" I
suggested. Thompson would be the
first to take the part Of Egan. At
least he ought to know the truth"
What for?" asked Crewe. "He will
be well protected In the ships hos.
pital. the explosive will have become
encysted with few days, and Thomp.
son will certainly inherit that legacy.
Langton. he said. looking at me whim.
sically. you. a. lawyer, ought to
know that tho wi.e man Is he who
knows when to keep his mouth shut"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

alone since its general monopoly en-
braces an infinite variety of private
monopolies, depend the service of water,
cleansing heating and sanitation. II
takes charge of the organization of
public festivals and dramatic perform
ances. Quite recently it supported the
fire brigade.
And those are only its chief obIiga-
tons. There are others only half
avowed. but still taxing the budget OF
the Casino; subsidies to the police of
the principality, and an allowance for
distribution-one may guess the object
of it-subsidies to the press, exceeding
a million francs, subsidies to public
works and to companies.
In fact the S. B. NJ. in order to safe
guard its power, absorbs nearly every
monopoly and has only disdained those
which did not appear to be Immediately
useful to its objects, or which, from
one cause or another have escaped its
clutches sUex as electricity tramways
markets-(and the mont de piete OF
pawnShops.
TO sum up the whole matter the
Pripce of Monaco reigns. It is the S. b.
III. which governs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
PARTIES.


Mrs S. S. Nichols received a delight
full surprise on Tuesday evening, at
her home 1713 Mundy avenue. when a
number OF friends rendered her sur
prise party in celebration of the fourth
anniversary Of her marriage, and pre-
scented her with a handsome piece of
silver
Cards were enjoyed and refreshments
were served The first prize for the
women was won by Mrs. E. w. Clark.
who received a pretty hand embroider-
ed apron The consolation fell to Mrs.
c. w. Jones.
The mems first prize was secured by
Morris Calvin, and the consolation
went to J. F. Kersey. The guests pres
ent were: Mr. and Mrs J. ]. Neutt-
mann, Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Jones, Mr..
and Mrs J. T. Waddell, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Carr, Mr. and Mrs w E. Trues-
dell, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Kersey, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. e Clark, Mr.. and Mrs ]. d.
McMindes. Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Dow, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Sawyer. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. johnson. Mr. and Mrs Morris
Calvin. Mr. and Mrs W. E. German.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Dunn, Mr. and Mrs.
s. s. Nichols, Mr. Cottingham.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
MRS. ORNER TO BE
ARRAIGNED MAY %
Special Venire For Trial of
Woman on Child Muir
der Charge

Attorneys for Mrs. Agner Orna,
waived her arraignment Saturday
morning until the day of the trial and
she will be arraigned on May % on a
charge of murder of her child Lillian.
found in an Indictment returned bv tbe
grand jury Thursday. special yenire
OF 70 talesmen, from which to select a
jury, has been ordered for that day.
John Wolmer OIeson was arraiened
Saturday morning on charge of rob-
berry and murder and will be tried on
the former charge on June s. Oleson.
who was first indicted on a charge of
killing c. E. Graham. was later indicted
while in the county jail. on charge of
robbing a G. H. passenger train as II
was running out of the city on De-
cember %, 1910
Ruperto Ffgueroa charged with muir
der will be tried on June 10, and a
special venire of SO men has been or
dered for his trial.
Jose Gonzalez, alias Jose Garcia. and
Luz Mendoza, charged with robbery.
were arraigned on the indictments be-
fore judge James r. Harper in the oath
district court Saturday morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
Principally Governed BY a Casino
By JAMES McwILLIAMs.

a MONG the microscopic states in
~ the European concert more min
ute even than the republic OF
Sam Marine or the valley Of Andora, the
principally of Monaco holds a record
geographically it is the smallest state
in Europe.
Ye it is Universally famous, and
every year ii is visited by Is, 900 for
eigners.
Monaco practically has neither agri-
culture nor industry. Fifty-one years
ago the country was almost solitude
few hundred of fishermen lived mis-
erably on the coast. Monte Carlo did not
exist, or rather was nothing but a
tangled growth Of shrubs and cactus
with a few pines and olive trees Who.
then, first gave life and then wealth to
this savage country, which seemed
vowed to poverty? The Societe des
Bains de Mer, otherwise called the Ca
sine, which NJ. Francois Blanc bought
on March 81, 1868, for the sum of 70O,-
coo francs from the Societe Lefebrem-
and which he reformed on grandiose
Foundations However one may grieve
or rejoice there is the brutal fact.
To NJ. Francois Blanc, succeeded in
1877. his son. NJ Camille Blanc. under
whose direction the business has con-
tinued to prosper Does anyone want
figures. At the present moment the s.
B. NJ (Societe des Bains de Mer) is
worth the formidable sum of 775.0Oo, 00o
francs.
But this is not all Grouped around
the gambling firm are the hotels OF
fantastic architecture, the fashionable
shops and the villas. The Grand hotel
de Paris, which belongs to the S. B. NJ
a value OF more than 10000
900 francs; the Hermitage and the
Metropole, run by an English company,
are estimated at about 1900. 900 francs
The total value of the building prop
erty is III. 100000 million francs and Of
other property 50.000,000 francs The
French hold the greater part of this
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

I wealth (about $50. 600, 600 francs) against
30,000,000 held by the Monacoans, and
100000 millions by the Italians The
/ rest, perhaps, 67,000,000 are divided
among other foreigners and limited
companies.
The personal fortune of prince AL
belt I. has followed the same increasing
progress Formerly the princes Of
Monaco were so poor that in order to
live they had to grind down their un-
fortunate subjects by Taxes. The Casino
has made them enormously rich. An an
nua1 share of the gambling profits (and
this amounted in 1900, for example to
$4,000 francs) special indemnities
which figure out at dozens of millions
of francs in order TO obtain a pro-
longation of the concession contributed
to the steady stream into the price
~ treasury, so that the actual fortune
Of the prince is valued at nearly s0,-
100000 francs.
There is nothing astonishing about
this IL one reflects that the Casino on
one side shows a yearly balance Of 49,
100000 francs and that on the other
everything Is for the good of the prince.
as the S. B. NJ subsidies nearly all
the expense of public order. And this
is not the least strange characteristic
of an organization which makes the Ca
sino a state within the state. or. to
speak more clearly the real government,
of which the government of the prince
is but an annex.
The s. B. NJ indeed has a very COM
plcated administration, which consti-
tues a real ministry, with its directors
conptrollers. The monopoly which IL
enjoys, and by which II Is assured Off
the exclusive exploitation Of the gam{
bling, has made it responsible. on TIA
other hands for many burdens, which
1t does not hesitate to support, because
it thus secures dominion without fea.
of rivalry. In return for this suzeraiI
power it has allowed it's obligations to
accumulate. Upon this administration
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
WHAT THE BEST SHOPS OFFER.
(By Ouida Lanier.)


They tell me at the Popular that they
made a special purchase of dressy
gowns which they intend selling at
$3.50 that embody the newest ideas
of fashion-pongees in tailored styles;
linens trimmed with heavy embroideries
and buttons; marquisettes with beau
tiful hand embroidery; foulards with
fancy yokes and cuts and perfectly ex-
quisite lingerie dresses. II you want
new ideas look through this display.
With short sleeves so fashionable
long gloves will be in demand. The best
shades are white and cream-cream be-
ing the most popular. A light glove is
in better taste as a rule than match
shade.
Sailor hats, almost the size OF cart
wheels are proving very popular since
the sunny days have come.
Don't try to bake these hot daysI
Go out where 1t IS cool and pleasant.
then stop at the Purity bakery as you
go home and take home some of their
perfect" CAKE and bread, made by ex-
perts-
I found two catchy new pieces OF
sheet music at Kress's today-"Put
Your Arms Around Ne, Honey" and
Lew Dockstader's new hit, "Geet But
It's good to meet Friend From Your
Home Town" I also got a new music
catalog which they have just published
"a HANDY thing TO have on the piano.
The next time you are in town when
the streets are hot and the air is sui
try go in to Potter's Confectionery Co.
where dear little new-idea fans cool the
flower perfumed air; where comfort
able chairs invite you to rest and ex-
quisite cut flowers, lastly displayed in
a novel refrigerator please the eye.
No matter how busy you are when
you go to town this week, be sure and
go to Posener's, for their sale Of beau
tiful headwear is truly remarkable.
You need not wait until the summer
sales, when such reductions are usually
made. but get choice pattern hat now
at q remarkable price in time to get
its value in wear before the season is
over.
Of you have a shopping problem be-
fore you write to Miss Lanier. enclosing
a stamped selfaddressed envelope and /
she viii give you the benefit OF her |
years of experience in this line and her |
intimate knowledge of the shops here.) /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
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DRAMATIC.
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The members OF the Knights of CO.
lumbus and their young women friends
presented a three act comedy, What
Happened to JONES'" before a large
audience at the FL Paso theater Thurs
day evening. The play, which was a
clean. wholesome comedy, was ad-
mirably presented by the company OF
local talent
Y B. Andreas was IN the title role.
He made an excellent Jones" and
handled his part in clever style
''Ebenezer Goodly.' a professor in
anatomy. was portrayed by T. M. Nea-
Ion in a natural way.
T. Hannifan made an exceptionally
ministerial bishop and II. ?. Perrault
as Richard Heatherly," the heroine's
lover, handled the part IN q pleasing
way. D. Mulcahey was a typical blue
coat, while NJ Monaghan. as the SUI
perintendent Of sanatorium. won APP
plause-
Miss Ethel Howard won the audience
by her presentation Of the character
Of "Ebenezers s. wife. Mrs Ynez Chris
tie was fine in the role of "Cissy,' and
established herself in the hearts Of
the audience, while Miss Ruth How
ards portrayal Of the shrewd servant
girl was excellent
Misses Rachel Howard and NJ Kune-
man, as EbenezerS d2ugnFerS, were.
favorites, and Mrs V. B. Andreas was
good in the part of Mrs. Goodly's sis
ter.
The cast was as follows:
Jones (who travels for hymn book
housed. V b Andreas
Ebenezer Good1y Ga professor OF an
atomy). T NJ NeaIon-
Antony GoodIy. D. D. (bishop of Bal
1aret) T. Hanifan-
Richard Heath-r1y engaged to Mar
joriee, H P. Perrault
Thomas Holder IA policeman. D.
Mulcahey.
Henry Fuller ian inmate Of the san
atoriuml. M. Monaghan
Mrs Goodly (Ebenezer's wtfe). Miss
Ethel Howard
cissy Ebenezer's ward>. Mrs Ynez
Christie
Marjorie and Minerva cEbenezer's
daughters). Miss Rachel Howard and
Miss NJ Kuneman-
Alvina Starlight MRS. Goodly's SIS
teri, Mrs V B. Andreas
Helma "a Swedish servant GRID. Miss
Ruth Howard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
MISREPRESENTATION Is
CHARGED To PIERCE'S BRIDE

White Plains, N 2, May 6.-Charges
that there was Misrepresentation in
Mrs. Elizabeth Pierce's application for
a license to marry Roye E. Pierce son
of H Clay Pierce, the millionaire oil
man, were made in affidavlts submitted
by counsel for her husband in supreme
court here
An annulment Of the marriage is be-
ing sought in behalf of Pierce. It was
alleged that the license application
stated that the woman never had been
married before, whereas it is claimed
by her husbands counsel that she had
been divorced.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
Ell PAsoANs RETURNING.
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Mr.. and Mrs L. H val1ery Will re-
turn the first of the week from
months sojourn at Fort Worth.
Miss Mabel K Stafford. who has
been in attendance at the national
convention of the 7. W. c. A at In
dianapclis, returned home the first of
the week
Frank Carr will arrive home the first
OF the week from a trip through the
middle west, including points in Ohio.
Detroit and Chicago.
Mrs. J. J. Finney returned tie first
of the week from a short visit with,
Mrs L. A Broaddus at Las Cruces.
Mr.. Finney went up Saturday for 1.-THE
weekend and accompanied Mrs. Fin
ney home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
!. Personal. !.
. ~.~a@H :. =

Mrs. A P. Coles. who has been i'll
Tor some time, is slowly improving.
The many friends of Judge 1. c.
Dempsey will be grieved to know that
he Is dangerously i'll at his home on
North Florence street. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. H E. Christie have
moved 10 629 Gladstone street
MT and Mrs. Henry F. Durkees are
rejoicing over the arrival of little
daughter. Elizabeth Florence. born
Thursday, May i.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
eet. Meaal: Inerea.e. slft.

Washington. D. c.. May 6.-After re-
ceiving a gold medal presented by the
p American republics bearing the
words The American Republics TO
Andrew Carnegie and .sbenefactor OF
humanity" Andrew Carnegie an
nounced he would give s10o. 600 in
addition to nearly $1,000. 600 already
donated toward the erection Of the
n-Anerican building
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
THE TRANSFER STATION is
OPPOSITE
While Waiting For Your Car Come In
and Get q Delicious Drink

and Get n Delicious Drink.
Our new store and sanitary fountain
are proving a source of great satisfac-
ton to Ell Paso people. Nowhere In Ell
Paso are more delicious drinks served
than here, and our prompt service en-
ables you to drink at leisure and never
nave TO hurry for your car. In addi-
ton to drinks, we carry full line of
standard cigars. Scott White & Co
Mills Building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

Just received in oak and tile patterns
both printed and inlaid. We buy line
leum in large quantities hence our low
prices
Ell Pnse Household Furnishing &c.
Cor. stanton and Mills SITS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

The Misses Sue Lattner and May
Pulliam were joint hostesses this after
noon at a shower given in honor OF
Miss Inez Humphrey, who viii be
married on May q to Robert L. Par.
ker-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
STRAW AND PANAMA. HATS.

If you can't find a straw or Panama
hat at this store to please you. you can
not find it at all. We have all there is
to be seen in this line.
Bryan Bros
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

Miss Rachel Howard entertained
very delightfully."- this afternoon with
a shower complimentary to Miss May
North. whose marriage to George G
Helde takes place May 81.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

The easiest way TO have pretty hair is
to have us shampoo it regularly. Elite
Pariors, us Texas street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
Rajah Silk

Rajah Silk
81 inches wide in shades of green,
lavender, blue, red and natural, fine
for summer costumes; worth 39c;
Special Contest price ........2 zee
POLKA DOT PONGEE AND
S0ISETTE, up to SO inches wide, all
the wanted colers and values to 25c;
Special Contest price .........1 5c
Irish Linette
In white and colored grounds, beau
tiful designs, some with handsome
side bands, worth 25c; Special Con-
test price ...-.............. f5c
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

VIII fit if you let US make it and win
cost you IS TO $40 less than others
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

Imported Silk Ponree

Sc inches wide in the natural color,
suitable for coats and coat suits;
extra heavy quality, worth S1.25;
Special Contest price ....... CSC
27-inch Fancy Weave Pongee Silk in
shades Of natural, lavender, green,
blue, pink, brown, red, tan, gray and
black; soc value; Special Contest
price Observation-Disclosures sec
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
90-inch Linen Sheeting

Already shrunk. all pure linen for
skirts and suits; fine round thread; ;
worth SIPS; Special Contest price 98e
White and Colcred Flaxon
Superfine quality, nothing better for
your summer frocks or waists; Csc
quality; Special Contest price 1sc
Fancy Weave White
Goods
Suitable for Waists and Dresses,
stripes, checks, cr0ssbar and embroid-
cred designs; values to Soc; Special
Contest price ............ 19c
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

Tuesday evening at s o'clock. at the
parsonage Of the Trinity NJ E. church.
]. G. Wilson and Miss Elizabeth Ham
by were united IN marriage by Rev c.
S. wright The newly welded couple
are both FL Pasoans and will reside
at us North Florence street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
YOUR NEW SLIT

Will fit If You let us make it ar d will
cost you SIS to SO less than others
charge.
Bryan Bros.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
Irish Dress Linen

36 inches wide, in shades Of pink, blue,
brown, green, and Natural; all pure
flax; worth 35c; Special Contest
price ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25c
36-INCH WHITE IRISH LINEN
fine and heavy makes; suitable for
separate skirts and coat suits; values
to 60c; Special Contest price 3ec