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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-23

marine tint that hall room poets rhyme
with true and Sue and Goo
The one natural and frank color Wis
ible was the ostensible green of the
newly painted benches-a shade be-
tween the color of picked cucumber
and that of last years fast black
cravenette raincoat. But to the city
bred eye of Editor Westbrook the
landscape appeared masterpiece.
And now, whether you are Of those
who rush in or of the gentle con-
course that fears to tread. you must
follow in a brief invasion of the edi-
tors mind.
Editor Westbrook's spirit was con-
tented and serene. The April number
of the Minerva had sold it's entire edi-
ton before the tenth day of the month.
A newsdealer in Keokuk had written
that he could have sold fifty copies
more if he had had 'em. The owners
Of the magazine had raised his the
editor's) salary. he had just installed
in his home Il jewel of a recently i'm
ported cook who was afraid of police
men. and the morning papers had pub
lished in full a speech he had made at
a publishers banquet. Also there were
echoing in his mind the jubilant notes
Of splendid song that his clfrmin&
young wife had sung to him before he
left his uptown apartment that morn
ing. She was taking enthusiastic i'll
terest in her music of late. practicin%
early and diligently. When he h"d
complimented her on the improvement
in her voice she had fairly huggtd him
for JOY at his praise He felt. too the
benign tonic medicament of the train
ed nurse. Spring. tripping softly adowi
the wards of the convalescent city.
While Editor Westbrook was s;l'lll;er
ing between the rows of park benches
(already filing with vagrantS and The
guardians of lawless childhood, h" fe!
: his sleeve grasped and neld. Suspect
, ing that he was about to be lsln!ian
died. he turned cold and unlrottabl'
face and saw that his captor was DAVE
-ShacklefOrd Dave dingy. alrloS
ragged. the genteel scarcely visible il
MIN through tue uecI'eI iiHSS vi tii'
shabby.
: While the editor is pulling himsel
! out of his surprise flashlisht hiog
raphy of Dave is offered
He was fiction writer and one .
Westbrook's old acquaintances. =
one time they might have called nar
other old friends. Dave had sou
money in those days and lived in Il DIT
cent apartment house near WeS
brooks. The two families often wen
to theaters and dinners together. Mr.
Dave and Mrs. Westbrnok heeam
(. dearest friends. Then one day
!: little tentacle of the octopus. Just t
q amuse itself. ingurgitated Dawes cal
ital, and lie moved to the Granerc
park neighborhood, where one for
: few groats per week may sit uao
J. ones trunk under eight branched ci;l
: deliers and opposite Carrara IL ~
). mantels and watch the mice plH
upon the floor Dave thought to liN
by writing fiction. Now and then
. sold a story. he submitted many
's Westbro0k. The Minerva printed oi
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-23
A Fine Jack

l now have the G. T. Mays Jack.
There isn't a finer jack in the parish.
Those interested in stock raising should
call to see him.
rs G. w. BRYAN, Midway.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-23

Barred Plymouth Rock
eggs for Matching, Ringlet
80 strain My chickens are
out of eggs bought from MIR. W A. Jones of
Dallas, Texas. His stock all came direct from
E. B. Thomas Of New York. See his advertise
ment in the Southern Poultry Journal. Eggs,
81 80 per 15-Mrs. C. D. Sandidge, Haughton, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-23
INC Service Bureau

The purpose of this Bureau is TO furnish.
free of charge to ALL the best Information
any worthy questions concern ing soils crops.
land drainage, irrigation, fert lizer, etc,
make your inquiries specific and send them
Chicago, u SA
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-23

AMT IT HI, NOW, sHACK-AIN'T IT!''
tions and words of the characters
were true to life in the parts of the
story tina; we discussed:'
1T is very likely that | would if l
believed that way said the editor.
But have explained to You that do
| not"
IF could prove to you that | am
right!"
"Pm sorry. Shack. but I'm afraid !
haven't time to argue any further just
now
Il don't want to argue" said Dave.
| II want to demonstrate to ycu from
life itself that my view is the correct
one"
| How could you do that:' asked
| Westbroo!s in surprised tone.
| Listen" said the writer seriously
Ia have thought Of a way. 1t is i'm
portant to me that my theory of trut
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-23

There never was time when people
appreciated the real merits of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy more than now.
This is shown by the increase in sales
and voluntary testimonials from persons
who have been cured by it. II you or
your children are troubled with cough
or cold give it a trial and become ac-
quainted with its good qualities. Fol-
sale by all dealers.
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r, p, MORTON

Saddles, Harness, Buggies
Wagon and Buggy Umbrellas. Special attention
given to CUSTOM WORK and repairing Saddles
and Harness. Give us trial. Store and Work
Shop at No. 2O3 Texas Street, SHREVEPORT
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-23

Poor appetite is sure sign of i'm
paired digestion. A few doses OF Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
will strengthen your digestion and i'm
prove your appetite. Thousands have
been benefited by taking these Tablets
Sold by all dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-05-23
INC
Gasoline Engines

are built ON honor, from select
ed materials, and are all thor
oughly tested before shipment.
You can rest assured that an
III c engine of a size suitable
for your work, will give full
satisfaction for so long a time
that you will come to consider
it the greatest bargain you ever
made. INC engines are made
in every style and for every
purpose. Sizes run from ! to
5O-horse power. Kerosene
gasoline tractors, II to 45-horse
power.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
PORT PENN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
PORT PENN. Del, June 1e.-The
wome of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the Presbyterian Church. will
hold lawn fete on the school ground
on Thursday evening, June 25.
Miss Fora zacheis Of this town and
William Moore. OF Delaware City were
married in Wilmington on Wednesday
last. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have gone
TO Washington, d. c.. for wedding
trip and will make their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson, re-
cent bride and groom are on weeks
visit TO his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Johnson.
The Methodist and Presbyterian
Churches viii hold a united children's
day service. the date TO be announced
later.
Henry Bender of Wilmington is the
guest Of his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bendlers
Miss Emily Carpenter of near New
ark. spent last week at the home OF
her uncle. Robert s. Carpenter and
family.
Miss Myrtle Voshell has returned
from a visit with her aunt, Mrs. John
Spicer OF Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
MIDDLETOWN

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN. Del. June IS
Miss Celia Dektor was given party
on Thursday evening in honor of her
eleventh birthday anniversary About
eighteen guests we're present. among
them being Millie Rosenberg. Gwen
dolyn Geany. Florence Pennewill,
Grace Rosenberg. Mildred Hall. Edith
Eliason, Della Morgenstein, Marion
Pinder, Fannie Rosenberg. Helen Hall,
Eta. Celia and Abram Dektor.
Funeral services of John Blackway.
who died suddenly on Thursday even
ing, were held on Sunday morning. at
the home of his brother, George
Blackway, and interment made in the
cemetery at Galena, Nd.
At the quarterly conference held
last week at Bethesda NJ. e. Church,
the pastor. Or. Collins, reported ten
accessions during the quarter. two
deaths and one removal. an the treas
urer, A. G. Cox. reported all obliga-
tions for the quarter paid in full.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
MONTROSE

]. c. Lorraine, Of Chesapeake City,
spent Saturday and Sunday With. his
aunt. Mrs. William Carter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Jamison
attended the funeral Of their nephew.
william Lynch. Of No. 12i Franklin
street. on sunday~'~
Louis D. Clark, Of Chester. visited
his brother, Winfield Clark, on Sun
day.
Mrs. o. Comegys spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs William H.
Smith.
Wilford =. BuclSmaster, Of Sharon
Hill. and Robert Buckmsstor, of Will
mington, spent Sunday with their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin r. Buck
master. here.
John BroughaIl spent the week end
at Ivy Lodge. the home of George Po-
wiok.
Frank Long laid out the cellar for
the home OF Mrs. w Clark yesterday.
James Elliott has returned from Do
YER
Mrs. Mary Dupty and Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. s. Cam, of Newark. returned home
yesterday after a week end visit TO
their sister. here, Mrs. Howard n. Nc
Daniel
Albert Beggs has moved to Clay
mont.
Construction on Howard d. Derr
bungalow Is progressing rapidly
Professor James Roberts. OF vii
nington, expects large crop Of pota-
toes from his patch here.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
Fashionable White Hosiery

COOL sheer white stockings in all ready for
the hot days now here.
Misses fiat silk Isle hose with high spced heel
and double sole and top. This is a shaped stocking
woven very sheer and especial OEo
value Observation-Disclosures. ................. ZON
wOmen's Soft White Cotton sheer and in the
right weight for now; stocking that you will like
"wayne-knt' and a fine Splendid OEo
for .................. ...................... GON
Sheer LisIe in wayne-knit with high splced
heel and double sole and garter top, great wearing
stocking and stylish ones, Wednes Ok
day ..............,.......... OOO
Lisle of Rather Finer Texture than the EAo
above and more sheer ...................
silk, With Lisle Top, to take the garter strain
and double Isle foot to take the wearing E0o
Very special at only ................ OVN
Trim Ankles assured if you these pretty
Dollar Silks" of which we are selling so many. They
come with all silk sole and double top with sole
and top of fine isle. Price either q A0
silk Stockings of Fineness and sheerness that
you do not generally find for these low prices. We'd
nesday, per pair .............. Sl5O and 81
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
CECHTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
CEC1LTON, Md, June 1s.-The
Alumni Association of the Cecilton
High School held its annual banquet
in the school building on Monday
evening after the commencement.
About 40 members of the alumni
teachers. school board and trustees.
we're present The room was deco
rated with class pennants, evergreens
and plants. The class officers are :.
Harold Padley. president; Miss Lille
Short. vice-president: Miss Grace Bur-
ris. secretary; and Miss Mary Black
way treasurer. Those on the recep-
tion committee we're: Misses Leona
Yates. Ethel Duhamell Lille short,
Elma Taylor, Iona Benson and Cliff
ton Burke.
The young men OF Cecilton gave a
dance in honor of the Alumni Associ-
alton In Mechanics hall The ball
room was decorated with plants. ferns
and daisies. the predominating colors
being green, white and gold The
committee was compose OF Oldham
DdNi6t Jouu bOulutut fldIOlu Iduity,
Julian Robinson. Raymond Fillingame
and James Robinson Elliotts or
chestra of Wilmington furnished the
music Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Davis, Mr. and
Mrs Jarman. Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Davis
Mrs. George Padley, Mr.. and Mrs
George Pierce, Mrs Amy Bouchelle
Miss Iona Benson, Miss Grace Bur
ris. Miss Esther Davis, Miss Leila
Burke Miss Bertha Jackson, Miss
Lille Short, Miss jamie Smith, Miss
Ada Robinson. Miss Catherine vii.
son, Miss Cohee. Miss Ruby Robin.
son. Miss Helen StradIey. Mary Tar.
button, Ida Bouchelle, Ethel Ellison
edith Maslin. Gertrude Newman, Jea'
nette Simmons Lillian Warren, Mamie
Merritt Mile. Josephine and Eliza
beth Aiken, julius Cleaver, Oldham
Davis. Harold Padley, John Boulden
William Kirk, Clifton Burke, Morgan
Robinson James Robinson William
Brown Julian Robinson, Dallas Man
love. Clark Colgain, George Vaughan
Ward Beaston. julius Kirk, Julius
Smith, Ford Hoover. Clifford Hoover
benjamin Baine. Raymond Freeling
Delbert Aiken aud Ringgold Rich
ards.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
NEWSY DOlNCS
0T NCMr rACTIE
vi IvLV UHJALL
Fishermen Would Have State
Line Up With Others in
Shad Proposition
SUMMER VACATION
SOON FOR SCHOLARS

Special so THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. June 1S-Shad fish
ermen here and at Delaware City are
once more agitating the idea Of state
aid in propagating shad. While Del
aware is doing nothing In .his par
ficular. Pennsylvania aud New Jersey
are looking out for the future Of the
shad there.
The Joint raising of shad for dis
tribuuon In the Delaware river by
the fishery departments Of pennsyl-
yania and New Jersey at Torresdale
hatchery was the most successful
work of the kind ever known. and the
reports fled at the State Departmet
Of Fisheries indicate that 2S,O00,000
Young shad were placed in the river.
These were planted" at various points
between the New York State line aud
the sea, and / lis believed will be OF
marked value 10 the fisheries of next
season.
New Castle worhmen and girls who
60 daily to Wilmington find they have
no more six tickets for a quarter
while the working people here viii
have a three cent fare to the plants.
The people of the western and south
ern sections last evening had nothing
but praise for General Manager J. T.
Hambleton, who will issue the tickets
10 all persons who wish TO use them,
They are good on all cars and all
times between the steel plants and
abe homes OF the men.
Manager Countiss is trying TO ar
range game with Madison for the
"a 49,. .4V NarIIF AU Ita ne
lass Saturday was not played a double
header viii be played the next time
the clubs meet Manager Countiss
says that financially II would be best
TO play the game ON July 4. The
pnorning game on July 4 will be with
lPennsville.
In the town hall this evening there
will be a netting of the citizens for
1he purpose of expressing their opin-
ions on the franchise for the VIII
lmington. New Castle and Delaware
Cisy Railway Company
Members OF Santa Maria Council,
Knights of Columbus, will hold their
annual dinner at Riverside Park In
the near future
The Dorcas, Baraca and Boy Scuots
met last evening regarding the estab-
I lishment of a gymnasium.
Charles r. Lancaster has accepted
a position with B. T. Platt.
Frederick Baldt, who has been con-
fined to his home for several weeks.
was able yesterday to visit the Bryl-
lgon steel plant, where he Is en-
ployed
Granville Ramsay had his head cut
yesterday at the jail building by be-
ing struck with the end OF crow-
bar
Miss Unice Hayes, Of Delaware City
has been visiting Miss Mabel Clewell
Miss Rose Turner has retured home
from Philadelphia.
Mayor Rodney's Office has been re
.papered and the furniture and wood
work given a touch Of the painters
brush. making a bright appearance.
The public schools close this weel
and the commencement exercises will
be held In tho Opera House on Fri.
day evening. l.. Irving Handy will
ldeliver the address to the graduates
The Rev Frederick " Campbell Il
still confined to his room by sick
mess.
The commencement OF St Peter1
Parochiai School win be held OF
Saturday afternoon, June %.
Launch owners are now making biz
money taking parties out for few
hours on the river.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
STANTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
STANTON. Del, June 19--Diamond
State Grange. No. 4, p. of H., will hold
a lawn fete on the lawn of Mr.. and
Mrs Lawrence Othoson on Thursday
evening, June a. The committee in
charge is Mrs. Georgeana Haines-
worth. chairman; Mrs. Agnes Bratton,
Mrs Harvey Cranston. Frederick Rob-
inson, Harold Mitchell.
Candy Committee.--Mrs. Ben
jamin l.. Dickey. chairman; Mrs j..
Leslie McCallister. Mrs, Francis
Springer.
Cake Committoe-Miss Margaret
Mccoy Mrs. John w. Mitchell, Mrs.
Harvey Cranston.
Fancy Table, Fish Pond. etc.-Mrs.
Frederick Robinson, Mrs. Oscar Brat
ton.
Sandwiches and Coffee-Mrs Anna
Hanna
Ice cream and cake will be served.
There will be automobile rides for
FIVE cents On Thursday, July 25,
Diamond State Grange will hold its
annual field day in John Knots
meadow
Mrs. Allen Ruth and children, Ern-
est, Anna and Margaret. are spending
some time with Mrs John Mayworth
of Philadelphia
Miss Lydia Dockerty was the guest
of Wilmington friends on Saturday
Miss Bessie Rulon is spending some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. T. \. Ellison
Mrs. George Banks was the guest OF
Mrs, Elmer Cornog on Thursday,
Mrs. Matte McElwee was the guest
Of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred White.
man. on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Grose and fam.
ily we're Stanton visitors recently.
Mrs. Frederick Robinson entertain.
ed at her home on Thursday Mrs Os-
car Bratton, Mrs. Frank Hainesworth
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
Mrs, John Mitchell and Mrs. Laurence

Mrs John Mitchell and Mrs. Laurence
Othoson.
Miss Beulah Buckson was the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. F. ]. Ellison. on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Jones and
family and r. and Mrs. Jesse Jones
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs Sam
uel Jones on Sunday.
Mrs. John Wigglesworth, of Will
mington, was the guest of Mrs. Milton
Robinson on Sunday.
Mrs. Edward Brown and son Albert
were the guests of Mrs. Annie Wright
on Sunday.
Rev. Alfred P. Scott occupied the
pulpit of Stanton NJ. E. Church ,on
Sunday.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
A CARD.

This is to certify that Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound does not contain
any opiates, any habit forming drugs.
or any ingredients that could possibly
harm its users. On the contrary. its
great healing and soothing qualities
make it a real remedy for coughs.
colds and irritations of the throat.
chest and lungs The genuine is in a
yellow package. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound and accept
no substitute
n. 3. Danforth. Druggist. Market
and Second SITS. Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
HIS DEFINITION OF PUNCH.

DR.. Arthur II. Quinn. OF the Eng
lish department of the University of
Pennsylvania, in a commencement ad-
dress in this city recently, gave an
amusing definition of punch"
He said, you put whiskey in punch
to make it strong. then you put in
water to make it weak. You put in
lemons to make it sour. then you put
in sugar to make 1t sweet Then you
say, Here's to you, and take it your
self"
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
CAMDEN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
CAMDEN, Del, June 1S-Miss
Mabel Shockley and Miss Margaret
Shockley spent Thursday ia Dover
Quite a number of Camdenites attend
ed the show in Dover on Thursday
c. w. Lord has been visiting in Phil
elphis-Mrs, II. A. Nickerson and
daughter, Miss Beatrice, have been
visiting Philadelphia friends-Miss
Rebecca Dunn spent Sunday in Dover
Miss Esther Dunn. of Milton, was
recent town visitor.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
THEY PUT An END TO IT.

Charles Sable, 80 Cook ST.. Roches-
ter n. Y, says he recommends Foley
Kidney Pills at every opportunity be-
cause they gave him prompt relief
from bad case of kidney trouble that
had long bothered him. Such a re-
commentator. coming from Mr. Sa-
Bile. is direct and convincing evidence
of the great curative qualities of Foo
ley Kidney Pills.
~ B. Danforth. Druggist Market
and Second SITS. Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
Save
Purple
Stamps
A New Sun Shade?

then you will like these
Special ones that we have had made up by one OF
the most experienced Parasol makers in the business
Smart polished natural wood and Mission handles,
silk covers in Dresden effects and in fine quality
plain silks in these fashionable colors; navy pongee,
empire green, rose white kings blue red Alice blue,
and they are only $500 each, but really they would
be good at $3.50 or S275 you'll say when you
them Other very pretty parasos from S1.75 to $3.50
Parasols for the Children: The little ladies'
can be easily and inexpensvey made happy for the
rest of the with one of these cute little Para
soils. At 25c they are of white lawns with neat fig
ures and they have hard wood polished handles. At
SOC we've dandy with washable silk finish sateen
coverings in plain colors with borders of contrasting
color and mission handles. Others at 75c, $l0O,
S1.25 and $l.50.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
JONES.FOLSOM.

Miss Elizabeth 5. Jones, daughtei
of Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Jones. Of
Thirtieth and Washington streets. and
Henry R. Folsom. We're married at
the home of the brides parents yes
terday, by the Rev. J Richard Bick-
ing. The couple are spending Their
honeymoon It Ocean City. They viii
live at No 2924 Washington street. +
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
TAkE OTHERg RASKETS.

Housewives who happened to lay
their baskets laden with vegetables
down IN several stores along kine
and Market street on Saturday last
in some instances were surprised &c
learn that other baskets had been
left and theirs taken.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18

A black horse belonging to D. W.
Lynch G. Co.. while sharply turning the
corner Of Third and Washington
streets early last evening slipped and
fell down Besides breaking the shafts
no damage was done.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
LFTTRRS ON ESTATE.

Register Of Wills Walker has
granted letters OF administration on
the estate of Gotlieb Reese to Mary
Reese.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
Linen Basement Extras for
Wednesday

An extra heavy full bleached toweng o.
crash, II in. wide, usual - 1-2c .......... ~
Satin Damask pure bleach, 70 inches wide, five
different patterns from which to choose, CT 10
formerly Sl37 yard Wednesday ... - lslC
Fine quality bleached sUITING CT 00
LINEN, 90 inches WIDE .55 value for ID 1sOO
Ready-made SHEETS, size slx9O, welded seam
and splendid wearing Sheet the very thing for
pfiee p3se camp or cottage Special SOC
Madras Ginghams 81 inches wide in large and
small checks and paids, a we'll assorted line of
colors, l5c is the regular price, Wednesday II
only Observation-Disclosures. IL
Stripe Voiles- sheer clearly woven fabric, 27
inches wide with mercerized finish everywhere
l2 l-2c a yard, here Wednesday for -
only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
French Bengalines, Hrst rate quality that has
sold all along at 6c yard only garnet, lavender and
mulberry colors left, to close it has 1OUao
been reduced TO ..........-....... 1GT&(
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
Comfortable House Dresses

just the thing to wear of hot morning while work
ing about the house. Neatly made and we'll cut both
light and dark pereales. Washable. Trimmed with
self strappings, pique and Insertions G O0
Extra at Observation-Disclosures. ep jaw
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
The Smith-ZoIIinger Co.
Caufon,
Allentown,
Wilmington
For Your Summer Comfort. From

For Your Summer Comfort: From
our big stocks of desirable merchandise these
items have been mentioned for Wednesday at
very low prices; at much lower prices than is
consistent with their real worth and value
These low prices are only possible through
our combination buying with our other two
stores; for in this way only can we secure so
many choice lines at such savings for you.
As individual buyers we would not have the
purchasing power to command such big
savings.
Evening journal., 1912-06-18
Cool Stylish Waists

specially priced
About 100 very stylish waists in this lot for
Wednesday all at special price. Choose for your
summer needs of these pretty lingerie styles of
voiles marquisettes, bastes, of these smart linen
tailored shirts. of silk shirts of imported stripe
Habuta, or of these taffeta or messane or chiffon
bouses in plain and fancy coors; any one of these
is a $500 to $500 waist, priced for wed-GO E0
nesday only at ..-................... N'.~