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noncOntraband. Under this declaration, which was subscribed to by all the
ImTitme nations, we have > right absolutely to ship cotton. not only to
neutral ports Of Europe, but to Germany and Austria themselves Humanity
rhUdders at the thought Of the death of the splendid Americans who wen
trvn on the Lusitania, but humanity would have more cause for shuddering
It could have presented to 1t in some stnilary striking and dramatic was
tua woe, sorrow and suffering that will be occasoned to multiplied thou
fSnds Of men, women and children in the Southern states IS a result OF
chton being forced down to starvation prices.
THE reason why cotton does not command is or 20 cents per pound is
supply because Great Britain has a naval stangle hold on or shipments
AID, therefore on the world supply England sends her ships Of war OUT
r,y be destined, carries It into British ports, sets up prize courts of her
cHn nomination., which prize courts, Of course, are operating in her favor
I'D which, under such circumstances after whatever delay they elect to I'm
TOse assess the damages of the American shipper at whatever price they sec
IL and then, after having by such process bought our cotton, she avafs
herself Of the extraordinary high prices existing on the continent of Europe
produced in part by her diversion OF our shipments. to resell # al q profit
The American shipper has no recourse except to the government The acts
OF Great Britain referred to, according to the wenTecognized principle OF
International law, constitute var against the United States.
This grievance ia now OF many months standing and the South is about
10 bring to market another great crop Of cotton. Under such circumstances
one would expect that our government, without prompting, would know per-
iocty well how to deal with acts on the part of the British government.
AMOUNTING to warfare against our trade and country.
1T is not necessary for u to resort to war against Great Britain in re-
taHaaon. A simple, adequate and obvious remedy would be for the president
To- advise Great Britain that unless she respects the law Of nations 10 regards
or foreign commerce, he will call on congress to adopt . resolution forbid
Jng the expectation Of arms and munitions Of war to foreign comtrtes.s-
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Notice for Publication,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Serial 07971.

Notice is hereby given that John [
keenan,, of Shreveport, Parish c
Caddo, State of Louisiana, has filed i
this Office his application to ente
inter the provision Of Section 1906 o
1907, Revised Sta utes of the Unite
states. the following described lane
viz:
The Southwest quarter of Southcas
quarter (SW4 of SEQ Section II
Township 6 North, Range 6 West, La
Meridian, containing SO. IS acres.
Any and all persons claiming ad
yersely the lands described, or desiring
TO object, because of the minera
character of the land, or for any othel
reason, to the disposal to applicant
should file their affidavits of protests
in this Office. on or before the 9Th day
Of July, 1916.
Register
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. Mortgage Creditors Of the City
of NatchitOches, La.

In conformity with section GO of act
j of 1888 and the laws as in such case
divided, notice is hereby given to all
arties holding mortgages upon real
tate located in the City Of Natchito-
.es and State of Louisiana, which
axes for the year 1915 at II a. m. and
rat q number Of pieces of property so
slinquent are being now advertised in
is newspaper in conformity With the
w preparatory to such sale, the at
ntfon of mortgage creditors is speci-
v called to this advertisement anc
icy are warned to take such steps
10 to the sale az may be necessary to
otect their rights.
P. C. ROGERS,
City Tax Collector.
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Partition Sale.
Calvin Pardee,
Frost-JOhnson Lbr' Co ct ais.
Intervention Mrs. Martha Davis

L AlAADC AACA W = "AD-
Intervention Mrs, Martha Davis
18th, d. C. No. Ia, $50.
By virtue of a judgment of the Hon
orable Eleventh District Court in the
above entitled and numbered case
of date, November 10th, 1915, which
judgment was affirmed by the Hon.
Court of Appeal, and commission there
under. to me directed and to that effect,
|. J.W. Payne, Sheriff of the Parish Of
Natchitoches, did seize and will offer for
sale at public auction at II O'Clock a
m. at the court house door in the City
Of Natchitoches
SA rURDAY, JULY 8, 1916
The following described property,
situated in the Parish of Natchitoches,
Louisiana to-wit:
SCI of NE4, and NWH of NE4t,
Section 10. 81 of NW4 of Section ~,
All in Township II, NoLth of Range s
West.
The same to be sold to effect a par.
tition and the proceeds to be distribu.-
ed in accordance with said Judgment.
Terms of sale: Cash, for what it
will bring
j. W. PAYNE,
Sheriff Parish Of Natchitoches, La.
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The second week of petit jury
eginning June 18th, 1916, having
cen discharged, all parties
ammoned to appear that week
re hereby notified not to report.
Respectfully,
d. j. HYAMs, Clerk.
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Notice.
Succession of Joseph C. Henry.

District Court, Natchitoches Parish
Louisiana.
FINAL ACCOUNT AND TABLEAU OF DIS
TRIBUTION.
Carl P. Henry. Executor of the Sue
ession of Joseph c. Henry, having
his day filed in my Office his final ac-
cunt of administration and tableau of
'ebts and distribution, all parties are
ereby notified to file their opposition
. same if any they have within ten
avs from this date or the said account
nd tableau will be homologated.
Done and signed this June LIST. 1916.
ID. j. HYAMS,
! 8 st. Clerk.
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Notice.

During my absence in Baton Eoug
ring the next Sixty days, l viii t.
presented by Mr.. Gainnie Hyams,
! any matters connected with my In,
rance business and my patrons ar,
quested to apply to HMM any matter
-rtaining to. their insurance.
U, P. RREAZEALE
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Succession of Leon A. Davis.

A. w. Watson having this day flee
his application to be appointed Admins.
rator of the Succession of Leon A..
Davis notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to show cause within
en- days from date why the same
jhould not be granted. -
D. J. HYAMS,
S-18 Clerk 18th D. G. Court.
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Warning.

The public is hereby warned
OF to trade for or negotiate a
.rtain time certificate issued to
ne by the Bank of Robeline. No.
.39 for 5000. 90 payable to myself
welve months after date-dated
toy. 9th, 1914. Same is lost or
toleb,
ALEX BROWN.
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OUR PUBLIC FORUM
r. c.. Duff
On Cotton AS Contraband.

Hon. r. C. Dun, one of the highest authorities OF
International law in the nation and one of the mos
investigate the exporting of cotton and interpret the
laws of nations on this subject for the American plow
man, said in part:
Article % of the Declaration of London reads al
follows: "The following may not be declared contra
band Of war: ID raw cotton, wool, silk, etc. Grea
Britain il not only a signatory of the Declaration o.
but In fact called the conference and insisted
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LODGE NO. So
F. & A. NJ.

Regular meetings on 1st and Bird
Wednesdays, at 1880 P. NJ.
Hiram Chapter No. 45. r. A. VI.
Regular meetings End Mondays
at 1870 p. VI.
Cage Council No. IS. r. & S. NJ.
Regular meetings Bird Mondays
at 1880 2. NJ.
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Another ETNA Check
Came This Mornins

ISN'T it fine, JohnI Your eight
l week in bed just gone by enc
we've received two of these che X
ror $500 each. We can buy ira
new diningroom set now as thou Oh
nothing had happened
Every husband ough, TO take
nut an ETNA DISABILITY Pol
'CY. John. We women are sc
dependent on what you men 10
FOR s. especially when we have
children.
just think-$50 a week as long
as you're sick. up to a full ye,.r
md at such a triAing cost, tao
Oh, John. why will men put IF
these things until it's too lateI We
women were never meant to fight
hardships hat a few cents a Gay
could save US from.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27

dency during this period has been for
the steel industry to follow the lead OF
the steel corporation. the smaller steel
companies consolidating into larger
units controlling their raw material
supply.
NO large steel enterprise has con-
troll of the ore supplies in Virginia,
which are very extensive. and Of cX.
ccllcnt quality. and by reason of the
above tendency, the blast furnace in
dustrics in Virginia have suffered great
curtailtncnt in the sale of their pro-
duct. Practically the only market now
is for foundry iron used I'm maxim
pipe. car wheels. stoves. etc. the big
market for pig iron TO be converted
into steel being supplied by the ore
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
RICHMOND TIMEs-DlsPATCH: SUNDAY, AUGUST q, 1916.

taken at that time. About three years
ago the same question was again
brought up I'm Congress. Richmond a
second time sent II strong committee
OF business men to the capital. 1t Is
probable that much of the data gath
cred by these two committees will be
used in Richmond's present fight for
the plant.
Thomas :. WheelwriEht. vice-presi-
dent and general manager OF the Old
Dominion Iron and Nail Works, which
has recently placed in operation on
Fell Isle an electric steel %urnace tho
second of its kind in this country. gave
his enthusiastic Endorsement yesterday
20 the plan to secure the great en-
tcrpriSc for this city.
Mr.. W~heelwright. who is one of the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
-FOUR VIRGINIA CITIES
WANT ARMOR-PLATE PLANT
Richmond. Newport News, Peters
bur. and liorcwcll Have Cam
pai4nS Under Way.
LOCAL. COMMITTEES AT WORK
Delegation From Chamber Will Pre-
Scnt's City's Clains at Hearing in
Observation-Disclosures Thinks
Plant Here Would he Success.

strong competition among several
Virginia cities 10 secure The proposed
Federal nrmor-rlatc plan; has arisen.
and Indications point To a representa-
tive gathering ut the hearing before
Secretary of Navy Daniels. in Wash
incton. september iS. whcn the mat
ter Of selecting II site will be given
consideration Hich;nond is in the
race. rctcrshurr and Hopcwcll have
combined their interests. and Newport
News iS waEiue an active campaign.
Secretary pans,lS has announced
that the various cities making Il bid
for the plant and those companies sub
mitt,uC proposals for the sale OF their
own plants. must submit their arsu-
mcnts IN the form OF briefs. The Rich
moud Chamber OF Commerce. fully
awake 10 the need for immediate ac-
ton. has appointed II special commit
tee. OF which John Kerr Branch is
chairman. I" take charge OF the local
campaign. Members Of this commi
tee viii probably attend the hearing
~ N,ShjuctOn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
Committee in Charge Of ltirhmond
>nh>rriniinn> for I v'Hsnna Rail-
road to Krrnrt This Week.

rrav,icaliH all Of the mouc needed
20 assure the construction ~ the Rich
moud R~lppahannCck and Northern
Railway from West Point TO Urhunna.
a distance Of seventeen miles. was in
sight Yesterday, ,accordiuc 10 an an
noUnccrNeut made by the campaign
committee
The committee expects 10 close its
work in the NEXT few days. and Will
uiake public ~ that time y statement
OF its work While all ~ the money
has not been !'lcd.ci, The fund IS suf-
tici"utly lHrcn. :: Was stated. 10 place
beyond all doub, the construction OF
the line
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27

yoke front, and the nobby
belt with which the Jacket
is finished. The skirt is a
full flare model with
pocket.
AFouquet S,35 Model
y Beautiful Broadcloth
Suit, with seal trimmed
novelty collar that may be
worn high or low, as pre-
ferred. The sleeves are
finished with pointed
cuffs, which is an entirely
new idea. The jacket is
so inches long, slightly
fitted at the waistline;
also a full back which
hangs in plaits. The skirt
is a full flare model, trim
med with pockets.
Sizes for women, small
women and misses.
Stylish STOUT" Suit
made especially for
women whose bust meas
nrcs range from 1915 to
521a inches.
AT LAST, after much
effort, VIC have found in
these handsome Broad
cloth Suits the proper suit
for the large woman!
There's no reason why
the large woman of to-day
should not look and dress
as smartly as her smaller
sister; tits because we're
prepared to meet the spe-
cial requirements o. large
women.
Come right in and see
these Suits; they are not
the plain "old-fashioned"
sorts you've seen over and
over again, but smart,
stylish effects for autumn,
1916. They are priced
$500.
I'd .Floor-West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
fields controlled by the various larr|

fields controlled by the various larg|
companies.
1t. therefore. seems quite Logical
That Il steel plant Of large capacit,
could readily secure and control thi
source or raw supply from these OK
tensivc virginia ore fields on favorable
terms and that II could readily rel,
on the cooperation of, the railway1
appinE these fields to give such rea
sonablc rates on the ore as would on
able Il large company TO construct il,
own blast mace at Il plant eithe
at Richmond or any point on the Al
lantic Scaboard. and maxi the stee
directly from the orc AS is done !,
the other larger companies, securin,
the great advantage of water shippin,
for the finished product"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
SERGE DRESSES
in Which ANuring MeW
Style Features Are
Prominent

Already we have been
tipped off" that the call
for SERGE this autumn
will be tremendous!
You, too, will want at
least one dress Of SERGE!
Why not make your Sc
lection early; now that
styles are fixed and prices
are SO moderate.
At $3.50 and S19.75
there are quite a number
of Serge Dresses that are
reproductions Of much
higher priced models. and
never were styles more
captivating.
Only ALL-WOOL Serge
is used in the making of
these Dresses; the bead
and braid trimmings are
finishings that We're done
by expert tailors.
Women's and misses
I'd FloOr--West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
Bolivian Goats Are
NEW

Never before have
women been offered such
superlative style, luXuri-
Gus comfort. lightncss and
warmth in Fall Coats.
Young women who
motor will find these
Coats ideal for cool days;
and for street wear they
are most effective.
Rippled and SO Toomy
looking (some are $ yards
around the bottonl) and in
a splendid variety Of mod
els; all have convertible
collars and fur or velvet
trimmings; some. are
belted in, others semi
fitted, while still others
hang from the shoulder.
Colors: Burgundy. hem
lock, green. nightingale
brown, mulberry, etc.
$3.50 to $500.
I'd Floor-West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
RICHMOND WAS AFTER
.tItNOR IN 1897

Richmond made Il strong bid for an
armor-rlate plant when such a step
WAS under consideration by the gov
in l>eT. and a special commit
zee from the Chamber OF Commerce
prepared comprehensive data on the
many ADVANTAGES offered by this city.
which was presented to a committee
O; Congress having the matter under
consideration. No action. however. was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27

best-informed steel men in the State.
said:
There Is no doubt in my mind as to
the fact that "A big opportunity exists
FOR the establishment of Il large steel
plant In Virginia. not only by the
government. but by private enterprise.
VIRGINIA ORE SUPPLY
SAID TO BE EXTENSIVE
MY own observation OF the situa.
ton. covering Il period Of over twclvr
years. Is that a decided change ha,
taken place in the iron industry in
Virginia. Ten or twelve years ago
the furnaces located OIL the Chcsopeake
and Ohio and Norfolk and Western
railways enjoyed large patronage in
the North and West for pig iron suit
able for making steel, but the ten
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
Smart Apparel For Falls Earliest DAYS
AClever Model at S25
For a Young Woman

is made Of check velour.
IL has a smart convertible
collar that may be worn in
any one Of three distinct
ways. Olher features are
the "knapsack" back and
woke front, and the nObby
belt with which the jacket
is finished. The skirt is a
full flare model with
pocket.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
Justice crn,chnc,a lax. Vacation.

Justice cru;ChHeld yes
tcrday that he would leave for 4
months vacation nsNt Tuesday. Dur
ms his absence Magistrate Wilbur !
GricEs viii ccupy the bench. Justice
C-utChirii expects TO spend most OF
mis- vacation in louisiana. where 10
Will visit relatives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
Road MONEY IN SIGHT

Sl.H5S ~
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-25

was insane when he Killed his
wealthy fathcr-iu-law. John T.. Peck
ot Grand Rapids Mich.
Walter r. DUE. counsel for Or.
Waite began his opening address for
the defense when the hearing was re-
sumcd his morning. Mi Dcucl said
he expected To finish tho case Tor the
dcfcnsc by Friday night.
Attendance At the trial was some
what decreased today Mrs. clara
Peck waite. the prisoner wife. sat
noa he jury box partly hidden from
the gaze OF spectators.
In beginning hts address. Mr..
deuel. told the jurors ii would ho
Blown that Dr. waite was of unsound
mind lie also announced hat tn"
prisoner would take the stand In his
own behalf
Waltc's history. the attorney said.
would show his mental weakness,
while his father ana two brothers
would testify as tu the prisoners con-
ditiou and concerning circumstance
IA his early LIE. Counsel promised
IN produce %aliouists To show That
Waitu's mind h. diseased
Frank \. waite the dentists broth
or, VAS the first witness Tor the de-
Tense. lie said that because pr.
Waite had "A large head, the other
members of the Waite family 'pokoh
fun at him
Frank waite said that his brother
Jagged on the way to school when q
child and was always getting into
,rnnhI. with nth.r buNS. Arthur was
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-25

his lucid intervals acted far different.
~ when normal.
Or Waite. the witness said, never
discussed his intention TO NARY
clara Peck untll after their engago
mont was announced.
cross examined. Frank waite said
he remembered telling a physician "a
Bellevue hospital there was no cpi-
lcpsy. mental deficiency nor criminal
lty IN the waite family.
waite as a boy was cruel To aul-
mails. developed a habit uf lying and
used Ia steal from boardcrs in ms
home and from classmates at school
aud college. according 20 clyde waite
of Grand Rapids, another brother.
He was a liar and "a thief IN his
school days and once took $500 from
his schoulmatc, said MIR. Waite.
Arthur was always disobedicnt, and
IN later years morosc at times. said
he witness
Dispositions from pr. Waitc's fellow
students IN the University of Mich.
gan were read one said waite was
c%rratic. nervous and held himscl,
aloof from his fellows At the uni.
vcrsity. II was announced that Or
Waite would take the stand at the
afternoon session.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-25
TIDE Of BATTLE
At vERDUN GOES
AGAINST FRENCH
Germans Attain Some Success
in the Fighting Yesterday,
Gaining Ground OH Right
Bank of the Mouse.

Paris, Ma - q 80 a m.p-Thc
tide of BATH, al Nordun lowed
against the Irrrch during the last
t~wcnty-four hours The Germans.
rallying from me smashing blows
which took from them the greater
part OF Fort ~D,atumont, hurled thoir
~lcsions ouc" moro against the ruins
which retain Dog courtesy tho tit.c
of fort ana, Dos % lavish expenditure
of life. succeeded n partially rctricv-
ms the ground they had lost on the
right bank of tho Meusc. They also
gained "a small aiyantage on the left
side or the river
Military opinion here IL not greatly
concerned over the result OF the day d
nghting, Such Incidents are regarded
as inevitable boz the strategy of action
and reaction upon which the stub
born defense of Nerdun IL based. The
aim Of the defenders il to innict the
greatest possible loss upon the en-
emy at the less possible cost to them
selves. French counter attacks are
expected to restore the situation 10y
tomorrow IN favor OF the republic.
The occupation OF the village OF
Cumicres gives tho Germans "a slight
advantage, II cummsdds the French
lateral communications. However
The village Is su web covered by the
French ARTILLERY hat the Germans
will be unable 10 profit to any great
extent by is possession.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-25
WOOL RAISER IS
ROBBED Of COLO
WHILE OAUGcED
Man Who Figured in Salazar
Escape Case Accused of Rob
bing Jesus Padilla of $500
in Resort.

Whilr under the influence al
Lr.eLuuf drops. according tu the,
stof, b., told rnd,rshcun Bi,h L.wis.
I,su. r,dIll ~ Las padIllas was
robbed ,|p-tr.dps afternoon of $500
Monica Amanda 'u' OF The men VINO
figured ia tuc -tlnltr escape cl.1.
was arrested indl. Dos lndor1hct.h
LOWS. charged with tho theft. ~"
Is locked up m the county jan. icud-
ing u hearing tu ho given him n'iur"
j Justice Sulas tomorrow 800 ''d Town.
Another mau is under suspicion %
connection with thr case bat hI~ arr
rest has boon d"ltyod hy lack or 't|-
dcncr IN ham 10 connect him directly
with the theft
Padilla yesterday sold wool BOO tnls
city, receiving more than SHp1 Jon ~
tie got the money IN gold. s. short
time after the sale, he alleges, hc mo
AN acquaintance dow ntoWu Tho H"-
Quaiutauoc, he says, % % him 60 'u'
summer Garden, a resort ON Noun.
tain road where he alleges Monica
Amanda Joined them.
lie had ono drink At the summer
Garden. Padilla alleges, and then
began % lose his senses. Hours later
when he came - himself. ne says.
$500 was missing from his clothes
lie found IN his pocket "a piece OF
paper bearing M" alleged signature
Of Monicr Amanda and m" other man,
with "a notation. $500. 300 ono corner
II Is the theory Of the sheriff. Once
that the men who robbed fadiil
started to get tho money when he va.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-25
Rice Cloth at
lie yard

Many women like q dress made
ct II sturdy cotton weave to
help gu, with their wardrobe.
For this. We offer tomorrow,
Rice Cloth. IN both stripes and
floral patterns. IN all colors,
This cloth sells regularly at
l1c q yard. Special. for q few
days only al this price.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-25
WAITE TAKES UP
OWN DEFENSE ON
WITNESS STAND
New York Dentists Attorneys
Endeavor TO Set Up Insanity
Theory and Elicit Peculiar
Admissions From Relatives.
Try Evening Herald Leased wirsI

New york. May 1o-DE Arthur "
Wait. was called to ia" witness stand
IN hts own defense late today IN h.
irial f"i the murder uf his ihtnor-iu-
law, John T.. Peck, - wealthy drn ?
manufacturers OF Grand l.apins
Mich.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-25
FIGHT To SAVE " NITE
FROM DEATH COMMENCES

New York, May 95-Thc night 10
save Dr. Arthur Warren waite from
the electric chair began today be-
fore Justice Shcarn IN the criminal
branch df the supreme court. The
PROSECUTION closed It's case Yesterday
md this morning counsel for the de-
Tense ma rshalied alicnists and rela-
tives OF the accused man to prove that
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-25
Ladies Suits
in Clearance
That Sale on Ladies'
Suits Should Not Be
Overlooked ): !: ;:

Merchandising never pans out en-
actly. We buy either too much or too
little. and that is why occasional
clealanCcs are necessary. These
suits, for example. Too many on
hand. Tomorrow we will pay yO,I
handsomely to take them off u
hands. Fetching models all the lat.
est materials for this season. Been
selling rcady-to-wear apparel a long
time. Never before have We offered
values cqualing these.