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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Seen in Choice Of Dem
Ocratlc Leader
Senators Hitchcock and Underwood
Contenders for Berth-Seiection Of
Alabama Senator Regarded N
Favorable to Treaty Ratification

Washington, Jan. 14-Further and
more determined effects TO bring
about ratification of the peace treaty
are expected to follow selection to-
morrow by the Democratic senator's
of leader to succeed the late Sena-
tor Martin Of Virginia
Senatorial conferences today were
devoted almost exclusively to the
leadership race between Senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska. administra-
ton manager in the treaty contest,
and Senator Underwood of Alabama,
House. The Democrats will meet in
caucus tomorrow morning before the
Senate makes their choice, an ex-
treIneiy close contest in prospect
Manager of the Hitchcock and Under
wood campaigns. while both claiming
victory. agreed tonight that the
Democratic membership was very
evenly divided and that one vote
might decide the contest
Elicit u lie AetIfbf-Idl1C ieaQ6rS[llp
election ON the treaty is predicted on
variant positions taken recently by
Senators Hitchcock and Underwood
on ratification. Although both have
urged unreserved ratification. Sena-
tor Underwood declared several days
ago that, il unable to secure complete
ratification. ne was Prepared to sup-
port a reservatipn of partial rarifica-
ton excluding the league Of nation
covenant and leaving for settlement
il, the fall elections. Senator Fitch
cock has opposed such course. An
other factor is the authorship OF
Senator Underwood Of the pending
motion for appointment Of sub
committee on reconciliation
Supporters of Senator HITCHCOCK
have been Urging his election as an
endorsement OF his ex-ofiicial leader
ship during the Illness and since the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Pacfs Compromise
Still in Lead In
Vote of Colleges

New York, Jan 1-Eupparters OF
ratification Of the peace treaty by
compromise maintained their lead TO
night in returns from sz5 colleges and
universities on the winter collegiate
treaty referendum. Out of a lot of
e. 486 votes cast by the students and
faculties 32.6a1. students and 3.6l2 in
structnrs voted in favor of corpro-
mise The next highest vote was TO-
ratification without amendment which
tutalled 25.S6g students and 2.a46
teachers Only s.566 votes were cast
for rejection Of the treaty in any
form and L, I'D for ratification with
the Lodge PRESENTATIONS. The total
vote for the 400 colleges which bal
loted on the referendum will BIT
made public here tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Maine ASSESSORS GATHER AT CAPITAL
TO SWAP IDEAS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS
CROWDED PROGRAM ON OPENING DAY
Is ADMI|RALS
To Be Heard on NAVY
Decorations
Hear- Admiral Sims i4anus List Sub
mfrfed BY Senator Hale. Chairman
Subcommittee Probing Awards

heAr- Admiral Sims tsenus tist Sub
mrtted BY Senator tiaie. Chairman
sub -camnittse Probing Awards
washington, Jan. IA list of fif-
teen adnirals headed by Rear Ad-
mlrA William Sims, was submitted
10 secretary Daniels to-day by Seua-
Tor Haie OF Maine. chairman of the
Senate naval subcommittee on in
Vesrlgatiun Of navy decoration
awards, with the request that the
oncers DE summoned to appear be-
lore the committee which will hold
It's nrst meeting Friday. Included in
Inc list are Rear Admirals William
:. Benson. retired, former chief of
naval operations; Austin M Knight.
retired. head of the special board On
naval awards; Charles J. Badger. re-
tired. general board; and Henry T.
Mayo, former commander of the At
lantic fleet
In aoClt1on the committee request
sd the Appearance of Major Gen.
George Barnett, commanding the
Marine Corps and of all bureau
chiefs
Admiral Sims, who recently wrote
Secretary Daniels sharply criticizing
the secretary's action in changing
recommendations for war honors
made by commanding officers and
refusing the distinguished service
medal awarded him should the list
OF awards stand as announced, will
be the first of the officers 10 testify
before the subcommittee at Fri
days hearings. Secretary Daniels
announced today that he had re-
ceived another letter of highly
controversial nature" from Admiral
Sims. The secretary said that he had
not read the letter carefully and
would not make il public until he
had done 50 but that cursory ex-
animation of its contents had con-
WINGED him that il contained general
criticism Of the navy conduct.
Surprise was expressed in naval
circles tonight that the name Of
Raar Admiral Benton G Decker,
now On duty al Key West, Flo, was
not included in the list Of naval Of
ficers to be called before the SUB
cummiftee. Admiral Decker shortly
after the publication of Admiral
Sims letter, declining the distin-
guished service Cross in a similar
letter Of refusal to Secretary Daniels
declared his services as naval at
tache at Madrid during the early
days of the United States participa-
ton in the war practically prevented
an alliance OF Spain with the Cent
raj Powers.
There were indications that the
commanding officers of all United
States naval vessels sunk or serious
" damaged by submarine attack
during the Wharf.-The awarding of
medals to whom has entered into the
controversy-would be called after
the first list of witnesses had been
heard. Secretary Daniels will be
given an opportunity to appear be-
fore the committee later. members
said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Wide Discussion o n
Equalizing Valua-
ton Of Property Of
State Round Table
Brings Out Many
Good Points by Live
Wire Speakers Ses-
sion Continues To-
day

E.aeh year the important of the As
ioclauon of Maine Assessors as an
or-anlzarion becomes more manifest
ma me third annual convention d
nia BODY which was opened Wednes-
tax morning in the hall Of the House
~ Representatives at the State
louise. is one Of extraordinary inter
Isl Ind enthusiasm. Assessors from
all parts of the State. over 200 in
lumber, are gathered in Augusta To
llscuss the problems of mutual in
nrest and to exchange ideas. The
Onening sessions of the convention
alarred off with a snap and through
out The afternoon and evening there
were live-wire talks and discussions
1rom which each assessor in attend
ance derived great benefit The
meetings will be continued today.
One Of the principal problems that
confront the Maine assessors is thar
" aCualiZlng the valuation Of prop
cry II the State, and this matter
was gwen wide discussion yesterday
The main benefit that has come frum
me meetings Of the AasesBors' Asso-
ola-lon which has been in existence
Dut three years. has been the Eathe--
ing Of information which viii cause
the ASSESSORS To eQualize this proper
= value. and rapid strides have al
Naady been taken In this direction
The opening sessions of the con-
ference were presided over by Glenn
emf :. Sterson OF Green. chairman OF
the Board of State Assessors and
president Of the Association Of Maine
assessors Mr.. Stetsun is a wondar-
fully we'll informed man regarding
yaz;l1ipn matters and is splendid or
ganizer and lender. The program Of
he convention has been worked out
n fine manner. with splendid set
a speakers to address the assembly.
n Wednesday, morning there WAS
4 round table discussion. The after
noon program consisted of addresses
Dy Hon. Prank A. Peabody Of Houl-
on. member Of the State Highway
commission and chairman of the
Boaru of ABessors at HoultDn. wf1u
jpoke upon the subject Taxation fo-
ttoads;" Hon. George W Thomhs CT
-lncoin, whose subject was Taxa
ion" and c. s. Humphreys. c. e,
d Madison, who spoke upon ''Valua-
ION OF Public Utilities, Etc" The
mn "ndrnulory inn
ware: Governor Car, E. Milliken,
Master of the State Grange W. J.
Thompson of South China. and DE-
Z. D. Bristol, State commissioner of
1ealth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Jury at Odds
in New Murder
Case at Los Angeles

Los Angeles. Cal. jan l4.-Ine
jury in the case of Harry New. chars-
ed with the murder of Freda Lesser,
was deadlocked tonight with appar-
emily little chance Of renching an
agreement. according TO the state
ment of the jury. Deliberations be-
gan Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.
The foreman replied 70 Superior
Judge kraig at 3 O'Clock that the jill
rors were divided as to whether New
was guilty of second degree murder
or mRnslaughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Treaty VIII Be
Ratified Today
w. ]. Bryan Insists

Chicago. Jan. N.-WiIliam = Brva1
en- route to Washington today predict
ed that the Senate would ratify the
peace treaty tomorrow
While giving no specific reason for
expecting this action, MI Bryan said
that the Senate must bpw TO the public
demand that there be no more Delay.
The people want action" he said.
instead OF Words
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Poison Whiskey
Peddler Held at
Northampton, Mass.

Northampton, Mass. Jan. 14.-M. Ed-
ward Lyons. proprietor of the Hadley
Hotel. was bound over 10 the grand iurv
IN district court today On four charges
6e persons in the Connecticut valley as
the result Of the alleged sale of wood
alcohol whisiSev
Mr.. Lyons is charged with mausiauEt-
ter in causing the death of Michael
Sarznick. one of the victims of the
poisonous whiskey. Probable guilt was
also found IN three other minor
charges. He was released under $3.50
bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Niscasset Sugar
.PrOfteef Held !.
for Grand jury !

Foreiand. Ne. Jan. 1L-Hovard II
T-ussell, a retail grocer of w,.ra.u.+
arraigned before United States Commits.
sinner Chapman this afternoon pleaded
not guilty TO the charge ,f se,,ir. s,,-
gar at an exorbitant profit and was held
Tor the grand Jury in the sum Of SEQ.
II is charged that Trussen bourbt min.
tons Of sugar Of RockIand wholesaler
and retailed il for as high as y CENTS
a pound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
OPPOSES TIGER"
Paul Deschanel Seeks
French Presidency
Demonstrations by Radical Socialists
in His Behalf Follows His Sweep
ing Victory in Contest for leader-
ship of Chamber Of Deputies -
Ciemenceau Must Declare Himself
on Candidacy, Is Belief

Paris, Jan. A.-Paul Deschanel was
suddenly thrust forward as a candidate
for the presidency of the republic III
the Chamber of Deputies last night,
seemingly by spontaneous impulse on
the part of members of the Radical So
cialist groups. The candidacy Of NJ.
Deschanel promises TO liven up the con-
gress Of Versailles, which will meet
Saturday to eject 4 President, and the
expected waIkover for Premier Glenn
enceau. which was regarded by every
one as a fnregone conclusion, may not
materiaiize.
Immediately after M Deschane was
reelected president of the chamber by
As votes out of the 4S ballots cast.
some Lao or 30 deputies. led by former
Premier BRAND. Edouard Herriot. Ca
mile Lenoir and Andre Lefevre, shout
ed: Vow to versailles" Those and
others crowded arouri AZ. Deschanel
urging him To stand as d candidate
After conference last night with his
friends, M. Deschanel said ne would &C
cept the candidacy If designated by the
caucus of Republican and Socialist
groups Of both houses. which is called
for THURSDAY The Left groups Of the
chamber will meet IN plenary session
tomorrow, and will formally choose NJ.
Deschanel as their candidate and inform
him of their choice the same evening.
NJ Deschanels acceptance is expected
To force Premier Clemenceau TO an
nounce whether or not ne is a candi-
date owing TO the precedent created by
M. Ciemenceau himself in 1872 when he
called upon II. Poincare and informed
him that Jules Pans mad been chosen
as candidate by the Republicans. mas
much as you are also candidate" Nd.
Clernenceau told NJ. ~Poincare. pray
tell us Of whom you are the candidate"
The feeling is expressed among the sup
pprters of M Deschanel that Premier
Clemenceau cannot await a similar call
from the delegates OF the Radicals and
Socialists tomorrow.
The candidacy of N. Deschanel has
brought out >other aspirauIs for the
presidency in Leon Bourgeois and Rene
Viviani both former premiers, and
Jules PANS, the present minister of the
interior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Fl. Fairfield Boy
Killed by Breaking
of Circular Saw

Fort Fairfield Me, Jan. 14-Josepil.
the 16-year-od son of Reuben Rogers
of CaIIingford. \. B.. was fatally in
jured today when a circular saw about
which he was at work saving wood
broke and fragment struck him in the
head. lie lived about an hour after the
accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
I'M. Cainaux' Trial
Set for Feb. II

Paris. Jan. 14-TNe opening OF the
,r;al of Joseph CaiIinux. former pre-
r,ier of France, charged with mtri-
.,,inr 70 bring about premature and
S,.,,onmable peace with Germany,
ras f,xed tonight for Feb. L. M
cailinux appsared before the senafe.
sitting az a high court, late this even
;,,r J7e looks male and drawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Two Killed, Five Hurt
When ROckLQ11d Trolley
Crashes Into Y Building

Roepo- 14-T~o
A. building William
rounding mains brake.
locked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
80 DEAD AND 100
WOUNDED IN
RERLN RIOTS

Berlin Jan. 1.-THE estimates of the
heriin papers of the casualties in the
riotlng place the dead in excess of C
and The wounded at 100. Quiet pre-
vailed during the night; the streets were
ppliced by soldier guards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
Italians Accept
Adriatic Agreement

London. Jan. 1.-THE project for
agreement on the Adriatic question
has been accepted by Italy. II also
has been handed to the Jugo SlavE.
who have forwarded the text Of the
accord by telegraph to Belgrade. A
reply is expected by Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15

7uund Table was held previous to
ne third annual assessors conference
Wednesday, forenoon in the House Of
representatives al the State House.
ne morning session WIS not
err largely attended. Nevertheiese
ne meeting did not lack IN en-
tCoutinued or Page Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15

one with accounting and selling
experience preferably, to act as
Maine salesman for large man.
ufacturing corporation Free
course in private training school
for salesman. SALARY paid Wniie
learning Good opportunity for
right man. Write At once for
appointment n. L O'Cmnor.
corner Franklin and Federal
streets. Boston, Mass. Tel. Fort
Hill liz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15

The northern disturbance now is
of the coast of New Foundland but
another from the north Pacific
ocean is developing over the north
west
In the Atlantic states fair weather
Thursday will be followed by m
creasing cloudiness Friday.
Storm warnings are displayed ON
the Atlantic coast from Virginia to
Massachusetts but will be lowered
Thursday morning
Winds: North OF Sandy Hook and
Sandy Hook to Harteras: Diminish
ing northwest to north WINS with
fair weather.
HaIteras 10 Florida straights.
Moderate northwest to north winds
with fair weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
CLUTCHES AND CANE
THROWN AWAY

Reports P-aiains vitaiitas Ara Cen
tinaaliy Pouring In. Each One Mnrs
Anxious Than the Last To Tell Of
the Benefits They Have Resolved
from, the Hemsdy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England: Fair. continued
cold Thursday; Friday. fair; east,
increasing clondiness. west portion.
continued cold.
Eastern New York: Fair. conrin-
ned cold Thursday: Friday increas-
ing cloudiness. not quite SO cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15

NY mn, ttsrs is m SISSY ssy - sur
mount MI tiny business disHcmStiss, 70
sscurs paed s1.nseraphsss and bnsk.
ksapsrs, - an0st every emergency
THE WANT 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-15

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Thursday fair, continued cold with
diminishing north west winds. Fri
day fair
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
SOARING COST AND
SCARCITY PREDICTED
Decline in Production of Principal
Food Crops Added to Present
Shortage, Cause.

WASHINGTON, May ia de-
cline in the production of the princi-
pal food crops during the present
season impends, according to speci-
alists at the department of agricul-
ture. The result, it is held, will be a
tendency toward high prices and
scarcities.
A shortage of labor as acute as in
the war year of 1918 is primarily re-
sponsiblc. Reports show the supply
of hired farm labor is 70 per cent of
normal, and Is per cent less than
last year. This is in spite of wagc
increases of Is to % per cent in Il
year.
The situation is further compl-
Gated by the fact that wheat har-
vesting is only little more than a
month away in the central grain
belt. Thousands Of transient work
crS will be required and state and
federal authorities are now devising
ways to obtain Them
While it is expected acreage will
be cut down because of the labor
scarcity, these reductions viii not bo
in as great proportion as the educ
ton in labor supply. Reports show
farmers and their families e dong
their utmost to overcome The diff
Guilty. 1t is certain cultivation will
be less intense this year than for
merly, that more land will be planted
to crops requiring a minimum Of la
Dor, such as grass, and that titled
fields will get less attention.
Much Depends on Nature.
Whether the reduced production
will approach the point of calamity
officials decline to predict They
pointed out that favorable growing
conditions might offset the labor
scarcity.
Conversely, it was held that bad
weather and pests, coupled with la
Dor scarcity, might create a trouble
some situation.
1t has been already ascertained
that the winter wheat yield will be
low, and that with normal spring
wheat planting and usual conditions,
the crop Of e principal grain will
be little, if any, larger than neces-
sary to satisfy ordinary domestic
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

In Dutch Jakc's own words, "Ph'l
came to me and told me we had bet
ter Join Kellogg in stalking that
ground. SO | turned our cayuses ana
proyisions over to Phil and Kellogg
and they struck right off for the
South Fork. Meantime Kellogg had
notified Cooper and Peck that he had
quit the grubstake deal with them.
"Kellogg took O'Rourke down 70
Big Creek, on the South Fork, and
pointed out the big iron Gaping
that covered the lodges. Moving
down the river they came to Milo
creek. where the town Of Kellogg
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

needs. A backward spring is infu-
encing all crops.
All reports and correspondence
that come to the department empha-
size the farm labor shortage, and its
probable effect upon farm operations
this year, according to Secretary
Meredith.
Labor Lured from Farms.
"More than 100000 young farm
ers went into the military service. "
| said Meredith "While these young
| farmer soldiers were fighting many
laborers were lured away from farms
by the high wages and shorter hours
of city employment.
"When the farmer soldiers were
mustered out, many found employ
ment in cities Since the close of the
war, there has been an increasingly
heavy draft upon farm labor by
other industries, offering higher
wages, shorter hours and the allure
ments of city life.
Farmers hesitate to pay higher
wages because, unlike other indus
tries, there is on opportunity for a
quick turnover or to pass the ncreas-
ed cost along to consumers.
Farmers are repeatedly assured
from one source or another that
prices of all commodities, especially
farm prices, will be lower this year
than last. This may or may not
prove to be true but the farmers
know that the slump in livestock
prices since last July has cost them
several hundred million dollars.
"They are now faced with the
problem of deciding whether to pay
high prices for all the things they
have to buy-farm labor, equipment,
seed, fertilizer, clothing and supplies
and the investment of large part
of the cost of production in the early
spring months, with the prospect that
after harvest, when they come TO
market their crops, they will be com
PEELED to accept lower prices for
everything they have to sell, or,
whether they shall cut down the
initial expense Of production by in
vesting less capital in equipment,
supplies and hired labor, by reducing
acreage and numbers of livestock.
The latter course means smaller pro-
duction.
at is matter that concerns every
business man and every consumer.
The food situation during the next
twelve months will depend upon
what answer the farmers give to this
| difficult problem"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
DESCRIBES HOW RICH
MINE WAS DISCON Erred
dutch Jake" SnOwshocd Across 20
foot Deep Snow Into the Couer d
Alenes in 1888.

Harry Goetz, who was in Wenat-
chez at the Apple Blossom celebra-
ton, brings to mind the exploits of
his father in the Couer dAlene gold
belt where he helped build up nu-
merous prosperous towns and ended
his work there by taking a leading
part in opening up the Bunker Hill
mine.
Jacob Goetz, or Dutch Jake" as
he is popularity known throughout the
Inland Empire, snowshoed across 20
foot deep snow into the Occur a
Alenes from Trout Creek mountain in
1889. He was 80 years old then and
had pile of $4,000 or so.
He helped lay out the towns of
Murray, Mulan, Eagle, Burke, Delta,
Lttlefield, kellogg and Wardner
In the early summer Of 1885 he met
Phil O'Rourke, considered the best
prospector in camp in hose days.
The two men went over to Mullan TO
look after some claims. When toy
returned to Murray they met "Old
Man kellogg" who had been out on q
grubstake of Cooper and Peck Of
Murray. Though he had been pros
pecting two months he had nothing
to show for it but some iron Gaping
Cooper and Peck were Disguised.
Said they, "What we want is free
gold, not smelling ore"
SO kellogg showed his samples to
Phil G." burke, who was enough Of y
miner 10 see right away that it might
produce galcna or carbonates such as
made Colorado famous.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

now stands. There they lost pack
horse, and while old man Kellogg
went in search of it, PHI started the
hunt up Milo gulch. At the head of
the creek he found some galcna
afoat. Though it was dreadful hard
work to get through the brush and
fallen timber, he climbed up the hill
about 500 feet, and there he STUNT
led upon the great Bunker hill ledge
sticking right up out of the ground.
There was nothing in sight but gilt
terng galena, and O'Rourke knew
that he had discovered the creates.
thing in the northwest"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
Ae9pepece1 p9peeeeseepeeee
THREE BUTTONS
BY VERA 7. ROGERS,

Spopol 20 90 ooo.oooo % 90 % ~ ~,
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Copyright. 1919 Mcclure Newspape, syn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-08

n Central Park District
College Ave.

Fine succeed 7-room house with
fine bath, sleeping porch, lots of
closets; first floor all oak, second floor
oak-floors and white enamel with ma
hogany finish floors. full cement base
ment with Peninsular furnace, coil for
hot water, extra toilet in basement.
every opening copper screened, cistern
with two pumps. Immediate posses
sion. $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-04-08
wANTED-FEsiALE HELP.

WANTED-White maid for chamber work,
steady work, good wages. 9Th Ave. Hotel
Phone 3003.
WANTED-Practical nurse. Phone Blue
1882.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
$4,000

Only $500 cash will buy room
house. lots. suburbs, on carline;
further described. T. J. Carder, 431
Kansas Ave. Phone 4124. or Blue
$3.50.