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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
HJust as YOUNG"

To the Editor OF the EVerf ftO PubHo LEDGER:
Sir-Please print in your Peoples Forum
tho words of the old song Just as Young
as I Used to Be-" NJ. l.. q.
Philadelphia, August 3, 1921.
JUST AS YOUNG AS I USED TO Be
Young folks. listen to my song;
I'm old and I won't detein you long!
I'm eighty-four. ia have you know,
And young folks call me Uncle Joe.
My hair. once black. has all turned gray.
But what's the odds. 40 on feel gay7
love to sing n song Of siee
II makes me as young as used to be.
When was young knew lifes Joys;
Now m old--yet I'm one OF the boys.
I tell a story or crack Joke.
And never refuse to chew or smoke.
Yes. I'll tell q story o. sing a song
with every good fellow that comes along.
I'm a gay old sport, as you'll all agree,
But I'm Just as young as used TO be.
When I was young end in my prime
was chasing the girls most OF the timo.
I'd take them out each day TO ride.
And always have one by my side.
ia hug and kiss them Just for fun.
And haven't forgotten tho way It's done.
so II any young girls in love with me.
She'll find me as young as used to be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

yes. to any foreign nation that seems to
need help. and yet they have not tho back
bono to pay the greatest moral obligation"
that confronts them. Why In II that huge
sums can be loaned to Liberia, resumption
OF payments to China and numerous other
matters of this sort. consummated now at n
timo when the United States is virtually
destitute7 Secretary Mellon evidently for
gets that he 10 representing all the people
Of this country and Ia not tho head of some
financial institution that Is out picking UP
the best money making propositions in sight
Take some evening on and sit down and
calculate the Improbable War Risk Insur-
ance. that was not to be money max ing
proposition. Figure the millions who had
policies and the total receipts Of tho pre-
miums. Subtract from this the death bene-
TITS on the few thousands killed, and the
compensation, vocational training and hos
pitalifation expenses OF tho maimed Add
to this sum tho receipts OF those who are
carrying thor policies today and the interest
on theso monies. and you will have an IDEA
as TO how much tho men individually cost
the country Estimate tho number OF Lib
erty bonds purchased by men in service and
the interest derived from the use of thi,
money. Liberty bonds that were sold at a
discount when they were discharged to tide
them over until they received employment.
Arguments are endless that could be- pre-
sented to dispute tho claims OF those oppos-
Ing the bonus. but It is useless to present
them; they refuse to play square,
ONE OF THE ROBBERS
V. +. w. Post 3S8,
Cape May. N. j., August T. 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

=. a. Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
s,--Wo arc two Philadelphia girls who
,-ss N comment in your Peoples Forum
y. ~. n.rvs of soms men. We saw tonight
,hotosraph of a youth who wanted wife.
~ ,ra Al not bite ns we have not the ten
ss~u.spa We suppose the aforementioned
s,.,,h wishes to set n kind Of new code OF
smestloity, tho same being the wife
truth to tell, no bride OF today who has
Nm the business world and It's pay envelope
cunss into more than light housekeepihs
suits of two rooms (running water on the
6oor below and pay-for-your-own-gaH laun-
Sry In tho basement, and take down the
elothes limo after you. please).
IN addition to this the bride OF today has
4. and herself a new Job to make ends meet.
gut even all this Is aleviated somewhat by
ths fact that she acquired the one man OF
her choice. 1900.
Now. isn't that worth drudgery. monot-
onyf Later, maybe. tho Junior will keep
Welcome. Conversely or taking tho other
,lde with the youth who wants 80 much fol
90 little let us say here are some questions
hs should answer:
Where Is the compensation for the girl
who gives up freedom. independence and a
mail fortune in exchange for home to
work In, the responsibilities Of wifehood
and the worry OF new business to be
launched. aided by her own dowry? g.
What can this youth offer for the self
abnesation Of any woman who marries a
man knowing he wants her money or not
DOT AND DASH.
Philadelphia. August 10. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
Bonus Opponents Unfair

70 the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Bir-BeinR an admirer Of your daily paper.
have read with interest tho various commu-
sications forwarded by apparent enemies OF
he Adjusted Compensation Bill Commonly
but enormously called the Bonus Bid. and
have yet to SEQ one recorded wherein the
writer tnkes an unbiased stand. Each and
every one of them looks at this problem
from personal viewpoint. Is 1t not Gus
tomary to consider all angles OF question
under consideration Perhaps a thorough.
eonscientIous study of tho conditions leading
up TO the ex-serHce mans request would
convert few OF them. or at least mitigate
their abhorrence OF paid patriotism
Candidly speaking. It Is ridiculous to be-
heye that any former service man desires
to ruin the country's financial stability. 1t
does not seem plausible that they would en-
dsavor TO destroy that which they saved
from tho fires Of Hunnish kultur.
You who shout of paid patriotism"
would you sincerely answer a few questions?
fsrhaps you can satisfactorily. but l do not
believe So
How many shipyard employees would have
labored ~ for $50 per month and keep7
,S Were they individually of greater value to
this country than tho man on the firing line?
We sec them riding around In their large
ImousinsB. smoking perpectos and worrying
~ to how 1t will be possible to spend this
vars premium on those Liberty bonds
wnioh they purchased at 4 per cent. We do
paid patriotism" II the ex-soldiers arc en-.
asavorns to loot the Treasury. what did
tnsse people do and at timo when the
tahss OF the German wolf were at the very
nroat OF American liberty? Had these peo-
ps and those others whose actions and
WAGES were similar during the black days
y isl7 and 1913 worked for reasonable
Wsse there would not have been any dis
content today In tho ranks of those who
..usht as we'll ns worked for the salvation
OF inc greatest nation on Gods green earth.
MhS Ia necessary to pay bonus to
nose nose clerks In the various branches of the
SoVernment service7 They received It dur
ing tns war. II their salary did not exceed a
soTaih sum per annum. they were entitled
oonus' A salary that to a majority OF
se.Sice men. forced TO take tho scrapings
~. ~ ,oos when they returned, sounds like a
money. ''"'
c.. mas become an essential duty OF the
government to meet Its moral obligations
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

40 the Editor OF the EUenino Public Ledoer.
Sir-A good part. II not all, OF our trou-
Dies and controversies of the present day
are evidently due to ono little psychological
truth. the capability OF tho free will to
build UP bias within the mind.
To illustrate. let us consider a CONVEX
sation between two persons which leads into
a difference of opinion. As soon as the
argument starts. each party will de-
cree within his mind that what he
wants TO do is to compel the other
to think as he does. And as II pro-
crosses. each will become more and more
biased and the result of It Is probably that
each will depart in bad temper. broodns
over the AFFAIR and building up their bases
stronger than before. II each had entered
the debate determined to find the truth, no
doubt they might have done so. provided
they were willing to spend a great amount
OF time and energy In looking UP the facts.
Two lovers whom Cupid has taken will
build up biases in favor OF one another
these biases will disappear after marriage
and the mind will tart working in the way
mentioned above. thus wo have our marital
troubles and divorce courts.
The first illustration shows the cause
a good many OF our international and inter.
nal troubles. II appears that in everybody 6
mind are biases of some sort. The only
time we don't build biases is when we don't
think about such things. So. therefore. II
we want to be sane and happy. we should
discipline our minds to be blank Of all
things except those that are productive Of
progress. Consider the facts and make your
decisions In tranquil, and not Intense
frame OF mind. Don't build up a false
upon that for It Is bound to fall and leave
you open to reactions that lead to catastro'
phes. JOHN T. BOYER.
Philadelphia, July 23, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
Locates Poems

To the Editor Of the Evertto Public Ledger:
Sir herewith inclose the poem desired
by ''R. A. N" It will be found more than
likely In Kiplings volume Songs From
Books" though found It used as head
Ing for q short story. I'm the Pride OF His
Youth" in Kiplinss plain Tales From the
Hills;
"stopped in tho straight whom tho race was
his owni
Look at him cutting it--cur to the boner'
Ask. ere the youngster be rated and child
den,
What did he carry and how was he rid
dsn7
Maybe they used him too much at the
start.
Maybe fats's weight. cloths are breaking hi,
heart.
A few days ago some one asked for Rict
ard Hovey's The Sea Gypsy" Till today
I had beon unable to nnd II. though ! knew
I had II. I herewith append II. hoping II
may be OF some uso:
am fevered with the sunset,
am fretful with the bay.
For the wanderlust Is on me
And my soul Is in Cathay.
There's a schooner in the ofrinz,
And her sails are shot with fro,
And my heart hns gone aboard her
For the islands OF desire.
must forth again tomorrow:
With tho sunset I must be,
Hull down on the trail Of rapture.
in the wonder Of the sea.
HELEN T. STEVENSON.
Philadelphia. August 10. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
1.-THE MIssionary's Farewell"

To the Editor Of the Euonin0 Public Ledger:
Slr-I inclose q hymn that was requisite
by I. N. Runyan, Chester, Pa.
MRS. WILLIAM MCGOWAN. Jr.
Upland. Pa. August 1. 1921.
THE MISSIONARY FAREWELL
Yes, my native land. love thee:
All thy scenes l love them we'll.
Friends. connections, happy country.
Can I bid you all farewell?
Can leavs you
Far In heathen lands to dwell?
Home. thy Joys are passing lovely;
joys no stranger heart can tell.
Happy homo. indeed love thee.
Can l. can l say '"Farewell'7
Can ! leave thee
Far in heathcn lands to dwell?
Scenes OF sacred peace and pleasure.
Holy days and Sabbath bell.
Richest. brightest. sweetest reasure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
"Drled AppIe PIesv

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public LEDGER:
Bir-1 should like TO soc printed In YOU
Peoples Forum tho amusing two verses o.
poetry entitled Dried Apple Pies"
r. w. HARE.
Philadelphia. August 10. 1921.
DRIED APPLE PIES
ioathe. abhor, detest, despise.
Abominate dried apple pies.
like good bread. l like good meat,
Or anything that's ft to eat;
But of ell poor grub beneath tho skies
The poorest IL dried apple pies.
Give me n toothache or sore eyes
In preference to such kind OF pies.
Tho farmer takcs his Rnsriiest fruit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

Letters to the Editor should be as
avoiding anything that would open
denominational or sectarian dis
cussion. . l.
No attention will be paid to anony-
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence Of
good faith, although names will not
thsy be omitted.
The publicatio of q letter Is not
70 be taken as an Endorsement Of Its
Views by this paper.
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied, by post
age. nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
c.roeIno OF, the Delaware

=. a.. Editor OF the Evening Public Ledger:
.,--In regard to "s. BIS" question con-
.-sn,r. A canoe trip UP tho Delaware.
s'.,a ,,ls TO say that. while I cannot give
vouu 80 INCARNATION he asks. I would suS-
~. that II he 10 goins to max, one.
~ trip. and II his time is limited. he Will
~ .hs trIp much moro enjoyabls II he
,Snpod MI Nd his canoe to cooibaush. Pa. and
snpsd .Hu,s down tho river. because IL tho water
e'nv ,S.y hlqh he will flnd that the rough
y -. or the riffs. ns they are called. Will
-. ali the 10Y out of tho trip. because 1t
.,s VIZ - n ret out and push Whenever you hit
n"s..snd they average about three to
T. abovo Easton. They tnko SO much
!a.s ~. and hard work that the trip loses
ua W in fun. while don't remember Just
..s.,s cooibaush Is. whether above The Gap
:, below, no will md tho trip a wonderful
s..stioo. providing hs floats down Instead
p1'' H. NJ. D.
vnu.ds,nhia AuEust IA, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

last evening nt No. i5T West ChsItsn
avenue, Germantown, when delegates
were elected TO the coming State Con-
vention, to be held In Pittsburgh Sep
tember %, % and "a. The Post. having
I1j members, will send eight delegates
to the convention on the basis of one
delegate Cor each 100 members, plus one
delegate at large. Houston Post is the
third largest in the State.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
How Iron Is Galvanized

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
slr-pleese state what process iron under
goes to become galvanized. -
f. w. KELLEHER.
Philadelphia. August 10. 1921.
Galvanized iron 10 merely ordinary iron
which has been dipped in molten zinc and
retains a eurfaco coating OF tho zinc when
removed. It has como to be OF great I'M
tortance and usefulness, as by It's simple
process any article may be made to COM
bino the strength and cheapness OF iron
and yet bo entirely froe from rust. as the
zinc is unaffected by air or water o%idlzing
only at q high pressure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
THE PEOPLES FORUM

IL the official song Of the Keystone stateI
would appreciate II II ~. b. woulo
kindly publish through the Forum the WORDS
OF this song. I attended the dedication
exercises OF the Barnard Btatuary at the
State Capitol and heard II sung by large
chorus of school children. 1t was Indeed
inspiring. There seemed to be 80 muoh
enthusiasm at that time have often won
dered IL It was made tho official song of the
Keystone State. q. l.. METZER.
Philadelphia, August 8. 1921.
The Legislature OF tho state Ia the only
body able to order official state song,
State flower. State holiday. etc, Such action
has not been taken by the Pennsylvania
LEGISLATURE regarding the song referred to.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
The Eortv.secord Division

To ths Editor Of the Ep.ntnD Public Ledger:
sir--what American troops made up the
Torty-second Division In France during the
World war7 Where wero they stationed
abroad1 G.. w. l..
Philadeiphia. August 10. 1921.
The Forty-second Division was made up
OF National Guardsmen of twcnty-six
States and tho District Of Columbia. They
went TO France in November. 1917. and
their activities were Dombaslc-LuneVille-St
Clement -Bacoarnt sector. February 2t to
March %, 1918. under the French Eighth
Army and Seventh Army Corps; Bacearat
soctor, March IS to June 81: soualn and Es-
perance sector. July 8 to II: German of
fensivo east OF Rheims, July 1919; Trueny
and Beauyardes, July a5 to August 3; st.
Mihiel salient. september 1890: Arsonne-
Meuse offensive. October 18 to 81. and south
Of Sedan. November to II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
Sends Complete Poem

TO the Editor Of tho Evening Public Ledger:
s,r-seeing a request In this evening 9
M per for a poem, one verse Of which Ia
n,,biIshed, I incioss the same complete.
MRS. PETER II. AUGUSTINE.
Philadelphia. August 10. 1921.
HOMES OF GLASS
In speaking OF a PERSONS faults.
Pray, don't forget your own.
Remember, those with homes OF glass
Should never throw stone.
n we have nothing else to do
But talk Of those who sin.
',Tis better we commence at homo
And from that point begin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
Questions AnstUered
Not an Official SONG

To the Editor Of the EvenirD Public LedOcr:
Sir-I noticed In the Peoples Forum or
a recent issue OF the EVENING PuBLlc
LEDGER reference to the Pennsylvania state
song. one OF your readers stating they had
a COPY OF same. Can you inform me II this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

Can say q last farewenf
Can leave you
Far IN heather lands to dweilf
Yes. I hasten from you gladly,
From tho scenes I loved so well!
Far away. ye billows. bear me;
Lovely. native land. farewell.
Pleased I leave thee,
Far in heather lands to dwell.
In the deserts let me labor:
On tho mountains let me tell
How He dled--the blessed Saviour
To redeem world from hell.
Let mo hasten
Far In heather lands to dwell.
Bear mo on, thou restless ocean;
Let the winds my canvas swell.
Heaves my heart with warm emotion
While I go far honce 10 dwell.
Glad bid thee.
Native land, farewell, farewell
S. r. Smith.
A. e. Carroll. Pottstown. Pa. asks for
the poem entitled "Ths village Choir" two
OF tho lines OF which are
1T was a stylish congregation,
The best-dresHed choir In town"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

&C. M. v."-The Board Of Mediation eno
Conc,liation was created by the ,Nswlsnos
Act Of 1918 and ceased to exist at the Close
Of the present fiscal year. June 30. 1e2l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
Answers Interest Problem

To the Editor Of the EVcnno Public Ledger:
sir-In your issue OF the 18TH Inst. 'G
X" presents the following:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
Wilson as LAWYER

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger!
Sir-Hoy and when did former President
Wilson become a lawysi? Did he ever prac-
ttcc7 Il. w. y.
Philadelphia, august TO- 1921.
Mr.. Wilson was O graduate in law from
the University OF Virginia in 1881. He
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

"If I were to put IS in the bank eyery
month at per cent interest. how mucn
would 7 have eleven years after shall have
put my FIRST s5 in bankT'
I assume that the interest 10 to % com.
pounded annually. althoush Il 10 not 20
stated in the problem. Twelve deposts ~
OF each year. Consequently. We hnd tns
amount sought equals ss28.70 at the end OF
eleven years from tho date on which the
nrst deposit was made. D. M
Philadelphia, August ~. 1871.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

&C. L. R."-Address the secretary OF the
National Society Of the Sons Of the Amerl-
can Revolution. in care OF tho Smithsonian
institution, Washington, ID. g.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

Legion Delegates Named
An important meeting of Houston
Post No. 3, American Legion. was held
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17

&C. c. T."--slavery was abolished in the
British Colonies in 1888 by an act OF Psrha-
ment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
The BuIIdlnu of BIases

" IT. W, POSt
Cape May. N. j.. August 7. 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-17
Where Js Comp pe nsatIon2

yb,lade,phia. August IA. 1921.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18

of the hotels. She went into the
water wrapped In cIoaklike garment.
tossed IL to q companion, and dived.
Miss Wheaton waded In out OF the
deep water and only those close to
her realized she was wearing any
thing at all. At a distance OF fifty
feet and more the apparition appeared
TO be young woman becomingly at
tired In nothing.
1t appeared thus to Patrolman
Monahan. who was about 100 yards
away. and he dashed to the waters
edge. A closeup revealed that the
bather was wearing a one-piece flesh
colored bathing suit that did not do
thing to conceal or diminish the
dimple In her chin.
The policeman informed the bathsr
that she was under arrest for indie
cent exposure, disorderiy conduct. Oh
structing traffic, and about ev.
other crime he could think Of. ohe
laughed, donned the discarded cloak,
went to a bathhouse. Creased. ana
then walked to the office of Justice
Of the Peace Neu. where she cheer
fully paid fine OF S26.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
FRANCE WANTS ORDER
IN UPPER SlLESIA

PARIS. July 1.-THE French for
eign office today sent notes TO Lon
don and Rome saying that It would
be impracticable for the Supreme
Council to meet to discuss Upper ST.
lesia.
The French government contends
experts should first get together and
draw up Upper Silesian frontiers.
France suggests that to prevent any
trouble by the Germans the allies
should send more troops into Upper
6ilesia- France. II was stated, al.
ready has taken measuers for the dis
patch Of additional troops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
HOOVER WARNS UTILITIES
TO BUY SOFT COAL NOW

Secretary Of Commerce Hoover, In
letter to leading public utility or
ganizations Of the country today,
warned them that due to the lack
of buying of bituminous coal there
Is likely to develop a most serious
situation In the movement Of coal
over the railroads next winter.
Secretary Hoover said that In.
vestigations had shown that the
present price OF bituminous coal at
the mines is not too high. His
warning of a serious situation in
transportation Of coal was based upon
the prospect Of business recovery
In many directions next winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
Lightning Kills Woman.

FREDERICKSBURG Va. July IS.
Mrs. w. f. Hedges. thirty-six years
old. was killed by lightning Mt her
home in Spotsylvan'a Friday night
The bolt came down the chimney
knocked her through the door and
down the steps into the yard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
Missouri Invites Harding.

President Harding today wac In
vited to attend the centennial cele
bration of the State Of Missouri tc
be held August to 20. The invita-
ton was extended by the Legislature
OF Missouri and submitted to the
President by Congressman Faust and
Patterson OF Missouri. The President
took the invitation under advisement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
Reds to Buy British Planes.

HELSINGFORS. July 1s.-It was
reported here that the Soviet govern.
ment has decided to place orders with
British firms for 500 aeroplanes to
enable Bolshevist military authorities
ito travel in secret"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
EVEN LONG BEACH
Clasps AS VENUS
COMES FROM SEA
Dainty Miss chserfulIy Pays SIS
/ Fine for Wearing Flesh
CoIored Bathing Suit.

NEW YORK, July 1s.-It cost
Venus SIS today to rise from the sea
at Long Beach. and 1t almost cost
many Of the 100000 who visited that
resort their sight.
The reincarnation of Aphrodite was
Mics Edna Wheaton. guest of one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
1000 Towels
q for S1.M

Turkish. double thread. blearhcd
and hemmed. Limit Of sight to
each purchaser and at 4 for $I.00.
for Basement Day only.
Tuesday-Palais Roy,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
White Organdy
g qoe Ss'S %;s. 29c

The finer quality used for sum-
mer dresses. sashes. etc. Full
pieces. A special purchase enables
this low Basement Day price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
Pillow Cases
5 for S1.OO

The famous Orient" cases.
known to be most durable and
popular at a higher price. Rase-
ment Day only-at 8 for $1.00.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-07-18
$50 Sheets
Makers "Seconds," CT
Special, at Only Ol

These are not sheets with "a
seam" but those standard At
much higher price. Specially pur-
chased for Basement Day to be
only $l.00 each.
j Bargain Basement.