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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
MAY ATTEND MARRIAGE.
Family VIII Probably be Represented
at du Pont- Wedding.

Members OF the brides family, IL
was said today. will attend the mar
riage Of Miss Alicia du Pont and Har-
old s. Glendening in London the 2sth
of this month.
The wedding dress of Miss du Pont
is TO be simple robe of white seorg-
ette and lace without a train, and with
an old lace veil. Helen Ha clSet, of New
York, Will be bridesmaid. Her gown
Will also be OF the simplest white.
The going-away costume VIII be
gray georgette cut on straight lines,
with a cape matching, which will be
/ trimmed with a wide cut OF swans
down A small gray hat and gray shoes
will complete the costume.
Miss du Pont will continue her sing
ing lessons under Jean de ResZke, al
Nice, after her marriage, it is said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
ENGLISH TROOPS ROUT irish
REPUBLICAN FORCES OUT OF
BELLEEK UNDER HOT FIRE
British Soldiers Fired on Along Fermanagh Donegal Bor
der by Iregulars and Reply With Heavy Gun Fire,
Driving Foe From Fortress and Town. Irish Reported
Falling Back Under Assaults Of Crown BataEons.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

bF RsHDCtatfu iIfHt 10 fsFffN fsNfflNs
Belfast. June Beileek. vas oc-
cupied today by British troops which
advanced this morning otake ths
saiient from the Irish irregular forces
holding g.
The fort overlooking Belleek was
first captured by the British troops
and the town was then taken possess
sion OF by the military.
The fighting between the Irish ir-
regular forces and British troops began
at / o'clock this afternoon.
At that hour signals were sent I'D
indicating that tho British troop. w.rs
being fred on. while there were bursts
Of rifle fire from the north.
a British military column cornpri--
ing artillery. infantry and engineers.
/ advance into the Belleek district on
| the Ferma ma gh Donegal border this
morning. with the reported intention
| OF occupying Belleek by night,sll.
The Republican forces are said % ns
falling back before the British adj
| vance.
The British advance started from \
point on the south shore Of Loush
Erue. six miles from Belleek. This
British column was accompanied BY
arrnored care.
Before the British troops moved o-
heliograph communication vas es-
tablished across Lough Ernc. presurn =
ably with the forces holding tho Pet
tigoe salient. There appeared 20 be a
simultaneous movement in progress on
both sides OF the lake. In the natur-
OF an encircling manoeuvrc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
INSURANCE CASE
READY FOR JURY
Testimony All Heard in Action
Brought by the Rachlin
Clothes Shop.

Judges Rice and Rodney and a Jury
IN the Superior Court. Yesterday after
noon, finished hearing testimony IN
tho case of the Rachlin Clothes Shop.
Inc. against five fre insurance COM
panles The plaintiff. whose Dover
store was destroyed by fire on August
"a. 1921. Is suing for s2a.4OO insurance.
Most of th, ,fjerncon was devoted
90 idenufyihg atoCk certificates own
ed by James Robbins. president. and
Daniel NJ. Rachlin. treasurer OF the
plalntin corporation. promissory notes
given by RSchlin 20 Robbins and proof
~ IRE loss certified To- by Magistrate
Wood 81 Dov,r. which were admitted
in evidence after numerous legal tilts
just before night recess counsel for
the defense presented prayers and
moved that testimony regarding the
origin of the fro be restored 10 the
record.
Argument by counsel occupied prac-
ticsly the entire morning session oi
court. Yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Chest
nut of counsel for the defendants
made motion 20 reinstate testimony
which had been ordered stricken from
the records. IN relation TO the origin
OF the IRE. This question was argued
a. length this morning, following which
the court handed down a decision. re-
fu-lng 10 relnstate this testimony.
The court likewise declined TO strike
cut magistrates certificate in con.
had been entered yesterday after
noon. subject 10 a motion FOR striking
out
Considerable argument ensued or
che motion made by counsel for the de
PENDANTS. IN which be petiuoned tn,
cour; for binding instructions 20 IN,
jury. In favor az the Gefendants OF
the ground of fraud.
The court did not pass upon tn.
motion for binding instructions to IN,
fury IN behalf OF the defendant. bu
Instructed counsel TO proceed Will
their argument 90 the jury. Two hour
will be allowed on each side. and il 4
expected 90 complete argument 70 IN
Jury about 5l5 this afternoon. Tn
Jury VIII be charged tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
BONUS BILL BLOCKED;
NOT BEFORE SENATE
Democratic Opposition Pro.
vents Unanimous Consent
for Its Presentation.
Py Associated Press TO Every Evening.

Py Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, June S.--An effort to
present the soldiers bonus bill to the
Senate today was blocked by Senator
Williams, Democrat, Mississippi
Because OF the parliamentary pro
cedure under which the Senate was
operating. unanimous consent was
necessary to present tho bill and the
report which earlier In the day had
been made public by Senator Nc
Cumber. Senator williams. a member
of the finance committe, and an op-
ponent OF the legislation, refused such
consent.
Asserting that Congress had paid
the claims against the government OF
war "pronteers." and that every time
an effort was made to pay compensa-
ton 10 the soldiers. there WAS ohjec-
ton. Senator Ashurst. Democrat
Arizona, urged Senator McCumber to
move that the bin may he received
| Senator McCumber explained tina,
| he could not offer such motion be-
cause there was a Eentleman's agree
ment that the tariff bill would not bs
laid aside for controversial measures
without advance notice being given.
Announcing his opposition to the
bonus measure. Senator Underwood
OF Alabama, tho Democratic leader
said no would be very glad II tn,
bill went over until after the No.
vember election. NO the American peo
pie could voice their sentiment with
regard TO the measure.
You are bringing before the Senate.
he said. "a bill that will put a charge
of from four billion to seven billior
OF dollars on the American taxpayer.
Chairman McCumber of the finance
committee. gsve notice that he woul'
make another effort later in the da!
to get the bonus measure on the Sen
ate calendar.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
ACCUSED OF MAKING
THREATS TO SHOOT

Too much interest in Mrs. Williams,
305 Maryland avenue. and a threat
10 shoot her husband were the causes
OF the arrest OF John Pukah, charged
with carrying a revolver. according 10
the statement OF Assistant City So
licitor Green IN Municipal Court to-
day.
Pukah pleaded guilty. through his
attorney J. Frank Ball. and was fined
$50 and costs.
Mrs. Williams informed the police
of Pukah's threats and the fact thai
he was armed. The two men had
quarreled frequently. Pukah was ar
rested at POI Maryland avenue.
| Mr.. Ball stated that Pukah carried
the revolver. which was not in work
ing order for protection. as his worl
kept him out late at night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
STRIKE FORECAST
ON ALL. RAILROADS
BY UNION LEADERS
Executives Express Doubt That
Such a Radical Step Will
be Taken Now.
CALL MUST BE UNANIMOUS

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Cincinnati. June S.--whiie union
heads generally refrained from com
menting on the probability OF walk
out as the result OF the release Of
strike ballots TO 100000 railway shop
men. some leaders expressed the be-
lief that although there were grounds
for strike in the railroad industry.
II would not be sanctioned unless all
Of the sixteen brotherhoods and or
ganizations presented a united front.
Doubt was expressed that the four
transportation brotherhoods would
join in such a move. In view Of the
fact that their members wages had
not been cut by the Railroad Labor
Board
Significance, however, was accorded
letter sent 10 all locals following
release Of the ballots by the executive
council Of the federated shop crafts
/ in which II was declared: This is a
time for action. and not for talk and
unnecessary delay"
Return OF all ballots before June
25 was urged. thus making IT pos
sIble 10 advise the membership before
July l."
The letter was regarded IN SONS
quarters as certain forecast Of Z
waikout on July /. 10 a strike was IA
vored by the vote of the membership
Daily sessions are being held by IN,
shop crafts executive councils, pre-
liminary TO the American Federation
of Labor convention which begins mex
Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
MRS. MOORE BURIED.
Pittsburg Mourns the Passing OF the
Former Lillian Russell.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Pittsburg, June 8.--ThIs city WAS in
mourning this afternoon during tho
funeral OF Mr. Lillian Russell Moore,
widely known in political and theatri-
cal circles.
There were innumerable floral offer
ings and telegrams from every quarter
conveying condolences TO the husband
and family OF Mrs, Moore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
Great Demand For Market Stands,

Clerk of the Market Edward Nc
Ateer announced today that all mar
ket spaces in the King street market
have been rented. The only available
spaces remaining are in Madison and
Lincoln markets. Mr.. McAteer will
be in his Office at the City Building
next Saturday afternoon from 1.3O tc
$50 to receive application for the re.
naming sta nds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
Fire Damaxes Auto.

An automobile caught fire al
Eleventh and Orange streets this
morning. Engine Co. No. was sum-
moned 10 extingueh the blaze. The
machine bore a dealers license. No
sos and was driven by man named
FELTON,.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
L. II. Eisenlohr Dies on His Yacht.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Philadelphia, June s.-Louis X.
Eisenlohr. of this city widely known
cigar manufacturer. died suddenly last
night aboard his yacht in New York
harbor. Acute indigestion was ths
cause.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
To fnlnrge Bird Home.

Brown a whiteside. architects. are
preparing plane FOR the enlargement Of
John y. Birds residence al Rockford.
The plans call for additional sleep
ing apartments. bathrooms. Kitchens,
hutlor's apartments and a refriserat-
,nE nlant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
EIGHT u. S. SAILORS LOST.
Men From American Cunboat
Supposed to Have Been
Drowned in Siberia.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Vladivostok, June Slight enlisted
men from the United States gunboat
New Orleans are believed to have been
drowned in a sailing mishap at Amur
Bay, Siberia. There has been no trace
of the men since Sunday.
Those missing are Coppersmith Al
len, carpenters Mate William Wolf,
CoXswain Harry Swanson, Boatswains s
Mate Ferdinand Scheschi. Gunner
Mate Frank Silvus. Seamen Leon
Neodd, Robert Free and Brown,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
Saulsburys to Go Abroad.

Former United States Senator VIII
lard Salisbury and Mrs. Salisbury
will sail from New York on the
steamer Homeric on Saturday, for
Cherbourg. France and will spend the
ensuing three months touring Europe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
To Spend Week End In Capital.

Former Congressman Albert +. Polk
and Mrs. Polk viii 60 10 Washington
on Saturday 90 bc the week end guests
In that city OF Congressman Bland
end Mrs Bland OF Indiana.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
NEW ZEPPELIN TO FLY
HERE IN "a HOURS
Associated Press to Every Evening.

Press to Every Evening.
Geneva, June S.--Herr Borr.
director OF the Zeppelin works at
Friedrichshafen, Germany, is
planning an airship with ca
pacity of 100000 cubic meters,
equipped with engines develop
ing 5000 horsepower and capable
OF flying from Munich TO Chi
cago in "a hours.
The ship will be launched
when the Allies remove restric-
tons on manufacture of aircraft
in Germany, he saya.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
lOC CAN'T STAND STILL.

Forward or backward? You
are travelling along one OF these
why's today Read todsys Sue
CEss-PowER IN the classified
section.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
Amusements Tonight.

Arcadia Fascination.
Majestic From the Ground Up"
Queen-"The ordeal
Savoy-"Woman Wake Up"
Strand--"rhe Lotus Eater"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08

Shirt waist dance, Viscose Hall,
Marcus Hook. Pa. Friday, June 9Th.
Special Red Arrow bus leaves Hook al
midnight. Ladies Soc. gents b0c.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08

Shirtwaist dance. Viscose Hall. Mar
Gus Hook. Pa. Friday. June 2. Special
Red Arrow bus leaves Hook at MD
night. Ladies, 35c. gents. 5Oc.-Ady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08

Chicago, June 8.-Railroad unions
continued preparations today for their
strike vote with. leaders predicting
that the referendum would be heavily
in favor Of a suspension of work in
protest against wage reductions made
by the Railroad Labor Board. despite
statements of several railroad presi-
dents that strike sentiment was con-
fined largely TO union leaders and that
there was good reason TO doubt
whether the sentiment would satur-
ate the nations railway workers.
The statement expressing doubt
whether the strike sentiment would
echo through the rank and file OF the
unions was signed by the following
rail executives: II. E. Byram, Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul: Hale
Holden. Burlington; W. H. Finley.
Northwestern; J. z. German. Rock
Island; c. II. Marham. Illinois Central
and s. VI. FELTON,, Chicago and Great
Western.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
Meafher Forecast.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. juno S.-Weather forecast
for Delaware:
Continued warm and partly cloudy With
local thunder showers tonight or Friday
gentle southwest winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08

For Clover Dairy Safe Milk phone
a6aV-lSal.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08
PRESIDENT STOPS
IN Wilmington ON
TRIP TO PRINCETON
viii Speak at Dedication Of
Battle Monument and Hon.
orary Degree Tomorrow.
GOES ON REGULAR TRAIN

President Harding was IN VIII
nington few minutes today. He
was on the Baltimore & Ohio train
which stopped at Delaware avenue
station at 1851 this afternoon.
The President was on his way
from Washington TO Raritan and
Princeton, y. J.
The President and his party oc-
cupied the last car on the train,
which stopped al Delaware avenue
station about two minutes. Thers
was no demonstration. The Pres
ident, who was coatless. sat at a
window and looked out a. IN.
train went through. Somebody
recognized him and saluted and
he returned the salute.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, June S.-Presideni
Harding, accompanied by Mrs. Hard
ing and a small party OF friends. lef,
shortly after 3 o'cloch
today for New Jersey. where tom0r-
row he will deliver two addresses. one
at the dedication OF the Princeton bat
tie monument and the other at Prince
ton University.
The President and his party Travelled
on a regularly scheduled B. q o. trair
and viii 20 70 Bound Brook. from
there the trip Will be made by auto.
mobile 10 the home Of Senator
Frelinghuysen. near Raritan. wher,
the night will be spent.
Accompanying the President. in ad
dition to Mrs. Harding were Senatu
Frelinghuysen, Senator Edge. also d
New Jersey. Speaker Gfllett. OF n,
House, Secretary Christian, and sev
eral newspapermen.
Continued on page o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-08

Tindall & Son. Contractors. Phone
3S3.--Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24

Niss Emily Scott Of the county sup.
e~ftntendsnt's office l. In Lsdonia. Tex.
- spending the Christmas holidays
nth her parents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
FIRE LOSS TO OIL
MILL SET $4,000

ADA. okla-Es,imates made by off.
Gals ~ the ChlCtaw Cotton Seed oil
company on the loss ln the fir. which
Destroyed the elevator of the local mill.
placed the damage between $4,000 ana
$4,000. Insurance was carried 10 cover
he entire loss. u was said.
Fire Chief Somnor Jones said his 90.
innate probably would be less than this
AMOUNT. Most 81 the damage WAS 20 ma.
chinery In the building. Mt. Jones said
today that investigation had shown that
the probable cause Of the frc was fric.
ton. No other cause could be given as
no employees were IN the room when
the blaze started.
The officials Of the company said that
as soon as adjustments are made with
are made with the insurance -
the Insurance company steps will be
taken to replace the machinery and re.
build the elevator. II will be completed
in time to start work next seasan. state.
msnts Indicated. This IL the second fire
loss suffered by the local oil mill since
Il was first constructed here. Several
years ago Il was totally DESTROYED and
partly rebuilt with brick.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
Fifteen Injured
When Train Jumps
Rail Near Lucams

ROCK MOUNT. y. Citizen pas.
senyers We're injured early today when
eight cars, including four sleep,rs. and
the engine Of Atlantic Coast Line rail.
way train No. So IN route from Jack
sonville, 20 New York, We're deralled
near l.acama.
only two passengers We're injured
seriously. Ofncialus. after an invcsti.
CATION. advanced the theory that the
wreck was caused by a broken rail. The
fact that no n n the $50 passengers
was seriously hurt when the fast tray.
cling train lett the track, struck an
emb0nkmcnt and bounded hack To the
roadhed. was said by officials to be
almost miraculous All the cars were
steel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24

COURTEOUS SERVICE FREE
ON BRAKES. DRIVE IN, LET US
LOOK YOUR BRAKES OVER. RED
BALL TIRE co. 1880
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
Fire Chief Who
Is Burned viii
Be Remembered

Fire chief ]. o. McFall won't be able
to eat a very hearty Christmas dinner
this year, but he will have the pleas
ure OF knowing that his friends think
a lot Of him. He is in Hardy sanitar-
ium recovering from burns received
when he searched a burning house on
the edge of town a week ago.
Members of the firedepartment and
friends are planning to send the chief
n houge boquet Of flowers and n few
other tokens of remembrance on Christ
mas Day, it was learned Saturday
morning.
While the burns are healing nicely
it is probable that McFall won't be out
Of the hospital for IA couple Of weeks
yet, DR.. Hardy said.
Arriving at the scene of u fire
early last Saturday night, Chief Nc
FAN was told that some of the occu-
pants of the house had not gotten out,
He dashed in TO make a search, but
was overcome with smoke and flames,
He was recued by two Of his men. La
ter 1t was learned that he house was
vacant. =
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
ENGLAND SIGNAL Is
HEARD in AMERICA

HARTFORD, Gonna radio sent by
an amateur wireless station in Man.
chester, England. was heard Friday
night by A. b. Tyril. of Riverhead, n
Y. and +. Kral of Washington n. c..
the American Radio Relay League an
nounced. Saturday.
1t was the first signal sent from ar
amateur station In Europe TO be heard
by an American amateur, the announce
ment said. The signal was sent by the
Manchester Wireless Society.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
BANDITS SHOOT AND
ROB A POSTMASTER

PITTSBURGH, Pa.-Four paho''s
shot Ross Dennis, paymaster OF the
Pittsburgh Coal company and escape"
with a satchel containing about Zo'ooo'
in currency. The holdup occurred IN
the hills behind Mount Lebanon, near
here, while a party Of company olic'
ials were taking the Christmas a "
miners at BeadlinE. Pa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
FIVE TONS FUEL Is
STOLEN BY BANDITS

CHICAGO Coal bandits who
stole five tons of fuel from a plant
OF a large coal company, We're be-
ing sought by the police today.
one OF the bandits quartet rode
a motorcycle into the coal yard,
drew n revolver and held up the ne
gro Waterman. the latter told the
police. Then three others appear.
ed with a truck. loaded II and
drove away.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
MARIETTA HOLDS
AN INTERESTING
Legion PROGRAM
Finance Officer Makes Very
Gratifying Report Show
ing Post in Splendid
Condition.

MARIETTA. OKLA very interest
ing meeting Of the Burch Brothers
Post No. 1876, was held last night with
the following named members present.:
Chas. Taylor, Hus Hudson. Chas. Star
rett. Oscar Alagood, c. c. wilkins.
Emil Frossard Grady Miller, Isaac Au-
try, Sam Black, Buddy Autry, Nathan
Levine, Jim Gaylor, John wilkins,
Noah Milligan, A. l. Cradle and G. W.
Cameron.
The meeting was called TO order by
Emil trossard. Post Commander, wire
made some very interesting remark ;
outlining the work that has been ac.
complishel in the past year. Mr.. Frs
sard has put his whole soul into the
work Of ih.s posi- during the past year
While he has been commander ard has
accomplished 4 very successful year.
Finances food
Jim Gay'cr, Finance Officer, made
his annual report, which was very era
flying 10 the post, in view Of The TACT
that the Est started the present year
with practically no funds and closed
with a nice balance on hand.
The athletic association OF the high
school nave not been able TO make
ends meet cut Of the gate receipts f.r
the past two or three seasons, ana
purchasing new suits and equipment
for the boys who have put Marietta on
the map with a winning team and
have been forced 10 90 in debt to the
extent Of $260.19. In order To put the
athlete association back in good shape
financially this post voted unanimous
~ TO see that his debt was paid. ly
appointing a committee of the legion
TO d up a subscription and the le-
gion started the subscription with
l1o.79 and the committe raised the
balance before noon today to pay off
the entide indebtedness so tha- the
boys can start the basket ball season
without any Indebtedness.
Donations for Vets
Next donation was made for Christ
mas entertainment Of the Oklahoma
disable soldier in the hospital.
1t wis unanimously voted thai the
Legion express its thanks for the help
given 10 make the paIy (The MIctobe
Of Loyel given last month, the big
success that il was. The legion wish
TO thank each and every one that took
part in theplay and worked 50 faith.
fully, the merchants and newspaper
Of Marietta helped with the entertain
ment. AMI the people that came to see
The play. The Legion wish to apologize
for not expressing its thanks sooner.
play.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
OHIO OIL COMPANY HIKES
PRICE OF WYOMING SRtDE

GINDLAY, OhiO.-The Ohio Oil COM
pany announced advances in six grades
Of Wyoming crude In ohio. The new
prices are: Grass Creek. s1.O5; Elk
Basin, $3.50. Lance Creek, $50; Mule
Creek, 80 cents. an increase OF 80 cents
a barrel on each grade. Big Muddy,
SI.O5. and Rock Greek, $l.l5; both up 30
cents u barrel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
RAMONA HIGH TEAM
GIVEN SILVER BALI.

Observation-Disclosures enthus-
i~astically received the huge silver foot
ball trophy given TO the city's high
school football team for the winning Of
the intersectional game with Shenan-
doah. Ia, at a special banquet at Ra-
mona Thursday night.
The trophy will have The place of ho-
noh in the high schools trophy case
which is already filled with many cups
and medals.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24
2 ARE KILLED WHEN
TRAIN STRIKES AUTO

SAN ANTONIO, Texas.Two men
were killed near here Saturday morn
ing when their car IA hit by a north.
bound Katy passenger train. One OF the
dead was identified as S. W. Salyers'
San Antonio travelling man. The 9th
er man has not been identified.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-12-24

NEW YORK.-Officials Of federal
'eserve bank reported that dollar sales
for the first two weeks of December.
were eight per cent more than they
were for the same period last year.
Sales this week have not yet been cal.
culated.