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The Washington times., 1929-06-18
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ROANOKE, Va, June IS.
The executive committee of
the Anti-Smith Democrats in
session here has outlined a
program with the ultimate OBJ
jeet not merely of wrestling
Virginia from the old-line
Democrats, but of bringing
about a Dixie-wide revolt
against what is termed the
Smith Raskob domination Of
the party nationally.
The program will be presented to
the anti-Smith Democratic conven.
ton. which meets here today.
The convention is the child OF
Bishop James Cannon, jr., of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
and is the olItgroWth of the confer
ence at Asheyille, n. c., between
him and the Rev. Arthur J. Barton,
formerly OF Georgia and now presi
dent of the Southern Baptist Con
vention.
at was said here today that their
affiliated religious and political as
sociates in North Carolina, Florida
and Texas. which President Hoover
wrested from the Democrats, are de-
pending on the success of this VEN
tuor for moral stimulus to support
similar movements in their oWa
States.
Plans Not DivMIged
The executive committee refused
to divulge the plan for Virginia ahead
of the convention. There is every
indication. however, that DR.. Will
liam Moseley Brown, professor of
psychology at Washington and Lee
University, and newcomer in poll
tics, will be nominated for governor.
The remainder Of the ticket, consist
ing of candidates for lieutenant gov
ernor and attorney general, is open.
1t is denied that there is any deal
on with the Republicans to allow
them to name one or both OF those
candidates in exchange for theft
support of Prof Brown in the gen
eral election. 1t is admitted, how
ever, that leading Republicans have
indicated desire to support the
convention nominee and it is ex-
pected that DIR. Brown will be- in
dorsed by the Republican State con-
Vention, June 26
Sees Machine Upset
J. H. Hawkins of Newport News,
who has visited virtually every
county in the State on behalf of the
anti-Smithies, sat in unofficially
with the executive comr0 ittee. He
asserted his Statewide survey con-
WINGED him there was not the slight
est doubt that the machine would
be overthrown.
Mr.. Hawkins formerly was asso-
ciated with DR.. Hiram w. Evans in
Ku Klux Khan activities, but as
serted the khan is taking no part in
the present revolt against the old
order of things.
1T was Indicated that a ringing
6enunciation of State Democratic
leaders who supported Smith for
the Presidency, vigorous criticism of
the taxation policy of the present
Continued on Page 2, Column y
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HEIR
IN WARON.
LIQUOR

President Hoover today took
cognizance of the recent wavs
Iof prohibition killings by
issuing a statement from the
White House saying he deeply
deplored' them.
At the same time, however. he
called upon the citizens of the border
States to help the law officers in
their efforts to check bootleggerg
and smugglers,
The Presidents statement said:
81 deeply deplore the killing of
any person. The Treasury Depart
ment is making a constant effort to
prevent the misuse of arms. The
misuse will be determined by the
orderly proceeding of the Depart
ment and the courts.
ST hope the communities along the
border will do their best to help
the Treasury to end the war that
is being carried on by internati onal
criminals against the laws of the
United States.
at is their activities that are the
root of all our difficulties"
Town Embittered
AS an indication of the feeling here
because Of the. killing of Gordon,
C. A. Johnson, president Of the First
National Bank and chairman of the
city board Of education, today sent
the following message to Seymour
Lownaai1. Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury at Washington:
= NGfrS =
a P1attsburg boy in the back IN
broad daylight last saturday morn
ing. The people of this community
are getting tired OF such actions on
the part Of your employees and won
der if we are rapidly approaching
conditions which exist in Russia.
1--WE presume that the usual state
ment that this assassin was acting
within his authority under the law
will be issued"
PLATTSBURG N. Y, June 10
U.N.S9.-Failure Of customs agents
to appear today temporarily halted
District Attorney B. Loyal O'Cons
nelrs John Doe investigation into
the fatal shooting Of Arthur Gos~
don, 22.year-oId butchers boy, slain
by Federal agent near here last
Saturday.
Sheriff George Brunnelle, who
had been ordered to serve subpoe-
mas on Customs Agents Phillip
Cheatham. Francis c. Coveney and
John O'Hara to testify, announced
he had been unable to locate the
agents. Cheatham fired the shot
which killed Gordon. He declared
the shooting was accidental. Cove
ney was with Cheatham, and
O'Hara is their immediate superior.
After the agents failed to appear
the hearing, which is being con.
Quoted before City Judge Booth.
was adjourned until after Gordon'8
funeral this afternoon.
Nine witnesses already have testi-
fled. According to Clinton county
authorities, they sharply dispute
the claim of John c. Tulloch, cob
lector of the port of Ogdensburgs
the killing was an accident.
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RAIL MAN
|NPO|SON|NC

BELAIR. Md. June 1s--Harford
county authorities and Pennsyl-
vania railroad police are cooper
ating today in a search for James
e. Aberts, 81, railroad brakeman,
alleged to have plotted with Mrs.
Hattie V. Stone to poison her
young son. George, and get out of
the State after securing the money
from an insurance policy.
Aberts is thought TO be in Phila-
deIphia and police there are search
ing for him.
He win be Jailed IL arrested. AL
though no definite charge has yet
been placed against him. 1t was
said States Attorney w. Worthirg-
ton Hopkins would have him held
for investigation.
Confession Claimed
The search for the brakeman was
started as the result Of testimony
yesterday when an attempt was
made to free Mrs. Stone on a writ
of habeas corpus. Mrs. May Baker.
her sister-in-law, told the court Mrs.
Stone had confessed to her that she
had poisoned her 15-year.old son.
planned to collect the insurance,
and leave the State with Aberts.
Mrs. Baker said she was told this
last Tuesday when she visited Mrs.
Stone the day before she was ar
rested.
Aberts usually returns to Havre
de Grace every night after he has
completed his run. Last night, how
ever, he was reported to be wait
ing in Philadelphia for orders"
Harold e. Cobourn, Mrs. Stones
attorney, attempted during the
hearing. to discredit the testimony
OF Mrs. Baker. the principal wit
ness for the State. lie asked her
several question she refused to
answer.
Court Orders Answer
Judge Walter w. Preston ordered
her to answer. When asked why
she had not told Of the alleged con-
fession before. Mrs. Baker said
she was too nervous because of
newspaper reporters.
We were both lying on the bed
at Mrs. Stones house." Mrs. Baker
testified. land I asked Hattie if she
poisoned George. At first she sa id
no and then she admitted it. Hattie
said she wanted the money left TO
Continued on Page ?, Column g
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MERCURY Goes
To 81 DEGREES

Apparently seeking to reach the
90-degree mark, the mercury started
out on its trek to the top of the
Thermometer, but It is expected to
be stopped just short of its goal.
By noon, with all of its efforts
it had only managed to touch the
S7-degree mark, and while it was
still climbing slowly, its speed had
been greatly retarded from the
burst with which it greeted ths
rising sun.
Starts High
The temperature started from a
morning low of 68 at s o'clock
From then on it's hourly score was
s o'clock, So degrees: Z, "A; s, rs
9, so; 10, So; IL, IS, and noon, 81.
However, it will continue warm
through today and tomorrow and
no permanent interruption to tbs
hot spell is in sight.
High temperatures yesterday
caused two heat prostrations and
resulted in uncovering another one
OF those "meanest thieves in the
world" Mrs. Estelle Morris. a
cashier in a laundry in the 40C
block of Twelfth Street Nor Invest
was overcome by the heat while at
work and tainted.
Steals Money
She was taken to Emergency
Hospital and after treatment re
turned to work about two hours
later. Then she discovered that
during her absence $50 had beer
stolen from the cash register.
Theodore P. Sullivan, IS. of thu
$500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue
Southeast. was the other heat vic
tim. He was Frustrated while
walking a block from his home, ant
was taken to Casualty Hospital.
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3 Accused of Fishing
In Hoover Aides Stream

FREDERICK, June discharged
with trespassing on the Catoctin
Furnace fishing preserve, recently
purchased by Lawrence Richey.
executive secretary to President
Hoover, o. M. Baker, near New
Market, and III. Lelauren and
Charles Margerum, Washington,
posted $25 collateral each for
appearance before Justice Frank L.
Cady. Thurmont, tomorrow.
The three men were arrested
Sunday by special officers for fish
ing in Little Hunting creek. Their
automobile was parked along a road
leading into the preserve about 800
yards from the main highway.
The men alleged that it was dark
when they entered the preserve and
that they We're not aware OF their
location.
The Washington times., 1929-06-18

This inter-planetary vehicle was
planned by Prof. Hermann Oberth,
a German professor now teaching
at Rumanian university. For his
invention, he has been awarded the
-Hirsch prize for astronautics
by the French society.
The coach and four which will
conduct passengers on this little
jaunt is a rocket propelled by
elections of hydrogen gas at such
speed that 1t will outstrip the
force of gravity.
The trip will be short-about
three and a half hours-allowing
the excursionists time to see a
little of the neiShborhood in which
they land before they return to
mother earth in the evening.
Trips to Venus, witch will take
longer, about two days, will be
The Washington times., 1929-06-18

added to the itinerary when a. few
more scientific details have been
worked out.
Passengers arrive on the moon
wearing oxygen gas masks, for the
moon is destitute Of our freest
mmodity-air.
The French society has awarded
honorable mention to Noel Deisch,
of Washington, d. c., who has in.
vented means Of supplying oxygen
to moon voyagers.
The invention of professor Oberth
Is theoretical as yet. He has dem
onstrated that the means of pro.
pulsion, by hydrogen can be EN-.
ployed. The rocket machine re-
mains still to be constructed, so
that the time when the new service
will be inaugurated is indefinite.
The Washington times., 1929-06-18
Ii Killed i'm Clashes
On Bulgarian Border

BELGRADE, June IS U.N.S).-
Three Bulgarian border guards and
six Macedonians were killed in a
border clash at Widdin today.
Scores were wounded.
At Stresimirovivi another clash
occurred, resulting in the deaths of
three Bulgarian peasants and one
sergeant in the Yugo-Slavian army.
The Washington times., 1929-06-18
BANK STATEMENTS

Washington Clearing House,
S6,1S5, 1856. O8.
New York Clearing House bal
ance, $2O8, 900, 900.
New York Clearing House ex.
change, 81, 755, OOO, OOO.
Treasury balance, S97, 207, O23. rs.
Customs receipts, $28, 4I9, So. AS.
The Washington times., 1929-06-18

ANNAPOLIS, June 1S.--Governor
Ritchie has renamed John F. Mudd,
Republican, of Charles county, the
minority member of the Maryland
Racing Commission.
Mr.. Mudd's term win end in 1895.
The Washington times., 1929-06-18
Noon Trip Plan Wins
Star Gazers' Prize

PARIS, june IS GNS(.A route for tourist agencies
TO book-to the and return.
It's possible At least rocket machine has just
been invented which the Astronomical Society of France finds
practica
The Washington times., 1929-06-18

wise, he had admitted to police off
Gals that he was friendly with Miss
Xix, and that he had proposed mar
riage to her.
Shook confessed he shared jointly
with Miss Xix one-room love
nest" close to Ohio State University
where they were known ss husband
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
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AT FATRMOUNT PARK

FIRST Notwithstanding Pines
Panman.
SECOND RACE-King High, Florence
KranZ, Bright Plume. Rundark, Patsy II.
Edna Sweep.
THIRD RACE-Punkie. Blaze. Poni-
moi, The0 Red.
FOURTH RACE-Essie.
SIXTH RACE-Kathleen K, Jana
Brooker. war Grail, Baronin&. Uncles
Miss Mrs, Snyder.
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T0DAY'S SCRATCHES
AR WAsHTNGTON PAR

SECOND RACE-Governor Pratt, Joe
Engel.
THIRD RACE-st. Matthews, Coaster.
FOURTH, RACE-Blew Away.
SIXTH RACE-Thistle Coot.
SEV ENTH RACE-OYer Fire.
The Washington times., 1929-06-18

(BOTTOND was shot and killed
near PIattshurg, n. ", by border
patrOlmen who suspected him of
running rum. Murder warrants
have been sworn out against the
officers. The top picture shows.
left to right. Sidney Gordon,
brother, Emma Stay, his mother,
Frank Stay. stepfather and Gene
Gordon, q brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-25
High School Boy Pots
Wild Turkey With
10 Inch Beard

CUMBERLAND, Nd. Oct. 25.-
Many wild turkeys are being
bagged in the West Virginia Sec
ton within a few miles of Cum
berland. Joseph ]. Duling, assist
ant cashier of the Cumberland
Savings Bank, shot a 13-pound
gobbler in the mountains. near
Burlington.
Randall Martin, a Romney high
school boy, brought in the king
bird. Hunting near North River
Mills, he shot a 22-pound gobbler
which had beard 10 inches long.
Scores of hunters have bagged
one and many two each. One
party hunting on Short Mountain
bagged IL in one day and an
other party killed three there the
next day.
Miss Mary Sue Milleson, hunt
ing near Springfield on the south
branch of the Potomac, shot three
squirrels.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-25
PRIEST IN PLANE
RACES DEATH

A quick transfer from a train into
a racing monoplane enabled the
Rev. John f. Donoghue, a young
priest at Catholic University, to
reach the side of his dying sister
last night in Buffalo, N. Y.
The Rev. Donoghue came to
Washington a month ago to study.
Yesterday morning he received word
that his sister was critically Ill.
The priest took the first train for
Buffalo but shortly after he left
Washington it became apparent 70
his sisters family that she might
not live for him to reach her.
The family made arrangements
for plane from the Ludington
Philadelphia Flying Service and
sent word to intercept the priest
at Wayne Junction, Pa. There he
hurried into a taxicab to Pitcairn
Field, into a monoplane piloted by
William Day, and then to Buffalo.
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WIFE GOES FREE
j IN KILLING

A criminal court jury before JUS
tice Peyton Gordon has reported a
verdict of not guilty in the case Of
May Edna Middleton, colored, who
was tried for second degree murder
in connection with the fatal stab
bling of her husband, Joseph Middle
ton, last June II.
Attorney John P. Mullen repre-
scented Mrs. Middleton, who set up
a plea of self-defense. She testified
her husband had fought with her
before leaving the house and when
he returned she refused to allow
him to enter. AS he climbed through
q window he advanced on her in
threatening manner and in self.de-
Tense, she stabbed him with butcher
knife, she said.
The killing occurred at their home
In the 1900 block Kraemer st. N. Z.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-25
Visiting AutOist Runs
Over Foot of Woman

An automobile driven by Ralph
M. Keller. Jetmore, Kans., ran over
the right foot of Mildred Gillions,
Chever!y. Md, this morning around
o'clock, as she was crossing Fiji.
teenth and H SITS.
Officer Liverman, of the Traffic
Bureau took Miss Gillions to George
Washington Hospital in Keeler's car,
where doctors said that while no
bones were broken. she would have
to come back for treatment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-25
Woman Tries Suicide
Bv Gas: Unconscious

Lillian Virginia Sours, colored,. &c.
Is in a condition regarded as serious
at Casualty Hospital as the result
of an attempt, early today to com
NIT suicide by means Of gas at her
home, in the 1900 block V St. s. E.
The woman was found shortly
after midnight by her husband
Henry Sours. She was unconscious
and the gas jet in the room was
open, She was rushed to Casualty,
where this morning she was still
unconscious, her condition unde-
Rermined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-25
Women of Howard u.
Plan Dinner Nov. ]

Final plans for the eighth annual
thinner by the women of Howard
university to be held Friday evening
November /, are being completed
Vov Dean Lucy Stowe, in charge OF
women at the university.
over 400 women graduates and
kt,1dents of the university will be
present. Songs, stunts and speeches
will feature the program.
The purpose of the gathering &C
nording to Miss Stowe is the build
ing IN of the morale of the women
e. the university and vicinity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-25
Humanitarians Plan
Imitation Fur Show

An exhibition Of imitation furs,
treated as part Of a nationwide
crusade against capturing fur-bear-
ing animals in steel traps, will be
held tonight at the home Of DR.. T.
NJ. schippell, 1929 Sixteenth St.
n. W.
A lecture on the subject Of the
cruelties of steel raps will be given
by Robert r. Logan, Philadelphia
humanitarian, under whose auspices
the exhibition Of imitation furs has
been brought to this city.
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End Friendship House
Fete With GYM Opening

The three day celebration Of The
twenty-fifth anniversary of the
founding of Friendship House at
Third and Virginia Ave. S. f.. ended
last night when more than $50
people attended a supper and the
openin.; of new open air gymna-
stun.
Following the supper the gym was
opened and all present participated
in a community sing under the d.
rection oe John Lee Smith.
DO you realize that there are homes
advertised for sale In Times and Her
aid Classified ads at real bargain
prices?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10
OCCASIONAL PIECES

TUo-in-one Table is u" 81" and opens to twice
its width. 1t comes in Mahogany or Walnut and
Gumwood and it is. in the February Sale . $6s
Muffin Stands in Mahogany-handy for serving at
tea time, are now SIG
End Tablss-in many woods, many sizes and many
kinds start at j. -. :. =. =. !. ~
Re,olp1ng Book Table with deep drum top that
holds many volumes - and whatever else you
choose to put there-is now -. $50
Folding Gard Tables with washable tops are $3.50
With four folding chairs to match, the set com.
plete, is $30.50
Mirror, in an extensive variety of styles, shapes
and sizes, start at $S
Mahogany Magazine Rack with four perpendicular
compartments and wood handle !. $14
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

Colonial Lou5oy in Mahogany-a charming hall or
living room piece $7z
The Hale Day Bed in Mahogany with either side
rails or spring is now priced $4s
Martha Washington Soaring Cabinet with three
drawers and side compartments that open out
is VT
Flat Top Desk of Walnut, Queen Anne in design,
is digni6ed and useful piece for either the Living
Room or Library and is now $245
Benches, covered in Tapestries are $3.50
Walnat Veneer Chest; cedar lined-a commodious
and fine appearing piece is $4s
Stins Desks of Mahogany and Gumwood, fit into
very little space but serve very big purpose. The
February Sale price is SIS
Footsook that complete the comfort of any chair
or sofa are = q $4.oO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10
SOFAS

The Bedford is threepart Sofa built for use in the
smaller type living room. Covered in Muslin it is
priced in the February Sale at. Sis
The York, Sofa is fulLsized piece with roll back
and arms that provide exceptional comfort. The
design of the York makes it adaptable to any type
of setting. In Muslin or your own covering it
The Oneida Lore Seat two part Sofa, sturdily
constructed, in Denim or covering of your own
is $85
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

An Early american Group
ing in Cherry and Maple
with Draw Top Table,
Dresser, Cabinet, Server,
Sideboard, FIVE Side Chairs
with Rush Seats, and one
Arm Chair with Rush Seat,
is priced, complete, in the
February Sale 1888
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10
CHAIRS

The Bennington Wing Chair has tile to its back
that promises hours of rest and enjoyment, and
its graceful design is pleasant indeed to look at.
The Sale Price, in Denim Covering is sos
The Sleepy Holow Easy Chair is a modern repro
duction of the popular chair of Colonial America.
1t comes in an assortment of Tapestry coverings
The English Glib Chain one of the most comfort.
able pieces ever made is in either Tapestry or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

Colonialjn Spirit and made
ofMaple and Walnut, with
d full complement of ten
pieces including four side
Chairs, two arm Chairs and
q glassed China Cabinet,
this Dining group carries
the low Sale price of $3s2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

The Rugged Charm of 10Th
Century English furniture
is expressed in this Dining
GROUP. An early English
chest is adapted as a China
Cabinet and the Table,
Sideboard, Server, and
four side Chairs and two
arm Chairs covered in
Muslin complete thegroup
of ten pieces. In Walnut
this group is now $1975
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10
CARPETS

More than a hundred and fifty
thousand yards of carpeting-
seamless wide width in plain colors,
narrow carpet in both plain and
figured - are in stock ready for
immediate delivery. Every yard of
it is our regular merchandise and
all of it carries the February Sale
prices. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

n BREAKFAST SUITE Of
Cherry and Maple repre-
daeing early AmeTean
models, has four Windsor
Side Chairs and q large
Butterfly Table. Com.
bists fbegrosp nes0S$os
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

Tbree-tart Sofas covered
in Muslin, start in the Feb
ruary Sale, at Sis. The
Sofa illustrated is $175 in
q cover of Muslin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

The Unique Elaroy of Chi.
nese Chippendale is seen
in the design of this.suite.
With Dressing Table.
Night Table, Bureau, Side
Chair, Occasional Table
and Twin Beds, it is
now $l975
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

4 Dining Suite of Mahog.
nyand Maple, styled after
the beautiful creations of
Sheraton, has Table, Side
board, Server, China Cab
met and FIVE side Chairs
and one arm Chair. The
February price is ...$s2s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

Governor Winthrop Desks
in the distinctive Sloane.
brown finish that harmon.
ICES with other furniture
of many kinds are $97
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10
RUGS

Thousands Of Oriental Rugs fill our
main foor-scatter rugs, room-s1ze
rugs and great rugs up to So in
length. Oriental Mats can be had
for S., great selection of room
size Orientals starts at $50. Large
and small, every rug, Oriental and
Domestic, is in this greatest Of all
February Sales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

of Mahogany this Shera.
ton grouping illustrated,
in part, above) with Dress.
ing Table and Bench,
Bureau, Chifonier, Side
Chair, T Mirror, Night
Table and Sleigh front
Twin Beds is now $o45
With full size Bed $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

AnotbeY Colonial Group in
Mahogany, with Chiffon.
Ter, Night Table. Chair,
Dressing Table and Bench,
Bureau, Twin Beds and
Colonial ChippendaleMir-
rors reproduced over the
Vanity and Bureau. now
is. ...... -. $625
With full size Bed 1878
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

TIE Sale inelxdts all Of
oar single pieces for The
Bed Room --Beds, Tables,
Cbaiss Tongues Bosdoir
Chairs. They are bsrs
in an extensive variety
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

Coffee Tables to serve
handily in front of the sofa
come in a variety of styles.
The Oak Table illus
trated is ...... $26