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8 Travel Opportunities
Union BIS LINES

Fast bonded Buses. Leaving Har-
lingen $50 a.. m. and 3 p. m daily.
Arrives San Antonio lis .. N. and
GAS %. III. San Antonio $3.50
Dallas SS.25-Abilene S8.85-Austin
$5.10-Chicago Spills 80 st. Louis
S17.65. Madison Hotel. phone 405,
Harlingen; Miller Hotel, phone 1856.
Brownsville; Cortez Hotel. phone 10.
Weslaco; McAllen, phone 80; San
Benito. phone 234; Elsa, phone 81.
, 1935-03-24

Radium is usually guarded by a
~ns~isi notice escort when being
fsnsnnrfed. The radium Is placed
u tbirt lead containers TO prevent
eu1anation Of rays ano .n1 nort.o.
800 those who come In contact
VIA n.
, 1935-03-24

NEW ORLEANS. March %. p
Cotton futures closed steady at net
declines Of 3 10 IL points.
, 1935-03-24
ANNOUNCEMENT


CARD OF THANKS--We thank an
who participated IN the funeral
OF Pedro Sosa. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Sosa and especially tho
teachers OF Washington Park
School and the Woodmen Circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. SoSa and family.
, 1935-03-24
NEW YORK FUTURES

NEW YORK, March %. Rl-Cot-
ton futures closed steady 3 to 10
lower.
, 1935-03-24

The honey locust has a better
yield than the best OF sugar cane:
its beans are about Is per cent SUI
gar.
, 1935-03-24
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

ing the contract. the Use on domestic
materials. the selection Of labor. hours
and conditions OF employment. and
hand labor methods
Except as otherwise specified. the
minimum wages paid 70 an laborers,
workmen or mechanics employed on
this contract shall be- One tsl 1907 Dol
lar per hour for Skilled Labor" Fifty
t50cJ Cents per hour FOR "Intermed-
late Grade Labor" and Forty t40cl
Cents per hour FOR "UnsEIlled Labor"
Attention Is directed 70 the special
provisions. included in the proposal 10
insure compliance with the requirement
OF House Bill No. 81 OF the Forty-Third
Leglislature Of the state Of Texas.
, 1935-03-24
prevailing Minimum
Per Diem Wage Based
on a Five on Hour
Working Davl

cepted. The contractor 20 whom award
is made hail require subcOntractors
and dealers furnishing equipment. ma
teriAls. and supplies 70 sign similar
certificates before making awards 10
or purchases from such subcontractors
or dealers. copes OF which shall be FUR
nished 70 the contracting officer
"A local employment agency from
which the contractor shall obtain en-
ployment list will he designated prior
to the award Of contract Plans and
specifications available at the office oi
a.. "A. Houston. resident engineer
Brownsville. Texas, and State Highway
Department, Austin. Usual rights re
served. 3-l7-24-2t-4927
, 1935-03-24
NEW YORK CURB STOCKS
BOND AVERAGES

Bond averages. Compiled by the
Associated Press. March %
, 1935-03-24

WANT transportation To Dallas
Thursday. Share expense. Mira
Harrison, Delta Cottage Courts,
West Elizabeth Ct. LIN
, 1935-03-24
Many Bills Face Them

red urged the members 10 work lon
ger hours and act on the important
subjects he mad submitted, but lat
er he expressed satisfaction over the
new spirit to get things done.
Outstanding on the program OF
the house OF representatives were
measures dealing with regulation OF
public utilities, increasing rural aid
70 schools. reenactlng market de-
mand provisions OF the conservation
laws and codifying those laws, sub
hitting prohibition modification and
appropriations for departments,
schools and eleemosynary institu-
tons.
Awaiting early consideration By
the senate we're the departmental
appropriation bill and a series OF
bills recommended by a crime in
vestigating committee revising Grim
inal procedure. A measure to vest all
clemency powers in the state board
of pardons and paroles also faced
early action.
Committees apparently We're well
I'D with their work as a result OF re-
peated and prolonged night sessions
and their members were growing
FESTIVE under the grind OF hearings.
An interesting high spot was the
frequent action of the house in over
turning recommendations OF its
committees, particularly the com
mittee on revenue and taxation. and
ordering a number Of bills printed
after they had been reported un-
fayorably.
, 1935-03-24

Sponsors Of prohibition repeal hop
Cd to get q repeal resolution already
passed by the senate before the house
early in the week. Parliamentary
procedure was in their favor. A storm
Of debate over the form OF submis-
sion was certain.
The senate resolution provided
that In the event OF repeal sale OF
hard liquor could be only in unbrok-
En- packages and consumption must
be away from the premises Of sale. A
house committee eliminated the sale
features and recommended SubmiS-
sion Of outright repeal.
Under the rules, the senate meas
ure had precedence over others prev
iousiy introduced in the house, in
GLIDING a resolution by Reperesen-
tative Emmett Morse OF Houston,
providing outright repeal submits
sion and amended to give the legis'
lature authority TO set up a state
monopoly over hard liquors.
The probable course was for the
senate resolution TO get on the floor
Of the house first and for that OF
Morse to be offered as a substitute
REPRESENTATIVE Alfred Petsch OF
Fredericksburg had pending an
amendment to make mandatory a
state monopoly Of hard liquors.
, 1935-03-24
~Ideal Girls"
Good Points

Delegates to convention Of ma
TONS beauty shop owners in New
York picked out good points OF
ave girls and decided IL one miss
had them all, she'd be ideal girl
of 1885. She'd have. for in
stance, back and hips like Phyllis
Marion (left) and below legs
like Sally Fox and hands like
Caryl Bennett.
Central Press)
, 1935-03-24

The utilities regulation bill had the
strong support OF Governor Alfred.
IN fact, il was his desire TO see u
enacted that largely prompted ms
request for the legislature TO &C
c~eierate its proceeding. II provides
for creation of a state commission
with jurisdiction over rates OF al
utilities in cities.
The question Of appropriations
presented one Of the heaviest prob
lens. A bill providing funds for the
judiciary for the next two years had
passed the house. carrying about
the same figures as at present. A
similar bill, increasing salaries OF
some appellate court judges, still was
pending in the senate. although APP
proved on a test vote.
Representative Homer Leonard OF
McAilen said he would seek 10 bring
M the detrimental, educational and
eieemosynary bills next week.
, 1935-03-24
LEGISLATURE
FACES BUSY
WEEKS AHEAD

AUSTIN, March %. R-An signs
pointed Saturday toward a definite
stepping UP Of the forty-fourth leg
islature's activities next week. While
most members were out of town over
the weekend. they faced a longest
cd calendar on their return.
There we're indications that the
inevitable jam ove resolutions and
bills was approaching and that legis-
iators we're becoming a~pprehensive
over the fate OF some OF their pet
projects as well as the matters OF
general application.
, 1935-03-24
McALLEN,
REYNOSA BUS
DAILY SCHEDULE

urday and Sunday 1880 ID. m
, 1935-03-24
Personal

EMMA: Received picture. Never saw
you look SO well. Your double chin
certainly disappeared after chew
ing Double Mint Gum. Kate. I-ll7
, 1935-03-24
GRAIN CLOSE

CHICAGO. March %. P)-
open High Low Close
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-18


Ayres Christmas box you'll thank your lucky stars you
had foresight and shopped in this great store where
"A Gift From Ayres Means More!'
For the five days we're ready record crowds of
astmnue shoppers. We're ready with complete stocks
of gift merchandise in every Departmental enduring
quality-fashiOn rightness and service. And you'll find
the thoughtful and courteous service waiting for
you. Downstairs at Ayres.
Boys Shee p-Lined Goats
Warm, heavy, black leatherette shat won't - oo
crack or peel sheeplined coats; pockets. , .9S
Waterproof. Sizes from 8 to Is years. -
Boys Fast-CoIor Gift Shirts
Fancy patterns, plain white and colors Also ~ -
new deep-tone shades Vat dye colors, full 90
cut bodies Sizes to 1412. ~ |Ea
Boys BroadcIoth Gift Paiamas
Fast color broadcloth pajamas in plain and on
fancy colors. Coat or slipover styles. Well ~ "
made, smart looking. Sizes to Is. ~ ~
Boys AIl-WooI Mellon Jackets
fun Upper front front c9ssse5 style with side 80
Boys Sipover Style Gift Sweaters
a a;1s TSs sss t fn pas5 pssz o
per front. Sizes 80 to SO.
Boys FuII-Lined Gift Knickers
Full Lined cashmere golf style hnie5ers $40
Sizes to Is in the group
Boys Warm Capesk kin Gloves
Lined capeskin gloves in brown and black - -
colors. Complete size selection for every X "
boy ~ %Pr
Women's "seamprufe" Slips
Genuine "seamprufe" slips with ftprufe, 81 oQ
rp-prufe shrink prufe and king-prufe fea- 40
lures Lace trimmed styles. Sizes "a to so.
Womens Silk Crepe Gowns
Be1qtful silk gowns with Lovely lace trim 81 so
trim. Sizes 16 and II.
Women's Lovely Satin Slips
a 5iss xh 2Ef ep ss
Also tailored style. Sizes for women, misses. J
Rayon Gowns and Pa amas
snas e5dp @ sc sas 500
lace trim. Sizes 16 and II. Ea
Tailored Shirtwaist aiamas
pajamas in two-pece styles. Silk crepe, > ( I'D
fitted belt Sizes for and misses
Womens Fine Bemberg Slips
Women's smartly tailored or ce-trmmed, = - 90
long: OsinOsrs slips. Panel fronts. 80
Shirley Temple Scarf Sets
The same style she wore in Curly Top" A. a.
Shirley's recent picture. Hat and scarf to y 20
match Others at S2.98
Shirley Temp pie Raincoat Sets
Shirley Temple 2-piece rain coat sets with q - 40
gate CATCHING hats q o Checks : red - blue, green ~
Shirley Temple Cotton Frocks
Fluffy organdy styles dimties, hanky
beautiful Christmas colors. &K OK
Every dress authentic Shirley Temple fashion. = -
Sizes to IL.
Girls Gaberdine Jodhpurs
girl sports gaberdne - - -
jodhpurS in brown green or tan cOOrs are perfect 20
for gifts In sizes to 16 years
Girls Leather Sports Jackets
leather sports jackets with Innings. :. - -
Up ss,'ss :ss 9 s 8 s'ss
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-18
Choose Ayres QUALITY Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Give her this give him that . give the children
these and those quality gifts from Ayres Downstairs
Store and when they their gift wrapped up in an
Ayres Christmas box you'll thank your lucky stars you
had foresight and shopped in this great store where
ga Gift From Ayres Means More!"
For the next five days we're ready for record crowds of
lastmnute shoppers We're ready with complete stocks
of gift merchandise in every Departmental enduring
qualty-fashon Brightness and service And you'll find
the thoughtful and courteous service waiting for
you. Downstairs at Ayres.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-18
Is Such An Easy Step!
CIofhe q Child
FOR CHRISTMAS!

the earnest desire of Are Downstairs easy possible
The Times Cohe Child
cites of merchandise for both boys and girls have marked
prices Every item Ay standard quality
pendaoe There many prices to choose FROM depending
However,
will toward bringing happiness
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-18

Brand new broadcloth lounging pa
jamas in notch collar, jacket style.
Checks, stripes, plat,s and all-over de-
signs in grand assortment of smart
colors. Sizes for all men. A, B, C, D.
The Washington times., 1935-09-20
MISS YEAKEY
IS '.G-MEN"
WINNER

Miss C. M. Yeakey, residing in
the 300 block Of John Marshall
Pl. after several disqualified en-.
tries in "G-Men Came" submitted
and identified clear fingerprint,
published as No. 357. She was the
first winner Of S. yesterday, and
is happy in her luck. She writes
at midnight on a penny postal
card:
"12:15 a. m, 9-1S-35. Just
picked up The Tir1es to- look at
prints as usual-the last thing
before retiring, and 10 & be-
hOld!' there as my Print. Yes
stree! You have 1t under the
number Of 357-dOn'' even have
to get my copies out for COM
parisOn-that little distinctive
difference, unlike any Of the
prints I've studied. l am tickled
as a kid. Glad you could print
it."
PICK WRONG PRINT
August Baumback, of Cherry
dale, Va, was less fortunate.
Baumback was in error to name
print No. 336 as his, and so was
John Murphy wong in naming
as his prints Nos. 1886 and 355.
Fingerprints disqualified under
the rules yesterday include those
of Mildred Grimes. George Blan-
ken, Pearl E. Lee, Miss Booze
Beck, of Alexandria. Va; Miss
Lillian Tompkins, Ada M. Line
burg, G. C. Nivens o. K. In
derlied, Mrs. nellie McKelvey,
Frances Gordon, Mrs. F. E. Cor
don, Mrs. L. G.. A. Volkman, j.
D. Cockerille, Charles Lachey,
Mrs. Robert Lachey. Virginia
Grant, Mrs. Mabel Darr and
Miss Iras Burroughs.
Entries disqualified are eligible
to try again. With a little prac-
tice, using an absolute BLACK
INK pad and white paper, play
ers of "G-Men Game" may easily
make a clear impression.
RULES OF CONTEST
"G-Men Game" calls for one
clear fingerprint only, and
when published will pay its
owner S5, If he, or she, identi-
fies it.
l. Use BLACK INK ONLY
and make a clear impression of
your middle finger on WHITE
paper.
2. Write your name and ad-
dress on the sheet and mail it
to the Fingerprint Editor, The
Washington Times, Washing
ton, ID. G.
3. Examine the fingerprints
reproduced daily in The Wash
ingtOn Times carefully and COM
pare your duplicate each day,
until you pick your own. When
you identify yours, send in
your claim BY THE NUMBER
APPEARING with the pub
lished fingerprint.
The Washington times., 1935-09-20

Just see what you can get for 19c
this week at your friendly American
Store. And, most important, it's
QUALITY FOOD. This is one adv.
you should read carefully.
The Washington times., 1935-09-20
0LNEY T0SH0W
FARM HORSES

OLNEY, Md, Sept. 20.-Farm,
draft and work horses will have
their day Saturday at the sixth
annual Montgomery county horse
show to be held on the farm Of
T. A. LEX" Barnsley here begin
ming at 10 a. m.
Although the finer type Of show
jumping and saddle horses will
have their opportunity, work
horses will furnish one of the main
attractions when they participate
in the grand parade of farm
teams at lis p. M, to open the
afternoon session.
Following the parade, owners of
the show type of horses will have
the opportunity to display their
prize mounts in the usual classes
The Washington times., 1935-09-20
NICE TO SPEAK
IN ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON COURTHOUSE,
Va, Sept. 2o.-Governor Harry
w. Nice, Of Maryland, will deliver
the closing political address in
the Arlington county Republican
campaign, it was announced here
today.
Governor Nice has accepted an
invitation to address the closing
rally to be held in the auditorium
of the Westinghouse High
School, October 80.
In what is expected to be one
of the bitterest campaigns ever
staged in the county, the Republi-
cans will fire their opening gun
September "a, when the Organ
lied Women Voters sponsor a
political rally for all candidates
who have not previously addressed
this group.
The Washington times., 1935-09-20

ment Employees" rumor was start
ed as a joke by members Of the
I. c. c. lodge.
One Year Ago-Robert H. AL
corn invited all Government EN-
ployes to attend a meeting of the
joint conference on Civil Service
retirement at the Interior Audi
torium Directed by John L
Stewart, Agriculture's Dramatic
Guild was prepared to offer three
one-act plays in its own audi
torium Lieut.. Paul D. Myers
of the Bureau Of Air Commerce
had returned from a Today leave
in New York.
The credit union at General Ac
counting Office, which operates
under NFFE auspices, had 1874
members August 81. Secretary
Catherine Furey reports. Also
1921 in cash was on hand.
Treasury handed its Internal
Revenue agents a boost in a re-
cent press release. Computations
by the departments statisticians
revealed that the agents returned
$28 in collections, during the fiscal
year 1885, for each dollar spent on
agents salaries and other over
head costs.
Including renditions by George
A. Meerdink on the accordion, an
enjoyable garden party was spent
by guests of Local 262, Treasury,
NFFE. recently at the home Of
Mrs. Leila w. Marshall. Dancing
also was featured.
An auction will be held today
at the Arlington Hotel, to dispose
of furniture no longer needed now
that FHA has seized the hostelry
as an annex.
The following Federalites are in
vited to call for a photo of them
selves, at Room 300, Times Herald
Building, between S and 6 p. m:
FHA: Miriam Carlton, Mary
Louise Sarner, Verla Maroon, Edna
Mulligan, Theresa Kornstein, Mrs.
Charles Porter, Josephine Sap
pington, Dorothy Swinney. AAA:
Lena Belle High, Eloise Quill, Vir.
ginia FreitaS. Hole: Ruth
Warren, Mrs. Walter Rice, Lillian
Munroe, Lucille Sullivan, Ruth
Keren, Mrs. Catherine Fahey.
FERA: Mildred "Bunnie" Skin.
ner. PWA: Lee Riley, Kathleen
Bergen, Eleanor Levy, Kathleen
Masco.
The Washington times., 1935-09-20

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
The Washington times., 1935-09-20
Canned Meat Fatal
To Woman on Relief

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 20
U.N.S)-Shocked by the death
of a woman relief client from
eating canned meat prvoided by
Federal agencies, C. C. Stillman,
Ohio FERA director, today or
dered the Franklin county relief
director to make a thorough and
complete" investigation. The vic
tim was Mrs. Ruth Ethel Blosser,
81. She died after eating canned
meat obtained at a store on a
relief order. Investigators said
the meat was not canned by the
Government.
The Washington times., 1935-09-20
Rev. DR.. Nevin Sued
By SociaIite Wife;

RENO, New. Sept. 20 GNSD.
The Rev. DR.. John Campbell
Nevin, of Pittsburgh. has been
named defendant in a suit for di-
vorce by Mrs. Frances Graham
Nevin, Socialite, who charged
cruelty. The Nevins were married
July "a, 1888, and have a daugh.
ter IS months old for whom Mrs.
Nevin asked reasonable support
money.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-17

the matter and in the interest of the in.
dustry of this Island I think it is in or.
der for me to introduce this resolution
and ask the Council to see fit to pass
it. The wording of the resolution is self
explanatory and therefore do not think
any further comment is required there.
on. Gentlemen. submit this resolution
FOR your kind consideration.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-17
The DISTRICT COURT VIRGIN u. A.
CHR1SlIANSlED SUB.JUD. CIAL DISTRICT
y \ = Nv 3 - y
No. 1877 Nov. term 1885
Citation
10 the matter of the estate of
JAMES DARLING, deceased

Chaber Administrator of the filled District
the said claims and exp and the Court being satisfied that Is me o Ia
ordered
a If
of
TO
O.
cbed
Public
erk of
hand Bird day of Dec 1886
F. HENRY
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-17
NOS. 40 & Al
King Street

Invite its patrons and the public in gen.
eral to inspect the fastest importations in
both dry goods and groceries, and TO
give you an idea of what you :an expect
10 find please read the following:
Evening star., 1935-05-28
Chicago Cash Market.

Cash wheat, No. 2, hard, 99i2, No.
2. mixed. 93l2; Corn. No. l, yellow,
85a86, No. 4, white, 83l2; oats, No. 3,
white. 36i2, No. 4, white, 3412 12a35ie;
rye, buckwheat. soybeans. no sales;
barley, feed, 48a60, mailing, 56alOO;
timothy seed. l200al400 hundred
weight; clover seed, 1l00a16.0O hun
dredweight.
Evening star., 1935-05-28
DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK. MAY IS Dividends de-
elared prepared by the Standard Sta
tistics CorpJ:
Pc Stk OF Pay
Rate riOd
Evening star., 1935-05-28
Chicago Grain
Ey the Associated Press.

CHICAGO. May 28-The Supreme
Courts N. r. A. ruling was a factor
in creating pronounced grain market
uneasiness today. and the result was
extreme irregularity in price fluctua-
tions. with net losses In wheat shown
at the close. Corn was independently
Arm.
Fractional gains in wheat appeared
early mostly through short covering
operations. but interest dwindled.
Rains favorable to crops and early
weakness in Liverpool were bearish
factors. Pit gossip attributed some
buying to interests who professed to
see the possibility of removal of
processing taxes.
Wheat closed unchanged to 81 cent
lower compared with the previous fin
ish, July, 871sal4. with May touching
a new seasonal low of 852s. Corn was
unchanged to cent higher, July, 1917
az. Oats were lower to p higher,
rye lost 1sala and barley was un-
changed to cent off. Provisions we're
eoSy
Evening star., 1935-05-28
U. S. TREASURY POSITION.
BY the Associated Press.

The position OF the Treasury or May
% was: Receipts. SlQ.2ll,220: expendi-
tures, S12.4S9.210; balance. : ,6:3:} a51.-
$50; customs receipts for the month, S35.-
256.0l4
Receipts for the fiscal year tsince July
u. S3.3ll.6l9. $50; expenditures. S6.4l3. =
6q2.i ~ tlncluding - 2Or ,0a4 .).iS of
emergency expenditures. excess OF eX-
pendItures. ~ l02.O12 800; gross debt
uncer the previous day; gold assets, S.
165 30l,134
Evening star., 1935-05-28
SELLING RENEWED
AGAINST FRANC
Currency Improves for Time
After Boost in Rate,
but Later Drops.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, May 2s.-Chief interest
in the foreign exchange market CEN
tered today on the French franc,
which strengthened to 74.a2 to the
pound on covering operations on the
rise Of the French bank rate after
an early firmness as the result of
yesterdays cabinet meeting
Renewed bear selling caused an
easier close at 1892 as compared with
yesterdays close Of 1913 to the pound.
The United States dollar Closed at
1885 to the pound as compared to
the overnight New York rate Of
4.943s.
PARIS, May % LF.-Three per cent
rentes, n francs so centimes; AZ per
cent rentes, 1886.
Exchange on London, 75021a. The
dollar was quoted at 1919.
Evening star., 1935-05-28
j. s. BONDS EASE,
OTHERS ARE MIXED
Gains and Losses Divided
About Evenly Except
in Federal List.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. May 28.-The corporate
bond market moved little in either
direction today as traders and in
vestors busted themselves with dis
cussion of possible effects on the in
vestment market of the Supreme
Courts N. R. A. decision.
Minor gains and losses were about
evenly divided at the close, while
United States Governments were
mainly lower
. Prominent corporate loans selling
fractionally lower included New York
Central refunding SIS at 6214, Nickel
Plate 4l2s at 53Ss. Northern Pacific
Is at 1895 and Pennsylvania 4lss at
107ls.
Evening star., 1935-05-28
CAPITAL PRODUCE
STEADY
Most Quotations Unchanged
on Eggs, Live Poultry
and Other Lines.

Most quotations were steady and un-
changed on the Washington produce
market today
Evening star., 1935-05-28
FOREIGN MARKETS.
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON.-Business on the Stock Ex-
change today was restricted due 10 the
uncertainties OF the continental financial
position. Gllt-edged securities and gold
mining shares weakened. while industrials
and oils were supported Transatlantic
issues hrmed on the United States Supreme
Court N, r. A. decision. The cloSing was
IRREGULAR
PARIS After strong opening. rentes
receded slightly on the Bourse today when
the Bank Of France announced a third
increase within week in the discount
rate. raising it from to per cent.
Stocks Strengthened slightly. but the mar
ket was irregular. awaiting further de-
velopments. International issues ver.
generally lower The market closed heavv
BER1IN--Prices on the Boerse we've
firm throuehout today's session. with
operators concentrated in mining shares.
Evening star., 1935-05-28
FAILURES TOTAL RISE.

NEW YORK. May % tP).-Business
failures in the United States totaled
234 for the week ended May %, against
2l9 in the previous week and 225 in
the corresponding week last year.