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the young chap who came out from Chicago to Seattle and at one time in those early days worked as a
 ongshoreman Later he admitted to the bar in Seattle and began the practice of law there He served for time in the Washington state Legislature and in 1896 was elected to Congress from Washington as Congressman at large He was interested in vari- ous ventures on Puget Sound, but he best known for what were then described as pink whiskers in which the Senator took great pride and his gallant manner
 It is something of a traditional story now but there are many older newspapermen who will testify to it's truth that on one occasion Jim Ham" stood on street corner in Seattle in pouring rain hat in hand, talking to lady for half hour. Not even inclement weather could change the Senator's idea of being perfect gentleman.
 There are countless other stories of similar nature about the perfectly groomed Jim Ham" spats, flowing pink whiskers and all But aside from these Senator Lewis has an enviable record in public life. 1900 he endorsed by the Pacific Coast states for Vice President with U S. Senator Stephen White of California He the author in Congress in 1897 of resolution for recognition of Cuban independence and during the Spanish American war served in Cuba as Inspector General the staff of Gen Brooke. After the he appointed to the commission which met in London on the Alaska Canadian boun- diary and under the Mckinley administration was commissioner to arrange customs regulations between Canada and Northwest United States
 He left the west for Chicago in 1903 where he became corporation counsel and was elected to the U. s. Senate in 1912 from Illinois He served until 1919 and reelected in 1930 and again in 1886 his present term not expiring until 1943. Native of Vir ginia. and always staunch Democrat the Senator won a majority of 75OOOO in the 193O election and in 1886 was re-nomnated with a majority of nearly million votes.
 Jim Ham gave distinguished service to his country during the World War and designated by President Wilson for special war work mostly to do with handling wounded soldiers. In recognition of his services he knghted by the King of Belgium and the King of Greece and made member of the Knights of the Round Table by the King of England
 He served at the international conferences in Genoa and Lausanne and further recognition.
 truly outstanding individual is James Hamilton Lewis. Countless friends are going to regret his tirement from active public life Jim Ham" doesn't come along every day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-05
Friendly but Firm
Cleveland Plain Dealer)


 Friendly but firm is Secretary Hus finger shaK ing at Mexico The Hull note urging international arbitration of claims for Amercan-owned lands ex- propriated by the Mexican government automatically omis mention of the recent oil property seizures an issue which is much hotter at the moment than the land controversy The latter dispute dates back to 1916, diplomatic stew which has been only mildly simmering for years.
 That Hull should now take occasion to speak sharply about the failure to pay for these seized farms is plain indication that when he writes land he also means oil"
 In effect the secretary tells neighbors across the Rio GTande that they have done very poorly in carrying out their pledges to pay for appropriated property. The record in the long drawn out land controversy abundantly supports this indictment.
 In the light of how Mexico has not paid for seized farm lands it is not at all surprising that the owners of seized oil lands have been skeptical of recent promises of adequate compensation for their holdings
 When the oil seizures took place a few months ago Washington took much more conciatory attitude toward Mexico than did Britain whose citizens like wise have a large stake in the Mexican oil trade. Our State Department did not then, and does not now challenge the right of the Mexican government to do peases with its oil resources whatever the ownership of the interests operating them, There was to be no dollar diplomacy" and no landing Of marines to protect" American interests.
 All this is in keeping with the good neighbor policy toward Latin America which has been notably advanced by the Roosevelt administration. This att- ude the thorough support of the American people
 But there is no conflict between readiness to let Mexico work out her own problems in the way she thinks best and Secretary Hull's insistence upon proper compensation paid promptly when private property of foreigners is appropriated In effect Hull telling Mexico that the good neighbor always pays his bills and that he hopes Mexico is that sort of neighbor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-05
"JIM HAM" TO STEP DOWN

Announcement by Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois that he will retire from the Senate after the next term of Congress means if the Senator n- ally decides to carry out his announced intentions, that one of the most coorfu figures in public life will be dropping from the active scene
 Famous for his courtly manners, the gentleman de luxe if there ever was one Jim Ham," he has been for years famiarly known is Of the keenest students of politics and government in the country His record, aside from that part of it built his mannerisms by which the public knows him best is one of outstanding service to his country.
 Many of those of older generation will recall
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-05
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

1. What food furnishes more nutriment at a lower price than any other of our staple foods. 2. Who was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence? 3. Why doesn't canary fall off his perch when he goes to sleep? 4. What is the 'Decalogue"? 3. Where is the busiest street corner in the world?
 ANSWERS
 l. Beans.
 2 Benjamin Franklin.
 3. The muscles of his legs are so arranged that when the bird perch es his toes are bent and cannot open until he rises again.
 4 The Ten Commandments. 5. Forty-second and Broadway, New York City.
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MODERN ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

c. When woman makes .so- cial call at a mans office, and keeps on chatting, when he has im- portant work to finish, what should he do?
 A. At the first pause say, Well. Mrs. Green, I am glad you stopped in to see me" Even this is not guar anteed to work
 O. When a hostess has no maid, and must do all the serving, is it all right for her to serve two or three dishes at a time?
 A. Yes. No considerate guest would criticise her for doing so. She would not be doing the serving if the affair were formal.
 O. Should two men always shake hands when being introduced?
 A. Yes, always, unless they are in such a position that it is awk- ward to do so.
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Today's News Today.-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-05
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say "The winter was excessively cold Say, The winter was exceedingly cold"
 Often Mispronounced: Profile Webster pronounces last syllable file, other leading authorities prefer feel.
 Often Misspelled: Aeronautics. Observe the six voWels.
 Synonyms: Fearles, bold, brave, daring, dauntlesS, courageous.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours Today word l: Profusely; bountifully. Nothing is given so profusely as advice. "-La Rochefoucauld.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-05

It's getting so a can't have any fun any more. Brides and grooms have been forbidden to kiss in Cleveland church, and officials in Cairo have clamped a ban on wailing at funeras-Boston Tran script.
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 80,000 pounds of flour to the Com missions camp at Nenana. The members of the Society O Engineers entertained with a fare well banquet at the Gastineau Ho. tel for V. N Dupuy, R. c. Wayland Frank Metcalf, H. P. Crowther, anC J. P Walker, members of the Socie- ty who have taken their eXamina- tions for commissions in the En- gineering Corps of the Army Others present were Gov. Thomas Riggs Maj w. H. Waugh, Fred w. Brad ley, and Hugh P. Gallagher.
 J. c. Hayes, superintendent oi roads for Southeast Alaska, and the crew which has been working or the bridge, completed the Salmon Creek structure.
 Word was received by The Empire from John F.. Stewart from Port Alexander that the trolling was good on the west coast of Baranof Island, especially around Whale Bay
 C. T. Cramer, secretary to Gov ernor Riggs, took a permanent apartment at the Gastineau.
 Patrick M Mullen, former public official and for many years a lead- ing citizen of this city, passed away at St. Ann's Hospital at the age of 70. MT. Mullen was survived by his widow, Mrs Theresa B Null len. Mrs. F. w. Hebert, Miss Vera Mullen, Nate Mullen, William P Mullen, and J. F. Mullen.
 The first machinery for the manufacture of wood pulp ever or dered for Alaska arrived, together with machinery for four-unit saw mill with a capacity of 100000 feet per day.
 Mrs. J. F. Pugh and Miss Vene- tia Pugh sailed on the Spokane for a trip to Sitka.
 Mrs. L. A. Green, stenographer to Judge Jennings. left to spend a few weeks vacationing in the south
 Weather: Ryhest 55; lowest 52; rain.
 Try The Empire classifieds for results.
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Try The Empire classifieds for results.
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A great truth, long known to gridiron scribes, dawns gradually on the Japanese brother, viz. that first downs don't count in final score.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-05
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
AUGUST 5, 1918

P. R. Bradley, Food Administra tor, issued a permit to the Alaskan Engineering Commission to ship 80,000 pounds of flour to the Com missions camp at Nenana.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. July Is lR-Egss. 1os37;
packs, 23N-26; standards, 20; flrsts, 2l1s-
u; seconds. 20s4-21A: mediums, I'll; DIR.
ties; No. /, 20s.: averass checks. 1sN.
Whites: Resale OF premium marks. 33h-
35. Nearby and M1dWestefn. premium
marks. 30K-33: exchange specials. 25h-
80. Midwestern. exchange standards, rs.
Nearby. fancy mediums. 27h.31. Nearby
and Western, exchange mediums, 26-27.
Pacific Coast. Jumbo and premiums. 34ha-
a.d,ams. 81; snssi'; si-s 3$-s4 standards samss'
Browns: Extra fancy. graz. Nearby
and Western, special packs: 26ls.
Hisss sssisr s,h ss|is :ass. ss::n.s, u;
:ssasS. :sS5s,; SH2S fHs n5.ss Is lss-sp' ss-asa:
Cheese. 2ls,s43; steady. Price un.
cnIsfsss S2e.I: nsHtry sss sSss : rSS s
Turkeys. fresh. spring. 33, Frozen: Tur.
Ducks barrels. 15Ia-16. Other fresh and
5ys DSsys Z ssssht .t;y mostly sss
s ga es.y y00'te5s cnefsn. KEN DHsss Esa: II .
nCssy sssfT' isse Reds iss %css, 1a
LsShoTn. ls; lsh-ls; mostly LIE l5;Is; SoHI:
mostly 1s. Old roosters. IS.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK.

CHICAGO. July IS. d4' UNITED States
Department Of Aericulture). The market
on steers. yearlings and heifers was slow
ana dragsy today at prices that were weak
to lower Grassy and short-fed steers
ana heiiers found no reliable outlet and
some will be carried into next weeks trade
Scarcity featured q comeback in the hog
esan..d esn.s dhisher. Lambs were not much
Hoss. 5000. including $500 direct:
active; IS to mostly 25 higher than
1918; bulk GOOD and choice 170-23O
poundsS S;S0slo10; 240-250 pounds:
KINDS te s.s5; medium weights and heavies.
Cattle. 1. 1000: calves. 500: general mar
ket draRgy. weak and mostly lower: clos
ing at new lows for week; outlet un-
reliable on most GRADES and classes. but
especially 50 on grassy and warmed-up
kindst shipper demand extremely marrow
best best fed e steers held above II so but mostly
dominating At 6.OO-7.25: cleanup trade
on grass cows; these about 20 lower for
week. but all grassy and Short-fed heifers
and stears. 50-1 90 under early in week
and good and choice fed heifers. the few
here. at least 90 under weeks high time:
best sausage bulls. 700: vealers steady
At e;00-1o,00; stoGksrs scarce.
native sprineers.. 9.25; lightly sorted. grad
ing mostly good: one load good Idahos.
9.15: better kinds held higher: few fat
sheep; sheep steady: small lots handy
weight fat ewes. 3.35-50.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PresS.
NEW YORK, July Is. United
States Government issues developed a
firmer tone in the bond market today
following several sessions OF decline.
On moderate dealings Treasury
loans moved ahead 1872 to 4-32 and
we're holding around best levels at the
start OF the final hour. Home owners
loan and Federal farm mortgage is
sues were little lower.
Corporate liens showed mixed trends,
with tendency to betterment in the
late dealings. Some inactive rails
dipped sharply on scattered selling.
Southern Railway Is of 1898 Mobile
e. Ohio. New York Central As of
1898 and Baltimore & Ohio South
western SIS of 1850 gave up to 2
points
Fractionally higher were Interna-
tional Paper SIS. Bethlehem Steel 41.s,
American Typefounders convertibles.
Great Northern &c" Is of 1916, Nickel
Plate 412s and MKT 5s.
Cuban Public Works 5l2s pushed up
more than point on fairly active
dealings. Other dollar foreign groups
were mixed and narrow.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
Hog Prices Rise
As Labor Unrest
Reduces Receipts
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. July 15-Labor unrest
Involving several independent meat
packing plants caused sharp curtail-
ment Of livestock receipts at the stock
yards today and resulted in Is TO IS
cents higher market for hogs.
With farmers warned by commits
sion agents not to overload the Chi
cago market pending settlement Of the
labor situation, receipts Of hogs were
cut almost in half. The cattle run
also was smaller.
Big packers and a few smaller ones
swere in the market for livestock and
hog prices recovered most of yester-
days sharp losses. The companies
now negotiating with union workers,
however, were out of the market, Al
though the union men agreed to kill
what meat animals remained in the
companies possession.
The IS to IS cents higher hog mar
ket put the top back to Sl0.l0 per
hundredweight, within a dime of
Wednesdays peak Yesterday prices
dropped IS to so cents.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
BUYERS ACTIVE
At TRADE SHOWS
Larger Purchases Regarded
as Possible Augury of
Fall Revival.
Ey the Associated Press,

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 15-Activity Of
buyers at trade exhibits recently
opened here was cited by business
analysts today as possible augury
Of fall expansion in retail trade.
Exhibitors Of the National Drapery
Associates. New York Curtain and
Drapery Show and New York House,
wares Show reported visiting buyers
were purchasing on q heavier scale
than was the case at the winter
exhibits.
While curtain and drapery prices
are down from last year. the higher
priced lines attracted considerably
more attention than the Job lots and
old stock. according to manufacturers.
Sponsors of the exhibits said buy
ers, questioned on general economic
and business conditions in their home
cities, were almost unanimous in the
belief the situation had improved.
The buyers looked for further gains
during the remainder OF the year.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
MEXICO SENDS GOLD
TO u. S. DURING WEEK

By the Associated Press.
Mexico sent $l,336,47s in gold to
the United States in the week ended
July 8.
Commerce Department officials said
today they knew no details of the ship
ment. Financial circles, however, re-
Gently heard rumors that the Bank Of
Mexico was sending a large part of
IL gold reserve here for deposit under
earmark. The metal would give Mex
leo no additional dollar credits, but
might be made security for loans.
Gold imports during the week ended
July 8 totaled S7,963,4 including
$5.l72,5l5 from Japan.
Silver imports amounted to $780,
05o. including s1.l4l.3 l.3ol from France,
S466,359 from Canada and SSlO, ,664
from Mexico.
Shipments OF both metals were
slightly below the previous week.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
FOREIGN EXCHANGES.

NEW YORK, July IS (P-small de-
clines in dollar terms we're the rule
among European currencies in foreign ex-
Sterling eased q Of a cent to S4a3h.
around midday. The French franc moved
cent and suilders .O1 Of cent. Canadian
funds remained at 99.34as
Noon rates follow: Great Britain in
dollars, Others in cents-Great Britain,
4:93h: -6G-day bills. 4,92la Canada. Mon
Montreal 1oo65s.: Belgium. 1882 3 ~
Gzechoslovakia. 3.46: Denmark 22.O3
Finland. 2.19:, FRANCE, 2.76ss: Germany.
Greece. .9Oh.:. Hungary. 1885: italy.
5;26Ea: Yusoslavis. e.35: Netherlands.
Portugal: 4:4ss,: Rumania, Is: Spain
1gnnaHuno1ted; gn Hn1a Sweden. 25;44: switzerland
81 "a Argentina. 81 .90n: Brazil free).
s. ;aOn: Mexico City. COCOON: Japan. 2s.7s;
Hong Kong. 3O.ss: Shanghai 1870.
Rates in spot cables unless otherwise
n-Nominal.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
A. T.& I. REPORTS
S7,032,61 NET
Quarters Profit Compares
With $43,737,9 for
Same 1887 Period.
~ the Assoctated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 15.-American
Telephone T. Telegraph Co. today re-
ported net income Of $37,032, sos for
the quarter ended June 80, equal to
$1.9S . share of capital stock. This
compared with $43.737,s28 for the
June quarter last year or $2.34 .
share.
For the II months ended June 80,
net income was $l68,225, ,1S5. equal to
80 . share which has been the annual
dividend rate on capital stock. For
the preceding IL months net income
was $3.50, ,621 ,458 or 1920 a share.
A consolidated report of American
Telephone and its principal telephone
subsidiaries in the Bell System cover
ing the three months ended May 81
showed net income applicable to
American Telephone stock Of $685..
438, ,93l, equal to $2.06 . share.
For the quarter ended May 81, 1887,
the comparable figure was $50. .759, 800,
equal to $2.72 a share. Net income
for the IL months ended May 81 was
$161, $40, ,75s, equal to $8.65 q share,
against $l97, 7,503 .288 or $l0.57 = share
for the previous IL months.
Walter s. Clifford. president, re-
ported the Bell System had . net
gain of about 1876. 900 telephones dur
ing the first six months of the year,
compared with gain of 529, 900 in the
corresponding period last year. In the
second quarter the gain was about
$1,000. against 236.000 for the same
period last year.
The number OF toll and long dis
tance calls for the first six months
was about 3 per cent less than during
the same time last year.
Union Oil Co.
Union Oil Co. of California reported
today a net profit Of $3.50 900, be-
fore surtaxes, for the June quarter,
1898. equal to 81 cents a common
share. This compares with $4,000, 900,
or "a cents q share. for the corre-
spending quarter last year and $2.-
800 900, or 40 cents a share, the
March quarter this year For the six
months net profit Of $4,950 900, equal
to $l.O6 a share, was reported, as
against $5,200,000. or $l.ll q share
the first half OF 1887.
MacAndrews 4 Forbes.
MacAndrews g. Forbes Co., engaged
principally In the manufacture Of
licorice paste for the tobacco trade,
with its plant in Camden, N. J., re-
ported q net profit Of s1S5, ,629, equal
to 81 cents . share on the common
stock. for the June quarter. compared
with slS7,02l, or ~ cents, the previous
quarter. and $243,l5l. or 10 cents, the
corresponding quarter hast year.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
BOSTON WOOL MARKET.

BOSTON. July Is up ~. 8. Department
being received today on several grades Of
domestic wool. Graded bright fleece wool
Was quite active and prices were very
were being sold early in the week at 2S to
20 cents In the srease. Later. 80 cents
sales were closed at 80 cents. Combins
guarter.blood bright fleece wool advanced
from % cents in the grease to 81 cents
The rapid advance Is rep0rted to be the
result Of squeeze in these types Of wool
Evening star., 1938-07-15
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

49, CHICAGO. July 15 R.-Poultry. live.
1o,,rds 81 afac1s; ABOUT steady: hens: over s
fcehos; feeho1n 11a h7a,i.r pounds and under; I'M
R1Inds ia up, "A: White Rock fryers. is;
yons wn,ss Hcca a.s springs: 19; old reese. IL:
Butter: I,441 .O2O: steady; creamery
,;rsS. mrsts $3.50 seore). 22A-24: other prices
Esss. .se1: easy: fresh rr.d.d nr,t.
losal. 20; cars. 20A: current reeeipts
1sA: other prices UNCHANGED.
.hirsn3s i1tatS3es so; s1lo; on track. 396; total q. 8.
mind SLOW; sacked per hUndredweisht
NMeorasks Me i Bliss M Triumphs. sb per cent D. g.
most osr;xs sats 20 :hoY,na :%a size cosblsrs
2. 9: eommereiais. 1896: kansas. .. 3
4O.60: California White Rose, d. 8. No
l. 1.66.76: q. o. commercials. .4O.66,
Evening star., 1938-07-15
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK.

NEW YORK. July Is R.-(State De-
Seartment e;ty t e. Ct Agriculture report Of Jersey
Cattle. 1900. including 1890 direct. A
few load Of steers unsold early. Bulls de-
man mand ~ glow mo.tly steady top sausage bulls
slow mostly steady; low cutter ana cut
Ier 4OO-6: so: few shelly kind down to
11aoi 80 common 6.76-6.25; odd head stable
svnsaleIs and calves, 1850. including
ahs. sh.svO directc Veelers steady: good to
snHnce; snce M 1920. 1880: Gull and medium,
sheep and lambs, .7,69N including 1890
1,seet; Demand fairly active for springers,
75-pound Tennessees. 1000: common o'to to
mse@dium. 9 @ 62.pound Kentucky sprinrers,
e.vu: culIs. 6.26. Sheep nominal.
Hoss. 2.5O0. including 2,3SO direct
Market 90 lower: 161 pounds. ia. OF: SSS
pounds 9.S5: packing sows, 700.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
CONFECTIONERY SALES
DECLINE DURING MAY
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
Sales Of 1877 manufacturers Of con-
fectionery and competitive chocolate
products declined from, slo,5s4.s .ss4 IN
April to e,oss .27l In May, compared
with $l0.290,3l7 in May, 1887, the
Commerce Department reports.
Evening star., 1938-07-15

In bankruptcy or receivership or being
reorg anized under the Bankruptcy Act or
securities assumed by such companies.
are annual disbursements based on the
last quarterly or semi-annual declarations.
Unless otherwise noted special or extra
dividends are not included.
Alison extra or extras. eDeclared or
paid so far this year. no regular rate.
Payable in stock. Paid last year
Cash or stock K Accumulated dividend
paid or declared this year. WV With
warrants. XIV Without warrants. war War
rants.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
Carrier Revenues
For June Remain
Far BelO,U 1887
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
Eighty-eight class 1 railroads esti-
mate that their operating revenues In
June were S222.719.145. This contrasts
with s276.e04.s50 in June, 1897, and
s352,8oa,2Ss in June, 1880.
The Association OF American Rail-
roads, making these figures public last
night said the SO carriers represent
1870 per cent Of the total operating
revenues in the country.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
D. S. TREASURY NOTES.
NEW YORK, July Is R.-Prices quoted
in dollars and thirty seconds.
PARIS BANK CHANGES.
PARIS. July Is R.-The Bank Of France
atement Is Of July Gin million9 Of

Gold reserve. .55.sOS. unchansed: sisht
balances abroad. IS. decrease l.; bills
bought abroad, 744: decrease 16: advances
against securities, 1864. decrease SO: dts
counted commercial bills, France, 5.755.
increase 259; temporary advances to state.
4O.133 UNCHANGED: CIRCULATION. 1O1.5O4.
counts. 15.675. decrease 339; 3O-day ad-
vances against government securities. 52S,
ties. 4se5 per % cent C COMPARED aDi re- ' With 49a5
last week. Rate Of discount. IN per cent.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
STEEL RATE TO RISE.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. July Is up.
steel mill operations here will ad-
vance points to 80 per cent Of
capacity next week, the highest rate
AADce betaoo Christmas.
Evening star., 1938-07-15

Cleaner Harvester Corp.-ApproM-
mately 81 per cent of company's pro-
duction Of current year has been sold
as OF July 2. Machines sold totaled
3,404, against orders for Alto q year
40.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
Washington Exchange

SALES.
Washington Gas Light preferred-70
at 99l2. IS at 99la, 5 at 991a.
Lincoln Service common-l0 at l8, 10
at 49,
Evening star., 1938-07-15
RUBBER FUTURES.

NEW YORK. July IL (R.-Crude rub
ber futures opened 1927 higher; July. un.
quoted; September. 1918; December.
Evening star., 1938-07-15
NEW YORK BAR SILVER,

NEW YORK, July Is R.-BAr
silver. ~: unchanged.
Evening star., 1938-07-15

American Woolen Co.-Company
has marked up prices "a three vom-
ems wear fabrics.