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BMi If j"f- 3tWi aManw : t ilW ' r ! V i fe k X X t X Teachers Meet. (Monday's Daily) The meeting of the Platte County Teachers association Saturday was well attended, the central room of the high school building being nearly tilled. Music waj furnished by child ren's choruses froai three of the city schools and a piano solo by Mibs Etta Lnhr. Miss Alice Hughes -of Platto Center read a paper on school etiquette, the main idea being that the teacher f-honid not forget this very important phase of the child's training, and should pmctico example as well ah precept. ilarnl fcJiooIs was the subject of a paper by G. M. Grubb who called attention to the fact that so many of our reat men have come from the country echnn!. Mr.Grubu nrged that more attention t-bould he given to the rural school and parents who live on larms ought to be brought to fee that a regulai attendance is necessary. The speaker emphasized tne difference in advantages which exists between the town and country schools. An excellent and instruct ivo paper was presented by Miss Marion Smith on the subject of Drawing in the (.trade. In connection with the paper there was an exhibit of the work done in tlio Columbus schools. Samples o: work in drawing, color work, bas ket weaving, paper cutting, mat weaving, and pen and ink work were on exhibition from all the gradeB. I'rof. Rritoil 'read a paper on The Kfindiis of Manual Training. The paper d rait with thn advantages of such work in the public schools and was accompanied by samples of pupils' work, a bench, tools, etc., the ue of wji ieli Prof. Britcll explained. I'rof Kern's address was a descrip tion of what ho saw on his "Trip to mi Ideal School." The school refer red to was that of Menominee. Wis.. which Mr. Kern lately visited and in spected fully. After a vote or thanks to those who had taken part in the program, the teachers adjourned to meet again at til county institute on Juno V2. Instructors from without the state who will be at thn institntu this year are I'rof. Garrett of Iowa, A. E. Winship of Boston and Anna Vandor eook of Council Bluffs. ( Monday h ail) v The engine attached to the snow plow was ordered steamed up yester lav and when it left tho round-house and backed down to tho deimt to await further orders, a crowd of cur ious citizens gathered around the train i-.rv. :uui an kkkih oi rumos wero ji i.sed about t hat a blizzard had struck North Platte and that snow drifted finm one to twelve feet deep. Some of tho people believed the story but later developments proved that the plow had been ordered to the shops and that lit) snow Ftorm was not nine more than an extraordinary display of K:itor bonnets along the western line. The Journal for news a Homo Restaurant rpt The best of everything in the eating line. Meals at all hours, day or night Fresh Fish every day during Lent Kersenbrock & Burke -.-::k::::-:k- Henry Ragatz & Co. Groceries, Crockery . Glassware, Lamps.... 'l We carry the largest stock in our line t in this part of the state. We buy goods in ? quantities and give our customers the bene- St. We make a specialty of HIGH GRADE t Goods. Our line of Fancy Graceries, such ? as fine canned fruits and vegetables, canned t fish and bottled goods was never more com r plete. Our stock of Fine Coffees and Teas is unexcelled. In bulk Coffee we handle the :: "Richelieu" Line, the best bulk roasted coffee t ever sold in Columbus for the price and : prices to satisfy all I- I 30c, 25c, 20c. 15c per lb. : Fine Coffee in one, two and three i pound tins we have v Ragat.' Genuine Java and Mocha, 2-pound tin White House -1-Ib. tin, 40c, 2-lb. tin t Richelieu-1-lb. tin, 40c, 2-lb. tin Lipton's 1-lb. tins, 40c, 2-lb. tins, 75c, 3-lb. tins You know of Sir Thomas Lipton, the i largest grower and dealer in fine teas and coffees in the world. We have been ap- pointed agents for Lipton's Famous Teas and Coffees for Columbus. ' Your patronage is appreciated and we J will always endeavor to please you in qual ? ity, price and service. Henry Raiatz 4.0a, Nebraska Pfesai 29. Iidpenitit Pfims 29 aai 229. K-x-:x-:--K Colombo! (Monday's The Schuyler high school ball team played the Columbus high school club a pretty game of ball on the home gonnds last Saturday afternoon. Qcite a sprinkling of fans saw the game and they got their money's worth too. For the first four innings neither side 6aw even a glimpse of home plate, bat in the fifth Schuyler broke into the game proper, and to gether with a few safe hits and a hunch of errors by Columbus made six large juicy scores. This lead look ed lad for the locals but they kept on playing a. good steady game and when the end of the ninth had been reached had the game won by a score of C to7. Jra Bstterton did some real profes sional playing for Columbus, while the Schuyler right heliler was the star in that team. A return game will be played at Schuyler May 6th. About the Rosebud. iThurnlio'p Dailj i Ed Early returned Tuesday night from Herrick, S. D., where he hts been for threo weeks helping start a bank. J. K. Russell clFnllei to l owns the back and has named it the Rose bud Bank. Mr. Early during his absence has seen people and had experiences which will bo of interest to CoIumbu9 people. Wm. Kearbille, who was at one time a druggist in this city is going to start a bank at Burke, a town twelve miles west of Herrick. He wnnted Mr. Early to help him open np, but Mr. Early happens to be drawn on the federal jury at Omaha and conld not accept the offer. Wm. McUormick, who drew homo stead number 1, on which the town of Herrick is built has been mado assistant cashier of theRosebud Bank. Tho homesteaders are pouring in by hundreds, says Mr. Earlr, to get located lieforo May 1, the limit fixed for tho establishment of residence. In driving a distance of fifteen miles he meet 1JG teams. The country is full of grafters he 6a vs. all claiming to have "inside in formation" as to where the railroads will run and they catch many suckers. Many of the settlers are entering the country "dead oroko" ho says and will have to borrow money or get credit to carry them over the first year. These people of course will be the easy proyof the money sharks who n:o ready to squeeze the life ont of their victims. The town of St. Elmo, which was stnrted by O. E. Green and other from Geoua, Mr. Early says, consists of a solitary town hall, which will probably bo the extent of that citv's growth, for the town of Herrick is only two miles distant. W. B. Backus is doing big probate business in Bonesteel, and still enjoys the reputation of being tho best ball player in tho country. Sweat Pads 25cts Kloveninch all gold, four hook, all hair Sweat Pads, only 23c at L. W. Weaver's. and Meat Market 50c 7oc 75c $1.00 i x CASH STORE IND. PHONES, 27 and 227 r No matter what your requirements are- we have the kind of corset to suit you. It's surprising how smooth and unruffled you'll always be when you're inside the corset we carry. It's no more trouble to get the best corset much easier to pick your kind from the best. We keep your f Jiendship by selling you only the right kind so you'd better see how it feels to have utmost satisfaction in style, fit and wear. Just received the newest things in Corsets in the W. B. and the Royal Worcester makes. Note these Prices: Saxon Tape Girdles, Price 29c. Saxon Satin Tape Girdles, in pink, blue and white, usually sold for 75c, at 50c Saxon Batiste Corsets with Hose Supporters attached, price 50c. W. B. Erect Form Batiste Girdles, Hose Supporters attached, price $1.00. W. B. Erect Form Batiste Corset, hose supporters attached, side and front, $1 W. B. NUFORM corset, Hose Supporters attached, newest thing out, $1.50 Royai Worcester Batiste, Princess Hip, with hose supporters, price $1.00 Royal Worcester, High Bust. Princess Hip, made of Batiste, price $1.50 Royal Worcester, DOWAGER, the most comfortable corset made for the stout ladies, price $2.00 ThmrsOay's Daily Jeraal. Alvin . Pool, violinist. 'Phone G5. Ed Hoare was in the city last night. Dave Newman was in Clarks Tues day on basinesB. Miss Gertrude Made of Chicago is viBiting Mrs. Wm. Lohr. John Early eame home vesterday to spend his Easter vacation. Campbell's Brothers advertising car was in the city today, billing their excellent show for May ;. Mrs. Joseph Mahaffey returned to day from Fallerton where sho has vibited her parents for a week. Attorney Drake of Humphrey and John O. Regan of Platte Center came down on the noon train today. Dr. D. T. Martvn went to St. Ed ward this morning, from which point he had to make a drive to a plane nea'- Newman Grove. D. A. Willard of Genoa was in the city between trains today. Ho has been in Chicago for a week looking after his real estate interests there. Just take a look in at Poesch's win dow and you will see tho finest line of Easter goods in Columbus. Then go in and ask the price ana you will buy some. Yoa will have to order your cut flowers at Snow's tonight if you want them for Easter. Remember no other purchasable gift pleases a woman like flowers. A very pleasant surprise was sprung on Mrs. R. O. Boyd and her daughter. Mrs. Alfred Palme of St. Edward, yesterday afternoon, by a party of Mrs. Boyd's neighborhood friends. Mrs. J. H. Varney of Ansley, Ne braska who has been here for several days with her sister Mrs. Waters, re turned home today. Her mother, Mrs. Russell whom she came to see is stead ily failing. Mrs. Hudson who was taken to the home of her daughter Mrs. C. E. Pollock about three weeks ago in fail ing health, has been growing weaker from day to day. Today, however, she seems brighter than she has for many days. E. D. Fitzpatrick certainly wonld feel pleased if he knew how many pebplo each riav inquire so anxiously about his health. Tho Journal is glad to be able to report that he is resting easier today and shows improvement over his condition yesterday. Mr. Carnack, assistant manager for Swift and Company, of St. Joe was in Columbus the first of the week look ing over the field here which is in charge of W. L. Rowley. It has been whispered that his visit may have more than ordinary significance to Co Iambus. Fred Hoare, Platte conuty's enter prising yoang representative, was in the city today awl he will return to night with a license to wed MissAnna Lamb of Platte Center. The marriage is set for April 3G. It has been sug gested that Fred brought John Regan down with him to brace him up in case his nerves should fail when he should faoe Judge Ratterman with the mosentons request. Professor Sike disapproves the habit which that late Uaion Pacific freight has acquired of letting passengers off down near the brick yards. It was raimimg pitchforks hut night the Pro fessor disembarked some miles the other side of the brick yards, but he PROSPERITY New Spring Corsets to Suit is a brave man and he did not stand ami wait for somebody to fetch an nmbrolla or a cab. 15nf did yon over hear the Professor swear? Mrs. Edna Miller of Wenatclieev. Washington is dead. This sad news was conveyed in a letter received by Mrs. R.S. Dickinson yesterday. Mrs. Miller died last Saturday after an illness of one week. No further do tails were given. Mrs. Miller is known by all Columbus people as Miss Edna Fobes. She spout all of her life hore until threo years ago when she went, with her husband to Fort Collins, Colorado and from there toWenatnheo, Washington. Friday's Daily Jonrmal. Dr. Paul, dentiBt. Fin Howard is home from the Uui. Prof. Sike, teacher music. liarber bldg. lohn Summers is down froniAlbion. Henry Carrie was in Schuyler yeB torday. Will Hall went to Omaha yestorday to see Carmen. J. M. Gondring went to Alma on business last night. Dr. L. C. Vofs, Homeopathic physi cian. ColnmbuB. Neb. Mr. anil Mrs. J. W. Herrod and son wero in Omaha yesterday. FOR SALE : Purebred WnitePekin drakes. Your choico 7.1 cents each. lit w S. P. Drinnin. Mrs. G. B. Speice went to Council Bluffs today to spend Easter with her mother. Charlie Hurley of Schuyler is work ing in the job department of the Tele gram this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Critchfield came down from Fullerton today. They will go farther east. A servico was held last night at the Presbyterian church preparatory to the Easter Communion service. Next Monday night 'the Parliament ary Department of tho Woman's Clnb will meet at the home of Mrs. R. E. Eaton. A. G.Stett'en, successor to G. Laun er. has moved his familv into the large residence of Mrs. Weaver, on North Olive street. Rev. Joseph Angcll of Monroe uud El'ier Falbister called on Rev. Halsey last night on their return from Pres bytery at Bellevue. R. W. Hobart went to Kearney this morning to visit for a few days with his cousin who lives there. He took hib little boy with him. 7 Mrs. S. L. Humphrey of Monroe who has been ill foi about two weeks at the home of her brother. Dr. C. D. cvans, is almost well again. Harry Mansfield of Monroe who has been visiting in Chicago andWashing ton and other eastern points for sev" eral weeks returned home today. Editor Young of the Genoa Leader hurried up publication a little this morning and came down to Colum bus for a few hours business trip. Howard Clark went to Fremont to day to attend the meeting of Group Three of the State Bankers Associ ation. A. Anderson will also attend the meeting. The election of non-commissioned officers of Company K, which was to have been held last night, was post poned until Mav 4 on account of the stormy weather. - mmmmmmim-mmm.m m CANNOT August Wagner went to Fullerton this morning to convince the county supervisors that they should tako steps to prevent one of his clients forms from going down tho Loup River. Don't forgot the Columbus-Schuyler Pich School ball game tomorrow afternoon. It promises to bo a corker nmt judciug from tho numbnr of tick ets already sold the wholo town will bo ont. Carson Goodrich of Cedar Rapids, II. M. Little and A. J. Langar of Humphrey wero in tho city a few minutes today, eurouto to Fremont to attend tho meeting of the Stato Bank ers Association. Chief of Police Thos. Cronland of Schuyler was in Columbus between trains today. Did not find out bis business here and after a few minutes talk ilecided he was as tight on news as the rest of the bine coats. Sister Edwerda of Denver, daughter cf E. D. Fitzpatrick, was summoned to LaFayetie, Indiana today by a telegram of serious import. She will return in a few days, howevor, to the bedside of her father who is still very low. Dr. P. T. Martyn and his daughter. Miss Petite left today for a ten days visit in Chicago. The visit had been planned two weeks ago but was postponed 'on account of several ser ious cases which the doctor could not leave. Mrs. Redhausen and daughter of North Platte and Mr. and Mr. Swayer of Denver are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Herrod. They will remain till after Easter. Mrs. Redhausen is Mrs. Herrod's mother, and Mrs. Sawyer her sister. Will Baldridge and wife of Grand Islandwere in'our city for a fow hours today. fMr. Baldridge has been in the bakery business in tho 6Ugar city tho past year, but has lately disposed of his interests there and was return ing io his old home in Fullerton. Did jou ever see four cheeses that would make a carload? Four such cheeses pasted through Columbu yes terday on a flat car. Tho total weight of the four hnge hunks was 10,000 pounds. They were billed from Fon dulac, Wis. and were en heir way to tho Portland exposition. Mr. Thomas Otis ox Humphrey came in at II o'clock today end went, dir ect to Omaha where ho will enter a hospital. Ho was accompanied by his sou Dr. Daniel Otis who will ct tend his father. Mr. Ottis has been in failing health for some time and his last resort was to get away from business, and rest up. Editor Gerrard, accompanied by his wife and baby came down from Lind say this noon and left at 4 p. m. for Bellwood where they will visit the parents of Mrs. Gerrard. Charlie is one of the five democratic editors in our connty who enjoy a divy in the printing hold-up our taxpayers are compelled to stand, but he is dot near so much to blame as some of our supervisors. Theo. Koch, president of the First National bank of Fullerton was in the city a few hours today on business. Mr. Koch has not cnlv got a reputa tion as a clear minded financier but also has the credit of being one of a party who killed the largest bear found in the wild lands of Wyoming. He has the animal in a glass apartment in his bank and no amount of money could buy him. THRIVE THE LAWN Did you ever have a lawn mower with a voice that could be heard a mile away and which worked so hard that it was like going into training to run it? Happily, that kind is in the minority. Even the low priced mowers of today run quite easily and are properly fitted so that they make only a cheerful click. We can give you a great deal of value for a small outlay, and if you have a large lawn we have just the article for you one that runs o smoothly, easily, and cuts so evenly that it is a positive pleasure to push it. Remember also that we carry all the other necessities for the lawn, such as Hose, Reels, Sprinklers, Rakes, Grass Shears, Hooks, Etc., which makes the grass grow short. A Good 14 in Lawn mower, $3.50 Pennsylvania mowers of all sizes the best mower that ever clicked over a lawn. JAP-A-LAC Ue Model Finish for Floors, Woodwork, Metalwork and Furniture Wears Like Iron. THE ECONOMY OF JAP-A-LAC Jap-a-lac will transform an old chair or table into a handsome, stylish piece of furniture at a cost of about ten cents. It will put a beautiful, glossy, durable finish on any kind of fur niture, woodwork, metalwork, floors, oilcloths, picture frames, enameled bedsteads, etc. Jap-alac is the original floor finish and high-iqa v o' : : nish. It comes in twelve colors and clear, lor any r Oak, Cherry, Mahogany, Walnut, White, Etc. It is all ready for you to dip the brush in and use and requires no previous Knowledge nnisn tnat can oe wasnea witn soap and water. Price 15c, 25c, 75c, and $1.35 Per Can Max Elias of the hustling committee is doing all kuids of work in the in terest of basn ball. He has firmly cinched tho gronnds just south from the U. P. coal chutes and has a work ing force busy clearing off weeds and leveling np the diamond. He reports that the grounds will be ready for business after the sun goes down to morrow and that a game will be play ed the following afternoon between tho "regulars" and the "Taylor's Stars." The Stars, if yuu remember, took a comfortable "fall" out of the Navy Bean aggregation not long ago, and it is whispered that Dad Lohr's bojs will have to "ginger up" if thoy expect to win. Saturday's Daily Jearaal. Did you plant a tree? Dr. Vallier, Osteopath, Barber block. Mrs. -T. E. Noble has gono to visit her son at Aurora. Miss Vera Beecroft was a Genoa visitor .vepttirday. Mr. and Mrs. Frc-d Hollonbeck aro inOmaha and will remain overEaster. Dr. Chas. n. Platz, homeopathic phy sician and surgeon, postoflice building Mr. Frank Nieman of David City spout a few hours in oar citv yoster day. Superintendent E B. Shoraiau of (he Schuyler schools is in the city to day. Fireman Steinburg of the U. P. will spend Easter with relatives in North Platto. Mrs. W. II. King camo up from Schuyler last night and will remain over Sunday. Carl Ranchy is making some sub stantial improvements on his city residence on Olive street. Miss Novels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. -Tas. Nevels, returned today after a two-weeks visit in Albion and St. Edward. Misses Lida and Mae Clayton came up from Schuyler this morning and will spend Easter with their friend Miss Anna Gass. John Douglas, day freight agent hero, was called to Platte Center yes terday where he relieved tho agont at that place. lie returned today. A roueh and taiabln fight between a i-oudIh or 12 year old s diool girls at tho toutheast corner of tho city iark caused some excitement last even ing at ::;0. Martin Eoroviak, an old Columbus boy, and who is now employed in a large cigar factory in Fremont is vis iting relatives here. He will return to his work tomorrow afternoon. The old plank walk leading south from the Asche corner is being pulled up to dav and will be replaced with cement. Mr. Glur is doing tho work which is guaranteed for a first class job. Five large Baldwin railroad en gines, new from the shops passed through Columbus last evening. They are among the largest made and were consigned to the Oregon & Navigation railroad company. Mias Jennie Gasser, niece of Mrs. J. L. Sturgeon will graduate next week from the Chicago Training School for Home and Foreign Miss ions. Miss Gasser was a nurse in Omaha for several years. EditorGerrard, of Lindsay Post was in the city a few hours today. He ON CREDIT or experience. Wives a was returning from Bellwood whoro be attended the funeral ofEurlCoopor, a brother-in-law who was burned to death at that placoThursday morning. At Fred Schoi.'s saloon yesterday evening Dick Siefken bowled up be yond the limit and wanted to clean out the town. Ho was given lodging for the night at the city's expense and this morning was assessed $:: and costs, amonnting to $D.& Julius Phillips camo down from Genoa last evening and is doing tho fancy mixing behind the bar for Felix Smagacz who this morning opened cp the Mike Abts old stand. Tho place has been remodelled inside and the new firm is beginning business in a business way. Now is the tune to be thinking of New Harness. Wo have the finest line of our own make ever shown in Co lumbus. It will pay you to come twenty-'" ve miles to get a set of our harness, he prico and quality will make you. p pay you well. tf L. W. Weaver. Announcement has been mado of the approaching wedding of Miss Dora Brenning of Leigh to Mr. Fritz In.sel mann of Creston, which will occur onMay IS. The invitations are issued in the German tonguo and of course were printed at the Journal, tho Journal being able to handle German printing as well as English. Sheriff Carrig has found the horse stolen near Dancan two weeks ago and he has a description of the thief that ought to land him behind tne bars. Tho fellow is described r.s si:: feet tall, a bald spot on tho top of hip head and two front teoth out. The fellow traded the stolen horse for a cow and sold the cow for $7. ."(). Invitations are out for tho mar riage of Louis Schonlan of Omaha to Miss Bessa Cummings of tho same city, next Wednesday at the home of tho groom's parents. Mr. Schoulnu lived iu Columbus for fifteen years, eight years of whicli ho worked for F. H. Lamb and Co. He is now on the road drawing a irooil snlarv. Oni relativca and inti!,n' frier ' invited to the weddi" A Daredevil Rule often onds in sad ar- ulent. To hefti accidental injuries, uio Bucklwii'. Arnica Salve. "A d."vp wound in my foot, from an accident," writes Tlieti dore Schuele, efColumbns.O., "caused me great pain. FhyMcians were help less, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quick ly healed it." Soothes and heals burns like magic, 2. cents Chas. H. Dack druggist. Monday's Daily Journal. Walt Henry went to Belwood Sat urday. John Early is homo from the state University for the Easter vacation. MisB Maude Parker has resiencd her position in the schools of Fullerton. Mies D. Kelso made a trip to Ulys ses yesterday, returning this evening. J'he Orpheus Society will give a private dance in their hall tonight. Blake Maher and Judge Sullivan went toSchuyler todav to attend court. Miss Frances Maynard visited over Sundav with her parents at Schuyler. Cashier Long of she First National bonk of David City is in Columbus today. Mies Gertrude 3Iilet is visiting a few days with her parents at Platte Center. . - . CASH STORE NEBRASKA PHONE NO. 27 n hard, tough, elastic County Survoyor Saundur of Hoop per, Dodgo county, was in tho city last evening. Shoriff Carrig was busy tctlay ship ping a largo bunch of cattle to his ranch at Clearwater. Prof. Siko is arranging for a select danco to bo given in Orpheus Opera Houho next Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Shannon and daughter Helen wont yesterday on a week's visit to Colorado. Mrs. W. II. Kiutr was compiled to drive to Schuyler ths morning on nc counfc of the delayed trains. C. C. Goodrich of Cedar Rapids re turned from Omaha today, calling on Columbus friends between trains. Dr. C. E. Leach accompanied by Dr. A. E. Valiler, spent Sunday in Hum phrey at thn home of Dr. Leach's father, R. N. Leach. Owing to the wreck on the main lino inWyoming the east bound trains were belated today Number "two" that was dne last night did not got in till noon today. Mr. and Mrs. H.Gordon Cross of St. Edward visited friends 'in tho city be tween trains Saturday. Theywere en route to North Bend to visit Rev. and Mrs. E. B. King. The Easter services at the various churches yesterday wero all largely attended. Special programs were tho order in all the churches, with spec ial music and flornl decorations. Mrs. Jacob Schram, accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Chas. JenB of I'lxitto Center, spent Sunday in tho city visiting relatives. Mrp. Jens and her children returned hom Sunday night. Miss Jennie Wiseman went to St. Edward Friday to assist the family of Gao. Willard in thoir preparations to meve to Columbus. Some time noxfc week Mr. Willard and family will occupy their residence on Thir teenth street. Kast bound train" on the Union Pa- , V. T j. - 0 .'. '" ..t -. I;lccl;r. :c .7--: :-.?.' r-n z -teal t! .. iiio-niuj?, crrni)g :ft-,n. rs and mall. Editor Spred-.T of tho Schuyler Free Lancii litis btc . i.iquitttjd of tho charge of criminal libel whicli v:is brought against hint by Geo. V. Wertz. His defence was that ho said it. all right, but it was true and he could prove it. And ho seems to have convinced the court. Th pronosed bowling tournament which Geonro Hagol has been work ing up for Columbus has bsen aban doned. Columbus people subscribed liberally to the fund for cash prizes, but not enough ttams wore entered to justify the expense and it has been called or. About 2.0 was subscribed. Mesdames George Scott and C. E. Raney went to Lincoln this morning. One of the numerous bunch of prac tical jokers who lives at tho Clothor House is authority for the statement that these ladies were appointed on a committee to visit the wholesale houses in Lincoln in search of a skull cap that would adapt itself to the various stages of baldness through which the chairman of the "practical jokers ' organization has been rapidly passing. The ladies have been insruct ed to select something in purple, a color better suited to royalty than the "conventional black." m u i $ ?.! II es-" ' --S'1 sr smb-ffsiT-vr-T-r.-T: