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The Republican Journal | Belfast, Thursday, June io, 1920 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY The Republican ]oumal Pub. Co. A. I. BROWN. Editor. ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square, one inch length in column, 50 cents for one week and 35 cents for each subsequent insertion. Subscription Terms. In advance, 12.00 a year, $1.00 for six months; 50 cents for three months. QUOTATION. A merry heart doeth good like a medi cine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones. —Proverbs THE COAL IS OURS Many of our manufacturing industries have been curtailing operations and dis charging workmen because of a shortage of coal. Householders in New England and in many other parts of this country are paying from fifteen to seventeen dol lars a ton, while those who have yet tc earn the money with which to pay for their winter supply, are fearing that later on it cannot be obtained at any price. Propaganda tells us there is not sufficient coai mined to supply what is needed. This is not true. The facts show that immense quantities of coal are sent to Europe evtry month, and if this had been kept at home there would have been no difficulty in getting all the coal we really needed. The railroad managers tell us there are not enough cars to handle the freight of this country. That may be true, but there were more than 25,000 coal cars carrying coal to Hampton Roads, Va., in March and April of this year, and more than three-lifths of that coal went to foreign ports and less than two-fifths of it went to our own people. The American people have put immense sums of money into railroads during the last hundred years. They were built for America first, Lot for the benefit of Eu rope, nor for a few thousand speculators. Our coal mines, too, are American coal mines. The men who are operating them are, most of them, American citizens; and we have no hesitancy in saying they are making huge profits. The miners, whether American or alien, are paid with Ameri can dollars. The American public and American business are paying hitherto unheard of prices for coal and the needed quantity cannot be obtained. In the face of these facts, 2,200,000 tons of coal were shipped out of the country from the above mentioned single port, in two months. Hov^ much was shipped from other ports we do not know. A very large percentage of this coal went to England or France. These foreign governments said they were unable to pay some $400,000,000 interest money which is overdue to the treasury of the United States and we hav_* agreed to allow them to defer payment for a somewhat indefi nite time. Thus, in an indirect way, we are loaning them money with which to buy coal and foods which we need our selves. England uses much of the coal which is bought here, to generate power for her factories, the goods from which are to be sold in America. This is no fiction. English goods are in our mar kets now, and are accumulating in stor age warehouses in considerable quantities. It may give great satisfaction to some of us to see Uncle Sam posing as Sir Boun tifui to all the world, but the sterling common sense of the country is begin ning to express itself explicitly and em phatically as being for America first. Mr. Edward A. Brand was summoned before the Senate Investigating commit tee a few' days ago. Mr. Brand is Secre tary of the Tanners’ Council of the Unit ed States, and, therefore, is in a position to know about the cost and value of leather. He said the price of leather is much lower because the foreign demand had fallen ofT, and domestic purchases have declined because retailers of foot wear are buying “hand to mouth,” which of course makes the manufactures of shoes wary of buying leather. He told the committee that the prices of foot wear would be considerably lower next winter. This is all somewhat encourag ing, but we fear that hides will be stored, and leather held back from sale, till prices much higher than just at present, are quoted. Mr. Brand evidently had no brief for the Big Five meat packers. He said they controlled 60 per cent of the tanneries and he believed they had held back their output to force up prices. These people have a firm grip on their businesses. The Administration of Jus tice of the United States, represented by A. Mitchell Palmer, “had the goods” on them and “compromised.” When Gov. Henry J Allen of Kansas and President Samuel J. Gompers of the f ederation of Labor met by agreement in joint debate, Gov. Allen asked Mr. Gom pers the following question:—“When a dispute between labor and capital brings on a strike affecting the production or distribution of the necessaries of life, thus threatening the public peace and impairing the public health, has the pub lic any rights in such a controversy, or is it a private war between labor and capi tal? If you answer this question in the affirmative, Mr. Gompers, how would you protect the rights of the public?’’ Poor old Sam did not try to answer. He laid his hand on his mouth as did Job when the Lord spoke to him out of the whirlwind, saying:—“Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.” Grover Cleveland Bergdoll was a draft dodger, a slacker and a deserter. He was apprehended, tried and imprisoned in' Fort Jay. He is a member of a wealthy family and missed some of tbe comforts of home and wanted to pay a visit to his mother. His request was granted but we do not know how “high up” the grantor was. Two “trusty” soldiers were sent along with the homesick one, presuma bly to see that he did not escape. They GET A GOOD GRIP ON HEALTH Look out for the unnatural weak ness that indicates thinning of the blood and lack of power. It means that your bodily organs are starving for want of good nourishment; that the red corpuscles are fewer, unequal to demands of health. Hood’s Sarsa parilla increases strength of the deli cate and nervous, restores red cor puscles, makes the blood carry health to every part, creates an appetite. If you need a good cathartic medi cine, Hood’s Pills will satisfy. were met at the entrance of the Bergdoll mansion by “legal representatives” of the family who assured the soldiers that they would be responsible for their prisoner, and led him into the hallway. Bergdoll did not return. A search did not discov er him. There was a great hue and cri and the two soldiers were chucked into jail without ceremony. If the hiding place of Bergdoll is ever located it will probably be accidental. Colonial Theatre Paramount, Artcraft, Vitagraph, Screen Classics for Features Now Being Offered Elsie Ferguson Thursday. Imagine Elsie Ferguson, perhaps the most beautiful woman in the world—as a secret service agent—on the trail of coun terfeiters. Imagine her passing herself off as a society woman in the luxury of Newport, America’s moM fashionable resort. And imagine David Powell, the featured player in “The Teeth of the Tiger,” as leading man. Does it sound like a good picture? Think of the gowns Miss Ferguson will wear—the gorgeous settings, the big cli maxes, the wonderful love scenes. “Counterfeit” is the title, and the story is by Ouida Bergere, based on a story by Robert Baker. George Fitzmaurice pro duced it. It is just the role for Miss Ferguson— it gives her opportunity for emotional acting and the wearing of beautiful clothes, and lots of them. Ana excite ment—wait till you see it on Thursday. Corinne Griffith and Art Acord, Friday. A newspaper office and the life of a re porter holds much romance for the aver | age person. There is a certain mystery i about compiling a daily paper and deliv ering it to the public with all the news at a stated time 365 davs a year. Reporters witness all kinds of queer events, fre quently solve murder mysteries and do all sorts of thrilling things. “Deadline at Eleven” was written by a newspaper woman and adapted to the screen by a newspaper man. They have put real newspaper atmosphere into a dramatic story which gives the average person a glimpse behind the scenes of a reporter’s life. Corinne Griffith has a role thatcalls for real dramatic ability. She fortified herself for it by getting experience on a New York daily. The intensely dramatic is heightened by touches of humor here and there, and a thread of love interest cleverly developed completes a picture that will instruct and entertain all who witness it. Also on Friday starts “The Moon Rid ers,” the serial that keeps you gasping for breath. It features the king of cow j punchers, Art Acord. You’ll be sorry if i you miss a single episode of the exciting battles of Cowboy Buck Ravelle against I the clan of Devil Men. They will keep you gasping and gulping with thrills and I amazement. May Allison, Saturday “fhe Walk-Oifs,” a Screen Classics, j Inc., adaptation of the famous Broadway ! stage success by Frederic and Fanny Hat I ton, will be the feature attraction Satur j d ly with the beautiful May Allison in the i stellar role It is a play with a rich so j c.iety background and is said to have been I mounted for the screen with a most lavish display in fashionable gowns and settings. The play was originally produced on Broadway by Oliver Morosco and is by the same authors who wrote “Lombardi, Ltd.,” “Years of Discretion” and “Up-, stairs and Down.” The Hattons have been the most acceptable playwrights in a decade in picturing New York society and “The Walk-Oils” is credited with j being their biggest success in this direc tion. The Special Production, Monday and Tues day, “On With the Dance.” Matinee 2.30,25c; Evening, 7.30, 25c and 35c; Children, 15c. New York is made glitteringly attrac tive even in the scenes portraying its wickedness in “On With the Dance,” the picture Monday and Tuesday. Seldom has a more colorful photoplay been offer ed screen lovers. In the brilliant scenes in Broadway cabarets, the luxurious apart ments of the rich, and the myriad-lighted skyline of the great city, a dazzling spec tacle has been filmed. The story brings to the front the excel lent talents of Mae Murray, the erstwhile dancer of the Follies and now a screen player of more than ordinary charm and ability, and the suave and affable David Powell. The plot concerns a Russian im migrant girl, selfish and pleasure-loving, who, suddenly injected into the atmos phere of New York “high life,” at first yields to the temptations of easy money that are offered her on every hand, but latdr in a big crisis redeems herself. “On With the Dance” is described as the first personally produced picture bear ing the name of George Fitzmaurice. It is a meritorious effort. The scenario, adapted from Michael Morton’s stage play, was written by Ouida Bergere. It is a Paramount Artcraft picture. GOVERNMENT* AFTER BLI\D MAN The Bureau of War Risk Insurance is ! very anxious to receive news regarding a ! blind ex-service man discharged in 1918, who has been reported as wandering around various places in New England ever since. He is entitled to compensa tion for his disability, and to insurance premium payments as long as he lives. His present whereabouts is unknown and" the Bureau is using every effort to ascer tain how it may get in touch with him. It is desired to locate him in order that his name and organization may be ascer tained, and if possible, to get hold of him physically so that the Bureau can detain him in one place long enough to get from him an application for compensation, which is due him, and also to get his Gov ernment insurance payments. Under the War Risk Insurance act he is entitled to $100 per month compensa tion and $57.50 per month insurance so long as he lives, provided, of course, that he carried $10,000 of insurance. If it is found that he carried no insurance while in the military service, Which is improb able, he will still be entitled to $100 per , month compensation. Any information; regarding the where abouts of this man should be sent to Mr. Harry Burlingame, Special Agent, Bureau of War Risk Insurance, 10l Milk Street, Boston, Mass. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA I A New Fertilizing Process For the Farms of Waldo County. An experiment of special interest to the farmers of Waldo county is to be made this year under the direction of the Waldo County farm Bureau and its outcome will be watched with great interest as it marks an advanced step in modern farming in this county. The demonstration is not a new one, as it has been practiced in various sections of New England for some time, but not to any extent in Waldo county. It starts under the most auspicious conditions and with the hearty co-operation of some of the leading and most progressive farmers in this section and under the personal supervision of County Agent Donahue. The plan calls upon nature to assist in fertilizing the soil through the cultivation of field peas, soy beans and grimm alfalfa which stores the soil with nitrogen to be released for the fertilization of future crops, thus dispensing, in a measure, with the use of commercial fertilizer. The law of Nature’s storage of fertilizer lays in the fact that these crops produce little nodules, which forms on the roots, and in these nodules are millions of bac teria which have the power of taking nitrogen from the air and storing it until the coming year when the roots decay and release the fertilizer to nurture future crops. By this method nature supplies plant food in place of high priced com mercial products. If lime is supplied and each kind is inoculated with its own bacteria success is sure to attend these crops. Not alone are these crops valuable as a fertilizer 1 but they are each rich in food value and i are profitable crops to raise for their own worth. So valuable is this advanced step in farming recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture, that to en i courage its use farmers desiring to try it are furnished seeds, in limited lots, free ! of cost me ionowing rarmers nave agreeu ro demonstrate this plan of work the coming season: field peas, Ralph Hayford, John : Waterman, Mark Wadlin, L. E. Pitcher, Lorris Ramsey, J. W. Fenwick, Marthon Doak, Carroll J. Clark, Frank Quimby, B. L. Aborn, J. P. Sanford, C. W. Bagley, O. R. Keene, W. J. Greeley, W. L. East man, Frank P. Clement, A. L Croxford, Z. L. Putnam, H. T. Putnam, Fred P. Emery, Leroy Mansur, John Goodwin, i Charles H. Gray, W. H. Ames, J. G. Packard, Chas. E. Luce, C. F. Andrews, j W.'B. Bowley. Soy beans, C. F. Bellows, P. J. Bryant, Percey Bessey, E. W. Downer, E. G. i Burnham, H. E. Hardy, A. H. Miller, Z. L. Putnam, H. T. Putnam, Fred Emery, 1 eroy Mansur, John W. Goodwin, John ! E. Pratt, Seavey Piper, Clyde M. Ward, E. B. Carleton, L. C. Stone, F. A. Mer rick, Charles Hatch. Grimm alfalfa, Frank Keene, Clyde Ward, J. G. Packard, C. E. Bellows, Charles Clement, lNorman Donahue. To meet the demand for a cheaper priced fertilizer by purchasing the chemi cals direct and mixing them on the farm, the work commenced last year has been extended so that farmers in this section 1 have purchased nine cat loads of chemi cals, equivalent to 275 tons, and mixed them at home, thus making a saving of $3,600. The home mixed products aver age as high any bought through the regu lar trade channels and last year proved very satisfactory. This work is being cairied on by certain Community clubs or land units, which, j through the efforts of County Agent Donahue, have been organized in most every town in the county. Each com munity has its own organization, consist ing of president, secretary and sbch other officers as the club thinks necessary. These clubs are taking up some ad vanced methods of farming and demon strating their worth in the various locali ties and as they prove successful will be generally adopted as an advanced step in farm science. CAROLINE A. HAVENER. Mrs. Caroline A. Havener died at her home at Citypoint Tuesday night, June 8th, where for about 84 years she had been a resident, dearly beloved and high ly respected. Her age was 88 years, 3 months and 10 days and she was born in Waldoboro, the daughter of Charles and i Elizabeth (Prock) Bides. Her husband, Gardiner L. Havener, died about five years ago. Three children, Mrs. Emily F. Lane, Charles G. and George E. Hav ener, all of Belfast, survive her, also several grandchildren. The funeral will be held at her late home Friday at 10 a. m., Rev. Arthur E Wilson of the First Parish (Unitarian) church officiating. The interment will be in the Citypoint Cemetery BROOKS. 1 Mrs. Stella Young is suffering a severe attack of bronchitis. Mrs. Marie Payson was a business call- I er in Portland last week. Miss Ethel Cochrane spent the week- | end as the guest of Miss Verna Boyd of Jackson. Mrs. Claud Bessey of Thorndike visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Jones, recently. George Miller has been in Swanville during the past week, where he had em ployment. Nearly all the B. H. S. students who have been sick with the measles are able to be out again. Mrs. Olive Ward and two children of Unity visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Roberts, a few days recently. Ralph Webb and bride of Newbury port, Mass., are spending their honey moon with his uncle, Henry H. Webb, and family. W. C. Sturtevant of Milo, the teacher of B. H. S. for the coming year, has been in town during the past week looking for rent and expects to move his family here soon. The big picture, “Daddy Long Legs,” featuring the star actress, Mary Pickford, was shown at Crockett’s Theatre Wed nesday evening, June 2nd. The theatre was packed to thr doors and everyone pronounced the picture fine. LIBERTY. Mrs. Lura Duncan of Islesboro spent a few days in town last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hurd. Mr. and Mrs. John Tilson and Mrs. Edith Fales of Tnomaston were auto vis itors in town Friday evening to attend the graduation of their niece, Miss Evie Ludwick. Hon. and Mrs. L. C. Morse, Rev. H. W. Abbott, Frederick Chapman and Ernest Knowlton were in Belfast Satur day to hear General Pershing and Gov. Carl E. Milliken. The graduating exercises of the Liberty High school were held at the church Fri day evening, June 4th, the church being filled with friends of the five young ladies who graduated. The program: March Invocation, Rev. H. W. Abbott Salutatory and Essay, Ivanella Jackson Class History, Evie Ludwick Music Class Presentation of Gifts, Annie McCurdy Class Will and Prophecy, Gladys Young Music Essay and Vale ictory, Deiplia Sherman Music Presentation of Diplomas, Supt. A. F. Barnes Address Benediction Reception COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION The United States Civil Service Com mission announces an open competitive examination foi Billing Machine and Bookkeeping Machine operator, and a Stenographer and Typist examination, both to be held on June 26, 1920, at Bel fast, Me. These examinations will be held principally for filling vacancies as they may occur in the Customs and In ternal Revenue Districts, and will also be used for filling vacancies as they may occur in all other services. Applicants are particularly desired for the Stenographer and Typist, examination who are willing to accept, appointment at $1020 per annum in the Public Health Service. Applicants for Stenographer and Typist are also desired who are willing to accept appointment in the office of the United States Commissioner of Immigra tion at Montreal, at a salary of $1200 per annum with bonus. All citizens of the United States who meet the requirements, both men and women, may enter this examination. For information address the Secretary, Board U. S. Civil Service Examiners at Belfast, Me., post office or custom house, or the Secretary, First U. S. Civil Service District, Custom house Tower, Boston, Mass., with whom applications must be filed in complete form in time to arrange for the examination of applicants. Misses Helen Picksley of Warwick, N. Y\, and Jennie Wilson of Philadelphia have arrived at their cottage near the City Park. SPECIAL PRICE SALE Jersey Ice Cream ^^HB^BM^^BBB BB ^■^■■B^BBHBBI^H^BBk MBI^B A Pint (35c.) Tripl-Seal^Brick At 20 Cents THREE DAYS ONLY Wednesday, Thursday and Friday OF NEXT WEEK This opportunity to buy Jersey Ice Cream at less than the regular price occurs but once a year. Don’t miss it. Get your brick of Jersey Ice Cream from the Jersey dealer—a regular 35c. brick for 20c. FOR SALE BY Read & Hills, Druggists. THURSDAY Elsie Ferguson IN “The Counterfeit” THE COLONIAL BELFAST, MAINE. Matinee Daily at 2.30 FRIDAY ^ Corinne Griffith IN ‘‘Deadline at Eleven The charm of the South, the lure of the Secret Service, the wealth and fashion of Newport, a band of crooks, mystery and love—all are in this picture. A THRILLING VITAGRAPH pL ADDED ATTRACTION! Art Acord in first episode “THE Mom RIDERS,” a whirlwind Universal serial SATURDAY I 6 Part Metro j Feature • j MAY ALLISON in “The Walk Offs” A SOCIETY COMEDY DRAMA. Two Reel Comedy International News I TWO DAYS Monday and Tuesday JUNE ' 14 and 15 The Spectacular, Lavish, Magnificent Super Play “On With the Dance” MATINEE at 2.30. EVENING SHOW at 7.30 Slaves of Pleasure, lost in the spell of Broadway’s lights and laughter. Driven by the lash of unfulfilled desires—on and on—dancing, loving, thirsting for new sensations—beyond the law—beyond vir tue—into the abyss. A vivid, lavish drama of human souls that drink of too much “life” on New York’s Great White Way. Every Scene a Sensation ——— VU PRICES: ^ Matinee, 25c Evening, 25c.-35c Children, 15C INCLUDES TAX Wednesday George Walsh in “The Shark”; 6th Episode “The L* OBEY THE LAW nONT take chances! Use the McKee Standard Lens that complies v/ith the new “no glare law” and adds class to your car. The lens is one solid piece of crystal clear glass scientifically designed — needs no dimmers — no attachments. It saves tne light mat is wasted by the ordinary window glass lens and adds it to the intense beam of light which is concentrated and projected through the horizontal prism, down close to the road bed for 600 feet ahead. And not a rav of this bright white road beam can go above 42 incnes from the ground tc biind approaching drivers. Why riss: your life and those of others with makeshift devices that weaken the light in ordei to comply with tne law? Por safety's sake equip your car with the McKee — the lens that protect you from the penalty of the law at the same time preventing you from accidents. Now is the time to get the McKee Lens. E.'.trecl Jrnm leu) in effect April 15I No motor vehicle . . . shall le op.; i • • • b' !w - ri the hours of 30 minute.-. surret ai.d dO minutes be:ore sunrise unic - he?'I ; hts cc n.-iructed and up.-: as loi'.ows . . . No buib or lamp used shah be of greater candle power than 2-* equivalent wattage) . . no direct or r. ! • rav f'.ui, 6aid i^ht shall e. on a level roa : sever-tv.-five (75) f'ei ai ead of any such "tan I -v -two (42) uu I the ground. No head pht except such been '-•and blasted cr trusted shall be use< any motor vehicle unit -s the type of su. h le has b- en approved bv certificate i? ued ! \ • Public. Utilities Con mission. (Note, i he McKee Lens has been a; ; • by this Commission.) PRICES 5 to 81:n inclusive, per pair 8‘.4B to 9I:B inclusive, per pair. 9%n to 10.'/2 B inclusive, per pair. IU /4 n to ll!/’B inclusive, per pair, When ordering by mail, send pr, size of lens and model of car For Sale by B. O. Norton, belfamain Standard Made by the McKEE GLASS COMPANY, Jeannette, Pa. Notice of First Meeting of Creditors. Id the District Court of the United Stated for the District of Maine, Northern Division. In the matter of Guy A. ) * r, Gray, Bankrupt, [ In Bankruptcy. To the creditors of Guy A. Gray of Belfast, in the County of Waldo and|District,aforesaid, bankrupt:— You are hereby notified that on the 28th day of May, 1920, the said Guy A, Gray was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of Dunton & Morse, Savings Bank build ing, in Belfast, on the 18th day of June, 1920, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, at which time and place the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properlyjcome before said meeting. Bangor. Maine, June 5. 1920, fr JOHN R. MASON, Referee in Bankruptcy. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all who befriended us in our late bereavement; also for the beautiful flowers sent to the funeral. mrs. Eben F. Fletcher, Laforest Fletcher, Ernest Fletcher. * For Sale A 12-ROOM HOUSE, modern improve, ments, partly furnished, barn, garage, nearly an acre land, garden, berries and fruit trees. On easy terms. MRS. W. H. COOMBS, 16tf 23 Washington Street. LOST Last Monday morning between Hall’s Corner, Belmont, and Cedar street, Bel fast, an old-fashioned leather wallet, held with a rubber band and containing two twenty dollar bills, several ones and some change. Finder will be rewarded by re. turning same to ELIJAH L. K.NOWLTON, Belmont, Maine. FOR SALE Oft acre farm 1 mile from Belfast post Av office; 10 acres tillage, estimated 18 M. pine ready to cut and a lot growing, hard wood for heme use. One and one-half Btory 6-room house, well painted and papered, kitchen fin ished in hard pine, e ectric lights, new barn, tie 4 head. Hen house for 300 hens. Only $2200 with easy terms if one wishes. Postcard will get you new farm catalogue just off the presB We have a great many city homes on our list at good trades. ALBERT E ANDREW’S, Room 6-7 Odd Fellows Block, Belfast, Me. 24 With Chapin Farm Agency. Horses for Hale ONE PAIR BLACK HORSES, weight about 2200 pounds, ages five .>nd eight. Will work single or double; fine readers. For sale at a bargain. IRVIN O. HILLS, Prospect Street, Searsport, Maine, FOR SALE One 1915 Ford Roadster, one 1916 Touring Car Both in good condition and at a bargain if taken at once. For particulars inquire at 53 Congress street, Belfast. 2t24 FOR SAI.E A 12-room house and garage for three cars. Inquire of MRS. P. D. H. CARTER, 6 Miller Street, or at A. C. MOSMAN’S, Spring St. FOR SALE House No. 36 High Street and lot, situ ated next to Belfast Library. Cottage and two lots at Birch Crest, Northport. Inquire of tf24 W. H. BRAY, Belfast, Me i I To the Vo ers of the City of Ik You are hereby notified that REGISTRATION will Jbe in and correct the VOTING LIS ’ Belfast on the five secular twenty- first day of June, A, 1 of Registration will be in ses the forenoon to one o’clock and frois three to five o’clock and from seven to nine o'cl noon, on first four of said evidence touching the qualit- • therein and to revise and c lists, and on the last one of s: to verify tne co-rectness of complete and close up its rec> sions. And on the Iasi of shi five o’clock in the afternoon. ! of said voting lists shall be Clerk of said City of Belfast a therefor, except that on the ! devoted to registration and on days devoted to the records as sions of the Board shall close the afternoon, but no name or stricken from said lists af the afternoon of the last of sa to registration as above. W. A. MASON Board of Registration of th< Belfast. Maine, May 25, 1920. for sale One of the most desirab Birch Crest, Northport, on 11 Was built by contractor So: own use. Price $850. fV apply to JOHN F. K tf23 Main St FOR SALK Long slabs $1 per cord slabs $3 per cord. Swanvi,fl!l MIL I ON b. ^