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Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

IT E.--The Subcriber would respectfully,
i inform his friends and the public that hav
ing succeeded in filing several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he IS
now prepared TO deliver the same punctually IN
any part of Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees TO supply Gus
toners with any quantity required WtthoAt change
of price during The season.
Orders left at the following places or sent
through The post Office will meet with prompt at
tention:
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
z. d. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
" Harbaugh, 7th and G streets.
Kidwell & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street.
T.. G. McIntire, 7th and streets. r..
w. H. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and A
street.
William Lord, 5th and G streets.
J. w. Narn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
7th streets.
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
18th and 20tk streets
Dr.J. B. Gardner Capitol Hill.
z. NJ. p. King, and 18th streets. r
F. S. Walsh, Navy Yard
C. p Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street
L. r. Homead. Maryland avenue and 7th street
w. W. Birth, Sd street, next to Trinity Church.
J. w. Sothoron 81 Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and JnAsap-
ply guaranteed. tty s.
Notice Of change of residence, if given al the
Office instead Of TO the driver will always prevent
disappointment. @
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part OF
those delivering the ice, if notice is given at the
Office, it will be Immediately attended 10.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliofs drug store
corner + and 10Th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities. at the lowest market
rates L. J.. MIDDLETON,
Office northeast corner of Il and 18th
streets, and Easbys wharf
III Persons wishing TO be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day to the office or any of the places above named
March H.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
IENERAI AGENCY.--The underslgned

ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
where that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure PENSIONS bounty
lands extra pay, and arrearage pay, aud will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties al distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secretary of tho Nary
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War.
NJ Callan, ESQ., President of the board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attorney at Law.
James IL. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddal.. State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Jan 17-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

'rTyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
I of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot consisting of Hallet, Davis & Co. s
superior Eolian Pianos which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen 81 Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard it,
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness Of tone and
delicacy oftouch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pa ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. Gilberts bca ltfu
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirons Of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices with warranty for each
Piano il desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
OF Jonas Chickering which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand
HlLBUS 81 HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan OFT (m)
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SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
IENUINE HEIDsIECK 8 co. CHAM

~ ENUINE HEIDSIECK s. co. CHAM
NJ pagne.-The subscribers having been sap-
upoied by Messrs. Heldsieck S Co. TO succeed
Mr. Charles Engler, heretofore sole agent in the
in the United States for the sale of their Wines,
who this day retres from business, respectfully
call the attention Of the public to the subjoined
card
The Messrs Heidslcck & Co., as set forth there
in justly claim to be alone enabled to send to this
country the genuine Heidsieck u Co. Champagne,
under the same name and style as originally intro
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago. they being sole propretors of all the identical
VINEYARDS, cellars, &c, which the founders and
orgnators Of this celebrated brand had owned
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation OF
the same among the American public being already
Identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly to notice that their brand
still bears the same name of Heidsieck & Co.. in
full by which it first became so favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other simi
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YORK, January ], 1854
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor TO Charles Engler,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY is our sub-agent for
Washington aud Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution of the old
firm Heidsieck u Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tnued the business, retaining exclusive possession
of the vineyards vaults, &c, which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new firm are his immediate successors and
sole proprietors of this well-known brand
In order to distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar 10 our own, which have APP
peared and may hereafter appear in this Market
the name of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corls.
RHEIMS, DIarch 5, 1916
Feb S-d2m HEIDSIECK d CO.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
YYTATCHEs! WATCHEs-J. Y. savage,

wv No. 81 Fulton street, New York, mas an ex-
tensiye assortment of fine Watches, consisting OF
T. r. Cooper's Duplex, M. ]. Tobias ~ Co.'S, r.
& G. Beesleys, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c, &C.. varying in price from S75 or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled s25;
Detached Levers, thirteen jewels, $50 superior
full Jewelled English Gold Levers from Soo 70 Soo
The whole Of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection I can warrant perfect time-keepers
Gold Pens, of my own make, of superior work
manship, warranted to retain their points, for w,
SO and $4. Pens without cases, IS cents, 81 90,
So anu 49, Sent to all parts of the country free OF
postage Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
nav far so cents Dec 17~-1v
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
nENsIoN LAWS The last edition, COM

piled by the Commissioner Of Pensions IN
iS4o. Tn addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordl-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay to Of
fcers ofthe line and the staff OF the army the hos
pital department, and medical stan, ana OF the
auartermasters department; halfpay of the line
under the resolve of October 2lst l7S0; under
other resolutions to officers to officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains and
commutalion pay under the resolution Of March
22d 1883; together with the names or the officers
who served 10 the end of the war. a-a acquired
the right OF commutation pay; te names OF
officers killed in battle, or who died IN service,
Price ST.; sent postage free to any part OF the Un-
ted States. For sale at
T1T TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb ii Near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

A GENCY AT WASHINGTO N.--To
IN Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other lend claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
haltpay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for Communication, halfpay or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF ofvirginia as the United States
oil claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, IN
deed any business before Congress orthe puohc Oh
ces which may require the aid OF an agent or AMOR
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
| ing upon the amount OF. the claim and the extent
| of the service
\ Mr. f A. Dickins is known to most OF those VINO
| have be. in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
| Washington. (,
| His office is on Fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
| of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
n ". BROWNING, Merchant Tailor

II w. BROWNANG, NIcrcnant KaHoT,
under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged and improved his store would now respect
fully cali the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his well-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
inrs, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him TO offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and in view Of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you thai you will
save your money by so doing. A suit OF othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Rcady-madc Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
nrice than work made to order.
NIB. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15--6m. (n.)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
y. r. DICKINSON,
A II II o II N Il Y AT L A w,

Late Examiner Of Claims IN the Pension QGee,)
Will attend TO any business entrusted to his care
particularly to Claims 10. Pensions, Bounty Land,
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, Scc.
REFERENCES: Hon. R. M. t. Hunter, U. s. Sem
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Msu-y, Mayor Of Washington;
Hon. Jas. Z. Heath, late Commissioner of Pen
sions; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner Of Cen
eral Land Office.
have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from 1880
to 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914.
j. p. d.
Dec 21--6meod
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
DEM MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.

bENN MUTUAL LIFE INSUKANCL
I Company Of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual.
All the profits divided among the pol:ry-holdcrs.
This company is purely mutual. Capital $30o0OO.
David l.. Miller president; John w. Horner, Sec
retary This company has declared dividend o.
25 per cent on cash premiums received during the
year 1853. Pamphlets explaining rates, advan
tages, &c. will be furnished parties interested, ana
such are earnestly requested tc examine them be
fore insuring, as few companies offer such induce
ments
JAMES ]. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house, Selden, Withers 6C Co.
Medical examiner, J. M. Austin, M. u.
Office and residence on street, north side, one
door west of 10th. as Nav z
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That

In have lost a Land Warrant Certificate for
loo acres, No. rs, ,222, in favor of Neri D. Smth,
Lloyd b. Smith, Lewis Clark Smith, Benjamin
Yost Smith, and Rosnnra Frantz, collateral neis M
of Hiram M. Smith deceased, of company ~ o'n
said cer,;s;ca,e WAS assigned TO the undersigned.
This certificate wns mailed by Johnston, Brothers
N Co or baltimore, on the 18th October, 1883, dl-
rec,ed 10 William p. Williams, esq, Washington,
d. O., and was never received. tits my Intention
10 apply for duplicate OF this warrant 70 tne com
ua'ss'o NERI p. SMITH,
Cumberland Maryland.
u, oi 1854. Jan. 2S--tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
JULES BON N EFT,
NEWsPAPER ADVERTIsING OFFI

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
A DVERTISEN1ENTS RECEIVED FOR
IN all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made at
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
inspection of advertisers, and every information
given. Oct l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

G ARsON,s LETTER AND CAP PA
" per.-An additional supply just received by
w. G. C.ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
Apr26


slyARD.-The undersigned returns his
Y thanks 10 his friends and customers for their
liberal patronage bestowed on him for the past
three wears, aud earnestly solicits a continuation
Of the same for his friend, l.. j. MIDDLETON, with
whom an arrangement has been this day made 10
supply them with Ice of the very best quality and
on the most reasonable terms.
Orders left at Mr. MIDDLEToN's Office, northeast
corner or and 18th streets, or directly TO him
through the Post Office, will meet with prompt
attention WILLIAM DOUGLAS.
Apr 21--co1w (Star, Union, 81 News)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
DxAMpIEs or MACHINERY AND

ExAMPLEs OF MACHINERY AND
~ Mll-work--Being plans, sections, and eleva-
ton of works in several departments OF Machine
ry, Mll-work, and General Engineering, with de,
crptions oftheir constructions action and practical
application TO various branches of industry.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of llth ST. and Penn. avenue.
May IL
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

~ EMILE NJ Il MS ROSlERY--of SIX,
M Lsle Thread, white and brown Cotton. fancy
aud striped ditto; full AMI varied assortment
just receivedat LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. av., near A ST.
May 5-eod2wif (Int., Starr
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
MisftlIaMf0ms.
SHIRTS. sHIRTs.. sHIRTsa N

49, SHIRTS! SH1RIS!! SH1KI8W
QUALITY, fit, and workmanship guaran-
W tied, being wholly manufactured by our artis-
ans and seamstresses, on the premises of the pro
prietor,
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
II. Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members Of Congress and large num-
ber of our citizens, induces the advertiser to in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them to
give him call feeling assured that they will, on
trial, admit their superiority An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
rantcd in every case. None but the most compe-
petent seaanstresses are engaged, which is guar
antee fort exceency and durability of the work.
SONS, 'Cravats, handkerchief, Suspenders, &C.,
constantly on hand.
VIM. II. FAULKNER,
8. side Pa. avenue, bet. and Al streets,
Nov c--eoly. (m) opposite u S. Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

T1OR LEAsE.--The National Theatre in
Il the city of Washington, for the ensuing sea,
son. or for a term of wears The National Theatre
is one of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can hll II.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, it will be in every respect desirable
establishment
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries of the members
the rent All surplus 10 be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communication, with particulars, from parties in
clined TO this mode of action The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent by pay
ing to il all the profits. Every letter received wlli
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
:" TO the Proprietor OF the National Theatre, box
o42 Washington city. ID. O..
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
Corner Penn. avenue and Ilth street.
May 16


A LTAR OF THE HOUSEHOLD.-A
IN series of Services for Domestic Worship for
every morning and evening in the year, select
portions of Holy Writ, and Prayers and Thanks
giving for particular occasions with an Address
TO Heads of Families, edited by the Rev. John
Harris, d D., Principal Of New College, ST. Johns
Wood, London, author Of the Great Teacher
Mammon, &c.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of
s r.. FARNHAM,
Nav II Corner of llth ST. and Penn. ay. II
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
S0oAs, Stationfrp &f.
NEW BooKs.-The whimsical woman,

NEW BO0Ks.--The whimsical Woman,
In by Emile t. Carlen.
Crystalline; or, the Heiress of Fall Down Castle,
a romance, by +. w. Shelton, A. NJ, author of
"The Rector of ST. Bardolph's," Nc.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne and the Chncha Islands, with
Sketches Of Lima and a Voyage round the World,
by George w. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and 11th street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
ARTICLES UNcALLED FOR
,pAMs 3 co.'s EXPRESS oFFICE,.

ADAMS & CO.'S EXPRESS OFFICE,
wAsHINGToN.
TTyHE following described packages now in our
Office uncalled for, unless taken away by the
25lh May, will be sent to Baltimore and sold for
account of whom it may concern.
ADAMS A co.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
TIME UNDERSIGNED is AGENT FOR


l renting, collecting rents, selling and purchas-
ing lots other properly. Non-resldents and
those who may choose to employ him VIII find II
greatly to their advantage 10 do so, he having had
some twenty years experience in building houses
in Washington, and being thoroughly acquainted
with all the mechanical branches thereof, which
will enable him 10 keep property IN order at
much cheaper rate than most men, besides returns
will be prompt and perfect responsibility for all
moneys entrusted to him. Not wishing to tronbie
the public with long list of references, shall
simply content myself by rendering the names OF
those whom daily serve in this capacity, and
whose names follows
Thomas Baker. esq
Stephen p. Franklin esq,
Thomas Blagden, esq,
Capt. Vim. A. T. Maddox, U. S. M,
John w. Maury, Mayor of Washington.
Office on I'll street, between Sth and 9th streets,
north Of the iten office.
JAMES TOWLES.
N. B. / still continue to measure carpenters
and builders work. Mar 4-eot
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
AMERICAN CRYSTAL PALACE,
'oR THE EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL
NATIONS.

Open every day and evening Except Sunday from
s A. M. till 10 p. nj.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
GAS REGULATOR.--E. nj.

TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
TIIDDER,S GAS REGULATOR.--E.M M.
G IA BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
Georretown respectfully calls the attention of the
consumers of gas to the following certificates.
This article can be seen at O. W. Boteers store,
Iron Hall, where orders may be left. Also at
j. Buckley & Co.'s store, in Georgetown;
WASHINGTON, March Ia, 1884.
We have had Kidder's Gas Regulator in use in
our respective stores for several months past, and
take pleasure in recommending il TO the gas con-
suming public accomplishing perfectly the ends
for which II was designed. II regulates the burn
ing of the gas, and with good light saves us
a handsome percentages upon our monthly bills
X. B HALL, 7th street. near |,
I. @. MCINTYRE, corner 7th and sts
WASHINGTON, March Ia, 1854
have been using Kidders Gas Regulators in
my billiardrooms, al the northeast corner of Penn
sylvana avenue and Thirteenth street. and also
in nv house, next door 10 the Union printing OF.
6ce The Regulators operate finely, and in point
of ECONOMY have saved by il al least TWENTY-FIVE
per cent. on the quantity of gas consumed
G. w. FLINT.
GApsBy's HOTEL, October 81 1853.
have been using Kidder's Regulator in my ho-
,el for The last six weeks, and during that time
am confident have saved in money twenty-five
ner cent, over the amount paid for the same time
iast wear, and believe my light is quite as good as
before using il, and do feel confident that II is q
decided saving to the consumers OF gas
w. GADsBY
For sale, solely, by the appointed agent
Mar 2s---eod3m Intel. cod2w.l
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

CHlNAj pbhoc, ANU AM HEN WAhE
ESTABLISHMENT.
7h street. bet,ceea Louisiana ace',uo and ID street.
TV1HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, and Earthenwarc also, mngnif.
cent Girandoles and Lamps Of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed OIL putty, VIM
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, brushes, Sc, and every article for gen.
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
C.S. WHITTLESEY Hh street.
Nov 20--ly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

TIME ART STUDENT IN MUNICH, by
IL Anna Mary Hewitt.
The Preservation OF Health, by Jno. c. War
rem, M. ID.
Purple Tints of Paris, by Boyle ST. John
Mrs. Parington's Life and Sayings.
Just received al
TAYLOR 6c MAURY'S,
Anr o5 Bookstore near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23

DURE SIENNA FIGS.--A very pleasant,
SAFE and efieciual remedy for constipation OF
the bowels; particularly recommended 10 persons
leading sedentary life, as pleasant, but sure
aperient.
These igs are prepared with great care from
selected materials, and are so pleasant that no
child will object TO them% Prepared solely by
w. II. GILMAN,
Cor Penn av. and Al st.
And sold by druggists generally.
Apr 23-6t
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
r AW NOTICE.-sIDNEYs s. BAXTER,

II AW NOT1CEs-SIDNEf >. BlAXTEH,
Ia late attorney general Of Virginia, has re-
movedto Washington to practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District of Colum-
bia, and attend to any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon J. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM Daniel,
Hon Richard Moncure Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon. G. H. Lee, Of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia
To the Judges OF the Circuit Courts Of Virginia.
To the senator's and members of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21--1yeod. (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
& GARNER. MERCHANT

rVNHOMPSON & GARNER, MERCHANT
Tailors, Morftt's Buildings, east side Four
and-a. half street, near Pennsylvania avenue, have
Just received an assortment OF new Goods for
gen,lemen's wear, which, in point of style cannot
be surpassed, and which will be furnished to those
in want on the best terms.
Please call and examine before purchasing
elsewhere. May l6