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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-08

TEE NSws or TINS LASDINU or TBH TBLrGRAPT CA
BLE-EFFBcT or TUE ST. LoUIs AND KANSAS KLEC-
CONTEMPORARY RAILROAD ESrSsrRIss--COE-
DlTioN OF The NATIONAL FINANCES, ETC.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
NOTICE or LAnHLSLrnl \.

WHEREAS John K"sg. late Of Coieraiu town
.hIp, Bedford county, died seized OF the following
tea Estate, 10 wit: certain message or tract OF
land, sjtuate in the aforesaid township and county
containing about i"o hundred and sixty one acres
o'J"'n'ng lands Of PhlliP Shoemaker, Simon StuckeY,
Abraham Wrisel aud Others.
Leaving widow named Rachael, and issue eish.
chlldfen, w: W illam, residing Hancock county
Ohio Emanuel, the petitioner, Mary Arm. residing
M Briofi county, John, resting ia California ia.
cob and josiah, residing in Bedford count. ,5ercs
residing IN Huntingdon county, Pean'a, and Mar
g"rr' residing IN Bedford county.
NoTIcE l. tkP.rfure given, that in pursuance OF Z
Wit OF partition or valuation 10 me directed I viii
proceed 10 hold an inquj~iion or valuation or tbs
SAID premises, on Monday the 18th day OF Otiobrr,
1913, when and Nhere all parties interested may
attand il they see proper.
SherH'> otice, WM. 5. FLCKE,
Ser %ilh, lhIS. Sheriff
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24

During brief visit TO Pitts5urg last week,
we had the pleasure Of mretlog Judg- Porter,
and making his acquaintance. He is polished
gentleman-in the prime of lie and the vigor
of manhood He is pre-eminen'ly qnaIfe ed
for the proper discharge of the duties OF
the high and honorable position which hls Demo-
cratic fellow citizens desire to assign him. He is
man OF great practical judgment, sound com
mon spasr, aud talents OF the highest order,
which, combined with h,s high literary and
legal requirements, enable him to bring 10 the
discharge Of hs official duties, degree OF judg-
ment, practical experience, and profound I"gll
lore which is rarely, if ever, met with in men
of his age We heartily wish every voter in
Somerset county knew him, and we feel aSsu-
red, that they would agree with US in sayug
no would be credit to the bench aud an honor
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
The Comet,

The COMET OF 1883 Is now vsihl, 10 the ma
ked eye. Il is only about hundred and fJrty
millions Of mil-s distant, Is very rapidly APP
preaching the Ii, and already slows through
a common opera glass we'll drtinrd tail We
are told that dorug the first week in October,
the comet viii br Of the most striking bright
ness, possibly the largest OF the century, and
at that time will be seen ncar Arcturus, perhaps
even surprising that star in Splrndor 1t ii
now visible for about an hour after surs.t and
an hour before sunrise, in line with the two
stars called the Pointers, and forming nearly
a right angle between these and Arctutus.-
1t Is best seen al four O'Clock in the morning. -
DR.. Gould suggested in the last NUMBER OF his
Journal that, from the similarity Of the ele-
men'S, IT was possible that this comet was
Identical with the first comet of 1927, and also
that of 1874. This fact seems, from recent
observations, almost certain, ad1rdng reasona-
br presumption that it is a periodic comet,
whose period is about thlrty-onc years.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS!

The Democracy OF Bedford County, will hoId
meetings for the purpose of discussing the issues,
and presenting in their true light, the political
questions, at present agitating the public mind,
at the following places and times:
AT HOPEWELL, Thursday, 23d of,SfPte M
Der.
AT RAINSBURG, Saturday, 25ih ofSePtem-
Der.
September.
AtPALO ALTO, in Londonderry township,
Thursday, 30th of September.
AT Y. B. WERTZ'S, IN Harrison tP, Friday,
lst of October.
AT sCHELLSBURG, Saturday, ID of Octo-
Der.
At BARLEY'S SCHOOL HOUSE, in Bed
ford tp., Monday, 4th of October.
At LOUISVILLE, in Union tP, Tuesday,
5th of October.
Al sToNERsToWN, Wednesday, 9th of
October.
At BUENA VISTA, Thursday, 7th Of Octo-
Der.
At CHENEYSVILLE, IN Southampton tp.,
Friday, 8th of October.
Al AtCENTREVILLE, Cumberland Valley tp.,
Saturday 9th of October.
All the above named meetings will commence
at O'Clock, P. NJ, with the exct piion of that
ur-Te,srS tTte
held, if desired. Able speakers will be present
TO address the people at all the above mentioned
places. Rally, Democrats Rally
BY order of the Democratic Co. Com.
JACOB REED, Chairman.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
FREE TRADE MCPHERSON.

KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE that
EDWARD McPHEEsoN spent weeks last Fall, in
e!ectoneering for DAVID WrLMor, who according
70 the Whi5 u n-wSPapers, was a BRIrrsn FREE
TRADE Tony" and, that, in doing so, he endor-
sed Wilmots Free Trade doctrines and, there
fore, 'isonIy trying TO humbng the voters OF
this Congressional District, when be tells them
that he is in favor of high tariff
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE that
EDWARD McPHERsoH is, now, on ticket head
ed by an avowcd Free Trader, john NJ. READ,
who has, time and again, expressed his hostil-
ty 10 Protective Tariff
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE that
EDWARD McPHERSoN is the nominee of party
which had the majority in Congress, when the
present Tariff was established, and one of whose
leaders, LEwis D. C5xrBeLL, of Ohio, is the
author Of that Tariff.
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE that
EDWARD McPnERsoN belongs to a party which
in the Eastern and Western States, is in favor
Of Free Trade and which makes "Protrction',
an issue in but a singh State in the Union, viz
Pennsy lvania, where il supposes votes may be
caught by so doing.
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE that. as
coward McPnERsoN supported a so-caIsd
"Brtish Free Trade Tory for Governor, last
Fall, and as he is on ticket headed by a no.
tOrious Free Trader and below to, and is the
nominee OF party which is responsible for the
present low Tariff, he is iuIl-booded, wool
dyed, Wilmot Free Trader, no matter what
may be his professions in favor OF high Tarlf. |
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
MAIL ROBBER CAUGHT.

Sllas Cover, Postmaster at Davidsvilie,
Somerset county, Prnn'a., was arrested in
Philadelphia, lew days ago, on charge OF
lette:s and money from the Mail.
He was merchant and had gone to the above
""'~ed city, to ''lay in" bis stock OF winter goods
some Oh WITCH, ii seems, he paid for with money
ne naa oo'alneo t-om packages passing through
the Mail and which haI been narksd bv an
agent Of the Post Office Dtpar,v,ent. Mr.. Co.
yer ought TO have known better than n deal 50
boldly with Uncle Sam.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
FAIR NOTICE.

MURRAY s, BRO, Bloody Run, uop4
notify all parsons ind-bted 10 them by not Book
account or otherwise, that they intend moving
west this Fall, and desire that all KNOWN,
themselves indebted 10 hgm to come lsrwari
and ray up Immediately. Any WHO neglect
this notice linger than ill the +lh Of Octo5er
n"xt viii likely have cause 10 regret II, as afe,
that time all claims viii be leit in the hand. Of
an oficer for collection.
Sep. a, 1853.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
MuNCHAUSEN OuTp0NE.

A few days aIa, We were handed the follow
ing specimen OF Western letter with re-
quest 10 publish it. We give place TO it for
the benefit of those restless folks who leave
their comfortable homes in old Pennsylvania
and move West with The expectation Of rrai-
zing the Paradise dePictured in the letter Of
some Hooser, Sucker, or Wolverine specu-
lator.
"The prnnsylyauans thiak that timber is
scarce ia Iowa. Such Is not the case, J know
tree that seven men chopped at tor seven
weeks, when they took notion to 60 around
and look at the other side. They travelled
four days and came 10 party Of forty men
who had been chopping al il i}r four months
and hadn't cut il hall through. The tree was
afterwards cut down and FIVE hundred saw
mills have been working on II for two years
FIVE new towns, seven bridges and nearly two
thousand barns have been built with the lumber
il has produced the chips made IN cutting 1t
down measured four million cords and have
supplied two furnaces with charcoal for the
last two vpars-the stump was afterwards dug
up and the place il had occupied turned irto a
pasture field"
"Prodlgious ~ as Dominic Sampson would
have said That observation-disclosures Munchau-
sen forty times, and yet the fellow who wrote
it told about as much truth as most other Wes-
tern etter-writprs.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
ACiINST THE TARIFF OF
is a2s
philadelphia, July 20th, 1876.
To THE Hon. GEORGE NJ. DALLAS,
Vice President of the United States

fhe fate Of the new tariff bill having
been decided by your casting vote yesterday, IN
the Senate Of the United States, we seize the
earliest moment, as your personal and political
friends and as the friends of the toiing millions
OF this great republic, 10 congratulate you on
your unhincbing adherence 10 Democratic prin-
ciples, especially TO that cardinal point, "ihe
greatest good OF the greatest number at mo-
ment too when every eye was directed towards
you, when large mass of Intelligence and To-
cal interest was enlisted and eXrrted in the an
tagonSt cause, and when il required desertiou
even OF two Senators to throw the whole re-
Eponsibity upon your single vote. Assuring
you that we are certain that the majority Of
the American people will thank and honor you
Tor this noble act OF Roman firmness so seldom
known in these modern times OF ''princpIe in
proportion TO interest,"" and which act aids in
creating law for the equal benefit of the whole
people, while II suStalns President and his
administration whose every deed has bpt n de-
signed for the honor, prosperity, ana happi-
ness of the whole nation. Ii is true the work
ings of your political 'oes may create momen-
tary agitation against you, bu remember ii is
q1t The first time that you have wl:hStood their
ha -less missiles and fruitless assaults. and now
we coii'e i'e.ati2liy predict that the great ag-i-
SuHufd' t"tefs@- the paramount interest Of
the land, will have t,.eon 10 rs;o;cs at tho
frnness Of your course, ana he iodsnandsnca
with which it was exercised. and I1-r,l ron ~
acclamatiOn on the list with jefferson aril Tacl.,
son who outlived every breath of sIander ana
whose memories are cherished in the hearts OF
millions OF freamen.
We have The honor TO be with great respect
your friends and frlIow citizens,
JOHN III. READ, and others
70 The Democrats have made large gains
in the A AboIiicn State Of Maine.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
.NOILcE OF LAnL-MirL0N.

Hhthi.AS Johp Liaar, lie ut Bedford Borough
bedford coanty, died >e.z'i o. ;!e to,!o.virg Real
Estate 20 Wi. one lot of efouni il ih- Borough Of
Bedford, routing 60 feet on Pin street and all
Jo'nln- pGhnr tut the ea-t Isaac Mrngel, Jr. Oh
on the wrst, ana The Baysio,vn branch on Inc north
also !oi OF ground containing ahoni - acres ST.
na'e IN BEDFORD township, adjoining ldad, OF HUgh
Moore Jacob Martins heirs, " .ll,am Ma,kins hri,s
and oTheIs.
leaving the following named heirs; 10 Wit, Jacob
VINO Is deal, leaving issue Il daughter Mary Ann,
who IS lnjermdrrl~d with George Hines residing ia
ihe State OF Ohio, Mary VI. Kmly, residing in Bel
ford, Caiharine. InteGmarred with AnlboHy Stfis..
residing IN bedGla, JoHn Who is dead, leaving five
children, w; George residing in the west Henry re-
sidlas IN FREDERICK county Nd, William residing
IN the "esf, Margaret. ittermarred with George
5echt"i, residing n Frederick CO.. Md. ard John re-
siding at the sat- place, rlh, pet oitrr, r,h,
maFierTled with Thomas Slack, uoH d,at l-aying iE-
sue six children, residing in Bedford coantv VIZ
George, Mary, inteirIanird with Geefge Ror X Jaue
Margaret, A:naata, and Frank ia, Elizabeth, u'er-
maffied with Jacob Over, residing n Bedford and
samuel. residing Ia The State OF Kentucky.
NolIc& IS therefore given, that in pursuance Of a
WIZ OF partition or valuation 10 tne directed viii
proceed 10 held an iD9ui5iton or valuation on tho
said premises, Saturday the 9th ,lAy Of October
A d., 1855, when and where a parirs interested
may attend II they proper.
SheFif,s Office, Bed WM s. FLUKE.
ford, sep. -, 1855. { Sheriff.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24

Below we publish the letter of JonN NJ.
READ and others, TO GEORGE M. DALLAS, con-
graduating him upon his casting vote against
the Tariff OF 1912. Mn. READ is the can
didate of the Opposition party for Supreme
Judge, which party is now so load and clam
orous in its PrrtensiOns for high Protec-
tive Tariff. In order, therefore, that his
Abolition friends hereabonts may know Ma.
READ's sentiments upon this 'greal question ="
we would respectfully cali their attention to
the following:
LETTER OF THE HON: JOH.A" III. REID
AND OTHERS TO TIE HON GEORGE
II. D.4LL.fS. s@H
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
A nnon nn1e tut.

To The indePendent Poters Of Bedford ood
Somerset Counties:
Thankful for the former partiality of my fellow =,
izens OF this Legislative District, am again
didate for ASSEMBLING shall re main 50 an
closing of The Polls on next election day. Sso,i1,
be so fortunate 10 be reelected, rlpd3e ~,
10 fulfil the trust reposed in me- honestly and
best of my ability. SAMUEL ]. CASrVrp
Woodberry Sept. ], 1853 "
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24

U-The Abolition organ has long articl 2
in its last issue, in which very lame effort is
made to explain away the we'll established fact
that the indebtedness of our county is owing TO
the bungling Of the late Abolition Treasurer
and The withholding Of moneys due the county
by Abolition collectors. Says the organ, the
Treasurer canno, pay out money without the
the authority Of the Commissioners. II IS true
that he cannot pay money to any persons eX-
cept such as hold orders from the Connissl1n-
ers, but he can pay out STATE funds in cashing
those orders, with or ritaout authority from
the Commissioners. The late Abolition Treasu-
rer paid State funds on county orders, and his
doing this is what has GRATED The confusion
into which The financial affairs Of our county
have been thrown. H. should have PAID none
but county money on county orders AMI then he
would not have been in debt TO The state at the
cad Of his term upwards 0; 100000.
Whenever the Abolition organ succeeds in
making It's partisan Collectors that owe the
county, pay the thousands ofdolars which they
should have paid long ago, II may be able to
make something Of in argument on this subject
| Il had better take our advice and make them
"shell out" before it SAYS anything further on
the subject THE ONE HUNDRED QURES
OF BLANKS ordered by an opposition bodra Of
| Commissioners, when A. S. Russell was clerk,
will, also, doubtless, be used up by the time
these delaultng gentlemen square their dupl-
Gates. So the Abolition organ had better ''~ait
| a Iiitln lnnonr',
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
a T. s. O.

The best, and most general assortment of
Tobacco and Cigars, will be kept constantly on
hand.
rs IHere Is Hu siUtr uf tti, Kind kept in this
county, the proprirtoEs are Determined to keen
IT right, and sell at the lowest living troiiis.
A. FERGUSON < co.
Sept. "a, 1853.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
The Presidents Disposal of the Captured
Africans,

The Washington Union announces the fact
the President had concluded contract with
the American Colonization Socirty for the
subsistence and Instruction Of the 4 iricans re-
Gently captured in he SLAYER nov at Charles
ton, Tor the period Of one year after their Ian
ding on the African coast. We understand
that this drSPosa! Of the Africans has been made
with reference to pure considerat ions Of econo-
my 1t having been ascertained on fuI inqriry
that the cost Of executing the directions OF The
law would b. less under this arrangement win
the Colonization Society than under any that
could have been made with private Individuals
the character and reputation of the Colonization
Soclrty aHordng, in addition TO superior cheap
ness, guarantee OF faithful execution Of the
contract, which would have existed under an
arrangement with private individuals person.
ally unknown to the government.
As various discussions have been lately riDa
IN the Union on the Propr-ty ofyxprdirncy Of
returning these captIvrs again 10 their native
coasts, and the subject has been treated as the
President passed under the laws an oOiion
whether 10 send them back 10 Africa or retain
them on this continent, II is proper 10 state that
BY the law under which his proceedings have
been taken, he Is allowed no such option as IS
spoken that alluded TO.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
D, r. ANDERS On.
OF CENTR EVILLE. CUMBERLAND
E4JT Ep

VALLEY.
would hereby give notice % his cG,tomrrs
and friends, that in order to make arrange
ments for ih. Fall TIA le h. will sell good.
much cheaper than ever for casa. H a!so,
wants oil knowing themselves owing him 10
come and settle ith bin without d-iay
sep "a, 1888.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24

In connection with the shoe business, all
kinds Of Pickles, Fruits aad Preserves will be
kept, including Pine Arpl~, Peach, Sirawbrr-
'iss. Ch-rcies, Brandy Prachr<, Ca,Sups, Mixed
Pickles LJbsterS, &c, &c.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24

reduced the tariff of 1856, under the pressure
OF Eastern gold, is "a forcible commentary upon
their tariff protection. viii the people look to
the facts presented '-DaHy Pennsyi0anian.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

BY divine PERMISSION, the Rev. Mr.. Hohmpi-
er, OF Friends Cove, expects TO preach, in the
church, at Bloody Run, on the FIRST Suniay in
October, al 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24

INTERESTING FoREIcN NEws.-The steamer
PerSia arrived at New York on Thursday even
ing, with three DAYS later news from Eur ope.-
She brings the details oi the American treaty
with China. The treaty is TO be ratified with
in year. Il provides for a direct correspon-
dencr between the American Minister and the
government al Pekin. 1t stlpuaies for the
good offices of the United States IN CASE of any
difficulties occurring between China ard the
other powers, aud declares that AmPrican ship
ping shall never pay higher Gntrs than the
most favored nations. The double Tonnage tax
is abolished II is reported that Captain Preedy ,
of the Agamemnons and Mr. Blight, the engi-
nper Of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, will
be knighled The Emperor of Russia has
emanci gated the two hundred thousand sers be-
longing TO the national domain. 4 powi.r
magazine, containing twa hundred thousand
pound of powder, exploited al Astrakan, on the
Caspian sea, destroying half the town, anil
killing half of the inhabitants. Letters from
Vienna say that advicrs from Constant lnoplr
inspire fears for the safety Of the Christians
! The existence OF a conspiracy to dethrone the
Sultan is confirmed. Cotton has declined one
/ eighth ri penny.
/ LAND SALES POSTPONED The President has
ordered the further postponemrnt Of the Kansas
land sales Ill July, 1889. The reason for this
/ is stated to be in the financial pressure in the
/ country. and consequent inability OF the settlers
j 10 prove and pay for the pre-emPton by the
time fixed by the proclamation, ordefag the
sales in November. The lands comprise three
| millions Of acres.
The President has ordered the new land otEics
about to be established in New Mexico, 10 b,
located IN Santa Re.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
SHOE STORE!
Eef.ggEsOEs 8 CO.a

HAVE just opened their new Store in "An.
drrson's Row" Of buildings, nearly opposite the
G11fIe Office.
Their stock Of Boots and Shoes for men, wo,
men ana children, Is certainly the best aud
cheapest that has ever been brought to Bedford,
Tor three reason
First On account OF the pressure Of the
times, they have brpn lail in at 81 cents on the
dollar -ss than "a hat was paid last year for The
same goods
Second They were bought fol CASH, and
The usual discounts made.
Third they were bought in much larger
quantities than dry goods merchants buy th4m,
and consequently were bought much lower.
II this is doubted, the evidence is on Tie stand
al The counter
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
BUCHANAN GLIB

Will meet at the Court House on Saturday
evening next, The 25th inst A full attendance
IS requested. Turn out, Democrats!
0. E. SHANNON, President.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24

GA Ferguson & Co, have just received
new and splendid stock Of boots ana shoes from
the eastern cities, which they viii sell astonish-
lY "teap. All in want Of any article in their
line would do wellto give them call. See
advert sement in another column.
G5-W are requested to announce that the
Rev. D. Bacon will preach in the Court House,
this evening, Sept. 24th. The public are in
vited to attend.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24

HoRRlBLE MuEpER IN Franklin County.
PA.-Ihe Valley Spirit says: % Sunday
evening last. two brothers named David and
Daniel Funk, who reside on a farm about one
mile from the town Of Waynesboro', in this
county, perpelrated a deliberate aal cold
bioodrd murder on man by the name Of John
Osburn, shoemaker by trade. II appears,
according to the rnmOrs which have reached
this place, that Osburn, who Is an old man and
a crppi", resided as tenant on Funk's fam.
and was IN the habit OF obtaining the water
used IN his family from spring mar the resi-
drnce OF the Funk'S. AT this spring there is
spring house from which several articles. sprf,
as are usually found in places of The kini. had
been Purloined The Funks blamed OSl,urn
and his sons for committing The thrl,s, and for
Jade hin or them to visit the spring, although
allowing his wife and daughters to do so On
Sunday morning, the Old man Osblrn visited the
SprIqg as usual. The Funks ordered him off
bul he refused 10 60 until he obtained watar
They then attempted to shoot hun, bot .b,. enn
would not 60 of after being snapped a, him
several times. The Funks, ANTICIPATING Os-
burns return to the spring, maze preparations
for his reception. They drew the load on, of
the gun aud reloaded it afresh with beavv
charge OF buckshQt In the evening, about i
O'Clock, Osburn returned TO The spring and m,
Funks sailed out 10 ATTACK him. Dave s,rpcl
him severe blow on the head with Stnn.
and Dan, the younger brother, fired the contents
of the gun into his side little above the hin
Osburn died during the night from the effects
OF the wound received. Some forty mr. fov
shot penetrated his side and hip. The blow re-.
ceveJ on his head it is also thought wouid hav.
been sufficient 10 cause death. Osburn lsavas
wife and several children. The Funks are
both married men. They Were arrested at
Waynesooro' on Monday and brought 10 this
place and committed 10 jan! 10 await their trial
al the next term OF our Court.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-24
LADIES' DEPARTMENT..

The store room has been 50 aAa2fd as tc
haze separate apartment f'r thA EaN-s, pro.
vded WITH co.ni1sta5Ie oeairs ana sstoals where
they cat sit and talk, or buy shoes as they
pirase.