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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The young !lambletoian gelding Dexter
made the attempt on Wednesday the 11th
inst, at the Fashion Course l.. l., trot mile
under saddle in less than l 10. The match
was $1,000 aginst $1,000 he could not per-
form the feat in three trials He did beat
Father Time, however, making his mile in
two minutes, eighteen one-fifth seconds, ON
the first trial This is the best " tune" on
record, no other horse having came up TO 1t,
of which the racer calendar has any account.
1t is understood that $4,000 have been Of
fered for this extraordinary animal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

s@~On Monday last the great fair foi
the benefit Of the Soldiers Home com
mencci in Philadelphia. The inaugural
ceremonies took place in the Academy OF
Music, in the presence of General Grant,
aud other distinguished functionaries.-
Speeches were delivered by Gen. Meade
Admiral Farragut, William D. Kelley, S
Buchanan Read, Geo. II. Stuart, Rev.
DR.. BraiDard. General Meade is Chair
man Of the Executive Committee, and
the services of many of the first men and
women Of Philadelphia are enlisted in the
enterprise. The fair will continue open
for tive weeks.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

A Single Grain of Barley was planted by
an agriculturist in the Isle of Man in 1862,
and the same year produced three hundred
grains. These were sown, and the second
years produce was about half paint. Those
were again sown, aud the third years produce
was fourteen pounds, which being again
sown have realised this year about seven
bushels, covering space of one hundred
yards by five. Thus there have been pro-
duced in four years seven bushels of barley
from a single grain.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
H-Wiil the Monroe Democrat tell U

RSrWiil the Monroe Democrat tell US
whether the Union candidates in this State
are no; elected by about %, geo majority
instead of 6,000, as he states in his last
issue? And will he not be good enough
to tell his readers that Abolitionism is
spreading az over the Rebel States, and
that it is not drying up as he stated it was
last week? And will he not tell his rca,
ders that the Copperheads are complete
ly peIted, and laid up as mementos of un
worthy citizens, and that Unionism and
Abolitionism are hencetorth TO be the ru
ling and purifying elements of this regen
Grated Bepublic? DO this, Squire, for ii
is due them that they should know it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
Fatal Accident.

\ son Of Benjamin Arndt, residing il
Stroud township, came to his death, OF
last Monday, in the following siugular
manner. lie went into the stable ant
haItcrcd a fractions colt, and to prevent
The colt from getting away from him tied
TIE end Of the halter around his body
and then started out of the stable with
the colt, and as they were going out Of
the door the colt sprang and jerked the
boy OF Of his feet and dragging him struck
his head against stone, broke his skull
knocking out a part Of his brains.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

go i young man, who says his name
is Owen Carey, a resident of Scran-
ton, was arrested at Great Bend, and
brought to this place on Tuesday last,
snd committed to Jail, on the charge OF
being one Of the party who robbed Dodge
g. Cos safe. on the l7th inst. Several
articles Of merchandise were found in his
valise. which Mr.. Isaac Case, claims rs
having been taken from his store, at Ma
C!esyille.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

1t is said that the limbs aud fanks ol
the horse have become a familiar article
of diet in some parts Of France. 1t is
being discussed in England as it is feared
that the cattle disease will compel the
people to abandon beef and take to horse
flesh. Medical men say that the flesh OF
the horse at the expiration of his career
of usefulness is more nourishing and
wholesome, though less agreeable to the
taste, than the flesh of beef cattle.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
A number of English Detectives bav,

A number of English Detectives have
arrived in this country to spy out the in
tentions and movements of the Fenians,
so that the British Government may be
prepared for the great invasion of Fenians
from the United States which it seems to
be expecting. The detectives will not
make the danger any less than now.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

Judge Advocate Chipman on Saturday
closed his argument for the prosecution
IN the Wirz trial. confning himself to the
charge of murder, which crime, he con
tended, had been committed in Is ms.
tanees by the prisoners own hands. AT
the conclusion of Col. Chipman's speech,
the Court presided at a private examina
tlon of the physical condition of the ac-
cused, at the latter's request THE Com
mission then went into secret session.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

A California editor speaking of complaint
by his readers that he don't publish all the
local items that they desire to see, justly
observes that it is often there own fault in
not sending the facts. He says he don't like
to publish birth afier the child is weancd,
marriage after the honeymoon is over, or
the death of man after bis widow is mar
ried
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The Union Executive Committee O
the State of Ohio have issued an address
to the Union voters, in which they an
nounce the gratifying result of the recenr
election. Although full official return.
have not yet been received, aud little i,
known as to the vote Of the soldiers still
in the field, the Committee are Already
enabled to state that the Union State tick
ct has been elected by majority ranging
from $4,000 to 10000, without the sol
diers' vote. This gives to the State =
Union Governor, Lieutenant overpor
State Treasurer, two Supreme judges
Attorney General, School Con, missioner
member Of the Board Of Public Works,
and Clerk of the Supreme Court.
The Legislature OF Ohio stands as fol,
lows: OF the 81 members of the Senate.
% are Union, aud of the l05 members of
the House, 6s are Union, and the cleo
tion of at least two more by the soldiers
vote is confidently expected, making 70
Union members 10 the House, aud giving
the Union party two thirds in each branch
and majority on joint ballot of 48.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The Titusville Herald says an expert
enced Colorado miner has discovered in
a spur Of the Allegheny Mountains about
forty miles west Of that place, an exten-
sive lode of gold bearing quartz, speci-
mems Of which have been sent to New
York for analysis, and which are said to
contain, for surface specimens, fair per
centage Of gold. Some excitement has
already been produced by the discovery
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
.fsA EsE led.

At East Stroudsburg, Oct. 24th, by
the Rev. Benz. S. Everitt, John B. Storm,
Esq, of this Borough, and Hattie, daugh-.
ter Of Robert Brown, of the former place
Oct. 22d, 1868, in the lions Church
at Brodheadsvile, by Rev, Henry Sci
fert, Mr.. Joseph Shoemaker, of Iamil-
ton, and Miss Sophia NJ. Heller, of Jack
SON
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
T8HLEAUX.

Miss Malven's Scholars, assisted by
several young ladies and gentlemen of the
town, will give, at the Court House, Oh
Monday Eve. Oct, 30th, an entertainment
consisting Of tableaux chaTades, etc
Admission twenty fre cents.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

A law passed by the Pennsylvania lie.
glslature last winter confers upon Nota.
rles Public the power to take acknowledg-
ments Of deeds and other instruments
which could before be executed only in
the presence of a magistrate.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

Gen. Dick Taylor, hrother-law of JEFF.
Davis, has says Washington correspond,
ent, vainly attempted for day or two to
ascertain from the President whether
Davis is to be tried soon. An impression
prevails there that the trial will take pIsco
at an early day.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

During the year ending June 80, 1929
invalid soldiers, and 24,7I6 widows, mothers
and orphans were placed on the pension list.
The annual payment to these will amount to
So, 6,457. During the same time 523
naval pensions were issued, the payment of
which will amount to SS54, ,573. The to-
tai of pensions paid during the year was S.
3l9,6S2.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The Easton Journal says that a young
women was arrested by officer Howard
last week charged with the theft of three
one hundred dollar government bonds.
On the way to Jail she endeavored to
swallow the stolen bonds, and before she
could be stopped by the officer had so.
completely masticated them as to be scar,
cely recog gnizable.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

David Gregory, convicted of murder in
July last, at Philadelphia, has Seen again
respited by Gov. Curtin, this time inde--
initely. The respite was granted on ac--
count of the rapidly declining health Of
the prisoner. Gregory has since died In
prison.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
Double Rule of Three.

If four cats with sixteen legs, can catch
fourteen rats with forty-two legs, while an
old woman with two tongues is saying Jack
Robinson, how many legs most eight rats have
TO get away from the same number ofcats IN
two minutes, due allowance being made for
tare and tret.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The Vinton. Iowa, Eagle says that Mr..
John w. Mathrr of Benton county, lost his
power of speech two years ago. The other
day, while blowing one of his horses became
entangled in the traces, and as he stopped
over to adjust matters the horse kicked at him,
which frightened him so that he instantly
being to yell out "whoa ="
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

When the inn-keeper at Neufchatel catch
es an Emperor, he makes the most of him.
His bill for entertaining Napoleon and the
Imperial suite thrty-six hours, was $4,000
He is almost up to the prlces of American
hotels
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

Among the first cases to be tried BY
the Naval Conrt Martiol, which has been
ordered to convene in Washington on the
lst of November, with Vice Admiral Far
ragut as President, is that of Lieut.. Col.
Marsden of the Marine Corps, who is to
be trien on various charges of unoficer<
like conduct in Boston.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

Fifty millions year-that is about what
New-England pays in internal revenue taxes
to the Government-the axact figures are
SAT .552, ,560-and of tha: amount Massacbust
etts pays $28,752 ,s3;,.. Pretty we'll. thinks
a local paper, for section which Horatio
Seymour and his set proposed to leave out ipp
the cold
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The receipts of oil at Pittsburg sincs'
the opening of navigation in March last,
amounted to 5S3,SSS barrels. These re-
receipts are in excess of those for the cor
responding time last year. The price per
barrel has averaged about SO.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
Death Of a Member Of the Legislature

GOSHEN, Lancaster County, Oct. 21.-
Day Wood, member elect from this couu.
ty to the Legislature, died at his resi-
dence near this place, last evening, of ty-
phold fever. He was about fifty three
years of age, and was also a member Of
the last Legislature.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs,
forty different styles, adapted to sacred and
secular music, for $50 to 5000 each. TElIR-
TY-FIVE GOLD or SILVER MEDALS, or
other first premiums awarded them. Illus
trated Catalogues free. Address, MASON
& HAMLIN, Boston, or MASON BROTH.
ERS, New York
September 7, ls65.-1y.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The Ripon Wis, Commonwealth tells of
apples raised up there, twenty-five of which
fill ed halfbushel measure chock full, and
which weighed from twelve to nineteen and
q half ouoces apiece. Who says Wisconsin
can't raise apples!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
THURSDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1866.

fa-Chas. Oakford & Sons. of Phila-
,ielpha, advertise large and splendid
stock of Furs, which they will warrant to
ic according to representation.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

An English iron mill has succeeded in
making sheet of iron so thin that it require
4,600 sheets 10 make it an inch in thickness,
thus ef1ectually beating the Pitsburg iron
workers. vino made sheet so thin that it
took 1000 of them to make an inch. and
CHALLENGED all England to beat it, if they
could
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

Nichols Van Vert, OF Troy. N. y, aged
seventy-six years and four months, living on
the 'burgh "green" with well-beoved wife,
aged sixty-four years and two and half
months, has Just been blessed with twins.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

rSy-James II. Walton, Esq, has sold
his dwelling house and lot, situate on
Main Street, in this Borough, to Samuel
S. Dreher, ESQ, for $1,000
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The New York Court of Appeals has de-
cided that national bank shares are taxable
by State authority, although the capital is
in government securities.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

A returning soldier was killed within
sight of his own door at Manlius n. Y,
one day last week, by falling under the
car from which he attempted to jump in
his eagerness to greet his wife aud chill
dren.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The sales of lumber at Chicago are said
to exceed in amount those of any former sea-
son. Within the past fortnight, ffty-one
million five hundred and thirty thousand
feet of lumber have been sold in that city
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

Major General Hartranft left: Norris
town on Monday last for Kentucky.
where be will report at Louisville to Ma
jor General Palmer. commanding that
department. He takes charge of the
Auditor Generals Office at Harrisburg,
in May next
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

An ingenious Frenchman has made a
mosaic landscape composed of insects TT
contains more than $4,000 beetles, besides
big and little bugs of various hues.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The expenses of the navy for the year
ending in June last were $l52 100000
Secretary Welles estimate those for the cur
rent year at only $23,OU0,000.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The deaths from cholera in MarseiIles
average so to 60 day. Huge fires are
being burned IN the streets TO purify the
atmosphere.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

Blankets were first made at Bristol
England by poor weaver named Thorn
as Blanket, who gave his name to the pc.
culiar manufacture of woolen cloths.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

In graveyard in New Jersey, there is a
tombstone on which is the following simple
yet touching epitaph: "He was good
egg"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
- 4 4, ID.

In StroudSburg. on the 9th inst, Mr..
John Delong aged - years.
At White Haven, on the 18th inst,
Susan, daughter Of A. j. and Nary Del
trick, aged l9 months and Is days.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The planters of Cuba have memorialize1
the Spanish Government for the abolition o
slavery in Cuba.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

A journeyman barber was find $50 for
shaving gentleman in his private room
at hotel on Sunday, at Springfield, ILL.,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
A Counterfeit United States Note.

NEW YORK, Oct 24-New counter.
felt S5Vs, Governmcntlegal tenders, have
been discovered in circulation.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The total population of Russia, amounting
in 1856 to about z, 100000 is now estimated
by leading Russian journal at 80,000,00O.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

North Carolina has been divided by the
State Convention into seven Congressional
districts
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

1t is reported from Washington that
Wirz is to be hanged on Friday next.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The receipts from internal revcnre
yesterday amounted to SSU3 ,35l 46.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

The receipts from internal revenue On
Saturday amounted to 81, ,l28,33l 80.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26

FIHO THE NERVOUS, DEBILITATEDs
L AND DESPONDENT OF BOTH
SEXES. A great suffer having been re-
stored TO health in few days, after many
Dears of misery, is willing TO assist his suf'
fering fellow-creatures by sending Cfree), on
the receipt of a postpaid addressed envelope,
u copy of the formula of cure Employed
Direct to JOHN NJ. DAGNALL,
Box 1873 Post Office,
Jan. II, 65.-5m. Brooklyn, n. Y
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-10-26
no YOU WISH TO BE CURED!-

no YOU WISH TO BE CUREDi-
~ DR.. BUCHAN'S English Specific
Pills cure in less than 80 days, the worst
cases of Nervousness, lmpotency, Premature
Decay, Seminal Weakness, Insanity, and all
Urinary, Sexual, Nervous Affections no
matter from what cause produced. Price,
One Dollar per box. Sent, postpaid, by
nail, on recei pt of all order. Address,
JAMES S. BUTLER,
Station ID. Bible House,
New York
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19
BOARD OF ENROLMENT.

The session OF the Board of Enroll
mcnt at this place terminated ycster-
day evening. About sevcn> hundred
persons applied for examination. OF
this number two hundred and SIX re-
ceived exemption papers, and com.
plete list Of their names will be found
below. The Board receive and are
entitled to the highest credit for their
action throughout the ectirc six DAYS.
We have not heard them charged with
single case Of injustice or favoriti<m.
Capt. Keith, President of the Board,
made excellent use Of his former thor
.ough medical lucation. DR.. Wheel
ock is, we'll known as superior SAT-
gcoa..
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19
THERMOMETRICAL RECORD
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Leather and Findings,
II. G. SMITHS

Mems calf, kip and stoga custom Boots.
Mems calf. kip and stoga Eastern Boots.
Mems calf, kip and stoga Drogans.
Mems calf, kip and stoga Dalmorals.
Mems calf Congress Caters.
Boys Boots and Shoes, all kinds.
Youths and Chillren's Shoes, all kinds.
W"men's calf and goat Shoes, all kinds. :.
Misses calf and goat Shoes, all kinds.
Children's 81 oes, all kinds, copper tipped.
Ladies' serge Congress Caters, No. /.
La:les' serge Balmorals, No. l.
Lalies' Slippers and Buskans.
Sole and Upper Leather.
Frencl, and Domestic Calf Skins.
Shoe thread, Nails, Pegs, Wax, SC.
Plastering ltair in any quantity.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19
Nath'l pope Causin,
CLAIM AGENT.
Ms,ssH!hG1-:: j. E.


Having h"l!" situation j.. the General Land
Office, :",' '.;'wa',,> I'll lwcn,y years, in
c'.arGe ~ the pic--in, tiun :,urcau, Mr.. c.
offers hi service = in Ia" :">ccution of claims
"!"rr til. :'rr nmen, nnt-r the 'PIe-emp-
Laws. i"wn s.: Act ct .Sl4. &c.
He will also attend Nail Contr ,ctors'
CT ,i:u., ::;.iI.c>s before Indian Bureau, &c.
Es:s@ Srfsi.H attention giren to the collection
ri claims f" i"'!ia" Dcpre1sttoas-Stour, &c.
REFERS TO
Hon. 4. Ramsey. L. s. Senate.
Hon. VI. ). Wilkinson. U. 5. Senate.
U.u L. A. Hvml,ck L. S. Scirtr and late Con.-
n,i>>i,ir: If the Land Ufficc,
Hon. Win. Window. House Of Representatives,
Rt:rnl.usr. Eaub i Co., Bankers, Washington.
lion. IL. NJ Rice. M:csnta.
Hon, Il. l.. BECKER,
Hon. John Wilson, Third Auditor U. S. Treasury.
lion. Geo. Z. Whitney. late Commissioner of PEN.
-lous. and now of Dept. Interior.
\. 5. II. White, Esq. Dept, Interior.
Also to the District Land Officers gencr-
ally. AMI to all who have had land business
Il, the scat Of Govcrnme, 1T for years back.
Ch"ryr. moderate. 4 returning fee expect
ri m ~rr,y case.
b. ,'lIicc 30. ). first '""r "Intelligen-
Ger Buildings, Ill street, Washington
v7n22-5m
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19

RcnOvcd.-Tn DEMOCRAT Office
has been removed to the Post Office Build
ing. This will be found a more con, enient
location, and We shall be pleased to see all
our old friends and scores of new ones.
Our facilities for doing Job Printing arc
uncqualed in Northern Minnesota.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19

BouSTlEs.-Ths Supervisors of the town
ofSt. Cloud will pay the highest cash boun-
~ to volunteers Call on Lewis Clark,
Chairman Of the Board,
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19
LOCAL, NEWS

DlRIcroRy OF II. 7. CuURcH.-Divine service every
Sabbath, At lo}}< a. M, and p. m. Prayer Meeting
and Class every Thursday evening at ~. Sabbath
School at IT, 4 O'Clock every Sabbath morning.
~5N 5*'& ~E,t ~>ar DAVID TICE, Fa>:;r.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19

To RENr.-A comfortable two story
house, pleasantly located. Terms reasona.
bic. Inquire nj this office.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19

CREDIT for BENZ. +. Noel to this
town has been received from WASH
inSton.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-01-19

II ~t:.:.54tt: tLEx$-'t :
DElNG now in receipt Of my Fall and
ID Winter Stock, which has been selected
with care, purchased at close figures and
with reference to the increasing wants Of
this section, would most respectfully in
vito. purchasers to call and examine ny
assortment.