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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
IMITATION VETOED.
Senate Bill Returned by the
President UnapprOved.
His Reason Why he WithhoIds
His Signature.


Cabinet was in session from half>past
ii until nearly ., and finances we're
tie single subject of discussion.
MESSAGE SENT To THE SENATE,
At 2 20 General Babcock, Private
Secretary of the President, delivered
the message to the Senate, which
was read Immediately at the request
Of Senator Conkling.
TENT OF TIE MESSAGE,
The following is the Presidents 5
veto message:
To the Senate of United States:
HereMits return Senate bill No.
627, entitled an act to fix the amount
of United States notes and circuIa-
ton of National banks AID for otheE
purposes. without my approval. In
doing SO, [ must express my
REGRET
at not being able to give my assent
to matter which has received the
sanction of a majority of the Legis>
latures chosen by the people to make
laws for their guidance, and [ have
studiously sought to find sufficient
arguments to justify such assent, but
unsuccessfully. .-.f
WHAT IT MEANS. ..i-.r.
Practically it is question whether
the measure under discussion would
give an additional dollar to the
irredeemable paper currency of the
country or, not, and whether by
refunding three fourth Of the reserves
to be retained by banks, and prohib-
iting interest to be received on the
balance, it might not prove con-
traction. But the fact cannot be
concealed that theoretically the bill
INCREASES PAPER CIRCULATION ONE
HUNDRED MILLIONS
of dollars. less only the arount of
reserves restrained from circulation
by the provisions of the second Sec
ton. The measure has been sup>
ported on the theory that it would
give increased circulation. 1t is a
fair inference, therefore, that if in
practice the measure should fail TO
create the abundance of circulation
expected of it, the friends of the
measure, particularly those out of
Congress, would clamor for such in
flation as would give the expected
relicf. The theory, in my belief,
is
4 DEPARTURE
from the true principles of finance,
rational interest, national obligations
to creditors, Congressional promises :,
party pledges on the part of both
political parties. and of the personal
views ond promises made by me in
every annual message sent to Con-
gress, and in each inaugural address.
IA my annual message to Congress in
December, 1869, the following pas
sages appear: ''Among the evils
growing out of the rebellion, and
not yet referred to, is that of an
irredeemable currency, 1t is an evil
which hope will receive your most
earnest attention. 1t is your duty,
and the highest duties of the Gov
ernment, TO secure the citizen q
medium of exchange of fixed, un.
varying value. This implies return
to specie payment, and no substitute
for it can be devised, 1t should be
commenced now. and reached at the
earliest practicable moment consis-
tent with fair regard to the interests
of the debtor class.
IMMEDIATE RESUMPTION,
if practicable, would not be desirable.
l. would compel the debtor class to
pay. beyond their contracts, the
premium on gold at the date of their
purchase, and would bring bankruptcy
and ruin to thousands. Fluctuations,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION

UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION
of the banking capital Of the country.
l was disposed to give great weight
to this view of the question at first,
but on reflection it will be remember.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
IMMEDIATE REsuMPTIoN,

if practicable, would not be desirable.
Il would compel the debtor class to
pay. beyond their contracts, the
premium on gold at the date of their
purchase, and would bring bankruptcy
and ruin to thousands. Fluctuations,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
DEEP LAID SCHEME

to obtain money, as. the sheriffs of
these counties have just completed the
collection of taxes, and the money is
still in their hands. preparatory to
making Up their accounts with the
State Treasurer.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
FORTY-FOUR MILLIONS

haze ever been regarded as reserve.
to be used only in case Of emersen>
cies, such as have occlred on several
occasions, and must occur when from,
any cause, the revenues fall below
the expenditures. Such reserve is
necessary, because the fractional
currency, amounting to fifty millions,
is redeemable in legal tender on call.
It may be said that such return of
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-05-05
FRACTIONAL CURRENCY

for redemption is impossible, but let
steps be taken for return to a specie
basis. and it will be found that silver
will take the place of fractional cur
rency asrapidly as it can be supplied
When the premium on gold reaches
a sufficiently low point, with the
amount of United States notes to be
issued permanently, within proper
limits, and the Treasury-beso strength
ened as to be able to redeem in coin
on demand, it will then be safe to
inaugurate system of
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.-On Thurs
day morning, about 9 o'clock,
Charles Shepardson, carman at the
Sutro Tunnel, was very seriously
and probably fatally injured. The
cars hold about three tons of rock
each, and are hauled out of the tun-
mel in small trains by mule. 1t
seems shat Shepardson had brought
out a train of loaded cars, three of
which he pushed out upon track
resting upon trestlework intended
to support the weight OF empty ears
only. He got between two of the
cars for the purpose of dumping one
of them. While he was lifting on
the car the track suddenly gave
way under his feet AS he fell he
was caught between two ears and
crushed across the abdomen. At
last accounts he was still alive, but
is supposed to be injured beyond
recovery.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

A WORD TO THE WIsE-Whenever M attempt
themselves into positive assertions, to cast a
false light upon truth, it is a sign of unquali-
fed Justification. Now it has become trlism,
acknowledged throughout the community,
that Banner Brothers, the great clothiers, pos
sess such facilities for purchasing of the raw
material and for the manufacturing of fine
clothing that competition has become an alb
sotute failure: and when small concerns insin-
uate that they can sell as good an article of
clothing at as low prices as Banner Brothers
do they simply intend to cAnvey meaning
that they dare not assert and cannot substa-
tiate We throw down the gaunt!". of defiance
to these vagnterS, and challenge them. one and
all to benefit the public as we have done, and
are doing. by selling fine clothing at low prices
We can afford to sell clothing much cheaper
than any other house in this State. and we do
it. Having factory and importing house at
loo Duane street, n. Y. and wholesale house
at 2O4 and 206 SausOme street, San Francisco,
we need not pay importers, manufacturers and
iobberS' profits as the small concerns are CON-
PEELED to- and consequently we can sell at the
same prices as the small concerns must pay for
their goods Having two large salesrooms
filled with stylish and fine clothing, we give
every customer an immenee stock to select
from and do not require them to choose from
a small and poorly assorted parcel of shoddy
goods. which tiirtl-rate houses call an assort-
nput Moreover. we receive new goods every
dav At present we are clearing out our entire
stock of summer clothing We offer them at
prices which leave no excuse for not purchas.
ing at prices so low as to be unknown to the
experience of our oldest inhabitants. Every
one who has the shadow of necessity for
Summer clothing will find it to their advantage
to call Immediately on Banner Broters corner
of c and Taylor street.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

WAsHoE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.
The Washoe County Republican
Convention met at Reno on Thurs
day, and nominated the following
ticket: State Senator, B. B. Norton;
Assembly, NJ. V. Gilbert, |. Crane
and w. f. Price; County Commits
sioners, j. C. Smith and T. J. Her
man, Sheriff, w. j. Smith; Assessor,
J. X. Everett; Treasurer, n. Ham
mond; County Clerk, J. s: Shoema-
ker; District Attorney, William NJ.
Boardman. The following gentle
men were elected delegates to the
State Convention, viz: G, C, Pown-
ing. b. f. Leete, j. II. Kinkead, w.
A. Morrison, n. G. Kinney and p.
Marker.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

I AN going to tell you a secret. Lay low
and keep dark word of caution; don't
tell anybody, for the thing may get out.
Don't tell your neighbors that you are sleep
ing on Crandall Spring they may laugh at
YOU: think you are a fool t. sleep on thirty
two Crandall spring for $500, when you can
buy a straw mattress for $3.50, and an Eureka
mattress, 81 or s., to put on top of them
money in it, and saving to do without
springs, and makes splendid bed. when
YOU visit Virginia City, don't 30 to No. 80
North c Street-people may think you are
after one of Cornwells - beds that com
plete without top mattress, and if they Will
last only ten years. without repairs, they may
not be profitable to lodsiug-house Keepers {.
So don't wear your shoes out in hunting up
the cheapest and best bed ever offered to the
public. from s. to S75. if you wish. can be
had nj No. % North C" Street, of nine diff
tereut patterns. You can come and see me,
if You can keep secret, and tell nobody
Also all kinds of Furniture at reduced prices
J. CORNWELL,
80 North G Street, Virginia.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

LINCOLN CoUNTY.-At the Repub-
lican County Convention, held at
Phoebe on Friday, the following
nominations, We're made: State
Senate, John Yule; Assemblyman,
P. A. Craigue, n. Churchman and A.
j. Blair; District Judge, d. Corson;
sheriff, Andy Fife; County Clerk,
P. B. Miller; Assessor, r. P. Day
ton; Treasurer, J. w. Wright; Re-
corder, J. c. Foster; County Com
missioners, F. A. Buck and A. F.
Barron; County Surveyor, X. G..
Schofield; Coroner, S. l.. Lee. a
resolution was offered that the Sena-
tor and Assemblymen, if elected, be
instructed to cast their votes for, and
secure by all honorable means the
election of VIM. Sharon as United
States Senator.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Z. X. Downer, one
of the proprietors of the Messenger, OF
Downieville, CAL, dropped in upon
us yesterday, just in time to be press
ed into service at the case. Mr.. Dow
ner is publishing live paper, and
we advise those of our readers who
wish a good California mountain
paper to subscribe for it. 1t will keep
you thoroughly posted in affairs OF
that section of the State.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES

San Francisco, Sept. 19-S. 5. BAN
berger of this city accomplished the
remarkable feat of writing the finest
speech of John p. Jones of Nevada,
on one side of card 4X3 inches. The
card is to be forwarded to President
Grant.
Los Angeles, Sept. 19.-1esterday
200 bars of bullion were received
from San Bernardno.
Heavy fires are reported in the
woods at the mouth of San Gabriel
canon.
Refugio Mirano, the man acct
dentallv shot on the train on Thurs
day, died last night.
w B. Caldwell returned from his
visit to Panamint mines to-day, and
gives glowing account of that sec
ton. some of the ore assaying 81 900
per ton.
Virginia. New, Sept. 10. - The
Republican County Convention met
at 10 o'clock. The legislative ticket
nominated is in favor OF Sharon for
United States Senator to succeed
the Hon. VIM. NJ. Stewart.
The Democratic primaries took
place to-day. Two tickets were in
the field. The Hon. rhos. Williams
carried the day.
Marysville, September 19.-There
was a good attendance at the Fair
to-day. Races-tirst was five miles
out. between l.. B. Ayres, Genevieve
and J. McCausland. Taken all in
all. the time has never been excelled
by any five mile race over this
course. First mile in 2:55; second,
2:53; third, 2:59; fourth, $50; and
fifth. 2:3S%; whole five miles, 14;53.
Second race. between McDonald's
Jim, Berry Cook S Warrior, and
Super's Launcelot. A Slow race.
Considerable money changed hands,
Lancelot winning in three straight
heats, distancing both the other
horses in third heat.
q. There have been many cattle taken
from here to the State Fair. This
day closes the Fair.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

A RUNNING SIGNAL.-The cleo
trical cage signal at the Ophir mine
is now working to perfection, says
the Enterprise. The wire attached
to the cage winds up and unwinds,
the same as the cable, as the cage
ascends or descends, and signals
may be made at any point in the
shaft by man standing upon the
cage. Thus it will be seen that per-
sons on the cage are always able to
communicate with the engineer in
case of the cage sticking in the shaft,
or of anything going wrong. They
also have sigma which shows
when descending cage is stuck in
the shaft, even though there be no
person on the cage.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

OREGON RAILWAY A Portland
dispatch of the 18th, says articles of
incorporation of the Oregon Central
Pacific Railroad Company were filed
yesterday. The incQrporators are
B. j. Pengra, B. Goldsmith, VIM.
H. w. Atkins and p. QuackenboSh.
1t proposes a railway from Winnie
mucca to the Columbia river via
Goose Lake Valley, Rogue River
Valley to the middle fork of the
Willamette, down the north side of
the river to Springville, Lane coun-
tv; thence to the west side OF the
river to Portland; and thence to the
Columbia river. Capital stock
S7,50O,0O0, in 500 shares.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20
MINING STOCK REPORT.
Morning Board.

SATURDAY. September 10, 1874.
997o ophir, 80 b30. so2i. 81.
f7I0 Gould Il Curry, 25f, 25A b5, 25]S.
AS Best 4 Belcher, "a, 1874, 33]1, 33k.
$40 Savage. GA, 63 b5, "a y 66 b30
-. Chollar. 68, 10. 6911.
40 Hale Il Norcross, so, 4sH, 49,.
1880 Crown Point, "a, GA bio, GA BIS, 65, 65 b30
9l5 Yellow Jacket, ia, 113h b5, ia b3O, ia
SIS 1l3.
1915 Imperial, H. loN, 1913 b3O.
800 Empire Mil, loA lQE lo9s,
$40 Alpha. ISL. 15ls b30.
100 Belcher, 6614, 6s b30, 6734.
1865 Confidence, 26, rs y, 25h, %.
100 Consolidated Virginia, 81 y, s4A.
100 Sierra Nevada, 8. s b5, 8 bio, b3, ia,
1875 Daney, 3.
As Exchequer, lis, 100.
100 Seq. Belcher. 1903. 105, los b30.
1850 Overman, AS, 40 b30. 4S b5.
1850 Justice. IS. Is b30, 10 b90 1873.
$50 Globe, y, 13s.
205 Bacon, 6.
1890 Bullion. 15 l5A, Is
400 Succor, -.
$40 Gold Hill Quartz IN, 7, N.
$50 California, 45, Asa b30, As.
545 Eclipse 10. ga 9h.
1925 Silver Hill. S14. s, so b3O.
$50 Challenge. ~. 81, SO b30.
100 Baltimore, 8, 94, 9s.
100 Rock Island, ~, AZ.
ABS DAYTON, 81, 5.
800 Knickerbocker 6, 81, 6's.
so Caledonia "a, "a BIO. 23H.
1850 Julia ~, ga. 81.
100 Lady Bryan 75cts.
1910 Buckeye. "a.
100 Dardsnelles. IA.
1920 New York 334 3ss.
1000 Senator Is. y. Is.
2O5 Am. Flat, SO, 81.
$50 Tyler, 90cts.
75n
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

COUNTY TICKET Owing to the
crowded state of our columns, we
are unable to speak at length of the
nominations of the Republican
Convention. They will be duly
canvassed before our next issue,
when we will speak of the merits of
the various candidates. Suffice it to
say at this time, the ticket is the
strongest that has ever been placed
before the people of Lyon county,
and is worthy of the suffrage of the
Republican party. 1t will, undoubt-
eddy, be elected.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

For GOVERNOR The delegation
to the Republican State Convention
from this county goes pledged to DR..
]. c. Hazlett for Governor. 1t is a
compliment to the Doctor that he
carried his county by such a hand
some majority. He can now contest
for the nomination in that body with
will, as he is sure to do. The re-
suit of the primaries in this county
will satisfy all that the Doctor is not
to be laid on the shelf easily.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20
RENEWED AcoUAINTANcE.-O

RENEWED ACQUAINTANCE Our
travelling correspondent comes TO
the front this morning with a reada-
Bile letter from Carson. His excuse
for the long silence is not good-for
he might have enlightened our read
ers while on his perigrinations-but
will have to be accepted. Hope there
will not happen as long an interval
between letters in future.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES. - The

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES. - The
election of delegates to the State and
County Conventions. of the Demo-
cratic party of Storey county, was
held yesterday. The Storey County
Convention will be held at Miners
Union Hall, in Gold Hill, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. on Monday, Septem-
Der Dist. The Democratic state
Convention will meet in Carson, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, on Monday, Sep
tember 18th.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

CAPITAL LETTER.--An interesting
letter appears from our regular cor
respondent at Carson City. 1t would
seem that the Republican Conven-
ton of that county had "put their
foot in it," to certain extent, which
ieopardizes the Republican ticket.
We hope all grievances may be
allaved, and the ticket be elected
from top to bottom.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

DOUBLE FUNERAL.-The funerals
of Charles A. Delaney and John
Evans will take place together in
Virginia City, this Sunday after
noon, at 4 O'Clock, from odd Eel
lows Hall - the odd Fellows,
Knights of Pythias and members OF
the Virginia Miners Union partici-
pating. Nevada Battalion No. ],
I. o. O. F., will act as an escort on
the occasion.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

ENpoRsED.-Atth the meeting OF the
Independents at Reno, few days
ago, by resolution, they endorsed
L. r. Bradley, Jerry Schooling, w.
w. Hobart, and L. A. Buckner-
Governor, Treasurer, Controller and
ATTORNEY General. 1t would seem
the Independents are willing to give
the meat to the Democrats.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20
WE HAVE MEr.-While attending

WE HAVE MEr.-Whilea attending
the County Convention yesterday,
we had the pleasure OF meeting
Judge Parkinson of the Carson
Tribune, who was at our county-seat
taking notes. We are glad to note
the enterprise of our friend, as he
was the only reporter at the ConEen-
ton from the outside press. If space
would permit we might say more
about the Judge, and nothing to his
detriment.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

FAIR oKETs.-Special tickets for
the State Fair at Sacramento. COM
mencing on Monday, September FL,
and lasting five days, can now be
had at the Railroad office, at the
depot in Virginia City, and are good
from September 10Th until the 2sth.
The fare to Sacramento and return
is S25 so.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

PERsoNAL.-Hon. G. c. Steven
son and Major Stonehill gave us a
call on Thursday afternoon.......M Mr..
d. Wheeler, Esq, candidate for
State Mineralogist before the Repub-
lean state Convention, accompanied
by Mr.. F. Klaine, gave us friendly
call Thursday evening.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

THE FASHIONS Our fashion
article appears on the fourth page
this morning. Lady readers will
take notice.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

New HEAD.-The Virginia hide
pendent comes to US much improved
in typographical appearance, and
with new head.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

READ the "new to-day" Also
the local advertisements, as changes
appear this issue.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

To LOOPING HousEs.--s2-Spring Bed and
Bedstead, $500. Don't let your dodgers
sleep on straw and stats, when you can put in
a good bed for less money.
FF5 j. CORNWELL,
80 North Street. Virginia.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20
COME AND BE HEALED.

1t matters not what your troubles may be-
come and let the Doctor examine your case
1t will cost you nothing for consultation, Sc
please call and satisfy yourselves whether the
Doctor understands your case. If he can cure
you he will tell you so; if not, he will say so
for he will not undertake case unless he is
confident of eftectiug II cure.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

For Boots and Shoes, the Metropolitan Boot
and Shoe store, No. l)8 South Street, Vir-
ginia, offers superior Inducements to any
house in that city.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

Mails from the East arrive daily at 9 O'Clock
A. NJ; from DAYTON daily at $50 P. NJ.
Mails for the East leave daily at 30 M;
for Dayton at 9.15 A. NJ. The Eastern mail
closes at $50 o'clock P. NJ, sharp.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

FASHIONABLE Zach. and Leo.
give the best shave to be procured in
the State. For a fashionable hair
cut, or a good shampoo. go to Zacha-
riah, next door to the Postotfice.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20

Troy women are accused of going
to funerals to display their $40 pocket
handkerchiefs.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20
ANOTHER CANDIDATE.-We are

ANOTHER CANDIDATE.-We are
pleased to learn that Moses d. Whee-
Ter, formerly connected with the
Mint, will be a candidate for the
office of State Mineralogist before the
Republican State Convention, The
following from the Phoebe Record we
can bear witness to: "Mr. Wheeler
is an able and accomplished gentle
man, with not only taste for, but
is well versed in geological lore,
which he studies with all the enthu-
siasm of a savan.' Mr.. Wheeler has
many friends throughout the State,
and will doubtless receive the nomi-
nation.
We heartily endorse the above,
which we clip from the Carson
Tribune. We are one among the
many friends of the gentleman
named, who will not stop at his
nomination for State Mineralogist,
but will work for his election until
late in the day of November 3D..
He is well qualified to fill the posi-
ton, and we confidently trust he
may be elected.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-20
w. r. RIS n,

GOLDEN TRUTHS PROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
Serene as Summers day are those we'll
known and popular clothing men, Messrs.
Cohn Isaacs, No. 16 south street, Virginia.
The world wags well with them. People appre
ciate their goods. approve of their prices; and
admire their style of doing business. At the
WHITE HOUSE CLOTHING STORE are seen no
broils nor contentious with swindled custo
Iners returning moth-eaten and inferior goods
No evasive prOteStations. that II didn't sell it
to YOU" and Il didutrecommend it, winding
up with ''yOur eyes were your market, sir.
At the WHITE HOUSE old customers daily re-
turn bringing their friends with them, who
also become good customers. Of course, to
some natures il is very CALLING 10 see a new
establishment like the WHITE House open
right under their noses, as it were, and achieve
q marked and brilliant success; taking in the
very start a high position in public esteem.
and gaining greater share of popular favor
and patronage than many houses that have
beed hammering away for years. However,
these old houses should learn to grin and
bear it, Messrs. Cohn & Isaacs do not allude
to these things in any spirit of pride or tri-
umph: they simply state facts for the public
good They do not doubt that it is gall and
NORWOOD to their neighbOrs to have custo-
mers of many years standing leave them and
give their patronage to the WHITE HOUSE
CLOTHING STORE. but manifestation Of temper
is in very bad taste, and really has bad effect.
Being manifestly untrue it disgusts all hear
ers and sends customers by scores to the
WHITE House. Such is life. So mote it be.