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HENRY COUNTY.
SOME PLEASING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN
OF RIDGEwAY AND ITS VICINITY.

| SOME PLEASING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TOWN
OF RIDGEwAY AND ITS VICINITY.
CCorres pondence of the Richmond DlsDatch.l
RIDGEwAY, VA, July q, 1883.
The little town OF Ridgeway is situated
in the extreme southern portion OF Henry
county. and in the most fertile part OF the
Marrowhone Valley. II is three miles
from the North Carolina line and ten miles
from Martinsyille, our prosperous county
seat. 1t is surrounded by mountains OF
various heights overlooking flowery mea-
dows and upland regions OF rare beauty
and lovelness. Ridgeway is the centre OF
splendid panorama. The eye for many
miles can feast upon scenes OF sublime
grandeur. On the west the lofty peaks OF
the Chestnut mountains catch the first rays
OF the morning and retain the last golden
tints OF the setting sun, casting fantastic
shades OF colossal size, which present a
scenery strikingly romantic and pic
turesquc.
When the "iron horse" came winding
its way through these mountain gorges the
universal conjecture was that the pleasing
prospects OF this beautiful town would be
forever blighted, but, on the contrary, its
material wealth and prosperity has been
enhanced and it stands to-day second in
population to Mar.insvile. 1t is in the
centre of fine tobaccO-growing region,
and as its neighboring soil is chiefly adapted
to the growth OF tobacco, its manufacture
is also the principal one. About one and 4
half miles from the town is the Chalybeate
springs, which is favor1te place for pic
mics. pleasure parties, etc. etc. 1t is also
visited by the town people, who 20 there
to spend pleasantly their Sunday after
moons. 1t is beautifully situated, and is
only five miles from the line OF the Dan
vile and New River railroad. | wish
some enterprising man would erect hotel
and improve the springs. A small amount
invested would make it the finest noun
tain resort in the State.
Ridgeway has three churches-one Epis-
copalian, one Baptist, one Presbyterian.
The town for the last several elections
has given Mahone's candidates majorities.
but as that splendid journal the Dispatch
is being so extensively circulated through
the district, think we can put to flight
next fall that mongrel set and cXtricate
Virginia from that CALLING yoke Of tyranny
that has so long oppressed her.
RIDGEwAY.
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STAUNTON.
THE BErRNE-ELAM DUEL BEFORE THE GhANp
JURY-DEATH OF THE FORMER AAfoh VI
srluNTON--SERIOUS ASSAULT, ETC.

THE BErRNE-ELAM DUEL BEFORE THE uhAN D
JURY-pEATH OF THE FORMER MAYOR of
sTtUNTON-sERI0Us ASSAULT, ETC.
ft.orrespondence OF the Richmond Hspatcn'i
July "a. 1888.
The Commonwealth brought to the az
tention OF the grand jury yesterday some
NJ the facts connected with the late duel
fought in this county between Messrs'
Beirne and Elan, but the colored driver,
David Bush, the most important witness,
was not forthcoming, and rule was en-
tered against him and his suretles, W. Il.
TYRE and s. T. Thornburg, on his recog-
nizance. The case rests here for the pres
ent. The bond forfeited by Bush,s nom
attendance amounts to 5000, ana VIII hasc
TO be plid unless some good reason can oe
given for witnesses absence. Inc none!
goes to the literary fund.
A. q. Arion was indicted Tor stealing a
horse near CentreviIle month or two ago.
His trial is now going on in the County
Court. Judge Patton, OF Rockbrldse' is
on the bench again this term.
The death OF Mr.. Waldo VI. Allen, ST.,
at Truckee, California, has been announced
by telegraph here. Mr.. Allen was mayor
OF stanton during the war, and suDse-
oueptly member OF the CITY Council. lie
was good citizen and popular gentle
man.
r. C. 0. Benjamin. the first colored law
yer admitted to practice at the Staunton
bar, was licensed at the last term OF the
Corporation Court here.
Molcom johnson, son OF Judge Robert
johnson, OF Rockingham County Court,
was knocked down the other night in Har-
risonburg by negro man and badly hurt.
Young johnson was having some words
with hackman who had driven him to a
ball, when the negro came up quietly be-
hind and struck him on the head and face
with a beer-bottle, knocking him senseless
and inflicting wounds which is feared
will result seriously. N01.
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= eonrfs,r 1,ut'of 4 Mole Nm.

Mr.. GLApsroxE's change Of base in the
matter OF a second canal across the 18th
mus Of suez, wherein he withdrew from
bis agreement with NJ. DE LEssEPs, has
given rise TO great deal Of foolish COM
ment on this side OF the water. The par
Lticular class OF northern journalists who
deem It their duty TO regulate foreign poll
tics profess to sec In this. as they do in any
action Of the English Premier, the prophe-
CIV OF his downfall. II may, we are grave
" informed, lead TO serious political COM
plications.
As usual, however, the matter upon be-
ing sjfted fails to develop anything that
has any bearing upon Mr.. GLADsr0NE's
tenure OF power. The question appears to
be a business one entirely. The situation
seems to be about as follows: The agree
ment was that the present company should
cut second canal parallel with the exist
ing onc-the work to be finished within
five years, and the two canals TO be con-
nected by cross-cuts at certain points,
England has for all practical purposes con-
trolling interest in the present canal, ana
was to aid the new enterprise by q
loan OF GS.00O,O00 at st per cent.
The only recognition OF her rights in this
venture, however, were to be that an Eng
lishman was to be made yice-president-
several other subordinate places were TO be
occupied by Engiishmen, and tolls were to
be slightly reduced. But the English mer-
chants have another scheme. They propose
an independent canal, located some dis
tance from that cut by NJ. DE LEssEPs, and
this idea having taken strong bold upon
the British mind, Mr.. GLADSTONE seems
simply to have yielded to the dictates OF
common sense ard the reasoning OF the
classes most deeply interested.
The argument is advanced by those who
would make political mountain out OF u
business mole-hill that as England controls
Egypt, British interests may force the Khe-
dive to withhold from NJ. DE LEssEPs his
consent to the prosecution Of his enter
prise. But rs the latter readily consented
TO an abrogation OF the agreement with Mr..
GLADSTONE, and has announced his inten-
ton OF going to work and completing the
new canal with French money as soon as
possible, there can be no reasonable ground
for such fears. Besides, England's interest
in the present Suez canal would appear to
render it impolitic for her to bring about
any political complication in the premises.
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rha WORK Of the Convention.

The state Democratic Convention has fin.
ished its work and adjourned sine die. Else
where we give detailed reports OF Its pro-
ccedings, which were characterized by the
greatest harmony and enthusiasm, and
which bear testimony that the main object
for which Ii assembled-the Reorganization
OF the party-has been fully accomplished
The body began its labors wisely in elecung
the Hon. JOHN S. BARBOUR chairman OF the
State. and, under the new plan, chairman
ex-o1icio OF the Executive Committee. lie
Il the best organizer in the Commonwealth
and will be ably assisted by his colaborers
on the two committees. The plan OF party
organization is business-like and thorough.
The platform is one on which all true VIZ
pipians can unite. and the indictment OF
the Coalition party is so vigorous ana
Main that none can misunderstood. the duty
~ teachQs
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for the Senate, and the Petersburg ana ana
surry delegates were asked to support d."
for che nomination. man xbo
Mr.. Woodson Dunn, the young man WHO a.,
was several weeks ago shot by Barnet
ZONES. is reported to-day to be In very
nrecarious condition, and grave fears are
entertained that his death may DC i',a..ea
Of only a short time. During the past .w y,
or three DAYS he has very much weakeneu'
and ms condition has grown visibly worst:
n Il probable that bis dying statement on
the circumstances OF the shooting VIII pe
taken before magistrate should 1t appear
tbat his death will certainly result.
'"'' "'' ROBIN ADAIR.
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JUST THINK OF 1T:
PURE ALL-LINEN PRINTED LAWNS a
Ike, cost csc. TO import;
GENUINE FRENCH oRGANDY LAWNS, If
most elegaat designs-the coslest and pref
tlest goods ever invented for ladies' Dresses
at zoe, former price Bike;
What Is left Of our FULL-WIDTH PACIFIC
LAWNS we will close out at Sc, forme'
price l2hc.;
WHITE VICTORIA LAWNS at 7Hc. worth
I2Hc.;
WHITE VICTORIA LAWNS at Toe. worth l5c.
LIGHT-COLORED Saline PARAs0LSa soc.
LIGHT-sTRIPED sATINE PARAsOLs at soc.
and our FINE PARAsOLs at half the price
they cost TO manufacture.
LADIES' UNDERWEAR.
We have marked everything In this department
TO about the cost Of material. We have 10 slop
work. All orr goods are manufactured by us, the
sewing being by lacies Of this city. We have
pnce-list posted consplcuolsly in this department
giving numbers and prices. Ladies In attendance.
CENT? EMEN'S FURNISHINGS.
We have everything I'm this liEe. Among the great
bargains I'm this department see the
FINE GAUZE UNDtRSIllRTS at 25c. worth
Soc;
FINE GAUZE UNDERSTANDS at 35c. worth
Use.
CARPETS, OII-CLOTIIS, and MATING
at and below cost.
still few cards left Of those very cheap PEARL
BUTTONS, SC. card worth Sc. per dozen.
LEVY, DAVIS & co.
iyo4 corner Ninth and Main streets.
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sPECfXI roffCKe.

-ro~-~~-~~~~--~~o~-~~~~->~~>~
ET FIVE CENTS
yard for FINE YARD-w1DE LAWNS worm
I2kc.;
for LARGE WHITE QUILT worth si.7S;
for . VERY FINE LARGE WHITE QUILT
worth 81:
for LINoN DE DACCA worth 121c. yard;
12Hc.
for FINE CHECK MUSLIN worth csc. yard;
for FINE sMALL-FIGURED PIQUE worth Csc.
ayard; oo
for PIJRE LINEN TOWELS worth 13c.'and loc'
for LARGE-sIzE HUCKABACK TOWELS
worth 25c.; o.,
for o. BARNsLEY LINEN sHEETING worm
sl.25 yard; s,c
for n HEAVY PLACK eros GRAIN SILK that
would be cheap atsl;
f,r CrILDREN,s BLACK TwfsTED-sILk
MITTS worth csc. pair, and 15c. for pair
Of CHLDRENs TwIsTED-slLK MITTs
. worth soc. pair;
12Hc.
for EMBROIDERED CURTAIN-MUSLlN worth
zoe. yard, and at 16sc. worth 25c.;
CSC.
for HANDSOME PINK, BLUE, CREAM and
CARDINAL BRoCADED sAsH-RIBBON,
seven inche. wide, worth 81 yard;
Ike.
for PURE LINEN DRILLING worth lie. yard.
A big lot of goods for a little money at
LEVY, DAVIS BRAKES,
Successors 10 Levy Brothers,
,v24 1917 and 1919 Main street.
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BURNETTs COCAINE promotes the
growth OF the hair and renders it dark and
glossy. 1t holds, in liquid form, large
proportion OF deodorized cocoanut-ojl.
prepared expressly for this purpose. No
other compound possesses the peculiar
properties which so exactly suit the va
r'ous conditions Of the humanhair.
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The New York Tribune says: of our
Democratic friends have really made up
their minds that the Republicans must
co. why. that of course makes an end OF
it. and there is no use in wasting argu-
ments or words over the foredoomed con-
clusion." Well, we have made up our
minds to that effect, so the Tribune man
may as well sit down or join the presi-
dental exploring party.
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The ST. LOUIS Giobe-Democrat says that
The DlSpatch is opposed to national aid 10
education in the South. The Globe Demo.
crdt either wllfully misrepresents us oil
cannot understand plain English. We
have taken no such position. In the arti.
Gle which calls forth our western contem-
pofary's statement we opposed national
control OF the educational system, which is
a very different thing from opposing ma.
tional aid to education.
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The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette says:
" There is hardly any evil in this country
so great that some good does not come out OF
it," We have diligently searched the edito-
rial columns of the Commercial Gazette and
must confess to feeling OF bitter disap-
nointmput
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DEATHS.

Died. suddenly, at o'clock p. NJ, on Saturday,
July 2lst, at the residence of her husband, 5. X.
furSins. KATE Il. PURkISS, In the twenty
fourth year Of her age.
Baltimore tMd.) and Tallahassee (Fla.) papers
please copy.
Died, at Long Branch. Halifax county, Va, on
FRIDAY the 20th day OF July, 1883, ROBERT
HOBARD COLEMAN, IN the sixth year of his
age: youngest SON of DR.. John c. and Mamie I'd
munds Coleman.
bright and beautiful boy, smitten by the heat
OF the summer sun, not 10 be revived on earth by
me lntercesson OF an Elisha, but lifted up 10
eternal life by Christ the Saviour.
Died, on Wednesday morning, July 25th, ut
lofty minutes past / O'clock, RUTH GENE
rlbvE. infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Richard
days.
RIrn shalt sleep, hut not forever,
m the lone and silent grave; "A
lei glin we hope 10 meet her
Where no farewell tears are she'd.
funera, will take place THIS (Thursday) MORN
IN lnG at O'Clock from the First Baptist church.
Inc friends and acqualntances are Invited 10 at
" tI ~
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The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin says
"the Democratic party in Virginia is to be
re0rganized; but there is no talk OF re-
moralizing, so to speak," No; we re-
moralized it when we got rid of the parties
in it who now affiliate with the Republic
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gnUCATgONAL.
DICHMOND COLLEGE,
IL RICHMOND, VA.

The next session begins SEPTEMBER 20,
1888, and continues nine months.
FACULTY.
EDMUND HARRISON, A. NJ, Professor of
Latin.
H. IL. HARRIS, VI. A., LII. d., Professor u
Greek.
EDWARD Il. SMITH, VI. A. Professor OF Mlth"-
CMARLEs II. WINSTON. NJ A., LII. D.. Pro-
fessOr of Physics. -
Il. PURYEAR, A. W., III. D., Professor Of Chem
istry.
WILLIAM d. THOMAS, NJ. ~, ID. d., Profcs-
professors ixkRIs and SMITH Modern Lam
guages.
EXPENSES OF A RESIDENT STUDENT.
Two hundred and four dollars per nine month";
session cover all the expenses Of cntrancc-ie's
tuition. board, fuel, tights. and washing. Eighty
seven dollars and City cents VIII meet the expense
Of "A non resident student. -
Within the last year more than t3O.VOU has
been expended IN buildings and improvements.
greatly increasing the comfort and conyenienceoi
students, and charging the facilities Of the insu-
tuition.
The sanitary arrangements Of the college are
exceptionally good.
The location T. high and healthful, embracing
thirteen acres of land.
For catalogues apply at the bookstore or ad-
dress a. PURlEAR.
1y s-tSc 20 CHAIRMAN.
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"senator EDaUSDs is home from the
Pacific coast, and is very enthusiastic
about the Puget-sounG scenery" II is 10
be hoped that Senator EDAUNDs is better
authority upon Puget-sound scenery than
be Is upon Ohio politics.
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don CAMERON wrote TO friend in
Philadelphia recently that he was not hay.
ing such royalty goo time as some peo-
pie said he would" Perhaps it has
dawned upon DoS that he cannot boss
England.
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Swift's Specific has cured me of Scrofula. which
Is hereditary IN my family. 1 have suffered with
IL for many years, and have tried a great many
physicians and all sorts OF treatment, but TO no
purpose, and when began to take Swift's Specific
was In horrible condition; but, thanks 10 this
great remedy, am rid Of the disease. There Is
no doubt that " Il the greatest medicine In exist
ence, and hope any who doubt will write 10 me.
T.. G. HALVES, JR., GAINESVILLE, Ga.
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The Pittsburgh Dispatch says; "Thepro
ject OF getting the Indians on the various
reservations to 20 to work at stock-raising
seems likely to receive fair trial" We
were under the impression that the average
Indian needed very little urging in the
matter of stock-raising.
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Professor REMsEY believes that the study
OF chemistry tends to make man honest.
The Republicans should by all means de-
vote "the surplus" to giving their leaders
a course OF chemistry.
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The Springfield Republican has an arti-
Gle on the origin and quality OF the trade
dollar. The people don't know much
about the origin, but they know that the
quality IL below par.
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Major PHIPPs. of Philadelphia aims
house notoriety, has been appointed libra
rian of the Philadelphia county prison.
Wonder if the books ure chained to the
cbolynS
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After suffering Twenty-Five years with painful
Dry letter, and trying many physicians, was at
last relleyed by the use of Swift's Specific and |
cheerfnlly commend it To all similarly afflicted.
REV. l. X. BRANHAM, Macon, Ga.
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COOKS. STATIONERY. &c.
CHECKS, &c.

We have CHECKS on all the principal banks
DRAFTS, BILLS OF EXCHANGE, NOTES
BONDS. RECEIPTS, BLANKS for lawyers and
clerks, an endless variety Of BLANK-BOOKs and
OFFICE STATIONERY, all on the best terms.
jy 2i-d&w j. W. RANDOLPH & ENGLISH.
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SWIFT'S SPECIFIC

Is not a triumph Of science, but is a revelation
through the instinct of the untutored savage, and
is a complete antidote To all kinds of Blood Poi
son and skin Humor.
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BOOTS SHOES, &c.


EXTRA HIGH-CUT BOOTS for SSp
misses and children; vN
PUMP-soLE BOOTS. TIES, and LOW But
TON-SHOEs for ladies'
FANCY LOW SHOES TO button and lace, for
boys;
BRoAD-BoTTOM, HANDMADE, FLEXIBLE
SOLE SHOES for old ladies and gentlemen;
All the new STYLES In FANCY Low GOODS for
ladies:
soLE-LEATHER TRUNKS. SARA OGA
TRUNKS, RUBDER-TRUNks, STATE
ROOM TRUNKS. STEAMER TRUNKS.
vALisEs, sACTHELs, RAILRoAD-BAGs,
sIi0PPING-sACKs, sc.
Cali and see them.
j. A. GRIGG pace BLOCK.
e26 corner Main and Eighth streets,
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$1,000 REWARD

will be paid 10 any chemist who will and. on
analysis Of 100 bottles OF :. ). B., particle OF
Mercury, lodidc Potassium, or any mineral sub
stance.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY.
Drawer 8, Atlanta Ga.
KE Write for the little book, which viii be
mailed free. ~ 24-lw
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MARRIAGES.

Married. al the residence Of the brides mother,
on '9th July. 1883. by Elder j. II. Barnes, Miss
ANNA G SLATER, of James City county and
Mr. HENRY NJ. CLAY, of Charles City county,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
E WITH A RUSH
FOR THE coRNER or MAIN AND NINTH
STREETS
LEVY, DAVIS & co.
LEVY, DAVIS & co

The Sc. LAWNS went of. We cannot get more
ike them but we offer this week much better bar
gains In Gner goods.
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"a Chicago man has just turned $4,000
into the Government conscience fund"
He must be an adopted citizen.
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6 ek KRf i a "A NTNB
G cG GfR L k / az IN \ NJ NsB B D
9's ?? g s. f S ss$$ s f' &c
Z 5oG / Q 90 . ssss il MN N c ad g
OF. U UTTTT
8 3 81 u + +
ssss A I ZEE .
ssss "a 4 ILL ZEE
In view of improvements to be made In our
store, and of an important change in our business
by September LIST, we shall offer to our city and
country friends
THE GREATEST INDUCEMENTS d.
10 purchase Of US.
Our stock is complete in every department, and
we will try to please all who favor us with call.
Extraordinary bargains in
DRESS GOODS, SILKS,
WHITE GOODS, GRAPES,
MOURNING FABRICS, CAssIsIEREs,
LINENS for Mems and Boys Wear,
TABLE DAMAsK, NAPKINS,
TOWELS, sHEETINGs, QUILTS,
FLANNET.s for Dresses and Jackets,
GAUZE and MERINo UNDERWEAR,
HOSIERY, GLOVES, MITs
COLLARETTEs, FICHUs,
CORsETs, BELTS, SATCHELs,
PARAsOLs, FANS, RIBBONS, &C, &C.
The prettiest and cheapest line Of
LACES, HAMBURGS,
IBIsH POINT EMBROIDERY,
TIDES, LACE CURTAINS, &C.
MATTINGS, OIL-CLOTIs, CARPETS,
RUGS, &C,
to be closed out regardless of cost.
In fact we intend to make this the
GREATEST CLEARING-OUT SALE
ever effected in this city.
As we cannot mention all we would like to In
this advertisement, we viii be glad TO do 50 when
called upon.
TTALHIMER BROTHERS,
sol Broad street, corner Fifth street.
fly 22-Su, Tu&Thl
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NEW B0OKS.-The Virginia Campaign
~ OF "a and 50, by General A. A. Humphreys,
81 Statistical Record OF the Armies Of the United
States, by. CAPTAIN Frederick PhIsterer, 81; A
fashionable Sufferer, new novel. $3.50; Daniel
Webster. American Statesmen Series, Sl.25; New
Riverside edition OF French and American Note
Books. and American Notebooks, Hawthorne, 90
each; Bancrofts History United States. volume q,
new edition Doctor Claudius, by author Of Mr..
isaacs, 81. CARLTON MCCARTHY a CO.,
je9 sos Main street, Richmond.
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NEW BOOKS.-Liie on the Mississippi.
~ by Mark Twain tprofusely illustrated, $500
Twelve Americans, by Howard Carroll with por-
traits, s,.75. God and Creation, by Rev. X. r.
Howison-a book that should be read by every
al.z5. But Yet Woman, by Hardy, sl.25. Dr.
Claudius. by the author of Mr.. Isaacs,- 81.
Wanda, by Quida, Acc. Logs Lord Berresford,
by the ~ Duchess" 25c.
kranich & Bach Pianos the best In the market
jy 10 WEST, JOHNSTON q. co.