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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-05-01
sproutins sweet Potatoes.

Prairie Farmer.
The sweet potato can not be consider
ed general vegetable crop in the North.
In fact sweet potatoes are not as com.
monty grown here these days of rapid
transportation as they were quarter of
a century ago. This esculent is a ma
tive of both the East and West Indies,
and requires very warm weather to grow
freely. 1t belongs to the Convolvulus
or kindweed family. Southern New JET
sey has long been famed for its sweet
potatoes, the soil being a warm sand,
pre-eminently adapted to this crop. In
the north, at least, it is hardly worth
while attempting cultivating them in
stiff soils, but in warm sandy loan,
crop of fair quality can be raised from
the sprouts.
In the northern or middle states a
hot-bed is necessary to start these
sprouts. Glass is desirable though we
have known fair success by means of
oiled calico instead. The hot-bed is
prepared in the usual way, generally
abort the middle Of April in the north,
SO that the plants may be ready for
planting by the LIST of June, which is as
early as the soil becomes warm enough.
The bed should be well Aattened down
and covering of leaf mould and sand
be placed uniformly over the manure.
The sweet potatoes are then laid evenly
over the whole space, very nearly touch.
ing each other, all the larger tubers be-
ing cut in half lengthwise, and laid fiat
on the bed, with the cut side down. As
soon as the eyes or buds show signs of
starting, sift an inch or two Of sand over
the entire bed, covering the potatoes.
Ibis gives the young sprouts chance
to throw out mass of roots at the base.
As soon as the weather is warm
enough the land is thrown up with the
pillow into ridges four feet apart, on the
top of which the plants are set, one foot
apart. The plants when taken from the
hot beds should be a mass of young
shoots four or five inches high, each in
dividual shoot being a plant. In a short
time second crop of sprouts viii ap-
pear, and be yet in time for planting out,
or to fill spaces made vacant by the raw
ages of cut-worms. The sprouts should
be set three-fourths of its length in the
soil, leaving little more than the green
leaves exposed.
The sort best adapted for home growth,
and indeed the best in flavor, is the yell
low Nansemoned, which originated in
Nansemond county, Virginia. The tu-
bers are large, yellow, full in the middle,
tapering to the ends, flesh yellow, dry,
unctious, sweet and fine favored. It is
early fit for the table, more certain of
maturing in short seasons, and succeeds
in less favorable soils. Good crops have
been obtained even in Maine and Can
ada. There is red Nansemond, also
said to be fairly we'll in the north. The
other kinds that are often seen In our
markets, as the large white, New Or
lerns purple, American red and yellow
Carolina, are better adapted for cultiva-
ton in the long summers of the south.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-05-01
Agriculture Not Fostered,

Rural World.
Missouri has nearly 100000 farms.
Say that they average 100 acres each
and the land is worth SIS per acre, they
are worth $450,0OO,0OO. The valuation
of the live stock on these farms aggre-
gates about $40, 900, 900, SO that the farms
and stock of Missouri are worth not less
than $500,O0O,0OO. This enormous
wealth is widely distributed, almost to-
tally unorganized and iscapable of much
greater development, The duty of pro-
tecting and fostering the industry of ag-
riculture that has produced this wealth
is devolved, by law, ON the State Board
Of Agriculture. To do this the state
sets apart from its revenues the sum of
$4,000. If this sum is increased by $500,
it then will amount to the magnificent
sum of l cent to each farm in the state.
What wonderful things ought the state
board to be able to do with SO lavish an
amount given it by a prodigal 1egisla-
ture. Surely the good sense aud judg-
ment of our farmers will not allow that
this industry which is the mother and
faithful nurse of all other industries
and civilization, shall be so shamefully
neglected. Suppose the money given to
the state board for the advancement of
agriculture was increased to 10 cents a
farm, the price of a plug Of tobacco or
two cheap cigars. 1t would then amount
to $4,000. Even though the farmers
themselves contribute the entire amount,
ought they begrudge it? But when the
sum is raised by general taxation (as it
should be, for it is for the good OF all, J
then certainly enough ought to be alive
to their own interests to insist that their
representatives and senator's do set apart
at least that amount.
The work done by the board is largely
cooperative; what ever they do is for
the benefit of all the farmers of the state.
A small sum goes long ways when
judiciously spent in such way that it
will do the greatest good tn the greatest
number.
Many of the farmers think and say
whether the state should not be taxed a
sum to exceed cent farm for the use
of the State Board Agriculture In foster
ing their interests.
The amount of revenue raised yearly by
the state to meet current expenses, out
side of the payment of internal bonded
Indebtedness, is more than $500, The
revenue is raised from the total wealth
Ut the state which, according to the
Auditors report for 1881, was assessed
at $68O,193.423.
Real estate outside of the city and
town lots represent S244, 262, 931 Of
this; live stock, 500, $50, 169, or both to-
gether 1913, 1881 II farmers own
one fourth Of the 1857, OOO, 900 Of per-
sonal property in the state, this added to
their real estate and stock makes their
taxable wealth upward of $3.50, zoo, 900,
or more than half of the total in the state.
They therefore pay more that half Of
the taxes, Are they not then entitled to
a large portion Of the states revenue to
assist in developing their industry, when
in doing so everybody else win also be
benefited?
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-14
ARMORY NOTES.
DOings at the Armory Last Evening A Creditable Battalion DrIIl-Cap- tain Chidseyss Death.

DOfngs at the ArmOry Last Evening
 A Creditable Battalion DrIIl-Cap-
 tain Chidsey's Death.
 The city companies wer, out with full ranks last evening at the first of a series of battalion drills which was commanded by Col. Leavenworth. assisted by Lieut. Col Loonis and Adjutant Welles The sixth company, which was composed of members by Captain Henry B.. Wood of Company of Meriden.
 Of the Gfty-eight members of the Sarsfelds all were present but one, which is credita- enlisted in the company. The Blues turned out with sixty-two out of sixty-seven mem bers nearly all the absent ones were out of town. Nearly all of the movements were well executed and some of them were so per .fectly executed as to elicit the highest praise from some of the many spectators. The Second regiment drum corps, who we're present, deserve commendation for their skillful drumming.
 The Horse Guard, who were to have a so- ciable in the squad drill room, postponed it on account of the death Of MT Samuel Chidsey, of East Haven, who was captain of the Guard at one time, and after he resigned accepted @ position as one of the majors staff, which position he held at the time of his desth. On account of the wishes of the family, the Horse Guard will not attend the fufieral in uniforrl, but delegation of the company in citizens dress will attend the funeral at his late residence on Saturday at 2p. n, f;5 :.
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Made Last Night Toward The Young
 Mems Christian Association Fund
 over Seven Thousand Dollars Sub-
 scrfbed-A Movement For a Thor
 ough Canvass to Raise Seventy-five
 Thousand Dollars.
 The good work begun by the Young Mems Christian association of this city toward raising funds for building of their own received 8 decided impetus last night in the meeting held at the parlors of the New Ha- ven House. Rev. H. P. Nichols presided MT. H. 0. Williams stated the proceedings of the previous gathering. Professor Simeon E. Baldwin stated the case of the association and several other gentlemen ex- pressed their interest in the project, and up- on motion of General E. s. Greeley it was voted that an executive committee of seven gentlemen be appointed by the chair to plan for thorough canvass for funds for a build ing for the association, the subscriptions to be binding only upon the condition that S75, 900 are raised, also that suhscrip- tions be received at this meeting. Subscrip- tions were then made to the amount of ST. 150 which added to the 'tyoung mems fund" of $1 ,075, makes 6 total of $S,225 already subscribed. The meeting adjourned to meet at the same place Saturday evening, Jan uary 23, when report from the committee on plans for canvass will be expected, with the report of further subscriptions.
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Enteft01nm men ts. AMERICAN THEATEp

The variety company playing at the Amer ican this week includes some of the best peo- pie in the business, and is drawing large houses nightly.
 RUNNELL,s MUSEUM.
 Lennox's spectacular drama, 'iThe Hoop of Gold" is daily drawing large audiences at the museum The play will be repeated every afternoon and evening this week.
 CARLL's OPERA HOUSE.
 HAloped With Circus Man" is the name of the spectacular melodrama to be produced at this opera house on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoon of this week. The company is said to include some of the best artists of the ring, and will proba- bly, be well worth seeing.
 sfopDARD LECTURE TONIGHT.
 The Stoddard lectures open tonight at Carll's The subject is, "Napoleon Bona parte, from Corsica to the Throne" A topic so suggestive cannot fail to receive adequate treatment at MT. stoddard's hands and to be rendered particularly interesting by the fns illustrations which he always furnishes. The public should turn out en masse.
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THE NEW HAVEN YACHT CLUB
Vote to Hold An Entertainment 4
 CarIls& Opera HOuRe.

CarIl'S Opera House.
 The New Haven Yacht club held meet ing last evening and have voted to hold an entertainment at CarlPs Opera House in February, which will be a concert by the Philharmonic society and some excellent soloists from New York. The intention is to have the affair an exceptionally fine one. The matter is in the hands of Ericsson F. Bushnell. The club have voted to remain in their present rooms until after the annual meeting in March.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 Engraved visiting cards at Dorman's.
 Rev. Dr. Harwood and wife are expected home this week from Europe.
 The annual meeting of the Connecticut Humane society will be held on Wednesday January 20.
 Consul General Walters New Years egg nog still continues to be favorably comment ed upon by London papers.
 Meriden has decided to have 8 new school building, and it will be erected on the cor ner of King and Russell streets.
 Of the 672 Yale graduates who died in the ten years between 1876 and 1885, there were 271 who were past 70 years of age.
 Q. M Loomis, Temple of Music, is selling a new banjo, 39 brackets, nickel trimmings, for S10. He also has a new stock of Dobson's bell banjos.
 President Trowbridge of the Board of Aldermen gave banquet to the Republican members of the Board at the League rooms last evening.
 morning ranged from IA to 21' below zero. In this city at midnight last night it stood at about zero.
 About five hundred people, including many young ladies and many undergraduates, en- joyed the good skating at Lake Whitney yesterday.
 William D. Brinley and G. F. Bradley have been appointed clerks at the postoffce. MT Brinley was for seven years an assis- tant to John Shuster in the Town Clerk s office.
 A defective fue caused a fire at the office of Dr. w H. Hotchkiss on Church street yesterday morning at Il o'clock. Hose cart No. } and Hook and Ladder No. i responded. Damage slight.
 Mr. Hayes, of the Knights of Labor, in a letter to the Derby Silver company on Tues day, gives them until January 16 to decide whether his proposition will be accepted or not. Manager Miller, of the company, says it will yield.
 Prof. Chandler's singing class will meet tonight in the hall of the Y. M. c. A. on Chapel street: This is owing tO., the meet ings which are held this week in English Hall Next week the class will meet as usual in English Hall.
 Property of H F. Hubbard was attached yes terday at the instance of John s. Beach ,coun- sel for the St. Paul Pioneer Press of St. Paul, Minn, to recover claim of 5000. The writ is returnable to the February term of the Superior court in this city.
 The late Samuel Chidsey, of East Haven, resided in the house next to the old stone church. He leaves a wife and two grown up daughters and son. He represented East Haven in the legislature in 1865 and was an ex-selectmen of the town and prom inent member of the Congregational church.
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WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. IA, 1S66 a. m. For New England: Slightly warmer, fair wealth. CT, winds generally shifting to southerly, rising followed by falling barometer. For the Middle States: Warmer, fair weather. variable winds, rising followed by falling barome- ter.
 For Friday: Warmer, fair weather is indicated for New England.
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THE CoNsoL1DATED ROAD.

The Annual Meeting Yesterday-The Election of DirectOrs-A Quiet Meet fng-A Fine Road and Its New Inn. prOvements-The Pelhamville Acci. dent-Care For Disabled Men.
 At the annual meeting of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad company in this city yesterday the following board of di- rectors was chosen, being the old board with the exception of Depew, vice Vanderbilt, de-
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winsted,s Burning Ques.lon.

Wiasted is stirred up over the burning question where shall it's soldiers monument be located, the question of having one being decided apparently iR the affirmative. The proposition of A. M. Perkins for the location of a park in the center of the village is re- vived. The Perkins Park" as planned, contains 361 square rods, which, with the north and south streets forty feet wide), measures about three acres. MT. Perkins values the land at about $s,OOO, and it is proposed that the town give one-half asd in- dividuals the remainder.
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The English Hall Meetings.

Colonel Clarke of Chicago, who.is conduct ing evangelistic meetings this week in En- glish Hall, was for two years one of the three commissioners in the Army of the Tennessee who examined the officers for the colored regiments.
 Last nights meeting was well attended, notwithstanding the cold. Tonight Colonel Clarke will tell the story of his personal ex- nerience.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-14
Among the Lodges.

The annual installation and banquet of Roger Sherman lodge No. 323, Knights of Honor, was held last evening. After the in stallation exercises at the lodge room, where Supreme Dictator F. D. Sloat acted as in- stalling officer, the members marched to the Elliott House, where the banquet was held.
 Rathbone lodge No. 1, K. of P, held an installation and musical and literary enter tainment at their lodge rooms last evening
 Montowese lodge, I. O.O. F., also neld an installation of officers and banquet at their lodge rooms last evening
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Thursday, January IA, 1886.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Ayers Hair Vigor-At Druggists. A Card-Thomas H. Pease Son.
 Coats Spool Cotton-At Bretzfelder's. Cuticura Remedies At Druggists
 Dr. Henion-Loomis' Temple of Music. Extra Heavy Sheeting-At Bretzfelders. Great Excitement-7S1 Chapel Street. Look-Judson's Low Price Store. New Goods-N. H. Window Shade Company. New Method of Cure-214 Grown Street. P. K-At Bretzfelder's
 Philadelphia CaponS-L. c. Pfaff & Son. Shirts-E Merwins Son.
 Salvation Oil-At Druggists Sanferds Radical Cure-At Druggists. Spin Out Your Money-J. H. Kearney. Teeth-G. H. Gidney.
 wanted-Saleslady- Q. Box 1,144 Wanted-Boy G. D. R. Hubbard. Wanted-S -Situation-259 Wooster Street. Congress Avenue. Wanted Situation-451 Congress Avenue.
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OBIT UAR ".
Death of An Aged Lady Formerly o1
 This City.

Death of An Aged Lady FOrnaef1g Of
 This City.
 Mrs. Grace M. Austin, widow of the late Eli B. Austin of this city and daughter of the Iate Captain Benjamin Beecher, died at Medway, Mass, on January 10th, at the ad : vanced age of eighty-fve. Her remains will be brought to New Haven for interment. The funeral services will take place at the Grove street cemetery this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Although, Mrs. Austinis residence has been away from hers for many years, still there are those who knew her well and remember her genial manner, large heaztsd- ness and unostentatious ways.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-14
STILL COLD.

Twelve Degrees Below Zero - A Slight Gain Yesterday-Frozen Water Pipes.
 The weather still continues cold, though yesterdays was an improvement on that of Tuesday 8, which to many delicate people, including ladies and invalids, was unbear- able. Professor Brewers thermometer, which he considered reliable, showed twelve degrees below zero in an exposed place night before last. It is only on still, dark nights that the mercury gets to it's lowest points. When there is high wind the mercury does not get so very low. Monday and Tuesday nights the air was still and there was hardly breath of wind. Last night the wagon wheels creaked again considerably on the snow Water pipes froze in many houses night before last, even where there were fires in the house all night.
 Wilkins Guard Ball To-Nfght. The ball of Company A, Wilkins Guard, will be held this evening, and was not held Tuesday evening as stated.
 Released.
 The s1 300 on deposit in the Second Ma tional bank, New York, belonging to Cap tain F. ". Hinman, of this city, has been released to Captain Hinman with legal inter est due and payment of costs. The suit against Captain Hinman in the Common Pleas court has also been withdrawn.
 Men'sAnd Women,s Rubber Shoes Away under the regular price.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
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Captain Mitchell, of the bark Antoine gala, New York and Havana trade, came home ip May, entirely helpless with rheuma- tism. He went to the mountains, but re- eeiving no benefit, at has wife's request be- gan to take Hoods Sarsaparfl1a. He iBame- diately began to improve; in two months his rheurnatisrn was all gone, and he sailed in command of his vessel a we'll man. Hoods Sarsapsrilla will help you. Sold by all druggists.
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The East Haven Rand.

Oh Tuesday evening the East Haven band visited Mir. J. A. Thorpe, the builder, at his residence in Fair Haven. After some pleasant and enjoyable music all were invited by MT. Thorpe to partake of 8 fine spread. The oc- casion was one of those social and enjoyable affairs which strengthen friendships and add to the happiness of all those con cerned.
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We are goingsto make things lively this week. Three bales extra heavy brown sheet ing 62sc- by the yard or piece.
 s. BRETzFELDER,
 932 Chapel street,
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Sacrifice of Boys, Suits.

We will dispose of our boys cassimere suits within the next ten days regardless of cost or value. Call at once for bargains
 BOLTON & NEELY
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Boys and Girls' Indestructible Shoes. Hard to wear out, the strongest and cheap est shoe in the world to be had only of
 BOLTON & NEELY.
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Great Excitement At 7S1 Chapel Street At The Great Assignee Cloth. ing Sale-saturday The Last Day.

ing Sale-Saturday The Last Day.
 Impress it upon your minds. Delays gre dangerous. Don't delay one minute. There is a big cold wave coming. Don't you hear the roar of the winds waited down the Hudson and Mohawk Come to the great assignee clothing sale and dress your self and boys at one-half the cost of any oth- CT store in the United States bounds. Come quick. Remember you can come from any town within fifty miles of New Haven and make your expenses twice over by buying of us at 791 Chapel street Mems heavy over coats 8 95, worth $12. Diagonal suits $3. .95, worth s9.95. Boys good class suits sold at $3.15, worth $10. Thousands of other great bargains to be had at
 ia14 1t T81 CHAPEL STREET.
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Retter Late Than Never.

Boys, R Rubber Boots. The best and cheapest in the city at
 BOLTON & NEELY's.
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After catching csld take Dr. Roberts Cough Syrup of Tar, Boneset and Wild Cherry. Cream Japonica makes the com plexion very lovely. Fifty cents.
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Ayers Hair Vigor, for dressing the hair and promoting it's growth; fine toilet arti- cle.
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Did you read our "Adv." in yesterdays COURIER? If not, read it tomorrow. Just for fun Three thousand bleached towels at 5c, worth 10c.
 s. BRETzFELDER,
 S;32 Chanel street
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Rows, Heavy Cassimere suits.

We will sell the best goods made up in the latest styles at less than cost of mate rials. Come and see our heavy suits at only $2 45, and the very finest dress suits s4,95,
 BOLTON & NEELY
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The ladies are invited to call and see our new style in button boots for street and par ty wear; they are fine and the price low.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
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Genutpe Hand-sewed Dongola Boots.

We keep the genuine imported Dongola boots, hand sewed in double or single sole, the easiest and most dressy boot in the mar ket, only S3. 75 pair.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
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Coats Coats' Coats' Coats' Coats spool spool spool spool spool cotton cotton cotton cotton cotton four four four four four cents cents cents cents eents
 At BRETZFELDERS,
 S32 Chapel street.
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For stiffness and soreness of the muscles and joinh of the body, rheumatism, neural gia-in fsct, any ache or pain of the body nothing Equals Salvation Oil. Sold by All druggisk. Price 25 cents.
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Social At The First Church, Fair Ha.
 WRn

At a meeting of the ladies' society in the First Congregational church last evening sev eral solos were rendered by MT. Hall and Miss Hettie Bradley. Music was furnished by the Social orchestra, and very pleasant lime WAS eniOved
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For Rheumatism, Lumbaso, Neuralgia, Cramp and Collie there is no remedy superior to the genu inc Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil jail d&w1w
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Don't fail to visit our store this week W e have placed on sale, 20, 900 yards of F. K at 1-2c yard. Read our "Adv. ''in this paper to- morrow.
 s. BRETZFELDER,
 S32 Chapel street.
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Connectieut Lo.ses b1 Fire.

The policies of Hartford insurance compa- nies at the big mill district" fire in Phila- delphia Sunday morning are thus stated by the Press of that city: Hartford, 14,500; Ma tionaI, S7, ,5OO; Phoenix, S7,OO0; Connecticut, $f 800; Orient, $4 750.
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VISIT THE PEOPLES STORE

See Johnson and Bro.'s adv't on 3rd page.
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coal hythe TensMeod byths Cord S per bhl, hbs St Chestnut, bbl. aDc, bbls Sl; Sl; hard 1bb s5o, bbls, S1; Coal s5 cents per $175; 16 eord soft wood sawed split 10 in. $35O; cord soft wood, sawed or split 10 in.. $T; cord hard wood, sawed or split 10 in 8; 11 cord ha1 d wood; sawed or split. 10 i'm, Si; cord hard wocf sawed or split, n in &. Bundle wood. Sl.35 ltr h indred. 200 Commerce street, where ordei should be sent. '. W. WHITE,
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Away under the regular price.
 BOLTON & NEELY.