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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Comparatively few people know how to
value an encyclopedia until after they have
used one. 1t is more than dictionary. 1t
not only gives you in short space the infOr-
nation you want, but its information comes
from the highest authOrity-it is reliable to
date. But the Britannica does more. 1t
gives the ordinary reader a broad and ac-
curate survey of the whole field of knowl-
edge in all departments of thought and ac-
tion. Each subject is treated by special
ist. 1t is the choice fruit of many able
minds. Ii is history, geography, literature.
science art, religion, manufacturing. inyen'
ton, and in word, picture OF actual civ
ilzation. 1t takes the place of many books,
and in the end is actually the cheapest fOrn
of a valuable library. Deny yourself and
family other things, and buy good ency-
clop@dia. The Britannica is the best.
W. c. FALCoNER,
Pastor First PRESBYTERIAN Church.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
NoCure, No Paw

The terms "Never despair" and "While
there's life there's hope" are the notices Of
DIR. McMunn. Treats his patients to cure
them, and uses without prejudice or regard
for schools or ''pathys" whatever will ac'
complish that result. A man of IS years
successful experience. Consultations in
person or by mail free TO all. Permanently
located at Springfield, o. Institute, labor
atOry and dispensary at Ill South Market
street. Hours a. III. to 9 D. III.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
To Whom il MAY Concern.

Until further notice this company cannot
receive freight of any kind for points on OF
reached by the Mahoning division stations,
Cleveland to Sharpsyille inclusiye,) or on
Niles and New Lisbon branch, stations,
Niles to Lisbon, inclusive.) The above in
no way effects traffic for or by main line oi
other branches, which will be received as
usual. J. MACGREEvY,
Agent n. Y. z. Il o.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The old reliable Steam Dye Works are
always to the front in enterprise and good
work, and have been doing a tremendous
business in their dying department, which
gives the best of satisfaction. Those hav-
ing heavy clothing to color should not fail
to take them to their place of business, 81
north Center street, at Opce, before winter
sets in, as it is almost impossible to dry
heavy goods then. The baths are Just az
popular as ever, and are receiving new
patrons every day that express themselye:
as being very highly pleased.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Pimples, tan, rash, freckIes, prickly heat,
SallOv ness, greasiness and times ravages
(crow's feet,
These are tie foes to wOman's beauty;
| Their safe removal her speedy duty.
Save one all cen be banished very fast,
| (Wec can abate but not obliterate the last:)
Use Champln's Liquid Pearl and see,
How quickly all these beauty pests will flee
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Springfield Counterfeiter Caught.

George Martin, a one armed man, claim
ing to be from Springfield, and Benjamin
Albert of Cincinnati, were arrested at Cleve-
land yesterday for counterfeiting. An i'm
mense outfit of moulds, to ,ls queer" coin,
etc, was captured. Two confederates es-
canad
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Weakly Females.

Ladies', old ryoung. suffering from any form
Of female complaints many American women
suffer from weakness, irregularities. etc. The
Snyder Female Pad Is worn and cures By
ABSORPTION. Try one Price s., by mail on re-
ceipt Of price. Address, The snyder Pad Co.,
No. West 18th St.. New York.
An Agent wanted for this county, TO locate al
SDrfnRfeld.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
Pastor First Presbyterian CHI

Ding, dong, bell,
Lots are going well.
Who made them go?
Why the working of Springfield.
Who know any lots on LagOnda avenue
Are a good investment.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The officers of ST. Paul NJ. E. church
have just had number of engravings Of
the church made and framed in tasteful
frames. Besides the picture of the church,
the hour at which services are held, etc,
are printed OH the cards with the engray-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Fifty-seven styles in soft hats; thirty
eight styles in stiff hats, any style-mads we
keep in stock. SULLIVAN, the Halter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

ings. These will be hung in various places
throughout the city, in the hotels, and in
many of the machine shops. 1t is believed
that by this means many persons may be
prompted to attend divine service, who do
not do so now. The engraving Of the
church is one of the best ever made of a
public building in Springfield,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

That tired feeling" from which you
suffer so much, particularly in the morning,
is entirely thrown off by Hoods Sarsapa'
rilla.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

The rat story which interested the read
ers of the GLoBE-REPUBLIC last week was
copied into the columns of the Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette and has commenced a
long pilgrimage of the metropolitan ex-
changes.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
snvder'sLiVer Pads

Malaria, Chills and Fever, Dyspepsia. Bill
| Iousness Sick or Nervous Headache, all Liver
| and Stomach Troubles yield where the Snyder
Liver and Stomach Pads are worn They
| cure by absorption. Thousands can testify to
| the benefits derived from their use. Price s2.
| Sent BY mail on receipt of price. Address,
| The Sny der Pad Co., No. West l4th St., New
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Thirty styles in boys wool hats, at 3j
and so cents. SULLIVAN, the Halter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
"Oh NV Back y

How do suffer - What shall l do?" These
words need never be uttered IL snyder's Kid
ney Pads are worn. They positively cure
Bright's Disease. Lame or Weak Back, Spinal
and .all urinary Diseases and Restore Lost
Energy in old or young. Price sS, by mail. on
receipt Of price. Address, The Snyder Pad Co.,
No. 2West 18th St., New York.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10

Trains marked thus run daily; all other
trains daily except Sunday.
Train No. has = through coach for Lincoln,
Neb.. and through sleeper between Springfield
and Peoria.
Train No. has through sleeper and chair
cars for Peoria, and through sleeper from In
dianapolis to Chicago.
Train No has elegant new Woodruff sleeper
Except Saturday through from Columbus to
Sc. Paul and Minneapolis; also through coach
from Columbus to Kansas City, and chair cars
between Columbus and Burlington, Iowa.
All through trains on main line both east
and west have through sleepers and chair cars
between Columbus and Peoria.
C.E. HENDERSON, General Manager
II. NJ. BRONSON, q. p. and I. Agent.
d. Ii. ROACH, General Agent.
WIN. HEFFERMAN, Ticket Agent.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-10
oieveiand, Columbus, Cincinnati and
indianapolis Railway.

No. Il has through sleepers 10 New Rork and
Boston without change
NO. 4 Is the famous limited express. com
posed entirely Of sleepers, east of Cleveland
Through sleepers from Springfield. Makes
New York in 3n hours.
G. II. KNIGHT,
Z. K Ticket and Ocean Steamship Agent,
A. ]. SMITH, Arcade Depot,
q. T. A. Springfield. o.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23

ysiae IN training human nlind IS fact
uhquestionvd among educators. Among
the lasy this is not - evident The pre-
JUDGE with which they view ii, in a meas
ure, arises from their failure to recognize
It's practical feature, and this failure is due
10 the sut5eci matter Of the general Algebra,
such as the Dog, Horse Problem" the
Digit Problems" the Clock Problem" ct
al. Now, hold that an Algebra can be
compiled with sufficient combination of
thought to yield any desired mental gym
nastic exercise from the practical Affairs Of
life. Algebra is but full-groWn Ariihme-
tic The human mind in developing passes
nom the particular TO the general and on
THIS latter vantage ground Algebra is built.
IL should be structure of practical and
substantial nature, and not one built of
mental conceits and fanciful combinations.
l hope that you will pardon me, Messrs.
Editors, for this depression and lind nv ex-
cuse iii the Zeal entertain for the cause.
Respectfully,
DUSTY.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
:. T. VIErT.


( A special meeting of the Town Commits.
sioners of Leonardtown was held on the
lith instant, and the following resolutions
were offered by Mr.. John A. Camalier and
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, In the Providence Of Al
mighty God, we are called upon TO mourn
the loss of our most worthy President, JOHN
+. FENwICK, who departed this life on the
2nd instant, therefore,
BE n Resoiced, 5y tie Commissioners II
the riHGge cf L4OadritotcH. That in the
loss of the services and society of our be-
loved associate and honOred President,
JOHN +. FENwICK, we are reminded of the
uncertainties of this life, and that the fell
destroyer, Death, has taken from among
Us, faithful public officer, whose well
known, uniform charities and other Chris
tan virtues, console US in the hope that he
was we'll prepared TO depart at the sudden
summons.
ResDIced, That as token of respect to
his memory, the surviving members Of this
Board will wear badge of mourning for
thirty days.
ReSO!ced, That our coincidence and
heartfelt sympathies are rendered To his
bereaved widow and children in this hour
OF their distress.
Resolood, That our county papers be re-
queSted 10 publish these proceedings and
our Secretary TO deliver copy to the fam
lily OF the deceased.
On motion OF Mr.. Holmes, as further
mark of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased, the Board adjourned.
BY Order,
JNo \. CAVALIER, JOS. II. KEY,
Sec. PreS't pro. tenn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
Schooner Snnk.

\ CORES pondent furnishes us with the
following: The Schooner Onward, Capt.
] I. swami, was sunk on the 9Th instant
"tF Rcd House Cove near Fort Washington.
The vessel had taken a load of oysters tn
Washington and was returning in tow
with Capt. Swann's stock of Winter goods,
valued At $1,000. When off Red House
Cove tht tugs stuck in the ice, and the ice
loat in attempting 10 open the way came
close t" this Onward and jammed the ice
hrtwccp the tug and the Schooner, crush
I'M ia the port side of the last named craft.
The captain and crew were saved, but with
the exception Of three barrels of coal oil,
which broke from their lashing to the deck,
the whole cargo is a total loss.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
CORRESPONDENCE of the Beacon,

ST. INIGo's, Mp, 1So6
On the evening of the 10Th. the merry
tinkling of sleigh bells was heard and
many young people were seen vending
their way in the direction of the residence
of DR.. \. ii. Bean, where they were most
Hospitality received, although great sur
prise TO him. The young people had
planned among themselves to meet there
and pass away the evening in dancing
which was enjoyed by all Among those
present were the sweet attractive daughters
of our host (the Dr.) and their pretty friend,
Miss Spirrier, of Carroll Co, who is now
visiting them; Mr.. and Mrs. Cough Edelin,,
Misses Susie Abel, Cora Crane, Hattie
Pembroke, Mamie Smith, Fannie Bond,
Norma Bohannan, the Misses Dent, Misses
Laura and Josie Clarke and last but not
least the pretty young debutante, Miss
Mamie Birch. The gentlemen present.
were, Messrs. Bob Pembroke, Frank Crane.
Harry Clarke, Willie Smith, Raymond
Ford, Jerry Wrightson, Rob Lilburn, Bean
Iippett, the Messrs. Abell and Dent. Our
old friend, Mr.. Pembroke. was as usual the
life of the room. What, indeed. would an
entertainment DC without him? The absence
of Mr.. George Roach was very much re-
grctted by all. think he was particularly
missed by certain little blue bird who was
heard 10 inquire, why he was not there :"
The pleasure Of the dance ended about one
o'clock, a. m, when all babe adieu and left
for their respective homes, carrying with
them the remembrance Of most pleasant
evening. Hurriedly,
SNOWUIRn
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
-. hinges atesns.

From "ur RcgukIr Corts,.omdentl
several cases of pneumonia are reported
and one death, that of Il colored man, &C.
cured recently.
The roads are almost impossible in some
places.
cur merchants Judging from the number
Of boxes, barrels, etc, exposed to the eve,
have amply prepared themselves Tor Christ
mas.
Thieves are busy again. Several modern
AchanS entered the meat-h house of Left
Langley, Il worthy colored man, of our vii
las", and took several large pieces of pork.
including all the spare cribs, few nights
ago.
II gives us pleasure to understand that
Democrat is satisfied. The slur in his last
communication, ifintended for your regular
correspondent, is simply feeble weapon,
thrown without effect No man is born
without his faults Our friend has his
more or leSs-and so has
RALYAT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23

VI a meeting of our Town Commission
er>, held on Friday last, it was considered
NECESSARY 10 set forth and transmit 10 the
Postcttice Department the following facts
and suggestions looking towards the i'm
pr'vcNnent of our mail facilities. The pa
Per WIS enclosed a. Hen. Barnes Compton
who, we are sure, will make the proper eff
f'ri - have the evils complained of correc
ted:
"R3p'resenting in measure the. rights
and Interests of the citizens Of this town,
AMI believing from most reliable informa-
t''n tl't said rights and interests are suffer
ing alFd grossly neglected by the monde
Iarturl' and arrival Of our daily mails, viz,
leaving; this place after schedule time and
arriving 1t MechanicSviile too late for con-
Levunm with the outgoing train, causing
delay q twenty-fOur hours; and believing
'ha; This state ofaffairs has existed for some
Time and. will continue 10 a greater OF less
",Eree during the coming Winter; and
whereas. we are also informed on good au
m2rIty that irregularities Of u similar char
Scier On other routes in this county exist,
We ihcrcioie respectfully ask that you will
give this matter your prompt attention.
Ana We further ask that our county post
masters will in all cases (aS is their duty
report promptly all failures Of arrival and
departure 81 Tho proper schedule time: also
any unreasonable delays or ether violations
81 the postal laws pertaining 10 the safe
ketping and prompt delivery of our mails.
That LeOnaritown being the county seat
where most OF the legal and office business
q The county is transacted. We think il Is
cue that our IN ais should arrive IS early IS
practicable. We, therefore, believe by fix
M the hour OF departure from Mechanics
vile t. this place at O'Clock, Z. NJ, Inow
:" clock, 7. NJ. } our mails would reach here
~ or not later than 8 o'clock, p. NJ, NOW
SGcioIk, 7, NJ not over \ distance Of 20
miles, thus giving - our people, among other
adNantaSes, the important one of replying
" ,etierS by return mail That we believe,
unlcSs the above irreg ularitieS in our mail
service are corrected. that il would b pro-
UT anu advisable a. have the citizens OF
our county To hold meeting at this place
anu better and more forcibly present their
"'"hss TO your department"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
COMMUNICATED.
MAIDEN BOWER, Dec. 20. 1886.
RALYAT.

MAIDEN BOWER, Dec. %. 1896.
Alessrs, Editors Having read in your
last issue the weights ef large porkers,
will now give You an account of Jumbo
Hog, two years old in September. This
was leaf tat. Also, eight March pigs aver
~ ing 2lS lbs. think this entities the eth
diStric: 10 the championship. Ii anyone
can beat these weights l will engage 10
SGT EN- up" APPLE To-day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
Saint Niarv's Beacon.


:. II. II. II. @-Trains leave Brandy.
wine going East, daily except Sundays, =,
1920 a. in. Arriving at Mechanicsville, las
i. IN Leave Mechanicsville, going West
daily except Sundays, at 1910 p. m. Ar
irving al Brandywine 2:10 p. IN.
Early Morning Trains leave Mechanics
vile. going West, Mondays and Thursdays
At 5:i5 a. IN. Arriving At Brandywine at
CSC a. N.
Evening Trains leave Brandywine, going
Fast, Wednesdays and Saturdays at $50 d.
m Arriving at Mechanicsyille at 7:30 .. m.
Norfolk steamers 10 Washington from,
Piney Point on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. at 1890, p W. Returning, Mon
DAYS, Wednesdays and Fridays.
See advertisements elsewhere.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
COMMUNICATED.
SNOWBIRD.


CHARLOTTE HALL, Dec. 10, 1886.
NesSrs. Editors The following problem
seems TO be occupying the attention of
some OF our business men, and as various
solutions have been suggested, all of which
appear 10 me understandable sequences
from the known premises, l take this means
OF provoking discussion on the mooted
question:
"A wishes to borrow from b 50 500 for
nVe years at per cent The mortgage i
executed bearing interest at per cent
What bonus must b deduct, which added
To his interest will make : per cent on his
investment :"
Since the mortgage is 81 800 and interest
at per cent, the interest for 5 years, OF
course, is $3.50. This added TO the face
the mortgage makes $3,25O. Now, this
must cover IKE money loaned and interest
on same at pr cent The problem re-
solves itself into finding what sum Of money
on interest at 5 per cent will, in five years.
amount 10 $3.50, One dollar in this time
amounts $40; hence, the sum which will
amount n $3.50 will be a sum obtained
by dividing $3.50 by Sl.40, which will be
$2,32i42. $25O0-232l.4 2-$l7s.5s, the
bonus. Proof. $lss.5s [bonusl plus $3.50
interest r. $92S.5s, income from money
loaned for five (5l years. 1t is easily seen
that this is 5 per cent interest on the
amount loaned [s2,S2l.42l, and this was
what we desired.
II is interesting in this connection &c
trace the same result by Algebra Let X
equal the sum loaned then, 2.5O0-x r. DO
nus. Interest on face Of mortgage al {
per cent for five (5 years amounts to 500
Now, the bonus the interest 5 per cent
on sum loaned. Then,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
DebaIIHg NOeIety.

NJ Mondays meeting Of the ST Mary's
Debating Society the following officers were
elected President, X. c. Combs; Vice
President, +. Il. Abell Rec. Sec Walter |.
Daw kius; Asst. Rec. Sec, q. W. Joy; Cor.
SEQ, Il. II. Camalier; Librarian, Robt \.
Young Treasurer, +. V. King
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
$500 xf go So X

Transposing, collecting and dividing, We
obtain, ~ 2,S2I.42, the amount loaned. a
result corresponding in all respects with
the former one.
All teachers OF Mathematics depiore the
impractical spirit which governs the COM
pliers Of our textbooks on Algehrs. That
Algebraic study, per -, is Of incalculable
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
Local DO6tinRs.
oar Christmas wishes.

Joyous mem'ries, hopes the brightest,
Purses heavy, bills the lightest.
Friends all kindness, hearts all gladness
Lack If nothing save Of sadness.
Love 10 light up all your meetings
These 10 you our Christmas greetings
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23

sou viii ind that she has the very present
you want ami that il Is juss-to1-loyciy flr
anything
Mrs. T. WALTER MATrINGLY,
of Mechanicsville, has better facilities for
obtaining goods than those further from the
railroad and her stock of Christmas Goods
viii nGi only equal but surpass anything
previously brought TO the section. Visit
this establishment and you viii have no
need TO 90 further.
: T. VIETT.
Tin and sheet iron ware is always in season
and little money expended in this lin
will go a long ways if YOU buy good goods.
These you are certain to get il you deal with
Mr.. Welt Give him a call all ye good
husbands and gladden. the hearts of your
wives with a new and needed assortment Of
kitchen ware. Sancho PanZa said, ''God
bless the man who first invented Sleep"
but he was not ahead of the man who in
vented eating. The man who invented
eating, however, Is behind the man who
makes things To cook in, and hence Friend
Welt is ahead of all, &nd should be the first
man called upon.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
CHRISTMAS Is HERE.

Christmas is near AT hand hearing in its
coming the gladstone tidingS of peace on
earth, good will toward men" II is the
season OF rejoicing, of heartfelt thankful
ness for the blessings of the past and of
hopeful anticipations Of the future. an era
Of good will most appropriately celebrated
by kindly presents to kindred and friends,
large or small = the means Of the donor
will permit The most perplexing ques-
tton is, what II buy and where to buy it
Our merchants are smiling and cheerful in
anticipation Of the good times a-coming.
All are well-stocked and anx:ous to SELL
those who advertise, Of course, selling
cheapest.
Mrs. L. \. JoNEs
has an array Of fine millinery and of useful
Christmas presents, and Whist i more ap-
propriate At any season than useful gin /.
\ fine line Il Notions and Fancy Goods, a
complete stock If stationery. and many
other seaSonahle things appropriate for
holiday presents, can be seen on her count
ers. II YOU neglect 10 call here when YOU
visit Town Your trip will be incomplete in
deed.
+. OSCAR MoRGAN
Is masking things boom on the principle oi
giving value received for the money. His
well-earned reputation for low prices is
permanent, and his carefully selected stock,
comprising everything 70 be found in a well
ordered dry goods and clothing store. will
furnish an abundant field for the selection
Of Christmas gods His groceries are IN
10 the standard and if you inspect them or
his Ready-made Clothing you are sure TO
buy and certain 10 get bargain.
Miss NEIL FENwICK
greets the married ladies with everything
they desire and here the unmarried can So
cure the finest Christmas presen, ob,aina.
BILE in s. MAry's, Her stock OF goods i:
well assorted and when You call TO see he,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
Religious.

There will be Divine Service at All
saints church on Christmas day at II
o'clock, and at the same hour and place on
sunday.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
Fenwick Morgan

Extend a special invitation 10 their many
friends and customers 10 visit their STORE
and examine their large stock Questionable
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23

"' "rcat Malaria, Fever aud -Auge Rem
"r!. Reliable, safe aud efficient Price
on per bottle, For sale by all druggists
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
FERTILIZERS REDUCED IN COST TO FARMERS
Quality Kept up to full Standard.

WE sell our Fertilizers to responsible buy
ers on crop time at same prices as hereto
fore, but H0se teitt0Ut interest, a saving of six
per cent. 10 farmers. 4 liberal discount for
cash.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
IASSERS

rwiSr are hcreh. fore
PASSING on
nd PART HOPKINS,
Neck, Ard election dis
jim will he prosecuted
h, law.
SGTDN DAVIS,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
GROCERIES

Fine fresh and cheap. Call and make a
small purchase and we know that you will
become permanent customer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
SHOES and HATS.

Our new Summer styles are in, and price
lower than ever. Our stock will please
young men, old men and boys.