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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

Most great sins are traceable to small
causes, the mention of which as such causes
in connection with the sins which are their
ultimate result, would often seem absurd.
Thus, not unfrequently, murder Is the
outcome of some foolish jest played some
times thOughtlessly upon a hot-tempered
person, angry words leading to blows. and
finally eliminating in the crime, in which
the life of a person is taken. and the soul of
another stained with one of the most deadly
sins. Often, also. does the fault of borrow
ing lead to the sin OF stealing, as when the
trusted employe begins to take the small
pieces of money from the cash drawer,
fully intending to repay; but Satan, in his
victims heart urging him on, he continues
in that way to borrow until he is unable to
resist the temptation of keeping what does
not belong to him, and the result is theft,
and a terrible sin to be accounted for at the
last.
Instances of this kind might be multiplied
indefinitely. The reader will in his own
experience call to mind examples where just
such small beginnings on the downward
path have lead to great sin against God
and man. Do not give way to the smaller
temptations: ask Gods aid to resist it, lest
in your weakness you yield to your ever
vigilant adversary whose aim is your de-
struction, and you be led from sin to sin and
he accomplish his deadly purpose.-F. P. H.
in Golden Rule.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

The Rescue, the official organ of the
grand lodge of 1. o. G. t., of California.
published at San Francisco, has the follow
ing good words for our little journal: ''The
officials of the state prison at Saltwater.
Mimi. permit the publication within the
walls of sprightly journal entitled THE
PRISON MIRROR. Subscriptions are re-
ceived at 81 per year or 60 cents for six
months. and the readers of the Rescue are
cheerfully commended to aid the enterprise
by becoming subscribers. The literary and
mechanical work is performed by the I'M
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25
For The Mirror.

For The Mirror.
Gems of Thought.
No man is SO wise that he may not err.
Calamity is mans true tombstone.
Virtue has many preachers, but few mar
tyrS.
The will is determined by two things
inclination and interest.
Oblivion is the flower that grows best on
graves.
If we would take half the pains to be
happy as we do to appear so, we should be
happy indeed.
Every man must work at something
The moment he stops working for humanity
the devil employs him.
God never wastes resources nor material:
every human being is here for purpose.
There are swift hours in life-strOng,
rushing hours--that do the work of tenn
pests in their might.
Like produces like. Speak kind words
and you will hear kind echoes.
A virtuous deed should never be DELAYED.
The impulse comes from heaven; and he who
strives moment to represS it, diSobeys the
God within his mind.
Dare to be true: nothing can need lie.
fault that needs it. must grow two thereby.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

The Bridgeport Examiner, which was
published in the interest of the wage work
ers, and which was an able advocate of the
rights of the laboring classes, has suspend
ed for want of financial support. Its last
issue contains this parting shot: 1.-THE de-
votion with which the laboring people sup
port their press is so proverbial as not to
require the least comment" Too true.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

The PRISON MIRROR is a neat weekly
publication, issued from the Minnesota
state prison, at Saltwater 1t is a very
creditable paper, considering the disadvan-
tages under which it is gotten up In a
recent issue we saw an interesting letter
from Dean Matthew, of our university, to
''the boys" The Dean, it seems, was a
former chaplain in the institution, and re-
tains worm feeling for the unfortunate
occupants of the ''pen. ''-Southern Cali
fOrnia Christian Advocate.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

fortunates of the institution named, and it's
makeup and writings are alike clean and
creditable. Its contributions, coming from
those who have had the Experience. !"
should be warning to others who are
travelling the same road to stop while they
may"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

Gov. Larabee has vetoed the good time''
bill recently passed by the Iowa legislature,
had it become law it would have imme-
'diately released 1877 convicts. some of whom
he thought should remain in prison a while
longer.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

There was buried in Dublin, Ireland,
recently, printer named Patterson Jolly,
aged 104 years. He worked on the Edin-
burg Journal over 70 years ago. and was
probably the oldest printer in the world.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

A syndicate of Fergus Falls citizens has
purchased the Otter Tail County Farmer
which will hereafter be run as an independ-
ent paper. Geo. Gray, its former pro-
prietor, has been retained as editor.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

The Ohio Supreme Court has declared
unconstitutional the habitual criminal act,
which marked for retention as life prisoners
those who were sent up for their third term.
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Subscription Rates.

In the article in last weeks MIRROR en-
titled. 1.-The Duty of Legislators" the sal
airy referred to was $125 per month instead
of S25.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-04-25

Smoke a little, and drink little. and ''see
life" a little; and this group of little vices is
very apt to invite the company of larger
ViceS.-EX.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
Correcting g Rumor.

Editor Morning Netes! DEAR SIR-It has come
to my knowledge that number of persons are
circulating report throughout the city that
Mitchell keeps the best made and best fitting
Clothing, but he is high" Now l desire to
make this statement through the columns Of
your valuable paper, and correct the impression
it is sought to convey as to my high prices.
That keep the best ready made Clothing in
the city, that pay more attention to the fit of
the same than Is usually done. that am more
particular as to the trimming OF the same, that
do not sell any garment as fast color that is
not fast color, and that the Clothing sell does
not rip as others do, is a long established fact
and is we'll known to the trade generally, and
vouched for and recommended by the best
merchant talors in the city And now as to
prices. l desire to impress upon the minds of
your readers that my prices for this choice and
we'll made Clothing are no higher than any
other clothier will charge for shoddy made
clothing, and that am ready to duplicate prices
of any clothing house in the city, and guarantee
at same time a better fit. Yours respectfully,
SIMON MITCHELL,
Sign of the Golden Arm
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Full many gem

Full many gem
The dark unfathomed caves Of ocean bear.
And full many gem casts its dazzling
rays from our showcases, rejecting back
unabashed the binding rays Of old Sol him
self. Indeed, Diamonds and Diamond jew
elry are among our pet fancies, and we can
show line Of these goods whose beauty
can not be described The latest designs in
shapes and settings and at prices hat will
always guarantee solid value to the pur-
chaser Our stock of Fine Jewelry, Solid
and Plated Wares Decorative and Orna-
mental Bric-a-Brac, Gold Headed Canes
and Umbrellas has been Augmented by re-
cent arrivals, covering all the newest and
most attractive ideas in artistic goods, and
we ask a careful inspection. Wedding,
birthday and presents for special occasions
a feature and in making appropriate selec-
tons our experience an / judgment is always
at the purchasers command. The lasting
satisfaction afforded tine public in the past
is our future recommendation to your
notice. NJ. STERNBEHG,
Fine Jeweler, 49, Broughton street.
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applications for patents are made every
week, and from $50 to 4S5 are issued. And
these figures gradually increase with the
growth of the country. The number of ap-
phcations for patents received last year, all
of which had TO be examined, was Al, l53.
The number issued was %, 800. The gross
receipts were 81, IA, 900, and there was a
surplus above all expenses of $150,0O0. So
there is one government institution at
Washington which more than pays its ex-
penses.
THE MODEL ROOM
of the Patent Office is, of course, the great
show room of the institution, and is usually
taken in by visitors in Washington as one
OF the sights OF the city. This is an enor-
NOUS hall, having total length of over 500
feet, with galleries and cases innumerable,
stuffed with not far from 10000 models
The total number of patents issued to date
is not far from 100000. This model hall is,
of course, intensely interesting to all kinds
of people. 1t appears to the on-looker in
Washington to be a favorite resort for
bridal couples, of which a large number is
constantly wandering about the town in a
sweetly dazed condition. They stop before
the case filed with corsets and bustles or
before the good-luck collection of horse
shoes; they look at the first sewing
machine made by Howe, the first electric
instrument patented by Morse, the contriv-
ance patented by Abraham Lincoln for
lifting ships over sand bars, etc Now and
then poor man is seen gazing with wistful
looks at the case filed with overalls, for
even these are patented. A big fat man
was seen the other day looking at a case
full of small chairs, while a delegation OF
Indians stood amazed before the many
barrels of Hotchkiss gun. Boys are natli-
rally interested in the case of toy shops, and
housewives have been seen studying the
evolution of the cooking stove from the log
fire in the open fireplace.
There are many odd things in connection
with the Patent Office. The perpetual mo-
ton crank still lives and bothers the exam
liners. About 1875 the employees of the
office were stricken with horror upon
receiving real dead baby in box, which
had been embalmed by some patent process,
and sent as an illustration of it. Where
the baby was obtained no one knew.
Another dreadful device was a gold trap to
be swallowed with the hope of catching
some internal parasitic There is just now
drive in the matter of electrical inven-
lions, and car couplings follow hard on,
close pressed by beehives and churns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
At HstilI's.

SAVANNAH DAILY MORNING NEWS.
SAVANNAH WEEKLY NEWS, Outing for
May, Century for May, Frank Leslie's
Budget for June, Golden Days for May,
Life, Book Buyer, Puck, Judge, Harper's
man Papers and Libraries, New York Her
aid, World, Morning Journal, Sun, Star,
Times, Tribune, Boston Herald, Boston
Globe, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Ameri
can, Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati
Gazette, Philadelphia Press Philadelphia
Times, New Orleans Times-Democrat, At
lanta Constitution, Macon Telegraph, Au-
gusta Chronicle, Charleston News and Cou-
rier, Charleston World, Florida Times
Union, Jacksonville News-Heraid, st. Au-
gustine News, Chicago Times, New Orleans
PicaYune.
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SHRINE OF YANKEE GENIUS.
The Story of the Great Patent Office in
Washington.
From az Nelp York Grnnhic

rum Tue NetO IOFh 0FUDnIC.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-The great white
marble building standing on f street in
Washington, between Seventh and Ninth,
and covering very large square of ground
commonly called the Patent Office, is really
the Department of the Interior, presided
over by Gen. William F. Villas, until re-
Cehtly postmaster General. The building
mas Tour fronts, with massive and i'm posing
Cornthan portlcoS upon the south and
easJ. IL Is built about an open court, in
tne middle of which there is fountain.
Beneath the roof of this building are to be
found the Patent Office, presided over by
benton j. Hall, the Commissioner APP
pointed one year ago to succeed Judge
montgomery; the General Land Office, the
Executive Department of the Bureau of
indian Affairs, and the offices of the Int
rlor Department. Immense as this build
ing IS 1t has long proved too small to ac-
Coihmodate the business which flows into it
from all parts of the Union. Indeed, MIR.
nan finds that he needs the whole of it for
Ine work of the Patent Office, if it is to be
conducted with the expedition and efficiency
which is demanded.
IT'S LOSSES BY FIRE.
IN its early days the Patent Office was
SIMPLY a bureau of the State Department,
ana mad no building of its own 1t once
occupied portion of the old post-office,
al ana with it was destroyed by fire in 1886,
muen large collection of models and valu-
PIE records was lost. The building now &C.
cupied is 21O feet square, and when erected
wa, VA supposed to be fireproof. But fire
wulch occurred September, 1877, DESTROYED
tne west and north halls of the model room
On the top floor, and from one-third to
oHe-half of all the models which had
Eouected since 1886. This was an
Hleparable loss, and has been a
uIce OF great trouble since The building
was constructed from the fund of the Pat
en- OHce, which was the result of an accu-
n ~ "a from fees paid in by the inventors
VI we country. This fund is now large
surplus, some millions Of dollars, and If the
the'snt cannot be had for the business of
w F6tent Office a new one should be
erected at once. The various divisions, of
winch there are thirty odd, are now
eio INTO narrow, inconvenient, and
zen unhealthy limits. In the rooms, as
iI.nO"h IN the illustrations, where the pre-
a. ry examinations are held where mod
oie nave to be examined, where documents
are NED drawings, etc, made, the clerks
ale crowded together too thick for comfort,
500 work or health. The whole number
eemPioyed by the Patent Office Is not far
a,oh ooo men and women. The records
e e,. drawings which should be accessible
orc orc now stored in dark corridors and by
EGay places, where classification is imposSi-
s ore ana where access to causes long search
o t,G uelay. Besides granting patents the
Illce publishes the Official Gazette, which
, nas an edition of $500 copies. This is a
purely hotolithographic production and
~VIrrt ny drawings of all the patents issued.
49,. nc amount Of business done in tie Pat
'N' Oulce is simply enormous. About 500
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
ORDINANCE.

AN ORDINANCE TO repeal an ordinance passed in
Council March 81, 1893, entitled an ordinance
10 provide for the grading, paving and inn
proving Of River street from the east side Of
West Broad street 10 the west side Of Water
street, in the city Of Savannah.
SECTION !. BE Il ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen OF the city Of Savannah In Council
assembled, and IL Is hereby ordained by tho
authority Of the same, That the ordinance
passed in Council on the 2lst day OF March,
1888, entitled an ordinance TO provide for the
grading, paving and improving Of River street
from the east side of West Broad street to the
west side Of Water street, in the city Of Savan-
nah, be and the same is hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed ia Council April 4, 1888.
RUFUS T.. LESTER, Mayor
Attest FRANK f. REBAREn, Cierx OF Council
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CRY MARsHAL's OFFICE,

SAVANNAH. April 1lth 1883. T
EXECUTIONS against all persons in default
II for Real Estate Taxes for the year 1887.
Stock in Trade, Stocks, Bonds, Machinery,
Furniture, Etc. 1887,
Specific Taxes, 1888.
Shipping Taxes, 1887,
Paving Sidewalks, 1888,
Repairing Sidewalks, 1893,
Cleaning Privy Vaults, 1898.
Have been placed In my hands for levy and sale
Of DEFENDANTS property, II not paid promptly
at my Office ROBT. j. WADE
City Marshal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
The Dudes Know 1t,

Or if they don't, they should know that
Rangum Root Liniment cured biz head in
mules for w. E. Hunt, of Adairsville, KY.
j. H. Mallory, of Forts Station, Tenn,
cured his hogs of blind staggers with it In
fact this King of Liniments is invaluable
for man and beast. Sold by Lippman Bros,
wholesale agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
LEGAL NOTICES.

>--~~--~o-7>--~e'7
~ EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. 49, Whereas,
VI RAYMOND NJ. DEMERE has applied 10
Court Of Ordinary for Letters of Administration
on the estate of MITCHELL BOISFEUILLET,
deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
whom il may concern TO be and appear before
said court, 10 make objection df any they have)
on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE
NEXT, otherwise said letters will be granted.
Witness the Honorable HAMPTON l.. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this the I'd day
of May, 1885. FRANK Il. KEILBACH
Clerk G.. o.. c. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

So much is said in these days about i'm
pure food that housekeepers are often per
picked. Fortunately absolute safety to
health, as we'll as perfect purity in material,
may be obtained by the use of that time
tried and mertoriouS article,
HECKER'S SELF-RAISING FLOUR.
For sale everywhere
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OFFICIAL.
ORDINANCE.

ORDINANCE.
AN ORDINANCE 10 amend existing ordinances
touching the fees OF the Harbor Master OF the
city Of Savannah.
SECTION /. Be It ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city Of Savannah, In Council
assembled. That in lien OF the charges and fees
of the Harbor Master Of the city OF Savannah,
fixed by the ordinance approved March IL, 1873,
as amended by the ordinance approved Deem
Der ", 1886 the following shall be the charges
aud Tees payable TO the said Harbor Master for
all services by the said Harbor Master, to YES
sells and their cargoes In the port Of Savannah,
namely: by each transient brig or schooner, -four
dollars; by each transient ship or bark, six
dollars; by each transient steamship, fifteen
dollars; by each coast wise steamer running reg
ularly TO this port, six dollars per month; by
each bark, brig aud schooner engaged in the
coastwise trade, -four dollars, payable not more
than twice in twelve months; by each sailing
vessel or steamer. plying inland, measuring
forty feet or more, two cents per foot over all
measurement, payable quarterly In advance.
SEC 2. BE IL further ordained that the said
fees and charges hereinbefore provided for,
shall be payable and collected as now directed
by ordinance.
SEC 3. BE it further ordained, That all ordi-
nances and parts Of ordinances i'm conflict with
this ordinance are hereby repealed
Ordinance passed IN Council April 49, 1888
RUFUS T.. LESTER Mayor.
Attest: FRANK +. REBARER, Clerk Of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
Did You Ever?

W. H. Revels, NJ. D., of Baltimore, Nd +,
says: 81 have been in the practice of medi-
cine for over eighteen years, but never have
l seen the equal of Hodges Sarsaparilla.
1t has worked miracles here in curing
rheumatism and scrofula." Sold by Lipp-
man Bros, wholesale agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

Just received, 1873 dozen zine Silk Scarfs,
now displayed in our windows, at 25c.
apiece, at Appel g. Schauls, One Price
Clothiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
Straw Hats.

have now opened my full line of Mems and
Boys Straw Hats. Prices low Call and exam
inc. A. S. NICHOLS, 1913 Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

Brown gage Balbriggan Underwear at
81 % a suit at Appel a. Iochaul's, 1853 Con
gresS street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

The handsomest line of Neckwear in the
city at Appel 81 Schauls, l6S Congress
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
Diamonds and Jewelry.

The Scarf sold at 25c. at Appel g. Schauls
is worth fully Soc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
SHOES.

Ladies' Imperial French Kid Button, best in
the city at 49, at Nichols.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

TOR RENT, two large rooms, six windows
i and four closets single or connecting.
1853 South Broad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

Don't fail to look at those elegant Scarfs
for 25c. at Appel g. Schaurs, l6S Congress
street
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Perfectly Pure.

Latest shades in Blue in Scarfs at Appel
g. Schaul's for 25c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

TOR RENT, two elegant rooms, furnished or
L unfinished, with bath room attached.
Apply at 90 Broughton street.
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BOARDING.

rTRANSIENT BOARD with room in private
1 family for single gentleman Address j.
L. REYNOLDS, care Southern Express Com
pany, city.
WANTED, u few boarders at 200 South Broad
w street; also. table bOarders Nice, cool
rooms; convenient to business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT A WORD.

ADVERTISEMENTS, Is Words or
more, in this column inserted for ONE
CENT A WORD. Cash IN Advance, each
insertion
Everybody Who has any scdnt TO supply
anything to buy or seu, any business or
accommodations to secure: indeed, any ,0ish
to crafty, should advertise in this column.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
RATTLE.

NOR RAFFLE.--The handsome picture Re
Il becca at the Well will be ratified tonight at
p. ". at J. O. KELLER & CO.'S, 1856 Brough
ton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS
WANTED, the public TO know that the
w CUSTOM HOUSE SHADES will serve
an elegant lunch today at 10:30 A. N.
CHADWICK LETTER COPYING BOOK, the
- best and most convenient copying book
used. l.. g. DAVIS, Agent. Office: AZ and a.
Bull street, with Davis Bros.
CUSTOM HOUSE SHADES will open to-day
~ and serve an elegant lunch.
VALE ROYAL FARM DAIRY MIX dc
v lvered morning and afternoon in patent
glass jars. A test Of quality With any milk do
hyered IN this city requested, b. Z. GOODWIN.
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ROOMS TO RENT

DOOMS suitable for light housekeeping; terms
IL reasonable. st. Julian, three doors from
AbercOrn street,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

WANTED, good statesmen for retail depart
w ment. Apply at once to G. ECKSTEIN
& co.
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EMPLOY MENT WANTED.

A YOUNG MAN between is and 20 years old
"A desires a position; willing to work for
small salary. Address PERMANENT, care
News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-03

WANTED, one or two tirst-cass GLACIERS.
w Apply AEHANLEY'S
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HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT.

EOR RENT store and dwelling southwest
L corner Montgomery and Henry streets.
Good stand; will rent cheap. Apply to NJ. j.
RAVANAUGH. No. 10 Bay street.
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NOR RENT, from June 1st that snug two
Il story brick house 80 Liberty street. Apply
TO A. N WILSON, ia Bryan street.
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FOUND.

EOUND. OF my place on Louisville road, y
j miles from city, two ~ jennes. The owne
can have them by paying for advertising an
expenses. f. II WOLF. One small. one large
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WANTED, at EMPIRE STEAM LAUNDRY.
w 100 Broughton street, a young man for
packing department.
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WANTED, butler. Apply ISAAC q. HAAS,
w l41 Bay.
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eep your eyes In this spaca
D. B. LESTER.
GROCER AND WINE DEALER.