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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Three Girls Drown ed.

\ said case of drowning occurred at Made
IA, Clearfeld county, Monday afternoon, says
the Tyrone Herald, by which three fatalities
were plunged into mourning and the entire
community deeply shocked.
Three girls, Maude Stoffer, aged 10; Ger
trllde Hensel, aged -. and Julia Russner,
aged II years, left their homes about noon
and went short distance TO Cleartield creek
to bathe. just how long they remained in
the water. nor how much they enjoyed the
relief from the intense heat of the day before
they disappeared beneath lis surface and
were drowned, will never be known.
1t is supposed that while enjoying their
innocent sport they ventured beyond the
shallow water and got in over their depth.
and not being able to swim, with no help
near they went down once, twice thrice and
soon that which had been a scene of giriish
glee had been changed into a watery tomb
for the three young maidens who were doubt
less the light and joy of their respective
homes
Remaining away from their homes for so
unusually long a time their parents became
alarmed and a search was made for them.
Soon their clothing was found and then the
awful truth burst upon them that their darl-
ings had disappeared beneath the cruel waves
and their lives smothered out. Their efforts
were at once directed toward recovering the
bodies, and at six o'clock the last of the three,
cold i'm the embrace of death was brought to
the shore.
The sad accident has caused deep gloom
to rest upon the people ofthe entire surround
ing country and many are the expressions
of sympathy that go out to the bereaved par
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
The HeIfers Died,

number of young cattle belonging 10
Frederick Gress, of Tod township, Fulton
county, Pa, came home from pasture one
evening recently. Grtss noticed foreleg OF
one of the cattle was badly swollen. The
next morning the animals leg was three
times Its natural size from hip to shoulder,
and the body was also swollen. The ami
NAL, valuable young heifer, lay on the
ground moaning in pain, its eyes beng red
with blood, and froth dropping from its
mouth. it died in short time. The next
evening another one of the herd exhibited
the same symptoms, and died in the same
way. 4 tlrri heifer died with the mysieri-
Gus ailment day later. There are many
ratilesnakes in the locality and the general
opinion was that the cattle had been bitten
by these venomous reptiles and died from
the effects of the poison. although no previ-
Gus cases of the kind were known therea-
bouts.
A couple of days after a snake about three
feet long, of dark brown color, and with
spnr-like protuberance on its tail, was killed
where the cattle had been pasturing. \
couple of rattlesnakes were also killed in the
same place. The horned snake is an entirely
new species in that region, and the farmers
of Tod township believe that it was respon-.
sible for the death of Gress' cattle. A snake
with horn on its tail was killed few days
ago near McConnellsburg, on Jonn s. VIII
sons farm, by neighbor who was helping
him haul stone off the field.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Republican County Committee.

The following are the names Of the gentle
men who compose the Republican County
Committee for the year 1855
Addison-Benj. Fulmer.
Allegheny No. l.--Artemus Dieter.
Allegheny No 2.-James II. NOEL
Blsck-A. J. Sterner.
nerlin Borough ". lands.
Brothersvalley-C F Rayman.
Conemaugh-J. T. Noder
Confluence Borough. A. Walker.
Flklick No. I.-N. b. Kcim.
Elklick No. 2.-Simon Livengood.
Greenville-Fred Durr.
Jefferson-Silas Cable.
Tenner-Thomas Gallagher.
Jenpertown Borough. J. Griffith.
Larimer-L G. Dom.
Lower rkeyfoot-Emmett Cunningham
Mevers,iale Borough-S. II. Dull.
Mildlecreek-LeviLo Long.
MHford-J. c. Weller.
Norfbampton-W II. Poorhaugh.
New Centreville Borough y. Scott
New Baltimore Borough-John George.
ocle-M +. Allison
Paint. d. Shaiier.
ouemahoning B. Zimmerman
lockwood Borough-Phiiip smith.
salisbury Borough-H. W. Delozer'
Shade. W. Lambert.
Somerset Borough-JOhn ;. shaier'
Somerset No. l.-C. NJ. Shaver.
Somerset No 2.-John ]. Darr
southampton-Wni. J. Martz.
Stopvcreek-H. b. Baltzer.
stoyestown Boroush-M- V. Sorber-
Summit-Zach F Faidley-
Upper Turkeyfoot-r. l. Williams
I-r.ina Borough-F. Dull.
Wellersburg Borough. }. Kennel
CHAS. c. SHAFEB,
Chairman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Executions by Electricity.

Governor Hill having signed the bill
which aboiishes hanging as punishment
for murders committed after January 1, 1889,
a test of electricity as a means of execution
may be made after that date. Under the bill
aprisoncr sentenced to death shall be kept in
solitary confinement, to be visited only by
officers or relatives. physician and his cler-
gynian and counsel, until the day of execu-
ton. The sentence is to designate only the
week of execution, the day and hour being
left to the discretion of the principal officer
of the prison. The execution is to take
place in private, aud is 10 be by means OF
electricity passed through the body of the
condemned man. Various plans have been
proposed to insure painless death without
of the body, the essentials be-
ing perfect contact with the electrodes. the
arms of a chair, for example, and current
Of great electromotive force. such as are used
in arc lightning Execution by electric
shock has often been proposed, but New
York is the first State to provide for it by
enactment
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
DIED..

KEIM-Mr. Joseph Keim, who was so
well and fiivorably known in this locality,
died, on Wednesday at O'Clock p. m. af
ter long protracted illness. Mr.. Keim
emigrated to Nebraska from Somerset
county, Pennsylvania about nine years ago
and was held in high esteem by the people of
Thayer county ever since his location here.
His dealt, will therefore be deeply regretted
by all who knew him The bereaved family
have the sympathy of the community. Car
roiltoa Times
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
MARRIED.

the brides parents. near Shanksville, Pa,
on Sunday, June Il, 1sSs, by Rev. G. VI.
Allshouse, Mr.. VIM. W. Lavan. Of Johns
town, Pa, ard Miss Lizzie c. Keefer. of
Shanksville, Pa.
E-AIRISMAN.-At the par
sonage in Jennertown. Somerset County,
Pa, on Sunday, June 10, 1855, by Rev. |. n.
Berger, Mr.. Henry I. Friedline to Miss Mag
gle Airisman, both of Somerset Co, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Senator. Edmunds on the Polltlca
Situation.


In an elaborate article in the Forum fol
July, Senator Geo F. Elmunds will reyi ew
the present political situation. lie points out
the reasons why he is Republican, and in
effect constructs a political platform for this
campaign. lie goes over the history of the
two parties, and shows that the two princl-
pal facts in Democratic history are tenden-
cy to free trade and responsibility for the re-
bcllion and he recalls the criticism made
of Republican government by the Democrats
four years ago-that Republican administra-
tions had been corrupt; and the chief prom
Use of the Democrats-tha there should be
honest civil service reform. The Republican
service has not been found corrupt, and
practically all Republican Office holders have
been replaced by Democrats.
The principles and aims of the Republican
party are thus put by Senator Edmunds
a. The fullest defense and promotion at
all times and in all places of equal political
and civil rights of citizens of the United
States
(2) '- To aid in the increase Of public edu-
cation by generous grants ofmoney from the
common treasury
(3l To revise the details and correct the
inequalities that may exist in the custom
laws upon the broad and fundamental basis
always of the constant protection and en-
coulagement of every American production,
every American industry, and every Ameri-
can laborer"
a. To diminish exuberant revenues by
the reduction or abolition of internal taxa
ton"
l5l To suppress and eradicate the de-
baucheries of the civil services
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Excursion to Gettysburg.
NJ. II. UAKTZELL,
lockwood, Pa

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell
excursion tickets to the Gettysburg Reunion,
June 2s to July g. inclusive, good to.return
July G. via Baltimore only, with stop off at
Harpers' Ferry and Washington at the fol-
lowing low rates for the round trip:
Confluence. ss.65; Ursina. ss.G5; Rock
wood, ss-25; Stoystown, $50; Somerset,
ss.55; Berlin, $50; Meyersdale, $50 ;
Hyndman, $40.
VIZ. W. PIcKINs, T. P. \.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
The Horrible Death ofa Child.

Last Thursday afternoon at half past
O'Clock an alarm of fire was sounded by the
steam Touring mill whistle at Everett. The
alarm was caused by the explosion of coal
OIL Annie Miller, colored child, aged
about II years, while making fire in the
cook stove attempted to hasten the fire by
pouring coal oil upon it. The oil exploded
and her clothes were quickly in flames In
her agony she rused from the house, but be
fore aid could reach her had received terri
Bile and fatal injuries. Both of her limbs
and body were 50 badly injured by the
flames, she died in grea; agony at 10 o'clock
the same night.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Just Received-At Great Reductions.

100 pieces Of New Dress Ginghams origi-
mai price l0c. now SC.
80 pieces of 0letime Calico 29-inches wide (;
original price SC. ; now &c.
20 pieces of Indigo Blue Calico original
price SC. now D
= Tserts Of Caile Twill Dress Goods, q
inches wide, reduced to l2l cents.
~ pieces Of Curtain Screens, reduced to 5
cents
These are all New Goods that We have Sc
cured at decided bargains, and We are going
10 give the people benefit.
Parker & PAREER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Excursion Tickets to Colorado.

The Baltimore and Ohio r. r. Co. has
placed on sale excursion tickets to Colorado
Springs, Denver and Pubelo. also to Yellow
stone National Park, atgreatly reduced rates
These tickets are good until Oct. 3lst, and
will remain on sale during the summer
months. For information in detail, call upon
or address nearest B. & o. Ticket Agent, or
L. VI. Cole, General Ticket Agent B. & o.
Il. II. Co., Baltimore, Nd.
CIns. o. ScULL,
Gen Pass Agent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
A Cut In SiIverWare.
HENRY DALEY.
EVE DALEY

Rogers triple plated knives, 81 75
Rogers triple plated forks, 81 75.
Rogers teaspoons, 81.
Rogers tablespoons, 3 per set.
Pepper and salt bottles, 20 cents each.
Napkin rings, p cents each.
Sugar shells and butter knives, 80 cents
each, and all other quadruple plated silver
ware at equally low prices.
NJ. |. Goldsmith, Jeweler, &c Fii1h ave.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Si5 Buys lady's solid gold winding
watch al Goldsmith's, sc Fifth ave.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
s. Buys a lady's watch at Goldsmith's s, 80
Fifth ave. Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
For Sale Cheap.

A bargain for some one in need of piano
or organ. A high-priced Steinway & Sons
piano, in use only few years, will be sold
very cheap. A Mason & Hamlin organ cost
ing 500, and never used, will be sold for
less than half cost. For particulars, call at
the HERALD Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Wanted

Dealers and all TO know we have full line
of rakes; both hand and self dump, which
we offer at prices to suit the times. Agents
wanted to sell the Walker Rakes. Address
W. +. WALKER,
Somerset. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
One More Chance to Buy sronchos.

On Monday, July 2nd. will move what
Bronchos have then on hand 10 Bedford,
where | viii offer them for sale While |
have sold good many, | still have large
number of the best ones ON hand. They are
good stock. above the average in size, and
weighing from 1000 to l 100 pounds. Don't
forget to call before next Monday, and take
look at the stock.
Respectfully.
NJ. III. HAKTZELI,
lockwood, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
The Gathering of Veterans at Get
tysburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa. June 23.-Great prepara-
tons are being made for the gathering of
veteran soldiers on the Gettysburg battle
field during the week beginning next Satur-
day Fifteen hundred tents were shipped to
and 500 additional tents are being pitched
for the use of the New Jersey delegation
There have also been shipped 1909 tents from
the Schuylkili Arsenal by the United States
Army win be the largest ever held in Penn
sylvania
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Notice to Trespassers.

All persons are hereby notified not to
trespass on our lands in Shade Township.
Somerset County, Pa, for the purpose Of
hunting, fishing. berrying or nutting. Any
person or persons 50 trespassing will be pun
ished according to law.
HENRY DALEY.
EVE DALEY
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

One thousand tons of Rags. Bones and
Scrap Iron. old Cum boots and shoes for
which the highest cash price viii he paid by
CAPLEs & MOORE.
Iohnstown Pa.
An item is going the rounds of tire newSpa-
pers to the effect that a soap man Of Phila-
delphia prefers advertising in the papers be-
cause the man who does not reSd the newspa-
pers does not use soap. We know some iel-
lows who do read the newspapers who use
precious little soap They can dead beat the
printer but have to pay for the soap.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Mr. Bernard IIoIbrook. of onaway City,
Iowa, is spending few days with friends
in Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Register and Recorder Swank took day
Conemaugh township. We would imagine
that the squire would be a fine hand at
barn raising
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

II. F. Schell, Esq, returned home Friday
aAer six weeks trip through Kansas, Ne
braska and Colorado.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Wanted :

Hides, Furs, Bark. l will pay the highest
cash prices for all kinds of hides, pelts and
furs. | also want 500 cords of Rock Oak and
Spruce bark. 100 cords wanted at once.
II. G. CUNNINGHAM.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Frank Stulzman, Esq, of the Cresson &
Clearield Railroad, dropped into town Sat
urday afternoon, and spent Sunday cracking
" chesinuts with his many friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

The Shanksville Drum Corps, by posters
printed at this office. extend an invitation to
the public generally, to participate in a 4th
Of July celebration 10 be held in Ross grove
near that place An interesting program
has been provided.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

We are requested by the pension examin-
ing board TO announce that they will hold
their weekly meeting next week on Tuesday,
July Sd. All applicants for examination
will report at the Office of Dr. Brubaker on
that date.
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Notice !

have this day sold TO b. s Fleck all fees
due me as Prothonotary, etc. of Somerset
Co., Penna-. and notice is hereby given to
all persons indebted TO me for same to make
payment to him at once
y. i. CRiTcHFIELD.
Jenner y Roads, Pa, June 5, lSsS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

The Misses Carroll, who were guests of
Miss Annie Black for two weeks, returned
to their home, Keyser, West Va, Monday
morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

4 good time Is being arranged for at Stoys-
town on the Fourth. All the Sunday
Schools in that section are invited TO partici-
pate. Good music and speeches viii enliven
the occasion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Harrison and Morton the Nominees.
Continued from Second Page
LIE PLATFoRl


The following is the platform of 1885,
adopted by the Republican National Conyen-
ton at Chicago
The Republican party oftbe United States
| assembled by their delegates in National
Convention, pause on the threshold of their
proceedings TO honor the memory of their
first great leader, the immortal champion Of
liberty and the rights of the people-Abra-
ham Lincoln and to cover also with wreaths
of imperishable remembrance and gratitude
the heroic names Of our later leaders. who
have more recently been called away from
our eouncils-Grant, Garfield, Arthur, Lo-
gan, Conkling. May their memories be faith
fully cherished. We also recall with our
greetings and with prayer for his recovery,
the name of one of our living heroes, whose
memory will be treasured an the history Of
both Republicans and the Republie-the
name of that noble soldier and fayorite child
of victory Philip II. Sheridan.
In the spirit of those great leaders, and of
our own devotion to human liberty, and
with that hostility TO all forms of despotism
oRtttcSipH i hIt
idea of the Republican party. we send fra
terDal congratulation 10 our fellow-Ameri-
cans of Brazil upon their great act of emanci-
patton, which completed the abolition of
slavery throughout the two American con-
tinents.
We earnestly hope that we may soon
congratulate our fellow-citizens ofIrish birth
upon the peaceful recovery of home-rule for
Ireland.
FREE AND HONEST BALLOT.
We re-afiirm our answering devotion to
the National Constitution and to the indis-
soluble union of the States to the autonomy
reserved to the States under the Constitution. !
to the personal rights and liberties of citizens
in all the States and Territories in the Union /
and especially TO the supreme and sovereign 1
right of every lawful citizen, rich or poor. I
native or foreign-born. white or black, TO cast /
one free ballot in public elections, and to
have that ballot duly counted. We hold the
free and honest popular ballot and the just
and equal representation of all the people to
be tlle foundation of our Republican Gov
and demand effective legislation to
secure the integrity and purity of elections,
which are the fountains of all public au-
thority. We charge that the present Ad-
and the Democratic majority in
Congress owe their existenceto suppression
Of the ballot by criminal nullifcation of
he Constitution and laws of the United
States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

tion, Tuesday evening, where two sons Of y.
b. Christner were bathing in deep pool in
Coxes creek. Both boys were accustomed to
swimming, and William, the elder brother,
had crossed to the opposite bank. On re-
turning, when in the middle of the stream,
he was seized with cramp and sank beneath
the waters before his brother was able to 20
10 his assistance. William Ankcny neigh
bor, recovered the body of the unfortunate
youth by diving to the bottom of the pool
which was some fifteen feet deep.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

The cornerstone OF the Glade Reformed
church. Rev. II. King, pastor, was laid with
becoming ceremonies on the 2lst inst. The
building will be completed 10y the lst of oc-
tober.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Passenger Agent Picking, Of the B. & O.,
took an excursion party Of over five hun
dred from Johnstown to Ohio Pyle, Friday
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Josiah Woy, who resides on the hill just
east oitown, sold Holstein heif.r TO Noah
Robens, Monday. for s75.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Comfortable offices on the first and second
floors Of the addition to Printing House
Row. For particulars, inquire at this Office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Mr.. Jacob f. Walker of Kansas, is paying
visit to his old home in this county Mr.
Walker says the best wheat he has seen this
season grows in Somerset county.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

The latest report from Gen. Campbell's
sick bed, is thar his condition remains un-
changed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Norr,al sehooI InstItute.

The fourth annual institute oTzeBe J uly q.
isse Special advantages are offered to all
teachers and other students. For particulars
write to J. D. Meese, Meyersdale, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Mr.. Park Y. Kimmell, who occupies po-
sition in the Office of the Pennsylvania
Company at Pittsburgh, arrived home sat
urday on a sick leave. The present hot
spell prostrated him to such an extent that
he was compelled 10 quit work for the pres
emf
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

A post mortem examination on the throat
of Emperor Frederick shows him to have
been afflicted with a malignant and necessa-
rily fatal cancer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

The majority Of the persons burnt out at
Dubois were left penniless, on account Of
having no insurance. The town was mostly
built Of wood had no fire department and
the insurance companies would take no risk
in the business portion of the town except
ing al very high rates. The state has fur
young John Dubois opened his store and
gave away goods.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Mrs. Harry Connolly and daughter, OF
Rock Island, Illinois, are guests at the resi-
dence of Judge Baer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27


The Republican Committeeman of the
County held their annual convention in the
Court House Tuesday afternoon. Chairman
ShafIer called the meeting to order. J. c.
Weller, Esq, of Milford and, Thomas Gala
CHER Of Jenner township were elected Vice
Presidents, L. c. Colborn and A. C. Holbert,
Esqr's were elected tellers and c. W. Lam
bert, of Shade, and Leroy Scott of New
Centreyille, Clerks The first business trans
acted was the election of a chairman of the
County Committee for the ensuing year.
The names ofC c. Shafer, +. J. Kooser and
d. J. Horner were placed in nomination.
Before ballot was taken Horner was drawn
off. The first ballot resulted, Shafer a.
Kooser Z. The vote east at Saturday prl-
mary was then canvassed after which A. J..
Hileman was elected chairman Pro TEN of
the County Committee and John J. Darr Of
Somerset township. c. W. Lambert of
were elected as the Executive Committee. A
number of amendments TO the rules govern
ing the party were presented and adopted
and will be submitted to vote at the next
primary election. The following resolutions,
offered by Capt W ii. Sanner, were passed
with a rousing cheer:
WHEREAS, The Republican National Con-
vention at Chicago has nominated as our
standard-bearers the true and tried states
man, soldier, and patriot, Gen. Benz. Har-
rison, of Indiana, for President, and the
honest and upright statesman, Ex-Governor
Levi T. Morton, of New York, for Vice Pres
ident, therefore,
Resolrcd, That this Convention heartily
endorses said nomination, with the pledge
that we will use all honorable means TO pro-
cure their triumphant election in November
next.
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Found at La st.

That A. Benford & Son is the only firm in
town that sells nine cakes of Grip Soap for
% cents
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

4 law goes into effect ON Wednesday, July
4, which makes il crime for any person in
this State TO keep on hand or offer for sale,
al any news stand or any other place Of sale,
any obscene, vulgar or indecent papers.
books or periodicals. The penalty is two
months imprisonment and one hundred
dollars fine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

The oldest inhabitant has scratched all the
skin off his bald head. seeking for June days
that were hotter than these.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

Queensware and Glassware.
For this line of goods 20 TO 4. benford &
'on, as they have the best line in town.