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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
PER so NAL S.

Mrs. DR.. Goldsborough, and her
daughter, Miss Katie, spent from Sat
urday until Monday in Martinsburg as
the guests of Mr.. George NJ. Bowers
and Mr.. w. E. Morgan. They were
on driving tour, having driven from
Frederick county, Md, to Berryville,
from there to Gerardstown, thence, to
Martinsburg, and from here they went
to Shepherdstown to visit friends
there, from which place they will re-
turn to their home in Frederick
Martinsburg Statesman.
Mayor John H. little attended a
meeting of the stockholders OF the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Compa-
ny, at Roanoke, Va, on Wednesday
last, the end of May, as proxy, having
been appointed to represent the stock
of the Corporation of Shepherdstown,
in said Company, at the above meet
ing.
Our esteemed friend Bill Anderson
was in town last Thursday. He had a
snake story that we would take pride
in publishing were it not for a couple
of small discrepancies that were not
explained satisfactorily. The REGIS
TER will not publish anything but
true snake stories.
Mr.. II. Frank Staley and wife, of
Mines, are visiting friends in this
vicinity. Mr.. Staley is nursing a
wounded hand.
We regret to state that Mr.. Adam
Colbert, living near town, is seriously
i'll of pneumonia. We hope he may
soon recover.
Mr.. Chipley A. Wysong, of Balti-
more, has been spending the present
week visiting his relatives near Shep-
herdstown.
DIR. 7. C. Stotler has returned home
from hunting and fishing trip in the
Alleghanies, and is now ready for bus
mess.
Mr.. J. F. Welshans, accompanied by
his son Lewis, has been in Baltimore
this week on business.
Ellsworth b. Hill and family have
moved to Steelton, Pa, where he ex-
poets employment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04

DR.. ChaS. +. Simmons, New York
physician. has just brought suit for
S143,OO against the executors Of the
estate of the late Hon. Samuel j. Til
den to recover pay for his services as
Mr. Tilden's physician. The New
York Morning Journal quotes u man
of figures "a saying: DR. Simmons
must have visited Tilden every day at
500 visit for four years, giving him
the benefit of n leap year every
twelve months; or he visited him
every day at $50 a visit for eight
years; or at $40 visit every day for
twenty years; or at $40 visit every
day for forty years; or at - visit
every day for eighty years; or at -
visit every day for two hundred years. "
But how old is DR.. Simmons
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Memorial Days in the County.

The Southern Soldiers Memorial
Association have fixed on Saturday,
June I'd, as Memorial Day, and the
graves of the Confederate soldiers in
Elmwood Cemetery will be decorated
at that time Rev. J.. r. Mason, of
this place. will deliver the address.
Decoration Day will be held at
Charlestown this year on Saturday,
the 9th of June Hon. d. b. Lucas
will deliver poem on the occasion,
and some well-known orator will be
secured to deliver an address. a fine
parade will be one of the features of
the day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
A Lecture by Sam Small

Rev Sam Small, the noted lecturer
and evangelist, has been engaged to
deliver lecture in Shepherdstown on
Thursday next, May 10th. As Mr..
Small is so universally known as a lee
turer of the highest order, nothing
more than simple announcement of
his coming is necessary. The lecture
is under the auspices and for the ben
eft Of the Y. NJ. G.. A. of this place,
and it should be literally patronized
on this account. 1t will be held in
the NJ T. Church South at 8 o'clock.
Reserved seats are now on sale at
Rentchs book store at 30 cents. Gen
eral admission % cents. Don't fail
to take advantage of this rare oppor-
tunity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
AUXILIARY BOARD MEETING.

The first regular meeting of the JEFF
ferson County Board Of Vice-Presi-
dents, Auxiliary to the West Virginia
immigration and Development Asso-
ciatiom, will be held at the Office of the
President. in the of Charlestown,
on Friday, May 4th, 1888, at ii o'clock
a. III. A full attendance of all the APP
pointed Vice Presidents is earnestly
requested, as matters of Importance
will be brought to the attention of the
meeting. w. II. TRAVERS, Pres.
GEO. w. HAINEs, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.

The coming year promises to be an
interesting one-politically and other
wise-and no family should be with
a good newspaper. Consequently, in
order that everybody may have a
chance to subscribe, We will make this
inducement: To any one who is not
now a regular subscriber, we will send
the REGISTER until January l, 1885,
for the sum Of one dollar cash. One
OF our objects in making this offer is
to disseminate the news-but the main
our subscription list. Now is the time
to subscribe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Reformed Chassis in shspbsrsstpwa.

Virginia Chassis will meet in the Re-
formed Church In Shepherdstown on
Wednesday evening, May 23d, to re-
main in sessions one week. Rev, A.
X. Kline, of Woodstock, Va, is presi-
dent, and will preach the opening ser
mon. About twenty-five delegates
will be in attendance, which includes
the lay delegates-a number of charges
in the Chassis being vacant at present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Railroad Officers Chosen.

nWHOuu OHlo'S N"VSS"'
At the annual meeting of the share
holders of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad, held at Roanoke, Wednes-
day, the following officers and direc-
tors were elected: President, Sydney
+. Tyler; President. Upton l..
Boyce; Secretary and Treasurer, q.
l.. Armes; Directors-Clarence II.
Clark. Joseph j. Martin, George c.
Wood, Edward w. Clark, Chas. Hack
err, Frederick J. kimball, Upton l..
Boyce, William Mines, Jr.. \. R. Bote-
Ter, Henry b. Davenport, John T. Low
ell William H. Travers, ID. w. Flick
nor. The annual report showed a
large increase in the business of the
road
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Mr.. HtesbeY's New Store.

Mr.. NJ S. Hiteshew, of Rockingham
county, Va, who has rented the store
room of Mr.. J. l.. Richard. has arrived
in Shepherdstown with his family.
Mr.. Hiteshew is now buying goods, and
expects to open up with complete
new stock about the first of the COM
ing week, He intends to keep dry
goods, notions, carpet, oil-cloth, fine
shoes, &c. Advertisement in next
issue
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
HagerStOSn business Locals
BEACHLEY AND SON
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
The Carpet store.

Beachley q Son, llagerstown's live mer-
chants. are now Offering their spring stock Of
Carpets, oil Cloths, Mnttings, Rugs, window
shades, Ornaments, stair Rods, Hassocks,
Curtains, Curtain Poles, Looking Glasses.
Carpet Sweepers. &c. our stock Is second to
none In Hagerstown To be satisfied that we
mean business, we earnestly invite you to
call and See for yourselves. our stock snew /:
our prices are very low and we mean to
please. Come and see.
Yours truly, &c.
J. II. BEACHLEY & son.
y. S.-We take carpet rags and all kinds Of
country produce in exchange for carpets. We
put up window blinds free OF charge. Also.
we put down carpets at short notice. We
weave rag carpets for customers at short no.
ticp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Advertised Letters.

Advertised Letters.
The following is a list of letters re-
manning in the postoffice at Shep-
herdstown, w. Va, April 3Oth, 1888:
Miss Martha Jones, Miss Annie Pen
ner, Mrs. Mary A. Gruber, Mrs. Susie
Griffith, j. p. McGee, l. E. Payne,
Marshall Canes.
The above letters II not called for
within thirty days will be sent TO the
dead letter office. Those calling will
please say that they are advertised.
ID. s. RESTCH. y. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Rcneus Her Youth,

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson. Clay Co.,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story,
the truth OF which is vouched for by the resi-
dents OF the town: II am % years old. have
been troubled with kidney complaint and
lameness Tor many years; could not dress
myself without help. Now ! am free from al
pain and soreness and am able TO do all my
own homework. | owe my thanks TO Elec-
trio Bitters for having renewed my youth,
and removed completely all disease and
pain" Try bottle, 5Oc and 81. at ]. q. Glib
sons Drug Store
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
ATTENTION, VETERANS!

\ regular meeting of the Shepherds
town Camp No. /, Confederate Veter-
ans, will be held Saturday, May 18th,
1888, at 2 p. III.
By order of the Commandant.
JOSEPH MCMURRAN, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Thompson & Tabler,
GENTEEL CLOTHIERS.
81 Queen Street. Martinsburg, w. Va

\ dispatch from Licking, Mo, says
much excitement was caused there
last Thursday evening by the discov-
cry that James Smalley, well-knOwn
citizen and proprietor of the Smalley
House, had murdered his two chill
dren, aged 5 and :, by cutting their
throats with an ak. He next attacked
his wife who escaped by jumping
through window, as her insane hus-
band had locked all the doors. Small
ley then cut his own throat and wrists
with carving knife and expired by
bleeding TO death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04

Capt. Sydney Smith Lee, son Of
Admiral ). 5. Lee, and brother of Gov.
Fitzhugh Lee. of Virginia died sud
denly in Washington on Sunday,
April 18th, having gone there from his
home in Stafford county on business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
sHKPHRRDSTowN, W. VA.

Our new goods are in for the season
and il is the largest stock we have
ever had. \ call TO our store will
convince YOU that we mean what we
say. Our prices are as low as the
lowest for the same quality of goods,
and we won't be undersold. We carry
Queensware largest stock in town,
Groceries, Shoes and Slippers, No
tons. Woodenware and Baskets, Gar
den Implements. Hardware, White
wash Brushes, &c. Garden Seeds,
Pure Seed Potatoes, Peas and Beans
in bulk. We invite you to call and
see, rs we can't name all we have.
Produce taken. Thanking all for
their patronage last year, and asking
a continuance in the future,
am yours, truly,
W. Z. LlCkLlDER,
German Street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
FOR THE GIRLs AND LADIES.

In the Misses and Ladies' Shoc-FuTnish-
Ing and Dry Goods Departments-wc present
each D-cent purchase with Hoop and stick
each 500 purchase with a fne Jumping
ROpe-and each sl.J0 purchase with both OF
tue above articles To the lady purchasers
Articles of various riptlons-accofdln To
the amount OF purchase. We present beau.
tiful Curtain Poles with every pair OF our
Lace Curtains costing at and above s2JO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04

Young men and Older ones. too. please 20
and see Beachleys stock before you buy. II
is second TO none in the city. His tailor is
first-class.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
A. S. cambridge, Sec'y.

At Charlestown, the meeting was
called to order by John I. Colston,
ESQ. and on motion Hon. w. ID.
Travers was called TO the Chair and
Geo. W. Haines appointed Secretary.
Five delegates and a like number
of alternates were then chosen, as
follows: Delegates-R. p. Chew, w.
w. b. Gallaher, w. II. Travers, Geo
w. Haines and John L. Colston; alter
nates-Nat'l Conrad, II. L. Miley, w.
A. Glassford, Benz. K. Beavers and
Jas NJ. Mason.
On motion it was resolved that the
meeting heartily endorse the course
of President Cleveland and that OF the
Senators and Democratic Representa-
tives in Congress from West Virginia.
Persons to represent other precincts
of the county were chosen as follows;
Zoar-John NJ. Daniel
Summit Point-W. NJ. Clements.
Duflields-Jas. b. Lucas, delegate,
and Jas. +. Maddox alternate.
Kearneysville-F. c. Homsher.
Harper's Ferry-O. 7. Kemp, John
Hyland and Chas. H. Trail, delegates;
and J. q. Hurst, John Martin and
Rufus Baker alternates.
The meeting at Leetown was pre-
sided over by Geo. ID. johnson, with
James f. Watson as Secretary. a
resolution was adopted endorsing
President Cleveland's administration,
and Isaac H. Strider was chosen dele
gate and Moses f. Trussell alternate
to the Grafton convention.
At Halltown Richard Henderson
presided and q. Frank Engle acted as
Secretary. Hon. ID. b. Lucas was
elected delegate.
At Kabletown Chas. II. kable was
chosen to preside, Benz. Wilmington
e-President, and w. o. Norris Sec
rotary. DR.. w. w. Brown and w. o.
Norris were appointed delegates to
Grafton, with power to select substi-
tutes in case of inability TO attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
SUMMER EXHIBITION,
MAY s, 7 AND 8.
LIBERAIIrY

imprCsses ones business on the mind-thc
heart and the good will at mRnkiud, That's
the Impression We want Ia make. II giving
the public the most and best goods for the
money-and adding Present tot rcmem-
brauce sake will do it-thon We shall have III"
public good will aud u liberal share of the bus
inc1s lfDEGRAtfS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
IBraChlcy N Sons
Spring Suifinp..

Stock Of Dry Goods. Groceries. Queensware
Carpets, &c, is the largest In Hagerstowu
Prices very low. Go and see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
FOR GENTLEMEN.
DISCOUNT BARGAINS.

EVERY ARTICLE FOR MALE AND FE-
MALE " EAR FROM BIRTH 10 DEATH
ENCEPl LADIES' HATS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
DISTRIBUTION OF PRESENTS FOR THE
BOYS,

Until the twentieth day OF May nrNt-in
the Boys HHt-Clothing aud shoe Depart
meut-we shall present with each uichase
of 81 cents To- Sl.D-the choice OF either Jap
ancse kitc-a BASS HALL or bat with pur-
chase OF sl.b1 any two OF the nhov" articles,
with n purchase Of 81 .tO-all three OF the
above articles. with "a purchase of s..iD-A
Gun or nm extra me Base Hall aud Bat-Rnd
with purchase of s5.Op-both Gun aud extra
fine llase Hall and Hat
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04

HOOPS, JUMPING ROPES, JAPANESE
BANNERS, FANCY ARTICLES
AND CURTAIN TOLES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

A meeting of the Democratic voters
of Shepherdstown precinct was held
on Saturday, April 2Sth, being called
to order by c. H. Knott. Capt. LEE
H. MOLER was chosen as Chairman
of the meeting and A. S. cambridge
Secretary. The following persons
were elected delegates to the Grafton
conventions: G. H. Knott, II. l.. Sny
der. p. p. Marshall and J. s. Bra
gonier. On motion, the delegates
were instructed to use every effort to
secure the election of delegates to the
st. Louis convention favorable TO the
nomination of Grover Cleveland. On
motion, the meeting adjourned.
LEE II. MOLER, President.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Barnum and Updegraf.
a Carload Of Presents Distrib-
uted 10 Our Patrons.
EOR IhE BOYS.
FOR MISSES AND LADIES,

JAPANESE KITES. GUNS, RAILS RAT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-03
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

LoR sAIE-THE RESIDENCE or A GENTLE
u guslg surOad affcrrd fUr sale. house stu
sted IA f.shonnhse scction q the city aid uear "a
fAyette and farfsgut Squares. lrico sls-OpO- Fer
sos desArng 70 buy residence shcu etafnine tAs-
house, HILL JOHNS ON.
mh3l-eo3t 75s 18th -. NV
I.oR sALE-JUsT wEsr OF COLUMBIA ROAD.
within twelve minutes wax - tcunoAr,. lam
ote anne house Ten rlns- bsfh. lanir1. tAfse oel
IAt aud ATTIC. modem innrNensnts. nrst lass IN
every reslest. terus easy. Address Il. Star Once.
mh2o im.eo'
IsuR suE-iSlo q ST. 22xieo. ~ ROOMS;
II htiilt "a most aplrtlNed mniIcr owners
VII he =, u cheap. prloe reduced A. NJ fAkki.R
nah2Sl2t falsTs
1,oR SALON SMALL CASH PAYMENTS AND
u nonthb paymeDts At cash Triocs.
10 psfle, ~seklrg nice homes and nr~t-cas- invest
neits invite tnsIsrti0n of thosc beautiful Houses
on II ~ and lAndsn Piace n. e
These hot ss were bull 0y by days' works all
OF oinetent deehzn. two and stcrira sud eeck
buildlls 10 10 MONS eoch han, some solid antique
cas- mAnt L. oen nre PAGES. cHthcsirsi glass unely
only seventeen minutes rads from 18th aud y A ave-,
In the pretneSt sud naost rApdy iuprNtug part
northeast pronounced By pur-ha-.r. the han-oinest
ington.
We RURFoRp,
mhiu- I'm lS22 y. h. avenue
I.oR sALE-Hls ENCELIENcy THE MINISTER
OF sweden and Moray. about le4Nnx this country.
PLACES In hants his home (anl furti-
tuEe also II purv has-r d-sires an iss6 VII ch l.
three story and basement hrlck. - friit rooms
n.g. at . very reasoishie hsl-e
For terms aid perNllssion - INSPECT apply 20
bEAil- BROWN co.
n3-3m 1897 ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-03
PREPARING FOR THE CONVENTION.
The Democratic Primaries Tonight
Doubt as to the Result.

At Z O'Clock this evening there will be meeting
called TO order in each OF the twenty-five legsla-
tive districts OF the District. These meetings are
held by order OF the central democratic committee
a half hour Is allowed for electing q chairman,
secretary, and election judges IL is required that
the polls be opened from 7::,O to 500. 1t is pro-
bable that In all OF the districts an hour Will be
ample time TO allow all the voters to deposit their
ballots. The object OF the elections is to choose
three delegates and two alternates to the conven-
ton which Will meet Thursday evening at 80
O'Clock in the Light Infantry Armory. This con-
vention will choose two persons to represent the
National Democratic Convention which meets in
ST. Louis In June next. There Is considerable In
terest manifested among District democrats as to
the persons who shall be selected, and this fact
VIII, IT Is expected, call out a good attendance at
the primaries this evening. In fact, In some
OF the districts IL Is anticipated that the allotted
time VIII not be sufficient TO have all the votes
polled IL Is also said that In two OF the dis
tricts There are as many as nye tickets In
the field, and there Will be a good many dark
horses developed. In all the districts there are
printed tickets, which will be distributed to the
voters THIS evening, and they can either vote a
straight ticket or scratch II. A large number Of
the tickets contain the names OF those who are
supposed 10 vote for certain men for st. Louis
when they come TO the convention. There are
however, a number Of democrats who desire to 60
10 the Thursday night convention unpledged, and
This fact accounts for the number OF tickets In
some OF the districts II is not expected that the
elections In all the districts will be undiSputed.
From at least three OF the districts 1t is probable
that there Will come cOntesting delegations and
the convention will be called upon to decide which
10 admit At the convention held four years ago
lnere was only one conteStlng delegation. that
from the twenty-second district. The friends OF
the various candidates are very conndent to-day
that they Will secure sufficient votes In the conven-
ton TO insure the election OF their particular
didate. But still the number OF unpiedged dele
PRODUCES an element OF uncert ainy into tae cacu-
latlons Of the shrtwdeSt managers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-03
Williams Aluunmt.


TION LAST MIGHT
At the dinner Of the Williams college Alumni
Association Of Washington and vicinity last night
at Welcker's about forty were present. Senator
ingalls, acting as chairman and POSTMASTER.
President Carter. who was flrst introduced, spoke
OF civilians college as 1t is to-day" telling how
It had brosdened its curriculum and increased its
opportunities, but was wftnal college, not seek
Ing 70 be q university, but TO teach the young men
Independence OF character and earnestnesS IN
thought and scholarship He spoke OF the tendency
that the college was still place where poor hard
working young men couli get liberal education.
Hon. Joseph White, OF Boston, spoke feelingiy In
me mory or DR.. Mark Hopkins, whose college mate
heard preached. Talmen Richards, OF 80, told
stories OF civilians nifty years ago." CONGRESSMAN
seymour, OF Michigan, speaking CT "Wllilams IN
POLITICS. showed that the college mad furnsheo one
President and number OF United states senators,
Justice OF the supreme Court and host OF
lesser dign1tarteS, state and FEDERAL Col ]. +.
Dwight, 40, spoke OF civilians in the War;" Gen.
s. G. Armstrong. 62, president OF Hampton Insti-
rute, described the part OF civilians In Education
and philanthropy" Prot Rewson, OF Johns Hopkins
University, spoke OF civilians in Science;" y. T.
Leupp. or civilians In journalism" paying tribute
70 the memory OF William cullen Bryant, and +. d.
Cooke, IN behalf or 'Our Young Alumni" John
Savary, 55, read an original poem. Letters OF re-
Hall, OF Johns Hopkins; ex-Gov. Hoyt OF Pennsyl-
vapta; Representative 9est and others, and
congratulatory dispatch from the New England
Alumni Association. senator ingalls,. 55. was
Ames, vice-prestdent; J. b. T. Tupper. 81, secre-
tary and treasurer, and Col. Archibald hopkins,
+. E Leupp and H. s. Underwood, executive COM
mittee.
DIVIDING EQUITY BysINEss.-This morning the
April term OF the Equity Court was convened,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-03
II You FEEL TIRED.

Weak and weary, worn out or run down from hard
work. by impoverished condition Of the blood low
state OF the system you should take Hoods Ssrsapa
rilla The peculiar toning. purifying and vtalzing
qualities of this successful medicine are felt
throughout the entire system. expelin9 disease. end
giving quick. healthy action to every organ. 1t
the stomach, creates appetite and the liver
and Kidneys Thousands who nave taken ii with bene-
fit testify that Hoods Sarsaparills makes the weak
strong"
Il took Hoods Sarsaparilla for loss of appetite dys
pepsia and general langour 1t did q vast amount
Of good J.W. WILLEFoRD. Quincy. Ill"
HOODS SARSApARILLA
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for 3d. Prepared only
by c. l. HOOD CO.. Apothecaries Lowell, Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR