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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20

We see that the mail contracts for the
next four years have been let, at least those
that call for our town. The figures at which
they are let indicate that we are to have
four more years of poor mail facilities. For
instance the San Marcos and Blanco mail u
SIX times a week. and the schedule time vii
be eight hours. The contractor gets syJZ
per wear. That amount won't stock the
road sufficiently well to make the time re-
quired by the schedule. The contractor has
already written here to secure sub-eon-
tractor. but We hardly think be vii find .
man green enough to take i stthe figures.
There Is one thing certain whoever eArr7es
II will have to make schedule time, Blsnno
has put up with poor mail facilities as long
AZ sbe intends to, and somebody VII have
70 lose money on this line, As the tine has
cot 70 be made. -BlsncO News
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Amt deficit in permanent fund. .S76O. 6
S223.84

EX-TREAs. PATTERSoN's REPORT.
To the Hon. Comm isa0H<rS Court Of Hays
County,
Gentlemen: understand that there Is
in the Treasurer's report (as per your At
torney's investigation and statemenD Of
permanent school fund deficit Of s73s. 81.
1 wish to state Of this amount, $4,000 paid
me by Judge KOne was, by mistake, placed
TO the credit Of available fund and paid out
to TO The school children Of the county.
Also the amount Of permanent fund az any
at an paid me By McMeAns. Vas placed 10
the credit Of available fund and paid out -
such
I furthermore know that. 10 there Il any
defciency whatever Of funds, that should
have o. might have come into my possession
uhils Cozuty Treasurer. that the school re-
oeivsd The Ss1sft. ard not myself.
Repeatedly yOurs,
J. n PETTEEsoE.
E1-Irsas-. Hays County
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Another Man Hung

his stocking by the chimney with care"
and was tickled almost to death to find that
his good wife bad anticipated his near At
at hand wants and filed the stocking with
Standard Seeds, grown and put up by D..
81. Ferry & Co, Detroit Michigan, who. on
application, will mail you free copy Of
their Seed Annual for 1880. This Is the
most useful Of al seed catalogues, not only
for experienced gardeners, but Tor the nov
ice as well Send your name and address
for a copy 70 ID. n Ferry q Co, Detroit,
Michigan
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"M.ARION."

MARION is a bright bay, 16 hands high
weighs 1850 lbs. Was sired by the noted
Marion of Kentucky, he by Black Rover,
he by the famous English Derby of York
shire, England.
LIST Dam by Iron Duke; End Dam by
Hambletonian; Bird Dam by son of Duroc
Messenger, Duroc was by Diamed; 4th
Dam by Young Bashou; 9Th Dam by Top
gallant; 9th Dam by Mambrino; 7th Dam
by VIM. Rysdyk, he by VIM. Rysdyk's
Hambletonian.
MARION has the combinations of the
best running and trotting bloods, being
closely related to the best animals of these
classes in the United States.
Will stand the season at FRED BROWNS
Stable, San Marcos, Texas.
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COrOnal Institute in Ruins.

| SUAOhuA AuStltutC ia buAuSs
On Sunday night soon after the clocl
struck 3, we were aroused by the clamor
of shrill outcries in the direction of the In
stitute. Some time after, the report of @
pistol was heard, and then the cry of "fire!
Other guns were fred in quick succession,
followed by the fire bell. Meantime flames
burst out from near the centre of the
main building, and by the time we reached
the ground the entire building, save one of
the wings which was saved by the efforts of
the fremen, was in flames. We copy some
of the further details from specials to the
San Antonio Express: The fire had made
such fearful Roadway inside the building
before it was discovered that it was impos.
sible to rescue anything, save four pianos.
In little more than one hour it was but
blackened, smouldering ruin. There were
about sixty persons asleep IN the building
forty girls in The third story. They were
awakened by the suffocating smoke and had
to fly for their lives. Some jumped from
the windows to the roof of e wing Of the
second story and then climed down the bell
ropes-all in only their night clothes, only
few getting even their shoes. Strange to
say, oil escaped unhurt save for few in
significant bruises, but clothes, books, every
thing was burned.
Insurance on the building, $4,000; on
furniture. $1,000.
The origin of the fire is not known, but
it is supposed to have originated in the
kitchen, which was on the secoui floor and
adjoining the dining room.
The library and apparatus of the college
were destroyed with the building, the whole
entailing loss Of about sis, 200. which is
covered by about $40 900 insurance. Prof.
A. A. Thomas, the principal. and Professor
Stanfield also lost quite heavily. all their
valuable books being burned.
Mrs. D. s. Combs, the matron, we re-
greet to learn, was loser to the amount of
81 900 over insurance..
The total loss, exclusive of insurance, we
learn is estimated at $4,000 Over Sc.
have already been subscribed toward re-
building.
The churches are being utilized for the
of the school, and it is hoped
that most of the pupils may thus be retained
The thrill of horror which must have
struck every heart while the fate of the 40
young lady inmates hung in suspense will
not soon be forgotten. They slept in the
third story, and if they had not escaped at
he critical moment they did, the horrid
loom of all of them must have been in
,vitable, for escape would have been i'm 6
possible. We trust the new building to be
erected will be SO constructed as to render
my similar catastrophe impossible.
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PERMANENT FUND.


lands, and respectfully report them as fol
lows ...f. r.Uf
| PERMANENT FUND. a., tr
or this fund there has been collected b,
the county seven hundred and sixty dollar
and sixty -four cents. which IL not found II
bonds or cash in tho hands OF your County
Treasurer. This sum was collected befor'
your present County Treasurer came into
office, and he is not chargeable with IT, II
is unnecessary for me 10 20 into details tc
show the said deficiency In this fund, as the
County Treasurer has tho whole matter sci
forth In his books which he viii spread be-
fore you. think there can DO no doubt
that the estimate IL correct. II Is not pos
sib!e for me to determine how this deficiency
has occurred, az all the County Treasures
books kept before 1886 are Lost. II may be
that II resulted from q confusion Of this
fund with the available fund In the hands
Of the County Treasur. I cannot and do M
undertake TO say how It occurred. But IA
the permanent fund is donation from the
State to the county, am clearly Of the
opinion that the county, as trustee Of the
fund, must in some way make up this de-
ficiency. will add also that think the
county officers who received this money are
liable to the county for il. and this, even
though It was mixed with tho available fund
and the county in that way had the benefit
of il.
AVAILABLE FUND.
In reference to this fund, there seems to
be deficit Of $4S3.3S, arising from con-
tradiction in the reports made by Mr.. Pat
terson, the former Treasurer of this county
Your present Treasurer will also show you
these reports, and his books will explain
how the deficit is now made to appear.
have carefully considered this apparent
deficit, and my conclusion is that the proof
pro and.con is such that you would hardly
be justified to claim the amount as deficit
and suit for its recovery would be il-ad
vised and without result.
In looking into the condition Of these
funds have had the assistance of the Coun.
ty Treasurer, Judge Sterling Fisher and
Judge Kone. Also in reference to the avail
able fnnd, I had the opinion of Mr.. Cooper,
the State Superintendent of Public H.
struction.
Very respectfully,
L. III. BROWNE.
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SsIsI OF cARDUI, a Tonic for Women.
Printing! Printingii

-. nat We are in quarters well adapted
business, We shall be able to make
s,s, ySilor facilities more available than
q. We nov have on hand, no doubt.
y, 80 stock Of letter. note and bill pa
a. ,sI-'e4opes, cards. &c, ever brought TO
4, -. those who give Us their orders
s~liy and pr;ce.
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OLD NEWSPAPERS Csc u 1OC
ct this Office.
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned whose residence and
postoffce address is Austin, Texas, was on
zoe 4th day of December, 1889, appointed
administrator of the estate of John Fl. Han.
COCK, deceased. All persons having claims
against said estate will present same within
@e time prescribed by law.
CHARLES B. HANCOCK,
feb-l3-4w Administrator.
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DR.. j. W. Combs, Dentist, ". Side Plaza

Major W. o. Hutchinson waved the palm
OF peace when he uttered the ever to- be re-
membered words, at the meeting of the City
Council on the evening of February 8, 1890,
and as reported in our columns of last week,
viz: "The money should be equally divided
between the erection of school and street
improvement" And from our columns to
day 1t will be observed that the City Coun-
Gil have unanimously adopted his suggest
ions.-Times.
The Council allotted $15, 900 to street i'm.
provements and only $4,000 to the public
school house. Was that an EQUAL division?
Scottie's arithmetic strikes US as rather Pc
culiar.
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Keep Your Eyes Omen.

oOOn-i. e. this week or next-there will
q new sign up in front of the old post
building, next to the corner black
read ~ on the S. W. corner of the plaza.
Nagn viii read: "GEo. W. KNIGHT WATCH
ia and you want to go there to have
''1 work done. And don't you forget it."
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For Sale.

The John Scott place, one of the best
arms in Hays county, situated about seven
miles South of San Marcos, 100 acres in q
ane state of cultivation, about 240 pas
Nie, good house. barns, wells; one of the
most beautiful and healthy locations in the
"unty. Also some improved and unim-
HoSed lots in San Marcos, all at reasonable
Pn'es for cash. Apply to
STERLING FISHER,
San Marcos. Texas,
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CHICAGO. III. January. 1887.
". J. Travis. Dumberdealer is our agent
and fulIly authorized by n 10 warrant our
Pure Mirsd Paint (Which IL an honest
Iinssed OIL miTture) 10 teAr three yeErs
ubsn tvo coats are applied. or eve years
When three coats are applied This rnr-
rsnies carriss With Il an the psnAiiies that
a. hooorzbls firm expects % b enacted
from them. to-vit. perfect satisfsction 70
The Psrehsssr IN svCry oase-
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Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 1t is
pleasing to the eye and to the taste and by
gentle acting on the kidneys, liver and bow
by promoting the health and comfort of all
who use il. feb4-1m.
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Won't Pay...Look Out for Them.

The Murray Medicine Co., of Kansas City,
for whom We run for several months an ad-
vertlsement entitled Great English Rene
dy," pays no attention to our bills. The
nostrum they advertise is, no doubt, like
themselves.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20

Thos. Taylor will sell you
groceries cheaper than any
body in San Marcos, if you
don't believe it just try him.
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What with the building of the new pub
Ito school building. the rebuilding of Coro-
nal Institute, the Hopkins Combs Cock
row on the square, street improvement, etc.,
Ban Marcos bids fair to present a lively as
pect the present season, and many mechan-
les and workmen will find full employment.
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.Sbring al SRmmer 81.

Peter Seuberth, merchant
tailor, begs to announce that
he is now in receipt of a full
stock Of spring and summer
goods Of the finest quality, the
finest line of goods which ever
came to this tOwn-cannot be
excelled. and which will be
made up at reasonable figures
considering their quality.
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an Marcos Mill. Ice and Gin Co.

am in charge Of the above establish
ment and will give attention to all its de-
prtments in the proper seasons. Meal will
be ground from Kansas corn, thus insuring
tie best article.
r. PETIT.
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Iandreth's Seed-Beans and Peas in bulk
=, RAYNoLDs g. DANIELS.
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Nnfie.

n - permit the further hauling Of
be, - NJ pace without pay. Mypriee
-. - pr bad All concerned will
WM. Wu14spsoy.
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am receiving one car Delta ties and one
oar bagging, which sell at close figures.
VIM. GIEsEN.
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In Stock

,5O bbls. New York Seed Potatoes, three
oars Of Flour lower than ever.
'"i' VIM. GIEsEN.
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We certainly have the best and cheapest
Hats in the market. We handle nothing
but the old reliable Elk brand hat.
DALEY & Bro.
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We are authorized to announce JAMES
NJ, TURNER as a candidate for City Mar
shall at the April election,
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r. PETIT.
Free to Suhscrib ers to the Free Press

All present and future subscribers to the
FREE Press will be furnished with a copy
Of Kendall's valuable manual, THE Horse
and his Disease" FREB-we mean those who
have not already received one. Please re-
mind US of this.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20

Choice lot of Early Rose seed potatoes at
McAlisters.
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LOCAL BREvlTIES.
"a mans a man for a. that.n

HE HONEST MAN, THOUGH E'En sac Pooh,
Is KING O. MEN ron A THAT"
-RoBERT BURNS.
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CHEAP GROCERIES.

Thomas Taylor is selling a
irst-class article of flour. the
regular price of which is $I.5o
per so lbs. sack, at only one
dollar. Also great reduction
in canned goods and other
articles in the grocery line.
Call and see.
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I have received car load Of
New PLow POINTS.
All my first lot of Weir Planters are sold,
but expect new supply right away.
CBAs. HUToHINds.
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The undersigned, at Thompson's mill.
will hereafter make grinding corn special
ty Will keep good fresh meal for exchange
45 lbs bolted or 4S lbs. unbolted, or grind
customers corn on short notice.
j. @. JONES.
nv sLAcK.DRAUGHT tea for Dyspepsia.
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]. P. Kone & Go. are still running
the meat market next to Hutchin s
store, where the best meats may
always be found. Give them a call.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20

For cutting ant, mole, gopher, ground
squirrel and prairie-dog exterminators, adj
dress J. @. MELCHER,
O'Quinn. Fayette county. Texas.
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Won fan Save Money

By purchasing pianos and organs through
me instead of at San Antonio or Austin:
speak by the book. Don't fail to call
and see me before purchasing.
S. P. CHAsTAIN.
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White goods, embroideries, &C., cheaper
than ever before known.
ANDREWS & KING.
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Parsons not subscribers who may atty
time receive copies of the FREE
sny will please understand that they
hA 0ont simply as samples, in the hope
. Io the parties addressed may like iu
veil w enough to favor us with their suosor'p-
tiona.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20

First in the Market.
Iandreth's Garden Seeds,
Fresh and Genuine at
RAYNoLDs & DANIELS.
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We can down the town With lO- prices
on sbOsS
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My late residence in San Marcos is for
sale or rent. Possession given Immediately.
Apply on the premises.
III. b. OwsBY.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
To the PeopLe of HAIRS Countu.-

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
To the People Of Hays County,
There having been deficit reported by
your Treasurer, Mr.. johnson, at our first
regular meeting after election, in February
1889, and as the matter has been adjusted
by US to the best of our ability, we consider
it our duty, in justice to all parties interest.
ed, to make q statement of the matter and
let you Judge for yourselves where the
blame rests, if on any one. Mr.. johnson
having reported that no books had been
turned over to him by Mr.. Patterson except
the school books of 1889, we demanded
of Mr.. Patterson the books of his offoe.
He replied that his books had been placed
in the vault of the First National Bank and
had been lost or misplaced. and could not
be found. The best lawyers in town assured
us, as zoe could not p1oue that the books had
moo been una0oidably lost, we could not
compel him to produce them, therefore we
had no way of getting at the finances of the
county except through his statement to Mr..
johnson.
In regard to the deficit reported by Mr..
johnson in the permanent school fund, we
had more data to 60 on. Judge Kone's re-
ceipts for school monies paid by him to Mr..
Patterson. consisting of entries made at
different times in said books, In his own
Judge Kone's) hand, being lost in those
books, and after examining into the matter
to the best of our ability, we deemed 1t to
the best interests of the county to employ
lawyers to thoroughly examine the matter
ct our August term, 1889. The report of
Mr.. L. H. Browne, hereunto attached,
shows final deficit in the permanent school |
fund of $760.64. The statement of Mr.. |
Patterson, also attached, shows that of this
amount SAG was placed to the available |
school fund, and Mr.. McMeans reports 1858
paid Patterson by him of same fund, and
S5 paid him out of said fund for expenses
in purchase of bond, and we find $22. 80 re-
funded Lineweber on notes.
REHABILITATION.
Amt deficit in permanent fund. ....S760. 81
g placed to available
fund by Patterson. $4,000
Amt placed to available
fund from McMeans... $500
Amt paid McMeans...... 500
refunded on Line
weber note............. 22.60 5000
1928. "a
This amount Judge Kone has voluntarily
paid. believing, however, that II was FORM
,rly paid by him and has been used by Mr..
Patterson in available school fund, but not
being able to show how or where, has paid !
he same TO balance the books.
L. X. FoURoUREAS,
For Commissioners Court. i
February IS, 1890.
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Look for the Loud Sign" Geo. W.
Knight, Matchmaker, at the South West
corner,
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CITIZENS, WAKE UP, TAX YOURSELVES
TO THE UTMOST CENT !"-D. McNaueh.
ton In San Marcos Times.
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Buda.

Satteens in all shades of solid and fame,
colors at all prices at j. 8. Travis.
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Austin Photographers.

VENDORS LIEN NOTES for sale at
tbis Office.
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City Election.

We are authorized to announce W. IL.
LiELl as a candidate for OitT Marshall at
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Notice.

Onion Sets-And all varieties of seed,
"Landreth's," at Reynolds & Daniels.
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Many new novelties will be shown in our
spring purchase.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
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Large line of Embroideries, Torchon
Lace. that we are selling very cheap
DALEY & Bro.
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yancy Il Rhomberg, in the Goodman
p,;,dinc. near the Capitol. II you want
sue photographs call on them when in the
atty
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Fresh hams, Northern meal and CHEAP
goods at McAllisters.
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Fancy dress goods piling in at J. S.
Travis.
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Single copies of the FREE Press are on
..ia al the San Marcos Bookstore, as well
a. At the Office, at cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20

New prints, giughams, domestics, etc., at
johnson & Johnson's.
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An interesting article by Lucy y. Little.
entitled Literary England" will be found
in the March number of Belford's Magazine
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sThe Snake and the Dove" by Annetta
j. Holiday, the complete novel in tn Q
March Belford's will be a genuine treat to
novel renders.
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REFEgEE BRoNNEs REPoRT.

SAY HGEoos Hans 90, Tx
RsbruEry loth, 100.
To ~ Hon. Comfy C0znusis~iozeS C0V7f
q HaBs County
Gs1fsDs.s AZ rsgssstsi ~ you. have
n.sss a. szS-.izlstion mo tie cooditio1 q
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A full line of the celebrated Warner Cor
sets can be found at johnson & Johnson's
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Don't buy your parasols until you see
j. s. Travis new line.
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o., Mortgaoes for sale at this Office.
81. Aha Iipht.rnnning White
..r,ssrs WINE OF cARpU! for Weak Nerves

Fresh sugar and Bacon at reduced prices
F'''A j, II. GARY.
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New hats just opened at johnson & Johl
sons.
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j. S. U Travis.

A Card.
Thanking my friends and
customers for the liberal pa
tron0ge they hare bestO10ed
1pon me for the past season
Ibeg to inform you that Z
have again made arrange
naents for the agency of the
Deere and Eagle Plo1OS, both
Them hGUing proven q
GREAT success, also the
Standard and Eagle Guilt
Uators and Planters, Nc
CoTDsic6 Binders and MotO-
ers and other frSt-claSs
farming implements Which
I offer at Lot0 prices and on
liberal terms.
By fair and square deaf
in6S IshGU try to retain the
of my friends
Which IhGUe so literally en-
joDed, and it is NTH pride
that I refer to customers
lCho hare stood by me for
the last 20 years.
WyM. GIESE.N.