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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

RY Virtue OF a DEED OF TRUST DATED
- August Is, ls!'2, and duly recorded In tho
cierk office OF the Hastings Court for the city
whereby George w. Priddy and wife conveyed
inc property hereinafter described TO George j.
rect; trustee, TO secure to the National Mutual
DullulnS ana Loan Association, of New York com
pliancc with certain bond of even date with aid
decd executed by said George w Priddy in thc
penal sum or Si,s,0, and conditioned for the pay
mcnt OF S2iOO to the said association, With IN
tercst in monthly instalmcnts OF S:sS 40 ncr
month according to the terms contained in The
bylaws and In said bond and deed OF trust and
ior me performance OF other conditions aud cove
lants or said bond and deed OF trust and upon
uefault in any OF which for three months the
trustee upon being requested so to do. to cell the
properly therein conveyed. and whereas the
unuerslghcu has been appointed IA trustee sub
STUFFED IN the place and stead or said George j.
rect oy the liustings Court for the city OF Roam
oke, Va, ana whereas the said conditions ana
payments nave been defauted in more than three
months, and upon being requested and directed
III writing so To do by the beneficiary the said
National Mutual Building and Loan Association,
authority conferred in said deed OF trust, pro.
ceed to sell at public auction, on the premises,
M. ne city s 81 ,RoHnSke VA ON T6EsDAY
NJ, 10 the highest bidder the property CON
to-wt:
st Situated and being in the city of Roanoke,
on the south side OF John stree. also
known as sixth avenue :. w. tao fee,
east or Lewis street also known a Fourth
81 feet to point, thence southerly lOS feet to an
hiey, thence with sad alley westerly - feet to u
point IN same, thence northery parallel 10 Lewis
etrcci lUb feet to John street the place OF brriu.
ming and known as lot No 49, In section q gs
shown IN the map of the Lewis addition 10 the
city OF Roanoke, Va together with building AND
improvements.
TERMS: CASH RUSH II. DEpP
- ids rrg,tee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

TRUSTEES SALE-BY VIRTUE OLA DEED
-, OF trust executed 10 me by Cyrus Lair and
Z. !. hindrcd, Jr, dated December l. lS9O and
recorded in the clerks Office OF the Ums,in~s
court or Roanoke, Virgins, in deed book no X
PFC no. etc and to secure to the Virginia Real
Estate ami Investment Company the payment Of
The snm OF tw. nty.fonr hundred and M ~ GoIi,Ss
,EI,otl IN eighty ,SO) instaliments or thirty
I no, SD each, and one final instalmcut OF
.ighiy-onc SD mon, h. respectively, ncxtsicccnd-
ID: nc date OF said decd, with interest thcteou
d dS nv rae or per cent pcr annum from said
uatc cVidcncsd by eighty ISW certain nerotjablc
motcs, dated December /, 1880, for thirty dollars
's-") each: payable on the first day of the eighty
~ months next succeeding the date of said
phyaDic IN cighty-one (Sl) months from said date
tespcctNeiy, with interest "a aforesaid and do
.ault hsvlnS been made In the pavmcnt OF tho
twyeh'y-ionrll (2ith) twcnty.iifth t25th) twenty.
sNn V."tn anu twenty seventh ~ tn OF the above
ailments and notes and having been reouired
~ 10 10 ny inc beneficiary in said deed of trust
sutI oHcr Tor sale 10 the iehc.t bidder bv
public anction, in Roanoke, Virginia. on SATirT
DAl, APRlL 18TH 1893. AT IL O'CLOCK Nj
nh hon =" me instinss Courthouse In said city
Koanokc, State OF Virginia. designated and DO
scriocd as follows. to-wt:
nssinning Mt point ON the south side OF Tazc.
well street forty four iO feet vast OF What
street. thcI &C south five degrees and riine
g. ~ west one hundred and thirty.nin and
thence with said alley south seventy .fonr de-
rrces AMI fifteen minutes Ga $50 west thirty one
ana SIX tenths l3l.D feet To point on ranc,
nuudrcd aud thirty five and thirty eight INN
nrcdths llS3S) feet to Tnzewcll street thence
aiazewcll street north sevcnty-four degrees and
hltecn minutes "a $50 east forty.rour Ia feel
TO the place OF beginning, together with the
house situated thereon
TERMS OF SALE: Cash
> EDWARD IlSLEY, T-uStec
NOTE: Tho deferred instalmenis or purchase
money on this property are said to have been
assumed by Mrs. Laura stormfcltz. 3l2aOt
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Barnet fell back on the pillows gasp
ING for hrenfh

Barnet fell back on the pillows gasp
ing for breath.
Then came Welby's stifled laugh
again and his voice delightcdly:
"rhnts fine, Dottie. my love! What
boom we shall make of the affair ut
this rate! We'll clew up now, though.
I'm tired"
So the selfish scamp didn't even think
that his wicked companion might be
tired too. Was he going to let her out
see her home?
But in vain the scandalizcd old gem
tleman listened for any such irdica-
tons. All he heard was the sound of
boX-iid being Shut down. Slipping
out OF bed to the door, which he softly
opened an inch so as to peep, he saw
Wclby pass quietly out into his very
small bedroom and in three minutes he
could be heard snoring.
Then that creature in the sitting
room would slip out of the house pres
emily!
Good Heavens! What a shame full
scandal the whole thing isl gaspcd
poor Mr. Barnet, creeping back to bed.
What could he do but speak to Mrs
Jones? And yet, how could lie frame
words to even allude to such audacious
impropricty?
Tap-tap-tap
Its ten o'clock, sir" came Mrs.
Jones resonant tones outside the door.
Neutrality-suspicious. mc-ycs, I'll be
down soon. ma'nn," cried Mr. Barnet,
starting up in alarm.
Mrs. Jones retreatcd, giggling, but
she looked as solemn as a Judge when.
later, MIR. Barnet sent for her, and
with much stammering got out that
she was quite mistaken about his next
room neighbours character Nothing
less than the evidence OF his own
senses would make him say so, but lie
had heard last night, near midnight,
ma'am, girls voice--ycs, it was Il
music hall girl, Mrs. JONES'" and then
the old gentleman told her what he
had heard. To his utter scandalization
Mrs. Jones couldn't believe but MIR.
Barnct was mistaken. Mr.. Wclby was
certainly not married, and couldn't be
guilty of such improper conduct as
having in Il lady visitor so late
81 heard il ma'am, | tell YOU" cried
Mr. Barnet "Dottic was her name.
Good Heavens! What is that sea IN ~
occupations"
why, sir, he's an entertainer, then
that's all, and must have been re'ears-
ing over by hissclf for his new enter
tainmcnt." She was smiling.
Good graciousl play-actor, YOU
mcan?' cried the Mortified lodger.
That's it, then. BY himself, indeed,
Mrs. Jones! ! heard the woman's very
voice and words It's scandal, ma am,
and won't stop"
We'll, sir, I'll just be on the watch
tonight on the top landing, and If YOU
hear anything again, step out and call
up to me. and we'll see for ourselves. +"
said Mrs. Jones.
TO this Mr.. Barnet agreed. and Mrs.
tones rctircd-cnt up to the first floor
dodgers room. If worthy Mr. H. had
listened he might have heard peal upon
peal of stitlcd laughter.
Mrs Jones' Comc-he- quick"
Time, near midnight; the sound, Il
hard, shocscd whisper up those upper
stairs. Down came Mrs. Jones to MIR.
Barnet, who, also dressed, stood at
his door trembling. scarlet, but tri-
umphnnt.
Now. ma'am. will YOU still believe
was dreaming? Listen yourself ut
that r-reprobate's door"
'lIa. ha. my dear bov," came the
silvery tones of "Dottie' from within.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

Mrs. Gofrequcnt-I have always been
envious of your clear, beautiful com
plcXion, Mrs. Jumpup.
Mr.. .Iumpup-o. don't speak of my
complexion. 1t always mortifics me
It's the only popularity brought with
ine from the country that haven't
been able to overcome. Chicago Trib.
urN
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

TRUSTEES SALE-BY VIRTUE OF TWO
deeds OF trust. one dated the 18th day OF
May, $50. and recorded in deed book Is, PAGE
$50, and recorded in deed book p. page $50, in
ne clerk office OF the corporation court for the
city OF Roanoke, Va from w j. y l.. Blair, Jr
10 tho undersigned trustee, default having been
made IN the terms thereof, and being required
20 10 do by the beneficiary therein secured viii
On TIE llTli DAY OF APRIL, 1893 AT ~
O'CLOCK NOON, ON the premises in the CITY OF
Roanoke, oner FOR sale the following descri, ed
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A Moan. Mean Man

Mr.. Crcwell-If | had known YOU
were going to have fried bccfstcall |
would have asked bromley to dinner
Mrs. Crewcll-liromlcy to dinner!
thought you hated him.
Mr.. Crcwcll-I do.-Pucl<.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
THE FOJDROYANT.
Admiral Nelson's Flagship Rcscued from
IL Junk Dealer.

This famous reiic of Englands naval
hero has met with many vicissitudes of
time and chang: since Nelson trod her
decks with coL~ious pride and sand OF
her: Il love ..cr as father loves his
darling child" To complete the chain
of neglect and ignominy which was
forged by an lngrateful posterity, the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

IIoiack Il rule tramps are not
very communicative.
TomdilS-It is true they say but lit
tie: but still they don't saw wood
Smith. Gray & Co.'S Monthly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

First Boy-Whcre We goin'?
Second l'oy-Down To tn store.
"What for?"
II forget. Where You goin'?"
TO TIL store
"What for?"
81 forget
"Wcli, lets go together" = Good
News
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

The trouble with Jack Bronson"
said Maud, lis his good nature. He has
never learned to say no.
you couldn't have known him in
leap year" said EStcllc.-Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

Phrcnologist-And this bump here
donates, resistance, combativcncss, i'm
patience of restraint and forms.
Subicct-Right you are. a police
man dubbed me there last night Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
The Cotter's saturday Night.

Pat-Won't worrull. yer honor! Won't
support me wolfe an childcr. Shpallr,
Bridget; don't Oi liapc tn wolf frum III
durc?
Bridget-Iis, yer honor. he do: an
its only to lave it open he has. Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

Stranger-I am n literary man, mad
AIN, and am looking for room. lave
You anything that will suit me?
l.andlady-No, sir I've just rented
uy last hall bedroom to n poct.--Jury
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
Forgot to Ask.

Shc-The jewclcr says the diamond
in my ring is not genuine.
lie m-er-hc told me the ring was
real gold. | forgot to ask him about
the stone.-N. y. Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
Not n witness.

Edith (who has dropped inf that
parlor lamp could talk. Ida it could tell
OF lots of kissing scrapcs. no doubt
ida-Oh, no. 1t is sure to be out
when there is anything like that going
on.-Jury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
Thanks to the Undcrtakers.

Mr.. Ardup (payng for a half-pccl OF
potatoes)-lt costs L heap to live in u
city!
Groceries, sir; but it costs II heap
more to die in Il city.-Chicago Tribune
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
Eynect New YnrIsnrs.

MIR. Gotham-Do the Chicago folks
expect many visitors from New York
during the worlds fair?
Chicago Boy-l guesso. Clos every.
body is buyin' burglar-proof safes
Good News
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

a SIP anish student, going out with
party TO shoot rabbits. was told not
To talk. lest he should brighten tho rab.
bits. When the timid creatures ap-
9earcd, he uttered an exclamation in
Latin, which frightened them away,
and, upon his companions blaming
him lac said WHO could lave sup
posed that rabbits understand Latin?"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

81 can prove anything" Dragged the
professor To fair Miss llarlilns.
Il wish yon would prove an alibir'
moancd the young woman soto voice.
Life
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
Gctting Over Il Ensy.

Carrie" said the bashful youth with
gasp. Iii You liked somebody else
about the same as yon like me would
You care tomarry him?' Chicago News
Record
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increasing the Noise.

Jennie-Why don't you learn how to
play on the piano?
Kittic-I guess mamma thinks make
noise enough now about the house.
HdrperS Young People
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

They say It's q love match"
Perhaps; but they each have a mil
lion in their own right, and the rcla-
tivcs are satisfied on both sides Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

lilly (to T-izzie)-Why do they al.
raaS eat them turtles green: amt
they good when they're ripc"-Iifc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

Parlor Cars on 1856 A. NJ. train to Richmond
SLEEPlNG CARS ON 300 A. NJ. TRAIN FOR
KiCIiMOND. OPEN AT LYNCliBUR9 FOR
TIE RECEPTION OF PASSENGERS FROM
S:25 p NJ. BERrllS ONE DOLLAR.
For further information ~ to rates, routes,
tickets, etc address,
II. II. pANNlLI
Ticket and Passenger Agent, Passenger Station
ana Sl4i Main street, Lynchburg, Va.
JNO ID. POTTS
Division Passenger Agent. Richmond, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

tsPoANoKE sTICKKRs."
Gamble had at The TINES office.
s i,MSS3o''...''s, SO 59 eSSS s.,s
5000. 400 $4,000 ...... 1906
Stuck them on your letters.
Stick them on the wall.
Stick them everywhere and help al.
Yertise.th town.
They are the same as the "ear or
the first page OF THy TIhss.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12

disclose the fact that no nominations
have yet been made to the Argentine
Republic, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Col
umbia, Ecudaor, Hayti, Hawaii, Italy,
Russia, Cores, Liberia, Paraguay and
Uruguay, Persia, Portugal, San Do
mingo, Siam, Sweden and Norway,
Turkey and Venezuela. The most
important of these is perhaps Russia,
and il is a surmise in some quarters
that the delay in making change
there arises from the desire to await
the possible action of the Russian gov
ernment in raising the grade of its
Washington mission to an embassy,
which will admit of the nomination of
another ambassador by the President
in that case. But in majority of
these cases there is no good reason
why the places cannot be filled by ap-
pointments subject to confirmation
when the Senate meets again next ses-
sion, and therefore the impression
prevails at the Capitol that the pres
ent session will adjourn sometime
this week.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12
Commendable Measures.

The recent action of the East side
Board of Health, in providing for q
thorough cleansing of our city, cannot
be too highly complimented The
health of a community is properly re-
garded as the subject of paramount
interest to the public thereof and all
rational measures looking toward the
practical accomplishment of this end,
must be regarded with genuine ap-
proval by the general public. The
ideas advanced and measures adopted
in this behalf, by the Board Of Health
at its recent meeting are alike excel
lent and it affords us great pleasure to
see that they are being carried out in
correct and sensible manner, with
out unnecessary delay. The threaten
ed appearance of more than one con-
tagious disease, during the approach
ing summer months, renders precau-
ton not only wise but imperative.
The officers of this side have already
entered upon their labors in the
cleansing process, and we sincerely
trust that the citizens will not be neg
ligent or dilatory in following their
worthy example. The premises Of
every resident of the East side may be
put in wholesome condition at a
nominal cost to the individual owner,
while the city government assumes its
full share Of the burden in taking care
of the streets, alleys and other public
portions of the city. Let the citizens
and officers unite in accomplishing
this greatly desired object. Both city
and people will be benefited thereby.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12
REMARKABLE ORDINANCE.

The "oity dads" of the West side
seem to be in a worse tangle and mud
die than ever. 1t has just promulgated
a most remarkable ordinance, virtually
con6scating water for fire protection
and street purposes, from the water
company. Said ordinance says "Be
it ordained by the City Council of the
City of Texarkana, Texas,-That all
persons and corporations engaged in
the business of supplying water
through pipes for conducting the same
to the residents Of this city, shall fur
nish free of charge to this city such
hydrants as the City Council may
from time to time require, and shall
place the same at such places as the
said council shall from time to time
direct, for protecting the property OF
the people which may be situated
within this city from destruction by
fire; and shall also furnish free oi
charge to the city such and as much
water as may be needed for the pur-
pose of sprinkllng the streets Of the
city for protection against dust"
The ordinance also provides heavy
penalties. Without further comment
which is unnecessary, we think the
water company could, in self defense
at once shut off all water from the
West side, in which event great ln-
convenience and expense to the citi-
zens would Immediately follow, as all
private citizens using the water would
suffer, and all insurance policies be at
once cancelled.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12

Sunshine comes, no matter how
dark the clouds are, when the woman
who is borne down by woman's
troubles turn to DR.. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription. If her life is made
gloomy by the chronic weaknesses,
delicate arrangements, and painful
disorders that aillict her sex, they are
completely cured. If she's overwo.k-
ed, nervous, or "rundown," she has
new life and strength.
mfavorite Prescription" is power
ful, invigorating tonic and soothing
and strengthening nervine, purely veg
cable, perfectly harmless. 1t regu-
lates and promotes all the proper
functions Of womanhood, improves di-
gestion, enriches the blood, dispels
aches and pains, brings refreshing
sleep, and restores health and vigor.
For every "female complaint" and dis
turbance, it is the only remedy so sure
and unfailing that it can be guaran-
teed.
If IL doesn't benefit or cure you, you
have your money back.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12
The Surveyors, Work.

Col. Gus KnobeI, chief engineer of
the Texarkana & TT. Smith railway,
accompanied by Mr.. Taylor, the son
of the president of the company, was
in Nashville this week. The prelim-
mary survey by Chapel Hill has not
yet been completed, and il is quite
probable that the road will yet be
located on the Wilder survey which
will put il at or through Lockesburg.
Nashville News.
AS Lockesburg offers considerable
inducements to the company, we learn
about $4,000, in addition to right of
way aud depot grounds, II will not be
a surprise if the line is finally located
via that enterprising town.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12
Yesterdays Fire.

AS stated in yesterday afternoons
paper, the fire that broke out at 2:20
O'Clock was at Kizer's mill. The large
building in which was kept sash,
doors, blinds, etc, together with a
quantity of lumber, was consumed.
1t is thought spark from passing
locomotive originated the fire, which
caught on the roof Loss about $4,000;
insurance only $4,000. 1t is wonder
that more lumber was not burned, as
but little water could be gotten
pressure having been very low, not
sufficient to throw stream ten feet
high.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12
Unjust Taxation.

1t is unjust to tax the stomach with
burthens that it cannot bear. Many
silly people thus tyrannize that faith
full servitor until it rebels and punish
es them as they deserve. Dyspepsia
is usually the child Of gastronomic
folly, but whether this or the natural
associate of inherent feebleness from
childhood it is surely and pleasantly
remediable with Hostetters Stomach
Bitters, the finest and most highly
sanctioned gastric tonic in existence.
AS a result Of the tone impaired TO the
stomach, and the increased activity Of
its digestive and assimilative action,
insured by the persistent use of this
benign invigorant, general stamina is
augmented, the nerves strengthened
and tranquilized, and tendency to
insomnia and hypochondriasis defeat
ed. Biliousness, chills and fever,
rheumatism and kidney troubles are
conquered by this admirable medi-
cine.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12

Lord Hannen, better known by his
old title of Sir James Hannen, is one
of the arbitrators for Great Britain in
the Behring Sea Controversy, now ar
guing in Paris; Sir John Thompson,
Premier of Canada, being the other.
Lord Hannen is seventy years old,
and has been a lawyer since he was 81.
This is not his first experience with
the settlement of difficulties with the
United States; for from November
1853 until January 1855 he acted as
agent for his country in the British
and American Commission for set
Ting outstanding claims.
Of more recent years he has been
prominent as president Of the tribunal
created in 'SS, by act of Parliament, to
examine into the charges made against
Parnell and other Irish members.
Sir Charles Russell, who pleaded
before him at that time in favor of
Parnell, is now counsel in the same
Behring Sea Controversy, but in a
different capacity; as he now pleads
Lord Hannen's legal support of the
case.
Sir James was appointed Lord of
Appeal January 18, 1891, succeeding
Sir James Peacock. His salary is
$4,000 year.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12
Fugitive Captured.

The man, Tom Younger, who was
arrested in this city by Marshal Ed
wards, of the West side, on a warrant
from Wood county, Texas, charging
him with assault to murder, was taken
in charge by an officer from that
county this morning, who left with
his prisoner on the 10 o'clock train
over the Cotton Belt road, for Wins
boro, Texas.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12
READY TO ADJOURN.

The Senate has about concluded its
labors at Washington and is waiting
for the President to bring the session
to a close, by an intimatlon that he
sees no further necessity for Its con-
tinuation. 1t would appear that all
idea of passing upon the questions in
voIved in the appointment Of the Sen
ators from the Northwest has been,
for the time being, abandoned and
that this weighty subject will be left
over for disposition at the next ses-
sion. An explanation for this rather
singular course may be found in the
'supposition that many Of the Senators
are undecided as to how they should
vote upon the questions involved. A
more conclusive reason is that there is
not voting quorum left in the Ma
tional Capital to-day. 1t is said about
Thursday the Senate will appoint a
committee to wait upon the President
and ask him whether he has further
business to lay before the body. II is
assumed by the Senator'S generally
chat the only really important matter
that remain TO be communicated is
the nomination of judge for the
court of appeals Of the District of
Columbia. Although the impression
prevails that nearly all the foreign
missions have been filed, the records
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12

Miss Maude Granger, the actress
who has made decided sensation in
the East by her remarkable portrayal
Of the adventures in the adoption OF
Dumas de Demi Monde" called The
Fringe Of. Society is well known in
this city and the announcement that
she has been engaged to appear in the
Opera House on next Monday even.
ing, will be hailed with delight by her
many admirers. The production Of
The Fringe of Society here will be
exactly the same, as regards cast and
settings, as the Eastern ole.
Reserved seat tickets can be had at
the usual place.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-04-12

Twenty-Five cases Of elegant jewel
ry, silverware aud novelties were re-
ceived yesterday at Sam Falk's jewel
ry establishment. Mr. Falk has just
returned from the Eastern markets,
where he spent several weeks in
selecting a large line of new and at
tractive goods. lie is making a spec
ialty of Texarkana souvenir spoons, Of
which he has the handsomest and
most elegant assortment ever brought
to this city. Mr.. Falk invites the pub
lie of Texarkana to call and examine
these lovely goods which are being
opened for display daily. 4 IL