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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02

Probabilities tnit, warmer In eastern
portioni winds shifting Ia the south.

Tltn COLD CONVENrioN
scnaior Palmer viii rail tn" meeting 10
orttcl 'oddy
Brass ana BucRncr viii probably DO
tho ticket.
Secretary Merton declines to anow hiN
uamc io b. presented,
\ Cicveisnd hooip was launched nv Flor
ida doierator
Massachusetts VIII p,cseu, c'nrencv
plank ON lines approved by Neac,ery car
h'lo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02
BRAGG AND BUCKNER.
Gossip Is Drifting to the Original
Combination.
RUMP CONVENTION MEETS TO-DAY
Delegates Are Arriving Quietly hut
in Numbers,
WITH no BLARE OF MEETS
They Have Made tho step, and as Retreat
Is Impossible Their Enthusiasm
Must Appear Heartfelt
WITH no BLARE or TRuNrETS

-,
p'"N'S'o'l'l E'ini'i'''ee dpf"Hh''h at '-'l'-
caeo five weeks ago, Will call the conN'n-
lion of gold drlnocra.. tn order at noon
49,
TOMORROW IN i'ihlihsph MAN.
From the lists Ia the hands OF S"crc-
,arv Wilson tonirht n is certain that oy,..
,n, ',,t
a' u'iesa'os WIN % present ''p'vHVnl' uN
forty-one or forty-tN" states and TORT
80
MAJ cat ioF lhu ihee'"s ol Iep'''' "'''-
tiVes OF ten Middle Western states WI
only issued July %. she managers feel THAT
49,. -. 49,. ., ,,
my nav .phsul 10 "' pio"n ul tH' 20
s" iu @. ,noir w't ~. d,,,-,.os noyo n..,.
~ nay ,"S ,1' n9'vs'' 'H ~ ~,
corridor ii are , neS2inHr enoH,d n.y. ~.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02
THE cLEvELAND Room.

India apoilE, Ind. September AT
noon the Cleveland boom arrived from the
Everglades of Florida. The delegation
reached here and was snot - baud Of
music. which they had ord rcd ny 'cle.
rrat,h. They marched NJ the street 20
their hotel headed by The band and carry
ing n barge Write silk banner. ~ which
Vac a portrait of che president. under
which were tho words. "Our Ca 7did1te.'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02
,ttgs MrETING ToNIGT.

indianapolis. September i,-Grelt Prep
arsilors are being made for the mass
ee,inq to h. held tomorrow night. The
general public wMch VII ROT ne anle
areonut of ne .mite' lumgar of Ecais
s,iil he gwen an orporiuniiy y ms IA, "i-
ing ia iaien ia gold demo Faiic orators
and fhis meeting ~ supposed 20 he one
Of the features OF the gaih sIing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02

hilaka delegation Eaviur that h7 nano
must not Dee ufcs"utni to thn onNcutioN
uud flwu Nc could nnt accept II nomi-
ruf,t.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02

Monthly statement OF tho public debt
shows fn lucrpSc.
Secretary liohe smith rerred from III,
cabinet,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02


Weekly weather and crop report Of the
Texas bureau.
rounty Clerks association of Texas In
Ecaslon at Galveston.
Rev James he Buchananne found dead
IN his chair IN Galveston, He was
nephew OF the duke Of Orlenns ana Vii
ho buried al sea
Secretary Kennedy getting facts regard
ing kcarby's abneive apcoch
reform republicans of Fort Worth anx
ious that The party narmou2e.
Tobc Scrutchins says II The Big Three
attempt 10 dolivor the popllista to Ne'
kinlcy kcarby viii be showed under by
10000 majority.
MARKET FEATURES.
stock morltot was iess decided In char
actor.
Additional engagements of gold
can money rates hrlner
Thvrc WIS q htctk IN December wheat.
Corn made new low record. Data anD
prov elons were lower.
Annual report issued by Secretary Hes
ter shows tina, thp south consumed moro
cotton than ever before.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02
cOIIIprD ON THE TRACK.

F'7F1ffFD'1FE - :.
snrinEfield Mass, September i-Nat
Builer. c. r. Newton and J. Il. Bliss ware
In eolli,lSn here today Ia the bicycle
races Guier's collar lone was broken
nud he WAS bld;y iniTed. Bliss WAS held
Responsible for the accident.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-04-07
LEGISLATURE IN SESSION.
THIRTY-SEvENTH DAY, APRIL 6.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES YES
TERDAY AFTERNOONS SESSION.
At 1:30 the House continued
consideration of the Appropria-
ton Bill.
In the Postal Bureau after
much debate the item of $4,000 for
salary of secretary was cut down
to $4,000, and provision made for
record clerk for four months
longer.
Under the head of Bureau of
Public instruction the item of
$4,000 for the institution of
manual training in schools passed
after some opposition from Rep.
Hanuna.
A motion to raise the item of
$4,000 for taking the next census
to $4,000 was lost; as also one to
make it $4,000. The item pass
I ed as in the bill.
The item of $4,000 for repairs
to school houses was cut down to
$4,000 and placed in the Depart
ment of Public Works.
A favorable report was received
from the special committee on the
bill of A. Ii. Loebenstein of 1857
for furnishing maps and the item
passed.
Senate Bill II, concerning the
Supreme Court, passed the third
reading.
House Bill No. 10, allowing the
importation of kerosene for fuel,
also passed the third reading.
Senate Bill %, relating to pri-
vate ways and water rights, was
laid on the table to await sub
stitute bill which will abolish the
Office of Commissioner and put
sole jurisdiction in the Courts.
| Rep. Robertson then introduced
the substitute bill, which was
read by title and referred to the
Printing Committee,
Adjourned,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-04-07
An Enterprising Concern.

The Hawaiian News Company
is one of the largest established
firms in Honolulu. For nearly
twenty years they have conducted
general stationery, newspaper
and book business and have, of
late years, added to their various
lines, pianos, organs, minor
musical instruments generally and
many novelties found only in the
stationers, stores of the larger Am
erican cities.
Approaching the value Ito the
public of information relative to
timely topics, shipping, the move
ment of vessels, ct cetera, thew
have erected in front of their
place of business on Merchant
street, two large bulletin boards
which are consulted daily by thou
sands of people, The tact dis
played in this direction is on a
par with the same qualification
utilized in the general conduct OF
their business. Any periodical,
book or newspaper, in whatsoever
language II may be printed lis pro-
durable OF the Hawaiian News
Company by making application,
and, II not in stock, will be prompt
ly sent for. Some Of the best mus.
zeal talent in Honolulu has moth
ing but unstintod praise for their
musical instruments, selected care.
fully from standard makes aud AT
prices which defy competition.
Success has crowned the efforts Of
tho Hawaiian News 90, In each
branch OF their business,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-04-07
announcement f!

will move into our new quart
ers, corner of Hotel and
Bethel streets, three floors will
be used to carry on our ever
increasing business, and we
will open with the finest stock
of House Furnishing Goods
ever imported into this coun-
try. Our Showrooms will be
so arranged that you can tell
exactly how a set of furniture
looks when it is set up in your
own home; Booths will be
furnished complete with Par
lor Suits, Dining Room Suits,
Bedroom Suits, etc. Our Din
ing Room Furniture will be in
sets with Bric-a-brac to match.
Odd pieces to match almost
any set can almost always be
had. Nothing sets off a dining
room as prettily as one of oui
Combination Sideboard Chin
Closets.
Our Bedroom Suits will
comprise Plain and CHARTERED
Oak with French Beveled
Mirrors, Plain and Curly
Birch, plain Birdseye Maple;
Mahogany, and Enamel and
Gold, and we have Conbin-
alton Wardrobe Chifoniers to
match. A pretty Combination
Secretary Bookcase is a handy
piece of furniture to have
around. These goods will be
direct from the factory and
the very latest designs. IF we
don't happen to have exactly
what you want in the furniture
line, expert mechanics will
make it for you and satisfaction
guaranteed or no sale, We
make a speciality of Cedar
Wardrobe.
Our Repairing Department
Is complete in every particular,
First-class Upholsterers will
make your old mattress look
new, furniture repaired at your
own home if desired, Mating
and Carpets laid by experts
with dispatch. Special atten-
ton paid to Renovating Par
lor Furniture.
Ourstock of P ortier Curtains
are the finest ever brought to
Honolulu. We have Table
and Stand Spreads to match.
Patent Spring Shades, Cornice
Poles, ETC., are little things
that you will need in Furnish
ing your home. We have a
complete stock. Our Hair and
Spring Mattresses made to
order have a reputation in Ho-
nolulu for fine workmanship
and durability. Honolulu peo-
pie, can we do anything for
you, do you want anything IN
the furniture line, it don't make
any difference what it is, come
to us. We can accommodate
YOU and will guarantee salts
faction in every particular and
at prices that will meet with
your approval
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-04-07
THE v. M. G. A. ORCHESTRA.
Program for the Concert ON Thurs
day Evening,

day Evening,
The society event of the week
will be the concert Of the Y. M. @.
A. orchestra on Thursday evening.
Mrs. Turner and Professor Ingalls,
will furnish vocal solos and w. A,
Love and w. M. Keogh instru-
mental ones. The full program
is given below:
Lal Grand March, ..,,,...,.,......
lol huslcai Dream. ...,,...... lsenman
Orchestra
string Quartette III G major .... Conner
First Violin, II A lsenberg; second yio-
lin, W Love; viola, VIM Keogh;
cello, Wray Taylor.
Jewel Song, from Faust .Gounod
Miss Annis Montague Mrs Chas
Turnerl
Oyerture-Bridal Rose laval.
Orchestra.
Song-Lovely Spring.
Prof B ingalls,.
Violin Solo-Sonata in ID. HAYDN
w Love.
Standardization .......... Blver
Orchestra.
Song--I Was Dreaming. .Juncker
Miss Annis Montague.
N'Ai'ouo' ooio' ;,;;,:,'....: ......,, Mattel
w M keogh.
Dramatic Overture. Tobania
Y NJ G A o March. ,Wray Taylor
Orchestra.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
Mr.. BEDFORD FOR Chief
Thet Is the Latest Production OF the
Political Prophets.
REASON THAT HE IS TAKEN UP
The Only Thing Needed to Complete the
Story Is Confirmation BY tho Mayor
and That ue withoids Says
II IL Idle Rumor,

Andrew P. Bedford for chief Of po-
lice. That's the latest prediction Of
the political prophets.
Its just this way" said one Of the
prophets in conversation with Trib-
une reporter yesterday. you know
Mayor Bailey wanted to appoint Frank
Robling to the position of chief Of po-
lice, and he would do it yet II his po-
litical friends would stop bullying him.
He thinks Robling would make very
good chief, and, besides, the appoint
ment would please his friends. the Rob-
insons and others. At the same time 1t
would highly displease a very large and
powerful contingent of his friends and
he cannot afford to risk, at the begin
ming of his administration, the compli-
cations that would ensue with Robling
at the head of the police department.
Joe Taylor is a comparative stran-
ger to him, but has been most warmly
endorsed by a large number of the
party leaders. and If the mayor had
announced his appointments Monday.
l think Taylor would have been landed
in the Office of chief. Unfortunately,
Tor that gentleman, nervous prostra-
tion attacked the mayor and he was
too III to decide upon his appointments
for Monday. That gave the opponents
OF Taylor an opportunity to work and
they took advantage of it. Now 1t
looks as If Taylor will suffer the same
fate as RObling and be dropped.
THAT will make u new man neces-
sary, and that man will be Andrew
Pinkerton Bedford. He Is not anxious
for the Office. for it's not exactly in his
line, but he's a warm friend of Mayor
Bailey, and II his acceptance OF the
Office would let the mayor out of a
tight place, I am sure that he would
be willing to don the blue. l under
stand that the thing has been decided
upon and that the office of chief will be
rendered to Mr.. Bedford and that he
will accept"
So much for the prophet.
A Tribune reporter interviewed May
or Bailey last night as to the likeli-
hood Of Mr. Bedford being rendered the
office Of chief.
mo one has been decided upon as yet
for that position" was the way the
mayor answered the Interrogation.
When told Of the story that was in
circulation concerning Mr.. Bedford, he
said that 1t was merely Idle rumor, and
had no foundation In fact. The mayor
said he intended to go to New York
today and will remain there until Mon
day. He goes for rest and on his re-
turn will take up for consideration the
matter OF making appointments.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
CONCERT AT A, M. f. CHURCH..
Worthy Object Last Night Which Was
Literally patrouixcd


A concert to help raise funds to erect
new church was held In Howard
Place African Methodist Episcopal
church last evening. A good sized sum
was realized and the programme was
sufficient to please everybody II the
admission price had been twice %
cents. Rev. c. A. MCGEE, the pastor,
was highly gratified.
Part first consisted Of selections by
the little folks and 1t ended with a
good night march and doll drill by six
little girls in their night robes, with
Anna May Stackhouse, a little tot. as
captain. Part second was rendered by
the young men and ladies of the
church. Mrs, Sadie ]. Morton recited
1.-THE New Woman" Miss Estella
Howard played the yale March," Miss
Lille Smith recited Williams Water
melon;" and Miss Lackey sang Alice
very sweetly.
Then there was a tableau, 1.-THE We'd
ding" and the personnel was as fol-
lows: Bride. Miss Lille Smith: groom.
Mrs. Myers; bridesmaid, Miss Florence
Scott; groomsman, Festus Crump. This
was an enjoyable part and was re-
ceived with great applause. A quar-
tette consisting of Misses Lee and
Howard and Messrs. Platter and Wilson
sang "We've All Got Mighty Bad
Cold" The concluding number was a
sailing chorus and drill with Mrs. Sadie
J. Morton as captain. Refreshments
coffee. cake and ice cream were served
after the concert by the ladies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
POLLUTING A STREAM.
So wcrs Arc Again Connected with Sander.
sons Crock at Green Ridge.

Parties in Green Ridge, through
whose properties Sanderson's creek
courses, have again started crusade
against the pollution of that stream.
Some years ago. before sewers were 80
generally constructed In that portion
of the city a great number of property
owners had their sewage emptied into
the creek. AS this was clearly against
the law the board of health put a stop
to it, and as result many sewers were
built Immediately.
1t was thought that the nuisance was
effectively and finally abated but this
proved to be a delusion for yesterday
complaint was lodged against three
parties living above Delaware street
who have built houses and connected
their sewers with the stream. Sanitary
Officer Burke will go to the scene this
morning and compel these property
holders to disconnect their sewers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
DO NOT WANT A CLASH.
knights Tcmplnr Ask for the Use of tho
Streets on May 20.

The knights Templar parade and
Barnum's circus parade are both sched-
uled for 10 o'clock a. IN. May &c. This
fact occurred to the local committee Of
arrangements for the Templar demon
stration and yesterday Major T. F..
penman waited on Mayor Bailey and
asked for permit for the exclusive use
of the streets during the hours of 10 and
II O'Clock on that morning. He ex-
planned to the mayor that there Is no
desire to prevent a counter-attraction
or anything Of that kind, but simply
to avoid clash.
The mayor and Secretary Beamish
hunted through the law but could find
nothing definite relating to the sub
ject so the matter was referred to City
Solicitor Torrey. II the law does not
cover the ground 1t Is the intention of
the mayor to have the interested
parties come together and amicably
adjust the matter. 1t Is possible that
one of the parades will start at 10
o'clock and the other at IL o'clock.
This day promises to be one Of the
biggest in the history Of the city as in
addition to the two monster parades
the hanging of Merolo Is scheduled for
that day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
NUMEROUS DEPRESSIONS.
Street Commissioner Kinsloy Was Kept
Busy Fixing Streets Yesterday.

There was a cave-in on Mulberry
street in the neighbOrhood of Harrison
avenue yesterday morning sometime
before daylight. which caused circu-
lar depression, twenty feet In diameter.
Street Commissioner kinsley Is at a
loss to explain what caused the cave
in, but thinks it resulted from a break
in the sewer. He will excavate today
to ascertain, whether 1t Is the sewer or
whether 1t Is caused by mine settling.
Complaint was also made yesterday
of two dangerous holes in Washburn
street between Main avenue and the
Oxford breaker. These will also be at
tended to today.
A broken water main on Railroad
street near the corner of LuZerne
caused sinking of the surface which
kept the gas and water company's men
and one OF the street commissioners
gangs busy for a good part of the
day.
Another cave-in was reported from
Washington avenue. near the corner of
Pine street. 1t was caused by the set
tling of the gravel in trench dug by
the Gas and Water company about q
wear tlgO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
Clash Between Street Commissioner and
Chief Of Police.

There was clash in the city hall
yesterday between the departments of
street commissioner and chief of police
over a question of duties. The firm of
Miller 4 Brandow, of Penn avenue ard
Center street, complained to Mayer
Bailey that neighboring merchant
had almost blocked the entrance to
their side door with empty crates, boxes
and the like and as these distractions
were on the sidewalk they asked to
have them removed.
The mayor referred the complaint to
the street commissioner, but he re-
turned it with the explanation that
such matters belonged to the police
department. 1t was then referred 20
Chief Simpson, but he handed 1t back
saying that 1t belonged to the street
commissioner department. To settle
the matter once and for all the mayor
sent the case to City Solicitor Torrey
with request for written opinion
defining. the respective duties Of the
two departments regarding street OBJ
struction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
RYAN FATALLY INJURED.
Died In ;hc Moses Taylor Hospital from
The Effects of an Accident ut the
south steel Works.


The Effects OF an Accident at the
South steel Works.
An unusual and sad fatal accident
happened at the South Steel works at
s o'clock yesterday morning. Pat
rick Il. Ryan, who was the foreman
at the furnaces, an active, strong and
exceedingly careful and watchful man.
was run over by the small locomotive,
Nellie. and his legs were so fearfully
mangled that amputation had to be
performed. He died three hours later
at the Moses Taylor hospital.
The deceased came to work at $50
in the morning. There are many
branches of narrow gauge track laid
in the millyard and he was standing on
the one which runs close by the fur
naces. The locomotive came along
quite rapidly and he saw it, but when
he started to walk to one side and let
it pass, his foot tripped against the
rail and he fell. The engineer did his
best to avoid striking Mr.. Ryan, and
used all the appliances at his COM
mand, but the engine run upon the pros
trate form and passed entirely over his
legs at the knees. The accident was
witnessed by over a score of wOrkmen.
DIR. ]. A. Manley. of Pittston avenue.
was summoned and arrived soon and
ordered that the hospital ambulance be
summoned. The surgeons at the hos
pital were forced to perform amputa-
tion. The limbs We're almost severed,
being held together by only few
Shreds of tissue. The shock was SO
great and the loss of blood so profuse
that Ryan did not rally. and he died
a few minutes before II O'Clock. I'm
dertaker r. Il. McDonough removed the
remains to the late home at 932 South
Wyoming avenue, on the corner OF
Maple street in the afternoon.
Mr.. Ryan was 46 years old last Mo-
vember. His wife and eight children
are left to mourn him. The names Of
the children are: Nellie, Patrick.
Maize. Dora, Helen. James. Percy and
Thomas. He was prominent resident
of the South Side and his chief char
acteristic was his devotion to his home
and family.
He was member Of Branch S5. Cath
Ollie Mutual Benefit association, and the
Holy Name Society Of st. Johns par
ish and devout Christian. These So
cieties will attend the funeral, which
will be held Saturday morning. The
remains will be borne from the house at
3 o'clock, high mass of requiem will
be celebrated at st. Johns church at
$50. and interment will be made In
Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
FOR FAIR VIRGINIA.
Mr. WhytaPs Drama Received with
Much Favor at the Acadcmv.

Mr. WhytaPs Drama Received with
Much Favor at the Academy.
An excellent drama is For Fair Vir-
ginia," which was seen at the Academy
Of Music last night. 1t was the first
production Of the drama in this city,
but 1t was given a most flattering re-
ception by the large audience present.
The drama Is from the pen Of Russ
Whytal. who essays the leading male
role. His wife appears in the leading
female role.
FOR Fair Virginia" is a war drama.
but Is out of the beaten track Travelled
by nearly all Of the army Of play
wrights who have selected that period
of the nations history as the founda-
ton stone of their writings for the
stage. Mr. Whytal's drama tells an
interesting story and does 1t in a way
that claims the attention Of the audi
ence from beginning to end. The cli-
makes at the end of each act are strong
and called forth such enthusiastic ap-
plause that the curtain had to be raised
several times at the conclusion of each
act.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whytal are clever art
lists and are supported by a very cap
able, well-balanced company. Some Of
the members Of 1t who distinguished
themselves last night were Carleton
Macy, Charles s. Able. John Wood
ward. Cyril Young, Lottie Briscoe and
Mable Knowles
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
MIR. sTILLWELL's ADDRESS.
VIII Speak on Electric Power Generation
Mt NIAGARA Friday Evening,

The monthly meeting Of the Scran-
ton Engineers club, will be held FRI
day evening at 8 o'clock. L. b. Still
we'll. assistant manager of the West
inghouse Electric and Manufacturing
company, Of Pittsburg. will deliver
lecture on Electric Power Generation
at Niagara"
Inasmuch as the subject to be treat
ed Is Of such general interest, and as
many Of Mr.. Stillwell's personal friends
wish to be present, this meeting viii
be held In the Albright Library hall.
The lecture will be illustrated by the
aid Of a stereopticon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09

Miss Leah Pardee will open her mil
linery parlors, 211 Washington avenue.
on Thursday. The store will be stocked
with q complete line Of domestic and
imported millinery goods. A large dis
play of Persian pattern hats can al.
ways be found at our store. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
Meols and Cold Lunches.

Meals and cold lunches served at all
hours at Lohmann's, Spruce street.
Regular dinner 40 cents. Imported
and domestic wines, cigars and liquors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
L.adics.

Go to Konecny's Hairdressing parlors
switches at 81 Lackawanna avenue. .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
Hnfe of Windisch Ilnnpinp.

Harrisburg, Pa. April s.-.Governor
Hastings has fixed Tuesday, June 30, for
the execution of George Windisch, at
Wilkes-Barre
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
KOuccuy's

kOnccny'S
Vienna Ladies' Hairdressing parlors
have removed to 3l7 LacSawanna ave-
nue., next to WOolworth's. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-09
Grand Millinery Oncnina.

Miss McLane Is now In her new store.
POI washington avenue. ~