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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
WEST ASTORIA SCHOOL

The exercises hcrc we're marked by
degree OF patriotism hardly to DO expect
ed. Tho singing was special feature
and showed careful training Among tho
rvci,auous Our FiAg. by Jalmar Gus.
utgson WIS deserving OF spcclal mention
and Lot litglo hands brng blossoms
sweet recitation hy Annie Shistad,
with her pretty face and modest manner
won the hearts VI all The visiting mcm-
hers Of the @, a. n. Comrades Il h.
Allen ana c, a. May, delivered eloquent
addresses and were listened to with
wrapt attention by the little folks. then
followed thc salute 60 the Tag and the
song America" by the school which
closed tho exercises
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Agents for the AMERICAN CENTRAL INSURANCE co.

FOR RRNr-Thrcp furnished rooms
FOR housckeeplng, centrally located, tiN
per month,
Small two room house, furnished FOR
houapkeoping, IN central part ot tho
city, SO pcr month
Two furnished rooms Tor housekeeping.
central location: SO per month,
small storr room ror rvnt on Com
mcrcial street. SIS per month,
SOxiO toot on Commercial streets 500
Sgxio0 Ia Hustler q AlkUnu, ,,,,,,o 800
Lots 1. :, s l. s & Z, aud 4 block
IL Adair's Astoria, hargaln,,,o
3ood business block. central location.
owner will sell Tor q bargain
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
ORDER NO l.

Attention! Men OF the Grand Army OF
the Republics, and civic Societies! Tho
procession for today's celebration viii
form at $3.50 o'clock this morning at tho
corner OF llth and Commercial streets.
Tho column Will move at 10 o'clock sharp.
Those In charge OF the various socle-
ties and schools will report promptly with
their commands at llth and Commercial
streets as designated on the program.
SAMUEL ELMORE,
Marshal OF the Day.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
FORT STEVENS ELopEMENr.

Fort Stevens. May p
This quiet little burg was startled yes
terdny morning by an attempted clopo-
mcnt by John Fisk and Mrs. Viola
jackson. Mr., Jackson. who Is man
with II Ions head and an eagle eye. sts-
pccting that all was not scrcnc. caught
the cloplng parties before they had "a
chance to rgt away from Flaycl wharf.
and brought them TO a halt with hts lit
tic gun by shooting Mr. Fisk In the back
OF the neck. Instantly killing him. Mr..
Jackson then brought his wifc back ana
promised her under oath that II she at
tempted that game on him again she
would be as dead woman as the man.
No arrests have yet been made. ana
there may not be-. ns II was considered
justihable homicide
A r. BERG.
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A FAIR WARNING.

Any person selling or dlsposlng Of any
wines, liquors or beer, on election day,
June 1st, will be prosecuted under the
law. One-half Of the fine goes TO the
infOrmer. This applies at any and all
times to drug stores and restaurants.
See ordinance and govern yourselves ac-
cordingly. BY order Of
LIQUOR DEALERS ASSOCIATION
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
RAILROAD SOLD.

Seattle, May 9-Judge Hanford today
signed the decree forcclosng the mort
gage held by the Bay State Trust Co.
on tho Washington and Idaho Railroad
and ordering the sale OF the entire prop
erty Of the road. The mortgage was dat
ed September 2, 1859 and the entire
amount OF indebtedness ls now t5,Z77 ,S73
The decree appoints Wellington NJ.
Clark special master TO conduct the sale.
which II to take place at Tekoa, Wash.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
SPECIAL NOTICE

The Greenwood Cemetery Association
bog 20 announce TO those desiring TO dec,
orato tho graves of friends resting there.
that tho steamer Telephone viii iravr for
Greenwood al sD p m. returning at
t;al =, m.. on Decoration Day Tickets
20 tho capacity or the steamer FRYE upon
application 60 a. 4. Cleveland kinnry'a
Hullding. SECRETARY No children allowed.
and oniy those having tickets viii DO
admitted on tho steamer
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PosToFFIcE HOURS.
Astoria. May 18th. l0G.
A. p BERG.

Astoria. May 18th. isgG.
Daily Astorian:-
Tomorrow Decoration Day, the general
delivery and carriers windows will be
pen ~ follows.
From 10 10 a. m.
From 1870 to l.SO p. IN.
From to 6 p. m.
The money order and registry window
will bo closed all day.
There viii be ono morning delivery
In the business section OF the city.
Respectfully
H. WISE. Postmaster.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

Ny bark IS waited TO the strand
BY breath divine:
And on the helm there rests hand
Other than mine.
The hope Of the country, after all. is in
its young men. The heritage is in your
hands. The nation has been intrusted 10
your keeping. II you fail in your duty
all will be lost II you succeed, the honor
Of the nation will be maintained and the
problem OF self government will be soly-
ed.-Mayor Pingree.
Watch the weather today
Babies cradles are now rocked by cleo
tricity.
1t would seem that Astoria will be very
dry next Monday
A J. Constable. OF skamokawa, was in
the city yesterday.
The steamship Columbia is due from
San Francisco today.
The dust blowing yesterday made it
very unpleasant for pedestrians.
Professor Beggs returned yesterday af-
ternoon from a visit TO Knappton.
One pile driver was placed in position
yesterday at the big wharf at Flavel
Mr.. F. s. Wood. the attorney. left last
night on the Telephone for salt Lake
City.
Captain H. ]. wherity will be at his
old post today, in command Of the firing
squad.
Some dainty new velllngs have clusters
Of three tiny white dots on a black
ground.
Local politicians yesterday were very
busy and many street corner conferences
were held.
Steamer Mayfiower will leave today for
Greenwood Cemetery. Fare. q cents
round trip.
The schooner Sadie arrived at San
Francisco Thursday from Knappton. She
was lumber laden.
New 10Th Century tan lace shoes for
ladies. Columbia Shoe Co, SUCCESSORS to
Copeland & Thorsen
Pure sweet cream fresh from the sep.
arator every morning and guaranteed TO
whip zoe per pint. c. 3. Smith
Ice cream by the bushel at c. B.
Smiths. Ice cream soda a speciality
Private parlors for ladies' 4s3 Commercial
street
Observer Grover said last night that
the glass was rising, although the wind
had changed and the clouds looked a
little dubious.
Two large cannery retorts and 30 cool
ers were shipped to Whatcon on the
steamer Telephone last night by the As
toria Iron Works.
Stores, business Offices and banks will
be generally closed today Most of the
merchants have decided to close up al
Q o'clock in the morning.
The schooner Novelty, from Siberia.
and the barkentine Oreola, from San
Francisco, are due At Knappton. Both
vessels will load lumber
There win be five votes for Northlip
Monday out Of one office As the voters
are Democrats, It will be equal 10 ten
silver Republican votes.
A hint to the summer girl-ferns indi-
cate fascination. A gift Of a handful OF
them should be IN leap year regarded
equivalent to a proposal
The county judge yesterday received
notice that Mrs. ]. T. Svenson had been
discharged from the insane asylum az
salem as completely recovered.
W. H. Parker landed in town yester.
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CHANGE OF PROGRAM.
Canadian Pacific Chinese Win Hereaft
BE Shipped Overland

Canadian Pacific Chinese WIN Hereafter
BE Shipped Overland.
Upon the arrival OF the steamer Signal
yesterday afternoon, announcement was
made OF a change In the program or
handling Chinese coming 10 the Pacific
Coast by the Canadian Pacific line OF
steamers. Instead OF being landed at the
nearest port to their destination. they
will be held on the Sound and the identl-
iicatlon papers will be- forwarded by mail
to the custom house officials at the points
where the Cinnamon seek admission.
An Astorian representative called on
Captain Bendegard, on board the Signal,
soon after her arrival The captain stat
ed that few weeks ago he had severed
his connection with the Canadian Pacific
steamship line and would hereafter run
on his own hook. He said he had no
Chinese on this trip and did not expect
to handle any more. II seems that II has
been arranged to land the Chinese pas
sengers at Port Townsend. The collector
OF that port will forward to the collectors
at Astoria. Portland and elsewhere the
certificates upon which the men seek ad-
mittance TO the United States The wit
nesses who originally signed ns TO the
character OF the merchants" will be
notified Of the desire on their part TO
return 10 the United States, ana the Iron
clad afildavts will be presented for the
signatures OF the witnesses After the
certificates and affidavits are signed ana
sworn to, they will be returned TO the
Port Townsend collector, and n the pa
pers are complete according TO law, the
lucky applicants from the Celestial En-
Dire will be forwarded to their destina-
ton by train.
Yesterday four Of these certificates
were received at this port by Collector
Page, and each OF the witnesses was seen
and asked whether he would sign the
identification certificate. Each and every
one refused so to do. the principal rea-
sons given being that they could not
identify a man without seeing him.
Among the witnesses were several who
are now under Indictment by the United
States grand Jury for aiding ana nbettlng
the landing OF Chinese contrary TO law.
The certificates, II ls Understood. were
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
BICYCLE ACADEMY.

sherman q Thing have opened n riding
school next door to Pacific Express office
Competent instructors constantly in at
tendance. Cleveland and Crescent BIZ
cycles for sale and rent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
FINNISH BROTHERHOOD. NOTICE.

All the members Of Finnish Brother
hood are requested to meet at Castle
Hall this morning at $3.50 o'clock, to join
the procession and take part IN the cale-
bratlon of Memorial Day
j. W. PANTTAJA, Prest
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
LOST
FROM NOW UNTIL SPRING

OveTcOats and winter wraps will be In
fashion They can be discarded, tempor-
ariy while travelling In the steam heated
trains Of the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST
Paul Railway. For solid comfort, for
speed and for safety. no other line can
compare with this great railway OF the
West
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

The steamer Signal yesterday had AS
tons OF coal and thirty eases % CLANS
for Astoria, besides . l0rgV cargO % gvu-
Cral merchandise fof Portland There
were no Chinese passengers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

There's more clothing destroyed by poor
soap than by actual wear. Hoe Cake"
soap contains no free alkali and will not
injure the finest lace. Try It and notice
the difference in quality. Ross, Higgins
& Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
Something Now and Rarv In First Class
ilargalnr.


Having secured block 81 In Adalr'a
Astoria. At a great sacrifice. wu aro able
20 urrr 20 tho people OF Astoria ana
vicinity tho most beautiful rraldoncu
property ever offered IN Astoria az
lower price than such properly has cVrr
before been oncrvd THIS property 10
nov being graded, ami whom completed
viii b. one ~ tho moat beautiful nitca
Tor home IN uppor Astoria. Thc prop
crIy h within two blocks OF tho Astoria
Street Railway. orc block OF tho piankod
street. n wagon ruad leading to the prop.
crly. ono block from church ami two
blocks from the Adair school house,
Lots arp 20 by too. ana " by ~. our
terms aro the best ever oflurvd In A..
toria. and a discount viii be allowed on
cash purchases These tots will only
last few days, and n you want tho
best bargain ever offered you In Astoria
DO not fail TO call on ua az once,
Il L. nOYLE s co. ana
o. F NORTON
solo Agents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

Mr.. Quinn stated yesterday az the Fish
ermen's Union rooms that there would nc
no fish caught this season az less tAan
five cents. There viii be q meeting OF
the Union. however. on June o
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
SaltOn Sea Salt for baths at
the Estes-Crain Drug store.
Zoe and 25c per package.

The best chemical compound for wash
Ing powder Is Soap Foam,' as IL Will
not yellow the clothes" nor burn the
hands. It's the finest thing In the world
for the bath. One trial will convince
you.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

Mrs, d. u, johnson has gone to Tho
Dalles TO spend Decoration Day with
relatives, The gcntlemanly manaSer oi
the Western Union is consequently 4
bachelor
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

Or, 5, {. Stone and h, r. Hogr. OF
Portland; W, 5, Boweu. Little Fails. H.
A. Sc9bOrg. ilwaco; Dick Springer. WIN
Wolf. ChicaEO, Henry Doyle, Jr.. san
Francisco, registered az the Occidcnt yes
teriay.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Notice Is hereby given that I have
sold my interest IN tho palsity Iron
Works TO Thomas palgity and / will not
hereafter ho responsible Tor any debts
contracted by said hrm
Airu JAMES DALGITY.
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Use WebfOOt Corn Cure. No
cure no pay. For sale at Es-
tes-Crain Drug Store.
OUR CORNER.

A gentleman's resort, at corner Bond
and 18th streets. The finest brands of
liquors and cigars always on hand. Call
and try US.
ANDERSON & PETERSON.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

Another test pile was driven yesterday
by the railroad contractors near the u, r.
and \. dock Il was sunk itty-GVc feet
before being firmly imbedded In sold
bottom.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

Yesterday afternoon Observer Grover
reported the glass as rising. but that a
strange formation OF clouds had been OBJ
served and the chances were good for
local rains today. II would b. Astoria's
usual Decoration Day luck
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ESCAPED OR sTOLEN-Brlght yellow
canary singer. Reward paid for recovery.
John r. Clark, Postal Telegraph Co.
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day from the railroad camps, and said
that he was full OF glory and glcc. we
arc going TO vote for Northup"
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Something New.
children's and Youths Steel
Shod Shoes, all Sizes and Styles

We also carry a fine line Of ladies' and
mems shoes, from the best to the lowest
reliable goods. AL goods warranted just
as represented.
JOHN HAHN & CO..
47s Commercial Street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

The schooner Conhanza arrived in last
Monday evening and took on i5O,00 feet
OF lumber at Himpel and Wheeler's mill
She was towed TO sea THURSDAY. bound
for san Francisco. by the tug rOnquiu,
which proceeded up the coast to Astoria
and Portland. c. II. Wheeler was pas
senger for the latter place Nehaiem
Times.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

The statement in yesterdays Oregonian
that there is stu no communication be-
tween Tillamook Rock and the rest OF
the world. notwithstanding the fact that
the government sent out cable four
years ago, Is evidently based on misin-
formation The telegraph lire from the
rock has been in operation for about
six months
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
AN ENIaMATIcAL BILL OF FARE

For dinner. served on the Dining cars
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Pa,l
Railway, will be sent to any address on
receipt Of a two-cent postage stamp.
Apply 10 Geo. II. Heafford, General Pas
senger Agent, Old Colony Building, Chi
cago, Illinois.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

Baptist church seryices-Morning SER
mon by the pastor Subject, Law ana
Grace" In the evening. Rev. Holloman.
OF oysterville. Wash. win prcach sun
day school, h. Y. p. L., ana prayer meet
nig as usual You are cOrlallyinyited
to attend.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30
The Auction Sale

Of the Barlow win Mercantile Co will positively close up IN
few days II YOU big money call and procure
thespendd bargains going
There still LETT yet good selection Of Dress Goods Vevcts,
Silks Pushes, Lawns, Also good selection Of Mems
Clothing Hats Shoes Furnishing Goods,
Only few days left The goods be sold regard
less OF losses, So be on time, before il is too late
BARLOW.WILL MERCANTILE co.
~ So'''"'erelat ASTORIA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

Meany is the leading tailor. and pays
the highest cash price for fur skins
The Oregon Trading Co., 60 CONNER
cial street. is the place 10 buy your dry
goods. clothing, boots and shoes, mems
and ladies' furnishing goods. Should you
want an auctioneer, s. Friedman makes
his office at the Oregon Trading Co.
Go to Elmore, Sanborn's office and see
their new and handsome twine testing
machine. Take along some OF the twines
'as good as Marshall's," in your pocket,
and test them. Then see how much more
Marshalrs will stand. It's money in your
pocket and fish in your net to md out.
For Is cents you can secure an excel
lent well-served meal at the Bon Ton
Restaurant, No. 81 Commercial street.
They are also fully prepared to ierve
all kinds OF fish, game and delicacies OF
the season, as well as oysters in every
imaginable style at the lowest living
prices. Come once and you will con-
tfnue to come.
Most so-called Salmon twines" are col
ored with acids. The acids rot the fibre
and render the material useless. In the
office OF Elmore, Sanborn & Co. is an OBJ
1ect lesson that ought to be examined by
all fishermen. 1t is the whole Of the
material used IN the manufacture Of Mar
shalls twine-from start to finish. Go
there and examine the color right
through. You will see then why Mar
shalPs is called the best in the world.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-30

The funeral march that will be played
today as the procession wends its way
10 the cemetery, was composed by Miss
Eusenia A. Kelley. who recently came
to Astoria from san Francisco. The
march was arranged for the band By aIr.
Ed. Pleis. Miss Kelley is making an en-
viable reputation as musician, and is
soon to give an entertainment for the
benefit OF the firemen's tournament.
II was reported yesterday at Kinney's
cannery that one OF his boats No g..
had been found up-river near Oak Point
In damaged condition. and with blood
marks and bullet holes on II. Mr. Kim
ney sent for the boat. but up to the pres
ent writing II had not been returned TO
the cannery. The fisherman who was
running the boat. or who had IL In his
possession. has not been heard from.
The Manzanita left out last evening at
o'clock for a trip TO Destruction Is
land. The weather was not very prom
ising. but Captain Gregory hoped to be
able TO proceed on his voyage The ten
der had on large cargo OF lumber ana
supplies, and carried twenty workmen
who are to be engaged on the island this
summer. Immediately on his return a
second trip will be made with further
material and supplies
Mr.. J. p. Merriheld. OF Seaside, who
was In town yesterday with a number OF
others from that burg. stated that the
prospects were most hattering for a good
seasons business at the beaches. A. A.
Cleveland's cottage Is being improved a
new tank. windmill and fountain being
added TO the place. Mr. Cutbirth is build
ing a new cottage, and Alex Campbell Is
improving his house by building a broad
veranda around three sides OF IT, As to
politics, Mr.. Merrifeld said that they
were going 20 vote for Judge Northup.
The commencement exercises Of the
Astoria High School will be held at Fish
er's opera house Friday evening June u.
II is an occasion that the people OF Asto-
ria look forward 10 with much interest.
The class this year Is the largest ever
graduating from the High School. 1t |
numbers fourteen, most OF whom have |
spent four years In the High School This |
city should be proud Of the fact that out |
side of Portland no other High School |
in the state does equal work with our |
own. The program for this years COM |
mencement Will doubtless be one OF the |
best ever given.
Mr.. Fl. F. L. Logan was up from Sea-
side yesterday. He stated that politics in
his burg were booming. Hard money, he |
thought, was going to carry the day. Re-
ferring to his new sawmiIl plant, Mr.. Lo-
gan said that he was putting in a new
engine, a planer, pony saw, gang cdger,
and a dry kiln. When the improvements
are completed, the mill will have a ca
pacity Of S300O0 feet per day Mr. Lo-
gan now has 10000 feet Of logs in the f,
creek and expects 10 start his mill in
about two weeks time Seaside does
not propose to be behind IN the march
Of improvements. She Is going to get
her full share Of benefit from the rail-
road and may yet outstrip the manufac-
turers Of older Astoria.
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THE ANCIJOR

II you want 10 spend pleasant oven
Ing. 40 TO tho ANCHOR. Concert oypry
evening by nrat class orchestra. Moth
Ing but nrst-claas liquors. eiEars and
kopp'a borr served over tho bar
JOHNSON q CARLSON, Props.
No 1l1 Astor Street
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

Meany is the leading tailor, and pays
the highest cash price for fur skins.
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The hope of the country, after all. is in
its young men The heritage is in your
hands. The nation has been intrusted 10
your keeping II you fail in your duty
all will be lost. II you succeed, the honor
OF the nati0n will be maintained and the
problem OF self government will be soly-
ed.-Mayor PIngree
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agents Tor the Northwestern Building and LOan association
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AROUND TOWN.

Ny bark is waited to the strand
BY breath divine:
And on the helm there rests a hand
Other than mine.
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A FINE PROPERTY

500 Go",",s-eIaI 80.
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W. H. Parker landed in town yester.
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GOLD MEASURE FOR
" HEAT 70 POUNDS.
WORK .is. liz colO IN ls7sI NORTH fl.'I" eolD 1894

is a most elastic and constantly increasing
measure. Figure No, l represents its ca
pacity to measure the farmers wheat in
1879. when forty-nve pounds filled il. The
farmer made his contracts and assumed
his part OF the union war debt. and pay
mcnt was 10 he made in his produce accord
ing TO this measure; but year by year as he
harvested his crop and went forward with
his wheat TO discharge his obligations he
found that il required more and more of his
wheat TO fill the measure, until in 1884 when
he marketed his wheat, he was required to
pour in this growing measure. No > 10
pounds to ri il. or 50 pounds more than was
required in 1879. lie IS mystihed at this
enormous eXaction and increase of the
measure that he must fl with his toll and
sweat. and he is told that he must bear in
mind that this measure is sound" and
that he is diScharging his duty as Il good
citizen TO his country in paying his por-
ton of the war debt. pensions 10 union sol
diers. interest on bonds. national state.
county. city. etc. and even though he is
paying three times rs much as the original