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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
President Approves Two Acts.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The president has
approved the act providing for the pur-
chase of public lands for reservoirs. and
the act granting pensions to the widow
of General H. P Van Cleve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
Mammoth Sale Q! Mems Shirts,
BEGINNING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

TNHIS is an event Of unmatchable and unmatched in
terest. Nearly. Nine Thousand Mems Shirts $3.50
actual coqnt) all made Of strong durable materials
white; nearly half Of the thousands Of shirts
are from the well known Shirt Makers, Cluet Coon &
Co, Troy, New York. The alert possessor Of money
will make an profit by quick and judcious spend
ing The Helpfulness of this Big Store never
manifest. Thousands of Dollars worth Of shirts at
prices that scarcely the cost of material Immense
is this bulk of goods, but small for
each of the thousands turning hher for this Big Sale
We lay stress upon the fact that SO many of these
shirts from Cluett Coon & Co.. Troy, New York
that alone should tell the story These shirts made
from the best materials, with honest workmanship and
the stylish tasty features the finest and
most fastidous dressers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15

This does not mean that we are
going TO remove from our present
quarters, or even move from one
room to another. 1t means we want
to keep the STOCK moving during the
quietest time of the year-''just after
New Year." and not only moving,
but moving briskIy, and to do that
we are going to make some SPECIAL
AFTER INVOICE PRICES which will
interest you.
We are not claiming to be phiIan-
thropists, or to be giving you some
thing for nothing. People are not in
business for that purpose, but WE
DO CLAIM to give you the best VAL
ues that READY cash can buy in
new, fresh, clean stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15

Buckingham's Dye for the whiskers
can be applied when at home and is
uniformly successful in coloring a
brown or black. Hence it's great popu-
larity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15

A good assortment of Mems and Boys
working gloves and rnitts.
Good strong Mitts and Gloves, leath-
aer back and fronts. ......... Csc
Heavy Working Mitts, calf fronts. CSC
Strong leather back and front mittS
Heavy wooden wrists .............. soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15

20 dozen Heavy doeskin Jeans Pants
in black or grey, $3.50 quality. ISL 90
Best SOC Overalls in the state-a new
pair for every pair that rips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
SHIRTS.

Mems Heavy working shirts soc
value ......... .................. $50
Heavy Cotton and Mixed working
Shirts .................... 4Sc
Heavy Mixed Wool Shirts .......... go
Best 81. 25 Fancy Flannel Shirt. $50
White Unlaundried Shirts reinforc-
ed back and front, linen bosom
and cuffs .................... 35C
Best Unlaundried White Shirt 49,. 45C
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
TOPEKAs GREATEST POPULAR DEPARTMENT STORE.
FURNISHING GOODS.

Mems Heavy Camels Hair Under
Mems Extra Heavy Grey Natural
Wool Underwear Observation-Disclosures. IS
Finest Fleece lined Underwear, 81
Values VI
81. % Derby Ribbed. Grey and Scar
let lambs wool, fine, soft and dur
able ........ ........... 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
Sale Price 31kc Yard.

1900 yards brown crash, all linen, fast
edges. A good Toe quality
During this Sale &c Yard.
Our $500 all wool 11-4 white Blank
cts, considered by all who have seen
and examined them to be the best val
ue ever shown in this town for the
money
For this Sale $3.50 a Pair.
The balance of our Ladies' all wool
natural. sanitary Vests and Pants which
have been selling for soc, are marked
For this Sale 621ac per Garment
Balance of our Ladies' and ChildFen's
Jackets, all new this season, made in
New York city, will be offered at about
one-half their actual value. for in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
DRY GOODS DEPT.
Another batch of Manufacturers
REMNANTS.

1000 yards Vicugna Cloth. a wide.
heavy, soft, fieeced back, printed fab
ric, absolutely fast colors and sells or
dinarily for 10 and 121zc a yard
Sale Price CSC \ ard.
$500 yards Windsor Percades, in
blacks. greys, indigos and reds. Fast
colors and 80 inches wide, 10 and 1214c
goods
Sale Price exc Yard.
1900 yards best brands standard
Prints. All in dark effects. Regular
TIC quality
Sale Price 315c Yard.
Remember that the three above lots
are composed of pieces varying from 2
yards to 919 yards in length and the
most desirable pieces are bound to go
first.
600 yards dark styles in Dress Cling
hams, 20 different patterns, regular val
ue 71sc a yard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
HOSIERY.

Regular Zoe Black stainless II hose
Heavy mixed working sock 5000.
Black stainless heavy weight zoe
line Observation-Disclosures. ........ /.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
MEMS FEDORA HATS.

Black and Brown Fedora Hats,
latest style, $1.50 value ......... $50
81 Black, Brown or Slate, new
styles Observation-Disclosures. 81 81
Our best SO Fedoras, in black. 2 q
Special Prices on all Winter Cans
to close them out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15

SPECIAL.
We have bought 100 mems strong
Mackentosh Coats at an unheard
of price, and are letting them go
at the regular wholesale price. 81 so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15

600 yards dark styles in Dress Cling
hams, 20 different patterns, regular val
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
JAPAN
TOPEKA,

They want your trade; but t.
have the advantage over thei
and Boston. We do not ask
take your time. IF we do nc
we will promptly engage mo
run short at noon we will tel
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01
OFFICE-MASONIC BUILDING.
East Nam Street.
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A, Whitmorc
as or. Services hi weekly alterna'ihS
morning and evening. Services edncs'
dnv ~. m.. Sunday Schoo, 2 p. m.
Guild ench Lords Day 30 y. M, other SER
VICES announced from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church. Rev. A. Bredenbck, pas
,r Services, Sunday 10 A. NJ. and 6.3O r.
ri. Sunday School,, 2. P. VI Prayer Meet
nc. Wednesday, GAS +.
United Brethren Church-Kcv u. u b.
Castle Pastor. Regular Services ny ap'
nppomtmcnt from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks at lo a. H.
Pruvc, Meeting every Thursday evening
Sunday School 3 IN.
N;N. Society S mi monthly, "Wednesday
evening a, 8 o'clock. w. Mis-. Meeting
Monthly at Parsonage.
Moravian Church. Rev NJ. F. Ocrter, fas-
tor. Sunday School every Sunday,9a Il; IN.
Preaching services will bc held every other
Sun,lsy as heretofore. alternating morning
aud evening at 10 ard $3.50 respectively
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
NJ. Fl. Courtney Pastor. Services every "l'er
nate 5 ,nlay at 10 A. N. and 100 +. M
Sunday School at 9 A. NJ. Payer Meet'ns
every Wednesday evening at 7.W =. NJ.
s, Stephcn's Church, Protestant Episco.
pal. Rev. Erne McGill, hector. ser
vices every Sunday at 1890, II. m., ana
Up. m.
Service on FRIDAYS At 3 p. m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01

An u'.cn she seen that she ldu1hcd t.u
she crted."
mise Name er whoppin big sum. Say
IS, 900, though III git the thing settled
fer s., 900. Say begged An plead with
you ter let the ole man ut least live ont
eis days in peace, MI you'd like ter do
1t, only business ia business, an you
amt the only lawyer
Zone would think was hardly
lawyer from the minuteness Of your in.
structions,H' Mr.. Howell said, bringing
his chair down upon all its four legs
II think can be trusted with the dip
lomatic part What want is clear
statement of facts and your connection
with them.
''In jest so many words the facts is
these" Mr.. Topmark said: Roscoe
land was took up from gov 'mcnt survey
with money her father had give that ole
woman, Naomi Pickins, when she got
married. Eff she ever j'ined in the deeds
ter the McGregors, thar amt no papers
ner records ter prove, though the No
Gregors say she did do it. But the only
one KNOWN ter that is the ole man his
self, an Rob won't let him be pestered
with this ef she kin any way help it.
Now, yere comes Naomi Pickins' gran.
daughter, Magnolyer Tubbs, only heir
so fer's l know. wantin ter git her
rights. But she don't want the land,
an do. Iwant likewise the gal that
,t1a clo I i,,,t
her unless l work my files pretty sharp.
She CANT fight the case. Law al jestice
cost money. That she amt got. Ii
shell let me stan her friend'-
but if she will not let you stand her
friend, and if Magnolia should discover
how much better bargain she could
make Mr.. Howell began, but Top
mark cut him short.
"Ill git the land, no matter what
Rob McGregor does," he said, rising
heavily. "That's certain. As fer that
other one, you don't know Noch. Eff
she turned rusty. he'd think nothin er
putin her out in the swamp, with er
well, some other things. An Noch, he
daasen't git me down on him. No. street.
know too much.
''Then it Is settled that make first
move tomorrow" Mr.. Howell asked,
also rising. He did not mark the sud-
den, curious grayness about Topmark's
mouth, but he wondered little that it
was full minute before that gentleman
answered slowly:
"Yes, all eff you bring back word that
she wants ter sec mo right of it'll be
wuth $50 extry ter you when we come
ter settle.'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01
Patents

Caceats and Re- Issues secured; Trade Marks
and Copyrights registered; Opinions given as
10 validity and infringement of patents; as
signments, Contracts. etc prepared and recor'
ded, and all business in the Patent Office in
the UNITED STATES and all FOREIGN
COUNTRIES promptly and carefully pros
ecute1 Upon receipt Of model or sketch or
photograph of invention with description,
will advise as to patentalility free Of charge
slan offices directly across from the U. s
futsnt Office, and attention is specially called
to MY perfect and long established facilities
for the most vigorous and successful prose.
cntion Of applications for patent and for
tending TO all business entrusted to my care,
in the shortest possible time. Rejected ca'es
specially. ty.-fEES MODERATE and exc'u.
sive st,ention given TO patent business. Book
Of information and advice, and special refer.
ences, sent without charge upon request.
j. II. L1TTELL,
Ailorney and C1ansel0r in Patent Causes,
....... Washington, d. G..
Opposite U. 8. Patent Office
tNesfion mis- Partr)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01

"OnlU help nc to keep hin, hdppy."
give her Roscoe, not even the tiniest
bit. but-but the hunger in her face,
not physical, but something I can't de-
fine. will haunt me if cannot find out
how to take it away"
Hush, dearP' Mrs. Payne said, press
ing Rob's hand, with sigh. She knew
only too we'll in what grave peril Of loss
the girl stood. Even now hor husband
and other friends were plotting com.
promise that would leave the McGregors
at least in possession for SO long as the
blind man lived.
Rob, of course, knew nothing Of that,
though the lawyer had been too kindly
wise to let her underrate the strength Of
her opponents. 1--WE must fight for de-
lay" he had said. "wear them ont. It's
almost our only chance. Your father is
the only person within reach who could
testify to the missing deeds existence
and explain why it is missing. Don't
think shall let him do it, though. Even
if were SO heartless as to undo in a
minute Oil your brave work through
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01

ii don't wanter seem inhospitable,
Mr.. Topmark, but you must know that
you can never have anything ter say ter
me that would not be better said where
all tho world might hear it, Good day.
sir! cain't ask you III the house.
have got heap or other things ter do
And with that she left me 80 mad
couldn't see straight, not knowin hardly
whether I'd ruther kill her er ask her
ter walk OIL me.'
"It must have tried your temper-such
impertinence, MI. Howell said, yet
laughed behind his hand ut the thought
Of Mr.. Topmark with the pear on his
nose. pardon me If seem imperti-
nent," he went Oh, "but you had better
tell me your whole mind toward the
other one. Miss Magnolia Tubbs is not
bad looking. but she impresess me as
being-well, triflo hard mouthed and
more than u trifle skittish.
you're right. But she's got her
match-that thar Noch. He's tho devil.
Besides, he's got the upper hand. Tho
gals been unfortunit. Thar's or child,
you see. Till I found that out thar
might er been two choices fer me. Noch
wouldn't have the land Us er gracious
gift. so she-Magnolyer-is crazy ter
git money. Say. you go right over ter
Roscoe termorrer mornin. Ask fer the
ole man. Ef you insist you won't talk
only ter him, it'll skeer that littlo vixen
wusser'n anything. But don't tell him.
Talk ter her. Don't beat erbout the
bush. Say right out you 've been asked
ter take the case an how I've tried ter
keep you from tetchin it an only give in
after you promised ter try an comper-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01
Dangers Of the Grip.

The gre attest danger from La Grippe is "f
its resulting in pneumonia. II reasonable
care is hs.d, however, and Chainlrrlnin's
Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be
avoided. Among the tens of ihosands who
Gs=. Ased this remedy for la gripbc, W. have
yet to learn of a single case iiav!ag. resulted
in pneumonia, which shows cohttuRkxely
that this remedy is y certain. preventive Of
that dread disease 1t will effect permsh.
ent cure in less time than any o,llet troat.
ment The 25 and so cent sizes f0r sale by
Dr. J K. Waters
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01
CHAPTER XVIII.

Mr.. Howell came back from Roscoe
with the look Of whipped hound,
though he brought Mr.. Toplnark the
wished for message. But when he had
delivered it he went on: "You have not
got a nice Job before you. Topmark.
That young woman will not be bullied,
even by you. Confound herl She came
nearer putting me in blue funk than
ever supreme judge did. shall not
know whether to envy or pity you il
you get your own way with her, Of
which have nv doubts'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01
From cripple Greek.

After the big fire in Cripple Greek, took
II very severe co Il and tried many remedies
without help, the cold only becoming more
settled After using three small b"ttIcs Of
Chumberau's Cough Remedy, ho,l the
cough and cold lef, me, and in this high alti.
tude it takes mcri,orous gh remedy to
do any good B. Henderson, editor daily
Adrertiser. For sale by J. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01
THURM0NT, Frederick County, Maryland, Thursday April l. 1897

tempting to lips iacxing the cnr,sm or
love. He stopped and kissed it. Then
instantly the pale eyes opened with a
glance that he could not misread. He
had met artifice and cunning ft to cope
with his own. He smiled little behind
his mustacho and said a. he led her
horse to the roadside, where she stood
ready to remount:
''That was lucky overset. Without
It we might have wasted six months in
coming to mn understanding"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-04-01
TRAINS GOING EAST.

Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmi'sburg al
soG and 10 40 ~ m, and 3 81 and 6 "a p III.
Leave Edgenont for WaynesboIo, Cham
bersburg Shippensburg and intermediate sta
tions at Z O5 and II 4J IA m and 734 p m.
Leayc Hagerstown for Cherry Run and all
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at O5
II IN and 12 s. and 8 05 pm.
Leave Bruceville for Frederick at 3S, 8 40
and 10 40 IL III and 5 "a and 25 p IN, and for
Lttlestown. Tancytown, Wrightsvile and
Columbia at A a III and 3 As m.
Daily-all other daily except Sunday.
tSrops to land Passengers from Baltimore
J NJ. HOOP. B II, GRIswoLD.
cenl, Manager. Gcnl, Passenger, Agen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-07
New Fancy Goods.

Just as soon as novelty on
worth Git must have WORTH makes
its appearance on the market
you'll find it here. New neck
fxings, veilings, and such like.
Iace ends. % and Soc, really worth IS and
agc
cream and white Bobinot Ties. with
Point d'Esprit Ties. with lace ends,
regular price s9c.. Specialize apiece.
au.l.n Ties. with pleated ends. az &C.
pc BE and SOC. apiece.
White and Cream SILK Lace. from 10
inches wide. regular price y lie, special
lOc. per yard.
The prettiest patterns la White and
Cream Silk Lace. TO inches VIDE, rear
value I9c. special &c. per yard
A beautiful and complete assortment OK
Black and White Neck Rutiling for p, y,
As and soc. per yard.
Ready Made Wells I'm Dotted Fish Net
with beautifully embroidqed borders,
real value 39c.. here BIC. apiece.
Ready-Made Wells i'm Dotted Brussels
Net. with neat and tasty borders. regular
price Doc, here soc. apiece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-07

Sentiments Of "a Number Of Prominent
Citizens on the Subject.

'iiIths on the ouDJecf.
The subject Of money for the public
schools Is the one engrossng topic OF
discussion in the city and the sentiment
Is Overwhelmingly In favor of giving them
the funds needed TO keep the schools omen
for the full nine months.
Expressions Of opinion from the below
named representative citizens show how
the question is regarded:
Mr. John NJ. Higgins who for several
years past represented Jefferson Ward
IN the City Council In an able manner
SAID wnen questioned on the subject:
/ am great advocate Of education
and while in the Council, voted for the
hrst al Pre- priatiOn ever made by the city
Tor public schools. ] helped TO organize the
school board and voted FOR the first SUI
perintendent OF public schools. Mr.. Bin
ford. 1 would regret Il very much.
II the needed appropriation OF 5000 TO
Keep the schools clen as usual, should not
be made"
Mr.. William NJ. Turpin, president Of the
Board OF Aldermen, when asked. wheth-
or ne thought the City Council should
appropriate the money necessary 10 keen
the pubic scrolls open through the month
of December, expressed himself in the
following manner:
Il think ths appropriation for the pub
lie schools should be made and it should
be made at once. II this is not done. two
results VIII follow Immediately. a serious
dlmnutlCn Of the pay OF the teachers
anu ar lfreparable loss to the scholars.
A mistaken impression has been
spread abroad. that / was in favor OF
taking the money needed for that purpose
from the funds OF the police department
and placing IL to the credit of the school
board. This idea is almost too absurd
TO need any refutaton.
Colonel John h. Cary. who while in the
Board of Aldermen was chairman OF the
Council Committee on Schools. is OF the
opinion that the appropriation should be
made There have always been more
applications" he said. than there was
room for the children in the public
schools, although was fortunate enough
during my CONNECTION with the City Coun-
ell. 20 have three additional school
houses built by the city.
II think the necessary school accom-
modatiOns should be provided and Z am
opposed TO the dismissal OF the children
from the schools. III the Council makes
the needed appropriation, l feel convinced
that It Will be sustained by the public
sentiment. | would vote for such
measure myself, il | were a member OF
the City Council.
Colonel John ;. Harwood said: "If any
cutting down Is to be done, | think the
Council should ec0nomize somewhere else
in order TO keep the schools going. / am
a great advocate OF public education. and
hope that the cutting down, II il is ne
cessary AT all. will be done somewhere
else so that the children will not be pre-
vented from attending school.
Il hope the Board OF Aldermen will not
concur in the action OF the Common Conn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-07
Ladies Winter Underwear.

Ladies' Iersey-Ribhcd Flecce-IAnee
Vests and Pants. extra nice bleached ana
unbleached 25c.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed. Grey Wool Vest
silk tape IN neck with pearl buttons.
price 800. worth 50c.
Ladies' Natural Wool. Non Shrinking
Vest and Pants, SOC.
Ladies' Fine white Cotton. Fleece
fdned. Ribbed Shapec Vest and Points.
50c., worth 75c.
Ladies' Natural Wool Vest and Pants,
price 75c., real value ST.
Ladies' Superior White Persian Wool
vest ana rants. price 15c., worth 81.
Ladies' Fine Jersey Ribbed Vest and
Pants. in gray and white. 5sc.
Ladies' Jersey-Rlbbed Flcece-Lined
Union suits, silk tapcd. with pearl but
tons, 5oc.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed. Fleece-Lined
Union suits. elegantly finished. price I5c.,
real value 81.
Ladies wool ribbed vest. SILK tape In
neck. with pearl buttons. moirc SILK finish
ed front price 81 worth SIS.
Ladies white all wool Jersey ribbed vest
ana pants 81 each. worth SiS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-07

kathryn Green English China Dinner
Set, contains 10i pieces. gold traced, was
Szu, cut this week to NiS
rrne Carlsbad Tea Set. decorated In
pink and green. contains 50 pieces. was
~ cut price S5.9S.
FINE English China Tea Set. contains
81 pieces. beautifully decorated In brown
ana gold. worth S.. sold here for NS9
Best Cast Steel Knives and Forks worth
ioc. set. cut price this week to 5Oc. set.
Fine Cast Steel Knives and Forks. white
bone handle worth 81, FOR 75c. set.
rfne steel Blade Knives and Forks.
with fine polished. white bone handles,
worth 81 set. sold this week for 81 set
lO-Piece Toilet Sets. worth 81. sold this
week for SLY.
Zoe Stop Jar for f9c.
lOc Bread and Butter Plates. beautiful
decoration choice Sc. each.
Zoe. Salt and Pepper Shakers. assorted
colors. choice Sc. each.
NicKle Baking Dishes, porcelain tray.
worth Sl.25. for soc.
l5-lnch Tea fray. Japan. with gold band
for Zoe.
Extra Large Bread Box heavily ja-
PANIED, worth 75c.. for soc.
Revolving Handle Rolling Pin. worth
loo, Tor Sc.
Extra Large and Strong Laundry
Basket, worth 15c., price this week soc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-07
Linen Items.

Tough Linens at tender prices.
The Irish and German meet here
in friendly competition for your
favor. Let these few appeal to
you.
Bleached Twllled Crash, i6 inches wide
blue border. bargain at 5c.-the Always
Busy-Store price makes IL l-2c
Heavy Huck Towels, - inches wide by
80 inches long. chcay at Sc.-the Always
Busy-Storo price makes them Sc.
Doylies. red and blue checks. 10 inches,
linen. regular value 5oc.-the Always
drugstore price makes them 45c.
Napkins. pure bleached, p ~ inches
good quality, a great number at @c-the
Always Busy Store price makes them lsc.
Damask. half bleached. IS inches wide
linen. special value az &c., the Always
Busy Store price makes 1t 25c.
Damask. pure bleached. good width. all
linen. cheap AZ 45c--the Always-Busy-
Store price makes II S9c.
Damask. new cOlorings. green and sill
yer. blue and gold, 60 inches wide. a bar
gain al 55c-the Always Busy-store price
makes IL 3Jc