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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
THREE NEW VICE ADMIRALs.
Soon to Be Promoted From Their Present
Rank of Commodore.

A number OF important changes In the
navy will occur within the next few months
in consequence of the compulsory retirement
on account OF age OF tn" three ranking Of
ncers, Rear Admiral George Brown, COM
mandant at the Norfolk Navy Yard, h re-
tires in June; Rear Admiral J. g.. Walker,
Chairman Of the Lighthouse Board, who re-
tires on the Goth inst; Rear Admiral +. NJ.
Ramsay, Chief Of the Bureau OF Navigation,
who retires early next month.
These three retirements will result In the
promotion to the grade OF Rear Admiral Of
Commodore Miller, commanding the Navy
Yard at Boston; Commodore Montgomery
Sicard, commanding the Navy Yard, New
York, and Commodore Matthews, Chief OF
the Bureau Of Yards and Docks. The ex-
animation of these officers has just been
concluded and their names certified to the
President for appointment to the grade OF
Rear ADMIRAL.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
DESOLATED BY THE WATERS.
Many Miles Of Country Covered in the
Flooded Mississippi

The valley OF the lower Mississippi from
Birds Point. No. TO below Helena, Ark, is
a vast inland sea. For miles west Of Mem
phis'every home has been abandoned, bu
only two persons are Known tohaye drown
ed. From refugees arriving from back of
Marion 1t was learned that hundreds OF peo-
pie in that section were in the water and are
without means TO escape. \ steamer was
pushed in that direction as far as possible
and skins penetrated further. The result
was the rescue OF scores Of sufferers. On
President Island a large number were found
In the interior and brought from the water.
On island 40 there were BET so and 100
people in between three and four feet Of
water. and a steamer was dispatched to their
relief. Every piece Of ground along the
river above water north OF Memphis is
crowded with people and live stock, and in
one instance their place Of refuge was upon
a mound which was being steadily swept
from under them.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
APPEALED TO BULLETS.
Prominent West virginians Settle Ord
With Pistols.

A shooting ARRAY occurred at Pan:
county seat OF Tucker county. ". Va, u
may result in the death OF Frank 1. lt7
son. A criminal case was being tried. ID
Holt did not get through with It IA nd
the regular train, so a special wE \
ready, and was just about to leave Fly
when Colonel X. Eastman and rni
Thompson, manager Of the Black
Lumber company, became engaged
alteration, there having been ll-tei4
tween them for some time.
Eastman made several insulting ri
to Thompson, who pulled his reyolsI
fred three times In succession. I'd
also drew his revolver and fired tEts
OF the balls taking effect in ThomIsl,,
domen, and the other in his side. Ek
received u wound in the head and nd
both balls being extracted. Ihonf
condition is serious. Eastman and IA
son are very prominent.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
POvERTY's PROTEST.
Some Of C~hicaso's Unemployed Don't Want
to Pay Rents or Debts.

Unemployed mel and women to the num-
Der OF several hundred held a meeting at
which they launched n declaration Of indie
pendence" against liking Plutrocracy" in
Chicago and adopted resolutions against
paying rent, except at the option OF the ten
ant; Endorsed the repeal OF the laws for the
collection Of debt, and formed the Unem-
ployed Workmen's League. Speeches were
made on the subject OF finding work for the
unemployed, and the potato and bean patch
plans OF the Salvation Army and others were
disapproved.
The call for the meeting stated there are
perhaps 100, 600 unemployed men and women
in Chicago, and "A chief purpose OF the gath
erlng, as announced, was to varify the ap-
proximate number OF those out OF work, and
bring their condition TO the attention OF the
proper authorities. The declaration OF indie
pendence. which was adopted, is a para
phrase OF the historic document Of July a.,
l776, and king Plutocracy' is the despot
substituted for King George AZ the object Of
righteous inyective.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
WOOL TRADE.
Great Amount Of Raw Goods Sold Within
Six Weeks.

more wool has been sold out OF Chicago
for western mills during the last sixty days
than during the previous six months said
II. Il. Street OF the r.. r. Street & Co., agents
for an eastern mill machinery and wooden
mill supply house. ''Tbe WOO, is wanted
for immediate use and the mills are working
on actual orders. This is the first direct ei-
feet Of the proposed tariff bill. as buyers
realized they must soon pay higher prices
and are accordingly giving the mills their
orders now
The firm tone in the wool market at Bos-
ton continues with a steady demand and
liberal sales. The movement in territory
woods holds up to the good average Of 2,5O0,-
600 pounds with prices on an assured basis
Of 30M 32c for fine medium and fine, with
choice staples at 34Co35c Fleece woods show
n firm tone, but the movement Is quiet, with
offerings moderate. Australian woods yet
meet with a good sale and large lines are
changing hands on the basis Of former
prices,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
FRANCE SHUTS OUT OUR HOGS.
Large Increase in the Duty on Pork
Products.

In anticipation OF an effort by the United
States to negotiate n reciprocity treaty in ia
yo. OF our flour and provisions, the French
government has increased its rates OF duty
upon nearly all the articles imported from
this country. Those on pork are particular
ly injurious to the trade, and the sale of pro-
visions in France il practically prohibited.
The duty on live hogs has been increased
from eight to twelve francs per 100 kilo-
grams. and other hog products similarly.
The French government makes no secret OF
its motives. They expected that the present
Congress would lar gely increase the duties
upon the principal exports from the United
States, and that they would have more
ground TO trade on ii they took previous
action.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
A TEXAS CYCLONE.
Mary Persons Were Injured, But None
Reported Killed.

A severe wind storm passed over the
State Of Texas, which in some places assum-
ed the appearance OF n cyclone. The Hous-
ton and Central Railway office at Plano, II
miles north q Dallas, reports that the gale
levcled the sheds Of tie Cotton Belt and
Central roads. blew over freight cars and
unroOfed several residences. A number
Of persons were injured, but none were
killed.
At Hutchinson fences, trees and ou,build-
ings were blown over. Considerable dam
age was done by the storm in the vicinity Of
Itaska, Hill county.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
Gen. Fullerton Killed.

Gen. Joseph S. Fullerton. OF NJ.
union veteran OF the ChicSansup
was killed, and 10 persons were w
the derailment OF the passenger ua.'
Baltimore 4 Ohio road, near oAt. ~
Gen. Fullerton was n native oil "a
o., and n graduate OF Miami uni,s1 y
removed to st. Louis in 1888. mJI,
master OF st. Louis two years W
years was treasurer OF the soo''l
Army OF Cumberland.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25

The president sent to the Senate the fol-
10 owing nominations: Powell Clayton, OF
Arkansas, to be Minister to Mexico, W. VI.
Orborne, OF Massachusetts,, to be consul
general at London; J. X. Gowdy. OF Indiana,
to be consul general at Paris; j.. II. Brigham,
OF Ohio, TO be- assistant secretary OF agricul-
ture: =. 3. Heath, OF Indiana. TO be first as
sistant postmaster general; Capt. Charles
Shaler TO be major; II. l.. Marindin, to be II
member OF the Mississippi river commission;
Sylvester Patterson. OF Minnesota. TO be
register Of the land Office at Crookston,
Mimi,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
Awful Sacrifice Of Cattle.

1t Is believed generally among the cattle
men Of North Dakota that rs per cent OF
range animals have already succumbed TO
the winter. the chinook coming too late to
save them. II is impossible to ira vel over
tho range and no exact figures can he had.
Bad lands ranges, which have been over
crowded the past few years, will have but
few cattle this season. 1t Is stated that
Pierre Wibaux, the big cattle man OF WI
baux, Mont, and Dakota. puts his losses at
81, OOO, 900. Last fall he put 200, 900 young
cattle on the range and nll are dead.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
THE REBELS LOST 422 MEN.
Uruguay Insurgents Defeated But No.
Crushed.

A special cable from Buenos Ayres, says
Montevideo advlces state that the federal and
revolutionary forces have remained iutrench-
ed since the battle at Tres Arboles, in which
the insurgents were defeated. The latter
now await the arrival of endorsements
under Aparicio Saraiya. The government
has sent n strong detachment to intercept
the Brazilian nsurrectionists
Gen. Nillar, who commanded the victorious
fedcrals at Tres Arbolef, reports that the loss
TO the rebels in the action was i22 men killed
and 200 wounded. The federal loss was 100
killed and wounded.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
BIG MILLS FOR HARRISBURG.
Combination Of Eastern Interests, to Take
Effect Nav ].

An important transaction has just been
consummated, which will insure for Harris
burg one Of the largest manufacturing plants
in Eastern Pennsylvania. The combined in
terests OF the Central iron works, Paxton
rolling mills and Charles Bailey Il Co., haye
disposed Of all their plants to "A new corpo-
ration to be known as the Central iron and
steel company, which will include the pres
ent Central iron works, rolling mills and
universal mill, Paxton rolling mills and
Chesapeake nail works, with facilities for
operation on "A larger scale than heretofore.
The plants comprise three rolling mills FOR
making sheared plates Of The largest capaci-
ty, together with u universal mill A new
Hanging plant Is also being constructed,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
TERSE TELEGRAMs.

The railway postal clerks in session at San
Francisco have chosen Atlanta, Ga. AS the
rlace OF holding the convention OF 1893.
Grave news has been receaved In London
with respect to the health OF Emperor Will.
lam OF Germany and certain constitutional
possibilities are being discussed.
Three hundred elk workers AYE won
their strike ut Patterson, N. j., the manu-
facturers finding the business outlook justi-
les the restoration OF old wages. This Is
first strike ever won by strikers In Patterson.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
PIERCED HER A
The Counters Z,ldeike Feared Being Buried
Alive,

wi,zssa Zeldeika was pierced through the
heart in an undertakeT's establishment at
Atlanta, Ga. She had a morbid fear Of being
buried alive and it was her dying request
that she should be pierced through the heart
before her body was Inferred. DIR. J. q. Err
nest complied by driving "A small, sharp in
strument through the vital organ.
The Countess was born in st. Petersburg
about eighty years ago, OF German parents,
and married spendthritt Russian nobleman,
who squandered her fortune and left her
penniless in New York Twenty-Five years Ago.
She had six children and has for years been
looking for II lost son, who married against
ner wishes. She never found him, and died
henri-hroken and inllrm.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
SALISBURY CONFIRMS 1T.
He Says Orders Were Issued to Blockade
Crete Immediately.

In the house Of lords, the marquis OF Sails
bury, replying to the earl OF Kimberley, the
Liberal leader. said hat instructions had
been given TO the admirals in command Of
the foreign fleets In Cretan waters TO COM
mencs the blockade OF the island Of Crete
without any further delay.
The premier added that an admirable state
ment Of the policy OF the powers had been
made Ia the French chamber Of deputies by
NJ. Hanotaux and VI. Meline in which he
heartily concurred.
The Russian consul has received formal
instructions to proclaim autonomy for Crete.
but the other. copsuls still remain without
them. The admitais consider that this step
has been taken too late.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
Fatal Glove Fights

Two deaths. the result OF GoNlas
Cured in Philadelphia. Eowms I
died ut the Hannemarn hosplal
fects OF u blow over the hear, alS
by Samuel Perry during "IF'sI.
the Tenth Ward Democrhtn
night, while Christian heIlne,1
st. Mary's hospital MS the resul' p,
match with Frank Connolly Oh
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
NO MORE COMMITTEES.
Speaker Reed viii! Announce Nothing
Further at Present,

Speaker Reed has definitely decided that
for the present ut least he will not appoint
any OF the regular committees Of tho house
beyond the three already announced. In
this way all miscellaneous legislation will be
blocked and the entire attention OF the house
focused on the tariff bill. The bills which
are being introduced by tho hundreds, will
have to walt until the committees to which
they would 20 under the natural order oil
things are appointed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
Probably 100 People Drowned.

WreckaGe marked Utrecht washed up
along the coast for several days past, 1t is
thought, comes from the Dutch steamship
Utrecht, which 1t is believed has ~foundered.
The steamship was bound from Rotterdam
Tor Java, and carried a number OF Dutch Of
Hcers en- route for Java, and other passen-
gers, probably 100 all told.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
Vessel Burned at Ssa,

The C~ar,hagenian, arriving at New York
from Glasgow brings with her the entire
crew OF the steamer nialto, which took fro
and burned to tbs waters edge March 8 Ia
latitude 81. 23, longitude 20. IS. Chemicals
" the Rialto exploded and caused the 6re.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25
LATE BREvETIEs.

b. Rainwater, a farmer near ~
shot and killed his wife, MS Lns ,,
Mrs. William Artman; hls 49,
james Thurman, and his little VA
Ethel Gentry. Then, after 50 n~l
minating n whole family, the ~
of the top OF his head dying mi
An accident occurred during N
OF the gunboats Wheeling sna
San Francisco. They were ~
ways, and when they reached "" M
crashed into each other am
injuries above the water lme
plates will have TO be reinO'
work renewed to an extent
the navy department.
Union Theological seminar!
break the record Of all fre'TA
lions OF the kind by grHiuAi,
man with honors. The Sfau
is Miss Emile Grace Brissf 3
Professor Charles A. Brlsss
hereto. Presbyterian WON" 1stA
"keep silent in the churches, 4
has written two sermons NN.,
has pronounced most excel'D-
British steamer vrsI
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-25

British Steamer
The British steamer ha"
ambuca, February %: 70, sou.I
been totally wrecked Oh
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

Halifax. Aug. 13.-The big Unite
States battleship Indiana, In dry dock.
r. an interesting spectacle to thousands
of visitors. The docking Of the vessel
was successful in every detail. The
ship is resting easily. The dock IL solid
structure. The ships bottom is mod.
erately foul. sufficient to decrease the
speed. The examination OF the bottom
is practically complete. The pipes, etc.
are all right. There was not a bar,
patch Of iron discovered. The Indiana
will be out OF dock In two or three days
Mr.. Bowles, superintendent OF he Brook
lyn navy yard, was present ut the dock
ing.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13
HE WANTS A DIVORCE.

William III. Reach Seeks Separation From
His Wife For Desertion.
Thomas F. Vance, attorney for William
H. Keach, has filed petition In the Ap-
pellate Division of the Supreme Court for
a divorce from his wife, jeanette Keach.
He alleges that his wife deserted him and
remained apart from him for 13 years.
This case comes up before the court fol
hearing on the first Mondey In October.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

Miss Amy Ann Smith, respected resi-
d:..nt Of LIMERICK who has resided there
for many years. died this morning. The
funeral will be hef.d Sunday and ip.erment
will be at Arnold's Mills.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

The washingtons have been unable to
make connections to reach this city Sun
day to play the exhibition game with Paw
tucket at Crescent Park, 80 the manage
ment have arranged for two games, one
between the Sailors Prides and Lonsdales,
a1d the other between the Pawtuckets and
Bistols. The first game will begin at 1 &c
. id the second game at o'clock sharp.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

The funeral of Sarah Jane Cushman,
widow Of George Cushman, who died at
the Douglas camp grounds, was held this
afternoon at 2 O'Clock from her late resi-
dence on Middle street, this city. Rev. j.
H. Lyon conducted the funeral services
and interment was In South Attleboro.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

The Mount Pleasant Working Girls
Club will visit this city this evening on q
trolley party, stopping at the rooms of the
local club, where they will be received by
the members and served with cake and
lemonade.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13
Claim X Rays Caused Death.

Elmira. N. Y. Aug. 13.--The X rays
may result In q legal tangle In this city.
James Punzo died yesterday after sur
viving Ave weeks with a bullet in his
brain. The X rays were used TO locate
the bullet. George Orme is charged with
ieges that the electrical experiment
caused death. and will make strong
point OF this at the trial. Nine doctors
assisted In the autopsy.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

A large number of people of this city
attended the 10Th annual excursion of the
Park Place Sunday school to Dighton
Park today. The steamer left the Division
street bridge at o'clock and will return
early in the evening.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13
SHOE BARGAINS.
Some Great Bargains in Shoes
For This Week.
LYND& MURPHY
PAWTUCKET. r. ].
Big Sign Illuminated Clock.
1.-The Centre Of the Shopping District
Radikin, Cooney \ McNulty
TRIrJITY 9C2UARD.
From now until OCT. 1 we think Of nothing but
to get rid OF our summer stocks to make room for
our large purchases of Fall Goods which have
bought at old prices to anticipate your wants.

Two bargains in Ladies'
Colored Dress Skirts.
One lot of II skirts made
Of changeable wool. Dress
goods, lined and interlined,-
finished seams, worth $3.50, at
81 50
Another lot of skirts, a bas-
ket weave of storm serge navy
blue and green, worth $3, at
81 90
Corset Department.
The corsets that give the
most satisfaction you find here,
all others you won't find here.
P. N. all grades. One of
the most popular makes.
Thomson's glove-ftting you
find here, too. The best cor
set waist for children; you
have seen it; 25c in heavy
lean and summer netting.
STAMPED COVERS =
Fancy colored stamped covers,
25c, 3Sc, 45c kinds, all put to-
gether and your choice at
25c
All pure linen damask tray
cloths,
12ac each
Shopping bags, with large
pocket,
Notions.
Machine oil, large size,
Carpet tacks, 2 papers
Tar soap,
SC
Toilet paper, 6 packages,
26c
Dead Stuck,
Ice
Bay rum,
All linen handkerchiefs
handsome embroidery,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

Charles Randolph was arraigned today
on q charge Of assaulting George w. Nal
bone last Sunday on Bark street, at which
time Malbone's lip was bit partially OF
Randolph was fined s15 and costs.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Committee on Accounts was held last
evening and the usual bills were examined
and approved.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13
LOCAL LACONICS.
Short Stories Of Minor Happenings and Event,
Among Pawtucket People.

The Hopkinton hand engine passed
through this city last evening at 7:S(
o'clock In a wagon in charge of two vet
erah firemen.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

Ella A. Miller, aged "a years, wife of
Frederick A. Miller, died at her residence
In LIMERICK, near the Dexter Lime Kilns.
The funeral will be held Sunday.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

Marriage intentions have been filed at
the Office of the City Clerk by Alfred Z. A.
Robinson and Miss Marie Angelina Osti-
guy, both of this city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

The funeral of Norman Whitney, infant
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William s. Bedall, took
place this afternoon from his parents resi-
dence on Division street.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

Mrs. William Glenn and son of 57t
Prospect street, who were quite seriously
injured in a runaway accident on Wednes-
dsy, are slowly recovering.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

II you are going to the Adirondacks this
year remember that the Fitchburg Rail-
road is the Jine to take. Through buffet
drawing room car service.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

kerchiefs,
loo
Lavender salts, l gross on
sale tomorrow at
10c bottle
Shoe Department.
ON new fall goods are
a,,iving every day.
We must make room for
them. We have few dozen
pairs of Summer shoes left at
your own price.
Misses tan, spring heel but
ton, sizes II to 2, price was
81; now at
$50 pair
All our $1.25 and $3.50
Tan Oxfords, at
09c pair
All our boys tan shoes,
were $1.25 and $3.50; now at
98c pair
Child's SIC and CSC tan
shoes at
68c pair
Misses dongola, spring heel,
lace shoes, sizes IL to 2, was
1925; now at
79c pair
Ladies fine boots that were
$1.50 pair; we have about %
pairs at 98c pair
! Bows shoes in satin oil calf,
sizes IL to 2 at SIC, 3 to 5 ~
at CSC pair.
Mems Shirts.
Mems 75c Laundered Shirts,
about 5 dozen to sell at
SOC each
Mems Percale Laundered
Shirts all sizes; the 75c kind
at SOC, the 81 kind at Csc.
We have another lot Of those
Soft Madras Shirts, all sizes
from IA to IL, at 48c; ole
price 75c.
Boys sizes, II to IA, at 39c
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic i0c or 25e.
n 9. 9. 9 fall 70 cure, druggists refund money.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13
Kennedy, ,GOughsMurTaY
357 and 359 Main Street.
Particular |!

The man hardest to suit is the man
worth suiting.
We take pleasure in fitting the man
Who insists on his Shirt being cut high
or low, it matters little TO us we have
both kinds-the right colors and have
. graceful hang consonant with the
nochalant air usually affected by dis
cerning dressers. That's the fellow we
want. The one who sometimes finds
fault, because no fault can be found
with our goods. Complimentary, isn't
It?
Our Hats have the blue blood quality
that ignores comment and challenges
criticism. Drop in any day with that
careless swing Of yours and have it in
no sense lessened by what you get
here.
McAROLE
000 Main 1T.
ssIs Agent Manhattan Shirts.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-13
Cut Prices

Still in order. Stocks must be reduced to make
room for fall goods and because of this you will find
extra good values in all the departments, more for
your money than ever before. Items below but
very few among the many opportunities prepared
for this weeks purchasers.