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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
Colored Teachers.

JACKSON Co., Miss, April 16, 1898.
Editor Democrat Star.
Examination after examination |
have noticed the names of teachers.
especially c0lored, who have ''passed'
in the county. l find the same teach.
ers receiving the same old certificate.
Bird grade. There is no change. Each
year the DEMoCRAT-STAR publishes
the same names, and same grade, 3rd.
There is no improvement. There
never will be so long as the examiners
issue the same certificate to the same
applicant, who has failed year after
year to make a better attainment;
nor SO long as trustees engage such
teachers to preside over their schools.
1t is an infallible sign. that a teacher
who Is satisfied yearly with a Bird
grade certificate, the youth he pur-
poses to teach. ~ is making a poor and
slow ad, ancement on the road to a
common school education.
Let tile examiners and trustees give
these would-be teachers to understand
unless they secure better certificates
none will be issued, D can they con.
tract to teach in the schools Of this
county. r
! know the pccuniary compensation
OF teachers in the county is far below
the proper standard, this alone, To
some extent, explains why so many
unqualified teachers are found in our
common schools, but it is no excuse
Tor them being %eternally satisfied
with a 3rd, grade license. | feel
ashamed for the colored teachers of
Jackson county. who are cOntented to
yearly obtain such a license. trust
tins Will he a warning to them to i'm.
prove. they must not be satisfied to
study the curriculum Of the branches
Taught IN the public schools alone,
nut must have acquaintance with
general literature US well. Eacl,
teacher should subscribe for their
county newspaper, DEMoCRAT-STAR,
and some h~rst.class Educational Jour-
nal, besides. tn become better teach
ers and secure higher graded licenses
they must keep up with the current
events of the day. Mr.. Editor, while
this is written especially for the col
0red teachers Of the county, some Of
the white teachers and trustees will
do well to- carefully read this letter Vt
yours from the colOrcd teachers
friend.
"MARs BILLY"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
From Current ommentin Mississippi Bureau
New Orleans Picayune.


From Current Comment In Mississippi Bureau
New Orleans Picayune.
70 lay aside the judicial crmine
without spot or blcmish after a con-
tinuous service Of twcnty-one years.
and to retire with the love and admi-
ration OF bar, press and people ought
to satisfy the ambition of any man,
and I'll his cup of pleasure to over.
flowing. Judge Mayors recently held
his last term Of court at ElliSyille.
Fitting resolutions were adopted, and
appropriate speeches made by the bar
Of Jones county and visiting attorneys
which were feelingly responded to by
the retiring judge.
The following resolutions, prepared
by Messrs. Hill. Deavours and Wilcox.
a committee selected by the bar, were
unanimously adopted, and at the re-
quest of the bar ordered spread upon
the minutes Of the court:
Whereas, The Hon. A.. G.. Mayers is
soon to retire from the high and hon.
orable position or the bench which he
has occupied, graced and adorned for
the passed twenty-five years, there
fore.
Resolved, I. That it Is with deep
and sincere regret that we contem-
plate the laying aside of the judicial
ermine by one who has at all times
commanded our respect and won our
admiration.
Resolved, 2. That 1t Ia our pride to
know and our pleasure to testify that
when Judge Mayors lays aside his
Official ermine, it will be found "with-
out spot or blemish."
Resolved, 3. That In retiring from
the bench, Judge Mayors will carry
WIN him our warmest friendship and
n!gnest esteem. and the lofty title of
1.-THE just Judge"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
OMEGA.

Bay st. Louis, April l5-There was
a pretty wedding at the Main Street
Methodist church last night at 1880
o'clock. The contracting parties were
Prof. Jas. b. Hunnicut, of the Georgia
State University at Athens, and Mrs.
Rebecca w. Jones, of Long Beach.
The BRIDE Us a sister of Mrs. j. p.
Drake. The church was tastefully
decorated with beautiful roses and
palms. The impressive ceremony
was performed by DR.. Hunnlcut, of
the Natchez district, and Pastor
Drake, after which a number of
friends from Long Beach, with the
bridal party and relatives, repaired to
the parsonage and partook Of refresh
ments before their departure on the
$3.50 train.
Many OF our citizens Will remember
Mrs. Rebecca W, Jones, the widow of
Rev. Ben. Jones, formerly pastor Of
the Methodist church of this place.
The DEMoCRAT-STAR extends con-
CALCULATIONS and good wishes for the
happiness and long life of the newly
married.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

We regret to hear the death OF Mrs.
Annie E. Avery, at Bay st. Louis,
last week. The deceased resided at
Bay st. Louis for twenty-five years,
honored and respected by all. She
was born and reared in Prentiss
county, this State. She served as
Postmaster and published for several
years the weekly Republican. We
trust her sleep is sweet in the great
beyond.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The people Of the Mississippi gulf
coast would not be surprised to see a
fleet approach at any time and bonn
hard them with yellow fever germs.
microbes and other Spanish bacteria
and cusscdness. II they escape this
they will need to watch their back
yards closely 10 scc that no disease.
breeding germs left over from last
year hatch out.-Brand0n News.
We assure our friend Tabor that
there IL no danger Of the coast being
bombarded with. yellow fever germs.
And a. No have said before, there IL
no live germs left over from last year.
The old breed n dead.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The announcement, for the End of
May, OF the marriage of Miss Irwin
Huntington, Of Natchez, a beautiful
and accomplished young lady well
known in literary circles to Mr.. II. G.
Burton, of Moss Point, favorably
known here, is hailed with delight by
the hosts of friends of the happy
cOuDle.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
April 8. lsos
commissioners Sale.

j ALpRioH SMITH Chanccry Co lrt,
No. 01 VS.. jackson county, Mis-
WIN. FARLEY, FIT AL. sissippi.
BY virtue OF the authority vested in me by
q decree OF the chancery court of jackson
county. Mississippi. rendered ON the 18th day
OF February. 1893, Mt the regular February
term thereof. ] will sell Mt public cutlery to
the highest bidder. for cash. at the front door
of the ronrt-honsc, in the own Of Scranton,
Mississippi, on the
Frat Monday, he second ddy Of Mag. 1893,
within legal hours the following described
property. tO-Wit.
All the timber. or growing trees upon the
following described tract or parcel or land
situated IN jackson county, Mississippi. to-
Wit. Sia OF swi4. section ,. and sf vi seh Of
section 3. township 3 south, range 5 west.
Witness my hand this 10Th day Of March.
A. ID. isB.
+. II. LEWIS,
Special Commissioner
April l. 1898. 7-st
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The State Board of Health or Mis-.
sisslssippi has $500 0 on hand, which
is to be used in keeping Yellow Den.
gue' Small pox, or "preyailing fevcr''
out of the State this year. DR.. s. r.
Dunn is Inspector for New Orleans,
at a salary of $500; DR.. Fl. Fl. Har-
Alison as Inspector of Mobile, at alike
salary, and DR.. Fulkes inspects tho
entire coast, with headquarters at
Biloxi, will be paid 81, 800 a year.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The Hardeman Free Press, arises
to the critical occasion, through the
columns of an esteemed contemporary
the Commercially pe and it arises
thusly: We are preparing for war.
We are digging a hole 10 the ground
and we will take it with US when we
90 to Havana. In a short time our
hole in the ground will be proudly
waving from Moro Castle.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
LAND NOTICE,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS

LAND OFFTCE At JACKSON, MISS, I
March %, 1898.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his inten-
zion to make dnnl proof In support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
Scranton, Miss, on May "A, 1905. viz:
James j. King, OF Daisy. Miss, homestead
entry No. a6.407, for the S hf. Sc Or and NV ar.
SO ar and ne or. sw Or. section q, townships
south, range 3 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion Of said land, viz;
Robert Cain. John Naples, Daniel Parker
and January Seymour, all OF Daisy T. D.,
Jackson county, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
April /, 1s0s. 7-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Great Britain has declared coal
contraband of war. This pleases our
government. Pressure will be cxcrted
upon France, Haiti and San Domingo
to accomplish the same results. If
this should be brought about Spain
would find it impossible to get coal
for her fleets away from the ports Of
Snain.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The Meridian Herald has absorbed
The Daily Post, of that city, and now
offers the entire outfit of the Post for
sale at a bargain, for cash. The outfit
consists of a Campbell Oscillator
press, Body type, Display type, Cases,
Stands, Imposing stones, Chases, Cot.
umn rules, ETC., and will be sold IN
bulk or in part.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22


The Mississippi Dental Association,
at It's annual meeting, on the 9th inst,
at Jackson, was a very successful one
from a scientific standpoint, AS ten
new members joined. DR.. W. 0. Tai
bot, OF Biloxi, read an interesting
paper In behalf OF the children OF the
state, and as a result q committee of
Iour was appointed to consider with a
similar committee, from the Missis.
sipp' Medical Association, the subject,
and to devise some means OF instruct.
ing the little ones In oral hygiene for
the benefit OF their health and save
them the necessity OF having their
teeth filled. This may be effected nv
inserting a chapter OF the subject In
Their Primer on Physiology.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MIS-.

""N" n JHNNSVN, WINS., 7
March 70, 1898. (
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice OF his intrn-
tion to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that SAID proof will be made be-
fore the circuit clerk of jackson county. AT
Scranton. Miss, On May ~, 1898. viz.
Joseph Il. Tanner, OF Harleston, Miss,
homestead entry No. .4,056, for the c hf, nc
ar ana Q M. sc or, sectionsH, township 3
s0dth range 5 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
bis continuous residence upon aud %cultiya.
ton Of said land. viz:
David A. Galloway, John n. Galloway, Hen
ry j. Allen and JESSE s. Finley, all Of Hairless
ton P.0, Jackson county Miss.
JAMES HiLL, Register.
April 9. 1893. SGT
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The latest news from Washington
gives us hope Of the early recovery Of
Senator f. c. Walttall. He has been
seriously III a month or more with an
attack Of the grip.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
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LAND OFr,cE ~ JAaKi

I g sn LAM OFFiCE At JAIksr n. All 81
April IL, isr q,
Notice Is hereby given that the following aa,7.t
settler has flied notice OF his intention 10 ma.
final proof IN support of his claim, aud III, M
proof will be made before the circuit clerk Of fact.
sou county, ut Scranton, Miss, on June II. -S
viz:
John s. Mcdonald, Of Amcricus, Miss. home.
stead entry No. &s,75l. for the " hf, ew or. section
II, and NV ar, NV or, section ~, ind ne or, ne ar
section ~, township 4 south, range 5 west. -
lie names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land. VIZ:
.luchard A. Roberts, Knox Murphy and Adol
plus Nelson, OF Hurley p. o.. Miss; William A.
Gallow ", II Amer. C rs p. o.. Mis-.
April 20, 1898. loGt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Dr. Briggs, of New York, who has
probably given the Presbyterian
church more trouble than any other
minister eyer connected with 1t has
Withdrawn and will henceforth be a
minister of the Protestant Episcopal
church.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss.
March II, 1893.

March II, 1893. :
Notice Is hereby given that the tolloxtng-
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support OF his
claim. and TINT said proof will be made oe.
fore the circuit clerk OF Jackson county, ~
Scranton, Miss, on May 70, 1Ws. viz:
Andrew ]. Clark. OF Basin, Miss. hemestead
entry No. 2G, 4Se, for the NV or. section j,
township 3 south, range 8 west.
lie names the following witnesses. TO prove
his CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultiva-
tion OF said land. viz:
David r.. Webb, William Ranegar, AlOnsc
Obits and Chastain =. Crnnst0n, all OF Basin
Z. O., Jackson county, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
March Is, 1903. t-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Tho reading public are strangers to
the aches and pains Of Q country Cd
itor or else they would BE- charitable
% this unfortunate and much abused
claas.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

In case of war with Spain England
has defeated the powers in their ef-
forts to coerce the United States, say
ing that in an event of that kind she
would become an active ally of the
United States.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The Biloxi Herald says in its Sat-
turday issue that Hon. NJ. NJ. Evans.
Of Moss Point, is said to be a strong
probability in connection with the
congressional contest in this district.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONGRESS

Tothe Voters of the Sixth Congressional District.
Believing that an investigation of my record in
Congress will show that | have discharged my duty
faithfully, actively and efficiently; that | have
Kept all promises and broken no party pledges, |.
therefore, am encouraged to again solicit the sun.
port of my constituency for reelection, and here.
ny announce my candidacy, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party of the Sixth District Of
Mississippi. Very respectfully.
W. +. LOVE.
March l9 1903
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

A mistake appeared In the DEMO
CRAT-STAR last week In regard to the
distance to Havana from Scranton.
1t Is 52S miles from here to Havana
instead of $50 miles as stated,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Fort Massachusetts, at Ship Island,
needs to be put in fighting trim. The
tugs Coyle and Penwood are to be
used to patrol the Mississippi sound
and Gulf coast.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Biloxi will be full Of soldier boys
Sunday. There will DO four CON-.
panies present besides the rcglmcntal
band and staff officers.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Mobile bay is being filed with mines
as a precautionary measure. The
Gulf City is now in no danger of an
attack by the Spaniards.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

A crazy girl attempted TO burn the
state Girls School at Columbus, last
week. Fire was discovered In the
rroctor's Office among some papers.
Inc trc was extingulshed before the
nrc department. arrived. No damage.
Inc girl confessed THAT she had at.
tempted to burn the building that she
might get home. She was immedi.
ste'y sent to her home 10 Winston
county. II seems that the school |,
~ : muddle oil the time, and we fcaI
~ Will ultimately he closed.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

General Fitzhugh Lee came home
from Havana on the anniversary of
the day that he went home from An.
pomatox-the 9th day of April.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

SeashoIe Camp meeting opens on
wednesday, July 18th, and continues
eight or ten days. The grounds are
now open and in excellent condition.
Some tenters are on the grounds now.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Postmaster General Gary says he
will save the places of all the postofice
officials and employees who may enter
the army in the event Of var between
the United States and Spain.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The total expense of the special
session of the Legislature was SIG, 202.-
%, Almost enough to have built a
capitol building.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The Meridian Daily Herald is Ger.
tainly Il hummer. 1t is one of the
brightest and newsiest dailies that
comes to our Office.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The Sunday soldiers are not rushing
to the front as 1t was. expected they
would when the tocsin Of war was
sounded.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The Philadelphia Press expresses
this as Spain's motto: "First be sure
you're wrong, then call in the bowers,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The Jersey City Salvation Army
having equipped itself with bicycles,
the Washington Post thiaks it is
time for Satan to proceed to lay in a
supply of broken glass.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
CANDIDATES.
Election Tuesday, November 5, 1898.

our terms for announcing candidates for Con,
fress is us, cash down. No announcement will be
published unless accompanied by the CASH. Posi-.
tiveiy no deviation from this long. established rule,
Calls on persons to become candidates will be
published at regular advertising rates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The Southern Baptist Convention
assemblies at Norfolk, Va, May 9Th.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

The United States has $4,000 rcgu.
lars who are ready and willing for The
scrap with Spain.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

There was a scrap in the House
that was disgraceful. War within
and war without.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Consul General Lee in his testimony
peior the Senate committee on for
eign relations, said that if Havana
was invested by land and sea It would
soon iall for want of something to
eat-there is no way to provision the
city except from the United States
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
MARS


The Louisville and Nashville shops,
the Orphans Excursion from Mobile
has been fixed for Thursday, May Goth,
to Bay St. Louis.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Troops are arriving at New Orleans
and Mobile ready for duty.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
.s'esO .sdrerfisessse sa Is.


Anew. complete and authentic Map Of
Scranton and Pascagouia. Miss. s.cp,s
a copy by leaving your orders with
Irving +. Delmas, at the court bousr
The patronage of the public is earnest.
ly solicited.
April %, 1893. ioeit
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Congress will probably order ISSUED
this week $780, 900 in war bonds.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
March IS. 1893.
Canada is with us.

Inc colored troops are coming to
the front.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Mr.. j. f. King has been appointed
postmaster at Beauvoir, Harrison
county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Tramp, tramp, the boys are march
inn
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee is the hero of
the hour.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

One regiment OF negro soldiers has
arrived at Key West from Montana,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
STATEMENT
Showing Nc condition OF the
SCRANTON STATE BANK

OF Scranton, Miss /, on March 81, 1S93
Published b, direction of Chapter IA. OF
Annotated Code of 1892.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22

On the plains OF Texas.
March %. 1898.
La Junta tribune., 1898-02-16
C. r. KENDALL.
Diamonds-Fisher G. Larsen.

Diamonds-Fisher & Larsen.
Do not fail to visit "The Fair"
For fresh bread, pies or cakes go
to Fishers, postoffice news stand.
G. H. Taylor came down from
Rocky Ford last Sunday morning.
w. N. Randall, of Rocky Ford,
was county seat visitor yester
day.
Chris Miller and family were in
from the Holbrook country last
Monday.
Deputy County Clerk c. NJ.
Robins was Rocky Ford visitor
last Monday.
LosT-Dr. Coltman dropped his
fountain pen from his pocket on
Tuesday morning. The finder will
confer ravor by leaving it at this
Office.
Doc Howard, La Junta's second
hand merchant, bought and shipped
a goodly cargo Of second hand mer
chandise Wednesday.-Las Ami
mas Leader.
w. r. Gibson and family have
moved to La Junta. Mr.. G. is
we'll qualified and should he con-
clude to practice his profession
that of law-he will, no doubt,
soon come to the front. Kiowa
County News.
Four ladies had a very narrow
escape from being run over at noon
yesterday while endeavoring to
cross the railroad track at the east
end of the Harvey house. A
switch engine was backing a mum
Der of cars down the main line,
and as the view is obstructed, the
ladies were unaware Of their dan
ger until the train was almost upon
them. Switchman Dice yelled like
IL Piute Indian just in time to save
them. and then shook himself to
see whether he OF the lAdies was
the most badly frightened. The
crossing il very dangerous one.
La Junta tribune., 1898-02-16

and some device should be place
there to warn people of approach
ing trains.
For RENT-A nicely furnishe
room for two with board. Inquii
of G. D. Phillips.
w. L. Sickenberger, of Rock
Ford, was transacting business !
this city last Monday.
Ed. Robinson and wife were vii
itors in the capital city last weel
returning home Monday night.
FREE PILLs.-Send your addres
to H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicag.
and get free sample box of Z
Kings New Life Pills. A trii
will convince you of their merit
These pills are easy IN action al
are particularly effective in the GU
of Constipation and Sick HeaI
ache. For Malaria and Liv
troubles they have been proved j
valuable. They are guaranteed
be perfectly free from every df
etrious substance and to be purd
vegetable. They do not weak
by their action, but by giving, tca
to the stomach and bowels greas
invigorate the system. Regu.
size 25c. per box. Sold by Jos
Pharmacy.
La Junta tribune., 1898-02-16
Remnants and Odd Lots
On the Move to Make Room
For Our New Spring Stock!-~

The power of price, we have figured it down COM
mand the attention Of the public fail make Clear
Sweep of such desirable merchandise This busdess has es
tabshed self evident fact that We buy
shoddy limitations and therefore to offer unsaabe
rubbish at the end Of the The Best Merchandise
in Short Lengths and Odd Sizes