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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
BEST IN STATE.
Mayor Hoos Says No Water
Supply Is as Good As
Flynn's.
POLLUTION IMPOSSIBLE
Laughs at the Few Who Say
Rockaway Will Be Like
Passaic.
POLLUTION IMPOSSIBLE

/ Mayor Hoos received more letters to-
day from property owners congratulating
him upon the disposition he has made of
| the water contract award.
| SO far as l can ascertain" remarked
the Mayor, this morning, ".our property
| owners and business men are pleased.
They appear satisfied that the acquisition
| OF an independent supply of pure and
| wholesome water will result benefcially.
That is my opinion. l have been in busi-
| ness in this city and l know that mer-
chants are looking for a revival of trade.
| THE knowledge that we are to have in
di'sputably pure water will doubtless at
| tract people to our city An increased
population will benefit every one and par
| ticularly the business men 1 feel assured
that we have acquired the purest water
in this State and am satisfied too. that
Mr.. Flynn will give US a plant second to
| none in this country.
i hope to see our city progress more
rapidly than it has in the past The
belief that our water was not up to the
proper standard of purity has had its
bad effect upon our advancement.
Now that that objection has been re-
moved our city should forge ahead and be-
come the leading business and residential
prosperity before us. hope my visions
OF the future will be fulfilled. No man
could possibly be more interested in the
welfare and prosperity of this city than
l am
A report reached the Mayor this morn
ing that some people were circulating the
report that the Rockaway River would
De as vile in few years as the Passaic.
The report caused His Honor to smile.
Why, said he, physicians and mem
bers of the Board of Trade and the ex-
, days ago and all were agreed that Jersey
city is procuring model supply and one
which it Is simply impossible to surpass.
They all vouched for the purity OF the
noting the precautions we have taken in
our contract for the preservation of the
purity OF the supply, remarked that there
ways have absolutely pure water
The, leading residents of Boonton are
pleased with our plans. Our reservoir
1t will, On the other hand, they believe,
enhance the beauty of the locality
Il have no fear for the maintenance
of the purity of our supply
City Treasurer S. Dickinson declines to
discuss the water award. He says he is
not familiar enough with the subject to
discuss it.
City Attorney John Wahl Queen is
nard at work preparing the contract.
From present indications everything will
70 ~ eouilSSS ioi tlles seAeculluH OF ltle
important document in the early part of
next week There will be no delay
Mayor Hoos is prepared to sign the con-
tract and SO are all the other officials
who have to take a hand in the sealing
of the agreement.
Contractor Flynn is all ready and
anxious to affix his signature. Mr.. Flynn
will break ground as soon as practicable
He wants the award certioraried so that
its validity may be passed upon by the
courts before he begins to expend money
that he will complete the contract bar
ring accidents. within the specified time
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
THRoATs BLESSED YESTERDAY.

At the majority of the Catholic churches
in this city yesterday the annual services
of the blessing of the throats took place.
AT St Patrick's Church, Fathers Carroll,
Kehoe and Monahan were kept busy all
yesterday afternoon and far into the
night. Several thousand people were pres
ent during the services.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
CLUB ORGANIZED IN FIFTH WARD

The Fifth Ward Democratic Club was
organized last evening at Egan's Hall,
Mercer street, with membership of over
eighty men. The meeting was opened by
Alderman Charles Maxwell, who In the
course Of his remarks stated the reason
of the organization Of the club, and told
how badly it was needed
Mr. Thomas Burns w = elected tempor-
ary chairman and Mr.. atrick Hayes sec
A Committee of three was appointed to
draft constitution and bylaws The
report will be ready at the next meeting,
next meeting permanent officers will be
elected. The club is expected to do a
great deal Of work during the campaign
season.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
PYRoeRANITE VERSUS ASPHALT.

Mayor Hoos today received letter
from the National Pyrogranite Company
of New York, asking that they be all
lowed to show their paving material
They wish to lay pyrogranite on Newark
avenue, where it is proposed to lay
asphalt.
The petitioners say H1eir pavement is
much Superior to asphalt. The request
was referred to the Street and Water
Commissioners,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
ARLINGTON CEMETERY

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery" iu
the State Lot owners have no expense fol
care of grounds. for fencing. If you need
a cemetery lot (and every family needs onel.
YOU will be interested, in its beauty and meats
ness, its moderate prices and easy terms Of
payment. Office in Jersey City, 2S9 Washing
ton street. over Piovident Savings Bank Tels.
phone No. s21.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Feb 8, 1ssS-Forecast for
the thirty-six hours ending at P. Ms
Rain or snow tonight; clearing and
cold q Saturday; much colder Saturday
nigh; fresh to brisk east winds, becom-
ing northerly Saturday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
CAPT. M'NULTY'S FUNERAL.
Chief Issues Orders For the
Escorts and Guards of
Honor.

Chief of Police Murphy this morning is
sued the following orders regarding the
funeral of Police Captain James McNul-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
POURED WATER ON RED HOT STOVE

A slight fire occurred this morning in
the home of William Vile, No. 151 West
Side avenue. 1t was caused by pouring
cold water ON red hot stove. The stove
exploded. Very little other damage was
done.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-02-03
MATTERS OF FACE

New Jerseys best flour costs 2sc. more per
barrel than ordinary -four. but worth dollar
sxtra wholesale only at D. 3. Cleary Co 8
stores Greene and Montgomery streets
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
"RED hot" NEWS.

Kansas people are always wide
awake. They are readers of news
papers, of course. Everybody reads
in Kansas, and everybody ought to
read along with his home papers. a
good, bright, interesting. reliable,
daily paper printed at the capital
city of the best state in the union.
The Topeka Daily State Journal
appeals to people who want to
know, irst of all, the news, know 1t
quickly, fully and ungarbled-well
reported and honestly and accur-
ately presented in a readable and
interesting form.
II will be mailed TO any address
in Kansas or elsewhere for sixty
calender days, for sixty cents, or
one hundred days for one hundred
cents. A dollar will more than COW
er the entire session of the legisla
sure and the early days of the new
administration.
OF course, Il 10 understood that
the State Journal receives the fuii
ssociated Press report and pub
fishes a very large amount of state,
railroad, political and other news
In advance of all other dailies.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
SOME RARR PANSTES.

To give our readers an opportun-
ity to test their famous pansy seeds,
Messrs. May & Co., the well known
seed growersof st. Paul, Minnesota
will mail their Giant Pansy Collec-
tiou to any person sending them
only ten cents In silver or stamps.
This collection consists of the fol-
lowing Ave rare varieties, put up in
FIVE separate packets, lover 500
seeds) enough for q large pansy
bed; Improved Snow Queen, white;
the Shah, bronze colored, Gorgeous.
dark brownish red; Swanley Blue,
delicate lavender blue; German
Prize Mixed, . superb mixture of
choice varieties. Send ten cents for
the pansy collection and give them
the names and address of four per-
sons who buy seeds, and they will
include free q packet of the wonder
full Horn Poppy. On each packet
will be printed full cultural in
structions.
They will also send to any gar.
dener or farmer a package of their
Extra Early Tree Tomato on receipt
of six cents In stamps. Their hand
somely illustrated catalogue will
be mailed free on application. to
any one who intends to purchase
seeds this spring. Be sure and
mention our paper when writing
NAV a Co:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, wGs
the subject is narrated by him as
follows: ~ was in q most dreadful
condition. Ny skin was almost
yellow, eyes sanken, tongue coated,
pain continually in back and sides.
no appetite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physi-
cians had given me up. Fortunate
iy, a friend advised trying Electric
Bitters, and to my great JOY and
surprise, the first bottle made de-
cided improvement continued
their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. / know they
saved my life and robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only Soc a bottle
at A. r. Kane's drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
OBITUARY.

Died, at the home of her parents,
just south of town, on Saturday,
January 2, 1899, Clara, little daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. -. Stewart,
aged four years, eleven months and
four days.
Clara was an exceptionally bright
and winning child. She wac like a
sunbeam in the home. making glad
not only the parents and her little
brothers and sisters, but all who
knew her. But place 10 filed in
heaven that shall never more be va.
Gated. She has gone to Him who
said, "Suffer little children to come
unto Me, and forbid them not; for
of such is the kingdom of heaven"
Funeral services were held on
Sunday, conducted by Rev. A. c.
Snelson, after which the remains
were inferred in the Baxter cem-
etcTy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
The DlscoYery Of che Day.

Aug. ]. Bogel. the leading drug
gist Of Shreveport, La, says: "Dr.
Kings New Discovery 10 the only
thing that cures my cough, and Il
10 the best seller have" ]. +.
Campbell, merchant, of Stafford,
Ariz., writes: "Dr. King's New Dis
covery is all that is claimed for II;
Il never fails, and is q sure cure for
consumption, coughs and colde. l
cannot say enough for it's inertia"
DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs and colds is not
an experiment II has been tried
for q quarter Of century and 10
day stands at the head. It never
dlsappoints. Free trial botfles at
A. r. Kane's Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED

ACTIVE SOLlClIONS WANlED
everywhere tor "The Story of the
Philippines" by Murat Halstead,
commissioned by the Government
as Official Historian to the War
Department. The book was written
in the army camps at San Francis
CO, on the Pacific with General Mer.
rit, in the hospitals at Honolulu, in
Hong Kong, in the American
trenches at Manila, in the insurgent
camps with Aguinaldos, on the
deck of the Olympia with Dewey,
and in the roar of battle at the
fall Of Manila. Bonanza for agents
Brimful of original pictures taken
by government photographers on
the spot. Large book. Low prices
Big profits. Freight paid. Credit
given. Drop all trashy unofficial
war books. Outfit free. Address
F. T. Barber, Sec'y, Star lnsuance
Bldg, Chicago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
OUR BIG SIX.

As our readers are aware, We have
secured for them this year a very
advantageous clubbing arrange
ment, which includes The Kansas
City Live Stock Indicator, it's Spe-
cial Farmers Institute editions, The
Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal
and The Humane Alliance, togeth.
er with our our own paper, all for
the surprisingly low figure of $l.45.
Nothing like this has ever before
been offered to our farmer readers.
The Indicator with its Special In.
stitute edition for January contains
So pages of practical farm informa-
ton, and reading the paper and it's
Special Institute edition for year
practically amounts to a literal ag-
ricultural education. The Special
Farmers Institute edition for the
present month considers four In
terestiug. practical topics relating
to farm prosperity, sheep husband
ry, winters work, ETC.. and on them
more than 200 practical farmers and
farmers wives In the West contrib
ute their views and experiences.
making Il . remarkable collection
of the best thought on western
farms. The Poultry Farmer, The
Poultry Farmer, The Mutual 1nsur'
ance Journal and The Humane AL.
lance. the best Of their class,
should be In every farm home.
Take advantage of this great offer.
If taken advantage of by Feb. l,
we will give the entire combination
for $l.A.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

The United States government
has lost another big case. The
court of claims has justTendered a
decision that the Chickassw and
Choctaw Indiana must be paid
about tso000o0 for some lands that
havs been In dispute for several
yoass. The suit ingolved the lands
oscupisd By the cheyenns and Ar
apahoe Indiana. These lands we're
made . part of oklahoms.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
STRAY NOTICE.

In recent issue of the Kansas
Farmer we find that parties living
in Cherokee county have taken up
stock as follows, and in the hope
that the owners may see the notice
we publish them below:
Taken up, by J. w. Hamilton in
Pleasant View township December
20, 1893, one black mare poney
weighing 800 pounds; scar on left
fore foot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
OBITUARY..

Died, at his late home in this city
on Saturday, Jan. 2, 18o0 VIM.
Leach, aged sixty years and twelve
days.
VIM. Leach was a shoemaker by
trade and conducted q shop next
door south of this Office. HE
death was caused by q severe At
tack of lagrippe.
He leaves a wife and seven child
rem to mourn his death. Mrs. p.
McAlerney of this city 10 his
daughter.
Funeral services were held Sam
day evening, conducted by p. r.
Slater, and the RENAME were taken
to Joplin where they were inferred
Monday in Fairview cemetery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

II is custom now.a-days TO
make cut rates when you have
anything to sell, and the NEWS
10 In Il for a short time. From
this date until Feb. o the NEWS
will be mailed to and address
for one year for Is cents. That
is to say, any person paying up
to January 2, 1899, may have the
NEWS one year from that date
for IS cents IL they come inside
of the 80 day limit.
This is cash proposition.
Another proposition: Any
old subscriber, or new one, pay
ing 81 for one years subscrip-
tion to the NEWS may have one
copy mailed to any address in
the United States, Canada or
Mexico one year free.
This is a cash proposition.
Again: Read our Big Six
clubbing proposition on the
last page of this paper. You
will observe that we offer six pa
pers for $i.45 per year. Until
Feb. 8 we will make the price on
the lot $l.2O per year.
This is a cash proposition.
Now then, good people, con-
slider those propositions. They
are good ones and will be faith
fully carried out.
Remember, this offer closes
on Feb.6.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
Recommcnded for Ia Orippe.

N. Jackson, Dauville, ILL.,, writes:
Ny daughter had q severe attack of
la grippe seven years ago and since
then whenever she takes cold a ter
rible cough settles on her lungs.
We tried q great many remedies
without giving relief She tried
Foley's Honey and Tar which cured
her. She has never been troubled
with q cough since. &c. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

We understand that C. B. Skid
more of this city contemplates re-
moving to Columbus, Kane, in the
near future. About five years ago
Charlie came to Baxter and put his
shingle afloat TO be waited. by the
uneven breezes on the stormy seas
of uncertainty. Skid had had very
little experience in practicing law
at that time and his cases were like
@angel visits"-few and far between
but when he got q case the iugeni-
ous and skillful manner in which
he would handle Il, together with
the bulldog persisteucy with which
he would hang on until his client
would finally win out, soon began
to attract the attention of parties
who we're In the habit of employ
ing attorneys, until today there is
scarcely q case of any importance
from Baxter or vicinity In justice
or district courts In which Skid is
not ON one side or the other, and
generally the winning side. We are
sorry to zee Charlie leave Baxter,
but congratulate Columbus on hav-
| ing a good, honest flrst class attor-
! lney come 10 their town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
EoleY's Honey and Tar

Cough Syrup whenever introduced
is considered the most pleasant and
effective remedy for all throat and
lung complaints. II 10 the only
prominent cough medicine that
contains no opiates aud that can
safely be given to children. A. r.
Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
Two Wen Kaown s1afssmsn

talked for months. from q front
porch and rear end Of . car. Per
heps the use Of Foley's Honey and
Tar viii explain Why they could DO
this. without injury 10 their vocal
organs. Il 10 largely used BY speak
ere and stneerst A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

What is the cause of so many di.
vorces, colonel? was once asked OF
a prominent California lawyer.
"Incompatibility of temper" was
the prompt answer, "they don't
have Red Seal Tea everywhere
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

A great many people have taken
advantage of our very liberal sub
scription proposition. But the
propositions are still open and we
want more people to get the bene-
fit of them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

We tell only what we positively know
when we say DR. Sawyers Arnica and
Witch Hazel Salve will radically cure skin
diseases. eczema. piles, burns. scalds,
cuts. or flesh wounds. w. E. Price drug
store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
h,ekI.s's Arniea Salvs.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheun, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns and all
akin eruptions, and positively cures
piles, or no pay required. 1t 10
Guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 2Sc per box
For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
La Orlppe Sucoessfully Treated.

IL have just recovered from the
second attack OF ID grippe this
year." says Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, pub
Usher of the Leader, Hexia, Texas.
ain the latter case I used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, and 1 think
with considerable success only be-
ing In bed q little over two days
against ten Days for the former at
tack. The second atinck stn satis-
fed would have been equally as
bad as the first but for the use Of
this femedyas I had % goto bedin
about six hours after being struck
with Il, while In the 6rst tcassI vas
able 10 attend 70 business about
to day9 before gstank down
For sals By Cooper Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
illustrated catalogue 4 cts. posts

For SALK-A fine farm of12O acres
seven miles north of Seneca, Mo-:
good FIVE room house, good barn
and all necessary outbuildings;
never failing spring: living stream
of water; 4 acres of orchard; 500 fine
grape vines; this excellent farm can
be bought for 5000. Address Chae.
L. Smith, Baxter Springs, Kansas,
or VIM. Bilkey, Seneca, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

We are headquarters for
Ralston's Health Food.
Cheshire Grocery Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
WARRANTY DEEDS.

The NEWS job department has on
hand a large supply Of warranty
deeds. Remember this.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

The hero Hobson, hero of the
Merrimac and the Kansas City
kissing bee, perhaps uses Red Seal
Tea to keep up his nerve.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

C. A. wiIlls has bees given The
contract for Temodeling Tie city
hall building. The buil1lng d %
bspretsy ven torn up. tAll d t11
latsll6t 6l q ald ln3 l1lo1lIl1 u %
mahs Llr.t ela.. open hon.s e q
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

An early morning freight train
wreck banged up half II dozen cars
near the water tank Monday morn
ing. Nobody was hurt, however.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

The Baxter cake walkers-Sam
Turner, Osborn Powell and I'D. Bo-
ler-treated the News force to q
delightful vocal serenade Wednes-
day afternoon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

A load of coal on subscription
would warm ne up for several days
% come. Will some one kindly re-
spoud before we freeze TO death :
Come on with your coal or wood.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

Il. ]. Butler of Miami was in Bax-
ter Saturday, Sunday and Monday
He was accompanied by his wife.
Mr.. Butler 10 assistant postmaster
at Miami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

Mr.. Carl Jones of Denver, COL, en-
route to his home in Florida, stop
ped day In the city to visit W. c.
Martin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
Memphis Route Route iiomeseekers
Excursion.

To points In the North, South,
East and West on Jan. II, Feb. 2 and
q, March 2 and II, 1899.
Return limit q days from date of
sale. One fare plus s.; minimum
excursion rate 80. Return limit "a
days. Call on me for further infor-
nation. C.E. WELLS; Agt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

Governor W. E. Stanley and the
balance of the newly elected state
officers were sworn into office on
Monday of this week at noon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
HoR SALE 0R TRADE.

One of the pretiest iittle homes
In Baxter; house of six roOms; cis-
tern; barn; fruit; two lots; good
neighborhood. Inquireat this Of
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

Coopers are making a
grand closing out sale of La
dies Capes, Jackets and Col
larettes at HALF PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

Township officers will please
remember that the NEWS Office
prints township blanks of all kinds
on short notice and on very reason.
able terms.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

Galena is going to indulge in
a big Cake Walk on Thursday eve.
ming. Jan. 10. The first prize is a
cash one of $25.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14
WANTED!

Reliable man for manager OF
branch Office wish to open In this
vicinity. If your record is o. n.
here is a good opening. Kindly
mention this paper when writing.
A. T. MORRIS. Cincinnati, 0.
Iiinstrated catalogue 4 cts. postage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

I am now taking In washing. Fl
Scott Steam Laundry agency at ex-
Drees Office. DON FBNToN, Agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

The Nashville Students played
here last night to crowded house
and pleased every member of the
big audience. They have played In
this city several times before and
can always be assured of a full
house on every visit-Putrnan
Co, Leader, Unionville, Mo. This
fret class attraction will be at
Baidwin's Opera House next Tues
day night, Ian. IL.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-14

Hay shippers Handy Record
Book, the best thing out for the
convenience of hay shippers, made
and for sale at this Office.