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DEPEw OUTLINES HIS POLICY.

New York, Jan. 1S.-Senator-elect
Chauncey NJ. Depew was honored to-
night by a dinner at the republican club
of which he is president. In the course
of his speech Mr.. Depew said:
The issues presented by the victories
of our army and navy are too grave
and far reaching for discussion tonight
but l am convinced that the first duty
of the senate is tt ratify the treaty OF
peace with Spain.
Let the treaty be ratified, let diplo-
matte relations be resumed between
Spain and the United States, then the
patriotism, the wisdom and the states
manship OF our country will adjust our
relations to these new possessions and
formulate new governments for them.
I do not share the apprehension enter
tanned by many people Of whose judg-
ment l have the p~rofoundest respect.
1.-The unsurpassed mineral and agri-
cultural opportunities Of our Pacific
slope are only partially developed be-
cause OF the distance from Europe and
eastern markets, but with China open
to us, with our foothold i'm the Philip-
pines and midway Hawaii, there will
come to hte golden coast a new birth
for its farms and mines which will add
intellectually to the wealth, employment
and population Of the Pacihc.
while giving tine administration OF
President Mckinley a loyal support;
while Mvnig up to the principles and
promises of the republican party, I hope
to be as senator, q party man, but not q
partisan"
, 1899-01-19

TORREY TROOPERS ATTENTION.
A meeting Of all the members of the
Torrey cavalry are hereby requested
to meet next Friday evening at 7 o'clock
at Odd Fellows hall, to take steps con-
corning the military burial OF Trooper
Wallace
LIEUTENANT NJ. F. KNADLER,
Troop C.
, 1899-01-19
UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE

WEST-BOUND.
Arrive. Leave.
No. l, Limited. IL: so a. m. 49, So a. m.
No. l, I'd Sec. 100 a. m. LOS a. m.
No. 3, Fast Mail 1875 a. m. 1O:3 IS a. m.
EAST BOUND.
Arrive. Leave.
No. 2, Fast Mail 10: 55 p. m. HOO p. m.
No. 2, I'd sec ...11:05 p. m. lilo p. m.
No. 4, Allan. Elk. lis 30 a. m. 11:40 a. m.
, 1899-01-19

To dnsszre q happy new year. keep
the liver cheer and the body vigorous
by using DeWatt's Nttle DaE1y RseN,
the famou little pilfs for constipation
and Mvse troubles. F. n. NggAsseuol
, 1899-01-19

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. DeWitt's Little
EARLY Risers are uneQualled for over
coming constipation and liver troubles.
Small pill, best pill, safe pill. F. II.
Eggleston, druggist.
, 1899-01-19

Horrible agony y caused BY Plies
Burns and Skin D&ueaSe. These are I'M
medfasely relieved and quickly cured
BY DeWNt's WITCH Hazel salve. Be-
ware q worthless limitations Esg1es.
ton, the druggutGt
, 1899-01-19

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the B. Of r.
T. is making great preparations for an
entertainment, dance and oyster supper
at Maennerchor hall January 18th.
The entertainment will begin at s
O'Clock. Tickets, including supper, soc.
6-1S-19.
, 1899-01-19

The Soldier Boys who had taken
Hoods Sarasaparilla are said to have
stood the long marches much better
than their companions. This medicine
gives strength and endurance.
, 1899-01-19
$500 WILL BUY

A good house, water at the door, three
lots, good fence and barn; on First
street: clear title. Apply at this office.
, 1899-01-19

Furnished housekeeping rooms for
rent. Sayer Hansen. 151 9Th street.
, 1899-01-19

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Mail
ed for rs cents by c. I. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
, 1899-01-19

m. R.DuD,,e.n onl, ~ pr month
, 1899-01-19

The Republican only 500 per month
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06
MING0NA.


The Farmers Club of Mingona town.
ship held a meeting last Saturday even.
ing, Dec. 2nd. After papers had been
read by different. members OF the club
upon dairying, horses in sculpture and
the man who first invented sleep, the
chairman appointed committee OF
five TO meet the speaker. at the train
and escort him to the Doles school
house where the institute will be held.
Among the papers to be read on Dec.
end are the following: Dairylng. DR.
Pepoon; raising cane. and kaffir corn,
j F. Clark; the fertility of the soil. e.
D. Rackley. On the evening of Dec.
18TH. the Club will offer prize of a
nice volume to the, pnpil IN any school
in Mingona township. who will write
the best essays on the following sub
jects: Making butter, doing chores on
farm, care and handling of colt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Judge Gillett adjourned court and re-
turned to Kingman on Wednesday af-
ternoon of last week. The only i'm
pOrtant case disposed of was the Potter
tax case In which Potter received judg
menr. Mr.. Potter is a citizen of Pea
body and is prominent IN republican
state politics. He held cattle in this
county last year and they were as
sessed here, but he refused to pay the
taxes. claiming that the cattle were as
sessed in Marion county. The commits
sioners thought that Barber county was
entitled to the tax and instructed the
county attorney to resist an injunction
instituted against the sheriff for col
lection on tax warrant, and employed
A. l.. Noble TO assist. Judge Gillett
said that Barber county by right was
entitled to the money but under the law
it could not be collected. We are in
formed that the county will probably
take the case to the appellate court.
There are times when tax dodger can
not be caught and this seems to be one
of them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06
THE REV. IRL 3. HICKS ALMANAC.

There is no comparison between for.
mer editions. and this splendid Alma
nae for 1900, now ready. Printed in
beautiful colors, on much finer paper,
its 1876 pages are packed with iHyalu-
able reformation on storms, astronomy
ana meteorology. It is illustrated
with nearly 200 finest half tones and
other engravings. This superb book
would sell anywhere for City cents, hut
it costs ONLY 25cts copy, and every
subscriber to Rev. Irl r. Hicks now
famous paper, WORD AND WORKS, at
81 90 year. receives this elegant Al
manac as q premium. WORD AND
WORKS is a recognized leader among
the best family and scientific journals,
while nothing of It's kind can compare
With the Hicks Almanac. One dollar
year is nominal price for such
unique and useful publications. Pro-
fessor Hicks has justly. and of necessi-
ty. Withdrawn his storm and weather
forecasts from all free almanacs, having
generously given his time and labor
free for nearly twenty years. WORD
AND WORKS Pub. Co., 2z0l Locust st.
ST.. Louis Mo.
NoTE: For Sl-z5 You can get the In
DEx and Word and Works one year
and copy ofsthe almanac.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06
WESTERN BREEZEs.
[Received last week too late for publication.
Stock Is on full feed,

[Received last week too late for publication. !
Stock Is on full feed.
Cattle have held up on the range one
month longer this year than last.
Feed which was not put up in first
class shape was damaged considerably
by the wet weather.
Nearly all the feed offered for sale in
this part of the county has been sold.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Hanson returned
recently from trip in the eastern part
of the state.
A literary society has been organized
at the Lockard school house. ID. s.
Angel is president and Miss La Vance
is secretary.
Some building has been done in this
community during the past month
Among them are the new school-hous,
in Deerhead, fine residences by L. c
Drury and Jas. Statler. Geo. Roth and
J. Ii. Gentry will soon follow.
The nelghbors of Messrs. Statler ant
Roth say that there will be two wed
dings in the vicinity before the holiday
season closes.
Miss Myrtle Jarvis is teaching the
unexpired term In district No. "a. II
appears that teachers who did no
make contracts in the fall are getting
better wages now on account OF the
scarcity of teachers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06
GLORIOUS NEWS.


Comes from DR.. d. B. Cargile. Wash.
ita, 1. T. He writes: -Four bottles of
Electric Bitters has cured Mrs Brewer
of scrofula, which had caused her great
suffering for years. Terrible sores
would break out on her head and face,
and the best doctors could give DO help;
but her cure is complete and her health
is excellent" This shows what thous-
ands have proved-that Electric Bitters
Is the supreme remedy for eczema, tet-
ter, salt rheum, ulcers and running
sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys and
bowels. expels poisons, helps digestion
and builds up the strength. Only sc
cents. Sold by j. B. Young Drug Co.
Guaranteed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Miss Mittie Evans, aged twenty two
years, died of brain fever, Nov. 9th, at
her home nine miles northwest of
Alya, and was taken to Lake City,
Kansas for burial beside a twin sister
who died there about eight years ago.
She was dutiful daughter, of low
able disposition, and the bereayed par
ents-Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Evans, have
the sincere sympathy OF thousands Of
friends IN Barber and Woods counties
in this their great bereavement.--Alva
Pioneer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

The school house in district No. 80 in
Moore township was destroyed by fire
on Tuesday night Of last week. 1t was
insured for $3.50 and the furniture was
insured for $50 more. Nothing was
saved except an organ belonging to
Rev. Smith, of Kiowa, who had been
holding meetings there few nights
previous to the fire. 1t is supposed
to have been the premeditated work OF
somebody yet no cause can be assigned.
will S,ranathan, clerk of the district,
was in the city last Wednesday to no.
tify the agent of the insurance com
pany of the loss. F. w. Blackmore, of
Sharon township, taught the school.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Bicycle Poultry Book is the most COM
prehensive and helpful poultry book
ever gotten out. In addition to the
vast amount of valuable information
covered in its seventeen chapters, there
are sixteen beautiful colored plates,
showing, true to color and shape, TWEEN
ty-three varieties of poultry. Chickens,
ducks, turkeys and geese are all shown
in their proper plumage, and with comb,
beak and shanks as true to nature as it
is possible to produce. Also, forty-two
handsome engravings in half tone aud
sixty one other helpful illustrations of
houses, nests, drinking vessels. etc.
The price is so cents. free by mail; ad-
dress the publishers, Wilmer Atkinson
Co., Philadelphia.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

1t takes but q minute to overcome
tickling in the throat and to stop a
cough by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms Of throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant to take. It pre-
vents consumption. A famous specific
for grippe and its after affects. J. 3.
Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

were married at the residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. John
Tiff, last Wednesday evening, Novem-
Der 20, 1899, Rev. j. W. Funk of the
Presbyterian church officiating. These
young people have the best wishes of a
host of friends in and surrounding Med
icine Lodge and we are pleased to JON
with them in exter ding good wishes.
The groom is the oldest son of ex-Pro-
bate Judge 5. S, Funk now citizen
and merchant of Alva.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

We are reliably Informed that IL men
now doing business between Salt Fork
River and Augusta have entered into q
written agreement or compact not to
buy property in the new town of Cher
okee on the Galloway claim. on the
new railroad grade south of Kiowa.
The reason assigned for this action is
that the business lots in the new town
are held from $3.50 to $500, which is
practically prohibitive to men of mod
crate means. The men who have en-
tered this agreement claim to hold op-
ton on land at or near this town. site
and will make a town of their own
when the proper time comes. There
will probably be one of the liveliest
town site scraps over east, that the
Strip has yet seen.-Alva Review.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Kiowa News: Tuesday of tits week
We had the pleasure to renew our
acquaintance with our young friend
Fritz Alder, who resides about IA miles
north OF Kiowa. Mr.. Alder is a Young
cattle-man with energy. experience and
ample means TO make success of his
business. For the past three years he
has been engaged in the cattle business
in Barber county. and at the present
time he has fine bunch of high grade
Hereford bull calves on hand which he
adyertises in the News for sale at low
price, considering the quality of his
young stock. Mr.. Alder is a German
by birth and has an excellent education
but the. free life and the opportunities
of wide awake cattle man in these
parts have aluring charms for him and
he is happy and content as stockman.
We shall always be glad to meet him at
Ki0wa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06
HARRY MCGUIRE, Teacher
The Hammer brothers were not per

The Hammer brothers were not per-
mitted to purchase school land under
the notice of publication given in these
columns Nov. % and %. They appear
ed before Probate Judge Lacy on Sat-
urday and asked to prove up but the
application was resisted by County At
torney Griffin On complaint of George
Kelbaugh. The application was over
ruled on the ground that the petition
ers had not resided on the land all of
six months.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Mrs. l.. FL. Patten, formerly Miss
Alva Taylor, is up from Woodward
to visit with Mrs. W. w. Stamford.
A reception was given her by Mrs
Standiford yesterday afternoon, and a
number of Mrs. Patterns Medicine
Lodge friends were invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06
A. o. o. W. OFFICERS.

The A. o. u. W. elected the follow
ing officers at their meeting on Friday
night. Lstaliation-Ja January 5th:
T. NJ. w. nj. Hellings.
NJ. VA. B.-WIlkins.
FoTeman-W. III. Moore.
Overseer-J. G.. Waistad.
Recorder-J. w Singer.
Financier-B. F. Glasier.
Guide-W. E johnson.
l. Guard-W. Marquaod.
q. aGuard-FTed Cartan.
representatives. Nj. Hellings.
Alternate-F NJ She'll.
Medical exammers-W. II. Moore. Z.
c. Moessner. [. w Stout.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

will be in Medicine Lodge, December
2Sth i'm the afternoon and On the Goth
in the forenoon. Inquire at the Grand
Hotel. All chronic and special diseas-
es successfully treated. Cure guaran-
teed. The doctors can tell what your
disease or affection is without asking
any questions. Consultation free.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postofice at Medicine Lodge for the
week ending Dec. 2. 1899:
Mr.. Charles Mofiit.
When calling for these letters please
state that they have been advertised.
J. n. TITUS, p. n.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Ed. Lltchfield, brother of Frank who
has been here the past few weeks en-
gagged in photography, died in Wichita
on Monday of typhoid fever. He resld-
ed here when he was a small boy and
is remembered by many of our citizens.
Frank wenG to Wichita last week when
he was first notified of his brothers.
dangerous illness. He was % years of
age.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Commissioners II. c. Walker and
Hugh Rankin were in town on Monday.
They had an informal, unofficial meet
Ing at the clerks Office to talk over the
kiowa bridge lmbroglio in which Com
missioner Nay and Trustee Gaff are the
principals. Messrs. Walker and Rank
in agreed that so far they were con-
cerned hiowa township can have the
OLD bridge if the township Board will
agree to give the county small part of
the lumber to fill IN on the new bridge.
We do not know that these terms will
De acceptable to the township Board.
The ownership of the old bridge
should have been settled before the
county entered into contract with
Biodgett, the K. G. bridge contractor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Lieutenant Chas. +. Kavanaugh who
served under Admiral Dewey ON the
Battleship olympia, Will arrive at his
home at Sharon next Saturday, Deem
Der 9th. He will be gwen rousing re.
ception on his arrival. Every body is
invited to be at Sharon and help to
make it an eventful day in welcoming
home and doing honor to another OF
Barber cOunty's deserving heroes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

N. b. Sherlock and G. f. Aldrlch, of
Medicine Lodge, spent Tuesday and
"Wednesday i'll COldwater. Mr.. Sher-
lock is practical marble cutter and
does quite good business in Medicne
Lodge. He came over to deliver a
monument which Mrs. II. Ii. Estill had
placed at the grave OF her deceased
husband. 1t is a beautiful piece OF
work-one of the incest in the GENE
terry -. Medicine Lodge recently went
through the delightful experience of an
"Old Maids Convention and now the
INDEX promises farmers institute,
frnlt display, poultry exhibit and y
baby show. Our fair neighbor on the
eas is fast taking on metropolitan airs
Coldwater Star.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Miss Annie E. Cunning, Tyre, Mich ,
says, 81 suffered long time from dys-
pepsia; lost flesh and became very
weak. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure COM
pletely cured me-" 1t digests what you
eat and cures all forms Of stomach
trouble. 1t never fails to give immedi-
ate relief in the worst cases. j. R.
Young Drug Co,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers purify
the blood, clean the liver, invigorate
the system. Famous little pills for
constipation and liver troubles. j. r.
Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Judge Gillett overruled the motion
for new trial in the case of M. F..
Stewart VS.. School District No. So and
rendered judgment for the full amount
of the plaintiff s claim, last week. The
case, we understand. will be taken up
to the appellate court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Harry Burney visited with home
folks on Sunday and returned to his
duties at kiowa on Monday morning.
He is working with the York-Key
Mercantile Co. and likes the position.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

County Supt. Shell requests us to an.
nounce that there will be joint meet.
ing of the teachers association of Bar.
Der and Woods counties at Kiowa on
the 23rd inst. Mr.. Shell would like to
see every teacher in Barber county at
tend
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

The school entertainment last We'd
nesday night was a success in every
way. The receipts we're nearly $50.
We congratulate the teachers and pu-
pills on their good work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

County Superintendent Shell and
Miss Cecile Osborn attended the South
west teachers Association at Wichita
on Friday and Saturday. They return
ed home Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06
BEGGS CHERR Y
COUGH SYRUP
CURES.

Not minute need be wasted n car
ing your cold if you take BEduS
CHERRY COUGH SYRUP. 1t acts the
quickest and surest of any known REM
edy. No matter how bad you cough, you
ran sleep If you take this remedy.
Sold by J. r. Young Drug Co
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Dell Taliaferro spent Thanksgiving
with his parents in this city. He had
just returned from a visit in Missouri.
He Will visit here a few weeks and
then return to the ranch In Texas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

A Kiowa man has di scovered that
br andy can be made out of saw dust
and discouraged prohibitionlst asks
what chance good cause will have
when man can 90 forth with a rip
saw and get drunk on fence rail-
Kiowa Review.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

w. G.. Bristow was at Kiowa again
last Friday figuring with the agent for
the Hardwlck hotel. Our opinion is
that he will eventually locate there.
He is temporarily located IN Wichita.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Mrs. John Luallen and little girl re-
turned home on Saturday from visit
with friends and relatives in Alva and
Woods county, Ok.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

DIR. w. II. Sparks came down from
Pratt last Wednesday to spend Thanks
giving with home folks. He returned
to Pratt on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Watch for the new goods at Wood
wards the latter part of the week. 1t
will be fine lot. You eau get any
thing you want at bottom prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Last week e: McGee traded his ranch
aud effects OH Bitter creek TO j. c.
Cussey and SONS of Anderson county.
The two exchange ranches.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Geo. Guthrie spent THANKSGIVING
with home folks in Kingman. His
friends expected that he would return
with bride bat George says he has
postponed it until Christmas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Heating stoves are cheaper now than
| they will be later. Call on II. II. Case
at once while the assortment is large
and get your choice. He has a large
supply
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Fred Cartan, W. +. Ellison, DR.. TIC.
Moessner and Ernest Williams rode the
a. o. L. w. goat on Friday night. At
ter the ceremonies there was some
good music and a lunch. They had a
hip time
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

There will be a popular wedding in
the Episcopal church on Christmas.
There is a guessing contest on as to
who 1t is. If popular opinion is worth
anything the groom to be is in Kansas
CITY,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

II. a. Burnett's mill on north Main
street is nearing completion and will
soon be ready for business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Woodward can't be exceIled in low
prices for calico. The regular Z and S
cent goods is gong at cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

b. f. Glasier's mother came down
from Wichita one day last week to Wis
it. Her health is much better.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Finger visited il
the city Monday and yesterday. The,
were on their way from Sawyer to AL
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

Jno. I.ualleE handles all kinds of con-
dictionaries and baked stuffs. Patron
iZe him. His prices are lowest.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

GRINDING-f am now prepared to
grind feed and thresh .kafiir corn and
cane seed. Mill runs every Saturday.
SAMUEL MADDEN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

S. Il. Hardy has received another lot
of Crescent Flour-the best brand on
earth. 1t makes the best bread.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

ii. Il. Woodward has all kinds and
all sizes of grips and telescopes. His
prices are low on this class of goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-12-06

JUST RECEIVED. One car load of
Minnesota Potatoes, one car of Flour,
one car of corn chop. Get our prices
| before you buy. Sol. LEBRECHT.