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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
MIDNIGHT FIRE.
Blaze Does Damage in j. Warren Bui-
lens Store.

While walking mp Market street about
~ o'clock last night George ": lack
son, .Tr., bill poster glanced ~ !. ar
ron Bullen's store, No. 4l9 Market streei
and was startled to see flames nufsliis
from where the elevator shaft IS loeaten.
Running to the City Hall, Mr. Jacksoil
informed .Ianitor Charles ihomas Wno
was standing on the sidewalk ana ne
struck an alarm from BOX 10. =.
Several policemen who We're stahains
in front or the police station, rnshed :"
;hr scene, Sergeant Lyons reaehiis w
store first and broke i'll the door, pe!ls
closely followed by State Detective
| Francis, Officers Connor. Johh 'p'i''s'
Mr.. Jackson and others.
| The crowd at once started 10 rehho,e
,hn clothing from the tables near the ele-
yntor shaft. In this way the ri"tn'is
.,s saved from the fire and water nht
was somewhat damaged by smoke. ~,
washington chemical engine soon arrived
and in few minutes extihsnishea ny
flames. ,o,,t
conquered when the fremen noticed hfe
brands falling into the store oi ., "iii''iol,a
prntbers. No. 421. adjoining on the north.
rha door was forced open and the ire-
mon discovered the peculiar course me hre
lhnd taken. After running mp the elevator
shaft in Rullen's store the flames pas
cd under the roof and came down w
| store. $3.50,
The fire was very stubborn and taNs'
lthe utmost efforts of Chief Welsh anu ~
lfremen before it was finally extinguiSh'''
The elevator shaft in Bullen,s store Wa'
. I,.omplrtcly ruined and much damage noi,'
~ smoke. In the store OF silhlipn
BROTHERS, there was little DAMAGED Gun
by fire. smoke or water, the hre ne.''
principally confined to an enclosed e,sNa y.
tor shaft. The fire is supposed '" nay
originated from the heater hear "
elevator shaft in BullenS store.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
STILL TIME TO GIVE.
Make Conductors and Motormen's
Lot a Happy One.
The Trolley Men Appreciate the Gifts
SO Far Received From Those
Who Ride.

Following out the suggestion made Us
The Sun the people Of Wilmington
started yesterday morning to give their
mite to the conductors on the Wilmington
ans. As none Of the men have yet gone
81 duty il was impossible to learn 10
Mhat extent the men benefited from the
ihcral patrons.
Ii i not tou late set to remember the
t'nr men. AS has been told in The sun
before they are the hardest worked men
IL thr city. They are public servants
lnd they do many little favors for the
rliing public for which they do not get
paif. They do not expect pay for this
,Sork but when they are remembered by
/ little gift even il il is n cent over the
eglllar fare they know their services
no appreciated. II any one during the
llsv whirl of the day forgot to drop
their mite into the conductors hands
Ahcn paying their fare let them do It tins
rycncng rs they 60 home from work ol
return from shopping II everyone pays
II least one cent the conductors an,
notormcn will fare well.
Isaac W. Hallam has presented eacl
m. Of the motormen and conductors OF
lie West Eighth street line with new
| Il bilI. There are eighteen men on thi'
| line.
| John NJ logerS at noon today lcit ~
| a the office Of the Wilmington w.
/ Railway Company for the conductors an
NotorInrn of the Delaware avenue line
Mr., Rogers substantially renembere'
| ln men Inst year and his gift Is mucl
| appreciated
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
NON-SUIT GRANTED.
Action In Favor Of Delaware Cotton
Company.

Superior Court adjourned this after
loon until January 6, after the judges
Wished the jurors and all others present
merry and happy Christmas.
Judgement for the plaintiff Of $40 was
rcor,lrd in the case Of Reuben Is. Seid-
,ls, administrators VS.. James ID. Garter
I'D Company hy agreement Of counsel.
The trial of the cnse of james y. MN,
hell and Company, use Of the T., ". \
!. Railroad Company was resumed
rhis is an action to recover $3.50 for four
,ars of warps that the Delaware Cotton
Company claims We're not deliSereu
'ohn Riggs represents the railroad com
ANY and Harry EmlnonS the cotton com
pany.
When Mr.. Biggs closed Mr.. Emmoh'
moved FOR II non-snit on the ground th's'
lanes l.. Mitchell and Company hi''
n propcrty in the goods, and that TN
ools rightfully belonged to the l'eia
yarc Cotton Company. The non-suit wa
,ricrcd.
The Jurors received Christmas present
il The shape of checks from Clerk or IN
,cace Quigley in payment for their ser
ices.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
FOR
POLICE FRAUD
Commissioners Privately Investi-
gate Chief Of Police Massey.
POLICEMEN GIVE EVIDENCE
They We're Asked If They Had Re-
ported the Existence Of Policy
Playing to the
Chief.
POLICEMEN GIVE EVIDENCE

Investigation OF charges preferred
against Chief Of Police Massey We're be-
gun last night by the Board OF Police
Commissioners. The inquiry was pri-
vate and the commissioners We're i'll ses-
sion until midnight. After adjournment
they said they had nothing to say for
publication. However, it was learned
what took place at the session.
The charges preferred against Chief
Massey by the commissioners are that
he permitted policy and other gambling
operations to 20 on without any attempt
to suppress them, that he received money
from the gamblers to insure no police
interference, that the existence of the
places and the operation of them We're
repeatedly reported to him by Captain
Black, Sergeants Tucker, Bayley, Lyons,
Kelleher and Evans, and number OF
patrolmen, and that he took no action.
President Clarkson, Commissioner
Jones and City Solicitor Reinhaldt con-
ducted the examination of the witnesses,
about fifteen being present waiting their
turn to go before the commissioners. Inc
witnesses were cross-examined by John
| r. Nields. counsel for Chief Massey
Stenographer Charles j. Brady reported
! the proceedings
| While, from report, the commissioners
lhave information Of the operations OF POI,
isy writer's and other gamblers forsevera
wears back they confined the witnesses e
the point Of whether they had reported
he existence of gambling houses to CHIEF
Massey and if such reports We're made
what action regarding them was taker
Iby the chief to suppress the gambllni
houses. The witnesses We're also ques
toned by the chief.
The testimony was that the places wer'
reported to the chief by some Of tn
officers. :,
These who We're summoned before IN
commissioners were William NJ. lyle
former president Of the commission
Evan ID. Morrison. Detective Theodor
W. Francis and Police Sergeants Lyons
Trucker, Kellehcr. Evans and Bayley.
Owing to the fact that the hearing wa
prolonged until midnight in taking IN
! Testimony Of these witnesses others tina
had been summoned were not called
: They included Captain Black and ia
ltrolmen Connor Fox. Ward. Davidson
| Shields, Ralston. McGillon and Brow
: During the hearing they fingered in tn
!. City Court room.
!, The investigation will be resume
Thursday night.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
MERRYI MERRY!
CHRISTMAS
How Holiday Will be Spent in
Wilmington.
SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS
Churches Will Hold Special Services
in the Morning---Beaut Musi-
cal Programme e---AttractiOHs at
the Local Theatres.

With ringing Of bells and the singing
Of Christmas carols Christmas will be
ushered in at midnight. From all indi-
cations the day will be one of the most
enjoyable one for years. The past year
has been II prosperous one for laborers,
mechanics nnd business men. For sew
eral days tho business streets have been
crowded with happy shoppers laden with
work for all and consequently the busi-
ness houses have done a big business.
The weather indications point to the
day being fair, thereby making Christ
mas calling pleasant. The small boy who
| is expecting skates would prefer to see
zero weather with plenty Of snow.
i In Wilmington there will be a general
suspension Of business. Most Of the
stores will be open for short time in
the morning. The manufacturing estab-
llishments and public buildings will be
closed. Services will be held in the
churches and some fine programs have
been rendered.
TREE FOR POOR CHILDREN.
There will he cheer for the poor souls
who are unable to provide Il Christmas
for themselves. A tree will be erected in
1.-THE City Court room in the City Hall
| IL Will Dt III ~ ~ iht ihh'ip'' $500
policemen. 1t will be trimmed this even
ing and tomorrow morning gifts will bt
distributed to the poor children.
The Salvation Army will provide din
ners for number Of poor families.
AT THE THEATRES.
The Grand Opera House, Wilmington
Theatre and Dockstader's Theatre have
secured special attractions for both after
noon and evening.
The Wawaset Gun Club will hold biz
shoot on its grounds beyond Eleventh
street bridge. There will be tree TO
the insane at Farnhurst. Extra Christ
mas dinners will be served Mt the aims
! house and the New Castle County Work
lhouSe.
IN THE CHURCHES.
There will he Solemn High Eucharis
: hcginning at midnight to night at 81
. Michaels Church, corner of Chestnll
!. and Adams streets, and the Rey. WI
: liam Doane Manross, the new rector,
;, expected to otiicinte.
:. At Trinity Episcopal Church the ne'
. memorial windows will be blessed jus
before the morning service, which wi
be held Mt 7.30 o'clock. The Holy ~,
Icharist will be celebrated without music
AZ II o'clock there will be n celebratio
= # the Holy Eucharist and sermon.
In the Roman Catholic churches thel
!, will he services ut the usual hours.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
POOR WILL BE
CARED FOR
Tree for Children in City Court
Room.
SALVATION ARMY DINNERS
This Noble Organ liza ton Has Already
| Given Out Checks to Fifty Fam
| iIies-- Hundreds Will
| BE Fed.
ARMY DINNERS

Matrons Wogan and White Of the po-
lice station, are busily engaged in prepar-
ing for the Christmas tree for the poor
children. The tree was placed i'll the
City Court room this morning and will
be trimmed this afternoon. Although
il is not as elaborate as in former years,
the two matrons are doing everything
possible to make it pleasant occasion
for the children. All contributions for
this purpose were voluntarily as no mem-
ber Of the police department was al
lowed to ask aid from any one for the
Christmas tree. A number of contrihu-
| tions Of candies, toys and dolls We're
received this morning and many more
are expected this afternoon. 1t Is like
| Is that Judge Churchman will make the
address 10 the children when they gather
in the City Court room tomorrow morn
ing to receive their presents.
| DINNERS FOR THE POOR.
Although contributions to assist the
/ Salvation Army in serving dinner to
the poor tomorrow have been slow com
4 ing in, several hundred of the needy
through the efforts of the officers of the
Salvation Army will be provided with Il
good Christmas dinner. Captain Coyne
stated this morning that about SO checks
had been given ont up until that time.
Each check entities the holder to q
basket of food which will contain
enough for a Christmas dinner for u
family OF from six to ten persons. Be-
tween ten md twelve o'clock tomorrow
morning the checks can be exchanged for
In basket Of food ut the army headuarters,
No 800 Shipley street. The contributions
this year have been much smaller than
lin former years. The general public
seems to have lost interest in this i'm
portant matter. Captain Coyne would
he pleased to receive contributions this
afternoon or evening at her home, No
500 East Sixth street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
q a. Gospel Meeting.

m. i. NJ. C. A. gospel service on sun,
day afternoon will be the last 70 ~ llen
under the direction OF Generai Ne'ru'',s r.,
Williams. who it is expected VII ~ ~
succeeded At the first Of the year y :.
4. Barlow Of Baltimore Nd. !,
In place of the service being hein ~ u,
he gymnasium of the building theS WI.
no conducted in the Opera House ~ a.4a
!. NJ. and will he addressed by Major
lG. A. Hilton. the noted evangelist o.
New York city. who will discourse on ms
subject: 9, Fair warming
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
TESLA FINED.
Unfortunate's Two Children serionsi,
Ill With Diphtheria.

In City Court this morning Saltwater
resta charged with defacing trees III 4
public park and whose case was deferred
srom yesterday morning. proved previous
good reputation and Judge Ghurchman
ined him but $5 and costs. 1t developed
q the testimony that Testa, who is the
father Of large family, has had no end
# trouble for sometime through sickness
md that two Of his children are now
suffering with dphtheria.
Harry Hail. colored, charged with as
ault and battery, was, at the request OF
! Assistant City Solicitor Garrett. dismiss
ID. James +. Davis and Isaac Sisco.
,o;h colored, were charged with stealing
.Oo nounds of scrap iron from Harry
B.ggs. but inasmuch as they had Just
| ,een brought in few minutes previous
70 the opening OF the court, the hearini
was postponed until Thursday morning
One drunk was dismissed.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
SUSSEX SCHOOLS TO OPEN.
Financial rangle Unraveied ana cnil'
rdren Will Resume study.

state Treasurer Martin u. Bhrris
tntes that the difficulty concerning the
sussex county public schools had been
,diustrd. This means That the hundreds
4 hoys and girls of Sussex county VINO
~. been deprived OF school faciiit'es
- - several weeks, will again be accord
! ~. school privileges at the beginning
the year .l
rra,Surrr Burris stated that the FUND
nd been adjusted, the dividends aiiowen
nd that the money was now on aep'.n
/ the Georgetown Bank, awaiting ~
.righful owners, the school eommissione,s !,
r the various districts. Inc trou'.s
,r.w ont Of an oversight in the new
Stnte school law. as to how ana "hr'
H. dividends should be paid over 70 IN
schools of the State.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
PENN SOCIAL MEETING.
Julian G. walker Elected President
Christmas Entertainment.

Julian G. Walker was elected prcsi-
dent; Nathan Sharp, vice-president, and
Miss Bessie Il. Mitchell, secretary Of III"
Penn Social Circle at a meeting Of the
circle Saturday night at the nome Of
Miss Anna NJ Eastburn near Union.
An enjoyable Christmas entertainment
was given. Frank Walker read II number
Of the society's papers and there We're 4
number of declamations and readings by
others. Nearly all the members Of the
society and several visitors We're present.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Christmas at Calvary.

The first and only service Oh Christmas
Day at Calvary Episcopal Church, Ihird
and Washington streets, will be helu ~
six o'clock in the morning. II VIII con,
sist of Christmas carols, hymns, an,
thems and festival te deum, followed
by the Holy Communion. LII previous
Years. this sunrise service has been very
largely attended and it is expected tha'
this yeur the congregation will be ever
larger than usual. The music has beel
prepared with great care by the shol
~ men and boys under the efficient ieaa
ership Of Miss Josephine Fletcher
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
CHRISTMAS MARKET.
Great Demand for Turkeys and Ever.
greens--Prices Good.

On account Of tomorrow being Christ
mas today was market day. The display
Of poultry was good and there was big
demand. Turkeys We're selling from 18
to 20 cents pound. which has been the
price for a week Chickens and ducks
are selling from 10 to IA cents n pound.
There was q slight drop in the price
Of Christmas decorations such as holly
miSeletoe and crowsfoot. Holly wreaths
were sold from six to ten cents. The
demand for Christmas trees has been
heavy. At noon but few Christmas frees
were left. The majority Of these are
small ones and sell from IS cents to S1.50
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
MIX. PIERsoN's PRESENT
Given Cold Buttons by Supervisors
and lnspectOrs,

street Commissioner Frank W. Pier
son was agrreably surprised this mora
ing when he was presented with Il hand
some pair Of solid gold cuff buttons rs ],
christmas token by the supervisors and
inspectors in the employ Of the Street
and Sewer Department.
The presentation address was made by
Councilman Harry Smith who spoke
most eloquently. While Mr.. pierson was
for the time being non-plussed, being
taken so much by surprise, he managed
to appropriately express his qualification
The employees who contributed are
Harry Smith, Stephen Cook, James Cur
ren. Frank McIlheny. John Hngan, vii
linn Gallagher. John w. Goodwin and
Frank II. Kendall.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
:. .,.rer,s Receives Two Gins.

The Daughters Of the King and the
Rrmherbood of st. Andrew last night
presented two handsome gifts to the he''
William NJ. Jrfferis, rector OF calvary
t,piscopal Church. They We're 4 rassoek
nd el.rgyman's grip and travelling
.as. The former was given on behalf Of
III. Daughters. representing the female
..ctinn Of the congregation, and the lat
,.r on tho part of the young men
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
RaaLet Ball Changes.

Several changes have been made IN the
American Basketball League. Inc
Camden team has been transferred :"
philadelphia and will be known IN ~, Inc
fntnre as the Philadelphia Club. Inc
Penn Wheelmen has decided to go on the
ro,J and become touring team like the
Nrw York five of the National League
The schedule has been changed 50 tha,
| Il is necessary to issue new one ana y
vii, come forth MS New Years greet
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
PRISONERS GET FREEDOM.
Attorney-Genera Wards Christmas
Gin To Dover Criminals

Attorney-General Wards Christmas
,;ft Ia five prisoners confined in Dover
iail was their freedom. !,
sheriff K.cdy of Kent county received
he order yesterday and immeniateis Is
,eased the following:
William Oliver. a boy, for sho".i'is =.
/, man; John Flimsey, for resisting an
nicer Of the law; Mary Smith, for theit;
John Tilghman for theft; Edward Harris
for threatening to burn barn.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Jnrors Assemble at Dinner.

After this mornings session Of super
10, court nil the Jurors went to the vii
minpton Hotel to celebrate Christmas
by having all present ut dinner. olerf
Of the Peace Quigley, Prothonotar!
Speakman and Bailiffs Monaghan, Man
love and Fleming were guests of thu
jurors An elaborate menu was proyid
ed by rroprietors jefferson and Lohan'
and an enjoyable time was spent in dc
Ing Justice to II.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
AGED EMPLOYE HURT.
Robert Fulton Fell i'm Wheel and
Fractured Skull.

Robert Fulton, an emnloye of +. /. du
Pont and Company, while shutting down
one of the coal mills in Hagley yard at
t30 this morning, was stricken with
paralysis and fell i'll tie wheel and frac-
,lred his skull at the base of the brain.
Dr. Chandler says he will not recover.
Mr.. Fulton is about 60 years OF age and
one of the oldest employees Of the du
IsantS
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
washy Has still Alarm.

About $50 o'clock last evening the
..Iva.hv" chemical received a telephone
message that there was hre On ny
east side OF Tatnall street above fourth;
rhe chemical responded at run Speen
and the tiremcn We're disgusted !" ieari'
that they were called on to extlnguish
lire that had been kindled in the trunk OF
n large tree
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Ex.rc,ses sinthe Schools.

In a majority of the public schools
yesterday Christmas programs were rei'
tered. The children did themseiSeS
,roud. The exercises at the High Sehoo
we're held in the auditorium. An address
yas delivered by the Rev. III. w. Wells
An unusually fine program was render
II NJ No. School this morning.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Ice Hurt Business.

The ice on the pavements and wires
hurt the business Of the trolley com
oanics this morning. Owing 10 the slip
oery rails and slcet covered wires the
cars made little progress. Men, VINO
would otherwise have ridden, walked.
fearing il they waited for the cars they
would be late for work.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Y. Nj. c. A. WORKER HERE.
K. III. Lummis Home Visiting His
Parents.

r. H. Lummis, formerly of this city
and well-known Y. NJ. G. A. member, iS
spending the holidays with his parents
in this city Mr.. Iummis is now taking
course nj Temple College, Philadelphla,
preparatory 10 entering the University 81
Pennsylvania. :,
He is an athlete of some note anu
figured prominently in the sports at tne
Sportsmens Show in Philadelphia. lie
was in ten events and won eight medals.
Mr.. Lumms won the 200 yards dasheS'
two OF the 100 yards runs and all the
rs yards events. His victories won nm
4 place in the National Association.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 24.-Dr. Long
vear. attending General II. A. Aiger'
states that the generals condition Is
GOOD "His pulse is 76, and his tenn
nerature is less than 100, ana ne y
yery chee, full" said the doctor. the
ganeral says he feels better than ht
has for some time" continued III
r,ongyear, "and | have no apprehen
don n, present Of Il change FOR th'
worse
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Valuable Farm Sold.

thram Palmer has sold his farm of 220
acres at Union to Alfred Becker for
12.OeO. This is $500 less than Mr.. Pal
mrr paid for the farm, which is one Of
the finest in the county, when he bought
i from the .Abner Mitchell estate last
spring. His health is not good and for
This reason he sold the farm.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Sold by the sheriff.

In tine Coart House this morning Sher-
III Mcdaniel sold the dwelling No. 1926
Van Buren street, seized rs the property
OF William Medholt to Francis L. Gala
Cher for $3.50; and lots at Thirty fourth
and Jefferson streets, seized as the prop
ssrty OF Arthur ID. Anderson to George
Brown, attorney, for tTte.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
STANTON SCHEDULE FIXED.
Cars to Run Every Half Hour on Sat
urday and Sunday.

The Wilmington City Railway Com
pany has completed Il schedule for the
Newport and Stanton extension of its
line. Today the cars ran every half hour
starting at 5.15 o'clock this morning.
The same schedule will be in effect to-
morrow. Hereafter half-hour schedule
will be in effect on Saturday and Sun
day.
On the other days in the week the cars
for these towns will leave Wilmington
every hour.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
DID NOT UNITE.
Two Ninth Ward Companies Fail TO
Come Together.

In the parlors Of the Bellevue Hotel
last night committees Of the Brandywne
and Rescue Fire Companies Of the
Ninth wnrd met and talked over uniting.
~ the Rescue Company wished the
Brandy Company to make nl the
concessions nothing was done.
The Rescue men requested the other
company to drop its name, to locate AZ
Sandever avenue and Thatcher street
and allow the Rescue officers to govern
HE united companies for one year.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
S.raet and saver Meeting.

At this mornings session of the Street
and Sewer Department City Solicitor
l,einhardt appeared before the board and
certified MS to the legality Of accepting
The deed of Coleman st. Aside from this
only routine business was transacted.
The hoard adjourned to meet at 10
o'clock next Monday morning.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
pleased with The Sun.

The Sun has improved wonderfully
since its advent as an evening paper,
said Julian G. Walker, well-known
lawyer this morning. 1t IS bright.
clean paper and ] have heard several
persons comment on its improved ap-
uearance.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
cav Fell Into Pit.

In the yards of the r.. w. & y. rail-
road repair shops yesterday afternoon a
hoy car fell into the pit where the turn
ah,e IS. II was drawn out by the aid OF
ropes, under the direction of Wreckins
Master Van Gaskin.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Fox Hunt Tomorrow

William Fallahee OF the Praetira
Farmer Hotel will give fox hunt tomor
row morning. An enjoyable time Is ex
nected. All Darby Cars pass the hunt
ing ground. This hunt wiz be srea
trsst for the lovers Of the SPORT
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

People who have not yet bought their
Christmas gifts would do We'll to look
nj the advertisement of Wright. the
ieweler. No. 220 King street. He has a
arge stock and his prices are exceedingly
low