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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18

COLUMBIA, S. c., April 1.-THE coro-
ner's jury this afternoon rendered a ver-
dict that to the best of its belief the death
of Captain j. J. Griffin was caused by a
gunshot wound inflicted at the hands of
Major B. B. Evans. The news of the
tragedy excited intense interest over the
State
There was startling evidence produced.
Mr.. w. R. Muller declared that he had
heard the shot and that it was fully 10
minutes before Evans came into the store
to phone for physician. He did not
connect Evans's visit with the noise OF
the report of the revolver, but noticed
that Evans was under excitement. He
asked Evans what was the matter. The
latter never disclosed the serious nature
of the affair, but insisted that Muller 60
with him up stairs. There were custom
ers in the store and Muller declined, not
suspecting the gravity of the situation.
A few minutes later Evans returned and
again 'phoned for physician. 1t was
about 2:15 or $50 when the report of the
pistol was heard, and it was Is minutes
to O'Clock when Evans telephoned DR..
Gibbes.
DR.. Robert Earle, who had held the
postmortem, testified that the ball must
have been fired from a distance of . feet
or more from Griffin. There were pow
der marks on the back of Griffin's right
forearm and there were bruises on each
side of his face, on his nose, on his fore
head and under his chin. The evidence
of DR.. Gibbes confirmed the report OF the
dramatic scene between himself and
Evans, when the latter was Informed
that Griffin was dying.
Other evidence corroborated the main
story that there were no eye witnesses,
and that in the room there were indica-
tions of drinking. The police described
Evans hysteria and declared that he as
serted that Griffin had shot himself.
Judge Andrew Crawford was present
at the inquest, in behalf Of Major Evans,
although he has not yet been retained for
the trial Ex-Governor John Gary Evans
of Spartanburg, and Captain N. G. Evans
of Edge6eld, S. c., brothers of Major
Evans, arrived this morning and have Sc
cured counsel for him. Major W. T.
Gary, of Augusta, Ga, uncle Of Major
Evans, is also here. They decline to talk
until Major Evans's counsel prepares an
authentic statement. Evans has declined
to see any one until today, he admitted a
very few intimate friends.
The verdict of the coroner's jury has
been generally accepted as proper.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
A Mind Hearted Editor.

\ subscriber to a certain paper dieG
and left fourteen years subscription I'M.
paid. The editor appeared at the grave
as the lid of the coffin was being screwed
down for the last time and put in linen
dustcr. 2 thermometer, palm leaf fan
and receipt for making ice. Editors,
as rule, are not prosperous. but they
are kind hearted and considerate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18

A petition has been presented to Gov
ernor McSweeney asking him to pardon
a white man named Stuckey, who is now
, in the penitentiary for killing another
man in Spartanburg. If the governor
will read the testimony taken at the trial
he will find that Stuckey should not lie
pardoned, but should serve his sentence
of ten years. If the governor wants to
go long way toward cheapening human
life in South Carolina, let him grant this
application and make Stuckey free
man.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
Thursday, April Is, 1901.

We had intended two weeks ago to say
something in reference to the summer
schools for teachers, but other matters
prevented. We can see no good in
schools being held in the counties and
precious little in State school. We be-
lieye they are of little if any benefit to
the teachers, and should therefore be
abolished. The money spent on county
schools at least is, in our opinion, simply
thrown away.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18

An unsophisticatel young minister in
rural Pennsylvania, recently ordained,
not long ago wrote a to theological pro-
fesSor in Philadelphia as follows: II am
4 poor speaker, and find it hard to utter
my thoughts clearly and forcibly. have
decided, therefore, to take course Of in'
Struction in Speaking and, learning frpm
the papers that there are a great many
speak-easies IN your city, | would be
obliged if you would recommend me to
one" The professor broke the news to
him as euphemistically as possible that i
"speak-easy" is merely an unlicensed
drinking place.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
4 Testimonial from Old England.

Il consider Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edv the hest in the world for bronchitis" :"
says Mr.. William Savory, of Warrington,
England ut has saved my wife's life,
she having been martyr to bronchitis
for over six years, being most of the
time confined to her bed" She is now
quite well.' Sold by Bamberg Phar-
lH3ru
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
'TiS Easy tO Feel Good.

Countless thousands have found bles-
sing to the body in DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, WHICH positively cure constipation,
sick headache, dizziness, jaundice, mala-
ria, fever and aguc and ali liver and
stomach troNblH:'. Purely vegetable;
meyer grire or wpaken. Only s1c at
Thomas Blacks and Dr. J. L Blacks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
job Couldn't Have Stood 1t

If he'd had itching piles. They're ter
riblv annoying; hut Bucklen's Arnica
Salvc will cure the worst case Of piles on
earth. 1t has cured thousands. For in.
iuIies, pains or bodily eruptiops it's the
best sal I've ip the world. Price sac box.
Cure guaranteed Sold by DR.. j. E.
Black and ThOs. Black.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
Veterans Meeting.

Camp Rivers Bridge. No. $50, L. G. V.
will meet at the memorial grounds on
Friday, april sGth at 3 30 p. m. for the
purpose of eleeting delegates to the State
and Memphis reunions, and for suci
other business as may come before the
Camp. j. ". JENNY,
Commander.
John F. BRELASD. Adjutant.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
FOR SALE.

Some beautiful houses on Rice, Carlisle
Main, Midway streets, and on Railroad
avenue. Also some nice farms. All at
bargains. Apply to
J. T. ONEAL,
Real Estate Agent.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
The Best Presentation frur Malaria

Chills and fever is II bottle of Groves
Tastrless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
anil quinro in tasteless form. No cure,
M pay, Price d0n.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18

RArEs-$I.oo per year; so cents for
six months. Payable i'll advance.
ADVERTISEMENTS 90 per inch for
first insertion; Soc for each subsequent
insertion. Liberal contracts made for
three, six, or twelve months. Want No
tees one cent word each insertion Local
Notices Sc. per line first week, SC. after
wards. Tributes of Respect, etc, must
be paid for as regular advertising.
CoMMUNIcATIoNs-N letters or on
subjects of general interest will be gladly
welcomed. Those of a personal nature
will not be published unless paid for.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18

The chain gang is still at work on the
Bamberg and Denmark road, and is now
in camp just above Mr.. ". Fl. Bamberg's.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
SENSATION IN COLUMBIA.
B. B. Evans in Jail for the Killing
of j. J. Griffin.

COLUMBIA, S. C., April 13.-This after
noon at o'clock Captain JohnJ. Griffin,
commercial agent Of tn" Norfolk X
Western railroad, was shot to death in
the rooms of Major Barnard B. Evans in
this city. The arrest of Major Evans
subsequently created d pronounced scnsa-
ton.
The two were alone, and occupants of
adjoining apartments were at dinner.
Major Evans summoned a physician, say
ing that man was hurt in his rooms.
Dr.. r. w. Gibbes found Captain Griffin
lying in dying condition and speechless
on Major Evans bed A 4l-calibre Colts
revolver bullet had entered just above the
left nipple.
When DR.. Gibbes announced that Griffin
was dying, he declared that Evans, who
had been drinking heavily, became wide
ly excited and exclaimed that DR.. Gibbes
lied, that DR.. Gibbes and not he himself
had killed Griffin. The physician, under
pretext of replacing broken instrument
managed to get out of the room, although
Evans declared that he should not do so.
DR.. Gibbes summoned police, and they
were refused admittance until Judge Ern-
est Gary, cousin of Evans, arrived and
demanded admittance and submission to
the officers.
In the room were evidences of the fact
that one or both of the men had been
drinking. Aside from this there is no
reason why Griffin should have killed
himself or that Evans should have shot
him.
The dead mans face was bruised on
| both sides and there was an abrasion Of
the skin on the bridge of the nose. His
walking cane, clotted with blood, was sew
eral feet from where blood marks indi-
Gated that the fatal shot had taken effect.
The right forearm of the dead man show
ed powder burns, but none were visible
in the neighborhood of the wound.
Captain Griffin served in the Confeder-
ate army with a company from Macon,
Ca, and after the war entered the rail-
road service. He had held the position
of general freight agent of the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia and subse-
ouently went to the Norfolk & Western.
Two years ago he was assigned to this
territory.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
StapS the Cough and Works off the Cold

Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure; NO pay.
Price 25 cents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-04-18
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
BAMBERG COUNTY.
Court of Common Pleas.
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.

SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
complaint not served.)
F. w. Chitty, Plaintiff, against The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, De-
fendant.
To the Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required
to answer the complaint in this action,
which will be filed in the office of the
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for
said County, and to serve copy Of your
answer to the said complaint on the
subscriber at his Office, over BambeFg
Banking Company, Bamberg, s. e., with
in twenty days after the service hereof
exclusive of the day Of such service; and
if you fail to answer the complaint with
in the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this
action will apply to the Court for the re-
lief demanded in the complaint. ~
JNO. r. BELLINGER,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated Bamberg. s. c., March I, A. D. 1901
[sEAL] e. B. FREE,
G.. C. P.
To the defendant above named:
Take notice that the complaint in the
above entitled action was filed in the Office
of the Clerk of Court for Bamberg County
aforesaid on the Goth day of March, 1901.
JNO. r BELLINGER,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Bamberg, s. c., March %, 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
BANKRUPT PAYS HIS DEBTS.
Mr.. s. b. Loftin, the Kinston Banker, Pays
1926, 900 in Obligations.

1t is seldom that bankruptcy case
nets one hundred cents on the dollar, but
such case was settled yesterday in the
United States District Court before Judge
Purnell.
Mr.. S. H. Loftin, of Kinston, the banker
who failed sometime ago, was the bank
rupt. Mr.. T. C. Wooten, of Kinston, rep
resenting the creditors was present and
after the settlement, he remarked this
is the most satisfactory settlement of a
bankruptcy case / have ever known
Mr.. Loftin has liabilities to the amount
of $125,000. He pays fifty per cent of his
obligations in cash and has given his note
for the payment of the other fifty per
cent. Mr.. Loftin has assets to the
amount of 100000 and the basis of settle
ment is entirely satisfactory to the cred
itOrs.
For years Mr.. Loftin was successful
banker in Kinston, but his venture in the
Great Eastern Railroad, was the
shoal upon which his fortune was
wrecked. He put 100000 in cash in this
railroad and the investment embarrassed
him. The road was graded from Fremont
: TO Snow Hill, but the necessary capital
to put the road in operation could not
be secured. There is talk now of a
reorganization of the company to build
the road.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
Additional Reward For Lowery.

Governor Aycock yesterday offered an
additional reward of 5000 for James Low
cry, the negro who assassinated Chief
of Police Jones, of Shelby. This makes
$500 the State has offered for the cap
ture of the negro.
Lowery is brazen scamp. He return
ed few days ago to the scene of his
crime A negro woman there sheltered
him and gave him food, as he threatened
to kill her if she refused. At the time
of the war a. reward was offered for his
capture, but this did not seem to be suffi-
cient to get the people who sheltered him
to give him up. He is regarded as one
of the most dangerous criminals in the
State.
pardon was issued to Henry C. Tay-
Tor, of Surry, by the Governor. Taylor
was convicted of burglary in the second
degree at the March term of the SUI
perior court of Surry county, for the year
1891. He was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for twenty years, and ten years of
his term has expired. Hon. Thomas Set
tie, former Congressman from the Fifth
district who was solicitor at the time,
recommended the pardon, and petitions
for his pardon were signed by many of
the leading citizens of Surry county He
was convicted of burglarizing the house
of his grandmother who has been active
in the application for pardon. At the
time Taylor was only sixteen years of
age.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
line TO ANGLER

The Interstate Telephone Company is
now building telephone line from Raj
eigh to Angler for the Cape Fear and
Northern Railroad of which Mr.. John
G. Angler is president. The line will run
from Raleigh to Apex and from there
down the Cape Fear and Northern to
Angler. While this line is for the rail-
road it will connect with the interstate
for the use of subscribers in Raleigh.
NEW INTERSTATE SUBSCRIBERS
Subscribers to the Interstate Tele-
phone will please add the following
names to the list published Sept. l, 1901:
103-Young, j. r., residence.
4S3-Hoke, Gen. r.. F., residence.
409-Lee Miss Lena, residence.
232-Dorsett's Cafe.
1S5-McKimmon, Mrs. Jas, residence.
downright, w. B., Union News Co.
101-Thompson, j. M, grocer.
1S7-Spence, P. Y, residence.
2S6-Beavers, j. S., residence.
374-Lancaster, j. s., residence.
liking, e. H., grocer.
146-Carroll M. j., residence.
55-Raleigh Hosiery Mills.
4S5-Burgess, A. E., and Co.
23-Wilkinson, E. H., grocer.
21S-Parker, c. s., dairyman.
144-Walker, l.. j., saloon.
42O-Horne, w H., residence.
433-Ruth, Miss Bessie, residence.
355-Broughton, Phil. residence.
476-Kennedy, Mrs. Percy, residence.
244-Hotel Meadows.
20-Stringfeld, Rev. O. L., residence
203-Waldorf, Mrs. c., boarding house
272-2-Rogers, L. G., residence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
PERSONALS.

Mr. r. w. Lassiter, of Oxford, is here.
Mr.. E. w. Wick, of Selma, is in the
city.
DR.. A. B. Hawkins went to Louisburs
yesterday.
Mr. w. S. Fields of Kinston. was here
yesterday.
Frank A. Daniels, Esq, of Goldsboro, is
in the city.
Mr. w. w. Monroe, of Sanford, is at
the Marlboro.
Mr.. J. C. Broadnax, of Greensboro, was
here yesterday.
Judge James E. Shepherd returned yes
terday from Troy.
Maj A. w. Graham, of Oxford. arrived
in the city yesterday
Mr.. f. A. Daniels, of Goldsboro ar
rived in the city yesterday.
DR.. Fl. A. Register returned yesterday
from visit to Washington, D. c.
Prof. M. C. S. Noble, of the University
was here for short while yesterday.
Mr.. Harry Rosenthal, a popular and
well liked travelling man, is a visitor in
the CITY.
Mr.. H. B. Warner, Commissioner of La
Dor and Printing, returned to Lexington
yesterday.
Maj H. A. London, of Pittsboro, was in
the city yesterday on his way home from
a visit to Durham
Mr. Hugh Kendrick left yesterday for
Boston from whence he will go to Lowell
to enter the textile school there
Mr. H. X. Myers, President of the Cum
mock Coal Company, who has been on
visit to Philadelphia, was in the city yes
terday.
Mr. E. E. Brtton of the News and OBJ
server, returned yesterday from Green's
boro, where he has been for a week or
business.
Rev. w. d. Hubbard, of the Baptist
Tabernacle, went to Flint yesterday
where he spoke before the students Of
the Leesville High School last night. Mr.
r. N. Simms went out with him.
Revs. J. T. Gibbs, George F. Smith, N
M. Jurney, ]. w. jenkins, T. N. Ivey, J.
B. Hurley, and Messrs. Joseph G.. Brown
Jesse A. Jones and John WILDER jenkins
returned yesterday from Durham, where
they went to attend the exercises oil
"Benefactors Day. at Trinity College.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
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The Finest Millinery.
Encomiums Lavishly Bestowed.

UNSTINTED PRAISE Greeted the first view of the ele-
giant display of French Pattern Hats and Millinery Novelties
during the opening 1t the most complete showing of its
kind ever attempted by this progressive store.
The kilIfu organization of our own millinery corps put
far to the front We proud of the exhibit the taste
and skill shown.
It's surprising, the beauty of these artistic creations but
what peases us most there's nothing the whole collection
but so modesy priced as to come we'll within the reach of
the great rank and file of our mllinerybuyng public.
Millinery Display will be continued during the season in
our Double Millinery Parlors but just now the stock is largest
and assortment greater ExcusWness all your own, as SO
many of the designs cannot be duplicated The hats are more
becoming this year than ever Drop in and see how we'll we
have worked for you Careful attention to your most minute
wish Orders should be given early as possible to avoid
tine disappointment of delay which (even with equip
en sometimes occurs after the seasons rush begins AL
ready the order file ping up, and the great State Fair
not far distant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to s p M: Saturday. fair weather
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Maxi
mum temperature, "a; minimum temper
allure, "A; mean temperature, 54 total
rainfall, 90.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05

Burnett's Vanilla Extract is the fixed
standard of excellence. 1t has outlived
criticism. 1t is the finest and purest
vanilla extract that can be bought.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05

The weather prediction is fair today
with frost this morning.
Isaac Bryant, colored, was taxed SIS. %
yesterday by the mayor for draying with
out license.
Sheriff Wallace, of Mecklenburg,
brought several prisoners to the peniten-
tiary yesterday.
MI J. H. Burroughs, who is with
the Seaboard Air Line, arrived vest erday
to assist as ticket agent of the company
during the illness of Mr. Chas. H. CAT
tbs.
The Corporation Commission has called
for a statement of the condition of the
State, private and savings banks of the
State, at the close of business Septem-
Der 30, 1901.
Mrs Mary ]. Lumsden yesterday quail
fled as the Administrative of her late hus-
band, Mr.. J. G. S. Lumsden. Mr.. Lums
den carried life insurance to the amount
of $4,000, and his estate is estimated to
be worth $4,000.
Dr. Chas. Baskerville of the University,
: arrived in the city yesterday from Chapel
Hill and completed arrangements for a
handsome exhibit by that institution at
the State Fair. DR.. Baskerville drove out
to the Fair grounds with Secretary Pogue
and selected place for the exhibit.
Mr.. r. M. Andrews, well known and
highly esteemed citizen, was partially
paralyzed yesterday, and is now at his
home, No. ZIG East Davie street Mr..
Andrews is one of the Oldest citizer> of
Raleigh, but is still actively in business
and has blacksmith shop on Sails
bury street.
Dr. ]. B. Hawthorne, pastor of the
Grove Avenue Baptist church, Richmond,
Va, is in the city, the guest of DR.. A. A..
arshall. and will preach at the First
Baptist church Sunday morning and even
ing. DR.. Hawthorne is one of the fore
NEST pulpit orators of the South, and
has long been considered an influential
leader among Southern Baptists. DR..
Hawthorne, during the summer, supplied
for the First Baptist church of Atlanta,
Ca, ard at each service hundreds were
turned away being unable to gain access
to the large auditorium. Large congre-
cations will greet him Sunday morning
and evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

JOHN ROBINSON'S Circus.
STANDARD GAS AND ELECTRIC
CO.-Gas Heaters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
VALUABLE BANK STOCK FOR
SALE

We have for sale 100 shares (S10,000)
of the capital stock of First National
Bank of Durham. N. c., in blocks to
suit purchasers. Bids invited.
WINSTON & FULLER, Attorneys.
Durham, N. G..
10-5-2w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
Couch Covers.

Always a splendid showing of the most
desirable kinds here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
Good News of Curtains.

Our buyers were fortunate enough t,
strike big drive in curtains. We wan
you to share the good fortune with us
We have priced the lot from third t.
a half, the regular SELLING PRICES
Swiss Muslin Curtains, Bobbinett Cur
tains. Stripe Muslin Curtains Irisf
Point Curtains. -"Stop in this week" TO
this important curtain event.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
Drapery Effects.

Bright effects-the crapery shelves are
heavy with new bright tapestries Silks,
Silkolines, Velours, DENNIS, Burlaps and
every cher desirable drapery material and
furniture covering. Prices very reason
able.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05

Isaac Bryant, colored, was taxed SIS. %
yesterday by the mayor for draying with
out license
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05

Sheriff Wallace, of Mecklenburg,
brought several prisoners to the peniten-
tiary yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05

The Corporation Commission has called
for statement of the condition of the
State, private and savings banks of the
State, at the close of business Septem-
Der 30 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05

frAA Cooks Duchess Te olets are secccss,ulI,
SEa.xSxN used monthly by oVer 10000 ladies. Price
SN y ST.. BY nail, $1.08. Send cents fot
lW 7 sample and particulars. The Cook Co.
253 Woodward ave-, Detroit, Mich.
SOLD BY BOBBITT- WYNNE DRUG CO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05

MI. ]. H. Burroughs, who is will
the Seaboard Air Line, arrived yesterda.
to assist as ticket agent of the compan.
during the illness of Mr.. Chas. H. Cat
tbs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05

Mrs. Mary j. Lumsden yesterday quail
fled as the Administrative of her late hus-
band, Mr.. ]. G. S. Lumsden. Mr.. Lums-
den carried life insurance to the amount
of $4,000, and his estate is estimated to
be worth $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The weather prediction is fair today
with frost this morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-05
Boylan, Pearce & CO. Boylan, Pearce & Co.

The best proof of the popularity of goods is the fact
that store literally patronized by people in all parts OF
the city. We aim to make the prices so low desirable
goods that everyone will buy and believe the items for
this week the best yet offered