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The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07
From The rIicoMesmerizer

! In last weeks edition Of The Mssrls-
rizer we ran a little personal Announcing
our intention Of going to New OrBeuls
on a business visit this week. Fdrsae
then we have been requested by friends
who had heard we were going. 10 5rfns
back every article OF merchandise arum
gallon Of asbestos paint to q pair ed
corsets. Our wife has commissso1et ms
TO buy q new switch 10 match her arErH
hair, and little Daisy Hopper, who Ewes
about mile from Mico, who got her DO
ask us TO look at the latest ideas E1 tbua-
ties. We have been given ahsa eG
things by our male friends which tiorsns
the entire ground Of necessities fnprn a
quart'of apricot brandy to aigzlhg2 jug OF
snake-bite cure. And the funny 5eaa1lg
Is that we have just Sl3.2s, besides orr
railroad pass, to make the tFip On, and
not one Of dear folks who hefpea order
$i58.00 worth OF merchandise aasS Eseoss
sent any coin with their requests. VIE
amt no Southern Express C0rnEany.
We never posed as no NATIONAL bank
We have had no experience in she enu-
mission brokerage business and newr
represented ourself as Wholesale hause
We don't know the first pFirs5g1ss Of aihe
straight front corset nor wsoane sne
hame-straps belong on ssassbs- we hra8
hoped 70 go to Nhw Orleans 10 q ster1ilss,
humble way; inst liisae eftY life and
. few saserac ee} get spspu ga
Farbacher's and ~ hanalF hsiB-
boy pilot as III Slsf osS@sa ! as aas
and warn us aga inst bI0wTng ont tft,s gas.
But II we've got 10 ses 2sads sIl iias gitHhs
carnal pleasurcslw I've had ersGzrteI5 arus Sau
the benefit ~f bur nedg&5ors WYE wall
stay at home.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his BACK.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling.
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he SO much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
~, TO thin and pale persons
gives new firm flesh and
red blood.
Children who first saw the
|old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
Of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion Of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
! scoTT. !; q BOVINE, g y cheEnIsts;
300. and &l.oOi all druGRists-
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07
Prospective Legislation.

The next session of the State Legisla-
ture has plenty OF work laidout for It
already and there is no telling how
many little bills our Legislators have up
their sleeve. Doubtless every member
OF both branches viii have one or more
measures before the house before the
session adjourns. Some will become laws
and great many will not. 1t is now
practically assured that the session will
be long one and there Is no likelihood
! Of an adjournment before the latter part
Of March II all the prospective legisla-
tion is given any reasonable hearing.
While there are many bills OF no con-
sequence that win come up, there are at
the Same time many very important
matters that will have TO be considered,
among which may be named:
Division Of school fund between the
races.
Uniform school book system.
Establishment Of soldiers home.
Bureau OF vital statistics and bacterio-
gical laboratory under supervision OF
OF State Board OF Health.
Revision Of the primary election law.
Bureau Of agriculture and immigra-
tion.
Erection OF new institution for deaf
and dumb.
Revision Of prison laws and establish
ment OF prison commission
Elective judiciary system.
Disposal Of old State House property.
Increased salaries for several State
officers.
Amendment 10 State insurance laws
proposed by insurance commissioner.
New circuit court district for Warren
county.
Revision OF the road laws.
Constitutional amendment for prohi-
bition and temporary statutory prohibi-
tion act.
At the last session OF the Legislature
i40 bills were enacted into law, and per-
haps four times that number we're in
troduced in the two bodies.
Committee work will be greatly facili-
tated at the coming session on account
of the commodious quarters for these
working bodies in the new capitol.
Heretofore many committees were COM
pelled to defer their meetings. until they
could obtain vacant room in which 10
meet.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

Editor Noble OF she Laurel Chronicle
has been travelling through Mexico with
his wife in the interest of the lady's
health and to his paper has been writing
a series Of interesting letters. Elsewhere
in this weeks Echo appears one Of Mr..
Mobiles letters in which he tells of an
interesting Dutch colony at Comfort,
Texas, a highly successful people YET
where there are no churches, no lawyers,
no courts, no officers, etc. The secret
of their success is their thrift.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

BsitSu D.. E2pitfsller tdi6 ans hitle
eiiasss Z llurge Trppmt6nn On which are
New York rap0rtsrs, 'qH'e good busi-
l'e'st man and Wuu u,Bg Ihe 4 good CltuiF-
tiEis ant lbe q goud Christian Hna Ypu
muy be good husine8e rlun.7
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

Ex-Captain Algsron Sartoris, grand
son of General Grant, talks more like a
grandson OF " Don Quixose " about the
annexation Of Canada.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07
g a - II @ IA Ia.
B.snts. 1Ia nas fE EzR isnzp BAEt
Asas'''' I NrHzzlz1

The Democrats carried the day in New
YORK city Tuesday. Tanmany Is again
on top and viii be powerful factor in
the Presidential campaign
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

Dowie has made seventy ine converts
after three weeks work III New York.
One Of them has just been arrested for
stealing an oyercoat and pocket book.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

The man who manufactures the
equality buttons" !" representing Pres
ident aooscveIy at dinner with Booker
shta IN. does not expect large
South.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07
LETTER
FROM COMFORT, TEXAS.
A Colony Of Dutch Farmers Where
Peace and Plenty Reign Supreme
No Mayor, No Local Courts, No
lawyers. No Churches, No Preach-
ers, No SUNDAYS.

Comfort, Tex, October 27.- Comfort
u Situated in south central Texas, fifty
miles north of San Antonia on the Ar
kansas Pass Railway. 1t Is a Dutch
town, inhabitated solely by Germans, a
colony OF whom came here from the old
tountry sixty years ago. One is given
an insight to Boer life in South Africa
by D trip to Comfort.
Settling here these Germans entered
half OF a county, the very best lands in
Texas, and today their sons and grand
sons occupy the old homesteads. Their
lands cannot be bought with gold--not
A acre or building lot. This frugal,
honest and industrious people have
roached a stage OF utter satisfaction with
existing conditions, and for fear of an
Influx Of an uncongenial population the
gates OF their community are shut to all
eoners who desire to settle permanently.
Their lands are held for division among
their children, who never look for green
or fields; and year by year the farms are
disided smaller and cultivated more in
fensely, or the colony spreads out and
1nlarges It's borders. When one finds II
5>cesaary to dispense with a piece OF
M, he finds ready buyers, with cash in
tnd, among the broad kindred.
Notably among the peculiarities OF
hese interesting people, they have no
Agion--no churches. Excepting the
.nday law-if indeed there is such a
tute in the Code Of Texas = they are
sinfully strict in conforming to the
7Es Of their land. The deer may feed
kheir meadow, the quail and prairie
4|cken may destroy their kaifir corn,
t the study Dutch never shoulders his
EHAty rifle inside the limit of the game
They speak with just pride Of the
et that the grand jury never finds an
jctment in the Comfort district, nor
q civil suit eyergone up to the courts
0n this section. Comfort Is quite a
Nn1e city with some modern improve
MPnts IN the way OF electric lights, etc.,
h1t they have no mayor, no lawyer and
Hp preacher. These are looked upon as
&needless expense.
ks ! stated above, these people do not
~J ard Sunday above any other day. On
lyunday afternoon stroll to the city, I
al ssed several women and children
- king cotton, one man moving hay,
aip town. quite number OF men who
q taking day off for recreation we're
w ying cards and other games in the
kons as usual.
They all work seven days in the
: ek--from the ruddy chap OF six to the
. cd grahd-dad Of eighty. Wealth,
nee or education does not put them
it. Lhave"in mind one young lady,
,m-- not altogether an exception in
cohnunity, Her father is plain
nc- Oh farmer, though educated as best
advantages Of his day would afford,
aces the sun every day in the puE@
OF an honest lively 81, oeS !, sssDg
Iy's mllg;cal efpssss y, vsss ef,r.sysl1setI
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

Horse racing win become popular
again since there & no more betting 81
The elections.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

"A piano player in Baltimore is pound
Ing out fifty hours stunt, and this add
"a 70 the political din must make II
lively IN MY Maryland.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07
Undoubtedly Due to
General Prosperity,

BUT there is no denying the fact that
our men have a tendency of wear
ing better grade of clothing and
better fitting as time gIides by.
THE MADE To ORDER especially is
becoming more and more popular,
and as represent two of the lead
ing tailoring houses i'm the country,
have 900 samples to show you and
you have nothing to do but stand
still while your measure is being
taken and pay for the suit when
delivered, if it fits, then would say
GIVE ME A TRIAL.
pasa
orders Of wo masEE
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

The "Mirror" is the appropriate naE0s
Of thefTst daily paper pqbiisted eEcSu-
sigely for woman, which has last CONS
Oft IN London, The proprietor declares
that sbe journal win be feminine bRat aos
eliminate.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

Corbett, ,tlfoHner champion pul
says that foot ball is far too rq ID a
game form.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

Canada might find relief for its boil
ing blood by trying 10 forcibIy annex
this country.
The sea coast echo., 1903-11-07

-v--s-r-ld inyA ~, = zs a9'f&$ 0f Germany
lH to 7, .,,Ss soss Il Y 4of COWS, docs the
sN DongIaa III, NJ !, sss SOD docs IagH-
pe,,I their s| lgaa cf thorough
ina u Sol % { sS51 s8ms$tsed buggy and
WM deals Azafye u ~qm 0n Saturday
H MI MI l@sae i not alto9etti-
sMM "a 4Ias asr vim seg IA mis- com
! lRhA vi IS S1ss ii paleaiae one mag
IN people. They asveg sead, up-to-
I csn customs nnd sl5es ana speak
\ lee En9iish. IN lsaf miles, how
they. speak. Gersm Altogether.
children attend liz gsIic SCHOOLS
i py arc given codes saysnsagss.
E thoroughly boss, sbaclnteig
| I'm debt, truths eousteous,
pie and ne finest d s8tss One
4 their heartbstons sae y IN
Royal lient6rtainmeG Yg,iF hosl
| fntire family are s5eS,ous oi
Tort and pleasure. IVY are
1 AI8 plain-spoken and viii Aksycu
WU2I You arc the same. TbT lock
N 4 md whoJesomcpesss Ia sysfy.
j a pfe particularly In hA af'e
- NJ An afr Of health, clcaallaess
Il and plenty pcryadcs liz sYef.
y 20 homestead. His baHs ats
Ar I< . ilh Tho fruits Of his hUgtGearyI
- s. Band cattle arc sleek ars tas
= % ii = of fowls add chcerfdfes
res " clukn and cockIings; bis dai
! Ts " II of stone and kept cool with hi
I.sss r Windmill watcr-wories, 10 hA
I'M I'M r NJ eese, butter, cream, curd a
A~s % pantry is filed with prcserr'
the cellar IL stocked With
rare with age, and the smolt
VI dripping with the fat Of d
dear reader, we find real happ
: NJ eontentuient III farm life; re
ad prosperity. This may DO a
ID principally 10 the perfect healI
people, and their insatiabIe 10,
-. tbe fine lands and perfect sei
III principal social function is d
RFand bali held on Easter Sur
ien the lads and iassies MAX
~ 49, Pct - Spring apparel. Nearl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
LAND FRAUDS CASE.

A Wealthy Frisco Man Arrested I'm Washington Charged With Bribery.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Now it Is government land frauds that will get an airing
 John A. Benson, wealthy San Fran CISCO real estate man, charged by the interior department with being the head of the alleged land frauds extend ing over dozen western states and territories, was arrested at the Willard hotel by Secret Service Officer John A. Burns just as he was preparing to leave for New York.
 It is said that probably half dozen other arres,s in and out of the interior department will follow at once and that there will be several dismissals of officials in the general land office. No one will be surprised if the ramifica tions of the frauds would extend all through the west.
 Mir. Benson is only enc of many men under suspicion, and yet it is alleged in the information against him that he fraudulently obtained valuable agricul- tural lands in lieu of forest lands in Washington, Idaho, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota, Ari- Zona and New Mexico.
 MT. Benson is accused of bribery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

bHS7#@N community it be done along the lines 5SS the public school system has been conducted So my opinion concerned suggest that the berment the youth of this vicinity best be plished by THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRADE SCHOOLS
 My idea that you educate youths of large city will make them good citizens you doing most patriotic and sauay duty Give boy born in the city the BEST chance that be extended him.
 Andrew Carnegie has done service to this com of other cities by establish ing libraries community be better served than by educating advancing and encouraging the young the boys take places in the public affairs Do you not think that the superatve value o
 Carneges benefacons would be doubled and trebed the energies of part had been directed MAKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BOYS AND THE YOUNG MEN TO BECOME HIGHLY SKILLED MECHANICS2
 HAVE NO DESIRE WAY GAR NEcIE's GREAT BENEFAcToNs TO THE PEOPLE, BUT | WISH THAT GREAT PUBLIC BENEFAcToR MIGHT COME ALONG AND US A MAGNIFICENT SYSTEM OF TRADE
 
 ru the boy naturally starts right and if he has the portunes he will continue right The thing do with the boys to ben render to the people the they should and make of themselves GOOD HON EST AND STRAIGHTFORWARD CITIZENS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Nexx York Markets.

FIOUR-Steady, but less active. re A5 gnteE yst M ztE;atEhts s4@l? Nnter
 wIEAT-Ffrmer on .steady cables. very small northwest receipts, covering ana war talk; May. S5 3-161S5ssc.
 RYE-Dull; state and Jersey, 6615Sc. No 9 western, 63a4c., f. o. b., afioat.
 CORN-Dull but steadier on further commission house demands and the wheat upturn. :.
 OATS-Nominal: track. white, state, fl @45c.; track white, western, A945c.
 PORK-Qulet; mess. $1275d13.5o; family.
 LARD~steadt; prime western steam, 6.85c.
 BUTTER-Unsettled; extra creamery. BAG; state dairy, 15W21c.
 CHEESE-Quiet; state. full cream. fam cy, small colored, September, 12c.; late made 10c: small white. September, 12c. late made. 10c.; large, colcred, September, 12c; late made, l0c.: large, white, Septem- ber 12c.; late made, 10c.
 EGGS-Strong; state and Pennsylvania nearby average finest S6c.; state and Pennsylvania seconds to firsts, 30d34c. western firsts, 3sc.; western seconds to firsts. 30W34e.
 nominal
 @ii%se;u ,,..,.u eoa-... uoa, to choice s56L92J1c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
A Few of the Jonese..

Sixty-two years ago man named Jones moved from Kentucky to Dade county, Mo, taking with him his fami. ly of ten children, says the New York Tribune. At a reunion recently held at Everton 1.019 Of his descendants were present, and there are a few who were unable 10 attend Almost all his descendants have married and settled in the same neighborhood in southwest ern Missouri
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
If Your Old Plumber CannOi Come, Try Us. ...

7 We don't want to deprive him ola job. but wish to assist those who have trouble with their plumbing. Twill give you the service of the highest paid men in the trade. llyou are thlnNins about buying stove ask abou! inc STAMFORD. it will pay you 10 inquire. every one praises t that has used it. We do roofing and conductor work.
 F. IL GARRITY.
 2zi Bapx sA Telepnona zos.x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

TOR SALE--My home, No 56 Kellogg I Street. near Hillside Avenue. The house is practically new, finished through out in hard woods. four fireplaces, fine oak mantels, three bath rooms, two of which have Tennessee marble wainscottings, tile floors and up to date fixtures. ceilings and side walls burlaped. Onaccount of leaving town will sell at bargain. srnal pay~ ment down, if desired 5 per cent interest on balance. The location is one of the very best in the city. which will be seen by a visit to the place. A fine home for any. one who buys it. Do not let this oppor- tunity go by if you are looking for a homo. For further information write mo at Fulton, N. Y, JAMES V. WASHBURNE.
 9-27-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our kind friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our late bereavement In the death of Mrs Mary Bohannon. THOMAS BOHANNON AND FAM
 ILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Animal Note.

Church - see prominent Wall street bull is about to have his picture painted.
 Gotham-Well, there are quantities of good animal painters around.-Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
J. LittIejOhn & O.,
 Cor BANK and GRAND Sts Bargains in Bed Spreads
Suitable For Holiday Gifts.

At 69c--White Crochet Spreads, from $1. At 9sc-Heavy white Crochet Spreads, from $125. At $1.10-Extra heavy white Crochet
 Spreads, from $1.50. At $1.79-White Marseilles .Speads,
 from $225. At $1.9s-White Marseilles Spreads,
 from $25O. At $29s-White Marseilles Spreads, from $375. At $3.9S-Fine white Marseilles
 Spreads, from $5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
New Work For Tramps.

A new occupation is opening for tramps in England. They station them selves near police trap and warn ap- preaching motorists of danger and, as a result, are rewarded with donations of small pieces of money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Too Much for H1n, .

Doctor-Thre is one thing more. Your wife must not speak another word to-day. Tell her that.
 Patient Husband--W would you mind telling her yourself ?-Pearson's Week. ly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

A German tnnkeeper on the Swiss border has undertaken as a result oS a wager to roll a barrel full of wine across Switzerland and Italy to Rome.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

FOR U. s. ARMY: able bodied unmarried men. between ages of 21 and 35; citizens of United States of good character ard tem- perate habits. who can speak, read and write English. For information apply RECRUITING OFFICER, SoO Chapel St, New Haven, 66 State St, Hartford. 1922 Main St. Bridge port, or 199 Bank St, Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Still Ahead.

The emigration from our northwest ern states to British Colombia leaves us still about million ahead of Canada in the exchange of citizens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Servants i'm spnan.

Servants have very low wages fr Spain. There waitress can be engaged for seven or eight shillings month and often girl will be content with only hel board and clothes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
BARTENDERS' NOTICE,

Local 254 will hold a special meet ing tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the Mixologist club rooms. Per order
 BERNARD WHITNEY, .. President.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

ECR SALE--special offer in suburban I homes. if taken soon. One in the western part of the city. on the trolley line. which contains all that goes with an up-to- date residence. and l will sell 1t for $l GOO less than cost. Small amount down. Look this up. Also tenement and business prop erty paying 10 and l2per cent. This is not a by.word but reality. J. E. Sandiford, Real Estate and Insurance, 1O9 Bank St. Telephone call l82. o-Il-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS PRO- s~ bate Court, Dec. 18th. 1903.
 EeState of John O'Connor late of Waterbury in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Maurice O'Connor praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate and that an instrument in writing purportlng to be the last will and testament of sad John O'Connor, deceased may be proved approx ed, allowed and admitted appears, it is
 ORDERED. that said application be heard and deterntned st the Probate office in yater- pury ID said District. on the 26th day of Dec A D., 1908. at clock In the forenoon, and that notice be gi- en of the pendency of said applica- tion ana the time and place of hearing thereon paper having circulation in said district
 Robert A. Lowe Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY. ss Probate

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate 0 Court Dec. 18th igO3
 Estate of Bridget McMahon late of Waterbury in said district
 Upon the application of Mary Meehan Of Watersury, praying that letters of adninis- tration may be granted to hlm on said estate, 1t is
 Ordered That said application be hearo and oeCermlned at the Probate Office in Water buryin said district on the 2ed day of Dec. A. P 1908. at o'clock in the forenoon, and that mo- sice pc given ot the pendency of said application ana the time and place Of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some news paper having circulation in sald district
 ff Robe Tt, A. Lowe. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Live stock Market.

TTLE--Market steady; choice. s5@ 5.10: prime. s4.70QD4S5: fair $3Q3.60: veal calves. S6. 50G17
 HOGs--M arket lower; prime heavy and ,99ediufns. S4.G0fD4. 6; heavy Workers. light Workers and pigs. s4.6o; roughs. $394.25.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS Market steady; prime wethers, S4.l014 2b culls and com
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

(tHR .STMAS Mandolins, O Guitars. Violins, Accordions, Music Boxes, Music Rolls, Occarinas. Harmoni- cas, Banjos, Autoharps, Drums, Leather Cases, Music Cabinets, Strings. We have the finest assortment in town. F. H Lewis & Co.,, 24 East Main street. l2-8-i5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

DlANO BARGAINS-Upright Pianos for
 Il $loo, $l5o. $2oo. $225. up to $500. Sold on easy payments, No collectors. Square Pianos, $25. $50, $75. Easy terms. Organs, $5. $1o. $25. For genu- inc piano bargains come to us. F. H. Lewis 8, Co.,, 24 East Main street. i2.ia~l5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

WANTED-Everybody who owns dog 3V that is of any value 10 his owner to cal on Youmans, 25l South Main Street and have name. residence and registered number marked on collar. Collar alone will not protect your pets. 9-l2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

EoRs SALE--.When looking for Piano -I bargains cont miss calling at our warerooms. A call will convince you that manufacturers prices prevail on all pianos sold at c. H. Percy & Co.'S, l45 Bank Street. Open evenings.
 12-l4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
RaiRina.

Raisins should be soaked in cold wa ter before seeding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

nO YOU want a truss ? If 50 go 10 Water D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets. and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man. who has sold hun- oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers. ! c.AE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
FEeiKht.

The average journey of a ton of freight is 12S miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
ExperIenCe.

Experience often provides the raw material for unnecessary conversation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Like a Cir,

Like a Circus. Life is circus with many side shows. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

Monkeys Like Onions. The onion is a delicacy of the mon- key.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

This is the only UMBRELLA and TRUNK aaore In the city where you can buy the best UMBRELLAS and TRUNKS at HALF PRICE because our rent is cheaper and our expenses are less. It will pay you to call and see our line and prices. CERTAIN LY, we repair and recover Umbrellas and Trunks in best manner for little price. Remember the place. 87 East Main street, by the Immaculate Con- ception church.
 Broadway Umbrella and Trunk StOr