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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
CAPITOL CHAT.
tContinued from Page One.)

builders are unable 10 erect enough
ho,,as in those section to accommodate
all the wnuid-be tenants. For two or
,brc. wears thousands of workmen
have been engaged on public works nf
GREAT magnitude herr and even more
viii be employed during the next year
or two in a similar way. so While tin.
official and other welltO-dO transient
class is getting away from town. Wash
inaton ls by no means being deserted
There will he large exodus from
Washington this year to Maine resorts
Some Of the hotels and ether places on
the Maine coast have already had
agents here and they report good pros
pects For those who have the means
to get away for several weeks Maine
is the favorite spot. The number of
Washington Ieopl" With tO.tlgeS and
houses Of their own in Maine is con
slantly increasing. Then nearly every
boa Wis convinced that Washington ie
in ior u long hot siinlner. There have
been three cool, comfortable summer
here in Surct SsiOn for the last three
years and it is now ;cbolt time that
there should come Il score hen, when the
asphalt on the pa""fn"ntS Will become
almost like pulp in the hot afternoons
ana when the nights Will afford but
little relief Cor suffering lumaHity
or course hat may nor prove to be
the fact, but tn" long and exceedingly
cold winter, followed by March DAYS,
almost as hot as one would expect I'm
June. have put Washington people on
guard. They are makln; earlier and
more extensive preparations for a long
summer outing than is usually the case
Frank A. Munsey, the former lel"-
graph operator at Augusta, now prop
rietor of Munsey's Magazine and owner
| of the Washington Tires. is erecting
4 magnificent ten story building for his
.ieW Spdper in this city. 1t il; on the site
of the ancient Lawrence House, which
his Workmen have just concluded de-
molishing. He intends to have his build
| ing completed ana ready for occupancy
| by next November. HIS newspaper
| property mere is paying him n little re-
turn nOW and he expects to make it n
very valuable property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
Geo. Holden Asks Head
quarters for Discharge.
Received $1100 from the Storey
Cotton Company.
Post Office Inspector Borrowed money
Protected Concern.

Philadelphia. April 2.--George Z. r"'-
den. the inspector on the uni'tu o'"
postal service. attached to the Phi''u',
mia inspection division, who adii'i'le"'
Yesterday. that the storey Cotton ."''
most of whose officers are 1uSitlNeS
from justices. advanced $l1Oo to nm
as a loan for few days, has sent ms
resignation to Washington. Holden says
he received the money and paid it back
a few days later without any under
standing or agreement with the Storey
Cotton 60. that he was to protect the
concern against investigation by the
most Office department.
record of the loan was found while
Assistant United States District Attor-
news Stewart and Swartley. of this city.
were making an examination of the
books of the defunct concern. for the
purpose of getting evidence against
Stanley Francis. who is under arrest
charged with being an officer of the
Storey conce,n. Holden was present
when the discovery was made. The
loan was entered in the general cash
hook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
DON'T EXPERIMENT.
You Will Make No Mistake IT You Fol-
low This Augusta Citizens Advice.

Never neglect your health.
II YOU have pain in the hack. urinary
disorders, dizziness and nervousness
it's time to act and no time to expert
ment. These are all symptoms Of kid
ney trouble. and you should use a
remedy, which is known to cure these
troubles safely and surely.
Doan's Kidney Pills is that remedy
and il you wish to be cured of
kidney disease without experimenting,
do not fail to use it. Why not follow
the advice of an Augusta citizen AMI
be cured.
/. D. Fifield, manufacturer of Filield
Automatic Drilling Attachment, etc.
on Water St, and living at IA Melville
St, Augusta, Me-, says: II have every
confidence in Doan's Kidney Pills for l
know they are a good reliable remedy
for the kidneys. l used them several
years ago with very satisfactory re-
suits. l would not care to go into any
further details in a public statement
but l can say that l know the great
merit of DOan's Kidney Pills from my
own personal experience and it is with
confidence that 1 can advise sufferers
from kidney trouble to procure them at
Willis r. Partridge's drug store and
give them 4 trial"
For sale by all dealers. Price %
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents tcr the United
States.
Remember the name Doans-and
take no other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
SAYS SHE ROBBED STORE.
Young Married Woman Caught in
Shop at Long Island City.

New York. April "A Young married
woman who is accused of having system
atically robbed 4 grocery store for tho
past four months was arraigncd before
Magistrate Smith at Long Island City
She was caught in the store by Il dctcc-
tive who had been concealed there all
night on the lookout. The prisoner was
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen, 81 years old, who
with her husband. Joseph Bowen. Il driv
er. has been living in rooms in the rear
of a grocery store conducted by Mrs. John
Huber. Il widow. at III Pearsall street
in the Blssville section of Long Island
City. Mrs. Huber has been missing mon
ey and groceries for the last four months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
BABY'S VILLA
At Newport. r. l., Is Picturesque
Establishment.

Newport. r. T.. April 2.-FictureSnue in
the extreme is the new villa of john
Nicholas Brown. the multimilllOnaire ba-
by. now being erected on HalidOn hill.
In n northerly direction it looks out over
Nerragansett bay. while toward the south
a fine view of the open ocean is AT hand.
Eastward stretches the city and west
ward lie Forts Adams and Jamestown.
Master Brown is the son of the late John
Nicholas Brown and 4 nephew of the late
Farold Brown. who were interested in
manufacturing in Rhode Island. They
died within few hours of each other.
leaving the babv practically all their COM
bined wealth. as he was the only one of
his generation to bear the family name.
The villa is being erected by Master
Browns mother. Mrs. Natalie Bayard
Brown of Providence. as a trustee of his
estate. 1t is in the form of T. In the
main portion are the principal rooms.
while in the L there is a covered drive
way There is a large entrance hall on
the north, with a salon in the rear which
provides view of the bay toward the
south. as does also the library and dining
room. On the right of the hall is Mrs
Browns Office. with a special stairway
leading to her chamber above. On the
left is the grand staircase leading to the
principal rooms above.
The front of the house is given np to
Master Brown and it will be his DAY and
night nursery and the nurses chamber.
In the rear. fronting on the bay. will be
Mrs. Browns morning room. bed cham
her and guest chamber In the third sto-
ry are three guest chambers. The villa.
which is built of stone. is designed for
the particular convenience of the youth
full multimilliOraire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
THE FISHING INDUSTRY
To Undergo Complete Revolution at
st. Pierre. N. T.

Sydney. n. s.. April 2.-According to
adyices from Fortune Bay. \. T.. il Is
stated that there will be soon com
plete revolution in the fishing industry
at s.. Pierre Mi L.. four or five of the
leading men of the colony with the all
and cogni2unce of the French govern
ment have formed themselves into
syndicate with $1,000,000 capital be-
hind them and will buy out the inter-
ests OF the smaller business people 50
tilat they will practically control Inc
fishcries and other industries there.
The freezing of cod on large scale
VIII be a new departure with them anu
cold storage depots will be created ior
the preservation of bait fishes 10
guard against the possibility OF the To-
tai failure Of the rodiishery such as o.
CURED, last year. creating commertE'l
depression that the colony was heH'
door 20 rum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
100000 MORE
Advance In Pay to Steel Workers
Means Much.

New York. April 2.-Oftcial notices have
Of the United States Steel Corporation
informing thousands of workmcr of an
advance in wages. beginning Saturday.
1t is estimated that the increase will
amount in round figures to s9,000.000.
No details have been made public here.
but it is said those who will receive the
increased pay will be the laborers. skilled
mill hands and the class of mechanics
now receiving moderate wages.
Agreements with tin plate. sheet steel
and other workers. which expire on June
p. Ioxt will not he changed at present.
1t is expected that higher wages scales
will go into effect in three departments
after the present agreements have ex-
pred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
JAMES 6icKFoRD
A Personal Friend Of President Pierce.
Dead.

Hillsbro Bridge. y. H.. April flames
.. Eickford. the oldest man in town. died
at his home. Saturday. Mr.. BckfOrd was
born in HOpknton. Feb Is. 1911, but cana
to this town when he was five years OF
age and had always lived here.
He was an intimate friend of former
President Franklin Pierce and has al
ways been a Democrat. He was an en-
thusiastic musician, and joined the old
Hillsboro band when he was l6 years OF
age. He was chOrister Of the Baptist
church for 10 years. He held a certifi
cate from Elnathan Duren of Boston, dat
ed 1914. for proficiency in music. and rec
ommending him as 4 teacher
He had never been confined to his bed
until his last sickness. Mrs. Bickford
died about five years ago. and one son
John W.. was drowned in the Charles
river in 1856 while student at the Har.
ward Law school.
One son. Frank j.. and one daughter
Mrs. Hafey, survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
STEAMSHIP SYLVANlA
Encounters Three lcebergs Near New
foundland Coast.

Boston. April 1.-The Cunard Line
steamship Sy!vania which arrived, last
night. from Liverpool. England. report
cd as having passed two large iceberss
Jn Tuesday. March 18th, and one very
large one. estimated as a thousand feet
in length and 200 feet in height, on the
following day. The icebe,gs were off
the coast Of New Foundland. the larg-
est one in latitude 1926 north of lonsi-
tudt. 1924 west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
Welded IN WATER.
Converted Couple Immersed and Mar.
ried in Creek.

Midkiff. W. Va, April 2.-Standing waist
deep in SiN-Mile creek. Miss Dora hatfield
and John Silbec We're married by Rev.
MIR. Harbour as the outcome OF religious;
revival. Miss Hatfield and Silbee Were
converted the same evening and decided
to be immersed and to have the marriag e
ceremony performed Immediately after
ward while they stood in the water.
News of the novel ceremony spread
throughout the county. and after the re-
vival services an immense thrOng gath
cred. The evangelist led the two into
the cold water and baptized them. This
done he performed the marriage ccremo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
CANOE OVERTURNED.
Young Man Drowned In Flooded
Streets in Glastonbury.

Glastonbury. Conn. April 2.-George
La Violette. aged "a years. was
drowned here. tonight, by the upset
ting of canoe in which he and COM
panion We're navigating flooded streets.
The annual overflow of the Connecti-
cut river has flooded the streets OF
the town to the depth of 10 feet in
many places. La Violette's compan-
ion. James Butler ives rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
RUMORS AFLOAT
As To Result Of the Converting o. re''
erai Grand Jury.

Chicago. April 2-Wcll autheh''o'."
reports that the federal grand jury Is Nv
vestigating the business me'houS "
meat packers will return inhic'n',".
when it reconvenes, next "e'ne'.
wore prevalent, today. The report ui.,-
tho ,diourn,nent taken was really deeI"-
ed unon in order to allow Assistant A.
torney General Pagin time 70 ara" ~ i,
bills at his leisure and give due col's.n
Grafton to the mass of testin'oh! s"'"
cred since the jury went into session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
$4,000 BLAZE.
Weed Building In WiIIiamsport Dam
aged by Fire.

Williamsport. Pa. April Fire, today
damaged the Weed building to the extent
of $4,000. The flames communicated tc
the Gazette and Bulletin building, which
suffered less of $4,000. Tho press room
was completely Quilted and the paper will
he printed for tomorrow issue from the
Sun office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
IN THE LEAD.
Expenditures Exceed Receipts by $24,'
470,138 In U. S. Treasury.

Washington. April 1.-The treasury
statement of the government receipts ard
expenditures shows that for the month
Of March. 1906. the receipts were SAG 361.
'i*. and the expenditures 45.29i LEG. leav-
ing surplus of $3.50. The dsburse-
ments on account Of the war department
show an increase of 1877. 400 and on ac-
count of the navy an increase of $500. ono.
For the nine months Of the present fiscal
year the expenditures have exceeded the
receipts by $2447S,l3S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
Rerorts Exaggerated.

f,oncord n. H., April 2.-Dr. lrViIs
A. Watson, secretary Vi ;o,od
Board of Health. who has inVes' ls.a,,,.
the situation in the state esIe'"u ~
Manchester. with reference 10 Wv
prevalence of spotted fever. or cere" au
sninal meningitis. states that 'ne ~" III
d;t;ons have been greatly exasser"'eu'
me-, ,,,sa,ce &c not and has not been ep-
idemic i'm Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
PRESIDENT HUBER
To Try To End the Lockout In New
York.

Indianapolis. April 2-Pres. w. d. HUI
her of the Carpenters national organiza-
ton. left for New York. Saturday. to NJ
tempt an adjustment of the lockout which
has prevailed in that city for the last
eight months. The trip Of Pres. Huber
is taken at the instance of Paul Starret.
Mr.. Starret came to Indianapolis to pre-
sent to the president of the Carpenters
Union the position of the New York en-
ploying firms and boss carpenters. num-
bering about 500 concerns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
- Every Nursery.

DR.. A. D. Wren. of sutton; ,,a n'i Is
saws: comfort Powder is an ,,n .n" net -.
Claimed for it. There is nothing Cures "
ter for chafing or eczema: Ut
.e, fest keeps dress shields swee,'
and relieves itching from any "a De
=. shou,d be in every nursery. %
- So ~ ret Comfort Powder, It IS =
far superior to ordinary talcu'', op pom
d do, All druggists in Augusta recon"
mend II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
SLOT MACHINES GOING.
State Detective Issues a Decree In
Bangor, Me.

Bangor. Me-. April 2.-Saturday, state
Detective Dennis Tracey issued notice
that he should proceed at once against
all slot machines and gambling devices
in the county. Although the big slot ma
chimes paying money were taken out IN
January. Saturday all the cigar and small
counter machines which have been allow
ed to run up to this time were taken
out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
Mormons are MOVING.

Minneapolis. April "A special from
Hutte. Mont. says: Pres. joseph Smith
head of the Mormon church. has boueht
SI.ooo acres Of land in Alberta and nro-
!s,Sfs 70 establish colony of Mormons.
Inc price paid was about $4,000. The
pan Is TO break the tract into small
1arms' TO he settled upon by Mormon COL
onists from Utah and elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
FOUR PERSONS
Meet Death 4 Freioht
Train Wreck in Georgia.
many More Are Injured. Som.
Cannot Live.
through Freight and Fast Passeoo..
Train Meet at Badham

augusta, Ca, April "A ,hron..
freight train on the Southern RaiIws.l
from Columbia. to Charleston and "a
iast passenger train from Cbarler.a.' ~
coiu'noia' coliided at badham. TO-DAY
IN a dense fog. Four persons are knoTrI
10 have been killed outright as follow.
rom Colin. engineer Of the passangs.
train; James Stokes, a brakeman ams
two negro brakemen, Adams and ST.
ems. Freight engineer Reed had ho,h
legs broken besides severe internaI -
juries, and cannot possibly 1.-Two -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
FORREST FIRES
Raging In Vicinity Of the catskil'
Mountains.

Kingston. n. Y. April Poorest
fires have started in the foot hills of
the Catskill Mountains, and a serious
fire is now raging near the foot of
overlook Mountain. On account of
the small rainfall during the winter.
the timber is unusually dry and in
hammable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
TOWN ELECTIONS.

AMITY-Se1ectmen E. IT, Williams. =.
NJ. Libby. 7. w. Simpson: town clerk. Ira
Knapp: treasurer. l. T. Walton: constable
and collector. D. NJ. Gidney: school super
intendent. H. ]. Reed: school committee
Amounts appropriated: Schools. $50:
books. So: nocr. 500: roads. $1,000: other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
s12,500 FOR A BOYS LEG.
Jury Returns Verdict in Favor Of Lad
Who Was Run Over.

New York. April "A jury in Part II
Of the supreme court decided on $4,000 as
the value of a 13-year-old boys leg, when
they brought in Il verdict for that amount
in favor of Charles Ernst against the
Terry Contracting and Trucking Co
While riding a bicycle on Avenue G
the hoy was struck by the pole of the de,
fendants wagon, knocked from his wheel
and run over
Last December. verdict of 500 was
rendered. This was set aside by Justice
Dugro and q new trial ordered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Armed Men WayIav Station Agent In
Tiftis.

Tiftis. April 2.-As the station master
at Kutais was driving to the local treas
ury accompanied by an armed escort. he
was attacked by four armed men. who
overpowered the escort and robbed the
station master of $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03

The house surgeon of a London
hospital was attending to the injuries
of a poor woman whose arm had been
severely bitten, says the Taller. AS
he was dressing the wound, he said:
Il can not make out what sort OF an
animal bit you. This is too small TOT
a horses bite and too large 10.
dogs" "Oh, sir" replied the patient
"it wasn't an animal-it was another
lydy.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
NO CONGRESS
Minister Of Interior Will Allow No
Conference on Cholera Epidemic.

Moscow, April 2.-The assistant minister
of the interior has forbidden the assem-
hage of n congress to deal with the chol-
era epidemic because. according to Off
c:al information the promoters of the
congress intend to give it the form of
demonstration against the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
Another Runner Mailed.

London. April "A news agency dis
patch from st. Petersburg says that the
report published on Saturday that Il new
internal loan of s1o0,0O0en would shortly
be issued is now discrcdited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
A Fatal Plunge.

Kern City. Cal. April 2.-Mollie Mat
lack, "a, and Irma Cook. Il. were dashed
to the ground from car OF the Ferris
wheel. being operated by carnival COM
many Miss Matlack was fatally injured
The accident was caused by the breaking
of bolt in the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
Painters Strike.

pittsfeld. April 2.-Members OF rne
L.aox Painters Union went OF, d S s"
Yesterday morning. because 1he 1a 70
arc. association refused to aeceue :.
,he;r demands for an increase from
90 On % 60 n day. Twenty men are OUT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-03
At Port Au Prince.

Port Au Prince, Hayti. April 2.-Many
sentries stood guard in. and strong pa
trolls moved through, the streets of the
city, Saturday. There were no disturb
ances. All Syrian stores are closed.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-05-18
Bids Wanted.

Seaed bids for the erection of the
public school building in Carson City.
Nevada, School District No. 1, will be
received by the Board of School Trus-
tees up to and including May Is, 1905
Bids will be opened at 7:3o p. m. of
that date Plans and specifications
can be found at the Office of the Su-
perintendent Of Schools, E. E. Roberts
They will be there at all times up to
the date Of acceptance. Aslo at Reno
Nevada at the Office of Holesworth &
Curtis, architects.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check for five 60 percent Of
the amount of the bid
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids submitted.
J. P. Meder
Clerk of the Board.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-05-18
Spring Attractions.

Joe Plat has received an install
wort rS lis snrin- grti5. re cart.i.-
y !,ac n.nEe fina sn'nc'inns The
NOW lire Of gray '3atc Includes ina-
',o":af panarc ari -, GrG-t e Ar,a--
.~er sta. En:- curr>Hr e,;.tS. u,-
(or-oar and snv. ]. Hn3nct lire Ge
mcnts sill e,,ii+e ~rn $50 in stc"';
-ou car fn' v'hr. -. -an. at the
~ 1ecr Getting Fouse.
Furnished rooms ,,pEn,s:te fha NJ. f.
Church Enquire at PREMISES
Try our Moorpark Apricots in Ave
pound tins at the Meyers Mercantile
Company.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-05-18
SOUTHERN TOWNS
Distances from One Camp to Anothes
and How to reach Them.

and How to reach Them.
Most people have IN indirect
of the location Of the va
ious newly established towns in the
Southern Nevada gold districts few ot
them have any definite intelligent idea
as to where each town actually 10 and
the relative direction and distance Of
one from an other.It will therefore bs
Of interest to many and valuable TO
some to have them set forth. The
following carefully prepared informal,
ion regarding these Localities, the
names Of which are seen and heard
of every day more and more as time
passes, but just where they are situas
ed in the broad expanse Of southern
country few persons could toll, even
among some Of those interested more
OF less in mining affairs.
Goldfield Is % miles south Of Tono-
pah; l6 miles south Of Goldfeld =
Tank Springs; % miles south brings
one to Summerville. the new strike.
which is miles west of Throp's Mills
where is located the Nevada -Goldfiela
Mining Company's property. q miles
south from Summerville il Muddy
Spring, miles south from Muddy
is Old Bullfrog or Amagoza (now de-
serted) where the Original Bullfros
district, now about six months old
Three quarters of a mile south Is the
new town Of Bullfrog, formerly called
Bonanze. From Ryolite to Beatty
town of 500 people. is miles north
east, passing the rich Montgomery
Edwards mine. Coin iarther south
from Beatty, miles, ono reaches
Gold Centre with its $50 people On,
hundred and ten miles southeast from
Bullfrog are located the rich strikes
OF Los Vegas, reached by some, via
the Clark railroad and stage.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-05-18
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting.

Los Angeles. Cal, May 1st. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
the Yellow Aster Mining & Milling
Company will be held in Carson City
Nevada, at Hotel Arlington at 1 p. m.
May 10th, 1905, for the election of
directors and any other business
necessary to be transacted.
BY order of the Board of Direcors.
r l.. BURCHAM,
Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-05-18

Dry pine and pine nut wood can be
found at Petersen & Springmeyer's
Dress suit cases. pajamaA night
robes. underwear and hosiery ct the
Emporium.