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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
SPORT.


William NJ. Johnston, the young
Californian. won his place in the fifth
round of the New York State Lawn
tennis championship tournament.
The fifteen-round fight between
Frank (FrenchyD Naise and Joe Bay.
ley for the lightweight championship
OF Canada at Vancouver. resulted in
a draw.
Edward Payson Weston is enjoying
a well.earned rest at Minneapolis, well
pleased with the reception accorded
him on his finish OF a COO miles walk
from New York.
Bablot, the French automobilist
won the automobile Grand Prix of
France at lie Mans. covering the dis
lance OF 23j IS miles in four hours,
twenty one minutes and fifty seconds.
His average speed was seventy seven
miles an hour.
A new worlds trotting record was
established at Detroit at the grand
circuit races, when Peter Nolo, driven
by Murphy. captured the first heat of
the two-year old trotting division for
the $4,000 stake of the Horseman di-
vision. The time was zoe, a half
second faster than the former record
made in 1910 by Justice Brooke.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
VIOLENT STORM AT sHosHoNh,
Two Houses Struck by Lightning and
Great Damage by Cloudburst.

Shoshoni, Wyo - Two residences,
occupied by families named Harmed
and Frill, were struck by lightning
during a terrific storm and completely
destroyed by the ensuing fires The
members of the families were stunned
by the electric snock but escaped from
the flames. losing all their posses
sions. The storm was the most vio-
lent in years and vas accompanied by
a downpour of rain that flooded the
streets. Damage running into thous-
ands was done by the flood waters,
while the burning of the Harmed and
Frill houses added $1,000 to the total
loss
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Hold Up $4,000 in Bridge Warrants

Grand Junction.-Acting upon the
advice of State Auditor Roady kene-
han, District Judge Black issued an
injunction restraining County Treas
urer Benton Canon from paying $2S,-
600 in warrants still due for the con-
struction OF the Main street bridge
Auditor kenehan has been here inves-
tigating the matter for week, on the
application of the county commits
sioners for the state appropriation OF
S6UO0
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09

Mexico City.-John Lind, special
representative OF President Wilson OF
the United States. now on his way to
Mexico, will be persona non grata 10
the Mexican government unless he
brings credentials in due form to
gether with recognition OF the govern
ment of Mexico" according to an of
ficial statement issued here.
Manuel Cara Aldape. minister of
public instruction. who is acting as
minister of foreign affairs, issued
statement to the United States en-
bassy, and sent it to Europe, saying:
BY order of the President Of the
republic declare as minister OF for
eign affairs ad interim that if Mr.
Lind does not bring credentials in
due form, together with recognition of
the government of Mexico. his pres
ence in this country will not be desir-
able"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
BRYAN SENDS PEACE MESSAGE.
Urges Mexico to Await Word From
President Wilson.

Mexico City.-The following tele-
gram from Secretary OF State Bryan
was received at the American lega-
ton:
You may say to the minister OF
foreign affairs that Governor Lind
comes to Mexico on a mission OF
peace and that the President feels
sure his presence there will contrib
ute toward settlement of the diff
culties The Mexican government
should await the Presidents commu-
nication ana not give weight to mis-
representations published in sensa-
tional newspapers
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Bail Denied Confessed Slayer.

Montrose.-Frank R. Saunders. con
fessed slayer OF Stephen Wood near
Naturita, was bound over to the fall
term of District Court at his prelimi
nary hearing Bail was denied him
Three witnesses for the state testified,
Angus Stocks and his wife, mother OF
Stephen Wood, and Sheriff NJ, A. Gala
way, who repeated Saunders confes-
sion in full. Saunders young wife sat
by his side during the hearing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Thief Caught After Chase.

Colorado Springs.-Arthur Hender.
son. negro from st. Louis. snatched
$3.50 diamond from a jewelry store
and fled. He was caught by mob
that started in pursuit and the gem
was recovered.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Dislocates Jaw BY Laughing.

Notwithstanding at funny re-
mark made by his grandchild, James
Cowie. former secretary of state, dis
located his jaw. Not until DR..
Springer had worked over him for an
hour was he able to use that part OF
his anatomy most useful to a success
full politician.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Worlds Medical Congress Opened

London.-The International Medical
Congress was opened by Prince Ar.
thur of Connaught aa the representa-
tive OF King George, in the great AL
bert hall in the presence of an audi
euce of 10000.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Americans Deal Death for Attack.

Mexico City.-Seventeen Mexicans
have paid with their lives for attack.
ing the daughters of Mathew Gourd
an American farmer near Tampicc
American farmers led in the exaction
of the penalty
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Or. Sun Vat Sen FIees China,

Peking.-Dr. Sun Vat Sen, former
provisional president OF the republic,
but now one OF the leaders in the
southern revolution. has fled the coun-
try on board Japanese steamer
bound for Formosa, am island belong
ing to Japan in the China sea off the
province of Fu-kien
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
soy Swimmer Drowned.

Grand Junction-While swimming
in the Grand river near here, Mack
Campbell, twelve-year-old son of
Thomas Campbell. a rancher, was
drowned. He was one of a family OF
ten children.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Gives Barbecue for Woodmen.

Colorado Springs-The Woodmen
OF the World. who were holding their
triennial conclave in Colorado Springs
were guests of Alderman Joan J.
Coughlin at big barbecue at Zoo
park
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
stole and Carried Away Brick House.

Washington.-Riy the enter
prising thief who purloined a red-hot
stove, Samuel jefferson and David
Price, negroes, were sentenced for
carrying off brick house. The men
pleaded guilty in police court
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Free American Held for Huerta Plo,

Mexico City,. Blum, the Ameri-
can arrested here on a charge of com.
plicity in a plot TO asassinate Proyi-
sional President Hderta, has been Civ.
en- his liberty professionally pending an
investigation by the authorities.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Moffat Rails on Ground.

Craig-The first consignment OF
rails from the Pueblo steel works for
the SteambcatCraig extension of the
Moffat Road arrived in Steamboat
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09
Drops Dead on Doorstep.

Trinidad.-On the doorstep of his
daughters home James Cassidy, well
known resident of this city. dropped
dead.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-08-09

May Open Stratton Home in October.
Colorado Springs.-Oct. !, in all
proba bility, will be set officially as
the date for the formal opening of the
Myron Stratton Home for the Poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
Good Looks
Means Nice Hair and a Clean Scalp

Loss of hair, itching scalp, dandruff
and other forms of hair trouble al
ways cause one to think instinctively
of Newbro's Herpicide.
Grateful relief from various forms
of hair and scalp disorders may in
variaby he found in Newbros Herpi-
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Newbro's Herpieide has long been
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II is used by beautiful women
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to preserve ones youthful appear,
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Recommended and applications
made by the best BARRIERS and hair
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your money will be refunded.
G. II. Beane. Gardiner, Me, Specia
Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
ASSISTANCE ASKED.
Augusta Firemen Ready to Start fo'
WaterviIle, but Are Stopped.

s An alarm at 4.4s Friday afternoon,
from Box 81, corner of Bridge and
State streets, gave people an impress
sion that there was a fire, but it was
pulled in by Chief Buckley, to call
the firemen. he having received call
for help from Mayor Pattangall OF
Waterville, on account of the fire in
that city. Within short time the
steam fire engine City of Augusta was
manned and taken down Bridge hill to
the railroad, where she was loaded
on a fat car, but the start for Wa
terville was delayed because no loco
motive was available, the shifter. No.
TT. being unfit for the work. loco
motive was sent down from Water
vile, but did not arrive. until CAS-
and about that time received word
that the services of the steamer would
| not be needed.
L
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services, to Which All Are
Cordially Invited to Attend.

SAINT MARKS church. Pleasant
St. Rev Brian c. Roberts, Rector. 18th
Sunday after Trintyo: Holy eucharist,
80 A. NJ: holy eucharist and sermon.
1880 A. M; evening prayer, $50 =. M.
The rector conducts the services In the
morning, a lay reader in the evening.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL church,
Henry E. Dunnack, minister. residence u
Green street. Phone 561W: 1890. morn
ing worship with sermon by Mr.. w. c.
Phelps Of Brooklyn, y. Y; II 30, sunday
school. w. d. Hutchins Supt; $50 p, NJ.
Young Peoples meeting; 80 P. NJ great
patriotic service, celebrating the 50th an
niversary of the Battle Of Gettysburg;
subject, Maine at Gettysburg special
music.
WATER STREET GOSPEL MISSION ssh , =
Sunday school at u M, gospel services
at 3 and TO r. NJ Rev. Matilda w, At
kinson of Spencer, Ia. will speak at both
services Everybody cordially inyited.
PENNEY MEMORIAL FREE BAL =.
list church. Rev. Charles q Mosne !,
pastor: Preaching service at l0,So VIII. WIZ,
sermon by the pastor; subject The fro Fa,l
of Babylon and Lessons Ihereiroun,
SUNDAY school at 1f45: communion service
in audience room at 4 p. M, no Sven,ns
service: midweek meeting at 10 Weones-
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05


A noticeable feature in the chorus Oh
noise makers Thursday night, was the
absence of the din usually made by the
church bells Men were on guard at the
different churches to keep the boys
away from the bells, and in only one
instance did the youngsters succeed IN
getting by, and then only for snort
time At the First Baptist church on
Winthrop street, while the Waterman
was carefully guarding the front door,
the BOYS secured ladder and by TINS
means gained an entrance at the rear
of the building. and then got at the
bell. AT midnight. the Waterman was
surprised when the bell began to ring
far above his head. but he was power
less to prevent it. He had no keys TO
the church, and the boys would not
come out at his request, and they heid
the fort until the services of oflicer
Charles Witham were enlisted. mat
official gained and entrance to the
church by the ladder route. and iocat-
ing the boys by the aid of his seafch-
light. speedily turned them out OF the
brilding -z....3; ISL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Seven troops of Boy Scouts from
Lewiston, numbering about 20 in all.
in charge of Scout Master c. H.
Temple, pastor of the First Univer-
salist church, and accompanied also
by Sergt. Hennessey of the 9th Co.,
c. A. c., are in camp on the State
campground on Western avenue for
the remainder of the week. The COM
mand arrived in the city, Thursday
forenoon, and according to the state
ments of some of the members they
are having one of the time of their
lives. Many of the boys have been
down to the city and they are as gen.
tlemanly lot of youngsters as one
often sees They will leave camp for
their homes in Lewiston, Sunday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Moses Flarity of Richmond was
brought to Augusta on the noon train,
Friday, by DIR. f. ID. Peabody of that
town, suffering from injuries received
through being thrown from a bicycle
against a store door, and was taken
TO the Augusta General hospital for
trea tment of a fractured skull, but on
examination at the hospital 1t was the
belief Of the surgeon in attendance that
the man was suffering only from con-
cussion. other injuries received were
superficial cuts on his hands, principal
Iy on the right hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

There are two or three interesting
customs still in existence in the little
village of Quadring, near Spalding. in
Lincolnshire. One is the employment
of a dog-whpper at the church. 1t
was customary at one time in most
villages to have dog whipper, whose
duty it was to drive away the dogs
that yelped around or tried to enter
the church. Mr.. Eley, the Quadring
sexton. still receives a salary OF ten
shillings a year in respect OF TINS I'M
portant function. 1t is also the Gus
tom to present the Oldest widow In the
village with brand new gown every
other year. Some kind hearted OLD
soul who evidently knew what it was
to be cold in winter. left sum OF
money for this purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
RES|NOL STOPS
SKIN TORRENTS
How This Wonderful Ointment Ends
Itching and Heals Skin Eruptions.

The soothing, healing medication in
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
penetrates every tiny pore OF the skin,
clears it of all impurities, and stops
itching instantly. Resinol positively
speedily heals eczema, rashes, ring
worm, and other eruptions, and clears
away disfiguring pimples and black
heads, when other treatments prove
worse than useless.
Resinol is not an experiment. It is
doctors prescription which proved
SO wonderfully successful for skin
troubles that it has been used by other
doctors all over the country for
eighteen years. No other treatment
for the skin now before the public can
show such record of professional APP
proval. Every druggist sells Resinol
Ointment and Resinol Soap, but you
can test them at our expense Just
write to Dept. I'M, Resinol, Baltimore,
Nd, and we will send you by parcel
post generous trial of each, with the
two new Resinol Books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
CHINA.

D. d. Hutchinson of Waterville call
ed on Mrs. Longfellow. Friday.
Francis Jacobs of Providence arriv
ed Thursday, at his summer home
here.
Rev Perry Macy. who has attended
the Friends Yearly meeting in Prov
idence, arrived here, Wednesday.
f. Ii. Jenkins and family of Augusta
are settled in their cottage at Pble
point
Mrs. II. w. Jones and son Francis
also Miss Annabel Jones, WHO nave
been to the Friends Yearly meeting IN
Providence, also visiting in Fall River
and Brunswick, returned, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
THoRNDiKE.

Mrs. Howard Hurd is very Ill. Mrs
Marcia has one of the Hurd children
with her.
Mrs. Spencer is quite ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Day and chill
dren returned to Wellesley. Mass, on
July 3. Little Evelyn and Robert will
be missed by the chiidred here.
A preacher from away will occupy
the pulpit here, Sunday, July 6, aft
ernoon and evening.
Our newly married friends, belmont
Ward of this town, and Miss Florence
Witham of Albion, are receiving the
congratulations of friends.
The Womens Club has adjourned
till Sept. l, at the regular meeting a,
Mrs. +. S. Hogan's. Wednesday.
+. S. Hogan attended the X. +. d
Carriers meeting at Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
DaiIv kellnebee Journal
Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res |
7 telephone 1856

Cards of thanks obituary notices, res
olutions of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object Is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form, will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office imediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
How Our Augusta
Team Averages Up.

Following is the batting average Oh eaen
individual of the Augusta team III ."o
Trolley League. Groves Is neaolils inv
list with $50, while Appleton ana 1iarVey
are second and third with zoo anu .-'o
respectively. Harvey and Smith are tieu
in the number of stolen bases with iou'
to their credit. while Appleton ana eoopei
are second with three each. Inc pae'ine
average of the team is 100 which "ou'o
indicate that the team must 1oiio" .i'e
example set by Groves In oroer " NC
victorious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Walsh of
Bath, with their chauffeur. w. f..
Kelley. were guests. Friday forenoon.
of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Reynolds,
$50 Water street. They made the trip
in their automobile. The entire party
left, in the early afternoon. for st.
Adams, where they visited, over night,
the ladies' aunt. Mrs. Fred Richards.
Saturday, they will go to Dover to
visit their sister, Mrs. Herbert Doug
lass. over night, returning home, Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

The Methodist Sunday school of the
Green Street church held its annual
picnic. Friday afternoon. going to
Hanks grove, on the Bangor road.
and it was merry party that left
Water street on the o'clock car for
the grove, which is one of the pretty
spots of the city suburbs. The party
was goodly one. and every one of
the participants were out for good
time. Several hours were passed en-
joyable and lunches, together with ice
cream. were served The picnic closed
with display of fireworks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Friday was day of pleasure for the
patients at the Maine Insane hospital,
where the Fourth was celebrated in the
usual manner. The traditional dinner
OF salmon and green peas together
with many other good things, was
served at noon, and the afternoon was
devoted to sports, for which prizes
were offered. and which included,
among other features, a fat mems
race, fat women,s race. sack race. OBJ
stacle race, potato race. 100-yard dash
for men, and three-legged race. The
sports were held on the pavilion lawn
and the occasion was enlivened with
music by the Hospital Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

The Augusta Lumber Co. expects to
begin, today Saturday, piling logs
on the island. so-ealled. above the mill,
the contract for which has been let To
MacFarlane & Duffy, steam holster
and shears belonging to whom was
placed in position, Friday. The COM
pany will pile about 1900 sticks al
present, and later in the season VIII
nile more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
AMUSE M ENTS.
Opera House.

Yesterdays performances at the
Opera house were enjoyed by large
audiences both in the afternoon and
in the evening The program consists
of a variety of subjects embracing
all that is new and up-to-date in
picture plays. The pictures bear the
following titles: 1.-The Stolen Melody,
s"Scenes in France" 1.-The Deceivers, "
"A Jockey For Love. 1.-The Perileus
tRide," and "Mercy Merrick".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Vice Commodore Hopkins of the Au-
gnsta Yacht Club and family are Ell
joying ii few days cruising on the No
kemis in Sheepseot bay and Beethbay
harbor waters. They expected to visit,
during the trip, at Five Islands and
Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

The Maine District Nurses Asso-
citation win hold its annual meeting,
today Saturday. at Bangor. and it
is expected that there will be a large
attendance Among the members of
the association in this vicinity is
Miss Katherine Mcclellan of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Child returned
Friday afternoon, from a trip to the
Provinces. Mr.. Child has been to Mu-
MAC, ". b., and Mrs. Child to Harboi
au Boueha, y. s. They came home to-
cether from McAdam Junction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

The first meetings of creditors in
bankruptcy cases which were to have
been neld Friday forenoon. at the Of
fee of the referee in bankruptcy. in
Augusta, were OH account of the holt
Gay. postponed, and will be held, at IL
A, NJ, next Friday, July II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

The captains of the schooner William
II. Davenport and the barge Coaldale
which vessels are lying at this port,
Showed their patriotism. Friday, by
displaying Old Glory at the masthead
of their respective craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

The cruiser Topaz ", Commodore
Guy P. Gannett of the Augusta Yacht
Club, is for short time cruising in
Portland waters, and is at Grand
beach, where Mrs. Gannett is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. r. H. Bod
well of Winthrop street, who has a
cottage there for the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace +. Bowditch left
on the Friday afternoon express for
Rockland, on their way to Camden, to
attend the annual outing of the Maine
Press Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

will pass the remainder of the sum-
mer in Gardiner.
Miss Ellis of Waterville is visiting
at K. a. Cooks, the guest Of her
brother. Carroll Ellis.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morrow passed
Wednesday in Waterville.
The Lakeshore Sewing Society held
a picnic, July 4, at Great pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Hook 81 Ladder Truck No. / of the
Augusta fire department was called
out, at 11.45 p. NJ. Friday evening
in response to Il call from the Edwards
block, on Water street, due to slight
blaze on the roof of woodshed Stu
ated between the railroad bridge and
the block. A quick run was made by
the department, two chemicals being
used in extingushing the blaze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Capt. Roy Small of the Augusta
Yacht Club left with his family. early,
Friday morning. on the Ardena, for
Five Islands. where they are enjoying
a few days at the Small cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Mrs. James r. Smith of the Void
West and Far East shows, who is
receiving treatment at the Augusta
General hospital for injuries received
at Bangor by being thrown from her
horse, is reported to be improving,
and will. it is expected, leave the hos
pital, Sunday, to join the shows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Win Libby. Waterman for Law
renee. NewhaH g. Hume. picked up
large fire Balloon, Friday evening. near
the factory. and would like to know
where it came from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Through a lack of knowledge of such
things on the part of the one who rais-
ed ii, the flag at the clubhouse OF the
Augusta Yacht Club was displayed. for
the greater part of the day union
down. The mistake was rectified, now
ever, in the afternoon. and Old Glory
ftaated on the breeze in the proper
manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

ID. w. Adams Cos. July sale gives
promise of bargains that are real mon
ey savers. 1t will be well to study the
ad. and carefully consider the saving
to be made by buying while a choice is
worth much-Ady.