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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
A One-Man Lob.

Ferdinand De Footlites was billed
for a one-night stand at Mallow-on-
the-Marsh. So he sent telegram to
the proprietor of the local theater:
"Will hold q rehearsal tomorrow
night. Have stage manager, stage
carpenter, property man, assistant
electrician and all other stage hands
there without fail"
Within a few hours he got a reply
from the proprietor, who wired back
"He will be there" e."-Tit-Bits,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
A Soft Answer.

The poor fellow at the end of the
table looked so unhappy that even the
Iandlady's stony heart was moved.
How do you like the chicken soup
Mr.. Jones?" she asked, by way of say
ing something
"Oh-er--is this chicken soup?" he
blurted out.
Certainly. How do you like it,"
"Well-er-it's certainly very ten.
der" said he, apologetically.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
The Judge and the Expert.

Mayor Hylan of New York has nc
belief in efficiency experts and has
banished them from the city hall.
An efficiency expert undertook to
teach Judge Hylan, as he then was, a
lesson some years ago.
II observe, judge" the man said,
that you've given notice to your Of.
flee boy, Jimmy. That's a great mis-.
take"
"But he's the most worthless lit
tie"
Judge" the expert interrupted,
with superior smile, "Im going to
give you an efficiency lesson. Take
Jimmy back, for he sings at his work,
and there's no surer sign of efficien-
cy"
"Humph, that's no sign" said the
Judge. "a mosquito does that"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
PRODUCTION OF LIVE STOCK
Good Permanent Pastures, Lepumlnous
Crops, SlIo and Purebreds
Are Essential. '

(From the United States Department of
Agriculture.)
Where live stock is a factor on the
farm. make every field hog-tlght and
sheep-tlght; have thoroughly good per-
manent pastures; grow leguminous
crops; build sllo and keep only pure
bred males. These five things are alb
solutely essential In the economical
production of live stock. OF course,
this program calls for some labor and
expense but the permanent condition
Of prosperity in the sections devoted
to live stock production is proof of the
good profit derived therefrom.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
The Sailor SpeIIer.

In the harbor a "drifter" was hav-
ing her name repainted, and near to
her was British war vessel from the
decks of which a number of interested
tars watched intently while the name
Psyche was put on
When the name was completed, one
of the tars called out dsdainfully,
"Ho, there! That's not the way to
spell fish in the navy!"-London Tit
Bits.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

The idea of propelling ships inde-
pendently of the wind first led-to the
use of oars. The discovery of land
vehicles soon led to attempts to utilize
it on behalf Of vessels. 1t is claimed
that the first attempt at this propul-
sion was made by Blasco de Garay, at
Barcelona, in 1858.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
NECESSARY TO SAVE MANURE
Sometimes Overlooked by Small Farm
or Who Is Just Starting In Live
Stock Business.

Save manure. The necessity for this
is sometimes forgotten by the small
farmer who Is Just starting In the
business of live stock production. Fer.
tllizer is scarce, high in price, and
hard to get for any reasons. There
fore. the more manure saved to ap-
ply to the land the less need for fer.
tilixer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

"Skuse me, boss, but would you
mind yancin' me a dollar to join de
lodge dis ebenln'?"
Il guess so, Uncle Jake. But seems
to me you're always joining lodges.
What's the name of this particular
lodge?"
please sub, it am de Sublime De-
Tenders oh de Royal Purple Order OBJ
de Consultations OBJ Epicurus."
Gee whiz--it only costs dollar to
join such a mighty lodge as that?"
"Suttin'ly, boss. Dat amt muffin.
You oughta see what could jine TO-
a dollar an half or two dollars. -
Florida Times Union.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
ATTENTION GIVEN BABY BEEF
Industry Increasing In Importance on
Account Of the Scarcity Of
Feeder Cattle.

With the growing scarcity Of feed
er cattle and the advance In value of
farm lands, the baby-beef industry
is of increasing Importance and is
receiving the attention of farmers
in all live stock sections of the coun.
try.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
ARM
ANIMAL. s
PREVENT DISEASES OF HOGS
Most Important Way to Conserve and
Increase Pork Productlon-EIIm-
lnate Mud Holes.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Asriculture)
In the problem of conserving and
increasing pork production, 1t must be
remembered that one of the chief fac
tors Is the prevention of disease.
Swine, particularly young animals, are
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Fattenlnu Steers.

Fattening steers on grass and cot'
tonseed cake is nearly always more
profitable than grazing them without
feed. The use Of small amount of
corn in addition to the cottopseed cake
has proved profitable,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
An Apt Student.

A young woman who came to Co
lumbia to take her degree of doctor
of philosophy married her professor
in the middle of her second year.
When she announced her engagement
one Of her friends said:
but, Edith, l thought you came up
here to get your Phi. D."
80 l did," replied Edith; "but had
no idea l would get him SO SOON"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

He with newspaper)-Here's some
thing odd. A summer girl by mistake
fastened her girdle with a needle in
stead of pin, and two months later
the needle came out of young mans
arm.
sihe-But how do they know 1t was
the same needle?
He-Can't say, unless 1t was by the
expression of Its eye.-Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
A New Way to Shave

Tender skins twice day without irri-
tation by using Cuticura Soap the
"Cuticura Way" No slimy mug, germs,
waste of time or money. For free sam
pies address, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Bos-
ton" At druggists and by mail. Soap
rs, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

Try to raise more pounds OF meat
than ever before. The nations meat
bill is enormous; many farmers ba-
con bill Is more than 1t should be
Plant grazing crops, raise hogs, calves
and lambs.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
He Got a Medal For That.

Uncle Ezra-How's the boy doing
who went to the army?
Uncle Eben-Fine. He just got a
medal for something, but he writes
such durn poor hand that can't tell
whether it's for bugling, burgling or
just plain bungling.-Life.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Divided Authority.

who really is boss In your home ?"
inquired the abrupt person.
well" replied Meekton, "of course
Henrietta assumes command Of the
pug dog and the canary. But l can
say pretty much what | like to the
goldfish. Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Botanical Notes.

Poetic Sub-Do you understand the
language of flowers?
Worldly One Only that two
guinea box of roses talks heaps louder
to a girl than six-penny bunch of
violets.-Passing Show.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Merely a Starting Point

"Do you believe" inquired the soul
full maiden, that marriages are made
in heaven?"
"They may be-" responded the con-
firmed cynic, "but according to my OBJ
servation they usually wind up else
where. ."-Richm nd Times-D Dispatch.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
The Riuht Aue.
in the packing industry.

The young man claimed to have
conscientious scruples. 'In the year
1906" he said, II was born again."
"In that case," said the officer
quietly, have you any objection to
joining the Boy Scouts ?'-Boston
Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
A Saving Theory.

Billings isn't very generous with
all his money, is he?"
mo; he holds that wealth Is bur
den, and that 1t is not fair to put ones
burdens on other peoples shoulders.
Baltimore American,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Now His Move.

wife, I'm afraid can't afford new
clothes for you this spring."
well, then, Dick, we must move. I
don't mind wearing my old clothes In
a new nelghborhood, but l won't stay
here and wear them."-Boston Tran
script.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Sarcastic.

Il hope I'm not taking you from
your work."
NO." said the man wearily, 'I just
come down to the office to receive
visitors. ."-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Weary.

Actress Ito her fiance) - Please
don't ask me to kiss you for week
or so, darling, You must remember
took over 5000 yesterday selling
kisses for the Red Cross. Passing
Show.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

There goes the hardest worked
man In town"
Nonsense! He's rich and inde-
pendent"
"Yes, but he has three daughters
who work him for the support of their
husbands. ."-EXchang
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Expansion of Concrete.

Concrete roads expand most in win,
ter and contract most in summer, ac-
cording to the United States bureau of
standards, because of increases or de.
creases in the moisture they contain.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

Burn wood wherever and whenever
1t is possible, in order that coal may
be saved. Take the crooked and de-
fectlve trees from the woodlot.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
THE REFLECTIONS OF A MARRIED
wOMAN--nra MT nIaoS.
her strength

and cure those weaknesses or all
ments which are the seat OF her trou.
Bile. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip.
tion regulates and promotes all the
proper functions of womanhood, en-
riches the blood, dispels aches and
pains, melancholy and nervousness,
brings refreshing sleep, and restores
health and strength. II cures those
disorders and arrangements incident
to womanhood.
a well,known agent which can be
procured at all drug stores is pleas.
ant Pellets made up Of the May
apple, the dried juice OF the leaves Of
aloes and the root of jalap. First put
out by DR.. Pierce nearly fifty years
ago.-Ady.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Good Qualities of Horse.

Part of the stamina, durability and
spirit of a horse is inherited and part
Is produced through proper feeding.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
A Proof to the Contrary.

"The Germans appear to have taken
all the starch out Of the Russians"
why, have just been reading
where the latter are making a stiff
resistance. ."-Exchange,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

A dirty cow is direct pecuniary
loss to the owner. Keep the stables
clean and dry. Use plenty Of straw
for bedding.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

The Tomato-Why are you looking
so wilted?
The Potato-I bet on the wrong
horseradish.-Exc
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Trees AIona Hiuhways,

The highway commissioner of Penn
sylvania suggests that trees planted
along highways should be fruit or nut
bearers. This would make fine pick
ing for tourists and small boys.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Appropriate View.

What do you think of hanging as
capital punishment"
81 think it is better to let the sub
ject drop."-Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
The Object.

"He hurled his insulter's charges
back into his teeth"
81 guess he wanted him to eat his
words. Baltimore American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

Sweet clover is adapted to a wider
range Of climatic conditions than any
Of the true clovers, and possibly al
falfa.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
The Hero,

Was Jack cool during the air raid
the other night?"
Rather! Why, he was so cool his
teeth were chattering all the while"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

Did you succeed in hiring a new
cook?"
mot yet; she is looking up my ref
erences. Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Ruin Asphalt Pavements.

Asphalt pavements are softened and
sometimes disintegrated by illuminat-
ing gas leaking from mains beneath
them.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Bad Roads Expensive.
lessen Demand for Coal.

Bad roads are the heaviest expense
that production Is required to meet.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
The Kind.

What plants do you think suitable
to beautify a cat cemetery!"
"Why not try pussy willows"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Test termination.

termination tests should be made to
determine what percentage Of the seed
will grow. Follow the method com.
monty employed for testing the ger
mination of corn. The seeds may be
laid between moist blotters or folds of
cloth placed In q shallow dish, COW
cred with plate and kept in warm
room; or they may be planted In sand
or soil.
If the termination is poor, the fact
must be taken into account when de-
Gliding upon the rate Of planting, In Or
der to insure good stand. 1t is very
important that seed be tested this
year, since early frosts In the fall of
1917 prevented the crop from matur-
ing properly in some of the principal
bean-growing sections of the country.
A failure to do so may result In
poor stand and much reduced yield.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
Up to Date.

Teacher-Name the five zones.
Pupil-Temperate, Incorporate, war,
postal and o.-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

against these losses regardless of the
weather conditions. The undersized,
shriveled, irregular, and cracked beans,
do not germinate well and their remov-
al will help to secure a uniform standl
No chances should be taken with the,
1913 crop. Only the very best seed
available should be used.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31

:, To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-31
HAND-PICk BEAN
seed IS FAVORED
Most Effective Method to Reduce
Amount of Disease.
PLAN TO SECURE BEST STAND
termination Test Should Be Made
During Winter Months When
Other Work on Farm Is Slack
Good Method Outlined.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Bean anthracnose and blight are
carried over from year to year In the
seed. The most effective method to
reduce the amount Of disease, accord
Ing to the United States department of
agriculture, is by hand-picking the
seed very carefully before planting.
This will eliminate most of the spot
ted, discolored, shriveled, understood,
and cracked beans, and does a great
deal toward insuring a uniform stand.
A termination test of the seed will In
dicate whether a good stand Is likely
to result. This work should be done
during the winter months when work
Is slack and before the spring rush
begins.
Secure Cleaner Crop.
BY removing all discolOred and spot
ted beans the source of infection will
be greatly reduced, and the result will
be cleaner crop. The weather con-
ditions determine to certain extent
the severity of bean anthracnose and
blight, but If all diseased seeds are
removed the grower will be insured
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-27
GENERAL ORDER GIVES
DUTY Of RED CROSS
War Department Makes Clear Reia~
ton Between Army and Depart
ment and Sets Forth Offices.

Information concerning the isyu-
ance by the war department OF gem
eral order that makes clear the rela-
'tionshtp between the army and the
Red Cross was received yesterday at
the headquarters OF the Richmond
Red Cross cha pier. Attention was
called 70 the fact that the Red Cross
ia body authorized by law to look
after the comfort and welfare Of sol
diers. and certain approved activities
OF the Red Cross were outlined by the
order, In part, as follows
!. To distribute sweaters. mufiers,
helmets, socks. comfort kits, etc.
2, To render emergency relief OF
every kind upon the request or sug-
gertion of an officer In charge.
8. To relieve the anxiety and to
sustain the morale OF soldiers who
are worried about their families at
home, and TO promote the comfort and
wellbeing OF these families authority
is given to the Red Croas 20 place one
or more personalities OF the home
service bureau Of the department Of
civilian relief az the service Of the
men OF each division OF the army
wherever located. This repF esen ta tive
and his assistants will he accredited
TO the division commander and Will
be subject to his authority and to mill
tary law and regulations The Red
Cross representa- tive will have the
status OF an officer I'm the army
4. To conduct canteen servSe sta
s4uhs ra tayy n
soldiers when travelling through the
country. to furnish emergency relief
20 the sick and wounded when en-
route and 10 see that they are con-
veyed 70 hospital when necessary.
&, A representative of the Red Cross
may be alta ched 70 each base hos
pital TO furnish emergency supplies
when called upon and TO eommuut-
cate with the families Of the patients.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-27
NEW Y3nK cor,ro~ mAHKrr.
fou nations by Niii-r q Co., Ar4nbers
9a-ru 4arA Cntton FxeMAneeA

fonttaftans by Miii-r q Co.. si~4ibers
ws~yv York Cotton Fxehansel
New Tork. Feb 2e.~-H 18th little pres
sure against she uarseL cotton was
stronger today, May reaching and
uass!a9 tas pre3trted Scent mark
early in the afternoon on q demand
from shorts snd ths trade.
Tine market opened active and arm
s~ with arat prio%s fourteen r. TWEEN
%y-tv-o points higher. March show :
she extreme advance hecausA ~ 'fght
notices
The market showed continued Arm
mess late in the morning toe feature
hstnn the strength ~ October. which
snY6 up tn 2s4s, o. tbs rfoG- 2cip =
ret higher Ola crop deliveries sola
ahoat twenty three 70 tweniy-savsn
points ret higher.
- report that officials q the de-
paytraent ct agriculture were cam
gsatxning the southwest urging FL,
ers 10 lncrease Their food crops a. IRE
expense OF cotton. led to renewed de-
nend in tho last hour. when prices
reached the high levels Of the dav
THE market ciosss firm at net I'D
vance 81 thirty-rwo 10 hfty~fou'
points
Receipts at the ports for the dsy
we're 20 Aaa; exports. T.s9s bales
Spot at New Orleans WIS STEADY
With rnfdditng thirty-three points
AteAsr ii si.ss cents. saisaA z.a7S bales
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-27
EXPERT At UNIVERSITY
JOINS TARIFF BOARD
DIR. Thomas Walker Page Gets Place
ON Bi-Pnrtisan Organization
Formerly Occupied BY
Roper.
Especial TO The Richmond virginia n :,

Especial to The Richmond virgtnian1
Charlottesville, Va, Feb. 2e.--Dr.
Thomas Walker Page. professor of
economics at the University of Wiz
ginta, has been appointed by Pres
dent Wilson 20 the federal tariff
board. of which Professor F. w.
Taussig. Of HarsArd La chairman n.
The board is composed OF Ave others
all experts on taxation. Harvard and
the University OF Virginia are the only
two educational institutions repre-
scented on this committee.
The federal tariff board ~ oi-
partisan organization created by Prest-
dent Wilson in 1918. Or. Page sue
ceeds Mr.. Charles Roper. The ac-
ceptanca Of this position will not ns-
cessitate DR. Pages leaving the ami.
versity He will retain the chair of
economies, spending the week-enda
In washington. DR.. PAGE has for sev-
eral years held a prominent position
on tariff and tax commissions. In
1911 he was a member OF the United
States tariff board i9f4-16 he was
tax com mi ssionar OF the state OF Viz
gtnia; he In n member of the exec
uttve committee OF the National Tax
association and the American Econ.
ornics association, and recently was
member Of the Interstate commerce.
comm ssiOn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-27
RETREAT FOR SICK
PLANS DONATION DAY

Donation day for the Retreat for
the Sick will he observed on Thurs
day OF this week. a committee Of
women viii be at the hospital from q
o'clock In the morning until & in the
afternoon to receive any contributions
for the great charity work OF the in
stitution.
Miss Mary Norwood Ia president of
the hoard Of directors. Donation day
is an annual affair and q 81 the charity
work Of the hospital this year he's
been far greater than In years past
the need of food linens. clothing and
money has likewise grown
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-27
tWhoiesaie Quotations on 'Chanm%.)
Richmond, Va, Feb 90. 1918
RICHMOND LIVE STOCK MARKET
s.nnl.

Report for the weak ending Feb
ruary 2s le1s~-Choice steers, 11lA 10
12L. medium to good, tea to lfL
common to fair. S to 10. Choice hef-
ters, 1914 to IL med'uV 70 good 81
TO 10; common to fair. to 3. Choice
COWS, to .: medium to good, { 10 3.
common TO fair 70 :. Best oxen,
~ to 10: medium % sood, n to So
common 10 fair. 8 Ia 7 Best heavy
bulls. sn TO 10, light. sA to s. Best
calves. IA; common 10 fair. 10 TO 10.
Best heavy hogs. "a; medium weight.
tTi3 to lTA lights. rs to teia sows
and stays 10 70 I6. Best sheep, to
10: common to fair to s. Best lam bs.
IL to Is: medium TO good, 49, to "a,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-27
Court News

State Corporation Commission

The state corporation commission
has granted the following charters
Norfolk Glass Manufacturing cor
noration. Norfolk. Va Capital stock
s2500o0. Object -- Glass manufac-
turing Officers w Halstead,
president J. w g. West secretary.
both Norfolk. Va
Quantico Supply company, ineorpo-
rated. QuantIco, Va Capital stock
5000 Op1ect-Mercantile business.
0fF1cers-E l.. Rohev. president,
Herndon. va. Joseph Scelxi, secretary
and treasurer, Quantico, va
Dry Fork Mercantile company, tn
corporated. Dry Fork Va Capital
900. Object - Mercantile
business Officers -~ !, T. Carter.
president. Chatham, Va. Y. r, Crane,
secretary and treasurer, Dry Fork,
Va,
Foreign oration-Melion- Stuart
company, a Pennsylvania corporation
domest,cated. Capital stock-s50o.-
900 Thomas r Gay statutory
agent. Richmond Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-27
PAYS OUT q CENTS TO
COLLECT S CENT TAXES

wichita, Kan. Feb. 2s.---Collecting
taxes In not always q profitable Job.
according to County Treasurer w, Fl.
Hewey The other day a man living
out OF town wrote TO the count.
treasurer asking the amount Of his
taxes on n small lot I'm the outskirts
Of the town. They were five cents,
SO he was informed ny letter, costins
the county treasurer a three-cent
stamp.
In a few days a letter was received
with the five cents He had 70 have a
receipt returned to him. costing an
other three cents.