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THE MAMING TMES. Pablihsed Ecery Wednesday. Wednesday, October 22, 1890. [For The Manning Times.] Prizes and Honorable Mention of the Pinewood Agricultural Club. PIKEWOOD, Oct. 9.-Xr. Editor: As you could not publish the report as I first wrote it, I will try again. The in tention of the Pinewood Agricultural Club is to bring about a more social feeling among neighbors, and to try to make one acre make as much as two, and to cause other clubs to be formed in this or other counties. This club has three meetings a year: one in February for the reception of mem bers; another in July to appoint a day of inspection of crops and to appoint judges; and a third in August to in spect, &c. They plant prize acres of corn and cotton for which they give prizes. They also give a prize for the best potatoes, and they have honora ble mention for the best crop, the best kept place, work stock, &c. This club met this year for inspec tion of crops on the 5th of August. As I had been informed that they wanted me to report for the Sumter papers, I left home that morning in company with Mr. Wm. . Kolb, and in a short space of time was at Pine woo, where we met with Messrs. E P. Geddings and J. D. Childers. After waiting a few moments we were join ed by Mr. A. W. Griffin, when we pro ceeded to Mr. D. W. Brown's. When we got there we found. Mrs. B. and the little Bs. in Sunday prim, all smiles, &c. In a short time all the club were there except Mr. J. R Grif fin, who from indisposition was una ble to attend. The following judges were chosen: C. R. Felder, W. E. Kolb, J. D. Hoyle, and E B. Felder. W. J. Ardis was appointed reporter for the Sunder Advance, Watchman and >hron, M TnmEs, Clarendon Enderprise, and the Charleston Weekly World. (I have reported to all these papers, but have not seen or heard anything from them.) Before going into the field Mr. B. closed his front door for a moment, and then we were invited in to take some refreshments. We found his table burdened with cake and wine. Some, I am glad to state, took no wine. We then went forth to see the crop, which was fine. On returning to the house Mr. Brown set some fine watermelons before us. Then we hitched up and away to Mr. . P. Geddlings's. We'found Mrs. G. sick, but the little Gs. were plentiful. We went out and saw his very fine crop. On coming back to the house were asked in for more refreshments, and found his table laden with cake and lemonade. Then 1r. James D. Childers brought out his box of cigars, and we lighted up and away for Mr. John W. Ardis'-. Found Mrs. A. and daughter both sick. Saw his crop, and then away to Mr. Joseph R. Grif fin's. Gave the animals some oats, and went in to cool ofY a little before go ing to the field. Saw his new house he was building, but he needs a bird for his eage (a wife) when he gets it completed. Saw his brick yard where he was having some fine brick made; then saw his crop. On returning to his house there was rain, cake, wine, and lemonade. Now for Mr. R. Le Grand Geddings's. The rain had his crop very wvet, but we saw it all the same. Back to the house and more cake and lemonade. Now for the last pl'ace, Mr. John M. DesChamps's, and oh my what a crop, but you will see about that in the judge's report. We saw his crop, and now old sol has id himself behind the hills of the west, and we are eight miles from home, so we must go. "No, no; you must go in." We went in, and there was more cake and lemonade. It is no wonder some of us were sick be fore we got home. Friday, the 8th of August was the day set apart for the picnic. On near ing the grounds (which were in the rove near Mrs. Eliza Griffn's house), in company with that brave old sol dier, John A. Brown, sweet strains of music greeted the ear. We found Mr. James R. Griffn with violin and Mr. Joe Barwick~with banjo. They were wanted to go in and play for the la dies, but Mr. B. being young and bashful they did not go. As a rain was coming up, we all went into the house, when Miss Lillie Hodge went to the organ, and Messrs. Paul B. Hodge and A. W. Griffn to the vio lins, and gave us some charming mu sic. Then came the command from the president: "Gentlemen, take the ladies out for lemonade." More mu sic, P. B. Hodge at the organ, and R. . Kolb and A. W. Griffn with the violins. The president, Joseph R. Giffn, then called the club to order for the report of judges, &c. After a few explanatory remarks by the president, C. R. Felder, in behalf of the judges, made the following re port: D. WV. Brown, prize acre cotton 2,000 pounds seed cotton, general crop 1,000 pounds; prize acre corn 35 bushels, general crop 17 bushels. E. P. Geddings, prize acre cotton 1,500 pounds, general crop 900 pounds; no prize acre corn, general crop 18 bushels. J. WV. Ardis, prize acre cotton 1,300 pounds, general crop 1,200 pounds; priae acre corn 25 bushels, general crop 22 bushels. Joseph R Griffn, prize acre cotton 1,600 pounds, general crop 900 pounds; prize acre corn 28 bushels, general crop 18 bushels. R. L. Geddings, no prize acres. gen eral crop cotton 1,400 pounds; corn 25 bushels. J. M. DesChamps, prize acre cotton 2,500 pounds, general crop 1,600 pounds; prize acre corn 45 bushels, general crop 10 bushels. (This is an oat patch, corn planted before the oats were cut off; from the 14 acres he gathered between 25 and 30 thousand pounds of oats.) Mr. Felder then made us a beauti ful speech on the unity of farmers. The prizes were presented by Mr. C. R. Felder, which he did with an ap propriate little speech. The first prize, consisting of a wa ter set, for best acre cotton, awarded to 3. M. DesChamps. Second prize for best acre corn, six goblets, to J. M. DesChamps. Third prize for best potatoes, a lamp, awarded to B. P. Geddings. Several gentlemen were called oa for speeches, but all refused. So now dnner, and a dinner it was sure; plenty of goods things for the inner man. I left at 5 P. M., thinking it had been a day well spent. I forgot to give the honorable men tions: Best kept place, J. M. Des Champs; best general crop, J. 3. DesChamps; best general corn, R. L. Geddings; best farm, D. W. Brown; best work stock, could not decide, all were fine. Those men say I must say that they are all true Tillman Demo crats, and don't you forget it. Yours with much respect, V. J. AnDIs. N. B. _1r. Editor, I hope those who I have reported to and they have not published it, wi.i do so when they see this, and oblige A. An Interesting Meeting of the Wilsons Literary Club. EDiTOR %I.MNuN1 TIME:-It was on ly necessary to be present at the meet ing of Wilsons literary club last Fri day night, to see that she has not only come to life again, but has come to the front determined to surpass any thing she has hitherto put on record. The jolly laugh of the lad, with the bonnie smile of the lass, and the beaming countenance of the older folk were quite sufficient to pronounce the verdict, "well done." Speaking of the older folk, we are always pleased to see them out. The programs are intended and calculated to interest and enliven anybody, from the gray headed man to the curly headed youth. We haven't an exact copy of the program, but as well as we can re member it was about as follows: An awful mystery, by "Misses Nellie and Lizzie Nelson, and Messrs. Irvin Plowden and E. C. Coskrey. Julia's peaches, by Messrs. W. L. Burgess and Ed. Wilson. Curfew must not ring to-night, by Miss Lizzie Nelson. Meeting of the Bulgertown literary society, by Misses Jennie, Belle, and Fannie Strange, and Messrs. T. L. Bagnal, Ed. Wilson, E. C. Coskrey, A. P. and W. L. Burgess. Somebody's business, by 3iss Hattie Nelson. A maiden martyr, by Miss Fannie Strange. *A warm reception, by "Misses Belle and Jennie Strange, and Messrs. E. C. Coskrey and A. P. Burgess. Recitation, by Miss Jennie Strange. Last but not least came a comic song of forty-two verses, "He's a jim dandy," by Mr. Schiffley. We want to say in explanation of this last piece, that when Mr. Schiffley had sang three verses the applause became so great that he could proceed no further, but promised to finish at the next meet ing. The program was interspersed with as fine music, we venture to say, as can be furnished by any band or anvbody in the county. Now, we don't mean to make an empty boast, but if anybody that wasn't there will just take the trouble to ask somebody that was there they will tell you that Messrs. Campbell and Anderson can't be beat on the violin. After a very pleasant sociable the society adjourn ed to meet the second Friday night in November. What you reckon's the matter with Mr. Politics ? We thought a month or two ago that he was about to lose his mind, go crazy, or something of the kind, but now, oh now what's the matter? Mr. Editor, you're running a whop ping big paper, can't you invent some kind of a machine that will help us poor farmers to get a better, I mean bigger price for cotton. B. History is full of such changes. Time works wonders, and politics 'makes some strange revolutions. It was only fourteen years ago that we emerged from the tremendous campaign of '76 happy and hopeful. "A. C. Haskell, chairman" had been virtually the dictator of the state for months. His word was law. At his order armed men trooped out in every part of the state, ready to go any where and do any dangerous or des pErate service. At his call the rich and poor swarmed to the tax offices and paid money like water to carry on the Hampton government. At his suggestion the churches flew open for fasting' humiliation and prayer or for thanksgiving services. Every Demco crat recognized him as leader and king, and every Radical hated him with bitter hatred as the incarnation of the shotgun democracy. Wade Hampton was the idol of his people. His word was law, his pres ence the signal for an ovation, and the entire white population was eager to crod uonhim marks of honor, af fetion, and devotion. D. H. Chamberlain was a fugitive, after having long been hemmed in by protecting federal bayonets, followed by the bitterest curses, the deepest hatred that any man was ever the ob ject of. He was not safe from insult or assault any moment of his stay in the state. Now a Radical state convention vir tually offers A. C. Haskell its nomina tion and support for governor against a Democratic nominee, and he de clines to tell the reporters how he feels or thinks about it. Wade Hamp ton has been publicly jeered and in suted while attempting to address an audience of South Carolina white men. Daniel H. Chamberlain is a rich and comfortable citizen of the state and receiver of one of its lead ing railway lines, and goes and comes in ease, safety and comfort, recog nized as very nearly a Democrat. Suppose any man had fourteer years ago predicted this situation Would not the prediction have beer taken as good reason for declaring him a lunatic ? Verily in politice nothing is sure, and present appear ances give no basis for forecasting even a little of the future.-Green ville ecs. BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. 'The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rtheu, Feve: Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi. tivelv cures Piles, or no pay required. It 'is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction o: money refunded. Price 25 cents per box For sale by J. G. Dinkins & Co. IS CONSUMPTION INCURABLE ? Read the following: Mr. C. H. Morris, Newark. Ark., says: "Was down with Ab. scess of Lungs, and friends and physiciam~ pronounced me an Incurable Consumptive. Began taking Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made." Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: Had it not been for Dr. King's New Discov ery for Consumption I would have died of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best of health." Try it. Sample Bill Arp. [ Atlanta constitution.3 One thousand and ninety dollars for a heating apparatus for the school building. Mr. Hunnicut said that was the very lowest price and so we closed the contract. All that money to keep the children warm. We have just been bled to the bone tQ get our new building ready, and didn't think much about how it was to be tired up, and now comes another big ex pense. It is all for the children, and they don't care a cent what it costs us. They don't know how we have to turn and twist, and plot and plan to keep up with expenses and taxes. I am glad they don't. I wouldn't have mine to know how much I am troubled. It seems to me but a little while since I paid about $200 for tax es, and now here it is again. Town taxes, $119; "pay by the 15th or I'll levy on you," says the marshal. If you owe the merchant you can put him off, but the marshal is going to have your money, whether you have got it or not.-Nothing certain but death and taxes. In a month more the State and county will want anoth- 1 er $100. I wish I was poor and didn't have anything to tax. No I don't either, but if I was poor I would take comfort in dodging taxes.-This free school is not free to me, but is free to the poor. If I was a poor man I would vote for fine public school buildings, and a fine court house, and a big tax to work the roads. I would vote for iron bridges across the rivers. I would vote for county bonds and city bonds to raise lots of money, and have every big road macadamized, and have a good school in every militia district. If I was a right poor man and was en vious of the rich I'd vote for every thing that would tax him, and that would improve the condition of the people. It is the strangest thing in the world that every negro and most every poor white man will vote against all progress; all improvement. The man who worked hardest against building a school house is liable for only forty-five cents of the cost. I gave him half a dollar and told him to hush and he hushed. The poor people have no reason to abuse the rich. The rich keep up the govern ment and the courts and bridges, and protect society, and make life and property secure. One tenth of the people pay nine-tenths of the taxes. That shows a very unequal distribu tion of wealth, but there is some good in every bad, and the good in this case is that the rich have to pay nearly all the taxes, while the poor receive an equal share of all public benefits. Our State press is on the right line now. Good roads and schools are bigger. things than poli tics. A United States Senator can't give us either. Our people have en dured bad roads so long that I'm afraid they would be scared to travel on a pike. They would go round it for awhile, certain.-There are five miles between town and my farm that wore everything out in two win ters. Long red hills and muddy hol lows, and deep ruts and turnouts, and gullies that were awful close in dark nights, and streams that were dangerous in swollen waters. It is unpleasant even now to recall the mishaps and breakdowns and nar row escapes that beset us on that oft frequented road. How often and how anxiously would the good mother go to the door and look into the gather ing darkness for her belated children when they were belated. How glad to hear the cheerful song they always sung as the tired team rose over the hill that overlooked our home. That five mile stretch is the worst part of the road to Fairmnount, and it could be made perfectly level by easy grading around the hills, and would be a shorter way. But I reckon it will be where it is and no better for Iyears and years to come. The county won't fi- it, nor charter anybody else tobfx it. In Kentucky you pay a nickle every five miles to roll sweetly over the pike, but our people would think it a Southern outrage. Twenty miles over a smooth, level, rock-bot tomed road for twenty cents. Three bales of cotton is a good load for two mules from Fairmount, and it takes all day to make it. Six bales could be hauled on a turnpike, and with less strain on the team. Twenty cents toll would save two days' teaming. Just think of it, farmers of Fairmount and Pine Log, and all along the line. 'Don't you think your alliances can find employment here ? Is this not something better than politics? Ken tucky has these pike roads every where, and so has Tennessee. Then, why not Georgia? What will Mr. Burge and Mr. LeConte do about it when they get to the legislature ? IWhat will anybody do about it? Good, smooth, dry roads in the country will keep the young farmers contented. I rode over one in Tennessee with a farmer boy for twenty miles, and we made it in two hours and a half.--He bragged on his colts all the way and was happy. They are not happy when hauling cotton or wood over our rod. They break down sometimes and use cussory language. A bad road is the nursery of profanity. There is not a more pitiful sight than a heavy-loaded wagon broken down in a mud hole ten or twenty miles from home and a cold winter rain meander ing around. The wagon has to be unloaded, the broken wheel taken off the spindle. Somehow or other the old man gets it to a blacksmith shop somewhere, while the boy shivers for half a day by the camp-fire. They travel in wet clothes and mud and get back home sometime in the night, and would swear off from farm life if they could.-Oi course they would. Such things take away the farmer boy's spirit, and he longs for a brake man's pl ace on a railroad, wvhere he can ride high and dry at twenty miles an hour, and take the chances of break iiig his neck. Yes, the two best things for the farmers are good roads and good schools, and they can be had if the alliance says so. Vote for a tax large enough to secure good teachers christian teachers who will give moral training, and lift the children up to a higher and more hopeful view of life. Moral training, good habits, good principles, are of more importance than maps and figures, but let us all go along together. A youth had bet ter not learn to write if he has no moral training to keep him from forg ing a note. He had better know no book-keeping if his principles incline ment. There is a radical defect in the public school system, especially in the North, where teaching is an ice elad and ironclad business-all mind and no hear. They have only 4 per cent. of illiteracy, while the South averages 24, but their convictions for crime outnumber ours five to one, ac cording to white population. We are proud of our public school in Cartersville, because our teachers never lose an opportunity to impress good morals and good principles upon the pupils.-When my daughter tells me that Ella or Lou or Mary is a good scholar, I always ask is she a good girl, is she kind, does she kncw the golden rule, or is she vain and con ceited? Some of the smartest scholars I know are the meauest.-I don't care how smart a boy is in fig ures, if he will cheat another boy in a trade or impose upon those who are smaller than he is. I still love the boys who were good to me. Most of them are dead, but I love to recall their kindness in my memory. Kind ness makes a deeper impression than scholarship. I fear that this feature in our schools has too low a place. It should have the highest. Scholarship does not make good citizens, but morality and principles do.-Is he honest ? Is he truthful? Is he strictly temperate ? Is he willing to work ? are the questions that are asked when a young man seeks employment. Will the teacher teach these things ? should be asked of every applicant for a place in our schools. Bri Ar:. ELECTRIC BITTERS. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special men tion. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer med. icine does not exist, and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum, and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the system and pre vent as well as cure all malarial fevers. For cure of headache, constipation and indiges tion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfac. tion guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50 cents and 31 per bottle at Dinkins & Co.'s drug store. According to returns, the Alliance of Georgia has elected three-fourths of the members of the State senate, and about four-fifths of the house. FACTS FOR THE SICK! A Letter from an Eminent Divire in Regard tu the pest Medicine in the Word. Ikad. WONDERFUL CURES. A.uT.%r, GA., Jan. 2, 1890.-Six months ago, at the reauest of a friend who was in terested in the sale of King's Royal Germe tuer, I made a written statement of the ben efits I had received from the use of that medicine. In that statement I expressed the belief that it would cure me entirely of ca tairh. Within the last two months I have received letters from every quarter of the nation calling on me for further informa tion in regard to my health. It Las been impossible for me to write privately to each person who has made this reqnest, arl I am therefore ander the necessity of waking another public statement. I am free from catarrh. I believe th tI could get a certificate to this effect from any competcnt physician. I have used no mcd icine within the last six months except King's Royal Germetuer. Mv health is bet ter than it has been in thirty- years. I am in possession of information which war rants me in saying that the relief which I have experienced from the use of the meai cine is not more certain and radical than that which it has brought to hundreds of persons in Georgia and other States. I feel it to be my duty to say, also, that the effects of this remedy upon my wife have been even more signal and wonderful. She has been almost a lifelong invalid from nervous headache, neuralgia, and rheuma tism. In a period of thirty years she hat scarcely had a day's exemption from pain. She has been using Germetuer about twc months. A more complete transformatior I have never witnessed. Every symptom o: disease has disappeared, She appears to be twenty ye-ars younger. and is as happy and playful as a healthy child. We have per suaded mnany of our friends to take the medcticne, and the testimony of all of then: is that it is a grea.~t remedy. J. B. HAwTHOrtNE, Pastor First Baptist Church. Royal Germaetue-r builds up from the firs dose, the patient qu'klv feeling its invigo rating and heah-g' iving influence. It in creases the appetite. ads. digestion, clear the complexion, regulates the liver, kidneys etc., and speedily brings bloom to th cheek, strength to the body, and joy to th4 heart. For weak and debilitated femalesi is without a rival or a peer. If you are suffering with disease and fai of a cure, send stamp for printed muatter certificates, etc. For sale by the King's Royal Germetue: Company, 14 N. Broad street. Atlanta, Ga. and by druggists. Price $1.50 per concen trated bottle, which makes one gallon o medicir~e as per directions accompanying each bottle. For sale in Manning by J. G Dinkins & Co., and in Foreston by Dr. L W. Nettles. TAX NOTICE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE,) CrnarnoN Covmv, Manning, S. C., Oct. 13, 1890. T HE TAX BOOKS WILL BE OPENEI .1for the collection of taxes for the fisca year commencing November 1st, 1889, or the 15th day of October, 1890, and will re. main open to the 15th day of Decermbe: following, after which time a penalty of 12 per cent. attaches to all unpaid taxes. Section 10 of the tax bill provides, "Tha when the taxes and assessments, or anl portion thereof, charged against any proper ty or party on the duplicate for the preseni fiscal year, shall not be paid on or before tht 15th day of Dec-ember, 1890, the countl treasurer shall proceed to collect the same together with the penalty of 15 per centun on the amount so delinquent; and if thi amount of such delinquent taxes, assess ments, and penalties shall not be paid on 0: before the 2nd day of January, 1891, or b< collected by distress or otherwise, then th< same shall be treated as delinquent taxes or such real and personal property, and shal be collected by sale of such i-eal and person ai property according to law.' Tfhe tollowving is the tax levy: For State purposes, five and one fourti (51) mills. For county purposes. four and half (4 mills. For school purposes, two (2) mills. Total, eleven anda three fourths (11j-) mill on the dollar of the assessed value of~ al taxable property, both real and personal. All male citizens between the ages of 2: and U0 years are liable to a poll tax of ont aollar, except those ineapable of earning supp~ort hr being maimed, or from othe. eauses. The following appoilntments will be fdllei for the purpose of collecting taxes: Foreston, Monday, October 20. Wilsons. Tuesday, October 21. Hlarvins. Wednesday, October 22. Jordan, Thursday, October 23. Brunsons X Roads, Monday, October 27 David Levi's store, Tuesday. October 28 Summerton, Wednesday, October 29. D. WV. Braiisford's store, Thorsday, Octo. ber 30. rinew-ood, Friday, October 31. Packsviile, Saturday. Noyember 1. IR. E. Smith's, Wednesday, November 5 W. J. Gibbons's, Thursday, November 0 New Zion, Friday, November 7. Midway, Saturday, November 8. The treasurers office will be closed ir Manning while the above appointments arn being filled. JOS. SPROTT, JR., Co. Treas. Clarendon County. WHAT IS THIS? -IT IS TO First Class Furniture Store SIRES & CHANDLER. The best stock of FURNITURE ever offered in Manning. Give usa call. Special at tention given to otir UNDERTAKING DEPARTMENT both night and day. REPAIR ING done with neatness and dispatch. Call on us at old stand of M. Levi. WM. SHEPPEnD & CO. LARGE ASSORTMENT Goods, Etc., -OF- -AT S Send for cifculars Tinware, and price lists. No. 232 Meeting St.,CHIARLESTON, S. C 1890 M LEVI. 1890 :0: FALL SEASON. :0. NEW AND MOST DESIRABLE GOODS Being Received Daily. We buy in immense quantities direct from the manufacturers and thereby save all middle men's profits, which enables us to give you the best as well as the cheaper grade of goods at prices that cannot be duplicated. BLOW YOUR HORN, --AND Let the Welkin Ring. MOSES LEVI, "The old reliable," is at the front with the largest and best selected stock of BOOTS, SHOES, 'FINE GROCERIES, Ever brought to Manning. The departments through our entire establishment are now receiving thei nw fldgoods sil immense quantities, and what has bavrjady beenrtreceived orders placed for fall stocks are much larger than ever before, and as a con sequence we can show the most complete assortment of dry goods, notions, fancy goods, gents' furnishing goods, men's and boys' clothing, boots and shoes, that can be found in the South. Highest Price Paid for Cotton. M O SES L E VI, Manning, S. C. C. W. BL.AKE & CO., r. avraze P'iiluz ig, TINNINGSAS FITTIN6, Lamps and Globes, House Furnishing SEND FOR PRICES, OOEC Sole adge s ' Garland Sopecal attention given to Under Academy of Music, CHARLESTON, S. C. FUR NIT UR E! JOSEPH F. NORRIS, 536 E~z Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. Buy your furniture for cash, and save oue-hatlf its cost. You can do it by calling at the above store, and selecting from the largest stock and cheap est furniture store in the State. JUST A R RIVE D. CAR LOADI) Hickory Waqons. 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THE LEADING HOUSE IN THE STATE, Have now opened their.immense Fall and Winter Stock, and invite an inspection of same. Superior goods will be found~ in each department. Our prices a bomb shell for competitors. but a Blessing for the People. Is the lowest price any object to you? Are the finest quali ties any inducement ? If so. come and see our stock of SILS, DRESS GOODS, CLOAKS, CLOTHING, NOTIONS, Shoes, Furnishing Goods, Carpets, &c All mail orders wv ill receive prompt attention. Samples sent on application. * J. RYTTENBERG & SONS~ In our Wholesale Department we are offering immense drives, and we can convince you that you can buy goods of us as eheap as in any city of the South. DUCKER & BULTIAI, sTEaF-rm, s. c. Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, and General Merchandise. FULL in all DEPARTMENTs. In DREss GOOJ)s and TRIMINGs we have the leading n latest styes an dhad repeletei qualty qantity an rn e. 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