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The Widdleburgb Post.
Published every Thursday.
Ceo. W. Wagenseller,
Editor and Proprietor.
(inscription 1.50 per year.
hIciiiuustbeivaUJInwiTance when eot out
side the oounly.)
RATES OF AOVIRTISINO.
Ml transient H4lverU?"in.,nU not otherwise
ooutrclfd (or will uechnricwl at the rieof I
cenu por llne(nonparlel mtiimire) for flntt Inner
Hon una 10 rents per line for eerjr Hubaeqnent
lunertlon.
WDratk iulil pMUKtdfrm, obituary Vi
tribulu of rttvtct, .. tkrtt cmU Hnt.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 1898
The Reloim Platform.
The result of our prize contest
for reform plsitforms and plans to
have them carried into effect is soon
told. Xot one platform was sub
mitted, though there were several
prepared, but when it came down to
tell how the requirements of these
platforms were to le carried out,
they were fust. Here is where our
diflioulty was met and it gave rise
to our offer of a handsome prize to
die jierson who would help us out
of our dilenuiiii. No one came to
our rescue. We could write all the
platforms needed, but we could not
lie sure that a menik-r of the legis
lature when once elected would
heed them. It now resolves itself
to this that instead of relying on
platforms we must seek the man
who will carry out the proper
principles. It is not tor a republi
can newspaper to rise up and say
who that man is but it is the sphere
of a republican paper to say that
every voter should lie sure that his
candidate is pledged not to vote for
fictitious bills of expense, to vote
against Bill Andrews' $60,000 fake
investigation bill and to refuse to
aoeept any money except that ex
pressly stated in the constitution.
Demand this of every candidate. You
are entitled to it No one has aris
en to help us out with a new plan,
therefore, the people must guard
themselves against a repetition of
the ast.
Bill Andrews is trying to make
Col. Stone Governor. Col. Stone
would make a good governor, if he
could be nominated and elected
without a lot of political heelers.
Bill Andrews has a $60,000 bill for
fake Iicxow expenses and he wants
the State to pay it. That is why
Bill Andrews wants Col. Stone fof
Governor. Do you think Stone as
Governor wonid veto Bill Andrews'
$60,000 fake bill?
Candidates for the legislature
should say whether they intend to
vote for or against Senator Quay for
re-election. If they intend to vote
as the people desire on this question,
the candidate should say so and the
choice for U. S. Senator should lie
left to a vote of the Hi-publicans.
The jH-ople have a right to know
whether you intend to lie for Quay
or against him or whether you will
later favor to submit the matter to
a popular vote. Say something.
Congressman Malum seems to
have a little opposition in his own
count v for the nomination to his
old position. We do not pretend
to know anything alxmt the com
parative strength of Mr. Gehr
against Congressman Mahon but we
do know that if the pcopleof Frank
lin county ex j m -ct the district con
ference to give the nomination to a
sect mil man in Franklin county
without giving the other counties a
chawr, they are very much mistak
en. Our congressman has voted
right on all questions affecting the
public welfare. Snue distrust and
ditVcn-mvs have- arisen almut him
not Ixring able to give every one a
jxst office. We were among the
disapjiointcd ones, but he never
promised us and then went lick on
it as other jxliti ians did. His
record is clean and it is our dntv to
sav go.
The peach growing licit of Sny
der county is being rapidly taken up
bv buvers who have learned the
value of the land that has iron ore
dcjWItjH f.r growing the fruit. John
F. I5oyer has purchased the farm of
Jonathan Bickhart find will buy-
more of the Kime kind of land for
that purtKjsc. 1 le exited to have
several hundred thousand trees iu
U-aririg in a flov yirs. The Snyder
oounty caches,Hwm to btand rfupp
ing better ,$,otlitTS.' ,
aLsll lot Accuraer'v Ocscnueu Hut uiat t u
PERSONAL POINTS.
gA-Oti t Ury John O. OtrUale, la prao
tieing law in New York, will deroU
Mm If to pleadlsf cue in court In
stead of confining himsalf to office
work.
Count Nicholas Eaterhacy, who died
reoeatly at TbtU, in Hungary, wu well
known on the turf in England, Franca
knd Austria. He gn orders that be
ho old be buried in a red hunting-ooat,
with all the honor of the chase.
Congressman Walker, of Massadiu
stts, is the president's almost daily
companion, when in Washington, be
twsen four and five o'clock in the after
noon. The tie between the two men is
their mutual fondness for horseback
riding.
Coi. K. O. Shaw, in whose memory
Boston has unveiled a statue, was
rather a poor student while at Har
vard and excelled in athletics more
than in study. He was extremely pop
ular and believed in having a "good
time."
Among the new recipients of honorary
degrees from the University of Oxford
are Wilfrid Laurier, premier of the Do
minion of Canada; Sir William V.
Whiteway, premier of Newfoundland,
and E. L. Oodkln, editor of the New
York Evening Tost.
Richard E. Gallienne seems anxious
their mutual fondness for horseback
to take the place formerly held
in London society by Oscar Wilde,
He appeared recently on a bicycle
in a black silk costume trimmed
with cream-colored lace, according to
the London Figaro, which also asserts
that his father is a respectable brewer.
JUST ABOUT PEOPLE.
Miguel A. Otero, who has been ap
pointed by the president governor of
New Mexico, is a leading citizen of Lai
Vegas. He has held many offices and
important positions.
President H. H. Vreeland, of the
Metropolitan Traction company of New
York city, was once a brakeman on a
Long Island road, and his rapid rise
is often commented on by his old asso
ciates, who find in him to-day the same
friend of past years.
On his eighty-third birthday, which
recently occurred, Verdi, the great com
poser, was seen at five o'clock in tha
weekly market of the town with aome
sheep he had brought in from hia farm
to sell. He also bought a oow and had
a right good time with hia rural neigh
bors. Hesekiah Butterworth is perhaps the
beat known writer for juveniles; his
books for boys and girls have reached
a circulation: of hundreds of thousands.
Mr. Butterworth, for nearly a quar
ter of a century; the editor of the
Youth's Companion, now devotes him
self to writing books for young people
and traveling.
Gov. Black, of New York, who is a
young man in the forties, was a farm
er's son and one of a family of 11 chil
dren, yet he prepared himself, unaided;
to enter college at 18, and graduated
from Dartmouth at 22. He is now angu
lar, tall and smooth-shaven and is often
called "young Abe Lincoln." His long,
narrow head la covered with dark hair
and hia face is built on square lines.
POPULAR SCIENCE.
The average walking pace of a healthy
man or woman is said to be 73 steps a
minute.
It is said that the patterns on the
finger tips are not only unchangeable
through life, but the chance of the fin
ger prints of two persons being alike
is loss than one chance in sixty-four
billions.
Among the animals which surpass
man in the ratio of brain weight to body
weight ace the following: Among the
Itodentia squirrels and mice, among
the Primates many old ami new world
monkeys.
The bottom of the Pacific between
Hawaii and California is said to be no
level that a railway could be luid for
600 miles without altering the grade
anywhere. Thio fact was discovered
by the United States surveying vessel
engaged in making soundings with tho
view of laying a cable.
Important papers, maps, charts and
good engravings can be successfully
preserved by brushing a very thin coat
ing of India rubber solution over theii
surface. This is perfectly transparent,
and if an important document is var
nished with it on both sides it will be
protected for an indefinite period
against the effects of damp, whilst the
writing will remain clear and unfaded.
S EVEN IIHOUGHTS.
More flies are caught with honey than
vinegar.
If you would not be known to do a
thing, never do iu
It may be said that yesterday sug
gests, to-morrow promises, but to-day
accomplishes.
It is difficult to scy who docs the most
mischief, enemies with the worst in
tentions or friends with the best.
There is a great struggle between
vanity and patience when wo have to
meet a person who admires us but who
bores us.
1'eware of prejudices. A man's mind
is like a rat trap; prejudices creep in
easily, but it is doubtful if they ever get
out again.
A good and wise man may at times be
angry with the world, and also grieved
at it; but no roan can ever be long dis
contented with the world it he does his
duty in it, X. Y. Weekly. .
A THOUGHT A DAY.
Xever meet trouble half-way; let it
do all the walking.
The better one is, the more good
ness one sees in other people.
' Ray as little as possible about that of
which you know nothing. , ,
i In private watch your thoughts, In
the family your temper, in . company
your tongue.
People who live only for themselves
lire engaged In a rery email way of
l-tflsm. m. Y. Weekly.
vivii.a .
A FATEZrS EHSCUS CET3.
tartllac Aoewaatloas by tho Cfcllt
Wife of BD Sixteen-Year-Old torn.
Lebanon, Pa., Jan. t. Jacob H. Fox
was arrested and riven a hearing yes
terday afternoon, charged with having
committed a criminal assault upon his
daughter-in-law, Mrs. H. D. Fox. Mrs.
Fox, whose maiden name was Snaveljr,
Is but II vears old, and resided with
the Fox family for some time. She
testified that about a year ago Jacob
H. Fox committed the deed the first
time, cowing her Into subjection with
a big bread knife, and from that time
on very frequently compelled her to
submit to him, each time threatening
her with death If the ever revested the
fact. The young girl was soon to be
come a mother, and Fox. In order to
hide his crime, five months ago In
duced his 16-year-old son to marry her,
so as to save the father from punish
ment. Yesterday the girl, whose baby
was born several weeks ago, testified
that since her marriage she was com
pelled to submit to the elder Fox, with
out her husband's knowledge. Fox was
committed to jail. Fox is a man of in
telligence and has heretofore borne a
good reputation. When the revolting
details become known there were
threats of lynching.
Philadelphia, Jan. 11. Mr. Dawes,
the comptroller of the currency, has
written a letter to the creditors of the
Chestnut Street National bank, of this
city, in which he says: "It is my be
lief that the adoption of the gingerly
proposition Is to the best Interests of
the creditors of this bank. In view of
the large number of assents thus far
received, I will allow until Jan. 20 next
for the securing of additional assents.
If upon that day alt depositors have
not assented I will appoint a receiver."
Harrsburg, Jan. 10. The annual re
port of John Hamilton, deputy secre
tary of agriculture and director of
farmers' Institutes, has just been sub
mitted to Secretary Thomas J. Edge.
The cost of holding farmers' Institutes
in Pennsylvania during the past two
years was 116,000, exclusive of the di
rector's salary and traveling expenses.
During 1891 and 1897 there were 572 days
of institutes, of which 380 were held
last year, at a dally expense of $26. Mr.
Hamilton makes several recommend
ations for the Improvement of the ser
vice. Pittsburg, Jan. 10. Further death
and loss of property are being caused
by the explosion of the bojlers of the
tugboat Percy Kelcey on Saturday. The
number of known dead reached six
yesterday, when Daniel Gamble, the
boat's second cook, died at the Mercy
hospital. The list of dead now Is: Dan
iel Gamble, cook; Milton L. Wood,
pilot; Thomas Flynn, second engineer;
Lee Welnster, fireman: John Smith,
deckhand, and Lee Beechtold, fireman.
The eight men who were Injured In the
explosion will all recover with the ex
ception of Harry Hammers and Will
iam Alexander, whose wounds will
probably resultfatally.
Tyrone, Pa., Jan. 10. George Heverly,
a teamster, after attempting unsuc
cessfully to murder his sister, Mrt.
Kate Hull, and nephew, Bert Hull, yet
terday committed suicide by shooting
hlmBelf. Heverly was at times abusive
toward his wife. He was berating her
In the house of his sister, next door to
hia own home, when Mrs. Hull and her
son Interfered. This so enraged Hever
ly that he drew a revolver and fired at
them, but his aim was faulty, and his
sister escaped, while the nephew was
shot in the hand. The abused wife In
the meantime fled out of range, and
Heverly returned to his own home,
where he blew his brains out.
Candidate Cards.
Th Republican Primary Kicction will brhitld
Hntunlny, Jnnuwy 2Jtli, 1W, between the liotim
of I nnd 7 i. m. ('unilidnten run mk their
winho nml polirie known ill this column:
KOtt CONGRESS.
To tub Pirrrm.irAKn of Srvofb ContTV:
1 deiilre to my to the Itepiiblicans of Hn viler
county thai I am s candidate for the noinituv
lion of i'miRreiinnian of the lKth dlHtrlct and I
will jjIto the people of Hnydcr connty a chance
to vote for me direct. I cIibIIciiko the clooent
vrutiny of myrccord in Cmigrem. I helleve
the Kcpiihlicann of Snyder county ouirht to have
the chance to vote direct on tho congrciudonal
qncHtlon and hence I submit my candidacy to
vim, with the how that 1 mav lie Imnored with
your support. THAI). V MAIION.
C'hanibcrffburg, Pa.
DEI.KOATE.
En. Pour t Plriwe announce my name an a
candidate for Delegate to the htnte Convention
uhjert to tile riilcK of the Kcpuhlicnn Primary
Election. J. K. hTKTI.KK.
En. I'oht: I'lenae announce my nam a s
enndidatp for Delegate to the hYpnbiiciin Mate
Convention to be ueldat Ilnrrl.liure June 2nd,
IWW (J ICO. M. WITH EH.
I'enn twp.
ASSOCIATE .H'lKilC
EilTowT: l'lenne announce my name for the
ofllceof Axuoeliite Jndce. subject to Hie decision
01 the itepuuiican priiunry. very truly vniirs.
JOHN U. KNEIT.
To hik Keitbi.icam Votehs ok Pnydsk
CorsTV.
No doubt many of you have already learned
from an indirect source that f have concluded
to enter the context at our next primary election
'or the nomination of Associate Judge; hut I
deem it advisable to thus inform all of my
friends. After being urged by ninny of my old.
tried and true friends, I have flnnll.v consented
to enter the contest. I submit my candidacy to
the Republican voters of Snyder County on my
record of the Irentmont t accorded t" all our
iieoptn while I held a former county office, nnd
'-arnestly hope that my kindness wherever it
wns poftMinic roi me to extend 11, will lie rc
ineuihnred at the coming primarv. I nm pro
'oundly griitcful to the pimple of our county
for their ymMthy in the past and shall have
the same kind retard for then) in tho future.
I submit my case to the sound judgment of the
publican of Snyder county, in tho fullest
nope that our iMmtlcal relations may continue.
Very truly,
I). Hl.I.ENhKR.
ASHKVB1.Y.MAN.
Ed. I'omt: 1'lesso announce my nnme as a
candidate for Assemblyman, rromising a
'aditful support of the people's interests, If
elected, I solicit the support of nil Hciuih'lcnns,
W. W. UITTENMVEK.
Ei. fo"r: I'lrase announce my nnmn as a
candidate for Assembly, subje.-t to the rules
and regulation ol the party. Kenn y yours,
A.M. SMITH.
En. I'osr: J'lease announce my nnmn as a
in nd Id ute (or the nomination of taemlx-rof the
Legislature fn'in r-nyiler County, sidject to the
rules governing me primary election.
Yt est llcsvcr twp. W. K. liOWEI.U
Tfc
. 9 IV we want one anrewd.- careful
(Ullrlvs mnn , -acu town to make
f SYOU tier vcar iuietly for hlmiielf. Slid
not work haul, l'rivute instructions anil out,
lit of new gniils. M cents, (.iisat NoKTHKgM
ri ' 11 V co., S7i i ninn Ave., i niuijro,
'y.'-lm.
Mniail.Viia llna.tl W 1 1 1 CasrarAts.
Candy Cathartic, cum constipation forever.
10c, iOa. If C. 0- C. full, drugKU refund money.
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An avalanche of New Goods
AT
F. II. TJaurer's
PRICES NEVER KNOWN TO BE SO
LOW.
Our counters and shelves are now
loaded with a magnificent line of
rich and elegant Urena Stuffs, Chev
iots, Covert Cloths, (Henriettas in all
the beautiful fall shades. Hosiery,
OloveR. Trimmings, &o. &o. just re
ceivfd from New York and Phila
delphia. All Best Ijtncaster Apron Gingham, S cent
" Blue Calico, A "
" " Light Calico, n
" Ked Oil Calico 4to5
' Dark Cnlicos. S. 4.88 "
Fancy Novelty Dreai Goods, only 8
This is the greatest bargain we
ever bad. Everybody ought to see
the bargains we have in dress goods.
styles and prices. '
The latest silks. 80 inches wide, only Met.
extra une novelty areas goous, 73 "
Also a full line of the latest trimm
ings, braids, silks and ribbons. Call
and see our low prices and styles on
these goods ; we kuow we can please
you. In our
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT
will be found elegant stylish suits.
Heavy and light weight Overcoats,
Storm-coats and Every-day suits at
prices to astound you.
Men's Heavy Beaver Rlack Overcoats, $3.00
" " " Htorin " If to SO
Boys' " ' " tttott
Men's suits, sice 8.1 to 42, upward from t'l.W
Boys' suit. 14 to 19 years, for tl.50
Youths' " for only 1 bushel of wheat, 11.00
Men's heavy extra pants, only SOe
Men's over-shirts, only 2Ae
Men's underware, per suit, only 60c
Youths' " ' " " l.Vj. to2Sc
Men. s hats and cans can't be beat
in prices, and wear for 50c. Latest
styles and lowest prices. Call and
see our hats. Our Ladies'
MP DepariiDt
is now complete. Here is a bewild
ering array of Charming Wsaps, rich
and strikingly handsome Coats and
Canes a dozen or more styles to se
lect from. The Children's Coats are
perfect beauties. We had these
made einrtsslv for comfort and
ease. For elegance and style of gar
ments our Ladies' Wrap Depart
ment is not surpassed anywnerei
and what is lo your advantage, we
are able to Bell at Manufacturer s
prices.
Ladles' fine coats, from ' 12.00 up
Indies' fine capes, from II. fO up
Misses' coats, 4 to 14, only 11.60
Don't miss the coats now, you can
have your choices '
A Marvelous dtorm of
Boots & Shoes
reached our store yesterday. Ev-
ersthing for footwear frern the finest
French kid to the ordinary dollar
shoe. Qreoter assortment the ever.
Here is a whole counter full of shoes
for the Little people, for fat babies
too, sizes from 1 to 5 and 6 to 12.
Ladies' Rubbers,
Ladies' Storm Rubbers,
Gents' Rubbers,
25 cents'
35 "
40
IN GROCERIES
we have added to our usual heavy
stock iu this line a full assortment
of very choice Fine Groceries, such
fiH prime Old Oovrrnment Java and
Mocha Collees, bpiced Cherries and
Aprocots.
The Winner Coffee, 13e., 2 lls.2oc
Arlmckles' " lie., 4 " 40c.
Lion " lie., 4 " 40c.
Sugar, Brown, 4Je.
" Lijnit Brown. oc.
" Soft A., 10 H).., f0e
" Granulated, 9 lbs., 50c.
Soup l)cnnf, 3e., 9 lbs., 2fc,
Baking soda, jkt lb., 4e,
2400 matches, 8c,
Corn starch, fe., 3 lbs. 1 3e,
nice, 5c.
Jk-st Bakers' Chocolate, 18c.
IN
Carpets, Rugs
ana Oilcloths
we have all the newest patterns and
choice coloring. The latest de
signs art! beautiful nnd at a quarter
oft from former prices.
Tho beet Iiiumin Carpet I ever saw
for only 25c. per yard.
Next better, 2Hc.
Next better, 32o.
Hrussels, Only 45c. '
Homo made carpets, 25c. to 50c.
Floor oilcloth 6-4, only 00c. per ynrd.
Tnblo oilcloth 5 4 " 14c. "
6-4 " l!)c. " "
BLANKETS
Bed blankets for only COcis. por pair.
No. 1 Butter, Zl Potatoes, 60
No. 2 Ituttcr, 10 ' New lard, 6
FrnhKfcKa,23 Old Lard, 0
Onion, 80 Voting- Chiclconi 7
All Good Butter Wanted.
N. B. We have no Special
Bargain Day, Our Bargains
are Every .Day, "
New Berlin, Pa.'
N. W. Corner, Front bp d Union Sts
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GIT. PLEASANT GULLS.
I keep everything in the hardware line. Horse shoe
nails, other nails by the keg or pound, toe steel, cast steel,
tires for bnggies and wagons, round bar irou, chains of all
kinds, forks, shovels hoes, tools of all kinds,
Horse Blankets,
Whips, halters, tie ropen, carry combs, brushes of all
kinds, brooms, tinware, granite ware, tubs, buckets, and
Patent Washing Machines,
Call to see my goods and you will bo convinsed that
you can buy cheaper here than any where in the county.
Yoursresp'y, I
Jl Li
Great Reduction Sale of
FURNITURE!
For Ninety Days !
The Undersigned Offer The Public Their Ell
TIRE STOCK OF FURNITURE
AT THE GREATEST BACRIFICR EvER KNOWN IN CENTRAL PENN
SYLVANIA. We ari uot felling out, but we do this to increase oar sales above any Dr
Vlousvear. W itiVftt few of the nrloos ns fnllnum . . r
Soft Wood Chaiuber Suits $14.00 Cotton Top Mattress..
Hard Wood Chamber Suits lfl.OOlWovtn Wire Mattress
Antlnna Oalr Hnita A Planuu Id IV1 : U.,l C i
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noun rarior duiis BO.ou
Wooden Chairs per set. i 2.50
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In Rtnnk- ovvrvtlilmr in tha fiirnitiira
Desks, Slde-boards, Cupboards, Centre Tables. Fauey Bookers. Baby Chain
f etl.P,0w, Lo"6. Couebea, DonRbtrays, Sinks, Hall Racks, Can
Seat Chairs fine, medium and cheap furniture, to suit all classes.
. Prloes reduced all through. Come early and see our stock before irlVini
your order, and thus save 10 to 80 per cent on every dollar. " "
Special Attention Given to Undertaking '& Embalming.
KATHBRMAN & HARTNAN, Limited.
' f . , MIPPLINBURaH.'p
10 Per Cent,
We have a line unequalled in the
and quality, cannot be beat in the
A full Line of Horse
and Whips constantly on hand at
lXX's X31ools.. - -
Liberal Adjustments-
HEMEMBEFt
H. HRRVEYSCHQCH,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENGY,
SEI.INSOE!0YBj PA.
Only the Oldest, Strongest Cash Companies,
Fire, Life, Accident and Tornado.
No Assessments. No Premium Notes.
The Aetna Founded A. D., 1819 , Assets $11,055,513.88
Home " u 3853 " 9,853,628.54
American " " " 1810 2,409,584.53
The Standard Accident Insurance Co.
The New York Life Insurance Co.
The Fidelitu Mutual Life Association.
Your Patronage Solicited.
FURNITURE, CARPETS AND CHINA.
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. H. FELIX,; Lewibowi).
Subscribe
For The
OMSK ' ics:-
II 0 rn np Mt Pleasant
V ul IIUI i Mills, vs.
8.85
1.75
1.2S
.60
8 60
"vriuifm
Drop Tables, per ft.-
Platform Rkn
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Una . ui . i i
Discount will be allowed
On all Goods In Stock. '
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Until you see Solid fact Bargains. We have
opened the Season with a stock of good
that beats the record for beauty and low
prices. Be fair with yourselves and nee
our Elegant Stock, of Winter Clothing.
It presents an opportunity for economic
al buying that is not found elsewhere.
OVERCOATS,
- Everybody needs something in this line.
We have just what you need, and at the
prices that defy competition. We have
the Finest Line of Gentlemen's Furnish
ing Goods on the Market. Hats, Gaps,
Yalices, Trunks and Rubber Goods we
have in large assortments.
IN DRESS SHOES,
county, our heavier wear, in price
State. We want you to see our shoes.
Blankets, Lap Robes
greatly reduced prices.
Solinsgrovo, Xcu
Prompt Payments.
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Bright new designs look out from
every nook and corner of our Store
Shapes and BtyleB In which at onee
you see your Ideal.
CouchescHMRs.
CARPETS, RUGS, ART SQUARS and
PICTURES at prices so low that oth
er merchants can not compete.
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Yours Respectfully,
IIBB POST,