-b.H m&wmmM$QA HkWSBlkWW ilfttl jfllfer lira NEW . DRESS GOODS The eeason'u daintioet fabrics are how on our counters although, a lew Btraggiore " -r v here's a pcriecuon oi cur - .11 oa YwutuHr of weave in tho iew thincB that will be a treat for rou. We will try to make your riait "'M"nt - IF - You aro going) M build or makehuy'.Wnd of Improvement, call on ttw undorilgued lor material. W havooonmple,siool,nda-e ready to supply any , eparod contract, newer -work, raiding, etc. Salem ImproveTent Co. Local Dates. Thanksgiving day. Nov. 30. Journal. Nov. 30. No Christian church charity Bervlco 7:30. Nov. 30. W. 0. T. U. dinner 12 to 4 p. ra. Dec. 4. Katie Putnam in "Love Finds a Way." Dec. 7. Madeline Merit drama. Dec. 8. Congregational eorn bocI 1. Dec. 9. Balom Keeloy .League enter tainment Dec. 0. Firat Presbyterian ch rcb concert. Jan. 20, By Perkins comedy. Japanese T.a. At the University chapel tonight, Nov. 20th, at 8 o'cleck: PROG It AM. Piano Solo Mr. Kruse Vocal Duet Mrs. Linn and Whann Vocal Solo Prof. Thornton Piano Miss Hughea Vocal , Maggie Alderaon Duet, Mandolin and Guitar Messrs, Keller and Niohola. Japanese Umbrella Drill Japanese Love Song Japanese Concert JJAfter the program lunch, will be served. Admission 25 cents, including lunch. Bomember. Tonight at 8 o'clook, A Runaway Experience Mr. Frank Davey, grand lecturer of the A. O U. W., was driven to Lebanon this morplng by one of John Scbmeer's drivers. On returning a few miles southeast of here1 the reuch nf the buggy gave way letting the men to the ground, while tho horses ran awa but were captured and brought to the city, the buggy being left behind on account of its dilapidated condition. Mr. Davey secured the services of J. W. WMiumson, who was Just starting on a bunt in a dog cart, to bring him to Albany, aud he reached the city just in time to take tho Salem train, pretty well spattered ovor with mud. Albany Democrat, 28th. Personal. Lady readers of The Joubnal are urged to send in the names of their friends who visit them, personal jnovemonta of Salem friends who go abroad, also names of their guests at teas, card parties, eto , for Sat urday's Journal at any time during tho week. No attention whatever will be paid in this department to anony moua items- The signature of some responsible party must accompany each "Persopal" sent Id. None Better, Tho Olllman coal colling st $3 per ton at the Salem Im provement Co. 'a yards, la tht best fuel In Balom. In County Court. In thoBultof Frasor vs. Bridges, Judge Hubbard gave a verdict today, dismissing suit at cost of plaintiff. Now oldor at Van Eaton's overy day. Overcoats at coat Store. at tho Woolen Mill 2d M The only st ok of J panoso goods in Salem are now boi g shown at BOOK STORE. This lino consists of assorted Chinawwo, such as cups and . . i.a saucers, sea sow coinpiuiu, UJ- f ra. hutter dishes, bowls, cream I JAPANI EI era, mush sets, chocolate pots, cracker jars jind flower vases, lacquer cabinets, screens, wall bncketf; Japaneie napkins 35a per hundred. 63 Commercial Street. I ' "J n ,1WM .IB I IB IN- ALL WOOL DRESS GOODS ONLY 45 a Biggest bargains ever lmowu. Call k arly and get the best se lections. THE PALACE. REPUBLICAN OITT TICKET. For member of the City Council, First .ward It. B. DUNCAN. For member of the City Council, Bee- ond ward TH08 HOLMAN. For member of the City Council, Third ward THOH. KAY. For member of the City Council Fourth ward GEO. T. HUGHE8. LITTLE LOCALS. Mr.'and Mrs. Emmett R. Boone, of Portland, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Sprague There was a little more rain fall last night. City warrants are deel ning in value rapidly. The overland was an hour late this mornlng,owing to a landslide. Bern: On Monday, November 27, 1803, to Mr. and Mrs. B. F. West, a daughter. Tho council ran in two sections last night, like the overland train sometimes does. Died: At the farm home about five miles east of Sa lem, at 11 p. m. on Monday, November 27, 1803, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Card, aged two months. No Puget Sound papers nr- rledlast night Mrs. E. O. Potttr and littlo daughter Pauline, who have been the guests of A, O Condit'a family returned to Eugene today. Wet, eb? C. L. Van Groosa of Turner wa in the city today. Wll'amette club m-ets tonight in spite of rain or storm. . Mrs. Joseph Stish of Mill City ie tho guest of Dr. B own. Elder Bar clay will preach at the Yew Park churh at 7:30 o' clock this evening Albert Vulentino, of Wasco , Is the 07i li student at the Reform School. He stole a wutch chain wua In jail five months, aud arrived here today. Mrs. Ball left this afternoon for Port land, w here she shirts for Frisco. T. C. Smith, jr., and Hal D. Patton art in Portland. ...Miller Swank, of Aumsvllle, is in the olty. Dr. Cu- sick returned today from Albany. Paul Wallace came down from Albanj today to eat turkey at "The Willows." Mrs. Peyton left for Portland thl afternoon Water water,every where PERSONALS. Ben. Cook, of the Oregon Lund Com pany, is homo from an extended visit in tho east. ' Dr. Lemleux and bride arrived in tin city last night. GRAND THANKSGIVING DINNER Strong's Restaurant will tomorrow serve an elaborate dinner, as is their annual custom. The charge will be only tho regular price. 25 cents. No one can allord to do without a turkt-y dinner. BILL OF FARE, sours. Cream of chicken, FISH. Boiled halibut. Green turtle. Oyster sauce. ENTREE. Veal croquettes, Mushroom sauce, Duck pie, Boiled ham with jelly, Fried clums, Chicken Frlcaaee, OyBter pattlei". ROASTS. Turkey, Cranberry tauoo, Beef, Mutton Pork, Veal. VECIKTA1ILKS. Tomatoes, Potatoes. PABNIY. Miuce pie. DESERTS Corn, English plum pudding, Br&udy sauce. FRUIT. Caudy, Nuts, Raisins. Milk. Tea. Coir e. Aunt Dinah's Husking. There will bo a novel entertainment at the Congregational church, Friday uvoulng, Dee. 8, In the way of a Husk Idk Bee and Corn social. Every one mourn try anu nueuu. uarrviB iuii hi ror 0id and yotin Thurs. o o d 1UMUKY XAliK,. vny uavo yuur whole family fret all day over a Thanks giving diouer wh u you can get a choice turkey dinner at Strong's for 25 cents? St Fresh fish Court St. at TftVisoQ's market, 04 St PATTERNS Ms Yard flvfira&a OAMVAii" trotniKAj- wBPaaDAY, yorBKBiafr , It'll f' ' '" tkrian i miinirifrfir'"r"'"rm ffisro nawini ImtTiinrenTirriiri TlAV fV(V. 30 ANNOUNCEMENTS. The ladles of tho W. C. t. U. will serye a 25-cent dinner Thauksgivlng day from 12 Until 4, at their hall on Court street Turkey with cranberry sauce, mince and pumpkin pie. and al other Thanksgiving delicacies will be served. A union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Christian church on Thursday evening at 7:20 o'clock at which a contribution will be solicited to bo applied to tho relief of the needy by the board of charities of this city. 8rmon by M. L. Rugg. At North Salem on Thursday, Nov ember KOth. from 12 m. to 7 p. m., the African M. E. ladies aid Bociety will give a Thauksgivlng dinner at tbe church. Price 25 eta. The pastors of the South Salem and Brooks M. E. churches exchange pul pits next Sunday. Roy. J. M. Sbulae, will preach at Brooks morning and eve ning, and Rev. T. F. Royal at South Salem church. AT BROOKS. Program of Thanksgiving services at BrookB, Nov. 30, 1883: Anthem "To God In Heaven" by tho oholr. 6cripture lesson Psa. 145 by Prof. F. A. Myers. Scripture lesson Romans 12, by Miss Chapman. Singing "Glory to God the Father" by the choir. Prajer, by Rev. Jesse Jones. Singing '-The Lord's Prayer" by tbe oholr. Reading the Presidents proclamation William E. Shaw. Singing "America" by the congrega tion.! Thanksgiving sermon, Rev. T. F. Royal. Offerings for the poor for the Portland Hospital. Doxoiogy "Praise God from whom M Blessings Flow," by the congrega tion. Benediction. Services to begin at 11 o'clook a. m. Thanksgiving oyster aud chicken ouppor at night. AT NORTH HOWELL PRAIRIE. M. E. church, Thursday the lllb inst, commencing at 11 a. m. Sermon oy Rev. J. H Roork, of Salem. The church decorations will consist mostly of offerings of truita, vegetables, etc., to be sent to the tPortlaud hospital. Each person is invited to donate u potato, and one apple, with the priv ilege of contributing canned fruits, jacks of flour, and such other supplies is may be needed in the hospital. All who can are kindly solicited to orlng offerings of money, whioh is greatly needed. Thanksgiving service at South Salem M. E. church tomorrow evening at 7:30. Uu Sabbath Rev. Rjyal of Brooks and Rev. ShuLse will exchange pulpits both morning and evening. Thanksgiving service in the Friends church, North Salem, Thursday, at 10 a. m. The German Reformed church will hold a German Thanksglvidg service Thursday at 11 o'clock. All Germans are invited. J. Muelbaupt, pastor. Tbe ladies of Unity horeby give no tice to their friends, that they will be ready by 5 o'clock Thanksgiving even-ing-to furnish a flrst-clasa dinner to all who want it, for 25 cents. From 8 to 3:30 a literary and musical programme; from 8:30 to 11 tne usual amusemeuts. The societies of the Salem German Methodist and Evangelical churches will have a union meeting on Thanks giving day at 10:30 a. m. in tho Ger man Evangelical church, corner of Lib erty and Center streets. All German people are co dlally invited. Overcoats at cost at the Woolen Mill Store. 2d Hens oheap by tbe dozen at Davison's market, 01 Court street, and fish plen tiful. 2t Fowls, mirket. fowls.-oh ap at Davison's 2c Rubber coats, hats, and slickers, at tho New York Raokct. 2d 1 w Fowls, fowls cheap at Davison's market. 2t Buy y ur shoes while they are cheap -at Krausso Bros. Overcoats at coat at the Woolen Mill Store. 2d Sorghum, Just received from tbe east, at the Blue Frout. Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair. DPRICE'S rtAtfllBaking KKZm The aly Pare Cream of Tartar Powder.--No Ammonia; NoAlwa. ttwj i Millions of Homei 40 Years th St ywWMQM THANKSGIVING FREE All the worthy people of Salem who cannot afford to buy a turkey, are invited to come and get a nice fowl, as I have an ample supply especially for the occasion. The abovo is my annual proclamation, so jdo not be backward. To those who can afford to buy, I offer the finest dressed turkeys at the low price of 15c a pound. I claim to have the best dressed turkeys in the city. All Qther fowls as low as the lowest. Sell hens by the dozen, cheap. Call and be convinced. All fowls drtssed utfder my personal supervi sion by skilled white labor, for which I pay fair wages. Fresh fish of all kinds received daily, also large, fine, fat Eastern oysters. Leave your orders. Free delivery. Yours for fine turkeys, 94 Court St. L. A.. DAVISON. Republican Primaries. The result of the Republican city primanes Tuesday was as follews: First Ward R. B. Duncan 28, Squire Farrar 13; total 41. Second Ward Thos. Holman 91, Wm. England 48; total 130. Third Ward Thos. Kay 38, Dr. E. B. Philbrook 34; total 72. Fourth Ward Geo. P. Hughes 33, C. Marsh 1, J. L. Hockett 1, A. O. Condit 1, J. Savage, Jr., 1, and a third ward ticket for Thos. Ky making a total of 43. Tho regular Republican nominees are: R. B. Duncan, 1st ward. Thos. Holman, 2d ward. Thos. Kay, 3d ward. Geo. P. Hughes', 4th ward. NO COUNCIL -MEETING. Recorder Edes called to order and roll was called. Albert, Smith, Cross, Olmsted were present. Absent, Gray, Hunt, Lafore, Klein. It was stated that Alderman Klein was ill and could uot come. The Recorder announced no quorum. City Marshal Minto was ordered to notify tbe absent members. Tbe mem bers pre ent smoked, told stories and dmcussed the rules. The rain poured down without and the crowd at the council room kept increasing. ReturnB from tho ward primaries were discussed nod It was proposed to swear in the Re p iblicm nom nees. No rule or preced ent for such proceeding could be found. Tbe crowd awaiting the program tired aa it did not ma tew li.se. They felt they were so d and made uncomplimentary remarks at being cheated of their sport. The marshal returned after half an hour's diligent search and reported that be could uot And the delinquents All voted to meet this Wednesday evenl g at 7:30. Caution. Imitations have been put upon tbe market so closely resembling Allcock's Porous Plasters in general appearance as to be well calculated to deceive. It is, however, in general appearance only that they compare with Allcock's, for they are worse than worthless, in asmuch as thev contain deleterious in gredients which are apt to cause serious Injury. Remember that Allcock's are the only geuulne porous plasters the beat external remedy ever produced; and when purchasing plasters do not only ssk for but see that you got All cock's Porous Plasters. Course of High Grado Entertain ments at the Salem First M. E. Church IV. Dr. Chas.Edward LockeTaylor street church Portland, "Every Inoh a Man," Dec. 6. V. Grand concert by Balcm artists, December 20th. Course tlfV 'a "."". Rlngle admis sion is 50 cents. Ticket for pale at Dearborn'n .io -ud Altkon's grocery store, State street. 11-Stf. The case of Frasar vs. Brldg '8 whb argued and submitted to tbe county court today and taken under advise ment. New Florida oranges, Cicily lemon just lu at Clark & Eppley's. Overcoats at cost t tbe Woolen M 11 Store. 2d The Advertising Of Hood'a Saresparlllals always within the bonds of reason because it Is true; it always appeals to the Bobor, common sense fit thinking people because it It true; and It la always fully substantial t-d by endorsement which, in the fi nanolal world would be accepted with out a moment s hesitation. Hood's Pills cure liver ills, coustlpa. tlou, biliousness, Jaundice, slok head acne, indigestion. Pewder: l lIW llWlllllll FREE LETTER LIST. Tho following letters remaining in the Salem postofflce Nov. 29, 1893, un called for. Those calling for them please Bay 'advertlaed" Ayers J no Alexander Rose H..urnett Josh Byrou J G Bustle 8ally Mrs Broemster L G Baker W E Doom F H Davla May Gilbert E H Hagen Henry Johnson Amanda Lewis Cordelia Mra McDonald W H Mundell Geo E Parker Chas Rlggs&NIday Roaa J C Scott Walter Seara Mrs R Ditton Mrs L E Engart David Ueaaley ueo Hunter Delia Lane F M McKinney M Mills Wm Painter Mary Porter Jasper Rush Ranzo Rlsher Mra Emily Sheridan Wm Smith E P Smith Marv Weiner Mra M B 2 W.tasman Mrs Williams E Williams Mrs M A. N. GILBERT, P. M STATE NEWS, NOTES, COMMENTS Non-exemption of debt from property valuation increasea the net total tax able of Douelas county from $3,897,381 in 1892 to 55.121,151 in 1893. The coun ty tax levy will bo 20 mills. Tho three churches of Myrtle Creek have united in holding Evangelistic servicer. , An Oregon man, Henry Doeich of Port'and, takes the first premium at the world's fair on Eni;'ish walnuts. Dried fruits, fresh f ulb?, cranberries, raisins, currants, nuts, citron, and everything that goes to make a good Thanksgiving dinner at J. A. Van Eaton's. A new invoice of fresh condensed mince meat arrived this morning ut Clark &, Eppley's, Court street. Do you know that the New York Racket sells the best quality o' ail wool mackintoshes at prices usually asked for cheap cotton goods. 2d lw m 0 TH HOWELL PBAIKIE. The first ttrm of school will close in two weeks. Several cases of la grippe are reported in the neighborhood. Rey. Royal's lecture was postponed oh account of bad weather. The roads from North Howell to Gervais are in worse condition than usual at this time of tbe year. Parkers Ville bottom being almost impassable. Mrs. Jas. Austin, who was buried at Belpassi, near Woodburn, last Friday, formerly lived in this vicinity, and was a cousin ot C. 8. Morgan, of this place Tne sorrowing ramuy nave tbe sym pathy of tbe neighbors of this commu nity. The Thanksgiving social and dona tion services, tb be held in tbe church on the 30th, promise to be an interest Ins limp. Two Stepping Stones to consumption are ailments we often deem trivial a old and a cough. Consumption thus ac quired is rightly termed " Con sumption from neglect." Scott's Emulsion not onlv stons a cold but it is r. markablv successful where the cough has become deep seated. Scott's Emulsion is the richest of fat-foods yet the easiest fat food to take. It arrests waste and builds up healthy flesh. Prpu4bBaoUBn,Tf.Y. All drujcUU. BROWN & SON'S MARKET. The public is hereby notified thajt we propose to sell meat at margins barely consistent with fair profit, Satisfaction guaranteed to all customers. Cam if Pnti nl 10L C4t JHM M.yi.yub 3 MtMMMMMMMMMIIiiHtiiMfliMHHMiMIM.. WOTS,WOITS,OfflMilS hfer?d at Cost piaug The Largest assortment ever brought to Salem. They Must Go in the next 30 days! AND COST TAKES 'EM. WOUEfVUAiSTOM; THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR. That wo are alive. That It is rain and not snow. That we are Bomear tho end of a bad year. That congress is not going to discuss finances. That it only raluB for a month at a time in Oregon. That McKInley is going to be presi dent. That the pretty fall bonnet is paid for if you can't wear it. That our streets are somewhat im proved and not entirely impassible. That we still live in tbo land of the turkey, under the flag of tbe free. That any man is at liberty to think he is a little better off than he might be. That the city will not have to Issue bonds on street improvements In front of private property. That Salem has not had a ministerial scandal now for at least sixty days. Be thankful for the One Cent Dai ly. No Journal tomorrow. Give thanks if you have nuytbing to be thankful and there Is probably a great deal if you will stop mid think. To many new friends we will say The Journal force observes the four principal holi days of the year. Overcoats at cost tore. at tbo Woolen Mill 2d A TRAGEDY. This wild Thanksgiving turkey swallowed And down within him Brownie waa ground unmiiit) wnn n. crmn i rhe reason tor this tragedy was Brownle'J prevlonslre tie would not read our latest ads, nor take! 1ULU B UU1U. fthe moral U clear. Head the follewing: uu um t: Bum in Patton Bros., rhe Rtatlonprn. nrw nnv lonlln 41..1J Blbleg. Albums. Jnvenlln R.inlrn isn nnn WAniUlUO. THE PACIFIC DETECTIVE AND COLLECTING BUREAU SALEM, - - - Oragotx Private work a specialty. O. B. CLEMENT, Manager. MADAM McALPiN, or Denver, has Parlors In the Has opened Dreee-mabing theEldrldge block, In the rooms formerly occupied by Mrs. Baker uuu guurumees i leQC Fit or No Pay I F T HART 1 li UttU S, gu r 247 COMMERCIAL STREET. CARPET SALE. blark,aek! &? ?v1erooa,' Cewe and see for ynurwrtf. Try one of our " Our drees ooda and jackets adslt of bo eapwlertly, ' WILLIS BROTHERS & CO. PEnAHOD8B CORNER, - 8AUCM, OREGO Try Willis Broa, for fine uhnm. boot aad rubbtr Baada. Iw btIcm tot Loag cloak, at aay j Omm JT F NOTICE, The Republican letral voinr.nf it,. -,. Halemare hereby notified that the dtr L Subllcan primary election will be held fa S. rst.e.-onl, third and fourth wards oftJI cltyorsalemon Tuesday, Novembr Jtlm lor tbe purpose of putting lunomlniion(2 Monday, the 4th day of Dccemtwr.l8M.iivI i14 colli oi r i he said primary election to btoMnrt at the hour or 3 o'clock p. m. nle!rir? o't lock p.m. on Bald day, and tbe tolloWL named Judgei were appointed by tbe commS tee, and the primaries ntmed as follewi: KlKiT WARD. Old engine houte-Jntat H. A. Johnson, Jr., W. D. Clajget anil Ar&Ti Mason. MCCOND WAUD. Old court honie-Jndttt deo. Collins. J. A. Baker and J. Q. WlUon. THIIID WARD -Armory bulldllnrhjoflm. Alonro Uesner, K. M. Walte and J. w. Bate?. Ior. FOURTH WAItD. EflmntirMiT'. 1i itables-ludge. J. 1.. Hockett, OwenHnttot I and A. Ik Buckingham. The Judges of their respective yntit stall appoint two competent person to tct u clerks of said primaries. The primaries shall be conducted under lit nrovlftlonaoftheactof the lr tlatlve mm Mr of tho slate of Orceon. jit order a, n committee. 1T.E. M 0KK8, secretary uuv Hepubucan central commrttet 11-11 m DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES. The Democratic tea voters of the ettr of Balsm are hereby notified that the city Dem ocratic prlmury election will be heja Intbt first, second third and fourth ward ot Hilm on Wednesday , November H, 169:1, for the pa pose of putting In nomination candldilei lac city aldermen, one each In the Ant, hcobJ, third and fourtn wards to be voted for st ito coming city .lection to be beld on Hon!;, ineun aayor uecemDen it&u, inepom 01 uu said nrlmary elf ctlon to be oticned altDe bou of 1 o'clook p. m. and none at 8 o'clock p. a. on said day, and the following named latin were nppoiniea dj inn onmmmee. una in places or holding and conducting tbe prim- rlfA named as follow! KlitbT WAfW Old engine home Juajei: D. K Wagner, L. A. Byrd, Pefr D'Arcy. SECOND WAnD.-HpragueACroDl'iblK-Bmltb shop.-Judcei; W.J.rolley. W.F.Da- gan, Kuzene vviiug. THIRD V ABC Armory bnildlne-Jnase O.O. VnnWagoer.H.G. Uelson, Gro. Bsrr. FOURTH WARD. Lamonreux's llverr it bles-Judges: G.A.Rockwell, W. U. Ultckta, O Van Patton. Thn InilirM nf trinlr rnnMtlva wirdl isll appoint 2 competent persons toaotue'erU ot said primaries. The primaries shall be conducted under ui prov slona of the act or tbe legislative " bly of the state of Oregon. Br order olui committee. W.J. D'ARCY, Heoretary City Democratic uommiuw. EMPJmtKNT WANTED-byyounjm rled man of. good habits. Basbsdelcbi vuira A,inrl.nnA In trn.ra store. Wllllnjftowork. Laree WHjes mtw- eiiiRH.nna in n-neroi mercDuiw" p-cteci. AadreM s. C. u, journal ames. ii-aj oi ALERHEN WANTED Kree prepslo julflt One of our agents ha earned over IW five years. P. O.Box 1S71 New York. ll3Wt WANTED ltuatlon by mlddlesred Get ma. intft. itn H.n.ral hnnutfOtK. II willing and a le to carry on the largest howe hold. No. 13 Bute street. lMIvi 4 GENTS make J6.00 ft day. Oratet , kJtehM utensil ever I avented. IWnl's 85ct. 3jp 1 In every house basnple j?jt Pj'S' H-ZMSt KM TO LKT. Aflne farm of 23 sew mile from n. R. station. M mllfsf'?? Salei Jem. For particulars Inquire at the J we- wax. office. o. n-'"'- WANTKD-BOAKDi IW, with or wlttwl lodging, m commercial street. 31HIS PAPER to kept on file at E. M' . Advertising Agency." and 5 4lercbDtt xcfawe.taiKMCle?o, OMornU, wMJe ccntraV lor advertising can le made Jor of SB kinds oa rade at Sft Liberty street. -'J T W. 8ILSBEK BON, Balero, Orww J . Tree-srttlBg.Tree.prunlng, Top-rrsft" Blgn palnUng. .a ge moderato ."'iur Hon iiuiutMui. IMSals HOUSE Painting, Decorating, n Hard Wood Finishing, Can give good tota-ence. Estl wates Iftrnw ed. A dares. (Ms. fcackstruib. t-alew- "'i dene on Halem Motor Railway, North bv" LeTeorttewatBtelnerABlcmstit. "J. BCItTN 1K0THKKS UaautftetBre S-tandard Pressed Brlek, Molded Krlek 1b all Patterns for Kr and MMftr tbebriek tor the New ed"" Htl'a tearlyaM teno buildings erecw in me uspiwu miy. Yards sear inlteaUary. Salem, Or. tii READING MERCHAN1 TAILOR. .