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A Suggestion For Your Holiday Purchase. A present which it always ac ceptable and which can bo bought at a price pleasing to any purse is a ricn cut glass bottle or fancy atomizer filled with choice Per fume. We arc showing this year an elegant lino of these goods at prices from 25c to $5.00. An inspection of our stock which includes many sensible and econom ical articles suitable for presenta tion may assist you in your select ions. Will E. Collins & Co, DRUO MEN, US North Washington St. THE OWOSSO TIMES. KDMUND O. DEWEY, Editor. OWOSSO, FRIDAY. JAN 14, 1898. Three cheers and a tiger for Senator Hanna ! The cash receipts of the Auditor General's office for 1897 amounted to $774,269 39. During the six previous years the total re ceipts were 8924,495 00. The Cedar Spilogs Clipper, edited by L. M. Sellers a gallant soldier, states that fifty thousand pension attorneys derive their living from the pensioners of the country. Ue favors an overhauling of the roll. Two fine cruisers for Japan will be launched in our shipyards next month, with a contract speed of 21 per hour, examples of American Ingenuity and euterprise. It is predicted, however, that they will extend this speed, and thus secure an additional bonus. A single concern, the Maryland Steel Company, is filling orders amounting to 18,000 tons of steel rails for export to British India, Australia, Mexico and South Africa. The Illinois Steel Company has been send ing 20,000 tons of rails to Japan. Other large steel and iron manufacturers are com ing in also for their share of the foreign markets. The supervisors decided on Friday to sub mit to the voters at the April election the question of issuing bonds to the amount of 840,000 for the purpose of building a new court house in Corunna. The expression of opinion so far heard from all parts of the county is to the effect that tax payers do not wish at present to vote any additional burdens upon themselves, and that it is a poor time to bring forward the matter. Speaking of the Ohio senatorial contest and the election of Senator Hanna, the Inter Ocean says: "It returns to the sen ate a robust republican, a thorough Ameri can, a splendid business man, and a master ful man of affairs. It is a vindication of one of President McKinley's most devoted friends and a rebuke to the piratical poli ticians who sought to subordinate party in terests and organization to personal ambi tion and spite." The couucil made a move in the right direction Monday evening by instructing the city clerk to demand of Aid. Copas the return to the city treasury of the M recent ly paid him for settling a claim against the city, and if the amount is not paid the city attorney is to bring proceedings to recover the same. That is all good so far as it goes, but it does not go far enough. I'ass a similar resolution at the next meeting to apply to the other aldermen who received money illegally from the city during the past year, then hereafter go according to the charter. A summary of reports of the 177 State banks in Michigan shows commercial de posits subject to check to the amount of 818, 025,.',78 88; commercial certificates of de posit, 88,576,587.67; savings deposits, 848, 076,282.17. The total resources of the banks amounts to 895,397,535.01. The im provements in business made apparent by this report has been gradual. In Decem ber, 1896, the loans and discounts, stocks, bonds and mortgages were 865,393,888.41; in May, 1897, they were 866,289,010 04; in July, 1897, 867,378.188.33; in October, 869, 733,667.26, while they are now 870.528, 887.16. As compared with the report of one year age, the amount due from banks in reserve cities has Increased 83.771,222 81; savings deposits have increased $6,020,430, 11, and commercial deposits 82,751,312.90. A frank statement of the condition of things in Mexico under the operations of the silver standard is found in the official address of. Dr. Manuel Flores in presenting the prizes to the American exhibitors at the Chicago and Atlanta expositions. The City of Mexico Herald quotes Dr. Flores as say ing: "The depreciation in the white metal operated to depress our mining industries, but could not crush them. It seriously af fected our finances, but the government has overcome the difficulties. Resultant thereto many Mexican products 'hitherto unexport able are now exported, Including our s"gar, coffee, and (trains. These are produced for silver and sold for gold." This shows where the Mexican prosperity lb s. Few in Mexico are prosperous and they are pros perous at the expend of the many. These articles are "produced for silver and sold for gold " In other words, the producers the lalMtrers employed in the production are paid In dollars worth 45 cents each, while the owners sell the finished product to outxlde countries for gold worth 100 cents on the dollar. The prevailing opinion of those within the Inner circle is that Gov. Pingree will call a special session of the legislature about Feb. 1st. The senatorial coutest in Ohio ended as 99 per ceut of the republicans of the nations wished it might by the election of Hon. M. A. Hanna. The tight has been one of the bitterest kind, inspired by jealously and a desire for personal aggrandizement, marked by political treachery of the rankest kind. Relic i of Cubans. The terrible destitution and suffering pre vailing throughout Cuba is a matter of con cern to every liberty-loving citizen of this republic. Gov. Pingree has taken formal notice of the situation by issuing the follow ing proclamation: To the People of Michigan: Incompli ance with the reque st of President Mc k ii ley, urging upon the governors of the several states the necessity of asking the people to contribute to the relief of the destitute and suffering Cubans, by the ap pointment of efficient committeemen to solicit funds, food, clothing and nedicines for their relief, 1 have appointed the gentle men named below: This is the first opportunity that the peo ple of this state have bad to express their sympathy, in a substantial manner, for this suffering people, and 1 solicit a hearty re sponse from all sections of the State to the president's earnest appeal. The gentlemen appointed upon this com mittee are well known. Contributions may be made to them for forwarding to Allan Shelden, Levi L. Barbour or C. A. Black, Detroit The other gentlemen on the list are well known citizens of the State, L. E. Woodard and D. M. Estey, of this eltv, being two of the number. The Youth's Companion contains the most carefully selected, instructive and in. teresting miscellany printed in any Ameri can periodical. The New Year's number is rich in this department. The principal feature of the number is Mr. Gladstone's recollections of Arthur Henry Hallam a paper of extraordinary interest and charm. The article is illustrated with fine portraits of Mr. Gladstone and the subject of his sketch. A number of excellent short sto ries, editorial articles touching on various current topics, and notes on science and af fairs fill out this most attractive number of the great family weekly. Corunna Journal: At the annual election of the stockholders of the First National Rank, on Tuesday, the old directors were all re-elected. The directors held a meeting afterwards and re-elected the old officers. The committee appointed to investigate the affairs of the bank, consisting of J. Driscoll and Arthur Garrison, made a report which showed the bank in a prosperous condition. The stockholders were much pleased with the showing made and its officers were earn estly congratulated on their efficiency and faithfulness to their duty. Perry Journal: The annual meeting of the Congregational church was held in the church parlors Thursday afternoon. The following are the officers that were elected: Clerk, Miss Maud Morrice; treas urer, Mrs. A. Rrown; deacon, John Clark; deaconess, Mrs. E Botsford; trustees, Chas. Wilkinson and Win. Rothuey; S. S. Supt, Mrs. Ressle Macqueen; chorister, L. C. Wat kins; organist, Miss Lena Dunning. Rev. W. U. Osborne, formerly of this city, received a request for his resignation from the vestry of St. Paul's church, Lan sing, The members of the church held a meeting and asked by a unanimous vote that the resignation be not accepted. It Is stated that dissatisfaction with F. W. Zim merman, former organist, caused part of the trouble. An Effective Illustration. There are two Washington girls who were not only ardent believers in protection in the shape of the Dinp ley bill but had the courage of their convictions, by which they profited. Believing McKinley's election meaiit protection and consequently higher prices for wool, last November they invested 81,840 in a band of sheep. A protective tariff law was enacted, prices of wool ad vanced, and the girls profited by their faith and good business judgment, selling 82,226 worth of wool this yar, and receiving 85, 220 for their sheep, a net profit of 85,600 on an investment of 81,840 a year ago. This is only a small illustration of the benefits of the tariff law to the farmers of this country, but it is plain and near at home, therefore more effective. Tacoma Ledger. 1 In ret Approach.- Ail English tourist visited Arran, and being u In n disciple of Izank Walton, was arranging to have a day's good sport. Being told that the cleg, or horsefly, would suit bis purpose admirably for u lure, he addressed himself to Christy, tho highland servant girl, "I say, my girl, cuii you get mo some horseflies?' ' Christy looked stupid, und he repeat ed his question. Finding that she did Hot yet comprehend him, ho exclaimed: "Why, girl, did you never seo a horsefly?" "Naa, sir," said the girl, "but a wanso saw a coo jump owor a preshi pice. " Rambler. Household Gods. 1 he ancient Greeks believed that the Penates were the gods who attended to the welfare and prosperity of the family. They were worshipped as household gods In every household Mhoulri he without this good angel, home. The household od of to day Is Dr. King's New Dlscoverv. For consumption, coughs, colds and for all affections of Throat. Chest and LungH It is invaluable It has been tried fur a quarter of a century and Is guaranteed to cure, or money returned. No household should tie without thlsg(od angel It is pleasant to take and a safe and sure remedy for old and voting. Free trial bot tles at Will E Collin Co and J. S. Hag gart's Drug stores. Kegtlar size 50c. and 81. Local News. Miss Kate Webber Is visiting in Kalama zoo. J. M. Story was in Saginaw Tuesday on business. Mrs. G. L. Taylor is reported on the sick list. W. A. Woodard attended the Giand Rapids furniture sale Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Ewen and daughter are visit ing relatives at Bennington this week. M. H. Reynolds will hold Sunday school Institutes the first three days of next week In Clinton county. We acknowledge the receipt from the Equitable Life Insurance Co., New York, of a very handsome calendar. The ladles of the Spiritualist Aid will serve a ten cent supper in their ball, Satur day evening, from 5 to 8 o'clock. Messrs Elmer Trumley and Winfield Eickhoff, or the M. A. C, visited Leroy Taylor in this city a few hours Saturday. Dr. P. L. Johnson will serve the Spiritu alist Society the remaining Sundays In January. Subject for Sunday evening discourse, "The Relation of Man to All Things." Mr. Ernest and Miss Mildred Mann at tended the wedding of their cousin, Miss Eva May Oliver and A. E. Moore, at Sagi naw on Wednesday. Miss Mann was the bridesmaid. J. M. Bentley, of Rochester. N. Y., a brother of A. M. and E. E. Bentley, has accepted the position of entry clerk for the Owosso Mfg. Co. and arrived in the city Tuesday to begin work. The Ariel Ladles Sextette, third number in the Y. M. C. A. course, at the Baptist church on Friday evening next. This is one of the best companies on the American stage. Admission 35 cents. Cyrus Reimer has accepted a position with the Owosso Manufacturing Co. The company is fortunate in securing the serv ices of Mr. Reimer, who is easily one of the best business men in the city. The Owosso Stave & Hoop Co.'s mill started up Monday after being closed down several months. It is thought that sufficient orders have been recived to keep the mill running all the winter and spring. R. N. Parshall, proprietor of the Owosso City Mills, had one of his hands quite bad ly bruised Monday while adjusting the roll ers of the new mill. Fortunately the ma chinery was stopped in time to prevent a serious accident. Miss Mary Alice Allen died Tuesday eyening, aged 38 years, at the home of her brother, residing at 113 North Shiawassee street. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the house. Ths remains were placed In Oak Hill cemetery. Warren U. Reckwith, of this city, who has been engaged as operator In the Postal Telegraph Co's office, at Detroit, returned to this city Wednesday. He left Wednes nesday night for Vic or, Colorado, to accept a position iu the Western Union office in that city. The funeial of Mrs Alleu Rood, whose tragic death was mentioned last week, oc curred Sunday, Rev. J. C Cromer offici ating. The burial was in the Bennington cemetery. Mr. Rood and his children. Mrs J W. Uibbard and Albert Rood, deeply ap predate the kindness extended by friends. Evangelist W. F. Morrison continues the meetings at church of Christ, corner of Oliver and Hickory streets, another week. The meetings are well attended and, so far, six persons have made the good confession. Others are Interested and a goodly number of additions are expected. All are cordially invited to the meetings. The Royal Templars, of Temperance, held thir annual election of officers Wedne day evening. The following were elected for the ensuing year: Select counselor, Wm. Berry; vice counselor Sarah A. Wiley; chaplain, Mrs. E. B. Dewey; record ing and financial secretary, E. L. Brewer; treasurer, H. W. Parker; herald, Mrs. A. M. Parker: guard, J. M. Horton; sen tinel. Dr. C. A. Osburn. The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neigh bors gave a fine entertainment in their hall Wednesday evening. The program consist ed of music, singing and recitations. F. F. Bumps, Chas. W. Parker and Dr. Hume each gave a very interesting address In the history and merits of the two socities. A number of the friends of the socities were present and enjoyed the finely rendered pro gran. Mrs. A. Latimer, residing at 421 Clinton street, died about 11 o'clock Wednesday night, of congestion of the lungs. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. J. Zallenger, Topeka, Kansas to mourn over her loss. Mrs. Latimer was 76 years old, has resided in Owosso for a great many years and has been a member of the First M. E. church since it was organized in this city, she has always been known as a loving wife, a kind mother and a charitable neighbor. Her husband died a little over one year ago. The date for the funeral will be decided as soon as Mrs. Zallenger arrives, she is expected from Topeka this evening. Joe Stratton, colored man from Pontlac, under the directions of Engineer Rlggs.made a tour of investigation of the Main street ! sewer from Saginaw street to the river Wednesday and yesterday. He found the tile In good shape from Saginaw street to ' Washington street, but it had settled be tween Washington street and Hall to such an extent it was Impossible to pass through that block. Between Hall street and the river 20 broken crocks were found, 15 broken in one place and I In another. The pipes being only eighteen Inches in diameter and there being about five inches of water standing In the tile, the job was a very diffi cult and disagreeable one. These places will be fixed before the paving is begun. ENORMors WEALTH. VALUE IN POUNDS OF SOME OF LON DON'S GREAT PLACES. the I'lMlera-rouml Hallway at Wi.-.o an Inch Tim it. mi, of Kng-Iaud -ImmvuM Hlchru It. pi . s, nt, .1 In Muirunu, Art Galleries, Ch arches anil I iridic'. "Havoyou ever thought what Lon lou is worth?" remarked a valuer to tho writer tho other day, "and will you believe me when I tell you that all the money in the world piled up in one enormous heap would not buy tho treas ures on which Londoners may gaze at will every day of their lives?" Thero was "copy" in the idea, and I took my valuer friend round Londou on valuing intent. "We came to town on the under ground. "Two thousand yards of this railway," said my friend, "cost 2, 000,000, or, if you like to have it so, 30 an inch. If you wanted to buy this bit now, you would probably bo asked 5, 000, 000 for it. There is another mile on the same line which would cost you something like 2,000,000, having cost a third of a million to lay down. But that is comparatively moderate. If the electric railway were put up to auction and you wero fortunate to get it at cost price, you would need tho wealth of seven millionaires to buy it. These 8) miles of railway aro worth quite 12, 000,000 as prices go nowadays. "Get out at this station and look at the monument. You would not buy it for 20,000. In live minutes you will be at tho Mansion House, which cost a mere 70,000 to build, but is now worth nearer 750,000. The Royal Exchange, as a building of bricks and mortar, is worth 200,000, but it stands on land worth 2,000,000. Not long ago laud in this neighborhood was sold at the rato of 2,000,000 an acre. "Tho Bank of England would prob ably fetch 4,000,000 in the market, but as there is always 20,000,000 worth of gold in the cellars its standing value is about 24,000,000. Go west ward over Holborn viaduct and remem ber tint that short stretch of highway is worth over 2,000,000. You would want ueurly 2,000,000 to buy the gen eral postoffice, which you havo just passed, and tho law courts, with tho land on which they stand, aro worth 2,500,000. "Walk along tho Strand and stand for flvo minutes on Waterloo bridge. The property you seo here would make dozens of your friends millionaires at a stroke. Two million pounds would not buy those two hotels, and Somerset House, at building cost only, is good for 500,000. Tho bridge you aro standing on was u disastrous failure when it was built, but it is worth now moro than the 1,000,000 which it originally cost. Thero nro seven bridges on either side of you, which "cost between them over 4,000,000. Thovtuunels underneath tho river nro worth millions as a com mercial property, und tho embankment is now worth probably double tho 2, 000,000 which it cost to make. "If St. Paul's were privato property, you might indueo the owner to sail it for 10,000,000, but the likelihood is very remote. Those tattered Limners which you havo seen so often would arouso pretty keen bidding at tho sales, and if you got one for 10, 000 you might think yourself extremely lucky. West minster ahl.cy is difficult to value. It is one of those things that cannot bo bought, but tho sales give us some idea what historio treasures uro worth in the marker, and I should not bo surprised it' the abbey put up in lots realized 50,000,000. Fancy putting a ticket on Jacob's pillar or tho royal tombs! "You have admired the magnilieeiit exterior of tho houses of parliament and the splendid interior, but you will per haps be surprised to know that you could not erect tlu .se buildings today for 5, 000,000. St. Tbomaa1 hospital, and the Albert embankment running along tho front of it, are worth together over 1, 000,000, and tho bridge leading to it cost 250,000. "Perhups you havo never reflected what a privilege you enjoy in being able to visit so many places free. Tho British museum, which anybody can see for nothing, could not be bought up by all tho millionaires in America. If it were absolutely ( mpty, it would be worth 1,500,000, and it is full of price less treasures, one collection ulone be ing worth nearly 250,000. The .Na tional gallery is worth millions. It cost, with tho new Tate gallery section, 850,000 to build, and has one picture which cost 14 an inch and 88 others which cost 1,700 npiece. "Tho Albert hall and Royal aquarium are each worth about 250,000, but tho Crystal palace cost more than three times the value of both these, the bill for tho palace being 1,500,000. Earl's court, the great show rivaling tho pal ace, has millions' worth of treasures which you can see for 1 shilling, und even when it is empty tho 25 acres of gardens and buildings are worth 800, 000. "Tho hotels and public houses of London could not bo bought up for 20, 000,000, to say nothing of the land on "which they stiind. Two of them pay 450 a week between them in ground rent. Buckingham palace is not very gorgeous, but It is worth 4,000,000 as it stands, and if you wanted to rent it privately you would have to pay 4,000 a week for it. Devonshire House and Lansdowno House, in Piccadilly, would cost you 1,000,000, but you would not expect the picture galleries thrown iu at this price. Tin y are worth hundreds of thousands. " London Tit-Bits. Without IMM f Clergy. Miss Pruyn h. dear! So you wero on tho City of Faking when she went down? How many souls were lost? Captain Silt All of 'em that was drownded, niuni. She wuit dowH so blamed suddeiit they wan t no time fcr deathbed repetition i s. I n.oklyn Life. The Only Daily Woman's Page. Advertisers Aim to reach the homes hence they use . The Journal. The Electric Pacing- la Fast. It seems as if the electrio pacemaker is to upset all records made by ordinary pacing, as a comparatively unknown man, Lombard of Amiens, paced by the Yallu olectrio triplet, rode a kilometer in 592 seconds. This is tho first time that a kilometer under tho minute has been officially timed in France. Going on for tho mile, however, the pace proved too fast for Lombard, who lost touch ; otherwise he could have put up fresh figures for the mile. Cycling Gazette. The Fast Facers of the Year. After all, only four pacers got into the 2:05 list this season, not nearly as many as it was lust winter thought would break into the inner circle. Guin nette, 2:05; Planet, 2:04; Bumps, 2:04, and Frank Bogash, 2:04, wero tho four. Horseman. Hamlin's High Priced Team. When Mr. C. J. Hamlin was recently asked to price a team that could trot to pole in 2:15, ho named 1 20,000, and the buyer fainted. Turf, Field and Farm. Short Items About Sports. Georgo A. Banker, tho swift Pitts burg wheelman who won many races in Franco in 1895, will accompany A. A. Zimmerman in his trip to Paris. Both cyclists aro already in training. Tho Harvard lacrosse team has writ ten to Yalo and asked that Yale form a lacrosse team and meet Harvard in this sport. Poter Maher says if his match with Tut Ryan turns out to bo a myth ho will at onco take steps to inveigle Ton; Sharkey into a scrap. The law firm of Knight & Collins, Corun na, has dissolved partnership. The masquerade ball given at Arbeiter hall Tuesday night was well attended. The prize for being the best dressed gentleman was won by Wm. Schlicketimeyer; for the most comical dress, Claude Kelley. The report of Prosecuting Attorney Chandler for the six months endiug Dec. 31, shows 98 cases prosecuted, of which convictions were had in 80, nine acquittals, seven dismissed on payment of costs, two nolle prossed and one settled. Wanted Situation A young married man of good habits; would like situation as book-keeper, stenographer, shipping clerk, or general office assistaut. Two years experience, good reference, salary moderate. Address Fiikd W. Goodks, St. Johns, Mich. Our congratulations are extended to Hon. Mark s. Brewer upon his appointment by President McKinley as one of the U. S. civil service commissioners. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best salve In the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt iheum, fever fores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptious, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guar anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money returned. Price 25 cents. For sale by Will E. Collins and J. S. Baggart. U. S. customs receipts Wednesday amounted to $889,024, the heaviest since the Dintcley tariff went into effect. At the earnest request of his many patients Dr. Ball will remain at The New National hotel, Owosso, during the month of January, 1898. The cures performed border on the miraculous. Consultation free. For Sale Cheap. A registered, full-blood Bolstein Bull. Wish to sell to avoid inbreeding. For further Information inquire of A. Douds. 3 miles north of Owosso, Mich. A. DECKERT, THE TAILOR. The heapest Place in the Made to Overcoats, Suits, Pantaloons, All Wool Goods. No otton or Shody. Fit or your Money back. A. DECKERT, 113 S. Washington St., - Owosso. Not only ALL the NEW3, concisely and decently told, but there is more in Detroit Journal. There is a dally WOMAN'S PAGE. SOCIETY NOTES. FASHIONS Illus trated and many other matters Intend ed to entertuin, uplift and cheer our daily lives. The JOKES from The JOURNAL'S "Dexter and Sinister" Column are copied tho world over. AN AGENT IN EVERT TOWN Ton may have The Journal served to you for only 10 cents per week. By Mall $1.25 for 3 months. The Story Spoke factory closed down Saturday on account of the breaking of the rings In the cylinder of the engine. The broken parts were sent to Saginaw for repairs. It will begin operations again Monday. The Bennington Detective Association will bold its annual meeting at Bennington, on Friday, Jan. 21, 1898, at one o'clock p. in., for the purpose of electing officers, and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. Bennington, Jan. 11, 1898. H. B. Van Liew, Sec'y. Wanted, 100 tons scrap Iron; cash on de livery at Castreo & Sha w Co. foundry at Owosso, Mich. Probate Order. State of Michigan. County of Shiawassee, ss. At a session of the Probate Court for the County of Shiawassee, holden at the Probate Office la the City of Corunua, on Tuesday, the 4th day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight. Present, Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate. In the matter of the estate of Malcom D. Bai ley, deceased. On reading and tiling the petition, duly veri fied, of Willi;, in E. Collins as executor, praying for a license to sell sufficient of that part of the real estate of said deceased which is devised to Charles M. Bailey to pay Bald Charles M. Bai ley's contributlve share of the debts and expen ses of said estate Also to determine the land so devised. Thereupon it is ordered, That Monday the 7th day of February next, at ten o'clock in the fore noon, be assigned for the hearing of said peti tion, and that the heirs at law of said deceased, and all otber persons interested in said estate, are required to uppeur at a session of said court then to be holden at the Probute Office, in the City of Corunna, and show cause, If any there be, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted. And it is further ordered, that said petitioner give notice to the persons interested in said estate, of the pendency of said petition, and the hearing thereof by causing a copy of this order to be published inTns Owosso Times a newspaper printed and circulated in said County of Shfowassee, for three successive weeks previous to said day of hearing. Matthew Bush, t Judge of Probate. Wanted 500 Cords OF GOOD SECOND-GROWTH and SWAMP OAK for spoke timber, one-third cut 84 inches long and two-thirds cut 88 inches long. W. H. MASON & SON. UNIMPROVED FARMS Near village of Estey, Gladwin county Michigan, For Sale or Exchange for Owosso City property or Shia wasseecounty farms. Inquire at OWOSSO SAVINGS BANK. GO TO M0SELY -m- FOR YOUR MEATS. ork in chunk, - 5c. and 6c. Pork Sausage 8c, 3 1-2 lbs. for 25c Salt Pork, 5c. and 6c Bring your crock and we will fill it with LARD AT e Cts. LEAP LARD AT SIX CENTS. F. E. MOSELY, 331 West Main Street. city to get your loth i ng Order. $20.00 18.00 4.00