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t ir 11 nTr-irTn firvTX T fk frv HT. TTv r.i IMES, HaaTwUw the Circulation Come Twlovry MT..I. Mil " lof any Paper iaOnly On Dollar a Year. Jblm B. Sherrill, Editor and Owner. PUBLISHED tTWICE A. WEEK. 1.00 a Tear, in Advance. YOWJMS.XXII. CCCORD, N. C, NOVEMBER 22, 1904. NUMBER 42. Ever Published In theCoujAy. i- as I . - ..I . iLw aTKmniTna n I METHODIST aTATIMTICS. I COTTOM. I mxjc m mmmmmmmkmmmm a a A- tBB IIP Taasi wvssa.. nvisi i't mi s.i -i j i i M A PRICE LIST D. J. BOSV 0 CO. Cora, 70c per bushel. Peas, 70c per bushel. Eggs, per dozen, 20c. Chickens, 20 to 30 cents. Batter, Vite to 13c per pound. Sweet Potatoes, 35c to 40c per hiishel. Irish Potatoes, 75c to 90c per bushel Onions 90c to $1 per bushel. Peanuts, 75c per bushel. Pork, 8c per pound. Partridges, fcVoC to 10c a piece. Rabbits, 5c to 7c. Rabbitts i i i a .t,:..i with head and leet left on. Will give you the highest market price tor rimes. D. J. B0ST & CO Atlanta Journal ..,, , j. ijobb d. neitninr, jr., inn wi, liarry Diutweii oawirai, wuo iias -., - . among other duunclcne, that of being, i aimpurtaat. in a wdm, the spokesman of Mr. Rooae- New Tort World. Telt la this part of the South, an- John D. Rockefeller, Jr., told the Douocea that the President will soon young men of hisTi'le class yeaterday visit Georgia and make hia position morning in the Fifth Avenue Baptist concerning the negro question clear in Church that entrance into heaven could sfcech. not be bought with money, Mr. Edwards declares that Mr. Boose-1 "gome men," said the young multi velt is friendly toward the South. Were millionaire, "think they can buy their all of the President's appointees of the way into heaven if they but have the same character as the charming and Inrioe. In fact there are many who .: 75 BUSHELS SEED RYE for sale at $1.00 per bushel. distinguished postmaster of Macon, there would be no necessity to ask the gentleman himself for proof of the as sertion of Mr. Boosevelt's friendliness toward this section. However, as Mr. Edwards points out, the President is now in a position where he can afford kfbe absolutely disregard- ful of all negro claims, and it is only right to hold in abeyance all Judgment ne ulked to an attendance of 156 men, of his future policies with regard to this despite the storm Several cheap Horses Second-Hand Buggies 2 No. 23 Chattanooga Plows - 2 two-horse Buggies AT A DARCAIFJ. F. B. -McKIHHE Livery, Sale and Feed Stable. A at J , l JEWELRY DIAMONDS WATCHES and a complete line of the , GENUINE lnnnl ii lillRtpair'lBf 1847 Rogers Bros." Knives, Forks, 5poons, etc. vm mftfti11 examined and lnrotrly fitted to the beat grade ofawuet. Tis W.CCORRELL, Jeweler; That a man who had been cowhided, beaten, shot full of holes, carved by bowie knives and 'left for dead" should die at eighty in lied Dan Anthony's way 'fe'i little ironies. think everything in this world can be brought. This treasure is of such great value that it cannot be bought. We may have to part with money, pleasure, comfortable surroundings or selfish de sires in order to gain it, but it is well worth all that." Mr. Rockefeller's topic was "The Parable of tSe Bidden Treasure," and section until he has made them ciear. As Mr. Edwards says: "He is entering on his new career, unhampered by pledges and policies. He begins a new life. Let us wait and see bow he begins. Give the President a fair chance, and I believe he will give the South the fairest chance it has had in forty years. The President himself is the author of a widely circulated remark to the effect that "it is by deeds and not by words that a man is to be judged. And that is exactly how he will be If vou satiate yourself with the pleasures of the world," said he, "and if you think that when a man has all the pleasures of life that is, all the world affords you will finally get to the point where you will become dis gusted with life. Then you will find that your time has been wasted and that there is something missing in your life." Mr. Rockefeller grew very earnest and spoke with emphasis. Then you may regard success as the one desirable thing in life. I acknowl judged by the South His explanation edge that there is a certain gratification of his position will receive respectful i being successful, and that ambition attention and consideration, but the I U a commendable thiog. But when eincerity of his friendliness toward this you have reached the top rung of suo- sectioo and the genuiness of his desire you WU1 find that you are not satis- to inspire a reciprocal warmth, will be nea wjth that alone. The mere fact of estimated, not br his explanations, but .access does not satisfy. However strictly by his future deeds. I fortunate one may be, however well off And if Mr. Roosevelt does in reality ne may be in worldly goods, however a tnerience the wish to rehabilitate him cie.r his conscience may be, if he has ilf with the South, he is under no not come in contact with ajid received necessity of making the explanation toe aaying power of Jesus Christ noth first. He has ready made to bis hand Dg ei,e ig worth while." The leader asked the young men to express their opinions ot wdhi me narable taifsht. There were several answers, and then one young man arose and quottd the words, "What is the late Col. of illustrating the nnnortunity to do more with one stroke than he could in a dozen speech raakiDg tours of the South. He can de aiat from hia efforts to force Dr. Crum uoon the people of Charleston, and Big nify bis change of policy at once when does it profit a man to gain the whole PATENTS Guaranteed at Cut Prices. We promptly obtain U. S. and foreign patents, Trade-Marks, Etc. We report free on patentability, immediately . on receipt of model, drawing or photo of invention. We return entire attorney's fee if we fail to get patent. Best bank reference. Patents obtained through us advertitod and sold free. - SWIFT Sc CO., PATENT LAWYERS, Opposite CJ..Pa Stent Office. Washington, D. C. THE Concord National Bank. Concord. N. C. Julv Mh. MM. Thla bank biu last passed tbe sixteenth annlneraapy, and each one of tneM sixteen year hu added to Its strength, ttnia proving that It la worthy the conrtdenoe of its pa trons ana to general puouo . $50,000 36,000 50,000 With the above as a base for confidence ana an nnosnallv large amount off aeaete in nrnoortlon to liabilities aa a raarantee of conservative management, we Invite your Dusineaa. interest paid as agreea. J. M. ODBLL, Preddeot, . D. . OOLTBAiri. OssaJer. . , tj Paid in Capital Surplus ana Undivided Profits - - -Shareholders Liability Thoa. W. Smith. CO. G.O. Blehmona. 6. 6. RICHMOND 4 1882 1904. nriirnit mniirti" rirWfl mux wr ULI LittlL IhUUihu Carrvine all lines of business Companies all sound after Bal timore nre. We thank you for past favors, and ask a continuance of your business. "Rear room City Hall dr. j. a. White, DENTIST. Office over Correll'a Jewelry Store COHCOBO, N. O. , t .J4 entKt All Ilk fans. 1 tea I I lull "1 1 7 nnnmaa convenes by sending some other name to the Senate for confirma tion. As we said before, Mr. Roosevelt will obtain a respectful and considerate hearing in Georgia when he comes here. But it is not by his words alone that he wiU be ludsed. He must "make the deed square with the word." The New York papers express surpnse that them waa neat aoDlause at the dinner of the Chamber of Commerce when John Morley declared the United States would be just as great and just aa nwhtv under a tariff for revenue o . v only. - DO YOU NEED A MEDICINE? IT tOSTS TOU MOTH IHO TO IHtCSTIOATC There is no one who does not need a Liver Medicine occasionally. The symptoms of Liver Complaint are well known to every one, such as consti pation, dyspepsia, losa of appetite, sleep lessness, headache, a tired feeling and tnanv others of a similar nature. Thousands die annually by not heeding the warnings of nature. Many acquire some chronic disease from which they never recover. Many of these could be spared for years of usefulness, by keeping in the home ntn reliable remedy. We believe that we can convince any fair-minded person that there is no bet ter remedy for the Liver known, than Dr. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup. The formula ia known, consisting of Biichu. Hvdraneea. Mandrake, Yellow Dock, Dandelion, Sarsaparilla, Gentian, Senna and Iodide of Potassium. You know just what you are taking. How many other formulas of a liver medicine are published i Ask your druggist about thin.e it u already orepared and can be taken immediately. The strength ia extracted in the most skillful manner, certainly superior to any powdered preparation known. (We also manufacture a Liver Medicine in pow Aar-A farm with which anv drueeist can supply you, but this, like all other dry Liver Medicines requires preparation. ) Dr. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup is pleasant to take, does not lose its strength, as LivesjMedicine in drsJorm, ..I ln in anv climate. WW Your doctor, however skillful, could prescribe nothing better. There is no opportunity for a doctor to make a mistake in writing a prescrip tion, or a drag clerk to make a mistake in connmndini the same. Xbeaidea a doctor's bill and the cost orthe mcdi cine.) You can be absolutely sure of the proper proportion being in every dose. Dr. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup has been used with the Greatest confi dence and success in thousands of homes for 53 years, and is prepared by a phar macist of 25 years' experience, in a labo ratory equipped with the most modern appliances lor the most perfect safety, Mr W9m vimmvM y w r cw , rrito tfv rv at Maipl. Settle mnd "nr. Tkckmr'M Btmith See." UM ,,m pt. wi for mmme. We eimply mmh thmt it i' jro MALM MT ALL DMVOOI8T3. ma mnd Sl.OO. THACHER MZDICINE CO. Chavttaeegs. Tvtstv. world lose his own soul?" Mr. Rocke feller made no reply to this, but took up an opinion expressed by another that the treasure could be found in the church. . "That is true," replied the leader, but that is not the only place. Many good men never go to church, and many good men never read the scrip tures. This treasure is not a question of place, but a question of the under standing of the man with Jesus Christ. Not that it is not wise and well to at tend church and read the scriptures, but that there are other means of salvation. It all rests with the man and his conscience." Hon a Caoloe Ottm Violators el Ibe Uw IB Trouble. Raleigh, N. C, Nov. 19. The game season has opened in North Carolina, and the agents for wardens of the Audubon 8ociety are very active to prevent the shipment of partridges out of the Bute, and to protect game and song birds witbpecial care. The larg est seisure est partridges was made yes terday at Greensboro, a specially trained doe belonging to Warden 8. J. eath erly finding the birds. Several times each day the dog is taken to the express office and if birds are in any kind of a package except one hermetically sealed, he will "set" them. In this case he set" a large trunk, which was broken open by the warden, who found in it 466 partridges on their way to New York from Chatham county. Trunk and birds were confiscated and the birds sold for II 50 a dozen. All sorts of tricks are being attempted to get birds out of the State. Anthony, a brother of Susan B., was a Kansas editor. He went to tbe State fiftvyears ago, when it was one big fighting field. Once his paper, the Leavenworth Times, bitterly assailed a local editor. The men met on the street, pistols drawn. Afterward people came from behind the trees and picked Anthony ud. His aorta was ctt, and as i - er no one had then survived that wound or so it was thought the doctor said he would die soon. The bitter cold of winter cheesed the flow of blood, how-1 ever, and be was put to bed. After a short sleep Anthony woke to aak tbe nurse what time it was, "Six," she replied. Say, that's a good joke on 'Doc,' " chuckled the editor. "He said I'd be dead by 6:30."' Once, in 1875, a rival editor, Mr. Im- bry.'shot Anthony up." He throve on the treatment. During the wfr be was knifed while trying to rescue a slave, but lived. As Mayor of Leavenworth, years ago, be was a favorite target for the turbulent Cowhidings and beatings with heavy canes were incidents. Anthony's last encounter was in 1899, when he was seventy-six years old. Ex Sheriff Bond, a giant in statue, helped bv another man, got the old editor down and beat him and stamped upon him. He drew a revolver, but the friend saved Bond by knockirg the weapon up. Anthony recovered. "I'm going to die of dieease or old age," he said. Antbony wasn't always bloodthirsty An actor, angered by Kansas criticism came to bis office one day to "lick the editor." He turned the hose on the visitor and wen back to his deck. Once he wss arrested for carrying a revolver wrapped up in paper. The lethal weapon turned out to be a piece of lead uiiie bent cistol-sl ape not a had de fepsive weapon. Curiously enough, Anthony wasn't a good shot. He never killed any one but a man named Satterlee. Once gang of some fifteen men opened fire on him. and he emptied two six-shooters in their direction. "Upon my honor, he said, "I never touched a man. I concluded that bricks were much more deadly weapons than pistols." At the Western North Carolina Con ference at Charlotte last week the fol lowing statistics were announced for the past year: Numberof preachers, 18fc Number of members, 78,790. Gain in members, 6,830. Infants baptized, 1,593. Adults baptized, 1,826. Number of Epworth Leagues, 94. Number of Sunday schools, 741. Number of Sunday school teachers, 963. ' , Number of Sunday school scholars enrolled this year, 58,464. - Amount necessary for Conference claimants, $6,500 00. Amount collected for Conference claimants, $5,611.92. Amount contributed for missions- Foreign, $15,611.12; domestic IS,- 875.90. Amount contributed for church ex tension, $4,451.13. Amount contributed for Bible Socie ty, $906.91. Amount contributed for support of presiding elders, $13,814 27. Amount contributed for support of preachers in charge, $105,948.68. Amount contributed for support of biBhops, $2,183.63. Number of societies, 856. Number of houses of worship,, 752. Value of houses of worship, $1,137, 953. Indebtedness on bouses of worship, $34,179 81. Number of pastoral charges, 200. -Number of parsonages, 161. Talue of parsonsges, $209,53.0. Indebtedness on parsonages $18,204. Number of districts, 11. Number of district parsonsges, 8. Value of district parsonages, $21,500. Indebtedness on district parsonages, $4,500. Number of churches damaged this year, 1. Amount of damage, $550. Insurance cartied, $316,040. Premiums paid, $1,844 53. Collections on losses, $710. Amounts contributed for education, $5,975 78. Mr. E. Spencer Blackburn and his friends claim bis election to Congress from the eighth district of this State by a msiority exceeding 300. while tbe Democrats claim that the result is in doubt We do not know what there in the contention that there were irregularities in Stanly and Surry,' and that with tbe boxes in-which these occurred thrown out, Mr. Newland would have a majority; but we are here to aay that bitter as the pill is, if Blackburn was honestly elected, he should have tbe certificate, without any jockeying or juggling over tbe matter, and Chairman Henderson, of the Dem ocratic district committee, ia not the man to engage in either. . Unices Mr. Newland bad a perfectly clear cause, he would be unseated anyhow; the incident would only afford opportunity for the enemies of the Sooth to animad vert further upon its election methods, Charlotte Observer. Batter would not melt in the months of some people and lye would not I scorcn me moama oi uiuer. He Hasn't Bat Dona la tue Last 81 tear. Omaba Special to N. Y. World. Charles Nagle, a Nebraska farmer, whose superstitious fear of Satan has kept him from sitting down for the last six years, is in au nere cnargea witn assaulting John Hanschild with a pitch' fork. Hanschild continued to op?rate his threshing machine despite the remon trances of his eccentric neighbor, who declared that the machine was pos sensed of tbe devil, and that its opera tion would release his Satanic majesty to the undoing of the neigborhood Finding his objections disregarded Nagle rushed into the barn and re turned with a pitchfork with which he sought to drive Hanschild away from the dreaded implement. Nagle sleeps in an apparatus of h . . 1 " L own contrivance, eats irom a uiku shelf, standing, walks to town with his team and never rides in a street car an elevator. He believes that if found in a aittioe posture an evil spirit will capture him unawares. Naele owns a fine, farn ten miles from Omaba and works in the soil any other farmer. He is forty years of ago and talks in an intelligent manner, Except for his fear of evil genu there appears to be nothing wrong with the man either physically or mentally. The Best Liniment. "Chamberlain's Pain Balm is consid ered the best liniment on the market, write Post & Bliss, of Georgia, Vt. No other will heal a cnt or bruise so prompt ly. No other rffords such quick relief from rheumatic pains. No other is valuable for deep seated pains like lame back and pains in the chest. Give this fliiment a trial and yon will never wish tn he without it. Sold by M. L. Marsn Charlotte Chronicle. Cotton had its best days this year on March 11, when it was quoted at 16 65 New York. On March 4, it was 16 25. On January 29, it was selling 16.06. These were tbe high water mark figures. All along from January down to October 28, the figures were above 10 cents. On October 21, the price was 10.05, and on October 28 the drop below 10 cents occurred. On that date the quotation for cotton was 9.95. All along from the latter part of Janu ary to the latter part of April tbe price cton ranged between 16 and 14 cents. The 13 cent notch was not reached until April 29. It was not until June 23 that the 12 cent notch was reached. Then eighteen days later the staple had dropped to 11.70 cents and on July 1 it bad got down to 10.85. got above 11 cents again on July 8, down to 10 again on July 22, where is remained until August. 26, when it once more got above 11 cents. O September 16, it dropped below 11 cents; on September 23, it was, above 11 and since then it has ranged from 10.60 to 9.75. Cotton figures are al most as uncertain aa election returns but we believe that the balance of this years crop will bring better prices than the last quotation. ' First Class Accommodations to Fastidious People. Tbe Inalde lan Caters to SwellSosa as Well as Ibe Great Desnocracf. The favored few to whom money Is no oblwt, but who want tbe beet of everything and wish to enjoy the World's Fair under the most advant iunm nomlitlons. find tbeir wants admirably catered to by the management of this famous OOHlelry. mtacious rooms wun nam, wen mr uixhed, an excellent cuisine, prompt service and every possible attention can be enjoyed, while the convenience of Iwlng right at home after a tiring afternoon In thegrounUs, dressing for din ner sud then returning to the festivities of the evening without any tiresome Journey, has been apureclHted by every guest. In spite of the euormous number of visitors who have availed themselves of the comforts and lenc of the lnshle Inn. the big hotel has successfully entertained all who have applied for Its hoKpiUUIty, without overcrowding or Qis enmfnrt. The rates vary from S1.IS0 to S5.ro per day on the KurooeAll Dlau. and from SB 00 to S7.00 the Ainerlean plan. Keservatlons can be made up to Detwinber 1st, and a postal card aduressea to the Inside Inn, World's r'alr Grounds, St. Louis, will bring Interesting details. A Startling Test. To save a life, Dr. T. O. Merritt, of No. Mehoopany, Pa., made a startling test resulting in a wonderful enre. He writes "a patient was attacked with violent hemorrhages, catujed by ulcera tion of the Btomach. I had often found Electrio Bitters excellent for acute stomach and liver troubles so I prescrib ed them. The patient gained from the first, and has not had an attack in months." Electric Bitters are positively guaranted for Dyspepsia, Indigestion Constipation and Kidney troubles. Try them. Only 60c at all druggists. For Expectorating; sa Ibe Streets. Charlotte News. The ordinance in regard to throwing trash on the sidewalks, expectorating on the sidewalks, etc. , is being rigidly enforced by the police since the putting up of the yellow placards about the city in all public places, calling attention to the ordinance. yesterday afternoon a colored man Richard Beeves, was placed under ar rest for violating the ordinance, and was required to give a bond of five dol lars, which be furnished. Beeves will be given a hearing this afternoon before the Reporder for expectorating on th side walk. ill THE Beceat Kaaetaa Relorans. New hopes held out to Jews. Rigor in Finland relaxed. Oppressive activity of the polii arreatly reduced. Banishment by administrative order abolished. Hundreds of political exiles recalled from Siberia. Dnnra nnened at important trials in court. Cossacks no looser used to terrorize students. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver TaMota aia becoming a favorite for tamach tnmbles and ofmstipatioa. For sale by M. L. Marsh. Hollv SDrines. Miss.. March 4, I90j While building railroads in Tennessee some twelve years ago a numberof handi contracted fever and various forms of blood and skin diseases. I earned S. S. S in my commissary and gave it to my hand! with most gratifying results. I can recom mend S. S. S. as the finest preparation for Malaria, chills and lever, as wen as an blood and skin diseases, w.lmcuowan I suffered greatly from Boils, which would break out on different parts of my body. I saw S. S. S. advertised and after ahnut three bottles I waa cored. and for the last three years have had no trouble whatever. A. w. .bbbk, ai7 Read St, Evawsville, Ind. I began using yoor S. S. S. probably ten years ago for Malaria and blood troubles, snd it proved so good that I have con tinued ever since using it aa a family remedv. It is a nleasure for me to recom mend S. S. S. for the benefit of others who aVe needing a first rate blood purifier, tonic and cure for Malaria, m Arkansas City. Ark. C. C. HEMINGWAY. Boils, abscesses, sores, dark or yellow splotches and debility are some of the vmotoms of this miserable disease. S. 3. s. counteracts and removes from the blood all impuri ties and poisons and builds up the entire system. It is guaranteed apure tf vegetable reme dy. Write for med ical aavice or any ecial lnfortna- on about case. fke Swift Spselflo Ce-paay, Atlanta, 6a. tiofl I FOR FINE AND UP-TO-DATE PHOTOGRAPHS (Jo toO. V. FOUST Leading Photographer Remember t'fce holidays are ap- , i :n A ,n proacning ttnu juu win uu wtn to sit tor f notos at an eariy day as the more time to make pictures the better the finish. Halve on Hand a New and Up-to-Date Line of Cards. Also a beautiful l'"ne of BROOCHES of the best quality. Remember we make all Crayon, Pastel, Water Sepia, and Oil Portraits. and let us see if we can your wants in the art. Remember tne piace. O. V. FOUST, Opposite Court House, Concord. Hoy. 4. ISM. sizes of Color, Come supply 5 GENUINE PERUVIAN la UVI i is highly recommended by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture IFVc lTaoffiitb Every ton of PERUVIAN contains more than SIX HUNDRED POUNDS OF PLANT FOOD If you use PERUVIAN once, you will want no more manufactured chemical fertilizers, which do your laud no PERMANENT GOOD For additional information, write to - SMITH-DAVIS CO.;. IMPORTERS WILMINGTON, N. C. FOR SALE BY CANNON & FETZEE CO., Concord, IT. C. ;,WMWTMfTfTWWTfTTWrTWTTf During these times of high prices on feed stuffs is easily the best and cheapest. Analysis of the State Chemist, of Pro tein 12.37 per cent, and Fat 13.44 per cent , stamps it the best meat-building and fat-producing article on the market to-day. buying Bice Meal Insist upon being furnished with goods beartag the t of the State of North Carolina with Iiloe Meal and manufacturers In the h.ck. refuKlnu Inferior substitutes without tass. Our aooda When buy t. . uir nf " V"" "j hiJiT and If vour dealer cannot supply what you need, send hU name and writ for quotations to the manufacturers. CAROLINA RICE MILLS, G0LDSB0R0, N. C, OR CONCORD WHOLESALE GROCERY CO., DISTRIBUTORS, Concord, N. C. Oct. 213 ruoe. e AAAaaAaAAAAAAAA-AAAAAA-AA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Parlor Suits and Chairs ... Our prices are like our ad. below the others. BY BELL & HARRIS FURNITURE COMFY This Furniture of the best tempered Steel Spring supported by steel bar, making it impossible for the spring to sway. Price from $5 to $16C.00. Call and see this Furniture before it is all sold. We have about four Parlor Suits and fifteen Parlor Chairs. r- Yours to please, Bell & Harris Furniture Co. ' Residence 'Phone 90. Store 'Phone 12. TTTTTTTTfTTTTTTTVTTTTTTTTa-TTvTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT SIGNS OF FALL Car Load of Buck's Stoves and Ranges. There are many good reasons why you should buy a Buck Stove this Fall. Every house-keener wants ot only a stove that is handsome fii appearance, but also one economhal with fuel. TJuckk Stoves are not only handsome in appear ance, but are constructed so they save fuel. 58 years of stov experience have been brought to bear to make them in evttf way perfect. Don't be a slave to your range. Range slavery is house holfWradjrery. It's nerve-destroying, health-breaking: it s killing. If your old ran is making your life a bi4 den throw it out and get a Buck's Steel Range. A new Buck range wiU cost less than a new set of nerves A Buck range is Oy to mn robs the kitchen work of half its labors, it robs it of all the worry, it cooks on time, it cooks eco radically, ft"868 all tne neat for cooking and not for inakinjli hot kitchen. Come in and let ns show you Ruck's Ranires are easily distinguished from other makes by their many superior points of construction. B. nK;e',L in mnwirnere. The oven door and oven rack are white enam- TouK teYuefu spared-every stick of wood or piece of coal Through the manjr eyices nseo iin in ou orerarations for the largest sale of Buck If tadTare using TBuck range they will tell you why you should get one. ! CRAVEN BROTHERS FORHITDRE AND UNDERTAKING CO. I