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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12
FREMONT.

While the grangers are feasting on
roast pig, plain people are content to
eat rabbits.
These snow storms are just the
thing for the boys who want to go q
hunting, and it is to be hoped they
will help the wheat crop.
The Rev. Mr.. Bailey, of Americas,
has been holding n short protracted
meeting on upper Dow, at the Rosean
school house. Soon after it closed
some of the leading members SO far
forgot their dignity, and duty TO one
another as to have 3 discussion 'fwid
sticks or fists, to the extent of asknock
down or two. This is the fIr stun-
pleassntness" of the kind we had
to record in this lOcality and hope
there win not be q repetition soon. Il
is so far TO the nearest drug store tia
folks generally get cooled sof atcrt
getting home, so we geneFa1t sst tbs
credit of being a sober people, and le'
US keep it If we can.
Some are beginning to think coa
is cheaper than wood, and go over t
Coal creek and get claims, digging
their own coal.
1t f. to be hoped that the farmer
In this town will heed DR.. Moore's ad
vertisement in regard to fax seed an
castor beans. Z.
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AN IMPORTANT ITEsr.
Pressing and shipping Prairie Hay.

We have from time to time noticed
the fact that at several points in the
State very considerable quantities OF
prairie hay were being pressed and
shipped to st. Louis and other points
This branch of industry promises to
become very important to the Kansas
farmers. 1t Is a matter that has at
tracted the observation of many en-
terprising people that so many mil
lions of tons of this hay should annu-
ally be allowed to go to destruction.
Demand is the mother of invention,
and it now appears that what has
heretofore been considered almost a
worthless production of our soil, is to
be turned into a cash item, which will
go great ways toward relieving the
wants of the people. We obtained,
some weeks ago, few facts from Mr..
P. Fosbender, of this city, in relation
TO this business, which We have neg
lected till now to put in shape. Mr..
F. had fifteen hundred tons of prairie
hay put up on the Kaw Reserve last
fall, which he has had baIled and ship
ped to st. Louis, Denver, Texas, and
other quarters. He has also bailed
enough in this vicinity to make the
amount reach 1000 tons. He uses n
newly invented machine which does
the work more rapidly than the old
machine, and congresses the hay into
much smaller bulk, so that ten tons
can be loaded into car instead of six,
as heretofore. This reduces the cost
SO that it will pay to ship the hay. 1t
is worth from SO to SIS per ton at st.
Louis. AT an average of S12 per ton
this hay would be worth S24, 900.
Quite an important item out of an ar
ticle which has heretofore brought us
Out of the shipments this |
year Mr.. +. thinks that $4,000 will be
through the country, as the
net proceeds. Mr.. FOsbender now has
two of these improved machines and
will continue to buy, bale and ship all
the hay he can get.
Next year we expect to see this hay
business looked to as an important
matter by our farmers. We have no
loubt but that parties can buy wild
and and make enough out of single
years crop of hay to pay for the land.
We have known this to be done in
Kansas.
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TIE PouNn oRDINANcr.


Our readers will remember that il
May of 1872, when Judge Buck wal
city attorney, the city council adopt.
ed an ordinance prohibiting cattle
from running at large in the night
time.
Gilchriest and Nesbit, as marshal
and assistant, took up various stock
under the ordinance, and replevin
suits were brought in the District
Court by j. NJ. Criley, j. N. Skillman,
C. II. Mcbride, and two by Frank
ScEmidling, and one by Geo. S. ArmoI
against A. s. Smith, who bought one
of the animals at the Marshal's sale,
r. N. Ruggles for plaintiffs and J. Jay
Buck, city attorney, for defendants.
One of the suits brought by Schmid-
ling was tried before Judge Watson,
and he held the ordinance void. De-
PENDANTS took the case to the Supreme
Court on error. The Supreme Court
reversed the case, holding the ordi-
nance valid.
While it will be remembered that at
a recent election, our people took the
whisky and let the cows loose, we
would suggest that if they ever change
their views it will be safe to re-enact
Judge Bucks ordinance as 1t Islands
fire."
We hear that Gilchriest is around
looking up his fees for pounding"
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DEAD BEAr.-INFoRMATIo WANT
ED.-During the early fall there came
q man through this country who called
himself W. S. Martin. or S. w. Martin,
editor of the Soldiers Record, at Mad
ison, Wisconsin. He "beat the air.
terribly in a regular two hours ha-
rangue for the curiosity inclined who
would listen 70 him. He roared and
fumed over the wrongs of the poor
soldiers, and was happy in lampooning
certain Republican Senators. He
seemed to be first-class specimen Of
the demagogue. And now certain SOL
diers who were induced to subscribe
for his paper, are inquiring OF hii
whereabouts. He took their money
and not a word has been heard frou
the cold fraud" since. The boys wan
to hear from him. Can any one civ,
information OF his whereabouts
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

NEW QUARTERs.-The new store
room of Miss. Ellen Plumb is one of
the most elegant in the city, and her
goods are very tastefully arranged
upon the shelves, counters, racks, etc.
Her stock will be found most complete,
and rich, especially in holiday goods.
Everything the heart can wish will be
fonnd in her store. She also keeps the
most thorough stock of miscellaneous
books, including the latest issues of
the best authors, wall paper, toilet ar
ticles, stationery, etc. She will possess
many advantages for the accommoda-
ton of her business which she did not
have in her old place of business,
and will do all in her power to satisfy
those who may favor her with their
custom.
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LECTURES TO LADIEs.-The ladies
are to have series of lectures upon
health, from Mrs. Markham Wheeler,
of Cleveland, Ohio, in the Presbyte-
rian church. Mrs. w. brings the high
est testimonials from all points. The
first lecture Of her course is a free one.
So ladies come, one and all, and learn
why the American women fade so
early. We hope the church will be
crowded with our intelligent ladies,
and that they will give the subject the
attention which its Importance de-
mands and the wide reputation and
ability of the lecturer invites.
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Our BAND.-The Paola Spirit says
Paola has the best string band in Kan
sas. We don't believe a word of it.
Waite's Emporia string band, consist
ing of four pieces, has no superior in
excellence that we have ever heard
This band is composed of Clint. Waite
j. c. Hall, and Thomas and Charley
Holmes. Happening in at Halls
music store one evening this week, we
had the pleasure OF hearing them play
several pieces, and were both surpris-
ed and gratified to know that Emporia
has so good an orchestra as is compss.
ed of the above named gentlemen.
We will just put up little something
Mr.. Spirit, that they can clean you
Paola band out so bad that they WON'T
know they ever saw a fiddle.
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EXAMINATIONS AT THE NORMAL


The term examination OF classes IL
the Normal will be held on the 18th
18th, 18th, 10th; 18th, 18th insts.
WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS.
Thursday, 11th. 9:20--12, English
Grammar, President HOss; Chemistry
Professor Norton.
Friday, 18th, o: 2O-12, Arithmetic
and Book Keeping, Prof. Carmichael
U. S. History, Mrs. Morse
Monday, 18th. o: 20-12 Physiology,
Professor Norton; l-2:30 p. m, Trig-
OnOmetry, Professor Carmichael.
Tuesday, 10th, 0: 2O-l2, English Lit
ersume, President Hoss; Geography,
Professor Norton
ORAL EXAMINATIONS.
Wednesday, 18th, 9: 20-lO 20 a. m,
Physiology, Prof. Norton; Arithmetic
D., Prof. Carmichael; PenmaAship,
Prot jones; Grammar c., Mrs Morse +;
10: 35-1I: 40, Latin Grammar, Pres
ident HOss; Geography c., Prof Nor
ton; Arithmetic A, Prof. Carmichael;
q. 8. History, Mrs. Morse. IL: 40-12,
Calisthenics. 1--2 p. m, Geography
B., Prof. Norton; Arithmetic c., Prof.
Carmichael; German, Prof. Jones !;
Grammar c., End, Mrs. Morse. 2-3,
GrammaSA., Preside mt Hoss; Chemis-
try, Prof. Norton; Penmanship, Prof.
Jones; Grammar B., Mrs. Morse.
Thursday, 18th, o: 20-1O: 20, English
Literature, President Hoss Geography
A :, Prof. Norton; Arithmetic E., Prof.
Carmichael; Music, Professor Jones
Grammar B., End, Mrs. Morse. 10: So
11:4O, Geography B., Prof. Norton
Prof Carmichael. I1:4O-
IL: 30, Distributing reports; Music
RecltatIons will be continued In
some OF the rooms during the progress
Of written examinations. Regular
in afternoons.
Though examinations begin at
,: 20, school opens at 8, at which time
visitors are invited 70 be present. The
public Is respectfully and cordially in
Tited to attend these exercises.
Examinations In Training School |
we're held one week ago, hence none
It present. GEORGE w. Hoss,
President.
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BAcK.-W. II. Alvey returned from
Boston \ few days ago. He put in
some good ticks for Emporia while he
was gone. Capt. Flagg accompanied
him on his return, and the two gave
us a pleasant call on Wednesday. Mr..
Billings who came with them will pro-
baby locate here and go into the stock
business. Mr.. A. promised to send
more people here in the spring.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

NOTICE TO FARMERS AND COUNTRY
DEALERs.-Wanted, at the Chi
cago Branch Store, opposite. Ban
croft Sc McCarter's dry goods store,
100000 lbs. of wool, tor which
we will pay Chicago prices in cash.
Call and see us before selling else
where, as it is for your own benefit.
Also 100000 pounds of dry and green
hides wanted at the Chicago Branch
store, for which we pay Chicago prices.
Call on Epstein d Co., of the Chicago
Branch Store, 1876 Commercial street.
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VoLMER.-This gentleman has more
trouble-whisky always gets men into
trouble. He was taken up on Monday
for selling liquor on Sunday. He wa;
found guilty before Judge Weaver
who fined him $50 and costs. He de-
posted the money, and proposes to
take an appeal. If he is guilty Of
this offense he forfeits his license, anc
will be closed up. Volmer, the whisk J
business is bound to ''get away with
you" sooner or later. If you would
take the advice of one who wishes, yor
well you would quit the business, .anG
use your time and talents IN some use.
full employment.
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EafPORTA.

NEW ADVERTISER HTs.-We preSen
this week the following list of rev
advertisements:
s. B. Rigss--Asignee sale.
J. Jay observation-disclosures sale.
Perley q Bearce Emporia elOthinl
house,
Ellen Plumb-Holiday goods
VIM. GrafenSteIn-Empori furniture
factory.
John Bay--Sherifr's sales.
VIM. acknowledgements pork house.
%. +. Myers-HedGe plants for sale.
Lyons & Perret-Blaeksmithin
Spencer & Chapman-Notice.
l.. r. Heritagc-Notise. $500
EN-. Holt-Strayed.
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OYSTER SUPPER.-The first Presby-
terian church have arranged to hold a
fair and oyster supper, at Bancroft
hall, on the evening of the 10th inst.
No pains have been, or will be, spared
to make it the entertainment of the
season. For particulars see posters.
Do not fail to come.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

READY FOR MARKET.-Our readers
by an advertisement in this paper that
the Emporia pork house has now ready
for sale. wholesale and retail, a fine lot
of new hams, shoulders, bacon, mess
pork, etc. Mr.. Graffenstein informs
us that these articles are all in first
class condition. He should receive his
full share OF the trfde.
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LEcrURE.-Mrs. Markham Wheeler

LEcTURE.-Mrs. Markham Wheeler,
of Cleveland, Ohio, will give a free adj
dress to the ladies of Emporia, on next
Monday at 3 O'Clock p. m, in the Pres
byterian church.
Subject.-''The laws of health, and
why our American wives and mothers
fade so early"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

Thirty Years Experience OF an I'D
Nurse.
Mrs. winslows' Soothing Syrup is the re-
scription of one of the best female physicii ms
and nurses in the United States. and has bd zen
used for thirty years with never falling So te-
ty and success by millions of mothers aAAd
children, from the feeble infant of one week
old to the adult. 1t corrects acidity OF the
stomach. relieves wind collie. regulates She
bowels, and gives rest, health and comfort to
mother and child. We believe 1t to be the
best and surest remedy in the world in all
cases of dysentery and diarrhHa in children,
whether it arises from teething or from any
other cause. Full directions for using will
accompany each bottle. None genuine unless
the fac-simile of CURTIS & PERKINS is on
the outside wrapper Sold by all medicine
dealers. 40-ly
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

Our mammoth stock ofsladies', miss
es' and childrens' hose and gloves is
decidedly attractive, including 100
dozen ladies' f1eecy lined and merino
hose; 100 dozen ladies' merino white
and colored hose; IS dozen ladies'
white cotton hose, all grades; rs dozen
ladies' best Isle thread gloves, lined
and not lined; 80 dozen ladies merino
pants and vests, of best makes; 100
doz. misses and childrens' white cotton
and all-wool balmorals and fancy PLAID
hose, and all of the above will be sold
cheaper than any house in Emporia.
40-tf G. w. NEWMAN s. Co.
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Big HoGs.-Therc are many large
hogs in this world, but we allude now
TO those brought to Wiley 6 Henson,
by II. ]. Stratton, of Eagle creek
They weighed $50 lbs. each, and are a.
nice looking shoats as we have seen in
this neck of woods. The firm PAID
three dollars per 100 for them.
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WE CLAIM that Miss Sawyer's Salve
is entirely different from all Others !;
that there are a great many good
salves offered for sale, but none Sd
good as Miss Sawyer's Salve; that
every family should have box; that
it will do all and even more than it is
recommended to do. 12y1*
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A couple of young gents went hHnt-
Ing the other day, and while they
were driving along, one OF them
thought he saw something that looked
like . prairie chicken setting on the
ground, so he got out of the buggy and
took steady and deliberate aim, and
fired away, and then run up to the OBJ
ject he fired at, and found it was moth.
ing but a pile of "buffale chips'' TIL,
! other fellow didn't laugh. oh, MOI
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Our people generally.

CHANGE OF FIRM.-Wm. .Graffen.
stein, as will be seen by an advertise
ment elsewhere, has purchased the
furniture store formerly owned by
Henry Knorr, located in the room tor
merly occupied by Bancroft 6 McCar-
ter, on the west side of Commercial
street between Fourth and Fifth av-
enues. Mr.. G. intends soon to largely
increase the stock, and he will not be
undersold by any establishment in
Southwestern Kansas. A large por-
ton of his goods are made at home, by
the best of workmen, and from the
best materials. Encourage home en-
terprises,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

Mr.. Ferguson says some one steals
his News from the door. We are OPP
posed0to such enterprise. We want
people to read THE NEWS. 1t is a good
paper, too good to steal. We will say
to such enterprising chaps, just "ster
up to the captains Office" give us your
names and two dollars, and here's THE
News for a year.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

The Holderman building, on the
southwest corner of Commercial street
and Sixth avenue, is being thoroughly
remodeIed for the occupancy of the
First National Bank of this city. The
bank expects to move into the new
quarters about the first of January
and it will then have one of the finest
banking rooms in the State-probably
only excelled by the ney bank build
ing at Lawrence.
The room is to be divided into three
apartments. The front room will be
for business, with a counter running
along the south side of the room. On
the north will be hall leading to the
back rooms, and near the entrance
will be the open space for the transac-
ton of business. Adjoining the north
wall at the west end of the business
room a large vault is now being built,
in the most substantial manner by A.
Pollard. In this vault will be large
fire proof safe weighing over ten thou
sand pounds. The counter for the new
room is being made by John Melon
aid, of this city, and will be one of the
handsomest in the west. Three new
windows have been cut in the north
wall, fronting on Sixth avenue, and
when all the work is done this will be
one of the finest and most convenient
banking houses in Kansas, or the west.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

REMovED.-H. c. Wey has removed
his stock of hardware, stoves and tin
ware across the street from his old
stand, into Williams block, where he
offers for sale all goods at very low
prices. Call and see before purchasing.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

NEW BAR BER.-P. Smiley has pur-
chased the barber shop under Riggs &
Dunlap's bank, which he has fitted up
in good style, and has secured the ser
vices OF Mr.. Day, number one bar
Der. Shaving, hair cutting and al
work done to the satisfaction of those
who may favor the establishment
with their custom.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

Bob Dixon went out hunting last
Thursday week and killed three dozen
quails. We do not know whether he
killed them all at one shot or not.
But we do know that he lett dozen OF
them at our Office, for which he has
our thanks. Bob is terror on quails,
He makes them ''quail'' when he is
AROUND.
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C. F. CoNKL1N, Secretary.

TAxEs.-A citizen of Lawrence
writes 20 gentleman here congratu-
lating him upon our low taxes as COM
pared to that city. He says if any
body Is disposed to complain about
high taxes in Emporia let them come to
Lawrence and see what they have to
pay there.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

COOP SHowING.-The number OF
students in attendance at the State
Normal school in the first term of1s72,
was 40. The number enrolled the
present term, being the first for the
school year, in Normal, is 174; in
Model 81. Total, Dds. A very graft
flying increase in one year.
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Let US all get ready for the oyster
supper at Bancroft hall next Friday
evening, 18th. We have partafzen of
some of the suppers gotten up by the
ladies of the Presbyterian church, and
know whereof we affirm, when we say
that it viii be first-class in every par
tieular.
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To THE LADIEs.-We earnestly re-
quest you to examine our very large
stock of fall and winter dress goods,
embracing all the latest novelties in
shades and designs in patterns, Jap
anese silks and poplins, duchess cloths,
repps, real mohair lustre-reversible-
and guaranteed to be of the best lustre
and color, cheaper than ever.
4O-tf G. W. NEWMAN 81 Co.
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EMPoRIA FURNITURE FACTORY
The Emporia furniture factory has
been purchased by VIM. Graffenstein,
and leased to Page Sc Friberg, two ex-
celleat wOrkmen, who will continue
the mandatory of all kinds of fur
niture.
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Some of the young sports in town
have organized "poker" club. Five
cent antie. Some of them have antied
over all their wealth already. 1t is a
bad game vat you blay, ind it is better
ov you stop little before you go bust.
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Fire DEPARTMENTAL a regular
meeting of the fire department held
Dec. Sd, 1873, . motion was made and
carried, that all members that have
been absent for three successive meet
Ings past, without they are present at
the next regular meeting of the de-
partment, their names will be stricken
from the roll. For the benefit of all
concerned L viii state that the next
regular meeting will be held Dec. 18th,
1873. S. HURD, Sec
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w. f. Chapman & Co. have dissolv-
ed. That excellent druggist, and affa-
BILE gentleman, w. E. Spencer, re-
mains in charge of the business, which
will be pleasing intelligence to the
many customers of the establishment.
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Fred Haussler's barber shop seems
to be quite resort Tor the young men
of the city. You can't go in there
any night but what you find his parlor
crowded with visitors. Fred likes
company, and the boys all like Fred,
so there Is 10 harm done.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

NEW BLACKsMITHs.-Lyons & Ferret
have opened a shop opposite the Central
livery stable on Fifth avenue. Pat Lyons
is well known here, and the new firm is
bound to give satisfactlon to all who may
favor them with their custom. All kinds
of plow work a speciality.
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As we were going down Commercial
street the other night we heard a young
man singing:
want to be NIT Bismarck,
Behind his bar I'd stand,
With a jug upon my forehead,
And beer glass in my hand.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-12-12

The ENPoRIA CLOTHING HOUSE,
Perley & Bearce have new and at
tractive double column advertisement
to-day. They are selling goods now
down to the lowest notch. They will
not be undersold by any house in
Southern Kansas, and farmers, me-
chanics, tradesmen and all others can
do better in buying there than ever be-
FORE Their stock is full and attractive
They will sell. Now is your oppor-
tunity. Read what they have to say.
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A WORD TO TRAVELLERS I'VE have
word to say in favor of the Missouri
Pacific railroad. It was the 'spioneer''
line Westward and is the ''old reliable"
route to st. Louis. With the improve
ments which have been made during
the past year, we believe that the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad has the best
track and the finest and safest equip
ment of any line west of the Mississ-
ippi. 1t is the only line which runs
three daily express trains of fine
coaches and Pullman sleepers, equip
ped with the Miller platform and the
patent air brake, from leading points
in the West, through Kansas City, Sc
dalia and Jefferson City to st. Louis
without change, connecting at st.
Louis with eleven different through
routes to points North, East and South
Particular information, with maps
time tables, de-, may be had at tbs
various Through ticket" railroad sta
lions in the West, or upon personal o.
written application TO G. FL. Baxter
Western Passenger Agent, Kansas
City. No., or E. 4. Ford, Genera
Passenger Agent, st. Louis, No.
il
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BRooMs! BRooMs I'd. Brewer, hay
ng received large supply of the very
best broom corn, is now prepared at
his factory on Sixth avenue to fill all
orders on short notice. Give him a call
and examine his stock and you will be
pleased. 4ltf
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BOUND OvER.-Thos. Ryan, charged
with stealing q cow OF c. Fl. Pratt, or
Nov. 10Th. was, on yesterday, arraign-
ed before &. B. Bachelor, j. p. He
waived examination and recognized tt
the next term of the district court
Rail $500