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HA1tNyIL1E, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY &c. 1884.

and when thought of that 1 gethered
them three guns an all the pouches, an
out the door slipped. His time was so
taken up with his rubin an scratchin'
that he didn't see me. lodged round
the hill, an up the gulch clum, an |
tell you wasn't long bout gettin' up
thar. l crawled out on that ere ledge
Thar he sat with his back to me. bout
thirty steps down the hill. Lookin' ter
see that them guns was all right, / took
Old Betty, and layin' t'others by my
side; SO they would be handy, took a
rest and aimed at his head. At the
crack Of the gun he jumped about three
feet an rolled over: l give. him the
t'others as he lay thar. Loadin' all the
guns ag'in, / sot down to see how he d
act: Soon seed him move one foot,
an / sorter reckoned he were playin'
'possuri; SO I give him three more shots.
l were up thar a loadin' them guns
when seed you boys comm; an |
sorter reckoned would let you see how
he'd left things after helpin himself.
But | say, boys, what's goin' on in
town." After satisfying Jack of all the
news we found that it was eleven
o'clock and time to go asleep. The
bear weighed eight hundred pounds,
and we supplied several camps, as vel
as our own, with bear meat for several
days. Jack never tired of telling his
bear story on all occasions that offered
San Francisco Examiner.
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Gallant Conduct Of a Robin.

On fine Sunday morning, in the
month of May, my son, with another
young man, was watching d sparrow,
Passer domesticus, which was building
or repairing its nest in maple tree be-
fore the High School at Freehold, N. j.
Tho young men sat on the steps of the
school building. They observed spar
row-hawk, Falco sparyerius H., hover
ing in md-air. The Passer, perched on
the top of a picket but a few feet from
them, when the hawk swooped down
with great rapidity, seized and carried
high in air the poor sparrow before tho
young men could fairly comprehend the
transaction. 1t was, however, quite
otherwise with room, Turdus migra-
torius, that had Witnessed the deed from
his perch in tree near by. The. noble
bird lost no time in making pursuit of
the marauder. My son says he never
saw robin fly with such speed as did
this one. Soon it caught up with the
hawk, which it fought desperately; lit
orally pulling out the feathers by
mouthfuls, which were easily seen float
ing in the air. The brave bird must
have drawn blood, for every DIP OF its
bill brought out a craven cry from the
buccaneer. The robin achieved COM
plete victory, and the hawk, dropping
his booty, made an ignominious retreat.
The whilom prey fell a few feet through
the air, probably half dead with fright
but regained its senses in time to re-
cover the use of its wings before reach
ing the ground, when it'flew away in q
direction prudently the oppos tie Of that
taken by the hawk.
| As to the conduct of the robin, il
surely was magnanimous and courage
GUS to degree. The bird it rescued
was at best'an unfriendly pariah. These
foreign sparrows, like some other intel
ligent ct zens, as a friend remarked
"are not overly loving to anything ma
tive born" / think the room SHOWED
fine pluck. Had the hawk, on givin;
up his prey, turned upon his pursuer
the odds would have been fearful,
against that brave bird But the attacl
was so vigorous that the hawk was com
pletely cowed, and glad to get away b.
flight. Whether the traditional kille
of .'cock robin experienced tie emo
ton of gratitude to his deliverer is a bi
of bird psychology that we can not &c
at.-Cor. american Naturalist.
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PITH AND POINT.

About thirty per cent. of the candy
sold by the confectioners Is white earth.
People who "want the earth" should
eat nothing but candy.-Detrot Post
"A young man writes to consult lis
about the best pattern of health lift
We would suggest helping his mother u
little with the coal hod.--Barltngton
Free Press.
Among the new toys are some won
derful singing dolls. They resemble
prima donnas at a party in some re-
spects. They must be pressed before
they will sing o. Ptcaystne.
"A New York letter speaks Of q
imam who lost 100000 minute !"
Candidly. if we were to loose $50, 900 a
minute our fortune would be completely
exhausted in less time than half day
Much ss.--NorriStoao's Herald.
"How-de-doo, dis mawnin' Brud-
der Boremp hearn dat de mare had
YER up for lying and stealing Yesterday.
Now, tell de truff, is yer gibhen to dem
dar habits?" Eyes, Brudder Gardener;
| lie and steal bofe-I lie on dc bed, and
steals outen bad company. - The Judge.
The French ambassador to the
English Court paid neat compliment
a little while back to a Peeress who had
been talking to m for an hour. The
lady said: you must think I am
very fond of the sound Of my own
voice. The Frenchman replied; 81
knew you ked music"
"A man who had seen a good deal OF
quarreling over wills, recently left this
legal document for his friends to peruse
This is the last will and testament o.
me, John Thomas. leave all my
things to be divided among my rela
TONS II anybody makes fuss abou
anything he isn't to have nothing."-
Chicago Tribune.
-Foresight-Mis Edith Jagged six)
"Mamma, they say the Gibbses hav
come into whole lot of money. Ell
Stanford says they are real commo
and vulgur, but | think we had bette
be very nice to them, as there are tw
boys in the family about my age, an
when / grow up something might com
of il, you know. -EIchaage
Pm thoroughly Disguised wit
everybody" said a cynical fellow
whats wrong nowp" asked a frienC
".Oh, everything! Why, don't look ]
any direction that / don't see fool.
Indeed? Then why don't you thro
the mirror oIt of your roomp Id hay
some comfort, even if didn't get TO s.
myself for six months" = Merchai
Traveller.
Uncle Ernest surprised Lilly we
ting her fingers with brandy from
flask and smearing the face of dc
little onepn said he. MY doll is pale
answered she; ~ am giving it color
, "But you can't impart color with that
! "Yes, [ can, for mamma told me it W
brandy that made your nose red. "
Boston Globe.
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MLNCE PIE.

Some mince-pie-ration of the muse
Prompts me thus pie-ously to use
My pen in hopes that ]. thereby,
May get my wife to make pie.
Two pounds of beef; one pound of suet;
Five pounds apples chopped add to it;
Three pounds of raisins; currants two;
Three-quarter pounds of citron new;
Two tablespoonful pure of mace;
The same of cinnamon you place;
Allspice and cloves and salt, once round;
One teaspoonful of nutmeg ground;
OF sugar brown five half-pounds true;
Brown sherry pure, one quart will do;
And one pint brandy, best. Now. we
Have got our mince-meat recipe.
This all the winter sweetly keeps,
If safe within stone-jars 1t sleeps,
And tied with double covers where
There circulates d chilling air.
But let it stand one day at least
Before you use it for the feast;
And if, in time, it gets too dryj
A little liquor you'll supply.
Now We'll suppose the pies are done
And steaming hot and Drowned each one
And while the fragrant odors rise,.
Before you taste, you will, If wise,
Take them, regardless of expense,
And toss the pie-sin DER the fence.
Because, whoever eats mince pie
Will net digest-he will jest die.
II. c. Dodge, in Detroit Free Press,
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1t is an outrage for man or wo,
man to wantonly impose sorrow, re-
proach and suspicion on others in order
to escape from the troubles of life.
There is no excuse for suicide except
insanity except an uncontrollable i'm
pulse TO self-destruction in the individ-
ual who dies by his own hand. Other
wise it is an otfense of the most unpar-
donable sort, and it makes no difference
whether the suicide thinks that death is
the end or has faith in a future exist
euce.--M r. Sun.
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CORRECTING MORTGAGE.


An insolvent debtor duly executed
and delivered mortgage of lands to q
trustee TO secure q bona fide indebted
ness to his wife. The name Of the trustee
was omitted in the granting clause and
also In the covenants of the mortgage.
But the grant was to "-- and his as
signs forever in trust for the use and
benefit OF his wife, her he irs and as
signs In the clause Of defeasance
was q copy Of a promissory note, signed
by the debtor, and payable TO the as
signee for the use and benefit Of his wife.
The mortgage was duly recorded. and
afterward other parties obtained judg-
ment lions on the lands. Held !, That
the mortgage, taking oil together, fur
nlshes the means to supply the omission
of the name Of the grantee, and II was
not error TO so reform 1t as to supply
this omission, 2. That the mortgage
created valid lien on the lands from
the date when it was filed for record.
5. A mortgage thus, made to secure q
bona fide Indebtedness of the mort
gagor to his vile does not inure to the
benefit OF all the creditors of the mort
gagor. Hitesman vs.. Donnell, Su-
preme Court of Ohio.
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LIQUOR LICENSE.

Theadoption Of a municipal ordinance
prohibiting the sale Of liquor abrogates
license issued pursuant an ordinance
authorizing the issuance Of II which was
In force when the license was granted.
Licenses to sell liquor are not contracts.
but merely temporary permits to do
what otherwise would be an ofiense, IL
sued in the exercise Of police power, and
subject to the direction of government,
which may revoke them as 1t deems TT.
Whether, in proper proceeding, the
person licensed would be entitled 70
have refunded to him a portion OF the
license paid when such license is re-
voked, is not decided in this case be-
cause the question was not presented.
Town of Columbus City vs.. Cutcomp,
Supreme Court Of Iowa.
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ATTACHMENT SALE.

Mere irregularities in an attachment
proceeding does not inyalidate sale
under the attachment, the court having
jurisdiction of the subject matter and
Of the parties, for the purpose OF order
ing the sale.-Burchett vs.. Burchett.
Kentucky Court Of Appeals,
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COMMERCIAL LAW.

Brief Digesta of Late Decisions.
Compiled Specially for the St. Louis CONNER
cial Gazette1
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ALTERNATIVE CONTRACT.

When an agreement is in the alterna-
tive to do some particular thing or pay
a given sum of money, the court holds
that the party failing to perform has
had his election, and viii compel him
to pay the money.-Penn. r. r. Co.
VS.. Reichert, Supreme Court of Mary
land.
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RIGHTS OF cHEcK-HoLDER.

A check drawn by q depositor upon
his depository for part Of the debt does
not, until it is accepted, transfer or as
sign to the holder either legal or an
equitable claim to so much Of the fund
as the check calls for, nor does It give
him lien therefor. Merchant Ma
tional Bank VS.. Coates, Supreme Court
Missouri a<
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CONTRACT AND PUBLIC POLICY.

A contract by which plaintiff, quar-
ryman, for valuable consideration
agrees not to bid for public work upon
the streets OF the city in which he re-
sides and carries on business as quar-
ryman and contractor, is against pub.
lie policy and can not be enforced by
the courts. -Engleman vs. Skrainka 81
al. st. Louis Court Of Appeals.
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A passenger who enters railroad car
at one station and is properly expelled
from II at a second station for non-pay-
ment Of his fare, Is not entitled to be
carried to third station by the same
train OF cars by rendering the fare be-
tween the second and third stations. -
Swan VS.. Man. & Law. II. X. CO., Su-
preme Court Of Mass.
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Where horse was found dead near
railway track and there was no evil
dence as to how he was killed, but 1t
was proved that the fence adjoining the
track was in good condition, and It APP
peared that people passing through the
gate IN the fence often left It open
held that the company was not liable
Lambert VS.. Grand Trunk II. X. Co.,
Montreal Legal News.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
incident OF the De Long Funeral.


While multitudes in front Of the Holy
Trinity Church. in New York, were
waiting to gain an entrance to the
funeral services Of the noble De Long
and his comrades, an ice-cart broke
down.
There was only time to unload and
take It away on three wheels, leaving
the immense blocks Of ice piled high di-
rectly in front of the church door, before
the procession, with its military escort,
It's solemn dirge and muffled drums came
to halt.
The soldiers swung into line facing the
church, and saluted, across the ice, the
remains of each noble hero as the
caskets were removed from the hearses,
even as the sympathetic homage OF
nations has gone out to them across The
ice for the last two years.
Did 1t not seem strange circumstance
that, at the last sad rites, in their old
beloved home, ice should be piled
around, and snow should fall on their
fower-strewn caskets? An appropriate
towering, indeed, for the brave Christian
men who Though dead still live"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
enneom CIaImed fer acn. Gordan.
Drunk in a Plug Hat.

The world Is filled with woe every
where you go. Sorrow is piled up IN
the fence corners OF every road. I'm.
availing regret and red-nose remorse in
habit the hut Of the tie-ehopper rs well
as the cut-glass cage Of the millionaire.
The woods are full Of disappointment
The earth is convulsed with universal
sob, and the roads are muddy with
tears. But cannot call to mind more
touching picture Of unvailing misery and
ruin and helpless chaos than the plug
hat that has endeavored to keep sober
and maintain its self-respect while it's
owner is drunk. A plug hat can stand
prosperity and shine forth ioyously
while nature smiles. That's the place
where 1t seems to thrive. A tall silk
hat looks well on thrifty man with a
clean collar, but it cannot stand dissipa-
tiop.
A man may mix up in a crowd and
carry off an overdose Of valley tan in a
soft hat or cap, but the silk hat will
proclaim II upon the housetops and ad-
vertiso II to the gaping, wondering
world. has way Of getting back on
the rear elevation Of the head, or over
the bridge Of the nose. or Of hanging CO.
ouettishly on ono ear, that says TO the
eaaled.eyod public, I'm chock full.
-BW ME- IN Fnck.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07

Lots lo5SxI7S feet at $500
each.
Fine Corner, fronting east
on a 100 foot street I78
feet, by ali feet on a Go
foot street, for 5000.
lao feet corner New High
and Franklin streets, with
three cottages, $l6, 1900.
Lot IS, Block x, Mott tract,
on Pearl, between Second
and Third streets. 6oxl65,
$3.50
Lots 7 and s, Block W, Mott
Tract, being S. e. corner
First and Pearl, I2oxI55,
to alley, $500.
Lot west side Carlisle St.
in Cells Vineyard, 5oxl4o
to 2o-foot alley, $500.
East ] Of Lot %. Meserve
& Loop Tract, 20 acres,
with fine water right, Po-
mona, $l5oo.
4S Acres, being south part
OF Sanchez Place and ad-
joining land, with water
right; $lo per acre spent
in piping water in Rancho
San Rafael, $1,000.
SO acres, one mile from Sc
pulveda Station and adj
joining San Rafael foot
hills; ten acres has water
right, $500.
$50 acres in Travis Tract at
Orange, subdivided into 20
to 40 acre lots, at from $25
to SOS per acre, with wa
ter right.
A large amount Of land in
Antelope Valley. at SIS per
acre. Come and see it.
I7oxI65 feet on Olive street,
near Temple street, at$2o
per front foot.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
suicide or Charles FORD.

RICHMOND. No.. May 6-Charles
Ford, brother Of Ford, the slayer Of
Jesse James, shot himself through the
heart this morning, dying instantly. No
cause assigned.
Ransom Claimed fer Gen. Gordan.
CAIRO, May 6.--An Arab journal af-
firms the report that FL Mahdi demands
$500, 600 ransom for Gen. Gordon, the
sum TO be paid to Mahdi within three
months.
Death OF an Italian Poet
RoME, May 6.-Gavanni Proti, the
distinguished Italian poet, is dying.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
A Clever Nun.

When Mohammed Ahmed made his
triumphant entry into FL Obeid, he
called on the Christians to change their
religion and acknowledge him as the
Messiah whose coming was foretold in
holy writ. One Of the French Sisters of
Mercy, stepping forward, replied that it
was said in the Bible that the Messiah
would make himself known by his mira
cles, aud he would remove all doubts as
to his identity by kindly performing one
for the benefit of herself and her col
leagues. The Mahdi answered that her
request was perfectly reasonable, but
that the time for the working of miracles
had not yet come. Meanwhile, how
ever, he would take the missionaries
under his protection, with a view to
preparing them for conversion pending
the day when he would dazzle them all
by his exploits. The courageous nun,
in all probability, saved herself and her
fellow Christians by this clever reply,
which placed Mohammed Ahmed in an
awkward dilemma.-N. Y. Independent.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
Los Angeles Council No. II, Royal
and Select Masters, F. & A. M.

HoLps It's stated assemblies on the sth Mon
day Of each month 1T Masonic Hall. at 7,S0 =. "
Sojourning Companions in good standing are
fratelnaily invited 10 attend
by order Of the IN. H..
r. q. CUNNINGHAM. Recorder.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
rae morrison TariN Rili.

WASHINGTON. April 6.--Representa. 0.
tive Morrison in an interview relative to
the vote to-day on the proposition to
strike out the enacting clanse of the
tariff bill. said: II claim it, but it will
be exceedingly close.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
Notice to Creditors.
Estate Of Martin socllner. aecoased.

Notice is hereby given by the undcrs,gned ad-
with the will annexed Of the
estate Of Martin soelner, deceased. To
tho creditors Of, and all persons having
claims against the said sieceascd, to exhibit thcn,
with tho necessary vouchers. within -four
months after the first publication OF this notice
to the said administrAtrix, with the will annexed
al the office OF her attorney, Thos h. Brown.
Rooms No. 9l and p2 Temple Block, In the CITY
and county OF Los Angeles, State Of California
Dated At Los Angeles, May 9Th, 1884.
CARRIE SOELLNER,
Administrators, with tho will annexed, Of the es.
tate Of Martin Sosllner deceased. my0 iw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
CONFIDENCE Engine Company.

A RrauLkK meetinss Of this Compa
q any on the first wedcsoay evening
Z 3cf each month. at 7:soociock.
Bvordes g N. COHEN. Secretary
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07

This is an excellent opportunity for those OF
small means to invest money in most promis-
lag home enterprise
BY order OF Board Of Directors
$. j. BECK, President.
Tiios. J. Cuppy. Secretary. marlstf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07

Stock gambling is much older than
some people suppose. They forget that
Moses owned his whole success in life to
being caught In one Of the bull PUSHES Of
the Nile. Boston Transcript. We have
also heard at some past time that Phar-
aon's daughter also got a little prophet
out Of them.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
RANCH FOR SALE.

IL, 900 Acres Of fine land suitable for
colony purposes Price. sla.6o per aero. I'm
quire OF 3. SMITH.
81 Daily street, East Los Angeles,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
GEORGE N. THOMPSON,
and Commission Merchant
AND
GRAIN DHALHR.-

Agent for the following Insurance Com
panies:
The Insurance Company Of the State Of Penn.
syivania, incorporated A. D. t7"t: capital stock,
500, 600; net surplus, s2l7 49, Assets, Jan
LIST, 1884, s25l, ,5R 27. Losses l..u since organi.
zation OF the company, Sl4, i64, ,495.b7.
New Zealand Insurance Company. Capital,
s5 600 900. Unlimited liability. Losses promptly
paid In U. $. gold coin.
The Manhattan Life Insurance Company oi
New York; incorporated 1850. Cash assets
ell 900. 900,
OFFICE;-206 Los Angeles street. cor
ner. Commercial. apSd&wly
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
N. l. WIcKs,
I2I s. FORT ST.,
LOSANCELES.

kBI will be at Lancaster on
Wednesday, Thursday and Fri.
day Of each week.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
Los Angeles Lodge No. 1926, K. of H.

Regular meetings OF the above Lodge are held
every Wednesday evening at Old Masonic Hail.
Spring street. Visiting brothers are cordially in
vited TO attend. II. {. AUSTIN
m2 Dictator.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
Masonic Notice.

wv Los ANGELES LoDeR No. 4s, F. & A.
~ * M.-The stated meetings Of this Lotg.
~ Mare held on the first MONDAY Of each
month at 7:S0 P. N. Members of Pentalpha, No
202, and all Master Masons in good standing are
cordially invited.
By order Of the w. NJ.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
Failure or the National Marine
Bank Of New York.
Effects or the Marine Bank Fall

New York, May 6.-The suspension
Of the Marine Bank has demoralizcd
share spectators in large blocks of Long
Island stock which were thrown upon the
market. 1t 10 thought that several firms
will 60 under.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
A. Safe Investment.
RANCH FOR SALE.
One of the Best Improved Farms in
the County.
so Acres First-CIass Land.

One and one-half miles from city limits,
Twenty minutes ride from Court House, out
Temple street. Ordinary dwelling house, with
substantial outbuildings and fencing. several
hundred assorted Fruit Trees, such az Orange,
Lemons, English Walnuts, etc., all In bearing.
This location is superior for all kinds OF Fruit
Trees and Vines. No drought, no floods and alb
solutely no frosts. Th,rc Is no more healthy
location In the county, with pure water and pure
air. Fino view over the city and valley to the
ocean. The above valuable property, with per
feet title, will be sold for $4,000 on easy terms
OF payment, Apply to
r. s. HALL,
Office Internal Revenue, No. 10 Court Street,
Opposite Court House, Los Angeles, Cal.
aps2 I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
SOCIETY NOTICES.
American Legion of Honor.

SAFETY COUNCIL No. &C., meets First and Third
Thursday evenings OF each month at Good Tenn
plars Hall.
Visiting Companions always welcome
d. r. PAYNE, Commander
@. G. WILLMAN. Secretary. ap5-Sm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that at q meeting Of
the Democratic County Central Committee of
Los Angeles county, held on Saturday. April
18th, 1884, 1t was resolved that al Democratic
County Convention Of the county ofLos Angeles
Las Angeles, on
SATURDAY. MAY 81. 1854. at 10 o'CLoCKA. NJ,
For the purpose Of electing nineteen delegates
TO the Democratic State Convention, to be held
at Stockton on June 10th, 1884, and for such
other purposes as may come properly before sui
Convention.
That for the purpose Of electing delegate to
said County Convention Primary Election shall
be held by the Democrats Of the several precincts
hereinafter named, on
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
K. Of p.
Eagle Corps, N. G. @.

REauLAR meetings at the Armory, Cour
street. every Friday evening at s o'clock.
W. II. H. RUSSELL,
Captain Commanding.
@. A. KKrLxR. First Sargeant. je24u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
DAILY HERALD.
WEEKLY HERALD
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING

Advertlsem aits inserted at reasonable rate
Job Work dole to compete with saI Francisco
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07

PHrrADEIrIrIA. Pa, May g. The
Methodist Conference re assembled this
morning. The report OF the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society showed the
receipts for four years to amount to S..
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-07
Faliins or or Grain supply.

CHICAGO. May 6-The report of a
visible supply Of grain as prepared by
Secretary Of the Chicago Board Of Trade
shows decrease in the supply of wheat
during the past week Of l,620. 600
bushels. The decrease of corn is
!, ,495, 900, the decrease OF oats, 277.000.
the decrease Of rye, 5000, and the de-
rease Of barley, 2l4,000.