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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
PRICE ONE CENT


Cliasteaeraye and Jarnac, ,th peers
of France. had fallen out over the virtue
of the latter's mother in law. The king
had interested himself in tha matter,
aud il was finally settled that the whole
question shoul DO referred to the arbi-
trament of arms. As il chanced, Chas-
ten,raye was one Of the first swords
rnen of France. SO that Jarnac exhausted
his ingenuity in devising some ahstruse
and little known weapon, by means of
which he might be more on an equality
with his adversary. The names of 80
such arms were drawn up aud suhnait-
ted to the judges. who, however. to Jar
macs despair. laid them all aside and
decided upon tile sword. In his diff
Guilty he sought the advice of a tried old
Ital an swordsman, who bade him to be
of good heart, and oonfided 60 him a
secret trick of swordsmanship devised
by himself and never before taught TO
mortal man.
Armed with this horrid ruse, Jarnac
repaired to the scene of the encounter,
where, in the presence of the king.
Henry ii, and all the high officials of
the kingdom, the two litigants were put
face to face Chasteneraye. confident
in his skill. pressed hotly upon the less
experienced Jarnac. when suddenly the
latter. to the astonishment of the spec
tators, put in such a cut as Ia never
before been seen. and severed the
tendon of his enemy's left leg. An
instant later, by repetilioa Of the
same stroke. cut the sinew OF the right
one, and the unfortunate Chasteneraye
fell ham strung 60 the earth. In this
sore plight he still continued upon his
knees to make passes at his antagonist.
aud TO endeavor TO carry on the CO ~
bat His sword. however. was quickly
struck from his grasp, Il he lay at the
mercy of his conqueror. The willy
Jarnac was disposed. very much against
the custom of the time. TO grant him
his life, but the humiliation was too
much FOR tho beaten and ippIed man.
and, refusing all assistance. lie allowed
himself to bleed to death The "coup
de Jarnac' in swor.lplay still remains
as a memorial of tni enc inteE II The
Cornhill Magazine.
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his Reasons Mere Coed.

John Feathorslo e Was arrested for
stealing a horse, and was placed under
bonds TO appear b for, the circuit court.
Five months later his trial took place.
Il was observed that j dig White, be-
fore whom the case was heard showed
signs of extreme nervousness. He
twisted about in lis chair, chewed to-
bacco with unsonted vigor. and
snapped nc the lawyers AT first this
was attributed 10 his dislike OF the
prisoner, for the judge had injudiciously
said on the street that the fellow ought
to be sent to the enitentiary; but this
theory was upset when. Ia delivering
his charge TO the jury, the j .dge ad-
vocated verdict of not guilty.
"Your honor, suid flfe pro ecuting
attorney. will you pardon Il Q IL ask
you few question
Certainly, sir.
swell, I'd like to know tile reason of
your change of opinion with regar to
the defendant About a month ago
heard you say tia he was fit, and YOU
hoped, successful candidate for tile
penitentiary, but now you urge the
jury TO acquit him.
"Yes. sir, said the judge.
"You acknowledge then. that at ono
time you did ant him sent 10 prisons"
Il do.
"And will you ncanowIedg that you
now want him c.edred ?"
@Yes, sir.
swell. tins is what | do,'t uader
stand. Viii you please expiaing'
Il WILL When the fellow was first
arrested / had no interest ia him, other
than an adverse interest, but now am
greatly concerned ia his welf.re. The
truth Is, lie married my daughter night
before last
SWELL, then. why didn't you petition
for some other judge TO try tile case9
because / WAS afrai some other
Judge might send the rascal to the peni-
tentiary. Do you suppose that want
a convict son in lawg Do you suppose
want to support his wife while lac is
working for the State? D. you take
me for 70 i? Mr.. Sheriff. turn that
man loose. IL Arkansaw rrgveler.
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OnIv One Thing Lacking.

Friend-Gogson. how is your airsIiip
getting along?
Ihventor-It is complete, with the ex-
ception of pne little detail l have not
yet perfected l shall take that up
next
~What is it,"
"A mere trihe that can think out at
any time The prime pal feature Of my
invention is a safety net that will travel
along under the airship to prevent fatal
accidenta Il will make navigating tile
air absolutely free from danger. In the
making of that net have revolutionized
the entire business.
EBut how is the net itself to be kept
from falling to the ground when any
thing happens to your airship?"
~That is the little detail ! haven't
worked out yet Chicago Tribune
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aemi-AnnuaI sale.

BROOKS & BARTON the Leaders in
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, No. II Main
Street, Annapolis. Md have commenced
their Semi Annual Sale Of Ladies and
Misses SAMPLE SHOES They have
just received an invoice Of Ladies and
chine made, which they will SELL AT
COST. Call early and get bargains These
facfurers In Baltimore City. Ladies
sizes q to 4, q and ID wide. Misses sizes
10 10 2, @ wide, Spring heel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
How . sueoeea.

This is the great problem of life which
few satisfactorily solve. Some fail
because Of poor health, others want Of
luck, but the majority from deficient
grit-want Of nerve They are nervous,
irresolute, ehangeable, easily get the
blues and take the spirits down TO
keep the spirits up. thus wasting money,
time. opportunity and nerve force
There is nothing like the Restorative
Nervine discovery by the great specialist
DR. Niles. TO cure ali nervous diseases as
headache, the blues. nervous prostration
sIeeplessness, neuralgia, ST. Vitus dance,
fits and hysteria. Trial bottle and fine
book OF testimonials free at ]. w. Hod-
ges, city drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17

The .Banker = Where is hef Tie
Bankers Daughter = Papa, Haworth
Daingerfield is at least manly. When
he heard your terrible inyectiyes IS Won
came down stairs he sirode out haught
ily with the remark that he loved me
too much to make ne.-GJmdge.
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s 7 r A USS
Retail Liquors !. Vaslss.l, Prices,
WE CARRY rnE LARGEST STOCK OF
All Kinds Imported and Domestic
Fine Wines and LIQUORS.

Come and convince yourself before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
We import and receive all our goods
direct. All our WHISTLES come direct
from United States Bonded Warehouses.
We are known TO sell the best So. 90 Whis-
key in the market, and are able at pres.
ent to offer better article than ever be-
fore purchased for the money We are
The oFaIy ptqce in the city where you can get
ALL KINDS OF CoRDIALs.
We believe in large sales and small prof
its. Special attention paid to all city and
country orders Give us call and be
convinced,
N. B.-Families supplied with Bottled
Be at short notice, at
STRAUSS,S
dec51y 10 Market Space.
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New Religious CycIopedla.

Wanted an intelligent Lady or Gentleman
TO introduce our new Concise Byclopeda OF
Religious knowledge to th attention of the
Christian people of Annapolis. and vicinity
Nearly 1000 pages Handsomely Illustrated.
Over 5000 titles. Grandest religious refer
ence book ever published Sells splendidly.-
For terms addrss A. J. POTTER, Manager,
East l4th Street, New York Jim
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
Cor. state Circle and oornhIiist
ELECTRIC BELLS.

Aaauheators Burglar Alarms, Electric
Bells Bronze, Niokle and Wood Pushes, Door
and Window Springs, Electric Mattings, Door
fais and Attachments, Magnetic Bells, Buzz
I'm Batteries (all kind). Foot Pushes, Pear
rasaes, Desk Pushes and all Supplies for
AeEsFis Bel Work, furnished on short notice;
so'S guaranteed to give satisfaction. Can
sts Y geod reference, Samples can be seen at
u Aaulsnd Ave.
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What's that Hart sells the best cent
Cigar in the City. Equal to any 10 cent
Cigar sold elsewhere. A. HART. 7S Nd
Avenuo. Manufacturer.
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FOR SAIE.

A Walnut Folding BEDsTEAD, in perfect
order. Cheap for cash Apply to
I'll JAMES NJ. MUNROE.
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MAN WANTED

In Annapolis and each surrounding town
TO introduce among house-keepers our
New Paste Stove Polish Greatest in
vention of the age; no brush, hard labor,
dust or smell. Sells on sight; no trouble
to make 50 so per day. For particulars.
address with stamp "CHAMPIoN Co" A
N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. js0w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
WANTED

A PARTNER with $4OO to S70O to en-.
gage with the undersigned in paying
enterprise, one that can be made to pay
and not over 45 ysars of age. The busi-
ness is close to a good city with no OPP
position at all. Address
IL J. GILES, Annapolis, Nd
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17

The best SC. cigar ever sold IN the city
at A. Hxrt's. 70 Nd. ave.
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FOR RENT.

Part of TRUCK FARM. frorting on
bold saltwater. near Annapolis, Nd, for
rent to No. Tenant, good chance to
the right person, must furnish good ref
erences. Apply to
NJ. L. CRANE,
IL Near Eastport, a. Al. Co., Nd
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ii FOR SALE i
TWO.StOry Dwelling { Store

Situated on the corner Of Prince George and
East Streets, with front Of &c feet and 3
foot iey.running back 6s feet 20 = large paved
ward and Two Srory STABLE adjoining an
alley. The House contains 2 large Rooms
with Store and Ware room, and = large hail
On iarst and second noors. For farther part
culars apply "a. or address the ExKNIEe Carr
1AL Ofiee. d1 s
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= FOR RENT. .

HOUSE on Prince George Street corner Of
Craig, belonging 70 the estate OF Mrs. Robert
Silver, deceased Apply 10
- = WRIT RANDALL. Executor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20
GORE IN THE CAPTAINS CABIN.
Henry Kelly of tho Barge %Blackbird
Cuts His Throat While Delirious.

Henry Kelly of tho Barge B~laekbIrd
Cuts His Throat While DeIirious.
Captain Kelly of the barge BlackbirG,
lying in the basin off the Lehigh Valley
docks, committed suicide by cutting his
throat in his cabin just before nine
O'Clock this morning. The barge belongs
to the Lehieh Valley Bee Line of Trans
Dortation, and had been waiting for a
cargo since Friday.
Captain Kelly had peen drinking hard
of late, and his suicide is attributed 10
delirium after a long debauch. The
weapon used was an ordinary razor He
gashed his throat deeply in several places,
and died in twenty minutes. He was
found dying by members of his crew ly-
ing on the floor alongside his bunk. The
floor was covered with blood Kelly arose
and dragged himself to his bunk just be-
fore he expired.
The suicide was ~ifty-four years old,
and hailed from South Dennis, on Cape
Cod, Mass. His son, Thomas Kelly, is
captain of the barge Buckley of the same
line. A framed portrait of his wife hung
at the foot OF his bunk, and the features
of Mrs. Grover Cleveland were suspended
from the wall at the head of the bunk.
The body was removed to the morgue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20
Did Not Mean to Break the Law.

Michael Tuohy. Louis Martin, Joseph
Tuohy, Hugo Kraus, Henry F. Koch and
Paulus Poyenz, the election board of the
Fourteenth Precinct, Fourth District,
charged with violation of the election
laws, were arraigned before Justice Davis
this morning.
Michael Tuohy, who spoke for the
board, said that they did not know they
were violating the law in leaving the box
in charge of the policeman at the polls.
Each of the men spoke for himself dis
claiming any intention of wilfuliy VIC
lating the law. Justice Davis asked
Policeman Valentine, the complainant.
why he made the charge. Valentine re-
piled, Because the sergeants told me to. "
Justice Davis told Valentine he did not
understand why the charge was made, as
there was no intention on the part Of the
board to break the law.
The Justice then discharged the men,
saying the cffense was not wilful. The
men all thanked the justice and left the
court room. Commissioner Kern was an
interested spectator Of the proceedings.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20

J. J. Scott, proprietor OF a liquor saloon
at No. 9s4 Newark avenue, thought he
heard someone breaking into his saloon
at one o'clock this morning. lie rushed
out to the street and saw two men run
ning towards the Hackensack river. Scott
returned to the house, and had hardly
reached his rooms when he again heard a
noise, as if the saloon door was being
forced in. He again rushed out n saw
a man looking IN through the window.
lie promptly seized the stranger and
whistled for the police. Policeman Casey
responded II took the nan TO the station
house, where he gave his name as Albert
Cregher and his residence as Philadelphia.
This morning he told Justice Davis that
he merely wished to get a drink and shook
the door to see If the saloon was open.
The examination was postponed until
Wednesday next, that the authorities
may Investigate the prisoners character.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20
A shocking scene and Its True
Cause.

A report of a very painful scene APP
pears in the sun or this morning. and
seeing it in the san we assume it's so.
Briefly it was this
Some fool women who had been at
tending a mission service in New York
started singing hymns on the Cort-
land street ferryboat, Hudson City,
on her 1890 trip to Jersey City. As
might be expected, some half drunken
toughs started singina..in rivalry, and
we are told that to the tune of Come
to Jesus, just now they repeated
such ribald lines as these
You've been drinking. you've besn drinking,
you've been drinking just now.
just now you've been drinking; you've been
drinking Just now.
It is odd that there were not men
enough about to stop such disgraceful
conduct as this. We should have
thought the disgusting rufiians would
have had their biasphemy and their
teeth jamined down their threats to-
gether for venturing to thus make a
public display of it on a Sunday even
ing. Violence is seldom pardonable,
but assuredly there was ample excuse
here for anything the men who wit
messed the scene might have done.
But there is no ~coneealing the fact
that the women who started the sing
ing were chiefly to blame for the
occurrence. In making a public ex-
hibition of themselves on the deck of
a ferryboat they forgot the reserve
which is one OF the essential qualities
of their sex, and in ~screeching their
hymns aloud they exposed religion
and decency to just such insults as en-
sued.
There is a place for all things. and
everything is good in its proper place;
but nothing does more evil out of its
proper place than the h~ysterical and
sensational display of quasi-religious
excitement.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20
A Slight Mistake of DR.. scudder.
Says the Rev. John L. Scudder il

his racetrack sermon yesterday
Among all forms OF gambling. this racetrack
gambling with its attendant pool selling in our
cities, Is by all means the worst
Here, we are sorry to say, is the
man with a fixed fanatical idea, let
ting that idea run away with his
reason and discretion.
Mr.. Scud6er is a man of strong
sense. If he did not deliberatel y
blind himself he would not make any
such statement as this. Five minutes
reflection would convince him that
racetrack gambling is very far indeed
from being the worst form of that
vice.
In the first place very few persons
can practice it, To go to the races, a
man must have an idle day. He must
have money to pay for transportation
and lunches and admission to the
track. Besides, he must have some
capital to stake if he proposes to bet.
He cannot put up less than couple of
dollars on each event at Gutenberg;
not less than five dollars on some
tracks.
Now all these conditions exclude, in
the main, weak and irresponsible per-
sons and those whose means are so
small that it is disastrous to them to
lose. An Office boy may risk five cents
on policy, which is played at a hun
bred places in this county, a youth
may risk from a few cents up, in a
keno game-there were lately one or
two in Jersey City, but we believe
there are none just at present. But
it takes a man with time and money
to spare to go off to the races. make a
day of it, and stand his chances of
loss. Can there then be any doubt as
to the comparative mischief of the
two systems.
The races are at most an intermit-
tent and occasional temptation to all
but a few men. The gambling shops
which abound all over New York and
its adjoining cities are a continuous,
unremitting invitation to ruin. They
assail, in particular, the young, the
thoughtless and the weak. and it is
a strange thing that a minister of the
gospel should from his pulpit insti-
tute comparisons to their advantage.
II cur friends who want to do some
good for the world are looking for a
field for reform, why do they not at
tack the crying evils that surround
them and let the race tracks alone un-
til they reform up to their standard.
Their present position is as if Chief
Murphy should declare war on the
burglars who cleaned out the Newark
avenue jewelry store a couple of weeks
ago, and should shut his eyes TO all
minor crimes, should refuse to notice
sneak thieves and d~isorderlies until
these great criminals were brought to
justice.
No, No, Mr.. Scudder, you are on
the wrong track. There is lots OF
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20
tn cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY.

Tn cHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY.
gan. Catharlne Muligan. John Grant anu Annie
Field Grant, his wife; Catnarine Malone aud
Michael Z. Malone. her hnsbaud; Mary ann
Della Grant Margaret Gallag her and Francis D.
Gallagher, her husband; Ellen Mile SFant. Eliza
BY virtue Of an order Of the Court OF Chanoery
Of New Jersey. made on the day OF the daie here
or In a cause wherein John J. Multgan aud wife
defendants, yoa are required to appear and pie ad.
before the second dsY. OF June next. or ms sail
The said bill Is FLED 70 OBTAIN a partition or sals
OF certain lands situate in the township OF HarFi-
Ion. In the County 9a np p and stais Of New
You the said John Maisigan: ellen auiliEan-
catharins mulisan Jcan Grant catharins
M Msl 7 asallashe1. 'I Elsa s rena S Sraas
and Elizabeth Grant are made defendants
because you are the heirsatiaw OF said Patrick
You. the sail Mary Muuigan. are made defend
ant because you are the widow OF Thomas Multi
gan. deceased. who was a brother OF said Patrick
Mninsan. deceased aud as such claim a dover
You. the said Annie Field Grant. are made de-
PENDANT because you are the wife OF said John
dover In said lands
You. the said Michael @. Malone. Richard skeh
nam ana Francis D. Gallagher. are made defend
Inc Salone. Nary Ann Skehnam and Margaret
Gallagher. respectively. aud As such claim some
You. the said Michael Grant. are made defendant
because Bridget Grant. deceased. who was q sister
of said Patrick Mulltsan. deceased was In her
claim some estate or interest By tho courlesv in
said lands
Dated April /. 90.
WILLIAM J. DAVIS,
solicitor Of complainzntA
p O Address. Harrison. MI.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20
TN oHAscEKr OF NEW JERSEY.


To Ann Miller and Hugh Miller, her husband
John w Neil. Frank Wood aud Mary Ann Wood,
his wife, Ann Kenny and William Kenny, her nus
BANJO, Mary Wood. Catherine Wood, John Wood
ami Mrs. John Wood. hts wife.
BY virtue OF an order Of the Court OF Chan Gerry OF
New Jersey. made on the day VI the date hereof, in
a cause wherein the Jersey City Insurance Com
pany are conplstnants. and you and others are
defendant3. you are required to appear. plead.
denIur or answer to the CON ants bill on or
before the twentieth day OF Nay next or in default
thereof SUCH decree will be made against you as the
Chancellor shall think equitable and JUST
The said bill is hied to foreclose q certain mort
gage dated the frst day OF Mag. one Tn ousand eight
hundred and hfty -four. given by William @. Bockus
and Catherine. his wife. OF Jerssy City. 70 one
George hcLaughlin. when said mortgage by mesno
assignments became and Is now vested In the com
plainants.
And you the saia Ann Miller. Eliza Gilkinson.
Catherine Cainberon Tor Fauikenorl. Frank Wood.
Ann Kenny. Mary Wood. Catherine Wood. John
Wood are made defendants because you are or
claim TO be heirs OF John Woods who died seized
Of said premises.
And you the SAID John W. Nell are made a de
fendant because you are or claim {, be a son OF
hary Neil deceased who was a daughter OF said
John Woods, de ceased.
and you the said Hugh Miller. Mary Ann Wood.
William Kenny and Mrs John Wood are made de-
PENDANTS because you are the husbands and wives
respectively of Ann Miller. Frank Wood, Ann
kenny and John Wood
JOHN GRIFFIN.
solicitor OF Compartments.
Fuller Building. Jersey CITY. ". j.
Dated March ~. 1891. sls4l
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20
TN cuANoEnY OF NEW JERSEY.


To William C.. TraphaRen. Trustee, &C., Henry
Traphagen. Caroline r. Traphagen and William
Z. 1raphagen.
By virtue Of an order of the Court OF ChancerY
OF New Jersey, made on the day of the late hereof
in a cause wherein Maria q. Burgess Is complain.
ant and you aud others are defendants. you are
required 10 appear, plead. answer or demur TO the
bill OF said complainant on or before the sixteenth
day of June next, or the said bill Will be taken as
confessed against you.
ihe said bill is filed TO foreclos Sc a mortgage given
by William q. Traphagen end wife 10 Maria u.
Burgess. dated December 0. lssT, on lands In Jersey
City. and yon William G. Traphagen. trustee, sc,
are made a defendant because you are one of tae
Trustees named 10 a certain deed made by Charles
c.. Black 20 you and others, Dated February II 1850:
and you, Henry Traphagen and Caroline f. Trap
hagen are made defendants because you are the
~cestique trusts named in a certain deed from
Charles c. Black 70. Henry v. oondict and Others
mortgaged.
Ana you, William c. Traphagen are made a de-
PENDANT because you are the husband of Caroline
H. Iraphasen. one OF the c stique trust. and as
such claim an inchoate right Of courtesy In her
trust estate.
Dated April Is, 1871.
TRAPHAGEN 6 BEEKMAN.
Solicitors for Complainant
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-20
IN cHANcERY oF NEw JERSEY.

TN CHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY.
between the Jersey city Insurance Company,
com plrinants. and Ann Miller et ais defendants.
on Bill. &c. Special order for publication.
1t satisfactorily appearing 70 the Court that John
Woods. the person. who held under William C.
Bockus, the mortgagor, in the mortgage In the Bill
Of Complaint in said cause mentioned, is dead. and
bis heirs and devisees and the persons now holding
under said mortgagor are wholly unknown.
the Court that Mary Nell. wife OF Peter Neil. in her
lifetime claimed TO be a daughter of said Jonn
Woods, and az such claimed to have some interes So
in said lands, and tnut the said Mary Neil and
and devisees Of said Mary Neil are wholly un.
known.
il is on this nineteenth day Of March. eighteen
hundred and nlnety-one. on motion OF John Grimm.
Of counsel with the complainant ordered that the
UNKNOWN owners OF ''ail that certain house and
lot piece or parcel of land situate. lying and being
on the north side Of WAYNE street, Jersey City,
commencing one hundred and twenty ave feet
from the corner of Grove and Wayne streets being
twenty-five feet In front and rear and one hundred
fees deep on each side. bounded on the west by a
lot Of susan Paulmier aud on the east by q lot OF
George Ogden, and Is known as lot number D. do
appear. plead. answer or demur TO the complain
ants bin. on or before the twenty first day Of Sep
be made against them as the Chancellor shall think
equitable and Just.
And IL Is further ordered that this order shall
within twenty days hereafter be published In The
City. in this state, AM continued therein. at least
once a week, to within ten days OF the expiration
or the time herein limited 70 appear, plead, an
swer or demur'
ALEX T. TaIItd
Clerk. $3.50