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Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
The Hoosick Falls Failure.

The recent failure in Hoosick Falls
n. Y, of the large firm of Wallace, Jones
and Ely has created considerable excite
ment in that village and the prospects OF
the general creditors of the firm receiv
ing anything grows beautifully less as
the affairs of the firm become more com.
plicated. Last week Sheriff Collins.
through his deputy, Lorenzo McDougall,
and by direction of George L. and H. j.
Greene, attorneys for the First National
bank, seized the stock by levy of sew.
eral attachments amounting to nearly
$4,000. The principal attachment was
that of the First National bank on a
claim of 1923, 476, the others being for the
Wood estate, Stroud estate, and the
firms bookkeeper. The following day
the First National bank secured another
attachment of $4,000. The latter claim
is based upon note made by A. M.
Congdon, endorsed by Wallace, Jones &
Ely, and cashed by the bank. On Thurs.
day an attachment was served on a claim
of Benaiah Baker for the sum of 81, O37.
Papers have been served on Mrs. c.. E.
Wildey, executrix, and Truman j. Wal.
lace and E. NJ. Jones, exectors of the
will of Lyman Wilder, deceased, citing
them to appear before the surrogate al
10 a. IN. on May 10th and show cause WHY
they should not account for their pro.
ceedings as eXecutrix and executors.
The air has been filled with rumors, many
of sensational nature, evidently intend
ed to prejudice the interests of the senior
member of the firm, and indirectly the
firms interests. The community has
not lost confidence in Mr.. Wallace or
Messrs. Jones and Ely. For many years
Truman j. Wallace has occupied an en-
viable position in the social, commercial
and financial world. His integrity was
never questioned, and his many friends
are 10th to question it at this late day.
The First National bank, of which Mr..
Wallace was president, has issued a no.
tice to its patrons stating that the sol
vency of the institution will not be af-
fected in the slightest because of its con-
nection with the bankrupt firm. The
notice is signed by the officials and di-
rectors of the bank.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
Fire in Woodford.

About $50 o'clock Friday afternoon
one of the workmen employed in the
steam saw mill of Harbour Bros. in
Woodford, short distance from Camp
Comfort, discovered a small blaze in a
pile of shavings near the engine which
probably took from a spark. The mill
was not fitted with any appliances for
fighting fire, but one of the men seized a
pail of water that was near by and threw
it on the blaze. Instead of extinguishing
it, it appeared to add to it and the
flames spread almost like lightning, and
in moment thewhole side was in flames,
The only thing to be done was to save
the belts, as far as possible, but this
they were unable to do as the flames sur
rounded the mill so quickly. In less
than half an hour the mill was gone and
with it considerable lumber belonging to
the firm of Harbour Bros. as well as some
to William Bowles. The capacity of the
mill was about 5000 feet per day and it
was run to its full capacity,as there were
several large orders to be filled, There
was no insurance on the mill but the
engine and machinery can probably be
put into use again. Harbour Bros loss
is about $1,000. The mill, it is under,
stood, will be rebuilt.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
Notice to Churches and Societies.

Hereafter patrons of the BANNER job
office will receive notices in the locals,
proper, free as heretofore. All others
will be charged ten &C ats line in the
business notices. This rule applies to
Obituary Resolutions of Societies or
Lodges, and to all entertainments O.
whatever name or nature where there is
a fee asked for admittance, and the OBJ
ject is to make money, whether adver-
tised in the name of an organization,
committee or individual.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

8- Watch the date opposite your
name on this paper. II Shows that yOlr
subscription is credited on oar books to
hat date. little date is not changed eoith-
in a fen days from the time a remittanCe is
made, notify the publishers.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
Horse Fair,

The third annual fair of the North
Bennington Driving Association will be
held on their grounds, June 9Th and 9th
next. Elaborate preparations have been
made for the entertainment of the people
the exhibition of good horses bids fair
to be fine, and the bicycle races will be
of more than ordinary interest. OF the
latter there are two announced, one for
men, value of prize So, and one for wo-
men, value of prize $40 The Association
announces the following purses: Three
minute class, trot or pace, ? in 3, SO.
Cart race, sweepstakes, with $40 added
by club, entrance -. for farmers horses
only! mile heats uot or pace; 2:30
class, purse $780,; $50 class, purse S75. ::
free for all, purse 500. All the races
are tTot or pace, the last three being in
) heats. Entrance fee is 5per cent. and
3 per cent from winners. Purses divided
into four parts. Four horses to enter,
three to start.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
Buffalo Sill At Troy.

The Fitchburg railroad will issue low
rate excursion tickets to Troy and return
including admission to Buffalo Bill Wild
West Show, Friday, Nav 18th. Tickets
good on regular trains of that day.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

|WANTED-We wanted an energet-
ic. responsible man or woman agent, in
Bennington and vicinity to introduce
our goods. Lariat Manufacturing Co.,
405 Atlantic Ave, Boston, Mass. 29t3*
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
Want Your Stove Stored?

J. Ed. Walbridge will come and get
your stove and store it until you are
ready to have it set up, and then return
it to you all BACKED up in nice shape.
Bennington has long needed something
of this kiud. Your money back if not
satisfied.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
NOTICE.

Notice has just been received by Post
master Robinson that Semi-Weekly
newspapers, mailed by the publisher for
local delivery by carriers, are subject to
one cent postage each" Therefore, I'M
til further notice, all village subscribers
to the BANNER who have been receiving
the paper by carrier, and who have no
post-office box, will call at the general de.
livery for their papers. We hope soon
to arrange for their delivery by carriers
of our own.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

Board and room wanted in a pri-
vate family by lady. Terms moderate.
Address B., BANNER Office. 2t#
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

lB@Eggs from Black Minorcas, North
up strain) at S1.25 per -. E. f. Mosher,
Elm Glen Poultry Yards, North Benning-
ton, vt. 2St4*
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T Ri BY

Screen Doors and Windows
something very neat indeed.
We have everything new and
desirable for the housekeeper.
Several new styles in Oil
Stoves received to-day, and the
incest line of Jardiniers ever
shown in the State. Our stock
of beautiful China is disappear
ing as if by magic--prices do it.
We have elegant furniture
chamber suits for $15O,-and
chamber suits for $15-but
what the ordinary mortal wants
is one of our S25 suits, which
we guarantee to last a life time.
Remember, wen come and get your stove,
store it, and return it next fall for very small
sum of money.
VgAL=LBBl[DGLg7
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
SPECIAL BUSINESS LOCALS.

Cy@Preserve a copy Of the Supplement
for future reference. Ten cents.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07
BENNINGTON BANNER.

Single copies of thei Banner, in
Wrappers for Mailing If Desired
TWO Gents.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

A house and four building lots. Bar
gain, for cash. Apply to John c. Clark,
301 Grove street 9m3*
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-05-07

gB@Leading makes of bicycles at
at Tasker's music rooms. 21tf*
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; efectualy cleansing the sy,tem,
dispelling colds, headaches and teyers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name Is printed on every
package. also the name, syrup Of Fig
and being well informed, you will "a.
accept any substitute if Offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
A Bad Accident.

We regret TO learn Of a serious ac-
cident that befell Mr.. David Hawn, a
well-known resident of the Uvilla
neighborhood, last Saturday. He was
assisting in the farm work at Mr..
Daniel H. Molers, and while hauling
in wheat was thrown by a sudden
lurch from the top Of loaded wagon.
Both bones in one Of his legs were
badly broken just below the knee, and
his hip and back were also hurt. He
was carried to his home and DR.. 5. I.
Knott summoned who gave him surgi-
cal aid. We regret to learn Of Mr..
Hawns misfortune.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Another FIGURING Mill.

The REGISTER last week made men,
ton of the proposed new Touring mill
to be built in Shepheldstown by Mr.
W. \. Lemen. We understand that
there is every possibility that the
Legge & Reynolds mill will also be
rebuilt, although definite arrangements
have not yet been completed The
available site with its water power Is
too valuable to lie idle, and its present
owners are figuring on a new mill. A
contractor viii be here tomorrow to
make estimates. If the mill is rebuilt
it is likely that the big iron water
wheel viii be moved and geared d.
rectly to the machinery, doing away
with the cable, which was never thor
oughly successful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25

A horse kicked H. S. Shater, of the
Freemyer House, Middleburg, \. \.
on the knee, which laid HIM up IN bed
and caused the knee JOINT to become
stiff. \ friend recommended him 10
use Chamberlains Pain Balm, which
he did. and in two days was able to be
around. Mr. Shafer has recommended
it to many Others and says 1t Is excel
lent for any kind Of a bruise or spraln,
This same Remedy Is also famous for
its cures of rheumatism. For sale by
Gibson. lrngglst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Teachers Appointed.

Mr.. Walter H. Hill has been ap-
pointed teacher of the public school
at Moler's, succeeding Mr.. c. ]. Knott.
Mr.. Hill is graduate of Shepherd
College and taught for time in the
Shepherdstown graded school and at
other places.
G. W. Tabler has been appointed
teacher of the Scrabble school for the
ensuing year.
The trustees of the colored public
school have reappointed Alexander
Freeman as principal, and Miss Maria
Simms has been appointed assistant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Harvest Home.

The members Of Mt. Wesley N. T.
Church desire once more to remind
the community that their annual har-
vest home will be held on Thursday,
August lst, in Jones's Grove, near
BilImyer's Mil. The committee Of
arrangements are sparins no pains to
make this occasion the equal Of any
previous gathering of the kind, and
they hopeto have the liberal patronage
of the public.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
oueer Story From vanclevesville.

The Martinsburg World of Monday
relates the following: Last night three
unknown men entered the cellar OF
Mr.. J. W. Deck, at Vanclevesville, and
built a fire. Their intention no doubt
was to burn the building, but they
made considerable noise, which was
heard by several of the family who
started for the cellar, and in doing so
frightened the men away. The blaze
was soon extinguished, and the men
were tracked through Mr.. Decks gar
den, where they broke down his lima
bean vines and jumped over the fence
into the road. A thorough search was
made but the men were not caught
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
When TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent, orLu8iness,
take on every trip bottle Of Syrup
Of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and
efectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches
and other forms of sickness. For sale
in SOC. and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the CAL
ifornia Fig Syrup Go. only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
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NOTICE.

There will be camp-meetiug held ON
the old camp-ground at Shenandoah
Junction, beginning on Saturday. Au-
gust 10th. and continuing until Monday.
August 18th. under the auspices of the
Free Baptist Church. Rev. W. 7. Fish
err. of Luray. Rev. Joseph Reason, of
HagcrStowu. and Rev. Benjamin john
son. of Shephcrdstown. are managers.
Wait for this camp, for 10 will be- the
greatest of The season.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
mill itself escaped serious damage.


Considerable damage was done to
fencing in the vicinity, both by the
wind and the water. At the Schley
place the fine fence put up couple
Of years ago was much damaged. The
water in the meadows at Rockland
and in the road in front of the house
was four feet deep and very swift. The
Kearneysyille pike was badly washed,
but Superintendent Kearfott soon had
it in good repair again.
The storm seems to have been CEN
tral at Shepherdstown. A few miles
south and east of this place it was not
felt In Berkeley county it caused
some damage, and in passing over
Washington county it injured the fruit
prospects to some extent.
The people of Frog Island got more
than their usual share of the incon-
veniences of high water Their gar
dens were flooded, their chickens were
drowned, their cellars filled with wa
ter, and some lost provisions. Mr.
Helferstay' hogs came near drowning,
but he rescued them and put them
high and dry in the corucrib. Jos. L.
Cookus had five hogs in pen, and the
water got so high in it that the saga
cious animals only saved themselves
by standing upon their hind legs and
keeping their heads up.
The large gardens of Mr.. Benjamin
Hartzell near the railroad station were
entirely covered with several feet Of
water. Some of the vegetables were
ruined, but Mr.. Hartzell hopes the
benefits will at least equal the damage.
Five thousand celery plants that had
Just been set. out will have to be re-
placed.
The corncrib on the farm Of c. 7.
Butler, near town, was blown over, the
corporation oil-house was upset, and
other small buildings more or less
damaged. At several places in this
vicinity lightning struck trees. The
chimney Of the house occupied by
James Jones was blown down.
Col. Morgan had just finished cut
ting his oats before the storm came.
He didn't have the trouble Of hauling
them in, for the water carried them on
through Shepherdstown and down into
the Potomac.
The growing corn was laid very low,
but it has come up again in excellent
shape The rain did it much more
good than harm. A good deal of
fruit was knocked from the trees.
w. n. Lemen had about a hundred
bushels of wheat in the pits at his ele-
water, part of which was somewhat
damaged. He saw the water coming
and started up the machinery, but the
water beat the steam.
The lower part of the dwelling
house of Melvin Jones at the Reformed
Church was flooded. Mrs. Jones lost
nearly all her preserves and quanti-
ty of provisions.
The large willow tree at Miss Mary
Stevens's was blown down and in fall
ing knocked down part of the water
pipe put up by Legge & Reynolds
Some of the farmers sustained losses
to their wheat by the shocks being
blown down or washed away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25

W. H. Nelson, who is in the druS
business at Kingville, Mo, has 80 much
confidence in Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy that he
warrants every bottle and offers to re-
fund the money to any customer who
is not satisfied after using 1t. Mr..
Nelson takes no risk in doing this be-
cause the Remedy is certain cure TO-
which it is intended and he knows 1t.
It is for sale by Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Agitation in ColOred Society.

A party Of cOlOred folks from Kear-
neysville were before Magistrate
Rentch last week, the result Of free
for-all fight at that place. Two Of
the ladies fought over a gentleman,
and one lady called another lady out
of her name" Miss Nellie Robinson
was required to give peace-bOnd Of
$50 and pay the costs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
A Thousand Dollars from Mr.. ROuSS.

Capt. Geo. H. Flagg last week was
directed 10y Mr.. Charles Broadway
Rouss, of New York, to draw on him
for one thousand dollars in aid Of the
erection of the Independent Fire Com
panys building at this place, to be
known as Charles Broadway Rouss
Memorial Hall Mr.. Rouss has made
frequent contributions to the support
of our fremen, and now adds this
handsome contribution towards the
erection of building which promises
to be an ornament to our town and
will furnish a permanent home for the
Independent Company.-Ua rlesto'c"
Spirit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings
New Discovery know its value, and
those who have not, have now the OPP
portunity to try it free. Call on the
advertised druggist and get a trial
bottle, free. Send your name and
address TO H. Z, Bucklen & Co, Chi
cago,and get ia sample box of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills free, as well as a copy
of Guide to Health and Household In
structor, free. All of which Is guar
anteei to DO YOU good and cost you
nothing. At all drug stores,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Highest Leavening Power-Latest u S. Govt Report
RH:A!!! R RsklHs
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Love will find the way. A young
Virginia couple adopted novel way
of clipping by mounting a steer and
riding a distance of thirty-two miles
to get married, in which they were
bhssfully successful. Their license
fee was obtained by taking up a COL
lection in the village where they
stopped.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Bible Society Meeting.

The twenty-seveuth annual meeting
of the Jefferson County Branch Auxil-
iarv to the American Bible Society
viii be held in the Episcopal Church
on Sunday, August +th, at S P. m.
Rev. Thomas Cotton, Division Super
intendent of the American Bible So
ciety of West Virginia, Will be present
All are most cordially invited to at
tend.
B. 5. PENDLEToY, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Site For the Fort.

Rev. \. c. Bracket has offered a
site to Miss Kate Field for the erection
of the John Brown Fort on Bolivar
Heights. Mr.. a. Spencer has also
offered a site across the river for the
purpose, and in the near future We
hope to see the Fort back where It
belongs, that being Harper's Ferry
Sentinel
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Good Positions.

A young man or woman who has
good English education and is good
stepographer and bookkeeper need not
he idle. Those who study at VOLTS
Business College, Hagerstown, get good
positions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25

s,oA ne en,5 HU to please Our Readers
,,,,. Grove fair September So.
1,,reran reunion at Pen-Mar
being held today.
y.r na,byrsl and herring Just re-
..f LN Trussell.
s..,s. are rotting upon the vines
-, . Considerable extent.
Nh, cholera is prevalent in some
-.,.Wa-hngton county.
,..,ssn Sunday school convention
s..ra,.l..owa next week.
m. lr K kiln at Mr.. Trussell's
VA. arelap the first of the week.
shoes. W, L. Douglas cele-
..i make for sale by J, \. Trus-
n. Methodist Sunday school is
.--, is picnic at MOrgan's Grove
ny
n. -u5al Park fair in Berkeley
....r w... be held August 20, q, %
al-5
fP. Morrison, of Martinsburg,
..ri slight stroke Of paralysis
week.
w. William Wilt, of Ripon, lost
..s F.aaeron stallion by death a
r ar-a-1.
lg.berger makes cider on
Tuesday. ana Fridays. Charges one
ca gallon.
NJ E,.e.bsrger has moved his
---a. cider press from Dufhelds
sl.-e rear Uyilla.
\ Is ". Railroad now sells
.- tickets from HagerstOwn to
,,.s..a fora half dollar.
wAAf4us has fol- sale a number
l ...a-5ound half and quarter
-.,--> and "A gallons.
SCYons. county iailor has pur-
...aeuHlsuce of J. G. Wyatt in
r....s5vu for the sum Of $4,000.
4 tournament and basket picnic is
g..ls.l IN Col. J. G. Hurst's woods
- Is next Thursday. August
Letter. for Mrs. William Morten
Us, Annie Harris remain I'M
-t e. tie SherherdstOwn post
w-u- indebted to Secretary C. W.
e.s copy Of the premium list
a.--.r.5j Far, TO be held August
---5
lanes Flynn, the old lock-tender at
! ~ Locks, on the C. & 0. canal, has
insane and has been sent TO all
-
1 tlr.. w. y. Inch has resigned as
4a5-, The Martinsburg militia
any Oh account of increasing
s-
30 keep watermelons and
-aleat retail and whole
lining s-maiuder Of season. J.
4 . H...rmelons are being ship
4 9TH oyer the \. & w. Railroad.
-.oads were in one train
sr
the storm last Saturday
ruck and killed three COWS
to Mr.. Thomas J. Link,
lals.
4-a, the job work turned out by
.aa-.za Office the past week was
4 @..-- lot of folding cards or
- Roanoke.
@ a@shears, sharpsburg, lost
as hogs that would have
4 oyer 400 pounds. Thought
4 been poisoned.
&la.- Wughtlsr has obtained
miller in the Weverton
-.. lie has gone to View
.. .. bis Mly remains here.
Herewith be meeting of the Swan
1".u Saturday afternoon
u -,w.aa . o'clock. The mem
specially urged to be present.
i -sate.. tie Reformed Church
-. .'.va, on the lawn at the
@- Nr. Getzendanner, near
u ----.- Saturday evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25

CnH CITY Lodge No. D. shield of Honoi,
meets the second aud fourth Tuesdays IN
each month at = o ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Briefs.

About This and That OF Local
..,t tems 49, 90 please Our Readers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25

Everybody is pleased with the splendid
showing we made this season IN our IDEAL
stock Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
Our Stock Makes You Its Firm Friend

by the power OF honest quality. perfect as
sortment and low prices. II you want the
satislaction Of having the latest style, II you
want To practice the wisdom Of getting the
best you certainly want 70 see our season
able line Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-25
New Spring Goods

No matter how critical Judge Of values
you may be, no matter how intense your de-
sire 10 economic,