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The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-06-27
Conslderate.

A story is told of a grocer engaged in business in London suburb, to the effect that he once declined to attend a very popular concert even though a free ticket was offered him. "Ye see," he said to the person who gave him the ticket, If l went I'd see so many peo- pie who owe me money for groceries it would spoil my fun, and the sight O me would spoil theirs, I'll stay home" -Harpcr's Round Table.
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Cumulative Evidence.

At a social gathering, the conversa- ton being on Baalam's ass, Gus De Smith remarked:
 ''I believe that animals can talk. [ am sure that nowadays asses talk, just like Balaams ass did"
 ''So hear" said old Judge Peterby. Texas Siftinrs,
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Tn the First Round.

It was the first quarrel after the, honeymoon. The bride was giving the young doctor, her husband, particular fits.
 Hold your tongue!" he shouted.
 She simply looked at him.
 II don't think you are quite well,~ - he added, apologetically, ''and merely asked you to hold your tongue out"- N. Y. World.
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 was not "bad-looking man. At least he told himself so as he carefully brushed his well-kept hair back from his forehead and gazcd at his reflection iu the mirror. This is what he saw: 4 short, fat little man, with his hair carefully parted in the back and combsd forward over his ears and (truth must be told if he was barber) a bald spot on the top of his head. This bald spot had steadily increased n size in spite of all the 'vigors" and .'elixirs' that he had regularly applied to it. To-day, as he looked at it, it seemed to be larger than ever. and he said to himself, as he applied the wash
 Its no use. Gideon. You are get ting old, and you might just us well own it first as last If you had any spunk at all you'd have been married song ago."
 Just then Deacon Temper came in to have his beard trimmed, and Gideon snilingly advanced to serve his old customer
 Gideon was very bashful, and always got fidgety and red in the face when ever wouaan spoke to him, and al- ways said mo" when he meant to say ''yes," and if he did venture to be agreeable to lady he always made q dismal failure of it; and so he kept get ting worse, and, although he was very fond of theIr society, finally avoided them as much as possible.
 Years ago there had been vague rumor afloat that "Gideon was goin' to marry Philena Pray" Gideon heard that rumor and heartily wished that it was the truth, but he knew that, much as he wished it to be 50, he had not the courage to find out what she thought 8 about it.
 Philcna Pray was the daughter of Ghe village clergyman, and had been a handsome girl, rather above the medi- um height, with flashing black eyes and rosy checks. She was not lacking in spirit, and one day, after Gideon had kept her company for six years and they were no nearer an understanding than they were at first, she made up her mind to bring matters to crisis; . and so, when Gideon stepped up to see her home from meeting, she tilted him before them all, and went home with her father.
 Gideon went home in no pleasant , mood. As he sat before his fire he ran : his fingers through his hair until it g stood on end, and then he would rise . and pace the floor and talk to himself. This was a habit he had when ex- '. cited.
 'I declare! Its too badl I don't know as l blame her, either. Here I've been going with her for S5r yedrs, and I've never had the courage to tell her how we'll love her. l believe she knows that want her, and she thinks it's time told her so, an so it is. I won't let another day pass over my head without knowin' just what she thinks"
 We'll fcc Gide--l if he had kept his resolution, but when morning came he felt more tiTaid and bashful than ever. He said to himself: Its now or - never" He walked brisSlv along. and
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-06-27
Iatter-Day Lpxuries.

Fashionable Physician - You will have to give up your city life, MT. Mill lion.
 Wealthy Patient - I will travel in Europe a few years, if you say so.
 Physician-It would be better for you to stay here and conduct a model farm.
 Wealthy Patient--Oh, I can't afford that-N. \. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-06-27
A Jndge of Shoes

Strangcr-If l order shoes of you, are you sure you can make me good fit?
 Cobbler-A good fit? Just you ask Mir. Richman. He always comes to ne and gets his shoes made to measure.
 "Who is MT. Richman?"
 He is the owner of that big shoe factory down town."-N. Y. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-06-27
An l,xcentionnICase.

"What makes you think the bill will pass?"
 ''I don't think it, I know it. Why,I there are influences working for that bill that you never heard of"
 And yet they say money talks s"- Brooklyn Life.
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Medical Item.

Jones--The women are coming to the front with . rush. Why, there are even women doctors now, everywhere.
 Smith-I don't believe in them.
 Jones-Wcll, you would if you were married. Whenever my wife gets sick send for female doctor, and they get to talking about the fashions, and my wife is well right off.-Texas Siftings.
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Engaged.

Mrs. Hicks-I can hardly afford toI pay twenty dollars a month.
 Bridget Brolset-So the girl next door told me.
 Mrs. Hicks-Did she? Her mistress told her that. When can you come?-- N. Y. World.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-06-27
Early Prido In Boston.

The little Boston boy was so plainly puffed up with juvenile vanity that the visitor noticed it.
 Robert seems unusually proud to- day" ,z,rso
 Yes, the fond mother answered, "he has on his first pair of spectacles. "- Indianapolis Journal.
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A f,c-Eiied Saw,

Pctted Son-Father, I hate to con- fess it, but the fact is, my allowance is, all gone.
 Indulgent Father-Well, I'll advance, you some more. Have a good time while you're young, for when you're married you can't.-N. Y. Weekly.
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Would Curtail the Amusement.

Mrs. Gaytime-l'm going shopping all over town to match this silk.
 Mrs. Candlclight-Dreighoods 6 Co. carry an immense stock. Why don't you go there?
 Mrs. Daytime - Not much! They're likely to have just what ask for Chicago Record,
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Aaktug the TmDossible.

Servant-There's no coal, and thei fires are going out.
 Mistress-Dear me! Why didn't you tell me before?
 Servant couldn't tell you therei was no coal, mum, when there was coal = N. '. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-06-27
Fourth of July Astronomy.

Our stars tonight are floating high, To greet the stars that line tho sky; These sparkle out from banners bright. And those drop down their silver light; While rocket stars between them so On shining errands to and fro
 Youths Communion
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Couldn't PossiblY See.

Cora-Td like to see myself fire off a pistol on the Fouth.
 Merritt-Of course you would, my dear. When woman fires pistol she always shuts her eyes.-Judge.
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He Was a Specialist.

Dr. Emdee-You must take an ice. cold bath every morning.
 Van Pelt-Curious remedy for grip.
 Dr. Emdee-It will give you pneu- inonia, and made my whole reputa- tiaa curing that.-Town Topics.
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Siftings

CoroAcr-It Is q very unhappy occur renee that you should run over this old lady and kill her.
 Trolley Motorman-Very. This makes my thirteenth, and I feel that that number will bring me bad luck.-Judy.l
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The Worst Always Happens.

Merritt--Johnny fell overheard.
 Cora-Is that what he's crying about? Merritt-No; he had all his fire. crackers in his pocket.
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sbo Eo,Iovs Fashion.

Mrs. Porker-Our friend Mrs. Laise7 side is very devoted follower of fash-' ion.
 Mrs. Teathers-Yes, I notice she is! always a season behind.-Harper's Ba- gar.
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UP HUH O4alg5 trIOIIS NlIVLV'
 Jingo-Ycs; what of him?
 Briggs-Fa looks harmless enough; but he's bold, bad man. He would shrink at nothing.
 Jingo-Wcll, there isn't room for hin to shrink much more.-Te-2s Siftings.
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we9s,@s% G,,.sssN24%SN NnZ-assl2J \ M SHERE were waving IVA fMD H hands and banners us {SrJT3S A the crowded car rolled ESBEh by, At..Al9 There were shouts from HEEA merry children ringing IHB WS to the summer sky; E "A Then strain of music Es .[ & rose and swelled and R~ @ pealcd along the street, As their gay, tumultuous Clamor melted in T chorus sweet;
 70 say, can yal see, by the dawn's
 early light,
 What so proudly we hailed at the
 twilights last sleaming?-
 Whose broad stripes and bright stars
 through the perilous light,
 Der the ramparts we watched were
 so gallantly steamingl" Aa, tho Starry Flag ia glorious, and the chill Gren love it too AnA the land is safe and happy whore the chill Grcn's hearts are true, flow their youthful ardor thrilled me, as the revelation came That tho Guard is ever changing but the Flag remains the same We were born too late for glory, but VIC still in memory keep Stirring echoes from the battlefelds where warrior fathers sleep 4rc have held sho Flag as ours, but 10! the years are passing by, hrt q newer generation waves tho Stars and Stripes on high Better thus! for now the rancors of tho strife no more appIll; And the children know no faction, and the Flag belongs to all Be il 80, VIC yield tho prestige, for the Now Guard comes apaCe, TitL tho strength of youthful millions, loyal parpOse in it's face Flag Of peace or Flag of battle Children, it is yOrrS to love! sylW yol honor and defend it, as the gift Of God 2rove? hh Inc cnlldren's hearts are loyal! From a myriad array North and south there comes the answer, as k came that summer day:
 Then conquer we must when our
 cause it is just,
 And this be our motto: Tn God is our
 trust;
 And the star-spangled banner In tri.
 umph shall wave
 Ger the land of the free and the home
 of the brave" --CAarles ". Harwood, in Yolth's Compan-
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aADE0NsS~ DesMIefSa:} JQdePeoeo:@n

I D E O N
 BRIGHT was the proprie-
 tor of t h c only barber shop i'll the village of A. H e was we'll to- do and un- married, and
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18
SIX or Seven, which +?

The question as to how many
candidates for judges of the new
Superior court each qualified elector
is entitled to vote for will be passed
upon by the Supreme court before
the November elections. Proceed>
ings will be instituted at once and
every effort mace to speed the cause
and secure a decision by the court
before the 22d inst, the date fixed
by law for the Secretary Of the Com.
monwealth to send out the official
ballot. The attorneys interested
say this proceeding cannot effect the
political character of the bench as
the time for filing nomination papers
has passed and no party has named
more than six candidates.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18
Lake Mokoma Officials.

At the recent annual meeting o1
the stockholders of the Lake Moko-
ma Land company, held in William
sport, the following officers were
elected: Clinton Lloyd, of Muncy,
president; Judge e. M. Durham, OF
Laporte, vice-president; Judge 7. j.
Ingham of Laporte, secretary; direc-
tors, J. T. Fredricks, ESQ.,, G. K.
Geddes, ESQ.,, Delos Ma!laffey, Clint
Lloyd, Judges Ingham and Durham,
and w. G. Mason of Laporte.
The stock holders will meet at La
porte this Thursday to inspect the
property and determine what i'm
provements shall be made during
the next year. 1t is probable that
a hotel will be erected in early spring
and the grounds along the shore
cleared of debris, the streets work.
ed, bathing ground prepared and
bath houses erected.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18
Geyer's Evidence.

Toronto, Oct, 14.-Detectivt
Geyer, who has made himself famous
in the Holmes case came to Toronto
this afternoon to secure evidence
that may be used againts Holmes a,
his trial for the murder Of Pitezel
He will endeavor to secure the atten
dance of seven or eight witnesses
from here, among whom will be Mr.
Nudel and daughter, from whom
Holmes is alleged to have rented
the house in the cellar of which the
skeletons of the murdered children
were found.
Geyer does not think that Holmes
will ever be tried in Toronto, as he
claims he has complete chain o.
evidence against him for the murder
of Pitezel, in Philadelphia.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

The question is now raised that
the new law which provides that
Judges of election shall only receive
$3.50 per day and clerks only So 90
does not apply to this years election
because the constitution says that
the compensation Of an elective OIL
Ger shall not be increased or dimin-
ished during the time for which he
is elected. Here is very pretty
point Of law for the courts to decide.
There is no question that these Off
GERS were elected before the law l'e-
came operative. They went into
office in February, at the time they
were elected, while the act did not
become law until it was signed by
the Governor, and that was in June
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Z. V. Ingham was up from Sha-
molin Wednesday. He came to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Mason.
Ernest is suffering from an attack OF
rheumatism which he claims to have
contracted in Harrisburg while in
attendance at the Republican State
convention. Mr.. Ingham is very
fortunate to know the character oi
his ailment; there were many diseas-
es contracted there that no name
seems to have ever been assigned
them.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Mr.. W. L. Stormont of New York
CITY, was wired the sad news of his
sisters death on Monday morning
and arrived in town on Tuesday.
This was awfully sad to Will because
he had only last week received word
that Mrs. Mason was improving and
strong hopes for her recovery OF
health was entertained.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Wherever the sun is visible a
watch may take tho place of a COM
pass. This Information will be OF
value to anglers and other sports
man in emergency. Point the hour
hand oi watch to the sun and south
Is exactly half way between the hour
and figure IL on the watch. For ex-
ample, il ii l,e 1 o'clock point the
hand indicating I to tho sun aud the
!, ON the watch will ind cate due
south. Ii II be o'clock In the
morning point the hand indicating
$ 10 the sun and the figure 10 on the
watch i due south. IL the hour
hand be at three. due south will b.
exactly halt way between | and 2
and 80 on.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

The Grand Army of the Republic
gained nearly $4,000 new members
last year for the reason that the old
soldiers who have heretofore held
aloot are beginning TO see just how
membership In such an organization
will benefit them. The veterans in
the G. A. II. are constantly on the
lookout for the interests of their
comrades. and take care that Justice
is done them at all times. Every
soldier who enlisted during tho rs-
bellion and has an honorable dis.
charge should join the Grand Arm,
Of the Republic and wear the little
bronze button.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Col. William M. Runkel, an old Phil.
adelphia newspaper man and mag
azine writer, made an accidental stol
in Laporte last week. He paid us
the compliment of visit Judge Ing
ham showed him around, and the
Col. expressed himself as highly pie
ased with Laporte and its surround
ings.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Atty. Geyer OF Ca.awlssa, colum-
bia county. has q desire to represent
this congressional district a. a dele
gate to the Republican National
convention next June. Mr.. Geysr
was the Republican nominee for
Senator last fall. and although de.
feated. made a good run. II 10 pro-
sumed that each county In the dis.
trlet will have candidate aad jusl
who the lucky edap will be. 10 har. u
predict.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

nit In which NJ. w. Botsford
plaintiff and +. J. Gaynor.
To-. are the defendants. will
in court next week. MIR.
will arrive on Tuesday even
aas engaged accommodations
eople at the Laporte Hotel.
nds accompanying Mr.. Gay.
supposed to be his A,tys.
aesses In the case. Judge
4 Towanda will administer
at our special term Of court
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Mrs. Hartly, of near Philadelphia,
is erecting a three thousand dollar
cottage at Eagles Mere. A. G. Lit
tie has the contract of erecting the
building and commenced the same
on Monday. The contract specifics
that the building must be completed
and ready for occupancy by June /,
1896.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

both Corbett aud Fitzsimmons
are gteat fighters--with their jaws
Judging from The present statue oi
the big contest slated 10 take place
a, Dallas. In our opinion. however
Fitz=mmons Ii tho superior of tbs
two aud stands good chances foI
vie,ory-if il depends on bis veea
abilities.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

James Brown who is sinking a
we'll for use of the court house
has reached the depth of about 2s
feet and has struck a vein of water,
but the stream is thought not suffici>
ent to furnish the necessary supply
and the well will be sunk 40 feet at
least
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

The new dwelling of Mr.. Frederick
Miller, on South Muncy street. is
nearing completion. The exterior
of the building has been painted, the
body color of which is light gray.
trimmed with green and is a very
pretty combination. Mr.. John Hay>
man and j. w. Aumiller, both OF
Eagles Mere, are doing the work.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

The candidates for county honors
are working day and night to pull IN
the fruits of victory. A canvass
through the farming region shows
that the peoples ticket is far in tue
lead. Vote with the winning side.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Two Willlamsport newspapers,
both noted for their political insig>
nificance, are engaged in squabble
over the benefits of the tariff. When
the largest dailies in the country ale
at loggerheads over this question
how can two inland, country journ-
ais come to a conclusion
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Ten years ago the logs in Wiscon-
sin ran four or five to 1000 feet OF
lumber. Now, twelve, fifteen and
even twenty logs are required to
furnish as much. In five years the
decrease in diameter of the pine trees
cut for lumber has been thirty fl We
per cent New York Tribune.
This is one of the sad results OF
denuding the forests of America
What is being done in Wisconsin
has been perpetrated even to great
er extent in this State. Wisconsin
has only been one of the Commons
wealths of the United States since
lS4s, Pennsylvania's record as the
keystone Of the arch is from l776
The older the State the better the
government one naturally presumes
The new forestry commission of this
State has a gigantic work before it.
Will it prove equal to saving what
remains of the forests of Pennsyl-
vania ?
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Judge Scarle and wife, of Mont-
rose, Judge Aachlald of Scranton,
E. J. Jorien and James w. Piatt OF
Tunkhannock, Harry G. Parsons OF
Williamsport. and D. G. Dewitt OF
Towanda, were guests of the Laporte
Hotel, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

A soap agent is travelling through
the adjoining counties selling doz-
en- pieces of soap for a dollar and
giving as premium % pieces OF
chinaware. He gets the dollar, the
purchaser gets twenty-five cents
worth Of soap and the dishes never
arrive. If he comes around your
way set the dog on him.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Ritter of La
porte, Sundayed with friends in
New Columbia. Mr.. Ritter is sta-
ton agent at this place and during
his absence the business of the Office
was looked after by Mr.. s. F. Eddy,
of Sonestown. Mr.. Eddy, like Mr..
Ritter is an obliging official.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18
Vote for Lawrence and Fawcett.

The scarlet fever epidemic con-
tinues to rage at Shamokin, thirteen
new cases having been reported on
Tuesday. The Board OF Health is
making every effort possible to stamp
out the disease.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Mr.. Faweett the peoples canjidat.
for Sheriff, was In town Wednesday
on his way to Dushore, where he ex
pccts to attend the races and shake
hands with old acquaintances ant
make as many new as possible
Henry reports the out look favor
able for his suecess. He is q goot
straight forward business man and
is desirous Of your support. Con,
slider this. voter ?
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18
THE FISH LIAR.
Locates u Good One in Sullivan
County.

The Milford Dispatch is response,
BILE for the story that at Rock Hill,
Sullivan, the little. ice ponds are
completely dried up, and Farmer
Cuddeback, whose pond was stocked
with Germ.. las had the mis-
fortune to lose his entire buckwheat
crop. The carp, going overland in
search of water, passed through his
buckwheat field, and, being hungry
as well as dry, cleaned 1t up as slick
as a hoard of grasshoppers could
have done. All his neighbors are
up in arms, and in order to save
their crops are making use of every
available weapon with which to ex-
terminate the threatened pest. As
fast as they are killed they are be-
ing salted down, some farmers hav>
ing as many as eight barrels in brine.
Farmer Duddeback says that if he
can't have buckwheat cakes this
winter he will have the next thing to
them, buckwheat carp.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. B. Cole, who reside at distance
from here, will regret to learn that
they are still confined in the asylum
at Danville. While "Bent," rs he
was famliarly called, is enjoying
good health physically, his mental
powers have not improved, with no
probabilities of ofrecovery in the future.
Mrs. Cole is also enjoying good
bodily health, her mental powers
have improved somewhat but she is
still afflicted with that dread char
acteristic of her malady-melan-
choly. The case of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cole is a peculiarly sad one and ap-
peals to the deepest sympathy Of all
their friends, yet all are powerless
to aid them in their sad mental
Affections. All is being done for
them that medical science. and skill
can suggest, and we trust their re-
covery may yet result from thorough
treatment. Benton Argus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Karns and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Karns of Laporte
paid Mr.. and Mrs. Cole visit at the
Danville Asylum on Thursday oI
last week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Congressman NJ. H. Kulp has ap-
pointed Frank W. Daniels, of Sha-
mokin, as his private secretary, The
appointment is good one and will
satisfy everybody except those Dem
ocrats who some months ago circu-
lated the report that Hugh ODon'
nell, the Homestead strike leader
had been selected tor the position.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

James McFarlape Esq, has award
ed J. II. Spencer of Larorte, the
contract of cutting three hundred
thousand feet of hardwood logsin the
forest east of Lake Mokoma. Harry
commenced the work Monday. We
wish him success.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

Mrs. Judge Ingham, who has been
visiting friends in Philadelphia and
Shamokin for the past few weeks,
returned home Tuesday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-10-18

The Danville stove works resumed
work after long idleness, on Mon
dav of last week. This industry
gives employment to $50 people.