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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
THE GUATEMALA EXHIBIT
A Meeting OF Exhibitors Results in the
Project Being Pushed With
VigOr.

The executive committee of the mer-
chants and others interested in the Cali
fornia exhibit at the Guatemala Exposi-
ton met yesterday at the rooms of the
State Board of Trade. Charles Bundschu
occupied the chair.
Secretary Carl Il. Clark reported having
received fourteen signatures to request
to EXHIBIT, aggregatin G 25o0 square feet of
the 1000 allowed for the California ex-
hibit. California's exhibit, if tine entire
space be filled, will take up one-fifth of
the room available in the whole United
States building.
At the last meeting of the committee a
ommittee-composed of Louis Hirs ch
of Castle Bros, who left on the ste amer
for Guatemala yesterday, and James Hogg
of the Sperry Flour Company-was ap-
pointed to interview Mr.. Schwerin, vice
president of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company, to see what could be done as
regards rates.
They reported yesterday that the COM
pany would charge regular rates in taking
all exhibits to Guatemala, but would
charge nothing for their return.
Mr.. Schwerin also stated that he would
donate $1,000 toward making and main
tanning an exhibit. provided joint con-
tribution OF $40, 600 could be raised.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTROL
The War Department Is Ask
ing for Legislative
Action.
California the Only State Where the
Civil Authorities Can Act on a
Military Reservation.

Some time ago certain civilians were
found trespassing upon the military reser-
vation at the Presidio, and Colonel Gra-
ham undertook to prevent them from
continuing the trespass, which was the
removal of sand from the beach, but was
told that he had no right to interfere.
The matter got into court and the mill
tary authorities, who allowed the case to
go by default, discovered that when the
territory was set aside by the State for
military purposes, the United States was
not given the exclusive right that was
vested in every other State in the Union,
and that the civil authorities have iuris-
dlction over the territory.
To remedy this the attention of the War
Department was called 10 the matter and
a communication was addressed TO Cover
nor II. II. Markham with a view to have
the State Legislature take action so as TO
give the military authorities exclusive
Jurisdiction over the territory it occupies,
but it appears that the communication
reached Sacramento about the time Gov
ernor Markham turned the reins of gov
ernment over to his successor, Governor
Budd, and in the turnover the com NUM-
cation was mislad, and the present Gov
ernor when questioned could not say any
thing about 1t, as he had never seen it.
a COPY OF the OTl2ludl COIL
has recently been forwarded 20 the Gov
ernor of this State, and 1t will be pre-
sented by that official to the Legislature
at its next session.
Tomorrow morning, commencing at
half past 8, there will be a muster of
the troops at the Presidio, and should the
weather be fine there will be presented TO
the citizens who may care to view it a fine
military display.
Several of the men who are to compose
the Bohemian team, consisting of men
of the army and the navy, announced to
meet the University Club team of football
players, were engaged in practice yester-
day. They are perfecting themselves, so
as to give the university boys a hard
tussle for the game. 1t has in its make
up three tirst-class men-Nolan and Nc
Cormick. ends. and Ames, who played
center for the Olympics Another first
class player will arrive here about a week
before the game. He is King, the full
back of the West Point team, and he will
play that position for the Bohemians. A
great deal of interest is being taken in
army circles in this game.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
Will Appear at the Baldwin
Theater With Nine.
Modjeska.
To Make Her Initial Bow as
Queen Elizabeth in Mary
Stuart"
Society Is Interested in the Profes.
sional Debut of the Elocu.
ZIONIST.

Mrs. Frances Edgerton, society leader,
reader and elocutionist, has decided to
add her name to the already long list of
fashionable women who have adopted
theatrical career.
No less parsonage than the tragedy
queen, Nine. Modjeska, is to stand sponsor
for the lady's initial effort, which is to be
made in the role of Queen Elizabeth in
Schiller's immortal tragedy, MARY
Stuart"
Mrs. Edgerton's debut in professional
life will be watched with unusual interes st
by her large circle of society friends. For
the past five years the lady has been much
before the public as reader and eiocu-
ZIONIST still finding time to devote herself
to the arduous duties of brilliant social
life.
With her sister, Mrs. Homer King, she
has entertained extensively, and their
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
YOUNG REPUBLICANS.
The League Passes Resolution In
dorsing Judge James A. Waymire
for a Cabinet Position

The League Passes Resolution In
dorsing Judge James A. Waymire
for a Cabinet Position.
The Young Mems Republican League at
8 largely attended meeting at go O'Farrell
street Tuesday night passed the following
resolution, which has been signed by Presi-
dent Frank K. Spencer and Secretary E..
C. Mccullough, and will be forwarded to
the proper quarter:
WHEREAS, The Young Mems Republican
League OF San Francisco was one of the earliest
organizations formed on behalf of the Hon.
William Mckinley for President of the United
States, and by its energetic labors for the cause
of protection and sound money brought into
the membership 1900 active and energetic
young men in the City aud County of San
Francisco, whose influence upon others, not
members, helped 10 hold San Francisco in the
Republican column; and whereas, we recog-
nize in Judge James A. Waymire represent ta-
tive Republican and citizen, who was from the
beginning foremost in the struggle to secure
the nomIna tion of Mckinley and his su bse-
Quent election now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED That we do hereby indorse him as
gentlemen fit n every way to occupy place
in the Cabinet of the President-elect, and
most earnestly solicit his appointment, be-
lieving that it will be most useful in ho. ding
the elements of the Republican party of this
City and State together for future usefulness.
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THEIR BLIGHTED LOVE.
Herman Braunlich Arrested for Vag-
rancy and He Blames His Mother
fn-LaW.


Herman C. Braunlich, q painter, 35 years
of age, living at 514 Sutter street, was ar
rested Tuesday on a warrant charging
him with vagrancy on the complaint OF
E. Fautsch.
Braunlich attributes his arrest TO the
vengeance of his mother-in-law and says
that Fautsch, who swore to the com plant
against him. is a tool in her hands,
because he wanted to marry her daughter
before she fell in love with Braunlich.
About year ago Braun1icn was en-
ployed by Mrs. Emma K. Loving, a
wealthy widow of 2f09 Sacramento street,
to do some painting work in large build
ing she was erecting at Piedmont. He
met Mary, the handsome daughte OF the
widow, who was only 10 years of age, and
they fell in love with each other and
eIoped. They were married at Haywards,
just few minutes before Mrs. Loving ap-
peared upon the scene.
The newly married pair lived together
for a few months and then their trou ubles
began, and Mrs. Braunlich left her hus-
band to live with her mother. On Octo-
Der Is Braunlich was served with papers
calling for divorce in suit instituted
by his wife, and the case is still pending.
"My wife" said Braunlich last night,
sis even now anxious 10 live with me, but
her mother will not allow her and has
compelled her to institute divorce pro-
ceedings against me. She has done every
thing to drive my wife against me and
ruin me, and has got this old man
Fautsch to help her. Fautsch was in love
with my wife before we were married and
believe if he had chance he would kill
me.
II am no vagrant, as any one who
knows me will testify. l have letters of
recommendation from prominent men for
whom l have done work, and am work
ing at my trade now. l am quite able
and willing to support my wife and no
one knows that better than my mother
in-Iaw"
The case was called in Judge Camp
BELLS court yesterday, but was continued
till January 3. Bramlich was released on
bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

men crossing the panhandle of the park
He called to them asking what they were
doing there at that hour, and one of them
ran. The other remarked, Don't run, L IL
fix him." Bonner called out, "Hold on,
/ am an officer" and as he approached
nearer the other also ran away and dlsap-
peared in the fog.
Suspecting som ething was wrong Bon
ner blew his whistle and fired a shot from
his revolver into the air to attract ths at
tention OF other officers in the locality,
and Police man Hostetfer responded. They
searched the panhandle, but found no
trace of the two supposed young men.
Bonner reported the case TO Captain Witt
man that morning.
The girl wore long ulster and Fedora
hat, which accounted for Bonner mistak-
ing the two for young men.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
NEW YEARS EVE BALL.

AriOn Benevolent Association to Give
One Tonight.
Tonight at the Mechanics Pavilion one
of the most attractive balls of the year
will be given under the auspices of the
Arion Benevolent Association to watch
the old year out and welcome the new
one in. Preparations have been made on
an unusually extensive scale. and the
merry maskers are promised an evening
of extraordinary mirth and iollity. The
Pavilion has been provid ed with brilliant
illumination for the occasion and has
been decorated in lavish style.
Previous to the mask ball proper there
will be a splendid variety performance by
well-known members OF the dramatic pro-
fession.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
BONNER EXoNERATED.

The Policeman Did Not Fire at Ray
Cornell and His Sister.
Policeman Steve Bonner. who was ac-
cused of firing shot at Ray Cornell and
his sister at an early hour of Saturday
morning. December 49, has been complete
ly exonerated by Chief Crowley.
Bonner's account of the affair is that the
morning was very foggy. and about 2
o'clock he saw as he supposed two young
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
HOUSE FURNISHINGS!
"a NO SAMPLES GIVEN.

11-4 HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS pure wool fill C1 on
ing. were $3 palr clearance sale price pl'oo
1914 WHITE BLANKETS nice soft finish, good to SEo
wear, S5c pair clearance sale price ccO
Rn sn Ba M sa small lot 85
PURE WOOL WHITE FLANNEL, close solid and 1So
heavy, 25c a yard, clearance sale price LOU
WHITE SHAKER FLANNEL. nice fabric good to So
wear, 10c YARD, clearance price ~
e o the sss pres sr 25c
IRISH CHECK GLASS LINEN 1S inches wide, soft 71o
finish, the l21zc grade, clearance price. t2C
3-4 BLEACHED IRISH LINEN NAPKINS 21 inches OOo
square. 81 so quality, clearance sale price, JUC
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
Mayor sutro Sued.

J. c. Wier has filed q suit against the Scenic
Railway Company, the Sutro Heights Merry
Way and Adolph Sutro for the recovery of
SlO9S alleged 10 be due for constructing the
scenic railway near the Sutro Baths.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
NECKWEAR! /!

Special Closing Out Sale This Day
of Lace and Chiffon Fronts, Collar
cites, Yokes, Ruffies, ETC., all at
Greatly Reduced Prices.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

At | 229 pieces CAM BRIO GUIPURE
IT, EMBROIDERY, regular price 20c,
ElC clearance sale price lie yard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
LADIES' KID GLOVES !!

112 dozen 4-BUTTON UNDRESSED
At KID GLOVES. large buttons, col
SOa ors tan, mode, brown and slate, reg
0JU ular price 81, clearance sale SOC
pair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

1872 dozen MEMS FULLFINIsH-
At ED FANCY MIXED MERINO
1D1n SOCKS, in sanitary grays. cadets.
l62J lans, with double spliced heels and
toes manufacturers price So
dozen; Clearance Sale price 1870
pair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
LADIES' AND CHILL
DREN'S UNDERWEAR.

CHILDREN'S JERSEY RIBBED
1t | EGYPTIAN FLEECED COTTON
5n VESTS, high neck, long sleeves,
w silk finished; pants to match worth
40c; Clearance Sale price 25c each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

Counting all classes of reserves Ger
many can in twenty-four hours raise an
army of 100000 disciplined men.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

300 dozen MEMS AND BOYS
HEAVY SEAMLESS SOCKS, in
browns, states, tans, etc., finished
with double heels and toes, regular
price 81 so dozen; Clearance Sale
price TIC pair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

At oil pieces CAMBRIC GUIPURE
f0a EMBROIDERY, regular price 25c,
I0J clearance sale price l3c yard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

22o dozen MEMS FULLFINIsH-
ED HEAVY VICUNA MERINO
N SOCKS, with double spliced heels
Clearance Sale price 1870 pair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

90 dozen MEMS UNDYED SAM
At TARY WOOL UNDERSHIRTS
Eflo aud DRAWERS. warra anted shrunk,
uUG regular price ST.; Clearance Sale
price SOC each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

At 247 pieces CAMBRIC G UP U r E
la EMBROIDERY, regular price l5c,
JU clearance sale price &c yard.
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facilities, as to how soon they are to be eman-
cpated from present conditions. Very truly,
HORACE G. HoTCHKISs.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

About $50 dozen, the remainder of
our 25c and 35c Mems Silk Tecks,
Four-in-Hands, Windsors. Bows,
ETC.. will be closed out at 15c each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

LADIES' NATURAL GRAY SAN
t ITARY WOOL VESTS, high neck,
n long sleeves; drawers to match;
U non-shrinking, regular price 81;
Clearance Sale price 75c each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

rs dozen MEMS HEAVY CAM
At EL'S-HAIR UNDERSHIRTS and
TN DRAWERS, warranted thoroughly
fuG shrunk, regular price 81 25; Clear
ance Sale price 75c each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

LADIES JERSEY RIBBED
At WHITE WOOL AND COTTON
| CEn MIXED UNION SUITS, high neck,
0UG long sleeves, warranted non-shrink-
able, worth 81 so; Clearance Sale
price 95c each.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
MACKINTOSHES.

at CHILDREN MACKIN-
$500 TGsa5s ss1 s. esaranos in nsyy .as blue e,es e0
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

9s dozen 4-BUTTON GENUINE
At FRENCH KID GLOVES, en-
$lOO seers sssa, saS aad afs sp
also black, regular price 81 so,
clearance sale price 81.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

100 dozen 4-BUTTON KID
At GLOVES, embroidered backs (large
76a buttons). in dark and medium tan
eJO shades, also black regular price
81 25, clearance sale price 75c pair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
HOUSE FURNISHINGS, ETC. l!

n NO SAMPLES GIVEN.
FRUIT OF THE LOOM, yard wide, soft finish, clear GO
SWANSDOWN FLANNELETTES, the heavy 1214c -
grade ieecy finish, coorings new clearance So
price
UNBLEACHED CANTON FLANNEL. the heavy 71o
1215c make clearance sale price t2C
81 wide the Zoe
TURKEY-RED FRINGED TABLE COVERS, colors SSo
FAST styles good value 81, clearance sale price. OOO
BEST STANDARD GINGHAMS, the entire line, So
sale price ~
a yds 81 sas $85
5 aua spsea ss last the 0c
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At LADIES' 'MACKINTOSHES, in
$3.50 oissya6es oias sale e. p4es saess value So
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

At 292 pieces CAMBRIC G UIPU RE
ia EMBROIDERY, regular price 1214c,
~ clearance sale price &c per yard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

At LADIES' MACKINTOSREs. in
tS AA double texture, in navy blue
1osVV value 81 so, clearance sale price
$5.
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LADIES' UNDERWEAR.

At LADIES' CHEMIsEs, made of
1Eo heavy muslin, yoke finished with
luG braiding; Clearance Sale price 25c.
At LADIES SKIRTS, made of fancy
1Eo pink and blue striped tennis fam
uUG mel, cambria yoke; Clearance Sale
price 35c.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
CORSETS! CORSETSl

LADIES' BLACK SATEEN COR
At SETS, extra long waist, high bust,
IN two side steels each side, guarap-
W teed perfect fitting, worth 81; Clear
ance Sale price 65c.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
REMNANTS
EMBROIDERIES!

At 1854 pieces CAMBRIC EMBRoID-
e. ERY, regular price 10c, clearance
W sale price &c yard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
BLACK DRESS GOODS!
SILK DEPARTMENT!

5000 yards FANCY FIGURED AND STRIPED
TAFFETA SILK, regular price 81, clearance sale
price SOC yard
1000 yards BLACK BROCADED GROS-GRAIN
SILK, regular price 75c, clearance sale price SOC
yard.
quo yards SHADED SILK PLUSH, "a inches
wide, extra quality. regular price So 50 clearance
sale price 75c yard
1850 yards BLACK DUCHESSE SATIN, "a
inches wide, regular price 81 25, clearance sale
price 85c yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
WEYlER COMMITTING ATROCITIES.
Key West Special Says He Is Guilty Of
Rspine. Plunder and Murder.

Cincinanti. Dec. g. A special to The
Commercial-Tribune from Key West
says: 'Weyler's threat that he would
starye Maceo out seems likely to be
carried out, as from all reports from
Mariel. near where Weyler is now, the
work Of destruction is being carried out
fully. The Spanish army sweeps ev-
erything before it. killing beeves that
1t cannot use. burning cane fields and
small stores with their provisions and
leaving a wide waste of ruin and des-
olation In its wake. Over 30 refugees
have come into Mariel since weyler
went out this last time. all giving the
same story of rapine. plunder and mur-
der of the Spaniards.
A Spanish guerrilla captain named
Colazzo is accused of numbering over
100 persons in the valleys 100 miles
south of Mariel during the latter part
OF November. In one instance he Is
accused of confining a number of wom-
en- and girls in a church. and after they
had been repeatedly abused and NAL
treated by his men. burning the build.
ing with them in II. Many other out
RACES all as horrible are charged to
him and his company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02

Chicago, Dec. Erred Matthews. c
laboring man. was shot and killed las.
night by Alexander Hochberger, Hl6-
year-old boy. A%tthews had Been
drinking in the saloon kept by Hoch-
berger's father. and became involved
in a fight with the elder Hochberger
over the price of drinks. The boy
came in while the fight was going on.
and taking Matthews for robber ran
for a shotgun. He sent n big load of
buckshot into Matthews at a distance
Of three feet. killing him at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
MERCHANTS MOVE THEIR STOCKS.
Every Dollars Worth Stored Mt Place
Remote from Probable Danger,

Every Dollars Worth Stored mt Places
Remote from Probable Danger.
The business portion of Chippewa
Falls is abandoned and the flood NAV
sweep away many of the buildings
without damaging scarcely a dollars
worth of merchandise and other val
liable goods that were stored there un-
ill yesterday. Business men decided to
take no chances with the foe that
threatened to sweep their possessions
from them. and at an early hour began
the removal of stocks of dry goods,
groceries, flour and feed and furniture.
At s O'Clock last night every business
house on Spring street and Bridge
street, from the river to Center street,
was deserted. and the contents of
buildings had been stored in unoccu-
pied structures in remote portions of
the city. where the flood cannot reach
unless the entire city is overwhelmed
and swept away.
The Chippewa river shows no signs
of abatement. 1t rose four feet yes
terday and at 9 o'clock last evening the
waters were rising at the rate of two
inches an hour. The postoffice is un-
der three feet of water. and Postmaster
Mccain has moved the Office seven
blocks from its old location. Ten stores
on the south side OF Spring street are
inundated. The stores Of Heller &
Jacobs. Jenkins Bros. E. Posnansky.
Wrienberg Bros. Goddard & Wilson.
the Good Luck Drug company. and the
Mitchell restaurant are under water.
and twenty other firms have vacated
their places Of business. The offices
OF The Herald and The Independent.
newspapers. are flooded, and the pa
pers Will be issued from other build
ings.
REPORTS from various portions of
Chippewa run indicate q deplorable
condition Of affairs. At the Flambeau
farm. fifteen miles above this city. an
other Ice gorge has formed. The river
mas overhowed Its banks and inun-
dated the country twenty miles on
either side. Domestic animals have
perished by the score. farms and farm,
houses are flooded, and the losses will
reach into the hundreds of thousands
These reports are meagre and uncor.
rohorated. but il is safe to est;mots
that it least 5000 horses. cows and hog.
have met death in the flood. At chin
pewa Falls the river is fully three
quarters OF a mile wide, and its surface
covered with anchor ice to a dentb
varying from ten to thirty feet.
Yesterday Mayor Lindley orderea a,
explosion Of 500 pounds Of dynamite
but after 800 pounds had been exploded
The sxnsytment was abapaoned a. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
PostInastcrs Appointed.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The president
has appointed the following postmas-
teIs in Illinois-Alton. Julia Buckmas-
ter. to fill vacancy caused by death:
Atlanta. Marcellus Keene. vice John
w. Barr, removed. Barr's dismissal Is
due to charges severely rejecting on
his personal character. 1t was also
alleged that he wa sover-zoalous in his
political views. though this complaint
was not regarded as SERIOUS enough
alone to cost him his Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
ABBREVIATED TELEcRAMS.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
The Fitz-sharl.cy Fight Tonight.

San Francisco, Dec. 2.-Intercst in the
fight tonight between Fi,zsimmons and
Sharkey is increasing. and the Mechanics
Pavilion will probably BE- crowded to wit
ness the ten-round contest. Sharkey H.
still confident Of the decision, although
the betting is all against him. The most
favorable betting for him Is even money
that he will not last six rounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
B,enheim Pa,soe Ablaze.

Oxford. Eng, Dec. "A dispatch
from Woodstock announces that fire
has broken out in BIenheim palace.
The only details are that the flames
we're first discovered in the salon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
Eitx's Agility Saves Him,

San Francisco, Dec. 2.-The agility
and presence of mind of Bob Fitzsim-
mons yesterday prevented the post
ponement OF his fight with SharlSey
and probably saved the life OF the
lanky pugilist- Bob was out on the
road near Sausalito taking his final
run before the fight when a runaway
team came near running over him. He
saved himself by a quick jump.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02
Iudependcnce Of Character.

Mudge-If there is one thing do
pride myself ON it is my independence
of character.
Wickfire-Well, o man who lives IN
the way you do doesn't have to depend
ON his character. er.-Indiarap Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-02

failure. Railroad officials who viewed
the gorge state that there is not suf1i-
cient dynamite in existence to blast
a channel for the river through the
frozen mass Of snow, logs and ice The
river rose slowly up to 8 O'Clock last
night and it is feared that the worst
is yet 20 be encountered.
In Dresd SuspeDse.
Chippewa Falls. Wis, Dec. 2.-The
water remained stationary till this
morning. when it began to rise rap
idly. Inside OF four hours it rose IS
inches. Business has been aban-
doned, and the city is in state Of
tumult. The greatest danger lies in
the probable changing of the river
sources to throw it into town. 1t is
plain the water can never cut its
way under the 15-mils ice gorge in
the bed Of the river. A report was
received this morning that the gorge
at Little Fails dam, 18 miles above
the city. had broken. II the report
is authentic the entire town will be
as soon as the water
reaches here. The report caused
great CONSERVATION. 1t Is estimated
that the damage already done to the
city and surrounding country will
amount to 81, 100000.