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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Twas the night before Christmas, when all
through the house
Not creature was stirring, not even a
mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney
with care,
In hopes that st. Nicholas soon would be
there;
rhc children were nestled all snug in their
beds,
While visions OF sugar plums danced in their
heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my
cap,
Had just settled our brains for a losg winter 5
When out on the lawn there arose such a
c!atter,
I sprapg from the bed to see what was the
matter.
Away to the window flew like flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the
Ssh.
The moon on tho breast OF the new-fallen
SNOW
Gave the lustro of midday to objects
below,
When, what 10 my wondering eyes should
appear,
Bu. mlaiature sleigh, and eight tiny rein.
With little old driver so lively and
quick,
I knew in a lnomeat it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles mis- coufsers they
came,
And ne whistled and shouted and called them
by name:
Now, Dash + low. Dancer now, Prancer
ard Vixen
On Comet on Cupid on Dunder AID
To the top of the porch to the top of the
wall.
Now, dash away dash away dash away
As dry leaves that before tie wild hurricane
liz.
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to
the sky,
20 up to the house.top the coursers they
flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas,
too,
And thee, in twinkling, heard on the
roof
The prancing and paving OF each little
hoof
As l drew in my head, and was turning
around,
DOWu tNe Culmuby CT. NiCuoIaS CaLio Will q
bound.
BE was dressed all in fur, from his head to
his foot,
and his clothes were alltarnshed with ashes
and SCOT;
a bundle of toys he had flung on his
And he looked like peddler just opening his
pack
His eyes how they twinklcd; his dimpcs--
how merry
His cheeks were like roses, his no;e like a
cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up ike q
bow,
And The beard of his chin was as white as the
SNOW;
The stump of pipe he held tight in Lis
teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head Ike a
wre.th;
&c had "a brcsd face and little round ly
That shock when he laughed like bow! full
Of jelly.
lie was chubby and plump, right jolly cid
And I l:u he'd when saw him, in spite Of
A wi k Of hi, eye and twist Of his head,
5oon gave me TO know had nothing 10
dread;
de spoke not word, but went straight to
his work,
And filed all the stockings then turned with
a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
and giving ned, up the chimney he rose
lie spiang to his sleigh, to his Team gave
whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a
thistle
But heard him exclsim, ere he drove out of
sight,
Happy Christmas to all aud to all Good
night"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
Handkerchiefs.

Another supply Of our aIl Linen Handker.
chiefs. We mus admit that we are surprised
with the enormous quantity Of Haudkerchiefs
sold during the holiday trade. Are we the
only Handkerchief merchant in alexandria =?
Pargain No. /. Ladies' Al Linen Hem.
stitched Hsndkerchiefs Price 12lAc Worth
1Sc or more. Our sales in this numIer aEe
simply wonderful.
BARGAIN No. 2. ladies III Linen Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs Price 25c. Worth
40c. In our long experience in business We
can safely say this is bargain
Bargain No 3 Mems All Linen Hem.
stitched Handkerchiels Price 12lbc. Not
a particle of cotton in this number and fast
Wearer.
Bargain No. 4 Mems All Linen Hem.
stitched Eandkcrchcfs. Price 25c We feel
at homo when we can handle such choice,
sheer linen goods.
Ladies' and Mems Han lkerchiefs at sc and
10c. Always 6 full supply Ct popular price
goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24

J 3. Perkins, of Antiquity. o., was for for
thirty Yeas neediessly tortured by physicians
ior Tho cure of eczema Tie vas quickly cur
cd by using Dewitt's Witch Hazel sa've, ,he
famous healing sslyc for piles and skin dis
eases. Charles G.. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
DRY GOODS.

Nothing can check the demand for bright
new sunshine Toys. December 81 we re-
ceived wagon load of ChildIen's Doll Car.
riages, they are beautiful Pedstcads. Rocking
Chqirs, Desks. Wagons, Deli Babies and other
attractive articles o pesse and make child
r, II happy. No old Toys resurrected from a
damp cellar that MAJ cause n child to grow
Up in idleness Duii looking Toys make a
dull, stupid child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
EealCatarrh Cure.

Tho 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream Pa'm
which can te had Of the druggist is sufficient
70 demonstrate its great merit Send 1o
cents. We Will nail it. Full size 90 cents.
NeN'0' Ely BROTH HEBS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
.rcttcr. salt-Rhcun and Eczema.

TIE intense itching and smarting, Incl,
l-ntto these diseases, is islnstantly alIaye9
applying Chamberlain S Eye ana
kin Ointment. Many very PAD cases
have been permanently cured by 1t. II
S equally efficient for itching piles ana
E Torite remedy fer sore nipples.
chopped hands, chilblains, frost pies
and chronic sore eyes. 20 cts. per DoA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24

90 W8Tren NIrtet, 1FCW 1V1 n WY
catsrrh caused difficulty IL speaking and
70 great extent loss of hearing. By the
nse Of tly's Cresm Balm dropping Of mutus
has ceased. voice and hearing have grestly
;nrnroy5d m j. W. Davidson, Attorney at Law
Monmouth. Ill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24

in advance.
aerriago and death notices must lie paid for
n advance.
10 oltract advertisers will not be allowed to or.
tssd their space unless the excess is paid for
:. transient rstes, and under no circum
tancas win they bo allowed to alvertias
other than thoir legitimate business iu the
space contracted for
RESOLUTIONS IN Uiemoriam, OF thanks, trib1tas
OF respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless OF public concern, Will
only be printed III shis psper Us sdvcrtise.
rlents.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or.
ders fer the paper, news or any information
or business can hs cent by telephone.
Entcrsd at tho Postofice Alexandria, Virgin.
if, as secoDo-clas5 matter.1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
EnrOrnrEinY Years

As OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Wualow's Soothing Syrup has been used tor
over fifty years ~ millions of mothers Tor or
their children whilc tecthing, with perfect
success, 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
a'Isya al pain, cure5 wind colic, and is the the
tostlomely for Diarrhns. Is pleasant to the
tas.o. Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its yalue
ipc2iculsblo. Be suro and a0s 10: MTS. WING
lows Soothing Syrup and talcs no othaT k'no
ienIT - .a,zTvv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
sfEDICNAL.

= y
.r ~ f:ddeu dangers. Whether she will
,.'; s.i raroiaess or misery depends largely
80 -bs health and condition of the deli
-. sDscial organism which is the source
49, ,.,tre OF he: Womanhood.
Tla lives of young women are often
I'D because OF a mistaken sense of
NS.o5.s-y. which leads them to neglect the
- symptoms of feminine weakness.
7F4se troubles unless corrected, develop
;.., ssr;ous chronic difficulties which be-
ror,s dragging burden, running life's best
S---oo--,ri,ies and blightinR all possibility
o5t,o9v wifehood and motherhood.
4ry woman suffering from these delicate
co-,3,aiuts needs the health-giving power
~ DIR Perce's Favorite Prescription. 1t
fsl.s and strengthens the wonanly organs;
eroos weakening drains; gives vitality to
,,a ,a-ve-ceHtres, and restores perfect or
-, s5unduess and constitutional energy
+, = -t:. ONLY medicine devised for this pur-
r,.s bva skilled and experienced specialist
!. diseases of the feminine organism.
ST.. W. b Duncan, Of Arlington, Mo, writes
..7 ..ye used YOUR Favorite Prescription and
s-, regerlired OF sounding its praise. When my
f.ly friends com nlain, Fsay Why don't you take
J1- plsrces Favorite Prescription?' / told an
o-y.sl., mother whose daughter Us years old
ri no. been right for FIVE months, about the
r,,.pe and after the young lady had taken
.,q5.l..rds OF bottle OF Favorite Prescription
s,.e vas all right. She had been treated by two
o. OAR best doctors"
Or. Pierce's great thousand page illus
4-7'et book, The Peoples Common Sense
Medical adviser" sent paper bound on
-scei7t of II one-cent stamps to pay the
cos. o! mailing only. Or, handsome
a Il bound copy FOR. 81 stamps. Address,
d. X. Y. Pierce. Buffalo, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
HOLIDAY GOODS.
A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR THE
Holidays.

Before going to Washington 20 purchase a
XMAS GIFT it " ould be good idea 10 lcok
around in this city, especially at
HENRY ". WILDT'S,
LOG n. Royal st.
If you arc undecided what 10 buy glance
at this list will help you. II FOR n gentleman
some Of the following msy be given:
Sterling Silver-mounted Hair Brush, 50 so.
Sterling Siivcr.mounted Comb, 75c to
S125.
Solid Cod Scarf. pin, S1.25 up
Solid Gold Finger-rpgi, 50 90 up
Solid Cod Vest chains, $1,000 up.
Fine Rolled-plate Chains $3.50 up.
Star Safety Razor, $500 up.
Solid Gold Slecve-buttons, $2.5 up.
If for a Lady,
Solid Gold Watches SIG 90 up.
Gold. filled Watches $500 up.
Longnette Watch Chains soc up.
Plain Gold Rings, $50 up
Solid Gold Set Rings $125 up.
Solid Gold Rings with Genuine Diamond,
$500 up.
Solid Gold Earrings, $1.5O up.
iiso!id God Chain- Bracelets. 81. 90 up.
HSoiii Silver Chain Brace cts, 81 .25 un.
good Spectaces are fitting gift for either
party, So so up.
Also large line of Sterling Silver Novel
tics. Table. c.ware. Clocks, etc.
Solid God Baby Rings, SOC up
decIG tian1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24

nr. Caay's Condition Powders, ar are
Just what a horse needs when IN pa9
aJition. Tonic, blood purlher anu
v.-mifuge. They are not food but
me iciue and the best i'll use to put a
r5-e in prime condition. Price 20
...-s TaI. O9cl;aop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24

Miss Allio Hughes, Norfolk, Va, was
frirbtfully burned on the face and neck. Pain
was instantly relieved by DeWitts Witch
HSz,I Salve, which healed tho injury without
eaving scar. 1t is the famous pile remedy
charles G.. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-24
TWO WEEKS
70 Christmas.

Do you know how near Christmas is?
Don't put of until the last moment TO select
your goods, when everyone il rushing. Goods
ere picked over and the best Goo}s ere gone.
Make il 3 point 10 como 10 our store; cone 1t
night if you can't cone in the day SEQ our
line, aud le. us pGs aside for you whatever
you may se,cci, ard thon you can cell fer it
whenever you want it. We have splendid
line. Our nov importation. Of Iiupgaisn
China IS the TALK OF he TOWN. Have
you seeu it? That Il Bi&QUET LAMP and
GLOBE for $l.75 cant be heai anywhe.c
Come to see ~. Losk .. car stccb pnd con-
pare our prices with hose dealers who bsudlc
China and Glaz5 f the Christmas holiiays
only Sec the windows AID the p'airly
marked prices and coupaIe with other stores.
@y2ToRE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL o
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-15

Washington. May 14.-In all the de-
partments at Washington, Paine's eel
cry compound has become the office ex-
preston for an ideal invigorator when
enc IS run down" by overwork, con-
filming duties, or any of the many
causes that result in i'll health.
Here is what a prominent official in
the Department of the Interior saws of
Paine's celery compound:
DEPARTMENT of the Interior,
General Land Office
1t affords me much pleasure to state
that Paine's celery compound has been
TO me an excellent spring remedy, and
particularly beneficial to the nervous
system and digestive organs. l cor
daily recommend its use
NJ. F. DONOGHUE.
Chief OF Contest Division
Among the thousands of voluntary
letters of acknowledgement for benefit
derived from Paine's celery compound,
there have already been published in
the Washington papers testimonials
from men representing every depart
ment Of the national government-not
only from many of the best known con-
gresSmen, but from hosts of hard
working clerks unknown outside of
their immediate circle of friends. Some
of those who have voluntarily en-
dorsed Paine's celery compound are:
Congressman Powers OF Vermont.
Congressman Meredith of Virginia
Congressman Bell of Colorado.
Congressman Neill Of Arkansas.
CONGRESSMAN WILDER of New York.
Congressman Circuit of Vermont.
Congressman Otey of Virginia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-15
At Louisville

Louisville, May 1.-THE talent Jared
much better at Churchill Downs today.
The track was fast and the finishes
good, the sport on the whole being bet
ter than yesterday, although the fields
were not so large. a wintry blast. that
made eTercOats in demand kept the at
tendence down to 350a The opening
event at one mile had four good ones
in-Eg6art. Soufile. Loki and f F V,
but LOki won without much effort after
they had been kept a the post for four
minutes. Official. at 80 and 40 10 1, cap
tured the second race in a driving fin
ish by a head from Olney, who was
coupled with Barateria. He was the
favorite a prchibitive odds The Blue
Grass stakes. six and one-haIf furlongs.
fell 10 Flotcw. who, getting in front.
after the fall Of the flag easily
showed the way under the Wire, while
Floridas and Blanton had a drive for
the place. Summaries:
First race. one mile-LoIi won. F "
second, Soufiie third. Time-1:43
Second race, five furlongs-Oficial
won, Oiney second, Philip Byrnes third.
Time-1:G4
Third race mile-Dunois won, J A
Gray second, Prime Minister third.
Tilne-I:4 4sz.
Fourth race, Blue Grass stakes. six
and a half ADMINISTRATION won.
Biant0n second Fiorjdas third. Time
1:23I.
Fifth race. four furlongs-Cuba Free
Won. Gnonne second. Miss c third. Time
80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
Convention at San Francisco VIII be
Great Success.

San Francisco. May 1.-THE local
committee having in charge the pre-
liminaries for the sixteenth Interna-
tional Christian Edeavor convention,
which will be held in this city July
to u next inclusive, is leaving no stone
unturned TO insure its success. AL
ready most of the ARRANGEMENTS are
complete except as to minor details.
While uncertainty. as TO rates has
caused considerable delay in some
quarters. nov that the matter is finally
settled applications for hotel accom-
modations are pouring in daily and ar
engagements will soon be perfected. The
programme for the convention prom
ises TO be one of the best ever pro-
vided. It's chief features are as fol-
lows:
The convention will open up on We'd
nesday night, July with meetings
in eight of the largest churches in this
city and one meeting each in Oakland
and Alameda.
Thursday morning, simultaneous well
come meetings will be held in Mechan-
les and Woodward's Pavillions. In the
afternoon 20 or more churches will be
used for UNCONVENTIONAL rallies. Fri
day morning practical addresses and
open parliaments upon the fundameRt-
al principles of the Christian Endeavor
will be provided. The afternoon will
be given I'D to school of method
in the various churches.
Christian Endeavor Fellowship"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-15
Railway Notes.

A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the TranscontinentaI association
has been called to gather at Chicago
/ on May IS.
S. N. Shattuc. western passenger
agent of the b. & o. Southwestern.
with headquarters in Denver, was In
the city yesterday.
". II. searles, travelling freight agent
for the Canadian Pacific, with head
quarters in Chicago. arrived in the city
I yesterday. Mr.. Searles comes after
wool. and though he comes a little late.
expects TO pull off some OF tae business
for his road.
Caldwell Record: 1t is rumored that
the railway company viii put in new
stockyards and build side tracks at
this place, to accommodate the increas-
ing demands of the stock interests here
The railway officials are fully alive to
the needs of this great business. and
also to the Importance of Caldwell as a
shipping point.
The Western has made a rate of a
fare and a third, on the certificate plan,
for the following meetings: Rock
Island, H., June 5-11, annual conven-
ton Evangelical Lutheran Augustana
Synod of North America. Omaha, Neb.,
June 1911, annual convention Inter
state Sheriff's association. Minneapo-
ton National Kelley Leagues. Denver,
CCl Aug. 24-2S, biennial session Su-
preme Court Foresters of America.
The Rio Grande Western has made a
large number of rate announcements
for approaching dates. chief OF which is
one of a single fare for the round trip
TO the annual convention of the Y M.
and Y L. NJ. /. A at Salt Lake. July
1913. from all points in the state.
Tickets will be sold from Ogden, Bing-
ham, Goshen and intermediate points
in the state on July II and IS; from Sill
yer City. Mammoth and Eureka, July
is and II: and from all other points on
July 16 only.
The Western passenger department
for the annual meeting of
the Trans Mississippi congress at Salt
Lake City, July 1916, rate of one sin
gle fare for the round trip from all
points on the Western lines to Salt
Lake City and return. Tickets TO be /
sold from Ogden. Goshen, Biz CHAM and
intermediate points July IA; from Silver
City, Mammoth and Eureka, July 13
and Il; from all other points July 13. /
All tickets will be limited TO date of I
sale on going trip, with final limit of /
July 26.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-15
FLORIDA'S SENATOR.
Mallory Gets There on the Twenty
fifth Ballot

| Tallahassee, Fla, May 14.-Ex-Con-
gresham Stephen R. Mallory, of
Pensacola, was elected United States
senator today. The vote on the 18th
ballot of the contest was as follows:
Mallory, SO; w. D. Chipley, A; Wilkin-
son Call, 1. Chipley came so near
election yesterday, lacking only three
vltes, while the opposition was divided
among four candidates. The leaders
OF the forces opposing him sought a
compromise candidate, and a caucus in
the senate chamber last night was the
outcome Several ballots were taken
IN which the leading candidates were
Mallory, Raney and Hooker. At 2
O'Clock this morning the caucus came
to an agreement upon Mallory.
Upon the meeting of the joint as
sembly at noon, the new candidate for
the first time since the balloting began
was brought into the contest without a
preliminary nomination speech. When
the last name was reached in the roll
call the vote stood: Chipley, 40; Mallory,
Al; two names having been passed.
Representative Morgan, who had pre-
yiously supported Chipley and who had
net yet voted, then gave his ballot to
Mallory. Representative Rawls broke
his pair and he claimed he WAS author
4ZCQ " QO % u4lQS-li tllS SA4SllIS Oll-
cumstances and threw his vote for
Mallory. This made the result a tie.
Pandemonium prevailed for a time, the
partisans of both candidates jumping
upon the desks and waving their arms
frantically in their efforts to make
themselves heard. At length Senator
Barber was recognized and he changed
his vote from Chipley to Mallory Three
others followed suit. The vote was
verified as stated above and President
Perrenot formally declared Mallory
elected 'E
Senator Mallory spoke before a large
gathering in the house of representa-
tives tonight. He said that he Endorsed
all of the planks of the Chicago plat
form, dwelling particularly upon the
financial question, and advocating the
free coinage of silver at the ratio of
16 to l regardless of foreign countries.
He did not express decided views on
the tariff question.
Washington, May 14.-Stephen Russell !
who was selected United States /
senator in Florida today, was member /
of the Fifty-second and Fifty-third con- /
crosses from the First Florida district. /
He lives IN Pensacola, where he was |
born in 1913. He entered the confederate |
army in Virginia in the fall of 1864. and /
later served as 4 midshiDman in the |
navy. After the war. he /
entered college in the District of Columbia |
and after graduating taught school and /
sacola and since then has practiced law in !
Florida and also been interested actively
IN politics, serving in both branches of
the state Legislature. besides the national
house of representatives, where he was
a leading member of the commerce COM
riffpp
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-15

Annapolis. May 14.-All arrangements
have been completed for the race be-
tween the rival boat crews of Cornell
and the naval academy. The indica-
lions point to rather thick weather, as
the sky is overhung with heavy clouds.
and as the course is laid off shore, the
race as a spectacle may possibly be dis
appointing.
Both crews were out today for a
practice spin. The Cornells went off
at the rate of 80 strokes to the minute
and were objects of great interest to
the naval cadets.
The cadets followed the visitors to
the water a. few minutes later. ana
went out at the same rate of stroke as
Cornell. The cadets took a spin down
the river, and then went I'D the Sew
ern. The friends of the cadets are not
looking for a victory, but hope their
crew viii give Cornell a good tussel.
The race will be two miles straight
away, and will be rowed some time
after O'Clock, but at what exact hour
viii depend on the weather.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-15
MONTANA.

Henry Attenbrand of New York,
president of the Manhattan Mailing
company, proposes to establish a beet
sugar plant at Manhattan, 10 miles
west of Bozeman. He has been expert
menting for some time and now mas a
German expert on the scene. The plant,
as it is hoped to complete it, will have
a capacity of 800 tons of beets per day
during the season, which lasts three to
four months, and of the 100000 pounds
of sugar used in Montana annually,
this refinery viii produce at least two
thirds. 1t will be an immense plant, it
will be headed by New York and Ger
man capital, brought out by Mr.. Alien
brand, and he Will visit the larger
cities in the state during the next few
days. hoping to interest Montana cap
ital in the scheme.
Local chemists and the official chem
lists pr Washington. and German ex-
perts, give the percentage of sugar in
the sugar beet OF this section above the
average of any known district
The plans for the plant are being per-
fected in minutest detail by Mr.. Wer-
nieker, and that the deal will be made
by which the factory and refinery will
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-15
COURTHOUSE BURNS.
Lexington, Kentucky, the Scene of
the Riaze9

Lexington, KY. May 14.-Fire broke
out in the court house at S:4s a m
and IN few minutes the upper story
was IL flames. The fire derartment
seemed unable TO make any impression
Harris statue Woman Triumphant"
bought by the women for $1,000, was
destroyed in an attempt TO remove it.
The court house was completely
burned Many loose records were car
ried out: others are in the steel vault
The court house was built ten years
ago at cost of s120.00O The county
superintendent was conducting an ex-
animation of 80 children in the court
room when the fire broke out They
were all rescued. High wind prevailed
and for a time the buildings to the
northeast were in great danger from
hying embers- Bucket and garden hose
brIgades put out many incipient fires
When the fire was under control it
was found the first floor and base
ment were deluged with water Many
valuable paintings in the court room
were lost, including the portraits of
Henry Clay, Richard Menefee, William
T. Barry and other famous Kentuclzi-
ans painted by Healy, Sully and others.
The loss on the building is S60,00O In
Surance $40, 000