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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
SAWED off ms own LEo.
Wonderful Nerve of Pioneer Gold
Prospector.

Wonderful Nerve of Pioneer Gold
Prospector.
Few old miners have not heard Of the
Pegleg mine, located in the vicinity OF
Death Valley, which has been legend
In mining circles for nearly fifty years.
Numerous expeditions have been or
ganized for the rediscovery of this IA
nous lost mine. The originator Of the
story Of marvelously rich mine locat-
ed In the terra incognito of which Death
Valley is the central point was Pegleg
Smith. famous pioneer long before
the discovery of gold in California In
his earlier career his operations were
confined mainly to the overland trail
on which he was employed as a freight
er and guide.
The circumstances which gave rise to
the sobriquet by which he was univer-
sally known was most thrilling cpl
sode. While hauling load Of freight
between the widely separated posts Of
that early day he was jolted from his
wagon, and falling under its wheels
had his leg so badly crushed that 1t was
evident that his only hope of life lay
In amputation. But he was alone on the
trail in the heart of the mountains, and
the nearest surgeon was at the military
post Of Fort Laramie. hundreds OF
miles away. He was a man Of iron
nerve, however, and did not hesitate an
instant after he had learned the extent
of his injuries.
With his jackknife and saw he per.
formed the amputation himself, ban
daged the stump as best he could, and
in his crippled condition built himself
a shelter and subsisted on the provi.
slons in his wagon until he was found
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

E. H. Sothern has just purchased
the American rights to Theodore Burt
Sayre's latest play, four-act costume
comedy. The part to be played by Mr..
Sothern is that of an English noble
man who was as famous for his wit
and poetry as for his love of romance
and adventure. The love story of this
eccentric peer forms the basis of the
play, which is said to have strong
emotional interest, although comedy
predominates. In addition to pur-
chasing the play, Mr.. Sothern has COM
missioned Mr.. Sayre to write for him
a romantic drama which is to be COM
pleted by next September.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
Too Few Marriaoes.

Il am afraid that our young women
are altogether too stylish and expect
too much. They want house and lot
and the house furnished before they
will consent to marry. Their parents
did not have all these things. l have
been told that some of the young men
and young women in this parish have
been keeping company for from six to
ten years. That is altogether too long.
hope the young men will take more
courage on this question of marriage,
and also hope that the young people
will not try to be too well off before
making up their minds to get married"
Baltimore Sun.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
How,s THIsf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned, have known r. j.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm.
WEST 4 TRUAx, W .olesale Druggists. To-
wALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
HalPs Family Pills are the best.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

by some friendly Indians and taken to
a surgeon. The operation was a sue
cess, and in few months he resumed
his old calling. When the late Gov
ernor Gilpin visited Oregon in 1840-'43
Smith was employed to guide him, and
the Governor in his narrative records
the incident After the discovery of
gold in the mountains of California,
Pegleg turned prospector and travelled
through the mountains from Oregon
to Arizona until he became noted as the
most daring and most thoroughly post
ed prospector and guide.
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|
William Morris library, recently sold
at auction in London, brought nearly
$4,000 for 1915 lots.
jeremiah Curtin, who has translated
most of the novels of Sienkiew icz,
speaks eighteen languages.
Julia Magruder considers "Struan"
her best novel. 1t differs from most of
her other works in not having appeared
serially.
Two new novels by Isabella NJ.
Witherspoon are "The Tragedy of
Ages" and Cuban story called Rita
de Garthey."
Anthony Trollope, the novelist, was
one of the first Englishmen to speak up
In favor of the United States annexing
Cuba. This he did thirty eight years
ago.
Herbert Spencer, although an invalid
and no longer young man, is working
as hard at his home In Brighton as he
has ever done. He is not writing any
thing new, but is revising all his old
books, and it is his wish to live long
enough to complete the task. His
friends think that If he did not stop to
answer the numerous letters he re-
ceives from unknown correspondents
he might have more strength for his
work. There was time when he found
1t necessary to decline answering let
tiers from any but personal friends, but
he did not keep that good rule very
long, and the result Is that his time Is
very much encroached upon by the un-
thinking.
Fogs remind an English writer Of
Jerome X. Jerome. On the night of
the great London fog few years ago
he was at Lyceum first night. He
had cab, a four-wheeler, waiting for
himself and his wife, and away they
started through the wall of fog to their
home In st. Johns Wood. But they
kept running into things. At last a
brilliant idea hit the brilliant author Of
THE Second Thoughts of an Idle Eel
low" He and his wife got out and
walked behind the cab between the
two hind wheels, keeping a hand on
the back rail. Then nothing could run
into them, and when the cab crawled
into anything they were only buffered
back gently.
Anthony Hope was led, 1t is said, to
become his own dramatist by the fact
that so much money had been made
by others than himself out Of his plays
1t is said that he was invited by George
Alexander to visit him at his country
place, newly acquired mansion and
grounds that filed Mr.. Hope with de-
light and envy. When he was express
Ing his admiration of the place Mr..
Alexander, with a friendly pat upon
the back, said: made it all out of
The Prisoner Of Zenda.'" Then Mr..
Hope came to New York and dined
with Mr.. Sothern, in his new house,
purchased and furnished at large ex-
pense; and again he was struck with
admiration by the way actors live and
made some remark to show that he ap-
preciated such luxuries. made 1t all
out of The Prisoner of Zenda,'" said
Mr.. Sothern, at which Mr.. Hope
groaned. Rejecting that his play had
enabled two actors to live in palaces,
while the author had not even house
Of his own, he now proposes to make
all the money he can out of his books
by becoming his own dramatist.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
Rings ON Index Eineer.

Rings never were more fashionable,
and it is the latest fashion to wear a
ring on the index finger, and this is
quite as awkward as wearing a circlet
of jewels on the thumb. The ring
most approved at present to wear on
the index finger Is large and costly. 1t
consists of ruby surrounded with dia-
monds. An emerald set in this same
fashion is also In vogue. Women of
fashion are also wearing curious an
cient rings, many Of which cover three
fingers, after the style of Mrs. Mackey
and her $4,000 ring.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
TRY ALL=N,s roor-EAsr.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes,
At this season your feet feel swollen, nef-
vous and uncomfortable. If you have
smartlng feet or tight shoes, try Allen, 8
FoOt-Ease. 1t rests and comforts: makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and is GER
tain cure for Chilblains, Sweating, damn
or frosted feet. We have over thirty thou-
sand testimonials. Try it today. Sold by
ali druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FKEE. Address, Allen 8. Ohm
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
WIDOW OF STEPHEN a. DOUGLAS
Death of the Woman Who Wns the
sLittIe GiantSs', Wife.


"Little Giants" Wife.
Mrs. Robert Williams, formerly the
wife of Stephen A. Douglas, the Little
Giant" of the Democratic party, and
Lincoln's opponent in the Presidential
campaign of 1860, died in Washington
a short time ago. Some years after
Douglas death she married former Ad-
jutant General Robert Williams. As
the wife of Senator Douglas she was
famous in fashionable and political cir
Giles for her beauty and her wit. When
the Little Giant made his famous
campaign his wife accompanied him.
and by her tact and keen intuition
made herself strong factor In his
chances of success. 1t was said that
during the exciting times before and
during the civil war Mrs. Douglas
never made an enemy, although placed
In many trying situation.
Mrs. Williams was the daughter of
j. NJ. Cults, Comptroller of the Treas
ury in the SOS. She was girl of won
derful personal charm. Tall, slender,
and willowy, with head and face of
almost pure Greek type, there was a
rare gentleness In the gaze of her beau
tiful brown eyes, in her unfailing cour-
tesy. that made her popular idol.
Senator Douglas was widower when
he married the beautiful Adele Cults,
with whom he fell desperately in love
at first sight at reception at the
White House.
After Senator Douglas death, his
widow, who was an ardent Roman
Catholic, retired from society, and for
some time resided the greater part of
her time, after the French custom. in
a convent. 1t was whispered that the
beautiful young widow was to become
a nun. the Pope having, it was said,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

granted special dispcnsation permit
ting her to be received as member of
the Order of the Sacred Heart After
several years retirement, however,
Mrs. Douglas once more appeared In
the social world and her happy mar
riage to Gen. Williams occurred soon
after.
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n-shaped style which has now be-
come SO familiar from recent photo
graphs of the German Emperor. His
majesty was very much struck at the
appearance of the adjutant
who did itY' he asked.
"Haby, your majesty" came the re-
ply.
"Send him to me-" said the Kaiser,
and from that day Haby became the
king of BARRIERS, and the imperial face
assumed an entirely new aspect.
Haby to-day although an uncrowned
king, has many decorations. The latest
is the Cross of Jerusalem. given to him
upon the Kaiser's birthday. Haby ac-
companied the Kaiser upon his Pales-
tine journey, and has accompanied the
Emperor on all his journeys for several
years. His other decorations include
the Knights Cross of the Hessian
Philip Order, the Russian Stanislaus
Order, Bavarian silver medal of merit
and a Turkish medjidie of the fourth
class.
Haby has grown rich out of his Job.
His public establishment is crowded
daily with the men of Berlin who are
initiating the Kaiser's style of beard
and he sells at fancy prices the water
with which he claims to have made the
imperial mustache what it is. The
Kaiser has his mustache dressed every
day and, sometimes, several times in q
day
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
DDTY OF MOTHERS.
pi'u3bters Should be Carefully
Guided In Early Womanhood.

What srffering frequently results
ing IN o mothers ignorance: or more
tne lQuenIlg from a mothers neglect to
periy Instruct her daughter
on uara1ition says WON n must suffer,
ave young women are SO taught.
LOT ere is b little truth and great deal
g exnRreration 10 this If young
nd iman snffers severely she needs
hose atmR1t and her mother should see
ie Hlt she 4ets IT,
shaI1any Mothers hesitate to take their
ne aiFhferSto a physician for examina-
II bun no mother need hesitate to
IS, ia rely about her daughter or
nnlekel{ 10 Mrs. Pinkham and secure
to al most efficient advice without
% Qnlrgt. Mrs. Pinkham's address is
cap2n Mass.
Moulhe 5ol iowing letter from Miss MARIE
innlN oHNs1S, Centralia, Pa shows what
as u.leet ~ill do, and tells how Mrs.
" an hoin Helped her:
mainly 1tAlth became so poor that !
the 20 lave school. was tired all the
Fort IL, and had dreadful pains in my
and back ] was also troubled
al irrtsularity of menses. l was
read y weak and lost so much hesh that
|, The fs'ends became alarmed. My
! dO4hef, Who is firm believer in your
peapi dies Irom experience. thought per.
ehn>e they might benefit me, and wrote
uoss} fof atvice. followed the advice
fats g1Ft Ind used Lydia E Pinkham's
auyseta Ole compound and Liver Pills as
n N 0IfeGied and am now as we'll as I
laid Nt& have gained 6esh and nave
strio8f tolpr am completely cured OF
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
SchilIindS
Best
tea
sold only In
Packages

The will OF Prof. o. G. Marsh. late Of
Yale. leaves his entire estate to that
institution, with the exception of s10,-
900. which goes to the National Acade-
my Of Sciences at Washington. Yale
also gets his house and gardens, his
great library, his scientific collections
and his collection Of more than 1000
rare orchids. On the house and gar
dens the university is required to
spend at least $4,000 year. Prof.
Marsh left no family.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Mrs. Harriet R. STAFFORD. of Cottage
City. Mass, owns the flag which few
from the masthead of the Bonhomme
Richard in Paul Jones' fight with the
Scraps. Mrs. Stafford's husband is
direct descendant Of James B. Stafford,
Jones lieutenant, who saved the flag
after the fight.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Short of stature but influential in
the matter Of a%eirdupois, Senator A.
G. Foster of Washington is possessed
Of inexhaustible good humor. He is
always ready with good-and generally
new--stories, which he tells in capital
style, and is known to intimates as
1.-THE man who laughs"
When some people talk we are re-
minded of a dictionary with the defini-
lions left out.
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&R MEN ONLY.
OOTE g. STAFF

= A DA ms ST., CHICAGO
1u5<lng unsurpassed treatment should
r441ally or by letter "Free'' with the
W oply exclusive mems specialists In the
A<QA Diseases of men made the
Iife-time. Unfortunates everywhere
44e{1tately communicate with Dr. Foote,
p Everything confidential. Remedies
t<1ere In sealed packages and letters in
.itpes. Correspondents solicited. Latest
BY Medical and Electrical methods
Ittuging the stomach with drugs nban-
void drugs recommended by the unau-
and self-styied specialists In Western
eA genuine specialists locate outside of
+ 81 Chicago. In these cities your pri-
70 eFB safe. Unequaled treatment for all
nd weak nesses OF the Genito- u rinary,
Nproductive and Nervous Systems. I'M
20 marriage removed. "Syphala"
purtfes the blood, cures syphilis and
~ White ulcers in throat or mouth, cop
a Nppts on body and eruptions on skin,
ri md rheumatism. "VigoraIa," the
|nl7snt restorer and invigorator, gives
i<A{ organs and nerves. prevents and
X per bottle. for t5. Trial bottles,
] <1Y, half price.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

De Witt Talmage has decided to be-
come an evangelical preacher. He has
resigned his pastorate in the First
Presbyterian church, Washington, and
will in future occupy the pulpit of any
denomination by which he is invited,
filling in the remainder of his time
with editorial work on the Christian
Herald.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Clyde Fitch has been engaged to
write play for Olga Nethersole, which
will be presented in October at Buffalo,
where Miss Nethersole will open her
next season.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

The children of the blacklist Afri-
cans are born whitish. In month
they become pale yellow; in year,
brown; at four, dirty black; and at
six or seven, glossy black.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

.c5peaAing of ex-Secretary John Sher-
nv a, SenAtor Lodge recently said:
hHTefyb9dg respects him, but 1 have
5 Ter found anybody to be too familiar
q him to slap him ON the shoulder,
! 4 Instance"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

nj Langley, secretary of the
an institution, was recently
criticism of one of his theo-
asked what he thought of it.
oare for 1t myself" he repli-
am worried for fear it may
VI mother"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

! captain r. D. Evans, speaking of a
7 fyrd recently presented to Commo-
e Phillip, said: "He deserves it be-
Of we he Is a good fellow and because
hOnprayea 30 loud with his Pinch guns
on Gsantiaso."
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

who has made a
fortune out it. The
imperial barber is
Herr Haby. About
three years ago
Adjutant Won HUI
lien, companion
from youth Of the
Kaiser, appeared
before his majesty
with his mustache
turned uD In the
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

There was young man from Lenora,
Who boldly went off to the war;
The beef made him sick,
He recovered quite quick,
By the prompt use of old Jesse Moore.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Iratdfe Oldest banker in the world is
B Of boFa1 Powers, aged SO, the senior
!. NJ ftnRr Of Powers & Sons, Lansing
! Of sg, ENGLAND.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

The smallest salary paid to the head
of civilized government is pounds
year to the president of the republic
of Andorra, in the Pyrenees.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

rnAeE .AaK Will cure any ache or pain known
IN the human body. Send for trial bottle, Csc.
This oftel lasts 80 days only. Large bottle 600
doses OF DROPS each) Loo or for $3.50.
RHEUMATIC CURE CO.
1877 and 1853 Dearborn S.. CHICAGO.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. II
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make 1t the ideal
laxative
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order 60 get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists. Price Soc. per bottle
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
Iondon's Healthy summ.-..

London is much healthier in summer
than in winter. In the third week of
January 2,021 deaths were notified,
while in the third week of June the
number was only 1,193.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Felix Mansfield has adapted Daniel
Danieli," by Richard Voss, the German
playwright, for production in England.
Mr.. Mansfield is brother of Richard
of that ilk.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
For the Whole Family.

safe, sure, pure. perfect medicine for
all the family. Cascarets Candy Cathar-
tic, bring health, preserve health In the
household. Druggists, 10c, 25c, Soc.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

ere Permanently Cured. NO nus or nervousne.
TIC after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Grea
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $500 tria
bottle and treatise. DIR. B. II. KLINE Ltd, %
Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Every church and schoolhouse should be coat
ed only with Alabastine. Hundreds Of tons
used yearly for this work. Genuine Aiabas-
tine does not rub and scale OFF.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

The bones of an average mans skel-
eton weigh 20 pounds. Those of a
woman are about six pounds lighter.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Sometimes the wages of sin look
suspiciously like fat dividends on wa
tered stocks.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump
ton cured me of bad lung trouble.-Mrs
]. Nichols, Princeton. Ind. Mar. rs. 1896
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

YER Nine Tines out of ten when a man
luck ks dramatically he is tiresome.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

In the spring cleanse your system by using
DR.. Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

1t is easier to turn gold into any
thing else than it is to turn anything
else into gold.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Many brave man leads a woman to
the altar, and then resigns his leader
ship.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
THE EMPERoR's MusTAcHE.

1t Has Eeen as Good as a Gold Mine to
the Royal Barber.
A German paper has lately got itself
into deal Of trouble by discussing the
Emperor's mustacahe' and the barber
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Men admire women, not because they
are women, but because they are not
men.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Alabastine can be used over paint or paper;
paint or paper can be used over Alabastine.
Buy only in i've pound packages properly la
beled; Jake no substitute
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth.
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

The apple of a mans eye is too often
bit the fruit Of egotism.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

Use DR.. Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier now
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
B SadabaaiM
l21lElD

pre- liver ills, the non-irrltatlng and
Dc to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
Altura Gold
Mining Company.

Mining experts agree in pronouncing the
Altura one of the best properties in Re-
public. 1t lies among the best mines in
the camp and has a magnificent surface
showing. A ledge showing excellent sur
face values has been opened up for the en-
tire length Of the claim and work is now
being started on the shaft which is to be
sunk In this ledge. To secure funds to
continue development, 100000 shares OF
treasury stock have been placed on the
market at
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

To Cure q Cold An One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. SO
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21

No. 10, 90.