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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
Bubonic Plague at Port Townsend.

Ottawa, Ont, March 22.-In reply to
a question put hy Lieut. Col. Prior MI
Fisher. minister Of agriculture, stated
nat there were no cases OF ouponle
nIaeue in British Columbia. but there
We're in Port Townsend, Wash, ana
therefore the Dominion government
was quarantlning American vessels as
we'll as vessels from the Orient
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

Corbln, Ky, March 22-Sherin Reese
Of Knox county. has summoned as Wit
nesses in the Goebel case Ella smith.
Jane Catrcn and Lizzie Matthews Of
Barboursyille, who are alleged 10 have
said they heard John Powers remark
that II some one ala not hn Goebel
he would do 50. They VIII testify at
Powers hearing tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
osMAN pAsHA NOT DEAD.
Has Been Sick. but His Health is
Improving.

constantinople, March 22.-1here IS
no truth in the report published In the
United States that osman Pasha' the
hero OF Plevna. is dead. The famous
turkish general has ben sick for week
past but his health is now improving
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey.

savannah. Ca, March 22.-Admiral
and Mrs. Dewey left today on special
train for Macon. Hundreds OF people
BATTERED at the station TO bid the
guests farewell.
The trip includes brief visit to JACK
sonyille and Palm Beach.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
Former Near Bethulie and Latter
Above Mafeking,
PLuMER CLOSELY PRESSED.
Anxiety over mafeking Boers Can
Fight II. Months Longer Town
Of Pomeroy burned
[Aflernoon pIspatehes.l

Kroonstad, orange Free State, Tues
day. March 20, via Pretoria, March 2'--
The Beers commanded by Cen Olivier
have engaged the British troops under
Gen. Gatacre in the vicinity Of Bethulie,
repulslng the British with heavy loss
and capturing many OF them.
Burghers are arriving here In great
numbers.
Gen. Dewet arrived today Desultory
fighting with Col PlumeI's column has
occurred near Gaberones.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

AlIwal North, Cape Colony, March p.
-Commandant Olivier leit smithaeld
two hours before the British scouts ar
rived. lie only succeeded % inducing
about $50 men to accompany him, mostly
insurgont colonists The Free staters
refused TO go with him and are return
ing to their farms.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
Crown Princess stephanIc Married

Vienna. March 22.-Crown Princess
stephanie and Count Lonyay were
married this morning in the chapel Of
Mlramar Castle, the court chaplain Of
iiciatlng.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
no pEAcE oVERTuREs.

II has been learned that no new peace
overtures. have been made TO Lord sal
isbury. nor are any expected az present
by Great Britain. The Geographic cor
respondence has been confined TO the
treatment OF British prisoners Lord
Salisbury holding the presidents OF the
South African republics responsible.
The question Of safety OF Johannes
burg and the gold mines there had not
been raised.
The correspondence exchanged be-
tween Lord Salisbury and President
Kruger VIII shortly be given 10 parlia-
ment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

The Beers in the Orange Free state
are taking advantage 81 the period Of
inactivity TO take rest. Those on the
border are planning 10 show activity.
A special dispatch from Durham saws
the town OF Pomeroy. thirty miles east
Of Ladysmith, has been burned by the
Beers.
A British detachment arriving at
Pomeroy as the Beers evacuated the
place. shelled the burghers but thev
succeeded In taking mp a strong posi-
ton In the hills with force estimated
10 number 5000 men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

JR.O.U. JAM. w. Jackson Coun
Gil, No. 55, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, held quite
an interesting meeting last night. One
candidate was elected to membership,
and one application paper was referred
to the investigating committee. The
following officers were elected to serve
the ensuing term: Jr. P. O., Joseph t.
Rice: Councillor, James Greenwood;
Vice Councillor, II. K. Henderson;
Recording Secretary, w. K. Griffith;
Assistant Recording Secretary, 6. A,
Forrest; Financial Secretary, J. Frank
PETTY: treasurer, w. L. Mullen; Con.
duotor. John w. Trsvers; Warden, J.
II. Tsylor; Inside Sentinel, Edward
Brown: Outside Sentinel, 4. l.. Mer-
cham; Trustee, for Is months, J. $
Crupper; Representative to State Ooun'
Gil. for Q years, w. K. Griffith; These
officers will be installed next Wednes'
day night. - =.
As matters OF Importance are TO oe
considered this evening by Alexanoris
Council, Jr. O. U. A. NJ, the members
Of this council are requested TO be pres
ent. Several members of the order
from distance will be present and
entertain the council,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28
Summer Tours to the North

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged to run two personally conducted
tours to Canada and northern New York
These tours will leave July 81 and August
II, including Niagara Falls, Thousand Isl.
ands, Rapids of the st Lawrence, Quebec
The Saquensy, Montreal, Au Sable Chssm,
Lakes Chsmplsin and George, and Saratoga
occupying fifteen days Round trip 1925.
Each tour will be in charge of one Of the
company's tourist agents assisted by sn ex-
perienced lady as chsperon, whose especial
charge will be unescorted ladies
The rate covers railway and boat fare for
the entire round trip, psrIor seats, meals en-
route, hotel entertainment, transfer charges
and carriage hire For any additional infor-
nation address Geo. W Boyd, Assistant Gen.
coal Passenger Agent, Broad street station,
PHILADELPHIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

SUDDEN DEATH.-Henry Hurley, a
well-knOwn colored resident, died sud-
denly at an early hour this morning
while sitting on back step at the resi-
deDce of Mrs J. P Aguew, southwest
corner of Duke and Pitt streets. The
deceased had been accustomed to go to
Mrs. Agnew's early in the morning
where he wac employed 10 do odd jobs,
and this morning he had taken a seat
on back step in the yard and while
there death overlook him. Officer
Roberts passed feN minutes later and
spoke to Hurley. Receiving no res
ponse, and, thinking it strange, he ap-
preached and found he had addressed a
corpse In short time a crowd of peo-
pie had gathered, aud later relatives
and friends arrived and the body was
removed to Mr.. Demaine's undertakers'
establishment, no inquest being deemed
necessary, as death probably resulted
from heart disease from which the de-
ceased had long suffered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

One lodger was at the station hou' e
last night.
There was but one case before the
Mayor this morning-that OF William
Tibbs and John Green, both colored,
charged with assault on John Thomp-
son. The former was dismissed and
the latter fined s..
Information reached here yesterday even
ing that Mrs. Simpson, residing near Burkes
station, In Fairfax county, was struck by
lightning and instantly killed while ttanding
in her yard on Tuesday evening. Mrs, Smp-
son was the mother of five small children.
The funeral Of the wife Of Rev, s. NJ. John
son, pastor OF Zion Baptist Church, colored,
took place this evening from that church and
was attended by very largo number OF col
ored people.
The officials at St. Asaph were today Doti,
fed that 900 mules, Just arrived from Cuba
would arrive at st. Asaph corral this evening.
The Alexandria laundry has received the
contract for watching towel, for the Agricul-
turul Department. in Washington.
The. Jim Crow" cars will be attached to sll
steam railroad trains run in Virginia on and
after Sunday next
A new fire plug has been put in at the cor
ner OF King and st. Asaph street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

STRUCK WITH A BRICK.-John
Thompson, oolored, appeared in the
police court this morning in dilapi-
dated condition, with his head swathed
In bandaeesr land complained that John
Green and William Tibbs, both colored,
had each struck him with brick about
II o'clock yesterday. 1t appeared
that Thompson and Green had some
trouble earlier in the day, and Thomp.
son had assaulted Green with coup.
ling pin, cutting his head. They had
been separated, but at dinner time as
they were leaving the yard where they
were both employed, each had grabbed
a brick, and Green, being quicker than
Thompson, struck his antagonist with
the stone. This ended the matter, I'M
Til this morning, when the Mayor fined
Green, So, and dismissed Tibbs, who ap.
peared to be 10 no way implicated, and
let Thompson go, on account OF his in
juries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

PERsoNAL.-Mrs Roy d. Hassler, OF
Pawnee, Neb., is visiting Mrs. J. M.
Hill.
Mrs S. F. Gregory has gone to The
Hague. Westmorelsnd county, to spend
the summer.
Miss Bsrtie Stuart Is visiting the
Misses Hunter, at King George Court
House.
Mr.. Jacob Brill was taken quite sick
this morning, but this evening his con-
dition had improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. G. Brent left today
for Larchmout, N. Y, to visit Mr..
Brent's brother-iu-law, MIR. Munro.
Mr.. Eugene b. Taylor and his sister,
Mrs. A. E. Smoot and Mr.. Justus
Schneider will leave here tonight for
New York and on Saturday will~sail for
Europe.
Mr. Owen Peverill and Miss Esther
Clark, daughter of Mr.. William Clark
were married last night
MIR. Fitz Lee Minnigerode, who has for
sometime past been connected with the Law
Library in Washington, was in town amongst
old friends today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

Henry Howard, the missing Media
Pa, lawyer and banker, was captured
at Trenton, n. j., this morning by Wm
Widman, at whose house he stopped
He was given breakfast and later in
duced to come into the city, He is ev-
identity deranged and threatens violence
when spoken to about returning home
He will be removed this afternoon.
Howard failed to recognize old friends
here. He shows the effects of the
hardships he has endured prowling
about the country for several weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

PREsENTATIoN.-At the meeting Of
Alexandria-W Washington Lodge of Ma
SONS on Monday DiRht, held Tor the in
stallstion Of the new officers, Past
Master Benjamin Ailcheson was pre-
sented with handsome past masters
Jewel by those members who had been
made Master Masons during his term
OF Office. The presentation was made
by Mr.. Conrad Syme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, DC.

Two FRUIT DEALERS, of different
nationalities, have recently opened op-
position stores on Royal street, near
King, and brisk competition in bust
ness has resulted. Not satisfied With
cutting prices, the two fruit dealers this
morning got out their knives and were
prepsriog to cut each other, but the
quarrel 10 which they were engaged
came TO an end before blood was spilled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

FIGHT.-A fight occurred in the
northeastern part of the city this
afternoon between Messrs. @. c. Pei
ton and John Langley, contractors
for the removal of night soil. The fight
was the outcome of dispute over the
business in which the two men are en-
gagged. Both were arrested and large
crowd followed them to the station
house, where Pelton left collateral for
his appearance in the police court to-
morrow morning, but Langley was
locked up until the necessary where
withal was produced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

A SEAsoNABLE TREAT.-Mr. d.
Rlooh. the confectioner, sent to this Oh
fee today bountiful upply Office cream
finely favored and rich and delicious
II was composite in is makeup, the
d ,fferent favors of strawberry, peach,
vanilla and chocolate being blended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28
COURT OF APPEALS.

In the Wythevile Court of Appeals
Monday Randolph Macon Academy VS..
Bedford City was passed; Cash We.
HUMPHREYS, argued and submitted;
National Mutual Building and Loan As
ISOLATION vs. Blair, partly argued; Ma
tionsl Mutual B. & l.. Association Va.
Blair was argued and submitted
Smiths ex'ors. vs.. Powell, trustee, part
" argued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

No MEETING An adjourned meet
ing of the stockholders of !he Mount
Vernon Fire Insurance Company wa
held at the office of the company today
A quorum OF the stock not being pres
ent or represented by proxy, the meet
ing was further adjourned to Wednes'
day. july 25th at II %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

A gentleman recently cured of dyspepsia
osvo the following appropriate rendering OF
Rnrns's famous blessing: some have meat
md cannot eat, and some have none tnst
want it but we have meat and we can ea al.
Kodoi dyspepsia Cure be thanked. inns
preparation will digest what you eat, ~ In
stanlly relieves and radically cui's 'hu'eeS-
ton aud all stomach disorders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

RAILROAD EXTENsIoN.-It is under
stood that the first train from this city
10 Snickersville, the new terminus OF
the w. & o r. r., will be run on Sun
day next, July / The extension from
Round Hill to Snickersville has been
about completed and by Sunday the
track will be ia readiness for the first
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

CONTRACT AwARDED.-The vestry
If Christ Church has awarded the con-
tract for building the addition to the
parish hall of that church TO Mr. JOS
F. Rodgers, who will oil Monday next
commence the work. The addition
will be quite large and handsome one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS -Su-
perintendent of Schools Kemper yes
terday evening concluded the exami-
nation of white applicants for posi-
tons of school teachers and today the
examination of colored applicants was
commenced and will be concluded to-
morrow. Those who presented them
selves for examination today were F.
II. Rich, Bessie Riddick and Ruth
Thompson, of Alexandria; W. H. VIII
hanson, of Mecklenbure; Lizzie Boil
ling, of Farmvllle, and Edith Morgan,
of Ronceverte, W. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

FUNERAL.-The funeral of the late
Mrs. Cathsrine Rowland took place
tbis,morning from the residence OF her
sonsin law. Mr.. A. T. Sohoeui, on Lee
street A large number of the relatives
and acqusintances were in attendance
The services we're conducted by Rev.
Father Cutler and the interment was
in ST. Mary's cemetery. The pallbear-
ora were Messrs. J. Jones. L. Jones, +,
Rowland, A. SchOeni, W. Schoeni and
B. Schoeni.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

CONFERENCE.-The first quarterly
conference of the M. E. Church South
was held last night, Rev. DR. J. d.
Boyd presiding. The following dele
gates were elected to the district con-
ference which meets at Marshall on
September 4: Messrs. E. B. Kemp, F.
J. Pollard, and II. K. Field. Mes-rs.
Alvin Powell and w. NJ. Angelo were
named as alternates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

PATENTS following patents
have recently been issued: American
Sealing Machine Company, Alexandria,
anparstus for automatically sealing en-
yeiopes; William Nj. King, sr,, Alexan-
dria. yestibule-car; Richard T. Kuhn,
and ]. T. Miller, Alexandris, tornado
hUda lamp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

BASEBALL. - The Alexandria base
ball team yesterday evening defeated
the Rockville team, of Maryland, in an
Interesting game OF baseball on the old
fair grounds in this city. The fielding
OF both teams was superb, but the hard
bat Ing of the Alrxsndrias 10 the sixth
and seventh innings proved too much
for the visitors, who could not connect
with the mastery delivery of Edwards,
OF the Alexsndrias, who struck out
eight of the Rockville players. The
attendance was about 600. The game
was uWpired by Mr.. Devlin, of George
town College. The following is the
score by innings:
R.HE.
Rockville. 0OOO1O112-5 73
Alexsndris....... Oh Dol x-12114
Tomorrow afternoon the Eastern
Athletic Club, of Washington, aud the
Alexsndriss will play their first game
at National Park, Washington, and a
good game is expected as both teams
have several new good men. Edwards
will pitch for the Alexandrias, and
Harms or Waller for the Z. A. G. MIR.
Belts will umpire the game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

STREET WoRK.-The work of put.
ting catch basins and repsving at
the intersection of Prince and Pitt
streets has been completed and the
work of putting in catch basins at tn i,,
intersection of Prince and Patrick Will
he completed In a day or 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28
Excursion to Chautauaua.

On July 6 the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will run special excursion from Wash
ington to Chautsuqua, N. Y, leaving Wash
ington 7:45 q. m. Round-trip tickets. good
to return on regrlsr trains not later than
August 4, will be so,d at rate of $40, and a
proportionste rates from other stations. Fol
information apply to nearest ticket agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York. June 2s.-The stock market
opened UNEXPECTEDLY weak. There were LIE
extensive dealings and declines were only
ascribed to professional operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

.s-subscribers who fail TO receive the Ga.
- regularly will please report promptly at
Tbs office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

WEATHER PRoBABHTTIEs For this Soc
sop. oca showers aid not so warm tonight
"a Friday; fresh solthwos cry winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

nm rises tomorrow a. l43 u and
-. At 1871 p. m. High water 81 9:l2 a. IN.
.oi 9:44 ?. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

1t has been demonstrated BY experience
that consumption can be prevented by the
early use of One Minute Cough Cure. This
is the favorite remedy for coughs, colds,
Group, asthma, grippe and sll throat and lung
troubles. Cures quickly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

THO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
l. This is to notify the public that my wife
and family have left my roof and board and
that l will not be responsible for any debtc
contracted by them.
ie2S 2t JACK HElNTZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28
,co CURE UOi,D IN ONE DAY

Tato LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money II IL lsils 70
cure T. w. GRovEs's signature on escn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEs
CHILL Tonic 1t is simply iron and quinin'
n tssteless form. No cure-no pay. Doc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

MOTTO ac for Fifty Cents
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes wees
IA s6eoee, blood pure, 6Gn& Apersees>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-28

Washington Stores, 1910 and 28O8 Fourteenth st.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-01
SUPPLIES FOR BEETLE,
NEW KL0NDIKE TOWN.
Threatened shortage OF Provisions
and Clothes Relieved by
shipmeus ON steamer.

TACOMA, Sept. Se.--tieorTe X. Miller.
who returned Yesterday from the koy-
ukuk country says that about thirty
people will winter at BEETLE, the newest
town established In the Yukon country,
30 miles up the Koyukuk When he iet'
Bette, August ~. the camp was short
Of provisions and supplies OF all kinds.
the store there having for sale only q
small quantity OF nusty -four ana bacon,
which was not OF the best quality. Be-
fore this time ample supplies for the win
ter have arrived for coming down the
river Miller met the steamer city OF
Paris going up with a barge having Sa
tons OF provisions and clothing. These
supplies were taken into the kayuxus
by the steamer Bella which could not
ascend IS far az Bette. on account or
low water. The city of Paris was TO
land her cargo at Bergman. from which
point the small steamers Victoria ana
Lueila were to carry Il to BEETLE.
Mr.. Miller learned that the A. G. CO.
was sending an agent named Turner up
on the city OF Paris TO take charge OF
her cargo, instead of having IL turned
over to Pickett BEETLE 81 Pickett II
was expected that the latter would also
turn over their store building and ware
house. giving the 4. G. Co, complete
control OF the supply station there. The
improvements at BEETLE consist OF the
store, warehouse and ten cabins.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-01

about $50 men are given employment.
being divided into two shifts. None but
white labor is en- ployed for this purpose.
The wages paid Is 81 per day. II is esti-
mated that about 1900 acres have been
planted TO beets this year. The farmers
are paid Ab per ton for their crop. or an
average Of ss3 u per AGRA.
The Second Congregational church was
packed 30 the doors Tuesday evening by
friends Of Rev. William Davies, who has
been pastor Of this church since its or
gan.zafion ten years ago, the occasion
being his farewell address before leaving
for Alaska to assume the head Of the
Congregational mission in that far North
territory. Rev. T. W. Walters. OF Colfax,
who presided at the meeting, reminded
the audience that Rev Davies was one OF
the Yale band Of six young men who came
West decade ago. Replying to speeches
OF regrets at his going and wishes OF God
speed in his mission. Rev Davies said
that Just before he came West with the
YSle band he saw IN a Spokane paper in
big letters, Keep your eve on Pasco."
He kept HIS eye on Pasco all the way out,
and II was there he meant 10 GO He said
he was on the way TO the place when the
conductor on the train said to him: Your
mission IL In Spokane" He got or that
train and came back to Spokane in
freight car and accepted the call TO the
congregational church, with which he has
been ever since. The entire congregation
individually bid farewell 10 Rev. and Mrs.
Davies with most sincere expressions of
sorrow and regrets.
The report of the census bureau placing
spokanc's population al 3s,sN. while II
shows an increase Of ei.% per cent since
1880 II stu disappointment TO citizens,
a. no one placed the estimate at figures as
low as that given, nor ars facts lacking
that tend 10 prove that the census taken
was incomplete. The city directory for
1900 contains 17l0s names. and by the d.
rectory company's estimate that means
there are s7,of7 people In Spokane. II the
census report II right nearly half the peo-
PIE OF the city are named In the directory.
tnousn ~ IL wen known that married
iaaies ana cniidren are only listed In rare
instances Also takins the census or chill
dren OF scnooi age compiled this summer.
given at i.tto. these ngures multiplied BY