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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16
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The Mothers Favorite.

.Cbamberlsin's Cough Remedy is the
mothers favorite. II is pleasant and
safe ior children to take and slu ays
cures. 1t is Intended especially for
coughs, cclds, Group and whooDiog
cough, and Is he bsst medicine made
tor these diseases There 10 not the
least danger 10 giving 1t to children for
1t contains no opium or other Injurious
drug and may be given as confidently
to babe ss to On adult. For sale BY
Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their chill
dren while teething, with perfect
success 1t soothes the child, softe s
the gums, allays all pain. cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Di.
arrhna. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part OF the
world. twenty-five cents a bottle.
Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

To sccammodste those who are partial to
the use OF stomisers In applying liquids into
the ns,al rssssges for catarrhal troubles, the
proprieiers prepare Cresm sslm in Iiou d
form which wil he known - Ely's loud
Cresm Balm. Price. including the sprsyirg
tubs, lie 20 cts Druggists or by mail. The
liquid form embodies the medicinal properties
Of The solid preparation. Cream Palm is
gu ckly absorbed by the membrane and does
not dry mp the secretions but changes them
to 3 natural ond healthy character. Ely
Bother, SO Warren street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

This season there is large desth rate
among children from Group aud lung troubles
Prompt action will save the little ones from
these terrible diseases. We know OF nothing
so certsiu to give instant relief ss One Minute
Coush Cure 1t can also be relied upon IN
grippe and sill throat and lung troubles OF
adults, Pleasant to take.
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WHAT or. PIERCE sAsD.

cwith but little hope wrote to DR.. Pierce,
and he said he could cure me- began to take
his Golden Medical Discovery and although
had given up to die, began to improve from
the start, and by the time had taken twenty
two bottles was entirely cured. ] weigh more
than ever before in my life and am entirely
weli.p
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry cures diseases of the stomach and
other organs of digestion and nutrition:
1t cures through the stomach diseases OF
heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, etc, which
have their origin in disease of the stom-
ach and its associate organs.
Sick persons are invited to consult DR..
Pierce, by letter, free. All correspond
ence private. Address DR.. R. v. Pierce,
Buffalo. N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

The meritsd reputation for curing piles,
sores md skin diseases acquired BY DeWitrs
Witch Hazel salve has lead to the msk'ns OF
worthless counterfeiis. Be sure to get only.
DeWitts salve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

Read the two sides of this story and
then give a verdict on the evidence as
to the merits of DR.. Picrce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
A BIG SALE OF
REMNANTS.

Over 5000 hundred yards of remnsnts o.
miscellaneous Dry Goods, called out OF ouI
stock, that must positively be cold before
stoek-takins. Remnants of Dress Goods
silks, White Goods, Embroideries, Cslicoes,
Cottops, Lininss, Tickipe', Denims, In fact,
| remnants from nearly. every department. 10
| our house. eslo begins MONDAY and will
continue until every yard Is sold. These
here earliest will necessarily get 6 'st choice,
aud best selection. II you desire TO procure
the greatest Of all Remnant Ba,gsinp, come
here this week.
Bring This List With You.
EVERY LOT Advertised
Is REMNANT5.
One lot Pique, worth zoe, ct loo yard.
One lot Fercais, 1919 quality, at 6ec vd.
Onelot Wrapper FlaBnslettes, 10c quality,
ct 5a4c yard.
One 10. Dfess Giushams. To quslty, q
37sc yard.
One lot Psrcale'. &c quality, at 80 yard.
One lot Plaid Dress Gocdr, 3Hsc yard.
One lot White French Nainsooks, worth
25c, at 1917 yard.
One lot fine India Lii ons, 15c quality, Of
10c yard.
One lot doube-width White Organdy, 25c
to 50c quality, at 15c yard.
One lot white sni fancy imported PiQse,
worth 25c to 39c, at Sc yard.
One lot Fancy White Goods, worth 15c TO
zoe, at 10c yard.
One lot Check Nsinsooks, worth 1Oc, at
6a4s yard.
Ons lot Check Nainsook., worth Sc, at 37sc
yard.
One lot Fire Fancy White Goods, ESQ to
SOC values. at 19s yard.
One lot Plain Imported Piques, pink, Law.
ender, and navy, former price Doc, 10 close,
at 25c yard.
orelot White Satin Dsm.sls, worth si.25.
One lot Bleachsd Cotton, yard wide, worth
&c. at &c yard.
One lot Unbleached Cotton, yard wide,
worth &c, at &c yard.
Ore lot Seersuckers. worth 10c, at 7&c
yard.
One lot pink, cream. and light blue Out.
tings, worth 1910. at Sc yard.
One lot Heavy Ticking, worth 12ac, at
One lot Hssvy Denims, worth 12hc, at
10c yard.
One lot Towelling Crashes 27ss yard.
One lot Calico Wrappers, 39c each.
One lot Flsnnelette Wrappers, 69c each.
Ono lot White Dotted sws,es, 90 yard
One lot Ladies' Dressing saeque.. 39c each
One lot Ladies' Fleece-lined Vests, 1870
each.
One lot Ladies' 25c Vests. at 21c escb.
One lot Gents Csmels Hair Undershirls,
29c each.
One lot Gents. Outing Shirts, 23c each.
One lot Ladies' Wool Skirts, SOC each.
One lot Ohiidren's Coats, sisss 6 to ~.
at Csc eaoh.
One lot Heavy Canton Flannel. 80 yard.
One lot Lacee, Embroideries. and Inserting,
&c yard.
One lot Edgins, and Irssrtipgs, worth Sc,
ct &c yard
One lot Swiss, Nainsook and Cambria EN-
broideries ct SC yard.
SPECIAL SALE MUSLIN UNDERwEAR.
Huslin Umbrella Drawers, with lace and
70 flies, 25c.
Muslin Umbrells Drawers, with lace and
inserting, 60c value, at Acc.
Cambria Corset Covers. all sizes, 1910.
Muslin Gowns, with lace. embroidery, and
tucked, worth $1 20, ct CSC.
Muslin Underskirrs ruff ss with tucks, 69c.
Csmbric Skirts With ruffles, Torchon VAL
enciennos lace and inserting trimmir z, at
9Sc, 81 80, and $i.69.
gB-SALE OPENS MONDAY MORNING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

ARNOLD's BROMO-CELERY. Try this
anr'valsa remedy for Hssdschss. Hsunaigia'
Us-~'>>~n~~s 10 csuts
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WHAT MRS. HAYTER SUFFERED.

cI had been sick for more than ayear with
kidney trouble" writes Mrs. Lucy Hayter OF
Jacksboro lack Co., Texas. wSeverai different
doctors treated me, but none did me any good.
One doctor said that never could be cured
that had Bright's Disease. ! suffered nearly
death at times had spells the doctors called
spasms. Was bed-fast most Of the time for six
months My mother begged me to try Doctor
PIECES Golden Medical Discovery
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AIssanarts @aaetf+.

sDBLisHED DAILY And rRI.wkEKLs a,
Gazette Building. $40 = s12 Prince .,
TERMss
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MEETINGS. .

ANCE COMPANY will bo he d a. the COM
pspy's Office, No. 102 south Fairfax street
Alexandria. Va, on MONDAY, February q,
LaUaENcE sTABLEB.
janis I'd Secretary.
HyHE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock.
i holders OF the GRAND OPERA HOUSE
COMPANY. will be held on WEDNESDAY,
January 3Oth, 1901, at $50 r. m st 1928
south Fairfax stree. Alexsndris, We.
By order of the Board sf Directors.
janis I'd HENhY z. W0ODABD. Sec.
NOTInE.--A called meeting Of the sto k
IN holders Of the GERMAN CO.OPyRA-
Alexandra, vs., vii, be held MONDAY,
February IL, 1901, 1t 7:30 m, at their
Office, 119 south Fairfax street for the puI-
pose to amend articles IA M 10 Of the Cor.
stituiion and By-lsws Il the above named
/ association
By order of the Board Of Directors.
ian10 I'd JusrUS cdNEIDER, Sec'ty.
Alexandra, Va. J4nnary 8. 1901.
NOTICE.--U Under the first bylaw, the ar
IN nual meeting of the sto, ksolders Of the
tUREKA MANG ,NEsE COMPANY will be
he'd at No. 504 Dnke street, Alexsndris, Va.
on THURSDAY, 24th day Of January, 1901,
at 12 o'clock m.
j.n9 w3w-wed L. W. REID, sec'y.
Alexandra, vs., January 3, 1901.
HyHE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock.
l. holders OF the GEoBGE r, HILL CON-
PANY will be held at its principal ctfice In
this city on THURSDAY, the 18th instant,
at 8 .. N. GSORGE h HILL
je3 wsw President.
TyHE ANNUlI ELECTION OF OFF,
i GERS OF THE M0NR y BRO1 HERS
BRICK COMPANY viii be held ct the office
Of the company on TU .sDiY, February s.
at two o'co k r. m. W. d. ABRAMS,
jsn11 w3wi Secretary.
NOTI lF.-Ths annual m mseting of the
IN stock holders OF the POrr MAC STONE
COMPANY will be hell THUReDAY, Jan.
uay II. 1901, at the ffice of the company.
No. 1913 south Fairfax street, Alexandfia,
c. @. svIIH. Js,.
isn2 w3w-wed Secretary.
rV,HE ANNUAL MEETING Of ths stock.
] holders OF the NEW WASHINGTON
BIZ COMPANY. for the election Of nine
directors to serve for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction Of euch other business as
held st the Office of the company, No. III
south Fairfax street in tie city Of Alexsr-
dris. State OF Virginia. on THURSDAY, the
17ih day Of January. 1901, beginning st the
hour Of IL O'Clock, meridisn. The polls will
be open f. m IL 10. to ! p. m.
T. L. H0LBROOK, Pres.
Attest W. F. MATTINGLY Sec.
isn1 I'd
TyHE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock.
l. holders Of the ATLANTIC BUILDING
COMPANY OF WASH SGTON, d. G., I'm
corporated under the laws OF virg nis) will be
held at the Office Of Col. r. L. Smith, No. 123
south Royal street. on THURSDAY, January
II, 1901, at o'clock p, N
MYRON N. PARKER, President
GEORGE z. EMx 0Ns. Sec. & Trsss.
Dscmher 20. tdec3i j,n2,9 al
T,HE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
l. holders of the COLONIAL LOAN and
DpPOssT AS3ncfirloS will be held at
the principal Office OF said association, No
1913 south Fairfax street. Alsxandris, Va, at
2 80 o'clock p. m. on TUESDAY, January
%. 1901.
By order Of the Board OF Directors.
jsn7 Id GEORGE /. BAKEB, secty.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

HUsTLING >OUNG M N can AXE $50
Ill Ger month and expenses. Permanent
position, Experience unnecessary. Write
Tor psrticulsrs. CLARK & CO.. 4;h and Lo-
sust sts Philsdslphis. Pa. sns17 6m&twf
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DRY GOODS.

Bargains
SHIRTS.
Having purchased
the factory and stock
of the Maryland Shirt
Company, Baltimore,
Md, we can offer to
the citizens of Alexan-
dria the greatest bar
gains in Shirts ever
shown in this city.
They were makers
of the celebrated Fit
we'll brand. We offer
these eshirtsin all styles
and coIore at nricaS
never thought of in
goods boughtin a reg
ular way.
They are beautiful
in coIors and styles.
.|saacEichbeIg&Son
Cor. King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

NOTI 'F.-Ths annual m setting. of the
IN stock holders OF the POI. MAC STONE
COMPANY will be hell THURSDAY, Jan.
uay IL. 1901, at the ofiice Of the company.
No. 1913 south Fsirfax street, Alexandfss,
We at 2:30 o'clock p IN.
c. g. syITH. Js,.
isn2 w3w-wed Secretary.
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Underwear.

sheetiugs, Pillow Case Cottons, Tickines,
&c., Ac.
Table Dsmasks, Napkins, &C., at lowest
prices.
Blankets and Comforts.
Umbrellas and General Furnishings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16
RHEUMATISM
Positively cured by
"IENARD'S URIC ACID SOLVENT

"rENARD'S URIC ACID SOLVENT
AND "LENARDS LIVER TABLETs."
900 w.shington citizens, snd fifteen OF Falls
Charch, Va, say so. Fry thtm-C J. ".
Summers. Dienelt 81 Walker, K. Gibson, E.
W.rfeld. ir.. war6eld & Hall Whole ale.
E 8. LEADBEATER 81 SONS.
For 2OJ testimonials address Dr.. l.. )
Nicholson, GOA, 18th ST., n. W. Washington,
n q dec14 6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

TINE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFF,
l. GERS OF THE MONR y BROI HERS
BRICK COMPANY viii be held ct the office
Of the compsny on TU .sDiY, February 8.
at two o'clork r. m. W. ID. ABRAMS,
isn11 W3wf eecretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

Alexandria, vs., January 3, 1901.
TIME ANNUAL MEETING of the stock.
i holders OF the GEoEGE z. HILL CON-
PANY will be held at its PRINCIPAL offics In
this city on THURSDAY, the 18th instant,
at 8 q. NJ. GsORGE X. HILL,
ie3 w3w President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16
FOR SALE AND RENT.
FOR SALE.
TuJDTV ArDCO IANn

lying Immediately in front of the Episcopal
Theological Seminary. For terms apply st
This Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

A MOTHER INVOICE OF CHOICE CAL
n IFoRNIA LEMON CLING SLICED
PEACHES ip caps received and for sale by
MI prpN
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DRY GOODS.

CANTON FLANNELs at last years prices,
20 per cent. less than present vslu'.
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T,HE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
l. holders of the COLONIAL LOAN and
DpPOssT A83ncfirloS viii be held at
the principal Office Of said association, No
1913 south Fairfax street, Alsxandris, Va, at
30 o'clock P. m. on TUESDAY, January
%. 1901.
By order of the Board OF Directors.
jsn7 I'd GEORGE /. BAKEB, secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

TERMs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

An INVOICE OF FREsH GROUND PO
"A TOMAC FLOUR ust received BY
J. @. NILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-16

hereby certify that the bond required by
the decree for sale in Tsljaferro vs. Johniton
ct ais. hss been given BY z. Kemper.
isnl1 to JOHN 2. BEACH, Clerk.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-23
The WEEK IN PETROLETM

There is nothing encouraging in the lower south
west field. No discoveries have been made there
the lass week and the field conditions there the
holding on to their old wells and forcing them
to their full capacity. The increase from this
source. while small. is really greater than that
derived from any pools that have recently
been struck Any promising new territory Is At
thoroughly exploited. but with small success.
Calhoun County has partly redeemed its bad
record by bringing light four producers in the
Gantz sand pool in the centre district. ranging
from ten to sixty barrels day. The Yellow Creek
Oil Company also drileCiaa test well on the Yellow
Creek, which turned out a sixty barrel producer
Matters are more promising and interesting in the
Ohio and Indiana sections. In Jackson Township
Seneca County, Ohio. Day & Burnett struck we'll
that yielded 275 barrels the first twentyfour hours
produced 600 barrels the first twenty-four hours.
other wells which produced from twenty to one
hundred barrels Gay. Some interest is being
shown in the new Canadian discoveries, near st.
Thomas. where the Cuthberston we'll was shot and
found to be twenty barrel producer
The Standard Oil Company is reported to have
district in California to pay them II cents barrel
on contract for three years. and Will take rom
5000 To 50.0l9 barrels month at that price The
company is already removing some of its storage
plants from the Lima fields to California.
Refined petroleum closed unchanged for the week
at 80 in barrels and 4S5 in bulk at New York.
Philadelphia prices were on basis points lower
The foreign quotations London, 1-16d per
changed at 112i francs per 100 kiloS. and Bremen
unchanged at 6.35 ma rks per 20 kilos.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-23

deterloratlng conditions. The Essen and DusseI-
dorf boerses agree that the iron situation is still,
weakening The Cologne Gazette" SAYS;
me situation is very unsettled. The domest ic
market is less willing to buy. while the mills are
MAKING unusual eXertions to get export orders
WIiCh are now not remunerative German half
,,Ihished iron ana steel now to Great Britain in
large Quantities playing the same role there as the
American product played last year.
The ''Vossische zeitung' points out that over
production exists throughout the whole iron trade
and urges restriction of output.
According TO dispatch from Chemnitz the tex
tile and other industries in Saxony and ThuringI Ia
are suffering keenly. Several first class firms bav.
very recently suspended. In some towns old and rc
liable factories have shat down. Others are re.
ducing wages and dimissing employees
The money market grows somewhat less easy
owing to the approaching end of the quarter
discount reaching "a, cent during the week The
Helcnsbank Committee win meet Tomorrow Mos,
or the financial papers expect an advance in tho
rate. Others. however. point that this is not
necessary owing TO the large note reserve and tho
TACT that the Bank of France is supplying the de-
rnand or New-York. Amsterdam exchange ha,
turned in Germanys favor, and Dutch gold is ex,
pected here.
statistics of Germany's foreign trade for August
show $4,000 tons imported. which is a decrease OF
soVU tons and 2,922OO0 tons exported, which Is ar
increase of "a 600 tons ~ " "
Ihe receipts of German railways for August were
100000 marks which almost wholly in freigb
charges. " 'e"
New-York tribune., 1901-09-23

he will retain the Cabinet Of President Mckinley
has done much to stimulate the buying OF Ameri-
securities in London. srhe settlement of the
steel strike has also acted in similar direction
and the financial writers take most hopeful view
of the American outlook.
Advances in New-York Central shares very
marked Eries were also strong, while Southerns
were patronized to a considerable extent the
runors Of anna algamation with the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad.
The news from South Africa had a depressing
effect securities in the South African section
but considering the gravity Of the British
the decline in that quarter has not been serious
as might have been expected.
Argentine bonds showed great strength. partly
owing TO the rise in wool and partly owing the
belief that the unifcation scheme will be adopted.
Consols fell on the South African reverses and A
fear that continuance Of the war would mean
gold borrowing
tnSnsh railway securities have been a trife
hrIner. but mining shares continue sluggish
Money is in large supply, and unless the American
demand for gold exceeds present expectations rates
arr not likely to become firmer.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-23
THE FINANCIAL MARKETS.
STOCK VALUES ADVANCING

BANK HOLDINGS HEAvIER-RAILROAD
EARNINGS.
The movements of the chief active stocks ana
bonds are shown in the following tables:
STOCKS
New-York tribune., 1901-09-23
GERMAN FINANCE AND TRADE
OF VALUES Continues,
DUsTRIAL OUTLOOK GLOOMY.

Berlin. Sept. 22-The depreciation of values the
Berlin Boerse continued throughout last week al
most without interruption The stagnaton became
more and more marked the week advanced the
lowest figures of the year being reached the end
The market is still under the influence of the Bres
lau and Heilbronn incidents. A depressing effect
also caused by the latest published balance
sheets of the industrial companies which show
heavy reductions I'm earnings.
Another untoward influence the additional in
formation published regarding the affairs of the
various mortgage banks recently in difficulties.
showing worse conditions than had been expected.
The committee investigating the affairs of the
Pomeranian Mortgage Bank reported yesterday
estimating the loss on mortgages covering obliga-
tons TO be 100000 marks and the annual interest
loss from obligations 100000 marks The COM
mittee also expressed conviction that the entire
capital OF the institution was lost II recon-
mended the reorganization OF the bank by the hold
ers OF the obligations and conversion OF these into
stock
The weeks industrial reports coincide, showing
New-York tribune., 1901-09-23
FRANKLIN TRUST COMPANY.
financial Mcctlnqs
NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY GO.
QNUE AMMAN MEETI\lI of the StnckhnIa

ers Norfolk Western Railway COMPANY
will he held 2 the principal Office COMPANY In
the city Of Roanoke. Virginia. Thursday 10Th
October 1901. l. O'Clock for the
Annual Report the election ot Directors the
Of such oche- business
meeting action including election ~
Independent Auditors audit the books and
Company the close cf the year approval
Of the action Of the Directors in irrevocably terminating
the right under the Companys First Consolidated Mort
Prior Lien bonds the acceptance the r
Of Assembly Of North Carolina ratified February1s 1901
the Of the Act Of Assembly of Virginia
approved February 10 1901 both relating Norfolk
and Western Railway Company and the consideration
purchase by the Norfolk and Western Railway
pany railroad property franchises
Cincinnati. Portsmouth Virginia Railroad Company.
The transfer books will De closed O'Clock
P NJ Friday. September 2Ih. 1901, and reOpened 10
O'Clock a. NJ Monday. October 14th. 1901.
A. J. HEMPHILL. Secretary.
Roanoke Va August 1st 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-23
RAILROAD EARNINGS

The Tribune has printed the gross earnings of
ffty-six railroads systems for the first week in
September. OF these forty-six return gains of
Sl.O56682, or IL cent, and return losses of
S36.6s7, or A per cent The whole shows a gain of
Sl,0l9s95, or 1916 per cent. The Tribune has also
printed the earnings of forty-three railroads
systems for the second week in September of
which thirtyfve gains of 1851 629 l2l per
cent. and eight return losses of s47,362 or SO per
cent. The whole shows a gain of sss7 267 or IO,7
per cent.
First wk in Sept.-i301. 1900 Differences Pc
companies S2S53.1ls sS.1354 436 ss2 10