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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
Force of Habit

Have you no regret?" we asked of
the druggist who had served arsenic
instead of quinine.
NO. he replied, "but 1 have some
thing just as good"
However, he well knew that we ex-
pected him to say this, else why
would we have written the first ques-
ton Baltimore American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
Evidently Neither

Farmer Hayrake = Deacon Snod-
grass has bin in New York fer week.
Farmer Snakeroot = Business or
ME
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
Red Snow.

1t is apparent now that you never
saw blood on the moon, says the Chi
cago Tribune. 1t was red snow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
Politics

This mighty and incessant din
What is it all about?
Ills but to get some fellows in
And other fellows out.
Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
He EScaDed.

Thingumbob- thought you said you saw
Borem first in Europe last summer.
McJigger-Well?
''Well, he says he's known you for years;
besides be says he didn't see you at all when
he was in Europe last summer"
Exactly; because, as l told you, I saw
him first there. philadelphia Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16

Explosions of Coughing are stopped by
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16

Persons contemplating a journey East OF
West should be careful that the rates paid
for their transportation do not exceed those
charged by the Nickel Plate Road.
This company always offers lowest rates
tention is given to the wants of ali first
and second class passengers by uniformed
colored attendants. The dining car service
of the Nickel Plate Road is above criticism
and enables the traveller to obtain meals
at from thirty-fve (35) cents to $l.00 but
no higher.
The Pullman service is the usual high
grade standard. Semi-weekiy transconti-
mental tourist cars ply between Atlantic
and Pacific Coasts. Confer with nearest
agent of the Nickel Plate Road.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
Pity.

Fly.
A sage looked past the bars one day
Upon fol and sighed,
And murmured, as he turned away:
Alas. if in his infancy
He only could have died."
The fool gazed at the sage as he
Retreated from the place,
And said: Il wouldn't care to be
Alive if God had given me
That poor old fellows face
Chicago Record-Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16

Don't wait for opportunity to call on you
Go and meet it half way-Chicago Daily
News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
Very Suspicious.

Friend-Why, Elvira, what's the
matter?
Elvira-Oh, / don't know, only I'm
worried to death. I've had the same
girl six weeks, and she doesn't talk
about leaving yet.
''She doesn't?"
mo; not a word She must be in
love with my husband" N. Y. Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16

Grimes" Funny that when a person be-
comes overheated he is likely to catch cold"
Hurris-"And when a man takes cold he
is apt to be feverish. Boston Transcript
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16

Farmer Hayrake-Neither, I reck-
on! He didn't hev ter send fer money
enough ter git home with!-Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money lit fails to cure. 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
As 1t Seemed to Bridget.

Mrs. Frills-Now that / have en-
gagged you, Bridget, l am going to be-
gin right away to give you a little
training in the art of waiting on
guests. You see, my daughter is COM
ing out next month
Bridget-Indade, mum! An how
long was she sint up for?-Richmond
Dispatch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
JUDGING.

Oh, despise the fool who thinks
That only money makes the man
And yet how pleasant it would be
If men had cause for judging me
Upon that foolish plan.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
Hubby. dear, you must buy a new

But / don't need one"
80, yes, you do. / ordered one for
myself to-day."-Heitere Welt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-16
Only Half the Battle.

Brown--Are you anything of linguist?
Jones-Well, [ can read and understand
French, German, golf, yacht, baseball, and
football; but [ can't talk 'em.-Detroit Free
Press
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
PENNsY's HUGE EARNINGS.
Net Profits We're S54, 075,5 56; Divi.
dends Amounted to S8.781,17O.

President A T. Cossott. of the Pennsyl-
,.or;, RAILROAD in his ANIMAL repolt lust
mirtcd. spenkiuc for the Board of Di-
rortors saws thar tho gross earnings Of
tho ronr Grand divisions east of Pitts.
hur, and Erin embracing the main line,
| Tnitcd Railroads Of New Jersey. philu-
dolnhio and Erin Allegheny Valley and
wa,torr Nav York and PENNSYLVANIA,
vsro ssS 59o S97. the cxncnses were $685.
zoo ooc and tho no, earnings wore $780,
cot Tho intorost from investments
,a,,,,.oI 70 a. %, oo-. tho gross income
! ,,n, s9e no1 -cs. tho NOT income Sl7.o77-
spn frb" Iir;Ioud ot a nor conf. amount
al "a Ss=st1-o mi. is tbc r,nort in
na,t rnr loco
T., no Ina Of oesots tbo cost OF the
.o.l a,,a an,,;nr,nut il rivap ot s1oe.-
Of. tz1. oo,t nf sacur;tias owned. $780,
0ao 2ae, ourrort ossets at so7 s97 40. with
,;,i';nn fnn5 trust frnd and insurance
,n''I s,o 100 ea5 Tbo liabilities ore
n,anad in non;toI stock ot s151. 1902 $50;
r fn1a, a,,,t ;nn,,,d;nr MORTGAGES and
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07

BOARD" the major"said. Got man
at the masthead on the lookout, and l
fancy lie can see our smoke. Their
fires are banked. Should not be sur
prlsed if they tried to run for 1t after
dark. We must be on the alert ready
to give chase, or they may get away
again."
You'll wait to take the boy off, I
hope" l was anxious about Joe, not
wishing he should come to harm.
That's all right. He understands.
If we have to leave in hurry, he's to
make the best Of his way back to Eng
land on his own account. | gave him
money and explained. No fear Of him"
We got no sign from him the whole
Of that afternoon and evening The
time passed quickly enough, for the
major and | talked all the time of
what we thought to do and how we
should do It. The boldest plan pleased
us best, and we meant to row straight
for the yacht with all hands. picking
up Joe by the way, board her and trust
to luck and bounce for the rest
ITO BE CoNTlNuED.)
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
DEMAND FOR TWO SENTATIVE
Republican First District CommitteI
Adopts Resolution. II

At special meeting of the Republls
can First District Committee, called w
Chairman II. II. Billany last night ~
No. S06 King street, the following resosi
luton was adopted: A
Whereas, We the members OF thsi
executive committee Of the Republica11
First District Committee, believing that]
the future success of our party in tAina
State depends, in great measure, upO1'
the election Of two Republican United
States Senators by the Republican n,enass
bers of the Legislature, and that thssj
overwhelming majority of the party de-
mand such action, therefore be 1t
Resolved, We earnestly call upon an4
urge our Republican Senators and ReprS
scntutiyes in the General Assembly q
elect two Republican United States Ser
ators, and further that we protest Iaes
strenuollsly against a combination OF am
kind with the Democrats looking to Ia
election of one Republican and one Den1
ocratic United States Senator.
Signed,
II. II. Bilany, Chairmae
Robert NJ. Burns, Secy3
There was hut one dissenting vot4
when the matter came up for decisi0u&
This member was from the Tentl
ward. .*4ss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
SHORT IN ACCOUNTS.
Receivership Asked for Loan Associ'
alton as Result.

Chestertown, Nd. Mnrch g. Applica-
ton has been made for the appointment
of Hope H Barroll and Marion de Kalb
Smith as receivers OF the Kent Building
and Loan Association of Chestertown, Of
which the late Harry Hickey was secre.
tary. Mr.. Hickey killed himself in Ches-
tertown February II under distressing
circumstances.
Now it has been discovered that he
was short in q sum OF money sufficiently
large to greatly embarrass the association
and to make receiv rship necessary, as
well as to supply motive, for his self
destruction. Hickey was also cashier at
the Chestertown National Bark, as well
as secretary of the Building and Loan
Association.
The banks accounts were found in
perfect condition, but when the commit
tee having in charge the Kent Building
and Loan Associations books completed
their work shortage Of S3S, 900 had been
discovered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
COPYRIGHT. 1900. oY II. F. rENso + CO.

Il: # u it # IT II
laugh at rs. Can't touch her, they'll
say"
was ready to let out big oath, but
turned out and ran up on deck to see
the situation for myself.
1t was a perfectly splendid morning.
The sun strong, sky clear, water
smooth as glass. There was our chase,
leaving long line Of coal black smoke,
exactly reflected in the sea.
"They're giving her all they can get, "
I said to the skipper, as l climbed
quickly on to the bridge, where the po-
lice sergeant Joined us. SIS she draw
ing away from us"
Not much, not much. much doubt
IL she does at all. The next hour will
settle that"
"Has she made us out, think you?"
"Must have, when she changed her
course" said the sergeant.
'How is she steeringT
"W. s. w. southerly," answered the
skipper. Bring up on the Brittany
coast, l expect, a little short Of
Ushant,"
'"We're some 90 miles from the near
est land, as we're now steering" said
the major, who had Joined us on the
bridge. fought to strike it this after
noon early, anywhere between Ian
Mon, Roscoff, or st. Pol. II we keep u
straight course at the same speed"
"What sort of country might 1t be-"
I asked. "Any big cities or seaports
handy"
"Morlaix is the nearest and Brest,
the great arsenal, Is just round the
corner"
"Will she communicate, think you?
Hardly suit her, should say"
at will depend. She's not the sort
to appeal to the French police, gen.
darmes, douaniers, or what not. No
doubt she will fight shy of the law I'M
less we force her."
"As howr
'See here. Mr.. Snuyzer; I've got to
board that yacht somehow. mean to
overhaul her and search her from stem
to stern by force or stratagem, fair
means or foul. She's got contraband
on board. But they won't want us,
and In the last extremity, to avoid our
intanfarA',nA, Ahna ma. sA"b n""tA"t'nD
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
SOLD BY THE SHERIFF.
A Number of Properties Disposed Of
at the Court House.

The sheriff sold the following prop
critics at the Court House yesterday:
2-story brick house, with lot 10 feet
inches by 70 feet, on Harrison street,
near Elm, property of Elwood j. Sharp,
to Il. &. Cook, for $3.50; 2-story brick
house, with lot, 25 by 100 feet, on Lin
coin street, near Lowering avenue, prop
erty of William II. Mason, to Captain
George Black, for $3.50; lot Is feet 7
inches by 7 feet inches, on Second
street, near Poplar property Of Louis
Wistoft and William Medholdt, Jr., to
William s. Hilles, for 5000 At the Deer
Hotel, Newark, yesterday, a farm of 1853
acres was seized as the property Of
John Gibson. and sold to George A.
Elliott for $1,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07

from the French authorities
She'll soon be in French waters, l
take It."
Chats why I'd like to head her off
and board Ter IN the open sea. But we
haven't the pace, fear. We must
| take our chance and act as opportunity
offers"
We went on deck again to watch and
wait, making out the French coast
about noon, and as we neared 1t within
a couple Of miles we saw the Fleur-de-
Lis bear up suddenly as if in search of
an opening; some small harbor or ha-
ven where she might slip in to lie snug
and safe from our pursuit.
There she goes" cried the major, as
the yacht disappeared between two
low, rocky beadlands. Take the bear
ings of that entrance. We must fix it
and mark it down on the chart"
The place proved to be little ham,
let, st. Guignon, only few houses
standing under background of slop-
ing hills Mt the far end of small
landlocked bay. Farther back the
chart showed road running nearly
parallel to the coast, touching st. Pol
first and then other villages and at
last Moraix.
"They think we can't touch them;
that may be so, but | mean to have 4
try. What's your dea|'
We talked 1t out at pretty consider
able length and settled:
First.-That we could do nothing
much till nightfall, unless they came
out again, which was not to be expect
ed We must, Of course, watch for
that, lying handy under easy steam off
and on, ready If it so fell out to con-
tinue the pursuit.
Second.-We must reconnoiter; some
one must sneak near enough to spy on
them, and, without being seen, try to
get at their game.
Third.--If she held her ground, we
must cut her out some time in the
night 1t was bold move. They
might show fight, and we might get
INTO serious trouble With the French
authorities, for 1t would be organized
war in neutral waters, a grave breach
of international law. But the major
laughed and said he meant to do it all
the same.
what l am most afraid of is that
they should give us the sllp-ge ashore
and run for It,"
"They couldn't take the captain, not
by force, In broad daylight, and he
wouldn't be likely to 60 Of his own ac-
cord"
"True for you, Snuyzer. I'm in hope
they'll just stay where they are, think
ing to weary us out. However, they
may stay little too long. Now, I'm
for the shore, and shall take Joe."
The major was away for good hour,
and he came back alone. He had left
Joe on the watch, with one or two sig
nails arranged to keep us up to the time
of day. II the yacht moved her berth,
he was to wave his cap; II she sent
boat ashore, his handkerchief, and so
on.
"They're not very comfortable on
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
BIDS FOR NEW CHAPEL.
Now in Hands of the Rev. J. J.
Houston.

Bids for the First United Presbyterian
Church's new chapel at Third and
Br0Omc streets are now in the hands of
the Rev. J. j. Huston, pastor of the
church. and the contract will probably
be awarded in Il few days.
The plans for the structure were pre-
pared by Charles Henry u Son, archi-
tccts, Of Akron. o., and are very COM
plctc. They have been on exhibition at
the Y. NJ. 6. a. Building. The ground
plan is 40 feet inches front and II
feet 1 inch depth. The building is to
have gallery and tower; the top of
the latter will be about IS feet from the
street. Cut stone and pressed brick will
be used in the construction of the walls,
and the roof will be peaked.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
r. IT II # # # II

,"That's where the Flcurde-Lis ought
% be by daylight, three or four miles
to the westward, steaming at the rate
we know Of; not necessarily gaining,
but possibly with better speed In hand
If she wants it. Now, where shall we
be? That will depend upon how our
hooker steams, and for that we must
wait till we get on board"
We found her, the Jacob SilvertOn,
with her steam up lying alongside the
wharf in the Millbay docks, and, as
they expected us, we were soon under
Fay. 1t was then close on l a. m.
Now the major made anxious inquiries
as to her speed, and we found the best
che could do was about nine knots.
There were no more than three hours
to daylight, and then we should have
covered bare 80 miles.
/ eth be q near thing" said the ma
1or. However let's get 40 winks
while they crack on all steam and
make her move"
y had not been in bed for couple OF
nights and was sound asleep when the
major woke me.
! "The luck's against US. Snuyzer," he
began abru,. lily. We've just missed
the Fleur-de-Lis; saw her plainly
enough, and there was no mistaking
her, about three miles to the westward
and bore down on her straight. sup
pose she did not like our looks and
turned on full steam ahead. Doubt II
we shall catch her now"
! "Of course we must stick to her.
Has she the heel of us?" asked anx-
lousy.
"a little, I'm afraid. Can't say for
certain. What's worse, she's changed
her course sOutherly."
"Why worse?'
"steering for the French coast. Don't
you see? II she can make a French
port or gain French waters, three miles
from shore. you understand. she Will
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
DEATH OF MISS ANNIE v. FOkUl
Was a Prominent Member Of 81
Mary's Church,

Miss Annie V. Ford died at the hoHa4
of her mother, No. 525 East Sevent&
street Tuesday Of throat consumptioNs
aged "A years. She had been confined ~
her bed for ten weeks.
Miss Ford was an cstimable and &C.
complished young woman and was pops
ular among Il large circle of frieHd1
She was Il prominent member Of 81
Mary's Church and also took an activdi
interest in the Sodaity of the Blessed
Virgin.
The following brothers and sisterMI
survive her: John, James, Jane and
May Ford.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
DOAN'S
KIDNEY PILLS.
Cure every Kidney I'll from common back.
ache to diabetes; endorsed by
Wilmington People,
SOUTH ADAMS STREET.

Mrs. Sarah Wakenhut No. 312
South Adams street saws: For
many years I was troubled with
symptoms OF kidney complaint ard
never found anything which gave
me any relief until | obtained
Doan S Kidney Pills at n. B. Dam
forth's drug store. | only used
them few days when / began to
improve, BY the time | had finished
the treatment was cured. Before
| began to use Doan S Kidney Pills
my back was 50 weak and lame
that l dreaded TO stoop when l con-
tracted cold or in any way over ex-
erted myself my condition was simp
ly misery, The pain troubled me at
night as we'll as during the day
causing me to lose more or less
sleep und as consequence united
me for ordinary household duties.
l am only too pleased to recommend
Doan $ Kidney Pills"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
LARGE CONTRACT AWARDED
Hotel Wilmington Will be Great
ly Enlarged.
Building Will be Made Five Stories
in Height and Will be Re-
furnished.

The Hotel Wilmington is to he en-
trcy rcmodrllcd and greatly enlarged,
in order to accommodate the rrpidIy grow
ing business conducted by McsSrs. JEFF
fcrSon and l.oiland.
Mrs Taylor, the owner of the property,
has awarded to the Wade Gilpin Co., Of
Fifteenth and Chestnut streets, Phla-
dclphia, the contract to make the cA-
tcnsivc alterations to the building.
The main building of the hotel prop
orty is to he made five stories in
height and the rear portion four stories.
An elevator will be put in.
The bar win be- brought to the front
and placed at the northern end. The
entrance will be placed in the middle.
The hotel will be rrfllrnishcd
The Improvements will cost at least
$4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
Ordered Building removed.

Building Inspector Cassidy has notified
the Wilmington City Railway Co. to re-
move the small frame building at Union
street and Delaware avenue. 1t has not
been used for sometime. At the time
it was erected. it was with the under
standing that it should be removed when
the city do desired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
All-Day Meeting.

The Wilmington auxiiaries of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
will hold an all-day meeting in Harrison
Street NJ. E. Church today. The morn
ing meeting will begin at o'clock.
The afternoon service will begin at 2
O'Clock, and the Young Peoples Rally
at 730 p. m. Mrs. II. G. Appenzeller,
returned missionary from Korea, Is
expected to be present and make an ad.
dress.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
EAST SEVENTH STREET

Mrs. j. D. Twigg, No. SIG East
Seventh street, says: "Mrs. BTnnon
induced me to try Doan's Kidney
Pills and obtained box at DAN
forths drug store on Market street.
For six months previous to this |
suffered excruciatingly from back
ache. Sometimes | was helpless and
could obtain no rest either sitting,
standing or lying. a urinary weak
ness followed and | naturally became
anxious about my physical condition.
Now do not want it understood that
| am thoroughly cured but | con-
scientiously say that Doan's Kidney
Pills are uncqualled in their action.
The first dose or two always checks
an attack and brings the much sought
relief. You are at liberty to use my
name as an endorser of Doan's KID
ney Pills
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
Brought Suit for Damages.

Suit has been brought against the VIII;
mington City Railway Company in I'll
Sunerior Court by Robert Marshall Hsn3
nun, OF Kenneth Square, through htG
counsel, Julian c. Walker. About t.
weeks ago, while Hannum was drivi1r.
across the City Railway tracks at Sir /
and Market streets, outbound trollsNIs
car struch the rear wheel Of his wages
upsettng it and throwing him out. IT,
wagon was demolished and he had or
rib broken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
May Make Improvements.

The members of the Levy Court are
continuing the revision of the assessment.
Appeals will be considered this month.
Yesterday afternoon an inspection was
made of the main court room and it is
reported that number OF improvements
will likely be made within the bar Of
the court room.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
Iurret Crown Being Repaired.

The Harlan n Holingsworth Company
is making extensive repairs TO the steams
ship Turret Crown, which is now in the
dry-dock. 1t is expected that the work
will be completed about Wednesday,
March Goth, when the vessel will leave
for Philadelphia, to load oil in bulk for
foreign ports.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
Brothers Die on Same Day.

Bridgeville, March 6.-Garret s.. La5s
ton, farmer, aged 70 years, and Ill
brother, Mitchell Layton, aged 81, mst2
chant, both died at their homes hDstI
today.
Garret S. Layton is survived by 4
widow and six children, Mrs. Cannonj
Mrs. Viven, Mrs. Willin, Mrs. John1f
Laura Layton and Harry G. Layton. 4
Mitchell Layton is survived by thru
children, Mrs. Willin, Harriet Laytoat
and J. Edgar Layton. 4
Both funerals will take place Fridsy
afternoon at | 80 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
Parsonage Fund Society.

Members of the Parsonage Fund HUa
ciety of Grace NJ. Il. Church. which wa4
organized January, 1880, have raised N
monthly contributions and paid on -!
parsonage in sums of $500 and &t,eo~s
annually the following amouts: Bake
& Dallett architects, 5000; during CO..
struction, $1,000; on mortgage denGS
s5.40O; due the society and to be pai4
this year, $500; total. $1,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
Ideals in American Life.

Hamilton W. Mabie will lecture at the
Ncw-Century Club this evening on the
subject Ideals in American Life" Mr..
Mabic has an cnviabe reputation rs a
lecturer and there should be large 40.
tendance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
North Bound Trains Late.

On account OF the returning heavy
travel from Washington. most all OF tho
north bound trains on the P, W. h B,
railroad were behind their schedule time
yesterday. The train due at French
street station at 30 p. m. from Wash-
ingt0n, was nearly two hours late.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-07
Charter for Million Dollar onccrn

A certificate for a charter for thG,
Delaware Western Construction Gems
pany with incorporators, L. u. Waikep
of Mantou Col; ID. s. Dill, Medford.
Oklahoma, and Gardner w. Kmball u
this city, was filed in Dover yesterday
The capital stock is $1,000 900.