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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24
WEST ARLINGTON

Through some misunderstanding the
notice of the Edgerton-Buck marriage
did not appear in last weeks Banner
and Reformer. We copy from the Sa-
lem Axiom: At two O'Clock on the
afternoon of December NINTH at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr. and
Mrs II. G, Buck, occurred very pretty
wedding at which time, Elva Alkaline,
their only daughter, and Albert Rob-
ert Edgerton, we're united in the holy
bonds of matrimony by Rev G A. Fur
ness. The bride is one of the most pop
ular young ladies. She was becoming
ly attired in gown OF white silk APP
plique, her only ornament being a dia
mond brooch, gift of the groom.
The groom is held in high esteem,
both In DANNY ADD Manchester, hav-
ing been a resident of the former place
until about two years ago when he
moved to Manchester. He is a broth
err Of Judge w. b. Edgerton, Of that
place, also of Mrs C. White. 70 rmer
resident Of West Arlington. Among
the guests from out Of town were W.
B. Edgerton, wife and son of Manches
ter, Chas. b. Edgerton wife and son
of Manchester, Chas. b. Edgerton of
Proctor, VT, Mrs c, A. Derrick of
Shushan, and Miss Fannie Mckee
Of West Rupert. The happy couple
left the same evening, amid shower
of rice and old shoes for ashort we'd
ding trip. Their many friends extend
congratulations and best wishes. They
will be at home after December nine
teenth. The presents were both num-
erous and beautiful - -
Seal Mcdonald has been passing
few days att. NJ Lockwood's.
Mrs c. A. Derrick returned to slus
han on Friday after two weeks visit
in town.
Miss Fannie Mckee who has been
passing few weeks in this place has
returned to her home in " est Rupert.
Mrs A, c. Morehouse returned
on Thursday from West Rutland
where she has been to assist in care
ing for her mother add brother who
are i'll.
After lingering illness, Mrs Esther
Ann Buck, widow of Edward Buck,
entered into rest, on Tuesday, Decem-
Der, 10th, age 81 years. She was a
daughter of Doctor Littlefeld, and
sister of the late Lawrence Buck. Near
ly if not all of her life had been pass
ed in West Arlington where she was
highly respected. Her funeral was
held from her late home on Thursday
at one O'Clock and considering the Sc
we're cold was very well attended. Rev
S. III. Watkins of st James otficiated
Rev a. l.. Kelton was also present.
Interment in Evergreen cemetery. Hor-
ace Greedy mad charge of arrange
ments.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24
REBEKAH ELECTION.
Annual Meeting of Miriam Lodge Held Monday
Evening

Evening
Miriam Rebekah Lodge held its
annual election of officers Monday
night in odd Fellows Hall. The fol-
lowing were elected to serve for the
ensuing year:
Noble Grand, Mrs Hattie Hudgins;
Vice Grand, Miss Jessie Loomis;
Secretary, Miss Mary Estabrook;
Financial secretary, Miss Nellie
Moore; Treasurer, Mrs Helen Hough-
ton.
About twenty we're present from
Salisbury. The appointed officers
for the year will be named at the
meeting to be held January 4.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24
Special Reduction
and
Christmas Sale
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NOvECK'S
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We will offer exceptional Bargains
during this Sale, greater and deeper
cut in prices will be made all through
the store, especially prices are sacri-
hcing in our Cloak, Suit and Skirt
departments. One-third TO one-half
OIL on some garments, it is a good
opportunity to gift purchasers to look
over our stock and save money Our
Fur assortment is unusually large,
prices has been marked down, Special
for the Holidays. You will find an
endless variety OF Handkerchiefs,
Neckwear, Fancy Toilet Boxes, Silk
Umbrellas, Belts, Silk Petticaoats.
Silk Waists Eand hundreds Of other
good desirable articles suitable for
Christmas Gifts When out in search
for good goods at bargain prices,
stop at our store, you know you are
welcome any time.
M. N0VeCk-
437 Main Sc. Hawks Block
Opposite NJ. E. Church.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24
NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
First National Bank OF North Bennington, Vt,
win be held at their banking house on Tuesday,
the hfth day OF January, 1909, tito O'Clock
m. for the purpose OF electing Board of Direc-
tors for the ensuing year and for the traussc-
ton of any other propC and necessary bust.
ness. S. B. HALL, Cashier,
Moth Bennington, Decenber 8, 1908.
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.OMMIss1oNERs, NOTICE..

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ Estate Of Will lam DOLAN.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
thu Hon. Probate Court for the District of BEN
ningtOn, COMMISSIONERS 10 eceiye eAau,-
Inc and adiust all claims and demands of all per-
OF salisbury In said District deceased, and all
claims exhibited In Offset thereto. hereby give
notice that We viii meet for the purposes af0re-
said, at Wallace Lyons Hotel at South Shafts.
bury, VI. on the 4th day Of
January and 18th dav of May next fr m
o'clock p m. until o'clock D. m. and that
six months from the 18TH day OF November,
A. d 1903 Is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors TO present their claims TO us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at SALISBURY. Vt, this oath day Of NOV
A ID, 1908
II MERLE BOTTUd.
GEORGE ROBINSON.
lsw3 Commissioners.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24

beats all remedies for COUGH or
COLD. We refund the price if it is
not satisfactory. Large bottles %
cents. B. A. Quinlan. 43tf
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24
Boys Life Saved From Mountainous

Group.
g, w. Lynch, a prominent citizen Of
Winchester, Ind, writes, "My little
boy had severe attack of membran.
Gus Group, and only got relief after
taking Foley's Honey and Tar. He
got relief after one dose ard ] feel
that 1t saved the life of my boy" Re
fuse substitutes. For sale by b. \.
Quiniau
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey sno Tar, that they contair OPT
ates which are constipatina besides be-
ing unsafe, particularly for children.
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, is safe and sure and will not
Constipate For sale Ivy b. A. Quin-
Ian.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24

Don't be impose upon 10y taking sub
stitUtes Offered for Foley's Honey and
Tar. For sale by B. A. Quinlan.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24

Women love a clear, healthy complex
ion. Pure blood makes it. Burdock
Blood Bitters makes pure b lood.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24

At Pat erson's, ) gallons OF oil Tor
IS cents, We give green trading
stamps,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24

Solos will be taken by different
members of the choir.
EChristmas day the masses will be
at 10 o'clock, singing by the school
children, and the midnight program
will be repeated.
Afternoon Vespers at four O'Clock
followed by the Benediction of the
blessed Sacrament as follows:
Organ Voluntary.
0 Salutaris Joaquin,
Ava Maria Willard.
Cor Jesu.
Tantum Ergo John Griffin.
Laudate Dominum.
March.
Thomas Thebarge choir director,
and Miss Emma Lamarre organist.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-24
NOTICE.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders of
the First National Bank Of Bennington, Vt,
will be held at the banking rooms on Tuesday
ian r. 1904 ATTIC O'Clock q. m for the pur-
pose OF electinR board OF directors tor the
ensuing year L. A. GRAVES. Cashier.
Bennington, VT, Dec s, 1903.
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SACRED HEART CHURCH.
Pretty and Interesting Program For the Christ.
mas Exercises.

Following is the programme for the
Christmas music at the Sacred Heart
church. The midnight mass pro-
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HOW's THIS J?

we offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any ease of CaJarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
L. j. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, Onto
We. the undersigned, have known T.
J. Cheney for the last Is years. and be-
Hc,e him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able To
carry out any obligations made by theb
firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale druggists
Toledo. Ohio
Walding Kinnan & Marvin wholesale
druggists Toledo. OHIO.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
sent free Price 75c per bottle. Sold by
HAIRS Family Pills are the best
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Johnson Given Fifteen Years.

Cra wfordville, Ga. October o.-tSpe-
cial)-At Warrenton the negro preacher.
sam Johnson. who robbed the Misses
Battle OF Barnett. about two years ago
was placed on trial today
lie pleaded guilty and implicated two
white men. Ruben Dozier aud Starring
Chapman. as accessories.
The grand jury failed to return a true
bill against Dozer and Chapman. No
one believes they assisted johnson.
Ills honor Judge II. G. Lewis who is
presiding for Judge II. NJ. Holden SEN
fenced Johnson to a term Of fifteen years
IN the penitentiary.
Just after sentence was passed Johnson
made leap through window from
The upper story of the court house. lie
overtahen by the town marshal who
landed him in Jail
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Colonel Camn NAV Enter.

Gainesville, Ca. October Especial )
Colonel 3. T. Camp. one of the oldest and
most prominent members of the local
bar here. IS receiving many solicitations
both personally and by letter to enter
the race for the judgcship of the western
circuit
lie is well and favorably known to the
bar Of the circuit and has strong per
sonal following among the yeomany OF
northeast GeOreia.
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Faircloth Sta bbed GARNER.

Thomasvile, Ga, October 7.-(Special.)
j. r. Faircloth, Familiarity known as
Red Faircloth, was jailed here today
on the charge Of assault with intent to
murder He had been in Jail since Sat
urday on a mlsdemeanor charge Will
liam WARMER. his neighboG, came from
Pavo and arranged the bond. The men
left together in a buggy for home, IA
miles northeast Of ThOmasville. A quar-
lei arose and Faircoth stabbed WARMER
on both arms and in the back, WARMER,
though in serious condition. IS still
alive Both men are prominent in Thorn
as county
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FLORIDA.
Big Timber Land Deal.

Barlow. Fla, October 8.-One OF the
largest land deals recorded in this coun-
try in a long time was concluded here
This morning. when Foagin & Norman
transferred their entire turpentine inter-
ests in this county to Callahan, Fort &
Boyd The dead Includes about 10000
acres Of very fine turpentine lands near
t,lose in this county. and it is said to
he, one Of the best and prettiest turpen-
tine locations in this section OF the state.
The price paid for the property is sloo
900. Feagin & Norman came to this
section from Georgia about five years
ago.
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Sending, Out Pension Warrants.

Montgomery, Ala, October 5.-(Special)
The auditor is busy today sending out
pension warrants to the old confederate
soldiers, sailors and their widows.
The law directs that these warrants be
sent out as soon after october ! as is
practicable.
The old soldiers will not get the bene
fit of the additional amount given them
by the past legislature this year.
There are now about IS, 800 pensioners
on the state list. The fourth class,
which is the lowest, nod receive S2i.65,
hut under the additional appropriation
they Will receive So o5 more.
The amount to be paid out by the state
this year for pensioners VIII be about
$40 600
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To Wed ano Nurse Fianee.

Fiberton, Ga, October 6.-5Speciai) a
few days ago Miss Elise Ogleaoy was
iaarried to Or. X. A. Pitt AT Washington
city under somewhat unusual clTe"m-
Stances
They had been engaged for some time
ard expected 10 be married this fall Re
Gently Dr Pitt was taken quite VI ~
Washington city and wired for MISS
OEiesby to come 10 MIN.
She went aud was at once married
and since has been trying to nurse The
doctor back 10 health.
Latest reports from his bedside indica' e
that his recovery is very doubtful
Miss Oglesby is one Of Hlberton $ fair
st and most popular young LADIES' ami
the sympathy of the entire town is with
her.
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Sent to Death by Mules Tail.

Floylla Ga. October 9.-(Speciai)-
John Laster his wife. Ella Laster. and
John King. three negroes from the coun-
Try. got drunk here and getting in q
buggy started home
soon after setting the mule in motion
the woman leaned oyer the dashboard.
caught the mule by the tail and began
twisting It.
The mule made a dash and wheeling
suddenly around corner threw the
three negroes from the vehicle.
The woman's head struck the big iron
spike in telephone pole which pene-
trated her brain. causing her death in
stantly.
Laster was knocked senseless and this
evening at o'clock died from injuries
received without rcgainins consciousness.
King escaped injury and has not been
foMnd since The accident
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Tuscaloosa Ala October 9.--lSpecial)-
The board Of mayor and aldermen held
it's regular monthly meeting in the city
hall Last evening, at which time many
matters were discussed. The following
report was read by Dispenser j. NJ
Daniel: Sales since January !. 1908, $780,
3l7.23; net profit since January t. Si8,-
1926 sales for September, S7988-9Oi
days sales, SAP. 40. smallest days sales
578 20; average days sales, S2o7.26;
omen 26 DAYS
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Barns and Stables Burned.

Triton, Ga, October Especial. y
William Gibbs. a young farmer of Worth
county, lost his barn and stables with
six head Of horses and mules, five head
Of hogs several tons OF hay and a lot
of cotton seed meal and feed by fire at
az early hour Monday morning The ori-
gin Of the fire Is unknown. as the roof
was falling in when neighbor awoke
the family. Mr. Gibbs loss is about
S eco He carried insurance in the
Farmers Mutual Insurance Society d
county organization, but it is not known
how much this will pay
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Long Died as Result of injury

Moultric. Ca, October Io.-(SpeciaL)-
News has reached here of the death of
N. i. Long at Doerun. caused by his
getting his arm caught in a gin.
lie was eXtricated by his son, but
large stream Of blood was flowing. At
ter some time the physicians succeeded in
staunching the flow and ampUtated his
arm He was too weak to stand the oper-
alton and died. Mr. Long was 81 wears
old
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Just Missed Being Cremated.

Adairsvilla, GA. October io.-(Special,)
The dwelling belonging to William Coles
ton at Lily Pond burned today at noon
everything a complete loss A person
with typhoid fever in the house. that
was forgotten until the flames were en-
tering the room door, was barely but
heroicany saved. No insurance.
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Perjury Charged to Groom.

Huntsville. Ala, October 5.-(SpeciaL)--
As result of The elopment and mar
riage of John hill and Miss Hattie Jack
son. beautiful girl Of Merrimac, Satur-
day Hill was arrested today on the
charge OF perjury.
j. +. Jackson, father of the bride, de-
clared his daughter to be under age, and
claimed that Hin svore falsely concern
ing his age in obtaining the marriage
license The trial attracted large
crowd.
Friends effected a reconciliation between
father and son in law in court. Jackson
kissed his daughter and asked the justice
10 stop tho proceedings.
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Governors Day at the Fair.

Athens. Ga. October 5.--(special) THE
Northeast Georgia fair opened this morn
ing with an attendance of several thor-
sand persons.
The event of the day was the pres
ence of Governor Terrell and ABOUT thil-
~ members OF his military staff, who
were given n most royal reception dur
ing their stay in the city
The exhibits at the fair are very me
and reflect great credit upon the eNhl"-
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Ragsdale Convicted Of vagrancy.

Harmony Grove. Ca. October lo.-(Spe-
cial.) THE first case OF vagrancy IN this
county under tho Lew Calvin law was
tried IN the city court a Jefferson yes
terday. CleaVe Ragsdale. a negro. was
convicted. There are two others to De
tried This morning for the same offense.
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Pinson Goes to Kentucky.

Columbus. Ga. October 5.-(Special)-
Dr. W. w. Pinson. pastor of St. Luke
Methodist Episcopal church, south. this
city, has been transferred to the Ken
lucky conference and in few days
taxes charge of the Broadway Methodist
church, in Louisville. one of the leadlng
Methodist churches in the state
DR.. Pinson has been In the Methodist
ministry twenty-five years. tie came
from Texas to Georgia six years ago
and was pastor of Mulberry Street chtrch
In Macon four years
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Ala EAM a.
Cotton Short in Tennessee Valley.

COtCUH OIIOTC III leHHSSaee Vd11Oy'
Huntsville, Ala. October 5.-(Speclal.)-
The cotton crop of the Tennessee valley
suffered severely by the drought during
the month Of September. The plants are
not bearing as much fruit as expected.
and the WELD will be smaller than the
first estimates. Picking is backward ana
the crop is nearly month late.
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Big Wholesale House Sells.

Opelika. Ala. October -(Special.)-W.
r. VanDiver & Co., the largest wholesale
grocery in east Alabama, sold out to-
day to Tucker. Boyd & Andrews. The
new firm are from Camphill and Lafay-
cite. Ala, and all will move here The
retiring firm did a business considerably
in excess of S ,OCo 600 annually. Mr..
Whitfield, a member Of the firm of Van
Diver & Co., who has been in charge
here. will move to Montgomery and man
age the firm there
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Roller Explosion scatters Death

sion of n boiler at 80 this morning IN
the saw mill of Thomas Metcalf. miles
south of Mobile, three men lost their lives
and two other persons were injured
The dead:
THOMAS METCALF, proprietor
CHARLES CROCKETT. negro, EN-
ployec.
TIM DAVIS. negro, employee.
The injured:
Ben Norwood and a boy named Davis.
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J. r. Barnes, of Gainesville. Killed

Gainesville Ga, October 5.-(Special)
j. K. Barnes, who was killed In a wreck
on the Louisville and Nashville railroad
near Montgomery, Ala, Saturday night.
was well known citizen of Gaines
Vile. He has been on the road for sew
eial years, representing Atkins. Nickel
don & Carlton. Of Atlanta. He left home
last Thursday for a trip through Ala
hama in the interest Of his firm. leav-
II. Atlanta Thursday afternoon over
The Georgia Pa ciflc road.
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Augusta Presbytery Meets

Augusta. Ca, October 7.-(Speclal)--
The Augusta presbytery met tonight in
the First Presbyterian church and organ
lied by the election Of Rev. {. T. Stacey,
of WaynesborO. as moderator.
Reports from all the churches IN the
presbytery will be received tomorrow.
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GEORGIA..
For a Five-Foot Channel.

augusta. Ga, October s.-(Special)-
captain Cassins E. Gillette. Of the gov
erhment engineer service, in Augusta to-
nay, says an appropriation of SIS, 900
LOT work on the Savannah river the first
year and $4,000 annual maintenance for
Yen years is enough to put 1T in good
shape as 5-foot channel and keep It so.
lie says no very large appropriation is
necessary or would be of practical value,
Us the fall in the river from here TO Sa-
Nahnah Is so gradual that deeper chan
mel than 5 feet Is not feasible
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Given Life Sentences.

Montgomery, Ala. October Io.-(spe-
ciaI) Governor Jelks To-Day committed
the sentences Of Henry HiGhtower and
Jim Foster. Of Macon county. from death
to life Imprisonment. II is said the de-
PENDANTS are of unsound mind
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Negro Man Slabs a Child.

Gainesville, Ga, October 7.-(Special)
Bill Bellamy, colored, at an association
Sunday last at Broad River (colored)
church, stabbed Samantha Bellamy. col
ored and in attempting to cut her made
two dangerous gashes in an infant child
in her arms He was Immediately ar
rested and was placed in jail to await
a preliminary trial. He is charged with
assault with intent to murder. assault
and battery. and disturbing divine wor-
ship. The woman's wounds are not con-
sidered dangerous The child may die.
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ALL THE NEWS OF DIXIELH ND

sentences Of criminals in that court to
the time Of service, 50 arranging the fines
that the unfortunates will serve the time
rather than pay the fine. The recommen-
dat:on caused q little sensation
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No Attempt to Enforce Law.

Raleigh, n. G.. October e-(SpeciaL)--
The open charge is made that the state
and county authorities In nearly al parts
Of the state are taking no step whatever
to enforce the Watts law forbiddng sa-
looms and distilleries anywhere except in
regularly incorporated towns. 1t is sa d
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To Survey New County.

Augusta. Ga, October 7.-(Speclal)-
County Surveyor Reeves. of Richmond
county, has been appointed 10 make the
survey of the proposed new county in
South Carolina, with North Augusta
its county seat One-third of tr>~iIizens
in the several townships that WIN be
embraced in the new county have signed
the petition for an election. At the cleo
ton two-thirds must vote for the
county in order 10 carry it. Those who
oppose the movement say it will be Wig
OrOusiv fought.
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Want Time Sentences Imposed.

Elberton Ga. October 6.-(Special)-
The recent grand jury in It's final pre-
sentiments. recommended that the judge
of the city court in the future apportion
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Report on Tuscaloosa Tank.

ana Thomas Parker, Of AIontevailo, are
being examined for ordination to preach
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The income tax returns show that citi
zens Of Great Britain have invested
abroad IS, $50, $40, 800