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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

Judge PortlOck, of the Norfolk Cir
cult court, in his charge to the granu
jury, denounced the lynching OF
Blount as a cOwardly murder, AND
urged she jury TO tind out the muir
derers. He informed the jury thai
mob violence, involving murder, can,
under no circumstances OrcOnditIOns,
be excused. Aud, further, be asserted
that the reckless aud needless mob,
swayed by the lowest passions, sctu-
ated only by savageiustincts, ungov-
srned aud uncontrolled by reason, b!
the exercise Of brute force, constitute
a dangerous perversiOn of the la"
aud the most serious menace to civ
iization and organized government.
And all right-thinking men will ell
dorse Judge PortlOck and all other
Judges holding such views, aud Will
sustain them in their Efforts TO break
up lynching by furnishing the
lynchers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

Ohio has passed law refusing in
that State marriage license to any
man who Is a drunkard. Now which
will IL diminish : drunkenness or
marriages?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

Senator Cuckr. J.. OF Missouri, ha-
been in the Senate twenty-uine year.
but now that the legislature OF tha'
State is Republican, he vii have 90
give place to one of hat party.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

Whatever the SEASON, there's always
good reason. for buying your wstcher,
.locss, jswelry, silverware and nOyel,i ,
rom LOewensOn 4 Kaufman, the Jew
.lers, where you will get best goods a.
InUpsf pricpe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17
Gov. Montague Delivers Address at
Wheaton.

Gov. Montague arrived at Salud
Monday, stopping with Col. Saunders.
bis brother iu-lsw The Governor went
across the Rappshannock to Wheaton
Lancaster county. in the afternoon and
Monday night delivered an address Tor
the benefit Of the Wheaton Methodist
church. He spent part OF Tue day
fishing In Haley g mill pond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

Scarf pins, rose xoll, green and romar
,old. artistic designs. set with diamonds
,ssrls. rubies, sappbires, DC. Our scarf
IN line il full OF good things suitable for
the year round. N,rris,
be- i4Wrler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17
MERCHANT MARINE.
Senator Martin Presides Over Sub
committee in New Orleans.

Senator Thomas ; Martin, f Virginia
resided Monday over n session If tb-
southern subc 'mmittee OF toe hefchan
1arine Commission, with convene
Il New Orleans 20 get the views Of tn
lOcai COMMERCIAL and mercantile CON
nunity upon the best means Of improv-
az the American merchant marine. \
lumber OF exporters and baeiness mel
attended the session.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

The Free Lance Is pr parei 10 do all
sinds Of job printing In nrstclass stylt
VI moderate priees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17
THE PRESIDENT AND THE SOUTH
ERN PEOPLE.

Immediately after the election,
when va first contemplated the mag
nitude of the popular vote 10y which
p esident Roosevelt was retained ss
the chief executive Of this nation, we
gave voice to the sentiment that be
would pursue anentirtly different at
titude toward the South. All indica-
lions since that time point unerrlng y
TO the correctness OF this view. lie
Il, and evidently realizes, since tbs
personal tribute Of confidence. that
be is President OF the whole people.
and not OF any particular party or
section. This view is more parIicu
larly confirmed by the alacrity with
which he has accepted an invitation
to speak In Atlanta, Georgia, in
which State his mother was born al d
raised. IL is expected, while no 9TH
cial announcement OF his intention
has been made, that in this speech he
VII outline a new course OF action
seward the South and its peOpe.
Much is to be expected. at any rae,
from tHis visit OF the President to
the South. Mr.. Roosevelt Is a man
OF marked intelligence, is quick TO
perceive conditions and to act upon
them, and it is more than probable,
whatever may be his intentions
as TO what he will DO and say on this
occasion, that when he gets into ste
wholesome spirit and atmosphere OF
G-orgia's people. the result will te|
beneficens. No man with Southern
blood In his veins, who comes into
actual contact with Southern people, /
can resist the impression OF thelr .
sterling honesty and fxity OF pu'-
pose upon questions which they have /
solved 30 their own sati>iactiO I
What the President needs l. - BITTER
understanding OF our people, and r.
moved "a he is now from political d.
sign, by his own declaration not to
agaif become candidate for the
presidency, or TO accept nomlna-
tion for that office under any circum-
stances, be eau see Us with clearer
vision, aud will be amenabe to The
influence OF the warm hospitality
which will be accorded him by our
people on that occasion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

Signalling under wateris oneoi the
tie discoveries, and several te-ts
h ave been made with very good sat-
is action The sould is communl-
Gated through the water 10y meaus of
lund waves, which causes che walls
OF vessels to vlbrate. This yibratiO'
il communicated 10 Che Ncciving ap
piratus against The interior wall
a ID it is heard through telephones
Is is reported that SO delicate is Il.
tr,usmissior that toy varying thu
quality OF the sound, "a very sati,iac.
{ nv scheme Of conversation can b
arranged. IL is regarded as very
Important discovery
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17
BEEr TRUST tNYEs r1aArIoN.

The commission to Investigate the
beti trust has spent some time III
their work and it is said n report is
now ready and will soon represented
TO the President. Whether be will
submit the report to Congress With IA
recommendation or whether he Will
d. anything with it at all is IA que~-
ton. IL seems he may OF may 40
make it public, and therefore moth.
ing may be done for the relief Of the
people, II We are TO believe the r.
ports. But we have faith in Presi
dent Roosevelb aud feel sure that il
anything reported upon needs cor
r-ction he will recommend that the
proper remedy be applied.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

Pension Commissioners Resigna-
ton 10 Take Eject Jan. l.
wa 7eouMz LAW PRACTICE

flt Ware Refused to Discuss His
Action cut It Is Believed to Be
Cue to Distaste For the ottlee-No
lrtma,ion OF His Successor.
Washington Nov l5-Commissioner
o. Pens. -ns Ware rendered his rcsig-
rlUou to iie pfo ideut. and It was &C.
ror,,I o mae eject January /.
W.l seen Commissioner Ware re-
fr,l to .r.a uis action In any way
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

For fancy articles Of every description
Norris, the jeweler, has stock pasur
passed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17
WIN. Livingston,

'O1tg4c emo ruuuef fredenck-
lura W. Fully eIu'fped Tor ali kind.
y ~0rs I'D th, building lice Busine,t
Hics torn 90 frf.~r-'se Priidfus
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-17

Purchases of S. 90 or more sent transp Wtntio
FREE if you're resident of Virginia Mary o
West Virginia.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
coRTEZ CASE AFFIRMED.
Life Sentence Of Mexican Who Killed
Sheriff Glover viii Stand.

Austin. Tex, June lG.-Thc Cour
of Criminal Appeals today affirmed
tae case of Gregorio Cortcz, from
Colorado. Cortcz is the Mexican VINO
killed Sheriff Glover Of Gonzales
county and Sheriff Morris and Con
stable Schnaule of Karnes county.
He was acquitted on the last two
charges on tecnnicalitics, but his life
sentence fer killing Sheriff Glover is
permitted TO stand.
His defense was that the sheriff
and his crowd intended killing him
when they RODE up, and he shot in
self-defense After shooting Glover he
made mis- escape, and was captured
a short distance trom the Rio Grande,
a he was making his way to Mexico
TO escape,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
Thrown From a Maaon.

Mr.. George *. BabcocK was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely and says it is the best linimenr
he ever used Mr.. Babcock is a well
known citizen of North Plain, Conn
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm
for sprains and bruises, 1t will eff
feet a cure in one-thlrd the time re
quired by any other treatment, For
sale by F. j. Ramsey, Ardmore Drug
Co, w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
Was WASTING AWAY.

The following letter from Robert r
Watts of Salem, Mo, is instructive.
81 have been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five years | lost
flesh and never felt well AM doctor
ed with leading physicians and tried
all remedies suggested without relief.
Finally | tried Foley's Kidney Cure
and less than two bottles complete.y !
cured me and now | am sound and
we'll" Bonner & Bonner
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
Interesting to Asthma sufferers.

Daniel Bante of Otteryille, Ia,
writes, L have had asthma for three
or four years and have tried about
all the cough and asthma cures in the
market and have received treatment
from physicians in New York and
other cities, but got very little beneft
until | tried Foleys Honey and Tar
which gave me immediate relief and
| will never be without it in my
house. | sincerely recommend II to
all. Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
Protect Yourself.

Intending visitors to st. Louis dur
ing the Worlds Fair can assure them
selves satisfactory rooming accommo-
cations through the Merchants Ser
rice Company at a nominal expense.
for particulars apply to nearest Fris-
20 System agent. 16tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
Crepe BroChe

That soft, filmy material so suit
able for Shirt Waists and Evening
Suits-looks like Crepe De Chine,
and similar to S1.00 per yard mate
rials-has been our so cent leader,
others ask 60 cents for it. Will go
in this Three Days Closing an
Economy Sale at only .....JYC
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
Ten Years In Bed.

r. A. Gray, ]. p, Oakville, Ind,
writes, For ten years was confined
to my bed with disease of the kid
neys. II was so severe mat could
not move part of the time. | con
suited the very best medical skill
available, but could get no relief un-
til Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-.
mended to me. 1t has been a godsend
to me-" Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court in the
Indian Territory Southern district:
Boulah NJ. Fowler, plaintiff, VS.. J.
c. Fowler defendant No. 1924
The defendant, j. c. Fowler l.
warned to appear in this court IN thir
~ days and answer the complaint G.
the plaintiff, Beulah NJ. Fowler.
Witness Hon. j. T. Dickerson,
Judge, this 9th day OF June, 1904.
L. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
(SeaD
Brown & Marsh attorneys.
S. II. Butler, attorney for non-ros-
ident.
First published June Z, 1904.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17
sday Morning June 10TH very interesting Three Days Sale

~ f % 81 il by %
%&@as pE1 9E age Remember closes the
methods Every np h hp@ d our l W % g @eM
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17

The immense business of the Big
Economy Sale has naturally left
many remnants in all kinds and
classes of goods These have
already been marked at remnant
prices, but for these three DAYS we
will clean up the lot at exactly
Half of Remnant Prices
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17

A woman's idea of economy is 70
spend a dime in trying to save a
nickel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-17

Keep fresh the perishable fruits,
butter and milk in a refrigerator from
Williams, Corhn & Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
A NIGHT SCARE
At NEW CHWANC
Officers Didn't Understand Signals,
So Turned Forts Guns Loose.
VESSELS PLACED IN PERIL
Troops Caught the Excitement, Dur.
ing which n Russian sentry
Fired on AMI KILLED
'.uO Chinese.

New Chwang, April l2.-An official
exclamation has been issued OF the fir
ing Of guns from the forts here sun
day night, which caused a certain
amount of excitement and the killing
of two Chinese. It appears from the
official statement that, owing TO the
fact that the officers Of the garrison did
not understand the system Of customs
fash signals in use at the mouth OF
the river, for the purpose of signaling
the depth of the water on the bar, SO
n to enable ships 10 put to sea, fire
was opened at some pilot boats and
out Ward-buuud merchantmen. These
vessels were sighted by the forts some
time after midnight, and at 1880 the
artillery opened fire on the vessels, -
shots being fired, including projcctiles
from large guns. The effect Of the
fire has not yet been reported, but the
firing caused excitement among the
troops. during which a sentry fired on
and KILLED two Chinese opposite the
foreign settlement and three miles
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15

Distance of Sea BnSc FROM Advance
Gunrh the Cause.

London, April PA correspondent
Of the Times with the Japanese head
quarters sends the following, dated
April II, by wireless tclegraphy, via
Wei Hal Kci: at present information
from the land front must be belated
owing to the distance of the existing
sea base from the advance guard, but
this will o o be remedied.
1T Is doubtful whether the long ex-
pcctcd engagement for the possession
Of the Yalu river will ever take place,
certainly not unless the Russians
have been reinforced more heavily
than my information leads me to be-
lieYc. 1t must me remembered that
unless the Japanese secure the north
side of the Yalu with a new base by
July the land movements from Korea
will become practically impossible.
The rainfall of summer Is 40 heavy
that all the nimsy bamboo bridges will
be destroyed.
THE Russians desire 10 get The zap
anese forces inland, with the hope OF
en%vcloping them, while the Japanese
want to get inland, because the country
affords n more suitable theater of op.
Grafton.
As the time Is short, n new effort OF
the Japanese must be developed almost
Immediately"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
RUSS|A'S PLANS
MATURE SLOWLY
These Plans Will Not Mature Until
Late in Summer.
KUROPATKIN VERY CAUTIOUS
Army IL Designed to Attain the
EnormOun Total of Half II Will
lion nj the Time scheduled
for Operations.

st. Petersburg, April 12.-Exception-
ally reliable information regarding the
Russian military plans confirms the re-
peated announcement that these plans
will not mature until late in the sum.
mer.
They are Of far greater magnitude
than is generally believed abroad, and
take into account all possible contin'
gencies.
Gen. kuropatkin, remembering the
experience of Russia in her war with
Turkey, when the Russian army of
100000 placed In The field at the be-
ginning had TO be more than doubled,
has insisted that the men and guns to
be placed at his disposal shall cover
the extreme limit required to settle the
fate of the campaign.
The Russian plans are predicted up
IN Napolean's dictUm that God fights
on the side OF the heaviest battaliOns,"
and they are being worked out and
timed % as to apply to a superiority Of
numbers on land and sea simultan-
cOulsy.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
Occasion for O Story.

A man had a story about a gun which
be delivered himself Of upon all occasions
At a dinner party one evening he writhed
in his chair for over an hour waiting for
u chance to introduce his story, but no
opportunity presented itself. Finally he
slipped a coin into the hand of a waiter
Ind whispered: When you leave the
room again. slam the door
The waiter slammed the door as direct.
ed, and the man sprang to his feet, with
the exclamation: What's that noisc-a
gum
ooh, no." returned his host, sit was
only the door"
"Ah, | see. Well, speaking of gum re-
minds me of a little story."ETit-Bi Bits.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15

The army is designed TO attain the
total Of half a million at the
time scheduled for the reinforcement
of Vice-hdmiral Makaroff'S fleet with
the Baltic squadron. The Seventeenth
and Tenth army corps, now drafting,
are expected to arrive in Manchuria
by the middle Of June. The mobiliza-
ton Of four other corps, at least two Of
which will be from the Nolga, will be
announced by the middle of next
month, and will start eastward a month
later, reaching their destination at the
end of August.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
RUSSIA REGISTERS \ KICK.
Objects 10 the rr"s"n"" of Jnpnnese
with the ti,in"ac Army.

81. Petersburg, April 12-Thc re-
ports that N. Lessar. the Russian min
lister at Pckin, had made strong rep
rcscutatiuns to the Chinese government
on the subject of the japanese military
instructors IN the service Of China and
army, demanding the issuance of or
G"rS for their diSmi al, are confirmed
here. Russia regards their continued
presence where they are as being a
most serious threat 10 her. IT Is point
ed cut thai without the consent of the
Pokin government the Japanese Off
GERS who are with Gen. Ma, who Is
Row north of the great wall, easily can
obtain dominant influence over tho
Chinese troops and use them II the
japanese operations demand the Crea-
ton of n diversion in Gen. Kuropatkin's
rear, possibly resulting in cutting his
communications. II Gen. KurOpatkin
Is compelled, in time Of stress, to meet
a sudden and unexpected attack from
this quarter, It might greatly cmbar-
rass him or course, the Pekin gov
eminent would disavOw completely, but
the harm would be done, and Russia
considers that the immediate removal
Of japanese influence with the Chinese
army is imperative. While It Is no
specifically stated that China's failure
10 comply with the Russian demand.
Will be considered a violation of Chi
ress neutrality, this Is believed TO b.
the truc view of the situation. 1t Il
added that Gen. Knropatkin Is dlspos
ing of 10000 men whore they will b.
available Tor use in the direction o
the Chinese frontier, but no confirma
ton Of this report Is Obtaiuablr.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15

Everything Else slapped at II. yet
crsiurp for Easter IroIics.

81. Petersburg, April 1.-THE Easter
merrymaking Is in progress. business
f. suspended, the government depart
monts are closed and the war bullc-
Tin boards are bare except for the or
der for the mobilization of the naval
reserves. Only three newspapers ap-
pear, and they arc in the form of fly
sheets. NJ. Mcahcheriky. in the Crash
ranin, plays "A fine tribute to Prince
khilhOff, the minister Of railroads,
whom he compares with Peter the
Great, working with his W hands on
the Baikal railroad to stimulate the
NCrkmen to perform marvcls, like
Peter at the foundry in St. Petersburg.
The minister will return soon to Baikal
to resume personal direction of the
building of the circular line. which,
II is hoped. will be running by July, q
,,or earlier than planned. Prince Kill
lIn expects soOn TO have seven two
section military trains running daily
IN" NovOc Nrcmya contains the be
lated Easter greetings Of the officer!
o, The warShipS ltctyiZan, PetrOpav
lOysk. Gaydamak, Nsadnyk and Giliak
and The transport Angara.
New model Russian ihrce-inch quick
firing guns, firing rs shot a minute
are being issued to the artillery col
lc"cs of st. Petersburg for the purpos,
Of i%rstrUcting the senior cadets in m
nar"llng Of these pieces The empcgo
viii confer diploma on them in May
instead OF next fall.
Hrn,H Rains Flood ~Hondwny.
IOadCn, April l2.-According to
correspondent Of the Times at NeN
ISwauo VIII cables .',p,m there undo
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
Military Censors Adjourn.

ST. Petersburg, April 12.-On account
of the holidays, the committee on mil
itary ccnsors sat for only an hour
Monday night, leaving their office al
ten o'clock. Later official dispatches
from the scene OF war will not be made
public before Tuesday.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
EASTER Al SEDASTOPOL.
Patriotic Denomination In Honor OF
Officers From ~ChcmnIpo.

Sebastopol. April 12.-The observ-
ance of Easter here was marked by a
patriotic demonstration in honor Of
the arrival Of the captain and other
surviving members Of the crew of the
Russian gunhOat Korietz. Nice-Ad-
miral Skyrdloff, the commander Of the
Russian Black sea fleet, in handing
them the crosses of st. George, COM
pared their exploits TO the heroic de-
fense of the Russians at ScbastOpol.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
THE JAPANESE IN KOREA.
The second japanese Army About to
start Cor kOrcn.

Paris, April 12.-Omcial advices re-
cciycd by the French government con
firm the press dispatches announcing
that Japan first army, consisting Of
four army corps, IS now completely
landed in Korea, and that the second
army, consisting of a similar number
Of corps, IL about to start. The points
Of dcbarkation Of the second army are
not known.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15

late OF April 8, the heavy rains have
flooded the railways and blocked the
roads ~throughol,t southern Manchuria.
The field telcgraphs have been inter-
rupted and the country Is impossible.
The Russian officers, says the Corre-
~spondont, consider that Japan lost the
chance of occupying New Chwang
where the defenses are amply
sufficiently TO repulse attacks.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
Not MS Other Women.

Mrs Brown-You don't seem TO like
Mrs. White?
Mrs. Black-Oh. | like her well enough,
but then she SO eccentric. She actually
thinks one should dress for comfort and
not for looks.-BOston Transcript.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
VIEW cuw,>G VIRTUALLY CLOSED
Ncutrnl Vessels Can Not Get Pilots
to Take Them Up the River.

Che Foo, April III. p. ma Chi
ncse tcamcr has just returned from
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
Japs a. the Nniu River.

Washington, April l2.-Advices haze
toen received here of the arrival of the
japanese troops at the Yalu river.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
Botanic Hood Balm ~. Is b.. /

Pleasant and safe to take, Thoroughly tested for 90
years. Composed Of Pure Botanic Ingredients.
Strengthens Weak Kidneys AMI StofnachS. cures
Dyspepsia. Sold hv all Druggists, Sr Per Large
Bottle. with complete direction for home cure. sample
sent Free by writing Blood Balm Co.. Atlanta. Ga.
Describe your trouble. ana >pecial free medicalaiVicc.
to suit your case. viii be sent In scaled letter.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-04-15
Hrn,, Nnins Flood Hondwny.

London, April l2.-According to n
correspondent Of the Times at New
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-01-08
CONGRATULATIONS.

MIR. John H. Cullom, Editor Of the
Garland, Texas, News, has written
a letter OF congratulations to the
manufacturers of Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy rs follows: Sixteen
years ago when our first child was 4
baby he was subject to croupy spells.
and W. would be very uneasy about:
him. We began using Cham berlaip q,
Cough Remedy in 1887, and finding
it sucn reliable remedy for colds,
and Group We have never been with
out it in the house since that timela
We have five children and have Civ
en- it to all Of them with good re
suits One good feature of this rem
edy is that it is not disagreeable To-.
take and our babies really like. An
other is that it is not dangerous and
there is no risk from giving an over
dose. I congratulate you upon the
success Of your remedy" For sale
by F. NJ. Hickman. r. :s5$.