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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
FARMER SHOT DEAD
BY SON WHOM HE HAD THREAT
ENEp TO KILL
Angry Father Started Out Upon 9
War Of ermination-PIanned
to Commit Suicide.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 2S--Rufus Hughes,
a rice farmer, was killed at the home
of a married son, 20 miles east of here
by another son, Charles Hughes, IS
years old.
The father, in a frenzy of anger,
armed himself with two pistols and
declared he was going to kill both his
sons and his daughter-in-law and then
commit suicide. The younger son,
who was inside the house, seized a
Winchester from the doorway OF the
house ana shot his father dead in the
front yard where he was standing.
The boy is under arrest awaiting
judicial investigation. The family are
among the most prominent OF the
farming people of Rockwall and Kauff-
man counties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
FORMER PRESIDENT
OF THE wAsAsH TO BE DROPPED
As DEFENDANT
Joseph Ramsey ls to BE Used as q
Witness In the Governments
Railway Case.

81. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 2s.-Joeepn
Ramsey. jr.. ex-presidcnt Of the Wa
bash railroad, has been dropped by
United States District Attorney Dyer
from the list of defendants in the suit
of the government against the Termi-
nal Railroad association. Ramsey 1t
Ia said on good authority will be used
as one of the governments principal
witnesses In the suit. This Ramsey
denies, saying that he has proved to
the satisfaction of the district attor-
ney and his associates in the suit that
he had no connection with the Tcrmi-
nal company for the past three Of four
years.
Ramsey, II will be remembered, was
forced out Of the presidency Of the
Wabash by George Goula after he nad
made an Intellectual attempt to gam
control Of the system through proxies
he sought from the stockholders. Gould
roads are largely interested In the
terminal association.
The suit Ia set for next Monday in
the United States circuit court here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
BUILDING AND LOAN
First Workingmen's Association Held
an Election Of Officers.

A meeting of the First Working
mems Building &c Loan association
held In the council chamber of the X.
of C. rooms Thursday night when the
election Of officers and directors took
place, resulting as follows:
President, Henry Kemp.
Vice President, Sam b. Hartung.
Secretary. Joseph Wingerter.
Treasurer, Emil Walther.
Directors, Albert offenburger. John
Mist, Emil Sanders. John Freitag. f.
A. Forty, Lorenz Liebig. Ernest Frei-
tag, and Valentine DaperkOw.
Albert Offenburger was elected as
sistant secretary.
Secretary Wingerter stated that the
organization was In fiourishing con-
dition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
IN CHAPTERS
Former Governor odeIl of New York
TO Publish Dealings With
Roosevelt.

New York, Dec. 2S.-'T intend to
publish the history of my dealings
with President Roosevelt in chapters.
These chapters will be made public
from day to day. The first installment
will be ready soon. j believe IL and
hose to follow 1t will prove interest
ing contributions to political litera-
lure"
So spoke State Chairman 0dell at
ihe Republican club tonight
0dell promises one chapter ON cam
paign contributions by the trusts.
National Chairman Cortelyou and
Governor Higgins win also be put up
On the gridiron In chapters by Odell.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
BOLD HOLD--UP
PAYMAsTER ROBBED or 5000 Hv
FIVE ARMED MEN
Officers Searching the Entire Country
side for the HiahwaymeH-Re-
ward Of $1,000 ts offered.

New Brunswick, N. J.. Dec. 2S.-No
arrests have as yet been made In con-
nectfon with the hala-ap OF Paymas-
ter William Schieek and his assistant,
although posses Of officers are scour-
ing the entire countryside. The hold
up was one Of the most daring in the
history Of the state and took place at
1880 O'clock THE afternoon near the
Raritan driving park track On the
main road to Bonhamtown, where
trolley cars run every few minutes.
Five men, four Of whom were masked
held up Paymaster william Schieck
and William +. Harkins and got away
with a satchel Of money amounting to
nearly $1,000.
Paymaster Schieck and Mr.. HarH-
ins started out to pay the 800 men en-
ployed by the Delaware River Quarry
& Construction Co.
The two men had Just passed the
driving park and were driving on the
main road when the five men jumpeu
from behind elump OF trees and
bushes and made an attack upon them
taking them completely by surprise.
Neither Schieck or Harkins was arm
ed.
The men were seen after the hold
up near the Stelton station of the
Pennsylvania railroad and later were
ascertained to be on their way to New
market. 1t is believed all Of them
had been former employees of the quar-
ry company and were familiar with
the way they paid their men off. In
the satche1 was the money to pay off
the 300 men, their wages for the past
two weeks.
Detective Frawley of the PennsyN -
MIA railroad force and several other
officers are out after the men tonight.
A reward OF $1,000 has been offered
for their CAPTURE
The news was brought here late this
afternoon by one Of the local rural
delivery carriers that he had passed
five men resembling the robbe.s on n.s
route which is toward Newmarket.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
In Farthest Iowa.

George Heitland left for BeImond to
get his wife which he recently married.
Harm Owen had his team shod the
other day.
John Bosnia wore new suit last
Sunday.
Though she be sick unto death you
win find a powder rag under her pill
low lTitonca Qowa) Topics.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
PRESi ENT OF CORNELL
college Defends Football In Address
Before New York Teachers.

Syracuse. N. Y, Dec. 28.-President
}. G. Schurman, of Cornell Univer-
Bity, in an address before the New
York state teachers association and
seven other organizations of teachers
tonight gave defense of football on
The ground that it helps discipline and
keeps students from vice and rowdy-
Ism. He made a plea for longer ten
nre of Office for teachers, more
pay and appointment on merit alone.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
Harmon Can Borrow Bio Sum

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 28.-United
States Circuit Judge II. ii. Lurton
here today granted an order allowing
Judson Harmon OF the c.. ii. & ID
and Pere Marquette roads to borrow
100000 with which to pay interest on
mortgage bonds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
OFFICIAL Undated.

Tiffin, o., Dec. 2S.-isx-County hs5
frmary Director Sherman has besn
Indicted for embezzleinent. II hs
charged that he sold farm produces
and pocketed the proceeds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
UNCLE SAM SUED
For the Value Of rs Steamboats,
Seized In 1864.

SeIzeo w 1904.
Washington, Dec. 28.-The United
States government, through Secretary
OF the Treasury Shaw and Treasurer
Treat, hNs been sued In the distric,
supreme court by c. w. Who'd. trus-
tee for the heirs of j. &c. MoDtgom.
cry. The claim Ia for the value of 20
steamboats, seized by the government
In 1864. Montgomery had been In the
Confederate service. but IL is alleged
that he resigned IN 1863, and opera;
ed hie steamboats,, valued az $3.50, 900,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
Wounded Three In Row.

Steubenvillc. o., Dec. 2S--James' Al
thur. miner. while drunk, fired upon
a crowd In a Dillonyale saloon. wound
ing three men
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
Mckeever outpolnts Clancy.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 2S.-In a
fast, clean and clever Six round bout
at the Broadway A. C. McIleever or
Philadelphia outpointed Jack Clancy
of Frisco.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
Would Buy Gas PLANT.

Akron, Dec. 2s--The business men
of this city want the city to buy the
Akron Gas company. 49,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
MARKET REPORT.
pITTsBuRG LIVE STOCK

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 2S.-Cattle-
Supply light, market STEADY. Choice,
$5.40@6.60; prime. $5.10@5.30; go, d
mixed, $4.70@5.10; tidy, $4.40@4.ag;
fair. $3.60@425: common. $3.0OD3.4u;
good to common heifers, $3.76GD4. rs;
common to fair heifers. $2.5003.50;
common to fat bulls, Sz.0002.sO: good
fresh cows and springers, $35D60;
common to fair, $20@35.
Sheep and Lambs-Supply light;
market steady. Prime wethers $5.7udp
$50; good mixed. $6.40@5.65; fair
mixed, $4.s0@5.26; spring lambs, $5.uO
$500; veal calves. $S.000S.75; heavy
and thin, $4,00@5.00.
Hogs-Receipts 25 double decks;
market fairly active. prices 10 cents
lower. Prime heavy and medium.
$5.45; yorkers and pigs. $5.4O@5.45;
roughs, $4.00O4.70; stays, $3.0O03.6s.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
CHICAGO GRAIN.

1ulcdbo, DcCs co. mere was u hui
ter In corn today. Those who we. e
short for this month delivery were
being pmcked and that created the
disturbance. December corn that calls
for No. 2 or better without the priyil-
ege of substituting lower grade at
a great discount. sold early In the day
as low as AZ cents. Near the end OF
the session II was wanted at 80 cents
and at the Immediate close was 40 ga.
Yesterday old December left OF az
AZ 1-2 cents. I he new December which
shorts can cover by tenders of No. 3
corn at five cents bushel penalty
closed only Ia cent higher for the
day.
May corn lost 1-S01-4c. Armour
bought SO much wheat that the price
of that commodity only suffered I-4o
for the May delivery, although there
was nothing but Inducements TO sell
In the news.
Oats left off Csc higher for Decem-
ber and without change for May.
Provisions were lower.
Cash sales. wheat-No. red $40
8Sc; No Q hard 82@s4c; No. north
ern s4@s7c; NO. Q northern So 100
S5c.
Corn--No. 2 white ana yellow 47sp
Al 1-2c. Yas,
oats-No .. 80 i-s@so lie: No. I
white s2W92 l-2c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-01-02
ArohhIshop srInas suIt.

Urbana, O.. Dec. 2s.-Archbiahop
Noeller haa sued TO prevent taxes
~ being collected on Catholic
nuxonartv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
VISITING JURIST ON BENCH.
Judge Kyle of Kansas City, Mo-, Sits
With Judge Mills Today.

Judge H. G. Kyle of the police court at
Kansas City, Mo-, was visitor at the
court for the District this morning, and for
some time sat on the bench with Judge
Mills. The former was greatly interested.
he said, in the procedure of the local court
Judge Kyle has been on the bench In
Kansas City only since April, but in that
time he has, it is stated. heard many cases
of considerable Importance.
He stated this morning that a campaign
had been conducted in Kansas City against
adulterated milk and other foods, and tina.
he had imposed heavy fines in such cases.
For adulterating milk. he said. the usual
fine is $500. Other violations of the pure
food law were punished just as severely,
he asserted.
For carrying concealed weapons, the
judge stated. the usual fine is $5eo He
states the BELIEF that crime can be better
prevented by prohibiting the carrying cf
weapons than by almost any other means
Judge Kyle is accompanied on his east
tern trip by his wife and they are guests
at the Dewey Hotel. He has visited other
courts and will go from here to New York
and Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
DEATH OF JOHN n. HOOD.
Aged Clerk in War Department Passes
Away.

Mr.. John H. Hood, an old and popular
clerk in the office Of the quartermaster gen.
eral of the War Department. died In
Georgetown University Hospital at an early
hour this morning following an operation
for the removal of foreign growth In the
stomach. Mr.. Hood, who was seventy-eisht
years of age, was born in Philadelphia ana
came to this city when a very young man
to accept a position in the Interior De-
partment. From 1851 to 1861 he was en-
ployed in that department. and was then
employed in the depot for army clothing
and equipage in this city from August, 1861,
until the close of the civil war. He was
then transferred to the Office of the depot
quartermaster in this city as superintend-
ent of the National cemetery and remained
there until August, 1882, when he was APP
pointed a fourth-class clerk in the Office
of the quartermaster general and remained
Mr.. Hood was an expert telegraph opera
nently identified with the Masonic frater-
nifty, being past eminent commander of
Potomac Commandery. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
at the family residence at 2S12 M street,
and the interment, which Will be private,
will be in Congressional cemetery.
The honorary pallbearers will be Sydney
E, Smith, John j. Cook, John A. Goodier,
Frank S. Altemus. William H Degges and
John r. Peak Besides his wife, Mrs. Har-
riet A. Hood, son, Charles ]. Hood, and
a daughter, Mrs. A. K. Seligson, survive
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
ROOSEVELT GARRISON MEETS.
Increased Interest in Army and Navy
Union Affairs Shown.

At the meeting Of Roosevelt Garrison, No.
"a. Army and Navy Union. held Monday
night, there were present larger number
of the comrades than usual, and consider
able business of Importance was trans
acted.
The applications CT Sam l.. JACKS IN, for
merly of Troop NJ. list United States Cav
airy, and Daniel ]. Byrne. a member OF
the 35th Massachusetts, Infantry during
the civil war, were read, and both appi :
cants were elected to membership.
A few visitors were present, by ore of
whom an interesting talk was made on the
subject of a ladies' auxiliary. Short and
interesting talks for the good CT the order
were made by Messrs. Ricke.,s. Bro;lcker,
Tryan, Larcombie. Judge. Ga!braith Zahn
-Longstreet, johnson, Bomar ami Won Der
Miller.
An incomplete report Of the excursion
committee was heard showing that the gar
rison would make little money out of the
affair. Mr.. s. E. Bomar WAS UNANIMOUSLY
selected to serve in the capacity of official
the sudden illness of Senior Vice Command
er F. C. Longstreet. who was presidng, the
meeting adjourned at an early hour.
Mr.. N w. Tryon, an ofiteer OF roosevelt
Garrison says that the repor- that the
garrison had been invited to take part In
the reception to Gen. A. s. SUIT Septem-
her 10 is incorrect Roosevelt Garrison
has never been invited to take any part in
this reception" said Mr.. Tryon, ard no
committee has been appointed fer that pur-
pose, Notwithstanding that Roosevelt Gar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
New Fall Hats for Men
are here in every style

A famous authority said: Judge a
man by his hat"
Perhaps that is making it little too strong.
But true it is that first impressions are apt to
be lasting impressions" and the first thing you
notice on man in the street is his hat If he is
well-groomed at that point he will generally
pass muster in respect to other points of his
dress.
The Epsilon" and the Club
talked about a good deal We knew they would be-
for we knew that much hat-value and hatstyle
had before been shown in Washington. Designed
especially for college they Immediately the
- favor predicted for them-wth all young In
pearl and grays and the price is $780, though the
value is easily $500 kind
The 'Karlton is another winner, with record Of
unprecedented trumphs This seasons shapes
varied and dive and they in the popular
pearl grays-a shade shape proportion for
every The "Karton' is exclusive with the
Saks The price $500, but its value is prop
erly $500
The Stetson Self-conformng Derbies are
here, too, in the regular Stetson models, and also
in two exclusive models, designed exclusively for
us. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
HOLMES CASE POSTPONED.
Defendant Locked Up Pending Hear
ing on Forgery Charge.

grand jury warrant, charging the for
gerry of the name of Paul Brockett, secre-
tary of the library of the National Museum,
to nine checks on the Riggs bank, was filed
in the Police Court this morning against
James K. Holmes. nineteen years old, an
employee of the National Museum library.
The hearing in the case was continued UNI
til next Wednesday.
Holmes was arrested by Detectives Nc
Nance and Helan yesterday. and he was
locked up in the second police precinct sta
ton. After the case was continued today
Holmes was ordered committed to jail.
While Holmes worked with Mr.. Brockett
he became familiar, It is said, with the lat
ter's signature, and was able. 1t is alleged,
to duplicate Mr.. Brockett's handwriting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
DECLARES IT Is IRREGULAR.
Secretary Martins View Of Plumbers
Union Charter.

Mr.. Henry A. Martin, secretary OF Dis
trict Assembly No. CO, knights Of La
Dor, in a statement made today regarding
the formation Of an assembly of the jour-
neymen plumbers and gas filters. to be af-
filiated with the knights Of Labor, said
that if the new assembly possesses a char
ter 1t was not obtained in the regular way.
He added that the non-unionists had made
application for a charter, but 1t had been
denied them. No charter. he states. to any
assembly of knights of Labor in the Dis
trict can be issued without the assent of
District Assembly 66.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Man Charged With Stealing Capitol
Documents Valves Examination.

Henry e. Quincy, colored, was arraigned
in the Police Court this morning on
charge of stealing several valuable law
books from the document room at the Cap
itol He pleaded not guilty, and after
waving preliminary hearing was held
for the action of the grand jury. The bond
required for Cuney-s release was raised
from $500 to $780, That was furnished i'm
mediately.
Quincy, 1t is alleged, was ar2rehended in
the document room at the Capitol by De-
tective Weber of the Capitol police force.
A package Of books addressed in Cuney's
name, and Quincy was found, 1t is stated,
in his possession. These books, 1t is said,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

were among the rarest in the collection at
the Capitol, and would be hard to replace
should they be stolen or lost.
Prosecuting Attorney Turner stated, In
asking for the increase in the amount of
the bond that the investigation of the case
showed 1t to be SO important as to require
q higher bond,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

NORWICH, Conn. September 14.-Charles
johnson and Stephen Bell, both colored, are
in custody here on the charge of an at
tempted criminal assault upon a seven-year-
old girl in Riverpoint. r. l. The assault. it
is alleged. being made September 10.
johnson and Bell formerly travelled with a
small circus. Bell lives in Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
MI. Burgdorf Opens Business.

Mr.. A. Burgdorf has resumed the under
taking business at 2009 nth street north
west. where he has large and commodious
building. Mr.. Burgdorf has been engaged
in the furniture and undertaking business
for the past forty, years, and was located at
316 Pennsylvania avenue for over thirty
wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
Hats |
ndCaps |

,C this year in the val
no laps ues that we have Sc
- cured. Spic-and-span
new Headwear, including some
styles made up exclusively for us.
Boys Caps at 25c-worth soc; and that
is the price they would be anywhere
: else. A good variety of very neat eff
fects.
Boys Golf Caps at 5Oc-worth 75c; for
the materials and the making are just
with silk serge lining and unbreakable
canvas visors Qnstead of the usual
pasteboard visors). Sizes 6as to rs.
Boys Felt Hats, s1O0 to $500. These
are exact replicas of the styles that the
older boys wear, only properly proper
toned for the fewer years. In this sea-
sons most popular colors, too-the pearls
and grays, which have taken the town
- by storm.
The Cavalier is a stunning new
shape exclusively shown by us for the
kindergartener. 1t is of felt, and comes
in red, white or blue. Telescoped and
stylishly turned up at the back and
sides. Its trimming is simple but very
effective-just Quill and cord with tas-
sells. good $500 value special at
$1.25.
And, of course, we have Tam O'Shan-
tiers galore. In all the most popular
styles and fabrics-all-wooi materials in
navy blue, dark red or golf red; and
corduroy In white or tan. Especially
good values at soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
Some Live News for Fishermen
and others-Sporting Goods Dept.

There is one thing we ought to say right
here: that the term Sporting Goods Department
is entirely inadequate to explain the nature of all
the goods handled therein. We suggest that you
become frequent visitor, and share the extra
values real necessities that frequently Of
fered. For example:
REELS-the double multiplying kind; nickel
plated: city, GO and so yards. Regular
$50, 1925 and $3.50 values-now reduced to-. $115
SILK LINES several styles, of enameled silk,
that sell regularly at SOC for % yards-specal
Saturday only. Observation-Disclosures. 33c
BOAT OARS-varnished, leathered and coppered;
mostly spoon Regularly $3.50 to 1915
pair-now reduced ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S1.50
PEN KNIVES-handsome pearl handle Knives,
with two three blades; fine steel Regular
ly $1.25 and 81 Special NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 95c
RAZORS-those high-grade. guaranteed "Sena-
tor RaZors, regularly $1.50-special for Satur-
ROLLER SKA TIES the adjustable kind; for
small children heel and toe; wood
rollers Regularly SOC pair special for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

rison loves Gen. Burt as well as does any
other garrison in Washington, and the
members would have liked to honor him
had the garrison been notified to send a
committee to act with the other bodies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
The Delta" Shoe for Men, $3.50

mep
ular eyeets;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

If you want work read the want columrs
OF The Star.
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Women's $3.50 Shoes at S1.95


in
able to hnd to sci at price
lace andb
military All and
width /
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14
Inquest This Afternoon.

Paoluci has been in business In this city
for several years. Last year he had
shop at 304 B street southeast. He sold
that place and afterward opened the shop
on 9TH street. 1t is said that he has no
relatives in this city, but that he has a
brother living in New York. His friends
in this city will notify his brother of his
trouble.
Coroner hewitt viewed the remains OF
Miss Dodge at the morgue last night, and
arranged for the holding of the inquest,
which occurred at clock this afternoon.
The police of the ninth precinct summoned
a number of witnesses in the case, and
they were present at the hearing. On ac-
count of the serious condition of Paoluci 1t
was impossible for the police to have him
present at the hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-14

SchOO1 prices is almost as
g wide as the variety
Ou1tS of styles and fabrics.
@-=g And you can count
on the styles being right up to the
minute-a point boys are very par
ticular about.
AT $345 BoHs saa sssvo,s
Russian blouse and regular
sailor blouse styles Embroidered
emblems on shield and sleeves Silk
ties on all. Sizes for boys up to
years. Would be good values at $500.
A. ca TX BOYS WOOL SUITS - each
AZ PS'/0 suit includes two Fairs of
pants-one in the straight
style, the other in Knickerbocker
style; and the coat is double-breaste1,
and may be worn either with or with
out belt. Sizes to 16 years. Good
$500 values.
AT S5.OO blue serge blue or black
cheviots and fancy mixtures.
Two styles - double breasted with
straight pants. and double breasted
with belt and Knickerbockers Sizes
to 16 years. Tailored like others $3.50
and 500 suits.
A. 81 IN BOYS WOOL sUITs-double
Az Q/.OO breasted with straight pants.
and double breasted with belt
and knickerbockers. Blue serges,
fancy worsteds and fancy cheviots.
Sizes to II years. Good 5000 and
$1,000 values,