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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Branch Tied Tn.

This morning l.. j. Wehe of Edmore
left for his home after an enforced
stay In the city Of two days. Mr..
Wehe was here on court matters and
heard that the Lakota-Sarles branch
was blockaded. He waited until today
and was very doubtful about reaching
home tonight. At last reports the line
had not been opened.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Lcft-Handed Animals.

Left-handedness is said to occur fire.
quently in animals. Parrots usually
seize objects with the left paw. The
lion strikes with the lett paw, and Liv-
ingstone stated as his opinion that all
animals are left-handed. The parrot
has also been observed to use the left
claw for climbing more readily than
the right.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
I4aborious Shipping.

A"ooAAouS SuAppAuS.
Most Of the cargo taken by the lin
ers from San Francisco for Japan
nowadays consists of heavy machinery,
and the San Francisco Call says the
Pacific Mail company's loading facili-
ties are little better than those at the
disposal of Noah" So the stevedores
work night and day.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Difference,

Il enjoyed your piano solo very
muck," said the laxative girl.
"It was not solo," answered the
polite but sarcastic musician. "Your
conversation was the principal and
most charming theme. My perform
ance was merely an obligato. WASH
ington Star.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
hopeful.

Il don't suppose I'll get chance to
mako a speech for long time," said
the new member of congress.
Maybe it's all for the best" an
swered his eminently practical wife.
Many mans chances for reelection
have been improved by silence
Washington Star.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Got $40 and Costs,

The much-talked-of SANDER case at
Niagara was settled out of court. The
plaintiff, who had been. accused of dis
annexing some wheat belonging to an
other man, received $40 and his costs,
and the case went out of court.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Not the Right Laughter.

Not the Right Laughter.
Were there laughter and cheers dur.
ing your speech?"
WELL" answered the youthful states
man, there weren't any cheers, but
now and then people in the audience
looked at one another and laughed"
Stray Stories.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
In Oklahoma

Missionary-My friend, do you ever
think about your future state?
Oklahoma Ike-say. pard, don't you
read the papers? We amt been think
in of anything else fer tn last few
years.-Cleveland Leader.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
PENCHANT FOR
FOWL
John Kennedy Swears Out Warrant
for Joe Tucker Alleging That He
Robbed His Hen Roost Of 40 Birds.

A warrant was issued for Joe
Tucker this morning on complaint of
John Kennedy living in the northern
portion of the city. The complaint
alleges that Tucker stole 40 chickens
from the complaining witness from
his premises in the city-25 one night
and Is another.
Tucker was recently released from
the county bastile after serving a 60
day term for assaulting his wife. He
has served several Jail sentences and
will probably get the limit for the
chicken theft-if caught. AS The
Evening Times goes to press he had
not been apprehended.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
A New Building.

A building 50x1OO feet to be used
as q ware house and Office building
will be erected by the M. Rumley Co.
at the corner of Seventh and Inter-
national avenue. Work will be start
ed in February. Bales & Perkins hav-
ing the contract.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Cupid Turns the Leaves.

let me see." said the apple.cheek.
ed country girl as she entered the big
department store; "have you any sit
close books?"
"'Sit-close books?'" echoed the clerk
IN establishment "What in the world
are they?"
,..y, er-family albums. You see.
I have a gentleman caller. Chicago
Daily News.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
TEM.PATURE
LOW
Reports From Over the Great North.
ern System Say That the Mercury
Averages About 80 Below on the
Dakota and Northern Divisions.

The Great. Northern division head
quarters today are in receipt of dis
patches from the Northern and Da-
kota divisions which indicate that
uniformly low temperature prevails
in the northwest. The local Their
mometers range from % to "a below.
At Devils Lake the mercury was 80
below. The intervening towns showed
about the same temperature. Reports
show that the Hannah branch towns
ranged from 80 to 33 below. At Mu-
mich the temperature was 80.
The intense and uniform cold has
made it very hard throughout the
day to keep steam in the boilers and
this, together with the blowing snow,
has made railroading precarious and
uncertain all over the division.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Back at Her Desk.

Mrs. A. F. Page. society editor Of The
Evening Times, is back at her desk to-
day after an absence of week. Her
many friends will be pleased to read
again the columns of the paper which
she so ably edits.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Funeral Friday,

The funeral of the late Peter John
son of Brier township will occur Fri
day. M. Norman will have charge of
the arrangements, and the hearse will
leave here tomorrow, returning on
Friday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Visiting in Grand Forks.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Yount and
daughter went to Grand Forks last
evening where Mrs. Yount and the
little one will remain for som. time
visiting with relatives. Mr.. Yount re-
turned here this morning.-Crookston
TimeS
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Fortune Left for Statues,

fortune Lett Tor Statues.
Mr.. John Stewart McCaig, a Scot
fish banker, left practically all his es-
tate, consisting Of property producing
nearly $4,000 a year and movobles
worth $4,000, for the erection of
statues Of himself and his relatives,
and the building of artistic towers on
prominent parts of his land.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Was Caught at It,

"You here. James," exclaimed the
slum-worker, visiting the Jail.
"Yes'm," replied the new prisoner.
who was in for burglary.
well, we'll. certainly am sur.
prised."
$50 was I, ma'am. or I wouldn't be
here. '-Tit-Bits.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
AT His Word.

"Mr. Growel," began the visitor, Il
don't want to disturb you
Every considerable of you to come in
here just to tell me that" said the busy
man. Il appreciate it, sir. Good-day!"
-Cassell's.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Architect Keck Here,

Bert Keck, the Crookston architect,
is in the city today in consultation
with the Grand Forks Fruit company
relative to that new cold storage
plant which is to be installed this
summer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Visit in New York,

Mrs. Charles Wright of Crary, who
has been visiting in this city for some
time. left recently with her husband
for two months visit at points in
New York and Michigan.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

sYes. SIR" said the soldierly look
ing man, II have spent fifteen years
OF my life in the service Of my coun-
try"
80 have ~ volunteered the low
proved individual, offering his hand,
what were you IN for?''
e TO Maintain Average. Ii,
Now In Butte, Z she said, Gus ladies
always wear gloves at dinner" IS
Ah," said her companion, land 80
1t Q to maintain the average that the
gentlemen take Of their coats =
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Everything in Stock.

Everything IN STOCK.
Mrs. Highart (dreamily)-I wish to
select painting for the-the north
west corner of my parlor.
Dealer (brusquely)-Yes, madam.
James! show the lady Senat's last
marine, "The Nor WESTERLY. Y.
Weekly.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Brunettes Preferred.

3 N44SSSSS = AS4S44Cos
THE majority of city men, when
choosing a typist give the preference
to the dark GIRL" said the manager
of a London employment agency.
They apparently think the brunette
more energetic and business-like."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

A Minot doctor succeeding in patch
ing bullet hole in a mans stomach.
Now If he can close up the one
through which the food enters he will
be philanthropist.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Dinnies Are at Pasadena.

Word has been received In the city
that Mr.. and Mrs. John Dinnie and
Mrs. j. R. Poupore have arrived safe
ly at Pasadena. California, and had
delightful trip across the noun
tainS
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Lockhart Girl Badly Scalded.

Sophie Stromstad of Lockhart,
while bending down behind the stove,
caught her sleeve on a teakettle filled
with boiling water, which was spilled
over her arm and chest. She is in a
critical condition.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
How he Cured Her

How He Cured Her,
Mr.. Navoice Ito Mr.. Sponger)-My
wife has been Obliged to give up playing
the piano.
Mr.. S-lndeed! Whatever is that for?
Mr.. N-Every time she began to play
I insisted upon singing.-Tit-B Bits.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Queer Motive Of Patrtcide.

Queer Motive Of Patricide,
A young man named Gautier MUIR
dered his stepfather recently at
Nantes. France, in order that the term
of his service as a conscript might be
one year instead of two years, as the
only son of a widow"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Public StenOgrapher.

Miss Laura Daubenberg, Room Q,
Clifford Blk. Phones: 9S3 N. W.; Tri-
State, 292R. Residence, N. w. 613M.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
His Blessed Opinion

"Why do SO many American girls
fall in love with foreign titles?"
Il guess" answered Mr.. Cumrox, at
must be because most women have no
sense of humor."- Washington Star.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Changing.

Cnang1ng.
She-And what attracted you to me?
He-Your eyes.
my eyes?"
Eyes; you have black eyes. I'm get
ting rather tired of being engaged to
girls with blue eyes!"-Yonkers States
man.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOTS

Yesterday, today and tomorrow.
We've been talking University Avenue
for the past year, are still talking 1t
and intend to keep on talking 1t, be-
cause we know what we're talking
about when I'VE say that property in
that locality is, without question, the
best realty investment in the city to-
day, and developments during the past
few months have fully demonstrated
it. Our auto is running every day this
fine weather and we will be only too
glad to take you out and show you any
or all of these money making proper
ties. Prices are low ind will surely
advance ere long. NOW is THE
TINE.
FOR RENT - SIX ROOM HOUSE.
Sig: 60 sn' on S0f'n S'A'" street. f>'"'
street. eight room house in fine con-
dition: newly papered throughout;
good good floors; city water. $500 per
street, seven-room house, all modern:
good cellar with cement floor. $50
per month.
FOR RENT - ON SOUTH THIRD
street. good-sized store, s25 per
FOR sALE+HoUsE OF ROOMS ON
North Fifth street: lot 75x140; city
water; cellar. Price $1,000.
FOR SALE-FOUR HOUSES IN EAST
Grand Forks. from $3.50 to $500.
FOR sALE-GOOD ALL MODERN
house on University avenue, 9 rooms:
lot 1O0x140; hard wood floors: fine
lawn and shade trees; corner lot.
Price $500.
FOR SALE-EIGHT ROOM ALL MOD
ern house on South Fourth street:
hard wood finish and floors; full
basement. cement floor; fine lawn: al
most new. Price $4,000.
FOR SALE-TEN ROOM ALL MOD
ern house on South Fourth street;
corner lot; fine lawn and shade trees
Price $500.
FOR sALE-ELEvEN ROOM MODERN
house on Reeves avenue; fine lawn
and shade trees; good basement, ce-
ment floors; lot 135x200 feet: fine
drives. garden and small fruits.
Price $6.2O0 Easy terms.
FOR sALE-NEw ROOM HOUSE
on North Fifth street. Price $2.100.
All modern but heat.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Same Tone.

stella-How did you say "This is 90
sudden?"
Bella-Just like mother does when
father gives her the present she limited
for.-N. Y. Sun.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

Trouble for the Tender Heart.
eyes," said the man gently, IT al
ways feel better after the old women
leave the trolley car 1t makes me
uncomfortable to sit and see 'em hang
ing on to the straps."-N. Y. World.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
On Eastern Trim.

W. A. Joy and wife leave this even
ing for st. Paul and the east on
visit which will extend for several
days.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

If the shade of Ben Franklin should
see that limited train between Chica-
go and New York he would not think
that time and tide wait for no man"
was out of date.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
A Winter Girl.

George notice you always take
Miss Plump when you 60 sleighing.
!ack-She can drive IN. Y. Weakly
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Collections.

Local collections of all kinds made
on commission. Prompt service guar
anteed. We solicit your business. Box
II, Grand Forks. N. D.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Pompeiian Bead.

Pompeiian Bead.
lie bakers of Pompeii made their
bread into forms THAI were circular
and fiat, as appears from loaves found
in the ruins of bake-oven of the
city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

II went home to see the old people
the other day and introduced myself as
them as the prodigal son."
$50 they wouldn't mistake you for
the fatted calf?"-Boston Globe.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Heads and Feet.

"Pop!"
eyes, my son."
How many feet does it take to make
ayard?"
Three, my boy"
"And yet it only takes two heads to
make barrel."-Yonkers Statesman.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

Nine. LeBerne has reopened her
parlors in the Security block and is
personally in attendance. Any dis
satisfaction in previous service of as
sistants will be cheerfully rectifed.
You are invited to call
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23

If you want the best quality, full
weight and prompt service, telephone
Red Lake Lumber Co., phone 318 for
all kinds Of coal, Pocahontas included.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
Z Decadence.

}Decadence.
Ten years ago was "nouveau" rich,
But managed to get in 1.-THE Four
Now Society's left me in the ditch
Because am newly poor
Town Topics,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-23
From Great Falls, Mont.

I'LL Dr.. II e. Ingels, his sister Mrs,
Goodwin and her son Arthur who re-
Gently lost leg by falling between
the cars at Great Falls, Montana, COM
setituted party enroute for Winni-
spsg who stopped OF in this city last
evening. a second amputation OF the
injured Limb Is to be performed q
hopes Of saving It. ~
sa If you want the best quality. full
sweight and prompt service, telephone
1Red Lake Lumber Co, phone 318 for
III binds Of coal. Pocahontas included.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-07
MINING NOTES.

Upon the strength of reported
strike of vein Of two and half feet
OF ore assaying $3.50 to the ton, it is
announced that the Ward brothers and
c. s. Chrysler. principal owners of the
Wake Up Jim gold quartz mine, in the
North Side district above Wallace,
Idaho, intend Immediately to begin the
erection of a 40 stamp mill upon the
property. The building of mill on
the Wake Up Jim has been decided
upon for some time, if only salts
factory showing Of ore could be got.
Miners and operators of western
Kentucky district No. %, have agreed
on a wage scale and there will be ne
strike in western Kentucky.
In the eye socket Of the skull Of a
hugh mastadon unearthed in the
Forty Three gold run claim near
Dawson a few days ago was found
gravel that washed $1,000 in gold.
Three thousand tons more ore were
shipped last week from Boundary
mines in B. c., than for the previous
seven days.
The LIE Roi strike continues to at
tract a great deal of public attention.
Drifting is still in progress on the 500
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-07

foot level west Of the big Josie dixie,
and the ore body has been drifted on
for about $40 feet. The ore is said to
maintain good values throughout
The largest treatment plant in Ore
gon is located at the Granite Hill prop
erty, near Grants Pass. 1t is an electric
plant, and is reported that in its
milling and concentrating not more
than 40 or so cents to the ton remains
in the tailings.
Work has been started on a property
on Trestle creek, near Hope, Idaho,
opposite the Marguerite, and which is
owned by Minneapolis people. Phil
Young of Hope is experimenting the
work.
A strike of significance is reported
to have been made yesterday upon the
Oreana, the prospect lying directly be-
tween the Mammoth and Tiger mines,
near Burke, Idaho.
The strike is being renewed through
out the mining regions of France. A
sanguinary ARRAY has occurred at
Henin-Lietard.
1t is reported by mining men from
Black Tail mountain, Pend d'Orei.ie,
Idaho, that there is a large number OF
prospectors working that part OF the
country, and that many properties are
being located. The Granite creek
region is also said to be attracting a
large number of gold hunters.
The property of the Allen brothers.
located east of Hope, Idaho. is being
worked and good results are being
obtained. This property is high grede
gold and silver proposition.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-07
Theatrical Notes.

William Collier and company will
sail for Australia the middle of April
for an extended engagement.
A. Kirchner, a well known Spokane
musician, has been awarded the con-
tract for furnishing the music at the
Spokane Theater.
Nat Goodwin is to appear in Spo-
kane in June.
1.-THE Heir of Hoorah" will be at
the Spokane theatre April 25.
Henry B. Harris has engaged Ger
rude Coghlan to succeed Margaret Ill.
ington in the western "The Lion and
the Mouse" company.
Miss Lillian Russell, just back from
Europe, treasures the public mind
with the announcement that she did
not marry anybody while abroad, re
ports to the contrary Notwithstanding.
One of the characters in Lawrence
D'Orsay's new play, The Embassy
BALI is a senator from Oregon.
1t is reported that Madame Nordics
is dissatisfied with her engagement
with the Metropolitan Grand Oper;
company and may not be with that or
SANITATION next season.
Alberta Gallatin is said to have {
strong vehicle for the display of he
powers in cousin Kate" which il
announced as one of the bookings a
the Spokane this season.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-07
RAIL AND RIVER RATES.
spokane-coiumbia to Be In Operation
In 1907.


A syndicate, composed mostly of
Washington men. Is stated to be be-
hind a unique and most interesting
railroad proposition of Washington.
The plan. now well under way and
with contracts let all the way, is to
create a new rail and water route from
Spokane to Portland via the Columbia
river and the rails of new line now
under contract between Spokane and
Ringold's Bar, a point on the river
about half way between Pasco ard
White Bluff ferry.
The company is organized along the
lines of the Oregon Railroad & Navi-
cation company as the latter was or
iginally created There are to be
about 100 miles of steam railroad.
standard gauge, equipped with new
up to date locomotives and cars. Con
tracts call for the completion of about
Ga miles OF the road this summer and
the remainder by the end Of the year
By February, 1907 the whole system
is expected to be in operation ready
to handle the business in 1907.
The name of the corporation is the
Spokane Columbia River Railroad &
Navigation company. w. F. Kyle is
president and w. s. Foster chief en-
gineer, both of Spokane.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-07
SPOKANE
Wholesale Produce Prices.

getables-POtatoes 75c cwt;
heets. S1.1001.25 cwt; turnips, NC
lb rutabagas, 81 cwt; sweet potatoes,
S2.75@3 cwt; cabbage, Sis cwt; car.
rots, 81 cwt; lettuce, Csc ID; rhubarb,
15c ID; caulifiower, $1.50 doz; onions,
40c doz; spinach, 81 crate; parsnips,
nc ID.
Butter and eggs-Standard eastern
eggs, $465 case; extra select eastern
eggs. $500 case; best ranch eggs
$3.50 case; best creamery butter. 3sc
Id; cheese, 16@1sc ID.
Celery-65@S0c doz; honey, s3.25@
$50; strained honey, SC Id.
Sugar-Granulated cane sugar. s6.2C
per 100 lbs; beet sugar. Sc per 100 lbs
Coffee-Common package goods
s16.25 per 100 lbs.
Wholesale Feed Prices.
Bran, SIC ton; bran and shorts, 81
ton; while shorts, $19 ton; corn, s1.3g
cwt; cracked corn. s1.55 cwt; timo
thy hay. $40 ton; alfalfa, s12Q13 ton
rolled barley, $3.50 cwt; whole oats
Las cwt; chopped oats, $3.50 cwt
wheat, s1.15 cwt.
Wholesale Meat Prices.
Beef-Steers, dressed, 61a97c lbi
COWS, dressed, 4h05hc Id; mutton
dressed. 12h @13c lb; pork, 400
lb hams, 12c lb; bacon, lac ID; lard
9@10c lb; dry salt extras, 9hc lb
dry salt backs, 10c ID.
Prices Paid to Producers.
Live Stock-Steers, s2.75@3 cwt
COWS. s2.50@3 cwt; sheep. IS cwt
hogs, s5.z0@5.50 cwt.
getables-Potatoes, 50Q65c cwt
turnips. 65c cwt; beets, s75c cwt; on
ions, 81 cwt; cabbage, s0cQs1 cwt
apples. s1G2 box; carrots. Coo cwt.
Poultry and Eggs-Live hens, 13c
live spring chickens, 13c; live rooster
&c; live ducks, 12c; live geese, 12c
live turkeys, 16c; dressed hens. 1311c
dressed ducks. lac; dressed geese
lac; dressed turkeys, 1Sc; fresh rancl
eggs, 81 case.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-04-07
Special R. R. Rates for This Show

Special r. r. Rates for This Show.
The production of the London
Drury Lane Extravaganza, THE Sleep
ing Beauty and the Beast" which will
be seen at the Spokane Theater
Thursday and Friday nights, and
Saturday matinee and night, is con-
coded to be the greatest indoor enter
tainment ever produced and the attend
ance in the various cities where pre-
scented, have eclipsed all records and
receipts heretofore scored by any at
traction in America. 1t is not only a
great amusement, but it is a superla-
tive novelty. Nothing like it in magni-
tude of company. gorgeous scenic
effects, splendor of costumes and in
terest of story has ever had place
on the American stage.
On account of the magnitude and
Importance of this attraction all the
railroads entering Spokane will give
a round trip excursion rate of one and
one-third the regular one way fare
from points within $50 miles of Spo
kane, on Friday. April g. Tickets will
be good on any of the regular trains
on that date. and good returning on
any train Saturday, April 7. The
prices of admission to the Spokane
theater will be from 25 cents to $1.50.