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The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Cultivated by the Scholars.

It is stated that nearly 5000 school
gardens exist In Austria, not includ.
ing the sister kingdom OF Hungary.
They are connected with both private
and public schools. and are used for
purposes of practical instruction in
horticulture and tree-growing. and
often contain botanical museums and
bee hives.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Retween Erlends.

Askltt--Isn't that a new umbrella?
Noitt-No; 1t has been in my pos
session for nearly two years.
Askitt-Don't you think Il about
time you returned it?-Chlcago Daily
News.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
MakIna Il Hot for Huhhv.

Private Detective-Madam, here Is
my bill for shadowing your husband
during the past four weeks.
Suspicion Wife-Very we'll; present
Il to him. And go on shadowing him
until you receive further orders from
me.-Judge.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Athletics in China.

The other day China had its first
great athletic meeting, when 5000 stu.
dents. from AZ schools. competed in
various kinds OF races and sports at
Canton. In booth on the ground
was a hospital corps composed of II
young Chinese doctors. each with the
Geneva cross on his arms. So siren
uous were the competitors that there
were many cases to attend to.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Ready 70 Listen.

"And So" said her naughty iather.
you wish to marry into my family?"
mo. haven't any desire to do
that" replied the candid young man,
"and II you can tell me of any other
respectable way in which may have
your daughter I'll be mighty glad to
hear it."-Chicago Record Herald.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03

What reason have you for thinking
that the thief who entered your house
was a locksmith by trader" asked the
detective.
why, saw him make a bolt for
the door," said the victim of the rob
bery.-Judge.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
We Make Travel Easy.

Five trains daily via the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe. Colorado to Kan
sas City, st. Joe, Chicago. Galveston.
Eel Paso, City OF Mexico Ask me
about reduced rates. C. F. Warren,
G.. A.. A. T. G. s. F. Ry.. All Dooly
Block, Salt Lake City. Utah.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Facts In the Case.

rs It true" queried the bachelor
who sometimes yearned for the siren
uous life, that It doesn't cost a mar
rled man any more to live than 1t does
a single one?"
1T is" answered the man who had
been up against the matrimonial
game for many months. but It costs
about three times as much for his
wife to live."-Chicago Daily News.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Alarmed.

Beware. senator. bewarel" said the
disgruntled henchman. "The worm
will turnl"
States evldence?" exclaimed the
senator. with ill-concealed trepidation.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Effective Lessons.

Foreign languages are now taught
with the aid OF the photograph in
some schools. The machine reels on
oratory, poetry and songs. while the
children listen and note the accent
and pronunciation.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Not Proud.

"A man should not be proud be-
cause he is rich"
"of course not" answered Mr.. Dus-
tin Stax. NOWADAYS we're looking
for sympathy. Washington Star.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Curious hooks

The British museum contains books
written on oyster s.ell5. bricks. tiles,
bones. ivory. lead. iron. copper. Sheep
skin, wood and palm lesVes.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
He Enjoyed Il.

Meeker-Did your wife enjoy her
two weeks sojourn In the countty9
Enpecl-I don't know. but you bet
I did, Chicago Daily News.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
GOOD Jokes
InmateriaI.

The elderly and somewhat Illustrated
lady stopped an obese man on a
crowded street.
Does II make any difference" she
asked. (which Of these cars take to
the cemetery"
mot to me. madam" answered the
polite heavyweight, as he lifted his
hat and passed on.-Chlcago Daily
News.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03
Sometimes So.

$50 Pickles went back to his frs.
love. wonder why"
"She was the only one that would
have him" --Detrolt Free Press.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03

Box 321, DeGraff, Ohio.
DR.. s. ID. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
Dear Sir -
1 was terrible sufferer from
pelvic weakness and had headache
continuously. l was not able to do my
house work for myself and husband.
wrote you and described my condi-
ton as nearly as possible. You recon-
mended Peruna. | took four bottles of
IL and was completely cured. | think
Peruna a wonder fuf me icine and have
recommended IL to my friends with the
very best of results.
Esther M. Miner.
Very few Of the great multitude of
women who have been relieved of some
pelvic disease or weakness by Peruna
ever consent to give testimonial to be
read by the public.
There are. however, n few courageous,
self-sacrihcing women who will for the
sake of their suffering sisters allow
their cures to be published.
Mrs. Miner Is one of these. In her
gratitude for her restoration to health
she is willing that
A GRATEFUL the women Of the
LETTER TO whole world should
DR.. HARTMAN know it. A chronic
invalid brought back
TO health Is no small matter. Words
are inadequate to express complete
gratitude.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03

Maud-Why is that lady over the
way always in black? Is she mourn
ing for anyone?
Bess-Yes; a husband.
Maud didn't know she'd been
married.
Bess--No; but she's mourning for a
husband all the same.-The Tattler.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03

rs she In society?"
well. Just sort Of probationer;
she has never been divorced yeti
Houston Post.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1906-10-03

Ma-lIut perhaps the young man
wants a little encouragement.
Daughter-Yes. ma; how would II be
y you kept out of sight when he's
here?
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Esther M. Miner.
A GRATEFUL
LETTER TO
DR.. HARTMAN

TO health Is no small matter. Words
are inadequate to express complete
gratitude.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26

$50 O00-Clay-st. frontage near 10th st; sells at
$500 per foot; here is lot within 80
yards OF that spot for S533 per foot, in
Guiding good. substantial building. ar
arranged as fats and paying better
than bank interest; il can be handled
with $40 600 and resold inside OF a month
al $1,000 profit. (20O5l
81 50O-A pair Of modern fats of ) and rooms
on 9th St. near jefferson; this is right in
town: rent now for $50 per month; ought
TO bring SIS per month easily; il is hard
and good fats close to town these
times: most of the best ones have been
sold. but here is pair that can recon-
1l91sl
S. OOO-If the business district expands north
ward at the same rate 1t has during the
past three months this property win be
in big demand shortly; a large 7-room
high basement cottage. just of Telegraph
ave. and one Of the most promising
downtown cross streets IN the city; posi-
lively a good speculative buy. u7s5)
GEORGE W. AUSTIN.
101S Broadway.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE.

ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE.
BEST constructed hous In Alameda. consisting
OF Il rooms and finished sttic. All modern
conyeniences. House not two years old. Cor
ner lot, 150x175. VIII sell for cost price of
house. Must be seen to be appreciated. In
Quire for particular. Of owner. room 24S.
Bacon building, Oakland WILL EXCHANGE.
ALSO
Magnificent lot 75xI5U Street work. ETC.. all
done Choice location.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
PROPOSALS.
NOTICE m CnNrpACrnno

NOTICE To CONTRACTORS
OfFICE OF the Board OF State Harbor C0muois-
Francisco Cal November 81 1aGs s.lsi IsI
proposals or bids will be received at this sf-
nee az OF prior to 2-3O o'clock D. M on Thurs
day. December 8. 1906. for furnishing MAZE
las LAS a1d iaDor Tor making repairs 70 the
union depot and ferry house on the water
'front.' or the city and county Of San Francisco
IA accordance with The plans and sDeciira-
tions prepared therefor BY the chief engineer
or the board and adopted BY the board Noven-
Der p 1906. and on fle in this office 10
which special reference is hereby made The
materials 70 be used IN these repairs will CON
slSI OF the requisite amount of sandstone
marble. brick. plaster paint glass etc aII
TO be Of the best quality sDecifoI subject 10
a rigid examination No bid will be received
unless II Is made on a blank form furnished
from tnlS once and Is accompanied bv a certf-
ned check for i've 90 per cent of the amount
OF the bid. payable TO the order of the See
retary or the board. as n guarantee on the
part or the successful bidder that he will
WlIh1n SIX t6) DAYS after the acceptance 0f
the Did enter into a written contract 70 do
SAID WOrk- according TO the plans and sDecf
ncations prepared therefor. and VIII also ex-
eeute and nie with this board a bond 10 such
sum as the board may deem adequate. with a
surety company, 70 be approved by the Board
or state Harbor Commissioners. and condition
GO Ios tne Ialthrul performance of sueh con
tract, viii said bid be considered by this
board unless delivered 10 the secretary ar Ia
the assistant secretary at the office OF the
secretary, at or prior TO 2:30 O'Clock D. m on
Thursday, December 5. 1906 at which time
aud place the bids win be opened The bOord
reserves the right to reject any or an bids
If deemed for the best interest OF the state
Bidders are invited TO be present at the open
CHAs. Fl. SPEAR.
j. D. MACKENZIE
HENRY J. CROCKER.
Board of State Harbor Comr1iSsioners
LOTT d. NORTON. Chief Engineer JOHN NJ.
FO1. Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
EAST OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.

CLEVENGER.
1920 23d ave. Phone Ash 20S2
S460O-Nery desirable modern home, 8 rooms
and bath; large sunny library; suitable for
architect or physician: good neighborhood:
handy to cars and local trains
S4500-Double fats corner lot. one block
from 23d ave: rents for $50 month; a
good investment.
s2250-New modern 4-room cottage in a desirable
location; fne bath; also gas and electricity
Just finished
$500 and up-Some choice lots for investment
and home sites
$sOo-Yery fine building lot: streets. sidewalks,
etc, complete: close in
NOT OPEN ON SUNDAY
23d ave. between F. 14th and F. 18th
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
BURLrNGASrE REAL ESTATE.

RAPID TRANSIT. RAPID TRANSIT.
% Minutes to
BURIINGAME GROVE lots,
At Buringame the Beautiful
Size 5oxi20 Price $500 and up
SO per Month and a Small Payment Down.
Price includes sewer and water piper. mac
acsmized streets. cement sidewalks and shade
s p. Co rs ARRANGING TINE TABLE
VOW and win rrn half-hourly trains. which viii
reach Burlingame in p minutes. commencing
6 cottages now building and for sale on easy
terms.
Take san Mateo Electric Cars at 9Th and Mar
ket sts. every - minutes. STOP AT BCRIIN-
GAME GROVE STATION. FARE IS FIVE
CENTS CHEAPER thsn at main station. Cir
culsrs and descriptive matter request.
BURIINGAMF GROVE CO..
DIS MOnadnock Bldg Tel Temporary 1883
Prices viii be raised after January 1. 1907.
G0 LOTS SOLD LAST SUNDAY
80 LOTS SOLD LAST SUNDAY
At this rate they win soon be gone, and
vou viii have 10 pay some on a profit. We
have the only lots IN BurIngame at $500: near
the station. and that price Is very low.
Just stop FOR 2 moment and think what a
difference q WIN make in the value Of the
property when the Bay Shore cutoff is in
year. Land VIII surely double in value.
Big lots 50xl2o on broad avenues lined
with beautiful trees; sewer and water mains
PRICE s500-s50 CASH
BALANCE SO MONTHLY.
Take san Msteo electric cars on Mission
ST. get or at Buringame station; our. Office
Is opposite.
636 Market ST.. az Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that AT r,as,-
ing OF the directors held the 7th day OF No
vember, 1906. an assessment or three hundred
tSOO) dollars per share was levied upon the can't
tai stock OF the corporation. payable immediately
TO Louis Weinnann. the secretary OF said corp0-
city and county OF San Francisco. State OF Cali
Any stock upon which this assessment shall ra-
main unpaid on the 10th dag Of December 1904
Will De delinquent and advertised FOR sale at pub
nc auction, and, unless payment is made before
viii De SOLD on the 18th day OF December 1905
70 pay the delinquent assessment together vfrt
costs OF advertising and expenses Of sale
LUIS ME1NMANN. Secretary OF the FIRE
MANS FUND INSURANCE COMPANY
Office 4Ol California st. San Frnnciscr rnI
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
ROSS VALLEY REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE
beautiful country home in Ross Valley:
artistic. modern house Of u rooms. surround
ed by two acres OF garden and orchard IN
high state Of cultivation; short distance from
Ross Station Address box "a, Ross p. o.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
HALFMooN BAY REAL ESTATE.

MONTARA
II you could buy large lot in the MOntara
fownsfte on the line OF the Ocean Shore r. r.
y miles Or 80 minutes from San Francisco. for
SIT5 improvements included, and pay nothing
down would you be Interested
No taxes; DO Interest: free excursion Sun
DAYS and Thursdays; for free tickets call at
Office N0ntara Realty Dev. Co. 1900 Golden
Gate ave. cor. Fillmore St: 1905 Broadway,
Oakland.
FOR sale at n Sacrifices lots on Main aye;
can't make payments Box 113S Call office.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26

MARIN County; beautiful home: 10 rooms: about
] acre improved: fruit trees. etc: all IN good
condition: house situated corner lot that
other fne houses could be built Al in
Testmeut: location above Courthouse on 9Th
and wilkins sts.. San Rafael: this is snap
owing % fne climate. superb view Of noun
taing bay and surrounding country and near
ness 70 2 stations IN the center Of pretty
residence city: this bargain VIII not remain
long the market. I am sure. and any one
interested should aDDly early for permit 70 IN
euecf nrerniseS. Write call W /. COURT
E-rI-I ec1 Sansorna St San Eranc-sco.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
MARIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE.
CORTF MADEIRA


II vou looking for A home. yoa want
10 go where yoU viii find the best climate.
Corfe MADEIRA IS 40 minutes from the foot
- Market street 20 times a day. There are
winds or f0Es. TIE Tamalpais Mountain
projects C0rte MADEIRA and leaves il land
that SurHasse all others I'm the world 70
climate FOR sf5 days in the year. The public
Is fast learning that there is no comparison
between tho best portions 0f San Mateo County
or Alameda County and the poorest part OF
Marin County for home. Corte MADEIRA has
elegant schools. several churches and only
hfrr0nm. The streets are all severed. and
on the McCUe Tract the streets are 60 feet
iu width. with trees on each side Of them
for shade. water pipes laid and the center
graveled and the electric light in front Of
every lot. Dc not listen 10 what real estate
spectators say 10 you and pay no attention
10 the fashv advertisements Of real estate
speculstors about Nilhrae. Halfmoon Bav and
other points south of San Francisco that are
only inhahitahle ont of necessity. You
down and So month. and you can pay OF
the remainder of the purchase price any time
you sec TT You can take possession and
viii build you 2 house. OF you can build II
yourself and ! VIII advance - per cent Of
the cost. 70 be paid AT SO a month. want
none hut thrifty. Industrious people. ! have
only about 20 lots left; they are no use to me.
and I want somebody 10 have the benefit of
them Come over 70 Corte MADEIRA and
for yourself; come 10 ny place and / viii
show vou over the property.
See DR.. McCUE in person.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26

Elegant S-room house; modern ia every re-
spect walls finished with wood nber paneled
dining room; large pantry aud closets: fine man
tel and CRATE; toilets; large upper deck and
back stairway; Outbuildings; lot 40x115 drive
way: street work and sidewalks complete; To-
Gated on cd ST.. near Shattuck ave-; ready for
occupancy in 4 or 5 DAYS.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
ASSESSMENT NOTICES.

NOTICE OF ASSESSA1ENT
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY
Location OF Principal Place OF Business, Sa
Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
MILL VALLEY REAL ESTATE.

MILL VALLEY REAL ESTATE.
A DELIGHTFUL suburb is MIN valley. No
Francisco win one find such an ideal spot
beautiful combination of mountain and
bay scenery. Of giant redwood forest grand
canyons and towering rocks we are selling
large lots In beautiful subdivision Tam
alpais Park. on graded streets; sewers and
water mains laid IN all avenues
PRICE 500 UPWARD
One-hfth Cash. Balance $40 Monthly
Locust ave. All lots within stones throw
OF trains.
Take sausaIito ferry. and train to Min
Branch office MIR Valley.
LYON & H0AG.
63e Market St. at Montgomery
BOYLE PARK.
MILL VALLEY
THF SWITZERLAND OF AMERICA.
Large slightly lots. wooded: bay and mountain
restriction: minutes to station: lots 80 feet and
larger: price S45o up 7. @. PARKER & co.
L. 7 PARKER. Agent MN Valley.
THE finest property in Marin County at Min
water pipes laid. telephone. etc; we sell lots
on very easy payments: call and see us J.
FRED -scHLINGMAN Co. Nm Valley. Cal
THE choicest property in Nm Valley: low prices;
JASPER. 1911 Fillmore St. near 0'Farreli.
REAL ESTATE TO EXCHANGE.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE for Oakland or
fruit. poultry, grain. stock general farm
ing See me for ranches.
REAL ESTATE WANTED.
WANTED - WANTED -- WANTED
Corner LOT south Of Market st; want to build
store and lodging house; cash proposition. Ad-
dress box 6s94. Call Office. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
PALo ALTO REAL ESTATE.

S36, ,o0o-One of the best pieces of business
property between San Jose and San Fran
CISCO In the town of Palo Alto. This
property pays IL per cent net. and is in
line for better interest in the fu-
ture We can recommend the property
highly.
$50. 0o0-One OF the finest homes IN Palo Alto:
large lot; beautiful oaks; the adjoining
property has been sold recently for 500
per foot. The land is well worth the
money. besides beautiful house modern
In every particular. The best invest
ment IN Palo Alto.
s11 .00o-Ten acres and beautiful home place
IN every respect; acres OF orchard IN
full bearing. apricots and peaches; IA
acres family orchard. very choice; hun
dreds Of choice bushes and orna-
mental trees; nne house; abundance OF
splendid water; acres piped for irr.-
CATION; modern barn and out-houses and
up to date chicken house. One Of the
most comfortable homes the San Fran
cisco and San Jose road; miles south
Of Stanford University. Terms-Half
cash and the balance remain on mort
gage, per cent per annum net. Direct
application to
THE J. j. MORRIS REAL ESTATE CO..
120 University ave-. Palo Alto. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26

SPECIAL.
INSIDE BUSINESS PROPERTY.
10000 square feet, comprising elegantly To-
Gated large. almost square lot; 100 feet front
age Immediately 22d St. very close TO San
Pablo ave; fronts on streets. and this mag
nifcent piece Of business property will double its
present value in the near future almost beyond
the shadow Of doubt; its proximity to the
magnificent new Arcade Hotel being erected
within blocks OF IL, and many other substantial
business structures. together with the proposed
S p. electric ferry system. undoubtedly
means center for Oakland in the imme-
diate locality.
IT WILL REQUIRE ABOUT S12. 500 To
SWING THE TITLE. NO TERMS OR PRICES
WILL BE STATED BY PHONE. PARTIES
MEANING BUSINESS WILL BE ACCORDED
Personal INFORMATION.
An elegant southwest corner lot On Tele-
graph ave: all street and walk improvements
complete: 500 per foot.
THOMAS GILBERT. BROKER.
304 UNION SAVINGS BANK BUILDING.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
PERSONALS.

RUPTURE-Lx-L Elastic Truss Factory. form
erly of s. f., located at 70S w eth st.
Los Angeles PROF A A. MCLEAN. agent
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
CHARLFS H- SpFAR
]. ID. MACKENZIE.
uENpU rsnOCsrr IN.

HENRY ]. CROCKER.
Board OF State Harb0r Commissioner
LOTT d. NORTON. Chief Engineer.
JOHN NJ FOY. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26
-. NOTICE 10 CoNTRACToRs-

Board of State Harbor Commissioners.
LOTT d. NORTON. Chief Engineer. JOHN NJ
FOY. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-26

81 3OO-Cor. lot 45xIOo near Lorin Station.
81 1O0-Iot 50x12T.6; all street work done.
81 2O0-Iof 75x14o: street work done.
S760--Lot 49x130 near Santa Fe and Key
Route depots.
81 1OO-Iot. 4OxIO6. on 18th ST. Peralta.
S25 per front foot. lot S0x125. 4th ave,
near East 18th St. Key Route cars.
81 50Q-New modern cottage. near Telegraph
ave. and Alcatraz.
81. .T5O-A modern house Of 9 rooms: all street
work done. lot 40x100 good location.
HUGH NJ CAMERON
105S RROADWAY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-09

Many Western forts dear to the novelist
and the historian, but dreaded by the COM
mon soldier, are doomed The condition
that led to their establishment no longer
existing they are to be dismantled.
Only a few days ago came the announce
ment of the abandonment of Fort Niobrara,
Neb., around which half a century ago
ragged an almost incessant Indian warfare
and VIII ich has been the scene of many
military romances Close on this order
came another for the evacuation of Fort
McHenry, which has for 100 years guarded
the sea approach to Ba ltimore and which
is doubly famous. as the birthplace Of THE
Star Spangled Banner Other forts as
important in their day as these have been
dropped or soon will be.
Very naturally it is in the West that the
greatest number of these forts are found.
When the region west of the Missouri was
being settled army posts were needed to
protect the settlers from the Indians.
But the Indian has changed his ways.
He is no longer a fighting man, and with
the disappearance of the danger of border
warfare the forts are now little more than
"A source of expense to the War Department
and Of more or less hardship to the officers
and men. Many of them are practically
without garrisons.
For several years the Government has
teen abandoning one by one these frontier
posts and concentrating the troops at the
larger forts. Recently there have been
abandoned these posts, once of Importance:
Fort Brown, Texas; Fort Grant, Arizona;
Fort Ringgold, Texas; Fort Yates, North
Dakota; Allegheny Arsenal, Pennsylvania;
Columbia Arsenal, Tennessee; Indianapolis
Arsenal, Indiana, and Kennebec Arsenal,
Maine.
Besides these absolute abandonments a
number Of posts rave been evacuated or
have been in part turned over to other
departments of the Government.
But a change far more sweeping than
any considered before is to be made by the
War Department. Secretary Taft has just
returned from a tour of investigation of
Western posts, which was undertaken for
a twofold purpose: First, to select sites
for a chain of bTigadier posts, and, second,
20 determine which of the minor posts can
best be dispensed with. As. a result of
this tour il is announced that there will
be established eight or nine posts for
brigades, and thai there will be abandoned
from 100 to $50 of he 75 posts now in ex-
istence.
The purpose Of these changes said an
army officer, is in accordance with the
general plan of army reorganization. 1t
will be much less expensive to maintain