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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
IN Wall STREET TO-DAY.
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Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Wall Street, New York, May S.-Tho
prevailing tendency Of prices in the open
Ing dealings in the stock market today was
UPWARDS for the majority OF issues, in
oluding the speculative iavortes. Ihoro
was a sprinlling of losses among the less
important stocks. Reading, Union
Pacific and Smelling rose large fractions.
United States Reduction, preferred, rose
~ and Pacific Coast ~. ST. Louis &
San Francisco, second preferred, lost "a,
after yesterdays wide advance. The
dealing were on a moderate scale.
The market showed great breadth and
variety during the second hour Realiz-
ing in earlier strong stocks was carried on
successfully without impairing the
strength az new points. The rise in
Amalgamated Copper reached p Union
Pacific and Pressed Steel Car J 5-S, Dem
yer & Rio Grande and Locomotive ~
and Erie, Atchison, United States Steel
preferred. and many other less promi-
nent stocks a point or moro. Reading
second preferred, sold at an advance ol
3 SIS. Norfolk 4 Western, preferred,
and Anaconda and Republic Steel pre-
ferred. 2I5. Consolidated Gas lost l
Bonds were firm at noon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
TYRE WAVES A HEARING
H.la in 5000 Bail for the May Tern
- Tnurf

Hsa in $1,000 Bail for the May Term
of Court.
Abraham L. Tyre who is charged with
having taken part in the Shellpot district
election frauds, and who was to have had
3 hearing before Magistrate Hollis this
morning, waived a hearing. The bail
bond OF 5000 for his appearance at the
May term Of the Court Of General Sessions
was renewed. His father, Peter p. Tyre,
and Samuel II Baynard are his bonds
men. ]. Frank Ball and William T..
lyman represent the defendant.
Tyre and Attorney Ball were in the
Office Of Magistrate Hollis this morning.
Deputy Attorney-Ge General Daniel o. Hast
ings prepared the bond, but did not pro-
dlce the witness for the State, Albert f.
Matlack, who is serving time in the work.
house It is understood though, that
Matlack was in town and would have
been produced if he had been needed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
.SLRIOIISLY WOUNDED
BY A SUBORDINATE
Police Lieutenant John DNVGT Of
Philadelphia Shot Today by
Policeman Edward Nichols.
TRAGEDY IN THE CITY HALL
The Bullet Pierced Dever's
Stomach, and the Physl-
CLANS Have But Little
Hope of His Recovery.
A..oelatea rre.s Dl.palch by spsoIal VIC.


Philadelphia. Pa, May S.-John Dever
police lieutenant OF the First police dis
trict of this city, was shot and probably
fatally wounded today by Edward Mich
OILS policeman under his command. The
shooting occurred in the corridor Of the
City Hall Nichols was under suspension
for fighting on the street in uniform.
Lieut. Dever had gone TO the City Hall
to attend a meeting Of the heutenants,
which is held daily. He was called into
the corridor by Nichols, who, without any
warning whatever, drew a revolver and
shot his superior officer The bullet
pierced Dever's stomach. He was hur-
red TO a hospital, whore an operation was
performed, but the physicians have but
little hope Of his recovery.
Lieut.. Dever is so pears old and was
promoted to a lieutenancy by Mayor
Weaver following Che political upheaval
in this city last fall.
Nichols was taken into custody and
given an immediate hearing He was
committed to prison to await the result
OF the shooting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
LIVELY ELECTION AT m1DDLErowE
ErseIal corespondenee oi E,erE EvenIng.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening.
Middletown, May S.-The election,
yesterday, for a member of the Light and
Water Commission TO serve FIVE years,
and a second member to serve three
years, was the occasion Of a large amount
Of wire-pulling and electioneering.
The candidates for the fve-year term
we're John s. Crouch and J. c. Parker,
and for the three-year term William A.
Comegys and William Brockson. Parker
and Brockson were on what was known
as the Reform" ticket
It was a bad day for the ''Reiormers"
for the opposition ticket was elected by a
large majority. For the five-year term
Mr. Crouch received 1852 votes as
against 3,4l2 for Mr.. Brockson, and Mr..
Comegys received a, 4,S6S as against 3,2l7
for Brockson
Voters we're allowed one vote for each
dollar paid for taxes last year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
THE DANGER INCREASED
By The Dissipation Of The Belief That
The Emperor and tho Government
Sincerely Desired 10 Work 10
Harmony With Parliament.
FEELING OF MlSTRUST REVIVED
BY What Has Happened In the
Last "a Hours.
THE LIBERALS ARE DUMFOUNOFD
Associated Pro-. DI.rslon ~ spscIal wlrs.

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special wifeA
ST.. Petersburg, Russia, May S-Tho
danger OF an early conflict between tho
government and Parliament has been
greatly increased by what has happened
within the last "a hours Tho good im-
preston produced by the official
mtimation Of the new Premier that the
Emperor and the government were sim
ccrrly desirous of working IN harmony
with Parliament. which was accepted
IN good faith by the leaders of the Com
stituiional Democrats, enabling them TO
counsel moderation, has largely been
dissipated and In its place the old icol-
ing of mstnist has bcen revived
The Liberals are utterly dumioundcd,
IN view of the scmi-oilicial assurances on
The subject, by the unexpected promul-
CATION late last night of the obnoxious
fundamental law in slightly modified
form. At ono stroke it put an end
to the claim which the now cabinet
tried to foster; namely that the duWn-
lall OF tho Witte cabinet was duo TO inl-
perim disapproNal OF the original draft
Of the law. An article in the law, not
mentioned in last nights dispatches OK
ompiing crown lands from taxation and
appropriation, and another, rcserving TO
the Emperor the power Of amnesty for
| political prisoners. run counter 90 tho
already expressed win of tho majority
and are bound 20 produce n clash. Tho
only commendable new feature Of tho
( fundamental Law is p provision TO the
effect that imperial orders must be coun-
ior-signed by the President Of the Council
Of Ministers, or the member OF the cabinet
whose department ia affected. But 80
long as the cabinet u not responsible 10
Parliament Il j. easy for the Empero. 70
dismiss an unwilling Minister and replace
him by one who will do his bidding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
nrIme Weltern.aleam. sse5 noml-
Philadslpnia mars eta.
"a tl..... ufas..tt.h fv .4,anInl -

Associated Press blhiatcn " npeolA Wir1N
Philadelphia Pa May s.-Wheai unclaimed.
No. 2 red in export elevator s6has7c; No. 4
Northern, do, s0aslc; No. Northern, do ssa
Corn. firm; No IN export elevator, bia541Sc.
Oats quiet: No. 2 white natural, 6elSh18c.
No. white clipped, Ssl aa39c.
Bran, firm; winter IN nuiK, s22-50aS28 spring
In sacks, St2.b0aS2a
Refined sugars, steady; powdered. st.7batAs0.
granulated. St.t5aS4s70; confecuonera A. t460a
S455: Keystone A, 81 S0as44h
Butter drm. extra Western creamery,
2ic; do. nearby prints, &c
Eggs, firm; nearby fresh, l7c al mark Western
iresn, l5c at marx.
Live poultry. ,ioady. fowls, isc; old roosiers
1Oc; spring chickens, Aa26ci ducks,l2aiSc geese
l0allc.
Dressed poultry. quiet fowls, choice. iic: do
fair 70 good. l31a, old roosters. lulSci roasting
chickens. choice. loo. 90. fair 70 good. i2niic
Potatoes, weak, Pennsylvania choice per bushel,
eOiS5c. New York allie Westtrn 10. 10 b1a4ol.
New York and western fair 10 good do. hild0c.
Flour, steady. winter extras So 10 S3 30; rennai
roller clear s3 4iasab5 do do straight 7unA 50.
Western winter clear s3tcat37l; do do,
straight s2.75as3.9J; do 90. patent eLO0a
/ 80. Kancas, straigni, sacks iS3ldae3 90. do.
patent sacks SiOOaSAlb spring clear c3 dlaSi 20,
/ do. straight Si.O0aS4.25; do. patent "a 00A3L %.
/ do. favorite brands 81 blasf.65
Hay easier; timothy hay. No. ], large bales,
s1750aSls.uo; No ], silall bales. l1atil 81; No q
/ sl5.50aSlG.5O; No. 3, Sl3.duatiitO; no grade
l0aSl2; clover mixed hay, No. !, Sliasii60i No. 2
/ f13al3 so
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
oALIFoRNIA nun oRoP.

Associated rroas DlunatUh ny sneciAi wires.
San Francisco. CAL, May s-The pros
poets are good for large fruit shipments
to the East during the season which has
Just opened Fully 1000 carloads OF
green fruit and grapes viii be sent east Of
the Rocky Mountains before the season
closes next fall This volume OF business
will net between SlO,000,000 and Si2,-
600 600 to the California orchidist.
The cherry crop throughout The State
Is splendid, and shipments are going for
ward rapidly The peach, pear and
apple crops promise large yields, particu-
larly apples and pears. Grapes give
promise Of large yield. Apricots and
plums do not promise 80 well. What is
lost by these will be more than made up,
Il is said, by pears, apples and grapes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
TO BLOW UP BERMUDA.

Despite the i'll luck attending other
vrecking companies, which have at
tempted to raise the hulk of the old fill
clustering steamer Bermuda, Van SAINT
d Boehm, an Atlantic City firm, have
taken the contract TO remove the wreck
age from the bottom of the Delaware, off
OaIowhill street wharf, Philadelphia.
The dredger Sandy Hook is working
now, removing the great quantity of mud
which has accumulated over the ship,
and when this work is completed heavy
dynamite blasts will be used on the
steamer, after which the wreckage will
be removed piece by piece.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
SALISBURY GOES TO TRENTON
To Demand Return OF PARTICLES Taken From
Rogers Drill and Gauge Works.

To Demand Return OF Articles Taken From
Rogers Drin and Gauge " orks.
Willard salisbury, counsel for John NJ.
Rogers, went 10 Trenton, n. j., this morn
ing for The purpose of making a demand
on the United States Marshal Of that dis
trict for the return of all articles seized
uhsn the Rogers Drill and Gauge Works at
Gloucester we're searched last week. He
wrote to the marshal of that district several
days ago, making the demand, but up to
this morning had received no reply.
Counsel for Mr.. Rogers did not make
their daily demand on Marshal Finn this
morning for the return of goods taken
from the John NJ. Rogers Press, Sixth and
Orange streets. James W. Ponder, one of
the attorneys, will probably make the de-
mand this afternoon.
Charles G.. Guyer, stenographer, went to
Trenton with Mr.. Salisbury, so that he
would be on hand in case he should be
wanted 70 take notes of any proceedings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
PERSONAL

Mrs. Joseph Frazier of Frederick is visit
ing I'm Wilmington.
Miss s. Frances Ridings has been visit
ing IN West Chester, Pa.
Mir. and Mrs. Luther NJ. HeaTnn lett today
for Frederick and Delmar. ihey "lh DC
away two weeks.
John II. D8nby. vice-pres ident OF the
Union National Bank, ia visiting reia'Ne7
in West Virginia.
Misses Amv and Emma Ridings have re-
Turned nom New Castle, where they have
been visiting relatives.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08

C--~~~~~~~-~-~->-~s
I'D. CRUMBO, Ex-Mayor OF New
IL Albany, Ind, writes from 5ll z.
Oak street;
MY endorsement of Peruna is
based on its merits.
IF man is sick he looks anxiously
for something which will cure him,
and Peruna will do the work.
Il know that it will cure catarrh of
the head or stomach, Indigestion,
headache and any weary or sick feel
ing
1T is bound to help anyone, if used
according to directions.
II also know dozens Of men who
speak in tho highest terms OF Peruna
and have yet TO hear Of anyone being
disappointed in It,"
Mr.. Crumbo, in a later letter, dated
Aug. 25, 1904, says:
"My health is good, at present, but II
/ should have to take any more medi-
cine will fall back on Peruna."
Revised Formula. --."For a number
Of years requests have come to me from
a multitude Of grateful friends, urging
that Pe-ru-na be given a slight laxative
quality. / have been experimenting
with a laxative addition for quite q
length of time, and now feel gratifed "a
announce TO the friends OF Pe-fu-na that
! have incorporated such q quality II
the medicine which, in my opinion car
only enhance it's well-known beneficial
character.
rs. B. HARTMAN, NJ. D."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Charged with Non-support.

Constable Buckley this morning served
: warrant on Samuel Moulten. charging
nm with failing 70 support his minor
daughter, Alice NJ. Moulton. After a
hearing he was held in $500 bail for the
upper court. The warrant was sworn
out by Moulten's wife, Elsie Moulten.
u Ihe defendant, who is represented by
Philip L. Garrett. gave bond for his ap-
peaance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
rHE oAsTELLANE oAsE.
A..oaIalsa rle-l DI.paIoh bE apseIaI VIZ.

Associated Pres Dl1patoh bY Hpeclhl WlTc7.
Paris. France, May s.--The conclusion
of the elections permitted the Castellane
case to DO taken up today for final in-
quiries as to the possibility Of a concilia-
ton between Countess formerly Anna
Could and Count Boni. This was con-
siderod a formality, as the parties are not
disposed 70 become reooncilcd. After
the present proceedings, the Countess
revised bill will DO filed and the papers
served.
The lawyers expect that in the future
the proceedings viii move briskly and
that tho final decree will be rendered
without a contest
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Wednesday In
the DOH1eSfiCS.


We've a lot Of good bar
gains for you in our big
Fourth street store. Get
ting ready to go to your
seashore or country cot
tage? Buy these and save
money:
Good % bleached muslin, worth
30c, is to-day y............. 2ic
Silver bleached $40 hemstitched
table cloths, all pure linen, border
Si.s9
More Of those odd napkins at ee
each.
Huck Towels, absorbent, very
durable. ready for use, all white
and a bargain at w 13o each
Purity Diapers, all ready made OF
antiseptic cloth, Is by 36, are 81
n dozen; other sizes in proportion.
Remnants good table linens, a
lot of fresh ones from our extern
sive selling and all are at saving
prices. 81.
pillow Tops, all ready 70 slip
right over your old pillow ..19e'
25c, SOC and SOC.
All cOlors in 40-inch lawns, hne
quality ............. 1880 yd
Aercel Wash Cloths. g for 25o
Bright plaids for children's
dresses. double fold 15c ones lie
Ice Blankets, some use them for
ironing blankets ... 33o each
Silver bleach Crash, a wearer and
an absorbent toweling which IS
much liked, especially by those
whose. men folks wash their
hands ON the towel" " inches
wide. worth l215c yard. We'd
nesday only. ............. os
N 42-inch pillow muslin, iul
d bleached and very good for lie
a yard; the 45-inch is i212o
yard.
Heavy unbleached yard wide
muslins, a dandy. ........... ,oo
We've a few left Of those Dollar
Comforts" for Just such cold
snaps as last nights.
Fourth street store
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
FRIENDS ARE SAFE.
Mrs. Anna X. sawdou Writes From sar
Francisco.

Mrs. Anna X. sawdou Writes From San
Francisco.
Mrs. Charles O. Mammele Of 4O9 Adams
street, is in receipt of an interesting letter
from Mrs. Anna Klund Sawdon, former
resident Of this city, the wife Of Chief
Engineer Thomas Sawdon of the steamship
City of Pekin, whioh plies between San
Francisco, CAL, and Pekin, China. The
letter is dated san Francisco, April Seth,
and tells of the partial destruction OF their
beautiful home by the earthquake, the
cracking of the walls and the loss of much
valuable furniture, their method of living
and the heart-rending sights which they
witnessed.
Mrs. Sawdon. who was in the city at the
time Of the earthquake, was uninjured.
Her husband is on the ship en- route to his
home. She expresses thankfulneaa Tor her
almost miraculous escape from death.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
ADneal Irrom A.sessment

On a writ of certiorHri, the Wilmington
City Electric Co. has taken its appeal from
the citv assessment to the Superior Court
Tor review by the court of tie acts OF the
BOARD of Assessment, Revision and Appeals
during the year 1903. II will ask the court
to set aside the assessment on the property
for that year, because of alleged irregulari-
Ties in the sittings of the board. The
amount involved is about 81, 200.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Wednesday
In Our New
Mems Department.

I'D aisle. Market street,.
Best quality Pepperell Jean
drawers, with or without inserted
side seam, the best wearing sum-
mer drawer made. M SOC pair
New Mems Shirts, fifteen styles
lust in, principally white grounds
with black figures and stripes,
cuffs attached OF separate. Values
that positively can't be beaten
for .......ss. eee N'''''
See the new two and three-quar-
ter inch wide ties for men, an the
new shades in colors and whltei
exceptional value 49,. 1oe
white Isle union suits for men.
Splendid quality, fine light gauze5
weight handsomely trimmed and
Mems Dept.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
BAYARD APPo1NrED TRUSTEE.
To Take Charge Of tho nects OF H. L.
Evans 3 90.

AZ tho first meeting Of the creditors
Of the H. l.. Evans 4 Co., held this morn
ing in the Office Of Arthur W Sprance,
referee in bankruptcy, Thomas I. Bayard
was elected trustee to take charge Of the
affairs of the firm. Several weeks ago
Mr.. Bayard was appointed receiver by
Federal Judge Edward G.. Bradford,
until such time as the creditors could
select a trustee Mr. Bayard is to give
bond for $50, 900 as trustee.
Comparatively few of the creditors
we're at the meeting Neither OF tho
members of the hrm was present, but
they we're represented by their counsel,
ii. n. Ward. The creditors transacted
no other business except the proving OF
several bills The meeting adjourned
until June 5th.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
OBITUARY.

The funeral Of Samuel Eastburn; whose
death occurred at his residence, at fleashni n,
Hill, Mil Greek hundred, on sunday VII
take place on Thursday aiterhoun; ~,
services M the house az O'Clock and inter-
lpent at the Friends Meeting house groonus'
The deceased is survived by WIDOW
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Wilmington slook Quotatlous.
- YnrII lInrnnIn-

Associated lress u1spatcn BY special Wiret
New York May our,receipts sl.T7i barrels
sales l. 100 Dull. but irm.
Wheat. recelpis, $1,000 bushels. sales 10000
strong May senSq3ac; July, s. 8-l6as5s6c
Rye dull. NO 3 Western, TOO 10. b. New York.
Corn. receipts, 70 s25 bushels Dull aud With
out Transaction.
Beef, steady.
Pork. steady.
Lard, steady; prime Wesiern.steam, ss.65 nomi-
nal.
sugar raw steady; fair refining, i6-i6c; cen
triiugal, q6 test, l5-a2a3l 90. Moiasses sugar.
2 1i-i6a23.c. Refined, steady: crushed, $3.50.
Powdered, SA7O; rranulated, Si.61
Petroleum, firm; refined all ports, N.7oatLs 81
Coffee. steady, No. 2, Rio. 8.
Molasses, steady; New Orleans. Soassc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
rnnmAs GROWN DEAD.

Associated Press Disnagch by special Wires
Philadelphia. Pa, May s.-Ihomas
Brown aged - years. a former police
captain of this city. died today
lie was known in police circles through
out the country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Third floor, take cIsvalcI
Floor LInOIeuns.

We've a few patterns car
ried over from last year
that are slightly soiled in
the folds. These are regu-
larly soc and 6oc a square
yard,
two to FIVE yards wide, all linen,
never wear out; bring your room
size and get what you need for
only 25o a square yard.
Ihird floor, take elevator.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
CHARGED WIN rrespass.

Upon the complaint of Special Officer
John plumbline, OF the Edge Moor yards OF
the r., b. 4 W. Railroad Co., George w.
Cohen, colored, was today convicted OF
trasnassinp upon railroad property. He
had hearing before Magistrate Hollis and
was fined s..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
rec,ure on Temperance.

meeting of the Wilmington Y. W. o.
II. u. will be held at headquarters, No. 100
West Eighth street, tonight. An address
will be made by Miss Rena Mosher, ma
tional temperance lecturer. The public is
invifad
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
pELAwARE RoAp oLEAR.
No Cases Of Smallpox on the Company's
Line.

Limo.
officials Of the Delaware railroad yes
terdav afternoon began thorough in
vestieation along the entire line and
branches for the purpose Of learning
whether smallpovx existed at the sta
tions or in the vicinity. The station
agents we're consulted by wire and 20
cases we're located on the Delaware road.
The only cases known Of are at King
ston. Marion and Crisield, in lower
MARYLAND. The usual quarantine has
been established at those places.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08

Doan's Regulets cure constipation tone
the stomach, stimulate the liver, promote
digestion and appetite and easy passages OF
25 cents a box.*
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08

"The District SCHOOL, will be called 70
order at the New-Century Cup tonlgnt oy
the ringing of the bell at s.15 sharp.+
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
aludertaksrs.

James T. Chandler,
Undertaken and EmbaImer,
214 West Ninth Street.
1siephons connections
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Mnmlnrton NnrHnla.
local wnOisuais auoIAaona reported By
Marrlaats.

McGINLEY-DU ROss-At So. AIMS r. G. Church
on April 26th, by Rev +. J. Connolly, Frank
mckinley and Katie Du koss
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Summer Floor
Coverings.

A big line Of the wanted
floor coverings are here
ready for you.
China Mattings.
Japan Mattings.
China and Japan mating rugs.
Mattings from 20c to Zoe a yard;
Rugs from 75c 70 $3.50.
Crex--the wiry prairie grass
Mating by the yard or in seamless
rugs; just the thing for porch use
or for summer use in the house.
We never sold so much mating
nor such good qualities. Our
mattings this year are better and
prettier than ever.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
You owe Yourself a New Hat.

Pay the debt at Saltzgiver q Bupp's
factory, l06 West Seventh street. We have
all the spring styles. Open everyevening.f y
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DIVIDEND DECLARED.

Dividend Declared.
The board of managers Of the Artisans
Savings Bank has declared a seTni-annual
dividend of per cent. TO depositors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08

1.-THE District School" will be called to
order at the New-Century Club tonight by
the ringing of the bell at S.15 sharp.*
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-08
Nsr 1orA uaotauoaa.

Associated Press Dispaton ~ special Wires
New YORK. May s-The stock market opened
Hrf4t
, 1906-04-09
Lower Homeseekers' Rates.

Executive officials of the western
roads at Chicago have decided to run
h-omeseekers' excursions to the north
west every Tuesday during the coming
summer. 1t is declared that the roads
tapping the midwest and the south
west will fall into line, thus making it
possible for those desiring to settle in
any territory in any section of the
west to start any Tuesday they may
dire. The Union Pacific gave notice
that it would tender weekly rates to its
connections, and similar notice already
had been given by the Rock Island
Frisco system.
H~omeseekers' rates are considerably
lower than the usual excursion rates,
being on the basis of one fare, plus 81,
while the usual basis for excursions rs
so per cent of the local rate