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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
RooseveIt's Bear Hunt.

New Orleans, La., Sept. 24.-A dispatch from Lake Providence, La, says: It has been learned that the proposed bear hunt of President Roosevelt will be made in East Car roll parish opposite Alsatia station, on the Iron Mountain railroad. Several noted bear hunters of this parish have been on the ground for more than a month preparing a place for the camp, cutting trails, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
STRANGLED THREE
Insane Act of a Mother at Buf. faIo = Killed Children and
 Then Told Husband.

Buffalo. Sept. 24.-Mrs Bertha Mund, aged 27 years, to-day strang- led her three children, Christopher, aged 8 years, Helen, aged 9 and Freda, aged 8 months, to death at their home, 925 Clinton street. She then went to the Pennsylvania rail- road yards, where her husband Frederick Mund, is employed as member of a wrecking crew. and in- formed him of her action. Mrs Mund was placed under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
"Youna Age" Pensions.

A labor candidate for a vacant seat in the Australian parliament at Sydney has hit upon a novel and brilliant idea -"young age pensions" on the ground that they are wise and merciful and would be commercially profitable to the commonwealth" He adds that they would conduce to good citizen ship and ''enable the struggling par ents of large families to bring up their children decently. with credit alike to fhemselYes and the eommnnitr.r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Bonaparte Motion Denied.

Chicago, Sept. 24.-Attorney Gen. eral Bonaparte made a motion in the United States district court to- day that the general grand jury, called to consider the connection of the Alton road, with the granting of rebates to the Standard Oil company of Indiana. be discharged. Judge Landis refused to discharge the jury but instructed them that they had no further duties to perform in con, nection with the Chicago & Alton. Judge Landis also instructed them to investigate the conduct of other manufacturers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
CITY NEWS.

Mrs Francis Laulor of IT Gilbert street is slowly recovering from a serious operation at the Waterbury hospital
 At the Msttatuck Rod and Gun club shoot this afternoon the Dan bury team won the first prize and ihe New Havens second
 An inspector from the war depart ment was at the ScoyiH Manufaetur- ing Co.'S plant to-day testing a new deVice which the concern s manu- fzcfurinz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Crush On Brooklyn Bridge.

New York. Sept. 24.-Severa1 per sons are suffering from hurts re- ceived in an accident on the Brook lyn bridge. which was followed by one of the worst crushes in the his tory of that structure. Some of the injured were sent to a Brooklyn hos pital. The loss of drawbar on a train resulted in a collision between following trains. The blocking of trsfic caused a great jam at the Man hattan end of the bridge and police reserves had to be called out to pre- cent serious trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Fort and srioos Confer In Trenton

Trenton, N. J., Sept. 24.-To confer concerning the state chairmanship and delegate-at.large J. Franklin Fort, Re- publican candidate for governor, came here and met United States Senator Briggs in the offices of the John A. ROebling's Sons company. It is believ. ed that Senator Briggs told Fort that he would like to retire as state chair. man and that former Governor Mur. phy was mentioned for the position. It is understood that Fort agreed to this proposed arrangement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Iniured In Riof.

New York, Sept 1.-Two men, one a policeman. were hurt in a riOtous disturbance in West 5Tth street. just before the polls for the primaries opened this afternoon There Is warm contest for the Tam many leadership in this district ItT Is not known how the trouble start ed A number of shots were fred and a great crowd collected and the police had much trouble in restoring order. Both the injured men were taken to ths hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Soldiers Are Exempt.

St Petersburg, Sept. 24.-The Holy Synod has issued a decree an- nouncipg that soldiers are exempted from the operation of the manifesto of October last, giving Russian sub jects the right to change their re- ligious belief. The degree adds that. so long as soldiers are serving with the colors they must remain mem- bers of the Orthodox church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.

Why not pay your subscription to the Democrat fn sdvanceZ It's to your advantage By so doing ron get the Wonsn's Hone Companion. one of the best 10 cent msgzzfnss issued, absolutely free The pries of paper and magazine if you pay ir adTsncs is 47 cents a month. s1.Ss for three months or s a rear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Sebastian Guflfr.

Bridgeport, Sept. z4.-After con- sidering the case for twenty-four minutes the jury to-day found Harry L. Sebastian guilty of abusing Emily H. Harford. who was sent to his home to take music lessons. Sem tenee was deferred on motion of counsel for the defense. The accus- ed is liable to be sentenced to state prison for thirty years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Will Support BonilIa.

Berlin, Sept. 24.-According to official information received here to- day President Cabrera. of Guatemala, has notified President Davile of Hcn- duras, that Guatemala will support ex-President Manuel Bonilla of Hon. duras, in the latter's efforts to regain the presidency of Honduras.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
suicide Of New Haven Man.

South Norwalk. Sept. 24.-Ernest Nelson of New Haven killed himself by shooting to-day in his room st a local hotel He sent three bullets Into his head
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
MAKING GOOD TIME.
Wireless from the Lusitania 1,250
 Miles Out to Sea.

On board steamship Lusitania, Sept. 23, 10 p. m., by wireless via Cape Race, N. F.
 At 10 o'clock tonight the Lusi- tania was over the easterly edge of the grand bank of Newfoundland in latitude 45-30, longitude 49. The fog is thick. At reduced speed the steamer has covered 210 miles since noon to-day. We have passed Cape Race which now bears west north west from us.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
hnteI Amnarrand Burned.

saranac Lake. \. l.. Sept 24.-Fire completely destroyed the Hotel Am persand, one of the largest and best known of the Adirondack hotels. The loss Is estimated at S2T0OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Ex-ConsuI Downs Dead.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept. 24.-Theo- dore Waldron Downs, former United States consul at Quebec and prominent fin national Democratic politics, died at his home in this city. Mir. Downs was a former secretary of the Demo cratic national committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24

New York. Sept. 24-At the time of sending this dispatch the Lusitania was 1,250 miles east of Sandy Hook lightship and had covered that dis tance at an average speed of 23.44 knots an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
FITZPATRICK IS OUT.
We'll Known Military Man Quits
 Board of Health.

Daniel E. Fitzpatrick. commission CT of the board of health, has hand ed his resignation to Mayor Thoms. At least he has resigned from the board; perhaps his resignation has been in the mayors hands for some time. It is said that in case John E. Sewell is elected mayor, Mir Fitz- patrick will be appointed assessor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
nahr Reu Herr.

Louis Miller. representing Dsghy Bell ia shore Acres.- which vfII bs seen at Polls ca October 3. was In the city ia the interest of his com psay to-day. DiEby Bell Is playing Hernsis old pzrt ia ths play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Baptist Convention.

Willimantic, Conn, Sept 24.-The s3rd annual convention of the Ash ford Baptist association was opened here to-day and will continue through tomorrow. Quite number clergy men from this state. New York city and Boston, were present and spoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Loses Old Home, Ends Life.

Troy, \. l., Sept. 24.-John Heath, a well known farmer of Warren county, who resided near warrensburg, shot and killed himself. He grieved over the loss of bis old home, which he had sold a short time ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
snowfakes Fall In chicaoo.

Chicago. Sept. PA few flakes of snow fell here. The fall was not sufl- ciently large to be recognized by the weather bureau, but for several min utes snow was plainly visible in the air
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Iuda. cro,hsrs Has rxnhoid Esx.r.

Baltimore, Sept. 24.-Judge Austin L. Brothers, Democratic nominee for the office of governor of Maryland. is suffering from typhoid fever. He will not be able to take any part whatever fin the campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
Receirers Annninfed

New York. Sept z4.-Reeeivers
 were appointed to-day for the New York City Railway company on the point application of the creditors and |o7eiaIs of the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
CnntrarN.

Isn't she the most contrary thingT" 'why soT'
 'Shs's been coaxing and coaxing me to go 90 that picnic. and I just won't do it.--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Rain to- night cooler in west and south DOT tio1s. Wednesday cooler and fair, high southvest to vesx winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24

The leading nerc1anrs use it. The advertisers all use it. The people who paT cash read it. Advertise in the Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24
For ToN~-w

Sun rises at 5:s4 and sets at s.sx. High tide at NeE Haven at 1z.s1 n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-24

It is not enough to aim; you must hit Italian Proyerb.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
UNION PACIFIC is A
CONSPICUOUS LEADER
PENDING COMMISSION REPORT
Is FACTOR
Hill Stoke Affected by Talk of Trans.
fer of Northern Pacific's Equity,
in Burlington to Great
Northern
BY Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 13-The rectiication Of
last weeks discrepancy In the cash item of
the bank statement conduced to the favorable
showing of the clearing house institutions to-
day and explained the small effect of the
weeks Withdrawals of the government depos-
Its from the banks on top of a seeming eX-
haustion Of surplus reserve. The cash gains
reported today by the banks of %,OOO,O0O com
pares with an apparent loss on the known I'M
ports of money Of upward of S6,00000O Last
weeks statement ,contrariwise reported a loss
of 5000 900 cash, where gain OF $Ii0OOOO0 had
occurred according to the known movement Of
money.
The explanation probably is that corporations
transferred deposits from banks to the security
companies on very large scale to effect the
July statement after which these cash hold
ings have been referred back to the banks
The heavy loan contraction of S10,9S2 400 is
cribed partly to stock market liquidation,
but change in security holdings in connection
with the release effected by the surrender Of
government deposits may figure also in this
In the bank statement was a factor on the
feeping UP prices in the dull market. The
activity and strength was confined to COM
paratively few stocks.
Union Pacific was the conspicuous leader of
the market The pending publication of the
sion on the Hartman inquiry was an influence
on this stock. The belief was entertained that
the contents of the report which might be ad-
verse to the Hartman properties have been so
explicitly recognized that their effect has been
felt already in the stock market. The Hill
plan for the transfer of the Northern Pacific s
equity in the Burlington to the Great Northern.
The closing was strong, with gains held. Total
sales of bonds, par value 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
Pacific Coast Trade


By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13-Pink beans 81. 40
G25o; lima, S. 25Q5. 80; white, &c; large white,
s.. 5OQ2.7O; Early Rose potatoes, 81 4Oq2 90;
oregon Burbanks, $275; new potatoes, $500;
fancy onions, 81. 80; common. $500; green peas,
Hose; string beans, 11aqSc; green peppers.
6qSc tomatoes, 60c@$1.0O; summer squash, 500
75c; asparagus. Agile; rhubarb, $1.50Q1. 70; gar
lie, SQ4c; cucumbers, 50Q6Oc; mushrooms, 20
Q25c.
Flour, family extras, s5.2O@57O; bakers ex-
tras, S. 2OGD5. 40; Oregon and Washington, $4,000
tzO shipping wheat, S1.45q15O; milling, 81. 55Q
1876; feed barley, $122hQ125; brewing. 81. Esq
i 271k chevalier, s1.35; red oatsA $1.S7laQ1 As;
s27.OOQ3 90; mixed feed, s21. OOD22 co.; oatmeal.
81 10; oat greats, 80; rolled oats, S60OQ7 20;
wheat hay s12,0O915O0; wheat and oat, $4,000
1G 90; alfalfa, S. 00G14.00; straw, 60@9Oc.
Receipts-F'lour, 6S2; wheat, 925; barley, 2195;
beans, $50; potatoes, 1890; onions, 215; hay $50;
hides, $40; wine, 4195.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
QUOTATIONS ARE STEADY
FOR BUTTER AND EGGS
cANTALouPEs AND FRUIT MOVE
FREELY
Wholesalers and Jobbers Begin Taking
Saturday Afternoon Holiday
Rest-Market Overstocked
with Turtles

Until the 18th of next September the call
sessions of the produce exchange Will be cut
out in order that wholesalers and jobbers IN
the market may improve the forenoon hour IN
closing up business deals for the regular half
holiday during the summer season.
Secretary Davies posted the daily receipts
Saturday, but that about all business
transacted on change.
In the general market there was firmer
condition in eggs and butter, the receipts be-
ing comparatively light and the demand more
active.
Potatoes and fresh fruits were also good sell
erss while cantaloupes were too plentiful TO
maintain firm quotations. Cantaloupes and
berries must move quickly or the prices are
sure to drop, sometimes with rush.
All bunch goods sold readily
Poultry is firmer sharp demand. Con-
siderable storage stock was sold.
Fish is more plentiful The supply Of turtles
seems to be excessive.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
CARLOAD SHIPMENTS
OF CITRUS FRUITS

@ Shipments of oranges and LEM g
o ons from Los Angeles Thursday, g
@ July IL, reported by the California;:
@ Fruit Growers exchange, were 80 e
@ carloads of oranges and "a cars of g
@ lemons. e
@ Total to date there were shipped
@ 24,SSS carloads, of which Pip were &
o lemons. e
@ Last season to date there were e
@ shipped $4,000 carloads, of which
@ 3O67 were lemons. e
o ~%@~~@~%~ ~~@~@@@~ g
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
New York Bank Statement
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 13.-The statement of the
clearing house banks for the week shows that
the banks hold s6,S7,O59 more than the legal
reserve requirements. This Is an increase of
$c,02O,SO0 as compared with last week. The
statement follows: Loans, 81 1914 sS5, 800; de-
crease, sos 400 Deposits, $107O, 300; de-
crease. $7,7SO.4O0 Circulation, 1921 700; de-
crease $74,7OO. Legal tenders, s72, 749,0 900; in
crease. $685. 200 Specie, S201, 900; increase
81, 107 800 Reserve s274, 767, 900; increase, 81,
07e 700 Reserve required 1851, 6s9, $50; decrease
81, 945, 10O Surplus s6,S7705O increase, $6,02O,-
800. Ex-U. S. deposits, 14,1S6, $50; Increase
So, 642, $50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14

character. The queen of England already
does much to advance the cause of good
conduct Following the rule of Queen
Victoria she does not receive any person
who has been party to divorce case
nor woman who has been implicated IN
a scandal The moral tone OF the Eng
lish court has not yet advanced TO the
point of ostracizing man for ordinary
frailties not leading to divorce, but per-
haps that will be reached.
The standard of the German court is
not as high as the English, although the
domestic life of the emperor and empress
is a model one. Besides the persons al
ready mentioned there are great many
others belonging to the court OF Berlin
and other courts of Germany whose con-
duct stands in crying need of correction
The czar's court is, If possible, even more
corrupt than that of Berlin
To begin with the mother of the crown
princess of Germany is person who meets
with the severe disapproval OF the new
Anti-Vice association. She is the grand
duchess of Mecklenburg- Schwerin, ana,
like many of the most conspicuously I'M
proper royalties is of Russian birth. Her
daughter, Princess Cecile, is married to
the German crown prince, the kaiser s
Oldest son. The grand duchess, who is AZ
wears old is incorporate, and her CON
duct in other respects is not mouei LOT
the young. The empress refuses 10 per-
nit her to stay in the imperial palace In
Berlin or in the crown princes palace:
The grand duchess, who is very cynlca,
nerson. makes light of this censure, ana
has told the empress to "go to the devl.
she nursues her evil courses without IN
terruption, and it is expected tnat the
association will take very strong olscl-
plinary measures with her.
Prince Henry of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
husband of the queen of Holland is one
nerson against whom the association Will
take the severest measures II ne mlspe-
HAYES during the coming year. he mas
been found guilty of striking his charming
wife and of treating her brutally IN
,,arious ways. By his brutality he has
brought about the repeated illnesses which
have disappointed the hopes of the Dutcn
neonle that an heir to the throne would be
born.
At first sight it seems that only tar and
feathers or something of that order would
suit Prince Henry's case, but IL is salo
the association has found a secret ana
effective way of terrifying him into good
behavior.
The former grand duchess of Hesse, now
the Grand Duchess Cyril of Russia, meets
with the disapproval of the association,
and will be ostracized from royal society.
She refused to live with her husband ana
compelled him to agree to a divorce IN
U''I1a c,,rii who is one of the most worth
,oss and disso1ute of all the notorious
p,,ssian GRAND dukes.
A Royal Moliycoddle
The grand duke OF Hesse himself Is in
need Of discipline and his present wife
who is a leader of the association, will
have the fullest cooperation of her royal
colleapues in furnishing him. At the
time Of his divorce from his first wife it
was charged that he had unpleasant
HABITS and often played vulgar and foolish
tricks. On one occasion he squirted dirty
water down the neck of his wlfe's even
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
Butter, Eggs and Cheese

by ASsOcldlSu IlSSS'
CHICAGO. July BON the produce exchange
today the butter market was firm; creameries,
2CR25c; diaries. 17@22c. Eggs, firm at mark,
cases included 13q14c; flrsts, l3c; prime hrsts,
dc Cheese, easy. 12@13lsc.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13,-Fancy creamery
butter, 2619c; seconds, 23925c New cheese,
141Sc; old, 1870; eastern, lie; Young America,
14Hc; western 141ac. Ranch eggs, 19q2Shc;
store, 25c; eastern, 1s@20c
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
Chicago Live Stock
By Associated Press,

BY AhsOCItIltu IIV95'
CHICAGO, July .-Cattle-Receipts 500:
market steady; beeves s475@7. 3d. COWS. $1750
S. 80; heifers 80 60@5.75; calves. s6OO@SOO; good
to prime steers, s5SO@7,3O; poor to medium,
81. 75Q775; stockers and feeders. S29O@5'25.
light, S. SO@6. 49, mixed $5.7046,1O heavy, S.. 20
as 90; rough, $5.29@56O; pigs, S5.4Oq6.o; good
to choice heavy, s5.S5q595,
SheepxReceipts 5000; market steady; natives,
49, 75G15 80; western $3.75959O; yearlings, $1,000
6 .6Oi lambs, $55OQ7.9O; westerns, S5.5OQI65.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
SUGAR and Coffee
By Associated Press.


NEW YORK. July 13.-The market for coffee
futures closed steady, net unchanged; sales
CSC; Jan s. zoe; March, 5.7595. soc; May $500
$3.50 Spot coffee, steady; No Rio, 6asc; No.
Santos, 41ac; mild coffee, quiet; Cordova' go
12l4c.
NEW YORK, July 13.-Sugar, raw, steady;
fair refining 3.331ac; centrifugal 96 test, 3,S3hc;
molasses sugar, 3.O014c; refined, steady; No. 6,
coo; No Z, 4 .55c; No. s, 4.50c; No. o. 455c;
No 10, S5c; No. II. 4.SOc No. 70, 4.25c No.
IS, zoe; No. IA, 415c; confectioners' A, 4SOc;
mould A, 5.35c; cut loaf, 5.70c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
SALE OF HARBoR TRACT
Quite a Movement in Property at
Long Beach
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH, July 13-An entire block of
a dozen lots in the Long Beach Harbor tract
has just been sold by Tinklepaugh & May to
eastern parties for $4,000 cash.
notable deal in West Third street property
was closed today by j. W. Harshberger, 345
Magnolia avenue. who sold 50x160 feet on
Third. next to the alley between Maine and
Daisy avenues for $500, OF which $500 was
paid in cash.
A house and two lots on Bishop street. near
Gaviota, were sold today by Palmer & Rosen-
berg to s. s. Strong of Pomona for $2600 cash.
These deals are only few of the transfers
that have been made during the past week.
they show, however, that property Is advance
ing instead of depreciating and that investors
who have their eyes open are not troubled by
tight money"
Local architects are busy with plans for new
residences bank and office buildings, apart
n,ent houses and buildings for amusement pur-
poses
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
Cotton and Wool

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 1s-spot cotton closed
quiet 90 points lower; midland uplands,
IL Soc; do gulf, Ia. 10c; no sales
ST LOUIS, July 13-Wool, steady; territory
and western mediums, 2lQ26c; fine medium, II
G2Oc: fine, 14Q16c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
FASHION Hints
A suggestion for a graceful
rTba st,,a1,v sho NIL 20 xoaSa j..

A suggestion for a graceful
The new shape" is made lrthy. IS
materials as the old. ought sl9
Although knickerbockers S,,st nax,
thing. in swell circles the breom Miss
found in short pants. -'he kisser
The butterfly tie is sti,, for the
although for brunettes, in sh way in
tudes, hemp is sometimes me to her
portant functions. as pens
The vogue of the Jumper apraslohs
ment for that part OF the 90 poison-
omy which does not jump, " ,,,,..,,
logically call for the use M n1 i,sS,s
corset covers. 'i s,;,, ~,
The hose supporter has "oi''a
superseded the elastic band, have
nothing left of the old-fai1hat ~yn,,id
but the 'Honi soit' maxi ,no old o for.
The turnover collar will
this season--if securely f.. r,idowar
In determining the guam
regard should be had to Mccarthv
of arm available; the less fear" said
the more sleeve you will iher you bit
versa. with stubby
Bathing costumes this will as
low, In a general way. as
styles set by the merm
fishes.
In automobile costumes
colors are employed, ar
many f4Gys,a are /, dying iFIIi worn !. LOUIS
cially by those inclined
and sometimes it is als
bare. naked boys
In modish gloves thereihroush back
from the standard weigstocratic dig
riod OF ten seconds Is Forest park.
A variety of pleasing "a with shrieIs
wearing OF milady's cfe on the front
practice OF wearing ifSace the park;
shoulder is frowned uhosters. all Of
confiance. OF age, was
In footwear the cardinal surprised
walls: "If the shoe At, Us lake. re-
For evening wear at srAtchery,
favorite appanage amoncn the hiding
ultra fashionable is, a and blew mis-
nerve. by snQuuns
The proper place for did OFFICER
walls of the cell.-Thoulf the laos "
in The Bohemian. ostumes'
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14

"G-g-good EVENING" said the young
man who had come to speak to the girls
father.
Good EVENING"" replied the old gentle
man. you look little nervous, How
do you feel?'
"Flattered." replied the young man:
II was afraid / looked scared to DEATH
Catholic Standard and Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
Financial Record I


BY AsSOCIHIeU
NEW YORK, July 13.-Prime mercantile
paper. 1895 per cent; sterling exchange firm
with actual business in bankers bills at $i.S66O
IA $3.50 for demand and at S4S3i094. $3.50 for
sixty day bills Posted rates, 81. "a and 81 STE
Commercial bills, 4.S31hQ4 1885. Bar silver
673sc. Mexiacn dollars, 52hc. Government and
railroad bonds, steady.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
Specie Imports
By Associated l

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 13-Imports of specie at
the port of New York for the week ending to-
day were s4S, SSS silver and $t61,79O gold. Ex-
ports of specie were s1,13S,3 $40 silver and So
776,544 gold