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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20

Mayor Yeiser has forwarded TO the
Commercial club and the retail mer-
chants association the invitation
from the governors OF the jamestown
exposition the invitation to name a
Paducah day
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
BELGIAN CRISIS.

Brussels, March 2O.-DetaIls
of the crisis between King Leo
pold and his cabinet Is Of so seri-
GUS a nature as to cause the
monarch again to consider abdi-
cation, are being received here.
The crisis is the outgrowth of
the governments intention TO
probe the relations of the king
and Congo Free State, and his
financial administration.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
REVENGE OF THIEF.

Oakland, Cal, March 2O.--An
attempt. was made last night TO
annih;Iate the family of Judge
Ogden. of the superior court,
and wreck his residence with a
huge dynamite bomb. The
front of the house was torn out
but nobody was injured. II is
supposed the crime was the work
of a young thief the judge sent
to prison two years ago.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
CONTINUED on page four.)
MATINEE CLUB ELECTS
OFFICERS At MEETING

Gus Thompson, president. and
George Goodman secretary and treas
urer, was the result Of an election
held by the Matinee club yesterday.
The club was organized for private
horse racing at the fair grounds
which have been leased for this pur-
pose. -
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
RISING AT PITTsBuRG.

Pittsburg, March 2O.--The
river stage today is Fl feet and
slowly rising. II is thought the
water will not go above % feet.
The repetition of last weeks dis
astrous food is not anticipated.
Thunder storms were general
last night throughout the river
valley and rainfall heavy.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
snecini Passes Through.

This morning at O'Clock a special
train running as the first section Of
mo. 1903, on the Illinois Central.
south bound. passed through Padu-
cab carrying homeseekers to the
south and southwest.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
HoLD-UP MAN KILLED.

Chicago, March 2O.--Vincent
Carney, an alleged hold-up man,
was shot and fatally injured
this morning as the climax OF a
night of crime during which
many deprcciations were re-
ported. Carney was shot in "A
revolver battle, following the
robbery of saloon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
Supreme Court Recess.

Washington, March 20 The
chief justice announced today that
the supreme court of the United
States would take a two weeks re-
cess from next Monday until April
IS. ea-.Ai.I a.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
JAIL DELIVERY
is FRUSTRATED
Turnkey Murray HOwle Dis
covers Trusty Digging
Hole In the Wall
JAMES TAYLOR is SURPRISED.
Charles KellOck, Safe Blower, Insti-
gator of Plot, Fought Duel
With Police. NJ
SPECIAL PRECAUTION TAKEN.

Acuteness of hearing Of Murray
bud Howle, turnkey at the county
jail, prevented a wholesale jail de-
livery this morning. But for Howle's
discovery of James Taylor. white.
a trusty, digging mole in the wall,
the jail would have been empty.
Taylor performed the actual work,
but the incentive came from Charles
Kellock, the desperate safe blower,
who with two companions fought
duel with Patrolmen Dick Wood and
Billy Orr two weeks ago, after they
had cracked the safe in Denker's sa-
loon, Eighth and Harrison streets.
James Taylor Is serving a term Of
fifteen months for sodomy. His time
is nearly out and Jailer Eaker gave
him the liberty OF the corridor, out
side the cells, that he might attend
to the turning of and on steam heat,
and report any irregularity. Taylor
had always conducted himself well.
When Kelloc5 was arrested he and
James Taylor struck up a comrade-
ship. They often talked together and
It is said, and not denied by Taylor.
that Kellocl1 gained his confidence,
and planned the job.
The Discovery.
Murray Howle sleeps at the Jail
downstairs, in a room opening into
the hall. He made a tour of the Jain
last night before retirlrW and found
everything in good condition. Taylor
had been left in the corridor. Howle
retired early and was lying in his
bed doing when he was brought to
his full senses by a tapping sound.
He looked at his watch and 1t was
9 o'clock. The sound continued, and
suspecting something wrong, the
turnkey dressed and placed his ear
at the big door. The sound came
from within. Armed with his revolt
yer he went inside and found Taylor
STOPPING at the west wall, the back
wall of the jail. on the ground floor.
digging diligently away at the wall
with an iron hook, and had loosened
the mortar around four brick and
had removed one brick from the
wall,
Surprised by the sudden appear
ance of Turnkey Howle Taylor was
at first unable to speak. Howle took
charge OF MIN and his tool aud sum
moned Jailer James Eaker. Taylor
was questioned but refused to con-
fess that any other had hand In the
matter. This morning a negro pris-
oner confessed to Jafler Eaker that
he knew of the matter and that Kel-
lock, the safe blower, engineered
the deal Taylor was confrcated bat
would not say anything.
The Tool Used.
Taylor used in mis- work an iron
hook about one-half inch in dame
fer and eight inches long taken from
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
GRAIN MARKET.
Cincinnati, March 2O.-Wheat
20; corn, 401s; oats, AZ.
nnm.ER EXpIOnEs.

Birmingham, Ala, March 20.
Six persons, five of them ne
groes, were killed today by the
explosion of boiler in the
Woodwars Iron furnace. The
cause of the accident is unknown.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
Commercial Club Workers
Will Get Busy Tuesday
Personnel of Committees Named ID,
President Rhodes Insures
Success.
WILL MEET TOMORROW NIGHT

IueSud1s 4ulNn ~ A-%~
lected as field day for the Paducah
Commercial club. The city will be d.
vided into II districts and President
H. C. Rhodes has named a commit
tee to canvass each district for mem
bers. choosing for this committee
work the most progressive workers
in Paducah. With these men In
charge Of the work there is no doubt
that the Commercial club member
snip will be wonderfully increased
that day.
The committees will meet tomor-
row night at the Commercial club
rooms at 1880 O'Clock.
The committees, assigned to the
various districts, follow:
Broadway and Jefferson and First
and Second streets S. A. Fowler,
chairman; C. w. Morrison, Percy
Paxton. S. t. Randle. George H.
Goodman.
Broadway, Second. Jefferson and
Third streets ]. A. Rudy, chair
man; Mohr Michael, Frank Boone,
]. n Englert. Fred Roth.
Broadway, Third. Jefferson and
Fourth streets II. L. Meyer, chair
man; L. Kolb, VIII Young. H. G..
Thompson. j. A. Kenetska.
Broadway, Fourth. Jefferson and
Fifth streets Ben Weille, CHAIR
man; Thomas w. Roberts. Lee D..
Potter, Ed Harmon, J. S. Lanham.
Broadway. Fifth. Jefferson and
Sixth streets w. p. Hummel,
chairman; w. V. Eaton. Herbert
Jeffries Henry Biederman, C. e.
Jennings.
Broadway, First. Kentucky ave-
nue. and Second streets III. A. Pet
ter, chairman; c. C. Clark. Dave Le-
Wy, Frank Kirchoff, Jr., F. H. Jones.
Broadway. Second, Kentucky ave-
nue. and Third streets Cnas. De
Weatheren, chairman; Dave Levy, J..
L. Wolf, Gus Thompson. NJ. Solo
man.
Broadway, Third, Kentucky ave-
nue. and Fourth streets L. L. Be
bout, chairman; Dave Van Culln, Ell
Guthrie. U. G. Gullette. John w.
Ogllvie.
Broadway. Fourth, Kentucky ave-
nue. and Fifth streets-H c. Rhodes.
chairman; Wallace We'll, j. w.
Gieaves. A. NJ sanderson, w. Gar
rett.
Broadway, Fifth, Kentucky ave-
nue. and Ninth streets-F. L. Scott,
chairman; Joseph Desberger. e. w.
Bockman. L. f. Hugo. DR.. G. B.
Froage
Kentucky avenue First, Norton
and Third streets e. K Bonds,
chairman; VIII Farley, ]. A. Kenets-
ka. II. Kamlelter. James Glauber, j.
w. Orr.
Kentucky avenue. Third. Norton
and Ninth streets Edward Thur
man, chairman; THOMAS Barry, J. A.
Gardner, F. D. Rodfus, Joseph MIL
Ter.
Broadway, Ninth, Norton and city
limits-L. W. Henneherger. chair
man; James segenfelter. Jacob
Marks. Joseph Yeiser, Claude John
son.
Norton street, Tenth, Union depot
and city limits-Frank F. Davis
chairman; H. S. Wells. J. d. Bacon
Charles Houser. Edward Cohen.
Mechanicsburg-A. ). Decker
chairman; Jesse Gilbert. w. L. Bow
err, E. Roos. Jr.. Walter Smith.
River. Jefferson, Ninth and Camp
hell-Jake Wallerstein, chairman
Ed ]. Paxton. John d. Gibbs. Otie
Overstreet, w. A. Martin.
jefferson. Ninth. Terrell and City
Limits ]. w. Hughes, chairman
Henry Smith, VIM. voor, P. D. Fltz
patrick ]. c. Maret.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
Fingers Out on.

Mr.. Dow Watson, employed at the
Jones butcher shop in Mechanics
burg. caught his left hand in a sau-
sage machine and two of his fingers
were cut of. Drs. Troutman and
Sears dressed the hand.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-03-20
The Tool Used.

Taylor used in mis- work an iron
hook about one-half inch in dame
ter and eight inches long, taken from
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-04
Parlette tomorrow night.

Parlette tomorrow night.
Misses Elsie and Alma Steffen of
this city visited their parents at
Lucan yesterday.
Several carloads of sheep were
shipped from the Gold and Cobleign
farms to the Chicago market last
Monday.
Messrs. Callaghan and Bennett of
Wabasso spent Thanksgiving with
relatives in this city, remaining to
dance in the evening.
Miss Chelgren entertained the
teachers who remained in the city
Thanksgiving week, at Mrs. Olsen's
home last Friday evening.
Miss Kate Callaghan was up from
Tracy for Thanksgiving with her
parents in this city, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. O. Callaghan accompanying her
on her return as far as Wabasso,
where they visited with Cashier Cal
laghan.
Two red calves have been staying
with Lawrence Kings herd the past
month, one being steer and the
other heifer. The owner is re-
quested to call at once and Identify
his property and take the same away,
paying for this notice.
Mrs. Louis Yackel and family are
moving this week to their own home
in Lamberton. The license for Mr.
Yacke's saloon having expired by
the death of the licensee. the bust
ness has been closed for the balance
of this license year at least.
Miss Helen Tompkins was sur
prised by party of young maidens
about her own age last Saturday,
the occasion being a birthday ami
versary. Her guests report that
they had a very pleasant time, and
we presume Miss Helen also enjoyed
the demonstration in her honor.
j. w. Price Of Waterbury town.
ship was in the city Monday, and re-
minded We editor that he took some
of his first lessons in farming in this
county near the county seat as a
tenant farmer. We are pleased to
learn that Mr.. Price is now land
owner and successful farmer on his
own account.
The county banks are finding some
compensation for their recent trou-
bles in the fact that it is educating
many farmers to the habit of keep
ing a checking account with their
local banks. 1t is both a convenience
and safeguard to pay all bills by
check, preventing mistakes in book
keeping and furnishing an authentic
receipt for all payments made.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-04

Boys Wanted-Io test the excel
lence of our overshoes, Heilman &
belong. 1t.
E. A. Pease and family went to
Delhi Thanksgiving day, to family
feast at Mother Pease's.
Friday, the 13th," stands not
only for Thomas Lawson's sensation
al story. but also stands for the con-
cert which is to be given next week
by the Redwood Falls band. Watch
for their program, to be published
later.
The Alphabet railroad, of which
forty miles have already been placed
in operation between Albert Lea
and st. Clair, and which is said to
be prospective shortcut for the
Milwaukee's Pacific coast extension
by way Of Granite Falls and Albert
Lea, has been purchased by the Mil
waukee corporation, as predicted.
The Sleepy Eye Dispatch says that
Arthur Murfn, after spending a
number Of years as teacher among
the natives in the Philippine Islands,
has returned to this country and is
now brushing ap' on his knowl-
edge Of law in the Office of County
Attorney Owens of Walnut Grove.
Murfin intends eventually to prac-
tice in Minneapolis.
Marshall Messenger: A. ]. Cham
berlain and wife and Miss Iona went
to Redwood Falls to indulge in
Thanksgiving turkey and general in
digestion with their daughter, Mrs.
Alice Jaehnings. From there they
will 60 to Watertown, S. D., to con-
valesce at the home of their son
George.
Brown County Journal: Post
master S. D. Peterson informs us
that his daughter. Mrs. And. J. DIN
of Franklin, who was recently burned
severely, is progressing toward re-
covery slowly. It is probable that
no scars on her face will result from
the catastrophe, although number
will mar her body.
One Of the reporters about the
state capitol is responsible for the
statement that Julius Schmahl, the
energetic secretary Of state, took
dislike to st. Paul tomcat which
adopted him and his household re-
Gently. and one dark evening carried
the animal in covered basket to
the middle Of the high bridge and
hoisted him over into chill Novem-
Der river. Next noon the same cat
was sitting on the Schmahl doorstep.
The secretary is now a convert to
the nine lives theory
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-12-04
THE CITY
Hear Parlette Dec. 9Th.

Hear Parlette Dec. 9Th.
Harry Ward went back to Carlyle
last Sunday.
Miss Willard returned from Man.
kat on Sunday.
Itch. Benham was down from
Minneapolis last Monday.
Don't miss the beautiful art work
display at Mrs. Marines.
Phil. Setter of Mankato visited I.
Torgerson over Thanksgiving.
Leo Nenno visited his folks at
Springfield over Thanksgiving.
Three young work horses for sale.
Apply to R. A. Nichols. Delhi P.
o. 1926.
J. A. johnson and wife spent last
Sunday with Mrs. Johnson's parents
at Sleepy Eye.
Smith Tiffany of Dawson joined
the family circle here last Thursday,
at Chas. Tiffany's.
More Reilly, now of Tracy, spent
his Thanksgiving with the home
folks in this city.
Fred. Thiering returned to his
work at Tracy for the Northwestern
road, last Monday.
Chas. Cowgirl came home for
Thanksgiving from the medical de-
partment of the Hamline U.
Misses Lottie Kempton and Lille
Giem of Morgan were guests of
Miss Jennie Evans oyer Sunday.
Miss Agnes Mccormick of st. Paul
enjoyed Thanksgiving here with her
relatives of the Cummins family.
Course ticket holders draw for
reserved seats at Hitchcock's today
and tomorrow. Parlette is coming.
Frank Lobdell and Miss Mildred
returned from visit with father
and mother Lobdell at Mankato last
Sunday.
Miss Clara Rhode of the Modern
Steam Laundry visited with her
parents near Morgan Sunday and
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Stensvad jour-
neyed to Renville last Thursday and
spent the day with Mr.. Stensvad's
brother.
Mrs. C. A. Luscher entertained
company at whist last Friday even
ing, serving dainty refreshments at
the close.
Good dwelling house in Delhi, with
two lots, and outbuildings, for sale
at bargain. Apply to Duncan Nc
Corquodale. 17-2t.
Miss Martha Penning came up
from Eden township Thursday after
noon for a few days visit with
friends in this city.
Mrs. A. j.. Simpson returned to
her home at St. James last Satur-
day, after an extended visit with her
parents in this city.
Mrs. Jack Desmond is expected at
the home of her parents in this city
C. w. Vaughn and Mrs. Vaughn
the latter part of the week.
James Keegan and bride arrived
here last Sunday. and they expect to
occupy Mrs. Curtis cottage on Wy
oming street as soon as Mr.. Bran
mer's family move into their new
house.
Miss Ethel Lea Brum, Misses
Mamie and Rachel Hauck and Anna
Liskey of Wood Lake spent Thanks
giving with the Wasserberger fam
lily.
Good brick dwelling house. eight
rooms, with city water, well and
cistern. For sale very cheap. $500
down, balance in small monthly pay
ments. Particulars at The GAZETTE
Office. 16-4t.
Byron Whittet, who has been help
ing to harvest and thresh the big
wheat fields around Lethbridge, AL
berta, the past season. arrived at
his home in this city Monday morn
ing.
Miss Elva and Master Ray Otter
son drove over from Sherman town.
ship Thurday morning to eat turkey
with their sister, Mrs. Geo. w. Ellis,
and family. Ray drove home in the
afternoon but Miss Elva remained
for several days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-24
Mattera IN District Court.

Mrs Nettie Pruett, wife of John Pruett,
the youth who was sentenced Tuesday by
Judge Thornell OF the district court to two
years In the Fort Madison penitentiary for
horse stealing, commenced suit for divorce
yesterday. Mrs. Prustt bases her suit on
the fact that her husband was convicted
of felony. The plaintiff. formerly Nettie
Harrison, was married to young Pruett
October 10 Of last year, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. A. Overton. Pruett at
the time was 20 years of age, while the
young woman was one year younger.
Six months OF married life, such as she
alleges she found It. suffieed for Mrs.
Frances How, who brought suit for d.
vorce yesterday from Sidney How, to whom
she was Joined in wedlock April 10, 1900.
Mrs. How alleges that her husband not only
failed TO provide for her. but in addition
to spending his income on strong liquor,
treated her in a cruel and inhuman manner.
The final straw which caused a fracture Of
the camers back was when. It is alleged
in the petition. How struck the plaintiff
vicious blow in the face with his fist.
The petit jury panel reported for service
yesterday. but the members were excused
until today. no law cases being ready for
trial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-24
CENTRAL FLoJR. HO5 PER SACK.
EVERY SACK WARRANTED. CENTRAL
GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET,
Teacherr Tnkknr RxnminntIona.

A large number OF teachers and would-be
instructors of the youthful are taking the
state examination, for certificates in the Of
Ace CT County Superintendent Jackson in
the county court house. The questions are
prepared by the State Board of Examiners,
and similar examinations are in progress in
every county in tbs state. The examination
lasts over Friday for those seeking first
class certificates. but fer those content with
lower grade certificate II closes today.
Certificates issued as a result Of these ex-
aminations are good in any county in the
state whereas under the old law certh-
Gates issued in one county were not obliged
to be recognized by superlntendents of
other counties. The papers OF the persons
taking the examinations will be sent to Des
Moines by Superintendent Jackson, where
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-24
Important Case An Court.

SIDNEY, Ia, Jan. 23.-(Special) Our clti-
zens have been much interested this week
in a case in court entitled Fremont county
against Fremont County bank ct al. This
bank. which was conducted by ]. II. Me-
Donald. went broke and went out Of bust
ness some months ago, having at the time
among its deposits over 1880 of county
funds. Suit was brought against Mr. Nc
Donalds bondsmen, A. V. Penn, c. J.
Esden. Clerk Carey and Jerry LOckett for
the recovery OF this money and they try
TO shift the liability onto County Treasurer
Byars Former Senator William Eaton and
w. e. Mitchell represent the defendants
and T. S. Stevens OF Hamburg is assisting
County Attorney Norcutt in the prosecu-
ton. Judge Green has taken the case from
the jury and has IT under advisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-24
Council Decides to Negotiate Some Be
fore Submitting Proposition.

Council Decides,to Negotiate Some Be
fore Submitting Proposition.
The city council, in session as a COM
! mittee of the whole. last night voted to
| concur in the report and recommendations
OF the special committee on water works,
| Of which Councilman Wallace is chairman.
with the exception of the recommendation
| that the two propositions of granting a new
franchise to the water works company
under certain conditions and the purchase
OF the present plant by the city be sub
I mitted to the voters at the same time at a
spec ial election.
Councilman Younkerman was absent and
the defeat OF Councilman wallace's propo-
sItlon to submit the two questions at tho
same ,ime was brought about by the votes
of Councilmcn Fleming, Hendrix, Knudsen,
Maioney and Smith, the chairman of the
special committee having the support only
of Councilman Olson, who was presiding
in the abs ence of Mayor Macrae.
Both Ccuncilmen Wallace and Olson made
a vigorous Fight for the retention of the
clause authorizing the submission of the
| two propositions at the same time but the
other ctunc linen refused fatty to concur
in the recommencstio
This action " as taken by the committee
OF the whole at the completion of the read
ing by Clerk sspp Of Expert Kiersted's
voluminous report.
As the matter row stands, Councilman
Wallace's committee is authorized and
instructed to confer with the management
of the water woIkA company with view
to securing from II the price at which the
company will be willing to sell it's plant,
also to reach ar agreement as to rates and
extensions ard improvements the company
would be willing tc carry out in return for
new franchise.
Leonard Everett, the largest taxpayer In
the city, was the only citizen present. and
he advised the committee. saying he was
in favor Of municipal ownership only pro-
vlded the city council could not reach an
agreement with the water works company
for new franchise on terms which would
be fair both to the citizens and the com
pany.
The special committee will meet with the
Representatives OF the water company Fri
day afternoon. t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-24

bills; by Moore OF Linn, making an appro-
priation therefor; by Brandes, fixing the
times OF meetings Of Boards Of Supervisors;
by Brandes. allowing counties to pay
bounty for pocket goPhers; by Moore, al
lowing state officials and all public officials
to include the costs Of bonds as expenses;
by Dodds. drainage bill.
In the senate bills were by Newberry,
limiting the sale OF drugs by McElveen.
limiting the sale Of patent medicines; by
Crosslcy. increasing the road tax; by Stir
ton, limiting the time for commencing ao-
tions to recover real estate; by Moon, pro-
tectlng game.
First Bin Passed.
The senate today passed the bill passed
yesterday by the house fixing the salary Of
the insurance actuary at $1,000 This thus
becomes the first bill'to become law.
Try Day DunninE Again.
BY the action OF the Board of Super
visors the Day Dunning case will be tried
again at Mount Ayr. Dunnng was tried
on an Indictment charging him with ille-
gal banking in receiving deposits after
mis- bank was insolvent He was acquitted
and the Board of Supervisors has deter
mined to have him tried on the other in
dictmcnts and have retained Jerry Sulli-
van OF this city, one time democratic cam
didate for governor instead of " r. Me-
Ginnis, who tried the first case.
Loyal Legion at Plymouth.
The Loyal Legion of Plymouth, fra
ternal benefit association with headquar-
tiers at Marshalltown has reinsured its
business with the Home Guards of the
World, which has it's headquarters at
Davenport. This closes up the business
of the Loyal Legion of Plymouth, as by
tho transfer of its go members to the
other society it goes out of business.
Hog House or Mansion.
Swine breeders of the state, led by the
state association, are preparing TO lay
down hard" on the Legislature for a big
new swine pavilion and sheds to be erected
on the state fair grounds. and propose to
tell the appropriations committee as soon
as they get an opportunity to appear be-
much more important and essential to the
welfare of the state than the erection Of
an executive mansion. They will not OBJ.
ject to the executive mansion, but propose
to impress upon the COMMITTEES the fact
that the swine pavilion should come first,
for the reason. that the present facilities
will not house all the hogs offered at the
state fair and the governors have no diff
Guilty In getting houses to live in. Tho
swine pavilion will cost $4,000 and the
appropriation bill for the executive man
sion is for 5000