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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN PEDRO. Feb 6.-The schooner
Prosper at Port Townsend has been char
tered to load lumber for wholesalers at this
port.
The steamer Cascade, Capt Asplund, conn
pleted the discharge Of a lumber cargo and
cleared for Grays Harbor via San Francisco to
reload.
The North Pacific companys steamer Roam
oke. Capt. Durham. cleared tonight for Port
land via San Francisco and Eureka with a
large freight and passenger list.
The steamer Francis H. Leggett. Capt
Rainier, finished discharging 100000 feet of
lumber for the National Lumber company and
cleared tonight for Eureka to reload, taking
freight and passengers for San Francisco.
The schooner Queen, Capt. Larsen, will COM
plete the discharge of lumber cargo at the
Crescent wharf and will reload for willapa
harbor
The steamer Yellowstone, Capt RoryiclS,
completed the discharge OF a part OF her cargo
OK railroad ties for the Southern Pacific and
cleared tonight for San Diego. where the re-
mainder will be discharged.
The schooner stimscn. Capt. Peterson. fln-
ished the discharge OF lumber cargo and
sailed tonight in ballast for Ballard to re-
load.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
"ERMINIE" FINANCIAL REPORT
FINALLY MADE PUBLIC
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb. 6.-Theasurer e.
H. Groenendyke of the Erminie com
mittee has completed financial state
ment of the receipts and expenses
which corroborates all that has been
said regarding the heavy expense at
tached to the production except that
but $1307 is derived for the benefit of
the orphans instead of $500 as first
reported.
Certain singers were paid in the ag-
gregate nearly $500 for their services.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
REFEREES APPOINTED TO
APPRAISE PROPERTY VALUE


Special
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 6.-Alf Nor
ris, president of the Santa Monica
council, and Councilmen r. H. Dow
and C. ]. Haynes, manager of the
Southwest Warehouse company, have
been appointed referees to appraise and
dispose of the Hueneke property, which
consists of a lot 50x150 feet located at
Third street ana Oregon avenue.
The proceeds will be divided between
John Hueneke and his divorced wife
The property is valued at more than
$15, 900.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
DENTIST DENIES SENDING
LETTER TO CITY COUNCIL
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 6-The docu-
ment, supposed to have been signed
by DR.. A. B. Austin, a prominent work
er in the recent campaign in which the
council was asked to bestow the job
of official garbage collector upon him,
was declared today by DIR. Austin, in
a letter addressed to the council, to
be a canard.
your honorable body could not de-
wise or create any job 7 would con-
slider for one single moment" closed
the dentists letter.
He was recently presented with a
gold watch in remembrance of his
services for the party, which won out
at the POLLS
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
ALLEGED THIEF SENTENCED

SDeCIdI 10 I IIu 1leIdIu'
POMONA, Feb. GA campaign
against orange stealing is being waged
in the country.
In Justice Barnes court this morn
ing j. B. Johnson was sentenced to
serve twenty-five days in the county
Jail. He was caught near North Po-
mona taking oranges from a grove.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
WOMEN DISCUSS FORMATION
OF A CIVIC ORGANIZATION

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 6.-Members of
the Crescent Bay Woman's club,
which Mrs. Char H. Richie is pres
ident, met this afternoon at the Ma
sonic temple.
Mrs. Cora Lewis, president of the Out
door Art section of the Civics associa-
ton of Los Angeles, addressed the club
on the benefits to be derived by the
forming of a civic league, and it liz
probable an organization may later be
formed here.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
ILL MAN ATTENDED BY
AN OLD TIME FRIEND
Snecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Feb. 6.-John Rhodes
of Kenton, o., who is staying at Ninth
and Figueroa streets, Los Angeles, was
stricken with hemorrhage of the
right ear this morning while a pas
senger on the Tilton trolley excursion,
Upon reaching this city he was hur-
ried to the nearest physicians office,
which happened to be that of DIR. l..
A. Perez, an old-time friend and physi-
clan of Mr.. Rhodes in Ohio. The mans
condition improved under treatment
and was said not to be serious.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
POLITICAL QUESTIONS
STIR SOLDIERS TOWN
Special to The Herald.

SAWTEILE, Feb. 6.-Mayor c. j.
Nellis and City Trustees j. Il. Osborne
and F. c. Lansdon have stated they
will retire as trustees at the close of
their present term of office in April.
A. ]. Stoner and H. u. Nudge, the
other members of the board, 1t Is I'M
derstood, will retain their offices If their
constituents so desire.
Political Questions are again rife, and
the disincorporation forces will I'M
6oubtedly enter the fight in an endeavor
to restore Sawtelle to it's former status
In the county. Charles See, Corwin
Phelps, r. c. Chapman, Abner Wise
man and J. r. Courtwright are men,
toned as candidates for Office under
this ticket, while J. p. Keener and A.
under the administration ticket.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
NEW FIREMEN SUCCESSFUL
IN STOPPING FIRES PROGRESS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PASADENA, Feb. 6-Fire this after
noon damaged the home of Mrs. Mary
O'Neill to the extent OF 500. The
house is located on the Fletcher es-
tate at 1852 Grand View street and is
one of the oldest in North Pasadena.
When discovered the flames had en-
yeloped the kitchen. Quick and eff
fective work by the new firemen of
the Dakota street station saved the
main building and the contents from
damage. Mrs. O'lJeill was not at
home and the origin of the blaze can
not be accounter for.
Valentine Blatz, a prominent brewer
of Milwaukee, arrived here today in his
nrivate car, '"The Signet," accom-
panied by Mrs. Blatz, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Parker, Mrs. Albert G. Blatz,
Mrs. Rosa Mueller, Mrs. Ida Harrow,
Miss Paula Kraus, Charles f. Harrow,
w. A. M. Hedges and Herman o.
Klitsch. The party spent this after
noon at Mount Lowe.
Nelson Nevius, a well-known mining
engineer whose interests are in Sonora,
Mexico, has purchased the home of
Frank Heydrenreich on South Los
Robes avenue for a consideration of
$4,000 and will make his home here.
Prof. Joseph Grinnell head of the
department of natural science at
Throop institute, is to leave that school
at the end of the spring semester, ac-
cording to report, in order to become
identified with the museum of natural
history soon to be established at Oak
land.
James Forces, one of the Oldest resi-
dents of the city, died last night at
his home, 1898 North Marengo avenue.
He was II years of age and mad lived
here over twenty years. He is sur
vived by two sons, one of whom is
william Forbes, well-known printer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
VIII Form Women's Club

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Feb. 6.-The women
OF the Santa Monica bay cities have
Keen invited to meet Saturday after
noon at o'clock at the Ocean Park
Country club house, when plans will be
discussed for the forming of a general
club, consisting of several sections.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
COMM ssIoNER TRANsUE
is OPERATED UPON

State Building and Loan Association
Inspector ]. p. Transue, who was
brought back from San Francisco sur
fering with an old ailment, was cper-
ated on yesterday at the Good Samari-
tan hospital.
Last night Mr.. Transue was reported
doing well.
The patient is prominent in Wood
mems circles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
ELKs CLOSE EVENING
SERVICES WITH BANQUET
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 6.-At a meet
ing held this evening by the Santa
Monica lodge of Elks, F. l.. Brown was
Initiated into the secrets of the order.
John Whicher, district deputy grand
exalted ruler, was present at the cere-
monies, and Past Exalted Ruler j. G.
Hemingway assisted as esquire A dep
utation from Los Angeles was present,
and a banquet closed the evening
program
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
VIII Raise Funds

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. 6.-To help
raise money for providing a silver serv-
ice for the United States cruiser Cali
fornia, the Native Sons parlor of this
city will give ball in the auditorium
February 20. The free use of the hall
has been granted for I'll purpose.
Native Sons band of Los Angeles
will furnish the music.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
Purchase Pool Room

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH. Feb. 6.-For a con-
sideration of $4,000, L. M. Enos and
Harry Gregg have purchased the Pal
ace pool rooms, restaurant and cigar
stand in the Fisher building on the
pier. Charles Adair was the former
owner of the establishment.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
FORMER STUDENTS HOLD
PICNIC IN SUN PARLOR
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. ,6.-More than
100 former residents of Onarga, ILL.,,
most of them former students of the
Grand Prairie seminary, attended the
picnic in the sun parlor today. Among
those present was the Rev. e. McClish
of the West Adams Street church, Los
Angeles, formerly president of the SEM
mary. Martin Doolittle was elected
president of the society, w. C. Denning
secretary, and e. Lockwood treasurer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
BASKETBALL TEAMS
WILL MEET TONIGHT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Feb. Elm the Long
Beach rink theater tomorrow night the
Los Angeles Meteors and the Pasa-
dena Y. NJ. C. A. basketball teams will
play the third game in the series for
the Southern California championship.
A large crowd of local, Los Angeles
and Pasadena people will probably wit
ness the game.
There will be skating in the rink be-
fore and after the game.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
WOMEN DRILL AT MEETING
OF POMONA FoREsTERS


- .
POMONA, Feb. 6.-Last evening at
Odd Fellows hall the Pomona court of
Toresters held festivities. The high
court officers, accompanied by a drill
team of young women, came from Los
Angeles. A crowd was present to wit
ess the drilling and to assist the in
itiating of a class of twenty.
After the drill the party retired to
their own hail, where refreshments
were served
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS

POMONA, Feb. 6.-The jewelry bust
ness conducted for three years by Ira
Smith and daughter has been sold to
f. E. Lenhart, who will at once take
possession. Mr.. Smith and Miss Smith
will remove to Pasadena, where they
will make their future home.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
AGED PIONEER KILLED
BY FALL FROM HOUSE
Special to The Herald.

OCEAN PARK, Feb. 6.--Andrew
Mills, aged So years, who settled on the
site of ocean Park before any dwell
ing had been erected anywhere in this
neighborhood, was killed this after
noon by fall from house which he
was painting.
Mills had resided here for twenty
one wears and secured the contract for
painting the Hotel Arcadia in 1885. He
leaves wife.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
San Francisco Shipping

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 6--Arrived-steamer
Grays Harbor from San Pedro; steamer Santa
Rosa from San Diego.
Sailed-steamers r. A. Kilburn, James S.
Higgins. cenualia, for San Pedro; Saturn Tor
Magdalena bay.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
Sounded That Way

She-Yes, the doctor was here to.
day, and he looked at my tongue.
He-Did he say 1t was hung in the
middle g--Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

A. committee has been appointed to
arrange for the entertainment of the
Elks who will arrive here from Salt
Lake City Monday
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

Marknenkirchen, in Germany, enjoys
the distinction of being the only place
in the world given up exclusively to
the manufacture of violins,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

The women of the Ebell club will
hold reception at Foresters' hall this
afternoon. They will entertain mem
bers of several clubs from outside
cities.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

BOSTON, Feb. eb---Market Is DOING DetteA.
Weather stormy. Seven cars sold twenty
four on track.
NAVELS
Gavilan, Riv F. Elk, Riverside. $3.50. S2.20
Puritan, s. B. f. Elk, Rialto. 255
Tallyho, S. B. f. Elk, Rialto. ......... 2'2o
colden cate, RedIands O. q. A...... 2.25
West Highland, Gleghorn Bros. ....... 2.@Q
Swan, r. II. i. Bx., Redlands. 2'4O
Rem uur p IT n Tx. Redlands. $50
Golden Flower Redlands o. q. A...... 2.s5
Glover. Redlands o. G. Assn.......... 20
LEMONS
Selected. N. w. Blanchard. ...........'S s'fo
Iona, Limoniera o.................. z'lo
New York Market
NEW YORK. Feb 6.-Nine cars navels,
two cars lemons, one car budded. one mixed
car citrus fruit and one car Arizona naveis
sold today. The market is very active
with a sharp advance in prices on the lat
ter half of the sale The market is also
higher and very active on lemons. weather
mild; heavy snowstorm last night.
NAVELS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
The funeral will be held from the resi-
dence at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon.

Coroner Calvin Hartwell was last
night visited by Sheriff Hammel and
his force of deputies. who presented
their former associate with a hand
some badge in the form of a shield
with a diamond center, inscribed with
calvin Hartwell, Coroner Los Angeles
County" The presentation was made
at Mr.. Hartwell's residence and was a
complete surprise to the popular cor
oner.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
EASTERN CITRUS FRUIT PRICES

Old Mission. C. c. Chapman. .....s... $50
Orchard National Orange Co. .'.....s.s $50
Standard, National Orange Co-..s'... z'oV
BUDDED
Mission Bells, A b. Chapman. .Ss'oo
Mission Memories, a. B. Chapman. -. 1.so
TANGERINEs
Orchard, National o. Co.. ..$z'OO
ARIZONA NAvELS
Boxes ...,....... ..........'''.'..' az
LEMONS
Rose, Red. o. G. Assn. .........s......S2 %
Flower, Growers F. Co......s..s.....s zoo
Corwin, w. S. Corwin. ............s. ESQ
Corwin. w. S. Corwin. ............s.s' go
Flower, Growers +. Co.........s.....s 3.9Y
Flower, Growers F. Co............... 2.60
Flower, Growers f. Co. 20
Flower, Growers +. Co................ 200
No California citrus fruit sold on the Erie
dock yesterday, account the extreme cold
weather. Three cars navels were sold on
pier by the Connolly Tanning Auction COM
pany, as follows:
NAVELS
Average
Golden Orchard, Independent T. Co... $40
Golden Orchard, Independent f. Co... 200
Conqueror Independent F. Comm. zoo
Citrus Fruit Shipments
Tuesday and wednesday 1874 cars of or
anges. Is cars lemons. Total shipments to
date this season 6042 cars. of which 1850
were lemons. Total to same date last sed-
son 1859 cars, of which $40 cars were
lemons.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

opposition Of these cases would mean
thousands of dollars to the town.
The city council this morning agreed
to pay portion of the cost of a cement
sidewalk between Magnolia and Chest
nut avenues and directly in front of
the Virginia hotel. The city will pay
$4S2 of the agreed expense and the
hotel company 5000.
A. M. Parsons of the Naples company
today asked the city council to lease
him the auditorium for nine months for
giving dances. The request was denied.
Three propositions to provide municipal
bands were referred to the amusement
committee.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

Chauffeurs and automobile owners
will hear a lecture at the Union gar
age Friday night by e. G. Acheson,
discoverer of carborundum.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

The local Y. M. C. A. basket ball team
will meet the fast Meteors of Los An
geles at Long Beach tomorrow night.
AS these teams represent the cream
of basket ball players in Southern Cali
fornia the game will be a hot one from
start to finish.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
COMPANIES FILE REPORTS
SHOWING ANNUAL EARNINGS
Special to The Herald.

| Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH. Feb. Gas February
| is the month when water rates are
| fixed by the city council the Long
Beach Water company this morning
filed a report stating its total earnings
during the past year were $S6,S47.S5 and
that the corporations net gain was
$9S32.69, allowing an earning of approx
| imately 21a per cent on its investment.
The Pacific Electric company has
filed with the city clerk check for
1927 SO, claimed to represent 2 per cent
of the gross receipts on the Fourteenth
and Third street lines, and therefore
the amount due as taxes to the city.
City Auditor Hatch reported at the
council meeting today that this was
only half the amount due, and the mat
ter was referred to the city attorney.
The company and the city figure the
mileage and amount due in different
ways.
The city council this morning author
lied the expenditure of 500 to aid In
the defense of the dustless roads cases.
City Attorney Longs suggestion was
responsible. He stated the successful
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

Mrs Anna l.. King died at the home
Of her son, 7S1 West Twelfth street, this
morning. She came to Pomona from
Oklahoma about month ago. Mrs.
King was 81 years of age. Funeral
services will be held from the chapel
OF W. B. Todd this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs C. Sinclair of Lake
City, Mimi, are guests at the home of
]. H. Hillen on Alvarado street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07
POMONA
0ffice III s. Thomas st.
Phones: Sunset, Main 4 Home 1882.
POMONA NEWS NOTES

POMONA, Feb. 6.-The musical COM
edy, Woodland" did not draw the
rouse it merited, at Fraternal Aid opera
house last night. There were many
empty seats. The scenery and cos
tunes were the best ever seen here, and
the music vas pleasing. Tonight "The
Holy City" will be presented.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

Marcus A. Hall has been reelected
secretary of the Oak Knoll company
after six months leave of absence,
taken for a vacation.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

BOSTON, Fob. eG-Market is doing better.
Weather stormy. Seven cars sold. twenty
Na..a IL
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-07

The revival meetings continue to
draw large rtwds. Last night the
large NJ e. church was filed. The
meetings have been so successful they
will probably be continued another
week.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

Favorable report was ordered
by the senate committee on
posto(hces and post roads on
postal savings bank bills. the
name being changed to Postal
Savings Depository" and q few
minor changes Of text being
made. The measure embOdies
practically the views of Postmas-
ter General Meyer.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

A Colorado man hit his moth
er.in.law with a horseshoe. hop
ing It would bring him good
luck. She has the horseshoe
nailed over his cell door now.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

During recent months there
has been much talk about good
city government. The time to
secure that good government is
at the nominating conventions.
The ward nominations were made
this afternoon and the vote cast
does not indicate that all citizens
are interested in good govern
ment. Tomorrow the city nomi-
mating convention occurs. Every
citizen has q duty to perform. He
must. II he claims to be a good
citizen. : participate in making
nominations for the city Offices.
In the convention 10 the place to
begin good government and not
In an Indignation meeting.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

A Kansas far >er of the name
Of Thomas Gait "as hit by the
piledriver attachment to q mule
and killed. His wife and four
little Catt's mourn Tom Cats
untimely death.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

Crook County has let the con-
tract for the completion of their
Court House. which was COM
menced last year. $4,000 will
be expended in completing the
building. which is to be Of gray
atone.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

A Chicago man claims to have
perfected q chemical process
which will transform dead bodies
into metal. He asserts that de-
ceased husbands and wives may
now be kept in the parlor as or.
naments.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

A country editor of Nebraska
complains about the superstiti-
ons because. while rubbering for
q white horse to associate with a
red.headed girl he had just
sighted. he stubbed his toe fell
into q coal hole and broke three
ribs,
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22
WEDNESDAY APRIL ~. 1908.

An Indiana editor complains
because the poets are trying to
force the beautiful springtime.
I suppose this fellows winter
overcoat is just as good as new.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

A bill has been introduced in
the legislature Of Oklohoma by
Senator Landrum. q Cherokee
Indian. making 1t a misdemeanor
to use the Indian figure. no mat.
ter Of what material. ss a sign
for cigar or tobacco stores. The
bill 10 practically certain to pass.
The penalty for violation is a
fine and twenty days in Jail.
Senator Landrum says the Indi-
an is always angered when he
sees one Of these signs.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-04-22

Leaving aside the patriotic
motives which should cause every
voter to lend all support possible
to the National Guard. now a line
Of National defense. the economic
aspect Of the Armory bill should
Garry it at the June election alone.
At present Oregon has rented
armories for local companies at
such points as Salem. Albany.
Roseburg. Pendleton. Baker City
Eugene and six other cities.
These armories are not suitable
for the purpose to which they
are put and they cost the State
exactly 5000 per year.