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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
Well Known Engineer Killed.

Mr. John HI. Merritt Of CharlOttes-
Vile, one of the most competent engi-
neers of the Chesapeake and Ohio, and
an especial favorite of President Stew
ems, was struck by eastbound passenger
train, No. s, at Clifton Forge Tuesday
morning and died half an hour later
from his injuries. Mr.. Merritt had just
stepped from behind the yard engine
when he was hit by the pilot of No. s,
which cut severe cash in his head and
neck. Mr.. Merritt had been on the
mountain division nearly thirty years.
He was born in this county in March
1855, and was son of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Merritt. His wife, who was a
Miss Roadcap, was on visit to rela-
tives in the county, when the news OF
her husbands accident and death
reached her. His father and three chill
dren also survive him. The remains
were taken to Charlottesville, accom-,
panied by delegation of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, Masons
and Elks, of which he was a member
Yesterday they were brought here fol
burial and laid to rest in ThOrnrOse
cemetery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
From Long Glade.

Mr.. Root, who has been sick for some
time, is much improved. He will spend
some time at Stribling Springs, hoping
thereby to improve his health.
Mrs. Julian Bird and child of Hamp-
ton, ia visiting her brother, Mr.. ID.
Glenn hickman.
Mrs. Arch Welton and son, Harry,
of Grant county, w. Va, have return
ed home after visiting DIR. Bell and
other relatives.
Miss Margaret Bell has returned
home from a visit to her brother, Rev.
Crosby Bell, In Lexington.
Mr.. Perry Lowman was Harrison
burg visitor last week.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Erwin is a welcome visitor
in our midst now.
Mrs. DR.. Bell gave one of the most
delightful yard parties Of the season
last week. The beautiful yard was de-
corated with japanese lanterns, and
refreshments were served on the lawn.
Those present on the enjoyable occa-
sion were the Misses Robson of Cul-
pepper; Sallie, Gertrude and Katie Belle
Robson, Naomi and Margaret Walker,
Gharlesy Harmon, of Messy Creek;
Kate Hutchinson of StauntOn; Emma
and Rebecca Christian, Evelyn, Mild
red, Virginia and Ruth Dudley, Annie
Erwin and Margaret Bell; Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Dudley, and Messrs. Henry
Hutchinson of StauntOn; - Brown
of Washington, DC; Charlie Hanna,
Eugene Hanna, Graham Robson, Rod
aey Davis OF Messy Creek; Rufus, Fred,
Ed, and Hugh Bell, Paul dudley,
John and William Bell, Harry Welton
of Paterson, w, Va, aud DR.. Massie OF
South Carolina. Chapefons-pF. and
Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Welton Of w. Va, and
Miss Margaret Bell.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
REDUCED RATES.
row WEEKEND ROUND TRIP FARES.

Tow WEEKEND ROUND TRIP FARES.
Effective May 80, 1908, and cOntinu-
ing each Saturday and Sunday there
after to and including Oct. 4, Southern
Ry. announces The sale of low rate
weekend tickets for the round trip,
Washington and Alexandria to Somer-
set, Warrenton, Harrisonburg, Blue
mont and intermediate points, and
from these stations to Alexandria and
Washington, limited returning until
Monday following date of sale. IS Am
SUMMER TOURIST FARES.
The Southern Ry. announces, effec-
tive June l, 1908, the resumption of
sale of summer tourist excursion tick
cts to points in Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Tennessee, ETC., and
return. These tickets will be ON sale
daily until Sept. 80, final return limit
Oct. 81, 1908, unless otherwise specifi-
ed. For further information apply to
nearest coupon ticket agent Southern
Railway. s. Am
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
TO BRYAN CLUBS.

Any mem Der of a Bryan club
in this city or county, who will
send us IS cents, will receive
the SPECTATOR FOR ONE
YEAR. This amounts to our
making Bryan clubs present
of the paper until the end OF
the campaign. Send name, ad-
dress, and the name of the club
to which you belong, and 70
cents in money or stamps, and
the SPECTATOR will be sent
you for one year.
This is the only offer of this
kind the SPECTATOR will
make. If responded to prompt
iy as soon as Bryan clubs are
formed, the offer may remain
good for two months, otherwise
it will be withdrawn.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
Obituary.

Alexander F. Kerr, who had been
quite i'll for the last three months, died
on the morning of the 18th of July,
1908, at the home of his son, +. A. Kerr,
at stuast's Draft, aged IS years, nine
months and four days. Afr. Kerr had
been great sufferer from rheumatism
for q years, the last eight years OF
which he had been an invalid, having
to be moved about in his chair. He
bore his affiiction with patience and
fortitude, and everything that could be
done for his comfort was rendered by
bis son, Mr., F, a. Kerr and his wife.
Mr.. Kerr formerly lived in the New
Hope section, being one of its prosper
Gus farmers. His wife preceded him
to the grave on February a, 1899
Mr.. Kerr is survived by four sons and
one daughter-Chas. H. and +, A. Kerr
of Stuart's Draft, III. l.. Kerr of Rich
mond, r. S. Kerr and Mrs. Bette Coy
ner of Fishersville.
The interment was at Laurel Hill,
the services being conducted by Rev.
DIR. G. w. Finley of Thinking Spring,
assisted by Rev, Mr.. Baker OF the
Laurel Hill Baptist church. There
was large ccncourse of people gather
ed to pay to the deceased their last tri-
h,,to of aStaem and affection
FRIEND.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
Beverly Manor Teachers.

The School Board of Beverly Manor
District on Saturday made the follow
ing appointment of teachers for the
white schools:
Academy, StauntOn-Miss Cora Hud-
son, principal; Misses Helen Barnes,
Este Beard, Lena Tyler, Bessie Tur-
ner, and Pearl Keister.
Mint Spring-Misses Sallie Christian
and Bette Jones.
Belmont-Misses Nellie Davis land
Ruth Pforr
Bolivar-Misses Carrie Snedegar and
May Hamilton.
Hebron-J. T. HamFick and Miss
Emma Greer.
Oak Grove-Miss Annie st. Clair
Tate
Stuart's-Miss Mary Utley.
Arbor Hill-Miss Eva Hamilton.
Oakland-Miss Edith Clemmer.
Mt. Olivet-Miss Fannie Lee Lush
baugh.
Folly Mills-Miss Adele Berry,
Penrose-Miss Jessie Hudson.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK
MIR. WIN. F. asst.


This well known and highly esteem
ell citizen passed away Tuesday morl-
ing rather suddenly at his home in tt e
northern part of the city, aged about Is
years. Mr.. Asst had not been in good
health for some time, and few days
before his death he was down the street
on business. He was born in Staun-
ton and spent most of his useful life in
our midst, going with his parents 10
Baltimore where they resided for
short time. He was son of Capt. and
Mrs John Asst. Mr.. w. F. Asst and
his brother, Mr.. Joseph Asst, W ent into
business together which they conduct
ed for number of years, and later
each open for himself. He married in
early life Miss Rosa Lambert of Balti-
more, who preceded him to the grave
about a year ago. He had for many
years been faithfully and highly es-
teemed member of the First Presbyte-
rian church. The following children
survive him-Mrs. Emma Brockway,
wife of Mr. s. p. Brockway, Mr.. Will
liam F. Asst and Mrs. Florence Hoge,
wife of Mr.. w. D. Hoge, all of this city,
Mrs. Lille Putney, wife of Mr.. II. r.
Putney of Charleston, w. Va, and
Mr.. Frank r. Asst of Buckhannon, w.
Va. The funeral took place yesterday
afternoon, and was conducted by his
pastor, Rev. DR.. A. M. Fraser.
MISS ROSA JENKINS.
Miss Rosa Jenkins died on Saturday
afternoon at the home Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Fl. Jenkins, on South
Coalter street, aged about 70 years. She
had been in declining health for about
year, but her death was unexpected,
being causing by a hemorrhage. Be
sides her parents she is survived by four
sisters and two brothers. The remains
were taken to her old home in Harri-
sonbnrg on Tuesday for interment.
MRS, o, NJ. CANNON.
Cave station, July 2s.-rThe remains
of Mrs. o. NJ. Cannon, who died this
morning In Lexington, were brought
to Cave Station this afternoon for burial
in the cemetery near the former home
of the deceased. Death was due to
cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Cannon,
who was about so years of age, was the
wife of the popular Waterman on the
B. and o. yards at Lexington. Besides
her husband, she leaves several chill
dren and grandchildren.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
Hicks August Forecast.

A regular storm period covers the
first five days of the month. centerlng
on the End. The moon is on celestial
equator on the I'd and first quarter on
the 9Th. During the Sd, 4th and 9Th
storm conditions will pass across coun-
try to the Atlantic, breaking into Sc
we're wind and thunder storms in many
locates. About the 4th change to cool
er and clearing will follow the storms
touching most parts of the country
eastward by about the 18th.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the 9Th and 9th, when a reaction to
storm conditions will make itself felt
in falling barometer, rising tempera-
ture cloudiness and possible rains. I'm
der the Venus influence threatening
weather will most likely be prolonged
over the 10th and 18th, merging into
the storm period following. Full moon
falls on the 18th, promising to increase
lightning probabilities on or within
several days of the 18th.
A regular storm period begins on the
18th, extending to the 10th, central on
the 14th. The storm period will cui-
inmate ON and touching the 18th, 18th
and 10th. Between the 18th and 18th
from west to east-southeast an unsea-
sonably cool wave should be expected.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the 18th, 10th and 21st. Moon is at
quadrature, or last quarter, on the 18th.
Severe summer clustering will be ma
tural about the 18th to 2lst, with Venus
hail-storms probable at this and other
August periods. With the moon at
extreme north declination on the 22nd
the great summer heat may be prolong-
ed to the next storm period.
A regular storm period covers the
9th to 9th, having new moon on the
18th. Either wide areas of low barom-
eter or dangerous equinoctial storms
will appear in the south coast regions
or a great crisis of summer heat and
hurtful drouth will prevail in most
parts of the central and northern states.
If equatorial storms dominate the
South, which is likely, great atmos-
pheric tides will flow from the North.
bringing very cool weather and posi-
BILE frost to many sections nOrthward,
which period will eliminate on OF
within two days of the 26th and light
ming probabilities lie within and next
to the same dates. The month goes
out in the midst of a reactiOnaLy period.
Thunder storms and gales will occur
on the 30th aad 31st.
Zinc metal made into Oxide OF Zinc,
and then combined with white lead
, is used to make l.. & M. PAINT. Zinc
is imperishable and makes the paint
wear as long as pure linseed oil viii
hold it to surface. The La M
PAINT costs only about sl.2O per gal
lon.
l.. Il M. Paint Agents.. A. Con
ron, Stuart's Draft; J. b. ROden, Way
nesboro; Augusta Milling & Mercantile
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
Mr.. Bryan.

Lincoln, Neb., July 29.-The United
Press representative secured today from
a close friend of William j, Bryan the
first authentic outline of his plan of
campaign. He will make few prep
AIRED speeches at central points and
nearly all of these will be made by the
first of October.
During the month of October he ex-
poets to remain at home and assist in
educational work of the campaign
through the discussion of public ques.
lions in the form of interviews, signed
articles and letters.
Bryan arose early today and was
busy with his large correspondence and
the study of Taft's speech of accept.
ance.
In all probability he will some time
today issue formal statement cover
ing his views of the Taft speech,
The contributions from democratic
newspapers continue to be received.
The fund is beginning to assume con-
siderable proportions,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
Augusta Encampment No. 81.

Tuesday night A. S. Woodhouse, Grand
High Priest of the Grand Encampment
L. o. o. F., assisted by Past Chief Patri-
archs r. J. Kennedy, c. l.. Branna-
man and ]. NJ. H. Randolph, installed
the officers of Augusta Encampment
No. 81, 1. o. o. F. at Moscow. The
following are the newly elected officers
Chief Patriarch, NJ. G. Stoutamyer;
High Priest, R. P. Bell; Senior Warden,
S. H. Brennaman; Scribe, VIII. Props;
Treasurer, DIR. S. H. Burton; Junior
Warden, J. f. Sheets. The chief
patriarch made the following appoint
ments-H. f. Ruleman, guide; n. f.
Long, inside sentinel; ]. NJ. H. Ran
doiph, outside sentinel; Geo. S. Rule
man, LIST watch; J. G. KILLER, End
watch; r. S. Smith, 3rd watch; r. c..
Blair, 18th watch. C. l.. Brannaman
and ID. G. Ruckman, guards of tent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
John Robinson's Big Circus.

This Show, under the management
of John Robinson is enjoying its eighty
seven year of prosperity, and is one of
the foremost amusement attractions of
America, if not of the world.
1t numbers among its arenic favor
ties some of the most expensive and
best acts that money can procure. The
Capt. French troupe of American Cav
alrymen, in expert feats of daring and
original hOrsemanship; James Dutton
& Go. three in number) Europe's
greatest riders and twenty equestrians
associates; fort. Joyous subjects of King
Momus in a gl> Ful sufficiency, and
more than hundr, 4 other foreign and
American features in three rings and
an elevated stage, and introducing
Monster Herd of Trained Elephants,
Big Realistic Wild West School Of
Wonderful Trained Menage Horses,
Great Musical Ballet, and 300 Daring
Gymnasts, Nimble Acrobats, and tai.
ented aerliests.
The Robinson Big Circus has always
been famed for its menagerie, and this
season finds the geological annex the
most complete ever carried by a tented
show, comprising costly and rare ami
mails from every section of the globe
This splendid array of animal talent
will be seen in the big daily street pa
rade pronounced by all as the mosl
gorgeous and elaborate pageant OF
modern times, comprising more than .
mile of gold encased wagons, chariOts
and 800 of the finest horses. This i.
the only big show that is not in thu
circus trust and no advance in thu
prices will be made. At Staunton
Aug 6.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
To Locate in Harris0nburg.

Dr. Joseph l.. Alexander, widely
known young physician of Mt. Scion,
will shortly locate in Harrisonburg for
the practice of his profession, says the
Harrisonburg News.
DIR. Alexander is native of Augusta
county, having been born and reared
at Stuart's Draft. He is a graduate OF
the medical department of the Univer-
sity of Virginia and has met with a
large measure of success of the practice
of his profession.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
Thought it Over and Wed.

The following is from Hagerstown,
Nd, under date of the 26th: Mary J.
Lasure, widow aged IS, of Emporia,
Pa, and Layton M. Sampson, wild
over, aged 81, of Sampson, Va, were
married today by the Rev. W. d.
Keller, of the Dunkard church, at the
minister's residence. This is the cou-
pie who met in Hagerstown, several
days ago as the result of an advertise
ment in matrimonial paper. Neither
had seen the other before, and at
that time. Sampson left town
suddenly, his excuse being that he was
disappointed in the woman.
After he left Mrs. Lasure wrote to
him with the result that he returned
last night. The couple held confer
ence at the Blue Ridge Hotel. They
settled their differences and agreed to
be married. The bridegroom applied
for license this morning at the court
house before sunrise.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
SCheol of Agricultural Apprentices.

Total cost of session of nine months,
including tuition and other fees, board,
washing, uniforms, medical attendance,
ETC., $276.60. Cost of State students,
$226.60. The next session opens We'd
nesday, Septombe 23rd, 1908.
PAUL Is BAKRINGER, ~. ~ il.. D.,
I 81 81 President
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
The Evidence in the Case.

33 years use is evidence-Millions of
consumers is evidence-sales made by
16, 900 agents is evidence. You buy
gallons l.. NJ. Paint and 3 gallons Pure
Linseed Oil lat 60 cents mix them and
make gallons best. paint ready for use
cost only 81 20 per gallon-Done in 2
minutes
L. & NJ. Paint Agents.. III. Cob
ron, Stuart's Draft; j. b. Roden, Way
ncsboro; Augusta Milling & Mercantile
Co., Messy Creek.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31

Next Thursday, August 9Th, the John
Robinson's great shows will be here.
The grand $500, 600 street parade is one
of its big features.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31

This Institution Commercial Education the Oldest and best known
hold highest
positions the United States offices in this and other countries
They
their thorough training clerical work.
and enogaph Business apply these
and nothing natural the business
KNOWN He wants the
and applies the school that has the oldest and
J.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31
Farms Wanted.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute,
I5rate Agricultural and Mechanical
College
At BLACKSBURC, VA.

AT BCNCNSbOKC'- VA.
56 Instructors, thoroughly equipped
Shops, Laboratories, and Infirmary.
Steam heating and electric lights in
dormitories. Library 10000 volumes.
Farm of 100 acres. Degree courses in
Agriculture, Horticulture, Applied
Chemistry Applied Geology, Civil,
Mining, Mechanical and Electrical En-
cheering, Metallurgy and Metallogra-
ply, and Preparatory Veterinary Med
icinp
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-07-31

IN of beef than that of
he ham of any old hog,
Sm a prize hog raised
WHICH weighed about
APT. Speck has the ham
robustness.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-16
CORTELYOU is BACK
Says he is Not Going TO Resign
Picked for Head ofsNew York
Truat COMPANY.
ust Company.

Washington, D. G., Jan. 15.-secre-
rtary Cortelyou was at his desk today
for the first time since his. illness four
weeks.ago. He said the story that he
had resigned or would resign was alb
Ysolutely without any Foundation. He
has had mo serious differences with
the President, he declared, or. with
any member of the cabinet, He ex.
pected to continue to serve as secre-
tary of the treasury.
xcorteIyou Picked for Job.
4 New York, Jan. 15.--It is /, under
stood the officials who have charge
of the reorganization Of the Knicker-
booker Trust Co.. have under consid-
Grafton a number Of names with a
view to securing a new directing chief
of this organization, and that Secre-
tary Cortelyou's name is among those
being considered. 1t is believed init
nations that were more or less posi-
tive have been conveyed to Cortelyou
that his name is being considered, but
whether the secretary has given it
serious consideration is not known.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-16
CUMIMINS MEETINGS
Governors First Address Will be al
Des Moines January 2s.-sev.
eraI Other Dates.

Des Moines, Jan. 15.-At a, meeting
held at the Savery hotel club rooms
last night, in which a large number Of
friends of the governor participated,
arrangements We're practically com
pieted for the opening meeting in the
interests Of the. senatorial campaign
of Governor Cummlns.
II was decided to organize a Polk
county Cummins senatorial club also,
and details relating to the opening
meeting and the organization Of the
club will be taken up at another meet
ing to be held Monday night.
Probably the opening Of the sena-
torial campaign will be at Fosters
opera house Thursday night, Jan. 30.
GOV William Larra5ee, Judge S. r..
Prouty and others will be invited to
speak
While Judge Prouty probably will
deliver one Of the chief addresses at
the opening meeting 1t is stated that
congressional politics will not be In
VOWED In any way..> Probably Hull
men will participate in the meeting as
officers and speakers. 1t is said.
lnA fact, 1t is well known that the
plans of the Cummins campaign
throughout the state contemplate that
Judge Prouty will make a large num-
Der OF speeches in all sections of the
state. and it is stated in that, connec-
.ioil tiaI ne can Hot pe engaged In the
senatorial campaign and in a congress
sional campaign at the same time
Everywhere in the State.
1t is proposed to open the Cummins
| senatorial campaign everywhere in
the state within the next few days.
Arrangements are understood to
have been made, in part at least, for
the opening meeting at Mason City
| about Jan. 2S.
CoI1ncil Rinfrc will bauo
meeting also. probably Jan 25.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangement of the meetings stated last
night that probably meetings would
be held In every district in the state
before the middle Of February, and
certainly not later than March /, be-
| ginning with those IN Des Moines
Mason City and Council Bluffs, proba-
/ bly,
It is to be a speaking. fighting cam
paign from the start, Say the Cum
/ Minis supporters. The outline of the
keynote speech here Jan 90, has moi
been disclosed, however.
Bieakiy for Auditor.
Announcement is made by friends Of
Senator John L.. .Bleakly that he vii
! be candidate for auditor of state.
He lives at Ida Grove and served
4 one term in the senate. He is said tc
have led the fight in the secret senate
! sessions against the confirmation OF
sCustodian 7. E. McCurdy. He was one
of the insurance commission ant
stuck with Senator j. H Jameson fol
the majority report of that body
Senator Bleakly is a strong stand
patter
| The only opposition so far in the nelf
/ to him is Senator Frank NJ Hnpkins
/ OF Guthrie county. who served two
. tarrns in the senate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-16
LYONS WILL GO WEST,
Deputy United States Marshal Ac-
cepts Offer - Speculation
Rife as n Sitceeceor

G :
From the Des Moines Capital.
Aubrey Lyons, deputy United States
marshal, who, with his associate, Dep
uty Craft resigned some few days
ago, has a position as court reporter
at Spokane He will &c west as soon
as his resignation takes effect here.
February !.
Speculation is rife at the federal
building as to who shall be nomed by
Marshal Clark as successors to Craft
and Lyons. 1t is claimed that Howard
Hedrick, formerly head assistant un-
der Marshal Christian. is to have
Crafts place, since he is an old Sixth
district man and it is said that Mar.
shall Clark will be no longer bound
to give the job to a Second district
man. Deputy Marshal Bidwell. accord
ing to rumor, is to be given the place
now held by Mr. Lyons.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-16
Iowa Girl Is Arrested.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 15.-Miss
Grace Tieden 21 years old, who says
she is a daughter of James Tieden of
Dubuque, wealthy retired merchant,
has been arrested here charged with
the larceny of a cameo pin by local
iewelry firm. She says that she has
been studying in New York for the
past year. Miss Tieden attempted to
get loan at a pawnshop on the pin
and was arrested by a detective.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-16
MINERS STRONG FoR LEWIS.
Ohio Man Chosen President by Major
ity Of 10000 in Total Vote of
3o0Oo

|. Wheeling, W. Va. Jan. 15. "A pri-
vste telegram received here from In
dtanapolis, which is said to be author
itative, says that T. L. Lewis of
Bridgeport. O., vice president of the
United Mine Workers OF America,
has been elected president over w.
lB. Wilson by majority Of 10000 in
a vote of 100000