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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21
LONELY AND SHY THIS YEAR.
The Fashion In Lovers as Depicted
BY the Summers Song.

The Fashion In Lovers as Depicted
BY the Summers Song.
The position Of the lover in he
popular ballad changes each summer.
This years style of swain is a beauti-
full youth who is so lonely thar the
most devout wish is that he had q
gill.
Ballads which deal with affairs OF
the heart are more effective. pub
fishers find, il there is plaintive ap-
peal in them. All the world loves q
lover, but the song buying public
does not care much for the success
full lover. The more sorrowful, his
plight the better the public likes
it,
There always is a crop of girl
songs, but the midsummer 1909 va
riety is the shyest youth that the
lyric writer's have taken for their he
70 In many years. The stage last
summer had an unusually large crop
of songs dedicated to the eyes Of
women. In these compositions the
lover was courtier gallant and bold.
who paid beautiful compliments to
the windows of his loved ones soul.
He described their color with enthu-
siasm. although there is q popular
belief that few men can tell the color
of woman's eyes, or her hair either
for that matter.
Then everyone remembers the de-
scriptive songs where the gallant low
er sang that his heart was not moved
because "her hair is curly" or "be-
cause her eyes are blue" but "be-
cause you're YOU" Likewise the man
who courted the girl in the song be-
cause You're just my style, or q
laconic You look awfully good to
me- is readily recalled.
One collection of songs was writ
ten about the doubtful lover the man
who was not sure whether his court
ship was or could be successful. He
constantly asked: Tell me that you
love me-" and implored just one
look from your dear eyes,"
The changes In the girl songs have
been rung in thousand or more
ways. but the present plight of man
In a dozen or so compositions Is un-
usual in the song writing world.
Many Of these songs come from Chi
cago, and as songs run in cycles pub-
fishers are Geluged n,w with plain
tive ballads Of this species.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

DR. 9. c. Mitchell. President of
th< University OF South Carolina, will
addrtss the citizens of Sumter on the
prohibition question on next wednes-
Cay evening at s:so o'clock In the
First Baptist church. DIR. Mitchell Is
NOT only one of the most distinguished d
educators in the country. but an ora
tor Of note. Dc. Mitchell always
has something to say that is worth
hearing and says II In q charming
way. He has consented TO make six
addresses In South Carolina on this
subject. and Sumter has been assign
cd ore OF these. II was thought that
the First Baptist church would fur
nish the largest and at the same time
the most comfortable auditorium
available.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21
NEGROES BURIED ALIVE.
Embankment Caved I'm at CrestOn-
Three Negroes Met Sudden Death
Remains Sent Home.

Elloree. July 1s.-Three negroes.
Abraham Dyson. Addie Wilson and
Tug Togerson. employees Of the At
lantic Coast Line Railway. were killed
at Creston this morning at 10 o'clock,
while excavating sand from an en-
bankment along the railroad right Of
way 4.
The negroes were at work nder a
steep embankment when 1t gave way
They slid under the car for protection
hut the weight of the dirt broken tho
car In two. and the men were buried
alive. Two were dead when the dirt
was removed, The other died shortly
af.e-ward.
The men were sent to their respec-
tive homes on the first train after
the accident.
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FARMERS OF STATE TO MEET.
Convention to be Held at Columbia
Beginning July 23.

SOh'OhSAOn W 10 dolO AT columbia.
Beginning July %.
Columbia, July 17.-The farmers of
South Carolina were never so we'll or
ganized as at present. The State
Farmers Union is gaining in strength
and efficiency every day. The farm
ers, more alive to their interests and
needs than ever before, have beer.
stimulated through the agency of the
Farmers Union to better methods Of
farming and better ways of conserv-
ing their interests. 1t is this practical
work of the union that is attracting
the attention of the farming class all
over the State, the effect of which has
heen and Is a great increase Of men,
bership. Nearly every county in the
State has strong county union, made
up OF many. loyal unions, Of which
there are about five hundred in South
Carolina.
At the next State Convention.
which meets in Columbia on the 2sth
instant, all the counties with the ex-
ceptiOn of a few will be represented.
Should all the delegates who have
been elected attend there will be at
least ITS here at that time.
The Convention will have before it
for consideration many matters of
great interest, not only to the farm
CT, but to all others whose prosperity
is bound up with that of the farming
class. 1t is expected, therefore, that
Tie sessions Of the Convention, which
will hold for about three days, will be
largely attended. The railroads will
give reduced rates, and as the Conven-
ton comes off at a time when farm
ing operations are not so pressing,
there is every reason to expect full
delegations from the thirty or more
counties entitled to representation.
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MISS BROWN ENrERTAINs.
An Enjoyable Evening for Members
OF the Epworth League.

On last Tuesday evening, the Ep-
worth League of the First Methods,
church and few other young per-
sons were entertained by Miss Leila
Erown In her home on Salem avenue,
The occasion was an enjoyable one;
for the charming hostess made each
person feel that he or she wss the
honored guest. There was contest
N fllling blanks with State abbrevis-
tions for the completion of a stp:y
The winner in this contest was DR.
Lenmon. Vocal and instrumental
music wer. furnished during the G, e
Ming by Ai,sses wood'ey. Purdy and
others. Delightful refreshments were
served by Misses Helen Beaum ont
and Christine illiamson was their
usual graceful manners.
These present were: Madames
Hook and vogei; Misses Mary Brit
ton. Pauline woodiey. Arrie stuckey,
Mamie Chandler. Bradham, Lubbock,
Christine Williamson, Violet Beach,
Mamie Chandler. Bradham, Ludock.
Elizabeth Britton. Mabel Parrott. An
ME May vogel Helen Beaumont.
Nellie Chandler. Marie Durant, AMMO
Prrdy. Ellen Beach and Mary purdy.
Rev. Hook. Mcssrs. ". Parrot, j
I.cmmon. J. King, B. Britton. r.. w.
Vogel, c.. w. Smith. p. Brown. j.
woodiey DIR. Lennon. M. Ramsay.
u. Keels. Rowland. DR.. Munneylin,
and r.. Brown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

Dedication of "The Dark Cornar.,
Picked Out for Republican I'm Edu-
catiOnal Journal.

washington July 18.-Zach NC
Ghee, author of 1.-The Dark Corner. I"
Is placed in distinguished company
by the editor Of The New England
and National Journal Of Education
OF Boston in the issue of that paper
Tor July 8. In the midst of articles
contributed by President A. Maurice
Lowell Of Harvard and other leading
educators the dedication written by
Mr.. McGhee for his novel of Southern
life is printed in bold-faced. double
column type, under the caption, ''The
Teacher-An Appreciation" It is the
custom of The Journal OF Education
to print some literary gem in this
way In each issue, and the compli-
ment 1t pays the author OF ''The Dark
Corner" by using his dedicatory sem
tences. Is an extraordinary one, in
view Of the fact that it is from his
first real literary effort.
The paragraph in question is as fol-
lows:
Among my friends are a few men
OF talent, strength. energy and cul-
ture: possessed though, of all the hu-
man appetites and passions Of other
men-fond of riches. with all the
case. independence. luxury, position
and power that riches give; love the
plaudits Of men and smiles of women !;
covet honor such as the world be-
slows upon its heroes of war, politics,
art, literature, or productive industry
Yet, who. impelled by some spirit
within them, which must believe IS
lot merely the voice Of God but God
himself. deliberately and cheerfully
'enounce both the cravings Of their
,arnal natures and the lofty yearning
''f their spiritual beings to pursue
lives of toll. poverty and obscurity,
:hat they may brighten the minds.
'snnoble the souls and increase the
opportunities of other mems child
rem"
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There is one thing came near for
getting. The President of the Board
OF Health advises in this same letter
that the Health officer was absent
from his duty, taking his ten day va
cation and ten day sick leave of alb
sence by the consent of the Board of
Health If / am correctly Informed
(and I have questioned several in q
position to know, his vacation" and
sick leave" began on May 20 and
ended on July IL, inclusive. If this
be true the actual time was forty
two days Or six weeks. In view that
he had his vacation last year at a
much later date the two Vacations
come we'll within one year, and YOU
will note the last vacation and sicl,
leave" is two days more than any Of
ficer gets in two years.
Apologizing for the length of this
letter, I am, sir,
Yours truly, r N
JAS. r. LIGON,
Chairman Of the Police and Sanitary
Committee.
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- of samto~s Brtehtest and MO-
N Anab1e Youths Dead. N

o. Of samssrs Brsshtest and MO-
I Anab,e Youths Dead. N
From Ths Daily Item. July 10.
An Of the people received with sor,
row the news yesterday morning. that
o. George sink,er Manning was dead.
Hh death occurred early yesterday
morning after several weeks illness
with snteric fever.
The many friends OF Hon. and Mrs,
y. !. Manning extend to them their
most sincere sympathy In their be-
rtAvsment In the loss OF their SON. st.
George was very bright, promising
and popular youth. only ffteen years
OF age. He was greatly loved by all
Who knew him well.
The funeral services were held al
the Church OF the Holy Comforter, In
tbs city. at s:%o o'clock this morning,
Rsv. H. II. covington oficiating. The
renains were taken to Columbia on
the noon train. and the interment
made In the Manning family lot at
Trinity church Immediately after the
arrival OF the train.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

Mrs. s. w. stubbs and children.
Ars. G. r. stubbs and Miss Emma
Mood have gone to waynesville. N.
C.. for the simmer.
Hon. r. H. stackhouse, of Dillon.
was IN the city Friday.
Mr. Thomas Grimm. OF Pano,a
spen< Thursday In the city,
~ VIZ ps,,n. "a. ,
dsy Tor Pate spring. Tenn and
Bsndersonvi,,e. N. O.
Ma ]. p. Commander in v,t,ns. rel
at,yes at A,com
~ ana At. r. = u.,.. s.,..
.,. 1"
osys
~ s.,.. -
80. 49, :.
Alco,u.
~ w v,o "a,
cr rv,a.v Co. -. .n.,,.. ~, 60
~...., ~ ~. ' ' ''' '"'
~ ga ~ ,,.,rv u.rsv .na
~. pon.r, cs.,,r ,.r s..,ra., :.
Tor suilivsns Island.
7 Mr.. r. L. wr,aht and aauxh,sr
,..,. r
morning.
Mrs. ID w Hurst and two day~h-
GERS. ana Nh L. h. DuRant went to
chsr,sssen saturday
Mr.. Isaac Ingram. OF Charleston. IL
IN ths city. l.,l - i
n,-.s. M.r,s .na t.o,,v p-o,,,, , r.. ,.,, 80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21
OXFORD ExAMINATINs OCT. 20
President Mitchell OF the University
Has Received Notification That
There VIII be a Vacancy.

Columbia, July 17.-Rev. DR.. S. c.
Mitchell. president of the University
o. South Carolina, has just received
from Mr.. George c. Parkin of Lon
don, letter fixing the dates for the
holding Of the next Qualifying ex-
animation for the Rhodes scholar
ships" at the various centres through
oul the United States. The sealed
packages Of the examination papers
will be sent, as in previous years. to
each centre. while the time tables
and regulations governing the exam.
ination will be forwarded in advance
In sufficient time to complete the
necessary arrangements for holding
the examination.
Tesday, the 18th, and Wednesday,
The goth, OF October, have been fixed
as the dates for holding these exam
nations. and the place will be the
University Of South Carolina. Prof.
c. w. Balm Of the department of an
cient languagues will act as spervis-
ms examiner. and will see that the
examination is conducted with strict
fairness and impartiality Any fur
ther information about the examina-
tions or about the scholarships can be
obtained by writing to President Nit
chell.
Mr.. William H. Werner of Column
bia was the first South Carolinian to
hold one Of these scholarships. He
was followed In the same scholarship
by Mr.. W. p. Mills Of Camden, who
Is still In England. The present ex-
animation Is to select q successor to
Mr.. Mills at the end Of his three
years, which means that the man who
is sent In his place will go in Sep
tember, 1910. The other scholarship
assigned to South Carolina has been
held by Mr.. Towles Of Charleston and
by Mr.. Hydrick Of Spartanburg,
who wenG to Oxford last year.
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Bradstrcet's Weekly Review.

New York, July 16.-Bradstreet'.
tomorrow will say:
Despite irregularities in crop ant
weather conditions, midsummer in.
fiuences in trade and industry and
conservatism in placing orders ahead
business is of fairly good volume fol
the season Of the year and shows q
perceptibly steady advance toward
normal proportions. In retail trade
clearance sales are universal. Whole
sale trade for immediate needs and
jobbing business in summer goods Is
of light volume.
There are increasing evidences
that advancing prices, as, for in
stance, cotton goods, are causing some
hesitation among buyers for the fu-
ture. Industry seems to be expand
ing.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ending with July
15 were 2O6 against 1872 last week
and 215 in the like week Of 1908.
Wheat, including flour exports
from the United States and Canada
for the week ending July Is, aggre-
gate 1,46S,10S bushels against 1,412.-
613 last week and 1,4S2,136 this week
last year"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

Brought From Wilmington This
Norning-FSneral This Afternoon
AZ 4 O'clock.
THIS remains OF Mr.. william r.
Ksea. Of Wilmington. N. c.. were
oroufht here on the morning train
today.
Mr. keels was 81 years Of age. and
has been an employee of the Atlantic
Coast Line Railway for 80 years.
The deceased leaves wife. six
children. five brothers and two sisters.
to whom the sympathy of their many
friends Is extended.
The funeral took place at 4 O'Clock
this afternoon at the residence of Mr..
John NJ. Barwick. 10s Salem avenue:
after which the remains were inferred
at the city cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

DR.. Billem-You needn't worry
about your wife. She has a remark
able constitution! Henpeck-Say
doc. you ought to see her bylaws and
regulations!-Life.
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"A Parting I'm High Life.

What were the terms of the d.
vorce?"
"She keeps the poodle "-BirminR>
ham Age-Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

Il have decided to suspend your
sentence" the judge began. "For the
Lords sake. Judge. you don't mean to
say lifting a few chickens Is a hang
ing matter!"--New York Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

When a woman has poor luck with
her cake she doesn't save any OF Il
for company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

Many man gets a reputation for
being good natured because he is too
lazy to stand up for his rights.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

If you are going to ask a favor ask
for twice as much as you expect 20,
get.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

Fools and children tell the truth
and generally at the wrong time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21

Mr.. J. ID. Jennings handed the fol-
living wireless telegram" to the
Item man Monday afternoon:
Wireless Telegram. West Coast of
Africa.
To ]. ID. Jennings.
Sumter. s. C.
Fifty-three hundred miles out.
Breakers heavy. Fish scarce. Party
10 hearty.
III. T. EDENS.
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baseball At HAgood.

Hasood. JulyNs.-Dalzell defeated
Hagood here yesterday afternoon in
poorly played game by the score of
10 i. II was the visitors first game
Oh the season. but they surprised ev-
eryoody by the splendid game that
they played. Parker pitched good
game. tanning eleven men. and keep
ing the locals hits scattered. To him
"ore 'han any one else Is due the
credit for the victory. The fielding
OF the locals was the poorest ever
seen here. Hagood will probably play
at Elioree this week.
Score:
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r. III. f
Hagood OOI 600 0O0-, ,
Dalzell O1O OO3 0Oo-I
Batteries--F. Sanders and Kirk
land; r. Parker and p. Moore A X
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sucn service De considered as attend
ing to the duties Of a Health officer.
In doing this. and by his own author
ity he was at times assisted by one of
his officers. as directed by him SOLE
ly
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day Of July A. d. 1909.
(SignedO j. X. Bradford, (L s.
(Signed) y. v. Walsh, (L S.
Notary Public for South Carolina.
In closing It might not be amiss TO
add that what little work was done
unquestionably evidenced the fact that
the inspection Of premises, as a rule.
was dead letter here, for I am in
FORMED that where such inspections
were made. which did happen in a
few instances. the occupants were very
much rurprised, stating that while in
years gone by, 1t was the custom to
inspect, 1t had not been done in so
long a time that they thought this
Was rev rule. For the correctness
OF this staement. 1 respectfully refer
you to Mr.. Bradford, Chief of Police.
/ would further add that the City
OF Sumter Is paying for the services
or a Health Officer, the citizens hays
right to expect II. and you, Mr..
Mayor, have right to demand It.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
PROPOSALS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.. OFFICE OF
June 8. 1909 SEALED PROPOSALS Will re
ceived at this Office until O'Clock PM. on the
:Oth day Of June, 1908, and then opened for the
approach work at the Hygienic Laboratory of
the Marine Hospital Service at WASHINGTON.
d. c., In accordance with the drawing and speci-
hcation copies Of which may be had Mt this Of
Ace JAMES KNOX TAYLOR Supervising
Architect Je9 eo, 6t,eSu
OFFICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT
SEALED PROPOSALS will ne received at this Of
fce until IL O'Clock. noon. JUNE 18. 1909. for re
pairs to and changes In plumbing In the BELL
tions and necessary information may be obtained
the Office Of the Chief Clerk. Engineer De-
partment. Room No. 427. District building
HENRY r. F. MCFARLAND. HENRY l..
WENT, WILLIAM v. JUDSOS, Commissioners.
D. G. jes-exSn.6t
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
real finely built home with some individuality,
In swell neighborhood, on a lot 25xl4O to Q
paved alley: with side light; especially de-
signed by one of our most prominent architects
and ideally arranged interior. planned by q
who has travelled extensively throughout
Europe and this country and collected exclusive
ideas not TO be found In home OF this price;
price. $4,000. call and let us tell you more
about Ii.
BOSS & PHELPS uNC.). sIo iAth NV.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-LARGE HOUSE IN SWELL NEIGH
borhood at very low price; opposite the homes
of Hon. Thos. Ryan and Rep. Nicholas Long
worth: the ground alone is worth more than
we can sell the house and lot together lot Is
23x130 to 20-foot paved alley. We want an
offer of $4,000.
BOSS L PHELPS dNC). s1o 14th NV.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-SwELL HOME ON WASHINGTON
Heights; 12 rooms and three baths: hot-water
heat; large lot to paved alley; a first trust OF
$1,000 has been loaned on this property; 1t can
now he bought for 81 800. only $500 more than
what has been loaned. The rooms are all large.
BOSS & PHELPS UHC). 9l0 l4th NV.
iea-3t
Evening star., 1909-06-11
16 a ST n NJ

rs Q ST. NV.
This Is beautifully located nat. with all the
advantages of a house; rooms bath and rear
porch. JUST HALF SQUARE FROM NEW
FLA AVE. CAR LINE.
FRANCIS \. BLENDON.
7O7 G. st. nv
The agent who pleases both landlord and tenant
ie2 Tor
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-HERE'S THE CHEAPEST HOUSE
IN WASHINGTON FOR THE MONEY AND
BETTER THAN SOME THAT HAVE BEEN
SOLD FOR 5000; arrangement is ideal; loca
tion Is excellent. between two car lines: built
for capitalist: of those real comfortable
bones, the kind yOu would be willing to occupy
for lifetime It's a twostory eight-room
house. with an attic. The price is So. 600.
BOSS 4 PHELPS dNC), 91O 14th NV.
2f
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-A BEAUTIFUL SEMI-DETACHED
residence well located on s st. NV, between
two lines contains eight rooms and an at
tic, back stairway. This is a beautiful home,
suitable for a physician. Price. 81. $50.
BOSS PHELPS UNC). $40 l4th NV.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-ONE OF THOSE REAL COMFORT
able homes best section of Bioomingdale; con-
tains seven large rooms tiled bath and furnace
heat; SIDE LIGHT: 20 FEET WIDE; unusually
well built by of our leading builders. Tho
price Is attractive the house, only So 800.
Worth $4,000. and better than some that have
sold Tor $5, 900.
BOSS 4 PHELPS dNc.). slo 14th NV.
je9-3t
Evening star., 1909-06-11
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME FOR
sale in Mount Pleasant at bargain: located on
the broadest and swelldst St; the lot is 10 by
about 100 TO alley. This house Is rooms
deep and one of the most artistcal ever built
in this select section. This house would strong
ly appeal TO the most fastidious and to those
who want something different and exclusive
BOSS & PHELrs fNc.j' slo 14th NV
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-A BEAUTIFUL NEW SEVEN-ROOM
house, west Of Dupont Circle and near Mass
ave: greatest bargain offered in this
high class section. The price 10 S.. 500.
BOSS 4 PHELPS uNCJ. e10 14th NV.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE - THE BEST. HOME IN MOUNT
Pleasant for the money, and equal in arrange.
ment and design to some $4,000 houses. II
you looking to build a home. it will pay
you to inspect this house for the ideas you
would get The house is 20 feet wide, and the
lot is about 13O feet deep. Price reduced to
S4750. 1t would cost you $4,7S0 to build the
. house without the lot.
BOSS 4 PHELPS dNC). s1o 14th NV.
je9-3t
Evening star., 1909-06-11

TO LET
An attractive Groom and bath apartment In
NV: newly papered and painted: large porch
$50 30 month.
NJ B. HARLOW & CO, Inc.
myiJ-2OtS 1910 Il ST.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
THE DARLINGTON.

THE DARLINGTON.
3033 18th ST NV
We have to offer several desirable
and we'll arranged apartments of 3
and rooms and bath. with all mod
convcnicnces. Rents. $3.50 TO
sS5. Inquire of
SwARTZELL. RHEEM & HENSEY CO.,
127 18th ST. NV.
To- eod eSu iOt
Evening star., 1909-06-11
MATTRESS RENOVATING.

MATTRESSES CAREFULLY RENOVATED.
ticking from s4.oo up. Best materials. es.
perienced workmen. You can see your work
done. L. T. JONES. $50 a st. NV. Tel. II. 2097.
mylS-0Ot6
Evening star., 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-GREATEST BARGAIN EVER OF
fered on Washington Heights; contains ten
rooms and tiled bath; handsome front Of Ro-
man brick. with brownstone trimmings: the
rooms ar. unusually large and attractive. the
house being 20 feet wide will rent for $50 per
month: cost $500: price, 81. 500.
BOSS PHELPS dNCD, $40 14th NV.