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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-10-28

oh. hfel An age to the miserable, q
moment to the happy. - Bacon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
ARTHUR MINISTER
SURPRISED At HOME.


Arthur Minister, who resides on Ellis
avenue, was very much surprised Tues
day afternoon when he came home
from school to find number OF his
little friends gathered to assist him In
celebrating his birthday anniversary.
The little folks spent very pleasant
time with music and games. They
were treated to bananas, oranges
and birthday cake. Young Arthur re-
ceived number of beautiful presents
and post cards Those present were:
Harold Wilmington, Marie Whiting
ton. Gladys Humble. Elsie. Nellie, Bert
and Walter Van Tassel. Otto and Anna
Matthews, Cecil and Hessel Hoskin-
sons. Ralph and Curtis Beatty. Edyth
and Clyde Carr, Rita and Edna Min
ster. Mrs. J. Carr. and Miss Fanny
Lambert of Fairfield.
Mrs j. J. White OF Liheville has
gone to Red Oak after visiting with
Mrs. l.. Belvel, Col Church street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
poIIiver Fund is Growing.

Fl Dodge. Dec. 22.-The Deliver
memorial fund has passed the $4,000
mark, although the active campaign in
Fort Dodge has been dropped until
after Christmas. Sunday $3.50 came in
from various prominent men. among
them George B. Cortelyou who Is iden.
titled with various monument COM
mittees for the United States and who
offers to be of any assistance he can
to the local committee in suggesting
plans for the work. George F. Plim-
ton, sending his subscription, writes:
Certainly if there ever was man de-
served memorial it is the late Sena-
tor Dolliver. He made an impression
upon this country for good that 1t is
not possible for many men at his age
to accomplish
John F. Dryden, Senator Burton,
Congressman F. P. Woods. Senator
Flint of California, are among other
prominent names enrolled as members
Of the Dolliver memorial association.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
ADVERTISE POTATOES.
Twin Falls Commercial Club Send
Potatoes to Each Governor and to
President Taft az Well.

Des Moines, Dec. 22.-For the first
time in the history Of the country the
president Of the United States and the
governor of every state will eat the
same kind Of potatoes on Christmas
day, and they will be cooked the same
way. 81.
That is. they will all do this if they
follow instructions similar in character
to the ones which Governor Carroll re-
ceived from the Commercial club Of
Twin Falls. Idaho.
With each set Of instructions. which
were sent to President Taft, Governor
Carroll and to the other governors was
a box of fine Idaho potatoes. The pota-
toes are the gift of the Twin Falls
Commercial club, and the instructions
are that on Christmas the potatoes
shall be baked
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
CLAIMS DAMAGE
FROM CAR Line
Il. G. RLoUNT ASKS 1895 FROM
.oTTUMWA RAILWAY AND LIGHT
COMPANY FOR INJURY.

A trio of petitions have been filed
with the clerk of district court for
hearing in the January term, which
is to be presided over by Judge-elect
r. M. Hunter. beginning January 8,
1911. A suit for damages in the sum
OF $1,995 for alleged personal injuries
is among the cases filed, and in the
petition Henry G. Blount seeks judy
nent for that amount from the Of
tumwa Railway and Light company
The basis for the claim made by the
plaintiff is the allegation that he was
pushed from car on which he at.
tempted to board at the corner OF
Main and Green STREETS. He alleges
injury to his shoulder, arm and hip
from falling to the ground and ac-
cuses the conductor OF pushing him
off the car.
Claiming commissions on sale Of
roofing material and failure OF the
defendants goods to fulfill their guar
anteed period of usefulness, l.. I. Girls
man company asks the court for a
Judgment for $152.3S from the Western
Roofing and Supply company, an Hi
nois corporation.
The Phoenix Trust company has
filed a suit against NJ J. Marquard
for the enforcement of a contract,
alleging that the defendant made the
purchase of four lots in the Wildwood
Countryside from Manning and Well
man, agreeing to pay on the basis of
800 down and s1.00 per week there
after. The petition alleges the de-
PENDANT has failed to live up to his
contract and anticipates removing
from the state A judgment against
him for s2,035 and an attachment
against the property, the sale OF which
will aid in satisfying the judgment,
is asked for.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
WAS FIRST WHITE
Chill D BORN HERE
MRS. WILLIAM GRAY AND HUS
BAND cELERRATE 18TH ANNi. /
VEESARY At ALBA.

Abba, Dec. 22.-Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
A. Gray have lived together for fifty
eight, years and both are happy in the
long companionship that has been
granted to them. They were married
in Pleasant township that many years
ago and have lived to see the wild
prairies established into good farms
and to see the country rise from a
mere village to a growing and, prosper
GUS city They have raised their
family here and they have the best
wishes of all their friends in their de-
clining years.
Mrs. Gray was the first white child
born in the state of Iowa and saw the
light Of day in the early thirties down
in the eastern part of the s~ate. She
is we'll preserved and remembers
much OF the early history Of Iowa.
& The couple enjoyed an anniversary
shower of post cards that expressed
much to them and they wish to thank
their many friends for the kind re-
membrance. May they see many
more anniversaries of the day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
OBITUARY..
William Caldwell.

William Caldwell departed this Ifs
December 6, 1910 at his home one mile
north of Batavia. Iowa. He was born
May 5. 1850 in Jefferson county, Ia.
and was married October 20, 1871 to
Meha table Avery. On. daughter was
born to this union. Miss Ocie Caldwell.
He leaves to mourn his loss. wife
and daughter and one grandson also
Ave brothers and three sisters: S. M.
Ogden, Batavia: David Caldwell, Abb
ingdon: Alfred Caldwell, Ottumwa:
Sarah Gamble Hedrick. Ebert Cald-
we'll Galesburg, Ill. Laura Gobble,
Nevina, Okla. George Caldwell He'd
rick: Lee Caldwell, Eldon.
Mr.. Caldwell was member Of the
Christian church and was baptized
when he was about sixteen years old.
He was also a member Of the Wood
man lodge. A large crowd was in at
tendance at the funeral, held at the
Christian church at Batavia. Services
we're conducted by Rev. John A.
Brown Of Batavia. 1nterment was in
the Batavia cenetery.-Contribute
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
PUBLIC SAVED
FROM BUSY RUSH.
PROVIDED WITH
FACILITIES TO HELP PATRONS
AND EXPEDITE WORK.

The patrons of the poStoffice BY the
plan now in force are saved from con-
siderable petty annoyance that is al
ways unavoidable at the holiday times
through the crush to send packages
and other mail. To handle this rush
Postmaster Frank A. Nimocks has pro-
vided large counter in the fore part
of the outer lobby where great part
OF the work usually done at the win
dows is being handled. This new de-
partment Is general in its scope and
is designed for the purpose of helping
the Christmas package and registry
business primarily The section liz
cared for by from one to three persons
according to the rush existing. All
manner OF postal supplies are sold
there. The mail matter of various
kinds is weighed and made ready for
registry il it is so desired by the
sender, thus enabling each person to
save time spent waiting at the registry
section. Other package mail Is cared
for in the new section when weighed.
The results are beneficial to the pat
ron and means much hard work and
long hours of the Office to make the
plan practical. All employees OF the
pcstoff1ce in OttumWa have since the
last week been putting in fifteen to
sixteen hours per day and this prom
ises to continue until Christmas Is
past.
1t is urged that persons with mail
that needs Weighing or registering
should go to the new department in
stalled in the lobby. thus saving time
for themselves and overwork to GER
tain mailing departments. AS the
lobby section has been temporarily in
stalled just for the rush Of the holi-
days. it will help the public itself as
much as the pcstofiice employees to go
there before going to the regular de-
partment Of the Office General de-
livery and register section are open
until II p. rn., each night
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
POPULATION OF OTTUMWA
EACH FIVE YEARS
MRS. IRENE BAHME
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS.

Mrs. Irene Bahme who resides on
Richmond avenue entertained a num-
Der of friends at her home Tuesday
all day. Dinner was served at the
noon hour. A social afternoon was
passed. Those present ware: Mes
danes Ellen Cloyd, 8. E. Bassett,
Hannah King, Nancy Beagle, Ella
Marks, Mary Olney, Lou Thompson,
Lizzie Brough, Mary Rutter, Anna
Fenner, Mary Feeney, Ida F'nlmer,
E. Ninemier, v. schanck, S. M. Ditch,
Nora Lathrope and Mary Berkey.
Thomas-WiIkins Wedding.
At high noon yesterday the marriage
of Miss Ella May Thomas to James
Wilkins was solemnized at the home
of the bride about eleven miles south
of the city. Rev. e. J. Shook officiat-
ing. A large number of friends were
present and beautiful gifts we're
received. Mrs. Wilkins is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Marten A. Thomas, all
highly respected farmers. Mr.. Wilkins
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wilkins who reside south Of the city
who are prominent and esteemed
farmers. A dinner was served fol.
lowing the wedding. They will make
their home on a farm near Abbott,
Colorado.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
BAKERS MUST TAKE WIVES.
Will be Privileged to Witness Secret
Work Of tho Sailed Order Of Pref
gels at Sioux City in May.

Sioux City, Dec. 22-Because the
bakers Of Sioux City are determined
that every member of the Iowa State
Bakers association must bring his
wife to the next annual convention,
the dates Of the meeting have been
changed from February to May Is, IT,
and IS, when pleasant weather is to
be expected. The executive commit
tee is at work upon the program,
which will be of exceptional interest,
and the Sioux City bakers, who will
be the hosts of the convention, are
planning a great program OF enter
tainment which will include the ex-
of the secret work Of the
Sailed Order of Pretzels. Mayor A. A.
Smith will be one Of the candidates.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
Fear Water Famine at Fairfield.

Fairfield, Dec. 23--(Special.) -
Fairfield may soon be in the midst OF
q serious water famine Both the Bur-
lingtcn and Rock Island railroads have
been notified that their supply Of
water will be cut of Friday morning,
and it is possible that the same action
will be taken in regard to the factories
in order to save the remaining water
in the city reservoirs for fire protec-
ton The cause Of the famine is the
removal Of eight feet of water in the
reservoirs last summer for the purpose
OF making a concrete DAM The usual
fall rains were expected to make up
this loss. but the lack of precipitation
has left the lakes dangerously low.
A private company which recently
sunk q deep well in search of gas and
minerals. is preparing to pump water
from it with a view to supplying the
city's needs. ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
800 DIE IN NINE EXPLOSION
Bolton, England, Dec. 22.-The
disaster at the Little Hutton
coIliery was greater than was at
first thought. It Is probable that
at least $50 lives were lost. The
rcscuing party have passed out
$50 bodies.

Bolton. Eng, Dec. 22.-More than
three hundred miners lost their lives
Yesterday in an explosion in the Little
Hutton colliery Of the Hutton Colliery
company, located near here.
The explosion occurred soon after
the miners had entered the pit. It's
force was terrific, and later investi-
CATION showed that the lower passages
had been blocked.
Heroic efforts were made by rescue
parties all day long. but fierce fire
which followed the explosion prevented
the rescuers from penetrating beyond
400 yards into the workings.
Rescuers were called out of the
mine last night. Inspector Gerard
stated it was impossible that any Of
the miners are still alive. He added
that nothing could be done except to
bring up twenty bodies found lying
near the shaft.
This report was communicated to
the anxious crowds around the pit
mouth after which the bishop of Man
chester conducted touching service
in the open air and the people slowly
dispersed.
NO explanation is given as to the
cause Of the explosion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
The Knocker

The knocker said:
1T may be all right for one human
to do something that will handicap
the efforts Of another, but all Of us do
not have to be hampered by these new
inventions. We do not have to use
them.
ut is the height of riotous pleasure
for some of us to get action on bowl
of soup. I know man who Is sad
all the time except when he eats soup.
He will go for days with his face as
long as sheep skin on the gable end
of barn, and an expression like he
was going to have a visit from his
mother-in-law, but when. he walks IN
the dining room and sees bowl Of
soup on the table. he lights up like
sunbean1. He squares away ct the
table, grabs a napkin, sticks about
third Of it inside his collar, using the
balance for sort Of splash board,
takes the biggest spoon he can find
in his right hand, and quart Of
crackers In his left, then cranks him.
self up and starts the engine going
And say, the combination OF noises he
can get out OF little soup and a big
spoon, is a wonder. At first you can
hardly tell whether the pin is out at
the edge of the record or the steam is
escaping from the radiator; then It
sounds like he'd lost the muffler and
just before he tips the bowl up on the
side. you're sure It's the fast mail COM
ing into the depot three minutes late.
Oh, he's there; he's some soup eater.
II secretly sent him one of those
new spoons, and what do you think?
I met him today, and he said:
"Look there what some fool sent
me; I'm going to send 1t to ---.
When he eats soup he makes noise
like COW pulling her foot out Of the
mud. I always hate to eat with him;
he makes such racket when he
eats soup
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
South Dakota Returns.
The following South Dakota cities
Eacapes and is Recaptured,

Fairfield, Dec. 23.-(Special0 -
George Shetely, aged 16, Of Sioux
Fails, 8. D., made bold jail delivery
here yesterday. Taking advantage OF
the absence Of Sheriff w. H. Neibert,
and the fact that preparations are be-
ing made to vacate for the new sheriff
who will soon take Office, shetely dis
covered that the key had been left In
the big steel door, reached through the
grating and turned it in the lock, free
ing himself. He was recaptured at
Lockridge, twelve miles east Of Fair
field, walking along the Burlington
tracks.
s Shetely was in Jail on a charge of
chicken stealing. Papers had been
made out for his commitment to the
industrial school at Eldora, but the
serious charge Of Jail breaking may be
brought against him before the Janu.
airy grand Jury.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
IRENE WANTS A BLACKBOARD.

Dear Santa:
AS it Is almost Christmas will write
you a letter to tell you what l want
for Christmas.
l want a blackboard, some ribbons
for my hair, four pictures and drawing
books, a new apron, and little cup
and saucer.
Please bring me some candy, nuts
and oranges, also.
Do not forget my papa and mamma
l go to the Irving school and learn
my lessons we'll. hope you will rem
ember all the little boys and girls, and
bring them something for Christmas.
Please do not forget where I live.
MY address Is 107 North Moore street.
Your little friend.
Irene Bowen, age Z.
Ottumwa, iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
CLARENCE WANTS A DRUM.

Dear Santa Claus:
I am a little boy years old. and I
wish you would bring me drum.
horn. rubber ball, harp, little
donkey hitched to cart, a box OF
candles. and some candy, nuts and
fruit too If YOU can haul so much. My,
little brother George wants a knife. a
pop bun little wa gon with some beels
on it and ball. Paby Alvin wants a
dolly, horn and little cradle for his
dolly. Now Santa please don't forget us
and we will be good boys.
Clarence Schmidt,
90S N. Elm ST.. Ottumwa,. Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
You must read this If you want the
benefit

J. W. Greer, Greenwood. La, suffered
with severe case Of lumbag go. 1.-THE
pains were so intense I was forced to
hypodermic injections for relief. These
attacks started with pain in the
small of my back which gradually be-
came fairly paralyzing. My attention
was attracted to Foley's Kidney Rem
edy and / am glad to say after using
this wonderful medicine I am no long
er bothered in any way by my old
enemy umbaEo."--Clark's Drug Store;
Owl Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
THELMA WILL LEAVE DOOR UN-
LOCKED.

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me doll buggy, table
and chair, rocking chair, doll trunk.
Buster Brown story book, a pair Of
slippers for my big doll, blue doll cape
and anything else you have to spare
for me. Don't forget my cousins IN
Indiana. Oh. yes, If you have a new
ribbon for Tabby leave 1t. He is nice
little boy too. Don't forget papa and
mamma and my grandmas and grand
pas. go to school. am a good little
girl.
TIL Ina Langdon,
1880 Church ST., Ottumwa, Ia.
P. S. We will leave the door unlock
ed for YOU.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
GOLD RING ONE OF JEANETTE's.
REQUESTS.

Dear Santa:
For Christmas 1 would like gold
ring pretty ribbon, doll, set of
dishes, hard paper tablet, lead
pensil, box of crayons. a pair of
stockings, pair of supporters and
a box of candy and doll bed. l
will close for this time.
Your friend.
Jeanette Coyne,
Chillicothe, Iowa, r. R. No. /.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
eored bv Enraoed Bull.

Logan, Dec. 22.-(special.) Reports
today say that there are hopes for the
recovery of William Plat. who was
knocked down. gored and trampled
upon by an enraged bull near Magno-
LA. When found, Mr.. Plat was uncon-
Scious.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
DEATHS.

December %. 1910
at $40 a. M, at her home two miles
south of the city, Nancy A. Young,
widow of the late Benjamin Young,
aged IS years
The deceased is survived by four
brothers. S. d. Wallace and Mrs. Sarah
Gilmore at home. A. A. Wallace, of Fit
Ma Olson. w n. Wallace of Des Moines
and John NJ. Wallace of Evansville,
Ind.
Funeral announcement later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
FUN ERALS.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Adeline Bissell, widow of the late
Jabez Bissell. who passed away Tues
day at the family home on Roemer
street. were held this morning at 10
o'clock Rev. John W. Pool of the Main
street Episcopal church conducted the
services The remains We're Inferred
In the Ottumwa cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.
RED TOPPED SHOES FOR ANNA
MARIE.

Dear Santa Claus:
Christmas l would like a big doll
with dark brown curly hair and red
topped shoes with black toes. size 10
and grey furs, and candy and nuts.
Anna Marie Gallagher. age I,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24

Falls From Wagon and Dies.
Adelphi, Dec. 22.-(Special. AL
bert Rawson, aged SO. farmer living
two miles west of here, fell from his
wagon while loading corn, breaking
his neck. Death was instantaneous
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
LAvAWN WANTS A PIANO.

Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl years old and my
name Is Lavawn Amos. For Christmas
l want dresser, piano, Teddy Bear,
nice big doll. set Of dishes, also
some nuts and candy.
Lavawn Amos,
yz Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24

The population of the city of Ut.
tumwa is 22,012, according to the an.
nouncSment made today by the census
department Of the government. This
is an increase of 81 per cent over 1900.
To some in the city this information
will come as disappointment, for the
IS, 900 mark was the much hoped for
goal Of the boosters. Supervisor VIII.
H. Asbury, however, is not dissastis-
fed by the report Of the census depart
ament, as he has felt since the start
that the $4,000 mark would be ex-
ceeded by only a slight margin. The
census OF the eighth and ninth pre-
cincts of Center township, which are
not included in the corporate limits OF
the city, amounts to 2,909, and In the
belief Of Mr.. Asbury, at least 1000 OF
this number should be counted as resi-
dents Of Ottumwa proper.
Had Ottumwa done like other Iowa
cities and included all the little
suburbs in the corporate limits de-
clAred Mr.. Asbury, Our population
would surprise the most enthusiastic
i booster. Des Moines has seven times
as much area as Ottumwa, yet its
population is not four times greater
than ours. I am satisfied with the re-
port of the census of Ottumwa, as l
never had any hopes Of its reaching
far beyond the $4,000 mark. am also
satisfied that the enumerators worked
painstakingly and hard to enumerate
every individual in the corporated
limits Of Ottumwa."
Secretary j. N. Weidenfeller of the
OttumWa Commercial association, too,
believes that at least majority OF the
population in the eighth and ninth pre-.
cincts should be considered as resi-
dents Of Ottumwa proper, and ex-
presses but little disappointment at
the census report.
South Dakota Returns.
The following South Dakota cities
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
CENSUS BUREAU REPORTS ON
POPULATION SHOWING STAND.
ING OF IOWA CITIES AND GAINS
.l;ApE IN DECADE.
L,liUM WAS GAIN
WAS Fl PER GENT
eoosTERs EXPECTED BIGGER IN.
CREASE, BUT POINT TO FACT
THAT PoPULoUs SUBURBS
WERE NOT TAKEN IN. /

Washington, d. c. Dec. 22.--(Spec.
ial correspondence The director. OF
the census has announced the popr1la.
ton of the following cities in the state
of Iowa, having a population in excess
OF 5000. as shown by the Off cial- count
CJf the returns of the thirteenth census.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
Issues Requisition For Carroll

Des Moines, Dec 22.-(Special.) y
Governor Carroll has issued a requisi-
ton for w. II. Wilson, under arrest at
Clinton, ILL.,, and wanted at Independ-
ence and for selling forty-nine head
Of steers for $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
Smallpox at MarshaIItown.

Marshalltown, Dec. 22-(Special.)- y
The home of Frank Stout is qlaran
tined with small pox. Stout who has
been afflicted with the disease has
been sent to the detention hospital.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24
.OTTUMWA'S POPULATION 22,012
COMPAREDW|TH 18,197|N1900
FIGURES ON OTHER IOWA CITIES
The Population Of
Ottumwa by Wards

Supervisor w. H. H. Asbury has sup
piled the count by the various wards
in the city Of OttumWa as fOllOW&:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-24

lOtdl ,...... .... =. {. a1,V1@
The population of the eighth pre-.
cinct Is 1,243 and the ninth precinct
is 1866. The total population of South
Ottumwa in the city Is $500.