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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
American Federation of Arts.

1t is appropriate that the American
Federation of Arts. now in session In
Washington, should hold its first annual
convention in this city. This is the BIRTH
place of the organization. One OF the
purposes for which it was formed Is the
improvement Of civic condit' ons In their
relation to art. Its views and Its acts can
radiate to the furthest corner of the lana
from Washington as from no other city.
Being a delegate body, it is fit ng that
these delegates should gather at WASH
!ngton, the logical national convention
city.
Washington itself listens with pleasure
and profit to what these critics and eX-
perts say. Washington is conscious that
not all of its buildings, monuments and
memorials are of the highest merit as OBJ
jects of art. 1t perhaps would be glad to
have some OF it's bronzes recast and some
Of it's marbles reehiseled. 1T is heartily
enlisted in the movement to avoid TN the
future the erection of structures that Of
fend art sense. 40 evidence o. Washing
tons good intentions it. may be pointed
out that the statues and other memorials
recently set up are of a higher art spiri.
and value than many Of those erected in
years gone by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Home Investments.

\ keynote sounded at a recent meeting
of Massachusetts business men was that
it would be better to invest ones cap tai
at home than affair." There were ten I'M
portant suggestions adopted. three oil
which were: More money for our business
ventures and less money for bogus mining
schemes: DEVELOPMENT of Massachusetts
industries, and Massachusetts, capltai 1or
Massachusetts industries. 1t was saio
that Massachusetts was sending money
west and south and into foreign coun-
tries, and that the total amount OF capltai
invested In developing business projects
outside of the commonwealth reaches
stupendous figure.
There is a local application of this. Dis
lance lends enchantment to investors. y
scheme whose scene is laid far away
makes a stronger appeal TO certain classes
of men and women than one at home.
True, some long-range investors make
money and some short-range investors
lose money 1t Is as a rule wise to be
near the scene of ones investments. 1t
is a good thing to be on the ground.
Swindlers feed on the simplicity of men
and ON their desire to be dazzled by LOST
gold mines in Mexico. diamond fields In
Brazil, rubber groves in Yucatan and the
like.
There are few localities in the United
States, and Washington is not one oil
them, where there is not need for moro
capital in safe and sane investments at
home, where ones principal is secure and
the return all that should be expected
from money put to legitimate use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Friday Special in
Wall PAPERS.

We offer for immediate clear
ance a large lot OF Fine Wall Pa
pers. i'll room lots 90 to II rolls Of
pattcrn). These are strictly high
grade papers. in All attractive as
sortment OF designs and colorings,
suitable for bedrooms, dining
rooms, parlors, etc.
1oc. I5c, CSC and $50 piece.
Were zoe to soc.
Also Il small lot of Odd Wall
Papers Tone roll OF a kind, suit
able for covering boxes, etc.
Ioc, I5c and CSC roll.
Were SOC to 80.
y small lot of Odd Curtains, of
madras, net, muslin and scrin, in
white, ecru and colored effects.
CSC to $500 each.
Were SOC to $500.
100 Short Lengths of Fine Gre
tonnes, Nets and Curtain AIuslins,
offered at
IS to u Less Than Regular Prices.
Is Metal Frame: Window
Screens, slightly imperfect; size
24N33 inch, CSC each. Were 4oc.
Size 24x37 inch, SOC each. Were
45c.
Fourth floor. G ST.
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Friday Specials in
Millinery Department.

We call attention to a lot OF
Women's Trimmed Hats, in sew
eral very desirable styles and i'll
shapes sanctioned by this seasons
style authorities. These are all
from our own workrooms and the
values are very exceptional.
Special price, $500 each.
Were $1,000 and $I2oo.
Untrimned Burnt Straw Hats,
i'll a variety of shapes that show
the very newest ideas.
$1.oo each. Were $500 and $2.5c.
A lot of Flowers, including good
colorings OF nearly every variety,
o5c the bunch. Were 75c and
SI.oO.
Also lot of Colored Wings. in
a number of lengths and sizes, CSC
each. Were S1.oo.
Second fOor, Tenth ST.
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and with the aid Of the Taggart machine.
Mr.. Taggart himself made a bluff for the
honor. but his real choice was Mr.. Kern,
who is both his personal friend and legal
counsel. and he was greatly plcased with
the result. There was disappointment In
other quarters, but the anti-Kern men
came into line before the convention
closed. So that Mr.. Kern is as un-
disputably the democratic candidate as
Mr. Beveridge is the republican candi-
date.
But there are sore spots in the demo-
cratic party. owing to Mr.. kern's denun'
citation last year of the liquor interests.
which he charged with defeating him by
improper means for the Hemenway seat
In the Senate. The liquor interests are
still I'm the game in Indiana. and some OF
Mr.. Kern's friends fear they may revenge
themselves on him this year by slipping a
few men into the legislature who will not
obey the senatorial instructions of the
state convention
There should be the utmost watchful-
ness on both sides. Senatorial tnstruc-
tons are a worthy and workable subst'-
tute for popular election OF senators.
which in time We shall have. The coun-
try is coming to that policy. with the
good " shes of a great majority of both
parties But until that time arrives We
have the means at hand to change the old
policy, and prevent scandals and legisia-
tive deadlocks that in the past so Often
disgraced senatorial contests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
The Departure.

We have struggled with terms scientific:
We've gone without much-needed sleep,
And many a grim hierogiyphic
Has moved us to wonderment deep.
The spyglass and other utensils
Have wearied the mind and the eye
Now we'll put up our maps and our
pencils.
Goodbye, Mr.. Comet. goOd-bye!
Your coming was much Overrated.
They say your farewell will be bright.
But no more VIII the student belated
In vain scan the dawn for your flight.
Your threats 'gainst our peace have been
idle,
And now you retreat through the sky
Benign-not at all homicidal-
Goodbye, Mr.. Comet, goodbye!
No more will We read the Thesauros
In quest of some fine. fitting word;
Nor pirate about Leo and Taurus
And the rest Of the zodiac herd.
Like the hopes and the fears that come
Haunting
In forms which so swiftly pass by.
You are speedily done with your haunting
Goodbye. Mr.. Comet. goodbye!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Worlds Sunday School Convention

The worlds sixth Sunday school con-
vention, which was opened this after
noon, is truly a world event. Here in
the capital Of the great junior nation Of
the earth, nation which stands for
peace. liberty and equality OF human
c..: ort nifty, representa-. es OF the Sunday
-. Col :. orlsels OF the world, thousands
strong. meet TO pray, to march. to tell
- ....>.. > iiuVaace in earthly and spiritual
Il mss and to map out lines along which
hereafter the war against evil will be
fought by Christian soldiers. and the
triumph Of righteousness at length be
won.
" ashington welcomes this great throng
OF sunday school iaborers with unusual
warmth. Washington is used TO great
conventions and great congresses where
mishty themes are discussed and vital
conclusions reached, but this monster
gathering of the men and women OF the
Sunday schools of the world is something
the imagination. 1t stirs the fancy and
directs the mind to lofty things. 1t
10 impress We III it's magnitude and motive
1t Cara, ones thought into the tnOu-
sands and Thousands Of little churches.
grand churches and Sunday school rooms
where millions of children and adults
are learning lessons that, put into prac-
tice, have lifted the world from dark
ness and blood and cruelty and savaeery
10 its present state, and will carry ii
higher and higher in the plane OF love.
justice. mercy and goodwill. 1t is a real
peace congress. because II exerts q pro-
found influence in instiliing in the heart
OF the world sincere belief in the uni
versal brotherhood of man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Platt and Roosevelt.

Thomas G. Platt'S own story OF his
career as a political leader is coming out
in monthly serial form. The first in
staIIment warrants that it will be read
able, and provoke controversy.
Mr.. Piatt. though not n noisy man.
never lacked self-appreciation. political
leader never should Seldom is one found
who does. If he does not rate himself at
Il high figure he cannot expect others so
to rate him.
Two claims have long appeared in the
appraisement Of Mr.. Platt by his friends
One is that he shaped the gold plank OF
the ST. Louis platform in 1S:Hi. and the
other that he nominated Theodore Roose-
Welt for Vice President in 1907. Mr.. Plat
himself accepted both soft impeachments.
Both claims are disputed by large num-
her of republicans of national conse
quence.
That Mr.. PIatt was gold man in 1896
and favored the expression adopted at
ST. Louis that year admits of no dispute.
AS New York republican and n leader,
he shared and voiced the financial views
of his environment. But the republicans
in national convention would have COM
mitted themselves to the single money
standard If Mr. Platt had been travelling
i'm Tibet. or meditatinG before the
sphinx m Egypt Ask any survivor Of
the committee that reported that plat
form.
That MI Plat favored the nomination
Of Mr. Roosevelt for Vice Presid mt in
1910 is also beyond dispute. But that
he alone brought about that nomination
is an almost drol assumption. Mr..
Roosevelt was the hero OF the day among
Young republicans everywhere. They
v&..,ei hiTa in national Office, and except
tia; Mr.. Mckinney had deserved and was
certain Of denomination. they would have
supported him for first place. The senti-
nie.t was verwhelming.
Mr. Roosevelt himself wanted to wait
until 1901. and then try for first place.
He was afraid he might be side-tracked
in the vice presidency. There was talk
that he would not accept nomination
for second place. But there was never a
moment $ danger of that, and The star
SO stated repeatedly at the time. Had
Mr.. Roosevelt declined his party's call
that year. for the reason that he was
holding himself in reserve for the next
race, when he would offer for supreme
leadership, he would have Gished his
chances for the presidency completely.
What Thomas y. Hendricks and John
~ Logan had felt obliged to do In 1854
lie was obliged to do In 1900, and did.
Mr.. Platt was an exceedingly clever
politician, and at home on strictly local
lines exercised much influence and sue
cessfully met many difficult situations
But in national affairs he never carried
the guns he accredited himself with; and
one of the best exhibitions of good
iudgmen. BENJAMIN Harrison ever gave
was his refusal to appoint Mr.. Flat
to one of the most important of national
offices-the secretaryship of the Treasury.
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Loan Sharks.

The loan shark bill was carried another
step on it's way to the statute book when
the House committee on the District OF
Columbia after hearing yesterday de-
termined to make a favorable report to
the House on the measure to regulate the
business of loan brokers. which bill was
recently passed by the Senate. The bill
will come up for final consideration In
the House on next District day. anu
Chairman Smith of the House District
committee is reported in The Star of
last evening as expressing his belief that
it will pass without important opposition.
All of which is good news.
These so-called loan companies, curbed
In many states and cities. and driven out
of business In others, have multiplied
ard flourished here. In the last few
years, evidently counting on security and
immunity from interference. they have
become indecently bold. Instances Of the
heartlessness of some of these usurers
have been common, and the lengths to
which they have sometimes gone to en-
force their claims under cover Of legal
forms have become a scandal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Friday Specials in
White Goods.

IS Partly Made Persian Lawn
Dresses; skirt partly made and
trimmed with lace edging and in
sertion, with material for waist.
SI.5o each. Were $500.
1 case 45-inch Persian Lawn
good quality.
Special price. Ioc yard.
100 yards Brown French Plu-
nctis, embroidered in self-colored
dots.
800 q yard. Value, SI.oo.
Second floor. Eleventh st.
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Comet Night.

The come tail brushed by without
touching the earth. perhaps. at all. The
hopes Of many persons that magnificent
spectacle would mark the passage, and
the fears of some that there would be
u world-rending crash or dissipation of
the race, were not realized. The moon
shone serenely. Jupiter burned brightly
and the old familiar stars twinkled. The
sky above Washington was silvered with
lunar beams and the countless light Jets
Of the city. 1t was a beautiful night.
but to the eyes of the lay observers not
different from the other cloudless moonlit
nights that bless this happy latitude.
The earth rolls on. the comet goes
its way, people resume their common
lines of thought and work. and the
mighty, mind-defying mysteries of the
skies remain impenetrable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Friday Special in
Bath Towels.

Another shipment of Seconds"
in Bath Towels, the accumulation
of one of the largest mills in the
country. The imperfections are
very slight, consisting OF oil spots,
dropped threads, etc. Put up i'll
lots OF 6 and sold only that way.
6 for $I.5o. Value, $500.
6 for S2.oo. Value, $2.75.
6 for S2.25. Value, $500.
6 for $2.75. Value, S3.75.
Also a small lot OF White and
Brown Linen Bath Towels.
Brown for ooc.
Whites for $I.95.
Second floor. Eleventh ST.
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Obedience to Senatorial Instructions

Now that each party in Indiana has
named its candidate for United States
Senator. both parties are int. ested in
the legislative nominations. The action
of the two state conventions Is binding.
Mr.. veridge will be entitled to the
support of every legislator elected as
a republican. and Mr.. Kern to the sup
port of every legislator elected as a DEM
ocrat. Pains are to be taken TO see
that only fit men are put up.
Some uneasiness exists on both
sides Although the republican con.
vention was unanimously for Mr.
Beveridge. and Endorsed him with
enthusiasm for reel ction. there are re-
pubiicans in the state none too friendly
toward him. They may not carry their
feelings to the polls. There lie no reason
why they should. The party's regularly
named candidate is. and by right should
be. their candidate, and Mr. Beverfdse
in his present race is entitled to all they
can do for him. No republican should
be nominated for the legisla ture who i.
not committed unequivocally to obedience
In case Of election to the instruction.
voted by the republican convention.
AR. Kern was nominated with difficulty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
And these remnants
Fridav SreCiaJ in
ValencienueS LaCeS.

Ealenciennes Laces OF French
and German make. the hioh-g grade
kinds, edeings and insertions to
match. The widths range from y
to 2 inches, and are strictly per-
feet. For trimming underwear.
children's dresses and frocks,
fancy work, etc, they arc very de-
s:rable.
Special price. Coo the dozen yards
Main floor. q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Lamp Department.

Romanesque Electric Lamp, shade finished
with bead fringe Reduced from 5000 to
$1,000.
Verde Green Electric Lamps With paneled
shades. Reduced from $1,000 to $500 each.
Brass Electric Lamp, colonial design; cut
glass shades and prisms Reduced from $30.0
10 $500.
Bronze Electric Lamp. with loaded glass
shade. Reduced from 5000 to $500
Verde Green Gas Lamp. with panel shade.
Reduced from $4,000 to $l2.OO.
Electric Hanging Dome. Reduced from
$685. to $3.50.
A small lot Of Fancy Candle Shades at greatly
reduced prices.
Main hoOr, G st.
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Shoe Department.

30 pairs W"men's oxford Ties. in one and
fonr eyelet effects. of duh kidSk'n. Gun metz,
so'e and Cuban heel: sizes 4. 4i9. and Gie "A.
q. ia. l. Al. 5La. Il and Z \. .. 81. and ".
2L, :. and q C. :, and > ID. Reduced from 3d.
and s. on to S1.a:, Dair.
rair women's Patent Calfskiu Riding Boots.
silently damaoed; size AZ Il. Reduced from
$40 90 10 Sf..0
II pairs Misses Extra Size White Canvas OK
ford Ties with (;andvear volt sol". half heel
and TIMED toe: sizes 2'N,. 3. 3k !. :, and 5h A..
2la and 5ia b. Reduced from $500 TO $50
pair
with Goodyear welt sole and the new swim
lost siyes 4, Az. ard ala A.. 49,. and A.
B and u. Reduced from $500 to S1.50 pair.
Third floor, Tenth ar
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fIOusefurnishings Department.

Enameled Ware Bed Pan, damaged. Re-
dr~e' s---, ~ ~ to 800.
s-burrer Gas. Stove. shopworn. Reduced
from ,,.a, 81. -.
/ F1reiess Cooker, damaged. Reduced from
s.. 25 to 800.
j eft Kitchen Table. damaged. Reduced
from 81. 90 TO 81. 90.
/ Kitchen Cabinet. slightly damaged. Re-
Japamned Bread Boz. dented. Reduced from
S1.33 (" re.
/ Conner bottom Wash Boiler, damaged. Re-
duced from $500 to 500
Palm Clothes Hamper, damaged. Reduced
from $500 TO 500.
2 Uncovered Work Baskets. shopworp. Re-
dured from 81. p 10 15c EACH
G cans Krupp's Silver Polish. Reduced from
Or to Toe
Fifth door, Eleventh ST.
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Varied Duties of the National Guard.

Close together in one of the big news
papers a few days ago were two items
showing the uses to which the National
Guard is or may be put in some Of the
states. From Bridgeport. Conn.,, came
dispatch saying that two six-year-old
boys were strangely missing from their
home, and that IL a clue to their where
abouts were not speedily discovered three
local companies Of the Connecticut Ma
tional Guard would be called out to join
In the search.
From a place called Ilasco, in Mis-
souri,, where there Is strike, saloon
was raided by Company A. LIST Regi-
ment, Missouri National Guard. because
II continued to dispense exhilarants when
the authorities ordered 1t closed. The
proprietor and his bartender were ar
rested and held under military guard.
With inspections by United States Army
officers. tours OF duty on rife ranges.
practice marches, joint nnaneuvers, search
Tor lost boys and saloon raids, service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Stationery Department.
Reduced

20 pounds White Writing Paper. Reduced
from 2oc to 1Oc pound.
Red Leather Combination Telephone. Memo
randum and Engagement Pad. Reduced from
$500 to $500.
Fancy Leather Writing Folios, reduced from
$40 to $3.50 each; reduced from $500 u
90 each.
4 Fancy Leather Letter Holders. Reduced
from $500 to $1.OO each.
Fancy Leather Stamp Holders. Reduced
from Toe to zoe each.
English Morocco Leather ''Hasfy Lines
Portfolio. Reduced from $500 to 500.
! Leather Ink Well Reduced from $50 to
soc.
l Leather Desk Tray. Reduced from $500 t.
$500.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
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China Department.

/ Decorated German China Salad Bowl, slightly
imperfect Reduced from 75c to S5c.
i Richly Decorated Japanese China Salad
Bowl. slightly imperfect. Reduced from $1.J(
to Toe.
Daintily Decorated Austrian China ChoI
Plate, slightly imperfect. Reduced from SIS
to 100.
Greer and gold Decorated French China Mea'
Dish. Reduced from $500 to $l.93;
Richly Decorated Haviland China Covered
Dish, Reduced from $3.50 to ST..
i Imported Decorated French Caira Tea. Sugar
and Cream Set. slightly imperfect. Reduced
from 100 10 Sl.G0.
/ Richly Decorated French China Celery Tray
Reduced from $500 TO si.ao.
l Decorated Hayiland China Marmaade Jar
clipned. Reduced from s.. % to $l.5o.
Decorated French China Cake Plate. slightly
Imperfect. Reduced from 500 10 $1.2o
Daintily Decorated French China Chocolate
Pitcher, Reduced from $3.50 to $l.O0.
!" 'r"I'.".," -.-h'+e Austrian China Pickle Dishes
Reduced from zoe to 35c each.
...h u,or, u st.
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Friday Special in
Bows Suits.

A special lot OF Boys Atwood
Suits, with knickerbocker trousers
attractive light and dark effects !;
sizes 7 to II.
S+75 each. Values, $50 & $3.50.
And these remnants:
IL Boys Fine Suits. with knickerbockar trons-
ers; sizes .. II. IL. u. IL, 16 and II. Re
duced from 5000 to 5000 each.
10 BOYS Very Fine Double. breasted Suits.
with knickerbocker trousers Sizes IL to Il.
Reduced from SEQ to 80 each.
Is Boys Fancy Suits, sailor and Russian
blouse styles: sizes ~. to 8. Reduced from
S.. 90 and 5000 to $500 each.
10 Boys Spring weight Refers. gO'f red. with
cheyron slaevc and brass buttons: sizes 2l9
to {. Reduced from 500 to 81. each.
IA Boys Spring weight Refers, plain white
and fancy gray: sleeves neatly embroidered
sizes 2ia to & Reduced from $3.50. $3.50 and
81. 30 to $3.50 each.
IL Boys Wash Refer Coats: sizes 81. to Z.
Reduced from $3.a5 and $500 10 500 each.
Third hoor, Tenth st.
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WOmen's Coat Department.

Tan Cravenetted Ra'nc"at. made semihttins;
,ize IS Reduced from 10 80 SG.bo
Tan Covert Cloth Long Coat. made semi,
etting and lined throughout: size ~ Reduced
rom So 10 to s.. ~.
! Tan Serge Long Coat. made seInl-ntidnG an,
"nished with yelvc. collar; size oG- Reduced
rom S?253 to $1,000
1 Tan Broadcloth Long Coat. lined inrouenort
with tan satin; size IS. Reduced from you
20 $3.50. a..
Tan .'a,'' Coats made semi-fittng and lined
with satin: sizes 81 and S. Reduced from
s2l 90 to 1850 each.
Third floor G. st.
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In the National Guard is calculated to
give man some exerLise. There has
been marked change in guard life,
painful to some men. since those glori-
Gus days when officers and men wore
fancy costumes topped with bearskin
shakos or nodding ostrich plumes, when
attendance on brilliant hops was the
chief military service demanded. and
when a man who could repeat his gen.
eral orders was no doubt an object OF
suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
Misses Department.

Girls White Linen Dresses. long wnsted ef-
eect. with Observation-Disclosures Patch rerk and Z.
sleeves: FIJI MATTED skirts: sizes and 10. Re-
duced from 50 20 to $500 each.
3 Girls Percale Dresses. with high n"cS ard
long sleeves. In red. blue and black naika-dof
des'ens: sizes TO IL years Reduced from
80 NJ 10 81 20 each.
3 Girls Black-and-whte Checked Canes. full
'er"th. trimmed with red flannel and hrass but.
e2 Is 20 50 25 each.
Misses Black-and- white Checked COED
dress in Russian STYLE finished with black
moire: full p'aited skirt; size Is. Reduced
from Box 90 10 $3.50.
. Girls ay-snfi-white Checked Coats, full
terefh and double hre ssfed: sizes and =. Re-
ducea from 81 30 to $500 eac;i.
2 Girls White LINEN Refers. double -b-castrd
model with large sailor collars: size years.
Reduced from $50 10 81 d each.
Misses Rlue Linen Coed" Dress. trimmed
with white linen and finished with buttons:
Dutch neck: full plated skirt; size 10 years.
Reduced from So. 50 to $l2.So.
Third door. G Ut. .2a-a.A A. =
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Friday Special in
Silk Umbre las.

A very attractivesyalue in Wom-
ems Black Taffeta Silk Umbrellas
(26-inch size). They are silk yarn
dyed, which guarantees fast color,
and edges are taped: finished with
repousse and etched sterling sill
yer handles.
Special price, $3.75 each.
Value, $500.
Main floor G ST