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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE At VENUS
Blaze Originates In Furniture Ware
houses and Six Buildings Are
Burned-L0ss 500 900.

Venus. Texas, Sept. 17.-Fire ori-
ginating last night in the furniture
warehouse OF L. B. Sanders in the
rear OF his store resulted in the
destruction OF six brick buildings and
their contents, all in one block. the
total probably worth 100000 The
fire broke out at midnight and the
cause Is unknown. Venus has no
fire department. the bucket brigade
being the sole reliance, and the
flames gained such Roadway before
discovered that 1t was impossible to
save very much. Following are the
losers:
l.. B. Sanders. furniture.
b. M. Sansome. hardware.
Postoffices
Reed 4 Estes. barber shop.
Pool hall
Masonic lodge. paraphernalia.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17

tered a plea of guilty in the county
court Friday afternoon to a charge
of theft. He was fined $500 and Civ
en- one day in Jail. Henderson was
arrested at Yorktown by Constable
Wilson of Ennis and brought here
Friday morning. He was accused Of
entering a residence at Ennis and
stealing pistol. The fine and costs
amounted to $124,65.
John Roberts entered a plea Of
guilty to a charge of unlawfully car
rying a pistol He was given a fine of
500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
OHIO CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR DELIVERS
OPENING ADDRESS.
Voters and Politicians Gather i'm
Large Numbers at Kenton.
Secretary Wilson
Speaks.
United Press Special.

Kenton, o., Sept. 1.-THE repub-
lican state campaign was opened
here today by gathering of voters,
nominees and politicians to hear the
first pronouncement of Warren G..
Harding, who opposes Governor
Harmon for the governorship Sec
Ietary of Agriculture James Wilson
and Mr.. Harding were the principal
speakers. Harding confined his
speech mostly to state issues.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
A MAN SUICIDES
WHILE ON TRIAL
Farmer Sends Bullet Through
Head While Being Tried
for Murder.
EVIDENCE NEAR COMPLETE
In Few More Hours The Case Would
Have Been with the Jury.
A Marriage the
United Press special.

Doniphan, Mo-, Sept. 17.-Thomas
M. kennon, who was on trial here
for killing F. NJ Hughes last April,
killed himself by shooting a bullet
through his head this morning The
evidence WAS almost completed and
IL was expected the case would go
to the jury this afternoon. The kill
ing of Hughes resulted from the mar
rage of Hughes son to kennon's
daughter against the wishes of the
girls father. Both men were
wealthy farmers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
READY FOR THE BALLOON RACES
Thirteen Balloons Entered for Ra-
ces which Start from IndianapO-
lis this Afternoon.


Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. IT,
Thirteen balloons are straining at
their anchors ready to start in the
national championship and free for
all races here this afternoon. Nine
balloons have been entered for the
championship event which will de-
termine the three representatives for
the American national races at st,
Louis in October.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
.AF TER THE SUGAR TRUST
SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF THE
TRUST READY TO BE FILED
IN NEW YORK.
The Petition Has Been Prepared
and Will BE Filed When At
torney General Wicker
sham Gives Word.
United Press Special.

Washington, Sept. IA suit
for the dissolution Of the sugar trust
has been prepared and will be flee
by United States Attorney General
Wise In New York as soon as At
torney General Wickersham gives
the word. This information was -,
tanned from the department Of JUS
tice today. 1t is said that Attorney
General Wickersham is In New
York and is ready to order the suit
instituted
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
crushed to Death by Cotton BALE.

Mckinney. Texas, Sept H.
Thursday afternoon as John Snavely
was returning from a gin at Altoga,
his wagon wheel struck stump.
throwing him from the wagon, and
the bale Of cotton on the top Of the
wagon fell on him. crushing him to
death.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
MONEY FOR SCOOLS.
Provisions for Increasing Funds Are
to be Urged

Austin. Texas. Sept 1.-THE nexi
Legislature viii be asked 10 submit
an amendment providing that indie
pendent school districts may fix tax
levies for support of the schools by
majority vote instead OF two
thirds. as now required.
Also an amendment restricting
the rate of taxation for schools in
towns that are incorporated for
school purposes only.
Prof Bradley states that the pres
ent restrictions are unjust and ham,
per educational facilities IN the ru-
raj communities,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
.DR|NkS POISON
| At PICTURE SHOW
Scene Flashed on Canvas Caus-
es Girl to Take Dose Of
Laudanum.
DEPENDENCY THE CAUSE
The Act Causes Near PANIC in the
lheater - 1t Is Thought
that The Young Girl
viii Die.


Noe Orleans, La, Sept. 17.-Grief
stricken over the death of her father
and reminded of him by scene OF
domestic happiness flashed on a mo-
ton picture canvas Leah White, aged
Is years, drank laudanum in a
theater and is expected to die today.
near panic followed the girls act.
Swallowing the poison she stagger-
ed down the aisle screaming in
agony until she fell unconscious to
the floor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
PARTS WITH A FORTUNE
OPERA SINGER WILL SEPARATE
ROBERT CHAMBER FROM
HIS COIN.
According to Agreement She Was
to Pay Chambers First Wife
$4,000 Due Her as ALI
mony.
United Press speciai

New York, Sept. 17.-In return
for an iron bound anti-nuptial
agreement by which Robert Chanler
WAS to turn his fortune over to his
bride. Lima Cavalieri. It developed
today that the couple entered into
a verbal agreement by which the
opera singer would clear Chanler's
property of mortgaged Indebtedness
and also she would pay the first
twenty thousand dollars coming tc
her under the terms of the written
agreement to CHAMBERS first wife as
alimony due from Chanler.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
FORMER PARTNER KILLED
CONTROVERSY OVER FIVE DOL
LARS RESULTS IN TRAGEDY
IN CHICAGO.
DIR. James Rainey Shoots and Kills
Louen II. Misunderstanding
Occurred in Office of
Atkins
nited Press Special.

nlted Press Special.
Chicago. H., Sept. 17.-That DR.
James Rainey shot and killed his
rival and former partner, Louen r.
Atkins, following a controversy over
$500 is expected to be developed to-
day in the inquest proceedings The
that A. G. Hanson, manager of the
Atkins Medical concern, was the
only eye witness to the tragedy
which occurred in Atkins office late
yesterday afternoon when Rainey
shot Atkins through the head. 1t Is
claimed that a $500 money order
intended for Rainey's concern had
been delivered to Atkins.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
GEORGIA BANKERS ACT.
He Kept $4,000 in an Old and
Flinsy Desk.

Dublin, Ga. Sept. IT.--Although
the vice president OF bank, the
late Thomas Haskins of this county
left $50, 900 In an old flimsy desk
when he dieh after keeping much Of
1t there in preference to banking 1t.
Or the sum, Sill. 400 was In cash.
the rest In notes and mortgages.
The desk was opened at the order
Of his widow and the fortune was
found yesterday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
POLICE GRATING IS CHARGED
Following Charges Made by thu
Mayor the Chief of Police of
Frisco Resigns.
United Press Special.

San Francisco. Cal, Sept. IL
Recent charges of police grating by
Mayor Mccarthy resulted today in
the, resignation of Chief of Police
Martin. The mayor had urged the re-
organization of each department Of
the commission to check crookedness
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
!OALlAs SHOWS A BIG GROWTH
Since 1000 the Population Of that
City Has Increased from a.
63S 10 D2,fO4.

Washington, Sept l7.--Ccnsus
returns Dallas. Texas. population is
81, 1o4. an increase OF 1896, or 1f6
per cent. as compared with 42.63S
in 1890
The eleventh census gave the city
q population of 3S,047.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
Local Stops Here.

The Trinity and Brazos Valley
local freight which runs through to
Dallas during the dull season Is now
tieing up at night here. The train
leaves here every morning for league
and returns In the afternoon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
TRAIN HIT HIS AUTO.
One Nan Is Killed and One Seriously
Injured.

Douglass, Ga, Sept. 1.-THE
Georgia & Florida passenger train
from Valdosta collided with the auto
of T. S, Price in this city yesterday,
killing Mayor f. 7. Sweat OF
Douglass, woundiiig Mr., Price and
completely demolishing the auto
The machine was caught on the
cowcatcher and carried distance of
100 yards.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
BIG FLOW.

Fine Artcsiaa Wen for Diamond
Press Brick Company.
The drillers of the new well for
the Diamond Press Brick company
brought in fine artesian we'll The
flow is said by those who have seen
it TO be as good as any well8in Fer
ris, 100000 gallons a day. The flow
was struck at a depth of about 1925
feet. Thursday noon--Ferris Wheel
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
VICTIMS OF AssA|LANT DEAD
}. ". and Taylor Shepherd Die from
Wounds-GirI Is Also in
Critical Condition.
United Press Special.

Newkirk. Okla. Sept 1T.~-~Tay-
Tor Shepherd, who was attacked in
his home yesterday morning by a
man who assaulted his thirteen year
old sister, died today. His father, j.
w. Taylor, died last night. The girl
is in q critical condition.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17

Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Stewart and
daughter left this morning for Pitts
burg, Texas. where they will reside.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17
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NEW ORLEANS CENSUS.
Report OF Bureau Shows popu-
lation to BE ;s3O,O15.

& United Press Special. Z
. Washington Sept 1.-THE 4
? census bureau today announced =
. the population of New Orleans =
. as 339 ,075, an increase of ST. .
9 81 over the census of 1900 =
B . . . q q . d q q q a >>AA>
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17

Tablets. pens and inks in great
quantities at Fearis'. Ia
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-09-17

Buy your pdmp from F. S. Cronk
Co. All kinds. Prices way down. If
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
T|LLMAN LAND SALE
BROKE THE RECORD
One Trac t Brings Twelve
Thousand Dollars, Not In
Guiding Improvements

Fredeslck, okla. Feb. l6 Sill
pcrlntendeat OF Sales shepler and az
STA ants completed the sale Of TIL
man county school land here yestei-
day and today left for Chlokasha Ae'
.cordng 10 Superintendent Shepler
the sale here mas been record
breaker IN every way, except IN the
number OF tracts, nearly one-half OF
the land not being sold owing to the
board being unable to reach a salts
factory adjustment on the appralse-
ment with the lessees.
The thlrtyfour tracts sold brought
a total OF $lG5,SS0, being Si3,320 more
than Tie total appraisemenis,. and
consisting Of $500 acres. or an aver
age OF S32 80 per acre. The highest
price paid for any one tract OF 100
acres was paid by John Cassidy.
wealthy Tillman county farmer. II,
tock the tract al the highest bid ol
$4,000 not including the improve
menis. Carl Cassidy took the south
west quarter OF the same section q
$4,000 and the Improvements Oh thii
place brought the price up 10 neal
$4,000.
Large crowds attended the sal'
both days, but few outside bidder
bought. on.y three ,facts bcing sol
20 other than lessees While thcr'
were number Of visitors from oihe
states present. they seemed 70 b.
here rlrrcly as nnlookers and did bu
lttlo bidding
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
LAWMAKER UNDER
SURGEONS KNIFE
Representative COMPTON Under
goes Operation for Ulcera-
ton of Stomach

Representative G NJ. Compton OF
Kay county. himself a physician, was
operated upon at the Methodist Epis-
copal hospital today for chronic ul-
ceration Of the stomach. The ulcer
ated growth was cut away and early
this ate noon the patient came from
under the influence OF anaesthetics .
Although he viii be compelled to re-
main at the hospital until long after
the anticipated date Of adjournment
of the house, probably three or four
weeks, no dangerous developments
are now looked for in the case.
The operation was performed by
DR.. A. A. West, assisted by Dr.. S .
W. Noble and Or. Johnson the lat
ter a colleague in the house.
Representative Compton has been
suffering acutely from the liberation
for eight months and the operation
was one OF the most delicate and se-
rious nature. He is now resting
easily.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
A LITTLE CHILD
SHALL LEAD THEM

That "the child Is the father Of the
man" III the family Of nations and
governments as well as IN the family
oil mankind Is ihc logical deduction
from letter received yesterday ~
fhe Office Of The corporation commi5'
sion
II reuuoss copies Of all available
publications showing The methods o'
The commission and tho laws under
which Il operates. 70 BE- sent 70 Mf'
W Y. Hu. peking, China
Ii Is explained hat Mr.. lln Is CON
nocied with the advisory department
of tie law branch " the board oi
communication Of the Chinese gov
ernmsni and that he wants the De-
firra Information for use in eonnee'
fl6n Wlth ,he organization Of the gov
er4ment railroad system Of China
now III progress
Thai country as old as China
should lie asking advice and inior
nation In matters Of government
from ~ administrative entity as
Young as okionoma would seem %
be unique Ia the annals Of civic az
fairs. since China Is the Oldest na.
ton amoug h. governments Of the
earth. and Oklahoma Is The young
est Of the American sisterhood which
eonsi .lAses sAs so4Asoas q tnc worm
governments
verIls. "a little child shall lead
shcm.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
sWlPE PHYSICIAN
MAKES DEPOSITION
DR.. Jordan Says He Was Born
in Chill, But Raised BY Negro
Whose Name He Took
(By Associated Press)

Kansas CITY, No, Feb. 5.---ln the
course OF deposition given today by
DR.. c. b. Jordan IN Kansas City,
Kas., in D.. dyde's suits, Jordan told
OF having treated members Of the
Swope family for period covering
seven or eight year,. UP o the pres.
ent time. He had, he said, sent to
the Swope home medicines prepared
by himself. the formula Of which
none but himself Knew The medi-
cincs were, ~ declared, composed
entirely Of herbs This medicine, the
witness testified, was administered to
Mrs. Logan O. Swope. Miss Mar
gares Swope, he late chrisman
Swope and to Thomas Swope Jr.
For his services Jordan said he had
received from the Swope family be-
lween $4,000 and $4,000 In an
swer 20 questions Jordan said be was
born in Chill, hut admitted ~ gas
raised from caildh0od by coIor6d
man named 1911 Jordan, whose name
he tO0k
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
. ooo COCO Q @ 9 Q o oooc

The foregoing shows utter menat
Iclly, deception, lack of civic deeency
and bold attempt to deceive honest
men,
Memphis voted IN the commission
form Of government after the most
terrific campaign ever waged in the
South between citizens of one city
Since 1850 Memphis has been infested
with a bold and dangerous gang OF
municipal lnarauders which secured
control Of that city more than once
so bad had this grown that shelby
county (practically Memphisl had
lost prestige throughout the state.
70 overcome this ward political
corruption and put the great city Of
the Lower Mississipm valley on a
better plane, the commission form Of
government was advocated and voted
ii, not until the ward politicians lal
legged Democrats, Republicans, etc)
had combined and used every artiflcc
known to misload the voters In an
effort to retain control.
After being defeated these ward
heelers and political strikers took the
ease TO the courts and final adjudica-
ton has not been had
Memphians did not abandon com
mission form of government
The majority declared for Il in no
uncertain termsl
The machine u fighting the will ol
The majority. as the Guthrie machine
will do here.
No newspaper has right TO de-
cciye the people as TO acts OF thc
voters or the courts.
Memphis, long oppressed, declared
for the modern system.
The gang long sucking the teal Of
office, refused to let 20 and it VIII
take a supreme court decision 10 bat
tier lips loose from the udder
The gratters of Memphis may be
no worse than the graftera of Guthrie
Again, they may be better.
Some of these fellows now below
iiig have had their milk from the
municipal jersey these many moons
and they are quite sleek and fgt.
Maybe there's big reason why
some Of these long-timers do not want
a businesslike administration.
Again. perhaps they do not wish
these pesky good government fellows
snoopln into the old records.
LET us open the books and see
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
,iaI order Of each county

cial order Of eacl, county.
49, Fix an equitable per cent OF
the division OF the excess fees taken
in hy each ofhcs, over and above The
Hat salary rate fixed for each Office
in each county Such excess fees to
be divided between the person hold
ing the office and the county
Regarding School Districts.
Senator B ownlee introduced a bill
in the senate this morning providing
for the dissolution of school districts
when the scholarship falls below ten
pupils A district can be formed
when there are this number OF pros
pectivn pupils, hut there is no proyi-
sion for its dissolution when the at
tendance falls below.
The senate refused TO agree TO The
house amendment to joint resolution
No. G, which provided for adding the
name of Attorney General West to
the committee composed OF the gov
ernor and other state officers to set
lie up the states affairs with the de-
funct Capitol National bank Of
Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
GANGsTERs DESPERATE? Y0UBE1!

The opposition to commission gov
emment held 4 meeting at the Ban
ner school, in the Fourth ward last
night. There was the same old
crowd Of political leeches present as
speechmakers, such as "Jedge' Boles,
Barefoot John Nelson, "Glycerine
BIZ Chappell and others of that ilk,
with but four disinterested persons
as audience.
The gang is ON the run and openly
confess that their only salvation Is
the negro 10 whom they are making
sll sorts Of promises in the way of
political patronage and immunity for
the bootlesgers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
How 1t Works
In Cedar Rapids
Absorbing1y Interesting Story of Commission
Government After Two Years Trial--plan
Was Fiercely Opposed at First and Re-
ceived But 81 Majority.

defeated by an whelming major
iiy.
That the operation OF the plan IN
this city has been successful, as con
sidered from every viewpoint, no one
can gainsay; that the city has had q
hnslness-like administration OF iis af.
fairs; that the councilmen have say
"a their salaries several times over;
That things have been accomplished
Which have been desired for years
hut which had been held up by the
politicigns. that the requests of the
.tasHiaysrs, almost innumeraDle as IN
sal.x city1of this size. have been acted
aulNn promptly and fairly. no one viii
rnHke any attempt TO deny
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
SOON TOOK RECESS
FOR CAUCUS PURPOSES
Democrats Still EndeaVorlng to
Formulate Satisfactory Fee
and Salary Bill

Despite the fury Of the snow storm,
when the hour for the senate to con-
vene rolled around this morning there
was q quorum present, and The body
quickly got down to business, passed
The Williams bill providing an ap-
preparation for the maintenance OF
the institute for the insane at Nor
man.
Gouiding's bill as amended by the
house, providing for the establish
ment OF free employment agency at
Enid was finally passed.
The Stewart bill providing that
qua tdianshipa should be terminated
III cases where minor wards become
married, as to personal property
failed TO pass, Senator Stewart lodg-
ing a motion for reconsideration OF
the vote.
The Soldani drainage bill, as
amended, was recommended for
passage
Following the report Of the com
mittee OF the whole. the senate re-
cessed and a Democratic caucus was
announced by the chairman.
No reference was made to the fees
and salaries bill this morning, aud It
is on this measure that the caucus
was held this morning II is very
probable that another caucus will be
held this afternoon. following brief
session OF the senate
Caucus on Fee and Saary Bill.
Following is the plan the caucus Is
working on relative to the fees and
salaries bill. as embodied in mo-
ton made by Senator Thomas, but
mo- adopted.
'I moge you That the committee of
the whole recommend to the senate
that Senate Pill No. be recommit-
ted to The committed on fees and
salaries. with The following general
Instructions:
ITO redrafi said bill in accordance
with the following instructions, to-
wit:
al. Retain the schedule Of fees
now in said bill for ceriain duties
performed by county officers.
"2. Fix nat salary for each sep
arate county officer for each county,
without a fixed basis of population
or tay9hle wealth: but upon the
equitable basis Of the amount Of serv-
ice rendered in each particular Of
fee acco ding 10 the conditions found
in eacn county. giving due regard In
each county to population, taxable
wealth. rye of deve opment, indus
trial conditions. and the general so
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS

Jinks McGill, tried in the district
court fer stealing a quantity OF paint
from .he Arkansas Lumner company.
was found guilty by a jury today and
sentenced TO two years ana six
months in the penitentiary Nose
and Tom Hickman, two young white
men who with Ralph Mack, com
panion, are credited with hund eds
OF chicken robberies. were found
guilty to-day and Jury this after
noon fixed their punishment at two
years in he penilentlary.
John Sykes, the negro arrested for
shooting Lou Mathews. negress,
and he son VIII, in South Second
street res aurant, was declared guilty
and sentenced to one year and day
at McAlesier.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
DELINQUENT TAX SALE

some 100 pieces 81 property were
knocked down at auction by Coun-
~ Treasurer Ritterbuscb Yesterday
nveninc II was The annual resale
covering property carving DELINQUENT
taxes tiof the tear 1905 and g large
cart of IT declared sold for even
less than the amount Of The taxes
interests and costs assessed against
ii. One town lot n Guthrie. lot I
IN block 2. located IN tho Elbow,
brought the highest price paid for
any local propessy. Il was bid u
for si3.
Tic largest local bidders were
Charles Seely and Aaron Dillbeck
y a Bonner nf Crescent. w. II
Mathews and " II Nysci OF Mui
hall and +. S. pulliam Of coyle alsf
attended the sale Guthrie lots re
cciYed ihe highest bids
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-02-16
CONVICT QUICKLY RUN DOWN

McAiosier okla Feb. 16.---Geo.
Day. 4 convict, sentenced from this
county for three years for burglary,
escaped from the state penltentiary
Yesterday afternoon while driving
wagon on the grounds. The dogs
were pul on his trail and after three
hours over n mountain and some
rough country ne Was caught and re-
turned 10 the PRISON.