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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

Will entertain al dinner on December 2S in honor of Miss Taft
 Mrs. Letter gave a dinner Monday in honor of Vice President and Mrs. Sher- man.
 After spending some days at the Graf ton upon their return from White Sulphur Springs, Mrs. Frank L. Denny and Miss Esther Denny have joined Colonel Denny at his new post in San Francisco. Colo nel Denny was recently appointed chief quartermaster of the Marine barracks at Mare Island, San Francisco, after sta- tion of several years in Washington, where his family has been prominently identified with the social life of the na- tional capital.
 Mrs. John W. Wright has returned to Washington after a visit of six weeks to her mother Mrs. Emeline Childs, at Los Angeles Mrs. Dwight was the honor guest at a number of social functions during her stay in California, and the day be fore her departure entertained at lunch con for IS at the California club.
 According to the Washington Social Register for 1911, 165 persons socially prominent in the capital were married, as compared with 147 last year, while there OccuTTeu uuIlns lue SaiHS peiiou the deaths of 39 women and 76 men, as compared with 40 women and 57 men.
 The members of prominent families, whether residing in the city, in the sub urbs, teporarily in other cities, are grouped in the Register under one ad- dress with the maiden and Christian name of the married women. The names of the daughters and sons in the or der of their age. and the younger chil- dren, from F to 20 years of age, are placed beneath their elders under the ti- tie of juniors.
 In connection with the Social Register the Locater has also been issued. This book combined under one alphabetical order the names of every person in all the social registers of the principal cities of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
Irnpromptu

From the Boston Transcript.
 Wife-I say the story you told me last night when you came home was delib- crate lie.
 Hub--And I say it wasn't; I never thought up one quicker in all my life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

Different Kind of Bird From the Boston Transcript. Hubby-You have only yourself to blame. You were no chicken when you married me.
 Wife--Admitted! I was goose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
SOCIETY GOSSIP FROM
 THE NATIONS CAPITAL
BY CONSTANCE cARRurHERs

will entertain at dinner on December 2S in honor of Miss Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

Metropolitan opera voices on the Victor at the TALKING MACHINE CO.,,
 2007 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

Mrs. Letter gave a dinner Monday in honor of Vice President and Mrs. Sher- man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

Baroness Hengelmuller, who Is recup- perating from her recent serious ill., ness, is taking the rest necessary to complete her recovery and does not anticipate being able either to receive or make calls before the middle of January. The transfer last season of Baron Mayor des Planches, former am bassador from Italy, made Baron Hen gelmuller dean of the diplomatic corps at Washington and the necessary with hrawal of Baroness Hengelmuller at the beginning of the present season has been a source of much regret to her many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

pr. and Mrs. Guy Falrfax whiting
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
. z MINERS PERISH
Gas Explosion Wrecks Shaft
at Tacoma, Va.
26 OTHERS ARE tNTOMBfD
Black Damp Was Fired by an Open
Lamp and the Explosion
Shook the Earth For
Miles Around.

Bluefields, w. Va. Dec. l5.-Twenty
two men were killed and twenty y-siN
entombed by an explosion in the
Greene mine at Tacoma, Va, according
to a report received here.
According to this report there was
great detonation that shook the earth
and as II by magic the entire popula
ton of the little town In less than 6
minute had become aware OF the ca
tastrophe.
The mine is owned by the Bend &
Bruce Coal company and IS in Wise
county. 100 miles from Bluefelds. W
Va. on the Norfolk & Western rail
road. Relief parties with surgeons
went to the scene Of the disaster
Superintendent James Browning
who entered the shaft just few min
utes before the explosion, is among
the dead. The wives and children ol
the entombed men surround the en-
trance begging the rescuers to brine
their loved ones out
The explosion Is said TO have been
caused by an accumulation Of gas In
the lower levels. being set fire TO by
an open lamp belonging to one Of the
miners. but this cannot be confirmed.
Word has been received that state
mine inspectors are on their way to
the scene OF the calamity and have an
nounced that they will make a report
on conditions as they find them as
soon as they reach the mine.
Late reports declare that fire has
broken out in the mine, following the
first explosion. and frantic efforts are
being made to get some aid 10 the i'm
prisoned men. II Is declared that the
draf; fans at the entrance were shat
tered by the explosion, so great was
ftq force
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
ONLY so CENTS
That's All II Costs to Get Rid Of In
digestion.

All stomach misery will 90 in five
minutes if you will put your faith in
MI-O-NA stomach tablets which Cool
rick's Modern Pharmacy thinks so well
of that they guarantee them to cure
any stomach ailment, or money back.
After using MI-O-NA for one short
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thankful that at last you have found a
prescription that acts quickly and ben
eficially on the stomach
Just as soon as you start to take MI.
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gas and heartburn will disappear, and
in a few days danger of dizziness, bill
iousness, nervousness and sick head
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For sea or car sickness, vomiting dur
ing pregnancy, or after a night of So
ciability, MI-O-NA is better than the
best remedy you can find. Large box
for 50 cents at Goolrick's Modern Phar-
macy and druggists everywhere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
TABLET UNVEILED

Capt Sallie l.. Tompkins. the
only woman holding a commission in
the Confederate army. Tuesday un-
yeiled tablet commemOrating the
site of the Robertson Hospital 1861
G5,at the northwest corner Of Third
and Main streets, Richmond The
ceremonies were under auspices Of
X. +. Lee Camp. Sons OF Confed-
crate Veterans.
Capt Tompkins, who unveiled
the tablet, had charge of the hos
pital during the war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
STOCKHOLDERS OF FAIR MEET
President Lees Annual RepOrt-Of-
ficers for 1911 Elected, Etc.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the II. Y. 4. 4 NJ FAR
Society was held Tuesday at IL
o'clock in the Mayors Office. a
quorum of stock was represented
by those present. Capt. ID. NJ. Lee
presided. Mr. S b. Quinn. sec
retary.
President Lee read his annual ad-
dress. which gave the details as TO
the last fair, showing financial state
ment. etc, with balance on hand
of S353.7S. Reference was made
TO improvements to the grounds, to
the different departments OF the
fair. to the work of those who were
prominently connected with the sue
cess of the fair lie particularly
complimented the seed corn dis
play. the Ladies' Department. the
display of merchants. farming i'm
plements. etc. and touched on the
stock department and the racing
Capt. Lee recommended that new
fence be built around the race track
and that the enclosure around the
judges stand be a high picket fence
so as to keep out those not EMIT
led 10 be there. thus avoiding CON
fusion and trouble.
The address referred in feeling
terms TO the death OF two officials.
Capt. $. J. Quinn. who was for 50
long the efficient secretary and
treasurer, and Mr.. Alexander Pratt
OF King George, a director.
Pleasure was expressed at the
success OF the Confederate reunion
and the address closed with
expressions OF good wishes for the
future success OF the Society.
On motion of Capt McCracken
the address was ordered spread on
the minutes
The election OF officers being in
order. Col f. ID. Cole nominated
Capt u. NJ. Lee for reelection
Capt. Lee was unanimously chosen
The following other Officers were
chosen:
Vice-presidents ). =. Rowe, II
l.. Wallace. L. X Colbert. J. X
Rawlings. J. NJ. Griffin. David
Hirsh. r d. Moncure. 5. S. Brad
ford
Secretary and Treasurer-s b
Quinn.
Board OF Directors-Capt d. NJ
Lee. chairman; Colonel +. d.
Cole. Henry Dannehl. 81. Geo. r.
Fitzhugh. Capt. W. B. Rowe. J. b.
Gray. Geo. T. Boulware. II. B. Lane
c. II. Hurkamp. W. j. Ford. VI. II.
Willis. W. ;. Embroy. Henry War
den. Jos. NJ. Goldsmith. Capt. T.
McCracken. A. p. Rowe, A. NJ. Gar
ner. Capt r. c. Vance. l.. w. Ian
dram. ". S. Chancellor. John Thos
Coleman. T. +. Morrison. s. W.
Somerville. F. l.. W. Green. 5. b.
Quinn. Price Edwards.
The salary Of secretary was fix
ed at 500.
On motion Of Capt. Vance a COM
mittee was appointed to ascertain
whether additional shares OF stock
can be issued by the Society Com
mittee Capt. r G. Vance. T. +.
Morrison. Capt NJ b. Rowe.
Adjourned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
THE HORNETS NEST At SHILOH
Splendid Fighting Of General Ruggles
and His Men in a Gigantic Struggle.

(By Col George +. Porter. OF the
Thirteenth Tennessee Regiment
General Bragg. learning Of the
death os General A. 5. Johnson.
turned the command OF the center
over to General d. Ruggles. and as
sumed command Of the right in or
der to execute and carry out the
movement designed by General
Johnston
Being unable to force the posi-
ton with infantry, General Ruggles
concentrated all OF his artillery up
on It. Sixty pieces were placed in
position on the west side of the
Duncan field. In support of these
were brought up the brigades OF
Gibson, Schafer. Wood, Anderson,
Stewart. the Thirteenth Tennessee
and the Crescent Regiment Of
Ponds brigade. These troops. be-
longing to Ruggles' Louisiana div
ision. now advanced and attacked
with a valor and heroism rarely sur
passed the strong position OF
Generals Wallace and Prentiss.
The concentrated fire OF 90
pieces OF artillery soon silenced the
Union batteries, but failed TO drive
the infantry from their shelter
ed and protected position, safe and
secure from the conformation OF
the ground. Besides it was
strong and valiant body of troops,
well-disciplined and bravely com
manded. To assault this posi-
ton an open field had to be cross
ed. with enfilading batteries sup
ported by infantry. Brigade after
brigade had been hurled against 1t.
Hindman's command, that had
swept everything before it. was
shivered into fragments; stephen 5
brigade, led by Cheatham, had
been swept away; Stewarts bri-
gade had retired, mangled and cut
TO pieces; Gibsons fine body OF
Louisiana troops charged valiantly,
and recoiled for the fourth time
from the deadly shock. For hours
the combined forces OF Bragg had
been engaged in this gigantic strug-
gle with those stubborn troops OF
Wallace and Prentiss. The thun-
der and effectiveness OF the con-
centrated batteries Of Ruggles, to-
gether with the simultaneous ad-
vance OF his infantry, resulted in
the death of Wallace and the cap
ture of Prentiss and his command.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
Wants To Help Some One

For thirty years J. f. Boyer, of
Fertile. Mo. needed help and could
not find It.. That's why he wants TO
help some one now Suffering so
long himself he feels for all dis
tress from Backache, Nervousness,
Loss OF Appetite, Lassitude and
Kidney disorders lie shows that
Electric Bitters works wonders for
such troubles. Five bottles" he
writes, wholly cured me and now
| am well and hearty" It's also
positively guaranteed for Liver Trou
Bile. Dyspepsia. Blood Disorders. Fe-
male Complaints and Malaria. Try
them. soc at VI. VI. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
100 YEARS old.
Grandma SaHdSyson. Of DeHItf, Ao..
Has Lfve6 a Long and Useful Life.

Grandma Sanderson is wonderful
woman She is in as good health to-
day as ever in her life, although she
is over one hundred years old.
In a letter to the Peruna Drug Mfg.
Co., she gives the highest credit to Pc
runa for her excellent health and ex-
treme old age. Read what she says.
Surely the evidence presented by
such cases as these ought not only to
dispel prejudice against Peruna, but
inspire confidence in it.
II will send you a picture that was
taken a few weeks before my hum
dredth birthday.
Il am a true friend of the Peruna
Company. 1 have derived great ben
eft from Peruns many times. l can
say l regard Peruna a very great med
icine. / found out the merit OF it a
good many years ago.
"a little more than two years ago l
contracted a very severe ccld, which
resulted in Ia grippe. Owing to the
severity of the disease, and my ex'
treme age, my case was considered to
be very critical employed no doc
tor, but Peruns was the remedy I
used, and to-day my health is as good
as it ever was in my life.
However, I still continue to take
Peruna, a spoonful every night before
retiring"
Peruna is an ideal tonic for old
people. 1t is a compound of herbal
remedies that has been Known to the
medical profession for many years.
Peruna operates as tonic by cleans
ing and invigorating the mucous mem
branes. This explains why Peruns
has become so extensively known as a
catarrh remedy. Catarrh is simply a
condition of depraved mucous mem
branes Peruna changes this deprav-
ity into healthful vigor.
Agreat many old people use Peruna,
and would not be deprived oft for any
consideration.
People who object to liquid medl'
eines can now secure Peruna tablets
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
DOES NOT LIKE HAWKS
Mr.. c. J. CHARTERS Sets Steel Traps
To Catch Them.

In the past year Mr.. c. J. Chart
ters. Of Stafford, has caught Is
large hawks and IS small ones. all
in a steel trap He used four traps.
Mr.. CHARTERS says II farmers gem
orally would set steel straps at
proper places the number Of hawks
would be greatly reduced and much
game would be saved thereby. II
the hawks could be exterminated,
farmers would not lose so much
poultry and there would be more
game. Mr.. Charters says that no
bounty is now offered for hawk
scalps. as formerly. but he catches
as many of them as he can, for he
knows how destructive they are.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
H0WS THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligations made by
his firm. WALDIN, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17

How an appalling calamity in his
family was prevented is told by A.
d. Mcdonald, Of Fayetteville. n. c.
r.. f. ID. No. 3. My sister had
consumption" he writes, she was
very thin and pale, had no appetite
and seemed to grow weaker every
day. as all remedies failed, till Dr.
Kings New Discovery was tried
and so completely cured her that
she has not been troubled with a
cough since. It's the best medicine
ever saw or heard Of For
coughs, colds. lagrippe. asthma.
Group, hemorrhage, all bronchial
troubles. it has no equal. soc, 81.
Trial bottle free Guaranteed by
VI NJ Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
SHOT BY LITTLE BROTHER

Ora, the 14-year-old daughter
OF Len Hughes, c. q o. engineer,
was shot and instantly killed Tues
day by her brother. Earl, 8 years
OF age. at Charlottesville.
The boy says that the gun fell
and was discharged.
The top OF the child's head was
blown off
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
GAME WARDEN'S PART
OF FINE WAS SMALL

Game Warden F. NJ. Aldridge re-
ceived only $3.50 of the fine i'm
posed on Mr.. TOmpson several days
ago for having game in his posses
sion which he was taking out OF
the State concealed. and not one
half of the fine as was previously
stated
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
UNDERWENT SLIGHT OPERATION

Mr.. Granville r. Swift had a
slight operation performed Tuesday
at the Virginia Hospital, Richmond
by DR.. Mercer.
The operation consisted Of the
removal Of adenoids from the
throat. 1t was successful and Mr..
Swift returned home "Wednesday
evening. He was accompanied by
Mra Swift
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
MoSBY MEETS HIS PRISONERS

4 card was sent to Col. John S.
Mosby's room in his hotel at Hart
ford. Conn, Friday. and on one
side was Nv. NJ. Beeman" and on
the reverse Capt. Co. b, First
Vermont cavalry. At Brandy sta
ton, Oct. II. 1868. was invited to
be the guest of the Confederacy, re-
naming such guest fifteen months;
would be pleased to meet you.
Col. Mosby fastened forth, and
for two hours the aged warriors
discussed old times. Col. Mosby
recalled his capture of Beeman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17

DR.. j. n. Barney, who sent to
the Bureau of Animal Industry,
Washington, for examination the
head Of the pet dog which bit little
Miss lizard, has received a report
that the examination does not show
any trace of rabies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
Ends Winters Troubles

To many, winter is a season OF
trouble. The frost bitten toes and
fingers, chapel hands and lips. chill
blains. cold sores, red and rough
skin prove this. But such trou-
bles fly before Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. A trial convinces. Greatest
healer of Burns, Boils, Piles, Cuts
Sores Eczema and Sprains. Only
25s at M. M. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
STATUE OF John PAUL JONES

Award has been made in the
competition for a statue of John
Paul Jones to be erected in Wesh-
ington to c. Fl. Niehans. of New
York.
Congress appropriated $4,000 fol
the Jones statue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
ACORN ELECTS OFFICERS

At a regular meeting Of Acorn
Lodge, /. o. o. F., No. 261. held
in their hall Tuesday night, the fol-
lowing officers we're elected for the
ensuing term:
Julian ]. Garner, Noble grand.
S. e. Eastburn, Vice Grand.
w. S. Hit, recording Secretary.
w. A. Marsden, Financial Secre-
tary.
/ Fred Brown. Treasurer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17

"Ill never be without Dr.King s
New Life Pills again. writes A..
Schingeck, 647 Elm St, Buffalo, y.
7. They cured me Of chronic con
stipation when all others rail-
ed" Unequaled for biliousness.
Indigestion, Headache.
Chills. Malaria and Debility. 25c ID
VI. NJ. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF
WASHINGTON SCHOOL BOARD

Ernest n. Daniel, of the real es-
tate firm OF Willag. Gibbs & Daniel.
has been named by the justices OF
the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia president of the board
of education to succeed w. V. Cox
resigned.
Mr.. Daniel will serve the unex-
pired term until July l. 1911.
Mr.. Daniel is a Virginian and
married Miss Bernice Rowe, OF IT.
vington
He is an active, enthusias-
tic public spirited man and 1t is
believed he will make an excellent
official.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
TO ENCAMP At LURAY

The annual camp Of instructions
for the officers of the Virginia Vol
unteers will be held next summer
at Luray This was accomplished
through the efforts OF Col. Leedy,
Of that town, senior regimental COM
mander OF the State.
The camp was held at Peters
burg last summer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
TO PERFORM OPERATIONS

DR.. G. p. LaRoque, of Richmond,
was here Wednesday to operate on
Mrs. Amos Monteith, of Stafford,
and Mrs. Skinner, of Quantico, who
are at the Mary Washington Hos
pital. DR.. LaRoque was assisted
by Drs. Pratt and Payne, OF this
citv
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
WASHINGTON SNOW FUND

Congress appropriated $4,000 for
cleaning snow from the streets OF
Washington during the present win
ter. OF this sum, $4,000 has al
ready been expended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
Mr.. STEARNS, P. M.

Among the appointments sent
to the Senate Monday by President
Taft was that of Franklin Stearns
10 be postmaster at Glen Allen.
Mr.. Stearns, who has business
interests and spends much time in
this city, has many friends here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
WANTS P0STMASTERS
UNDER CIVIL SERVICE

Postmaster General Hitchcock
urges that all postmasters be put
under the civil service Mr. Hitch
cock foresees Democratic president
and wants as many Republicans re-
tanned in office as possible.-Alexan
dria GaZntto
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
CAPTAIN OF STAUNT0N COMPANY

Hampton II. Wayt, mayor of
Stanton, has been elected captain
CT the West Augusta Guards,a COM
pany with a record extending be-
yond the Civil war He is a law
yer and served on Gov. Montague's
staff
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
TOO SLIPPERY FOR AUTOS

Messrs. Smith and Simms, of Rich
mond, were here Wednesday in an auto
mobile, having come up from Urbanna-
The roads are so slippery they con-
cluded to ship the auto from here 10
Richmond by rail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
EXPRESS OFFICE HOURS

The office Of Adams Express Com
pany will close at o'clock p. m.
each day. Nothing viii be received
or delivered after p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
RIPANS.

There is scarcely any condition Of i'll
health that is not benefited BY the
occasional use Of RIPANS Tabule..
For sale by druggists. The Five cent
packet is enough for an ordinary occa-
sion. The family bottle, SO cents, con-
tsins a supply for year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-12-17
NO TRACE OF RABIES

Fred Brown, Treasurer.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-05

UNITARIAN SERVlCE-There will be a unitarian service in K. of P. hall Sunday at II a. m. Subject, "The Fire Shall Try Every Mans work of What Sort. It Is"
Arizona republican., 1910-11-05
SURVEY APPRoVED-Min

SURVEY PROVED-Mineral sur vey No. 2794, Northern Star lode min ing claim, situated in the Silver Bell mining district Pima county, Arizona, and claimed by Alfred $. Donau, Will lard Biggs, R. w. Warren, Albert Steinfeld and T. c. Donau, has been approved by the surveyor general
Arizona republican., 1910-11-05

Atwood, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, and bishop-elect of Arizona is expected to arrive from the east at 9:05 this morning via Santa Fe. Arrangements have been made to re- ceive MT. Atwood by the entire vestry of the church, acting as a committee of the whole. This even ing at the parish house of the church on South Second avenue opposite the courthouse, a welcome home will be extended the popular rector by the people of his parish, and friends throughout the city.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-05
STORED MATER SUPPLY.

The elevation of water above the Roosevelt dam yesterday was 5S.1O feet, indicating an impounded supply of 1S,1f6 acre feet. At Granite Reef the normal flow of the Salt and Verde rivers was 1907 miners inches, while the flow of the Salt at the joint head was 2260 inches. On the north side 14,412 inches were used yesterday for irrigation pur- poses, while 1O,517 inches were used on the south side. The schedule of water distribution for today follows: eight hours to quarter sec ton; GrandAppropriators, twelve hours; Maricopa, dry; Salt, twelve.