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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
OF Standard Oil Is inquired About
Tuesday by the Senate.


Washington, May 23.-Information as to
what steps had been taken for the Grim
inal prosecution of the officers of the
Standard Oil Co. under the recent de-
csion of the supreme court was de-
manded of the attorney general today by
the Senate. which adopted without dis
cussion a resolution of inquiry offered by
Senator Pomerene. The resolution names
specifically John p. Rockefeller, Will
liam Rockefeller, Henry IL. Rogers, Hen
ry NJ. Flagler, John d. Archbold, Oliver
H. Payne and Charles NJ. Pratt.
Although dead IL. II. Rogers is named
in the resolution as one of the officers
of Standard Oil.
The resolution sets forth that the SUI
preme court holds the corporation to be
Illegal and. in effect, its officers guilty
of effecting combination in restraint of
trade. Therefore, the resolution contin-
ues, the seven men named are amenable
to criminal prosecution and the demand
is made that the attorney general of the
United States be, and he is hereby d.
rected, to inform the Senate of the Unit
ed States what if any. prosecutions have
been begun, or are now pending against
the said Standard Oil Co of New Jersey,
dvidual defendants for violations of sec
tons one or two of the Sherman anti
trust law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
Star service schedules. effective June

Star service schedules. effe ctive June
|. - z5t
North Orland to Orland Leav,
North Orland daily except sunday
4. NJ. Arrive at Orland ny 1876 A
M Leave Orland daily except sunday
II A. NJ Arrive at North Orland by
l.30 +. M.
Myra to Greenfield. Leave Myra
NJ 1nday. Wednesday ard Friday Z A
NJ Arrive at Greenfield by 8 A. Nj
Leave Greenfield Monday. "Wednesday
ana Friday 915 A. NJ. Arrive at Myra
by Ills A. M.
Star service schedules:
Hamlin To Limestone. Leave Ham
lin Tuesday. Thursday aud Saturday
6 A NJ Arrive at Limestone py
A. M Leave Limestone Tuesday
Arrive ut Hamlin by l2.20 p. Nj. Ell.
feCtive May %, 1911.
New Sharon To Pennington. Leave
New Sharon daily except Sunday a.
SIS A NJ. and 1l.4b A. Nj. Arrive a
Pennington by GAO A. n. and 2 +
NJ. Leave Pennington daily except
Sunday on receipt of mail from train.
due 11.50 A. NJ. and 5.05 P M, but MOI
later than 1890 p. M. and p M
Arrive New Sharon in "a hours. EFF
fective May "A. 1911
Star service changed. Hamlin Il
Limestone. From May %. 1911, oni
Crockett's Mill N. -. decreasing
miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
UNI. OF maine.
Varsity Nine Ready for
B0Wdoin Team To-day.
Athletic Association Elects lis
Officers and Managers.
Two Instructors Announced fer the
Coming Summer School.

Orono Me-, May --tSpeeiaD. The
Varsity baseball squad has been put
ting in hard practice this week in pres
paration for the championship game
with Bowdoin Wednesday afternoon.
Bowdoin is always a good drawing
card at Orono and with fair weather
one of the largest crowds seen on
Alumni field this season is expected
Every member Of the team Is in good
condition and should give the Bowdoin
boys the hardest kind of d fight. The
following is the probable lineup for
Maine: Smith, c; Ryan, p; Bearce, lb,
Abbott, 2b; f. Cobb, 3b; n. Cobb, SIS;
Phillips. If; Fulton, Of; Scales, RI.
The Athletic Association has elected
the following officers and managers:
President Athletic Association, w. K.
Balou ~ of Bath: Vice Pres, Warren
Mcdonald II of Portland; Sec, q. ".
Dyer 13 of Calais: Senior members.
Warren Mcdonald, II, of Portland
and William Parker. IL. of Bucksport;
Junior members, Glenwood Tilley, 10.
of Ashland. l.. f. Seekins, 10, of
Skowhegan was elected manager Of
the Varsity track team and c. w.
Wescott, 10. of Patten manager of
Varsity baseball. The Australian bal
lot system was used. y
President Alley has announced two
appointments of two instructors for
the University Summer school which
Will open July 3. George M. Weimer.
head of the department of English in
Stevens School, Hoboken, n. j.. has
been appointed instructor in the de-
partment of English. Mr.. Weimer took
his Bachelor of Arts degree at the Uni.
versity of Rochester in 1904. and his
Master of Arts at New York Univer-
sity in 1910. The summer of 1910 he
spent in study in Germany. Thomas
G. Wright. b. A. and M. A. of Yale
University and instructor in English
at the Sheffield Scientific School of
Yale has also been appointed iastruc-
tor in English.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
Will Surely Offer Amend
ment to RECIPROCITY"
Evidently Believes Senate Has
PrerOgaiives in Treaty-making
That Cannot Be big Siicked''-
Roots Ground Winning Supporters.

The Washington correspondent of
the Boston Transcript Monday wired
his paper
Senator Lodge has decided to offer
an amendment 70 he Canadian reel
procity bill pestpoaing tire operation of
the fishery provisions until Canada
shall have abolished her bounties t.
Canadian fishermen. This amendment.
if adopted would operate differently
from the Root pulp and paper amend
ment in tHat It would throw tho bill
into negotiation with the Dominion
government. whereas The Pooti amend
ment would not, rs il would not affect
he rates Of duty and Canada has
n AIDE ~ ACRE ement as Ia the removal
of provincial restrictions upon Amer
lean pulp and upper tho canadian
commissioners expressly stating that
the" We're poWeress in that respect.
Under the pre- sent laws II the TWO
governments coy ring The fisheries,
thu bounties paid By Canada have
been regarded Is an Offset to the
american duties on fish.
one of the strongest friends of The
Canadian reciprocity in the House. a
Republican,, today expressed his ape
prevail OF tire gensrdl policy proposed
~ the Root amendment aOn think
ing the matter axer. said he i am
iao lined. IL belieAa that it would be
rettcr administrative policy and bring
better results for US to deal with can
ada as d Whole and not piecemeal: to
let her people aud all her govern
ments understand That We will offer
Der a free market for hsr pulp and
print paper when al her restrictions
are removed and mt To admit the
product Of individual provinces ac-
cordingB as they take eff their re
strictions. 1t is not good policy to
haze the legislation national ON one
side and local on thu other"
senator Nelson a. Minnesota at
tackled President Tai. today before
the Senate finance committee fur
seeking to prevent the Senate from
amending the Canadian reciprocity
bill. He declared that the Coasti-
tuition made it a part of The treaty
making power of the country aud of
fefed several amendments To the meas
.!Ee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
By Gayner as N. Y, Com
missioner of Police.
Fire Com. Waldo Succeeds Him
Croker May Succeed Waldo.

New York. May 23-Although James
c. Cropsey, the present commissioner
of police, mas not yet made public
his resignation it was announced at
City hall this morning that Rhin--
lander Waldo. commissioner Of the
fire department. has been appointed
commissioner of police.
Immediately after the mayor sent
out the announcement, former Fire
Chief Croker, who recently resigned
emerged from his office smiling I
have been appointed honorary consult
ing engineer to the mayor on fire mat
ters," he said.
Commissioner cropsey was recently
attacked by James Creelman. the
the mayors civil Service commissioner.
for alleged arbitrary acts in promoting
and appointing officers.
No official announcement was made
regarding Mr.. Cr6psey, but when may
or Gaynor was asked what had be
come of him he replied:
He resigned. "
Upon your request or on his own
volition?''
ION his own Volition.'
The mayor said that Commissioner
Waldo would take charge Of the de-
partment at once. The new commits
soner announced that he would have
no appointments or removals to make
today
When asked whether Former Fire
Chief Croker would be appointed fire
commissioner in MI Waldos place
the mayor replied.
II can't say as to that"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
IN THE SENATE.
La Toilette Continues His Fight to
Gust Lorimer from His Seat.

Washington, May 23-The "Lorimer
case" was again to the fore in the Sen
ate today. \ resolution of inquiry Of
fered by Martin the Democratic leader.
intended as substitute for the La Fol
lette and Dillingham; resolutions and a
continuation of speech by La Toilette
for a reopening of the bribery investiga-
ton. furnished the features. La Toilette
was still speaking when the Senate ad-
journed.
La Toilette said he was convinced that
there was still more testimony to be ad-
duced, THE people of the country,
said he. rejected our former verdict as
If by one voice.
Nothing ever is settled until it is set
tied right"
La Toilette quoted the Senate's action
in the Du Pont ease in an effort to justi-
fy the demand for a reopening, contend
ing that the Senate as well as other tri-
bunals should exercise the privilege of
reviewing its own proceedings He pre-
scented a voluminous transcript of the
Illinois Legislature record in the Lori
mer case and read freely from the testi-
mony by Kohsaat, Funk and Hines,
concerning the use of corruption fund
Of 100000 La Toilette quoted from
Hines in an effort to show that Hines
talked with Lorimer about money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
PALERMO.

EAST-Elmer S. Tibbetts went to Bos-
ton Monday, to resume his work as
trainman on the N Y, n. II. and Hart
ford r. r. He has had leave of alb
sence Of six months and been passing
the time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Woodbury. Tibbetts
Russell Bradstreet. son of f. A, Brad
street met with quite painful accident
last Monday. He was al work for A. j.
Tibbetts, and in some way fell on the
wheel in such a manner as to get caught
by his legs. and it turned around with
him and broke the ligaments of his
ankle.
E. B. Rogers of Waterville was in this
place Saturday on business. He was en-
tertained at Woodbury. Tibbetts.
Ralph Newbert of Union is at work
for F. A. Bradstreet.
CENTRE-Mrs w. B. Howard of
Somorville. Mass. joined her husband
at the farm here Saturday Mr.. and
Mrs. Handy are expected soon.
Mrs. Mary Bowker and her son, ST.
las, attended the funeral of her broth
er-in-law, c. A. Dollver, Sunday at
Union.
Fred Bailey and family of East Pal
ermo visited Sunday at ID. w. Ben
ner's.
Nelson and Clyde Hustus of Angus
Ia visited sunday at w. c. Smells.
A social service Will be held at the
chapel before Sunday school session,
MAY IS, as the pastor, S Fl. Caliihan,
will deliver a Memorial sermon al
Freedom.
NORTH-Miss Grace Black spent a
few days last week with Ter sister
Mrs. Obey Ward in Freedom.
Miss Ethelyn and Mahlcn Nelson
rassed Saturday night and Sunday in
Liberty with their uncle, Celia Nelson
Mrs. Hattie Chadwick and son, Har-
ry. visited Sunday in Unity at Lean
der Grants
Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Nelson were
visitors sunday at Silas Crommetts.
Mrs. Fred Drake is Very i'll being
threatened with pneumonia
Miss Blanche Nelson is suffering
with tonsilitis.
Mrs. Frank Norton had the misfor-
tune of falling and breaking her left
wrist Saturday, while papering.
The funeral services of Carl Delany
WIZ he'd Ut ~ ~ A. MAY II at the
mouse. Rev. T. f. Pentecost spoke
words of comfort. A father and other
relatives survive. There were many
beautiful. floral gifts. He was laid at
rest in the Smith cemetery
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Morse of Angus
Ia visited his father. Will Morse, sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernice Norton passed
sunday at Earnest Peaveys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
Imperial Conference of
Great Britain Is Open.
AsquIih Chairman During Dis
cusSiOn Of knOtiy Problems.
Premlers and Ministers from Dis
tant D0minions Are Attending.

London, May 2S.-The imperial con-
ference which has now practically as
sumed the functions of a grand coun-
ell of the British empire, opened the
third series of its quadrennial DELHI
erations today. under the chairman
ship of Premier Asquith, at the foreign
office.
Besides the members of the i'm
perial cabinet, Is premiers and minis
ters from the oversee dominions of
the empire settled down to discuss
such knotty problems as the o-ordina-
ton of the navies and land forces for
imperial defense; the declaration OF
London; an imperial court Of an APP
peal; an all red" transportation line
TO encircle the globe and a future con-
stitution of the British empire. The
hope is expressed that out of the dis
.cussion of the last topic may come
some definite proposal for the FEEDER
alton of the empire,
The Anglo American relationship is
likely To be discussed in connection
with the question of imperial defense,
las also is the part which the Aus
tralasian navies are to play in that de
Tense. as Australia, since the visit of
the American fleet to that continent.
three years ago, has come to regard
America as a possible ally in the po-
Icing of the Pacific
The fiscal question probably will
take back seat in the discussions. in
view of the determination of the lib
eral government to keep the door bolt
ed against anything of the nature of
the imperial preference. The meet
ings of the conference are held in
strict privacy, so the public will have
to be satisfied with the meagre
stereotyped official fragments of the
proceedings given out at the end oil
| the days work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
FURNACE MFRS. MERGE.
Reported Joining of Nine of LARGEST
Concerns in u. S.

Chicago. May 23.--A merger of nine
OF the largest furnace manufacturing
concerns Of the country has been ef-
fected, according to an announcement
made yesterday.
A. w Williamson of Cincinnati will
be president of the new companv
which is capitalized at $9.5oo,ooo II
is said arrangements to form the mer-
ger had been completed before the
handing down of the Standard OIL de-
cision week ago and the promoters
were only waiting for the supreme
court ruling before announcing their
plans.
The new concern which will have
headquarters III Chicago, includes com
panies in Milwaukee, st. Louis, Detroit
Elyria, Ohio, Cleveland. Cincinnati and
Utica n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
SEEK BETTER CONDITIONS.
Recently Dismissed Postal Clerk Tells
of the Proposed Union.

Washington. May 23-Denying the as
serton that the railway mail clerks were
organizing for a general strike Carl c.
Van Dyke of st. Paul, recently dismissed
from the service for "pernicious activity"
in connection with the proposed Postal
Clerks Union. testified today before the
House civil service committee which is
considering a bill granting government
employees the right to affiliate with trade
unions
Mr.. Van Dyke stated that the clerks in
their efforts to organize sought only to
better their conditions and TO obtain the
right to be heard in their own behalf by
Congressional committees He pictured
what he termed sorry working conditions
and gave instances of alleged persecution
of employees by the post Office inspectors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
OF COURSE BABY CRIES

Just think how painful it is to have
the skin ehafed, and constantly irritat-
ed by acid perspiration- Won can
see why many babies cry so piteouslv
trained nurses say this would never
happen II Comfort Powder was neaa
in the baby's toilet. Mrs. Florence $av-
cant Portland, Me, says Other nov
ders did no good TO my baby who w,s
badly scalded and chafed but since nc
ing Comfort Powder he is always in
perfect condition" Comfort powaar
soothes and heals. The genuine bears
the signature of Z. S. Sykes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
BELFAST.
fly Visited by a Series
| OF Thunder Storms.
v VILE Damage, Though Much
inconvenience Is Caused.
bath OF VIM. Ryder Funeral Of
the Late Peliiah Shaw.

Belfast, Me- May %. tSpeciaD.-
be- severe thunder storm which pass
over this section was in reality Il
|fies of four storms and although no
|rious damage was done il struck in
10 places and put the fire alarm sys-
|n out Of commission and also about
or 30 local telephones, as well as
I trunk lines To Bangor. The first
10 showers came about 4.30 in the
fernoou and were rather light with
Il little rain. From that time until
|out $50 there WAS an incessant
|shihg of lightning and a distant
|mble of thunder. The second storms
|thered overhead about $50. meeting
out over the city and resulted in
|e of the most terrific storms in
hrs. Fortunately there was but lit
damage. \ tree was struck near
+ Leslie Colby hoasr on Cedar street
ia a pedestrian MAS slightly shocked
pm the bolt. Another tree near the
|lk farm Of Mark Nadlin few miles
{ was also struck. Many people
IRE caught out in the last showers.
+ the night was very warm and the
shes were supposed by most people
be heat lightning Monday was the
ttest day of the season. Late i'm the
ternoon during tn shower when
ere was no sun out, il was IS and
noon it WIS intensely hot.
Chief Shnte Of the Belfast fire. de-
rtment ana crew Of men worked
yeral hours last night before mid
ght repairing the damage done to
. fire alarm system. The lightning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
Another Lorimer Resolution.

Washington, MAY 23-The Lorimer
situation in the Senate was further
complicated late tcday By the intro
duction of a third resolution calling
for an investigation of the charges
o. bribery in connection with the
election of the junior senator from
Illinois. The resolution vas offered
on behalf of the Democratic minority
by Senator Martin. 1t goes further
than the La Toilette and Dillingham;
resolution into the Jackpot fund in
tho Illinois Legislature and its con
nectiun With Lorlmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
'an Gov. Foss TO the
EsS. General Court.
Passes The 54-hour
Bit Women and Minors.
III Reported for Establishment OF
State Milk Board.

4 Boston, May 23.-The bin making "a
- ours a weeks work for women and
|linors in textile establishments. the
i he annexation af Hyde Park to Boston
ere all passed by the Senate today.
&he three bills have been acted upon
tvoratly by the House.
\ The 4lst and 42nd messages contain
1lg the ninth and tenth vetoes, which
Governor Foss has sent to the Legis-
elture this session. reached the House
tday, the Governor disappearing bills
Intending Boylston street in this city
Trough the Back Bay Fens an in
'reasing the salaries of Boston school
|eachers.
Before taking action on either meas
Ire the Governor heard from those in
|hvcr and opposed. The opposition to
he Roylston street bill marshalled a
Ing array of witnesses and claimed
|hat il would disfigure the Fens, while
hose in favor said that ii would in
|rease their value for building pur-
loses.
The teachers bill had the support of
|lQyor Fitzgerald and last week there
Mas lively Interchange between the
Governor and the mayor In refusing
10 approve the bill the Governor stat
III that Il made ii mandatory on the
(ehool committee Of Boston to raise
s"taip salaries. He believed that the
leommitte had that right without
reference of the Legislature.
--~ls0ution of the controversy over
of milk in this state and
specially in Boston. the legislative
|ommittee on agriculture today report
ia bill providing for state milk
board of five members. 1t is proposed
70 give the board the power to make
regulations regarding the Transports
pom. Keeping, sale and delivery of milk
hs well as its production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
SOLON.

SOUTH-Frank Paine has purchased
the Il. "A. Spear farm.
A baby girl was born Sunday. May 20
TO the wife of Harry Gardner
Mrs. Arno Rowell was called to Har-
mony saturday previous to the death OF
her father, which occurred Sunday
Edward Spear and family of Skowhe-
gan visited his mother the first of the
week
A severe hail storm passed over this
town Monday. doing damage in some
places.
Mrs. John Spear is very ill with pneu-
monia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
PHYSICIANS REPORT o
TUBERCULOSIS MEDICINE

"Have used tckman's Alternative in
several cases Of tubercular glands of the
neck. with excellent results every time.
You know my faith III it.
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
other forms Idaho Falls. Idaho.
Gentlemen. ~ have gained twenty two
mounds since last February and my baby
is in perfect health. believe my lung
trouble entirely cured
(Signed AffidaviD Mrs. NJ. II. GARVIN.
Fuller details of above case on request
Eckman's Alternative is tor Bronchitis,
Asthma. Hay Fever: Throat and Lung
and other leading druggists. Ask for
bnoklet of cured cases and write to Eek
man Laboratory, Phila., Pa, for addi-
tional evidence "a s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. May 23.-Frank l..
Walker has been appointed rural
letter carrier and Arthur a. Walker
a substitute carrier at oxford.
A t.ivu service xanination will be
held Jnne 3 for clerk letter carrier in
the Auburn post otlice.
Post Office Department has ordered
the esta blshment of postal savings
bank at Westbrook. which viii be
ready to receive deposits on June -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, MAJ 2S-The following
Maine pensions have recently been
granted John Conner So Albert
Curtis SIS: Charles Kehoe $l2; John
son w. Neal $40, David Russell 500;
Ella j. Snow ST.: James Barrett $24;
Mary e. Bennett $l2, Henry S. Green
SIS; Waiter F. Johnson $50; Eugene
}. Tenney S15: Harriet A. Wood N2;
Mary l.. Berry $l2; Lola A. Iooiale
$12: Ruthelia Hatch 81; Franklin
Savage SIS; Charles +. Washbnrn $l5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
Opposition to Arbitration Treaty.

Washington. May 23.-Presenting
protests against the ratification of an
arbitration treaty with Great Britain,
Senator Cullom today informed the
Senate that there had come to him
nc chairman of the committee on for
eien relations 1000 letters in opposition
t. the treaty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24

\ After shaving a massage with Men
|hoiatum is delightfully."- cool and
Foothins. It prevents face soreness
|iue to close -shaYing. heals cuts and
peeps the skin healthy. BARRIERS use
tnd recommend 1t. IL you, shave
yourself write the ,Mentholatum Co,
Buffalo. N. Yen for a free sample or
hsk your barher to use it next time he
Ehaves YOU. ds4foeal druggists supply
Mentholatum in 25e. and soc. size opal
lars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
35'
Foolish Things
Women Do

Women ammonia the washing their hair.
only but has deadly effect upon
NAL the
al dangerous
shampoos people
ar OF
he thing to $ a ne soap
White of and saeyie
Head which
a reliable
alcohol alkai the
nc glossy and les
al
In hygenie tubes 25e. "a
on price by the Chemical Co,
New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
Assist Nature.

You have been told to hitch your
wagon to a star"-that nature viii as
slst you. That's all right. There are
times. however. when you should assist
mature. and the spring is one OF these
lines.
Nature Is now undertaking to
cleanse your system-if You take
Hoods Sarsaparilia the undertaking
will be successful and your complexion
bright and clear. a7ttia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24

ton, Senator Lodge insisted on reading
the entire table, showing that the aver
age cost of production in this country
is more than $32 per ton. Mr.. Norris de-
clared this was due to antiquated ma
chinery equipment in the American mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-24
A 100000 Bull DING
Is Authorized for Bangor, Me-, in Bill
Passed by the Senate.

Washington. May pa bill authoriz-
ing the construction of a federal building
at Bangor. Me, in place of the one de-
stroyed by the recent fire in that city
was passed today by the Senate. The
cost is limited TO $4,000