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BIDS FOR CITY BONDS
| BY TWO SYNDICATES
Strong Groups Of Bankers Will
Make Offers for All Of ST.
100000 Issue.
CURB PRICE Is LOWER

The offering OF s7i i.o00.oO0 New York
city bonds to be made on Tuesday will
bring out "all or none" bids by two
81 the strongest banking syndicates that
could be formed in the country. accord
ing to reports in Wall street yesterday.
II Is believed in the financial district
that In one of the syndicates will he the
group formed by J. T.. Morgan q Co.
the National City Bank, tho First Ma
tional Bank, with associated bond
houses The other bid for the entire
issue of bonds, 1t is reported, will be
made by a syndicate composed OF Kuhn.
Loeb a Co. and William A. Read &
Co.
The necessity for unusual strength In
tNe syndica:es prepared to bid FOR the
entire issue was quite apparent yester-
day to bond men. The size Of the issue
mt time when the bond market is
heavy is the chief reason requiring un-
usual banking strength. Investors at
the present time are holding on from
putting money into permanent pur-
chases. Europe Is selling to this country
big supply OF American bonds as the
result of the high interest being offered
in the great new British war loan, and
the outlook ia the general bond market
Is not particularly encouraging.
Rarely hid for City Loan.
J. +. Morgan Il Co have in recent
years rarely appeared as bidders FOR
city loan. In times Of special need this
Nrm has come forward and taken
leading part IN the financing OF the city.
This was demonstrated in way that
made financial history last September
when with Kuhn, Loeb 4 Co the Nor
gan firm organized the syndicate that
financed the 100000. 600 loan to the
city to pay its debts abroad
The Kuhn, Leob h Co.-William \.
Read & co. syndicnte has been very
successful in bidding for both State and
city loans one Of the most quickly
successful loans OF a state or city that
has appeared in several years WAS the
s51, 100000 40 per cent. New York State
issue OF January, 1914. which this syn
uicate bought and sold the next day In
nm investment demand that took the
whole issue In less than a business day.
The syndicate also got the s65. .oOo. 900
Issue of New York city ~ bonds of
April last year, the last issue OF city
bon1s before the emergency issue OF
800. 100000 in the fall
The bidding Of these two syndicates
will he watched with great Interest In
wall street because tne price OF tlt ISSUE
and its relative success In subsequent
offering are regarded as a crucial test
of the present investment demand and
financial temper of the country.
During the past week 1t became more
apparent that the invest tment demand was
not strong one and that the city would
probably have to be satisfied with a
comparatively low price. The bonds on
the curb have dropped from I03as. the
high q week ago. 10 1o21s. the closing
yesterday While the curb price affords
little real indications of the price the
bonds should bring. II Is generally recog-
nized that the investment market has
had to take for several weeks. parti-
cularly during the past week. very
heavy amount OF high grade American
bonds from London.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

LINE 13Mens initial handkerchiefs fancy letters, 25c,
S5c, SOC, and Zoe.
LINE 14-Ladies' Hemmed hand embroidered Initial
Handkerchiefs 25c each.
LINE 15-Fancy Combs, Hair Pins and Barrettes white
and coored Rhnestones Peacock and Mandarin
styles prices,
LINE fostering Silver Frames miniature, zoe each.
LINE Square; Cabinet size Silver Frames CSC EACH
LINE 1s-Oval, Cabinet, Heavy Broad Frames $1s5
each.
LINE 19Ladies' and Gentemen's Umbrellas plain and
fancy silver handles, $3.50 to $1O-better buy
than borrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

One Of the best public libraries IN the
state Of Nebraska is located at stanton.
This new library is Carnegie library
and was opened to the public this year
The building is Of pressed brick and
was ereeted'st cost Of $1,000, For the
purpose OF maintaining the library a tax
OF mills was levied by the city council.
but the library does not depend entirely
upon this levy. number OF donations
nave been made by Stanton citizens with
tne result that the supply Of books Il
quite exhaustive. The Germans OF Stan
ton collected and donated large number
OF the best works by German authors. and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
Armour Officers
Hold Banquet for
st. Louis Man Here

In honor OF Superintendent s. p. Morse
of Armour'g ST. Louis packing plant, who
y Just finishing his thirty-sixth year Of
service With the company. twenty-five
other supeFintendents OF Armour plants
IN all parts Of the country held a ban
quet lest night a. the Henshaw hotel.
Mr. Morse's thirty-sixth anniversary VIII
be sunday.
The plant supeFintendents are here for
4 periodic conference. following a tour
q inspection Of the ~. Joseph, Omaha
and Sioux City plants. They represent
the twelve Armour plants. scattered over
the country from Canada 10 Texas and
from New York 10 Denver. John r.
O'Hearu. formerly Of Omaha and nov
general superintendent with headquart-
ere a. Chicago called the conference.
Manager r. c. Howe Of the Omaha
plant arranged the banquet IN honor Of
Superintendent Morse. who IL the vete-
ran and dean Of the superintendent
organisation. After an elaborAte spread
and . few brief speeches. the suparln-
fendents enjoyed cabaret ana other en-
tertainmont.
Besides Manager Hoee. the Omaha so-
perinlOndents attending we're A. s. Mid
lam. John neckh0f and william Nc
Glmpsey
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
MAN SHOT BY POLICE
By MISTAKE IS DEAD

SIOUX CITY. Ia, Dec. I'LL. I. Har
fison' who was mistaken for a boldup
man by Police Captain George overmire
and shot twice last night. died this af,s,-
noon.
Harrison. before he died. said he
thought the police robbers. The police
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
NO WAR AT CARTER CLUB.
Members at Meeting with Many
Proxies, but Do Not Need TO
Use Them.
NEW CLUB HOUSE WILL WAIT

NEW CLUB HOUSE WILL WAIT
Armed with scores OF proxies
and ready for a showdown" and
hot fight over questions that might
come up, prominent stock owning
members Of the Carter Lake club
attended the annual meeting Of
stockholders of the club last evening
at Hotel Loyal. They we're consid-
erably surprised, when the meeting
proved very harmonious, and every
thing went off according TO schedule.
A clash Of ideas had been expected on
the election Of three new directors, a
proposed new club house. the allowance
Of compensation to Trustee. Treasurer
and Director A. p. Whitmore, and other
questions. However, the whole affair
was 20 peaceful and harmonious that
the stockholders did not mix on a
single point Secretary Dave Christie
alone had fifty proxies in his pocket for
use II necessary. but the expected emer-
genoy did not arise and he kept them IN
his pocket and took them home without
using them ct all
A. p. WhItmore was unanimously re-
elected a director by reclamation r. G.
Strehlow and Albert Edholm were also
elected directors by reclamation, 10 take
the places OF Frank l.. Weaver and
Charles l.. Dundey who have d.
rectors for a number OF years and asked
10 DO relieved from further service on
the board. Mr.. Weaver presided as
president Of the club. Secretary Christie
and Treasurer Whitmore made full re-
ports, showing the club to be very large
and In a most prosperous condition. with
assets Of $4,000. The new and retiring
made speeches.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

We take orders skirts
delivered before Christmas You
making
fitee. takee a q Celestial would IL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
And If It's Ready-to-Wear Garments

Go to the second floor-wander at your sweet
will or ask the good natured saespeope furs
suits waists, coats lingerieif bought at Klpatrcks
it has the hall mark of QUALITY. Come in the morn
ings for best service.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

Sale continued on the special importation of fine
Kids Real different coors all Sizes at CSC instead
of $1.25 per pair
kids sarcetheres truth the
statement, however plenty wellpriced
Csc the special So 25 pair Fancy oors fancy
stltchngs. Ions whites.
Fur lined by MOchas.
the things Gloves Mens for mother grand
Chdrens Certificates gold.
This rather line. a line
TO cling TO- We guarantee all gloves
Not day passes, but someone says in our ear:
Cant you help out? declare don't know what to
get"
Now going to reel off at random items they
to u.s. We may help you to strike lead. You'll
give US credit for good intentions at any rate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

WASHINGTON. Dec. n.--Ambassador
sharp a. Paris Informed the state de-
tolls on vessels passing through the Sues
canal would be increased % Confines,
soout 10 cents per ton. making the rate
on laden ships N.s2 and on vessels In
Lallast ~ cents per toni,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

the women's Christian Temperance union
and the business men OF the town have
placed liberal collections Of books.
In addition TO its library facilities the
building assembly room IN used for meet
ings Of the city council and the various
societies OF stanton.
The Stanton library association was
formed on November 10, 1885. and the or
ganizers were j. 8. Robinson. John Bor-
= Hanum. w, T. Sharp. John
A. Ehrhardt, Jesse Beard, Alex Peters,
Frank McGoyern, J. c. Cleland, George
>. Higgins, Levi Miller. G. N. Deusmore
Joseph johnson. 7. l.. Alderman and
Fred l. Eldridge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
You Won't Need Rabbits Foot for Luck on
Y, the Thirteenth, at Kilpatri


Sooner later Rdavrv n Bn he ~ D
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
sues ToIIs Iurreaaed

said he made a motion as II TO draw a
gun Harrison was a locomotive fireman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

Orders for Coal, we mean.
Someone said to us once:
You have our answer above
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
And Thinking of Men

Wander the aisle Smoking
Robes Bags Vaises their always
possible yourself opposite
Hosiery Underwear Women
excam Jovel the very thing!"
Italian SILK Tights Union Hosiery plain fancy
daines of boxeseaye the sending Of
lief, you' excaim THAT'S done!"-Yes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
At the Silk Section

Material for waistsJus the right length, done
boxhbOned Christmas card included 81 06 the whole
shooting match
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
Boas, Marabouts, Auto Hoods, Sport
Caps---These for Your Convenience
at the Lace Section.

you where you You won't
to until have bought Chrysnthmums Holly Poinss and
all the other hngumsggs which decoration
ChristmasDennison fxns OF all kinds Crepe
Papers Wrah Gold and Silver Tnse Cords Tissue Cards.
Fancy Boxes Seals Bells Blanche Ring would saRngs
fingers and bells for toeeverythng add the
gayey of the festivities Gift
Gownups you'll note with pleasure entire trah)
Christmas and New Years Cards from Raphael TuckDav Voland
Thompson Smith Co. On Monday will place edition
styled The Franklin Classics published sell something
S1o0 1925 Out they soc. We quote few titles She
Stops Conquer The Greatest Thing in the World Child the
Houseor Characer-As Man Thnketh
Ing Sweetness and Light Grown of Wild Olives
Friendship Hamlet Richard Scandal
Rivals sonne from the Portuguese Gold Bug Sentimental Journey
Bacon's Essays Merchant OF Venice, Epceutus
Country Macbeth Necklace Caesar
OF Wakefield, Romeo and Juliet, The Rose
The Tempest The Chimes, The Princess Ghosts
ship Pppa Passes etc. Bound leather and boxed
sec each Did notice platter gridde dis
a frosty mornng-Watch this pile
Bronze Book Ends. Figures. Door Stationery
galore Special sale Berlin 2G
Exquisite boxes for distinguished friends stationery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
FEDERAL EMERGENCY TAX
WILL APPLY AGAIN IN 1916

Austin, Tex. Dec. SI.-The special
federal emergency tax will apply again
in 1916. according to announcement
made by collector of internal revenue
A S Walker. this announcement being
made to bankers. brokers. wine mer-
chants, tobacco dealers and others sub
ject TO the tax in Texas. In connec-
ton with this announcement collector
Walker has made this statement
The act imposes special taxes on
bankers. brokers. dealers in tobacco,
whose annual sales exceed $500. thea
ters, commission merchants. pool and
billiard tables, etc. and stamp taxes
on certain documents. proprietary ar
ticles. wines and cordials.
The special tax on brokers. deal
ers in tobacco, etc, will be collected at
this time only for the six months from
January / to June 10. 1915. the end
of the governments fiscal year"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
CHANGE OF BILL
AT THE CRAWFORD

The bill was changed at the CraW-
ford by the Armtrong company
rrb1-s5av night and big house
rreeted the performers There was
much applause for the work OF me
company, and judging by this the
audience must have liked IT. even m
Guiding the large number OF dams ana
other impedimenta to clean comedy m
troduced by Ed Armstrong between
swipes Of a shillalah at the man
with a feather pillow stomach
The girls are trained to sing and
dance quite well and appear IN ire
oueut changes OF costumes Edith
Wilma. has some good song numbers
by herself and does a turn with Chas-
Byrne that goes well
A platform has been built out over
the seats from the stage into the cen
ter OF the house and the girls walk
out on this and sing some OF their
song numbers with gooo effect Inc
Phe1 sisters worked between acts
With some new comedy lines added
and the rough one eliminated. the
show would be considerably above the
average popular priced attraction.
G. A N.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
AUSTRIA Furnishes SUBMARINE
OFFICER; OFFERS j. s. INDEMNITY
Disavowal of Commanders Act in Sinking Ancona is
Not Given Except That He is Censured For Not TAX
ing Into Account the State of Panic Prevailing
on Board Liner; Crews Action as Culpable.

IS the commander Of the submarine. who
believed the steamer to be an enemy cruiser,
had to reckon with an attack, he submerged
at 1885. firing torpedo into the foremost
cargo hold OF the Ancona- No more boats
aboard the vessel were lowered, although
persons were still visible aboard
The steamer sank so slowly that the sub
marine commander at first doubted whether
the steamer would sink Only at 1:ZO
O'Clock did it sink, bow first
During these As minutes IL is averred,
all the persons aboard could have easily
been saved with the available boats From
the circumstance that this did not occur,
the commander concluded that the crew,
contrary to all the rules Of the seas. &C
complished its own rescue in the first boats
and left the passengers TO themselves.
Criticises Conduct Of Crew.
The entire loss Of lie the note sets FORTH
cannot be attributable in the first instance
10 the sinking OF the vessel, but IN some De
gree TO the dropping OF the first boats while
the steamer was proceeding at full speed
and to the fact that the crew only thought
OF its own safety, and did not rescue the
passengers from the capsized boats: due
also to the shells which hit the fleeing
vessel But the death Of the persons
drowned with the sinking vessel. must above
all, be ascribed 10 the 'eulpable behavior
Several L S Assertions Incorrect.
The Austrian reply then states that the
American note in several points IS based on
incorrect suppositions and describes as IN
correct the assertions that a shell was at
once fired. that the submarine in pursuit,
overlook the steamer. that only short time
was allowed for those on board TO enter
the boats and that several shots were fired
on the steamer even after il had stopped
Failed to Consider Panic.
Fully approaching the attitude OF the
commander, who had in view the rescue OF
passengers and crew." says the note, the
Hungarian naval authorities have ar
rived at the conclusion that he apparently
neglected to take sufficiently into consid-
Grafton the panic among the passengers,
which rendered Decentralization more diff
cult and the spirit OF the regulations that
s1rstrr- Hun a,arian naval officers should re-
fuse assistance TO no one in distress, even
an enemy The officer was therefore pun
ished for violating the instructions en-
bodied in the rules in force for such cases.
Hoping that the Ancona incident can
now be regarded as cleared up, the Austro-
Hungarian government makes provision 10
sri l,r1ft for discussion at a later moment
these difficult international questions which
are connected with submarine warfare, me
note says in conclusion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
DEMANDS HAVE BEEN
MET. is VIEW OF U. S.

Washington. D. c., Dec SL-The Of
fetal text OF Austria's Ancona note
was received early today at the state
department. American demands ap-
parently have been met, If the ofticlal
teTt OF Austria's reply to the second
American note conforms TO press dis
patches.
1t was pointed out here that in pun
ishing the submarine commander Tor
failure to take into account the panic
prevailing aboard the Ancona before
forDedoing the vessel the Austrian gov
eminent. in effect, disavowed the act.
and gave assurances that there would
be no repetition of such an incident
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
PROMINENT ARIZONA PIONEER
TO BECOME INMATE OF HOME

St Johns ARK. Dec. S1.-An order adj
hitting 20 the state pioneer home. at Pres
cots Col A. F. Banta, one Of the Oldest and
best known pioneers OF Arizona. has been
signed by superior judge George Crosby.
Col. Banta is now in Phoenix and 1t is
understood that he viii proceed at once from
that place to Prescott
Col Banta Is - years old He came to
Arizona in 1859 with the famous Walker
gold hunting exposition, and assisted in the
formation OF the territorial government at
Navajo Springs In the same year he was
on the staff OF the first governor Of Ari-
IONA For two terms he served district
attorney OF Apache county and for one term
he was probate judge.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
MAN AND WIFE ARE ASSAULTED
WHILE ASLEEP BY MAN WITH Ak

Assaulted by an unknown man with
an ak, while they slept at their home
on Ninth and Florence streets, Z. Ro-
the face and body at midnight Thurs
day night.
They were awakened by the IN
known man striking them in the face
with a short handled AK Rodriguez
was cut on the face, a deep cash being
cut under the eye. a deep cash on the
left shoulder and cuts on the hands
and arms, received while he was try
ing to defend himself.
The woman was cut on the hands and
arms and was less seriously injured.
She screamed and the neighbors tele-
pboned for the police. but the man, who
was a Mexican, escaped. Rodriguez
and his wife were given emergency
treatment at the police station and
then taken to their home.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
Gen. Oregon Wishes Mayor
TDm Lea Happy New Year

Gen Aware Obregon, commandment
chief OF the Carranza forces. paid
formal call on mayor Tom Lea at the
city hall Friday at noon
Gen ObregOn called TO wish the
mayor happy New Year and to thank
him for the cOurtesies extended to him
and to his stan while they have been
in FL PasO.
Mayor Lea viii return the generals
call soon and also expects to return the
call Of mayor Manuel Prieto. in Juarez
soon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
Three Tons Of Game
GiDen To Phoenix Poor
For New Year Dinners

Phoenix, Ariz, Dec. 31.-Nearly threa
tons Of rabbits. quails, ducks. and doves
are being distributed among the poor
families Of Phoenix, for New Years day
dinners. by the Associated Charities.
The game was shot by a number Of
local niInrods who spent an entire day
in the field The charity shooters were
divided into two armies, the Reds"
and Blues and the Reds came out
victorious with 469 pieces Of game as
against 342.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
HEARINGS ON NEW MEXICO
FREIGHT RATES TO BE HELD

Albuquerque, N NJ. Dec 31--A re-
adjustment Of interstate class freight
rates is 10 be taken up by the state
corporation commission at a series Of
hearings in all principal towns Of the
state il was announced by the COM
mission chairman, " S. Groves, Thurs
day
Hearings will commence January
Is at Santa Fe. and continue TO after
February 4 and jObbers. dealers and
others interested will be invited to at
tend and discuss the rate question with
the commission.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
ORIGINAL ..DOLLY VARDEN--BIJOU

Lulu Glasser, Americas favorite
Broadway star. will be seen in that
merry, fascinating and charming pho
toplay. Loves Pilgrimage TO Amer
ica." at the Bijou today Lulu CHASER
has charmed millions with her gra-
successes as Dolly Warden" mile,
Mischief" The Prima Donna Mad
cap Princess ~One of the Boys THE
Girl and the Kaiser" Miss Dolly Dol
lars" and a host of others Lulu Glas-
ser IS just as charming and lovabIe in
this fascinating play, Loves Pilgrim
age to America" as ever she appeared
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
~THE CHEAT.p

A photoplay that Mr.. Lasear declares
is the equal Of, II not SURPRISING, the
immortal Carmen" OF Geraldine Far
rar, is to be seen at the Alhambra to-
day only. This photoplay, The Cheat,
is presented by the famous actress.
Fanny Ward, and she brings a fun
measure Of talent to il and makes the
role Of Edith Hardy, the thOughtless
social butterfly whose extravagances
and impulsive conduct lead to grave
family crises, one Of the most impress
sive screen representations seen in
some time. There has been no skimp-
ing in cutting the dramatic cloth OF
The Cheat" it permits full width to
ones enjoyment OF a story well told,
for its quality. like an all-woOl gar
ment, makes the picture as distinctive
from a patched and shoddy subject as
the difference between a coat made
by a Fifth avenue tailor and a hand
me-doWn.
You must not miss THE Cheat" Re-
member il Will be at the Alhambra to-
dav only and arrange to come early
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
HIPOLITO VILLA IS
ARRESTED AGAIN

HipolitO Villa was rearresped Thurs
day afternoon at four o'clock on a
charge OF theft by bailee, failed BY
G. Soto, who alleges that Villa con-
verted car load OF cotton. WOOL goaL
hair and hides and had paid but $500
for it when the total value OF the ship
ment was $4,000
The hearing was held in justice J.
]. Murphy's court Thursday afternoon;
ATTORNEYS for Villa stated that a civil
action had been brought several days
before on this same allegation ana
that therefore, il could not be held
as a criminal act. The TRANSACTION
was held 10 have occurred in Mexico
and was not IN the Jurisdiction OF the
FL Paso courts
Villa was released on a bond OF
$1,000 and his hearing was arranged
for Monday morning
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
SOAKING RAINS AND HEAVY
SHOWS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA

Phoenix. AriL, Dec. 9l-Soaking rains
are falling IN south and central Arizona
and the northern counties are covered with
snow At Flagstaff the snow Is two feet
IN depth and at Senator. IL miles south OF
Prescott. snow IS reported to lie four feet
deep on the level In Phoenix more than
an inch OF rain has fallen The rain
tends over the Tonic watershed. which
drains into the Roosevelt reservoir, and big
additions to the supply Of stored irriga-
ton water are expected.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
SPECIAL MATINEES ARRANGED
TO SHOW The WAR PICTURES

Special matinees have been arranged
at the Texas Grand theater for the Eu-
ropean war pictures Saturday and
Sunday These are the pictures which
manager Jack Trip showed Gen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31
ToDAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
WIGWAM-4GLORY OF YOUTH

Another of those good Kalem fea-
lures will be shown at the Wigwam
TO-DAY. 1t is called The Glory OF
Youth" Inez Bauer. a Broadway favor
lite, viii play the leading role These
weekly offerings Of Kalem productions
are uniformly good Regular prices
will be charged
For New Years the Wigwam has Sc
cured an an-comedy bill Start the
year right with a good laugh.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-31

OF the intelligent indians in the
United States 10000 speak the Eng
lish language fluently and over $4,000
are Christians.