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Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
ORDER or NOTICE

District of V Noodstoca ss. Probate Court July 2sth A. D. 1924. Estate ef William M Barrett late of Wood stock iu said District, deceased. Up- an the application of Lucy L. Barrett praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said William N. Barrett deceased, may be proved. approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully ap- pears, 1t is ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Woodstock in said District, on the 7th day of August 4. D. 1924, at one o'clock tn the afternoon; and that public notice be given Of the pendeney of said ap- plieation and time and place of hear ing thereon, by publishing a copy of thi order once in a newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof, on the public signpost in the Town of Woodstock in said District, at least days before said day of hearing. CLARENCE II. CHILD, Judge 31
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
ADAMS co. TEAM WINS
Easily Defeat. No. seituate out6,
 but Loses to Arctic Nine

The Adams Manufacturing Com rany ball team split even over the weekend winning from the North Seituate team on Saturday by a one sided score, but losing the following day. The game with North Scituate Vas played on the Main street grounds. and was won by Putnam by an eleven Do one score. The winners scored -four runs in the third. one in the Iourth. four more in the fifth. and one Bach m the sixth and eighth innings. The only tally of the visitors came in the eighth.
 The Arctic. R. l.. team had the better of the Putnam nine, putting the game away with three runs in the first and one in the second inning. The final score was six to two For this game the local mill team motored to Arctic Sunday afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
MEcHANIcsvILLE WINNER

The Mechanicsville A. A. played the best ball of the season in defeat- ing the Orioles of Hartford last Sun day at Neehanicsville. The score was three to one. Johnson, pitching for Mechanicsville. turned in his best performance ef the season, holding the Orioles to three hits, while Farrell of the visitors yielded eight bingIes. three of which went for extra bases. Excellent outfield work was another feature of the game.
 The Hamiltons of Southhridge will come down to Mechaniesville for the game next Sunday afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
HOLDS BIRTHDAY SALE
Duvert's Fabric Shop Celebrates by
 Sisshing Into Regular Prices

Tn celebration of the third anniYer- sary of Duverts Fabric shop. the own CT Arthur DuVert. announces a spe- cial anniversary sale opening today and continuing for len days. Mr. Duvert has an ad in this week paper, and an inspection wiil show that he is indeed n earnest iu wishing to give everyone in Putnam and vicinity a
 present" tnafgain pucesl ou his 8arG birthday. There arc substan- fial price cuts Iu ail the lines of eo1ds eafri-d. Dress and yard goods. the
 HacIaltleg et rhu .oFa. maF he bought thIs week at big redactieH on pre- yailng prices.
 Mf Daeert opened his first store the years Hga and has moved twice since then each time to larger quar- ters His store Is located next door to Smith & Walkers on Canal street
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01

the cemetery. They had wished to attend the service, but had been un- der the impression that II was to be- held later than it was held.
 Burial at Pomfret followed fune- ral services at the undertaking rooms of l.. F. Kennedy in DanielsOn, where the body vas brought by the Pomfret seleetmen. in whose charge 1t was
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
LESSONS FROM TRAGEDY

Every tragedy provides it's expensive and souowtu lesson and learned from the unfortunate killing Pom Landing last Sunday afternoon the criminal negligence n leaving firearms within the reach of weakmnded or mentally person may be argued that the crm this had previously shown sufficient signs ot mental decay indication of possible violence Never theess weapons home serious responsibility 10 be well guarded from the hands of the irresponsible
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
REGISTRARS NOTICE
TOWN OF PUTNAM

TOWN OF PUTNAM
 The Registrars of voters for the town of Putnam, will be in session at the Town Clerks Office in the Town Building on Church street on FRIDAY. AUGUST iST, 1924 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1924 from i2 o'clock noon until 9 o'clock ?. m, for the purpose of making an enrolment of the legal voters of said town and for the purpose of making such changes in the enrolment lists last perfected as are necessary ac- eording as the law directs.
 Those who have already registered are not required to do SO again un- desired.
 HERM0N G. CARVER
 GEORGE PoTvTN.
 Registrars. Dated at Putnam, Conn, Juiv 9srd 1924.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
SPECIAL EXCURSION
si;assmmsr Outing by Beat
 Train Arranged by Railroad

A special excursion by train ,l. sn. steamer will be operated by the S.S Haven Railroad and the New Enk .e Steamship Company from this eisy Newport, R. l.. next Thursday, ust :, at the greatly reduced ials - s2.50 for the round trip.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Clearing Those Who Have Something Dispose Of and Those Wishing something For Employer Elm ployee; It Brings Buyer and Seller Together
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01

L0ST-Saturday afternoon. A ladY's mackintosh between Dfs Narrays estate and Pomffet sia. tion Finder please notify MISS PITT, Abingdon, Conn, care Of Dr. Murray. al LOST-Coon dog, Tuesday, ee.of blue tick and white; has 1927 tas on. Finder please notify PAUL AUGER. Thompson. Conn. 5l
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
AUGUST 1ST, 1914

long that first day of August 1914 when world seethng with excitement and alarm awoke to the actual European War. retrospect how little Americans knew of in those daysl We had pie lures Army white uniforms and silver helmets marching the "goose-step The Imperial William familiar upturned mustachea his useless and his arrogant words We knew that France had that pictured blue and red brooches That England the seas known fact But the closest had been the then twenyyear-od mem oy the Spanish American voyage of the Oregon
 the Great White Fleet Dewey Manila Bay All this knowedege and memory of little ln. making pictures of what was to Belgium those days that iollowf sbeginping The date the
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
MISCELLANEOUS

EXCEPTIONALLY all pupils need ing individual attention and direct ed evening study, the boarding oe. partment of Woodstock Academy offers exceptional facilities. fof rates address The Principal or teie- phone 2I7-2. Slu
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-42 acres of sfan8iny grass. Inquire of MRS. GEORGE JORDAN. 236 Main street. Put. nam. 31
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01

FOR SALE-New Home Sewing ma. chine, in good condition. 25 Green St, or phone 359-3. 31-32s
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01

FOR SALE-Hand-ma hooked rugs All eolofs and sizes. If interest," ed call and see ALFRED CART. SON. Grosvenordale. 3I-33s
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01

FOR SALE-Eight weeks old Jersey Giant cockerels, s1 each. Call CT see H. F. oATLEY, Killingly ave nue, R. F. D. l, Putnam. Tele- phone 1a7-3. 2s-3l
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01

FREE HOMES wanted Tor brlsu.' intelligent boys and girls, both fteE estant and Catholic, from six to ,hil. teen years of age. These enilorsS, need especially homes where they ~.a receive intelligent and ateetionAs care.
 Anyone interested in any one ol these children please eommuale,ss1ss with the BUREAU OF CHILD WEI FARE. State Capitol. Hartfora' Conn. ss-u
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
HERMON G. CARVER. GEORGE POTyIN

htElStrars. 1924. "
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-01
WANTED

one to two hor-s power. Tank, heavy wooden 1.i00 to l,200 gallon capacity pump. All must be in perfaef order and reasonably eheap. Stafs all particulars. HAIG $. ISKIYAV Hampton. Phone WflIimanfis i10i-s. 2I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

%, of Maiden, Mass: assistant edi-
tor. Sibyl Porter. '26. of Sidney, Aus
tralia; business manager. Vail Han
cock, %, OF Portland, Me; assist
ant manager. Walter Vain, &c, of
Derby. England: art editor. Robert
Rice, 'o6, of Columbia. s. c.; ex-
change editors, Virginia Briggs, 20,
of Atlantic, Mass. and Stanley Ev-
erett, 20. of Russell, Mass; local
editors, Norma Fuller. ~, of Water
vile, Me-. and Theodore Stockwell,
20. of Winthrop, Mass: class editor
1925. Mabel Dolliff, of Winslow, Me. (:
class editor 1926, Walter Vain of
Derby. England: class editor 1927,
Dorothy Colony of Vassalboro, Me. /:
class editor 1928, Arthur Dolley of
Vassalboro. Me-: alumni editors. Ell
mer Taylor, ~. of Winthrop. Me-,
Mary r. Thompson, SO, of Standish.
Walter Vain, president of the Y.
NJ. c. A, was delegate to the state
conference at Winthrop Center on
Thursday, and enjoyed the distinc-
ton of being the only student dele
gate from any of the four colleges
or any secondary school. 1t is the
aim of the Oak Grove Y. NJ. c. A.
to have a part in all the activities
of this sort in the state. The big
drive started last spring when DR..
Averill gave the gund a generous
boost and maize il possible for the
seminary TO have a delegation at the
Eastern Boys Conference at Balirs-
town. n. j.. in June. The only other
school from Maine which was rep
resented was Hebron Academy.
Hon. and Mrs. Frank L. Besse Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
WINSLOW

w.ied LeClair, and family Of
h,s'ow and Mrs. John Tarbell of
~ 'seid left by automobile for Bos-
N. friday James Plant Of Machias
wp.a overnight guest at the home
nary Cratic Thursday.
NJ Aobie Morse, who has been in
~ s "a with her sister. Mrs. Isa-
MeSwain was a business caller
~asn Friday.
A.ss0 ert Cushman is home for a
49,. visit. Mrs. Cushman and
aoser. Ruth expect to return to
Asasalie, VT. with him by auto
~ sday evening a group Of six
lca,.s.o 9ng ladies' met at the home of
NJ Murray and went in a body to
d.. ns OF Mary Bendix on Second
They proceeded to celebrate
Nm ,enteenth birthday Of Mary
a,,..u. gu the success Of a thorough
ssss. Games were enjoyed and
ari.Aon the piano and violin was
IN ca by Mary and her brother.
s,s Ihe table was decorated with
ansS.s, fancy nut baskets and q
d ~ cake with seventeen cand-
49, cream, cake and fancy cook
,sN served. Many gifts testified
4 ~ Ieem OF the guests who were
ASss: Miss Harriet Pearce,
A93 ,Moams, Faith Rollins. Ruth
CHI florence Burrill, Priscilla
ns velyn Grindall, Louise Muir
~ Ssien Simmons. Fannie Chip
aseiene Hodges. Ina Husseyi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
"HeaIina" Powers Of Flowers

Some quaint superstitions still lin
ger around many of the common
flowers in rural parts of England.
Grounded is said to be a certain
'cure for toothache, but the root must
be dug up with an implement having
no iron in 1t, and the aching tooth
Is then touched FIVE times with the
root.
The Juice Of the red flower of va
lerian is a cure for splinters In the
flesh. while fennel flowers will heal
broken bones, or, il they need to be
glued together, the roots of Solomon s
seal ground up and drunk in ale,
will do the trick.
Eyebright is believed to be infalli-
BILE for treating all eve troubles.
especially failing eyes.ght. the rurals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
OAK Grove
Oak Leaves staff Elected

The honors for a place on the
school paper are coveted omces' anu
the students are eager 10 40 the
hard work their positions oemano
in order to have a place on perioo-
ical like oak Leaves. rms mag
azine has been developed rapioIy
during the last four years ana has
gained much distinction tnroushov'
New England in the Eastern secohu-
airy schools. The exchange uepa.-
ment is considered to ne ov Iar .ne
best Of any school IN Mahe, ns
officers with whom the des.lnS y.
..Oak leaves" rests for the coming
year are as follows:
Editor In chief. katneTine Soies'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

Clinton were the dinner guests of the
school on Wednesday evening and
were given warm welcome by the
students. The students were de-
lighted to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Besse
and extend to him their thanks for
the gift of new Wilton velvet rugs.
luxurious chairs and new draperies.
which lend an air of comfort to the
school library and music room.
The mi1week meeting. was one
that kept the interest at the highest
pitch, with Rev. Alexander Hender-
son of Fairfield as the speaker. Mr..
Henderson took for his subject,
THE Better Self" and humor spar
killed. throughout a brilliant address
which was especially adapted to
young people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Waters Chartered by Japs
by Beck

Hakodate. Japan. Sept. s "a F.. BY
MaiD-A subterranean peninsula, as
large as Korea, runs through the
middle Of the Sea of Japan. according
to officers of the japanese Nays
special service ship Yamato. This
vessel has been making A survey Of
these waters. and recently put in here
for supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

Avis Foster. Doris Totman. Evelyn
Rollins, and Catherine Turbyne.
At the Christian Endeavor meeting
held in the Community Room at the
parsonage the resignation OF Miss
Bowden ms president was accented
and Alvin Matheson was appointed
to I'll out the year as president. a
committee of ladies was CHOSEN 70
raise money for the Bell fund. IL
win he remembered that the society
already has about so dollars toward
The price of a bell. Mrs. Day. Mrs.
Minnie Garland and Mrs, Russell
Weeks, will try to add to that amount.
Mrs. Mary Day was visitor Fra
day in Benton and Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

George Washington was at no time
an occupant of the White House.
The structure was commenced in
1872. but not completed until 1901,
when it was first occupied by John
Adams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

pointing out that birds and animals
never suffered from bad eyes because
they peck at the eyebright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

THERE is one place where all the
opportunities are listed-the classified
section of course,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

are again bringing a
large lot of fine spruce from lower
kennebec to Smithtown houses. Sizes
2"x4" and up to l2". 81. ~, -. 81.
and s. up to II" all lengths. Prices
long as 80 IT, SIS. Call and examine.
l.. Z. Ballard, Gardiner. Tel. 1o0 or
S46-"3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Boats and Accessories

MARINE ENGINE-Second hand. 4 cy-
Gle. from u to Is H. Z. for touring
purposes, that will turn up 500 to 500
revolutions. Cannot use high speed
engine: s. d. Warren Co. Augusta
Tel SSS-1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

LUMBER Thoroughly easoned
spruce. pine and hemlock boards.
planks and studding Frank 6. Mace.
ii Winthrop ST. Tel. 5S4-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

DON'T use unnecessary words and
don't leave out necessary words when
you write a classified adj.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

PEOPLE who are wide awake to OPP
portunitv are regular readers of the
classified columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Business Equipment

SHOW CASES-Paper says, Ice cream
parlor, chairs and tables. candy Jars,
scales, cash register, light fixtures,
awning. Bargain. See Eddie Bechard,
Is Water ST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Farm and Dairy Products

APPI.ES-Northern Spies, LIST quality,
hand picFcd. Delivered in Augusta.
Hallowell a Gardiner. sl.10 per bu.
il. T. Howe. Jr.. CooperS Mills.
SQCASH-Listen. We will deliver 100
lbs. of Blue Hubbard for 81 anywhere
in Gardiner, Hallowell or Augusta ].
w. Lowell, II. Is. Gardiner. Tel llS-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

FURNACE-Wnh pipes, registers. etc.
in good condition. Tel. Gardiner
64-W or 1SS-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
The Classified Ads And the Bargains They Disclose Open People,
MERCHANDISE
ArtlelaS TOR Sale

BE A MILLIONAIRE million
marks $l.00, big bunch genuine bank
issues totaling 500 million $e.o0. Dot
Vernon. 1886 No. 18th St, Phila., Pa.
Evening star., 1924-01-15
Stamped Package Outfits

containing made up and stamped
articles for embroidery. Always the
finest materials: sufficient floss to
complete the embroidery; also in
struction sheets. We carry COM
plete line of ARoyal Society and
! Bucilla packages.
Evening star., 1924-01-15

All sos and Sepz5
Dressy Coats, Of Bo-
livia family fabrics.
fine fur trimmings.
Evening star., 1924-01-15

All $45 to $49.75 Dressy
Goats, of rich, deep pile
fabrics; new sleeves and.
big. collars, fur trim
Evening star., 1924-01-15
Scarfs and Centers

Very attractive designs, stamped on
White Magnolia cloth.
White Scarfs at 8sc
White Centers, So inch. NI.:5
Tan Needle weave Scarfs Toe
Tan :Needleweave Centers. sI.25
Tan Needleweave Pillows, zoe
Linen Towels, large size; stamped
on: beautiful quality figured QOo
linen huck. w
Dresser Scarfs, lace trimmed, with
motifs and insertions of lace. hQc
Size 1880 inches, VIZ
Evening star., 1924-01-15

All S55 and S3o.75
Dressy Goats, of lux
uri ious S Bolivias, pile
fabrics, fur trimmed.
Evening star., 1924-12-15

I'm her present condition, without her
fighting kit, about 5000 kilos, besides a
crew of six
"Then two busses such as the Merlin
could have made that robbery in Wall
street and Broadway possible?"
Sure" I said. And, what's more,
could be in the Rockies by this
Then were on the trail. jimmy"
"Yes-if We wash out the question OF
the gasoline. Dan. There's difficulty
there. And, besides, there's only one
I"Tlin-unless somebody has stolen
march on me. But say that somebody
has a design as good. It's not only
question of lift. remember, but of TAX
ing off down Broadway. But say the
supposed machines could. Do you see
them dropping into that New Jersey
gasoline station and getting away with
5000 liters of oil? l don't. l don't see
even five Merlins doing it,
What about a heliCopter?'
The heiicopter is a waShout as lar
as lateral speed is concerned. 1t hasn't
been applied successfully to pane
yet
Airship then?"
More like it-but, phew you're get
ting up a whale of d theory, Dam!
Il know that, jimmy" said he, but
il $ whale of a robbery"
BY this time We were at the ferry,
and our discussion was shelVed in the
business of getting aboard the waiting
ferry boat Once on Manhattan we
drove straight for the Metallurgical Ma
tional. When Dan and | got into my
fathers room we found the old man
| locking a bit worn.
II won't be ready for you until Z,
Jimmy" he said at once. And I've
lot to do before then. Wall street has
gone mad, and there isn't a thing on the
list that hasn't dropped. There's been
run on the country branches of all
five banks, and some of the others as
We'll. | have a meeting of bank presi-
dents at g."
"Righto. dad" l said Wen clear
If Dan and you are on something
new, why not bring him over to Hazel
dene for the night, and let's do our talk
ing there?'
How about it, DAM
Fine" he said
But your analysis of the tarnish
ing"
My fellows can do the tests all right
I'll take run up and see how they've
got on and fetch my kit down here"
IN come with you, then. The land
| ing stage at {, dad?''
IN be there. son." and with a nod
to Dan and myself he became immersed
in his papers again. We We're just 60
ing out of the door, however. when he
called us back.
Perhaps you'd better take the eeva-
tor to the top of the building and see
the janitor klenski. He has some weird
story about houses hanging from the
Sky, or something. He's no tempera nee
advocate, klenski, but you might get
something out of it,
Dan and | exchanged a look and bolt
| ed for the esvator
CONTINUED in Tomorrow's Starr
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Drapery
Department

Useful and decorative
things for Christmas pres
ents carried in stock in this
department.
Pillows in various shapes
and coverings.
Scarfs for pianos, tables
and consoles made Of tapes
try in neutral colorings.
India Print Covers for
couch and tables.
Leather Decorative Screens
in 3 and 4 fold.
Panel Lace Curtains in
lace and silk.
Decorative Cluster Flowers
from France.
Chinese Embroideries for
pillows and scarfS.
Couch Covers in tapestry
and velour.
Tapestry Panels in repro
duction of Beauvais, Au-
busson, Goblin, etc.
.Portieres in rich two-toned
Damask effect.
Antique Bell Pulls from
old English mansions.
Picture Cords with tassels
in taupe, rose, antique metal,
copenhagen, orchid, etc.
Chinese Skirts, 5000 up
wards.
uares Of Brocades,
Damask, Linens, Cretonnes
suitable for cushion covers.
Specially priced.
Evening star., 1924-12-15
The Ideal Gift

"Martex" Bath Sets, in
clude one bath towel, one
guest towel and two wash
cloths. Made of quality
merchandise with colors guar
anteed fast. Priced at
$500 Set
Pure linen H. S. luncheon
sets. Cloth size 66x66 inches,
with one-half dozen napkins
to match.
$40 Set
Pure linen H. S. dinner
cloths, with one-half dozen
napkins to match. Cloth size
68x106 inches.
$40 Set
Pure linen H. S. luncheon
napkins of superior quality.
$3.50 Dozen
Pure linen H. S. luncheon
napkins, size 14x14 inches
(plain satin band).
S5.75 Dozen
Evening star., 1924-12-15
The Linen Shop

Colored hand-embroidered
towels. Pure linen with a va
riety Of designs and colorings.
$500 Each
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Color-Edged Scarfs
and Doilies

To match. Must be seen to
be appreciated.
Scarfs, 1896 Inches,
$500 Each
Scarfs, 19x45 Inches,
$2.25 Each
Scarfs, 18x54 Inches,
$3.50 Each
Doilies, 6x12 Inches,
SOC Each
Doilies, 10x14 Inches,
SOC Each
Doilies, 12x18 Inches,
85c Each
Doilies, 10x1O Inches, Round,
SOC Each
"Glory"
Color-Stripe
Crinkled
Bedspreads
Colors Are Guaranteed
Made in Rose, Blue and
Yellow, Single Bed Size
$3.50
Set, Spread and Sham
Double Bed Size
$3.50
Spread and Sham
$2.25 and 1925 Each
Pure linen, hand-embroid-
cred, scalloped edged Madeira
guest towels.
S1.5O Each
Madeira Hand embroidered
All-Linen Center, size "a
inches, round.
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Lamp and Art
Gift
Department

BOudDlr Lamps COM
plete-Pottery base with
silk shades, in rose, blue
and yellow, and black
and yellow. Special, S3.75.
Other Boudoir Lamps,
priced from S5.75 up to
S135.O0.
Table Lamps, $3.50 up
to $500. Shades to
match, $3.50 up to
$4,000.
Floor Lamps, S1O.5O to
$500. Shades to match,
$3.50 to $500.
Iron Bridge Lamps,
with plain banded parch-
ment Shades, complete,
$3.50.
Other Bridge Lamps,
S17.OO to $500. Shades
to match, $3.50 to $4,000.