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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
Nice Work BY lightning

One Of the incest little pieces of fine
work ever done by Notwithstanding
impossible for human hands to do-was
accomplished at the residence of Mr.. W.
W. Brown, on 9th street. near Main, on
Wednesday afternoon. On a stand. in the
parlOr, stood toy bureau.a beautiful little
piece of cabinet skill, with portions of its
corner columns gilded 1t was surrounded
with a mirror. About a foot from the
bureau lay a photograph of Mr.. Brown :
son, while Immediately opposite the pic
ture was stereOscope The stand was
near an open window. Well, the lightning
and very minute portion Of electricity
it must have been entered the room, took
Il part Of the gliding from one of the posts
Of the bureau, as clearly as could be. and
transferred it to the picture fixing it right
across the face Of the lad where it remains
brighter than that on the bureau. Not a
particle Of guiding is left on the part of
the bureau thus despoiled Of It's ornamen-
tatiOn. 1t would be utterly impossible for
any human art toaccOmpIsh the feat. The
lightning played an instant on the face Of
the mirror-leaving dark zig-zag streaks
there. which will remain visible long as
the glass is glass and this is funny. too
for glass and lightning have nothing to do
with each other, as a general rule. Of
course MIR. Brown intends preserving these
specimens of curious electrical work
Oar. Ga, 23d.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
Doors in Theatres

Joe jefferson entertainment, Us it was
here, was also well attended in Davenport,
and the Gd-etts gives an appreciatiye and
discriminating notice Of the performance.
At the close Of the article, the Gazette
says
The support was generally fair but the
support of persons in the audience,
principally in the gallery, was perfectly
awful sometimes Then as the end of the
closing scene approached, there was vexa-
tious disorder from persons rising and
starting for the door, which spoiled the
end Of the play for the great majority who
wished 10 hear the parting health Of
Rip Let there be no more of this bust
ness on such occasions.
From this it will be seen that they
haven't all the refinement on the other
side Of the river. We are glad the Gu
zette has the courage to rebuke the rOwdy-
ism which is too frequently exhibited
in places Of public entertainment 1t is
not, Of course, expected that people who
are unaccustomed to the better class Of
theatrical entertainments will show the
discriminating applause or disapprobation
which educated theatre goers show Com
mon sense, however. should teach such
people to keep quiet, at least, and not dis
turb, by their vulgar stamping and horse
laughs, the comfort of those who can ap-
preciate a good thing
We are glad, too, to see the Gazette re
buke the ill-manners exhibited by some
people AZ or near the close of an entertain
ment in rushing frantically from the
house as though their lives depended on
saving a minute aud half of time in get
ting out The practice is rude to those
who desire to hear the closing part Of a
play it is insulting to the actors, and it
effectually prevents any deserved compli-
mcnt by calling meritorious artists before
the curtain, after the close of an act or of
play, OF course Doors exist everywhere,
and at a minstrel show, or a circus, they
have it all their own way-but at enter
tainments of a more refined and intellect
ual character, these people should be
taught that others have rights as well as
themselves,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
Going to Write Us Up

Mr. A :. Dexter, of the Chicago Jour
Ual IF Commerce, came to this city, this
morning for the purpose Of writing up
Rock Island aud vicinity, for their paper
which viii be largely circulated among the
thousands who attend the jubilee Of new
Chicago Mr. Dexter is stopping at the
Harper House, and will ofcourse, take in
Moline, South Rock Island and Milan, for
no description of this locality would be
perfect which did not include the territory
therein embraced We hope our people
will aid Mr. Dexter all in their power in
collecting such facts as he desires for the
articles he will write.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
THE REPUBLICANS OPPOSED TO THE
CONTRACT SYSTEM,
They want a Chance to Speculate of the
Peopie

The Board of Supervisors, at its last
meeting, adopted the system of purchasing
county supplies from the lowest bidder,
and appointed Sup'rs Bowles, Lobdell and
Jarvis to carry out the plan The Union
denounced the plan adopted by the Board
as series of windy and ridiculous reso-
lutions.' The Union put in a general OPP
position to anything which might possibly
save expense to the people, and said it was
illegal to refuse to pay the Sheriff 81, 500 a
year although the constitution of the State
forbids it. And the little clique which
goes with the Union try to throw ridicule
upon the honest efforts of the Supervisors
to economic in county matters.
The committe called meeting in this
city and had a conference with the steward
of the poor farm as to what would beneed-
ed the coming year. Mr. Lobdell did not
attend the meeting of the committee but
the majority proceeded TO make out an ad-
vertisement and try to carry out the plan of
the Board. Mr.. Jarvis sent copy of the ad
verisment to Mr. LObdell with note solicit
ing his signature and cooperation The fol
lowing is Mr.. Lobdell's reply:
MOLINE, May -, 1873.
W n JARVIS, ESQ Rock ISLAND. Dear Sir;
/ had decided best not to act on the committee
at present have heard the legality OF our action
questioned and II It is not legal | would rather
wait till the next meeting. 1Ou ana Mr.. BoWles
can act A. YOU think best without me.
Respectfully, c. W. LoBDELL-
Just why it is illegal for the Board of
Supervisors through a committee to ask
people for what sum they viii furnish the
sugar, coffee, clothing and other articles
wanted by the county, we think Mr.. Lob
dell will be puzzled to explain. The Board
Of Supervisors, for the benefit of the PEG
pie, want to throw open to competition the
furnishing of supplies, The Union oppo-
SEES it. Little Krell opposes it because, he
says, he promised most all the merchants
county trade to pay them for helping Sc
cure his election. Sup'r LObdell bubbles
and cavils and doubts and declines to act.
The people can see where the shoe pinches
The Republicans don't mean to aid in car
rying out the plan, They mean to oppose
it. They don't want TO throw open TO all /
a chance TO furnish county supplies, aud
thus give all fair chance, and save to the
people good deal of money now wasted
on party tavorites. They may, perhaps, /
find that the Board of Supervisors can
carry cut the plan without their aid, and
that they will not gain anything by their
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
Ada Goodrich and Her Troubles.

Mrs Ada Goodrich who was unpeas
antly associated with an Iowa editor, in
Magistrate Chopper Office on the first Of
this month, writes US eight pages from
Chicago, in regard 10 her family history
and personal matters connected with her
self Goodrich, the aforesaid Iowa editor,
etc She complains of the bad character,
habits, etc, Of Goodrich, her husband, and
explains several matters from her stand
point in a light different from which the
public view them While we have no de
sire to do any injustice to Mrs. Goodrich
we do not think the case warrants the
publication Of her letter There is moth
ing in it Of such general interest as to jus
tiiy Us in giving it to the public
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
HEAVY sTORM--DAMAGE AT THE FAIR
GROUNDS

On Thursday afternoon about 4 o'clock,
this vicinity was visited by terrific thun-
der storm. The wind was strong and the
rain poured down in immense quantities.
At the fair grounds a considerable portion
Of the fence was Frustrated and nearly all
Of it more or less damaged. 1t is very
difficult to make a nine foot tight fence
stand in our high winds. No very serious
damage was done near us that we hear
Of Railroads we're more or less damaged,
some small or insecure buildings damaged,
and the foods probably injured roads.
bridges and farms somewhat
The officers of the Agricultural Society
Immediately set about repairing the fence
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

Our WEEKLY.-THE WEEKLY Rock
ISLAND ARGUS is published to-day, and
contains forty-eight columns of closely
printed matter, in our new and clear type,
thirty-two columns of which are choice
reading matter, comprising full, complete
and carefully compiled news of the week,
local, state, and national also sound polit
ical articles of general interest, and the
very latest market reports, the whole
making one Of the best and most readable
papers in the United States. 1t can be
had at Willmans' news stand, in the post
office, Or at THE ARGUS counting room,
opposite the post office, in wrappers ready
for mailing, Price five cents each.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

Walter ID. Hadsell. indicted for shooting
Dewitt G. Ellis, last January had his
trial Wednesday and Thursday. The in
dictment was for an assault with deadly
weapon with intent to murder Under
this Indictment verdict could be found
for a lesser offence if the evidence warran-
ted it. The defendant introduced no ties
timony and his counsel rested the case on
the evidence introduced by the people.
States Attorney Parmenter, and Vim, II.
Gest managed the case for the people, and
used every proper effort to procure such a
conviction as would send Hadsell to the
penitentiary The defense was managed
by Sweeney & Jackson The case was
given to the jury at 6 clock Thursday
evening, and in two hours a verdict was
returned acquitting Hadsell of the highest
offense, but finding him guilty Of an at
tack with a deadly weapon with intent
TO commit bodily harm The sentence lies
with the court, and cannot be not longer
than one year in the county Jail, nor more
than one thousand dollars fine, or both.
And it may be for less sum or for less
term, down to a merely nominal punish
ment, in the discretion of the court
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
THE STORM DESTROYS THE UPPER
WORKS OF A STEAMBOAT NEAR
AEDALUSIA.
Narrow Escape of Two Pilots.

About to 430 Thursday afternoon, the
tow boat Victory, of the Keokuk, Northern
line, coming up the Mississippi river with
four barges in tow, when opposite Anda-
lusla, about IL miles below this city, was
struck by hurricane and her pilot house
and cabin torn off, taking along in the
wreck the two pilots, James H. Carrow and
William Fisher, burying them in the water,
with the chimnies, pilot house and cabin.
They say they must have been several
minutes under water, but succeeded in
working their way through the broken
lumber to the surface, and were rescued
by their comrades on the boat. They
came TO this city on the Minnesota this
friday forenoon Mr.. Fisher had his
shoulder dislocated and was badly bruised
about the head and shoulders. and the
skin and flesh badly lacerated on
one side, by the falling chin
MES. Mr. Carrow is considerably bruised
about the head and body. 1t was most re
markable that they escaped with their
lives. The boat was not otherwise injured .
and was tied up at Andalusia She will
be towed to this city for repairs Messrs
Fisher and Carrow are at the Harper
House, and will go down this evening on
the Red Wing, to their homes in St Louis
They say the storm came on them in three
squalls, the first alarming them somewhat
but they hoped the worst was over the
second followed in less than minute,
careening them partly over, aud the third
finishing the work in general wreck of
everything above the hull.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

Persons who get fined for violating these
provisions should not, hereafter, complain
that they didn't know the law.
22-dlw b. H. KIMBALL, City Marshal
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
FOR ALL LOCALITIES AND CHIMES.

true specific Is adapted to all localities and
cllmes and for this reason, that it strikes at the
eausatiye principle Of the diseases which 1t lie ad
ministered to cure. Hostetters Stomach Bitters.
for example, is true specific, not only because It
fortihes the body against the external influences
which prompts disease, but because when taken as
a remedy instead OF as preventive, II neutraizes
the infectve principle in the blood and thereby de-
stroys the primary source OF the ailment Hence
as an antidote to epidemic disorders, and to all
complaints which are produced or aggravated by
miasma, the presence of anything dcleterious in
the air. the water the soil il is nearly infalli-
bic as any medicinal preparation can be. In our
own country, a remedy for intermittent feyers.
bilious affections, constipation dyspepsia, nervous
weakness, rheumatism and general debility, It is
unrivale lie 1t less celebrated in the tropics as
preventive Of malarious teyen,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
WESTERN UNION X. r.

Express and Mail,.........SbO 6OOr N
Mixed Passenger. ........4Nr luOON NJ.
Connects at Rock Island with all diycrginc lines
a. Fulton with the &. a \ " T. H. for Clinton
and Omaha, west, and Chicago, east
AZ Frccport with the !, {. T. IL a g. a y. W.
Il t.
AZ Belolt, Clinton and Racine with the C. &
y " r. r.
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ROChFORD, ROCK ISLAND ANDsT LOUIs n

Trains connect at Rock Island with the Chicago,
4. l. a Pacific; the Peoria 4 K. l., and the Western
luiuu Railways. Al Monmouth with the c.. y. x
q Tor Burlington, Gacsburg and Peoria. Al Bush.
nell With the e. b. x q for Quincy, At Boards
fof Springfield and Pana Al Chaplin with the To.
lcdO, W 4 Western for Jacksonville, Naples and
Hannibal and at ~ Louis with all Railroads and
steamboat lines diyerging from that point
-. -
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
THE HURRICANE.

The frightful storm which passed along
in a line from Des Moines through Marion,
Mahaska, Keokuk, Washington and Lou
lisa counties, Iowa, must have continued
it, course through Mercer, Knox, Warren
Fulton and so on across this State into
Indiana We have reason to be thankful
that our region escaped, and we expect
to hear, tomorrow, Of many more lives
lost.
T. S.-We learn by telegraph, that at
Swan Greek, in Warren county, on the
Rockford road, some 90 or 20 miles south
Of us the storm killed and wounded several
people.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

II you are afflicted with Inflammation OF the Kid
neys, Diabetes, Gravel, Catarrh of the Bladder
Brckdast Deposit, Dyspepsia. Palpltation of the
heart, Female Complaints, unless YOU get immedi-
ATE relief the grave will soon claim another victim
FORTY DROPS CONSTITUTION WATER.
three times day in four times the quantity OF wa
Ter VIII cure you. 1t is not a spring water but a
preparation by al eminent physician
For sale by all Druggists
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

NoTCE-All saloon keepers and liquor
dealers are hereby notified not to sell or
give any spirituOus or malt liquors to
Frank Lawson after this date. Those not
regarding this notice will suffer the penal
ties of the law
+. kRELL, Overseer of the Poor
Rock Island, May q, 1878. DIT
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

For THE LADIES. Miss Peterson has
just returned from Chicago with large
assortment of the latest styles of summer
millinery, among which is large display
Of pattern bonnets, childrens' hats &c
Prices unusually low 23-d3t-wl.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
JuIihn's Hydrastin Compound

is A DIRECT TONIC AND HEALTH RESTOR-
ing agent to the organs of generation it fmparts
Ylgur and energy. 1t Is reliable remedy in Sper-
matOrrhea, as well in all weakened conditions Of
the bladder and urinary organs. BY reason OF its
wonderful power as uterine tonic. Leucorrhea
ruppsessed or painful menstruation weakness nc
eompanied by dragging or bearing down sensations
pains In the region OF the kidneys irritation Of the
womb, aud in all diseases in which the uterine sys-
tenn is involved, this remedy will prove a blessing
to the invalid
(From the New York Dispatch June 3D1
We have on several occasions recommended DR.
Julihus Hydrastln Compound as an excellent rem
edy for kidney and consequent diseases The fol
lowing note is from gentleman of whom we have
personal knowledge, and we know that he but
states the facts in his case:
STAPLEToN. Staten Island June %. 1872
Messrs. b. KEITH d Co, No. al Liberty street :.
For several years my health has been much inn
paired, Kidney disease and occasional attacks of
rheumatism being the prominent causes Having
tried many remedies with little benefit heard Of
"Julihns llydrastin Compound" which after two
months nee, has entirely restored my health
therefore take pleasure in recommending vour val-
liable medicine to any one suffering as did
1ours respectfully, JOHN +. KORAN
Sold by all Druggists. 6-ildtts1y
Sold in Rock Island by Emil KuhIer
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
POSTAL CARDS.

Captain McKown informs US that the
new Postal Cards can now be obtained at
the postofhee, this city. Postmaster Jack
son ordered 10000 of them some time
moo
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

hoSADALls is used in the practice of, and en-
uofsed by some Of the leading Physicians through
out the land They are induced to do this from the
lact that It's formula is published around each bot
'Ie' SO that the physician knowing its component
parts ana being already acquainted with their
properties, prescribe it with all confidence.
r., NIcHoLAsvILLE, Ky, Feb, II, 1863
Gentlemen i have seen the effects of 'Rosadal-
Is on panente in my own practice and take plea
sure III attesting 10 its merits very powerful al
teratiVe In cases of Scrofela Rheumatism, Sec
ohuafy syphilis, &c, always recommend it,
Very truly, yours, j. 5. SPARKS. MD.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

Grocers, stationers, dry goods dealers
coal dealers, etc, are invited to read the
advertisement from our Board of Super
yisors, for county supplies, and put in their
prnposalS
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
MAGUIRE'S BENNRP Plant

Ihls extraordinary medicine, the fame of which
ls spread broadcast throughout the country il IN
doubiedly superior to any remedy ever offered TO
the public Tor the complaints for which It is intend
eG- we nave In our possession testimonials fur
nished voluntarily by Col Ionp late Tvnog-anb
lcal Engineer Bureau, at Washington Gen Fitz
Henry warren, Gen. Pleasanton, and Others Of the
army, rather p. j. DeSmet, the celebrated Indian
Missionary, also officers of the navy: SURGEONS
hospital stewards commanders Of nearly every
steamer plying on the Mississippi and tributary
rivers western sanitary and Christian commissions,
army chaHlils, and others too numerous to men.
ton. Likewise highest eneomiums of the press
pralsng Its valuable medicinal qualities IN the
highest terms. Nc other medicine has such rec
concentrations. j. 81 c. MAGUlRE. Sole Proprie-
tors southwest corner OF Olive and Second streets,
st. LOUIS, Mo, and sold by druggists and medicine
dealers everywhere.
Agente Fuller & Fuller, Vanschaack, Stephen
son q Reid Chicago: Rice & Rising, Milwaukee:
Mckesson 4 Robbins, 81 & SO Fulton street, New
York a-9dtf
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
CITY.
OFFICIAL PAPER.

PIANO FOR SALE.-Any one wanting a
elheap, piano can hear of one by calling at
this Office. SO-dtf
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
Attention :

A meeting of all those favorable to the
formation Of new infantry company is
called at the Court House this eve.
ming, 23d inst, ut s O'Clock.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

BARLows INDIGO BLUE This is de-
signed especially for bluing clothes. 1t
dissGolves perfectly clear, and will not settle
on the clothes. Is warranted to color more
water than double the same quantity of
indigo, BE sure you get the genuine, pre-
pared BY d. 5. Wiltberger, 23S North I'd
street, Philadelphia. For sale in Rock Is
land by all dealers. 3-7deod6-m.
For sale in Rock Island by Henry Dart s
Sons,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

hEaAlks,-On the 18th 18th, 10Th 10th and a1st
INST t5, ram on the 22d rain and hail Total rain
Iall lor week, inches. On the 18th and 81 insts .
large a. oranges fell in south India. Lo0B,is'
Hdeor0iogy ''''
}. MoIIyAIS II. s. U. s A.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
Tho Xanthar.-.Tn.nnu

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
dicated by thermometer:
"a. NJ Csc above zero. IN. 727 above zero
"a. N. 69- 10 Pm 537
Pleasant
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23
RAILROADS
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC r. r.
NB-AU trains In or out OF Rock Island run nv
Chicago tmc-exccpt the Peoria trains which run
by Toledo time chicago time Is about 10 minutes,
and Toledo about II minutes faster than Rock lei.
and time,
Express and Mail, leavess :OOa. m. and IL: I5 D. m.
Accommodation, leaves at4;i5 p, m.
GOING WEST
Express and Mail, leaves 5;t5 o. m. and G As D. m
AccOMoDArtoN TRAIN
aArrivcs at Bureau junction, s.i5 pm.
Leaves Bureau junction, B:tB a. M
Day Express and Mail leaving Rock leland ai
N.u0 A. M, connects at Bureau Junction for Peoria
al S;8 y, m arriving at Peoria 800 ,. m.
Night Express leaving Rock Island az 1878 p. nj.
connects az bureau junction for Peoria at ;0O m
arriving Of Peoria At 40 a. m.
This road CONNECTS at West Liberty with the y.
X a NJ. X. r. for Burlington aud kcukuk,south,
and for Austin and 81. Paul, north.
=, Connects going east ct {. b. q. Crossing Tor
AZ la sale, with Illinois Central H. X for Mendoza.
At ottawa, with Fox River valley X, X. Tor Aurora.
Al Joliet with c., A. a ST. l.. X. X.
AZ Bnglewood, with Lake shorc H. 4 aud p, Fl.
W. a Z. X X
CHICAGO AND SOUTHWESTERN R.R
Passengers for Kansas, Leavcnworth and inter.
mediate points on this Road, take westward trains
~ the chicago, r. I. n Pacific X. H. arriving at
Lravcuworth At 1000 a. m, and at II 700 p. m.
connecting At Davenport, with d. y ~. T. X. r.
Tor Dc wiz and MaquOkcta
AZ columbus junction, with II. G. Il 4 VI Il, r.
Tor Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls,an 81 Paul, north,
aud Darlington and Keokuk, south.
AZ Fairfield, with n & NJ H. X for Burlington
okqk, Ottumwa, oskaloOsa, Eddyvilc, Grinncll
and Des Molnc-
Al Belknap with North Missouri H. H.
Al Cameron, with n, a ST. 10. H. A.
AT plAttshurg. with 81 L. x ST. 10. X Il
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

REMovAL.-Balch, Frazer & Co. have
removed their office to the old C., r. |. &
?. passenger depot. 27dtf
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Bachelors Hair Dive

m This splendid Hair Dye Is the best IL the world
The only True and Perfect DYE Harmless, Relia-
pc Hn0 instantaneous: no DISAPPOINTMENT: no ri
ulculuus tlnts or unpleasant odOr. Remedies the III
enects % dyes and washes Produces Immediately
a superb Black or Natural Brown. and leaves the
mar Clean SolL and Beautiful. The genuine signed
W a Bachelor. sold BY al Druggists
lc "2fwly CHAS BACHELOR Prop n Y
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-23

Ladies who are suffering from certain complaints
known only to females, should at once get DR.. Vel
pau's Female Pills. They produce a most cnarm-
ing effect, sold by all Druggists.