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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Prince Alexander's Future.

From the London World.
Prince Henry of Battenberg has been visiting
his brother, Prince Alexander, at Gratz, in Sly
ria, since he left England Prince Alexander
who lives quiet, retired, domestic life at the
pretty villa which he has rented, is now known
only as Count Hartenau. 1t is quite understood
that he will shortly be appointed to high post
In the Austrian army, as he is a great favorite
with the Emperor Francis Joseph, who, Qike
Count Won Moltke). entertains a very high
opinion Of his military capacity, and considers
that he would be most valuable adherent in
case OF war. 1t is usually forgotten that the
Battenbergs are the first cousins of the pres
ent emperor OF Russia and the duchess OF Edin
burgh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
FLOOR MANAGERS.

Tickets tsingle. 50; Gentleman and two ladies'
80 can he obtained from the Lady Visitors. the Dr.
rectors, the Prominent Hotels. Jewelry, DRUG and
Book Stores also at the hall the evening Of the tall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Celebrating the Nineteenth Anniversary.

The nineteenth anniversary of the organi-
cation of Columbia lodge, LO.M.. was cele-
brated last evening by a large gathering of the
members at Golden Cross hall. musical and
literary program was rendered by Messrs. Web
myer and Allen, William ]. Taylor, j. E. Finch.
Gus Lewis and Charles Freaser An address
was made by G. p. Berry. The lodge was Or
ganized in 1871 with thirty-fve members, and
it has increased until it now numbers nearly
200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Delegates to the Colored Convention.


Several of the delegates elected at q con-
vention Of colored men, held at New Orleans
La, January Is, to the convention to be held
in this city Monday. February 8, called by the
central bureau of relief, have arrived in this
city. The Louisiana delegation is constituted
as follows: Delegates at large-Hon. P. d.
5. Pinchback. Hon. Henry Demas, Hon. L. A..
Martinez. Col. James Lewis; first congressional
district-Frank Senegal, Walter l.. Cohen
Louis J. Joubert john l.. Minor; second con-
gressiOnal district-Rev. Earnest Lyons, Hon.
c. A. Bourgeois. DR.. A. E. p. Albert. Prof
Geo. A. Fayerweather; third congressional
district-Hon. W. =. Smith. Hon. T. A. Cage,
Victor Rouchon, T. Paddle; fourth congress
sional district-Hou. G. c. Antoine. VIM Har-
per, A X. Blount. Geo. Y. Kelso; fifth con-
gressional district-Rev. David Young Mai.
John ". Cook, W. W. Johnson. Sewell W.
Smith; sixth congressional district-Rey ]. w.
Hudson. Nike Wingfeld, A. Lanier, Napoleon
Lastrappes; alternates-T. h. Stamps L. A.
Snowden. Joseph Boisseau, Vim. H. Williams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
The Wary Rothschilds.

The London Neto York Herald SAYS editori-
ally: "The refusal Of the Rothschilds of Paris
to negotiate the new Russian loan is very
curious circumstance. Do the members Of this
firm, the most acute people in the world, see
the advancing storm becoming so near as to
portend danger2 Is it the case that France
will soon need a loan on it's own account and
Russian loan at such a moment? This affair
Is one of the min or but interesting indications
of the movements which are going on beneath
the surface id Europe. None of them ought to
be overlooked"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
In Custody in PHILADELPHIA.

Reverdy ]. Brooks was before United States
Commissioner Craig in Philadelphia yesterday
to answer a charge of false pretense in the Dis
trict of Columbia on or about the 18th of April,
1889. The allegation is that the prisoner de-
frauded James 8. Topham by giving him a
check on the Central national bank which was
not n good and valid order for the payment
of money" The accused was indicted at the
March term of the Criminal Court. Chief Wood
of Philadelphia received papers from the au-
thorities at Washington to arrest Brooks. and
detectives detailed for the purpose took the
accused into custody Monday night. He was
committed ill default OF $1,000 bail to await
warrant of removal to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
The AssOciated Charities.

At the monthly meeting Of the Associated
charities last evening the secretary, L. S.
Emery, reported that there had been $50
callers at the central Office since December 90
of whom 543 where white and l47 colored; 149
families were aided directly from the central
Office to food fuel and clothing, while quite
large number were found employment trans
portation and accommodations at hospitals and
homes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Bad Faith.

To the Editor OF The EVENING STAR
In the advertisement for the sale of course
tickets for the Stoddard lectures the managers
say: "The rule which justice to the public has
imperatively demanded in every city will here
be strictly observed, viz. no more than ten
tickets for any course to any applicant"
Hundreds of ladies and gentlemen, confiding
in the truthfulness Of this announcement, came
through the storm yesterday morning and
formed in line before ]. F. Ellis Il Co.'S music
store. For two hours the doors were kept
closed while, as it was currently alleged out
side. an official of the Congregational church
was in the store selecting a large portion of the
best seats in the church for both courses
Comment is unnecessary. CLIO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

The note Of issue in the suit for annulment
OF marriage brought by Robert Ray Hamilton
against Evangeline B. Hamilton was filed in the
supreme court Of New York yesterday. The
case now goes on the calendar.
The Missouri secretary OF state has instituted
quo warranto proceedings against the Simmons
hardware company and the Jennings Heights
land and improvement company to have a for
fixture of their charters declared under the
antitrust law.
The jury in the United States court at Chi
cago yesterday returned verdict in the case
Of Orlando ]. Read against Dr. Frederick Hage-
man, giving the plaintiff damages in the sum
of $4,000. Read asked for $4,000 because of
the alienation of his wife's affections by the
doctor.
The labor difficulties have been settled in
Haverhill, Mass, and three thousand locked
out shoe makers returned to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
VITAL STATISTICS.


The report of Health Officer Townshend for
last week shows: Number of deaths. $50; white,
rs; colored. IA. Death rate per 1000 per annum
White, Is. q colored. 4s1. Total population 81. q
Forty-four were under five years OF age; Is were
under one year old and "a over sixty years.
Iwenty-seven of the deaths occurred In
hospitals and public institutions. The deaths
by classes were follows: Zymotic.
ID; constitutional. 20; local, 80; develop
mental, II; violence, 4. Principal causes
Of death were: Diphtheria, 2; consump-
tion %; typhoid fever, 2; malarial fever, 1;
pneumonia. Al; congestion of lungs, 8; bron-
chitis, IL; whooping cough, 2. Births reported:
Fourteen white males, % white females: "a
colored males, IS colored females. Marriages
reported: Twenty-six white; 4 colored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALBAUGH's.-"The City Directory"
NATIOSAL--Marie wainwright in Twelfth
Night"
HARRIS BIJoU.-Marie Prescott and r. d.
Mclean in "A Winters Tale"
KERSAS's.-Cushman & Thomas Ministries.
WILLARD HALL--Carpenter's Mesmerisn.
CATHOLIC USIvERsITy.-Prof. Pohle's Lee
ture.
GFORaETowS CoILEGE.-Lecture by Martin
&. Morris, LID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
The First Soldiers Wounded and Killed.

10 The EdltOr OF NE EVENING STAR:
The first soldier wounded in the war of the
rebellion was George A. Wilson, a member of
the band of the sixth regiment, Massachusetts,.
He was wounded while passing through Balti-
more at the Arst call for troops. Ladd and
Whitney of the sixth regiment Massachusetts
were the first soldiers killed In the war
Washington, Jan. ~. JEANNE E ORpwAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Transfers of Real Estate,

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows:
E. L. Corthell to Susan Digger, lot 10, blk. q,
Brookland; 5000. Eliza A. Lee to W. Den
mora, pit. X. SO. 1877; sl,1OO. Julius Strobel to
w. A. Gordon. lots l. IL to 20, so. 1895; s. A.
Wylie to G.. P. Davis, lots "a and 25 blk 6,
Trinidad; g, 200. John Ridout. trustee to H.
b. F. Heath lot II, So 1893; g. o. Cox to
Jesse Shreeve, pit. 10, so. 635; s.. John C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Raid on an Alleged Policy Shop.

Detective Block and two policemen surprised
a party of policy players in house in Willow
Tree alley yesterday and John Commodore. the
alleged writer, was arrested When the Off
GERS entered the house the policy players made
an attempt to escape and one woman jumped
over a high fence in the rear of the premises.
When taken to the Police Court Commodore
demanded a jury trial and gave $500 bail for
his appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Judge MacArthur,s Lecture.

The fourth Of the series of lectures by Judge
Macarthur was delivered last night in Spen-
cerian College hall to large audience The
lecture covered the law of possession and own
ership of personal property. of sales, of sales by
samples. the effect of bonds upon prices, the
law OF stoppage IN transitu, of materials and
manufactures. OF principal and agent and OF
self-lmpOsed restraint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

DR.. +. II. EpsCoE, Rhode Islands celebrated
clairvoyant. who has given sittings for Con-
gressmen. Senators. Presidents and statesmen,
rs well as men OF science and professors of
colleges and universities, is now located at
1906 l. street northwest. where he may be con-
suited between the hours of IL to 2 and 3 to
daily, except sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
The Throne of Fame,

A novel entertainment was given at Lincoln
music hall last evening for the benefit of the
Potomac woman's relief corps. A large audi
ence was present The Goddess of Fame was
represented as summoning to her court the
women who had performed some noted deed to
present their claims for the crown OF fame.
Mrs. Annie Garrison took the part of the God
dess of Fame, who was accompanied by twenty
nine attendants, including two pages Masters
Fay Temple and Ernest Swayze. and the crown
bearer, Miss Rena Jordan. The various char
acters appearing Louisa Alcott person.
ated by Mrs. Margaret VI. l.. King; Barbara
Freltchie, Mrs. Frances A. Burger; Mary
Queen of Scots, Mrs. Kate Kanouse of Iowa.
with her maids of honor Misses Blanche Starkey
and Sailie Swayze; Florence Nightingale Mrs
Mary A. HOu2hton; Josiah Aliens Wife, Mrs.
Mary A. Naylor; Pocahontas, Miss Annie Itch
enor; Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. Emma Hart with
Misses Mollie Mckee and Fannie Shepley as
maids OF honor; A Sister of Charity, Miss Re-
becca Dewart; Mrs. Darlington, Mrs Lockwood
attended by Ike Master Clarence EngIe; Miriam
Mrs. W. ID. Moses; Topsy. Miss Kate Curry; Joan
OF Arc Mrs. W. 5. Odell; Gail Hamilton. Miss
Mollie Reagan; Adelina Patti, Mrs. Annie
RoeIner kaspar; Ruth. Miss Mamie Brooks.
Christine Nilsson, Miss Bertha Lincoln: Martha
Washington, Mrs. l.. A. Craadal; Mother
Goose, Miss Florence Perry; Alice and Phoebe
Cary, Misses Emily and Kathinka Frech.
Cleopatra, Miss Hattie Boyden; Isabella O,
Spain. Mrs. Nellie q. Royce, with Misses Nina
Bracket and Carrie Prentice as maids of honor
There were many pretty tabeaus and the
speeches made were spirited and amusing.
The crown was awarded to Isabella OF Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Pretty Near Turned a Handspring.

Pretty Near Turned a Handspring.
An eastern man was walking along Chicago
street. A nicely dressed woman ahead of him
found the walking very slippery.
Permit me to assist you, madam" said he.
The woman bowed her thanks and took the
proffered hand.
Quite slippery, isn't it?" said the courteous
man.
Slippery" returned the woman. "You bet
your everlasting sweet life it is! pretty near
turned handspring a moment ago."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
FOreion Notes of Interest

Prince Bismarck will arrive in Berlin today
and will speak in the reichstag tomorrow.
Lord Randolph Churchill has gone to the
Riviera for a month. He has, for the moment,
given up the eight-hour bill and has found the
question of grocers' licenses of more weight
and interest. He returns for the opening of
parliament.
Alta meeting Of the London dealers in india
rubber connected with the London chamber of
commerce 1t was resolved to memorabilia the
marquis OF Salisbury against the monopoly es-
tabilshed by the Para government and the ex-
port duty it has imposed.
Cholera is raging in Mesopotamia, Asiatic
Turkey, and 5000 deaths are reported to have
occurred from the disease.
Mr.. Buckle, the editor of the London Times,
is reported to be critically ill
1t is rumored in London that Valentine
Loewer's Gambrinus brewery in New York has
been sold to an English syndicate for 81 l5O, 600
aud will be capitalized at 81 zoo, 900.
The application in London to commit the
publishers OF the Free,adn's Journal and the
London edition OF the New York Herald for
contempt in commenting ON the O'Shea-P arnell
case was denied.
Berlin claims q worlds fair in 81.
1t is said the prince and princess Of Wales
are coming to America this spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
THE COURTS.

EQUITY CoURr-Judges Cor, Hagner and James.
Yesterday-Lamon agt Mckee; on hearing.
Palmer agt. Fleming; do. Wheeler agt. Wheeler;
appearance ordered.
PROBATE CoURT-.Judge Cor.
Yesterday-Estate of j. H. Coffin; inventory
returned Estate of Henry Jones; will filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
A Ghostly Priest Joined Them,

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
The ghost Of the Rev. T. Starr King married
a couple at San Francisco on Sunday night
The spirit Of the once celebrated clergyman
and lecturer did not appear in person, but was
represented by spiritualist medium. who as
sured the lovers that they were az firmly tied
together as if Mr.. King had materalized and
twisted the nuptial knot with his own hand
Marriage by proxy has hitherto been performed
by representatives of the principals to the con-
tract or by the representative of one of them
The San Francisco wedding is probably the
first in which the officiating clergyman, and he
ghost, has been proxy. There has been at
least one spectre bridegroom" but never be-
fore. so far as we know has a ghost projected
itself into the flesh in order to make two lovers
supremacy blessed. If such a proceeding
should turn out to be illegal no sheriff would
ever be able to reach the offending ghost with
a writ or an officer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

We are showing large and elegant stock Of
ladies' gloves. hosiery. underwear. corsets,
handkerchiefs silk muf1iers. ruching. yelling,
umbrellas, DC, &c. W. II. MCkNEw,
933 Penna. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
A Suspended Sentence.

In the Criminal Court Chief Justice Bing-
ham had before him this morning Richard L.
Dean, police officer, convicted on Monday Of
an assault, and his counsel. Mr.. Albert Sellers,
asked suspension OF sentence. The court
said that taking the policeman's own evidence
he was guilty of an assault. He had no good
reason to throw his baton at tho boy and the
injury might have been serious. In view Of
the recommendation to mercy and the officers
good standing he would impose the same
sentence as was imposed in the Police Court
go tne-and would suspend sentence during
good behavior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

FORECAST TILL EI6HT An. THURSDAY.
For the District of Columbia. Maryland and
Virginia, fair; northerly winds; stationary tenn
perature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Forgery to Marry a Girl of Fourteen

roTSery 10 Marry U1rl OF FOurteen
A peculiar case has been before the municipal
court Of Chippewa Falls, Wis, for the past few
days. James Peterman of Cadott being charged
with a forgery on January 5. Peterman mar
ried the fourteen-year-old daughter of Mrs.
Eta Raycroft, without the parents consent
The girl being under age the justice of the
peace refused to perform the ceremony unless
the mothers written consent was obtained.
he wrote note of permission and told the
couple to get the signature. They left the
Office and Peterman persuaded the girl to sign
her mothers name. Immediately after the cere-
mony they went to the girls home and told of
the marriage and lived there one week. When
the father returned home and learned about
the note he caused Peterman's arrest on a
charge OF forgery. Peterman was ably de-
tended and numerous decisions were cited to
prove that forgery was not committed as the
document was not legal, not being attested to
by witnesses as required by law, but the judge
held him in $500 bonds to the May term Of the
circuit court, in default of which he is in iail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

WHITE Wool BLANKETS. - to S5; large COM
forts. 81 to "a. New ginghams and outing
cloths. All of our carpets at cost. JOHNSON,
GARNER x Co.. CSC Pa. ave. n. W., near 18th 1T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
CITY ITEMS.

Finest Coffees skill and money can procure.
Gran. Sugar. 10 lbs. SIC. with orders only.
IT NJ. d p. MErzGER, All It'll St NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Cut in Two by the Cars.

]. Fred S. Good, of Newmarket, Va, who has
been employed in Baltimore for the past two
months as book keeper, was instantly killed
by an engine on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road ut a crossing last night. No one saw
the accident, but the heel was torn from one of
Goods shoes and it is supposed that he had
accidentally caught his foot in frog The body
was horribly manged being almost cut in two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

FUssEII's CAFE, 1925 New YORK AVENUE
Everything good: the incest place in the city
to get meal prices very low game. boned
turkey, venison and an endless variety of plain
dishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
This is a Commercial Age.

HHfs ID q OOnIIHcrcIH Ages
From Puck.
Effie's Brother-"Do you love my sister
Efie?"
Efie's Steady COMPATIBILITY, Willie, that
is queer question. Why do you want to
know"
Eilie's Brother-"She said last night she
would give dollar to know, and I'd like to
SCOOP it in"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

FINE LADIES DRESSES (second-hand) bought
and sold. JUsTH's old stand. GIG ID st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

Fred Browns Jamaica Ginger is a DOW
erful temperance agent. giving tone TO the di-
gestive organs and strength to resist tempta-
tons TO drink. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

IrY YoUE Coal. Coke and Wood from JOHN
tos BKoIHEKs, the leading hrm III the Dis
trlct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

THE fines: Alaska seal-skin sacqucs at actual
Cost. W. II. MCkNEw,
933 Penna. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

a RARE AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF JAPA-
NEsE Antique AND IODERS ART.-rhere is now
being arranged IN the art galleries of Thomas
Downing. 18th and Pennsylvania avenue, one Of
fhe most extraordinary and valuable collections
OF Oriental art ever sen. TO this city. many Of
the articles dating back to the sixteenth CEN
fury. The catalogue l. descriptive. giving date,
Name OF artist size, NC. This truly wonderful
collection viii be on view Oh Monday next, 9th
instant, ana the sale ths following days. Col
lsctors. cOnnOisseurs and others interested in
antique and modern Oriental art should give it
. eAxeful examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
A Cut Rate From st. Paul to New Yol

There was further cut in passenger rates OF
the Northwestern railroad yesterday. General
Passenger Agent Kenyon of the Burlington and
Northern at St. Paul received satisfactory evil
dence that competing line was selling,
through scalpers, tickets to New York at the
rate OF Szl, second-class. This cuts the second
class rate to Chicago to "a, and Mr.. Kenyon
issued notice that the second-class rate over
his line to Chicago would be reduced. This
reduction will also affect the rate to other
points. Kenyon is determined at all hazard to
make the rates quoted over his counters the
same as those by scalpers. So far the ST. Paul
and Kansas City is the only road which has
signifed its intention of meeting the Bur-
ington and Northern rates. but all the other
Chicago lines are expected to give the requisite
three days notice today,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

WALTER B. WILLIAMS & Co., auctioneers,
will sell at their sales rooms tomorrow, Janu-
airy %. at IL o'clock IN. and o'clock p. M,
choice collection of Oriental porcelains and
japanese hand work. cabinets, tables, large
screens, vases, Satsuma ware, &C., &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
RHEUMATIC AIMS

Gradually give way to Hoods Sarsaparila, a. this
great blood purifier neutrazes the acidity of the
blood which causes rheumatism, and gives vitality and
strength to the whole system. The fact that thou
sands Of sufferers have been cured by Hoods Sarsapa
rila is the strongest reason we can give why you
should try this medicine if you at all troubled by
rheumatism.
II have taken Hoods SarsapariIla and found excel
lent for rheumatism and dyspepsia. l suffered for
many long years. but my complete recovery Ms due
Hoods Sarsaparilla."-JoHN KULLMAN, S5 Chatham
street, Cleveland, Ohio.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for s. Prepared only
by G. HOOD CO., Apothecaries Lowell, Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF. go to Jno. R.
EIILY. Center market. 9Th st. wing, tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
ANACOSTIA.

A DOZEN ENTHUSIASTIC YOUNG LADIEs--The
Y.WC.T.U. held its first regular session at the
house of Rev. L. Richardson on Jackson stree,
last night. A dozen young ladies were present
and the session was made interesting by dis
cussing plans for future work. There are halt
a hundred young women in the village who
will join the union as the work progresses and
as many young men who will find it pleasant to
become associate members.
NoTEs.-The six new stores on Monroe street
that will not be ready for use till next month
are all engaged. No better evidence could be
given of the growth of this part of the District
"A meeting Of the stockholders of the Ana
costa building association was held in Dr.
Green's Office last night and important business
regarding the future operations o; the associ
alton was transacted-Salem and Anacostia
tents of Rcchabites held interesting meeting,
IN their respective halls last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

For Cheap, Quick Fire
BUY washington Gas Companv's Coke.
of-Sm JOHNSON Bros, Agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22

STRIP,-lO0, eco feet at cents per foot. CHAs.
7. CARTER i Co. hardware, 500 Pa. av. NV.