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Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
RED FIRE FOR JAMES c. BLAINE.
His Partisans Indulge in Final Grand
"MhOOp-Ip.

His Partisans Indulge in a Final Grand
"Nhoop-Up."
The Blaine boomers INDUCED in a final
grand street roundup last night, and the
packed condition of fine thoroughfares
through which the aggregation passed
indicated that large propol tion of the
population of the Twin Cities had turned
out for the occasion. Everybody, boy or
man, who wanted to carry IA tri-color
plume or to wear Blaine badge was well
come tofall in behind, and so the line
stretched out to great length. A
mounted escort of police under command
of Major Henderson, chief of police. and
the Elgin band of fifty pieces marched at
the head of the line
Clubs in the Procession.
In the various divisions were Blaine
clubs from Iowa. Chicago, Fort Wayne.
indianapolis, Cincinnati Kansas Citv,
California, North Dakota South Dakota,
and the Pearl Button club, of Eau Claire,
Wis, which declared by transparency
that it was simply for the nominee. The
Chicago club made an especially fine ap-
pearance, which secured Tor it an ovation
all along the route. There were pictures
of Blaine without number, and transpar.
encies declaring that he was the peoples
choice, the champion OF reciprocity and
the next president
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
Tobacco Lessons Births.

Tobacco as a cause of depopulation in
France is advanced by NJ. E. Decroix, a
well known antitobacconist. The argu-
ments by which he seeks to fortify this
opinion are by no means void of ingenuity,
and are supported by the evidence of inves-
LEGATIONS and information contributed by
various medical men, and of the vital sta
tistics afforded by different departments of
the country.-New York Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
Archbishop ireland Advises Blaine.

LONDON, juno 9.-The Rome cores
pondeat of The Daily Chronicle tele-
graphs: Archbishop Ireland has left
Rome for Paris. He assured his holiness
before his departure Cor the United States
that he had strongly advised Blaine to re-
sign from President Harrison's cabinet in
order that his hands might be free for the
presidency. The Roman Catholics. the
archbishop says, strongly favor Mr. Blaine.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09

At a social gathering in Harlem the fol-
lowing proceedings were had:
$50 your nephew is going to get mar
ried2'
YES, ma'am, next Saturday the knot
will he tied -
Little Johnny (who has been listening
with open mouth)-l say, ma, on the
last day they let the poor fellow eat any
thing he wants to, don't they:-Texas Sift-
inCS
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
Destitution at Oil Citv.

OH CITY, Pa, June 9.-The Oil City
Relief ASSOCIATION, ever since Monday morn
ing, has had two dozen citizens scouting
through the town looking up the unfor-
tunates. A glance over the books of the
secretary shows that about 500 persons
are under the care of the association. Mr..
Blankenburg suggests concerning the
question of raising money for relief that
it would, i'll his opinion, be we'll to appeal
to the country for at least 81 SOC, ,000
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09

mated that in all 100 lives have been lost;
that the damage to property is at least
81, 900, 900; that $50 families are homeless,
and that $50 houses have been destroyed.
The Drake well, the first ever struck in
the oil region, was partly wrecked. Wat
son flats, equally prominent in oil rec
ords, were laid waste. No bodies were
found yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
Mrs. Harrison Still Improves.

WASHINGTON, June 9-Mrs. Harrison
continues to improve. She will probably
be able to sit up from now on.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09

A handsome complexion is one Of the
greatest charms a woman can possass
Pozzoni's Complexion powder gives it.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
Thev Pocket the Prote.ts.

kilograms by the thousand have been
received here in the last twenty-four
hours Every one of the leaders are del
uged with messages of every character
and description. They are carefully sort
ed out, and only those of endorsement
are exhibited. When a protest is received
it is usually pocketed.
Negroes Could Settle the Question.
There was a conference of colored dele
gates last night at a private house on
Hennepin avenue. More than fifty of the
116 negro delegate were present. Fred
Douglass and Mayor Washburne address
ed the meeting 1t is said the object of
the meeting was to consider the negro vote
which represents the balance of power in
the convention.
Western National Com
Following are some western representa-.
yesterday: Illinois, w. j. Campbell;
Iowa, j. S. Clarkson; Kansas, Cyrus Le-
land, Jr.; Michigan, George L. Maltz;
Missouri, r. c. Kerens; Ohio, w. NJ.
Hahn; Wisconsin, H. C. Payne. Indiana
asked further time.
The Harrison men are determined not
to lose Gen Husted's vote. He is i'll and
one alternate from his district is here-
A1oiiuSiSoi, a oialuo Hltu' iluSleu ; proper
alternate is Mr.. Becker, Harrison man,
and he has been telegraphed to come on
at once.
Platt said yesterday that the convention
would last for eight or ten days longer,
which is interpreted to mean that the
Blaine men will prolong the meeting as
mu ch as possible in accordance with their
waiting game"
John c. New said last nigh that in his
judgment Harrison's nomination was
certainty.
The only bet made known yesterday
was of 81 200 even, a st. Paul man taking
the Harrison end. He had several offers
of $3.50 to $1,000, but said that while he
would take even money up TO $50, 900 he
did not want any odds
NIirhi.-ar IL nnuhlina. C.a.a..,.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
A BLAINE MANS CLAIMS.
He Says 1t Is Very Close, But Is Sure {
Twenty Majority.

He Says 1t Is Very Close, But Is Sure of
Twenty Majority.
A worker about the Blaine Headquarters
said yesterday afternoon: "Of course so
long as human nature is not perfect abso
lutte dependence may not be placed in
what is said by some members of the
race. But if the various specimens with
whom we have come in contact in this
contest tell the truth, l think Harrison is
beaten. But it is very close Tables
which were made up from figures that
have been scanned with the utmost care
and adopted only upon the basis of the
most conservative calcula5 lion, show only
about twenty votes in excess of a majority
for Mr.. Blaine. But we have the utmost
confidence in the final result"
Forty of the Contest ed Votes.
allow do the contested votes affect your
calculationsf"
"There are about sixty votes dependent
upon the report of the committee and
action of the convention. Of these 1 have
no doubt the Blaine men will secure at
least two-thirds, or forty in ALL"
"What about the third candidate talkf"
"None of the Blaine men are taking any
part in that. They are satisfied that their
man can and will win and they stand ty
him They have also the assurance that
their position meets the approval of the
great body of Republicans throughout the
country"
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
NOTES AND INCIDENTS OF THE DAY

Colored Men Who Repudi ate the Charge
that They Can Be bought.
A number of colored men are indignant
at the reports-at every convention cir
culated-that they are for sale. These
charges are made here just as usual A
delegate from Alabama said he knew
many colored delegates who do not earn
over $500 per year, but who have over and
over again spurned offer to buy their
votes, even when the sum as as much as
they could earn In six month
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09
Michigan Republican Convention

Michigan Republican Convention.
MINNEAPoLIs, June 9.-The Rep publican
state committee of Michigan, majority
of whose members is here, has called the
convention to nominate state ticket for
luly %, at East Saginaw.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-06-09

Continued from First page
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
The Burning Of the Bo,cer.

From ,ae Brtslg Springs Necs.
"The Bower, the old home OF the Dan
bridges, in Jefferson county, was destroyed
by fire on Sunday last. To US, aud to the
many friends and relatives of the owners dc
these words mean more than the ordinary
chronicling Of such an event In the years
before the war the flower of the youth OF
this end Of the Valley Of Virginia used to
gather within its hospitable walls-the
Cookies, Kennedys, Washingtons, Turner'S,
Pendletons, Boyds, fuckers Hunters, and
many Others, made this old Virginia home
their gathering place Many of these have
passed away, yet the few left still love to
talk Of the times at "The Bower" II seems
to Us, though OF Il younger generation, we
have heard so much Of these old tales that
we too knew the old place in the olden
times OF the hunting trips from and to
"The Bower" along the Opequon, of old
"Rolls." Venus" and Music" OF the
gathering Of the clan as they would start for
Princeton; OF the numerous friends and rel
atives who would come to spend few days
and stay the summer through; Of old aunt
Nancy, the cook, great scot what good
one she must have been. A thousand and
one incidents Of those pleasure-loving days
come TO us IS we remember the sweetness
.e,3 o.. 80. sA.herings there. The mere men
tiouing Of this disaster will bring to many
9 reader of this paper host of half forgot
ten memories of the dear old place and its
kindly, gentle, hospitable owners. In the
Baltimore .imercae Of afew days ago, no.
ticiug the distraction of this homestead it
said the name of the owner was Alexander
Stephen cambridge. His name Is Adam
Stephen and it gives Us infinite pleasure to
say he is still alive at the good old age of IS
years. In many states Of the Union and TO
many on the other side of the ocean will the
news of the burning Of this old home cause
feelings of deep regret We have seen more
stately houses, but We know of none around
which clustered more the memories of what
was best in We olden time than did around
this place on the banks of the Opequon.-
A few years after the war the property pass
ed into the hands of Mr.. Lemuel cambridge,
who married q Miss Lawrence, Of Long Is
land. They improved and enlarged the
property The loss was heavy and is about
half covered with insurance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

i.,,,,bter is losing her sight, saiu
" Ny u@us soctber. "and Just on the eve Of
al ri TOO What shall 40 mans -, ewes YES
, married, BY all meaai An maj ~. wilss
o PPsrms disappearing Health u y sI ms
ir'eaSc; cb womes are peculiarly subject ,h II,
70 WE enemies. ExPer,sneI proves Is. ' ma
women " FovoTite prescription l. is the
6 6iy1 %s @ ie sm y S Ss'ssn'
under That hat il will give satsiseaSe q
fae,ure, rs.s s''a or money will be REFUNDED a.,
every ss--. tee y, has been printed on the bot
Tn, gsa ,,er and faithfully carried for many
/ wears.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
T'OsCH Ordinance.

BE IT RESOLVED, That no person or persons
be allowed to keep in their places of business,
warehouse, or lot adjoining their places OF
business more than three barrels OF coal or
gasolene oil, and not more than twenty five
pounds of dynamite, at any one time, inside
The corporate limits of said town under the
penalty of being fined not less than So nor
moro than $50, unless by the consent Of the
council.
RESOLVED, That any person or persons guilty
Of tampering, or in any way injuring any oil
the wires, poles, etc, of the City Electric
Light, on the streets or alleys of Charles-Iown,
shall be lined not less than $40 nor more than
S25, and be confined in the County Jail, at the
discretion os the Mayor.
By order of the Council.
GUSTAV BROWN,
Mar rs. 1892. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

Last week we announced the purchase OF
the Gardner home farm-three hundred
acres-by Messrs w. K. Percy and George
w. NARROW. We have since learned that
Mr. Marlog hes purchased Mr., Percy's in
teres,. We congratulate our friend AarlOE
on this accession to his landed possessions
lie now is the owner of seven hundred un'
surpassed acres-secpred every acre of it
bv diligence in business aud feFvor OF spirit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
Thnt Terrible Coitnh

In the morning, hurried or difficult breath
ing, rising phlegm. tightness in the chest,
quickened pulse, chillness in the evening or
sweats at night, all Or any of these things
arc the first stages of consumption. DIR.
Acker's English Cough Remedy 'gW cure
these fearful symptoms, and is sold under a
nOsifire guarantee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
For Judge.

The name of t. c. GREEN, Esq, already
unanimouslv recommended by the members
of line Bar of jefferson county as suitable
and competent candidate for the Office Of Judge
of the 18th Judicial Circuit. is also earnestly
presented for the said position by his many
friends among ,.,,,,,,,e.
Fob 81 1892 THE NOlEhc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
Tie baltimore Conference.

The Baltimore annual Conference OF the
NJ. Z. Church, South, will meet at Harrison
burg. Virginia, on the 2Srd of March,
What is 70 hinder the extending of an in
vitatiou to this splendid religious body, to
hold its next meeting at Charles-T Town
We have the railroad facilities; We have
the Hospitality inclined citizenship, aud 10
short, possess all the facilities for the &c
commodation and comfort of the Confer
ence. We move that an invitation be most
cordially extended and most urgently press
ed. and in this motion we feel assured that
we will be most heartily seconded by ninety
nine per cent. of our people without regard
TO sect or creed. The last meeting of this
distinguished body is remembered with
pleasure, and a cordial reception will ever
await its return -EaGmers' Adrocats.
We concur with The Adrocate, and believe
our people OF an classes would heartily sec
ond an invitation for this distinguished
body TO hold its next meeting in Charles
TOwn.-Spii1t.
Our people have pleasant recoileclions OF
the Conference here some ten years ago, and
would esteem it an honor for Charles Town
to be CHOSEN as tbe seat Of its next annual
session.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

There was almost killing at Shenandoah
Junction Monday The information we
have is A gentleman and his wife were in
the station room awaiting the southbound
\. & w. train. A colored man was also in
the room. The husband left the room fol
a few moments and during his absence vile
proposals were made to his wife by the ne
gro. She informed her husband, and he
drew from his pocket pistol and endeayor-
ed to resent the insult to his wife. The
weapon refused to do its duty, and he pick
ed up poker from the stove and gave some
well-direcled and well deserved blows
We are not informed as to names or result
of tho blows-tho' We have rumors that
they were fatal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

Mr.. Cruger w. Smith addressed the st.
Andrew Brotherhood, of Hagerstown, in the
Episcopal Church, of that city, on Sunday
night week He had large and attentive
and appreeiative congregation. Mr.. Smith
has been invited to address the Brotherhood
at Shepherdstown on the Srd of April. He
is an interesting and instructive speaker.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
PersonGI.

Misses Katie and Carroll Ely went t.
Conference on Tuesday.
Mr. f. G. Butler, after an absence of sew.
eral weeks, returned on Saturday.
Mrs. Andrew Z. Kennedy returned home
on Saturday evening from Baltimore.
Rev. II. p. Hamill and wife, and Miss
Lizzie Ware went to Conference on Tuesday.
Charles Stewart, of Baltimore, is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Jas. H. Cain, at "Grove
End
Mr.. Schloss of 5. ID. Hirschman & Co. is
in New York selecting stock of Spring
goods.
Miss Sallie Beller returned from ten
days visit to Washington on Saturday
evening.
Mrs. G. Boyd Harlan, OF Berkeley county,
is visiting her sisters, the Misses Keerl of
this place
Mr.. Ambrose Undertake, of the Buena
Vista VA Cashmere Mills, was in town
last Friday.
Mr.. r. w. Alexander has entered the
Bryant, Stratton & Sadler Business College
of Baltimore.
Miss Jennie 5. Warner, of Frederick
county, Va, spent several days last week at
"Groye End"
Our friend Jno. II. little, OF Shepherds
town, called to see US on Monday. Never
saw him looking better.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson came up from Wash
ington City on Saturday evening and spent
the Sabbath with his family.
Mr.. J. Henry Chaplain, of Loudoun coun-
ty, spent several days with his brother, Mr..
Samuel Clapham, of this place.
Mrs. c. Horace Gsllaher and son, Wal
lace, returned from Baltimore and Wash
ing,on on Thursday night last.
Rev. Mr. Millican stopped on his way to
Conference. Mrs. Millican will spend
few days in the county with friends.
DR.. Turner A. Ramey, graduate of the
dental department of the University of
Maryland, returned home on Saturday.
Rev. VIM. F. Locke, en- route to the Con-
ference at Harrisonburg, on Monday stopped
at his fathers residence near Summit Point
Mr.. Harry Duke, en- route from Philadel-
phia to his home in Cumberland, stopped
over in Charles-Town for few hours on
Tuesday.
Miss Emma I. Eggleston, en- route to the
Conference at Harrisonburg. gave the edi-
tors family at "Mt. Parvo" the pleasure of
a visit-remaining from Friday noon to
Saturday evening.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
FOrWayOr.

As our present Mayor. Gustav Brown. has
proved himself worthy and efficient official
In the past. and to show that his valuable ana
faithful services have been appreciated By his
fellow citizens, be will be supported Tor re-
election by ..--,.,..,
Mar o. 1892. MANY NOlEho.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
For Councilman.

FL Fss Pres Announce DR.. FRANK
T0IiKE as a suitable person to represent the
First Ward in the Town Council. he has
an intelligent conception OF the needs o. the
town and will consider the inIe-ests o. Us
constituency. r-orrp
Mar. 2, lsa2. NVtEr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

The final payments Of dues to Jefferson
Building Association, No. s. we're made On
wednesday last, and said association Is no"
numbered with the five others which have
beeo carried to a successful conclusion ~
Cbarles. Town. and accomplished SO ''peh
,owards the upbuilding aud material Sq'
.-o.r,snt of our town aud county. No b,
- No learn from the faithful, competent
- careful secretary and treasurer, MI
- Porter6eld. has run just seven years
nine mouths and thee weeks e"rr'eu o','
one thousand shares, sao nefer i0s' -'"@' :
dollar The redempIious were &c o. He"'
osr during its entire existence ana 'h'
nro6t to shareholders Was seven PEI 'eI'
rIsorof,axes. A good record, which speak
Ill for all Of the officers connected VIII
W Of its afIairs.-Spir".
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

The annual meeting OF stockholders OF
the Jefferson County Mutual Fire Insurance
Company was held at the office of Wash.
ington & Alexander on Monday, and the
reports of secretary aud treasurer were en-
inently satisfactory and exhibited health
fnl condition of the company. Losses have
been promptly adjusted aud paid and
q good cash balance in hand. The old
board of directors was reelected, as follows
Eugene Baker, II. B. Davenport, ;. W.
Washington, W. H. I. Lewis, J. 5. Melvin
John w. Rider, Isaac II. Srider, ). Car
land Hurst, Charles ?. Wilson, VIM. L
Wilson. John II. little, Z. g. Herr, r. ?
Chew Joseph Trapnell and II. L. Snyder
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

Madame and Miss Bertha Ruhl resumed their
Vocal and instrumental Music Glasses Septem-
Der 9th 1891, at their residence on the corner
of Mildred and Liberty streets. Terms mod
crate.
Sept. 10. 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

We are glad to note that our young friend,
Payne Avis, son OF our townsman, Mr.. JAS.
l.. Avis, has received the appointment of
cadet at Annapolis. We understand that
Col. O'Ferrall bestowed the appointment on
him.-Huvisoabarg Spirit
He is Il grandson of the late Capt John
Avis of this town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
The vulcan Road Machine and Bridg

The Vulcan Road Machine and Bridge
Company, of this place, has its bridge plant
about completed, and will now go extensive
ly into the manufacture of light iron bridges.
An additional force has been put TO work
in their shops, and bridges and road ma
chimes will be turned out expeditiously and
bearing the stamp of good workmanship.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

\ public meeting, for the purpose Of or
gauizing Democratic Club, will be held
at the Court House in Charles-Town, on
Friday Ecening, april LIST, 1892, at s o'clock
The Charles-To Cornet Band will enliven
the occasion with good music, and Con-
gresham Wilson will open the campaign
with an eloquent address. Everybody, and
especially the ladies, cordially invited TO
attend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

We were shown, on Monday, a relic OF
The .s.s Coufederacy. 1t was the commits
sion Of Mr.. Geo. B. Graves as postmaster at
Winchester, signed by Jefferson Davis,
PRESIDENT oc the Confederate States, and
dated September ., iSel. 1t is now in the
possession of Mr.. Charles Graves. son Of
the appointee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
For ReHy.

A commodious dwelling house on Congress
street-i0 rooms. lawn and garden, cistern in
yard and spring water in house. Stable
though the latter may be reserved
Eel. "A, 1892. FAYETTE b. sou DERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
Mr.. lanes U. Cof'man. b!

Mr. James U. Coffman, brother of MIR.
Jacob w. Coiiman, has purchased of Mr..
G. Mason Heidwhol the eligible lot next
east of Nj. c. w. Armentrouts residence
on West Washington street, with the view
of removing here from Shenandoah county,
Va, and erecting handsome dwelling
thereuu.-SOirH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

Morgan's Grove Association will have its
annual exhibition in September-7th, Sth
and 9,h Fair notice get ready for IL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
Notice.

The annual meeting Of Stockholders of the
Bank of CharIes-Town will e held on Monday.
April 4th, at IL O'Clock. .. n.
G. a PoRIERFIELD.
March Q. lse2-5t. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
For assessor.

We are authorized to announce JOHN W.
GARDNER. Jr., as a candidate for the office
of Assessor for the 2nd District
March %, 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

We have a note from Rev. c. NJ. Tony
.eoloredl formerly pastor Of a church at
summit Point, this county, now of Smith
field, Isle Of Wight county, Virginia, in
which he says
"My church at Smith Station Is IN geoGi
condition. Since last July have received
into the A. VI. f. Church twenty-six mem
bers. My church is free from debt. / have
naid off the Indebtedness, i've hundred dol
lars in TX months. The Virginia Confer
enoe Of the 4. NJ. Z Church will convene
81 Winchester April 18th, ls92-Bishop
Grant presiding
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
HIRSCHMA

1t will be against the interest of any TO purchase
elsewhere before stock has been inspected and prices
noted carefully Our stock of Spring and Summer Clothing
will comprise all designs and only be fonnd at the
store of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

Mr.. Wm. Kahn has his show windows
tsaudfully decorated with exhibits of his
spring stock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

80. Palmbaum * Bro. have received large
Alb due assortmeuts Of dress goods, trim
m.ae,. embroidcries, laces. cite. Their prices
sr over than ever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
For assessor.

Weare authorized TO announce Mr.. GEORGE
II. FLAGG as candidate for Assessor for the
First District.
EaL II 500