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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-03-13
The United Presbyterians' Meeting.

The United Presbyterians held their an
nual congregational meeting on Thursday
evening. Rev. S. Dell Johnston. the pas
tor called the meeting to order. L. J.
McKitrick was elected president for the
full year and Miss Winnie Ewing secre.
tary. The final report OF the building
committee was satisfactory and the COM
mit,ee was discharged. The election of
trustees resulted in the choice OF William
Clark and Henry e. Ewing for one and
two years, respectively. and c, MinkIey for
three years. The following were chosen
ushers for the coming year: l.. +. Eyler,
Arnot Johnston. George Wallace, Robert
Montgomery. Clarence McKitrick and
William Ewing. The meeting adjourned
to Thursday, March 80.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
THE RAPID TRANSIT PROBLEM.
The Financial Stringency Alone Prevents
Action by tho Manhattan Company.

The Financial Stringency Alone Prevents
Action by tho Manhattan Company.
Mr.. R. NJ. Galloway. q director Of the Nam
haitian Railway Company and a member OF the
Committee on Extensions. yesterday made
the following statement in reply to the crit
icisms on the refusal Of the company to con-
slider Just now plans for the further extern
sion Of the elevated roado:
Il think that Mayor Gilroy and Mr.. Stein.
way and tho other city authorities have en-
tirely misunderstood tho motives which
prompted the Maphatten Company to pass the
resolution which it did at It's last m Getting in
relation to tho extension OF its lines ut the
present time. That action was taken simply
gency. and the company did not care to at
tempt any financial operations in the way Of
mark citing bonds or selling additional stock
for the purpose OF these exte sions when first
any price. 1t is the intention of the Man
haitian Company now. as 1t always has been. to
promote the interests OF the people by the ex-
tension OF Its lines. and it undoubtedly will do
Commission, and upon the proposition made
by them. lust SO soon as the state OF the money
market will permit We do not wish to appear
in any way hostile to the Rapid Transit Com
we are willing at all times to pramote their
interest and extend the lines in the interest of
the public Just so soon as we can do 40 with q
fair regard to the price the money n scessary
idea whom passing this resolution that we were
rejecting the propositions made to rs by the
Rapid Transit Commission. We consider that
they are still before US for our consideration.
some terms with the city for the building Of
these lines"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
AUBREY BoUCICAULr TO BE SUED.
His Wife About TO Bring Proceedings for
an Absolute Divorce.


His wife About to Bring Proceedings for
an Absolute Divorce.
Mrs. Aubrey Boucicault has engaged Col
Robert Ingersol! to begin proceedings for an
absolute divorce against her husband. who Is
a son OF the late Dion Boucicault
The complaint which Is dated Aug. 10. and
OF which Mr.. Robert Ii. Griffin is attorney Of
record. names Miss Victory Bateman as CO.
respondent.
Miss Bateman Is now playing with Lawrence
Hanley in "The Players" at the Star Theatre,
She has been playing leading parts for several
years. her principal Success being made with
Louis James. in whose support she was for
four years.
Mrs. Boucicault's stage name Is Amy Busby.
She is q Rochester girl. and made her first
stage hit while in William Fl. Cranes company
IN The Senator" She aiterward was with
cault WAS engaged by Mr.. Robson at the Same
time. The young couple were married while
season ended they lived at 45 West Twenty
fifth street
Mr.. Boucicault. soon after the beginning Of
tho following theatrical season. left Mr.. Rob-
son and starred in Tacoma. Seattle, San Fran
cisco and other Western cities in The Two
Orphans" and The Fayorites." His leading
lady was Miss Bateman.
Mr.. Boucicault was seen last night at 152
West Ninety -hrst street He had lust entered
escorted from the theatre. He said:
vorce proceedings which my wife wife is bringing
against me. n anything is to be said on my
side ny lawyers VIII say II for ne. am now
a ass bef /" s Mrs. joint h MIG @
aware that Miss Bateman has been mentioned
In the divorce papers"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
Tn. Reindeer Experiment In Alaska.

SAN Francisco. Aug. 10,-Letters from Dutch
Harbor. Alaska. dated July "a. contain news
about the Government reindeer station. The
Rev. Sheldon Jackson has Just returned from
Wort Clarence. OF the original herd Of $50
reindeer brought from Siberia last year. mono
died during the winter. They easily obtained
food. though the winter was exceptionally
severe Eighty fawns were born. and only two
died. Capt. Healy OF the Bear brought thirty
seven reindeer from Siberia in June and
added them to the herd, About $50 more will
had charge OF ths station. says there is no
doubt Of the experimental success In few
years these reindeer Will furnish abundant
food for all the coast Esquimos.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
TROOPS CALLED OUT
Violence In Vale. and the Riot Act Read
A Great Mountain March.


LONDON. Aug. lahore than 10000 striking
miners marched yesterday from Monmouth
shire and the Rhondda Valley. in Wales. to
Merthyr Vale. twenty-five miles northwest Of
Cardiff They rioted in the parish and its on
virons. smashed windows. and battered build
ings. Several m en- were maltreated by tho IN OBJ.
but eventually. after the reading OF ths riot
act. tho rioters marched away. despatch
from Pont-y-pridd tonight says that troops
have been sent to Merthyr Vale. as moro
trouble threatens there.
Tomorrow night much moro serious things
are likely to happen. for 10000 strikers
plan to begin tomorrow afternoon or
evening their march from the Rhondda
Valley. over the mountains to Ebbw Vale
where. despite the repeated threats OF the
strikers to punish non-union men. many
miners are still at work. Sentries are posted
at short distances at the entrance to Ebbw
Vale. and scouts have been sent to the noun
tain heights. Troops occupy q position near
tho mines threatened by tho 10000 and will
advance to stop the invaders as soon as warn
ing Of their approach shall be received.
At tho meeting of the delegates Of the Fife
shire miners to-day 1t was decided that the
masters offer Of 12H per cent advance in
wages be declined and that tho men leave the
pits. This means that II 900 Fifeshire minors
will go out on Monday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
GATHERING IN THE CROOKS.
Plnkertous Have Got Three OF the NJ en- Who
snntched u o., 900 Gold bag.

pnntched y bosOOV 3Old hnE.
ST. PAUL. Aug. 19.-Three OF the mon who
participated In the robbery Of the $1,000 gold
bag from the Merchants Bank m essenRer last
Monday are now under arrest. and the dotec-
tives expect soon to capture the other two.
Two Of the three under arrest. Fleury and
Howard. are now in st. Paul. and the third Is
In Chicago. where he was captured last even
ing. william Pinkerton reached st. Paul early
this morning with Fleury. alias George Har-
vey. who is supposed to be tho principal In tho
robbery. Mr.. Plnkerton says he believes this
gang Of English crooks are tho same men who
eight or nine days ago robbed bank at Mari
nette Wis. of $1,000. The robbery was COM
mitted in the Same manner
CHICAGO. Aug. 10 John. alias Charles,
Meggs, supposed to be one OF three men con-
nected with the st, Paul bank robbery last
Monday. was locked UP at the Central police
station last night. Meggs is about % years OF
age. When he was searched at the station
S78O was found on him. He refused to say
whore he came from or give any Information
about his career
Yesterday morning q Pinkerton detective
got on Meggs''s trail and followed him for
eight hours. When arrested in n Van Buren,
street car he made a desperate struggle to get
away. The detective thrust revolver in his
face and subdued him. He will be taken to
st. Paul to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
DEssAU GETS HIS DIAMONDS BACK.
Sent Anonymously Through the Mail to the
Hotel Ciork-S1 $50 short.

ST. LOUIS Aug. 1o-The package OF black
diamonds valued at $4,000 which was lost by
c. H. Bllings, travelling agent for Simeon
Dessau OF New York, last Wednesday night
has been found. 1t was returned through the
mail this morning, and Dessau and Biliings
are happy. The package was deposited at the
Central Post Office some time last night. and
was addressed Day Clerk. Lndell Hotel"
The sender put six cents worth OF stamps on
the package, which lacked 90 cents OF be-
ing enough to pay tho postage. This
morning it was not delivered on ac-
count Of the short postage, but after
being handed through several departmen
went to the short paid" clerk. 1t was held
at the Post ONCE. while q notice was aent to
the hotel clerk. Mr.. Billings. the salesman.
and Mr.. Dessau. the owner Of the missing dia-
monds. who came from New York on Friday
night. and Pinke detective. went, with
the o sps ns in he
which It was originally enclosed Inside were
eyeral LAYERS Of pr1Th PAPER nnS tbns sx
wallet. with $4,000 worth OF diamonds all
I'm the wallet was this letter:
Sir th. the Package that was Picked up at Union
ME n waa S9, "a, Don't
The letter was unsigned. 1t was written on
a half sheet Of small note paper addressed on
one side IS follows: Mr. Simeon Disseau OF
New York."
The chirography was good and bore evil
dence Of an attempt to disguise a good rum
ming business hand. A peculiar thing about
the return OF the package Is that on Friday a
reward Of Sl.0C0 and no questions asked was
offered for 1t. AS the finder Is not known. this,
OF course. will not be paid.
On weighing the diamonds It was discovered
that the package was short 81 7-64 carats
carbons worth Sl.65O. and "a 3464 carats
bartz. worth $500. at total Of Sl.95O.
Manager Bucky received q telegram yester-
covery OF the diamonds.
The exact weights Of the diamonds were cop
LED from the books ana teleHgrIaphhed to MT
ered
Manager Bucky said on Thursday that there
was also 5000 worth Of white diamonds In
the package
Both Billings and Dessau alike denied yes
terday. In st. Louis that there We're any white
diamonds In the package
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
WAR IN THE VINEYARDS.
White Labor Threatening . Dire Crusade
Against Chiness Labor.


BAN Francisco. Aug. 19.-Ths crusade
against Chinese which has broken out In sew
eral parts OF the San Joaquin valley promises
to reach dangerous proportions at Bsrksfeld.
Large Rangs Of idle men have been gathering
there for several days, and to-day 1t was
learned they propose to- night. under cover Of
darkness. to drive out 800 Chinese ON p!oyed
on tho HaggIn- Tevis vineyard near town.
On this vineyard are employed also 500
white men, but Chinese have been working at
labor which white mer dime care to do The
manager SAYS he Is willing to employ whites.
hut he won't pay them more than he has paid
Chinese. He says the majority OF men threat
The Sheriff has telsGranhed to the Governor
for authority to use militia to suppress riotng
which he fears will occur.
At Fresno more than 800 unem ployed aro
gathered. Last night they drove out Chinese
from several neighboring vineyards, and were
only prevented, from killing some Mongolians
by the arrival OF g., Sherifrs posse; They
robbed and beat the Chinese. who ara leaving
town in large numbers.
Chinese have also been driven from Selma
and Tulare, and even the proprietors Of wash
houses and restaurants have decided to go ON
Sent /.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
DIR. p4PPs STATEMENT
HIS Imperfect knowledge of EnglIsh-Mcr.
Saiolii's Plans.

HIS Imperfect knowledge of EnElIsh-Mcr.
Satoiirs Plans.
Mgr. Satolll remained In the archepiscopal
residence yesterday morning and in the after
noon, accompanied by Archbishop Corrigan.
Father Connolly. and DR.. Papi. no called at
Bishop NcDonnell's residence in Brooklyn.
The Bishop had not been notified that the
Delegate expected to call. and was away visit
ing some Of his parishes on Long Island.
Archbishop Corrigan with the Delegate and
their secretaries. Fathers Papl and Connolly.
left the city yesterday for Rye. where they re-
manned over night at st. Benedict's Homo for
Colored Boys They will celebrate mass in the
chapel OF the institution this morning. Early
in tho afternoon they will be driven to Port
chester. where Mgr sGtolli will offlciate at the
ceremony Of laying the corner stone OF the
Archbishop Corrigal Will make a brief nd
dress d and the sermon VIII be preached by the
the Immaculate Virgin. In Lafayette place. A
large delegation OF the clergy OF the diocese
vco The ceromony viii Begin s's at oelSek
The p%ry Will 6efnr mt to fSe Sly In fhe r.
same time Archbishop Corrigan will leave for
Troy to attend tho annual retreat OF the clergy
In 81. Joseph's Seminary In that city.
There WAS some annoyance at the Cathedral
yesterday over what was believed to be mis-
Ssd Of hS sas
attached to the Cathedral said that Dr. Pants
knowledge Of English was imperfect. and that
they did not believe he meant to discuss the
question OF the Arehbishop's sincerity. ,
residence. in. speaking OF the effect of Dr.
Papi's intervisw upon the relations between
as good terms as they were yesterday"
"A ruInSr was alloat yesterday that, DR.,
and the Sunday De'aorat, had been, severely
disciplined by Mgr Satolli for publishing arti-
Giles In the GHth0iic Herald which seemed to re-
feet upon the Apostolic Delegate. Dr. Walsh
said that he had not been Disciplined by Mgr
Satolli, who. on the ontrary had blessed him.
He had had q pleasant interview with the Del
eeate no said on Friday evening. DR.. Walsh
make public tho details Of the conversation
This editorial will appear in tho Sunday Demo
crdi to-day:
We have seen the Apostolic DELEGATE and have
learned from ms lips Lessons OF wisdom. peace. aud
charity which never bs forgotten During
conversation no favored with most learned expo
sition of the school question. The famous fourteen
propositions Of Mgr satoll are N harmony with the
teaching Of the Baltimore CounciL and every effort
must DO made TO multiply tho parish schools
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
MEXICAN TROOPS FIRED ON THEM.
The Cardenns Revoiutionists Have Brush
with CnNnlrymcn and Flee.

EAGLE PASS. Tex. Aug. 10.-The frat en-
counter between the Cardenas revolutionists
and Federal troops occurred at $50 o'clock
last evening at Charco del Venado, near Zara-
goza thirty miles west OF Eagle Pass. The
force OF Federal cavalry. $50 strong, under
command OF Major Alvarez. left Diaz on Thurs
day afternoon. taking n southerly course to-
ward Morelos and Zaragoza- Near the latter
town. just after dark. they rode upon the
forces OF Francisco Trevno. tho Cardenista
leader. The cavalry challenged the others.
and. receiving no answer. fred. Whether the
Cardenas mon returned the fire or not is not
certain but no sooner did they learn that their
assailants were Federal troops than they re-
tired precipitately. They left three mon dead
and seven wounded on the field.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20

Two Iuches OF Rain, Haiistones, and Lots
of Lightning.

New BRUNSWICK. N. j.. Aug. 19.-At $50 this
evening ono OF the most terrific storms ever
known 10 this section was experienced here.
Tho storm was accompanied by severe thun-
der and lightning and a heavy fall OF hail
stones Two inches OF rain fell
The residence OF William Henderson OF
Highland Park was struck by lightning. but
the family escaped unhurt. The telephone
OF the wires are burned out. The lightning
ran riot in the telegraph Offices. and tho
swItchboards were alive with electric fire.
Heavy boulderS were washed down the hill
on the eastern approach to the bridge span
ming the Raritan River and the sewers were
inches
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
Queen Victoria Oppres sed by tho Heat.

LONDON. Aug. 19.-Queen Victoria has been
affected by the weather as in no former sum-
mer. She has passed many hours trying to
find In the summer house in Osborne Park re-
lief from the heat Punkahs and other tropi-
col appliances for cooling the air have been in
constant use about her. In the evening she
has driven in tho most densely shaded parts
OF the grounds. Although apparently she has
suffered no decline Of her general health. her
physicians advise that she should 90 to Bal
moral for change OF air as soon as possible.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20

The Loss n Serious One, because Grizzly
Bears Are Out of Market.

bears Arc Out Of Market
The female grizzly bear. mSus horri'tlis.
the last Of the two cubs presented to the Gen.
trail Park menageris by Forest and Stream
about fifteen years ago. died OF consumption
at O'Clock yesterday morning. She had been
sick for several weeks, She had refused to
eat anything but apples. although Director
Smith tempted her appetite with bread. m eat
carrots. fish. and other delicacies dear TO tho
bear palate.
Before she became too weak she used to
CLINT to the top OF the rocks In her cage and
fight for air. During the last few days she has
lain barely breathing, at the back OF the cave.
The skin was unfit for mounting SO the body
was removed TO the offal dock.
The loss to the menagerie is great. as grlz-
zliss are scarce and dear. Indeed. Assistant
Superintendent Burns snyS there is none now
In the market. This grizzly now on exhibition
was lent by Mr.. j. A. Bailey.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
o. III. BURBRIDGE LEAVES CHICAGO.
It 10 Said He Took with Him between $50, =
900 and 100000 Not Hts Own.

CHICAGO. Aug. 19-Oscar II. Burbrdge re-
Gently ono of Charles r. Yerkes's right hand
mon. has fed the city. and. it is said. he took
with him anywhere from $4,000 to 100000
in cash which had been swindled out Of con-
fding customers. One of his alleged victims.
J. b. Storey of Storey & Clark. furniture deal
ers at 1870 Wabash avenue. has begun suit to
recover $500 Burbridge got
Burbridge for several years. was a proteg6
OF Charles II. Yerkes. He held the position OF
claim agent for the North Chicago Street Rail-
way Company was later with William Il. Keep
and the American Casualty Company. and
wound up his career as member OF the Stock
Exchange and a bucket shop dealer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20

Insurance Companies Stop Payments-A
Mayors Life Threatened.

INSURANCE C0mpAnIes STOP Faymente-A
Mayors Life Threatened.
HUNTINoBURa. Ind. Aug. 19.-Recently tho
railroad car and repair shops, on which most
of the town depended for living. were re-
moved to Princeton. which had offered bonus.
Hundreds OF workmen who had bought their
homes were thrown ont Of employment Three
weeks ago fires began to be set.
Since then there have been more than q
score. 1t ia supposed they were set to secure
enteen ayr oine bnspesa
here. meeting Of leading citizens was held
yesterday. and the insurance companies
agreed to cancel all policies In order to stop
the firehugs. This began to day and reused
great indignation among he insured, come OF
whom openly threatened the Mayors life.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
TRAIN STOPPED RI HOR,E.

II Was u Runaway Hor~r. which Had Got
stuck In tho Railway Bridge.
At midnight on Friday Conductor Pellington
OF the Greenwood Lake Railway went forward
to learn why his train had stopped. and found
horse fast in the tes OF the bridge which
carries tho road over the canal ut Bloomfield,
1t was runaway horse. and fragments Of
thlls and harness were attached to 1t. Tho
carriage had been left behind ut the Orchard
street station.
The crew OF the train got planks from lum-
Der yard. and. after flooring the bridge. put up
shears and tackle. and hoisted the struggling
brute from the road. 1t Kicked and bit ut Its
rescuers while planks were being put under
where 1t remained. unclaimed. last evening.
The train was delayed for two hours.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
H,ount e. Route to washington.

DENVER. Col. Aug 1a.--The Hon. James H.
Blount, United States Commissioners to
Hawaii and party, arrived in Denver this
morning from San Francisco. on train that
had been delayed by washouts In the noun
tains- The party will snend the day In Den-
Mr.. Blount declined to talk about the results
OF his mission or speak on any other political
10
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20

Arthur tho l3 months old child OF Mrs.
Meyer who is accused Of elping her husband.
DR.. Henry c. Meyer. to poison Carl Brandt. has
been placed in ST. Barnabas House. adjoin-
Ing Police Headquarters In Mulberry street
Tho hoy was taken from his mother in Ludlow
street Iaii on Friday night BY Dr. O'Sullivan,
ono OF her counsel
At the institution yesterday the matron said
that the child had been brought there because
DIR. O'Sulivan thought he would receive better
care there than elsewhere.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
The West India Hurricane.

WASHINGTON, Aug, 10.-The hurricane near
St Thomas on Wednesday is now apparently
central about latitude 30' and longitude 72o.
having reached the point OF curvature north
ward. 1t may therefore not strike tho south
Atlantic coast with much severity. Vessels
leaving New York for the Bermudas may meet
this storm on Monday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
FIFTY Killed In Firedanp Explosion.

BERLIN. Aug. 19.-There was an explosion
Of firedamp in the Kaiserstuhl coal pit at
Dortmund. in Wsstphalia. to-day. Fifty per-
sons were killed and many others injured.
Much excitement prevails. and details OF the
affair are not yet at hand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
E..,,.h cold sl,pm-nt. to America.

LONDON. Aug. 1a.-Gold to the amount OF
sl10.0OO was Withdrawn to-day from tho
Bank Of England for shipment to the United
States. The Cunard line steamer Campania.
which sailed from Liverpool for Nav York to-
day, took 1855. 900 gold. and tho American
line steamer New York. sailing from South
am pton. took ESQ, 0O0.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
YACHT UPSETS ROHB0AE

a Cook OF the Manhanset House, shelter
Island, Drowned.
A rowboat containing Della Duffy. 10 years
old. a cook in the MRnhanset House. Shelter
Island. and Daniel Mullaney. was run down on
Peconic Bay about 8 O'Clock Friday night by
j. Rogers Maxwel's schooner yacht tho EN-
erald.
The rowboat was overturned. and in the
darkness and confusion Miss Duffy WAS
drowned. Mullaney was rescued by q. III.
Belcher OF the schooner yacht Thistle. Miss
DuffY's body was not recovered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
LIeut.-Gov. Shsehan Calls on seaat0r
Murphy.

Lleut-Gov. Sheehan visited Senator Murphy
at Long Branch yesterday. On his return he
said that no had succeeded In the purpose OF
his visit He was asked II Judge Maynard
would be renominated this fall
I'm for Maynard" no said.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
Seventeen Business BuiIdinEs Rurasd.

BENTON. H.. Aug. 1o.-seyenteen business
buildings were burned here yesterday. result
ing in Q loss OF $4,000. The total insurance
10 only 81. 300. One-iourth Of the public square
10 swept clean.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20
DsTeetions from the Western Associated
PrSSs.

CINCINNATI. Aug 19.-It Is learned here to-
day that tho Louisville COurie'-,J Journal and
the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette have ar
ranged to Join the United Press.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20

Matilda Kullen. who seems to be insane. was
found by Park Policeman Reilly yesterday af-
ternosn under tho bushes at tho Seventh av-
enus bridle path bridge. She was sent to
bellevue Hospital
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20

NEBRASKA CRY. Aug. lo.-The discovery was
made yesterday morning that burglars had
entered the Missouri Pacific freight house at
this place, and Investigation by the agent
showed that 81. 900 had disappeared.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-20

Next popular nay Coach Excursion 10 the Worl4s
Esir. vie New York Central Aug ga The Hudson
River. MOHAWK Valley. and Niagara Pals By dAylighL
Only $50 round Iip.-Ady.