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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16

There is a kind of supervision which
the state exercises over public morals
as over houses and women of prostitu-
ton, gambling houses, drinking shops,
and foundlings. 1t is easy to say that
society interferes with houses of ILL
fame, for example, because they are
against the public welfare. But this is
very vague term. 1t is better and
truer to say, with our fathers, and with
almost all severely simple stages Of
society, that they are comtro bones NOR
es. Man, as a moral being, when the
question is, what ought to exist and be
endured, cannot help Judging under the
sway of his moral feelings. He may be
intOlerant herein, but he is true to the
best part of his nature, and there are
limits, though not entirely clear ones,
within which moral legislation ought
to be included
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16
EQUAL TO ANY EFFICIENCY.

We have half belief that the person
is possible who can cOunterpOise all
other persons We believe that there
may be man who is match for events
one who never found his match
against whom other men being dashed
are brOken-One of unexhaustible per-
SOnal resources, who can give you any
odds and beat you. What we really
wish for is mind equal to any exigency.
You are safe in your rural district, or in
the city, in broad daylight, amidst the
police, and under the eyes of hundred
thousand people. But how is it on the
Atlantic, in storm? Do you under
stand how to infuse your reason into
men disabled by terror, and to bring
yourself off safe then ?-how among
thieves, or among an Infatuated pOpu-
lace, or among cannibals? Face to face
with ahighwayman who has every temp
tation and opportunity for violence and
plumber, can you bring yourself off safe
by your wit, exercised through speach?
"a problem easy enough to Caesar, or
Napoleon. Whenever a man of that
stamp arrives, the highwayman has
found master What difference be-
tween men in power of face! A man
succeeds because he has more power of
eye than another, and so cOaXes or con-
POUNDS him. The newspapers, every
week, report adventures of some impu-
dent swindler, who, by steadiness of
carriage, duped those who should have
known better. Yet any swindlers we
have known are nOvices and bunglers.
as is attested by their i'll name. A great
er power of face would accomplish any
thing, and, with the rest of their takings.
take away the bad name. A greater
power of carrying the thing loftily,
and with perfect assurance, would con-
found merchant, banker, judge, men of
influence and power, poet, and president.
and might lead any party, unseat any
sovereign, and abrogate any constitu-
ton in Europe and America. Itwas said.
that man has at one step attained vast
power, who has renounced his moral
sentiment, and settled it with himself
that he will no longer stick at anything.
1t was said of Sir William Pepperel.
one of the worthless of New England,
that, "put him where you might, he
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16
The New Road Bill.

If genuine road reform can be accom-
plished in such manner as to help
solve the prison problem the people will
rejoice exceedingly. The prison problem
is to make the penal institutions self
sustaining without doing injustice to
free labor. A bill which was introduced
in the Assembly on Monday provides
for the appointment of Commissioners,
who shall be authorized to take two
thirds OF the cOnvlctS in the prisons and
in the Elmira Reformatory and set
them to work improving roads. Still
other convicts are to be employed in
making clothes, tools and other things
which will be needed by their fellows
who are engaged on the roads. 1t will
be seen that this measure would reduce
the competition between prison and
free labor to so low point as practi-
cally to abolish it altogether 1t is to
be assumed, therefore, that all the labor
organization in the State will regard it
with favor. That the Governor will
see much to commend in it is evident
from the paragraph in his last message
which is devoted to the prisons. Il
recommend" says the Governor "that
the Superintendent of prisons be prop
erly authorized by law to employ some
of the prisoners at Dannemora in road
building in the vicinity of the prison.
The State controls the roads for about
twenty miles around the institution,
and about 200 convicts could be en-
plOyed in this work with benefit to
themselves and to that portion of the
State. Clinton Prison is so situated
that the employment of convicts on
roads outside the prison walls is not
open to the same objections that it
would be at the other State prisons"
The Governor does not specify what are
the objections to be urged against the
general employment of convicts upon
roads. But whatever they may be, it
would seem that there is no good reason
why they should be of so serious nat
ure as to render the proposition infeasi-
ble.-NeaD York Tribune.
L
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16
The Columbian Exposition is to be

The Columbian Exposition is to be
commemorated, among other ways, we
believe, by comprehensive review of
our national civilization, showing the
progress we have made in law, science,
art, philosophy, religion, education. ag
riculture. manufactures, navigation.
commerce, mining, invention, ETC., ETC.
Such review would be incomplete
without a survey of our advance in pris-
on discipline and reform. Material for
such history exists, no doubt, in album
dance; but they are widely scattered
and wholly inaccessible to the ordinary
inquirer.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16

per published in the Minnesota State Prison. 1t
was founded in 1887 by the cOnvcts and is edited
and managed by them. Its objects are: to be a
home newspaper to encourage moral and intel
lectual Improvement among the prisoners; to
acquaint the public with the true status of the
prisoner: to disseminate pathological infOrma-
ton, and to aid in dispellng that prejudice
which has ever been the bar sinister to fallen
mans self-redemptiOn. The paper is entirely
dependent on the public for its financial sup
port If at any time there should accrue a sur
plus of funds the money would be expended in
the interests of the prison library.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-02-16

A page digested is better than book
hurriedly read.-Moc0ulay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
- District OF Columbia, Washington, January 18,
IStS-Io whom 1t may concern: The Commissioners
OF the District CT Colum have received from Con-
the propriety of enactng Before reporting on
this Dill the Commissioners desire to know what OBJ
ections, any exist to said proposed legislation, and
for that ose Will hold special session at TWELVE
A bill IS, ,37i0 and H. r loie3) ITO incorpor:
ate the Chesapeake and'washinpton UNDERGROUND
Electric Railway Company" BEGINNING t the inter-
section Of b street north with Sd street west
IN the northwestern portion Of the city Of Washing
its Intersection with 18th and Tennessee
avenue. In the section Of said CITY, and
thence subject to the approval Of the
in generally eastery direction b. the way Of over
ana along the Bennng bridee across the Anacostia
ern boundary Of said District. J. W. DOUGLASS,
J. ". ROSS. W. T. ROSSELL. Commissioners Dis.
triet OF Columbia. ja1S-2t
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
~ Distrfct OF Columbia, Washington. d. c.. January
II. ls&1-Io All whom it may concern: 1t having
OF Columbia that the following named wafer mains
are necessary for the public safety. comfort and
health, under public act No 161. approved June II
1871 water main tax to be assessed therefor, the
CSmmissionsrs hereby give notice that they win
Works from all parties interested until TWELVE
OCLOCk NJ. on JANUARY TWENTY-FOURTH,
1S93 Said objections should be submitted in writing
Lynx water mains a. follows. as indicated upon
street between nth and 18th streets north west,
streets. street from 9th to 18th streets north
west on 18th street from street to Florida avenue
1h osS
streets; J. ". DOUGLASS. J. W. ROSS, VIM
=. nOSSELL. Commissioners d. G. ja14-6t
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GEORGETOWN.

LIE THE OLD PRESBYTERIAN BURNING GROUND.
decision has just been rendered in Pitts
burg which when brought to the notice Of those
Who oppose the abolition of the old George
town Presbyterian cemetery from q legal stand
point ~ill probably make them see the uselessness
% their opposition The ground upon which
the FIRST Pre-bvterian Cemetery and Church OF
Pittsburg stand was originally decided as q
gift from the Penns, but the cemetery has
ceased 20 be used for interments- The congre-
cation desiring to build larger Sunday school
and lecture room applied to the legislature for
authority 10 remove the remains from that part
OF the cemetery needed Objection was made
By the lot holders and a suit entered. The
court decided IN favor Of the church. but an
appeal vas taken 10 went to the supreme
court and there the decision OF the lower court
affirmed Judge Paxton. Presbyterian,
delivered the decision, taking the ground that
. lot holder purchased mere license, nothing
more irrevocsble a. long az the place remains
= burving ground. but giving title to the
soil Chief Justice Agnew. . Methodist (virtu-
slly). di--ented. and, while granting the right
Of the legislature 20 authorize the removal of
remains when il is public necessity, denied
that II can for q mere private interest. The
church wanted more room for . lecture hall
and Sabbath school NJ matter OF economy.
The chief Justice objects to the coming Of
money out of the bones Of the dead He con-
sidersd II violation Of the sacred memory
dead.
The Presbvtcrisn cemetery here IN George
town. which the vostry has ordered 10 be aboi-
i-hed and which some lot holders claim cannot
be done legally without eompensaiing those
interested. va. similarly given. and Is identical
In almost every particular.
HAD TO CONF BT R,IL.
Commodore A. W. Weaver. who for the past
three wears has had charge Of the Norfolk navy
yard. IL once more home his sctive term having
expired few days ago. Owing TO the closed
condition Of the Potomac the commodore was
obliged to go over to the eastern shore OF Mary
u ad and come home by rail. taking the Penn
ton. Del
Mr. r. A. Casilear. the Georgetown represent
alive Of the American Fire Insurance Com
pany % Philadelphia, has notified his adjuster
90 corne on immediately tof1 up the company's
loss on the stock OF Guy. Curran & Co. The
American had 5000 on the stock
The following have been reelected on the
beard OF managers % the Georgetown and Ten
levtCvn electric railroad. Robert ID. Weaver,
VICE president. John z. Beall, secretary, and
John q. Davidson. treasurer
IL Il reported that on Wednesday night sew
eral large trees in Montgomery county that had
been frozen suddenly burst, splitting from top
% roots.
Potomac has a tho kuess now Of eighteen inches.
and several double teams have been driven
across IN perfect safety.
The Misses Biackford Of r street have issued
cards for dance on Wednesday. the 18th. at
their home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
The Late ES-Pre.ident Hayes.

To the Editor Of he Evening star
Msy an admirer Of ex-Pre-ident Hayes. who
nov lies dead at Fremont thank you for your
spprsciAtive editorial Of Thursday evening.
have seen nowhere 80 truthfully stated his
claim 10 profound esteem and loving remem-
brsnce.
Perhaps now the nation will render justice.
The democratic party may cease its elamor over
q little that was the most solemnly adjudicsted Of
any that was ever taken in this republic, and
the republican party may repent Of the coward
Ice that kept 10 from his support at a moment
when vital and far-reaching issues we're taking
shape. and caused the divisions in its ranks and
lowering Of its moral standard which led to its
ultimate loss Of national control. Perhaps the
south will remember the dawn Of peace and the
north the restoration Of financial credit and all
Americans recall the administration that went
IN in unparalleled distress and disorder and
went out in peace and in prosperity.
In four decades We present only two admins
trstions 20 history. unless the Geneva award
shall illuminate the first administration Of
Grant or the diplomacy OF Harrison's admins
trAtiou shall give Us a permanent seat at the
council table Of great nations. These are the
administration Of Lincoln and the administra-
ton Of HAYES. The latter closed the chapter Of
reconstruction and brought the resumption of
specie payments.
The contrast between the morning of March
q. 1876. and the night Of March 3. 1850, is one
of the most clearly defined IN the nations his
tory. Perhaps Hayes was a man like Lincoln,
without policy, perhaps he only studied the
drift Of public sentiment. and served the peo-
pies will Perhaps II sherman. with his
foresight and matches faith. that turned a
mountain OF paper into a mountain Of gold
nevertheless. IN this epoch, destined to be his
tOric, ~ is yet true that this calm. strong. just
man will receive among Presidents the rank
and the credit that attaches To the period when
. nation became united and its credit took COM
mand Of the markets OF the world.
Very few are the page. that will be given to
any ] 600 wears Of the worlds history. In the
grand summary Of the four centuries of our
existence only six great events may be selected
~ vitality affecting the world, and not the least
Of the six will be considered that in which an
appeal was safely taken from a defective Con-
rututlon TO the common sense and the conserv-
A,ism Of nation and in which an ancient civ
LstiOn gave place 10 the new.
As individual prominence OF men and meas
ures fades away the man who guided the repub-
Ii through it, second greatest peril may pass
D. place Of permanent recognition II. C. p.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
ANACOSTIa.

Mss Laura TueIl and Mr.. John Covington were
eedded at the Episcopal rectory Wednesday
night. Rev. Dr. W G. Davenport performed the
ceremony. The bride Attired in white silk,
white veil and wreath Of orange blossoms.
Only few % the close friends Of the contract
ing parties we're present. After the ceremony
the couple we're driven to their new home al
the corner Of 18th and l streets southeast,
Washington There they held reception,
which was attended by quite a number OF
guests.
Capt shaw Of Cherry Lane gave dancing
party Tuesday night. II was CAV time. The
parlors we're crowded with bright young
people in bright toilets. At midnight refresh
nents were served and the dance resumed.
Among those present we-. Miss Grace Gid
dinxs. Miss Emma Cox, Miss Mimic, Miss Pearl
Harrison, Miss Robey. Miss Green and Miss
Benton, Messrs- Thomas shaw. Cox, Harry
Crosier, Thaddeus Redd and Brashears.
Miss smith OF Fillmore street il the guest OF
hr. and Mrs. Covington Of Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

TO the Kditor q The Evening Star.
In The STAR Of the 18th instant it is stated
that he color line Is certain TO be one Of the
important problems that will be preached a,
the annual meeting OF the League Of American
wheslm.n, which will be held in Philadelphia
on February 20. lasting three DAYS, and that a
warm fight over IL Is expected. and that the
general opinion Is that II will result in the sr-
elnsion Of the negro from the league.
As member Of that great and rapidly grow
ing national organization, the chief object OF
which i- the construction and maintenance OF
good roads. please allow me TO express the hope
that the result OF the discussion Will not exclude
negroes from the league. Every man. woman
ard child. white OF black. rich or poor is con-
esrned In the Improvement Of the roads. No
person should be excluded from great national
body, with such a grand object TO promote as
ours 10 charged with, because Of sex color OF
race. Social considerations should not domi-
nate any more than they do in the great poIit-
fcsl parties. The help Of every good citizen ID
needed. We want the aid Of black men well
.s white, and the help of women well as men.
Fortunately. women are admitted to league
membership.
Let social matters take care OF themselves or
be subordinated 10 the all-important work Of
the league for good roads Atany rate the mat.
Ter could be left fer the several state division,
20 determins for their separate Jurisdictions.
In circulating q petition TO Congress asking
Its and in an educational way for good roads
have solicited the signatures Of women as well
- men. and of eolored citizens well as white
for the movement , for the benefit Of ali who
live In the land The interest exhibited by the
citizens Of the District in the subject Of road,
improvement 10 remArkable. Three thousand
high and low. rich and poor. have signed the
petition ] have carried, and other wheelmer
and friends Of good roads have done exceIlen
YORK IN the same direction Signatures ma,
be obtained for combination in the big petition
until February 1. Let the good work go on.
A II. DUNLAP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

Advices from Bhamo. Burmah. show that the
British forces operating against the KAchyens
viii have no easy task In subjugating these
Iaountlnesrk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
PERSONAL.

ABUNDANCE OF COAL PREVENTS FREEZ-
N ing HAv. II with our big cash prices for Ksnts'
second hand clothing. JUSTHS Old Stand. 80 D
"A UTHoRIzED PRIVATE DETECTIVE AoENcY
"A Communications promptly attended to; coundspr
tial. Once open all hoursL Best refsrences WA
THE PUBLIC Is HEREBY CAUTIONED NOT TO
L pay money 70 any PIANO TUNERS unlss: sstts-
Frs STAYMAN. Piano AsTchaafs. 93A Ut. n ".
Jal4-16. Is. 90, 20
DRIvATE DETECTIVE WORK PROMPTLY AT
best references terms reasonable Address Bog 80
Star once. 3s41ms
OWL SERVICE ExAMINATIoN QUESTIONS
~ and answers Send l0c. TO
s.w. FLYNN, A ~. Ivy Institute.
d3l-lms Southwest cor. 9Th and Z st. .. ".
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BOARDING.

lust OPENED-PRIvATE BOARDING HOUSE
~ facing the SOUTH handsomely furnished, open
nrsplaees. all mod inps and New Eng. and cooking.
lUOo q Ct n " References REQ uired tal<-lms
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

tomac. In sight Of Washington and AleSnndris;
81 mile: below latter risce; part Of original Mount
fruit electric railway to Mount Vernon. now com
sdd!s:ss q. sN0wDkS. 6r.xst 4. Hs.and1iss va 2.
jal7-6t' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
FOR SALE-BICYCLES.

EOR sALE-oNE CLEVELAND SAFETY. e7O:
tPsych9 safety. $50; ! Broncho safety $40;
Eagle uprtrht, S25s 1 Eagle upright $40; i Coium
pa uPrirht. Sla At the WHEEL EXCHANGE, iz2j
Tor .sALR-oNE VICTOR SAFETY: PFRFEoT
4 orders good Is new; eco One Dsrt safety Tor
CYCLERlES. 170i at nv 80
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FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS


LOR sALE-A GOOD FIRE-PROOF SAFE; WILL
Il be sold cheap for cash time to sell quick and
Office ia166t
EoR sALE-OVE HERRING PIT. CHAMPION
safe. made by Fsrrel Co.. Philsdelphis; height.
6h IT. width 81 #. depth. Pa #. cheap for cash
Address CASH, Star ONCE. ta19J'
L,oR SALE-AN ORGAN IN FIRST-CLASS CON.
Il dition suitable for parlor or Sunday school Call
at 1853 l4th ST. Nv. jsl9-2t'
E'OR sALE-uNE PAIR DEERHOUNDS.. ...... ESQ
One mastin pup six months old. .............. 30
One pair collie pups, four months old %
Al with hne pedigree. sCHMID'S BIRD STORE.
712 18th st. NV. ja1S-3t'
EoR sALE-sEALsKIN COAT CHEAP; BEAUTI-
fully selected skin Reason for selling. too small
Address A. T.. Star Office. ja1S-3ts
LNOR SALE-A FIRST-CLASs '92 MODEL REM
ington typewriter. together with metal once
machine In excellent condition and equal to new; will
be sold cheap. TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE.
dl7 6l0fst NV.
EoR sALE-ON TERMS TO sUIT-YOU CAN BUY
son at woRCHs FURNITURE WARE Rooms. 924
9TH 81. d12-6m
EoR sALE-''oTTo" GAS ENGINES. BOTH NEw
L and secondhand; any size: Send for circular Or
call on y. BALLACF. Agt.. 73l 9TH ct NV mig
Tor sALE--TYPEwRITERs FOR RENT WITH
Il privilege Of purchase. Best machines on. easy
terms Mimeograph and dupticator supplies NEW
MAN BON. 723 7th st. NV nto-3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

EOR sAlE-LARGE LEVEL TRACT SUITABLE
for subdivision; reached by electric cars i'm prov
ing locality; greatest bargain around washin9ton
If sold soon. offered at sc. per Sc. Il.
WANTED-To PURCHASE FARM OF FIFTY
w or 100 acres on Baltimore and Potomac railroad
within ten miles Of Washington. Apply CHARLES
EARLY COB l4th ST. NV. jalO-2W
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WANTED-BOARD.

WANTED-Bi A GENTLEMAN DOING LITER
w work. board the city. where gardening or
any Agricultural work IL carried on Address HOK-
TICCLTURE. Star Office. ta20-2
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED-A QUIET. REFINED GENTLEMAN
w desires and board with agreeable private
family. Price not to exceed SIS. References ex-
changed. Address 3. r. star Office. 1T
WANTED-BY THREE YOUNG LADIES BE-
w fore Fshrusy ]. four unfinished communicating
rooms for Light housekeeping. Address y. A N,
Star ONCE ja193ts
WANTED-BY GENTLEMAN, WIPE AND
w child. one month old. one UNFINISHED front
room. second floor. with two meals day sent to
ROOM Address. stating price. A C. A. I'LL 18Th ST.
jal92t'
WANTED-FURNISHED AND UNFINISHED
w rooms all psrts of city cheapest and plan
TO secure desirable roomers Established 1850.
SHACKLEFoRD's AGENCY. 427 1lth st. NV.
ial7-6t'
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MALE OR FEMALE,

ylvANTFD-STREET MEN AND LADIES TO
" sci several novelties; 100 per cent profit. Call
at Cos llth st. n ". Room l. second noor, bet.
and p. jal93c'
WANTED DUNDORES EMPLOYMENT b.
w resu. conducted by ladies-men and women white
and coored for all kinds Of domestic labor CITY,
ana springs with references 700 ST. W. d31 -3wc'
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LOR RENT
Il 1925 sd st, br stable.
store and dwlg. 13r,
N I.....-..........&S3- 3
1877 32d st, br stable,
store and dwlg. Tor.
1873 II st. bi. i6r. m /. & :,
323S y st. br, ar. m 1. A.
24O7 MIST. br. 7r. m /. 81. 81
1887 32d st, store, Pr. ;. 3,
1928 Both st. br. ST.
m i.............23.5 D
2913 O 81, fr. 9r. m !. %. 81
2043 35th st. fr and b.
VT ...-.-....-- N
33.}5 NJ st. br, Or. ........2l
Ridge road. fr cottage.
1UT. ~. W
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BUSINESS CHANCES

FOR sALE-FINE DINING ROOM: rrcATroy
office. ,..sh a.
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

Tor RENT-ONLY s5O-l6l4 isrH ST. n " ~
Il 3-story and cellar brick; All mod impe kew
1912 next door. CHARLES q. RINdwALr. drst
door. Atlantic building, $50 81 nv h2O-3t
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l. 1906 H nv. lar, 2b
and laundry. fur. sic
21st and L. Or and store. {
Elegant Sr fat In good
neiehborhood. &
S1121 NV. 11r. m 1. a.. )
2316 b nv. Sr. m I. ..25. J
Edes mill. mr. Chain
bridge ......,..........l
Central ct mr. Columbia
road. ....---....-.1S. )
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FURNISHED AND UNFURNIsHED,

E'OR RENT-9l5 ST. N. W. PART OF HOUSE
L furnished or unfinished; no children; none but
careful tenants need apply; references exchanged.
jal9-3cs
E'OR RENT-ROOMS BACK AND FRONT, FUR
Il nished or unfinished, cheap; board if desired.
us Sd st. n. ". ja17-4c'
ENOR .RENT-626 PA. AVE. NV, FURNISHED
L aud unfurnished rooms for rent cheap by day,
week or month. Also rooms and windows for the in
auRuration. Board II desired. IA sc.