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The Portland daily press., 1893-11-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
j. r. LIBBY.

Dress Goods outputtlng to-day.
The largest, the most advantage
GUS to the consumer in the history
Of our business.
29c-Hop Soaking. With what
vigorous hop Hop Sacking
hoped into feminine favor.
But it was high, is high now,
and it is only by lucky chance
that we are able to give you a
SO cent Hop Sacking for 20 cents.
Perfect, choice in every feature, you
get two yards for a trife over the price of
one, 1856 inches wide, several shades of
each color.
81 1-2c-India Twills. No
good shade in the color pantheon
that's not represented here,
81 l 2 cts.
$3.50 inch Wool Suiting.
Color list:
Brown,4 shades. Plum,2 shades.
Green, 2 Blue, 2
Blue mixed, l. shade.
Red, shade. Black.
Same price,
SO inch Wool Tricot.
Red, 5 shades. Blue, 8 shades.
Brown,4 Green,2 g
Drap, l Black.
o0c-Gilbert's Plaids.
[Didyou ever know a mean piece Of
Dress Goods that bore that name?]
These Plaids are some of the
most effective effects produced
this fall, colorings blending into
each other charmingly.
We started them at so cts,
but as a stimulator to this great
clearance sale we cut the price
to SO cts.
Xxx Xxx
45c-Adjoining the Gilbert's is a
pile of Plaids, some of which
have been IS cts, now cut to
As cts.
Also on same counter,
Diagonal Illuminated Suitings.
49c.--50 inch All Wool Serge,
soft, rich shades.
SO inch Hop Sackings at same
price, 40 cts.
Nv ~
5c---Wool Fabrics, SO inches
wide, that have been $1.0O.
Sl.OO---Broadcloths that have
been, and are now worth $1.25.
S2.OO.--German Broadcloth.
Finished like ivory.
A word concerning Black Dress
Goods.
Many of the goods mentioned
above are also here in Black.
The Suitings and Hop Sackings
in Black are specially worthy Of
mention.
Black Silk Warp Yelling with
broad tape border? Prices $500
and $500.
Also same style goods in All Wool
at s1.00 and $1.25.
&*# Xxx
A charming thing is this
Fine Black Twill, with white and
lavendar figures embroidered in.
The figures small and about two
inches apart.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-21
Grand Trunk Earnings.

Return of traffic earnings of the Grand
Trunk Railway for the week ending No
vember II, 1898:
Passenger train earnings .s157, Dos s122.342
Total train earnings. .$44e,97 s4o9. o33
increase for 1898, $4O,942.
Maine Central.
BY the changes ON the Maine Central
yesterday there were number of changes
in the arrangements of trainmen. By
taking off o.1102, the Flying Yankee,
west bound, and Nos and 16 "Jewett's,
the services of one crew were dispensed
with. Conductor McKenney, now on the
Pullman, goes back to baggage master.
Conuctor McIntire goes to the Pullman,
and Messrs. Jewett and Whitney alternate
on the Bangor and Portland local, out
one day and back the next
To Build Railroad Stations.
The contract for building six depots
for the Portland & Rumford Falls rail
road, between Mechanic Falls and Au-
burn, has been awarded to Murch d Ar
mold, the Auburn contractors. The con-
tract calls for the completion OF the
buildings on or before May list, 1894. 1t
includes a passenger station at Poland
Corner, passenger station at Poland
Empire, and freight depot at Poland
Spring. A passenger depot is also to be
built at Poland Spring, but the klnd mas
not been decided upon yet; tins is also
true as to Mechanic Falls.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-21

Return of traffic earnings of the Grand
Trunk Railway for the week ending No
vember II. 1893. u
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-21

1898. 1892.
Passenger train earnings. .s157 DOS si22.342
Freight train earnings 80. 292,969 286,691
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-21

Total train earnings $449, 975 $4o9, o3a
Increase for 1898, $40 $40.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-21
Hood S s s:s;s, Cures

seemed to get thoroughly into my blood My
lips were badly broken out. A few bottles Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla took the humor all away"
JOHN j. CAMPBELL, Bates Cor, lewiston Me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
GATHERED ABOUT BROOKLYN.

The Board Il Estimate met yesterday and distrib-
uted S75 900 from the Excise Funds among the dif-
ierent Charitable institutions OF the city In proportion
TO the Lumber OF persons cared for free OF cAaye
There were sxty-nne institutions, and the amounts
10 each ranged from 81 10 5000
Bsop Talbot Of Wyoming. will preach today in the
Church Of the Reformation at Cafes and Classon ayes
II is proposed 10 open new bank In the vicinity
0! broadway ana Gates subs crptOns Of $4,000
Tor TIE capital stock bavs already been made Among
those interested in IL j. c. Brewer. william An
drews the Rev. DR.. a. stewart Walsh a. NJ. Suydam
and Henry GIassuan.
At the thirty-Gnh anniversary Of the Hansen Place
Methodist Episcopal Church today Bishop e. q.
Andrews will peach.
Dr. Justin ID. Fulton Will speak in the Criterion
Theatre this afternoon upon "McGiynn and Ills
Mission"
Mrs Adelaide +. Ihnse. Of no. 210 Howard ave-,
secured absolute divorce from j. u. Iiansc III the
,.Ileiae Court yesterday. There was no def nee.
The sale Of the stock Of the Eroo1yn Heights Cable
Railroad Company has been effected at 40 a share
The board OF directors has resigned. The knichT-
booker Trust Company Is paying for the properly bat
will not make public the name al the purchaser.
Mayor Body has fixed IL a. III. Wednesday as the
lime fer a conference nj dis Office with the committee
OF the Tariff Association OF Insurance Companies.
The Rev. Robert c. Halloch. formerly Of South
aD,on l.. l., VIII began CHS pastOratc as successor OF
the Rev. j. ". Malcolm in the Park Congregational
Church today.
Watchnight services were held In number OF the
churches last evening. At the Hanson Place Metho
dist Ep scopa Church. the Rev. Il. VI. Adams prcacied
and tho service lasted from p. M TO midnight At
II 80 the customary Christmas Eve service was
dered in ST. AIMS Episcopal Church in Cllnton-st.
and tie chimes were rung at midnight. There
services nj st. PEERS Episcopal, the Hanson Place
BAPTIST ard other churches.
The first OF series of sunday afternoon services in
the theatres OF the city TO reach the non-clurch
aoln! masses Will be conducted In the Grand Opera
Hou q this afternoon by the Rev. Dr. y. G. Dixon, OF
the Harrison ace Babtist Church. lie will be AS
sisted by other ministers In tie services His sub
iect for to-day + What think ye OF Crst77 II Is
hopcd to extend the services TO other theatres II the
experiment Is q successful one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
A GREAT SALE
Muslin Underwear,
BROOKLY N.

The reputation of our January I'M
derwear Sales is so we'll established,
and so we'll deserved, that our all.
nOuncement always brings us great
crowds of customers; but, with the
enlargement of our department, we
have decided to make this sale I'm.
usually interesting. We have col.
lected an assortment of Muslin Under.
wear such as has never before been
shown in this city. including all the
latest styles, dainty and charming de-
signs, many Of which have been made
expressly for this occasion.
Our cheapest goods, SO far as fit and
finish are concerned, are quite as good
as the most expensive, and we use
only the most reliable grades OF Mus
lin. In addition to all the above ad.
vantages we sacrifice absolutely all
profit, and the goods are all offered
you at large loss to us, and in many
cases for less than the cost OF the ma
terials used.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
MiYO9 RooDz AND NsrRA~cr Rlrrs.

The committee o. The Tar'f Association Of Insurance
mon appointed to COME: with Mavor Body
concerning IA" Increase ~ rates In Eroohlyn expects
10 meet him on Wednesday next. provided tho Mayor
finds that day a convcncDt f0y the conf renee.
J. H. WashbtIn has received reply 10 the letter he
addressed 10 Mayor Grant reminding that officer that he
had promised III" Insurance men hearing before he
siencd any measure giving the trolley iootlold on
tine Island Of Manhattan. The MAYOR does deny
that he made tn" promise. but says that signed the
bill under pressure Of time. FOR the year was coming
To close. and decision could not be put or lie
expresses regret that he had not heard from Mr. Wash
burn before signing the bill The Mayor has evidently
been refreshing his memory by reference to some corr
rcspondencc between the underwriters and Himself last
summer for when he inst asked abOlt the
promised hearing he said that he not aware that he
had ever mndc any such promise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
NIGHT GOWNS.

Ladies' Muslin Night Gowns. tucked yoke. cam
lric rutlle, high sleeves, two styles, all Sizes
80 cts.
Muslin Night Gowns, tucked yoke back and
front. four rows of embroidered insertion, her.
ringbone finish, 30 cts, very special.
Muslin Night Gowns, five different styles, some
with tucked yoke and two handsome insertions.
others with hemsttched yoke. c0lored embroidery,
80 cts
Muslin Night Gowns, four different stylcs-sur-
plice neck, embroidered down front, also tucked,
with fine colored embroidery Others tucked yoke,
with fine Irish Point ed2ing, collar and cults to
match: also surplice neck, with four rows OF line
embroidery and ine tucked yoke 90 cts.
Muslin Night Gowns, six styles. some with
handsomely tucked yoke rolling collar and cuhsr
embroidered tucked yoke, two rows OF fine In
sertion: Others with surpice neck. four row In
scrtion sailor cOllar-19 cts
Muslin Night Gowns, five styles-some hem
stitched and tucked yoke. hemstitched labot
down front. cuffs 10 match: tucked yoke, rolling
collar and cuffs Of Point de farlS ace: nne
tucked yoke, six rows Of fine hemstitched en-
broidered inserti0n-s9 cts
Fruit OF the Loom Muslin Night Gowns. ten
different styles-some with surpMce neck. two rows
of fine Medici lace: tucked and four rows OF ln-
scrtior: surpce neck. fine c0Ored embroidery,
tucked yoke large sailor collar and cuffs Of col.
cred embroidery round tucked yoke, rolling collar
and jabot edged with fine colored embroidery
9S cts.
Pride of the West Muslin and Cambria Night
Gowns, five different styles-soine with rolling
collar and fIne embroidered jabot: sIrplice neck,
four rows of fine Insertion, hne plated back;
surplce neck, four rows Of Medici Lace round
neck. four rows Of line embroidered Insertion
Sll9.
Muslin Night Gowns two styles-fine tucked
yoke, rolling collar and deep embroidered jabot
down front: shaped tucked yoke and three
rows of fine inscrtiOn-Sl.29.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01

guard Henry Ecthard. sentry; Dr j. W. Harris IT'S
James w. Harlssrom and j. F. Wsrell, trustees; INC
annual installation Of the oshcers OF Harlem
Masonic Lodge No. s57 took place on Thursday even,
Ing in It's lodge rooms The installation CEREMONIES
performed By LoIfs lopner and Robert ~ hoas.
A new bowling cli~ was organized on Iuesoay eveii-
hundred md twenty fourth ST.. which will be hn9wn rs
the Electra Bowling Club. the prindpai oDJcct ol
which is meet at the bowling alleys Of the james
g. Blaine Club Of No lie East ,cm,n,
Bitner, president; Miss Ellen Ooorlo vice presiuet
Miss Mamie Namias. secretary AID treasurer. Inc
club will meet every "Wednesday eI Cns III '"'
bowling ALLEYS Of the Jamcs q. Blaine cup, ,
The Christmas music OF St. James, MethodisI fPis.p
pal Church, One-hnndreda ana twenty -sNtnr5t az" h
Madi son-ave will he repeated this evening WIN ime
quartet and cbOris Of eighty voices IN" e'c""s
services will begin al the usual hour. .oou, Win
\ seres Ct sacred ard lnsr'imel'ai concerts ,, VII
be given on Sunday evening at The hailc ~,
Nos. 211 and 213 East one hnhG are Iil Ci,cc
Handles Mcssiahn WAS given on Wednesday even
ing In Madison HAL at the Etcrpc CHORAL Soci-
ETY. under the leadership Of George E. br'sto%' ,iie
yoloists Mrs. Cleinentine DE \We 1iarner
Among The many welbnovn people Of Harlem present.
were Professor A. NJ. Taylor Ny: ard MIS-. "hasrSum
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Butler Mr. ana Mis f Na,es,
steel Mrs C. B. Ckilds. Miss Ida Coggshni' Mss
MABEL Sodar, Mr.. Biockway, f. Bramhaii Cmln'
G. C. sheldon. Mr.. DENNIS. Professor Joseph Asnihan
j. D. burnett Gordon Copp. ~ D. GornrIl, 49, ~; ~
clarke This is the fifth season Of the Eutcrpe society
and II has about 100 members. ,,,,
Tho Mount Morris Club wlcl. has been hoaihe
three meetings week at Its cupro3ms' III ,sn
Grsd-and twcnty.sixth-st near the Hol.ana'r tnic
has ontcrown its quarters and has decided 10 pun
chase cha the house No. leo West onc-hundredan, ana M
twenty sixtt-st which Will be hited up WIN 81 600
The club has nearly 200 members ana Is one Vi u'e
Iourishins organizations in Harlem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
10 IIEhr 4 WITER riAlINE

The rcrll Of the city from possible water famine
II any more pumping engines give out has led city
Works Commissioner Adams TO apply T. the Mayor for
authority under the emergency clause Of the charter b
purchase WorthIncon engine Of 100000 gallons
daily capacity to DO placed In the new pumping station
The cost viii be ~ 900. The Mayor authorized the
purchase, and the engine will be ready for use IN ten
days. 4 few days ago Of the engines now IN use
disabled for six hours by n broken valve. The
engine which broke down ten days ago Is not yet re-
paired.
Ii Is expected that the Aldermen will authorize
the purchase Of the engines needed 10 assure an
adequate water supply at the meeting on Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
CORSET COVERS.

Muslin Corset Covers, felled seams. perfect
fitting cts. -
Cambria Corset Covers. felled seams, "
shape handsomely embroidered, 10 c's.
Muslin Corset Covers, fecd seams, square
neck and neat embroidered edge, 20 cts.
Cambria Corset Covers, four different styles
shape very fine embroidered square neck fine
embroidered Pompadour; square neck back OF
fine Point dc Paris lace; bow neck, embroidered
Pompadour-59 cts.
Fine Cambria Corset COvers-V shape, TOrchon
and embroidered insertion edged with T0rchon,
shape, double embroidered insertion and eds-
ing: low neck. deep embroidered Pompadour;
back and front. fine embroidery all around.
80 cts.
Fine Cambria Corset Covers, low neck, deep eui-
lroid,led yoke Of fire embroidery. 80 cts.
Fine Cambria Corset Covers, shape, hand
some mlroidery, SO cts.
Fine CamI rio Corset Covers, low neck, Pompa-
dOur, 20 cts.
Fine Cambria Corset Covers, low neck. deep
embroidered back and front, sleeves trimmed,
50 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01

The Crescent and Union League played an extra r
round 10 decide tie. and tho score Of eacn Is iol
,oIn,s otnvn m" avrragc rho Lincoln. Excelsior
and hamilton pla, ~ each two extra rounds. ana
the score of each is POS point, above the aVeruSe.
4 number Of members Of the Hamilton club gave
dance on Tuesday evening 10 John {. king, OF Chl
cngo who formerly lived In brooklyn .
A Christmas festival WIS given Yesterday afternoon
IN about Ixty Of the children OF the members OF the
Ncdv0fd Club. Of FlaibuSh. ut the clubhouse Rc-
f,,shment, were served. and each ctili received
hook some toys and boxes Of fruit and candy. The
committee Of women IN charge were Mrs: William H.
Garrison Mrs \. e. Case. Mrs. W. III. Nelson MIS-
lanes Ieficrts. Mrs H. Wood sullivan and Mrs r.
Iang(od The election OF officers Of the club for the
canning year VIII take place on the evening OF Tues
Miss Celia Connell. captain Of the women's bowlers
I'm tho Ku,ckerbocker Field Club. OF fiatDush. has
sclect,i the following team 10 meet the team o! inc
Monday Nlc4,t club: Miss Alice MAYNARD Miss Flor
once oldham Miss LILY Lott and Miss Helen J"pSon.
The frs game will b, rolled week from tomorrow
evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
REcFPTION or MRS. LEFFERIS.

Mr. and Mrs John LcIcrts OF Flabush. l.. H. gave
a reception at their homo In fiatbushavc. last
Wednesday evening in honor Of their guest Miss Mary
Brigham Hill. Of Boston, who Is visiting then Tile
parlors reception and dmwingr rooms were prctty
decorated with holly palms and Christmas green's
from the greenhouses, ana hNo wa, d1ncng. Among
those present were Miss I'm Miss Iylcs and Miss
Barnard. Of Brooklyn: Mr.. and Mrs. John Lefer's
ir Dwight IelIcrts. william Wetmor, Stcson. Gco"g,
tans Leaerts Leierts Miss Lotie Marshall. Miss
Ecesc Ahlcrs Miss NJ. Mckenzie Miss Louise
zobrslc. Miss LILY Lott Mr.. ind Mrs James Lcifcrts
Mr. VIII am H. lcicrts and Miss Lellcrts, Of New
York: William IIalcck. Of Linden, n. j.; Lloyd Prince
Mis- Cola Connell. Miss TcbCut and Miss Sarah Wal
dan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
TO RECEIVE NEw.YEAR'S CALLS.

MAYOR Toody Will hold the customary reception IN
the CITY Hall tomorrow The other city officials Will
attend. The Controller. IIalsey COrwin will re-
celvc his friends In his Office Mrs. Beecler Will be- at
homo at NO. 10 Orange-st. DIR. Lyman Abbott and
other pastors will welcome thcir parshi1ners The
custom Of calling Will not be generally observed to
any marked degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
ORA WERS.

Ladies' Muslin Drawers deep hemmed and with
four tucks, 10 cts
With deep embroidered flounce. 20 cts.
With hemstitchcd cambria ruilie, or tucked and
deep embroidered hounce. 80 cts.
Pride of the West Muslin Drawers, with hem
and cluster of fine tucls, 30 cts.
thrrc inch embroidered ruiiie 40 cts.
With fine tucks and Irish Point pattern OF
embroidery, 80 cts. IA,
With fine tucks and deep Hamburg rume'
60 cts. ,.. an o.s
With Torchon cdgng and insertion, 81 chs
With rich embroidered runle, 10 and 81 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
Ar TUr PLlrHOUSEs.

There will be especial New Years Day matnccs
at the Brooklyn theatres tomorrow TIE attraction
for the first week OF the year ut the new Columbia
Tboatre will be "Jane." presented b. Charles Froh
mans company. The cast Includes Miss tombstone
Bennett, George W. Leslie, Miss Georgia Gardner
Joseph Allen. Miss Carrie Reynolds. Master Joseph
Totten and Others Of the original cas-. The oneact
comcdel,a "Chunis7 will preccde the comedy, In
which Miss Bennett will present her original alton
Of Jane.
Miss Marie Wainwright vii remain for another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
OUR BIG SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
oom over Mayor Boods Closing YearHOlay Entertainments
~ at the CIubs-COnsidering the Insurance Rates
Various Items Of General Interest

week at the Amphlon her popularity with the audi
ences being great to justify Mr. Knowles In
securing ter for two weeks. For tho first half OF
the weeN beginning with the New Years matinee TO-
morrow, Miss Wainwright will offer representation Of
The School for scandal and for the latter half OF
he It." Both will be given with
ana appropriate scenery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
WALKING SKIRTS.

Pride Of the West Muslin Walking Skirts. with
deep hem, l-2-inch tueks g or Mason'i''e MUS
tna Wuslin Walking skirts, fine tucked camorlS
rulie with large and small tncks above %
cts. , IT,, r,o,o 60 cts
WITH WITH fine deep embroidered rnlle and tucks
80 With VIII fine Irish Point embroidered ruihe or
d'TP r', doom ouncc Of fine embroidery, also
hcmstitched embroidery, SLID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
APRONS.

ladies' Lawn Sewing Aprons, hens and tucSs'
W. Wa;tresses' Lawn Aprons deep hem, 40 incnes
wide cts with deep hem aud insertion, ~ vn az
Ladies Reception Aprons, enoFoidered 'u"s
any 49,, Anrons. with deep hem, 60 inches wlde'
20 c,s': with deep embroidered insertion Az Gu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
CHEMISES.

Elmo Nusin Chemses, with coded bani, ~ cte
Iv li,i na,t embroidery and '~,rtlon, 80 cts
With With fine tucks and in~er,on. 40 CTS ,.oo trim.
inc S' nr,, with five rows of insertion, so cts:
mel Fu any Muslin Chcmiss with deep cmoroiderc'
pomnaJour 20 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
Silk Department.

VIII opcn on TUESDAY Spring Styles OF Printed
pongccs AMI China silks in all the lacs, eocrlngs also
new designs In twoone evening Brccades at very at
tractyc prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-01
Cloak Department.

Imported garments In Plush, Silk and Cloth; also Do.
nestle Jackets Capes Wraps and Newmarkets at greatly
reduced prices.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
BRIEF MENTION.

Send to Krell & Math for your cook
IN.
OisteIs by the dish or can at Krell &
Maths.
When you buy canned goods, don't for
get Arnold.
T. E. Rogers. of Port Byron, was in
the city yesterday.
Wanted-Plow filters. Eagle Mfg.
Co., Davenport, la.
The largest stock of canned goods in
the hree cities at Arnold's.
Why go home to dinner when you can
get nice lunch at Krell & Maths.
jack Martin, of the Rock Island house
annex, has been making an important
visit 10 B.ardstown.
For rent-Au S-room house, No. 767,
Elm street. Apply to William McEniry,
in Mitchell & Lynde's building.
Hot coffee, tea or chocolate by the cup
and lovely French or plain rolls with
cream pie or puffs at Krell s. Maths any
time.
Money to loan on city property. First
or second mortgage, low rate, long time.
Call on II. A. Weld, 1901 Second ave-
nue..
Arnold has line of canned and bot
tied goods that are seldom shown outside
of large cities, and at prices that cannot
he duplicated.
Ell Mosenfelder, of Mos 3nfelder &
Kohn, has returned from his eastern par
chasing tour. Mr.. and Mrs. Mosenfelder
stsrt west in about 10 days.
a close scrutiny of the Columbian naf
dollar reveals on the collar surrounding
the head Of Ihe famous discoverer u
ANAL, but well defined letter b" b.
The aid of a microscope. or even a small
msgnlfyiug glass, II is easily Distinguish
able. and after IT has been once located
oy the aid OF u glass can be plainly DIS
cerneu by the naked eye. The latter is
very small snd Is located on the extreme
edge of the collar, almost over aud slight
~ 10 the left of the letter 'B' is the word
Columbian. 1t Is exactly similar in
size and design to the letters pla ed on
the silver dollars to designate the mint al
which they are coined Just Whist the
"B" on the Columbus coin is Intended
for is not Known