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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05

81. Louis. Aug. l.-Nincty-eight degrees
in the shade was registered by the wealth
or bureau ut 1 o'clock this afternoon.
This was the maximum temperature for
the day. On the streets. whcrc the full
force of the sun was felt. the thermomc-
ter showed 100 and over and tonight ii
is only Il few degrees cooler. 3d.
There were several proStrationS today,
the most serious being Herman Moss.
aged 33, and Arthur Guinness, aged IL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
king George would Abdicatc.

Athens, Aug. I'm the course of an
tcrview today VI. Skouloudis. tilc minister
of foreign affairs, declared King George
had not concealed from Europe his inten-
ton to abdicate if a system of European
control of Greek finances were establish
ed. He said he believed that this fact
had already modified the attitude of the
powers toward the German proposal and
that some alternating scheme would be
arranged
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Wnnt Their share.

Trenton. y. j., Aug. AT Il meeting
of working potters held in this city last
night, II committee was appointed to con
fer with the manufacturers and request
an advance of II IL per cent in wages.
the amount of the cut made in lS!a. Inc
men claim that the increased tariff rates
on pottery made by the Dnglry bill jus
titles their request.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Rose to One Humid red.

Louisville. KY. Aug. 1.-The temporal
ture in this vicinity took a sudden rise
today. At I Il. IN. the mercury regis
tered 1G degrees and it gradually rose
until at 800 o'clock 100 was recorded.
This evening cool breeze sprang up,
causing the thermometer to drop II de-
grces. No proStrations are reported.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Portuguese Reported Routed.

London. Aug. "A dispatch to me
Times from Cape Town says report mas
reached there that the Portuguese nave
been badly routed in the Balcnzi district
north of Delagoa bay. The natives de-
clare that not Portuguese is left alive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05

Lisbon, Aug. 1.-Ofical dispatches from
7 .orrnzo Marques, South Africa, confirm
The rpports of recent fighting between the
government troops and rebellious natives
in Gazualand. The battle took place on
the DIST near Chimbutu, the capital OF Hi'-
zulaland. The governor of Portuguese
Fast Africa. Col. Alcheque, with small
Portuguese force. routed 1000 rebels; 80
The Portuguese losses were two Killed
and ten wounded. The natives loss was
oOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
E.LzTGNHT 49, ., >iT.s-.s..

The Rcrlincr Tagblatt says; Great Brit
aims intention to join the mother country
md thn colonies in Il customs union Will
not induce her to restrict British trade
with Germany any further than is neces-
sary to attain this object, ,,
The Tagbntt. the Vossische Zcitung ana
tbr National Zeitung all agree that it is
quite out of the question for England 10
adopt protection.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Tribal Fighting Up the Nile.

Cairo. Aug 1.-The Egyptian mteli-
Gcncc department has brought word of
heavy tribal fighting up the Nile between
the DervishcS and the .Ialins. The Der
wishes met the Jalins in pitched battle
and occupied Metmch on July II. The
losses of both sides We're very large. The
Jalins are said to have had 1000 killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
E,,I,nd.s Course Criticised.

Berlin. Aug. 1.-The krense HeitunS
saws that the denunciatiOn of the treaty
with the German zollvcrein is Great Brit
aims step toward the protectionist sys-
TEN. and adds:
But there is no ground FOR serious
alarm. because she has her carrying trade
to protect and retalia ton to fear. More
onc-sided preference shown to Canada
might provoke conflict with the United
States" ,.. cuo,t
The National Hcitung says that Great
Britain is herself the most interested III
the conclusion of 4 new treaty, anu III
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Indian Reports Confirmed.

London. Aug. 1.-The secretary of state
for India. Hon. George Hamilton. con-
firmed in the house of commons today the
Associated Press announcing the relief of
Fort Chakdara in the Chitral district. The
secretary of state for India further an
nounced that the garrison of the fort was
safe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Ordained IL Spiritualist Minister.
Celebrated Her IO3d Birthday.

Mooretown. n. j., Aug. Mrs. Chris
tina French celebrated her 103d birthday
at her home here today. In honor of the
event there was family reunion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
ACCENTED the Chnir OF Chemistry.

Geneva, y. V. July DIR. Richard $.
Peters of the faculty of the University
of Chicago has accepted the position of
professor of chemistry in Hobart college.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
Ready to Make n New Treaty.

Brussels. Aug. 1.-The Monitcur OIL
cally announces the fact that Great
Britain has denounced the commercial
treaty with Belgium. but adds that the
British government has minated its
readiness to negotiate II new treaty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
wcyIer ExpeIs Pencil Pushers.

Havana, Aug. Capt. Gen. Weyler
has signed an order expelling from Cuba.
Edouardo Garcia and George Eugene
Bryson, correspondents of New York
May II last. Bryson has not been ar
rested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
4 Warm Place.

Nashville. Tenn. Aug. For two
hours this afternoon the thermometer
registered % and tonight it is terribly
oppressive. No prostrations are reported.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-05
IN HIGH HOPES.

Organizers In the Fairmont District
Have Every Assurance Of Success.
Fairmont. w. Va. Aug. 1,-"rhere is
Il surprise in store for the operators of
this region" said Joseph w. Rae. to-
night Inside of forty-cight hours there
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
TRANSvAAL INQUIRY.
One Witness Hnd II Chance To An
sNer La hnMchcre.

London, May 2l,-There was dramatic
scene today in the committee room of the
Westminster hall. The parliamentary COM
mittee inquirng into the Transvaal held
another session and in the course of the
examination of Rutherford Harris. the
former secretary of the British Chartered
South Africa company at Cape Town by
Henry Laboucherc, the witness was asked
whether he had ever heard OF the organi
cation OF a syndicate for the purpose OF
dealing in the securities OF the chartered
company, Mr. Harris replied: Il am glad
you put that question. | have for u long
time wanted to answer the charges you
made against me-" Then, turnin< TO the
chairman, MIR. Harris read an extract from
Mr.. Laboucheres speech in the house of
commons on May s. 1896, and an extract
from Truth of May ., 1876, charging that
the raid was made for stock 1obbing and
other purposes.
The article In Truth concluded as fol.
lows: Had Cecil Rhodes remained as
premier of Cape Colony, | am convinced
that as soon as it suited his purpose he
would have turned on us Uhe British gov
ernmenD and would have sought 10 cut
the chain which binds us TO South Africa"
After concluding the reading, Mr. Harris
turned to the chairman and begged him to
call upon Mr. Labouchere to justify his
statements (which" MIR Harris added,
ARE absolutely and malcously false and
untrue"
Mr.. Laboucherc said he was prepared TO
prove the charges The committee room
was then cleared in order to allow the
committee to discuss the matter,
When the session was resumed the chair
man announced that the committee con-
demned Mr. Labouchere for commenting
on the raid while the inquiry was pro-
ceeding took notice Of Mr.. Harris denial
and added that it rested with MIR. Labouch-
ere TO take such steps as he thought fl 10
meet tho denial
Lord Robert Cecil, counsel for Mr. Har-
ris. then asked leave to speak. He saii!
MIR Harris feels that his honor and repu-
tati9n are at stake. He has nov shown mat
one member of the committee is actuated
by a violent hostile feeling towards him.
So long as MIR Labouchere is member OF
the committee IT is impossible for Mr.. iiar-
ris to safely commit his honor and reputa-
ton to the committee"
This remark was greeted with calls OF
order, and a moment later Mr.. Harris re-
fused to be further examined by Nh. La
bouchere unless the latter withdrew his
charges.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
Rad SITUATION IN CRETE.
british Admiral Has Sent nm UIu-
mntuu to the Insurgcnts.


Canoa. Island OF Crete. May 2l,-The sit
uation here is most serious. There is a re-
yival of excitement, both among the Mus
sumans and Christians In consequence OF
the departure OF the Creeks
Some Bashl Dazouks fired upon Admiral
Harris. the british commander yesterday
afternoon. making it his fourth escape
since he has been in these waters
Later in tho day five shots were fired at
the French admiral while walking iu suda
with his chief of staff
Shots We're also fired at British sig
nalcr outside Of Canoe. and three insGr-
gents attacked and disarmed British lieu
tenant near suda Owing To this case The
British admiral sent an ultimatum to tho
insurgents. demanding The return of the
lIeutcnants arms within foriy-eight hours
or action would be taken Tho ultimntum
expires today. The British cruiser Cam
dia has been recalled to Suda bay ~ be
prepared for eventualities
Brigandage is also appearing among the
insurgents Two Mussulman children We're
kidnapped yesterday and one Of them WAS
gent back with demand for ransom, fall
ing which the life Of the other child would
re had.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
SHORT TENAS SPECIALS.

RoCkpALE-A large Mexican lion was
Killed In the salty ncighborhood about ten
ihilcs southwest OF Rpckdalc ON last Sum
day by George Simmons after n hard fight.
MoOpY--Elscn. the little 9-year-old
daughter of Charles Howard OF this city.
ioll into vat OF boiling soap aad was
hadly soaldcd from her hips down.
CALDWELL Robert l4oyett was sem
tenccd To fifteen years in the pcnitentIary
FOR killing win Jones last month, both
lartias are rolorcd ana the convicted boy
Is about IL or 10 years Old, Henry Mo
taiVln, colored, was also sentenced to five
years for perjury.
MOODY Rcv. j. NJ II Gresham OF
Crawford had n 2 months old child put Into
his hap on a train at Clehurne Wednesday.
The childs mother dill moi return, aud tho
iafSon has adopted the chilli,
GARLAND \ couple of parties nm
known attempted TO run negro cotton
chopper on c. Il, liechtuls farm, firing
about tltly shots, eadeavortllg to scare
him. Tho Negro, however. held hts ground,
ANA securing a gun madc tho wouid-ba
nhiiocaps escape suddeuly.
CLAUDE Mr. A. X Latham. promi-
ncni etUcllman from near the Quitaqua
ranch. while holding herd of cattle near
here was struck on hs horse last night by
lightning and both he and horse were In.
s'antly Killed.
KAUFMAN Mr., Jake Bow. living three
m!loa east OF town, brought his little son
to town 30 have the ruunty's mad stone
applied to the bite received from mad cat.
CALVERT Tho body found floating In
the BRACES river few days as.o at Port
sullivan has been identified nv WIN Kidd,
young uian living In Milan county. It
IL believed he was murdered and thrown
In the river.
GROESBEECK~ An election has beecn
ordered TO be held May a. TO decide whoth-
az the incorporation Of Grooebeoch MS Il
municipal city shall be discontinued.
FORT WORTH being gratiHad at tho
signal succcHs OF tho Battle of Flowers
Fort Worth Intends now to make a. per-
manent organization TO be known as tho
Spring Carnival association" The adyla-
ability of rebuilding the spring palace is
also being considered.
KOsSE Tho pokc Rincs have decided to
attend tho interstate dril at San Antonio
and are getting Themselves In shape.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
GREEK DRIVEN BACK.
Turks Pursued Them UntiI They
Crossed die Frontier.

Chalnls. Island of Eubiea. May 21.--Ac-
cording to details received here OF the re-
treat of the Greek troops from Domokos,
$4,000 Turks on Tuesday attacked the posi-
tons which the Greeks had taken up in
the PhourlIa Pass. The Greeks numbered
about 10000 men, the rest OF their army
having retreatcd to Lama The Turks
bombarded the defenders of the pass with
heavy guns. but there was a cessation of
lighting at O'Clock In the evening. with
me Greeks maintaining all their posi-
tons.
ON Wednesday, however, the Greeks re
tired to Taralza, closely pursued by the
Turks. There another engagement was
fought nj To O'Clock in the morning. Tween
" sauadions of Turkish cavalry. by
thanking movement attempted TO cut on
the retreat Of the Greeks The firing was
heavy and many OF the Turkish cavalry
men were Killed As soon as il became
known that an armstice had been ar
ranged The fighting ceased aud the Greeks
retired TO LAMA. The Turks on THURSDAY
left the phourka Pass and retired beyond
the frontier line.
Grown Prince Constantine has estab-
lished his headquarters at Thermopylae.
with General Smolenski Colonel Jassos
and the GHribaldians.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
A DEPOsITon DECISION.
Defunct Bank officer Rcsponsihie 10
the Bank, Not the Deposition.

st. Paul, MINI, May 2l.-The first Of the
so-called bank cases has ended in the dis
missal of what is known as the iulldah
Peterson indictment against william S.
Bicknell. president OF the failed Minnesota
savings bank. The State failed 20 make
out case against w, s. Bickell on the
charge that he had appropriated S2CN nom
Huldah Peterson, Judge Lewis granted
the motion of the defendant Tor dismls-
sal.
The opinion of tho judge is that Hulldah
Peterson is a creditor Of the Minnesota
savings bank; that II MIR bietsi anpro-
priated the money. as alleged. II was 'he
money Of the Minnesota savings hank' ana
not from Hnlldah ] ctcrson, as charged IN
the Indictment.
Another outcome OF this failure was me
suicide last night Of lanes Nolan me
banks janitor aged 20 years, who ~
broodtd over the loss of his deposit Of S6'0
In the bank. Nolan was an Did citizen thl
had sens living in Massachusetts ana MIS-
sOuri,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
EVERYDAY THINGS ABOUT GnnaIcD
The Hatred Of Her People for the
Turks.

II Ia n curious fact tina, all the children
Of King George and Queen Olga, save the
eldest sou. look Greeks. This must be
duo TO unconscious imitation, when chill,
drcn Uf the persons who surround thom.
fhoy are not entitlod 10 be called princes,
aud speak OF themselves as princes of
Nowhere and counts Of Nothing -at-all.
Their mother has completely identified
herself With tile common people writes
correspondent of tho Loraon Truth. She
spends much time in hospitals and Ia yis-
itlng the poor, Tho palace gardens, which
ara shady grove. are open on two days
of tho week 10 the public. Any one who
pleasos may attend tho military concerts
there.
Civilization IL Intent IN every man, wo-
man ana obild In Greece, l never saw
such mn Intelligent looking Imp as ut Flu
Ms II was an infant Of six mouths, In
tho arms Of a ragged little girl OF or y.
Tbn lmpIsh oyos watched aoino tourists
with tho kecnost intellectual curiosity md
amuHemcht ono might suppose they were
tho eyes Of M ArlBtophanea In bud. ono
finds far more pultoncsH in a wayside and
soriid looking country cato than In an
English or. indeed II French drawing
inAm / never saw, oven in France a
harder working pensantry. They nre mis-
crably poor from tho taxation but submit
TO 1t IN the hope that the expensive army
VIII como dhy or otner Ild All creeks OIL
tho Turks. The sooner the better,
AFRO they a handsome people? They are
q people OF interesting faces. Eyes afo
generally as black as those OF Mir. Glad
stone and Of NJ. Ciomonceau, who. by The
way has Tho bilious complexion. alert
mind and ready Wit Of tho Greek. They
are very well made. clean built people.
But their features and expressions are 10
refined as to give them high sort OF
beauty blooming girl ~ uncommon.
Tho girls faces that most struck me were
thu color Of yellow wax, which blazing
blark eyes lighted up MS might devonr-
Ing flame. There was something In most
Of the fnces that betrayed, ! thought. LA
billy to fever,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
NelM MonHy\ncccl,%X

Havana, M6y 9i.--An installment Of the
S7o,ooo appropriated by congress for the
relief Of suffering Americans in Cuba has
been received by Consul General Lee by
treasury cable transfer and is now on de-
posit with the local American banking
house.
The Ruiz commission did not continue It's
sittings today as was expected. MIR. Cal
houh this afternoon accompanied Senior
Jose Congosto. the Spanish consul at rhil
adelphia. to conference of prominent To-
cal autononists and reform leaders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
ALL GnANTos WAY.
The Sherman Mans Endorsement
Carried the Weight.
J. u. Yeomans.
q. A. Prouty.

thFfltO fbe w clRht.
Washington, May 81 (Special. Tho
fight over tho appointment Of board OF
pension medical examiners at Austin has
ended In a victory for National committee
man Grant The Grand Army men petit
toned Dr. Grant to indorse Drs. J ]. Gas
scr, n. o. Brenizer and Ralph Steiner, who
When he went TO the pension Office DR..
Grant learned that a board consisting OF
Drs. Klnicy. Mathews and Brenizer in
dorsed by Representative Hawiey and Mr.
Brush Of Austin, Ind been appointed. He
protested with the result that the APP
poininent was cancelled and the board
asked for by the Grand Army and Endorsed
by him was appointed instead
II Is gald today that State Chairman
Green had abandoned Mr.. Russell and was
urging the appointment OF Mis, Gaines for
the postofhce a, Paris. The appointment
OF Gibbons, who was nominated for this
office several weeks ago. IL hung up In
tho senate and II he should be turned
down then Misc Gaines might win. but this
is very doubtful.
The fight for the Office OF collector OF
customs at Brownsville Is now on. The
OF tho prenent incumbent ex-
pires on the 7,h instant. The applicants
In the race are H. W. Fox. j. II. Edwards,
". w. Fonton, James burst, C, II. Maris
and r. b. Renifro. II IL said the race ~
between Fcnion, Maris and Rentfro The
Indications are the appointment Will be
made next week.
Seven appointments, all Of which are rec
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22

pedition was the Dauntless. and that sbo
arn,s "'nrauy on board large supply Of
CUBAN representatives, MIR Fr,to, .,
Jacksonville and Captain Lewis ,or,,o. y.
commander of the Three Friends With
conducted several successful trims ,o c"rn
were seen this morning with Colone, y ~
borden to board the train for Jacksen,ino
IL is Just learned that these eentlcn,en
nave been in the city with numher 81
oupdns concealed at the residence Of Cold.
nei boruen Tor three days. and that these
gentlemen aided in the work last night
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22

HREACH OF ARMIsTICE.
Turks Advanced Toward Divri In
spite of the Peace.

London, May 22-The Nlhqns correspond
ent of the Daily Telegraph says; Small
bodies q the Turkish right wing in Thes-
sally advanced today n'riday) towards the
village Of ptvrl. This is a fragrant breach
of the arrnlstlce Tho Turks have also pill
LACED the estate Of the heirs Of photiades
pasha. late Christian governor OF Crete
near sofalis. taking away thirty eight wa
,,on loads ot furniture. burning dwellings,
violating women aad committing many
other acts OF pillage and outrage
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
PANIC At ATHENS.
The Popuincc Expecting the Arrival
of the Turks.

Paris. May 21-The Athens correspond
ent of the Journal, referring to the recent
defeat of the Greeks, telegraphs; The
stupor and panic caused by the latest de-
feat Is intense. The people seem to expect
the immediate arrival of the Turks at
Athens. on all sides f.nillcs are prepar-
ing to so to the islands; anxious crowds
parade the streets and there is the widest
excitement everywhere
learn that some shots were fired at
the crown prince as he endeavored to stay
the confusion, Two Greek battalions were
seized with panic and the soldiers on en-
teriug LAMA could not be restrained by
their officers, They shouted: THE Turks
are coming" The panic which resulted was
increased by the jailbirds who had been
released and caused disorder throughout
no
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
DnuMMoNn Will NOT BE SHOT.


Mobile, Ala, May 2l--Tho correspond
ent Of tho Times Democrat Is in receipt OF
letter from friend in Port Barrios IN
which he states that General j. irnm'loh"
of the revolutionary forces, who was cap,
turcd at Port CVrtoz in the last battle ~
the revolution. will moi be sho'. "eneiAs
Drummond. in attempting 70 flre paIp W
from a cigar held between his lips had MS
eyes seriously injured and VIII perhaps iose
his sight He is held prisoner, but oWins
to the fact that ho is an Engi'shinan,
rather than an American, he VIII ho' Dc
shot.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22

Havana May 2l.--Captain General Wey-
Ter arrived yesterday at Cienfuegos, Santa
Clara.
The insurgents dynamited and derailei
an exploring engine on the railway between
Cristo and Sergia. province of Santiago lie
Cuba, and afterward fired on the train
which followed it. plundering and burning
three cars.
General Rey, who has been appointed
chief of staff in the Philippine Islands,
sailed for Spain today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
DRAGGED TO ms DEATH.
Charles Aguirre, n Cuh,n
Tied to u Horsc's Tnil.


New York, May PA special to tho
Journal from Havana via Port Tampa
Fla, says shocking story of Spanish
cruelty, verified by q consular representa-
tive of the United States, comes from Santa
Clara province.
The Cuban leader, Charles Aguirre, who
was officially announced to have been
killed by Spanish troops under General
obregon In an engagement near Sanctl
spiriius a tcrtnlcht ago was. as matter
of fact, made a prisoner after having been
seriously wounded. Learning that he
claimed American citizenship, his captors
are said to have tied him to the tail of q
horse ana dragged him through The streets
of the village of Arroyo Blanoo until death
claimed him. In the notice to General
obrSon 1t is said that after learning the
,fectsNo severely reVrmandod the minor of =,
NicialA diActly resNnsible fpr the brutal
NStionSntSArected Mat the Bpdy be prop
ny inNrrM N N
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-22
'oN SPIES OurwIrrED.
Perm, "hdina for Cubn.

fe,,,s "hhina for Cuba.
.spsI,,a aa'Aa' Fla, May 2l-A big cu,o,
siss,. !, sailed from this port WEDNESDAY
he op,., was managed in such way ,ba,
osi.,,. 'na Pinkerton men were comn,e,o,v
f. b. po's at the residence o, colone,
de na so'dsa for week were =, o oar, g,
d, q special train ast outs '@'y ., last ,sa
Alsss ,s who We're here 'V .na 'I m Dy IN,
y Ae no ne woods to the beach Imam t", a,.,
s,a a'A Meanwhile the n. river river, near old Fort
s.ss sa.vs wei as the spani su ron.,,ia,
,.'uled Of ,ba nhhg the river and never
lsssa ' ,s had worE Rt@n the he Cuban rep
s,0a'd The ys nse and thirty. were taken
nsSbed ava yacht Minim, whlcS '' hsn
~ were pls. and taken to I sea wh msa
sel srn ua.ss The n ms supposed on board
d. " nerning nia, farmer who came TO Town
Il W., Which had BEEN 'ay eyISoa SGlt
'''''ed that tha aurry of the party. II is
the boa, which took I the - ea Is