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The herald., 1897-10-08
A Model Institution

The poor farm Of Los Angeles county
seems to be a model institution of. its
kind. It's orange crop this year will be
worth $4,000 or $4,000; and besides furnish
ing fruit, vegetables. milk, butter. eggs,
etc.. for the paupers, 1t largely sup
plies the county hospital with these
things. 1t has solved the problem OF
making the poor take care Of themselves
in an interesting manner.-Riverside
Press
The herald., 1897-10-08

The circuit court of Richmond, Ky,
was adjourned the other Gay out of re-
spect to the memory of Rev Matt Camp
bell, colored minister, who had just
died. All negroes in the south are rot
fiends, and not all the white people in
the south are thirsting for the blood of
the black man
The herald., 1897-10-08

A writer in the New York World say:
that in England, on nearly all the rura!
farms there is lone special cow set
apart for the nourshment of young
babies" This is worse than bringing
them up or bottle
The herald., 1897-10-08
Our City Library

If the politicians will let her alone,
Mrs Wadleigh will in few years give
the progressive city of Los Angeles .
library worthy its present reputation
and future promise.-Riverside PresS
The herald., 1897-10-08
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION

State of California, County Of Los Ange-
les.--ss.
L. NJ Holt, superintendent Of circulation
of the Los Angeles Daily Herald, being
first duly sworn, deposes and says: That
for the five months from February l, 1897,
to June 80, 1897 Cnclusive). the total circu
lation of the said Daily Herald was 1890 635
copies, being an average daily circula-
tfon of S6O4.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1.071, ,567, being IL daily
average of S3O6 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 219O59, being an average
for each Sunday of 1O,431.
L. NJ. HOLT,
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of July, 1897.
FRANK j. COOPER,
Notary Public in and for the County of
Los Angeles, State of California.
The herald., 1897-10-08

Dom Paul Kruger, president of the
South African republic, will agree not
10 stand for reelection, provided he is
retired on pension of $25, coo a year
Can't Ager be induced to retire on a
reasonable pension? 1t would be mon y
in the pockets of the people.
The herald., 1897-10-08

A Havana paper denounces the local
critics of General Weyler, saying that
they are trying to reduce aces into
Jacks" 1t ought to be apparent that
Weyler didn't hold a hand good enough
to open a jackpot, even.
The herald., 1897-10-08

Gladstone wants Great Britain to
shake the consent of Europe and go ii
alone. 1t is easy for man on the out.
side to tell the administrator how to
run things. Still that is about the only
answer that Salisbury could make.
The herald., 1897-10-08
The Wife's Appalling Threat

John, If you don't quit referring to
me as the old woman I'll make you
sorry for it,
What will you do. dear"
"Ill be new woman.
Journal.
The herald., 1897-10-08
Information Wanted

A returned Alaskan assures a local
contemporary that "in many portions of
the Klondike region the gold deposits
are simply fabulous" WE'LL now, what
does that mean?-Chicago Times-Her-
aid,
The herald., 1897-10-08
A Volcanic Attraction

By the time the Salt Lave road and
the San Pedro harbor materialize Los
Angeles may be able to advertise an
active volcano in one OF its parks as an
attraction to timid tourists and home
seekers.-Riyerside Press.
The herald., 1897-10-08

The Democrats made some gains in the
recent municipal elections in Connecti-
cut. Is it possible that they have never
heard of prosperity and the Dingley bill
in the Nutmeg state?
The herald., 1897-10-08

The Land Of Sunshine for October is
thoroughly what it aims to be--a ref1ec.
ton of the riches and delights of South =
ern California. The frontspiece is
remarkably fine reproduction of a
native photograph, entitled 1.-THE Tor
tilla-Maker, "Our Summer Isles" "Our
The herald., 1897-10-08
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preacher" Frank Burke is by no
means at his wits ends. although an
ether edct against the tape-game
swindle has gone forth. Mr.. Burch
will endeavor to cater to his gullible
clients with grain quotations, instead
of mining quotations" Gambling ot
fictitious grain may at first not be as en-
ticing as specializing on mining shares
manufactured behind the screen, but
after time the suckers will enjoy it just
as much. In the meantime those alb
sorbing little nickel in -the-slot ma
chimes the reaping rich harvest. Why
men should care TO pay on an average
so cents for drink or 25 cents for cigar
by this method is only explicable by the
fact that anything like fair gamble is
prohibited by law If there were a few
faro games or other devices not calcu-
lated to run more than two to one
chance against the player, the ingenious
devices at present 80 much in vogue
would not require oiling SO often
4 + +
Two we'll known lawyers of this city
are constantly in veXation because Of
the remarkable similarity of their names.
The one is a director Of the chamber
of commerce, and the other is attorney
for the board of trade. Their names
are a perpetual annoyance to proof
readers and in about nine times out Of
ten they succeed in getting mixed
Really, Judge Croft and Judge Graft
should establis some modus operandi
TO avoid this confusion. The latters
initials are NJ. L., but owing to the mis-
take Of reporter in taking down evil
Gence he has lately been christened
Emil"
Legal avenues to avoid the law arc
constructed easily enough from the
California code, SO easily, it appears
that class of lawyers (save the mark.)
has arisen whose trade, instead of as
sisting justice, is to defeat it. Murder
ers never need hang in California"
is becoming a byword of reproach in
this state. When a justice of the peace
marries a prisoner to one of the prosecu
.ions's witnesses Immediately after an
other justice of the same court has
committed him for murder it seems tins
to call halt.
lie young uUClDF W no threw SOOQ
money after bad in prosecuting the
blonde who had. taken advantage of his
good nature, declared in court that. his
relations with the lady had always been
purely professional" Now, was he al
luding to his own or the lady's profess
sion?
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The merchants On Broadway are de-
veloping degree of enterprise that may
we'll be emulated by some Of their
brethren. Nothing is more popular than
open-air music, and the proposition to
give concert on Broadway every Sat
urday evening by the Seventh Regimen;
band is certain to attract large crowds.
The scheme some time ago to give con-
certs in Central park unfortunately fell
through, but it is only question of time
until this popular advantage will be re-
garded as necessity. BYSTANDER.
The herald., 1897-10-08
$2OOO@oo

} SeAillamg's Best baking pow
der is such baking powder as
you would ask us to make If
you knew the facts.
A Schiing & Company -.
SAN Ffanfiaco - -. -. 101o
The herald., 1897-10-08

The new ocean record breaker
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, cost $780,
600. 1t would seem that money makes
the steamships as we'll as the mare go.
The herald., 1897-10-08

Evangelist Moody is more ambitious
than ever in his old age. He will under
take to make all Chicago read the Bible.
The herald., 1897-10-08

A Chicago policeman, who mistook a
skunk for cat, Is row in bad odor at
headquarters.
The herald., 1897-10-08
Old Crusty

what do you consider children's
most interesting age?"
There isn't any."-Chicago Post
The herald., 1897-10-08
sunnressing the News

The best way to suppress disagreeabls
is by not permitting them
to happen.-Pasadena News.
The herald., 1897-10-08

pal part In one Of the grossest subter-
fuges that was ever perpetrated under
the cloak Of the law.
The herald., 1897-10-08

The young doctor who threw good
money after bad In prosecuting the
blonde who had. taken advantage of his
good nature, declared in court that. his
relations with the lady had always been
purely professional" Now, was he al
luding to his own or the lady's profes
sion?
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
LKGAI N,oITICEs,. &

Beginning at a point on the south side
of Tazewell street 40 feet east of SIM
mons street, thence with eaid TazewelIE
street north "a degrees 80 minutes 45 Sec
onds east 40 feet TOT point, thence south
10 degrees 90 minutes 10 seconds east. 1870
feet to point, thence south "a degrees
~ minutes 40 seconds west 40 feet to a
point thence north 10 degrees 90 minutes
10 seconds west $50 feet to tho beein-
ming and known as lot No, Q, section 5, az
shown by the map OF the Belmont adj
dition to Roanoke, Va, default having
been made in the payment OF a portion of
said debt and being required so to do by
the holder thereof, shall, on.MONDAY.
APRIL ~. 1897, at 10 o'clock noon, !. In
front of the courthouse of said city, offer
for sale at public auction to the. highest
bidder, che above described property with
appurtenances, upon the following terms:
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay the
costs of executing this trust, including
trustees commission of five per cent.
to pay off the II past due notes Of $3.50
each, with interest thereon, and to paw
all past due taxes and insurance of 81. so.
the balance to be paid $125 so per month
with interest from. March 1895, the first
payment to be due and payable May LIST,
1897, and one payment on the'1st day of
each month thereafter or until SO pay.
ments shall have been made and the resi-
due, If any, payable in one and two wears
or as the said r. A Smith shall direct.
G. MARLEY,
3 20 til TrtrStpn
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

An AQUARIUM Romance.

An Aquarium Romance. :
a SEQ bass sang in his own deep voice
In the new aquarium:
Oh, lady lobster Of my choice,
To thee song ] huml
A song sing OF long ago
Ere we became, alas,
A part Of "a tank drama show
On tho damp side OF this glass.
"post remember. love. how sought thy
hand,
Or, rather. thy antennn,
AS VIC wandered above the oceans sand
In those times SO fur away?
lost recall the dear old coral grove,
30 dark and cool md wet,
Where claw in I'm. we were won't to royo.
With never thought Of metz
All, lady, vert thou but my summer girl
In those dear days in the sea,
And Gun 1t bs that the city's whirl
Has turned thy love from mep
or tho city's SWANS, dear one. beware,
For their hearts are filed with guile.
Enough they soy tbat they love thee, lady
fair,
Twill be but in the Newburg STYLE"
G' New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
HUMoR OF TIE HOUR.

A littio girl 9 years old was on visit
to her grandfather, who was a New
England divine celebrated for his logical
powers.
"only think, grandpa, what Uncle
Robert says"
What does he say, my dear?''
Why, he says the moon is made of
green cheese. It isn't at all, is itP''
We'll, child, suppose you find ont for
yourself. I"
"How can I, grandpaa"
Get your Bible and see what it
says
Where shall I begin?''
Begin at the beginning"
The child sat down to read the Bible.
Before she got more than half through
the second chapter of Genesis and had
read about the creation Of the stars and
the animals she came back to her grand
father, her eyes all bright with the ex-
element of discovery. "I've found it,
grandpa. It isn't true, for God made
the moon before he made COWS. phil
adelphia American.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
25td

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
improved real estate.-By virtue of a deed
OF trust, dated 1st October, 1896, aud tiulys
recorded in the office of the clerk of the
hustings court foreethe city of Roanoke,
Va, in deed book No. 104, page 208;.
whereby a.. y. Cannaday and wife CON
veyed the real estate hereinafter referred
to, and more fully described lin the said
deed Ito which reference is hereby nade),
to the undersigned trustees, to secure a
certain bond or obligation of A. A. Can
naday to the Iron Belt Building and Loan
Association, of Roanoke, Va. and default
having been made therein, and being tli-
rected by the said beneficiary so to do.
the undersigned trustees'will, on THURS
DAY, 10Th DAY OF APRIL, 1897, at 10
O'CLOCK NJ, proceed TO sell in front of the
courthouse in Roanoke city, Va, at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, q GER
tain lot of land, with u desirable dwelling
house and other Improvements thereon,
beginning at point on the east side of
Belmont Boulevard, in the city of Roam
oke, Va. 80 feet. from Sands street, and
measuring in front on Belmont Boule-
ward 40 feet, and extending back OF that
width 100 feet to an alley; being known
and designated as lot No. 2, of section
No. 30, according to the map of Belmont
Land Co.'S addition to the city of Roam
oke, Va,
TERMS CASH. There is due on said
bond Ss,43S, as of April 8, 1897.
G. a. Ntzhugh,,
j. II. TERRY,
u Al
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

COMMISSIONER SALE.-BY ViR-
vir OF n decree entered by the hastings
court for the city of Roanoke at its Feb
ruary term, 1897, the undersigned as com
missioner appointed by said decree, will
offer for sale to the highest bidder at pub
lie auction, in front of the courthouse. on
the l4TH DAY OF APRIL, 1897, at IL
o'clock NJ, the following described real
estate. together with the unfinished i'm.
prOvements thereon:
beginning at II point on the east side of
Henry street 100 feet south of Spruce
street, thence south SO degrees 36 min
utes 3O seconds east 40. 81 feet to Il point.
thence south degrees 81 minutes west
90 feet to point, thence north IS degrees
~ minutes 30 seconds west 1904 TO
Henry street, thence with Henry street
north degrees east so feet to the begin
ming.
TERMS OF SALE; Cash MS to the
sum sufficient TO pay on the cost OF this
suit and sale and the past due taxes upon
snid premises, as well rs the sum of
S004.34 as of December 3 1897. The re-
mainder of said purchase money to te
upon II credit of one and two years from
the day of sale. with interest from that
date. II. w. GOODWIN
Commissioners.
!, ;. :. Brooke, clerk of the hustinus
court for the city of Roanoke, do certify
that T. W. Goodwin, commissioner in the
above styled cause, has executed bond
before me, with good security. in the
penalty.of 81 ,500,as providehin the decree
above mentioned. ;. 5. BROOKE,
~ Ia Clerk
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Immaterial.

Dakota Lawyer-What cause for di-
vorce do you wish Inc to allege, madam
Client-I leave that entirely to you,
sir.-Town Topics.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

POCAHGNTAS COAL COMPANY. -
Notice is hereby given, That the stock
holders of the Pocahontas Coal Company
in general meeting of the company held
at Roanoke, Virginia, on the 2Sth day of
January. 1897, the said company being
out of debt, ordered a reduction of the
capital stock of the said company to 500,
00o, making the par value of the shares
of the capital stock $1,000 per share in
stead of $4,000 per share, and, in carry
ing such reduction of the capital stock
into effect, ordered, among other things.
a dividend Of s27. so per share out of the
capital stock OF the company, payable ON
the Ath day of May, 1897, at the Office of
the company in The city of Roanoke, Vii.
GINA, to the shareholders of record on the
2sth day of January, 1897, on the produc-
ton and surrender Of the certificates Of
stock in exchange for new certificates
showing the amount of the reduced cap
ital of the company
NJ c. JAMESON. President
Roanoke, Va, lanuary 9Sth, 1871.
j 20 a w3 III
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfactionor money refunded Price 25
cents per box. For sale Mt Massie's Phar-
macy, 1O9 Jeffe rson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
A Natural Gift.

"Gee" was all he could say when she
told him he was the first man she had
ever kissed.
do you presume to doubt me?" ask
ed the lady Indignantly.
me? Never. was just thinking
how remarkably we'll you did without
practice. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
DR.. Johnson,a wit

Sir, said DR.. johnson to q friend,
commenting upon widower who re-
married, though his welded life had
been unhappy. sit is the triumph of
hope over experience. ''-Argonaut.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
PERCY AIoIR,

TRUSTEES SALE.-WHEREAS BY
certain deed dated March /. 1915, re-
corded in deed book 81, page 80, in the
clerks Office of the hustings court O.
Roanoke, Va, H. ~ Smith, in order to
secure certain debt therein mentioned
due the Traders Loan, Trust and Deposit
Co. conveyed to the undersigned trustee
al Of the following described property;
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
On Deck.

Dolly-The man 1 marry must DO
handsome, brave and clever.
Fitz Jones-Dear mel How fortunate
we have met!-Chips.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
More Than Probable.

wonder, unused Uncle Allen
Sparks, looking over the bill the plumb.
er had sent him for making sundry hot
water connections, "if he hasn't figured
In something for that strong pipe he
was smokingp-Chicago Tribune
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

Wildcat lucknow, look a here, par
son, if you want to pitch into boss
thieves and claim jumpers and SIGH, it's
all right, but we fellers have resoluted
that when you tackle whisky and poker,
as you did last Sunday, you're breakin
into the rights of the citizen!-Harlem
Life.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Putting Men As1eep.

Yeast-I see Nevada minister vel
coined the prize fighters and said he was
going to see the fight.
Crimsonbeak - Yes. I suppose he
wanted to see how other fellows put
men asleep. Statesman.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
He Was the Compass

Little Eddie-Papa's the captain of
our ship, and mammals the pilot
Teacher-And what are you?
Eddie-I'm the compass, 1 guess.
They are always boxing me.-Twinkles.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Not Quiet.

Dollie-Was taquiet spot where 70,
kissed Mollie?
Chollie-No; twas on the mouth. =
Yonllers Statesman.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
What She Thoueht.

He (tenderly)-Whe I put my arm
around you and clasp your hand in the
waltz, what do you think about?
She (prosaically)-I wonder if you
are going to step on my foot. Truth.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-BY VIR.
tue of n decree ..of the circuit court of
Roanoke, Virginia, entered on the sec.
ond day of February, 1897, in the chan
Gerry cause of Jno. p Hudson vs.. The
life Insurance Company of Virginia, the
undersigned special commissioner ap-
pointed by said decree will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder at the front
door OF the courthouse at 12 O'Clock m
of MONDAY, THE BIRD DAY OF MAY,
1897, the following described real estate:
First Beginning ut n point on the
southeast corner of Brooke and Walker
Streets and running in an casterly lirec-
ton along the south side OF Walker
street 1871 feet to corner of Common.
wealth avenue, thence in southwest rly
direction along Commonwealth avenue
about "A feet, thence in westerly direc-
ton about 10 feet to n point on Brooke
street, thence in Il northerly direction 90
feet to the place of beginning.
Second. Beginning at point so feet
from the southwest corner of Walker and
Brooke streets, and running along the
south side of Walker street in westerly
direction 20 feet to point, thence in n
southerly direction 100 feet parallel with
Brooke street to Il point, thence in an
easterly direction 90 feet to Il point.
thence in IL Eortherly direction 100 feet
to the beginning.
Third. Beginning at n point 70 feet
from the southwest corner of Walker
aud Brooke streets, and running along the
south side of Walker steeet in II westerly
direction 20 feet to point, thence in n
southerly direction leo feet parallel with
Brooke street to point. thence in an
easterly direction 90 teet to II point.
thence in II northerly direction 100 feet TO
the place of beginning.
Four. Beginning Mt u point on the
qast side of Brooke stLeet 90 feet south of
Walker street and running in an eastcrly
direction about - feet parallel with
Walker street to point on Common
wealth avenue, thence in IL southerly di-
rection along Commonwealth avenue
about % feet to a point, thence in west
erly direction about G5 feet to point on
Brooke street, thence in ortherly di-
rection 81 feet to the place of beginning
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash as to the
costs OF this sale, an approximate esti-
mate of which will be given at the sale,
and taxes, which are about $3l.Gl on
each lot. and the sum OF $500 with in
terest from the Both dry of April, 1891.
on Zach lot and the balance payable in
one and two years, evidenced by interest
bearing bonds of the purchaser. Title to
property retained until all OF the purchase
money is paid ami deed ordered by the
court.
PERCY AIOIR,
Special Commissioner.
], S. 5. Brooke, clerk of the circuit
court for the city OF Roanoke, do certify
that the bond has been given by the com.
missioner as required by the decree in
tie chancery cause of j. p. Hudson VS.
The Life Insurance Company of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 1st day of
April, 1897. S. S. BROOKE,
: til. Clerk,
TRUSTEES ALE.-WHEREAS BY
certain deed dated March /. 1SD5, re.
corded in deed book 81, page 80, in the
clerk Office of the hustings court O.
Roanoke, Va, IL. \. Smith, in order to
secure certain debt therein mentioned
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Drawbacks of Art.

Isabel, you haven't painted any
angels Oh these Easter cards %
mo. can't make them look stylish
without big sleeves Chicago Record.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
His Special Qualification.

How sweetly he writes of boy life
IN the country The memory of his early
days must be very dear to him."
Yes; you see, he never worked on q
farm. Detroit News.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Unreliable Man.

George told me that one Of my gold
en- hairs could draw him like team of
oxen"
"Yes?"
And then when the harness broke
down he askethme if had rope in my
pocket. ''-DetroiG Free Press
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
An Old Timer.

She-I notice that Miss Summers has
another engagement ring. That makes
the eighth
He-Yes. I see she is still in the
ring. -Yonkers Statesman.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Doing the Raat,

First Footpad-Did see you robbing
clergyman?
Second Footpad-Cert; mother used
to tell me to do the best and the Lord
would help me. Adams Freeman.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

*. DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
Just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifnge They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
morse in prime condition. Price %
cents per pNckage.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
LEoAL NOTICES.

TRUSTEES SALE by VIRTUE
% n deed OF trust tXcuted 10 the under.
signed by i. P Coon and Nina NJ. Coon
his wife, and j. ". Coon and S. G. Coon,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczemo

The intense itching and smarting, Incl.
dent to these diseases, is instantly aIlayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 90 cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
An Obliging Young Man.

She-My head feels very light to-
night.
He-Then you may put it on my
shoulder. -Yonkers Statesman.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

Skillman's N. F. removes corns, warts
and bunions and soreness from the feet
and ingrowing toe nails. Manufactured
by Skillman Medicine Company D. O..
Box 81, Roanoke, Va. For sale by drug
gists.