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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07

ROANOKE, Va, Sept. 2Sth. 1897
There will be a meeting of the stcckhold-
ers of the Roanoke Street Railway Com
pany on SATURDAY, October tn. 1897,
at 10 O'Clock a. M. in the Office of the
secretary, at Roanoke, Va, Tor the pnr-
pose of the election of n board OF dlrec-
tors and officers. and such other business
as may be brought bt fore the meeting.
GEO. G.. M'CAHAN,
SecretnIY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
BICYCLE EKEE

Besides selling school books at lowest
prices, we give ticket with each 10 cent
purchase. The customer returning us
largest number of tickets before January
will get that SO Crescent Bicycle in
our window. The Crescent wheel is
guaranteed by the Roanoke Cycle Com.
pany. GRAYATT'S FAIR,
No. 9 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07

LOST-A small leather satchel con.
tanning bunch of keys, small steel
key with Il ring and IL small sum Of
money between Fourth street and
twelfth avenue s. W. and the market
house. for which the finder will be suit
ably rewarded by leaving ut j. A. Hicks
store on Park street. JOSEPHINE
WOLFF. 1O53t
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
His Heavy Voice

mo, said the gentleman in the bald
wig, Il amt much of bass singer.
out you ought to hear my brother. +"
Was he much?'' asked the gentle.
man with the pea green wbiskers.
Much? His voice was so heavy that
1t made him bow legged to carry it,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
Changed His Mind.

For years I've wanted Henry to have
burglar alarms put in tho house, but he
said it wasn't necessary.
"Well?'
"And as soon as he bought wheel
he had them attached to every door and
window. '-Chicago Record.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
Irish Repartee.

Two Irishmen were in prison-the
one for stealing COW and the other for
stealing watch. Halo, Mike, what
O'Clock is it," said the COW stealer to
the other. "And, sure, Pat, I haven't
any timepiece handy, but think it's
most milking time. Nuggets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07

~ man well up in dog lore counsols in
t'lding purchasers of u puppy to let the
mother of tho puppy choose for them. In
carrying them back to their bed the first
tho mother picks up will always be the
best.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-Agents to sell pictures,
ladies' coats, and a full line of household
specialties. trunks and furniture Full
commissions paid weekly In advance.
GATELY 81 FITZGERALD, Roanoke,
Va 1OG-1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to sell special bar
gains in blankets in toe Valley of Vir-
Sinia by sample. For particulars rs to
agencies address STANDARD INSTALL
MENT Co, PIP South Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
New York Sunday World.
HIs ONLY Dread

Tho millionaire lay dying
Upon his gilded bed.
"1s't well with you, my brotherp"
Tho preacher softly said.
The dying man spoke calmly
just as his spirit fled,
"Tho frisky bogus widow
Is oil have to drcad!"
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE--Bay mare . years old:
suitable for general Use; bargain 2lS
Harrison avenue II. E. lO3tf
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07

FOR SALE-A very fine Kranich 81
Bach piano, as good as new, for sale Mt n
sacrifice for cash. Call at $50 Campbell
avenue $. w. l.lW.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
w q II T 8
BOARDERs WANTED.

WANTED-Tkrce young men boarders.
Good fare, comfortable rooms, first
class locality, Address "B," Times Office.
1917 At.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07

rluerly Lady, on and your brother
are twins, are you not?
Little Boy-Ycs'm. It's hard luck to
be twins.
Elderly Lady-How is that?
Little Boy-When mamma don't
know which of us does thing, she
ticks US both Truth.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
LOST.

LOST-Dark brown COW, crooked
horns, white spot on hip ard legs; also
red heifer. Reward for Information at
Friendship Fire Company. 1O5.3t.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
a Confederate Landlord.

AT railroad station in Texas where
the train stopped for breakfast nothing
but coffee and bacon was put before q
dlsgusted drummer.
Is this all tho breakfast we get for
90 cents?' he howled Indignantly.
Yes. If we put out any more, the
chances are you might get left by the
train. We are doing it for your own
good. New York Sunday Journal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-07
Youth Likes Something Tasty

In the morning as well as little chill
dren and old folks, and dish of our
Scotch Oatmeal, Quaker Rolled Oats,
Breakfast Flakes. Cerealine, Cracked
Wheat, Hominy, Grts, wheatena or
any of our cereals or farinaceous foods,
that make tempting, toothsome and
healthy breakfast dish, will fill the bill
these cool mornings better than anything
else.
SANDY P. ElGGAI & CO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
GREAT TONNAGE or THE HAMBURG LINE.

The new twin-screw steamship Pennsylvania OF
the Hamburg American Line. in point of capacity
the greatest ship in tho world. arrived yesterday
This steamer left New-York with the largest cargo
that any ship ever carried-lSj00 tons measure
mont To form an idea Of the enormous quantity
which this amount OF freight represents. it Is in
teresting to note that il would take Gle ordinary
freight-cars or about eighteen freight trains, to
PENNSYLVANIA had 29 0c9 bushels OF grain equalling
sSg tons which Is In itself more than the average
freight steamer can take II completely filled. In
addition to its great freight carrying capacity the
PENNSYLVANIA has. however. another interesting
feature and that Is the excellent accommodations
for passengers which are particularly remarkable
for their roominess. Two hundred first cabin l20
second cabin and a large number OF Storage pas
scngers may be carried The first cabin quarters
are entirely amdships. where they occupy the en-
tire superstructurc Of three decks erected there.
The sister ship OF the Pennsylvania the Pretoria,
is now building at the yards OF Blohm & Voss. a
Hamburg The other steamers OF the same class
tina, f. passenger and freight combined. the
Persia Prussia Paata. Patra and Phocnicia,
which have become great favoritos particularly on
account of their remarkable steadlness Inc
Hamburg American Line now owns fleet of III
vessels OF which slXty-eght are ocean steamers
Among it's fleet there are no less than eighteen
the New-York service. The total tonnage of all
the Hamburg American Line steamers H. S3s.l6l
and the line Is thus, in point Of tonnage the great
est steamship company in the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
IRONY RIVER SEWER SCHEMES.
PROMINENT wEsTCHEsTER PEOPLE HEARD IN
AIBANY-DiFFERING VIEWS

PROMINENT wEsTCHESTER PEOPLE HEARD IN
MBANY-DiFFERING VIEWS
ALBANY March 4-The scheme for sewerage s!'
fem for the Bronx River outlet, extending i'o'"
White Plains to either the East River OF ho''s
Island Sound was discussed this afternoon AZ
hearing given before the Senate committee U"
Cities The two bills under consideration "eie
those of Senator Burns and Senator Grady.
There was a large representation of Westminster
County people present. including Edward W. flske
Mayor of Mount Vernon: DR.. L. w. Howe, OF VIII
iamsbridco; David Cromwell. ex-County treasurer
OF Westminster County: David Nerplarcx, OF Wm'e
Plains: Joseph See. Of North Castle: John r. FAR
child of Pelham: Willard Parker Butler OF Scars
dale: Edgar X Brown. of Mount Vernon; James
NJ Hunt of Yonkers. and II. 7. Dykman, OF White
Plains All wanted a sewerage system for the val
lev but no two of them could agree upon the de-
tails of PLAN
The only TO oppose both bills and the whole
scheme was Joseph F. Woods. Of Mount Vernon.
Roth bills he said had been condemned by Chief
Engineer Loomis OF New-York City's Sewerage
Department He said the Commission has est-
mated the cost OF the sewer system at NVpWl. Dut
10 carry out the plan it would cost from 100000
10 sl5.co,GO. 49,,
Senator Stranahan the only member OF the
committee present and no action was taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
THE DREW THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CLUB.

The annual meeting and dinner OF the Drew
Theological Seminary Club were held at Clarks.
No % West Twenty-third-st. last evening Mem
bere' and guests of whom there were about MY
present were cordially received by the Rev Dr.
r A. Travis Of Highland Falls. president; the Rev
Drs W. A. Layton and r. n. Crasto, vice-presi-
dents: the Rev Dr. y. r. A. Hiss. OF Croton-on-the-
Hudson, secretary. and the Rev. Dr.. j.. n. Crasto.
treasurer There were two specially invited guests
who delivered the principal addresses OF the even.
ing They were the Rev DR. Cornelius Woelfkin. of
the Green Avenue Baptist Church. Brooklyn: and
tie Rev DR.. u. j. Mcmillan. secretary OF the
Presbyterian Home Mission Addresses were also
made 10y the Rev. Dr. Travis. VINO preslded ne
fev Dr. If. A. Buttz. president Of the seminary the
Rev DR.. : f. Upham professor OF practical the
ooSy. and others. in response 10 informal t0aSls.
At the business meeting Off cers for the ensuing
year were elected follows: The Rev Dr. W: r.
Ferguson. president, the Rev Drs. j. A. Mac
milan and George Peek. vice-presidents: The Rev.
Dr f. e. Upham, secretary, and the Rev. Dr.
J. C. BascJm, treasurer. AT the business meeting
reports Of officers showed that the library OF the
seminary which is situated at Madison. y. j. had
been Increased by the addition Of 5000 volumes in
The last Year and that the affairs OF the seminary
we're in a nOurishing condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
,fp GILPOY AT THE Reform CLUB!

The Committee on Municipal Administration OF
the Reform Club has arranged for club dinner
a. the clubhouse tomorrow evening which VIII be
rsmerka BILE In at least one particular The subject
for discussion will be THE Charter OF Greater
N.w-york." and among the speakers will be Cen
sraI BENJAMIN +. Tracy, George IL Pinney, IT,
M.vor Strong Seth Low and ex-Judge John +.
Dillon. Still another speaker is expected AT this
dinner OF the Reform Club. His appearance at
such a place is so interesting that his name de-
serves 4 paragraph all 10 Itself.
II Is ex-Mayor Thomas +. Giroy. Gilroy at a
Reform Club dinner
Everybody knows that In almost every particular
ex.Mayor Gilroy's administration OF the affairs Of
thts hapless city the exact antithesis or re-
Sorrn Everybody knows that nearly all OF his APP
rsnintments were such 10 give offence to every
kodv hut the "bhoys' who were ''out for the stun .
Especially we'll remembered IL his appointment Of
Iorn i Scannell the murderer as Fire Commits
sioner and OF Michael r. DAILY, Richard croker's
messenger. to the important office Of Commissioner
OF Public Works . - -.
The rest OF Gilroy's appointments were nearly as
had and the ofices in the gift OF tho citys chief
executive were dispensed. az long as Gilroy sat N
the Mayors chair. In the interest OF the worst ana
lowest element IN Tammany Hall. Guroys re-
marks ut the Reform Club ought TO b Interesting
for at least one reason
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
SATURDAY. MARCH q.
TUESDAY. MARCH o.
SHIPPING NEWS.

PORT OF NETWORK. THURSDAY. MARCH 4. 1897.
ARRIVED
steamer Majestic G,p. smith. Liverpool February "a
and Queenstown % mdse, 32s cabin and 35 s,asr
age passengers II Maitland Kersey Arrived at the
sl2
mdse and cabin passenger to II Maitland Kersey
Arrived at the Bar at 202 n.
Steamer Rose Castle ur Jackmann. Port Natal s A
January - and Vincent February is in ballast IN
Steamer Jason (I3r,. Fraser Monego Bay February
90 ST AIMS Bay and Port Maria ~ and Kinsr,on %
with md.e and . passengers to + Kerr a Arrived
steamer Alps 'Bn, Long. Cape Hayu February 7.
Gonaives O. Port Prince 10 Petit Goave II Rszs IA
Livingston H. Fort Bnros is Puerto CorteE is sayannt
and passengers 10 Pim FoWood Keilock. Arrived AT
the Bar at 100 a IN
steamer yumuri. Royce. Vera Cruz February is Tux
pam 10. Tampico 90, 'anpeche - Progr~so 25 and
a Co Arrived the Ear nj $50 a IN
steamer Fl Mar. Grant. New Dreams. with mdse 20 T
Van Sickle.
steamer city. Fisher Savannah with mdse and
Sandy Hook March 4. $50 p m-Wind north: moderate
breeze; clear.
CLEARED.
Steamer II Whitney. Hailet Bos,on-H r Dimock
Steamer oeridge ,3D. saIter. Pernambuco Bahia etc
Dusk * Jeyons.
Steamer Roanoke. Boaz. Norfolk and Newport News
Old Dominion SIS 60.
g. Steamer city Of Augusta, passets savannah-ocean
60 stssm~ Karlsruhe cGeo Won Burei. Bremen-o.rch.
4 Co.
steamer Benetactor. Townsend. Phiadcpha-w y
steamer John Enslis. Bragg. Portland. Me-Horato
Hall.
Steamer Victoria Obj. bridges. Marseille. Genoa. ec
Steamer Cherokee. Proctor Macorls San Domlnso-w
p Clyde CO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
NETWORK CITY.

The funeral Of Edwin d. White Will tahe p..oe
this evening at his home, No. lc2 west .r.s"''
fourth-s5 The burial will he In Albany lie was
horn In Genoa y. V. seventy-hve years ago anu
had lived here for thirty years He was coilnec.u
IN business with c. A. Harnett. broker IN 'ne NiiS
Building widow and daughter survive MI
White.
James Bartholomew for thirty-hve years Sew
ard on ocean steamships and cher stewart W .,,o
Majestic since that vessel was Launched IN JOS"
married yesterday afternoon Miss Isabelle he.n
~ ph,Iadelnhia in the Little Church Around the
Corner The rector. the Rev. Dr. George H.
Housh,on performed the ceremony. Ihelr money
moon will be spent in travelling about Ireland ana
Scotland.
Theodore r. Banks. OF Harvey Fisk & Sons. was
Yesterday elected member Of the New-l orK o'ocA
Exchange.
The gold on deposit In the vaults OF the Ciear'ns
11ouee nov, amounts TO $5oooooo. Deposits yester-
day were N.52oOoo.
The gold surplus In the United States Treasury
Yesterday exceeded N0ooo0oO for the first time
since November. 1890.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
SHOE DEALERS EXTENSIVELY SWINDLED.

Solomon Kamslcr. Of No. 1903 Avenue Il; Bernard
sundIeyitch of No. S. Canal-st.. and Robert Gar
cevitch OF No 81 Whltehall-st. were arrested yes
terday on orders signed by Justice Beach in the
supreme Court after charges OF fraud and col
fusion had been prepared against the men by a. J..
Bates 4 CO.. shoe dealers. OF No. 2O2 Church-st.
The three men lodged In Ludlow Street Jail
In default OF bail.
Obtaining goods from Bates & Co. under false
pretences H. really the charge made against the
three men. and the alleged frauds are said TO have
extended over two years and to have been carried
on with the connlvance Of confidential employees
OF Bates & co. The firms bookkeeper has made
an affidavit in which he says that the defendants
bought small amounts of goods under bona hde pur-
chase and received many times the amount Of their
purchases. dividing the profits with the employees.
ceiyed goods TO the value Of N.Il. Sundlevitch to
the value OF s23OT. and Garcevitch got $l05 worth
of goods from all Of which Bates 4 co. did not
cclve penny.
civil suits TO recover have been instituted by the
swindled firm. and bail OF $3.50 has been set in
each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
WHITE PLAINS.

Justice J. o. Dykman Thursday handed down
a decision in the case Of the National Lead Com
pany OF New-J.rsey against Cornelius and Anna
A. Coglin OF Workers. denying a motion for an in
junction and appointment OF receiver. The plain
tiffs endeavoring to obtain possession of the
proceeds OF TIE sale of piece of property by Mrs.
Cogn to a third party in order 10 secure the pay
ment Of a bill Of goods sold TO Mrs. Coglin. IT be,
10 the wife without consideration by the husband
The annual meeting OF the Good Government
Club held at the Town Hall Tuesday evening. was
we'll attended. The following officers were elected
President. William r. Tbbits: first vice president
F. A. Slo son: second vice esident. DR.. O ID.
Kingsley; secretary. John Birch treasurer. r.. e.
Snihin; trustees Thomas Holden, Robert Farley
T. S Snfen and f. T. Hopkins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
sUEEHAN TALKS TO TAMMANY MEN.

Dodgers, printed with blue and red INK on VIM
,or yere scattered about the city early III inc
week announcing that the Tammany committee VI
the With Assembly District wonld nave .,'e
~, &c., ovoninp nj No 232 West Fourtcenth-st
r,ho red ink was used only In the announcement
,hat John c. Shechan would be present at me
meeting. All the rest of the print was blue ana II
Included the promise of speech by John +. Nc
Intvre the former Assistant Dist'ict-Auorney.
Last nights gathering was addressed by Johh
r shcehan Mr. Mcintyre and John w. kellar
I'll eneakers all attacked the present administra-
lion. and particularly the Police Department Mr.
shcehan said that the people were deceived two
years ago. but that the desire for a change could
he felt in the air to-day, and that Tarnmany would
,,,i, next November by the largest majority in its
history. - nm co,oroI co,nmi,to.
~ ,hn With District will have meeting which
u,,ll he addressed by the same speakers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
ANOTHER GIFT TO STEVENS INSTITUTE.

II may be remembered that in connection with
tho twenty-nfth anniversary Of the Stevens Insti
tute recently celebrated. President Morton drew
attention TO the circumstance that while the orig
,ral endowment and subsequent gifts had supplied
all that was necessary for present requirements
the natural and necessary growth OF the institution
would make more ample accommodations and a
larger revenue essential for an adequate future do
yelopment OF the work which had been 30 success
f,y carried on heretofore. AS an obtect-lesson In
this direction. ne presented on the same occasion
10 the trustees some shares OF stock likely APP
has been acted upon by Mrs. T. A. Stevens
widow OF the founder Of the institute, who has
transferred to the trustees two large lots and
houses directly adjacent to the institute grounds
which, while having at present a valuation OF
about $1,000. have q prospective value many times
a. great $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
gF.JTH DEPARTMENT DISCUSSED.

,,o Health Department as formulated In the
ca.or vouyork charter was discussed last night
hy tho Academy Of Medicine. DR.. stephen smi'h
read a paper wherein he dealt exhaustive'y WIN
the powers and duties of the Health Department
and EXPLAINED in detail the requirements OF heai'"
officers and the qualifications necessary 10 sa','
factory fulfment Of the place. lie oeprec"'s' ~"
provision in the charter that the president Vi s
= poord sbou,d not be a medical man.
The subsequent discussion was mainly centred
unon this question Of the composition OF the 'oaio'
several speakers denouncing the apparent osc',n'.
nation against the medical profession IN .he
barring Of physician from the presidency oi "a
I,rartment commission George Is. foWier anu
DrP Edward G Janeway spoke in favor OF the re-
,onion of layman on the Board rn 81 The
~ husinecs routine and on-technicaI WORK Oh tnc
department would best be performed by d Id! "e'''
har
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05

The Board received the plans Of Robert J. Wright
Commissioner of Correction. for the proposed new
barracks Rikers Island. and approved them
The structure will he of wood Is estimated TO cost
sslG and will accomm odate 900 individuals As
the figures were considered fairly high. the Board
authorized the issue of $4,000 of bonds to pay for
the work.
The Greater New-Yorlk Commission, by an issue
of revenue bonds. authorized, through the
Controller pay $500 o. FOR expenses OF the Com
mission The total expense Of the Commission
thus far has been s2l0O.
The question of building new crematory Mt
Eiphtccnth-st. and the East River for the Depart
mcnt of Street Cleaning. to cost $1,000. has been
referred TO the Corporation Counsel for his opinion
bocarsa il is a patented arrangement.
The commissioner of Public Works submitted n
revised plan for public comfort station on the
north side OF Mail-st. He wants to build part of
the station under the park A public hearing viii
he given on the subject. and the Park Commits
sioners will explain their opposition to the plan on
Monday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
DR. RUCHANAN'S AFFECTIONS.
HIS WIDOW SUING THE WOMAN FOX
WHOM HE DESERTED HER.

WHOM HE DESERTED HER.
spit brought against Mrs. Kate NJ roster ny
Mrs NJ. p Buchanan. to recover s3oooo damases io'
the alienation of the affections OF her husnahu 'e
,o,e Dr Alexander Buchanan. came to trIai yes
terdav in the Supreme Court. before JUSTICE BOON
staver and jury. The circumstances surro"no
ing the case and the character OF the tes,'ony
adduced attracted good deal OF attention IN
court The plaintiff was represented by General
Ren,amIn f. Tracy and Isaac ~ Miller. Coohei
- r. lanes and Messrs. Wilson and Wallis APP
peared for the defendant
The complaint cited that DR.. buchanan was
successful physician with a large practice' from
,hicb be derived an income OF about s2oooo year
tho. Mrs Foster who widow win one
daughter obtained a controlling influence over III"
en- that he maintained her in luxury and extraVa-
a,ce residing with her until his death, IN Septem-
her last and neglecting and abusing his wife ana
family Specific accusations were maze 'ha' ~,
buchanan gave TO Mrs. Foster valuable real estate
furniture jcwelry and money TO inc aInuu, r
~ sIo0 nto while his own wife and daughters were
left without support. Mrs Foster Pieaden "a sen IL
era denial of the complaint. BON "oneh "''e ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
WESTCHESTER COUNTY,.
YONKERS.

The Lincoln Legion. n Republican orsani|at'o vi.
held its March business meeting ana socia' NJ no
rooms In Warburton-ave.. on wednesday ''S.s
After the business meeting Mt which rve memoc'' D
to,ned the oreanizaiion there was an entertain
ment In which Miss Lille Braddon. joseph b''u
DON william Thompson. c. V. Hickey. freoerIcN
Hanley. George Thomas Messrs. hanse'h,a"'
Flood. Holcomb. Werner. Snyder. LOCKWOOD roe
and Carker took part Clarence Flood accom-
panied the singers at the piano. ,,...ss,,,,
The Terrace city bowling team Mas sue tSo ,o'r
nament OF the Westchester County lowing hcasu, ~,
at the Association alleys. The Germana te r ~
S54 TO 700 and A. 3D. G. No. /. by a score OF 40 10
1913 The Yonkers Athletic Association team was
defeated by a. b. c. No. !. IS6 TO DO.