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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
4 GALL FUR A CESSATION Issued By the Powers to Greece
 and Turkey. 1 PHARSAL0S HAS FALLEN
Greeks Made Bod Determined Stand There
 and Then Retreated
THE ORDER CAME FROM ATHENS
Pharsalos and Velestino-Turks Mas
 acre Priest and Whole Family --;l at Dicskain-News. -f.

Athens, May GA collective notes will bs handed to both the Greek and Turk ish governments by the powers, calling on them to cease hostilities on the as- surance that the powers would guaran- tee a proper settlement.
 Sir Ashmead Bartlett, whose yacht had been detained by the Greek fleet on,,the ground that it contained contra band of war, arrived here tonigh,~ He was met a the Piraeus by M. Ralli and conducted to the British legation and the British minister requested not to allow him to leave che legation before leaving Athens in order to prevent a demonstration. ~7
 Col Vases will replace Col. Manos in Epirus. Maj. Constantindo will be sent to DomolScs. .-f
 Two Turkish vessels have been sent to Volo to remove the few remaining in- habrtants. 7 erAA
 The ammunition, si.ores and food sup pliss have already been taken to Styiis.
 l. is rumored that the few Greek wounded soldiers who were left at Pfrar- salos have been bu tchered by the Turks. SMOLBNSKI ADVISED TO RETREAT.
 Athens, May 6.-The retreat began at 3 o'clock this morning, and the occupa- tion of the new position at Domokos was finished at 10 o'clock. The Greeks buried their dead and conveyed eighty wounded, including five officers, to LamaE Gen. Smoenski wired to Athens for instruc- tions, and the government advised him to retreat. He remained at Vel; stino all night and was atba cked by Turks at 6 o'clock next morning. Hard fighting oc- cured until late in the afternoon. when :. the fire ceased, and Gen. Smolensk re- tired to Aliros, where he took up new positions.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
COLLEGE CONFERENCE.

Resolutions Favorable to pr. Wfitsett
 Passed, But Not Yet Given Out.
 Wilmington. N. C., May 6.-The South ern Baptist College conference held morning, afternoon and night sessions. J. F. Forbes, of Stebins university, Flor ida, was chosen president, and Charles Brewer, of Lake Forest college, New York, secretary The trustees of the Southern Baptist Theological seminary, Joshua Lowering, of Baltimore chair man, were in session all day. The morn ing and part of the afternoon were taken up in hearing reports and the transaction of routine business. The Whitsett question has been before the trustees during the night session, lasting until after midnight. Resolutions were passed, but as yet have not been given out. It is understood they are fla Vorable to Dr. Whitsett.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
AND THEY STRUCK TT.

1 London May 1.-The Times prints the following dispatch, dated Wednesday afternoon, from Karadana, eight miles
 north of Pharsalas: The Greek line rests on the navlal basis, one at Namari and { the other at Volo. and the Greeks are massed in great strength along the rail- way, the stragetic points being Pharsalos
 and Veles'tino. They have artillery at Karadaha The Turks rae conce n.ra ting
 here from all sides. There are continual
 rumors of intervention and of Greek re- quests for an arnlstice, but the Turks will | certainly strika one more blow. The Greek advance posts are now falling back and the Turks are advancing rap idly
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
ELECTED OFFICERS.

Nashville, Tenn. May 6.-The Freight Claim associa ton closed its session here today Chicago was chosen as the next place of meeting. The following officers were chosen:
 John Nichols, Lehigh Valley railroad, president; w. H. Hancock, Union Pacific, first vice-president; J. c. Bruin- Plant system, second vice-president; w. P. Taylor, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac secretary and treasurer; G. C.. Arnold, Cotton Belt; w. c. Winner, Oma- ho, and R. l.. Russell, Philadelphia and Reading. arbitrators.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
THIRD AND LAST DAY
Of Convention of the Ladies' Hermitage
 Association at Nashville-This Is a Fine Arts Day.

Nashville, May 6.-The only feature to- day at the Centennial exposition was the third and last day of the convention of the Ladies' Hermitage association of Nashville, and Herman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, of Memphis. Mrs Mary L. Mercy, Mrs. Albert Sparks, Mrs. Mary c. Doris and Mrs. John .Ruhm read papers. A letter of regret from Lady Aberdeen was read. Vocal and instrumental selections were rendered during the session. -
 Tomorrow is fine arts day and two thirds of the pictures in the parthenon will be on exhibition. es .N
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
REPEALED THE. LAW.

Pretoria, May 6.-The vo1ksraad held a Protracten secret session yesterday to discuss the answer to be made to the dispatches of MT. Chamberlain, British secretary oif state for the colonies, which demanded a repeal of the Transvaal im- migration law. Today the volksraad re- pealed the law. mot because it was a breach of the London convention, but be- cause 1t was distasteful to neighborlng states. MT. Coster the TIansyaal state attorney has rendered his resignation in disapproval cf the repeal.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.

Chr.stiansis Irg, Va, May 6.-Robert Collins, ths, 14-y@ar-ocd son of MT. H. R. Collins, lost has life this afternoon. He and his brother Edward, aged 17, were and had been gone but short time when Edward came running back crying that he had shot Glis brother. It was found that Robert had been shot in the right eye. The ball lodged in the brain. causing instant death. Edward is So overcome with grief that he has not been able to give an intelligent aeeount lF fl1e ,aescident
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
SENSATIONAL ARREST.

Mexico City, May GA sensational ar rest was made today of the editorial star of the paper called Fl Coneinto Ameri- cano, which is the organ of the Mexican sympathizers with the Cuban insurgents, at the insaance of the Duke De Ma rtinez, who charges that the paper has insulted a friendly ra ton. The editors are young students. and the sympathy of the pub lie is with them. The arrest is causing rapch excitement There will be Tsa +ro+nia in securing the best legal talents
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
CONFIRMED AT WASHINGTON.

Washington May 6.-The Turkish lsga- ton has received the following advices from Constantinople, datsd today:
 Edhem Pasha telegraphs that the di- visions of the Ottoman army which were marching on Pharsalos, have met the Greeks in the villages of Scuba shi. Soul deje, Terucomanli and Lamia, and after fierce figh:ing, which lasted fifteen hours they disiodged them and advanced to- wards Pharsalos. The latter place has just been vic:oriously occupied by the latter army.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
HAS CAUSE TO GREENE.

Montreal, May 6.-The Comte de Bou- thelier dc Chavigny, whose residence is at Richelieu, fifteen miles from this city, has been sadly bereft by the bazaar de charitie. fire in Paris. Among the vic tins of that terrible catastrophe were the Comte's mother, sister, two aunts and several of his mothers distant rela- tives.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
THE FIGHT BEFORE PHARsALOs
Was Most Bitterly Contested, and rthe
 Greeks Retired

1'HO5e 11Tt 1olTtNstCef,
 Greeks Retired.
 1Iarissa, May GA dispatch from Phar- salos, dated Il a. m., describes the bat tile there, which began esterday, as fol lows: !t :. "A Turkish force first appeared on the summit of Mount TeAke yesterday marn- ing. and from formidable en.renched position on the hillside attacked the Fourth regiment of evezcnes about noon. The latter made a strong resistance. but were finally compelled to fall slowly back.
 '-Fhe Turks then cannonaded andsde- s:royed the village of Ordskcni, which is about two hours march north of Pfar- saloa. The crown prince having ordered the entire army to draw up in lineaof battle. the Greeks advanced about p.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
SOLDIERS DISGUSTED.

London, May 7.-The Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Patras says: The Greeks have not obtained the slightest advanIs- age since the Turkish advance began. The recall of the whole army to Arta for the third time has caused intense dis gust among the troops, whose spirits will be fatally dampened unless they are allowed 10 go ahead.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
BURNED TWO VILLAGES.

Athens, May 6-6 p. m.-Fighting is proceeding between the Turks and the Greek forces at Veestino. II is pre- stunned that the Turks, noticing that Gen. Smolenski was preparing to retreat, at tackled him in force. The Turks have burned two villages.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
CREEKS MAKE GAIN.

IPha rsalos, May 4-CDelayed in trans mission. .)-Twelve hundred Greeks oc- cupied Trinthal today after a skirmish with the Turks between that point and Phanari.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
POWERS DECIDE TO LAND TROOPS

Daily Mail from Berlin says it is re- ported tl1ere that the powers have de- cided toEIand troops at Athens to protect the dynasty, Greece having declined the preferred media ton, and Turkey being Crete is evacuated by the Greeks.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-07
IGEoRGE's PRECAR1oUs CONDITION

l London, May 1.-The Daily Telegraph
 prints a dispatch from Vienna saying llthat the condition of the king of Greece ] is precarious.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
FOR SALEIN THIBODACX AT'
z DRUG STORE
Police Jury.
STATE OF LOUiSI.NA-PARfSH OF La
FOURCHE.
THIBoDAUx. Dsc. Is. 1897.

THIBoDAUx, Dsc. Is. 1897.
The Police Jury met 10 extra session this
day.
PRESENT.. L. Ancoin. President, E. L
Morvant, j. U.Toups, L.. ) Trosclair. Marcel
lin Bourgeois j. l.. Rodrigue, Jules God
charx and Jos. P. Bourgeois.
Absent = Messrs. j. L. Leblanc. and L.
FalgOut.
President Aucoin stated that he had called
them together for the purpose ot giving IN
audience to Mr.. Frank H. Tompkins. Special
representative of the Interstate Mississippi
River improvement aud Levee Association.
Whereupon Mr., Tompkins being introdue-
ed by the President proceeded to lay before
the Jury the p!anst Of the above towards
treating a public opinion in favor of the
General Government taking full Charge of
public levees Of the Mississippi and its trib-
utaries and to that effect s~olieits the gather
ing Of statistics and,data showing the acreage
of the valley of the Mississippi. its interstate
trade. value of lands both cleared and tina.
bered also the amount Of capital invested
in the mercantile, mechanical and p~lantiu.
interest, aud what proportion of the corn
meal and meat used ia raised at hOme and
what was the total damage done in the Par
ish by the overflow of 1897.
MIR. GJdchaux seconded by Nr. M0ryant,
inOyed that q vote of thanks be extended 10
Mr.. +. H. Tompkins for his explanation OF
the subject matter and further moved that
the chair appoint a committee composed of
two members and of the Chair With the Clerk
toi gather and prepare ly the next regular
meeting Of the jury, the statistics requested
BY Mr.. Tompkins. Carried.
The matter OF apprnpriatIng money to-
wards aiding the Interstate Mississippi Riv-
er Improvement and Levee Association was
deferred until the next regular session of she
jury.
The jury adjourned to its regular meeting
in January next.
III. n. COTLON. =. L. ACCEIN.
Clerk. President.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
Mr.. MEYER'S SOUTHWEST
PASS RESOLUTION.
Special to the Times Democrat.


Washington, Dec. 13.-The follow
ing joint resolution was 70 day offered
in the Honse by Congressman Meyer !:
"Resolved by the Senate and tile
House of Representatives Of the Uni
ted States. in Congress assembled.
That the sum of $4,000. Or so much
thereof as may be necessary. he and is
hereby authorized to be extended out
OF the unexpeDded balance OF the
$250,OOO appropriated hy an act en-
titled 'An act to provide for closing
the in Pass a L'outte. one of
the outlets OF the Mississippi liver.
approved, Feb. 26, 1897 tor the pnr-
pose of making IA survey and report
upon the practicability Of securing II
navigable channel Of adequate width
and OF 33 feet depth at mean low
water of the Gulf nf Mexico through
out Southwest Pass of the Mississippi
river, said survey Ia be made under
the direction of the Secretary Of War
by a board composed of three tngi-
neers, officers Of the United States
army, appointed bv him.
The bill was referred To tile com
mittee on rivers and haFbors.
Senator Caifery will offer - like
resolution tomorrow ia the Senate.
He was to have done 40 to day. But
was kept at home by a slight indispo-
ton.
Capt. Bryant has no approximations
about the adoption of the resolution,
It does not involve al additional ap.
pronriation, but simply appropiiates
IL small amount from an unexpendea
balance now on hand 1t has also tie
added Endorsement Of Major Qninn's
recommendation.
Capt. Bryant hopes TO De able tc
get an answer Tomorrow as 10 when
the committee III rivers and harbors
will be able to give the interested
parties a healing on the subject 0,
deeper water in South Pass.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
DELEGATES To THE CONVENTION

DELEGATES To THE CONVENTION
The Voice is pleased to note that the
people of Louisiana are determined
to elect none but good, intelligent,
honest and patriotic men to the COZ
stitutional convention. This is in
dicated hy a close scrutiny of the
delegates already selected.
1t is graf. flying indeed to feel that
we will have a constitutional conven-
tian which will be composed OF some
of the most brainy and worthy men
Of the State. From them we can
expect good work and excellent re-
suits. for they will labor fol- the best
interests and welfare of Louisiana.
These are the sort Of men we want
and il is certainly a great blessing
that we will have them to constitute
our constitutional conventiOn.-St.
Bernard Voice.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
CORRESPONDENCE
LoCKPoRT, La, Dec. II. 1897

AS theholidays approach our little
town is beg ming to assume a festive
appearance appropriate to the Sc son.
The removal of the quarantine restric-
tons which have rendered business sc
dull for some time past, has already
frightened the business portion and
all u merchants are busy with their
holiday goods.
In accordance with thu yearly GUS
tom there will be a Christmas tree at
the Lockport Public School on Christ
mas Eve, an event which is looked
forward to by young and old with
pleasurable anticipation. The tree is
certain to be a success as there is a bet
ter assortment of toysin town than ever
before. Mr., c. j. Davis has a collrc-
ton OF Xmas gifts at his Racket Store
which would delight the eyes of ali.
The Christmas tree will be in readi-
ness In the afternoon to receive all
gifts to be placed upon it. Before the
distribution of the presents the fol
lowing interesting program will he
rendered BY the pupils of Miss Nellie
Iulte1s private school. the perform
ance to begin at s p. m.
Banjo solo j. Stanley Tu;,e
he FIRST Christmas Song nv School
Welcome Concert by r. citation)
Charles Pagiuighi Leopold Breasr
Howard Brown Abel Barr:os
Dialogne-.The Lost Knife"
Miss G. Legendre Miss Rosema Knight
Miss Lucille Barrios Miss julia Bariios
I;eeitation-"Three Kisses
Madeline Pa.luighi
Recitation-'The Little Dreamer
Earle Barrios
Recitation .Christmas'' victoire Abribl Il
Neutrality-suspicious. Ted found
in his stocking Emmett Tui,e
Dialogue -sThe peacemaker'
J.S. Tuite. John Paglnighi, VIM. Burbach
Anatola Laro.a. JOS. Mayet. Lncien Barrios
Recitation-.'Do you really think he did
j. Stanley Tuite and Emmett Tuite
Observation-Disclosures Lecture
John P.gluigbi
Reoitosion-'The Christmas
Child Ida Never
Dialogue-"Christmas in all Lands"
Willie Tuite Vital Larose
Sam Brown Lucien Barrios
Christmas Bells
Claudia Guedry Leonco Barrios
Ida Never, Agnes Tuite, Jennie T,ups
Enamel Barrios and Emmet Tuite
Reeitat'on-'A Little Girls Speech.
Ida Burhach
Recitation-'santa Claus and tile Mouse.
Willie Taits
Recitation-"Long ago on Christmas,
Leonce Mayet
Observation-Disclosures must not
ring TO night. j.. Suite
Reeitation-"Merry Christmas.
Edna Barrios
Recitation-.The Little Star.
Lewellyn Barrios
Recitation-'.A Little French
for a Little girl, Leonors Barrios
HeSitation-.'Noel,' Claudia Gnidroz
"A Wonderful Tree, Maggie Hargis
Dialogue-"How the Story Grew"
Lucille Barrios, Julia Barrios
Alice Barrios. Leila Le;eune.
Rosema Knight. Laura Logendre,
Diologue-.Everything 10 its Place.
Clothilde Legendre. Jennie Toups,
Numa Davis
Dialogue -"Christnlas Gifts"
Alice Barrios Laura Legendre,
Alice Gudroz. Mary Mayet.
"a Christmas Dialogue"
Leila Lejeune aud Jennie Toups.
Song-"Mo Gals a Highborn Lady
Stanley and Emmett Tuite.
Reeitstion-"The boys We need.
Vital Larose.
Song-"Gather around the Christmas Tree"
By School
At the conclusion of program Santa
Claus will make his appearance and
distributed the gifts. Every is cor
daily invited to attend.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18

LA. PRESS AsSOCIATION.-The
Louisiana Press Association has been
ia session this week in New Orleans.
The attendance has been rather small,
on account of the time of the year in
which the meeting is held, we pre-
sunie. The Editors in session have.
however, had a good time and have
been we'll treated. They will return
to the tripod with lighter hearts and
brighter hopes, for the little innocent
recreation they have INDUCED them
selves in.
We regret that, owing to untoward
circumstances, we have not been able
to join the gang in their festivities.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18

The Republican party stands pledg-
ed to civil service reform not only by
its platform, but by its own record,
and any Republican who opposes this
policy bolts his party platform and
seriously threatens the prestige OF
the party and its principles .-Spring-
field Union, Rep.
That may well be ; still there are
any number Of Republicans who
would be willing to bolt their party
platform to get at the loaves and
fishes.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won.
derful medical discovery of the age. pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste. act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dispei colds,
cure headache, fevc~, labitual constipation
and b;liousness. Please buy and try a box
of g. G. G. to-day; 10, p, 20 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cu.e by all druggists
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18

The Baton Rouge convention did a
graceful and proper act when it
adopted a resolution expressive of
sympathy for President Mckinley
whose venerable mother was then ~
ing seriously ill.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18

Cure ali forms Of disease caused by
a Sluggish Liver and Biliousness.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18

Did you see that Bouron advertise
ment on 3rd page; That's the kind
of advertising that pays. Mr.. Bouron
knows a thing or two.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
REGISTRATION NOTICE.
Office Of Registrar nf Voters. f,
Parish of Lalourehe.

Thibodaux, La, October 21.h 1897.
In conformity with the law hereby civ
notice that tie Office of Registrar of Voters
will be opened at the following places:
Thihodaux Court House from Nov. the LIST
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18
FOR<ALE.

A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE ON CA.
IA hal with large back yard and garden
For Particulars apply Ia
DAVID SMITH,
Thibpdaux, LIE.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18

HOOPS PILLS act easily and
promptly on the liv er and bowels.
Cure sick headache.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1897-12-18

Look For The Facts demonstrate
ed by experience. Thousands and
thousands Of people suffering from
the effects Of impure blood have been
cured by Hood's Sars aparilla.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-02
Millinery.

Our SPRING MILLINERY has been
received and all the ladies that want a
nice early Spring Hat or Bonnet. Rtbbon
Silk Laces, Embroidery and Insertion to
match, Flowers and Veilings. will find our
stock nice, new and u~p-to-date In every
respect.
Examine our Ribbon Counter. on which
is exhibited the largest, and best, and
most complete supply OF any house In the
State.
We have No. 50 in Fine SATIN. all col
ors, in White, Black, Cream, Lilac and
Blue ~ inches wide, for IS cents q yard.
all Silk; in Partisan Ribbon, two-toned ef-
feet, all Silk, 4 inches wide, for Is cents.
No. 5 SATIN, all ~colors. for 5 cents. up
to 50 for Is cents.
Beautiful line Of the latest styles RIB
BON, prettiest goods, for Is. IS, 40. SO and
50 cents per yard.
In EMBROIDERY we have 100 styles or
more-the best selection We have ever
2 inches wide for 8 cents per
yard up to s. 8. 10, 1211h, Is, Is. Is. 80, IS and
69 cents per yard.
Il you need EMBROIDERY in Lawn,
Linen or Cambria, call and see ours. The
price is right, as 1 bought the entire lot
for so cents ON the dollar and / am SELL
ing it under the price of regular goods.
We nave Laces Of all styles.
SHIRT WAIST SILKS for 25c yard.
VELVETS, all colors, for 40c, soc, 69c
and $1.00 per yard.
Our line of PATTERN HATS are very
pretty and stylish, trimmed by a fine
trimmer that spends her season in Paris.
We have the correct styles to show you.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-02
Clothing.

MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING is one
OF the principal things that l like to tell
about. 1 know 1 can beat the State on
my Clothing in quality and price. Read
these prices and 1 guarantee goods as
represented. / will mention a few styles
hat l can assure you are very neat and
cheap.
Mems Wash Satinet Suit for s1.& a
Suit.
Mems Black Cheviot Suit. part cotton.
Mems Plaid, Brown, new colors and
very neat, at 1925 a Suit.
Mems fine, strictly all wool, Cheviot,
nicely made. with nice lining, in black
only, for $500 a Suit.
Gents fine all wool Clay Worsted Suit
for $500.
Better and better made for $500. $500
and $500.
My line of Clay Worsted in Black and
Gray are % per cent. cheaper than any
house in the city. To show you this line
of Suits is to prove what l say.
My Gray Clay Worsted, worth SO. 100, my
special price is 500.
Young Mems fine all wool Spring Suits,
strictly u~p-tO-date in every particular,
$3.50, $S.G and s9.N a Suit.
BOYS SUITS in Satinet for CSC a Suit.
Gray all wool Boys Suits, from 4 to IA
years old, for $1.35 a Suit.
Very neat, pretty Worsted Suits, pretty
colors and doubled breasted, for $1.S5 and
$500.