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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07

THE Episcopalians,a alta convention at
Cedar Rapids last week, which, for ex-
element and enthusiasm, would put to
shame the average political convention,
elected Rev. DIR. II. N. Morrison, OF
Chicago, Bishop Of the Iowa Diocese,
over Rev. DIR. II. +. Green, Of Cedar
Rapids. The fight was bitter one,
and the friends Of DR.. Green are very
indignant over the result.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
0IflcE-,,7 WEST WATER STREET.
TELEPHONE NO. IS.
WILLIAM OWEN
In Shakespearean Plays at the New
Grand Next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday.


William Owen was seen to good ad-
vantage last evening in the Merchant
of Venice. The production was very
carefully presented and while Mr..
Owens conception Of Shylock was
somewhat of a surprise to the house,
the innovation seemed to please i'm
mensely.
In conversation yesterday the actor
declared that in his opinion Shake
speareIpenned powerful editorial on
the Dreyfus case when he wrote the
Merchant of Venice. In portraying the
flinty-hearted Jew. Mr.. Owen pictures
him as patriarch and one cannot
help but entertain growing sense of
sympathy for him as the play pro-
crosses.
Numerous Originalities characterize
Owens Shylock and viewing the desc
late, desperate Jew from the stand
point of his conception of the charac-
ter one cannot hut appreciate the
strength of the assertion that tine
work of the great bard was truly an
editorial on the position of the Sc
mite in NO smaller portion of the world,
today. YsSe,,
The engagement of the Owen com-
pany comes toa close tonight, with a
production of 1.-The Lady of Lyons" :"
In this piece Mr.. Owen finds splendid
vehicle to display his poetic temper
ment. His portrayal of Claude Mel
notte has won for him MANY high COM
pliments from the press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07

LIEUT.. HOBsoN has again made HIM
self famous by his refusal to accept
$50, 600 for series of lectures on the
sinking of the Merrimac. He says that
before that event made him famous his
lectures were not considered worth so
cents; that he simply performed his
duty as an American citizen, and
looks upon the proposition as too base
to be considered by loyal citizen.
Still this same Hobson has but re-
Gently, by special effort, been able to
lift the mortgage on his fathers
place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
Mrs. Geo. Smith Dead.

Jrst as we are going to press at ten
o'clock this morning, occurs the death
of Mrs Geo. f. Smith. This, though
deeply mourned, is not wholly SUR
prise to her relatives and friends, for
she has been i'll tor months past, most
of the time seeming to hover between
life and death. We leave particulars
until next week. The funeral services
will be held from the home on Friday
afternoon at two O'Clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
Salvation Army.

Ensign Andersen, of Des Moines,
will be In charge ofthe Salvation Army
meetings for three days, Friday, Sat
urday and Sunday, Dec. 9-l0-ll. BY
earnest, successful work the Ensign
has earned her present useful and re-
sponsible position as A. d. G. to Major
Cox. Don't miss her meetings. The
Army has been steadily gaining ground
since their start in Decorah one month
ago. Twelve persons have professed
conversion, and number of recruits
can now be mustered in parade.
CAPTAIN GEO. A. TALIMAN,
Officer In charge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
Teachers Meeting at Ridgeway.

The Teachers Meeting ON Saturday
at Ridgeway was well attended, and
the session was very interesting one.
Arrangements We're made for local
Teachers Meeting at Ridgeway every
four weeks. A good many lively dis
cussions were INDUCED in by the teach
ers, who were present, viz:
j. &. KellOw. F.S. Amick.
Geo. BOthner. Bertha Moen.
Mary Murray Nellie HeinbeY.
Cl ora Lemon. Evangellne Todd.
Julia Hove. Ida kaasa.
Theressa Thompson. Mrs. j. Il. Wamplcr.
Percy q. Kaye. Petra Dahl.
r. q. Baker. Fred kjorlein.
Mr.. aud Mrs. r. j. Hook.
Mr.. and Mrs.. q. u. Haugen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
Advertised Letters.

Mrs. Alice Brooks.
Mime Berge.
Efie Cook.
Lena Hollisted.
Miss M. Haagens0n.
Mr.. O. IversOn.
8. +. King.
Ole LOmen.
Clara Lysne.
Julius Meyer.
Louise MOldenhamer.
Steiner Olsen.
Olaf Olson.
Mrs. Ester Ollie.
Chr. Olson.
Thomas Resitter.
Chas. +. Risk.
Susan Smith.
Mrs. Sarah Smith.
Mary Torgerson.
Nina TOinge.
H. Turner.
Helen West.
JOHN FINN, p. M.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07

DEWEY will probably be compelled
to give the PHILIPPINE insurgents a
touch of high life now. They have de.
cided not to recognize the treaty with
Spain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
2A:Gc chinieos

PuBLlsHED EVERY WEDNESDAY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
Subscription Prize, y1.se per year.

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me people OF Winnesheik and Howard coun.
ties. Rates given on application.
Budness Cards e6 per year.
Legal advertising ct legal rates.
This paper will be sent to subscribers until
ali arreages are paid and II 10 ordered stopped.
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PROF. E. WILLARD sPURR,
PRACTICAL PHRENOI.oaIsT

And 4xpert delineator OF Charactsr nom per
Gon or photo. Accurate confidentiaI advice
for health, marriage, business puyeutt4 etc
Orders received for all chronological poblica
cOrah, Ia. Once hours from o.. m. 70 10 p, ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
RAILROAD TINE CARD.
Chicago, Nilvaukss Z St Psul R. st,,,
Deeorah Br1nch.

chieaes. Miivaukss st. Psul R. stst.
Deeerah Braneh.
Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streetS Telephone 6oa.
Depart. Arrive.
Mason 6i'' % and "a west: t'e'' =. m. t4a' ?. n'
M and Chicago.
:::s 6; Nj s; E:s.! sS' M "'s n
Accommodation Calmar }tl:So p. m.
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Burlington, Cedar Rapids Northern
Train No. 50 lpassenger) leaves Decorah at
$50 p. n, and No. 81 freight at $50 A. n.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at lilo p. NJ, and
No 50 (Freight) 1T 600 p. n.
The BIO passenger makes close connection at
Cedar Rapids with through trains to Chicago,
st. Louis. Kansas City, Omaha, st. Paul and
points beyond. All trains daily except Sum
Freight trims shown above will carry pas
sengcrs only when provided with tickets.
w. X. GREENE, Agent.
]. NORTON. Gen. Ticket 4 Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-07
N@Ac Cfi,s;cn

AKERS GREEN, Preprieters.
10 published on Wednesday Of each week ct
Des0rah, Winueshoik county, Iowa. Publica-
t1on ONCE at 8l7 West Water Street.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

increase Of salary could be taken care OF.
Alderman Kerr thought that the extra
money could be raised, but saw no reason
why the finance committee should not con-
slider the matter first.
I'VE don't want to raise salaries unless
we know where the money Is coming
FROM" said Alderman Hentschel.
Alderman Gray said that 1t might be well
to let the matter rest until next May, when
a police commission elected by and respon-
slble to the people would have charge OF
the force. The present commission had
just refused Mr.. Gray said, to make any
changes in the personnel of the force, for
the reason that their term of office was so
short Yet they were advising an increase
of salary. Whether their recommendations
were correct or not, Mr.. Gray thought the
matter should at least be referred to the
finance committee.
II don't believe in this pigeon hole bust
ness" said Alderman Wheeler Lets take
a vote right now"
THERE'S no equity in raising the salaries
in one department without raising them for
the men who are the most worthy OF us
ALL"
BY this time 1t looked as if the debate
had started all over again, but the insist
ence of Alderman Moore for the previous
question shut off further debate.
1t was very hard for the Mayor to tell
what the previous question was, but 1t was
finally decided to be motion to refer the
police commissions recommendations to
the finance committee with instructions to
report back at the next meeting of the
board
Alderman Parker moved to table this
original motion. which was lost, to 8.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
ANOTHER INDUSTRY.
Illinois Manufacturers Are Looking for
a Site.

Messrs. Blakeslee and White of DuQuoin,
Ill, manufacturers of veneering and wood
working machinery, pumps and other
products in which iron and steel are used,
are in the city for the purpose of selecting
a site for their plant. Commercial Agent
Miller, of the Commercial club, has been in
correspondence with them and has sue
ceeded in convincing them that Birming-
ham offered great inducements for the To-
cation of such industries AT his solicita-
tion the gentlemen are here for the purpose
of looking over the field and if possible to
find suitable location for the plant
They will be shown over the city today,
and If a site can be secured they will re-
move their plant at once, in which event
they will bring about fifteen families with
them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Hypnotic Cake Walk

Monday night, Lees great company of
hypnotists will begin an engagement for the
entire week at O'Brien's in their marvellous
new production "Occultismo." Their per-
fomances are refined. remarkable interest
ing and extremely laughable. The Lees
were here last season and played an en-
gagement of six nights at Seals hall to
crowded houses nightly. This time they
come with a number of assistants and a
host of them heretofore performed only by
the Hindoos and Mahatmas.
Monday night every paid IS or so cent
ticket reserved before o'clock p. m. will
admit two ladies lady and gentleman
Zone lady free.) Seats on sale Monday
morning.
The features of Monday nights perform
ance will be the hypnotic Cake Walk"
said to be the funniest scene the Lees have
ever given. Another will be the Human
Bridge" in which a hypnotized man sus-
pended between two chairs Zone at his neck
another under his heels), will support the
combined weight of the entire Lee company,
five in number, all standing on his body
at the same time. This experiment was
originated and is performed only by Mr..
Lee.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
~THE PLAYS

Barlow Bros. Minstrels at popular prices
was the offering at O'Brien's last night.
The entertainment, and entertainment of
high order, too, Is furnished by a lotteries of
black faced comedians and speciality artists
Harry Ward is always funny and he was
funny last night. The musical part of the
programme is exceptionally good, introduce
ing a number of the popular songs of the
season by well trained vocalists. The man.
agement deserves the patronage of the
public in its endeavors to give frst-class
minstrelsy at popular prices. There will
be a matinee this afternoon and a perform
ance tonight.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
MY Friend from India

The dramatic critics everywhere have
united in saying that MY Friend From
InGia," the comedy which will be at
O'Brien's opera house on Friday night, is
funny, very funny, absurdly funny, out
rageously funny. They went to see it pre-
pared to analyze, and stayed to laugh In
fact, to indulge in the most-extravagant
hilarity. One of the solons said Criticism
halts abashed and amazed before my
Friend From India" The thing rattles
along consistently, inconsistent and plausi-
bly, implausible to the end. It's just funny
that's ALL" Well, that is what people want
nowadays at the theater, at least, the
majority of theatergoers do. The author of
this piece, it is evident, has not sought the
drama as the medium for the communica-
ton to the world of message with a capt.
tai NJ He has manufactured a whole
some, noisy, frank, kittenish farce that is
full of real fun and, what is more strange,
contains a number of novel and ingenious
devices The players who will present it
here are equally candid purveyors of nom
sense. Among Smyth and Rice's comedians
are Charles Bradshaw, George Mack,
Charles Mitchell, Lutte Vrohman, Ernest
Warde, Ada Gilman, Margaret Otis. Louise
Arnot, the Strickland sisters, Mabel and
Ethel.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

There will also be several other features
On the programme.
After the game a number of young gen.
tlemen In the club have arranged to give
d dance in the gymnasium.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
BASKET BALL TONIGHT
At the Athletic Club Between A and @
Teams-Dance Afterward.

Tonight at the Athletic club the second
basket ball game of the season will be
played between A and teams. Both
teams have practiced hard and promise to
put up good game. The following are the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
ENTERTAINMENT
BY Young Mems Hebrew Association
Second of Series.

The second of a series of entertainments
to be given by the Young Mems Hebrew
association will take place on Sunday even
ing at 8 o'clock at the rooms of the asso-
citation in First avenue, which promises to
be both interesting and instructive The
following programme will be carried out:
troductory-President M. M. Ulman.
instrumental Trio-Messrs. Hartsell, Flies
and Flies.
1.-THE Jews of York." Selected reading)-
Rabbi Newfield.
Vocal Solo (selected)-Miss Leah J. Un-
man.
Essay, "Shakespeare"-Miss Jeanette
Goldberg.
Violin Solo tselected)-Professor John
Calman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

This was carried, Mayor Evans, Alder
men Lynaugh, RAINBOW, Kerr, Moore, Ora
ham, Hamilton, Pearce and Gray voting
aye, and Aldermen Drennen, Parker and
Hentschel nay. The other aldermen had
gone home.
Mr. Evans introduced an ordinance
amending the city code giving the tax col
lector authority formerly vested in the city
marshal in the matter of collecting taxes.
Fight Over Street Tax
Another sharp little fight was brought up
over the street tax. Mr.. Evans offered a
resolution that the tax collector be au-
thorized to collect same from each citizen
in lieu of working the streets ten days,
leaving blank the amount of money to be
collected.
Alderman Hentschel moved that It be
fixed at 81.
Alderman Parker moved that 1t be FUR
Their reduced to 81.
Alderman Kerr offered another substi-
tute that the street tax be fixed at So, as
it has been in the past. Parker moved to
table this substitute, which was lost. Mr.
Evans, Aldermen RAINBOW, Kerr, Moore,
Drennen, Graham, Pearce and Gray vot-
ing mo-, and Aldermen Lynagk, Wheeler,
Hamilton, Parker and Hentschel voting
"aye."
Alderman Graham said he understood the
81 fee for making an opening in the street
and that the street tax collections were not
being credited to the street department
as they should be- The city treasurer was
instructed to attend to this matter both
for 1898 and 1885,
Gambill's Salary
Chairman Gray of the finance committee
recommended that Tax Collector Gambill
be paid 10 per cent. on all street and poll
tax collections, and 10 per cent. on all IL
censes collected in excess of $4,000, he to
pay for his assistance and stamps. Fur
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
thermore. that his salary as policeman be

thermore, that his salary as policeman be
cut off.
Mr.. Gray said that Mr.. Gambil had al
ready realized in 1898 s., 055.27 from his COM
missions and salary, $l.677.50 of which he
had paid out for stamps and assistance.
Estimating on the same collections for
1899 that have been made for 1898. Mr. Gray
says Mr.. Gambll's salary under the new
system will be about 81 800.
Alderman RAINBOW wanted fish and oys-
ter men to deliver their goods Christmas
morning. Referred to market committee.
John McCarty's brick license was refer
red to the miscellaneous committee with
Alderman Lynagh added
Aldermen Hentschel and Parker wanted
the number of days which 1t Is required
that each citizen shall work the streets be
reduced from ten to five days. Showed
under"
Hobson calendars for 1899 given free by J.
T. holt a
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

Hobson calendars for 1899 given free by J..
L. Chalifoux q Co. Is
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

The arguments in the Jones case, which
is on trial in the circuit court, will be con-
cluded this morning and the case submitted
to the jury. y +
The case of the Alabama National bank
vs. the American National bank will proba-
bly, be the next case taken up. John w.
Tom1inson and Nat L. Miller will appear
for the plaintiff, and w. III. Graves and S.
w. John for the defense.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Committee Announced

President B. Steiner, of the Commercial
club, yesterday announced the following
committee to formulate reply to the open
letter from the Business Mems League of
Florence.
Messrs T. H. Motion. A. D. Smith, r. J.
Lowe, Robert Jemison, j. D. Chichester,
w. N. Malone and A. r. Dearborn.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

You'll find many nice pieces and an easy
task to make IL selection. Call and see
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

Chilly nights and decaying vegetation de-
fly health. Hoods Sarsaparilla will keep
you WELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.
A Christmas Tree Figured in the Grove Street
School Exercises.

Christmas exercises We're held al the
at which 40 or more of the parents and
friends were in attendance. The exer-
cises were held, after which there was
a Christmas tree, upon which were one
or more gifts for all. The little ones
had the privilege Of placing their gifts
for their other friends in the school
upon this tree. Tha day will go down
as one of the red letter days in the year
Of the children. They Will enjoy two
Chrisrmases this year.
The following was the programme:
Song. Onward, Christmas Soldiers
Song. Welcome to Winter, School
THE Little Christmas Tree.
Song. santa Is Coming Four Girls
a Christmas puzzle" Mary Fitzgerald
Song christmas Day fem for Me' v and W
Why DO the Bells of Christmas Ring,
Madeline Lord
Song, Christmas Morning,
ITO Prevent a Mistake Burton White
Two Little Stockings" IvaneH Horne
Song, "A Christmas Carol
Louise Warren
Santa Claus Up to Date Ellen Dyer
AN Eastern Legend, Leo Andrews
Song, christmas Eve.
Grades V. and VI
How Dolly Spoke. Beth Colder
If You're Good Beulah Miller
Song, The First Christmas Gift"
Grades Ill and "
Just Before Christmas Mortland Chicn
What SHAH | Do with Papa?'
Alice Tempe
Song. "Holly Red and Mistlcto,
Grades V. and VI
How He Does It, Harry Floss
"'rhe Marriage of Santa Claus.
Alice Nyman
Song "Goddn:Ght." School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Four Nuisances Locked Up.

Four tramps who had been making
themselves obnoxious in that section
Of the city back7of the Augusta House.
We're locked UP, Friday afternoon, by
Officers Chase and Miron. These men
had been begging from house to house
and in two or three cases entered the
houses, so it is said Complaint was
made ana the officers Went to that sec
ton of the city and gathered them in,
though no. without a careful search
sor them. The four men have probably
arranged so that they will not have
month at least, ana possibly longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
"A Country Merchant" to Be Seen Here.

Mr.. Charles Cowles one Of the best OF
our younger American actors. is to be
seen in his strong Yankee comedy drama
"A Country Merchant at Meonian hail.
on Monday evening. Dec. 10. Mr. Cowles
IS surrounded by a company of talented
players and singers, carries his own spec
nal scenery, and promises a production OF
his pretty little play which will win for
1t and for him new friends With "a Couu-
try Merchant is Miss Melema Bardi. a
character actress of no mean attain
ments Her portrayal of the old New
England matron is a revelation and ut
once compels the recognition of her as an
artist. None could imagine the old-fash-
toned puritanical housewife to be a young
woman by only d few summers removed
from her teens.
Beside the pretty play itself, and not to
be overlooked might be mentioned the tr-
resistl5le Tim C3Hghlin with his rich
Irish bfogue, in songs and dances: the
child prodigy Little Marie Jansen in negro
melodies which she punctuates with her
original steps; the comical antics of the
A Country Merchant quartet: the ludi-
crous experiences of the Rube Trio: the
deep bass of Mr. DAILY; the brilliant So
prano of Miss Dorothy Alden; and the
Old Man song and dance of Mr.. Cowles
which in itself is treat.
Seats are on sale at kinsman's drug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Nice Things for the
HOLIDAYS
AT
PAR3RlDCE'S
Opp. PostofHce.
Choice colognes,
ToiletW aters.
and Perfumes.

Sachet Cor peyfure) Powders in
flower odors. t5to 25c for full OF.
Solid Heavy Sterling Silver Novel
ties and Toilet Articles from Csc
up.
Fancy Cut Glass Bottles. Fine Toi-
let Soaps. Thern,omaters.r iain a no
Fancy Mounted; Playing Cards,
Hand Mirrors, Whist Counters,
Fine Pocketbooks, Gold Frame
Spectacies and Eyeglasses, Atom
izers. Brushes in Variety, Manicure
Goods, Card Cases, Music Rolls,
Dressing Cases. Glove, Handker-
chief and Necktie Boxes, Cigar
Cases, Meerschaum and Briar
Pipes, Xmas Foxes OF Cigars and
Smokers Articles, Christmas Can
dies, Boxes Fine Stationery and a
large line Of dainty. useful and
ornamental Goods from Toe up,
just fitted to the most critical tastes
for acceptable, inexpensive souve-
Mrs Of tho Holiday season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Former Augusta House Cook Missing.
dcc15,eodtf.

Charles Coomhs. the man who was a
cook. this summer ard fall at the An
gusta House, is missing. He left Au-
gusta before the big storm, saying
he was going to Boston and ship on
some vessel or steamer as a cook. as
that was where he had Before served.
Since that time he has not been heard
from. and his wife in Belfast is worry
on one OF the schooners that went
dewn in the gale. she has written to
Landlord Capen to see if he has heard
he had several children dependent
upon him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17

All Of our Ladies' and Misses Cloaks
and Refers marked down to just half
former prices. This means a good $500
Jacket for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17
Death Of Mrs. Charles Bradbury.

Eva ~, wife of Charles Bradbury
had been i'll for years. and bore her
suffering with great fortituda. She
was devoted daughter and loving
sister ana is much mourned by large
circle OF friends
Funeral services We're held at her
home, IA Huntington. avenue. on
Thurs lay afternoon, conducted by
Rev. M. Bcrncamp Of Trinity church.
Her remains were brought to this city
on Friday, for interment in Forest
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-17

The schools in Williams district held
their closing exhibition, yesterday after
noon, in observance Of Christmas. Fol-
lowing are the programmes executed:
GRADES TX AND X-WESTON LEWIS.