davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
MANY WANT THE FIG TREE.
II NOT GIVEN TO A SUBSCRIBER TT WILL
BE MOVED TO THE NEW HOME OF THE
NATIONAL. ACADrNfy OF DESrGN

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN.
The fig tree OF the National Academy OF Design
has lately been the subject Of lively competition
for its possession among many women prominent
In New-YOrk society. So many letters have been
written to academicans about It that the subject
recently attained the dignity Of formal action with
reference to It by the council AS the present
home OF the Academy must be vacated next June
many friends OF the institution wish to get the
hg tree a novel feature for a garden. but all
the influences brought to bear upon Daniel Hunt
ington, eN-president Of the Academy. and other
prominent members have been unavaing.
Fig trees that survive tho winters OF this part
Of the world are not often seen. unless they are
trained under glass but the Academys fig tree
has lived and hourished for years in the open air.
winter and summer. In the grasspot on the Fourth
ave. side Of the building In the summer time its
incorporating and luXurant leaves have been ad-
mred by thousands. and while many speculations
have been INDUCED In to why it should thrive
heartily In winter. the explanation ia simple.
II is planted close to the englne-room and the
chimney against the wall. The fires never
go out and the wall is always warm, even in the
most severe weather. -
The fig tree brought to the Academy eight
years ago from Italy through the agency OF u.
q \. LessiO, Old employe Of the Academy a. a
present to Henry Davis. the jantOr. II was then
the rlght-hand side OF the Fourth-aye. entrance.
It's leaves cover an area ten feet in diameter.
Three years ago it matured. but bore no fruit
ng tree the council appointed James NJ. Hart:
vicc-presldent OF tho Academy. committee OF
one to confer with Mr. Davis on the subject. Mr..
Davis informed Mr.. Hart that ne did not wish TO
part with the hg tree. and Mr.. Hart az once de-
Cded that Mr.. Davis had nursed the tree and
looked after o. for eight years, the Academy did
not feel justified In interfering.
a number Of women" said Mr.. Davis yesterday
to "a Tribune reporter. nave come here recently
10 buy the tree as a relic OF the Academy. and
many others have written for II to members OF the
Academy with whom they are acquainted. There
is no other hg tree 50 far north that grows IN
the open air In winter. and II would be a novel
kind OF remembrance Of the old Academy. Sew
era women uptown who have turned their yards
into one large nOwer-gardcn have also been trying
hard 20 get the tree, but the council has left II
with me TO decide what TO do. don't propose 70
part with the tree unless some person or society
Is willing TO subscribe 70 the building fund OF the
Academy for its future home on Mornlngsde
Heights II ANYBODY or any society r. willing 10
subscribe 5000 toward the Academy building tund
I will surrender the lR tree 70 such subscriber,
but otherwise / shall take II 70 the new Academy
site. where # viii have the most prominent po-
sitOn provide for f."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
RrILDIyG INSPECTOR REMOTED.

with about forty charges embracing several rorHs
NJ derellction OF duty against him Building lnspec-
-. .,,e,,st Eerusteu has been removed by the Board
NJ Commissioners. Superintendent booner said
that the specific complaint against the lnspecl "r
- thai of signing Il report stating ihai an oider
~ the Supremc Court ordering part ~ d building
tnrn down had been completed. while he Work
Rernstlei was until recently IN charge OF the
brsnch Office OF the Department, having been
nisrsd there by former Superintendent Constable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
uoroRuAH HELD FoR STILLWG'S DEATH

Coroner Bausch and Jury held an inquest yes
terdav into the death ~ Isaac stlline sixty years
old Of No $40 West One-hundred and fifty second
ST who was killed February hy an Eighth
ave car StHnes the father of William f..
c.uli,os the Harlem Tammauy Hall leader He
was crossing. Eighth-aVe. at sixty mini INST, ana
lust lodged southbound car IN time 10 Doe struck
bv northhound car
The jury found that Stillinss was killed h{ an
electric car Of the Metropolitan street Railway
Cnnnary controlled by Charles T. Steincrt motor
man whom censure ior neglisence Coroner
Tmrv and paroed him in the of his counsel
min ruesday when bail is ~ be- submitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
VIII pOSTOFFIcE SrB-STATIONS

-,,reA new sub-stations of the Posiofiice Will he
onened IN this city on April for the sale OF postag"
stamps stamped envelopes and postal carHs ana
.te ..,eoction Of rnoney-order and regstered-let-
.r hrs,,ese They viii be numbered and situated
ee foilows. 10 g. AZ Canal and Greenwich SIS;
~ 10 a. Nnefeent hist. ana Seconl-aNt.. ana
~ 30 Van NesD In West Farms Road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
POOR ASSETS TO BE MARKED OFF.

The Now-York National Building and Loan As
sociatiou figures up a loss Of over $3.50" from
the operatiors OF the management when retlIrd
last fan. This will probably involve n se'lht o'"h
- the holdings % the members about - per cent
There n re about four thousand shar. nolders De
assets and liabilities are given as S'.S', ~ e.e
f,,+ there Is "A deficit fA22l e. and S5f44 - VIII
have 10 be- marked off 20 account for IN" ar
between the real and book ydlu'F OF property h''N'
Otber losses will swell the figures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
o0LER WANTS POWER TO ISSUE BOND.

Controller Coer viii apply 70 tho Legislature FOR
perrnission 20 change the system OF paying the
emploves I'm the Water Supply Department engaged
ON repairs and maintenance. Under the existing
iou their salaries come from fund derived from
80 rents which are collected In May. When
fhe fund is exhausted the men are laid OF. The
t,rool<lvu bureau Is already without funds. and
me men cannot be paid their February salaries
until May - . 49,. - 40, go
,hnriztne the issue Of revenue bonds 10 pay the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
A BLOW TO THE CABINET

rs Interference by the military government,
Nssger introduced q precedent that was fatal 70
~ plans o. The Cabinet. II q 20 be sub
F'1ed 70 American inspection and Interference both
us privilege OF appointing the local officials
sao IN me conduct OF the central departments,
ieAl blow would struck at its policy OF political
"liroL So the Cabinet resigned and has attempt
- rather futile appeal TO the country through its
I'd organ. the Correspondence " The front page
a. ms lDteresting journal IS occasionally devoted
p,usVely 10 the publication or letters eXiolnn6 the
teies ana cato Ike heroism Of the ex-CaDinet OF
a. ana Qepioring the loss Of liberty thht the ISL
.--s suffered with The advent OF the Americans.
f,,rtd recently published o letter IN which he In
cla'To purpose 20 appeal from Cesar drunk 70
H.. soDeI il The persons respectively OF General
ns,AIg am the Washington Government. Unfortu-
to,.9 ne letter contained direct misrepresenta-
SHOW, o. General benrys position. az was easily
eYf-sn. ID" parallel publication OF the letter ana
W. u IRON the general orders OF the Governor.
fea,i ht 'tizens o. San Juan celebrated the rati-
ana Sn VI lne peace treaty the Cabinet held aloOf
o. ,be ge.ly OBSTACLES m the way OF the success
TONS doubtless mistake 10 continue the au-
ISLAM government when took control Of the
Nsft - fiad the four civil departments-State,
J,s,, me appointment % local officials Finance.
puliic aAe interior. with charge OF education and
trol a. olhs-Deen put Immediately under the con
pfogres. Competent American administrators more
niuistrs, ,wolld have been made In the way Of ad-
oOsnnlisL ana lOca! reform than will now be
trol IL 49, III some years 10 come With such CON
Eican seis.snt nave been possible 70 start Porto
starr - -koFernment where IL ultimately must
The da where rs principles must he lea rned in
impOssibini lSsulci and the town meeting This In
situation a. ~. me men best acquainted with the
would me- 4ot hesitate 10 SAY that local suffrage
animosntea n danger Of boodshed The old nolitical
Political co,4e iostered by being nOurshed with
ayes wort - % IA mgh places and politics par
Tess We nue. ~ etery department For real prog
as are haiusl look 10 voluntary essociations such
e"ii~ed Tor local Improvement and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
Guropean Advertisements


EUROPEANS AND TRAVEL.
LERS will find the London Office Of The
Tribune, 149 Fleet Street. convenient
place to leave their advertisements and
subscriptions for The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
CITY nEELcLALS APPOINTED.

William O'Gorman. who was appointed city
clerk for the Borough NJ The Bronx on March =
has resigned. and Maurice J. ward mas nee" "P-
,i,,.od i, his place The salary is $500 year.
No explanation ha= been given of OGorman's res
iguation , C.,..-t.- r. rouorl
have been appointed Typographical draughtsmen Al
5000 year each. .-.-.-a a. ,to~t,
fu the Park Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
Queens Hotel,
The Howard Hotel.

Norfolk Street ETnbankment, London. This new
erected Hotel Is repete with modern comfort over
looks Embankmeni River Elegant and spacious pub
lie Electric light throughout American syster
elevators. Fixed tariff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
corPT clLEND4RS FOR today.


s,rr.n,e Court Special Term Par u-Before Beck
No. court opens af 1890 a ~. IN parie ha'teis-
-.'-..~4t.ts ham ..'Ir- it~f1f' hr-uH .
CONT 0r.ra at .0.s-, q. ~ ~ iaf oalendtr
C-v Court Special Term BEFORE 7. tzsmons .. d.
,,.,-- or..us AZ iu f. M. Motions AZ 1870 a. n
REFEREES APPOINTED
supreme Court
Bv Beach j.
r,con,. art P.ass-G Thornton Warren
rrll arr Davis. Warren ~. Foster
0uirlgn ar. Jurdar- Francis J. Lo"rey
pagan art Eagan-John IT, fogan
By HeoEman !.
Patton art Ar-ns- ,seph " schenck
p.orl. &C. AK. ST. Nieh las Bank -Jonh r. ""ru'
By TruaN J.
r,.a~aons aet Rau-J0nn Hone
Toseutretcr art Hus-n.yer -Wiiber McBrde
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
supreme Court
p, Beacn T.
Hvrnan SOM executor carl ]. 1agesson 81 al
John :. Hrcen 800 a., :, t,~.,-
ley-Henry ". McN
Ry Kellogg. j.
Robert Hamburger agt Moses Mass al.--ciinord
by Truax. J.
Frederick & Pearsons AIT Ernest II Ball-David ].
Lee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
Norfolk Hotel, Brighton, England.

EIite Hotel. OvrrIooks
lawns Fine public Perfect sanitation. Shadee
electric lights Lift Delicate cuisine. Choice wines
Jules A Creighton Mgr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-11
Gnrouean Advertisements
Upper Norwood. Queens Hotel.

Near Crystal Palace London. Healthiest SITUATION w
England Lovely gardens Boarding terms from 40
per day Special terms for large parties convenient
city and West End London
Queens Hotel soUTH F,b. MyI5s y.g Facing
Isle Of Wight. Lovely gardens. Tennis. etc Ad-
Joins Royal Club Frequent boats TO Coves Ryde
and Southampton ROYAL PIER HOTEL under same
direction. Opposite Queens residence-Osborne
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
A Suggestion

Iuasmuch as the sentiment of last nights
city meeting appeared to be somewhat
opposed to the plan adopted and exrcut-
ed by the city council of connecting the
Orange brook, some other suggestion
would not be out of place at this time
even if it were not accepted.
Hence, although we do not pretend TO
know all that exists in this world of wis
dom, we would present for the perusal
of the voters suggestion which seems
to Us to be feasible.
II IS understood that the water main
from East Barre extends into the viciG'
itv of the residence Of G.. l.. Bugbee OF
Washington street. Would it not be ;
feasible plan to extend those maiu'
down Washington street, through Pros
pect and on down on the west side o
the river. thus enabling connection will
the various granite plants and connect
ing in other directions for the hydrant
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
An Ordination.

The council called for the or dination
of Mr.. Walter +. Sturtevant at East
Barre, met in Partridges Hall yesterday
afternoon, and organized by the choice
of Rev. Z. Nj. Fuller os moderator and
Rev. G. II. Carr of Charlotte as clerk.
The examination of Mr.. Sturtevant was
very sharp and critical, and at the close
the council declared unanimously in
favor of ordination. The services OF
ordination were held in the evening in
the Opera llall and were as follows:
singing, Cornation," Invocation, Rev.
l.. b. steel, Sharon; Reading OF the
minutes of the Council by the clerN
Singing by the Male Quartet; Reading
of Scripture Lesson, Rev, w. p. Jack
son. East Barre; Singing BY the Male
Quartet; Sermon by Rev, j. A. Nc
Elwaine; of Boston; Prayer of Ordin-
alton, Rev. &. W. Clough, Groton;
Charge to the Candidate, Rev. Il. Nj.
Fuller, Barre; Hand of Fellowship
Rev. c, w. Stafford, Hinesburg Read
ING of Hymn, :. Blest Be The Tie,"
Rev. J. Boyd. West Iopsham; Bened-
iction. Rev. w. +. Sturtevant.
A large congregation was present at
both services. The sermon by Rev. J.
A. Me Elwaine " The Prc-eminrnce OF
Christi was one long to be remembers
ed.
Abont twenty five people went up
from this city to attend the evening ser
vices
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
and for the sheds on Batchelder's mea-

and for the sheds on Batchelder's mea-
dow?
If it is to cost in the vicinity of $50,
900 for laying of pipes to the Orange
brook over two miles of territory the
expense of laying quarter or half mile
in the city should be much less,
In the first place it is now well known
that we recent purchased water plant
for the payment of which we voted tc
bond for 100000. Let us then make
a thorough use of our purchase, wise
or unwise as it may have been.
A large proportion of the water used
in the city is for manufacturing and n.y.
drant purposes. Without being draw
upon for these two purposes the Bolster
reservoir supply SHOULD be sufficient fol
domestic purposes.
Therefore, if the water from the Eao
Barre reservoir could be utilized for TN,
entire supply for manufacturing an'
for the hydrants. there would be nc
need of further extension at present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
Pittsburg, 8; Washington, L.
Chicago, 5; Philadelphia, Z.
St. Louis, 4 q; New York, 3.
Cincinnati, 5; Boston, 8.
Cincinnati, 2; Boston, /.
Louisville, 2; Brooklyn, 3.
THE LEAGUE STANDING

ri .NA. - a CD R T. ~
,4ho ~ The Kind You Have Always 5Juglv
'.eea'''' "a LIxHzAt1M
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
Dedication of the City Hall.

A fine entertainment of the best local
talent will be given at the dedication OF
the New City Hall on the evenings OF
August 4th and 9TH 1899.
The City Hall is one of the finest in
Northern New England. The scenery is
the best in the State.
Miss Nadine G. Nichols who recently
graduated from the Boston School of
Oratory. with high rank, and compli-
mentcd for work by competent and dis
tinguished judges, will give Il reading
on Saturday evening. Mrs. G. r. Scott
formerly Miss Tobin of Swanton, who
has IL State reputation us an eloculionlst
and who always pcases. will read Fri
day evening. August 4th. Mrs. 9. N.
Field and Miss Gladdys Beckley will
SING solos. Mrs. Field has long been
known as one of the finest singers in the
State, and Miss Beckley. since her
training in Boston, has taken position
in the front rank of local talant The
burlesque on the Civic Federation will
be presented by the best amatuer talent.
The new woman will appear in all hel
glory, in the farce entitled A Board OF
Trade. This abounds in local hits and
ludicrous situations. Prof. Elmore is
training q company for the presentation
ot the famous Cake Walk. and Miss
Edith Perry will trip the light fantastic
toe in the finest style. John Anderson
will render humorous sketch in his
own peculiar and inimitable style, Th'
Nc Donald children will dance some o
their Scotch specialties. N. d. Roberts
will give many witty hits through thu
} megrphone. The excellentss orcheslri
of Montpelier consisting of pieces will
furnish music. There will be lableau
interspersed in connection with the nev
scenery.
The object of the entertainment is t
l pay for the fitting up of the stage
Every citizen should buy a ticket an
see that his friends do also. The sci
vices of the various parties is volunteer
a ed and those who do not take part in tn
5 exercises certainly ought to contribut
: the price of a ticket for each nigh
f No dead heads.
Tickets will be on sale at f.. A
Il browns drng store on and after Jul.
/ 26, 1899.
s Admission 35, SO and Is cents.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
Excursion.

One of the mosst enjoyable and cheap
est excursions of the year will be run
under the aspces of the Odd Fellows
Lodge of Randolph, Waterbury and
Richm md on the 3rd day of August To
Westport N. Y. The excursion party
will be conveyed to Burlington over the
Central Vermont road and at Burlington
they will board the steamer Reindeer
and spend a large portion of the day on
the lake. Those wishing to 90 from
this vicinity can connect on the IL
train in the morning. Tickets $l,0C
children 80 cts.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
WORK To STOP
Williamstown Pumping Sta
ton to be Installed.
Peck Pond to be Shut Off
Legal Steps to be Taken
to Turn Water on
Bolster's Land.

The city council met in special SEES
sion this forenoon, all members being
present as we'll as the city attorney and
superintendent of waterworks.
An earnest discussion followed as 10
the steps to be taken in view of the re-
suit of the city meeting last night. lAe
records of the city meeting held May
2nd, 1898, were read, and il was the
general opinion that the vot" empower
inc the council to bring Marin Brook
and any other water, or waters, 'h"l
deemed advisable into the city, gave
them the power to continue with the
Orange Brook extension.
1t was thought best to turn the P"k
Pond water aside and let it overflow
pasture land belonging to l.. j. Bolster
Mr.. Bolster was called in and asked
what damage he should ask, and
promptly fixed $500 as the sum. Ih
council conferred in executive session
and then offered him $S5. He declined
to accept that sum.
A resolution presented by Mr.. Mackay
prohibiting the use of lawn hose during
the months of July, August and Sep
tember, and giving the superintendent
of waterworks power to turn off the
supply of those violating this resolution,
was voted down, the reason being that
pumping would have to be resorted TO
anyhow.
\ discussion followed. Bolster sug-
o, sted that Mcfarland u Boyce's sys-
tesn be purchased Gor,taN s.a'trd th"t
B ster reservoir now contained only 10
fe It of water, within four feet of rs loW
as when the StoneSheds were turned uft
aud that something must be done at
once.
Currier stated that the pumping sta
tinn on Wilamstown Brook would far
nish 100 900 gallons of water day. Ii
will cost $50 Tor running it "A hours.
Mackay figured it out that it would cost
$500 to fill the reservoir after the pump
was installed
"A resolution was finally passed dir
ccting the Superintendent Of wa'er-
works to stop work on the Orange
Brook extension as soon as he could
put the highway in proper condition.
and also directing that l.. j. Bolster be
notified that the city should proceed tc
turn the Peck Pond water on so aS C
flow over certain parts OF his land
James Even is also to be notified tna
the course of the brook will be changed
on part of his land.
A resolution has already been passe(
directing the superintendent of water
works to install q pumping station OF
Washington Brook, and it will be dom
at once A resolution was passed ap
propriatiug S17, 900 to the water de
partment. This money will be used il
} defraying expenses already incurred o.
) the Orange Brook extension and the la
borers on the ditch will be discharge
tomorrow night.
A discussion followed as to VIII,
should be done with the Italians frol
5 Boston. Several prospective jobs TO
them were talked over. The city wi
make the best possible arrangement
with them. They were hired by tn
day with the expectation that the jo
9 would last two or three months.
+ The city gave Mr.. Scampini 80 ticl
cts when he went to Boston. Their fal
back will cost some over 5000. Aftt
considerable more discussion a motto
to adjourn was carried at II 80.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
PRICES.

The prices within the reach of all, and for the
opening arc placed at
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27
Opening Attraction
Aug. 23==24, '99
SALE OF SEATS.

of
Pharmacy and the drug store of W. H. Gadng THESE Srs
be delivered t and Oh 99 Inc "'
week will be sold long before the doors
evening judges predict that seat will be ~o"
by still sold all who Wish
visited Yer
secure
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-05
"Ads. Are Always Read.
Agent.

1t is not only in the quiet and the
leisure of the home that advertise
ments are read. Multitudes of pro-
fessional men, workmen and persons
filing clerical positions turn to the
cad" columns of the newspaper during
the spare time which they may have
during the day. They are interested
in the advertising announcements,
and, usually having something in par
ticular to purchase they are eager to
learn where the purchase may be made
most advantageously.
The American people have become
adopts at quickly interpreting the full
meaning of an advertisement. They
promptly discover the inducements
presented in it. Plainness in express
sion and conciseness in stating the
variety of articles for sale, therefore.
should characterize the lad and
when it is thus arranged and given
publicity in newspaper which every
body reads, is certain to bring pa
irons to the BRIDESMAIDS establish
ment
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-05

In the space of a few months there
have been removed from the ranks
of West Virginia journalists two men
of prominence that extended beyond
the borders Of the state. Both used
pen and ink vigorously on opposite
sides in the thrilling times of the
civil war, and their papers were the
mouth pieces of the two great par
ties. One was Hon. A. w. Camp.
bell, editor Of the Wheeling Intelli
gencer, followed to the great beyond
recently by Hon. Lewis Baker,
founder and editor of the Wheeling
Register, and until recently editor
of the Charleston Gazette.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-05

If the newspapers correctly report
his eseapades, the Princeton news
boy who recently inherited $4,000
by the death of an unknown uncle,
is in fair way to follow Coal Oil
Johnnie" who was the wonder of the
Pennsylvania oil regions while his
money lasted
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-05

The proposition to include the law
firm of which Senator Platt's sons
are members in the New York in
vestigation, seems to have had a
quieting effect upon those RESPONSE
BILE for the Mazet committee.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-05

We hope that Col. Bryan will let
up on Perry Belmont now. Perry
has just got him new wife, via the
divorce court, and will presumably
have no time to devote to downing
silver for some time to come.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-05

Fred Grant IS doubtless firmly of
the opinion that it was his assign
ment to duty in the Philippines that
scared Aguinaldo into peace no
ton.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-05

DR.. Briggs is preaching Christian
love. but his enemies hate him as
much as ever and say they will drive
him out Of the Episcopal pulpit, as
they did out of the Presbyterian.
This is up-to.date Christianity.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-05-05

Voter, how do you like the idea of
a self-appointed few asking the
Court to take away from you the
right to express your opinion by a
vote according to law? Do you want
a minority to disfranchise the major
ity?