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DIDN'T KNOW 'EM.
Dar Keepers Insreaaesloa to Dserius
Police.

Patrick +. O'Connor, who keeps an
emporium for the thirsty en- Washington
avenus, has been doing business all ths
time in spite Of .he fact that many OF the
other rum sellers have gone oat OF the
business or have been worrying much for
fear the police would call upon them.
O'Connor's place has been wide open all
the time and he has 1t been caught nor
have any Of his bar keepers been arrested.
In consequences he has not had to pay any
fines though tae many calls made by the
police have always cost him what liquor
or beer he had in stock at tae time.
The shop OF 0 Connor's was crowded
with thirsty patrons Saturday night
Patrick himself ftood at he door cycling
the policeman who was contemplating
the star apparently Within few feet OF
the corner OF the house. The bar keeper
was doing rushing business with three
back doors from which to make his es-
cape should Patrick at the door press the
button OF the warning bell which is To-
Gated behind the bar. Time and again
the police have tried ID catch the owner
Of this place mapping but he and his as
sistant5 have always showed themselves
too sharp for them.
Saturday night while Patrick surveyed
the policeman who was star gazing two
of the officers from the Deering dis trict
sauntared mp the street and went inside
They were In citizens clothes. Right
behind them came Officer Henderson,
known as "Jaok" Henderson by every
one In town, and not far behind him were
other officers ready for anything that
might happen. Mounttort and Libby,
the two Deering officers, waited their turn
to line up alongside the bar. They asked
for cigars and the busy bar keeper
stopped long enough to shove two out
over the counter. He had one cigar In
each hand and placed them In front OF
the two officers. Each OF the officers
seized the man by wrist and before be
knew what had happened he was pulled
over the bar and was standing on the
floor outside without a ghost of a ohancs
Of getting away. This happened just as
Officer Henderson came along. O'Connor
still gazing at the policeman who wos
star gazing woke up when he saw Hen
derson but only to say .'Eh-eh, how are
ye, jack A lot of beer and whiskey
was seized and O'Connor's bar keeper,
Dennis Kearns, Will have to pay the fine
II o Connor don't pay 1t for him.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
pEI.Ea S. ROBINSON.

Gardiner, December s9.-Peieg S. Rob
inson, prominent and respected city
zen of Gardiner, died this afternoon al
the home OF his son. j. Walter Robinson,
aged 70 years. He Is survived by two
sons and two daughters. He was born
in Gardner in 1926 ana has always bsen
identified In the manufacturing Of Toe
cultivating tools. The funeral win take
place Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from his late residence.
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SEEING THE WORLD.

A telephone message received at the po-
lice station Saturday night at midnight
asked the Portland officers to keen an eye
open for two runaway boys from Liver
more Falls, The boys names are Arthur
Grey and George Jewell. Grey is fifteen
years old, five feet nine Inches in height,
has dark brown hair, and wears light
coat and vest and blne pants and cap and
. dark green overcoat. Jewell is fourteen
years old and small of his age and has
long black hair. 1t was Deputy Sheriff
Burleigh who telephoned the Portland
office. The boys are thought to be in
Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
ON THE SIXTH STROKE.
The Ola Year WIN Die and the New
Century WIN BE With Us.

When the old century dies and the new
is born, the fact will lie announced to
the citizens of Portland by the fire alarm
system. Twelve strokes on the city helIs
and II blasts from the steam whistles
which are connected with the fire alarm
system, Will indicate the death Of the
year 1900 City Electrician Cummings
will strike these blows from his Office
in the City building, and he win press
the button for the sixth stroke OF the
IL just as the second hand reaches 90 on
the dial OF the electric clock, and when,
according to Washington time, the new
year is born.
This ringing of the fire alarm on Mon
day evening at 12 O'Clock shoul1 be well
advertised, otherwise the good people of
this city might become unnecessarily
alarmed.
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along with her. and she dances ana
s.ngs, till ~ seems az II tine whole
picture Of the old southern life was be-
fore one. Nothing could be better than
the story Of how Uncle letter Churns
the Butter" and In the oroouine
lullaby, II done what you tole me for
to DO" She actually got the most Of
the audience to singing with her and
olapping their hands at the same time.
rhe last number on tbs programme.
"Gawd bless dem Yankees, dey'n set
me fres," was sung by Mrs. Murphy
with good deal OF feeling, ana as she
closed her entertainments she paid
touching tribute TO the Yankee whose
name over all the world was coming to
be the synonym for freedom.
During the lecture Mrs. Murphy had a
good deal to say OF the Negro super
stitions, and offered TO TO uch any OF
those present with the left hind foot
OF the graveyard rabbit. SO that their
special wish might come to PASS. Many
Of the people present availted them
selves of the privilege, and doubtless
there will be many happy people in
Portland during the first year Of the
new century.
THE RECEPTION.
In the vestry, below the church, the
executive board OF the W. L. u, were
waiting to receive their friends. and all
were present Mrs, Anna Sargent Hunt
stood next in line 20 Mrs. Flsgg, then
Mrs. Oscar H. Wish, Mrs. Charles Il.
Roberts, Mes. Joseph H.Day, Mrs. Leonard
ID. Marshall, Mrs. Samuel b. kelsey and
Mrs. Leon Fobes. The ladies were be-
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the Literary Union reception at Pine
street church.
Mrs. Hunt was entertained at lunch
con by Mrs. Charles f. Flagg, the presi-
dent of the Literary Union, the other
guests being Mrs. Oscar K. Wish, ths
vice-presIdent OF the union; Miss Inez A.
Blanchard, the treasurer, and Mrs.
Frank B. Clarke, chairman Of the eduoa-
tlonal committee of tbs Federation, with
Mrs. George q. Frye, Its founder and
promoter.
In the afternoon Miss Blanchard gave
tea for Mrs. Hunt from three until
half past four, which included the
mem b,rs Of the last years and this
years board of the union, ths members
Of her own two clnbs-the Monday and
the Ben Hur-the presidents of the Port
land clubs belonging to the State Fed
eration, and few others who have bsen.
or who at present are officers OF the Fed
eration.
Mrs. Hunt is we'll known to many of
the Portland women, who were all glad
to welcome her yesterday afternoon,
duu tuC HAONc0 q Uo-
cial one, several of the guests lingering
beyond the appointed hour to chat with
Mrs. Hunt and their cordial hostess.
Mrs. Wish and Mrs. Flagg served the
tea and chocolate and were assisted by
Mrs. Frank b. Clarke and Miss Caroline
Gould,
The decorations were peculiarly ap-
propriate, being the Federation emblem
of pine boughs and cones.
GENTLEMEN'S NIGHT.
Quite a variation In the style OF enter
tainment for "Gentlemen's Night was
made Saturday evening at Pine street,
and finished up the ''fuli day. in a
highly satisfactory manner.
1t had bsen announced that Mrs
jeanette Robinson Murphy would give a
musical lecture upon african Slave
Songs and Plantation Folk Lore, - u
statement which meant but littIe-urtll
Mrs. Murphy had been heard. After
hearing her everybody win say, go
and hear her," for she is simply inimita.
BILE.
Mrs. Charles F. Flagg presented Mrs.
Murphy to the large audience assembled
In the church, and the speaker explained
rather humorously how she had always
been Interested in the ''dear niRgers,"
how she loved them and how much bet
ter the Southerners themselves under
stood them and their foibies than did
the Northerners. She also said that
we people of tine North missed much In
not having had the memory OF a dear,
devoted NANNY who wonld do every
thing for her ''white ohile," being almost
a better teacher than Ersbel himself.
1t would be quite impossible to give
any real idea of Mrs. Murphy's talk, for
the interest OF 1t all lies in her genuine
Interest aud appreciation OF what Is
characteristic of the negro and also In
her wonderful ability co reproduce the
songs and stories of the old plantation
days. She tells her stories with zsst
and rslish that carries her hearers
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in he family every
day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-o,
a delicious and healthful dessert Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingl no
bakingl simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors:-L Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get a pack
age at your grooers today,l0 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
GORHAM.

Among the arrivals or the past week at
the jose house are j. Il. Muroh, Sebago
Lake; k. u. Cressey, standish; W. IL.
Ward, Walter Douglass. Albert wyman,
Portland; John GartIe, Rochester. N.
H.; Periey Berry, saco; Miss Luoie
knight, Charles Meserse, VIM. Il. Ed
wards, Gorham; Miss Laura Sanborn,
Peabody, Mass. Miss Marcia Anderson,
windham; j. j. Holt. Ligonia; E. b.
Butler, Stroudwater; Henry ID. Ward,
Soth Portland; Frank /. whitney, North
Gorham.
A committee, forming the social de-
partment OF the Epworth league OF which
Mrs. James Filled Is chairman, met at
the home OF the president, Chester Nj.
Parker, last evening, to formulate plans
for their branch of the work for the en-
suing six months and much enthusiasm
was shown. Their next committee meet
ing will be held next Wednesday evening
at the home Of Mrs. Mason, School street.
IL Is their plan to give their first enter
tainment, Wednesday evening, January
10th. IL win be a very unique ana
pleasing affair.
Mr. Acton Mcclellan, School street,
passed the s7th milestone OF life, Sat-
urday. We wish him many happy re.
turns.
Mrs. Harding, state street, wife Of
Postmaster Edward Harding, has re-
turned from q visit with friends In Chel-
sea, Mass.
The coming event which is much
talked OF by the people of Gorham will
be a minstrel entertainment some time
in January by several of the popular
young men Of our village, assisted by
first class minstrel talent from abroad.
Mr.. Redlon of Boston is visiting his
brother, DIR. Chas. IL. Redlon, South
street.
Mr.. L. W. Brown. Main street, ia quite
Ill at mis- home with the grip.
Mr.. Frank Burrows, who has been
In the employ OF l.. b. Brown the two
past years, left Saturday for Rumford
Falls, where he has accepted q position
for the winter.
Miss Fannie Smith of Portland is pas
sing few days with her friend, Miss
Annie Braokett, High street.
Mr.. Ira Otis, Main street, is confined
to his home with Ia grippe.
Mr.. John Dyke. who is associated with
the wholesale dry goods houss OF Mill
iken, Cousens and Short, Portland, Is
passing few days with his family on
Main street.
Mr., Holden, general agent for Swift's
Phosphate company, Boston, is spending
the holidays with his family on Water
street.
Mr.. Chas e. Odlorne. Jr., OF Port
land, has been visiting his fashsr on
Main street.
Ex-Gov. Robie has been in Augusta
the past week attending the annual meet
ing of State Insane Hospital trustees.
Tho governor was reelected char man of
the board for another year.
Mr.. Scott p. Shaw OF Gorham, who is
teaching school In Standish, has been
spending few days with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs Carl Shaw.
Miss Jennie q. Westcott of Brookline,
Mass is visiting her home.
Mrs. Hayden OF Raymond and her
daughter, Charlotte, are passing few
days with her mother, Mrs. A. NJ. Wes.
cott.
Miss Jennie Phinnsy, who is teaching
sch lol in Boston, has been the guest OF
her cousin a few days. Mrs. Chas. +
Winship, Stats street.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred G. Harding Of Vest
brook have been visiting MIR. and Mrs.
q. b. Harding, High street.
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THE STEAM YACHT "NEOKAN." +"

This new Herreshoff steam yacht,
owned by Mr.. Hartley q. Baxter, is be-
ing heightened az the Dyer shipyard at
South Portland, being cut in two and
having Is feet added to her length. When
finished she Will be one OF the finest
or finishing and furnishing is to be Of
the highest order, ami to make that
sure, the contract has been placed with
the Walter Corey company, and will be
executed under the supervision of MIR
A. L. Mitchell, whose ability in this di.
rsotion has won for him much well de-
served credit.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
wAsHlNGroN TOURS. s2a.

Personally-conducted Tours via Penn
sylyania Railroad, Covering all Expenses
will leave Boston January IA and 2S, Feb
uary IL and 25, March II aud %, and
April and 22. Stop over privileges and
side trips. Itinerary of d. N. Bell, Tour
ist Agent, 205 Washington Street, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
TEE BOwLERS.

The trade tournament at Pine's alley s
is becoming more interesting and only
three more weeks remain to be played IN
this tournaments. Many guesses are be-
ing made as to whom will finish first
On Wednesday evening the Journamen
Barbsrs and clerks from Hannaford Bros.
Will roll second game. The first was
won by the last named team by the
small margin of ten pins. The standing;
Won, Lost. Played
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
Food Changed to Poison.

Putrefying food In the intestines pro-
duces effects like those of arsenic, but
DR.. Kings New Life pills expel the poi
sons from clogged bowels. gently, easily
but surely, curing Constipation, Bilious
ness, Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver,
Kidney and Bowel troubles, Only zoo at
IL. p. s. Goold, 577 Congress st.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
THE WOUNDED LoNasHoKMEN.

The police said that last night they had
telephoued the Maine General hospital
to find out the condition OF Martin and
Thomas Olesen who were severely cut
in q row with sailors on Christmas
morning. Martin is doing well and
Will recover and can now use his wound
ed leg little. Thomas Olesen is all
right and will be out Of doors in day
or 80.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
BON DsMEN SURRENDERED HIM

DUN DJNIN4N pOIsAs114NLA~AkI1AJ 1IA4H
Stephen ]. Gillls, who was the bar
keeper arrested at the Jefferson hotel
awhile ago and who was under bonds,
was surrendered by his bondsmen Satur-
day night who got wind of the report
that Giliis was contemplating getting
out OF the city before the grand jury con-
veued
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
A POOL TOURNAMENT.

JeTe Foster of this city has issued a
challenge to any pool player in the stats
for this champaonship of Maine. He has
bssn praoticing at the Colonial billiard
parIors and is ready FOR all oomsrs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
Mrs. Jeanette R. liurphy's Talk on
Slave Lore.
Negro Dances, Songs and
Old Superstitions.
Memorial Exercises for Mrs.
Brown at Civic Club.

Saturday was full day with many
of the club women, owing to the fact
that the president OF the Maine Fedora
tlon, Mrs. Anna Sargent Hunt OF Angus
Ca, was In town, tbs guest OF honor for
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
ANIMAL MEETING.

IL the Chapman National Bank for the cleo
tion of directors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction OF any other business that may
come legally before the meeting, viii be held
at their banking rooms on Tuesday, Jan. 8,
1901, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
THOMAS II. EATON. Cashier,
Portland Dee s. 1900. dec10dtd
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A non poisonous cure for liberation, irritation
and inflammation of the mucous smembfanes,an and
an private diseases including Structure. No
Won have tried without relief Zymo is guaran-
teed 10 cure or money refunded Cures new in fS
hours and old eases In from to II days without
pain. If you are in doubt about your ease write
wrapped to any address for $1.00.
Address DIR, RAY, No. Ca Music Han. Bos-
ton, Mass. deelzeodu
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Annual Meeiing-Firsi National
Rank

THE annual meeting of the stockholders of
the First National Bank of Portland, Me,
will be held at their banking rooms on Tues
daV the eighth day of January, 1901, at 10
O'Clock a. m. for tile election OF directors for
the ensuing year and for the transaction Of
any other business that may legally be pre-
J. f. wENGREN, Cashier.
Portland. Me-. Dec. sth, 1900 deciodtd
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
Portable Saw-mill Owners

Proposals are invited for the saving and stick.
ing OF 6O0,0Oo or more feet OF lumber Timber IS
located near the city of Portland. Me Also pro
posals for the saving. sticking and logging OF
the same. Rights are reserved by the owner to
re iect any and all bids. Bids to close January
10, 1901, for further information address
HENRY DODGE, Agent,
dec25d2w Randolph, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-31
REMOVAL.

MIR. N. T. THOMAS. Piano
Tuner and Repairer, has naOved
his headquarters 10 Stock
bridges Piano Rooms, 5O7 l-9
Congress ST., over Owen & Moore.
Telephone No. 9S7-3. decl0dlm
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-24
A Worthy Appesl

The Rev. Herbert +. Bowers, who
has been for the past two years Rec
tor Of 81. Andrews Episcopal church.
has issued an appeal 10 the leadl,y
ladies and citizens of our city for
Thanksgiving Offering this year J
order 10 enable himself 10 make eXs
tensive improvements imperatively
demanded. This II t.Ie first appeal
the Rector has ever made for money.
Dr. Bowers has thoroughly identiii-
ed himself with our city aud he has
had the courage 10 refuse several
tempting calls elsewhere. His APP
peal Is a most worthy one and Wa
trust i will be- literally responded to
by all. We want 10 see all our
Christian churches ably supported
and doing the very best work, and
We desire 10 congratulate DR.. Bow
ers ON the work he has done since
coming amongst Us two years ago.
A Member.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-24

Howard Barry of oklahoma and
Miss Ruth Barry of Marlin are tine
guests of Mayor and Mrs. Mooring
Try us ON your next watch, clock
ana INWrlrry repairs. Goodman Is
Miller, Reliable Jewellers. dee
News has been received here Of
the death Ola little daughter Of
Rev. and Mrs. George Ray of lola.
Gold weather Is coming. Bring
your orders for glazing putting In
lights etc., to GIN a Harris. $40
Have you placed your order for
u Thanksgiving turkey? III not
remember che Bryan Grocery Co. o.
We can o. you iu a nice pair of
solid gold -pectaeles. Goodman a.
Miller Reliable Jewellers, dcci
We viii hr continually receiving
new goods from now tIll Nma-.
Goodman a Miller, Reliable Jewel
cr-. dec
The Rev. DR.. Bowers will preach
900 thD morning aud night service bon
St. Andrew - Episcopal church on
sunday. q
g.. ". Brown left yesterday for
llill-boro after Dad. family. Mr..
Brown has rented Mrs. A. h. Carr.
Residence iu che southern part of
town.
We guarantee to make your watch
run and keep time or Your money
viii Doc refunded Goodman ANA
Miller. Reliable Jewellers. dcri
The best refrigerated meats of all
. kinds at che city Market. aud at now
market opposite & w. d -. y. depot.
/ =. W. Buchanan Prop. m
FOR SALE-Dawsou residence.
two lots convenient to town. Eiybi
rooms. two halls. good cistoru nuJ
|outhou-es. Apply 20 P.B. Film.
game. dec2D
Marriage licenses: David Bird.
we'll to Matte -. sparks, j. &. Mar.
/ low to Mary Milan, A. 4. Todd IA
Mary q. Wilson, Granville Baker 4,
Martha La Master.
am still In the stove repairinp
business. Any one wanting tbril
stoves put IN iIrst-class condition
either cook or heaters, will be I,
their interest 10 have mo call nj
once. II you don't see me drop mo \
a postal W. W Griffin, Bryan.
dec 10
| WANTED-To rent or purchas,
comfortable dwelling, with goof
cistern, in good and central neigh
borhood, would also buy housebol,
I furniture. Apply by letter To Mrs
NJ. Arnold, Hilton Bros. a Co. New
10TH bargain store. SO
The tenant house problem il grov
ing daily. The building impetus i
still on IN full force. as il hn, bes,
for twelve months. but In penrl,
every instance the houses going ui
are intended for homes of those vii,
are having them built which l,nve
b the supply OF tenant houses .til
g short, with a growing demand ON nc
count of increasing population.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-24
ClaIm rranaalenl cIlI,en.hIr.

Ardmore, l. T., Nov. 23.-Attorneys
in behalf Of certain members Of the
Chicka'aw and Choctaw Nation have
filed a suit in the United States court
here involving $4,000, OnO. The suit l.,
against large number Of claiments
who were admitted 20 citizenship 70 the
Choctaw aud Chickasaw Nations by tha
Federal court In the Indian Territory.
The plaintiffs allege that these claims Of
citizenship are fraudulent and that the
DEGREES on which they are based ara
null and void aud without lawful effect.
Plaintiffs ask Judgment annullng and
setting aside all DEGREES Of citizenship
heretofore rendered and pray for an
injunction 90 restrain defendant from
exercising the right. of citizenship and
using lands 90 the tribes.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-24
UrsuIine Sisters Here.

Madame st. Bernard aud Madame
ST. Patrick Of the Ursuline convent
Of Galveston are here looking after
preliminary arrangements for begin
ming the erection OF the Ursulino
convent building here. They are ex-
pecting their architect, Mr. j. ~
Clayton, today, aud want to begin
putting down the foundation a. early
as possible. The Eagle learns they
prefer 10 give the work to local con.
tractors, all things being equal, and
that they also desire "a get all
materials here that they can. They
appreciate the hearty encouragement
aud cooperation Of the people oil
Bryan, and expect To- reciprocate n.
lar possible.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-24

Austin. Nov % The dead body Of a
printer, aged about 30 years, was found
near the international aud Great North.
orn tracks nine miles north Of here. The
remain, were identified by means Of a
working card found IN his pocket as
that Of j. Boatner OF Texarkana, Ark.
His skull was fractured aud IL Is sup
posed his death was caused by fall
from moving train. The body was
brought here and viii be buried under
the auspices Of the local Typographical
union unless relatives are Heard from
and take charge OF IL.
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WAR TAX REDUCTION.
Proprietary and Deeumsntary stamp
VIII Ne Taken on.

Washington. Nov. %. An proprietA'
,ry stamp taxes and many Of the docu.
mentary stamp taxes viii DO repealed BY
the hill which the Republican members
OF the house COMMITTEES on ways and
means are engaged In framing. Il has
been learned that IL is not the present
intention to make any reductions in the
taxes on spirits. fermented liquors or to-
bacoo. The entire reduction will amount
TO about $50. OO0.O 900.
Taxes that IL has been fully deter.
mined 10 repeal are those In schedule
"B' Of the war revenue act, embracing
the proprietary taxes, amounting 10
about 5000, 900; taxes on kilograms and
express receipts amounting TO about
s2.OOp 900; legacy tax on requests "a
religious. educational and charitable In.
stitutions. roughly estimated at s5O0.O00
and taxes ON mortgages, promissory
notes, checks and drafts. insurance pol.
icies and premium warehouse receipts,
certificates Of various kinds. deeds and
practically all Of the other documentary
stamp taxes except those on stock OK.
change transactions.
The cut in the documentary taxei
schedule will foot up about $500, OOC
leaving about g. 800. 900 10 be cut OF d
bring the total up To 80, 900. 900. It IL
probable that this viii BE- accomplished
by the repeal 81 the special taxes i'm
posed by the war revenue acts on bank
bankers, brokers, billiard tables. bowl
ing alleys, theatres. circuses and othel
places Of amusement.
Persistent efforts are still being mad,
90 have the beet and tobacco taxes re-
duccd. but they have not met with sue
cess and % is not likely any change vii
| BE- made In these schedules.
Tho reductions are much heavier thar
I leading members OF the ways and mean
committee contemplated before Score
tary Gage stated that the condition o
the treasury was such as 10 warrant
material reduction.
Receipts from the war revenue act 10
the first four months Of the present iis
cal year were SIS, Y3s. $50.