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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
BRITISH LINER ESCAPES
FROM TWO SUBMARINES.
Clan MacFadyen Somewhat Dam.
aged, but Returns Fire Of
Underwater Boats. rs
CRUISER DESTROYS ZEPPELIN
English War Vessel Brings Down az
Dirigiblc OFT Schleswig Coast!
French Submarine Sinks Enemy
TOrpedo-BOat.

LONDON. May 5.-The British liner
Clan MacFadycn has arrived in Crave
by the cuntirc OF two German subma-
rncs. The steamer returned the fire.
and it was believed on board that one,
of the submarines was destroyed
The steamer reports that the first
attack on her was made in the Bay OF
Biscay, when submarine fired sixty
shots at her at a range of fifty yards
The steamer Immediately brought her
big gun into action. and hit the sub
marine several times, and, it IN be-
licved. destroyed il.
Three hours later another subma-
rne fired torpedo, but missed the
Clan MacFadycn by few feet. =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
MEN IN THE TRENCHES
COMPLAIN OF MONOTONY
In Drcnry and Dcsointc Flanders Nov
ing of WindmilIs Only Brenk
In Terrible Snmcncss.

ON THE BRITISH FRONT. FRANCE
May 4.--Thc monotony OF modern war
fare is spoken OF frequently by officers
and men returning home from the bat
tie zone. but one scarcely realizes in
full the awful drcarincss OF much OF
il without having visited the front.
There is, OF course, no monotonv I'm
such a conflict as that waGed at Yer
dun, and at any point in the lines there
may be bursts of activity that will fur
nish a temporary thrill for tho men
Engaged, but once these operations have
achieved the desired result or failed
as the case may be. the fighting set.
ties back into its previous drcary state
so distressing 10 officers and men.
Question soldiers at the front as 20
what has impressed them most i'm the
operations and almost invariably comes
the reply:
The monotony, the terrible same
ness of IT. ALL"
Nowhere in the West is war more
invisible than in Flanders. Literally
there is nothing to be seen. \ misty
gray line OF trees. a ruined farmhouse.
a stake or two with tangled barbed
wire--that Is all there is TO show where
the enemy is lying. Yet the haunting
impression is always present that un-
seen hostile eyes are watching.
II is a desolatc, melancholy country
To the stranger the only. gay thing
a bout il arc the windmills. Right un
within the zone Of the fire they continue
to throw up their arms with extrava.
CANT gestures TO the skies, working
AWAY steadily at their daily tasks. de-
spite the invader, with true Relgian
persistence and obstinacy. Many OF
them have OF course been mutilated by
shell Are,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
OPERATIONS IMpEDED
~ THE. BAD WEATHER

FARlS. May 5.-Thc War Onicc com
munication this evening says:
Sad weather has impedcd tho on
crations on most parts OF tho front
where only. artillery fighting has been
reported.
TO the west Of the Mcusc the BON
bardment went Oh with increased yio-
loncc during the course Of tho day on
the sector Of hill No. 800 In the region
Of the Avocourt wood and the eau
rettcs wood the bombarlment is less
violent. but continuous.
To tho cast OF the Mouse aud i'm
The Woerre moderate artillery ac,iv-
ity is reported
Army OF the east: TN tho night OF
Nay As. about . o'clock in tho morn
ing, Zeppelin which was lowering
over Saloniki Was brought down nv
the artillery of the allied feet. The
zeppelin fell In flames ut the mouth OF
the Nardar River"
belgian communications
The German artillery at daybrea X
opened violent fire on our positions
10 the north OF Steenstraete and Dix
nude. :. very spirited fight between
bomb ,hrowers and pieces OF every
caliber ensued. During the bomba rd :
ment Of the German line We severely
damaged the German defense organ
isations, which were shattered at sew
eral points"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
Southern Banks
MakeBestShowing
Largest Percentage Of Profit in
Federal Rescruc System Is
Made in Richmond.

According to. the recent report OF
the Federal Reserve Board. combined
earnings OF all Federal reserve banks
for the first quarter OF tho present
year was s155.IO7. and the total cur
rent expenses si9s.o3o. Expenses OF
operation were s415.s6l for the quar-
ter. while the cost of reserve notes
issued by the banks. expenses caused
by the exchange of reserve notes be-
tween banks. shipment Of notes TO
Washington to destruction. and other
incidentals. accounted for additional
quarterly expense Of SS2.l1S
The excess of total earnings over to-
tai current expenses for the quarter
were, therefore. s151.66I, or at the an
nual rate OF abou: Ia per cent on
total paid-in capital Of s54.aOi,ooO. The
most favora BILE showing was made by
the Southern banxs. For the quarter.
,hc Richmond bank showed an excess
of earnings Owe" expenses, OF Si3,?iS,
or ~ an annual rate OF 20 per cent
OH an average capital Of s3.S5o.ooO. At
ianta. including the New Orleans
branch. earned At an annual rate OF
i.ol per cent. and Dallas, t.3i per cent.
All banks in the system except st.
Louis and Kansas City made their cur
rent expenses in 1915. 4 : per cent
dividend was paid by the Richmond
bank to its members at tho end OF the
calendar year, and since then An extra
dividend OF per cent, which was paid
OIL April /. making the statutory q per
a preliminary dividend OH account Of
1915 Of sS5,J23. These are the only
Federal reserve banks which have so
far paid any dividends on their stock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
ADJUSTMENTS
TWO MORE OPPORTUNITIES
TO SEE: "MERElY MARY AM"

There arc hut two more opportunities
10 sec tho remarkable presentation OF
Merely Mary Ann" which tho Price
Players at the Academy arc investing
with all the charm OF novelty. Patricia
CollinEc gives an ideal portrayal OF
tho little slavcy that will live long i'll
memory. The enthusiasm created by
the new company is shown by the
most enthusiastic applause known at
the Academy in many day. On Mon
day night is the premiere of q new
Irish comedy Of romance, Colleen" by
Catherine Chisholm Gushing. IT will
I've a notable event, as theatrical first
nights arc rare in Richmond. The
scenes arc laid in Limerick and Lon
don. colleen" is a play Of wit and
vivaci,y. with "a big dramatic situation
and a love story as sweet as a waf,
of spring brecZcs. Miss CollinEe will
create the role Of Norah. tho Limerick
lass. and Reggie Sheffield. distinguish
cd hoy actor from London. is especially
engaged as Patsy, with the fun
strength Of the new company that has
won cordial appreciation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
ManyBelieue Reply
GrdntsU.S demands
Poll Of Congress Taken to Find
Out VicWs Of Senator'S and
Representatives..
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]


WASHINGTON. May 5-A poll or
Congress by the New Yori; American
to-day shows that,of the members will
ing To express their opinions. an over
"hclming majority believes Gcrmany's
reply grants the demands made by the
United States.
The question submitted to Cong rcss
was:
Docs the German reply meet the
demands OF the American note?"
The result was:
The House: Yes-Democrats. IS; Re-
publicans, Sc: Independent. /: Socialist.
/. Total. 81.
No-Democra,s. 3; Republicans. :.
Total, T.
Noncommittal--Dcm 1913: Re-
publicans. 80: Progressivcs. .: Prohi-
bitionist, /: Progressive Rcpublican. /:
observation-disclosures. /; Progress
siNc Democrat. /. Total. "2s.
Absent-Dcmocrats. So; Republicans.
30: Progressive Republicans, l. Pro-
Eressive, !. Total. li3. zone vacancy
The Senate: Yes--Democrats. IL; Re-
publicans. 6. Total. Is.
No-Republicans. ,.
ommittal-Dcmocratx. -: Re-
publicans. Is. Total. a..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
WIRE BURNS LEG OFF
city OmcinI RoRsts to Death on High
Tension Lines Fifty Feet
TN In tho Air.

SCRANTON. PA, May 5.-David Da-
Wis. assistant superintendent Of the city
police and fire alarm system. met a
terrible end this afternoon at WASH
ington Avenue and Fiskc Street. when
he was roasted to death by high-tcn-
sion wires while on pole fifty feet
in tho air.
Davis accidentally touched a 400
volt wire with his foot. and tho shock
threw him backward across a $4,000
volt wire. where he lay burning half
an hour before the body could nc re-
moved One leg was burned off and
his head was burned half way through.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
PREDICT NEW MINISTRY
SOON IN GREAT BRITAIN
Washington Officials Hear From
London Sources That Premier
Asquith VIII Go.
MAY NAME LLOYD GEORGE
Purpose" Report Is, ''to Substitute
Craftsmanship for Politics During
Remainder OF War"-Risked His
Future TO Serve Nation.
tspecial to rhe Timcs.Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, May 5.--Onicials of
this government have received from
London Information that within four
months there will be a new ministry in
Great Britain.
will be the new Premier. and the pres
cnt Premier. Mr.. Asquith. will not be
included in the new Cabinet.
Lloyd George. according 10 tho in
formation received here, will associate
himself principally with the Tories.
The reason for dropping Mr.. Asauith
Was, said to be purpose TO substi-
tute statesman ship for politics during
the remainder OF the war. and TO have
statesman at tho head OF tho gov
eminent when the peace conference is
held
CARRY OUT PROGRAM
~ ORDERLY FASHION
II was said that Lloyd George had
rikked his great popularity by support
inS .conscription, which Mr.. Asuuith
believed would prove failure through
supposed hostility on the part Of tho
British public
Lloyd George, it was said. was will
ing TO risk his future TO serve the hes,
interests OF the nation, which required
compulsory service.
Lloyd Georges most telling arsu.
meht in favor OF conscription IL waE
ssii. was that England must have II.
~ she would continue TO he an indie
pendent nation. and no, subJec, peo-
pic"
\, general feeling throughout Eng
lana that Mr.. Asauith sacrificed tho ma &.
tional interests for the sake az party-
ana factional advantage is said 10 have
been seized upon by the most powerful
political and financial interests in tho
country TO overthrow the Asauith gov
eminent. The program. officials hero
are informed Will not be rushed 10
realization, but viii be carried out in
an orderly way without jeopa rdizinE
amy o! the national Interest,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
DENIED ~ HARRISON

WASHINGTON. u. G.. May 5.-Fair-
fax Harrison. president of the South
crn Railway Company, said to-day:
II note report i'm the newSpap ers
this morning Of certain testimony be-
fore tho Interstate Commerc Commits
sion by NJ. II. Smith. president Of the
Louisville and Nashville Railway, n
reference to some stenoEraphic notice
of a conference in 1896 between Mr.
Smith and Mr.. Samuel Spencer. then
president nf the Southern Railway Com
pany, which the newspaper report ap-
pears to give the color Of an agree
mcnt to divide the territory OF the
South between the Southern and the
Louisville and Nashville. Although 7
have been officially connected with the
Southern during the past twenty years
"a greater part of the time in re-
sponsihle relation. this is the first in
formation | have had of any such con-
ference as is described. At all events.
no such agreement is now in effect
nor have ever heard that il was in
effect
Assuming that tho reported con-
ference was held in 1896, IT has about
as much relation TO actual conditions
to-day As the agreement made between
Augustus and Anthony to divide the
Roman world between them after
Pharsalia"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
british CRUISER DESTROYS
DIRIGIBLE, LONDON SAYS

LONDON, May 5.-A Zeppelin dirisi-s
bic balloon was destroyed yesterday by
one OF the British light cruiser squads
rons off the SchleswiE coast. says an
official announcement issued by the
government to-day.
This is the second Zeppelin to be de-
stroyed in two days. The Zeppelin
LEO was blown ashore on the Nor
'wcgian coast on Wednesday. after re-f
turning from raid on the east coast.
Of England and Scotland on Tuesday
night When the disabled balloon be-
gan to he carried away against strong
wind, the Norwegian military authori-t
ties at Stavangcr blew up the air
vessel ga
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
WEIGHTED DOWN WITH COIN
Woman Unconscious on street Had
$500 In Ntckrls md


PHILADELPHIA. May 5-wciShted
down by $3.50 i'm nickels and dimes. an
unidentified woman was found lying
unconscious at Third and Queen
Streets. She was sent to Mt Sinai
Hospital. where il was found she was
suffering from vertigo. The woman is
about seventy years old. and shabby
dressed. When an effort was made by
the patrol crew Of the Second District
to lift her into tho wagon, it was
found she was unusually heavy for a
woman OF her build, but it was not
until the hospital was reached that
the money was found. a huge bag
contained 5000, all OF which was in
small change. except eight S5 bills
An effort is being made by the police
TO establish her Identity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
[. & n. RY. LOANED FUNDS
TO AID CITIES AND STATES
Commission by Proposal to Ter
inmate Investigation.
FINISHES DIRECT TESTIMONY
Upon Advice OF Counsel Witness Re-
fuses TO Answer Many Searching
Questions, Which, May BE Certi-
fed to District Attorney.

WASHINGTON, May S.-Milton II.
Smith, president of the Louisville and
Nashville Railway. finished his direct
testimony to-day in the Interstate Com
mercc Commissions investigation OF
the roads affairs. He will be cross
examined Tomorrow
MIR. Smiths testimony dealt with sub
jects ranging from the suicide OF a
steamboat captain to legislative bodies.
These. he said. were all menace: in
action a calamity. He startled all con-
nectcd with the case by proposing an
immediate termination of the invcsti-
CATION through a compromise with the
men, who. he said. were back OF it,
and chuchled at the discontinue Of
his counsel when he said IT. He gave
his own definitions of politics, pluto
Gratis and property rights. told why he
thought American citizens were pro-
hibited by law from owning vessels in
international trade. smilincly took his
counsel's advice not to answer certain
questions. and insisted upon answering
others in his own way and in as many
words is he chose.
There was series Of searching ques-
lions, however. that MIR. Smith did not
answer. To each OF them his counsel
intcrposed objections and an admoni-
ton TO refuse TO testify.
CASE NAY REACH
FEDERAL SUPREME COURT
These questions, With others. also
unanswered, relating to campaign con-
tributions. will be certified within a
day or two. MIR. Folk said, to the dis
triet attorney here in a motion to com :
pei Mr.. Smith. Counsel for both sides
will ask that the motion he expedited.
IL was expected. however, that in ca Sc
NJ an adverse decision TO Mr.. Smith
tho context might be carried TO the
United States Supreme Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06

"H''nueH rom lrst rage.
troy"d and abandoned, according 10
The plan.
"Southcas, OF liaucoui, snvoral
french trenches were captured and
prisoners were taken. Repeated At
lacks Of tho enemy against orr posi-
uou west OF Dead Man I'M broke down
completely.
East OF the Mouse the artillcry
actions were Intense, especially durin:
tho night.
~ British biplanc with French signs
Was captured intact by US on the coag,
near the Dutch frontier The inmates
'tcaped 10 neutral territory
German aerial squadron dropped
many bombs with success on the rail.
roads IN Nibletto and Auvc Valleys and
also ON tho aeronau,ic station ~
Suippes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
FRENCH SUBMARINE
DESTROYS TORPED0-DO

ROME. May (ria .ParisD.--"rhc
French submarine Bcrnouillc sank an
enemy torpedo boat in the lower
hdriatic Sea yesterday. says an Of
fetal communicat issued this even
ing.
Five enemy aeroplancs raidcd Brin-
dist the same day. Bombs fell on
hospital. and four patients were killed
and five iniurcd."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
belgian communication:
FRENCH TROOPS OCCUPY
GREEK TOWN OF FLORJSA

ATHENS, May (yia Paris).-Much
Significance is attached by Greeks gen.
orally TO the occupation by French
troops OF the Greek town Of Florina.
owing to its location being only eigh-
teen miles south OF Monastir
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
RRYAN DECLARES NEWS
Is GRATIFYING TO ALL

Especial TO The Times Dspatch.l
COLUMBIA, MO, May Stay. that's
fine, isn't it, was William J. Bryans
comment when told Tonight of Ger
many's reply. Then he added:
Il believe that YOU can say the news
is gratifying to all OF US
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
NORWEGIAN TROOPS
BLOW Up ZEPPELIN

COPENIIACiEN. May tvia London).
Tho military authorities at Stavan-
ger. Norway. blew up the Zeppelin
Leo Yesterday when it began to roll
dangerously in strong wind. Sol
dicrs fired upon the arship from q
distance Of sixty yards The Zeppelin
exploded with a great detona ton, and
was burned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
PAPER RULED OUT
~ CHAIRMAN MEYER

The suhjcc, under inquiry here"
he said lis tho Louisville and Nash
Vile Railroad, and a common carrier
not Luke Lea, OF Tennessee. an in
dividual. The Louisville and Nashville,
anything whatever about its participa-
ton Inv Tennessee politics. Yet il de-
sires to discuss fully everything that
occurs to il about the part that !. an
individual. have taken in politics there
II would seem that not the railroad,
but Luke Lea. is under investigation
] request that the witness not be per-
mitted TO discuss my activities unless
he be willing to discuss his own. at
least until am represented by counsel,
who may cross-cXamine."
After a long argument among coun-
sci. Chairman Meyer ruled against
reading Of the paper.
L. S. Jouett, OF MIR. Smiths counsel.
glanced through the paper.
My counsel don't know anything
about that paper" Mr.. Smith said.
They probably would object, too, II
they did"
we certainly would" Mr.. Jouetl
said. N
THAT paper, Mr. Chairman, is pre-.
liminary 10 a proposition wanted to
make to you to drop these proceedings
now by a compromise"
Chairman Meyer would not permit
him to read 1t.
Mr. Folk then read a letter from
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
Dunrord on L,ny. or ,n.crrc

The Administrative Board ycsterday
morning granted II leave Of absence to
w. w. Dunford. chief clerk. who has
recently been in i'll health Mfr. Dun
ford was advised hy his physician to
go to country place for rest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
ROOSEVELT DECLINES
no MAKE COMMENT

[Spccia 10 The Times Dispatch.1
OYSTER RAY. n. ". May 5.-Colonel
Roosevelt would not comment tonight
on Germany's answer TO President Will
sons note on the submarine question.
He also declined to make any state
ment about the political situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06

The Leo was one Of the squadron
OF Zcppelins which raided the east
coasts Of England and Scotland on
Tuesday night On her return journey
she was blown ashore on the Norwe-E
Eian coast. hurled against mountain.S
side and wrecked &
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
CHICAGO MAN PICKED UP
BY GERMAN. SUBMARINE
John -. Harrison Tells Of Thrilling
Experience In Bay OF
BisCay.
AFrERwARD CAST ADRIr
Furnished With Dry Clothing by
l-Boat's Commander and Then
Put on Life Raft, From Which
Scotch Patrol Rescues Him.

NEW YORK. May 5Iohn II. Har-
r'son. twcnty-four years Oil. OF Chi
caEo. who has Jus; arrived from Liver
rool. tells e story OF having been
pulled aboard q German submarine In
tho Bay of E'sCay. -fter a ship on
which he Mas stcwar- had been SUNK
then cast adrift on a life raft. TO be
picked up two hours later by Scotch
patrol boat and finally landed a, Fall
mouth wearing rough suit or clothes
given 10 him by the submarine com
mander. Through tho United States
consul At Cardiff. Wales. Harrison said
he hled claim with tho British ad-
miral,y for $3.50 for Tho loss OF his
effects.
Tho shin sunk according to isrri-
son. was the Marram Abbey. OF English
registry. laden with -four and other
provisions 10 supply the British cruisers
III tho Atlantic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
SHIP - HALTED B>
SNELI. ENOM AInMANING

April TO-" he said. while VIC we're
At tho head OF the Say OF Eiscay. the
hrst mate At o'clock in tho morning
sighted submarine off the starboa rd
bow. The German boat chased us and
began firing explosive shells. and one
rendered us helpless / jumped into
the water. but not before tho German
commander had called out that he
would pick me w. had on life belt
and was supported by some planks J.
VAS in the water twenty minutes when
tic submarine came alongside and
pulled me in.
The submarine commander said he
was going 10 set me adrift on n life
raft. lie said would soon be picked
~ by one OF the English patrol boats
FOR he said they had been hunting for
him for a week But tell them for me.
hc added. that we are still here
Well. they put me OH the raft in MY
dry German suit Half Of tho crew
were on top OF tho submarine Watching
me. ami they waved their caps and
all shouted in English. Good by The
submarine moved of and soon sub
merged. and tina, was tho last saw
of ner"
The others, with the exception OF the
captain. who were aboard the Margam
Abbey, Harrison said, escaped in life
boats.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
CASE NAY REACH
FEDERAL SUPREME COURT

Mr.. Smith testified that no, only
had the Louisville and Nashville come
10 the financial aid Of Alabama in 1912.
but. frequently had come to the aid
Of other Commemorative
We loaned money recently 20 the
city Of Lexington. Ky he said: also
To the city of Birmingham, Ala, and
not long ago 10 the city Of Columbia
Tenn
who asked YOU TO help out the State
Of Ala bama in l?l27" asked Joseph w.
Folk. counsel for the commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-06
REFUSES TO EXPLAIN
PURPOSE OF VOUCHERS

Yes" Mr.. Smith said. II wrote it,
After the introduction here Yesterday
If confidential letters and memoranda.
have come to the conclusion that
hereafter we would better write no let
ters at ALL hut do all our business by
telephone. And when we do have to
write q letter. add on the bottom
postscript. burn this"
Have YOU burned any letters OF the
l.. & NJ" asked Mr.. Folk
NO, haven't" Mr.. Smith replied,
emphasizing the pronoun.
Have you given orders to anybody
to burn any OF your correspondence ,"
Mr.. Jouett objected.
That's not my business" Mr.. Smith
said. The subject then was dropped.
BY advice Of counsel. MIR Smith de-
clined to say how much money the road
had contributed TO the railroad assoc
Citations Of Tennessee, Alabama and
Kentucky or 10 explain voucher for
100000 given in February, 1910. for
special fees" to the Columbia Trust
Company, Of Louisville.
"All further information concerning
this voucher was refused our eKam
ncrs.' Mr.. Folk said. WAS this
voucher for political cxpendi,ures?'
MFR. Smith declined to answer Other
vouchers which were successfully
brought To his attention aud about
which he declined TO give informa ton
were:
George W. Jones. Louisville and
Nashville attorney in Alabama. s13,6oo.
expenses for session of the Alaba ma
Legislature. Dated January, 1907.
J. +. Hanson. $4,000 for services
rendered in October 1909
National Bank OF Commerce, Louis
vile. sJ5.oo0. May :. 1907.
Voucher l1o2. New York Exchange"
July. 1910. $500.