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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-01-04
OPPnRTUNTTY CANE.

Your opportunity was al hand,
you set the world on fire and the
bells of hell were ringing Your rape
on Belgium caused much joy, it was
the beginning, the foundation, of a
perfect hell on earth. the destruc-
tion Of noble cathedrais and other
Concluded ON Fourth Pagel
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-28

lily drift into II. In busy times the
temptation TO vagrancy is far less.
The farmer who gives these fellows
one more chance is very frequently
disappointed in them. They will work
long enough to get enough money TO
buy food and drink-principally drink
and then quit at the critical moment
but there is always chance that
they will make good and some of
them come through. Regular work
for a single season does have a tonic
effect on a weak minded fellow. He
begins to wonder II after all he would
not like to settle down.
The farmer who gives these I'M
promising specimens a chance not
merely helps himself to pull through
a tight place. but he performs social
service. II he can get vagrant in the
habits of regular work, he has done
what no charitable society can accom-
plish.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-28

tering ports. The Central powers
have the right to keep warships yir
tually anywhere on the river.
Before the Balkan wars the area
of Rumania was 5000 square miles
BY the treaty OF Bucharest (Aug. Z
1879 between Bulgaria and Ruma
MIA the former ceded TO the latter p
969 square miles OF territory. The
population at the outbreak OF the Eu
ropean war was 100000.
For the first two years OF the world
conflict Rumania remained neutral,
but in August, 1916. the government
being convinced that its interests lay
with the entente allies, declared war
and ut once began a campaign 20 oc'
cupy Pennsylvania. the population OF
which is largely Rumanian, as part
of the realization Of the idea OF a
Greater Rumania."
The German armies under Falkcn'
hayn and Mackensen in a campaign
which lasted about two months swept
all before them, and on Dec. 6, 1916
Bucharest was captured.
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THROWING AWAY
THE WAR

If the German oppressors are not
absolute monomaniacs, devoid OF all
reason, they must have moments OF
regret for their broken pledges. 1t
must be hard for them to check The
thought that if they had played
square with the United States they
would have won the war now.
1t was on duly and for our intcrass
to get into the war anyway. whether
Gcrmany's pledges were broken or
not. If we hadn't. Germany was plan
ming to pay for the war out of our
pockets. If We hadn't fought when
We did, we would have to fight her
alone later. II was those broken
pledges that finally convinced doubt.
ing minds that war was necessary. Ii
Germany had kept her pledges to Us,
the chances are that natural conser.
vatism, timidity, paciGism and pro.
Gcrmanism would have kept us out of
the present conflict.
In that case, Germany had Russia
whipped out of her boots last April
After transferring her vast armies and
supplies to the western front she
would have fallen on England and
France. She might not have been
able to conquer much more of France.
But she could have ended the war
with draw on the western front, and
with the control of Russia and the
Balkans on the east.
She would have been in a position
20 retain Belgium, the channel port.
and the best industrial district O
France that would have given her
| superb triumph, in the eyes of tn,
war lords far more than it cost. An
! all that prevented Germany from win
ming that tremendous goal was Gel
many's own action in breaking he
pledges to the United States in tn
matter of the submarine warfare. &c,
many had the war cinchcd and sh
threw it away.
1t pays to keep your promises, N
Kaiser.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-28
THE FARM
LABOR PROBLEM

In concluding brief study of the
scarcity of farm labor. and consequent
interference with food raising. three
sources Of securing help should be
canvassed.
First women workers. There are
now $4,000 women working on the
farms of England. The farmers in
that country are very conservative, nj
first had little faith that women work
ers could give them real assistance.
Now they admit that women can do
at least three quarters of the work Of
the ordinary farm. In this country q
few parties OF girls have gone out
from schools to do agricultural work.
The farmers that employed them are
surprised and pleased to see what
they can accomplish. It is a source
Of supply that can be used for more
than il Is.
Second, men employed in nOn-essen-
tial trades. The non-productivity Of
the men who keep little stores for the
sale of chewing gum, candy, notions,
etc. is often remarked upon There
is even a greater amy employed in
work that women could do just as
well.
AS one example from many, take
the great number Of men who are en-
DlOycd as walters in hotels and res
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RUMANIA'S LOSS OF
DoBRuDJA UNDER
PEACE TREATY WITH
CENTRAL POWERS

Rumania, isolated from the allies
since Russia's withdrawal from the
war, has been forced into signing a
treaty With the Central Powers which
places her practically under Teuton
domination.
The third clause OF the treaty.
which was signed on May g. 1918,
separates Dobrudja from Rumania
and restores TO Bulgaria Bulgarian
territory which fell to Rumania by
the treaty OF Bucharest i'm 1913. Ru.
mania cedes to the Central allies that
part OF DobrudJa north OF the new
Bulgarian frontier line to the mouth
OF the Danube. The frontier Is rec.
tilted In favor Of Austria.Hungary.
Another clause provides for the do
mobilization Of the Rumanlan army,
except ton divisions, two remaining
rs protection for the frontiers of
Bessarabia (Which has broken away
from Russia and united itself with
Rumania) and eight divisions in
Moldayia, the total not to exceed 90.
900 infantry and 1900 cavalry.
The sixth clause establishes free
navigation OF the Danube. Rumania
the right TO collect tolls
on ships navigating the river or en-.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-28
THE
TRAMP RESERVE

Scientific students of vagrancy say
that not all tramps look alike to
them. In their ragged fuzzness, all
HOBBIES may seem alike to the undis-
eliminating observer But there are
"yeggmcn," gay cats" and no one
knows how many other types. The
term gay cat" used to be applied to
the fellows who would work OCCASION
ally when jobs offered. This of course
was violation of professional hobo
ethics that led to the snoering dcsig-
nation.
Every summer There are thousands
Of weary wanderers who will take
hold and help harvest crops. The
farmers wife Is fearful they will set
fire To the barn. But in tho stress
periods Of farm labor, any human be.
ing that can handle a hoe or q fork can
get work. Tho farmer hates to take
on such unpromising creatures But
ask questions
Many OF these fellows have posi-
bilitics OF reclamation. Tho vagrant
habit was probably formed ut per.
iod when there was much uncmploy.
mont. We used 10 hear about cover.
production" II did seem as II there
was not work enough for everyone
Under these conditions. man with n
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-28
APPLICATION No. 5o29
Notice of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
OF the State OF Nevada

Notice is hereby given that on the
Goth day of April. 1918, in accordance
with Section SO. Chapter 1IO. Of the
Statutes of 1913. one William X.
Phipps, OF Charleston. County of Elko,
and State of Nevada. made applica.
ton TO the State Engineer Of Nevada
for permission TO appropriate the pub.
lie waters of the State OF Nevada.
Such appropriation is to be made from
Willow Creek, at n point about 500
feet from the North East Corner OF
SEA OF SWH, in said SWl4. OF Sec.
10, 7. Is ~. r. 81 L., NJ. ID. b. an, by
means Of a dam. and l.G cubic feet
per second is 10 be conveyed to Ela
SW4, SWi4 SW4, Sec. -, SEX
SEA. Sec. II, T. - n, X. 81 Z. NJ. d.
b. * NJ, by means OF bitches. and
there used for irrigation and domestic
purposes. from April 18th until Aug
ust 18th OF each year. Water not tC
be returned TO stream.
| CS:gned) SEYMOUR CASE,
State Engineer
First publication, April 30. 1918.
Last publication, May 80. 1918.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
No. O3394

NO UoS9i
Elko. Nevada, Land Office, May 2.
1918.
Notice is hereby given that Anto-
Mo Urizar. OF Jack Creek, County OF
Elko, State OF Nevada, has filed in this
Office his application TO enter, under
the provisions OF Sections 1906 and
23O7 X. $. U. s., the following de-
scribed land, viz:
West half OF South West Quarter
of Section l. Up. 43 N, II. 80 l., VI. d.
u. * ~, containing eighty acres and
situate in Elko County, Nevada.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
Terscly the lands described, or desir-
ing to object because Of the mineral
character OF the land, or for any 9th.
or reason, TO the disposal TO applicant,
should lille their afltdayits OF protest
in this office, on or before the 9th
day OF June. 1918.
JOHN Z. ROBBINS,
Register
First publication, May 3. 1918.
Last publication, June 3, 1918.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
No. O3IO2

Elko. Nevada Land Office. May 3.
1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that Oliver
Rife, OF North Fork. County Of Elko.
State OF Nevada, has filed in this
office his application to enter. under
the provisions of Sec. 2306 or 2307.
Revised Statutes OF the United States
the following described land. viz:
Southwest quarter of Southeast
quarter OF Section %, Township 40
North. Range 56 East, NJ. d. d. & NJ,
containing 40 acres.
Amy and all persons claiming ad-
yersely the lands described, or desir-
ing to object because OF the mineral
character of the land. or for any 9TH
or reason. to the disposal to applicant,
should file their allidayits OF protest
in this office, on or before the 18th
day OF June, 1918.
JOHN L. ROBBINS.
Register.
First publication, May Is, 1918.
Last publication, June 10, 1918.
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Revised Statutes of the United States
the following described land. viz:
Southwest quarter OF Northwest
quarter of Section q. Township AZ
North. Range Sc East. NJ. d. d. & NJ.
containing 10 acres.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
yersely the lands described. or desir-
ing to object because OF the mineral
character OF the land. or for any 9TH
er reason. to the disposal to applicant.
should file their affidavits of protest
in this office, on or before the 18th
day OF June, 1918.
JOHN L. ROBBINS,
Register.
First publication, May Is. 1918.
Last publication, June Is, 1918.
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r. 50 E, NJ. d. u. & NJ. by means OF
bitches. and there used for irrigation
purposes. from April 18th until Sep
TENDER 18th OF each year. Water not
TO be returned TO stream.
(Signcd): SEYMOUR CASE,
State Engineer.
First publication, May Z. 1918.
Last publication, June Z. 1918.
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WARNING

Hunting. Fishing and Shooting :.
strictly prohibited on all o. 80.
ranches on Mary's river and both ~.
Seventy-One ranches. Trasn,..s-U
will be prosecuted according 70 la
UNION LAND & CATTLE co
Deeth Division
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SUMMONS

In the District Court OF the Fourth
Judicial District OF the State of Ne
yada, in and Tor the County of Elko.
Action brought in the District
Lourt OF the Fourth Judicial District
OF the State OF Nevada, in and for the
County OF Elko. and the complaint
filed in the Office OF the Clerk OF said
District Court.
MARY FRANCES TRKOVSKY,
Plaintiff. vs.. JOSEPH TRKOySKY,
Defendant.
The State of Nevada Sends Greet.
ing TO Said Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to ap,
pear within ten days alter the service
upon YOU OF this summons if served IN
said County, or within twenty days
II served out of said County, but with.
in said Judicial District, and in all
other cases within forty days-eXcIu
siyc OF the day OF seryice-and defend
the above entitled action.
This action IS brought to recover 1
judgment disSolYlng the contract o
marriage existing between you an,
the plaintiff, on the grounds OF eX
IRENE cruelty.
NJ. J. KEITH,
Clerk OF said Court
By MAE MCNAMARA, Deputy Clerk
JAMES DYSART, Attorney for Plain
tiff.
Dated April 29th, 1918. june
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THE ELKo. DAILY INDEPENDENT

should file their affidavits OF protest
in this office. on or before the 18th
day OF June, 1918.
JOHN Z. ROBBINS,
Register.
First publication. May Is. 1918.
Last publication, June Is, 1918.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-28
APPLICATION No. 1919

Notice OF Application for Permission
TO Appropriate the Public Waters
OF the State OF Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
5th day OF March, 1918, in accordance
WIKI Section SO, Chapter lao, OF the
Statutes OF 1913, one Al Barton, OF
Mountain City, County OF Elko, and
state Of Nevada, made application to
The State Engineer OF Nevada for per
mission TO appropriate the public wa
ters OF the state OF Nevada. Such ap-
preparation Is TO be made from Mer-
rift Greek, at point about $50 feet
South East OF Corner stake No. I, II.
L. 5. No. 81, and about a mile North
West OF L. 5. L. NJ. No. 2i2 Approx
imately in NEi4 NE44, Sec. 20, T. Al
~ K. 81 T., NJ. d. d. g NJ, Unsuryey-
ed, by means OF dam. and two
cubic lcct per second is TO be convey
ed to portions ol Sec. Il. 7. II ~, X.
81 L. VI. d. b. * NJ, Unsuryeyed.
by means OF bitches, and there used
for irrigation purpose. from April un
al October OF each year. Water not
to be returned TO stream.
Signed: SEYMOUR CASE.
State Engineer
First publication, May Il, 1918.
Last publication, June Il, 1918.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
No. O3iO5

E10 Nevada Land Office. May 3,
.gIS.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Oliver
Rife, of North Fork, County of Elko,
State Of Nevada, has filed in this
office his application to enter, under
the provisions of Secs. 23OG or 1907,
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
80. UGIUl

~. W IUl
ElIlo. Nevada Land Office, May 3,
1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that Oliver
iuuy, OF North Fork. County of Elko.
state OF Nevada. has filed in this
office his application to enter. under
the provisions OF secs. 1905 or 23O7
Revised Statutes OF the United States
the following described land, viz:
Northeast quarter OF Southeast
quarter OF Section q, Township AZ
North, Range sc East, NJ. d. d. & NJ,
containing 40 acres.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versciy the lands described, or desir
ing to object because OF the mineral
character Of the land, or for any 9th
or I~oson, TO the disposal to applicant
should file their affidayits of protes
in this Office, on or before the l5tl
I day of June, 1918.
JOHN L. ROBBINS,
Register
First publication, May 10, 1918.
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First publication, May 13, 1918.
Last publication, June 10, 1918.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
No. O3iO3

ANOs VoiNo
Elko, Nevada Land Office, May 3,
1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that Oliver
Rife. Of North Fork, County OF Elko.
state of Nevada, has filed in this
office his application to enter, under
tho provisions Of Secs. 1906 or 1901.
Revised Statutes OF tho United States.
the following described land, viz:
Northeast quarter OF Southwest
quarter Of Section q, Township 20
North. Range Sc East, NJ. d. b. G NJ.
containing 30 acres.
Any and all prosons claiming nd.
yersely the lands described. or desIr
ing to object because OF tho mineral
character OF the land, or for any 9th.
er reason, to the disposal to applicant
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First publication, May 10, 1918.
Last publication, June IS, 1918.
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First publication, May 3. 1918.
Last publication, June 3, 1918.
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First publication, May Is, 1918.
Last publication, June 10, 1918.
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First publication, May Is. 1918.
Last publication, June Is, 1918.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

HAVE YOUR tires repaired at the
Maxwell garage. Get work that
holds any kind Of an injury on any
sized tire taken care Of. 10
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
ST. Wi1nifred
and the Tree

One story Of the origin Of the green
tree as the Christmas tree among the
people Of northern Europe is given in
a legend Of St Winnifred. 1t is one
of the many thousands Of those SIM
pie and beautiful beliefs that have at
tached themselves to the midwinter
festival and which generally pass now
under the name Of Christmas myths"
It is related that st. Winnifred, a great
Christian missionary, began cutting
down sacred" oak which had been
the object Of worship by the northern
pagans whom he was seeking to lead
Alright. While he was hewing down the
huge tree it was blasted by sudden
whirlwind. Close beside II was q
young FIR tree, which was not harmed
either by the whirlwind or by the fall
Of the giant oak. Then st. Winnifred
is reported to have spoken as followl
to the pagans:
"This little tree. a young child oa
the forest, shall be your holy tree to
night. 1t is the wood Of peace, fos
your homes are built Of 1t. It Ia tn
sign Of an endless life, for Its leaves
are always green. See how It point
toward heaven! Let this be called tn,
tree of the Christ Child. Gather abou
It; not in the wild woods, but In you,
homes; there It win shelter no deed
Of blood, but loving gifts and acts O
kindness"
The fir tree, the common evergreeI
Of the northern regions. became tn
holy tree of the converted pagans, an,
In Its honor or in memory of tn
thoughts 1t stood for they decorated
with lights and gifts at Christmas.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
ADVISE CONSUMERS TO BOY
COTT ALu PROFITEERs


Helena, Mont, Dec. 22.-The SOL
ution OF the profiteering problem
lies, after all, in the hands Of the
consumers. William Ruth and James
Anderson, members Of the Lewis
and Clark county fair price commit
tee, declare In an open, letter to the
public. They confess that the COM
mittee, which sat during most Of the
war period, has effected practically
nothing in, reduction of prices on the
necessities, They advise the public
to study dealers and their methods
and to boycott those who indulge In
iprofiteer.as.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
Classified Advertising
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-.Good, partly improved
ranch for sale. VIII accept good.
modern residence as part pay
ment. What have you. Box 143.
Riddle, Ore. AZ
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

home tonight" observed the
tall, sad man as he pushed
the dice box from him and
~ accepted the consolation cl-
eI gar which the tobacconist
S vouchsafed him.
There will be nothing do
ing the way Of eats. Ny
wife hasn't time to cook. She's enter
ed In the Christmas handicap. You talk
about the six-day races where fellows
ride around and around until they
drop dead or go nuts! Why. the
Christmas handicap has that kind Of
an endurance race skun a milei
"My wife gives one hundred and
eleven presents on December "a and
25. The race is between her and
Christmas, and, believe me, Christmas
is coming along pretty fast when 1t
comes to the last lap Of the race dur
ing. December. But my wife is coming
along pretty rapidly, too. Take 1t
from me, those needles Of hers click
so fast that they sound like fifty rev.
olutlons to the minute, and she hits
on all six, too, and she leaves string
of pink and blue double bowknots, ku-
telets, picos and fourets In the wake
Of those needles that would astonish
you!
"'Tick. tick says the clock, and
'tickerty, tickerty. tick, tick says the
needle and there's pair of embroid-
cred socks. an embroidered handker-
chief or a foot towel, a sweater. cap.
a dolly, lamp shade, photo holder
or most any old thing.
"Bingo! It's December 22i Bingo,
blngo, bingo-o-o. go the knitting
needles and crochet hooks and the tat
ting shuttles, leaving a string Of gar
lneuts In their wake.
December % jumps up on the cal.
endar, and whizz bang! zipp! 60 the
needles, the paint brushes, the brand
ing irons and the stencils. And swish
swish on comes the scenery, the me
nagerie or whatever she has tc
evolve.
December "a swings into the
stretch. Now Christmas is here
They approach the wire.
"Now, I don't know whether my wift
has worked all night or not, but sht
has brought her string pretty well ~
abreast Of the times. But some o.
these presents have to be delivered
My wife grabs handful Of them ant
starts out to deliver them. None o
them is finished yet, but she finishe
them on the way.
"Clang, clang! goes the street cal
Buz-z-z! goes the current and ava,
we gol But bib, bib. bob 60 the fln
ishing touches on the presents. M
| wife arrives at a place where pres
| ent is to be delivered and rings tn
bell. Bip, bip. bip, bip 60 the needle.
rlve yards to make and the maid
n the way to the door.
| "Creak-k! The servant opens til
door. Swish-h the present is compile
ed. Thud! My wife drops 1t into tn
hox. Swish, in goes my wife's cart
and rattle, on goes some, hollyfie
| 'rapping paper and my wife wins b
"a eyelash"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
REWARD

REWARD-Paid for information
leading to the recovery of iron
gate taken from my place at 716
d Street during halloween festiv-
tiles. NJ. L. Opdycke. Al
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company
TIM CARD
Effective Nov. 10. 1913.

For information regarding freight
and passenger rates call at the office
Of the company, Lundburg building,
or telephone 1S1.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

Greece and Serbia recsdysd as
ooo.eoo pounds Of food in 80 days
from the Red Crs0.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
VETERINARY SURGEON
ATTORNEYS

COLvIG & WILLIAMS. Attorneys
at-Law. Grants Pass Banking Co.
Bldg, Grants Pass, Oregon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23
In heChristn1as
Handicap
Mere Man Describes How
Friend Wiie Wins by
an Eyelash

HERE is no use in my going
home tonight" observed the
tall. sad man as he pushed
the dice box from him and
accepted the consolation ci.
gar which the tobacconist
vouchsafed him.
There will be nothing do
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-23

E. L. GALBRAITH, insurance, rent
ais, acreage, building and loans;
snaps in city property. 609 G st.
Launer's old location. 6S
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-11-30
Natural PROVING.

II assure you l am dead In ear
nest"
$50 should judge from your grave
expression"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-11-30
Airplane Equipment.

There are several kinds of airplanes
used in the military service and their
equipment varies according to whether
they are intended chiefly for scouting,
for bomb dropping or for gun fighting.
On most of the machines of the last
named or battleship type, a machine
gun is so fitted as to point along the
axis of the machine. The pilot, who
is alone, directs the nose of his air
plane at the enemy and fires across the
propeller. Two plans were tried for
preventing the propeller from being
broken by the bullets. The first con-
sisted of stopping the machine gun
whenever the propeller came within
the field of fire, but experience showed
that frequent stopping of the gun with
the propellers making 1000 revolutions
minute ends in putting the gun out
of order. Designers then placed steel
plates on those parts of the propellers
likely to be struck and these plates
turn the bullets that strike the pro-
peller. 1t is mathematically calculated
that only one bullet in IS is wasted in
that way.