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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The name OF will upon unless
payment OF the subscription be mad N advance
Distant SUBSCRIBERS msy forward Money letter postage
which viii be paid by assumed nv IN ia
sale transmission.
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Of Congress, and semi weekly during the ree.s.
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edition NJ furnish subscribers for, gratis.
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NEW DAILY ExPREss LIME. W.
tz:ss5IIlr.c &W Ra

Through by Mail Train from washington, VIA Ale1-
andria, 10 fredericksburg, RSchmond, and Petsrs-
burg, Nir8inla. fals sai 'arn .f3ylti a-81ga4t
The undersigned having made the necessary arrange
with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
the above named places, prepared, under
he name and style OF ROGERS, DARRACOTT 81 AL
LEN receive every description of light goods aud Tor
ward the same las above stately reasonable terms
We trust by giving personal attention to the bu,
with ENCOURAGEMENT and assure our trends
hat nothing shall be wanting part To afford salts
faction. '..... .f,. III. : ..... 81
All light articles such as parcels and packages which
nay be consigned to care will be delivered rec oil
carriage and merchandise other articles, which nay be
heavy the mail train will have particu ar care
by the freight train.
j. W. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan,
b. F. DARRACOTT, Train captain X. +. " z. X. X.
WILLIAM h. ALLEN, Depot agent,
Richmond, Va, May l, iS7, May l--dd ru
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For NoRFoLK-Two Trips WEEK.

rir-rr-s The steamer OSCEOLA having discontinued
ss.ziszs her trips Baltimore until further notice,
WILL GA Wednesday, the 26th July commence making two
rips "a week to Norfolk. Leaving Washington every We'd
eday and Saturday at O'clock, Returning, leave
Jofo,k every Monday aud Thursday at o'clock, p. M
Passage and rare SIS o. an,
She touches going and returning, at Pney POM, ou
'0' ' - lanes MITCHELL,
July n l w ...f.... tt N"p~'
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NOR RENT The two upper rooms in Washington Hal'
L the of 9th and Pennsyivanaa "a a
these rooms being neatly finished, and sia'sa -. nc
abe par of the CITY are suitable for public
oceties &c Either Of them will De rentea py VIE s,
made to ND o. - IIsh .
July l0-wu Penn aV, oot"ee" ''A' ""~ A"'A ''
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SUBSTANCE OF MR. BENToN'S SPEECH

Nominatoa of Brigadier General Kearny for the breUe
ef MAJOR General.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
IN Senate OF THE UNITED STATE

EXECUTIVE SESSION, July, 1913.
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Trusteo's Sale Of Real Estate.

nv vue Of a deed Of trust to me- dated the 2h day Of
Is February 1913 and recorded in liber W. B. No III,
folios 81 81, NC, OF the land records OF washington
White of Phadeipha, of The parties having an inter-
the sad deed, Will expose 10 sale at anc,on on
in front The premises all that piece parcel
ground in the city Of Washington on inc ives, sac OIL
9Th street near avenue, known and dsn-
yuished OH the ground plan, and marked and laid down on
the plat OF said city as ot NO ~ m SQUARE NO 4Vo' WI"
all the buildings and Improvements thereon
Terms third the purchase money in cash and the
residue in Two months, be secured by the
chasers notes. ory endorsed, with interest from
day of SALE and by deed of trust on the premises
If the terms be not complied within three days from
the ay OF ,ale the property will be esold weeks
notice. at the risk and cost of the FIRST purchaser.
JOHN MARION, Trustee.
ED. G. " G.. f. DYER, Auctioneers
%
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NTARSHAL'Ss ALEIn virtue OF writ of fert fde,as,
tl from the clerks office Of the circuit court OF
the District of Columbia, for the county OF Washington,
and TO me directed, shall expose puhic SALE for cash.
Thursday. the 10th of November next at the front OF
following property All that of ground lying and being
in the city OF Washington it being the south part OF the
said lot designated the ground plan OF said city
lot No L. in square No. 1913 the said part of said LOT
containing 1850 square ieet Of ground, will be more
tuly scflbed deed of Thomas Carbury, trustee, to
Sessord, and dated the 9th of March, 1928 and re-
corded Lber w. b., No a. foos 296 and 297 with the
and SO feet North street Seized and levied upon as
the of John essord and sold satisfy udciais
No az to October term ls43 of Hannah Barry
ROBERT WALLACE,
W Marshal of the District OF Columbia
. Oct dis e
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8y n. GREEN, .s.cssorser.

TIA NDSOME MAHOGANY FURNITURE AT AUG
Ill TION.-On Wednesday, the LIST of November shall
my room, Concert Hail. Browns Hotel,
Pennsylvania avenue, at 10 O'Clock, excellent lot
of furniture, viz: ag,4 tst14ea .r. g.
Mahogany cushioned seat sofa, and spring lounges
Do wardrobe, centre and dining tables 49,
Do Cooperating chairs for dentist, Of which IS
patented and pu sh covered fine
Do plusll'c arm rocking chairs
DO 2dozen paror chairs, wood-seat rockers, and
lounge
large mahogany frame Psyche glass, French plate
gilt-trane mirrors, of various sizes
Mahogany dressing and plain bureaus
Brussels, 3ply and ingram carpets tfi ftA '..
With many other articles unnecessary to enumerae.
Terms All sums of and under $50, cash S25,
credit Of and months, for satisfactorily endorsed,
bearing interest A. GREEN,
Oct 3I--2t 'ns .aEl iisHf Auctioneer
ns-The above sale Is postponed un Friday, tho Sd
instant, same hour
In addition to the above, will be sold fine marb'eop
table and pier table. A. GREEN,
Nov2-2t Auctioneer.
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GOAL COAL.-Just arrived, and landing, 200 tons
~ best anthracite COAL which will be sold very reasonable
for cash, if delivered from the vessel Now is the time
lay in your winter fuel . w
Also hand, white and yellow pine Of various qualities
suitable for building purposes, which will be sold very low
for cash, cash is the article in demand.
Also, expected every hour, lot of New York cement
On hand, cacined plaster, lahs, ne.
All of which anxious dispose Of for cash
Gail and for yourselves the lumber yard 7 street,
the canal. '' @ "a''
Oct 20-3raw3w p NJ PEARSON.
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LNOR RENT.-That desirable residence, together
IL with the furniture therein, | north, imme-
diately west of Commodore Morrss and opposite the
presidential mansion, formerly the residence OF Mrs Com
modore Stewart and recently OF his cxceltency the
Peruvian minister The establishment has lately been put
IN complete repair. The properly is very cgiby STU
ated and the furniture of the best and most elegant kind
Persons wishing will be pleased to make appea
ton to icha al Smith Nov. z
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nANCING Academy.-Mr +. r. Liable has the honor
IL of announcing the ladies and gentlemen of Wash
ington and Georgetown that his dancing academy will be
opened the residence of his late father, PennsY
avenue nearly opposite Wizards HOTEL Tuesday, No
vernber 9Th. 1sa t-.. .., IS.
Days of tuition in Washington Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. .l.a,1 r .II.t .s.s.l u. L..
Days OF tuition in Georgetown, until the LIST OF December
Mondays and Wednesdays. t.s
Sept 30-3tawu l.l. .I.... l.......
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~ OWEN a. SON this day receiving their fall
r.. py of goods and will be thankful for their friends and
customers give them call
WANTED few good coat, pan'nloon, and vest makers
Oct. l4-eo2w et
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To tho Graduates OF West Point.

To the Graduates of West Point.
A VERY desirable situation is open Who can pro-
IA duce satisfactory tesmon als from the faculty OF the
U. s. NJ A. his ability discharge properly the du-
of instructor of tactics and professor of natural science
&c Apply the superintendent OF the Western Military
Institute, Georgetown, Kentucky. .r9f WrU 4 81 II.
Nov 2-swu E....
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

nR. C. S. VIEWER, successor to Trafton and
IL Viewer, woud resp5 ctfully inform his friends
the friends OF the lae DR.. William 'Irafon, and the
public generally, that he has, in ordoro lie near hls
residence. exchanged cfiiceswiih DIR. Geo H. Walk
Ter, and may now he found at the Office on the cor.
ner OF First and Vine streets. at all business hours
except when absent professional duties
To his friends and acqaaintances, DIR. Weeyer has
only to say that he will be happy to serve them at
all hous day night with the zesl and deli-
" Us he has heretofore done: and tor compensation
as low as that required by any well read Medical
gentleman in Evansville.
To those not personally known 10 DR.. w. he begs
leave say that he fer three years Pupil ant
for nearly four years partner OF the late DIR. WIN
Traiton, during his pupiage he enjoyed the advan-
tages of the Medical Department OF the University
Louisvll . and the Marine Hospital and subsequent
" those of the Jefersoa Medical college OF Phladel-
phia where he graduated N 1874 and where he alsc
enjoyed the benefit of attendance of the Bockley
Hospital, and at Wills Hospital for The blind and
lame
DIR. Viewers residence is Second street, first
door below the Rev. Mr.. Dodges Church. Persons
calling at the Office will always find some one there
at all hours day or night. aug.
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NEW GOODS AGAIN!!!

| 4 UST received per Steamers North Carolina and
- J. y. Adams, l5 packages more OF our Fall and
Winter Stock.
Which now comprises blue mixed and gold mixed
Jeans; bic and blue black. Pilot cloths and blue
tlushings Blankets; Linseys; Brown Cottons and
Sattinets.
Black plaid mourning and fancy Ginghams, En-
glish mourning, oil colored; Furniture, blue and
orange and new style fancy Prints.
Combs, Buttons aud Threads; blk plaid English
silk Cravats Artiicss; Ribbons and Florence braid
BOnnets; blk aud colO-ed silk Frnges and Gimps;
Ladies' blk lace silk Milts and Gloves; Waddings;
Padding and Canvass.
Figured SALISBURY Flannels plain blk Satin Stri-
ped Figured MOhaiT and real Alpaca Lustres; Rich
figured eolored Imperial and silk checked Lamar
tines.
Infants fancy velvet; Boys velvet and Cloth; Mems
Cloth, velvet, fur, cloth fur trimmed, point Print,
glazed and Plush Caps.
X. V. black and drab wool Hats; Fash Angola,
Nutria, Russia aud r. B and l.. Crowned Planter,
| Monterey and Bueaa Vista Hats.
| The above addition makes our assortment COM
pete with the exception of Boots and Shoes which
we are looking for daily.
We have made such arrangements that we will be
receiving New Goods the whole of the present
son and will sell at low prices.
Sep Is. ]. III. MAGHEE & Co.
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NEYY GOoDs AND NEW HOUSE

Y ME store formerly occupied by Mrs. TnLESToN,
4 corner of Main and Second Streets, is now occu
pied by THEODORE and JOSEPH VENNEMAN
as Fancy and Domestic Dry Goods Store. They
have on hand a full assortment OF Fancy Goods
such as, Cashmere and Muslin Delain Shawls, silk
and Muslin Delain Handkerchief, Lady and Gen
temens Cravats, plain black and plain mode colored
Lustre and California paids Marine and Bombazine
black Silk yard wide, Linen Lace and Edgings at
very low price, good variety ofCotton Lace and
Edgng new styled, silk Fringe Tor Dresses, and a
good assortment OF Trimmings, heavy brown Mus
hn brown and bleached Drilling, fine Cloth and Cas-
smere, Cassinet, Jeans, and a large asso. tment oi
Cotton Goods for Pantaloons and Coats, Boots and
Shoes, and Fur Hats.
To our friends and the public in general, we res
peciuly invite them TO call and examine our stock
and prices before purchasing.
We respectfully tender olr thanks TO the public Tor
the very liberal patronage extended to us in our Tor
mir House, aud we hope by puncnal attendance to
business TO merit share OF patronage. Don't forget
T. q j. VENNEMAN,
[sep Al t.. Main Street.
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p "A 7 ~ y 7 n G. I.
TAXES FOR lSAS,

NOTICE is her, by given that the Tax Duplicate
~ for l84S, is now in my hands, and l will pro-
coed TO collect the same according to law; and
for that purpose, | will meet the Taxpayers who
may attend at the following places In Nanderburgh
County, for the purpose of receiving taxes, to wit:
At the place of holding Elections in knight Town
ship on Saturday, October l4th.
AT the place OF holding Elections in Centre Town
ship on Monday, October 10th.
AT the place of holding Elections in Scott Town
ship on Tuesday, October 18th. ..a
At the place of holding Elections in Armstrong
Township on Wednesday. October 18th IN
AT the place OF holding Elections in German Town
ship on Thursday, October 18th
AT the place OF holding Elections in Perry Town
ship on Friday, October BOTH
Atthe place OF holding Elections in Union Town
ship on Saturday, October 2lst, 1913.
And will attend ut my office III the courthouse
ut Evansville from the 2lst day OF October until the
first day OF January lSi9 for the purpose OF rccciv-
ing taxes.
The taxes for the year 1913 are as follows:
For State purposes on each one hundred dollars
valuation OF all property subject by law TO taxation
30 cents and, Tor each poll - cents.
For the purposes OF County revenue on each one
hundred dollars valuation OF all property subject oy
law TO taxation IS cents and for each poll = 90
For Road purposes on each one-hundred dollars
valuation of Real Estate, 10 cents.
Sep 70 r. w DUNBAR, T. V. {.
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Confectionery and cofee-Aouse,
By JACOB LUNKENHEIMER

On Second street 3dOorS b,ioD Main
kNH invite a call from the citizens and all low
w ers ofgood things,at my establishment, where
L hope by skill and attention to please the taste
and fancy Ol all who may favor me Ny estab-
shmcnt will at all times contain the best of foreign
and domestic Liquors, Wines, Cordials, Essences,
Svrups &C. and their skill will be taxed compose
such mixtures as delight the palate--Punches, Lem
onades, &c [ will also keep an excellent supply
of English French, German and domestic Conec-
tionary of ali kinds ana pure articles. Also Ice
Creams OF many different vtieties tor retail, and
prepared at short notice for Balls. parties, private
families, &c. The public are requested to give us
call and test our capacity TO please. Ny establish
ment is the building formerly occupied private
residence by Capt. Bittrolf laug %. I'll
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Western Clothing Store
Nert door to G. Veaaeman's Rope Store.
Water Street, Evansville, la.
ISY Il RVJ M VI X a. co

HAVE just received from their Mandatory in
IL Cincinnati, large assortment of readn
made fashionable clothing suitable for all sea sons OF
the year, all OF which Ire made and trimmed in the
best manner under their drecton expressly for this
market and consists ofevery article requisite COM
Plete gentlemen's wardrobes superior Black and
Blue French and English cloth dresses, trock and
sack coats full trimmed. Blue and blach Satnel
trock and sack coats, Cashmeret, Brown, green
gray and black, and all coors oftweed, sack. frock
and dress coats, every variety of coats, and
roundabouts superior black and blue cloths and
slmere pants. fancy French cashmere do, Blue and
black and gray and striped satinet pants and cordu-
roy pants OF all colors and prices. Black satin plain
and fancy silk, velvet Cashmere and satlnet vests
and all colors and kinds of common vests at various
prices.
All the late styles oil plain and fancy silk and satin
Cravais, Scaris and stocks white silk and all cOiors
Pocket Handkerchies; Linen and Linen bosom shirts
Muslin and Flannel do Flannel and Net under shirts
and Draws; Shirt Collars; Beaver, kid, thread and
cotton Gloves; embroidered and plain gum suspen-
ders; silk, gingham and cotton Umbrellas; Silk Hats
Gaps; Boots; Shoes; walking canes &c.
All the above articles and everything else in the
furnishing line will be sold at Cincinnati prices for
CASH.
We shall continue to receive fresh supplies week
ly during The season from Mandatory in Cincin-
natl. taug l9 DRUMMER, IL co
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ExECUToR,s Sale of Real Estate.--By

EXECUTOR'S Sale of Real Estate.--By
IA virtue of on order OF the Vanderburgh Probate
Court, will on the hday of October 1873 between
the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and O'Clock Z. vi
of said day the door of the house in the city
OF Evansville, offer public auction the following
described tracts OF land being the land that tue late
Clark McCalllster died seized namely 80 acres the
North part oil the South East quartz OF section num-
Der six in township number SIX, South OF Range
number nine, west in EanderbUrgh County, and l61
66l00 acres the North West quarter OF section num-
her FIVE in Township number six, south OF Range
number nine West, in Warrick County Indiana, and
also the following of land subject to the lite
tate of the widow of said decedent, it being appOr
toned to said widow for her dover by the Probate
Court of Vanderburgh County, described follows,
namely: loo acres the North Last quarter OF section
numbes seven, in Township number SIX, South OF
Range number nine West, also 10 acres on the
South side OF the South East quarter OF section No.
e South of Range No 9west in Vanderburgh County.
TERMS OF SALE--A credit OF nine months for one
halt, and eighteen months for the other halt Will BE-
given by the purchasers giving their notes with alp
proved security without any relief whatever from
valuation or appraisement avs.
q. b. WALKER, Executor.
sep 8, 4w p { $500
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SELECT SCHOOLS.

The Male Academy and Female Semina-
4 ry will Dec vOlente, commence their all Ses-
siOns the first Monday in September. .I...
The school-year consists OF two sessions OF %
weeks each the tuition payable quarterly as hereto
fore. Pupils cnn commence atany time, though ii is
exceedingly desirable and important that they enter
at the beginning OF the term, when subjects OF study
are begun and classes organized tor the Session.
No pupil will be received tor less time than hall
Session. Deduction wild be made for absence in
case OF protracted illness
4 he Seminary comprises two departments, PRIMA-
RY and ACADEMIcAI, occupying distinct yet contign-
Gus apartments being under one general supervision,
and constituting reality but schools The studies
OF the Primary Department being preparatory to the
more advanced ones OF the Academlcal course
The Accidental Department is arranged into three
classes, characterized by the branches studied 10y
them respectively, and denOminaed for convenience
sake, the Junior, Middle AID Senior Glasses
JUNIOR SrUDES-ATithmetic. Geography, Ancient
and Modern History, Eng Grammar, Watts on the
Mind, and Natural Philosophy
MIDDLE CLAss-Arithmeiic (fnshed,l Algebra,
Natural History, Botany, Chemistry, Astronomy,
Anatomy, Il Physiology
SENIOR ELAss-AlgebTa Iinished,) Geometry Men
tai and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Logic, Natural
Theology and Evidences ofChristanity.
The above course is the more common, and in lur
judgment which should in its general outlines,
be pursued by those desiring systematic and thor
ough education.
The Male Academy. designed more particularly
for those studying the classics, and higher English
DidhCntc, Will w OH pau anu
terms during the past year.
VOCAL NUslC-A course 0tfoTty lessons, 1.-TWO each
week. will be- given out OF school hours on the ele-
mentary principles OF vocal music, for those who are
not members of the day school as well for those
vino are. Those who have never studied music as a
science, will lind the course adapted to them.
EXPENSES.
Board and washing in the best OF private
families, per week, 49, 81 80 to 70
Tuition in Seminary, Primary Department
-
Academicn ~ co To 90
English Branches and French Latin I Oh
Vocal Music, tor the course, ......''..' 90
Lessons on the Piano So 90; use of instrument ar
practice 81 90 per quarter.
NJ. w. Stafford. A. NJ, Principal
Evansville, Aug. IL. 1913.
Acknowledgement by the increasing patron
age during the past year, we have at trihing
pense, made arrangements to add very much TO the
accommodations and facilities of the schools, feeling
and assurance that former patrons, and the friends
OF education generally, will respond to efforts by
still more liberal patronage NJ w >.
aug IL. .
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NEW sTORE--NEVV GOODs.

VNHE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
Il of Vanderburgh and surrounding counties, that
he has opened new store in the house formerly Oc-
cupicl by Mr. Steve Childs, tho south west
ner OF Main and Second streets, where he intends
keepa general assortment OF Dry Goods and
Groceries, which he will sell as low 5 any house
in the West. He has just received beautiful stock
of fresh American, French, and English Dry Goods,
which he particularly calls the attention OF pur-
chasers wanting superior goods.
aug 23-d&wly1 WILLIAM HUGHES.
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REPORTED
FOR THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL.
LOUISVILLE, Sept, 20. P. NJ.

..-..,-- LOUISVILLE, Sept, 20, p. M.
Sales of Flour at Cincinnati to-day at SO 81
TO 93i. Corn, 30c. Whisky, III. Mes
Pork, $1,000. Nothing doing in Bacon OF
Lard River stationary.
Samuel Stetinius and NJ. R. Phillips, were
arrested to-day for Obtaining Land Warrants
fraudulently.
At Pittsburg there is feet 10 inches water
Heavy rains last night.
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PANTALooNs STUFF & coAT1Ncs
CITY CLOTING STORE.

No. 81, Mum street, EoansriRe, Ind.
M ILL keep constantly on hand, large and gen
w erai assortment OF dress, frock and sack Goats
suitable tor all seasons Cloth and Cashmere pants,
fancy Cashmere, Brown Linen, Linen checks Tweed
and Corduroy Pants Of eyery.varieiy and price 10
suit customers; plain and fancy Silk aid Velv.t
Vests, Marsees OF all colors, and all kinds of COM
mon Vests; tine and common Crava,s and Scarfs;
Pocket Handerchefs Linen and Linen bosom Shirts;
common do; Flannel do and draws; Hats; Caps;
Boots; Shoes, &c, &C.
My friends and the public respectfully invited
to give me acall. je % dy.
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coNTINGENr DISTRICT ELECTORS.

ton Courier says: The great comet whose rev
oluIiou round the sun is accomplished in 29i
years and of which we gave some account il
the Courier few weeks since, mas at length
appeared according to expectation. 1t was frs
seen by DR.. Peterson, of Altoona, on the 9TH o.
August, and is now small in appearance bu
bright and easily discernible. 1t passed 1t;
periheion during the last week in July and Is
now descending into the Southern hemisphere
and approaching the earth, but will not come
50 near It as in 1864. 1t is expected TO b.
visible In the evening in &he north east
not far from the constellation Of Castor and Pol
lux.