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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12
Chester.

Chester.
Among the crowd that will leave
Chester to visit Barnum's million, and
a half dollar show at Rutland, will be
that fellow with paper shirt bosom,
brass ear rings, and squeky boots, eat
ing a cocoanut Or a stem of green ban
nanas before breakfast.
Harvey Christy, respected farm
er, living a mile or two from the vii
lage, fell from q ladder, onthe 9th inst
breaking the two lower leg bones in
such a manner as to drive them
through the boot into the ground
Mr.. Christys neighbors at once went
to work and finished his planting.
Willis G. Mcintyre has just com
pleted a writing desk or cabinet for J..
r. Richardson, which for perfection
in finish and convenience of arrange
ment, cannot well be beaten in the line
of counting room furniture. Willis
has also, at his fathers residence, fine
piece of work in the shape of book
case or secretary, which would orna-
ment Solomon's second Temple, but
he will sell it..
That young Blackstone who doses
the Connecticut River newspaper, at
tempted to sugar coat little personal
ity with a compliment In speaking
of an accident which befcl your cor
respondent, he says: Deming, the eff
fcient reporter met with painful ac-
cident, by stepping on one of those
small evils, which sometimes swell to
larger ones, Or in substance. Boy,
take your feet off that window sill,
open your book, keep your eyes off the
girls, and get your lesson.
DEMING.
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"A postal card was received by a
Rutland young man recently, inform
ing him that his "churt was dun, and
che Good cum and git it," but "shud-
dent cum 'thout 10 cints," as che did
the last time" He thinks the tend
ency of postal cards is to reveal the
privacies of domestic affairs to too
wide circle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

The late severe rains in Texas
have completely flooded the country,
causing great damage to the growing
corn and cotton crops. Many parts Of
the State have been visited by the
most severe hail storms ever known
there, entirely destroying the growing
crops. The rivers and creeks are very
high, and there are prospects Of con
tinued rain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

and 10 p. m. Arrive at Il. m. and p. H..
FoR BETHEL, West Hartford barnard, and
Pomfret; leaves at 5 Il. m. Arrives at p. m.
For RUTLAND, LUDLOW, Bridgcwatcr, Sher.
bune and Plymouth; leaves at Il. m. Arrives
at $50 pm.
For SrRlNGFIELD, South Woodstock, Read
ing, &C.; leaves at u. m. Arrives at Up. H.
Mail closes for morning stage to Station at
ga. m. For night stage and all early morn
ing Stages ut $40 u. m.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

GaysyilIc.
Tuesday afternoon, Of last week,
as Willie Armour, lad about nine
ycart Of age, was down on what is
called the ''sucker rock" below the
mills with another boy, by some mis-
chance he fell into the water. A boy
in the mill who CHANGED to look out
Just at that time saw him fall and ran
and obtained help in time to rescue
him.
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windsor.

windsor.
AT the invitation of Mr.. Frank
Dunton, the landlord of the Vermont
Central House at Hartland depot, the
Windsor Cornet Band, accompanied
by a host of Dunton's Windsor friends,
made him a visit a week ago last Fri
day evening. Frank was right on
hand, nice collation. was prepared, and
everyone enjoyed it. The dining
room was tastefully decorated, and no
pains were spared by Mr.. Dunton and
his estimable lady to make it pleasant
to all concerned. We sincerely regret
the absence of Mr.. Ed Wardner on
the occasion. Mr.. Dunton has engag-
ed Houghs' Quadrille Band for the
evening of July third, and intend hay
ing dance. IF there are any people
in your vicinity that wish to enjoy
themselves about that time, they can
not find better place to go to, and
Frank is sure to do his "level best"
"A game of Base Ball took
place on the b. b. ground week ago
last Saturday, between the school nine
and the village nine. The school nine
won. Score 23 to "a. The left hand
ed gentleman in the blue shirt was very
conspicuous in the game.
Mr.. V. G. Hodgman and
Messrs. Thurston and Stevens. have
each lost valuable horse within few
days.
George Hoisington (familiarly
known as Old Tague) and a fellow by
the name of Osmore got drunk togeth-
er few days since. Osmore, proba-
bly, feeling very patriotic, and emulat-
ed by the example set by "the father
of his country" he took his "little
Ratchet" and went to practicing on
Old Tague. Tague isn't feeling very
well at present, and the probabilities
are that he soon will visit "the happy
hunting grounds" l believe Mr.. Os-
more is boarding at one Of your pub
lie buildings in Woodstock.
Sam. f. Stocker, of this village
met with painful accident at Bellows
Falls on Saturday last, while running
across the railroad track his foot got
caught throwing him to the ground,
and severely spraining his ankle.
Tile Band were prevented from
giving their usual concert, last Satur-
day eve by the rain.
Nh. r. L. Britton has sold his
saloon in Claremont, and intends again
becoming resident of this village.
--Mr. Edward Gates fell from
staging last Tuesday, and was severe
ly, but not dangerously hurt. The
damage done to the shingles where he
struck will probably make difference
in the market price, and we advise
those who have shingles for sale to
"wait week"
AS far as we know, the coming
Fourth of July will correspond very
well with ga Sabbath in the coun-
try" as far as Windsor is concerned.
Can't we have some lemonade and gin
gerbread; where is young America?
Our worthy friend, Mr. Henry
w. Stocker, still keeps open his "sa-
LOOM" furnishing the public with the
best Of refreshments for the "boys'
and those older. He has a host of
friends, and lot of increasing custom
nrc-cI1ccucs tO him
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T. O @ All N Il w s

a OrrAuaUEoHEE CHAPTER No. 81
~Wxr r. A. NJ, regular Convocation Mon
X * day eve, June 30, 1873, att IL
IVY clock.
WOODSTOCK LODGE No. 81 F. Il A. M.
regular communication "Wednesday eve., July
8, 1873, at IL o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

Poor photography saved fellow
at Cairo. He wrote u letter promis
ing to ''mary' u girl, and the jury
wouldn't mako ''marry" out Of the
word.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

-Babcock's cottage at Long Branch
is better than the Presidents. "Any-
thing to beat Grant"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

Senator Fenton knew how to
handle planks forty years ago. He
was a lumberman, and a good one.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

Reading.
Mr.. e Mrs. lockwood while driv-
ING ITO Felchville last Saturday, the
britchen gave out going down hill,
the horse ran, and threw the parties
out, injuring Mrs. lockwood so much
that she died in a few hours. Mr..
lockwood escaped with few slight
bruises. Mrs. Il. was about GO.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

The Government policy in regard
to the Sandwich Islands resembles
that pursued towards Canada-deny-
ing reciprocal trade and alternating for
mer friends.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

Chicago thinks it can get impor-
tations Of European merchandise
cheaper by way of Montreal than
through the New York Custom House.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

The Vermont Editorial Associa-
ton, in session at Burlington, on
Wednesday, of last week voted Miss
Francis G. Aiken, of the Argus and
Patriot, a member, she being the first
lady admitted to the Association.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

West Randolph.
Mr.. William S. Yorkc of this
town, residing near North Randolph,
while returning home from Chelsea
on Monday of last week over what
is known as the 'Rabbit-track road
was killed. The road is ola winding,
steep character, and it is supposed
while going down one Of the abrupt
declivities, at the foot Of which he
was found, some part ofthc harness
gave way and the horse becoming I'M
manageable ran, throwing him out
and killing him instantly. Mr.. York
was aged about 70, and it is said the
horse was unsafe for one of his years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

New York Court of Appeals has
granted Prof. Stokes a new trial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-06-12

The present opinion at the Trea-
sury Department is that the reduction
of the public debt for May will be
small, owing to large expenditures,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-14
Conservative Meeting i'm King George.

A meeting of the Conservative party of King
George county, to select delegates to the Stale
and Senatorial Conventions, was held ut the
Court House on the Sd instant, with John ID.
Owens us Chairman, and VIM. B. Baker Sccty.
The object of the meeting WAS anne unced by
Major John d. Rogers, County Superintendent
in short but stirring address, counseling har-
mony in the Conservative ranks, and the cxer-
else of great discretion not only in the selection
of del gates this occasion, but in nil their acts
and deliberations during the coming canvass:
The following delegates were then selected by
the several townships to represent them IN con-
vention
To the State Convention ut Richmond.
Shiloh: Charles H. Ashton delegate, ii. G.
Rowland alternate.
Rappahannock Charles Mason delegate, j
Randolph Mason alternate
Potomac: DR.. 4. Fl. Stuart delegate. Lewis
A. Ashton alternate.
To District Convention At Warsaw.
Shiloh: F. w. Payne, VIM E. Baker and f.
D. Brown, Delegates A. G. Dishmun, A. T.
Dishmsn AM George G. Marshall aternates.
Rappahannock Julien j. Mason, DR.. Thomas
T. Arnold and w. H. H. Cawood. delegates
DR.. l.. Ashton, James O. Scrivner and E. L..
Hunter alternates.
Potomac: James G. Taliaferro. Lewis Gross
and John w. Ayler delegates !; Temple Taylor,
g. q. McClellsnd and 4. II. Stuart altcrnatcs.
The meeting then adjourned.
JOHN y. OWENS. Chairman
w. E. BAKER, Secretary.
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TEIEGRAP
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE aAzErTE]
lIclK;iIlOil'S Views,

New YORK, July IA Paris corrcspon-
dent reports Mediation as saying to him that he
accepted the Presidency Of France to save the
army and rescue the government from hide
Gus scramble for power and profit, He added ::
''There is no reason why the present regime in
its amended constitutional form, with a military
executive, who should reign over the country
and rule over the army, should not become es'
tablshed in France When the words empire
and republic became Synonymous with dlscp'
line, every citizen a soldier and every soldier
the servant Of the republic, wrangling and strife
will cease in the country" He likewise said ::
"Everything that can be done to insure the
Pope's safety and the necessary liberties Of the
Holy See shall be done. Il is directly against
the interests of Italy to expel the Pope, Tor
were he TO take refuge elsewhere, the Catholics
Of all the world would be aroused and united
against Italy."
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Health and the Crops.

MEMPHIS, July 1.-THE health of this city
was never better than at present A few cases
of Sporadic cholera appear, but excite no APP
prchensiun. Many persons WHO left the city
during the prevalence of the cholera, are re-
turning. The morning train for Louisville
which discontinued on account Of the cholera
has been resumed.
Crop reports from Arkansas Mississippi and
West Tennessee are encouraging, although a
drought is feared. Reports from North Ala
bama are conflicting aud the appearance OF the
cotton caterpillar is reported III several sections;
likewise in the prairie regions Of Mississippi.
New YORK, July l4.-Adviccs received here
from various parts Of the State say the crops
arc much less affected by the prolonged drought
than heretofore represented.
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The Death Of Miss MiIletts.

New YORK, July l3.-Byron A.. Slief a
nephew of Miss Charlotte Alilletts, VI hose body
was found in house on S7th street last night
in state of decomposition, appeared at the
cororer's office to-day and said he first heard
of her death this morning The deceased had
brough him up from childhood. She was exc
tlix of his father estate She was of eccen-
trio habits, never left the house during the day
and refused to have any servants or any one
else reside in the house with her; witness last
saw her on May 9 called at the house four
week ago but could not gain admission. Ills
aunt was probably dead at that time.
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The Markets.

New YORK, July l4-Stocks dull. Gold
firm at IT, Money firm at 3a5. Flour quiet
and unchanged. Wheat steady. Corn quiet
and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Ju lyl4.--Va. skies, consolidated,
So; West Vas. 10! bid to-day. Cotton dull;
low middlings 10. Flour dull and unchanged.
Wheat steady; white choice lis; fair to prime
do. l65al7O; choice amber l75; good to prime;
red l6Oal7O; common to fair do. l5Oal55; red
Western $780, amber Western locales. Corr,
steady; white Southern Sc; yellow do. e.; mixed
Western dull at So. Oats active and hrm;
Southern 53a56; Western mixed 4Sa49; do
white 50a53. Rye unchanged. Hay unchanged;
a shade tiruer; Pennsylvania Sl4as26
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To the Conservative Voters of the Cit
and County Of Alexandria.

You are respectfully requested to meet IN your
respective wards and townships on WEDN Els.
DAY EVENING, :he 18th instant, Il. eight
o'clock. to nominate one delegate and one alter
nate to the State Convention which meets IN the
city of Richmond on the 9th of August, 1873, to
nominate candidate for Governor, sc.
The ward meetings will be held at the follow
ing places:
1st ward, Relief Hook and Ladder House.
I'd ward, Sun Engine House.
Sd ward Court House
4th ward, Friendship Engine House.
The township superintendents will please pro-
cure places and have meetings held in their
townships. JNO. Is. SMOOT,
County Superintendent.
GEO. r. SHINN, Secretary jy ltd
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Tie Goodrich Murder.

New YORK, July 1.-THE Brooklyn au-
thorites who have investigated the matter are
positive that Roscoe was not only present but
assisted Kate Stoddard to murder Goodrich
The latter's brother, W. ". Goodrich, is eN-
pected immediately to return from Europe to
assist In the prosecution.
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The Arctic Expedition.

New YORK, July l4-Thousands Of spccta-
tors lined the shores of the bay as the Tigress
returned to the navy yard from her trip to the
Narrows yesterday. She fully expects to get
off to-day. Three Of the six white men from
the Polars, who were expected to return IN
search of their comrades, have backed out
giving as the reason that the government bad
not allowed lhcm full pay for services to date
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ISaj1rontl Collision.

BUFFALO, July l4.-About eight o'clock this
morning during heavy hail storm,a passenger
train on the Eril Railway, from HornclsylIc,
ran into gravel train near Chccktowaga sta
ton, four miles from Buffalo, seriously lnjurlng
four lahorcrs on the gravel train and cutting
aud bruising several other persons.
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Severe Storm.

LONDON, July l4.-A heavy rain storm ac-
co,npanicd by sharp lightning swept over York
shire yesterday. Reports from various points
in the country state that the crops have been
greatly damaged by the storm. Several per
sons were killed by lightning.
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Exchange.

New York, July IA Washington dis
patch says it is ANNOUNCED officially that The
Geneva award will be paid in u nited State:
bonds, thus avoiding any disturbance of ex
change
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Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA:
IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA
BY virtue of decree of tho Circuit Court for the
city of Alcxandria, Va, rendered at the Mo-
vember term, 1872, in the suits of Newton against
Newton and others, and Philips administrator
against Newton's executors and others, (consol-
idated) the undersigned, commissioners, APP
pointed by said Decree will offer ct public suc-
ton in front of the Mansion House, on Fairfax
street, in the said city Of Alexandria, Virginia, on
WEDN ESDAI, the both Of April, 1873, 1T II
o'clock m, q TRACT OF LAND, siluste In
the county Of Prince William, Virginia, on the
Potomac river, containing about o52 acres, be-
ing the residue, after deducting the purchases of
Nagee, Musser and Opp, respectively, Of q
larger tract known us DEEP HOLE, MOUNT
PHEASANT and THE FARM, which WAS con-
veyed by Isaac Newton and wife and Samuel
n Garwood and wife, in trust to Edward 7.
Tayloe and Presley Thornton Lonax, By deed,
dated May 18th, 1854, recorded in the land re-
cords of Prince William county, Virginia.
This is very valuable estate, and has on 1t
large quantity Of excellent timber and valua-
bic FISHERY, known us Deep Hole" Fs-
cilitics to market are afforded by the Potomac
river and the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railroad which latter passes through the land
A plat and survey will be exh 0ted 81 the time
and place OF sale, and the tract will be sold en-
tire, or divided into parcels as may seem 10 tho
commissioners most advisable.
Terms of Sale: Enough in cash to pay the
costs OF suit and expenses OF sale, and the resi-
due in three equal annual instalments, with in
terest from date; the purchaser or purchasers
giving bonds witE approved security, and the
title to be retained to secure the deferred pay
1nents, and the land subject to be resold under
decree IN these suits at purchasers risk, in case
of q failure 10 comply with the terms of sale.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
EPPA HUNTON,
feb lg-2uwts Comm rs. of Sale.
Ms-The above sale is postponed until WE'D
NESDAY, july II, 1873, at the same hour and
place. up 30-2awts
Gz.-Tbe above sale has been postponed until
TH URSDAY, the 3lst day Of July, 1873, when
1t will take place al the same hour and place
jy 2-2awts
TRUSTEES SALE-As substituted trustee
4 in deed from Ashton and wife to Wash
ngton, benefit of Mason, &c, shall proceed to
sell ut public auction in front OF the Court house
of King George county, on Thu RSDAI, the
seventh day OF August next. that beng Court
day that valuable and desirable TRACT OF
I'4ND situated in Machodoc creek, in King
George county, known as "PON K HILL"
Pone Hill contains about FOUR HUNDRED
ACRES OF LAND; is finely timbered, well
watered, and has on it necessary buildings tor q
small family Grain, fruit and vegetables can
he shipped 10 Baltimore, Alexandria and WASH
inoton from the door The land is fertile and
tnely adapted to the cultivation Of vegetables,
fruits, &c
For further information address the under
signed, ut Comorn 2. o., King George co., Va
JULIEN j. MASON,
Substituted Trustee.
King George county, je 3O-eolm
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SIl;liIl.

MADRID. July 1.-THE success OF the Gar
lists and the outrageous atrocities at Alcoy
have awakened strong feeling against the in-
surgents War meetings have been held at
various prominent points in the provinces no
tabIy at Barcelona, where large and earnest
meetings of citizens were held last night to offer
moral and material support to the government
in its efforts to suppress the Carlist Insured
rim
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Suicide.

ROCHESTER, n Y. July l4.-Unitcd States
Commissioner William G. Storrs committed
suicide this morning by drowning himself IN
cistern ON his own premises lie was aboring
under temporary alteration of mind.
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WASHINGTON, July "A, II a. IN.
During the rest of Monday in the Eastern Cult
and South Atlantic States, falling barometer,ln in
creasing coudiness northeast and southeast
winds, and numerous local storms, In the
Middle and Eastern States, southeast aud
southwest Winds higher temperature, falling
barometer, increasing cloudincss and local
storms
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getaway Creek, and Mr. Pfel was up to his
neck. when, near the spot where the accident
occurred, he touched something which at first
made him recoil, but upon further examination
it proved to be the body Of the unfortunate
lady, whose hands were firmly graspcd around
the long grass growing at the bottom Of the
river. 1t was carried ashore and brought to
the home of Mr.. Poscy's mother, for which
place the deceased had started full Of hope and
happiness that morning. Carriages for the
funeral left here yesterday afternoon by the
Maryland ferry boat and at 3 o'clock this
morning the burial cortagc started for st.
Thomas's Manor Charles county, Md, where
the intermcut took place. The body of little
Bonnie Edelin, had not been recovered when
the Fairy passed Plscataway Greek this morn
lug. The search for it Was still progressing
however, and MIR. John Williams left here to-
day with his drags to assist iu ii. Mr.. Posey
and his mother, at the home of the latter, and
county, are lying extremely ILL., So i'll that seri-
Gus fears are entertained OF the loss OF their
lives. or worse still, of their minds.
poLIcE EApoUARTERs The following
eases have be n reported at police headquarters
since Saturday James Lucas, for disorderly
conduct Mary Sims, for assaulting Samuel
Dorsey, both colurcd, aud VIM. Lackey and
John Brown haiiiug from Washington for dis
orderly conduct We're fined aud discharged.
B. Fox, for discrdery conduct was committed
to Jail until he should get sober. Three prls-
oncrs were in the station house last night. Sa-
lurday night was one Ut the quetest on record.
EXCURSIoNS.--Th steamer Arrow, on her
trip to Mount Vernon. this morning, took down
the river on an excursion, company D, Wash.
lugton Light Infantry, who were accompanied
with section of the Marine Band. The steamer
Wawaset carried down large colorcd eXcur,
sion party, also from Washington. Several
who nteuded joining the latter at this city
reached the wharf TOO late, and were conse-
quently almost incon>olable
! PROPERTY SALES Messrs. Green & Wise,
real estate agents, have sold the house and eight
acres of land attached belonging to VIM. Nc
Clure, situated on the Telegraph road, three
miles below this city, to Charles Kenyon, OF
| New York for $500; also the farm OF Mrs.
| kemper, two miles south Of bealton Station,
| Fauquier county, containing three hundred aud
| nDety-Scven and half acres, 10 y. Bailey, OF
! Bay City, Michigan, for $1,000.
DEATH OF AN EX-CoNFEDERATE.- Lieut..
Charles Ii. Cawood, died at Monkeys Point,
captain Guy fishing shore, on Saturday night
| last, after somewhat protracttd illness. lie
was member of Co. 4 l7th Virginia Infantry,
| but was transferred from that Command III
| June 1862 aud made sergeant IN the signal
corps, in which service he Was afterwards pro-
| u,ntnA IN . nutanacv
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passengers ofthe CITY of Washington.

NEW York, July 14.-One hundred and
fnriy-onc passengers Of the wrecked steamer
Civ of W ashiugton arrived her this morning.
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=, LIE LATE DROWNING CASE. The body of
.''s' Emma Posey, an account of whose acct
I ,El death on Saturday last was published in
o"e uazettc of that date, was recovered on the
esenlag OF tine same day by Mr. Daniel Pfei,
"ie OF the party who had gone with Captain
Wuintop, of the Fairy, to look for it. They
were wadlng at low tide near the mouth of Piss