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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-25

Stamps on checks, matches, perfumery,
oatent medicines, &c, are among the rel
les of the crude methods employed for rails.
ing revenue in war times, Ten cents per
gallon additional tax on spirits would yield
quite as much money with far less annoy
auce to the public, and the suggestion of
such change is among the most notable
features OF the annual report of the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue. Ii these
stamps are done away with, it will not be a
matter Of moment rs to who has the print
ing of the few that remain--a matter
which the commissioner discusses at some
length. Several other interesting facts
and suggestions appear in the report
There seems to have been no marked
change in the production Or consumption
of spirits, Notwithstanding the frequent re-
ports of falling off during the labors of
the crusaders. The production Of to-
bacco has been increased. and its export
exceeded that of any previous year. Com
Douglass suggests that this ex-
port might be still further increased by al
lowing drawbacks to manufacturers on i'm
ported materials used in preparing to-
baccO.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-25
THE
GREAT
| U N C


| fD The attention Of those afflicted with colds
coughs, and with any disesse Ct the lungs. ia d.
rected to this valuable remedy. The season Of the
year has already come when, on account of the sud
den changes In the weather, colds and coughs are
easily taken, and ifneglected may lead to disease
OF the lungs. What is needed under such circum
stances is q reliable remedy-speedy in afording
relief and efsctual In arrestng further progress Of
disease.
eV To arrest the existing irritation of the air
passages ana the lungs, speedily and efectualIy,
the seat and cause OF cough, is an important step
gained toward relief and cure in the first stages Of
t t disease. MAsrAs PuLMoNIc BALsAN possesses
this important power, and while il promptly and
enectnaliy arrests all existing Irritation and rapidly
,eileVes cough, renders the lungs further relief
by promoting free discharge OF the accumulated
mucous IN the air passages, imparting a healthy ac-
ton and vigor at the same time.
eH Those suffering with couch and the first sta
ges Of lung disease, will therefore find in this
valuable preparation speedy and decided relief,
Even those whose condition is beyond recovery.
will derive from use great benefit as well as
For the CLASS oil diseases 1t Is designed to
relieve, the general commei da ion 1t has received
has proved its great efficacy beyond question For
the past twenty years thousands have been speedily
and ehectually cured by its timely use while suf-
terlng from severe colds, protracted coughs. and
from vegetable balsams and the medicinal proper
Ties OF roots and herbs, with no minerals or poi.on
Gus acids, simple and safe in the materials used
1t can be taken at any time.
sB Sold by ali Druggists and Dealers in Me6i.
clnes throughout the coup+-v. 2-id&wtf
= For sale in Rock Island by C. SpedelE,J
ornehert Benser Il Thomas Emil Knhlc..
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-25
A MIRACLE
TESTIMONIAL
Office and Residence No. "A Dauphine ST., [
New ORLEANS Sept. 70, 1913.
APT. TRYoN J, WOODWARD


CAPT. TRYoN J, WOODWARD
Agent Mayuire'e Medicines.
No Is Magazine Street:
ESTEEMED SIR From feeling of heartfelt graf
itude and general seifse of duty, am prompted
TO address you and respectfully beg to give you
voluntary and brief statement OF my past and pres
ent state OF health. CUNDRANGo LIVER AND BLOOD
BITrERs AND SARsAPAgiLAA TONIC. My health fov
years has been bad, but from the commencement Of
this year | rapidly declined, forcing me TO abandon
all character of business; and upon becoming CON
plelely paralyzed in my right arm and with my
whole right side threatened, became helpless and
hopeless indeed, though attended upon by the mos
skillfgl physicians of this and other States and
cities, with no benefit; and, In fact, my own medi
cal knowledge forces me to realize the fact ths ufs
less some change and improvement took place soon
with me would shortly die, and made my every
proydential circumstances was directed 70 ana
met YOU about q munth ago and, from your gen
erous sympathy. was induced 20 g,atHy 10Y, ou'
with no hope or confidence OF oeDeht 70 myself
only try the CundurangO; and To my utmost astons
ishment and Qualification. am nov AinIoss eLtIely
restored to perfect health ana that oy the use u
lint on. hoifie Of the CUNDURANGO LIVER AND
m oon RfTTRl.s and SAEsAFAKILLA Tow l feel,
indeed a renewed and resurrected ns., aud VIII
cyet nav dear sir. he grateful 10 my remembrance
~ IN Tor the Kind interest anu generous sympathy
Shown me in my wretched helplessness, aud ar
convinced that TO the use OF Cunderango aud d.
vine Proviaence through yea, am indsbted for
new lease OF life.
from sense Of duty, let me ask that publica
ton of my case be made and by my happy expert
ence none peed despair. and that through you, In
the of Cundurango. they may also und relief
and restoration to hca.. :, when even hope itseI
has hed- WITH respeel snd era inde' rensin
yours truly, etc. THoS. NJ. IoGAN. ia NJ D.
NEw ORLEANS, Se,.t -, is7a
We the undersigned, being personally acquainted
with DIR. Logan. eaeerfally certify that The above
statement is true and correct n every particular
! q AcCALIsrEh.
PMGO0DwfN.
DAN'L HICEAW
Sold BIZ Censer& Thomas, Roes leland.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-25
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF FOR YOUNG MEN from the effects
OF Errors and Abuses in early life. Manhood re.
stored mpediments to Marriage removed. New
method of treatment. New and remarkable RENE
dies. Books and Circulars sent free, in sealed
Sclopes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. SOurl
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.,-an Institution
having high reputation for honorable conduC
md professional lkill g.5a!Sw3m
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs-Amongt the
transfers of real estate the following deeds
were filed for record in the Office of Theo.
Luman, Esq, Clerk of the Circuit Court
during the week ending Sept. 10, 1874:
G. W. McCulloh and wife to J. b. Oder
lot No. AZ, in George w. McCulloh's addi-
ton to ,Frostburg, fronting on Pleasant
street, $500.
d. c. Bruce and Nelson Beall, trustees,
to Charles w. Oder, lot No. 9, in block No.
3, Frost's heirs addition to Frostburg, Jun
DERIVING minerals reserved), $500
Henry Evans and wife to Marx Wineland,
lots Nos and 2, block No 26, of Bealrs
first addition to Frostburg, running with
Loo street 176 feet, and with Hill street 100
feet in width. $i,6s0.
Joseph Dean and wife 10 Peter Helm
tract OF land called Deans Enlargement
containing 1851 acres, 81 ,430,
George Jones and wife to George Hook,
lot in Homecoming, lying on the east side of
the Westernport road, underlying coal re-
served $3.50.
Annie Bcall to Nelson Beall, her husband,
all her right, title and interest in apd to that
lot of ground with dwelling bouse and ia.
proyements thereon, situate in FrOstburg,
ON Union street with front of 10 feet}
So and certain other considerations.
William Combs and wife to John Wilson,
Jr., parts of two tracts of land called "t'ret-
ty Hole" and High Hill Corrected" con-
tanning over 50 acres, with ail improvements
thereon, 81 800,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26
Tribute of Respect.
LoNACoNING, Md, Sept. s, 1874

LoNACoNING, Md, Sept. s, 1874.
At a regular meeting of Homecoming
Lodge No. 50, |. O. O. f., held on the above
date, the deceasc of Brother p. G. AlcNan-
der Sloan being duly reported, the follow
inc preamble and resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
w HEREAS, 1t has seemed good to the
W Almighty Disposcr of events to re-
move from our midst Our late worthy and
and
WHEREAS The intimate relations long
held by the deceased with the members OF
this Lodge, render it proper that we should
place upon record our appreciation OF his
character as an Odd Fellow and his merits
rs Il man; therefore,
Rcsolced, That in the death of Brother p.
G. Alexander Sloan. this Lodge has deeply
to dcpiOrc the loss of one of its most worthy
members, who in his daily life practicetl
and illustrated the benevolent purposes of
our beloved Order, ever prompt with gen
erous relief to the needy, whether in or out
of the Order, he has left an example to the
brotherhood worthy their most earnest en-
ula1!on.
ResDlcN, That while we mourn the loss
of our esteemed and beloved friend and
brother, we would not be unm!ndtll OF the
great SORROW and bereavement of the widow
and family, so we tender to them our sin
ccrc coincidence and our most heartfelt
sympathy in their atllictiOn at the loss OF
one who was a kind husband, an indulgent
father, Il consistent Odd Fellow and Il good
citizen
Ro.olscd, That a copy of the foregoing
resolutions signed by the Noble Grand and
certified by the Secretary, be transmitted to
the widow of the deceased and copies be
sent to the local papers for publication.
ALEXANDER BoAG, Jr., u. g.,
ISAAC COCHRANE, +. g.,
Alexander PETTIGREw,
Committee
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26
LAW and REAL ESTATE OFFICE

BROADWAY Y, FROSIBIRG, MD.
IN connection with the practice Of Law,
1 the undersigned will give special attcn
ton to the
Purchase aud Sale of Rea! Estate,
And shall endeavor to make it the interest OF
persons wishing to purchase, lease, or rent
property, to first apply at this Office. Prop
crly entrusted to him for sale or other DIS
position will be advertised at his own eN-
pensc He has at present for sale, or rent,
several desirable houses, several good bust
ness stands, and rooms suitable for offices.
JNO S. GROVE,
Sept ) Attorney at Law
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

DIlltc.
LoNAcoNING BRTEFs.-Wc condcnsc
from the Press as follows:
The New Central Coal Co., is shipping
one boat load per day by canal from the
Big Vein mine.
The Maryland Coal Company has re-
sumed shipments by canal. II is now
loading $50 cars of ten tons each, per day
During last week the different coal
companies of this place distributed green
backs to the amount of scvcnty-tive
thousand dollars.
Mr.. Magnus Reid left, on last Thurs
day for Annapolis, where he will enter St.
Johns College, as a student.
A private dispatch from New York
states that Mr.. James Morgan, of this place,
who started for England few days ago
has reconsidercd his opinion, and is now
en- route for home.
The public schools of this place are now
fully opened, with large attendance and a
corps of experienced teachers.
The New Central Coal Company's mar
row guage engine &c. f. Porter" reached
here yesterday morning, and will be placed
on the Koontz tramroad as soon as the nee
| essary arrangements can be made to move
it. Its weight is about twelve tons. The
water tank is placed over the boiler. On
each side of the tank the letters New Cen
trail Coal Co., and on the cab &c. Z. Por-
tare painted.
DR.. G. +. Porter, j. A. Shaw and James
Little have purchased tract of land on the
line of the G. & p r. r. between this place
and the Midland Water Station, which
they have divided into large lots, and are
now offering for sale number of them
have already been disposed Of
MARRIED.-In Homecoming, on Friday
evening, the 18th inst, 1874, by the Rev.
T. Is. Reese, Mr. William c. Muir and
Miss Elizabeth Robinson, all of Lonacon-
ing.
In Jackson, on Tuesday evening, the
22d inst, 1874, by the Rev p Il. Reese
Mr.. Jacob Click and Miss Anna Cor
della Doan, all of Allegany county, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

WINELAND is selling all his goods at cost,
READ b. Stern's new advertisement in
another column.
WINELAND is selling all his goods at cost,
in the new building, opposite the old stand.
Nofice.-An persons knowing them
selves indebted to me will please come for
ward at once and settle their accounts.
Sept 12-3t Mrs. Won Killer,
WINELAND is selling all his goods at cost,
in the new building, opposite the old stand.
Wan:cd-Thc public to know that the
best Wines and Liquors, by the gallon or
otherwise, is sold at b. STERN's Liquor
store. Old stock Whiskey, s years old,
Brandies, Gins and Rum always on hand.
If YOU wish a good Suit and a nice fit, go
to ALEX. kRATz' and select from the finest
and cheapest stock ever brought to this
place-at ID. THOMAS old stand.
j. W. BERRY, Agent.
If YOU want the genuine London
Brown Stout, Ale, fine WHISTLES, Brandies
and Wines, 90 to b. STERN's Liquor Store
All STYLES of fancy Bows, Ties, Scarfs,
Collars, Cuffs, &c, at ID. THOMAS old stand.
j. W. BERRY, Agent.
Wall Paper and Islinds.-R,
II. WASH, third building West of Post Office.
Get the best-the "Ironsides" 40.
Sar6inpS.- - The American Sardine
Companv's Boncless Sardines are much
better, and less than half the cost of import
ed Sardines.
Ague COnqUcrOr-No Quinine,
Arsenic or Poisons.-This is strong Ian
guage, as Physicians and Chemists have
for wears tried to compound a preparation,
that would entirely cure Fever and Ague
without the use of strong medicines such as
Quininc, Arsenic and other poisons injuri-
Gus to the system. There is no case of
Fever and Ague, Intermittent or Bilious
Fevers, Congestive Chills, Night Sweats,
Liver Complaints, &c, that this remedy
will not cure at once and permanently. 1t
puritics the Blood, Liver, Splecns, and all
sccretory organs so etiectually that the Chills
will not return during the season even
when persons have had them for years.
Sold by G. \. WINGERT.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26
Sept 1926
REGISTRATION NOTICE.
Correction Of Registry Lists.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED OFFICER of
l Registration of Election District No.
II, of Alegany county, appointed by the
Governor of Maryland under the laws of
the General Assembly of Maryland, ar-
proved April 10, 1874, having registered the
voters of said district in accordance with
the said law, hereby gives notice that he
will be present on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 5th, 9th, and It'll, 1874, from 3 \. NJ
to 6 T. NJ, at the residence of john Dona-
hue, in Frostburg, to revise and correct
said lists, after which it will be declared
closed
All persons who have not yet registered,
or who have removed from sny district and
have acquired the lawful residence in an
other district, also all persons who could
not produce, heretofore, sufficient testimony
in regard to their qualifications TO be law
fully registered, ard now can furnish the
same, or any persons who have knowledge
of the death, removal, or disqualification
of any person registered heretofore or now,
are respectfully requested to appear and
notify the Register.
G. w. McCULLOH, JR.,
Sept 1926 Register.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26
Business Locals.

WINELAND is selling all his goods at cost,
in the new building, opposite the old stand
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
repaired at No. 800 Union street, where you
will always find j. w. Fallon ready to re-
ceive them. sept19-2t
WiSEtAND is selling all his goods at cost,
in the pew huldipg, opposite the old stand.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

THE burning of the Franklin House af-
fords an opportunity to our town authori-
ties to widen Broadway along the entire
length of the site This should be done to
make that street of regular width. Hitherto,
in order to afford necessary roadway, the
sidewalk was abruptly narrowed along this
property to Main street, making an I'M
slightly Offset at a point where public CON
vcniencc especially calls for wide walk
and good appearances for uniformity. We
hope to sec this defect remedied before the
ground is rc-Occupicd.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

PERsoNAI..-Mr. John Ryan, Of Ryan 4
Ricketts,, type founders, of Baltimore, paid
us call Tuesday last. He is genial,
clever gentleman, knows at glance what
printing offices lack, and can furnish the
articles at shortest notice. We advise our
contemporaries to try him.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

FALL IN A WELL-A little daughter Of
Joseph Yates, Esq, of this place, while
drawing water from well last Sunday
morning, fell through some loose boards,
with which it was covered, into the water,
distance of over twenty feet. Fortu-
natcly, board went down with her, to
which she chung until assistance wns rem
dcrcd There being about nine feet depth
of water in the well, her escape from drown
ing was narrow one 1t is little more
remarkable she sustained no injury what
ever.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

A Card.--The party whom the Georges
Greek Press referred to as being in the gage
tree during the fire, was there by permls-
sion, but there were others taking cages
who were not gentlemen enough to ask
permission. j. w. j. ENGLAR.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

SENT TO JAn-George Hoop was sent
to fail Thursday by Justice Weis in default
of 800 ball. for creating disturbance and
tlourishing pistol at Henry snyders sa-
loon Wednesday evening.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

THE progress of restoring the losses by
the recent fire goes steadily on. In addi-
ton to the enterprises named last week
we are glad to learn that William X. Beall,
Esq, Of Beall s. Koch, contemplates the
speedy erection of large brick building
with iron front and other modern improve
ments. 81 ~ r,aft'...
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

GlOves.-Men's Dog Skin Leather
Gloves-the most suitable for workingmep
and at half the price of buckskin. Look at
them at HITCHINs Bros IL SHAFFERs
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

THE social at the NJ. Z. Church Tuesday
evening was successful in every way-the
young folks having pleasant entertain
ment and the church realizing handsome
profit.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26
Brothcrs Il ShaflcJ

invite all the ladies to examine their stock
of Kid Gloves of Home Manufacture, and
ecery Glose ,calTanted. Also, Kid Gauntlcts
of heavy make
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

MARRIED-At the Catholic pastoral res
ldence, by Rev. V. F. Schmitt, on Tuesday,
September 18th, 1874, Conrad Hartman and
Miss Mary Mclaughlin, all of Frostburs.
In Cumberland, on Tuesday, the 22d
inst, by Rev. p Rizer Mr.. Duncan Sloan,
and Miss Mary Ann Yates, both of Frost
burg.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26
Frostburg, Sept. &c. 1874.

NINETEEN "Twiggs" are registered in
Oldtown district. 1t should not be caiied
OLdtown."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26
Great Reduction i'm Black

Tea.-Hitchins Bros IL Shaifer are sell
ing Tea at 60 cents worth IS and 80 cents.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or money returned.
This is fresh invoice-this falls importa-
ton flavor and quality unsurpassed
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

PosTPoNEMENT-Owi to the illness
of Grand Secretary Jones Of Baltimore, the
Fellows in this place, is postponed until
Friday and Saturday evenings next.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

THE CUMBERLAND FAIR.-Thc Sixth
Annual Fair and Exhibition of the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society of Allega-
ny County and West Virginia and Penn
sylvania will be held on the Socety's
Grounds at Cumberland, Nd, on the Goth,
21st, 22d and 23d days of October, 1874
While all the premiums offered arc liberal,
particular attention seems to have been
given to agriculture and mechanics, yet
motto the exclusion of encouragement to
breeders and trainers of fast horses, as the
list of ..'Trials" advertised and premiums
offered will amply attest. In addition to
the premiums usually offered by Agricultu-
raj Societies, the management have this
year added Boating, Mining and Rolling
Mill department, and liberal premiums are
offered for excellence in these very useful
branches of industry. The Fair Grounds
are large and conveniently located. and no
pains will be spared to make the sixth ex-
hibition the best one yet The usual ar
rangemeLts for reduction of rates by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
will be made.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

DEDIcATroN.-The new Welsh Congre'
gational Church ON Bowery street will be
dedicated to the worship of God Sunday
and Monday, September 9th and 29th.
The following programme of services will
show who are expected to ofliciatc;
SUNDAY.
1OA. M-Rcv L. T. Waterman of VI, E.
Church, Frostburg, in English.
M-Rcv James T. Bradford, of En-
glish Baptist Church, Frostburg, in En-
glish, and Rev. Owen Owen, of Congrega-
tional Church, Birmingham, Pa, in Welsh.
M-Rev. Owen Owen, of Congrega-
tional, and Rev Morgan Evans, of Welsh
Baptist Churrh of Frostburg, both in
Welsh
MONDAY
10 A. M.-Rev. Morgan Evans, of Welsh
Baptist and Rev. John Thomas, of the
Presbyterian Church of Frostburg, both in
Welsh
M-Rev John Thomas, Of the Pres
byterian Church, and Rev. Owen Owen, of
the Congregational Church, both in Welsh.
$50 p M-Rev Cyrus p Osborne, of the
Congregational Church, Baltimore City, in
English, and Rev Owen Owen, Congrcga-
tionalist, in Welsh.
The pubic at large arc cofoiahy 'i''i'e''
to attend Contributions will be received
duriro tbc services TO aid in l;ouidating the
dept resting OH 'iie .i'uieii'
GRAND AND PETIT JuRoRs.-At the
drawing of the Grand and Petit Jurors Wed
ncsday morning in Cumberland by Judge
Pcorrc the following names appcared upon
the unlucky ballots:
Grand ,Juyu-J. \. b. Bowdcn. VIM.
Straub, Ephriam Browning, Maurice RAIDER,
George NJ. hawilngs' JACOB bfenSie, Le-
seph Logsdon, Jr, Beale Middleton, j. c.
Cookcriy Barney SIMPLIFY, Lev shaw, Dr.,
y. Mc's me not.ii 2a,,ta W 1'sp 'i Wn
ton Inbn r. brooke WIN Stonles lanes
l.. Brown, Archibald Mcdonald, Eli W.
Ash.
I"td Jn'y,-Norman II. frost; Wm. H.
Charles Wright, VIM. X. Percy, Thornton
zen Ker, conrad Hartman JACOB l'eTofe'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

For SALE.-A lot of old papers at this
office.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-26

New FIRM.-A general insurance and
real estate agency has been established in
Frostburg by T. NJ. Armstrong & Co.
These gentlemen possess superior adyan-
tages and facilities for the prompt and cor
rect transaction of all business in their
line. They represent good insurance COM
panies, and will take risks at favorable
rates. A long acquaintance with the
properties and resources of this county
enables them to give probably the most ac-
curatc information to be Obtained with
reference thereto.
The enterprise is in good hands, and
since it is cvcrybody's manifest duty to
insure, they can be no better accommoda-
ted elsewhere; nor can real estate be more
safely entrusted for disposition. Office
south end of Broadway, west side, Frost
burg. See advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-05-07

EreTy Saturday, treating the postal card and
the "open letter." observes tina. the impression
That the writing Of long, leisurely letters 3
going out of fashion hardly seems well founded
The innovation of the photograph was ex-
pected to superssde the painted portraits, but
thus far, We remark, il has banished nothing
butthe silhouette. Many things which are called
letters are satisfied by the telegram, the postal
card, the circular and the advertisement, but
Teal letters must remain, and In fact increase
"as the capacity for expression becomes a mote
constant quantity"