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Bells.

Charles Lamb says bells are the music
highest heaven; but they are also music clos y
est to humanity. No knight has had stranger
adventures, no poor human sonl thrilled to
more varied emotious, no lovely woman had
more devoted lovers than some of these old
chimes. All their histories are worth knew
Ing, let me tell yon that of the peal in Linz
erick Cathedral:
1t was mede for an italian convent by an
enthusiastic native, with great labor and skill !;
and tor many years he set his life to the music
Of his beloved bells. But ia some political
convulsion the monks were driven from their
monastery, the Italian from his home, and
the bells sold into a foreign land. In poverty
ami weakness he sought them long, being
comforted in all his wanderings by their CHM
ing every evening in his heart the vesper
hour. At length circumstances brought him
to Limerick aud one lovely evening as he was
sailing up the broad Shannon a rejoicing peal
leaped kfrom the Cathedral towers. They
weie his beloved bells, and he answered them
with one glad cry-then crossing his arms on
his breast he lay back in the bow of the boat
when the rOwers looked at him they saw
his face turned with happy smile towards
the Cathedral towers, hut he was quite dead
The bells glad welcome had dismissed the
weary soul TO peace.-The Christian Weekly.
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Splcer thinks tke strongest case of egotsm
he ever heard OF was where his friend Snips
advertised for bushelwoman, and a Miss
Peck applied for the situation.
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CHINESE SUPERsTITIONs.-One very ex-
traordinary way in which Chinese supersti-
ton shows itself is n connection with the
system of ancestral worship, to which they
attach extreme Importance. They seem to
believe that the unseen world is in a certain
way, counterpart of things visible, and that
the spirits of the departed stand in need of
the same support as they did when living
foe d, clothes and houses--reduced, however,
to a state suitable for the invisible. which
they seem to imagine is to be attained by the
process of burning! They have a curious
way of carrying their superstition into effect.
Having to provide, not on the day OF the
funeral alone, but in perpetuity, for the com
forts of the departed, they take care tnat
clothing, furniture, and money snail cost tnem
as little as possible. They therefore manufac-
ture limitations of these necessarles IN paper,
the paper money being covered with tin or
Gilt foil; and on some occasions paper
house, ready furnished, is burned and passed
entire into the unseen world.
The food OF the spirits is managed more
simply still. The feast is spread, hot and
steaming; and the steam and fumes arising
from the repast appear to form the nutriment
of the spirits, for the substantial food is after
wards consumed by relatives. From this feel
ing with regard to ancestral worship results
the strong desire of every Chinaman to have
a son instead of daughter; for should the
male line OF his family fail, the ancestral
feasts cannot be properly performed, and then
not only his own spirit will be starved, but all
his ancestors will be reduced to state of
beggary.---Once Week.
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Mr.. Marrowfat knows his wife is "dreadfnl
uneasy when the fire-bels ring, but he
could not help giving expression to some re-
served thoughts when he came home last
watering pots.
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DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There Is no in
stance on record of a well sustained system of
indicIous advertising failing of success.
"My success is owing to my liberality in ad-
yertising "-Bonner.
4 advertised my productions and made mon
ey."-Nicholas Longcorth.
Constant and persistent advertising is sure
prelude to wealth.-S;ephen Girard.
ne VINO invests one dollar in business should
invest one dollar in advertising that business
"A. T. Ste,cort.
without the aid of advertisements l could
rave done nothing in my speculations. l have
the most complete faith in printers ink. Ad-
vertising is the royal road to business Bar
mum.
advertising has furnished me with com.
petence. Amos laurence.
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The following table will be found very val

The following table will be found very val
liable to many Of our readers:
A box "a by 16 inches square, and 2S inches
deep. will contain barrel five bushes.)
A box "a by 16 inches square, and IA inches
deep, will contain half a barrel.
A box 20 by 15t inches square, and 8 inch
es deep. will contain one bushe.
A box II by 114 inches square, and inches
deep, will contain half abushel.
A box 8 by 81 inches square, and inches
deep, will contain one peck.
A box by inches square, and Al inches
deep, will contain one gallon.
A box Z by 8 inches square, and Al inches
deep, will contain half gallon.
A box A by inches square, and At inches
deep, will contain one quart.
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THAT DEPENDs,-Not long since, a very
nervous lady took passage at the Tip-Top
House, White Mountains, to descend by the
almost perpendicular railroad. Her fears
were apparent to every one, and the following
unique dialogue took place between her and
the conductor: Lady-Mr, Conductor, how
do you hold these cars when you want to
make stop? Condnctor-Mad adam, we apply
the brake, which you see there, Lady-Sup-
pose, Mr.. Conductor, that brake should give
way, what do YOU do then? Conductor
Madam, we then apply the double-acting
brake, which you see at the other end Of the
cars. Lady-But, Mr.. Conductor, suppose
that brake should not be sufficient to check
the cars. where will we so then? Conductor
Madam, can't decide. That depends en-
tireIy upon how you have lived in this world !!
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FATAL CASES of Consumption and Bron-
chitis occur continually, every one of which
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR
woald have cured.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in / minute.
Jan. .26eOd&w1w
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LIEBIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF does not
require cooking or warmng-Is in the form o.
a Foreign Liqueur Is composed Of Beef Bran
dy and Tonics-Sold by Grocers and WINE
Merchants as high class Cordial or Li9uem
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For SALE on favorable terms, q valuable
slate property. partially developed, with most
encouraging prospects, in the eastern part of
the State. Owners refer to s. T. Pullen, Esq.
PRESS Office. ie1i-dtf
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RICHARD BRIGGS,
137 Washington, Cor. School st.,
BOSTON.
Boston, Jan. Z, 1874. ja16eod6t
EXPLOSIONS.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. "a, 1873.
II SELDOM, if ever, pick up newspaper without
i seeing, among the first items that arrest my at
tention, the record of terrible boiler explosion
Very many causes assigned for this loss of life
and property A great deal is said TO what should
be done and what should not be done. But scarce
ly hear it said that these explosions due to
an accumulation of Scale in the Boiler, and yet eight
out Of ten nstanc that occur in our midst un-
doubtedly due to this cause.
Now, permit me to say that manufacture a Com
position that will readily and thoroughly this
incrustaton; and while am constantly sending it
the United States exact no pay for its
less it gives perfect satisfaction and fulfs all he
claims make for it.
My preparation will remove Scale from any Boiler
no matter how deco may be the ircrusation, and at
the same time it will prevent injury to the Boiler
from anything which may be held in solution by the
water contained it. This article will absolutely
prevent the formation of Scale if timely introduced
The powder which manufacture has been care
fully tested by of the ablest chemists in the
countr. and its fitness to keep iron clean and to
preserve it has been demonstrated by them in the
most satisfactory manner.
If you will send for my circular with my terms and
full particulars, or give me call, think will be
able to convince the most sceptical that this compo
stion will justify all claim for it.
Very respectfully yours,
GEO, w. LORD.
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JOB PRINTING.-Every description If job
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
prices, at the Daily Press Printing House, 100
Exchange St. WIN. M. MARES.
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w. +. Phillips & Co.,
AGENTS FOR THE CO.,
46 &c 4S MIDDLE ST.
feb1S 1vTT&S

MARsHAL'S OFFICE,
Portland. Nov. 19, 1873
Your attention is respectfully invited to
the following City Ordinance which it is
my duty to enforce:
"The tenant or occupant, and in case there should
be no tenant the owner, or any person having the
of any building lot of Ond bordering not more
than one hundred and fifty feet any street, lane,
court square, or public place within the city, where
there is any footway sidewalk shall. after the
ceasing to fall of any snow if in tine day time within
three hours, and if in the night time before ten of
the clock of the forenoon succeeding, cause such
snow to be removed from such footway or sidewalk,
and, in default thereof shall forfeit and pay sum
not less than two dollars, than ten dollars;
and for each and every hour thereafter that the same
ant. occupant, owner other person. shall forfeit
and pay sum not less than one dollar, nor more
than ten dollars. Aud ii such building lot should
extend more than one hundred and fifty feet on any
occupant, owner or other person, to remove such
snow from the footway sidewalk for the space of
one hundred and fifty feet according to the provis-
ions and subject to the penalties aforesaid"
"The provisions of the preceding section shall also
apply to the falling of snow from any building.''
''Whenever the sidewalk, or any part thereof ad-
Joining any bu lding CT lot of land on any street.
the occupant. and in case there is occupant, the
owner, or any person having the care of such build
ing lot, such sidewalk to be made safe and
convenient, by removing the ice therefrom, or by
substances and in case such owner occupant, or
other person. shall neglect to do for the space OF
six hours during the day time, he shall forfeit and
ray not less than two more than five dollars and
like sum for every day that the same shall contin-
ue so encum bered.
GEO, w. PARKER,
no2Of City Marshal
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COMPREHENSIVE.
Dissolution of COpartnership.

FIyHE firm of MATTHIAS g. SHELDON is this day
l. dissolved by mutual consent.
S. Matthias will carry on the tailoring business, as
heretofore, at the old stand, 9S Exchange Street.
where all the accounts of the late firm will be settled
Portland, Jan. %, 1874. ja26d1w
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There is station on the Selma and
Meridian Railroad named Cuba. A few
nights since as the train with an emigration
agent and crowd of freedmen going West,
reached this point, the brakeman put his
head inside the car door, and sung out
"Cubap' One old darkey rose, and as his
wool Strengthened ont, said, 'sDar! fore God,
1 know'd it! Heah we is in Cuba, am dat
ar white man guine to put us in the war,
or sell us fore day. Oof! Use gwine from
heah" And he, with about thirty more,
,oped off into the woods leaving the agent to,
the uncertainty of the "nigger."
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For Sale

HOUSE No. AZ Pleasant Street. Inquire at the
LII House from to o'clock P. M.
Portland. Oct. 18th. oc13itf
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A LII Farmers in the County Of CumnI RAND, IN
quested to meet at winship's Hail. South Windham,
Jan, 31st, 1874 at 10 O'Clock. A. M
TO discuss questions pertaining thereto. Such as
Price ner Can. and Manner of GINNING &c.
If the weather is stormy, the Convention will be
upon the next fair day,
ia2Od&w2ws Per Order of the Committee.
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CODartnerShin Notice.

NVHE copartnership heretofore existing between
l. SIMONTON & HOLYOKE is hereby dissolved
by mutual CONSENT to take effect Jan. 1, 1874. The
business will be carried on by the undersigned at the
old stand at H0lyoke's Wharf who will settle ali ac-
counts of the firm. w. H. SIMONTON
January 12, 1874. d3w
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.

International Steamship Comply.
FTNHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Il International Steamship Company will be held
at their office corner Union Commercial Streets
on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2S, 1874, at o'clock P. M,
for choice of Officers aud the transaction of any
business that may legally come before the meeting.
ja19 II. j. LIBBY, Secretary.
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FOR SALE.
The Well-knOWn Marr Farm

This property will be sold for half
j A<iA-N of its value on account of the i'll
AIIa NxrSN health of the owner. The farm con-
~ ii isii18 tains 120 acres Of the best Of farm
ssa7-aE3RGl ing land likewise large orchard,
splendid large twosory house, large stable and out
buildings in perfect order One of the best farms in
this State. The fences and everything about the
place in perfect order. Located six miles from Port
land. The farm is splendid stock farm and one of
the finest residences for gentleman Of means Fifty
place. Apply to JOSEPH REED. Real Estate and
Insurance Agent, No. 80 Middle Street. Apply from
10 to IL morning. ja23dtf
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Dissolution.

DlSSOIUllOh1s
TNHE copartnership heretofore existing between
i Adams & York, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent.
ELIJAH ADAMS, 2nd,
j. S. YORK.
The Sail Making business will be continued by j.
S. York, at the old stand, No. Central Wharf, who
will settle all accounts of the firm.
j. s. YORK.
Portland, JAM 20, 1874. ja22*iw
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NOTICE !

NOIICE
MESSRS. JOSEPH p. THOMP PSON
and r RE ID f. ALLEN have been admit, ed to
an interest in my business from January 1st, 1874,
under the firm name of
GEO. s. HUNT & co.
GEO. 3. HUNT.
Portland. Jan. 10, 1874. ia12d1m
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VERY, very blo.ld hair is row called "the
light fantastic tow"
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A country fellow entered one of the New
exclaimed: "Here am. / want you to take
fair look at me-" Without word further,
he strobe out. The next day the same Gus
toner reapreared, uttered the same words,
and again disappeared. The third day, at
about the same time, he walked in, and, adj
vancing to the teller's desk, threw down a
draft payable three days after sight ''Now"
said he, you've seen me three times. Iwant
the money for it,"
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For Sale.

TNHE house on State Street, occupied by the un-
Il dersigDed. This house is thoroughly built of
brick and stone and has all modern convenences.
ALLEN HAINES.
Portland Sep 18th 1872 sep19-tf
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The significant name of the Vice President
of the Iowa State Temperance Society is Tod
Hunter
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WANTS, LOST, FOUND.
WANTEDi
Girls at Factory corner Fore and
Deer Streets.
ja26 If

Wanted.
RY Millinery Jobbing House a SALESMAN
- acquainted with Eastern trade. Address with
name and references, P. o. Box 2912, Boston, Mass.
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The "Limerick House,
FOR SALE.

1 The subscriber offers for sale his Hotel
ER prol rty in Limerick Village, York County.
EI3I The house has % rooms all in good repair,
j!EC1i with shed and tive large stables adjoining;
EEa11 two wells of water on the premises, and
every convenience for irst-class Hotel.
The s'Limerick House, is well situated for securing
liberal patronage.
Enquire further of the owner,
JOSEPH G. HARMON
mar13dtf Limerick. ME.
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The editor of the Courier-Journal happen
ed across this item: "A magnificent punch
bowl, inlaid with gold, Of the most gorgeous
description, is to be presented to the most at
tractlve gentleman of the Bachelors Ger
man, in Washington, this Winter" But he
says they can't inveigle him into that sink
hole of corruption by the promise of punch
bowl.
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Now, in the dead of Winter, and after we
have upheld the theory for nigh on to fifty
years, we are told that the rattles on rattle
snakes tail don't indicate his age.
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pleasant part of the city, furnished or unfur.
Il nished with or without board.
Address E. B., 81 Brown St. Portland.
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CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW.

CHRIST CHURcH-Morning prayer at 8 45.
Communion ut II, and evening service at u p.
M, by Rev. DR.: McKim.
81. PAULs CHURcH-Communion service at
II a. IN. by Rev. DR.. Moron.
GRACE CHURCH-Communion service at II a.
m. and evening service II p. NJ, by Rev. DR..
Sprigg
ST MARY's CHURcH-Mass at a. M; Mass
and sermon at II Il M, and Vespers at 4 p. m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHUKCH-Preachlng at
ii a. m. and y p. M, by Rev. DR.. Bullock
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Preaching
morning and night, By Rev Mr.. Dnwddie
METH. EpIS. CHURCH-Service morning and
night, By Rev. Mr.. Boyer.
METH. Episcopal CHURCH SoUTH->e mon
in the morning and at night, by Rev. mir.
Waugh
METH. PROT. CHURcH-Servce in the morn
ing AID 1T night by Rev. Mr.. McGregor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Service morning and hight
by Rev. w. 5. Pen ok.
GERMAN LUTHERAN-Service in the morn
ing by Kew. Mr.. Fleckensteir.
VILLAGE CHAPEL-No service.
YOU'VE MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Prayer meeting in the Meth. Epis. Church at
p. m Aims House at 2! p. m. Jail at y: m.
Week Work-Prayer meeting next Friday
nign, ut the house of w. F. Simmons, ON south
Washington street.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.J
Mass Meeting.

New YORK, Oct. 3.-A special from Char
lesion says: The largest mass meeting ever
held in Charleston was held here last night. 1t
was composed of over ten thousand OF black
aud white voters Of the city, and was presided
over by Hon. Ii. D. Lesesne, exclamation
under the old regime. The object Of the meet
ing was similar to that held 10 New Orleans
before the overthrow of the Kellogg govern,
mert--lo demand of the Governor the removal
of the present board Of election commissioners.
Speeches were made by NJ. T. Delaney color
ed, L. ". NJ. Mickey, the leader of the Re
publican party in this county, Hon. George A.
Trenholm, ex-Trcasurer of the Confederate
States, and others. All the speakers urged a
petition to the government first, and if that
fails, resort to the only means left, the PEG
pie. r ,soIutions to that effect were adopted
aud committee Of seven citizens appointed to
wait Oh Governor Moses with the petition.
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.YEGTEOoS 81 Il rs.

L tOMMISSIONERS SALE-P!rsuanttoth tn"
" decree ofthe Circuit Court OF Fairfax coun-
ty, pronounced ut its June term. 1873, IN the SUIT
Of Ross admir- vs.. Ross heirs, the undersigned,
Commissioner in said decree named, VII on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of October, 1874 Court
dny, at II O'Clock M, in front of the Court
House door of said county, sell to the h5gh II,
bidder, at public SALE all the REAL hS EAI L
OF which L. d. Ross died seized, Except the
widows dower) containing 193 % 100 acres
This land adjoins the lands Of VIM +. Lee ana
the late Samuel Wrenn, and lies west OF the
Chantilly farm; has thereon Small s=s5l
HOUSE, is heavily wooded and well wa, szsA.
tered. Being divided by the county ROAD lead
ing from the ox-road to the county road, near
w F. Lees into two parts of nearly equas SIZE
i, will be sold separately it desired. -,
Terms of Sale: so much cash in hand as Will
pay the costs of suit and expenses OF sale, and
the residue in three equal annual payments, to
bear interest from the day of sale, and to DC sc,
cured by the bonds of the purchaser, with good
personal security, and the title to be retained
until the last payment is made.
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax CO., sep l8-W4w Comm r. ot Sale.
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EXECUTED HIS OWN WARRANT. y estcrday
morning constable Charles Lapdstreet of Mt.
Vernon Township, Fairfax county, assisted By
special coostables Dove and Lloyd, attempted
to execute warrant, issued by Justice kerby
OF that township, tor the seizure Of some cattle
belonging to a colorcd man named Felix Guam.
der, but was successfully resisted by Quauder,
his wife, and four children, nearly grown, who,
armed with axes, knives, aud stoneS, threaten
ed him and his aids with instant death if they
persisted in their attempt. The Justice being
informed of the state OF the case, hastily mount
ed his horse, aud accompanied by the discom-
flied officers, rode to Quanders house and took
him and bis whole family off to Accotink,
where they were carried before Justice rroth,
aud bailed for further examination.
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AssAULT1NG A WoMAN.-A young woman
named Lizzie Scott, who lives with MIR. Sulli-
van, who is employed by the keeper of the
National Cemetery, while on her way home
Thursday night, was attacked by an unknown
mau, who sitting on the fence OF the grave yard,
this side of the Soldiers Cemetery, jumped
down, as she passed, and saying "God d-n
you, We got you now" ran after her, until her
shrieks aud screams so alarmed him that he
eft her and hid behind some of the tomb stones
near by. The young woman was SO alarmed
that upon safely reaching her home she tainted
i've times, had convulsious, and has been sick
ever since. The man is described as young,
black haired and with Slight side whiskers, and
had twice before made similar assault. A
search was made for him but without success.
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Police REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon:
Eliza Poiudexter and Dolly Green, colored,
for disorderly conduct at the south end of FAIR
fax street, were fned and discharged.
Charles Bell charged with robbing jerry
Stokes. OF Fairfax county, both colorcd, was dis
II issad as no one appeared against him.
The above cases were before the Mayor.
Jvhu Underwood, for stealing keg of gun
powder from Capt. Christopher Western, was
sent to Jail by Justice Padgett, for further ex.
animation.
Dolly Green and Eliza Pointdexter, colored,
for assaultug each other were dismissed by
Justice French upon payment of costs and Civ.
ing security to keep the peace.
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'E'he Markets.

New YORK. Oct. 3->tocks active and strong.
Money -. Gold 104. Wheat quiet and un-
changed. Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 3.-Virginia 6s peelers, All;
West Nrgin.s 8 bid to-day Cotton quiet; low
lnddlings l4!al4s. Flour quiet, but firm; prices
unch ar god. Wheat steady; No. red Western
and amber 1244.l25; No = do. l2lal23; fair to
prime do. 1l6allS red Maryland 12Oal30 do
amber l33Hl39 do. white ll0al30. Corn quiet
white Southern lO0ul03; yellow Southern 100;
mixed Western 97a9S. Oats frmer; Southern
Rye .,ict at 100sl03 Hay quiet. but firm at Is
sS2U Coffee very strong at l7!a204. Sugar
strong and unchanged at III.