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Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Condensed lELEGRAMS.

Billy Morris, the commedian died in Boston,
yesterday. aged AZ. lie had been i'll several
weeks.
Mr. Howard of Failf fax, VT, has willed to that
state $4,000 to build Stale Orphan Asylum, up
on his estate.
The funeral Of the victims of the Wollason
Railroad Disaster took place i'll Boston yesterday,
the churches being crowded. 1t is said that the
investigation now going on has revealed the fact
that the Wollsston accident was caused by the
conductor OF the freight iraln not having time to
FULLY turn tle switch, causing the i'll fated train to
leave the rail.
The barn OF l.. b. White, and its contents in
ltollston, Mass, was burned yesterday morning.
White went to the baIn early, and found two
Jamps, who attacked him, ipjurng him so very
severely that he was unable TO give an account OF
the affair. 1t is supposed the fire was caused by
the lantern breskng, or WAS fired by trsmps In
sured, $5,l0U.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Mhitsirid Farmers Fair:

The annual fair and cattle show OF the Farmers
and Mechanics Club was held at Kings NJ ills,
Tuesday and Wednesday OF last week. There were
two hundred and forty seven entries made. The
exhibition of stock was good. Ia the ladies de-
partment very good taste was displayed in the
arrangement of the articles for he exhibition, and
many we're very tsstefully made. Some very fine
samples of fruit were exhibited nv Sewall Kennedy
and J. w. Carleton. The field crops will he as
good for ner years. A fine flock of sheep
and lambs were exhibited by Albion Peaslee of
Alma. During all Of the fair the weather was all
that could be asked for, and during Wedne sdsy it
was thought there fully seven eight hun
dled persons in attendance. On the whole the
people Of this town can well congratulate them
selves on the success of their fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
FUREIGN NEWS.
Marine News.


QUEENSTOWN, October IL. Four survivors of
the crew of the French brig Beaumauoir. of
frince Edwards Island from Havana Sept. %
Tor New York, have landed here.
Austria.
VIENNA, October IL. Count Andrassy Herr
Won IIsza and Baron Won Wenckheirn had a
three hours audience with the Emperor to-day.
1t Is expected that Herr Won Tisza will assume
PROFESSIONALLY the Hungarian NJ Mnstry of Flna nee
and Baron Won Wenckhem the ministry of the
interior. The Emperor has convoked the Reich
stag for October 22d.
Germany.
BERLIN, October IL. The Reichstag to-day
passed through second reading clauses 2 and 3
of the Socialist bill, with scarcely any modlfica-
ton.
France.
PARIS, October IL. The Council OF Ministers
to-day discussed Bismarck's observation in the
Reichstag on the 9th, about Herr Sounermann
and the constant agreement OF his journal, the
Frankfort Isgblat, with The semi official Press Of
France.
LONDON, October IL. Hugh Balforn & Co., Of
Manche ster failed to-day. Their lsbihties are
between 100000 and 100000 pounds sterling
A Panic.
LIVERPOOL, October IL. During the perform
snce to- night at the Colosseum Theatre, fight
occurred under the gallery. The audience hear
lug but being unable to see the disturbance be.
came alarmed. cry of fire was raised when a
terrible panic ensued, the people rushing for the
doors and sliding down the pillars of the gallery
on the heads of the occupants of the pit where the
posts lmpeded exit. Thirty five men and lads and
two women were suflocsted. Many persons were
severely injuredI
Papal Matters.
BERLIN. October IL. The Tagblatt asserts th at
Bismarck IN letter to Cardinal Nina, expressed
u conviction that the negotiations between Prus-
sia and the vatican will shortly be successful.
This statement is not confirmed fiom any other
source.
The Socialist Bill.
LONDON, October IL. A Berlin despatch saws
that the compromise extending to operation of the
socialist bill until March 1883 bids fair to be
adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Republican Nominations
THE FEVER.

New ORLEANS, October IL. Weather clear
warm, deaths 40; cases reported l64.
MEMPHIS, October IL. Weather sultry, warm
shower this noon, aud it still remains threat
ening. relief train wa, sent out this fore noon,
on the Louisville < Memphis & Charleston Rail
road.
From noon yesterday, 80 deaths; Is since last
night.
A midnight despatch says 35 deaths the past "a
hours; weather clear and cosler.
PATTERsoNvILLE, October IL. The fever is
spreading on Teche; IS cases to date and q
deaths.
Fever in mali nant form with the whites vet
of somewhat more milder type with the negro
people.
-Four deaths and nine new cases are reported
since the 7th
BATON ROGUE, October IL. Fifty new cases
and three deaths.
Since the beginning of the epidemic we have
had some 1000 sick and about l40 deaths.
The rain shower day before yestei day brought
no relief to the sufferers, contrary to the expecta
tons.
Another warm spell is upon us, bringing with
it an increase of cases Great desttution prevails
The epidemic although not fatal to the colored
people, is prostratng them by hundreds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
WASIIINt:TON.
A Discussion IN Regard to Intern 4 Rev.
eMue matters.

A Discussion IN Regard to Intern Il Rev
enne hatters.
WASHINGTON, October IL. After consultation
between the President Secretary of the Treasury
and the Attorney Gene raj, it decided that
troops cannot now be used to aid the internal rev.
enue officials 10 Arkansas, in breaking up Illicit
disteles, rs requested by the collector of Little
Rock, ana kilograms to that effect sent to
that officer. lie Is authorized, however, to EN-.
ploy as large a force as he needs, and If he has
not arms and ammunition they will be furn ished
him. He Is told to organize q force large enough
to overcome opposition without boodshed, il pos
sbe, but to enforce law at all hazards.
Receipts.
Receipts Of internal revenue to-day, S371 500 b;
customs, $780,
Cabinet Meeting.
WAsHINGToN, October IL. Most OF the cabi-
net session to day WAS occupied in discussing the
estimates for the support of the government.
during the ensuing year. The head of each de-
pertinent has been engaged for several days as
certainiDg to what extent the stmates OF his de-
partment might be reduced. 1t IS generally un-
derstood that the falling off in the revenue will
render impractible corresponding reduction OF
expense, and the question is as to what are the
most urgent needs of the service.
Another subject briefly discussed was the Illicit
dstillery troubles in Arkansas.
Personal.
Z. A. Hoyt, commissioner of Indian affairs left
Washington this evening for Indian Territory or
tour Of inspection.
The 4 Per Cents.
The subscriptions to the per cent loan to-da,
were &38, 400.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Fairfield CattI. show and Fair.

Town of Fairfield cattle show and fair was a sue
cess. 1t was held Oct Sh and 9th at Fairfield Cen
ter Competent judges said the show of cattle was
as fine As any county show they ever saw. Lafay-
cite Goodwin took the first prize for drawing oxen
Abel Hoxie, best yoke yrs. old. and VIM, Jones
best yoke of yrs. old and upwards. The fair
abounded in fruit, vegetables, fancy work, and the
usual amount of bed quilts, contsining, mob odv
knows how many pieces The show of fruit was
remarkable. Frank Novel;, 40 varieties Chss
Mayo, "a varieties; Sss Hoxe. 80 varieties
Renj Tay'or, ~ varieties; Bert Nye, 8 varieties !;
Eleazer Fuller IA varieties, aud dozens of smaller
lots. Very ciediab fancy brackets, card baskets,
&C., by lad of IL years of age, Revy Plnmmer hy
name ; he had AZ pieces in all. Geo. Buck, sugar
beets, 26 2 tons pei acre.
The managers have taken new courage and pro
pose to have eport of judges, and lecture bv
Hon. Stephen ID Lindsey. of Nortidgewock, Sat
urday evening, Oct. 18th at Town House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
NOVA SCOTIA.
Marine News.

HALIFAX, October IL. The bark Gratitude OF
Little Hampton, b has srrived bound from
'ul river South Carolina, Tor Liverpool, laden
with phosphate rock, twenty three days out She
experienced veiv heavy weather for fourteen dsvs
and sprung a leak. She is leaking nine inches an
hour and will probably have to discharge.
suspension.
The Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island
closed yesterday at Charlottetown and will prob
ably be wound up. The gross liabilities to the
public are 1896, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Err N ONT.
Aid tor the Sufferers.

MONTPELIER October IL. The subscription
list reported by the special commitieee on yellow
fever at the South under recommend, of tn. gov
ernor, has hcen cncu lated 10 the Senate and pre-
sented to Governor Proctor, and n. T. Sprague,
representative from Brandon. The former has
subscribed $50, aud the latter 500. Five hun
died dollars have thus far been raised and the pa
per has not yet been circulated in the House,
where the largest humber of men are. 1t will
probably reach the sum OF $1,000 OF $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Chicago PrOduce Market.

CHICAGO, OCtOOer II, 1878.
FLOUR-Extra spring 8 5OI3.25: western 4.5O;
southern 25.
WHEAT No. Red Winter as6Ss; No. Sc !.
a 50 cash; - october No. 2 Chicago Spring
5.-askk cash; s3k Octeber; s3- Nov.; No. 8
81 December -: rejected So.
CORN Sales, "a i-a3l4 cash; "a. ~ o t..
34d Nov; Dee. -; relecIed 3! h,aSi.
OATS -istaA cash: October lsta,s i9ka--
November; Dec. 1Ot.; rejected, lb1.
RYE-43-.
BARLEY-lo3a- cash; l0l-aIOt - October
1887 Nov.; Dec.
PORR-Casn 7ss-as.t0 E; October, 7s,,as5;
Nov. 7s5a794k; Dec. Slh,
LARD Casho6.I5 al 30 Oct. 617 y.a20; Nov.
6971sa3lh; Dec. Il -.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 4sa0-, short rib
side ~ h-a-o; short clear rib 5ha-, clear sides
MaIsKEY-lo7.
FREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo 4- cents wheat
IN cents,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennebrr Journal
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Gold

Gold.
BATH, October IL. Mr.. Avah Conant Of Bath
and DIR. Eugene Howard of Newbuiyport have
just discovered a vein of nch gold bear ing quartz
on the farm of William Slmonds Of this place
81. Louis experts deem the discovery an exceed.
ingly valuable one, and preparations to sink a
shaft have already begun. The Lsndoff Gold
Mining Company. composed of Newport, X. L.,
and St. Louis parties, have just completed fifty
thousand dollar mill IN Bah, and are working out
\ hundred do liars a dav.
Personal.
ExETER. October IL. General Gilman Msrston
famous as the old colonel of the Second New
Hampshire Regimen, has been subngnaed as a
witness at the court martial of the Fnz John Por-
ter case on trial in New York, and left for that
city last night
A Camp Fire.
NASHUA, October 10. General Foster Post G
A. r., lighted a camp fire on Farmount Heights
tonight. nu mber of Posts from the SUI ronnd-
ing towns in Massachusetts, and New Hampshire
were present. Speeches were made by General
Matt Head, Frank A Mexican and Others.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
THE ST. CROIx TROUBLES.
The Rioters Apparently Quellcd.

WASHINGTON, October H.. Consulate Thomas
ielegraphs from Fredeicsted St. Croix, to the de
psrtment of State, concerning the insurrecton at
led About $50 were killed. The planters are
sea ching the country for rioters.
An English vessel is at Frederickste and a
French vessel at Christanised. Four-ffths of the
mills, dwellings, cane, rum and sugar the plan
tstions are destroy ed also the business houses in
Fredericksted. Many families are destitute, and
business i, temporarily suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
NEW BRUINS WICK.
Fatal Accident.

ST. JOHN, October IL. Stephen M. Chandler,
the eldest son Of the governor Of New Brunswick
while returning from Sackville to day, stopped at
Bulmere's Mill. In gettieg out Of the wagon near
an embsnkment on the road he stepped on small
stone and pitched head foremost over the bank,
striking on the back of his head and dislocating
his neck, causing instant death.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
The Remains of
INDIANA.


INDIANAPOLIS, October IL. A despatch to the
News says that on Monday night seven negroes
outraged four while women near Mt. Vernon, Pa
Sc, Co.. last night. Deputy Sheriff Thos. White
Daniel Williamson, (colored) This morning
mob of nearly 1900 gathered and shot Williamson,
hanged two Others and are preparing to hang the
rest. There is great excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
TEXAS.
Hanged.

GALVESTON, October IL. A News special from
GiddDgs says that William r. Langley, generally
known Is "Bill Ls.gley," was executed to-day
for the murder of Wilson Anderson in March,
1875. Langley was a noted desperate and had
killed right men, six whites and two negroes, be-
sides shooting several others who had survived the
wounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Bristol Town Fair.

The Bristol town fair opened Tuesday morning.
1t was somewhat overcast in the early part of the
day. But old Sol burned through before noon
thus bringing In large numbers of the people from
the most remote parts of the town. Large num-
bers of entries were made which told that the REQ
pie were alive TO their work. Wednesday was
more dull and heavy than the preceding day yet
throngs of people were in attendance and the
number Of entries far outstrpped former years.
Among the more noticeable of the entries was the
exhibit of Thos f. Herbert, who had thirty varie
ties of apples, eleven Of pears and five of grapes.
JOSIAH huston also had thirty varieties of apples ;
Thos II. Fosseti, twenty-thiee; G. b. Woodward,
fifteen varieties of apples. Others exhibited that
were deserving of recommendation. S. p. Lowe
exhibited an old Indian axe which he found on
, his farm. In the household department the ex-
hibit unusually fine display Of rugs, tides
| and other fancy articles which told that much
taste had been used All looked fine and reflect
ed great credit the ladies Of Bristol. Mrs.
Hinds had number Of ancient relics exhbi-
ton, among which was Commodore fuckers COM
mission, signed by George Washington, dated
Boston, Sept. l176 which is quite a curiosity. In
| the stock department the exhibit reflects mu ch
credit on the steady farmers Of this mantle town
/ upwards of hundred entries being made. The
| fine premiums are to be the very best that th is
town has ever bad, and will doubtless far surpass
anything in Lincoln county for 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, Oc ober IL, 1875
Money loaned at 5-aI Vn call, and closed at 3
per cent
Sterling 47sAas9 tor 10 days, 4S3a ss3H ior
demand.
Gold opened at l0l- and closed at l0lh.
Carrying rates, ,sal per cent. Borrowing rates
2aS
Clearngs, 81 100000. Custom receipts, flr2 ,00(
Treasury disbursed $4,000 interest, SlI 100 for
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Boston Stock List.

Sales at the Brokers' Board.l
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
CALIFORNIA.
CAPTURED.

SAN Francisco, October IL. A despatch from
Stockton says that Burgess, the Bank of England
burglar. was caught yesterday at Niles by detec-
tives. Burgess visited this place three weeks ago
aud then departed for Niles. When found he
had money enough left to take him back TO Eng
land. He was expecting to take the emigrant
train in few days. Burgess was heavily ironed
and brought here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

Bangor has been troubled by the same humbug
tbss sictimized our people, the spiritual seance
The Wing says that from eight hundred to thou
sand people assembled expecting to see great man.
ifestations. 1t proved to be the greatest humbug
cf the season. table was to rise several feet and
hoa, in mid air, q large piano was to rise from the
floor and be played upon without living soul
touching it and there were to be man iiestatons in
full gas list. The whole proved cheat and de-
lusion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

Philip Phillips, who has properly been called
"the singing evangelist" is to give an evening OF
sacred song at the Granite church, in this city, on
Tuesdsy evening next Mr. Phillips is the pos
SCISSOR OF an unusually sweet voice, trained to
great perfection, and the power and feeling with
which he renders songs Of sacred or paintive
character, have marked effect upon his audience.
Those who heard this sweet singer in this city
few years ago, will be glad Of the present oppor-
tnnity of hearing him again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
MICHIGAN.
M urd rr.

DETROIT, October H. The latest sdvices from
Chic, in regard to the Conquest family, whose
chsrred remains were found 10 the ruins of their
home yesterday, state that the bodies of Mr.. and
Mrs. Conquest were found with the throats cut
from to ear and the skulls crushed. The ba-
by's throst was also cut. There is no clue to the
perpetrators.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

where with full houses and her arguments are
SAID to he clear aud convincing She is working
under the auspices of the New England Woman
Suffrage Association which pledges itself to furnish
much means to carry forward the work as the
friends of the cause will RAISE. Ms. Campbelrs
address in Fairfield, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Cricket M atch.

MONTREAL, October H. In the first innings
the Ausuaiisns scored 3l9 for niue wickets &.
i'enuerman was caught cut, scoring l25 They
Jeff ior Detroit to night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

DIPHTHERA PREVENTIVE PACKETS. Chlorn
ated Car Dol C Packets in a convenient form to car.
ry about the person as safeguard against diph-
iberia and contagious diseases, prepared and sold
at Parridges Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
MASSACliUSET =.
The Late Railroad Disaster.

BosToN, October IL. Attorney General Train,
acting upon evdence taken by the board of rail
DAD commissioners in their investigation into the
cause of tie accident on the Old Colony railroad
caused the arrest of Charles +, Hartwell, conduc-
tor Of the freigh, train, who will be held for ex-
animation on the charge of manslaughter. lie
will be taken to Quincy for examination
John LinnehaD of East Boston, the last one
rescued ION the Old Colony wreck at Wallaston,
died at The hospital to night
Robbery.
The Mystic Water Company discovered that
James Lee, formtr proprietor of q bleachery in
Somervlle, surrepetously connected his establish
menI to the principal water main and for twelve
years used water to value of 600.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
POLITICAL.
Republican Convention.


publican convention at Chester, TO day, George
ID. Robinson Of Cbicopee, wa, unanimously nom
mated for congress f ON the eleventh district and
lilly Hay mes cf this city for councillor in the sh
district.
A Division IN the Democratic Party.
BosTON, October IL. A stormy meeting of the
democratic city central committee was held last
evening, at which an attempt was made to place
General Buffers name at the head of the reg ular
democratic ticket, to be issued by the printing
committee appointed by the city government.
The attempt failed, aud a subsequent attempt to
substitute the name Of Jndge Abbot also failed,
until the committee adjourned without accom-
plishing anything.
Republican Nominations.
SOUTH FRAMINGToN, Mass October IL. The
4'h Mlddlesex republican senatorial convention
nominated +. l.. Bgelow of Marlboro.
Republican Rally.
PORTSMOUTH, October IL. Orren Moore of
Nashua OPT ned the republican campaiu in this city
tonight at Franklin Hall with an address on
greenbacks. A large audience were present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

Snuff or dust of aDv kind, and strong, caustic or
poisonous solutions, aggravste catsrrh aud drive
it to the lungs. DIR. Sages Crtarrh Remedy cures
catarrh by its mild soothing and cleansing, and
healing properties. Each package prepares one
pint of the Remedy ready for use and costs only
ffiy cents. Sold by druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Dirb.

In this city, of diphlhrra Lura D., oHlv daugh-
& r Of Il, nry :, and A. NJ. Ia ber, aged | year
month and days.
Ia tins ci'y, Aug. -, FEM. F. Barrier, aged 80
years, Il months.
In Ellsworth, Oct lst, John +. Mccartney, aged
10 years months.
In Casline, Oct. 4, Dea samuel Adams, aged IS
years I months.
In Clifton. sept. 2I, MIR. VIM. Whitaker aged 10
wears : months
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
" Gather Indications ior To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
rising barometer, increasing north and east winds,
cooler partly cloudy weather, possibly followed by
falling barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
CA ADA.
The Courtney Match.

TORONTO, October IL. The Hanlon club admit
' hat the stakes OF the Courtney match were only
SloOo side, but emphaticay deny that any
nRreemeut W rs made to pay any sum to the losing
man.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
Religious.

A ch Bishop Ly nch has instructed the clergy in
his Arch Diocese, to appoint one SUNDAY in the
Present month ior collection in aid Of the yellow
lever sufferers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

An Aroostook exchange says Everybody
agrees that this has been most delightful season,
and it seems to improve as it advances. Who ever
knew plessanter weather than we have been en-
loving We have had no severe frosts and the
foliage is yet quite green. Last Friday we picked
ripe tomatoes from vines in our garden, that have
not been protected from the frosts. 1t is truly a
ramarka able season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

One farmer, living in the suburbs of this city,
says that it takes so much time grinding his apples
into cider, that he does not find his usual opportu
mites for attending the temperance meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

On Wednesday, at Granite Hall, select COM
nanv from one of the best theatres in New York,
will present the latest dramatic success, Eugene
Cormons famous emotional drama, Marie, the
Woman of the People" The most important
role in the play is that Of Marie, which is assum-
cd by the superb actress, Miss Emmie Wimot
who gives passionate rendition of her part. that
wilma for her frequent and hearty applause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12
n oral ann state Nrws.

There will be the largest amount of corn raised
in Marie this season that there hs. been for years
Rev. Mr. Tlljen will occupy his pulpit to-m'r-
row forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

Phillip Phillips, author and singer, will give an
"evening of sacred song" in the Methodist church
at Hallowell, on Monday evening, Oct IA. The
concert will no doubt be a fine one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

Mrs. Margaret W. Campbell of Boston, the able
and popular lecturer on Woman Suffrage, is now
spesAing almost every evening in different places
In the State a. the friends may desire in behalf of
squsl psliticsl rights for the sexes and on
temperance. Mrs Campbell is greeted every.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

The wild pigeon that has for many years been
n stranger to Maine is coming back again with
the increasing cultivation of grain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

The Governor and committee of the Council re
turned yesterday from their inspection of the State
Prison. There are about 200 prisoner. at the in
stitution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

Rev DR.. Sullivan Weston Of Trinity church,
New York, will preach at st. Marks Episcopal
church in this city tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

A temperance meeting was started at Reeds
school house, Oct. 10Th, by J. +. Stanley \
club was organized and the following officers
were elected: Frank Emery President; James
F. Stanley, lst Vice President; Charles Mason.
2nd Vice President; Emerson n. Trask, 81 Vice
President; Manly W. Trask, Secretary; Mrs.
Emelne A. Nichols, Treasurer; Mr.. Eugene B.
Fisher, Marshall. Some 25 signed the pledge
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

There has been more lumber surveyed at Ban
gor up to October first, than during the cores
ponding periods in 1876 and 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

Mrs n. p. Sawyer, superintendent Of the JC-
venle Temple at South Windham, will meet with
the Augusta Juvenile Temple, this afternoon. 1t
is hoped there will be good Tendance of the
children and others.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-12

| Among American manufacturers, few have done
our country much Gro dit As the Mason 4 Ham
| lin Cabinet Organs, which have been acknowledg
ed best at sll great worlds exhibitions for many
wears. See advertisement. ocil2 -t,Swlt