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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

EVENING REPORT.
New YORK. February IS.
Money loaned u. las on call, and closed at per
cent.
sterling quiet at 1924 tor 20 days. isi for de.
mand.
Gold opened at l0l- md closed at l02-.
Carry lng rates, \ t3 per cent. Borrowing rates
JLJ-.
Ciealings, $A III 900 Custom receipts, $2sz 900.
Treasury disbnrsed-s 500 interest, ss2, so for
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
" Gather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
li,Iug barometer except temporary fail in first
district, ires1 and brisk north to west winds and
high along the coast, and generally
colder patty cloudy weather, with occasional
ngh snow IN last district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
ROCK LAND.
Attempted Suicide.

RockLAND, Me, February %. The wife of
Benz. Collamore, residing on Cedar street, Rock
land, who has been sick of consumption and suf.
felng good deal of late, suddenly left her bed
Sunday evening, and atte mpted suicide by throw.
ing herself into the well on the premises. Her
screams on finding herself in the water brought
assistance, and she was soon rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
CON NECIICiiI.
Killed

HARTFORD. Conu,, February %. sherman
Goodwin, aged So postmaster Of Parkville, "a SUI
burb OF this city, was killed BY the cars Wilde
walking on the track of the New York and New
Haven road, this morning,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
PORTLAND.


PORTLAND, February 25. Mrs. Mace, formerly
of Belfast, was fourd in Presumpscot river at
Cumberland Mills, this morning, Supposed sui
eide, as she had complained of depression of spir-
To-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
Detectives Detailed.
M AIRY LAND.
Serious Accident.

BALTIMORE, February IS. car was detached
from the train on the down grade the Freder-
Icksburg railroad, last night, and while the train
stopped To ascertain the trouble, the detached car
coliided with the train, killing w. G. Manewang
Of la !tmore, and b,eaking the legs of three 9TH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

AN ACT additional to IAN Act to fac ltate the prompt
administration Of justice by establishing Superior
Court in krhnebec County"
BE IL enacted by the Senate and House Of Rsprtsenfa
tueS. IN legislature assembled, a. follows:
SECTIo. l. An Act entitled IAN Act to facilitate the
prompt administration 4 justice by ablhng Super
Court in kenuebec County" approved February i've,
Ammo Domni eighteen hundred and seventy eight is here
by amei ded by acdingtter,to the following section
Sac ~. When any indictment is found for any q the
oenses described IN sections one and two Of chap
hundred ard seventeen Of the revised statutes sections
two three four ve, six, eight nine ten, eleven twelve,
thirteen een, twenty and twenty Of chApt.
hundred and eighteen Of the revise statutes sections
two and three of chapter hundred and nineteen
Of the revised statutes the clerk of sit superior
shall c. rtfy and transmit the Indictment to the supreme
judicial court for said county at the next term where 1t
shal be entered The supreme judicial court shall have
coguzance and jurisdiction thereof ard proceedings shall
be- had thereon IN the II the indicme mt
had been found in that court
SIC 2. section Thu Of said act is hereby amended
by adding tn Teto the following words: AN actions
menced prior to March hrst eighteen hundred and
tyeghtmay be entered ut the Of the tupr judicial
court which they have been made legally returnabe
SIC Section three Of said act is hereby amended by
adding thereto the words Section five Of chapter hun
bred aud fifteen Of the revised statutes far limits
the compensation Of clerks Of judicial courts shall not
sppy to fees received by the Clerk OF the
for kennebec county,
SIC Section 6fteen OF said act is hereby amended
by striking out the word October aud inserting III place
thereof the word August
SEC g. ction Of said act Is ht reby amend
I'd by striking the sat the end Of the next oc-
Der term thereof" and Inserting in place thereof the
words at the eI of the next Az ust Tel IN thereof
SEC 9. Section sixteen Of said act Is amended by ad-
NJ thereto the following words; Whenever the justice
Of said superior court shall be disqualified by relationship
other lawful cause from trying any criminal pend
in said court, such shall thereupon be fed
and transmitted to the supreme Judicial for said
county ana disposed Of in said court according Law
SEC. Section two II the act aboshng the August
nf the judicial court for kennebec county, APP
proved February six, Ammo Domni eighteen hund red aud
seventy -egs is hereby modified conform to the
pr visions OF this act
SIC This act thall take effect March first eighteen
hundred and sevt nty eight
approved February 10, 1881
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
SkON IIEGAN.
Suicide.

SKowHEGAN, February p. Benjamin Steward
of Skowhegan village shot himself Sunday morn
ing at 9 o'clock, and died st half past ) Sunday A.
NJ. He was about go wears old. Cause, domes.
tic troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
Condensed TELEsRAMS.

Esmond's Touring mills, Allen Co., Ind, are
burned. Loss, 500 900.
Young's brewery at Wooster, Ohio, are burned.
Los, $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE ACTION OF SOME OF THE
COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON, February %.

WASHINGTON, February %.
The senate COMMITTEES on privileges aud cleo
tiohs are about ready TO report that Corbn of So.
Carolina, IS entitled to seat IN the Senate, and
that Butler is hot legally elected.
Inc legislative committee began investigation
INTO the coal combination here to-day. President
Dickson OF the Lsekawanns, testified to an agree
ment OF the coal companies to limit the produc-
ton by the demand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
NEW HAMPSHIRE,
Drowned.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., February %. Edward
liei best, sged seven years, was found drowned.
Ii is supposed he fell into the water in q fit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

:'like sparks thst from the Goals do n.y." SLIP
Perry ELM LOZENGES do multiply. Fer
Coughs, &C. For sale BY all druggists.
Caswell 4 Co., corner Washington and Winter
Sts., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Mr.. G. b. Files, Principal of the Augusta tigh
school, has bought Of Cob Dewitt the house at
corner of Bridge and Chestnut streets, now oc-
cupied by Mr. Philbrook, and VII make it his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Levi l.. Lincoln, E-q, has sold his dwelling
house, on Sewa street, to Geo. S. Ballard, Esq f,
who will make It his home. We trust Mr. Lin
coin does not design leaving the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

A woman in Gardner made the remark of a re-
cent party in that city that "all the W'cd OF the
place were there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
MOUTH A vi ERICA.
The Instruction

NEW YORK, February %. The revelation in
Costa Rlca is suppressed.
Earthquake.
There are but few additional details of the
earthquake and tidal wave at Iquque and Callao.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Walking upon the street has been most disa-
greeable for the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
Vienna Locals.

vienna Locals.
The society with the long name gave another
oyster supper at Mr.. Bradley's last Tuesday even
ing-there were about one bundled persons pres
ent. The committee got up very nice supper
only twenty five cents for as nice supper as one
often sees. The profits of the two suppers are
about ose-half enough to make the intended re-
pairs on the meeting house, and the prospect is
good now to have it done. Ii the committee keep
on as well as they have begun, things will be fixed
up soon we think Miss Nesta and Emma Kelley
of Rome, were present with their organ, and gave
us some very excellent music, both vocal and iu-
strumental; they are two young ladies of rare
musical ability.
1t seems to be all the rage this winter to get up
surprise parties; but the trouble. folks most al
ways know when the party is coming, and get
ready to he surprised. But there was a genuine
surprise at A. b. Wings few nights ago. He
did not know they were coming until some six
or ght teams drove into the door yard. But Mr.
and Mrs. Wing got over their surprise as soon
possible, and entertained them well their
means would allow. The occasion passed off verv
pleasantly. The Misses Kelley If Rome were
present, and there was some good music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
VI MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal accident,


LAWRENCE, Mass, February %. Julia Cole
man, aged 30, was probably fatally burned last
night by the explosion of Kerosene lamp,
killed.
LOWELL. Mass, February .. Robert Martin
was killed this morning while working on the
railroad at Mace's Crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
Dtfn

In his city. Feb. 2ith Br, &C., vile OF Patrick
Ian $. aged Il years.
In china Feb -otr, walter a. Haynes, aged 53
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Samuel WATSON, who pretends TO know about
such things, says there l2j species of grass in
Maine. And this does not include grass widows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

A girl in Machas, thirteen years Old, eighs
III pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
taal,ie6

In China tch. 20th, by \ p. We k, Ed, Gee.
u. eeman OF China, . Miss Hattie +. EallOwell
Of windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

There will be a special meeting of Augusta
Lodge +. & A. NJ, this evening, at 7.30 O'Clock
All members are earnestly requested to be pres
ent as business of great Importance will come he
fore the Lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Plenty of snow ba ling among the boys all day,
yesterday. There was no bawling, of course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

The air yesterday reminded one of the fast ap.
proach Of spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Let all remember that "Wnilemore and ClaIke's
Miustrels are to be here tomorrow night, and
will present frs,-class performance. This troupe
is well established Of the best in its line,
and those who attend NAV expect evening of
enjoyment. Tue inimiatle Hank Waite is still
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
WASHINGTON.
ApDO npHt.
Sailed.

WASHINGTON, February %. The President tc.
day appointed Frederick Rooe of Maine, honofa
ry commissioner to the Paris Exposition.
Sailed.
The storesh,p supply sailed for France to day
with cargo for the Paris exposition,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

A meeting has been called by the Reform Club,
TO be held at their rooms this evening, at l-2
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

General Jermiah Foster, of East Machias, died
recently ofarpoleXy. lie survived only about half
an hour after the attack His heath had been
poor for some time and evidence of declining health
was remarked by his friends. HIS age about
20. General Foster was one Of the best known
citizens of the place. lie had filed many places
of trust; Representative two or three terms in the
Legislature, various municipal Offices and from
1862 till 1877 was Assistant Assessor and Collector
of Internal Revenue for the 9Th District, in everv
position faithful to his trust. He leaves a idOw,
one son and two daughters. one daughter wife Of
Gen. J. c. Caldwell, L. S. Minister resident at
Paraguay. Mrs Ca dwells now in North Carroll
ma where she is spending the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Encourage low prices by buying goods al the
Augusta Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Augustus l.. Bartlett. Esq, formerly of this
city. has been appointed Official stcnographer Of
Wyoming Territory. He is residing with bis
family at Cheyenne. His many friends in this
vicinity will be glad to learn that his health is so
far resDed that he is able TO attend to the BUSH
.,rh ia e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

criminal processes pending in said supreme judicial
court for said county at the end Of said October
term thereof shall be transferred to said superior court
and shall be entered upon the docket OF the at the
bex Dec mber term thereof and shall have day therein
AMI Al warrants and r,cognzisLces, appeals in criminal
cases and all criminal processes whatever, which but
for the passage Of this would be reurnatle t.,
which by law would be entered 10 said supreme judicial
court in said county, the third Tuesday Of October,
eighteen hundred and eight shall be returnable
to and ter the docket Of said superior court at
SAID December therof and shall have day thereto
and all grand jurors witnesses and others, In criminal
aers who would but for the passage Of this act be
held to appear at said supreme court for said county
the third Tueday of October eighteen hunred and seven
ty eight shall be held appar at said December term
Of said superior court grand jurors sh also attend
at the April term of said superior court in the year egh
hundred and seventy -une. Neirrs for grand jurors
To ut said superior ur shall be issued at least
forty DAYS before the first Tuesday Of September,
ally and snch jurors shall at every term Of said
superior court Tor the anscon Of criminal business
throughout the year.
SECT. B All exceptions or questions Of law arising in
any way during the trial of CRIMINAL in said supe
ror court, shall be transferred to the law docket Of the
supreme judicial for the middl, district and shall
have day theryn aud said exceptions sustained
a trial /. ord, rcd the thal be remanded to
sad superior court for trial. All motions for
tral in criminal tried in said SUPP ror court shall
be heard and finally determined by the justice thereof
approved February ., 1879
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

spanish coo,: old gold, yellow and black, are
now coming in fashion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
Boston Stock List.

Sales at the Brokers' Board.l
RnsrnS Eahrua..- os tc-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

Mr.. Ed Sards Of Saco, who does lis part to-
wards letting in sunshine upon the pathway Of
life IS on this evening 10 present hi, Art EVhibi-
ton at the chapel of the Insane Hospital. This
present exhibition is said to have superior for
popularity, interest CT refined amt senent and
Mr.. Sands would be happy 10 respond TO ca Is to
repeat his exhibition and lecture, b, fore yceums,
churches, Posts of the GiaId Amy and other
CARNATIONS
Kid Gloves. Job lot (only twelve pairsl best
black kid gloves, sold everywhere for S. ouly
81 so at the Augusta Branch These goods are
of the best French manufacture, and will 20 quick.
Also two-button kids - cts. ard immense bar
gains; and genuine SIPS kid for GO cts, in light
shades only. We have another smpl invoice Of
those real Balbligla an hose, at IS cts, three
pairs for 81. Childreu's hose. cotton and wool,
tall sizes, fom to : y at cts pair Heavy
all wool hose, finished seams, at . cts; and many
more bargains, which we cannot ah1!d to enum-
crate a. twenty cents line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26

The following telegram is supposed 10 have
been sent from Ocean Point to a gentleman in tits
city, who has a cottage by the sea" there:
OCEAN PoINT Feb %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-26
Loral ann State Nems.
only three more days Of winter.

The Normal School al Pennington commences
H. sessions again to day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-28
RAILROAD CONTESTS.

TROUBLES OF GREAT COMPANIES.
INCREASING DIFFICULTIES FROM THE CClIiN" VI
FREIGHT RArEs-TnE SECRET HISTORY OF An
ERIE SUIT DISCLOSED.
James A. Reilly, one of the plaintiffs in the latest
sut against Receiver Jewott. the Erie Railway and
other defendants, has disclosed in an examination
before the referee, much of the secret MS
tory Of that suit. He says that u pool
was formed to manipulate stock, and money
was loaned him to bny shares in order TO De-
gin this suit. His testimony represents the sui 10
be a stock -obbing operation, and. the Erie lawyers
saw, renders him liable to indictment for his share
in the scheme. Mr.. Jcwett has made an afhdaVlt
denying tho charges that he used his position to fur
ther speculations in Erie shares. The troubles OF
the trunk lines concerning freight rates are creas
ing and New-york merchants are complaining OF
tho injuries to the trade of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-28

GENERAL DEBATE-WFsIEBN ORATORS Of SILVER.
lGENLEAL TRE>s plsPtT,H.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-In Congress, yeser-
day. the Senate was session. The HOusc me-" bat
devoted the day 10 general debate only this being done
by previous understanding.
Mr.. Durham, Of Kentucky made a speech upon the
financial condition of the country He believed
that the cause Of present troubles Is the IN
wise financial legislation OF Congress for n
number Of years past, prominent being the act de-
monetizing silver. lie declared that II The set rcmouez
ing silver should become "A law, It's beneficial effects
would be felt Immediately. lie said he should Voi"
In favor OF the Matthews silver resolution dcci inc the
bonds Of the United states payable III either gold or
silver The speaker also thought that The process to
ward resumption, the tari, and the bankrupt law had
all worked against the country.
Mr. Bright, Of Tennessee also spoke I'm favor u 'hc
rcmonr z}tiOn o. silver, aud m. DccriEg ol Iowa, IA
v0rcd tine return To the double standard oi valW. Mr.
Humphrey oi Wisconsin, spoke Ia the same siu and
denied any charge made against the West. ma there ~
particle Of the spi1 Of Reputation III the hrcas, OF
single person IN tho West.
Mr. linton, of Illinois, said that the people are de
maudug immediate passage Of The Communication
bill repeal bi aud If that is NOT d0ne nc West
will TO the next Congress men VINO VIII Nis. those
bills and repeal the National bank ne law.
Nothing further done and The House adjourned at
4,l5 ID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-28
TRAVEL DELAYED BY FOG.

Another dense fog settled over the rVeis
Saturday morning Thc boats on The long ferries on 'be
East River suspended running for time. Passengers
by the james Slip Ferry from Hunters Point were
landed al Thirty -fourhst The Roosevelt street teFp
also suspenicd running until the fog lifted Long lines
w hic,es collected ON the thor0ugdrcs leading 10 the
terre. and the ferry houses and slips were crowded
with ucrsons waiting Ia cross. Tie incoming eonhu
steamers and cOastwise vessels We're 9vuE.a 20
an,hor IN he eastward of Throggs Neck. Tue steam
shin Ahamhra from Halifax, anchored on Nhtrst"ne,
and some of her passengers were u1hserISu ~ ~"
"bnre ana COMPLETED their journey by IML Inc baIc
aud Asata were detained at qnaiahlhr uy wv, US
Thc outward bound European steamships WERE ~ ., w
i1yed i'm their departure. About nine 0el9cA Tue oeS
island erry-bD,t Westicld with about 900 passenger,
ran aground near Castle William, on Governor lssn
con Dlo nj WAS made that the warning fOgbeH on wv
errors Island was not sounded regularly ihe Nes.mt
iontcd of nj high tide with slight injuries. ~ eoi o
occurred between the ferry-bOats John : pdiVy "n
New York OF the Pcnnsy lyBnia Railroad company
the jersey side of the The former boat sshTx
forward guards and braces while the latter was ss'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-28
RESULTS OF INSURANCE FAILURES.

4. Y. Stout, receiver of the Asbnry Lille In
surance Company says that he Will be able to settle all
the death claims due from tAis company during The fret
week m February IN addition. handsome dividend sil
he paid to all Of the policy holders Thc company became
iusoye nj In 1874 and could have been wonnd up ons
ago except fur legal difficulties IN obtaining the asss n
druo.it at ALBANY The liabilities were S2Joobo dni
tt a,.ets Il 26p. Mr.. Stout saws that no tauc IS
charged against of the officers OF the coinpai "a
they were not paid cXorbani salaries. Tie l"siaenls
salary only $4,000 per annniD unfortunately tuJ
did no, know any thing Of the insurance business.
susprn-lun OF the toutluf utt lr Insurance
Company many eases Of hardship have come g. the no.
tcs OF ihe receiver. On saturday, one ~ toe pp,l'
holders called upon The receiver ana a,A'd !1r
aid He said that for number ~ l'hs
he had paid what due ON a eo"pO pot
icy keeping it up TO the tilne OF the colAp'e
of thc CON pany lie was out OF cmpl", meut ana
wanted 10 raise small his polio, or 10 s"l H.
OF "A family of seven children four were ticA lhh AZ
were without food His landlord had Obtained dslo,
session warrant against him 0n account O 20 uf,n
rent aud unless he could obtain tHis sum he wona 10
ihrown upon the street The receiver not abe Z,
do ANYTHING for HIM. He said tnat this was one Oul 81
many eases great distress caused bi the Infringement
OF the company, which brought Il to rum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-28
prsI-Irs OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.

At the Fourth Presbyterian Church, in Thir.
ty-fourhst last evening" the Rev. DR. Henry NJ Field
spoke CA Missions. as saw them around the world
lie described the missions and the work they had
wrought in Turkey. syria, Egypt India. Burmah 'hina
and japan. In speaking OF the Turkish missions tho
speaker said am ncredulous OF any great results IN
Turkey, or Ia any part 81 the hohamHoaan
world without great political changes. War val some
times break down which prove nNlnchlt 10 all
other forces Therefore look with great hope 10 tho
conclusion of lle pr The Turkish Empire 10
b. bed and broken, gud the results ~ tn war VIII DC
fell not alone IN Turkey bat al over Asia and Airs,@
tbe Sultan Is the virtual head Of the hOuammetan
world. when this shall have been acc0mplsh'd, lao
work Of missionaries In Turkey VIII begin 70 Dear ifi
Ip regard To mission woIk IN Egy VI. DR. Field rad;
think Egypt has eleai future Tue Oesi ihing igr
the country would De tofal under TIE rue oi ingahd
Then M ght hc but up great free, cNilyrd empire 0n
the banks Of the Nile. Then wOdid b. optnol broad
Nay mao tho herr heather Africa india, he added
WIS the tcd here the results Of mission N"fA could 70
tested tie most satisfactorily These were most en-
couaging a. each Oi the thousand m.stOnafisr Vas
centre o true religion, good morality, ana CIVILIZATION,
powerful In effects even with such obstacles as 10
ta.tug creed, and a time-hOnuTcd castc.