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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-04

Hot hotter and hottest "they ever expe fenced"
is the common cry just now. Humanity in gem
eral i, whiting and furnishing with heat; but veg
citation is going up higher and higher, and that
very rapidly as the farmers say too much so to
stand the winds by and by. The thermometer
ranging from SO TO 90 in the shade. Many have
b en- entirely rosiraed by the heat MIR. Blag-
den was carried from the field Monday, in an 10
sensible condition. DIR. Gushing was called, and
soon relieved hin.
The farmers IN this community are just COM
meucns their ha, ing, with prospect of good
hay crop.
The mania for base ball playing just now is verv
prevalent in this community, extending to the
fs' men and lean as we as the bows. We have
two smart clubs of young men, called the Red
and Stars; also club of fat men and
a club of lean men. Ia matched game
Of lean aud fat men, the leans were vctori
Gus The II, DIS and Stars have played with
alternate victories. The Reds have lad an
invitation to 20 to Fairfield the 4th. The pros
pect is now that peace and quietness will p evail
here on the b. Some of the younger craft in
town may join in the c,l brstiop at Fault Id.
Concerts, entertainments Of various kinds a. d
f slivsls sill continue. This evening the ladie.
of the Methodist society give an entertainment,
With strawberry festival.
Rev. Webster Woodbury. is out of town on his
summer vacation. Rev. MIR, Baldwin, Methodist,
preached an able sermon last Sabbath, on "Crown
Him Lord Of all.
No special stir 10 political circles at present.
Greenbackeis are still blowing for more money
las most Of them need it, and against blosted
bondhoders, which Of course includes their can
didate for Cove, nor. The democracy arc little in
doubt what to do. whether to take Smith or Gsrce-
Ion. Some would like 10 take both they could.
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GOYernmeht Employ.
PENNSILt ANA.
Commemorative Exercises.

WILKEsBAkRR, July 3. For months there has
been III preparation throughout thl. beautiful VAL
lev series OF vices on grand scale, common d.
oiale Of the one hundredth anniversary OF the
battle and massacre of Wyoming, at the village OF
Wyoming, four miles iom this city, and near the
spot where q hundred years ago To day the bloody
battle Was fought with 4ch disastrous results to
the early settlers. The opening exercises took
place with fully sixty thousand people in attend
ance. The programme for the day had been ar
ranged WITH view 10 mpressivet and solem-
NIFTY, and the iol owing days will be devoted to
pr esideutial party sccouIp ,nied by the guberna-
beIlsnd about two o'cock this morning, where
after couple of hours stop they were joined by q
reception committee. Along the route between
Northumbe land and Wyoming great enthusiasm
prevailed. Every station was profusey decor ated
aud the iLhaUi ants turned out mssse TO greet
the president aud bid him welcome. But few
stot were made. AT some points the demsnd for
his eycellency was 90 great that the president
shock hands with as many as could gain acc. IS to
him. Whine at other stations be treated them to q
short, pithy little speech, thanking them heart ly
for theu plea, ant greeting. On arriving at Wy
omIng, the psity met and were escorted by the
Scranton City & lard TO the residence OF Paine
Peubone. and sfter having breskia ted, proceed
ed to the grand paw lion, where the order of ex-
ercises which consi ted of music and speeches,
wsa immediately commenced. A neat speech of
welcome WAS made by Rev. MIR. Hornberger, who
WAS iol owed by the president. after which the
bened!ctiop WAS pronounced, and the assemblsge
quietly Il .spersSd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-04
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO July ), IS7s.
FLOUR-Extra spring 44oa5.O0: western 4.30;
80 ithern 20.
WHEAT No.2 Chicago spring Cash s9ag2t
June, 0tO-a0.C0-; July iS2aa4 August, a-a
mob, Us; Regular. "a, rejected o..
Coh> Sales regular, -; cash -s37. June
b-aWi-; July Ss t.; August 81 i 400; rejected.
8a..
OATS Cash 23l.a--; June Aha--; July. ssh
a!Z} usust, 22A.
klE Al.
BAR .tY-ish.
DRESSED HUtiS-i lla4.l2k
PORN Casn 935-ay37h; June 9g,-: Jslv
80 :, August, 80 ha9 ~.
LARD-Cash d S2h bs5 jane ss2n-a: July
sj--abs7S; AIgusi, 6 s7ISa-.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 4I4a4a short rib
'lht2 t'sa-a; short clear rib ksO clear sides
s94a6a
WhlskEY-lO6.
FREiGHTS-Corn to Buffalo II cents; wheat
cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-04
STATE NEWS.

Mrs. Eunee Orcutt of North Monmouth, moth
err of }. l.. circuit, Esq, WAS ninety years old Oh
the IA h day OF last February. She is the oldest
person 10 town.
The dwelling house Of J. NJ. Jordan, E.q, at
Palmyra, was considerably damaged bv IRE on
Thursday afternoon. The family were all absent
at the time, aud had it not been for The timely
discovery by the neiehbors, his entire set Of
buildings wouli have been consumed. As it was
much Of the furniture was badly damaged.
The subscriptions in Boston for the benefit of
the family OF the family of the murdered cashier,
John w. Barron, amount to 81, 1Sl 50.
Mr.. Austin Stevens of the firm of Cunningham
K Stevens, at OldtewD, met with q very painful
accident last Saturday. He was trying t. remove
SHIN from the gang, when it was thrown with
great force. s'iihing HIM in the face, aud turned
one OF his eyes Out of the socket. Medical sid
was called us soon possible. and the eye put
back in lace, and slight hopes are entertained
that he Will not lose his sight.
A young man named Newton Cluff, EMPLOYED
in the Commercial flee. met with quite a painful
accident MONDAY. While putting up q window
Que OF h 5 hs. DIS went through the glass, cutting
his wrist badly, making i, necessary for the physi-
cian to take Two $ itches in order to close the
wound. Bangor Wing.
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CA1.lFOR VIA.
Election.

SAN FRANCISCO, July g. The official election
returns REC ived IRON all except counties be-
sides San Francisco, III which the official canvass
Is not yet complete. with EQUITIES yet to hear
from, will give non-psriizin maj Jrlties Tue re-
suit OF the count shows beyund "A count that the
uon-parzans elected all their ihrty-two dele gate
at large, and probably "a county delegates,
though they may lose one OF that humber
The kearney ties elect Al aud p sslbl, 81 count,
delet ates, republicans :, aud the democrats I.
The non-psrtzans will thus have majority in the
Convention, ot IL or 20 over ali others.
ii must also be remembere that the republicans
anu democrsts elected repent the valive ell
ement. 1t is also tue that tue number of dele
gates IRON the interior, or WORKING mems ticket,
are not ~ sS mpalhJ with what Is known as X, ar
he, ism, and the same may be SAID OF some OF the
city deiek alions.
Inc Revolutionary element Will form small
minority in tue convention.
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How the Fourth will he spent.

To-day being the anniversary of the bItn -dav
of the country which the greenbsckers are at.
tempting to ruin, it will be spent in various
ways. We never expect to witness another for
NAL celebration in Augusta until the proposed
Soldiers Monument is completed. May that day
be FASTENED through the liberality and patriotism
of our citizens. Much remains u be done in that
direction before the grand and most worthy OBJ
jet is obtained. But 10 the absence of any pub
lie observation Of the day here, the people will
wander off TO various places, led by their Gown
sweet will" by far the larger crowd will participate
in the Sunday School excursion to the Methodist
camp ground in Richmond. The train will leave
here at 8 o'clock this morning, and return at abou
6 10 the q ternoon. The best OF care will be
taken Of the children, and to make their stay on
the grounds pleasant. Swings and other means
of enjoy ment will be provided. The Augusta
Band will accompany the excnrsionists to furnish
music. The kennebec Fishing Association,
with invited guests, will visit the quiet water
of Cobbosseecontee Lake. and there drop
a line to the tooIhsome black bass and
wbile perch. One of the State Fish
Commissioners will be present, besides other
dignitsries. The Association will dine on salmon
ard black bass, topping of with nothing stronger
than lemonade, etc Others STILL who want a
sniff of the soft sea bn ezes," will take the good
steamer Henry Morrison" this norning at :
O'Clock, and proceed down the Kennebec to the
mouth of the river, landing at Fort Popham, on
historic ground, and in the midst of most delight
is scenery. The admirers of horse flesh will visit
the park Of Geo. NJ. Robinson, where the only
tfot in this vicinity will take place. Those who
desired TO witness q celebration at the hub -
awaited themselves yesterday of the cheap and at
uactve excursion to Boston on the steamer "Star
OF the East" The reform clubs at Brackets
Corner, Sidney Corner, Jewett school. house. and
the Ballard schoo-house. in this city, will join in
temperance picnic at Silver Lake Grove, Sidney
There viii be sing ing, speeches, boat rides
swings, &c. few Will visit several near towns
aud cities in the State where celebrations are held
The Conner Cadets, on account Of the absence OF
members, were unable to participate in the cele-
braton at Bath The Torrent Engine Co., OF
Hallowell. will visit Lewiston. But large num-
Der Of our people will remain in the quiet of their
own homes. undisturbed by the explosions Of fire.
crackers. The bursting of torpedoes and the
blasts Of the fish horn may be expected, as these
still come within the lawful amusements The
boys we're les, demonstrstive last evening than
usual, owilg to the warm weather and the alb ence
of gun powder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-04
FATAL EFFECTS OF HOT WEATHER
CASES OF sUNsTROKE.
Death OF Three Persons.

While Mr.. w. A. Boyington, yard master at the
station of the Maine Central r ,iIroad in this city,
attending to his duties at the depot, yesterday
afternoon little past one o'clock, he received a
severe sun stroke, which caused him to fall to the
platform. He was taken up aud conveyed to the
office Of ply stefan, where he hal medical at
tendance. He was bled and ice applied to the
head and other treatment, hut TO no purpose. He
rallied once, but went into supor, in which he
remained until about four O'Clock, when be died
This is indeed sad case. Mr.. Boyington has been
iu the employ Of the railroad company for twenty
years, and no CORPORATE IN ever had q more faith
full and Efficient man. He lost one of his arms 10
the service of the company. There was a genera
feeling OF sorrow the streets. yesterday after
noon, when it was known that he had been strcke n
down. The decea led leaves u wife and many
friends to mourn his death.
Elliot 81 as, a workman on the Thompson place
in this city, owned by Judge Rice, while at work
hsyiag, had sun stroke Tuesday afternoon. Ii
is not considered to be had case, as we under
stand, and the man will recover
Patrick Sexton. enlisted man at the U s. Ar
sens in this city. had sun stroke, on Tuesday
afternoon, which will not prove fatal.
A workman in the saw mill east side the river,
whose name failed to learn, had 9 slight attack
yesterday, but not with any indication of serious
results.
We understand that Mr. Charles Matthews at
work in the haying field of Mr. Isaiah Robbins,
OF Riverside, died on Tuesday evening from the
effects Of sun stroke. He came into supper
from his work in the field, and as he approached
the sink to get drink of water. he fell. He wa.
taken up and placed in a chair, and remarked that
be felt better. Soon after, however, bis limbs be-
came iigid and be died in a short time.
Thomas Cunningham, an inmate of the Soldiers
Home, Togus, died Monday from the effects of
sun stroke. Hi, death was almost instantaneous
A young man named Holmes, at work on the
farm Of Mr.. George Knowles, in Manchester, was
stricken down with sun stroke about noon Tues
day. Mr.. Knowles was at work hoeing near nv
where Mr.. Holmes was moving. and seeing him
drop down went to his assistance, and found him
nearly unconscious. lie was helped into the
house and DR.. Crooker sent for, who applied the
usual remedies, and though severe case, it is
thought the man will recover.
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Clinton Locals.

Married. in this village, on Tuesday evening
July I'd, by the Rev. l.. Wentwor h, Geo. +. PEN
nell, E.q of Atlantic, Iowa, to Miss May A. Kid
der, the adopted daughter of Hon. f. g. Hodg-
N Of Clinton. The ceremonies took place at the
Union church at 7.30 O'Clock, large number of
Trends being present. After the service at the
church the happy couple with few invited guests
returned to the brides home where refreshments
were served. Mr.. Pencil and his wife departed
on the evening train for their home in Atlantic,
la. We wish them much happiness in this their
new life
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PORTLAND.
Funeral of Mr.. BedIoW.

PORTLAND, July3 The funeral of Superin-
tendeDt Bedlow will occur Friday morning. The
Western Union office aud news room are draped
III mourning. Assistant Superintendent Chss. F.
Wood of Boston, arrived this morning, and Gene
raj Superintendent Ilinchman OF New York. is
expected also, and delegation of telegiaphers
from Boston and other points east and west in
this district.
Bedlow having been subject to heart disease, are
incorrect. lie was as usual in thorough health
and death is attributed solely to over-exer'on and
the shock of cold water.
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INDIAN A.
Fam Machinery Destroyed.

New YORK. jugs. A indianapolis despatch
says ere are .coI.s of resplng machines destroy
ed. Ever, day bring. reports of fresh deprejs-
lions on other machines. Notices are posted
threat ming destruction il owners do not lay them
aside and employ men to cut gian Many farm
els are yiedIag and discsrding machines. Those
who have travelled in several districts of Indiana
during the past week. say very large prop rtioa
of fields Of wheat are being cut by hand. Farm
els have ported notices of farming on their lsDds
and are taking means for protection oil property
al night. If destruction goes on her ic inca, ures
will be adopted. The supply of labor, in many
localities is not equal to the demand.
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East VassaIboro' Locals.

Mr.. James Pierce is making extensive repairs
on bis house, and will have, when it is completed,
one OF the most desirable pl,cts in town.
Farmers have commenced having in earnest;
will have fair crop. Crops are looking finely.
Fruit will be abundant.
Rev. Mr.. Applebee, recently appointed pastor
of the Nj. +. church IS very much liked
Mr.. Abraham Gates is at home has been spend
ing some months at Harvard Medical school. He
believes in work and is beginning to look as brown
rs an old farmer. He is in every respect worthy
Young man.
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Gr.mm asicaI Description of the word

Hot is q nuisance; common nuisance; tits singu-
lar number, neuter gender, agrees with nobody,
and is subject to the curse of many. 1t divided
as follows hot, hotter, HOTTEST. We have been
experiencing the latter for the past few DAYS. 1t
may be declined as follows am hot, thou art
hot, he is bot; plural-we are hot, We or you are
hot, they are hot
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NEW NtDit II.


Deatn.
New YORK, July 3. Flank Lang died yester-
day at 80 ocock the police station, from over
eSerlion and partial starvation. He had wake d
from Leavenworlh aud was trying to reach Hart
ford, where it is believed he had relatives.
Personal.
Samuel J. Tllden and Lieut.. Gov. Dorsheimer
sailed to. day for Paris.
Later.-Ex Governor Tilden did not sail for
Europe to-day rs was enormously stated. 1t was
his nephew.
SunstrOke.
There were seven strokes reported in this
city yesterday.
Arrived.
Six hundred and sixty Mennonites arrived from
Russia, yesterday, and left last night for the
west.
Government Employ.
1t is reported Attoi ney General Devens has de-
cided that the law OF cungres, gives laborers in
government employ the full pay of ten hours for
eight hours per day work.
No Celebration.
There is to be no celebration of the Fourth Of
July oil any kind here.
Convicted.
Benjamin Hunter was convicted this evening Of
murder In the first degree
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M ISSOuIRI.


ST. JOSEPH, July 3. The Missouri river is now
higher tnan since 1874. being seventeen feet four
inches above low water mark. Consijei able dam
aye was done to the iron bridge spanning the riv.
Ell at this point, by the current washing in and
causing the East abutment to sink down eight OF
ten feet, letting the shore end Of the first span
touch the water. At present the bridge is impss
sable.
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summ,riuR Notes.

The family Of j. +. Pierce, the popular news
dealer, are sojourning at their cottage at Ocean
Point A large party will 90 from Lewiston and
Auburn to Hsrpswell, next Mondsy.-Ion. S. J
Chadbourne, Secretary of State, is luxuratug 1t
East Newport.-Up among the hills of Andover,
the summer boarders are arriving every day, and
business is Frightening up, notwithstanding So
Ions dismal songs about cut-downs and low prices
of steers.
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The Indians.
THE CAMPAIGN PLANS OF GENE
RAJ TERRY.

NEW YORK. July 3. Gen. Terry has submitted
plan of Campaign 10 the northwest, which 10.
Gates Gen. Sturgis with sixteen companies at Bear
Battle, DAKOTA, from whence he ~ill keep NJ co l.
muncstion with General Bradley, hv miles
northwest of Dead wood, and Recon nosssnces to
be kept up to the Canadian liue, thus keeping W
constant watch upon all movements of the ioux
and o, her Indians.
Gen. Miles Will keep the country clear of In
dian. southeast of his line TO Bi adey's camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-04

The Treasurer of St. Marks Home gratefully
acknowledges the following donations for the
month Of June:
Mrs. j. w. Bradbury, 3 doz. eggs, 4 boxes
Strawberries, lettuce, tomato plants; MIS-. II. Is.
Williams, salmon, So for painting in the house
Mrs II. d. Rice, 20 lbs. butter, spnage; MR.. De
Witt. boxes strawberries; Mrs. Davis lamb
Mrs. Farley. 6 boxes Strawberries; Mrs. Boothbv,
asparagus; Mr.. Clspp, boxes strswherries; Mr..
Piper, 7 boxes strawberries; II. Williamson,
boxc. strawberries; Miss A. NJ. Williams, aspara-
gus. barrel of potatoes, SIS for painting in the
house.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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Daily Rsnneaff aournal
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Graduating Exercises.

WATERvILLE, July 3. The graduating exer-
cses Of the Waterslle Classical destitute took
place at the Bap,i,t Church to-day. The interior
ofthe edifce was finely decorated with flowers
and evergreen. The exercises were very inter
est,ng. The college preparatory purse numbered
thir y-tbree The ladies collegiate course num-
bered seven. Comforting of diplomas and address
TO the graduating class by Hon. W. J. Corthel.
State Supt. of Schools. Commencement concert
this evening before large audience, by Miss
Marie +. Stone, assisted by j. Howard Richard
son and Quintette Club of Boston
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AUBURN.
Court N alters.

LEWISTON, July 3. Henry Seavy, arrested at
Bowdoinham on charge of adultery, was bound
over to-day to the Supreme Court, at Auburn.
Serious Accident.
An infant daughter of DR.. II. Reynolds of Au
burn fell this afternoon and was seriously, if no,
fatally injured.
Struck by Lightning.
Lightning this afternoon shlvered an oak tree
on Golf Hill, Auburn.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. July 8, ISIS.
Money loaned a. lazy on cal, and closed at Oh
per cent.
Sterling quiet at 4s5'% as5]s tor 60 days, is7kass-
for demand.
Cold opened at iO0H and closed at I00k.
Carrying rates, O-al per cent. Borrowing rates
liaa.
Clearngs, 80 ISL. 900. Custo n receipts, s2oe 600.
Treasury disbursed $40 OOD interest, sI4,soo TO,
bonds.
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A Kenntbecer, who is sojourning at the pres
emit time in Atoostook, and who has visited some
twenty towns in that county. writes US that the
hay crop there looks first rate; the grain crop
promises we'll. They have had their share of the
warm weather. At Houhon, on Saturday, the
mercury stood 9S in the shade Sunday, at noon,
100 in the shade. With that kind of weather,
corn can be successfully cultivated down in
Aroostoek county.
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Dten.

In Appleton, July I'd, Mrs. Nancy, widow of the
late Natha MEL oprague, aged IL years, moaths 2
days.
In Lowell, June 9th, Mr.. Charlotte, widow of
the late John Charlie. aged II years montt May
9tr, Mrs. simon +. Grover, aged IS yes
In West Betnel, June l6t }, Dow ScIibner, aged
mon ms III davs.
aged II years.
In Albany, June 22d. Lyman Hutch in on, aged
80 years 5 mon h Is DAYS.
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Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
in the northern portions cooler northeast winds,
rising barometer and clear weather, but 10 the
southern portions warmer southerly Winds and
clear weather, possibly followed BY cooler north
erly winds, cloudy weather and rising barometer
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ROCkLAND.
Arrested.

RocKLAND, July 3. On the arrival Of the Ban
gor boat at Rocklard, Wednesday. Officer Wit
ham arrested a girl named May Ann Conloy. for
stealing thirty five dollars from a family where
she Was employed in Bangor. Thirteen dollars
of the money was found on her person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-04

A temperance reform club was organized by
Billy German, on Tuesday evening, at the Bal
lard schoo-house, in this city, with tue following
officers: President. John H. Hanson Vice Pres
idents. Frank A. Baxter, James w. Beck, Edwin
Farnhsm; Secretary, Miss Nellie +. Wood !;
Treasurer, Miss Lizzie Ballard; Assistant Treas
urer. Miss Nellie Fsi nhsm. The club starts with
twenty three members and under the most favor
able auspices.
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LADY BEAUTIFIERs,

Ladies, you cannot make fair skin, rosy cheeks
and sparkling eyes with all the cosmetics of
France, or beautifers of the world, while in poor
health, strength and beauty Is Hop Bitters. A
trial % certain proof. See smother column.
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Suicide.
FOREIGN.


BERLIN, July 3. The official bulletin announc.
es the condition of the Emperor as unchanged.
DENIAL.
LONDON. July 8. The reported death of the
Emperor OF Morocco is contradicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-04

The Kennebec Jail is the coolest place 10 the
city. We don't know this from personal expert
ence. but informed by Deputy Page. The
building is constructed Of stone, and all the cells
are thoroughly ventilated. If tae heated term
continues, crime may be committed IN order to
fnd friendly shelter within the cool wall. of the
Jail or "Libbv Prison"