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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
Valley News Items.

a little boy at Woodstock recently
caught perch, which was found to have
swallowed snake eight inches long.
The Winchester Light Infantry at
tended the memorial celebration al
Charlestown, w. Va.
the B. & Q. Company offers a reward
of $500 for the aErssg Of the person, who
recently placed distinctions on the track
at Jones's Crossing, near Winchester
A special agent of the Postoffice de-
partment lIs been to Winchester inves-
tigating the cause of the recent fire at
the post Office in that place.
The Winchester News thinks that not
much injury viii be done in that Sec
ton to the wheat by rust.
The police of Winchester have tow
er garden in front Of their headquarters.
One day last week Mfs. Brown the
wife of the butcher, who attends the
Winchester market, was severely
wounded in the neck, by a pistol ball
fred from barn on the Stephens place
near Newtawn, p distance of at least a
quarter of a lpiie.
The Winchester fines says: We
have in our office for the inspection OF
those interested a specimen Of wool sent
Us by General Meem, of Mt. jackson,
taken f:conn yearling Cotswold lamb
this spring, wh;al measures not less
than twelve inches in length, and is ex-
ceedingly fine. A flock of 100 thorough.
bred "Cotswolds made eleven pounds
each of this superior wool, while l39
half-bred sheep made seyea poapds each.
Figure it up, and see whether dogs or
sheep are most profitable.
The Page Wooden Mills in Page coun-
ty, which were seriously damaged by
the food of last November, have been
placed In thorough repair.
From the Rockingham Register we
learn that Mr.. P. S. Miller, accompan-
led by his wife, two children and girl,
had q narrow escape from drowning re-
Gently. In crossing North River, above
the W0elen Factory, qear RfidgsWster,
in a buggy, the horse turned down
stream and was soon in deep water
The parties were barely able to keep
their heads above water until they were
rescued by q negro man in boat. The
horse after kicking the buggy to pieces
was drowned. Mr. +. 4. Wengef, Of
Spring Hill. Augusta county, in his caF
rage with two horses, vas Immediately
in rear of Mr.. Miller's buggy when he
entered the river, and was able to render
ali necessary assistance to the distressed
family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

sNp<, hay m ftlheln the ssofiI was ever given
sEcs test OF It's curative qualities as Boschee's
German Syrup. In three years two million
fo9r hundred Thousand small bottles Of this
madisiae Xsra distEibnted Of charge by
Consumption, Asthma, Group, sevGre CousES.
Pneumonia and other diseases Of the Throat
ana Lungs, giving the American people unde-
The result has been that Druggists in every
tosEn ai,d village in the United States are rec
Druggist, and ASK What tileyi Il how abostitt
sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size. HThrae
doses will relieve any case. For sale by DR.. N.
WAYT q Bro and G.. w. MAY d Co. decl8-eow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

Among the most remarkable productions of
this age and country is Halls Hair Renewer,-
Its success is unparalleled. 1t is sought after
by rich and poor, high and low, young and old.
Inhabitants of foreign landslide people OF
Australia, OF Europe, and of South America
find means to get it at whatever cost. It is be-
cause 1T works like magic. 1t restores the hair
to its youthful color and beauty, and robs APP
proaching age of one of its disagreeable accom-
paniments. 1fyoH are getting bald try it. Try
+ II yoA are getting gray. br. if you have any
hair dressing. it viii not dfsappoint you
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

H1RUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of a Deed of
i Trust executed to me by j. L. Timberlake
and wife, bearing date on the End day of De-
eember, 1875. I will proceed, in front of the
Courthouse, in the city of Staunton, on
Mond0y, the..27th day of May, 1878,
desirable PROPERTY stTated o on Aneusta stree
and New street. fronting 9lN feet on Augusta
s street, .r ana 90 sest ~ New street being the
described in the plat Of the city Of Staunton as
Lot No. Is. including valuable BRICK "a
WAREHOUSE on Augusta street, aud a#aI
desirable RESIDENCE fronting on New Gszaz
street. JAMES BIJMGA RDNER1 IN -
apr30-tds Trustee
FOSTPONEMENT.-T above sale is post
noned uutil Saturday, June 1:t, 1873
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.,
Lyzo-ly - Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

Reports from Illinois show that the
recent snow storm was very destructive
Of human life. ArPetersburg four per-
sons We're killed by lightning, while
near Lincoln two women and a girl
were struck dead. In other places live
stock was injured, buildings shattered,
bridges washed away, and crops cut to
the ground by hail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

DEATH SENTENCE OF A WOMAN
CoMMUTED.-Governor Colquitt, Of Ga.
has committed the death sentence oil
Mrs. Kate Southern, of Pickens county
in that State, to Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for ten years. Mrs. South
ern killed Narcissa Cowart, her rival, al
dance, about year and a half ago. An
immense pressure for Communication was
brought on the Governor, and his deci
sion, it is said, gives the liveliest salts.
| faction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

The Valley Forge (Pa.) Centennial
association has issued national adj
dress requesting general observance of
the one hundredth anniversary of the
occupation OF Valley Forge by the CONT
mental army. The ceremonies will take
place at Valley Forge June 10th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

GOLD MINING IN VIRGINIA.-The
Farmville Mercury says that the recent
re.opening of the gold mines in Buck
ingham aaInty with new and improved
machinery has satisfied tue oxnEgp that
they have struck Bonanza and ar
rangements are IN progress for still more
extensive Olerations,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

r AND SALE.-The undersigned Commits
IL sioners of the circuit court of Augusta
county, by virtue of decree rendered in the
causes OF Humbert's Ex'or VS.. Long and al, and
Showaller.vs Long and al, at the June term,
1873, and amended at the Nov. term, 1877, will
sell. at public auction, in front of the Court
house in Staunton, ca
Monday, the 24th day of June, 1878,
tract Of land on Naked Creek containing 65
acres. and is part of the farm originally
owned by Saml M. Long, and now owned by Jno
7. Long. This is frst-class Naked Creek land,
and is in excellent condition.
TERMS OF SALE-Enough cash in hand to
cover the costs OF sale, and the residue in three
the day of sale, for which the purchaser viii
execute bonds with approved personal securi-
ty, and the title will be retained as ultimate Sc
curly. G. M. COCHRAN, Jr.,
T. C. ELDER,
my2S-tds commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

A Grand Sham Battle will take place
in Wheeling, w. Va, on the 30th of the
present month. The military who will
participate in the conflict are the First
Regiment, West Virginia National
Guards, Morgantown Artillery, with
eight pieces ordinance, and twentysec-
ond Ohio Regiment, Aatioaa! Guard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

The Kentucky Legislature, at its last
session, passed very severe law against
carrying concealed deadly weapons. 1t
has given rise to much discussion and
many objections-but the Courier-J Jour-
nal considers all the objections weak,
any insists upon the rigid enforcement
of the low.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

Among the bills introduced in the
House of Representatives OH Monday
last was one by Mr.. Harris, Of Viz
gInia, to repeal sections S,412 and Sab
OF toe Revised Statutes, imposing tax
Of ten per eeni. on the circulation of
State banks. ThaS law fa most op-
pressive one, imposes UNJUST burdens
on our banks, and drives out capital
and circulation from the States. We
hope the resolution of Judge Harris
will be adapted, and the burden of the
existing law reBaavcG, Petersburg Post,
23lI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
HoME.MAnE HooTS ANn suors

HOMEMADE BOOTS AND SHOES
itfes for Fhe sraalfn flIcture OF MEMS ana Bows.
BOOTS and sHoEs, and areirre pared Is supply
their CUSTOMERS with work superior to aafhys
ana see tAeir Improved styles, and be con-
WINGED thap tAeiF FQrk is The yery best they
guarantees their work to BIS exaGtly what It Il
repressntad. Give them q trial and encourage
man ufacturlng ut home fab20-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

One visible result Of tho REVIVAL in
Hartford in connection with the work
of Messrs. Moody and Sankey, is the re-
ception Of more than eight hundred per-
sons In the various evangelical churches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

THE TAX ON STATE BANKs.-The
Washington correspondent of the Rich
mond Dispatch says that, Estate Urea
surer r. M. r. Hunter has written let
ter to Judge Harris, of Virginia, COM
mending in high terms his bill relieving
State banks of the ten. per cent. tax now
imposed on their circulation"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

Scurvy has broken out among the
children in the idiot asylum on Ran
dalps Island, New York. and fourteen
deaths have already taken place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

CASE OF Rev. e. T. BAIRD.-The
judicial case of Rev. E. r.. Baird in the
Presbyterian General Assembly in
Knoxville was concluded on Saturday
last. His complaint was not sustained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

n mi sq sd reg 2ay eh l1 s eh
RI r. 1uLrrr,r,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

BAKER EEQS. have just received Let O
those Niae Iaise 'H4erkisshs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
= CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions OF youth, nervous weakness ear
oipe that viii cute yoa, FREE OF CHARGE.
Thisgreat remedy was disotssfea by a r; ssion-
AIRY in south America. Send seIf-addresseli
envelope to the Rev. Joseph #. fnmsn StnsSon
D. Bible House. Neav York Cfty nos "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

Ladies' Newport ties and slippers, all STYLES.
jgst received and sold very low at ~
~ - - C. T.. WELL ER.c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

Spring stock of boots and shoes at G. r..
WELLER'S! Great reduction in prices! Be
sure and call,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

REDUCTION IN PRICES OF Doors AND SuorS
i haze tsast returned from the East with
large stock OF pools ana shoes, purchased al
such prices that cannot fail TO pleasss "
- c., H., yVE.1 r TT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

Southern papers generally are utterly
opposed to opening the presidential title,
yet not one of them thinks it improper
to make such investigation as will show
who committed frauds in Florida and
Louisiana by taking the testimony of
McLin, Dennis and others, who volun-
tarily offer to tell about things to which
they were parties, with distinguished
visitors, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

JAMES BUMGARDNER' JR
GEORGE M. COCHRAN, JR,
HENRY 3. NICHE,
John PAUL,
CHARLES S. YANCtIY,
apr30-tds Commissioners
POSTPONEMENT.- above sale is post
pOned until Monday, august 18th, 1878
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.,
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN JR.,
HENRY B. NICHE,
JNO PAUL,
CHAS. s. YANCEY.
pnya5-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

my14-tds Trustee.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND E0R
N SALE.-I offer for sale privately, a portion
OF the Home Farm, containing 1875 or lao
Acres, as the purchaser may wish. Twenty
in ~ miles of Fishersville Depot, on Ches. &
Ohio Railrgad, in Augusta county.
new, unfinished leg house on it, with fine
spniags anda stream of water running through
the centEe of the place.
Terms accommodating. Call on or address
SAM'L II, STEELE.
y,oro9-+f Woun eshoro We
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

900 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE
900 1 now offer to sell 1888 acres of land
lying on both sides of Railroad, about twomiles
West of Craigsv1lle. in a good neighborhood,
fee and Depot. will sell to suit the purchaser
either the whole or part. Persons wishing to
which viii be shown to them by me.
narl9-6m John CLOVER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
EELE,c!:T1rIREBEsT

VALUABLE SPRINGS PROPERTY
v FOR SALE.-By virtue of a decree of
the circuit court Of Augusta county, rendered
IN the cause Of the Central National Bank of
Frederick, Md, VS.. Chesley Kinney and ais, we
will proceed in front Of the Courthouse in the
city OF Staunton. to sell at public auction, on
Monday, the 9th day of Man. 1878,
that most desirable property known as the
AUGUSTA SPRINGS PROPERTY,
or the
hS1RIRL1NG SPRINGS' PROPERTY,
The property consists of the original Angus
ia Springs tract, supp osed to contain $50
acres, and two additional tracts added thereto
one containing los acres, and the other sup
posed to contain 500 acres. This property is
highly improved, and is one of the most pOpu-
lar watering places in Virginia. The property
will be sold upon the following terms, viz: So
much in hand as win pay the costs of suit and
sale. and the remainder in four equal annual
sale-the purchaser giving bond with approved
personal security and the title retained as ulti-
mate security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
PREPARED BY
DIR. j. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analyti teal Chemists.

A"CACaA umU AmaAy tlcaI Cnem1StSs
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEAL
EMS In MEDICINE. my2S-e5W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

to 6-buttons, our own importation Onr
Gloves have peculiar elegance of fit andfin-
Ism, which distinguish them from ali others
Prices from so cents up. Also
Lisle, Six and Thread Clones
for Ladies and Gentlemen Mt
a. I,IlC
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

- - LADIES' UNDER WEAR. =
SKIRTS, Goa0ns, Chenaises, Corset Covers,
Draa0ers, Dressing Sdcques,
AriinHeo n EMBROIDERIES, TORCHoN AND
SMYRNA LACEs, &c. &C.
Special attention is ask ed to this line in which
we cannot be eXcelled either In prices ouaIi
ties and general fitness for the purposes in
tended. purposes liz
N. B.-Garments made to measure at no ex-
ira charge at ~ VA
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18

!, WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Ssnator Gro
vsr says in explanation Of the bill intro
duced by him prohibiting the employ
ment on government works OF any
person who 10 not = citizen OF ths
United States, or who has not declared
his intention OF becoming a citizen, that
1t is intended solely to prevent the sm-
ployment Of Chinese laborers on govern
ment works on the Pacific Coast. He
says he received q letter O few days ago
from the President OF the workingmen's
Association at Portland. Oregon, to the
effect that the person having the IN.
tract for the construction OF the canal
locks at the Cascades Of the Columbia
river had informed him that soms 200
Chinese were employed to the exclusion
Of white laborers. This work Is being
done at the expense Of the government,
an appropriation Of $500. 900 having
been made. Federal Judges on the
Pacific Coast have decided that China
men are not eligible to citizenship. They
work at . very low rate Of wages. and
send their earnings home. 90 that the
government funds not only are not dis.
bursed among. needy citizens. but are
sent out OF the country. Grover says
he shall press tho matter before the
Committee on Commerce. to which the
bill has been referred.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18
rug ELrcrnIo LIanr.

The London Times Office il now rsgu.
larry Illuminated with the electric light.
A correspondent recently visiting the in
stitution says:
"From gas light we emerged suddenly
into what seemed q iood OF daylight,
which came from six small lamps placed
at intervals round 4 large room. in which
compositors aud others were busy OF
work. These Tampa were suspended 80
as to be raised and lowered at will. In
compliance with the wish OF one Of the
gentlemen present. one OF these lights,
selected at haphazard. Was turned out
by means OF a tap. and ii remained out
without the slightest ~percsptibls increase
in the volume OF light In the other
lamps. Then another light at q distance
was treated In similar manner and with
a like result. The two were again relit
by a turn OF the tap the reverse way
and turned on full power. Then one
vas slightly lowered" 80 As to give
about q third Of It's full light, a with
ordinary gas.
In short. We found there = useful and
agreeable light. which can be moderated
and arranged to suit all circumstances.
This IL the Rapisff light. am no cleo
~tricisn. and shall not attempt to give q
technical description Of the apparatus
employed. but II seemed to possess great
simplicity. II. Rapisff says he can
burn ten lights in the circuit (; that his
carbons will burn ten hours ; that they
can be easily renewed. aud without sx-
tinguishing the lights. He further esti-
mates its comparative cost with gas as
less than q third. His statements may
be taken for what they are worth"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18
Silver City Items.

Lyon County Times. Dec. ls.-Thers
Is considerable interest felt In this dis
trict just now. and many claim owners
have come up from San Francisco re-
Gently / o look after the safety OF their
property. They all agree that there Is
q rsawaksning OF interest in the claims
in this vicinity. aud anticipate some
lively doings hereabouts in the Spring.
J. II. Campbell. accountant for Ho-
bart, Marletts K Co., was thrown from
his horse while on his way from the
firms wood camps near Lake Tahoe,
last Sunday. and badly hurt. He was
brought home from Carson in q buggy.
The Ramsdell mill was started up last
Monday ON ore from II. ]. T. Scheel's
mine. which lays back Of the Kossuth
hosting works. Three tons Of ore
from this mine. worked ut Ffsnch's
mill some three weeks ago. yielded
over $1,000. There Is little or no silver
In this ore.
II. W. Arnold Is extracting some One.
looking rock from his new claim. which
adjoins the Erie Consolidated on the
north. II 10 ~ east and west ledge.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18
Eureka items.


Sentinel, Dec. 17.-Sheriff Carr. OF
Cheyenne. arrived on Sunday night, and
shortly after had an interview with Pat
rick alias Ross. the alleged road agent.
whom be Immediately recognized as the
party so badly wanted at Cheyenne. The
charges pending against Patrick are rob-
berry aud assault with intent to kill, he
having in July last, in company with
others. riied . Deadwood stage. first
firing among the passengers in order to
intimidate them. The papers necessary
10 transfer the prisoner to the Cheyenne
authorities were forwarded from Carson
last evening. and will arrive tonight.
and Sheriff Carr will depart With him
tomorrow morning. Patrick no longer
denies his identity. and expresses his
willingness to return with the Officer.
Wells, Fargo & Co. shipped this
morning three bars Of bullion, valued at
$l,447 90.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18
A Happy Family.

NEW YoRx. Dec. l7.-Admiral De-
horsey. British Commander In Chief OF
the Pacific Station, reports to the Com
m~issioners OF the Admiralty that 90 dc.
scsndants Of the mutineers Of the ship
Bounty. living on Pi.cairn's Island ~ =
colony under Governor James Russell
Mccoy. form q model community. They
are singulariy free from crime, disease.
or disorders Of any kind. They have no
trade with the outside world, no money.
and no need Of either. the island being
fertile and supplying all their wants.
They are religious, moral, peaceable. and
contented. and are only disturbed by
one ominous circumstance, n~smely-an
American who has recently come to live
among them.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18
suicides.

MEANWHILE. Dec. IA young man
Of gsntsel appearance. aged about "a
years. named Robert @. Luton. said IN
have been q druggist Of San Francisco,
died to-day in this city from an over.
dose OF morphine. sslf-administered.
He Is known TO have arrived here q few
days ago. and II is said was In search Of
q deluded wife whom he found In q
house OF ill.repute. After repeated in.
effsctual efforts 10 have her leave and
return with him. in . at OF dependency
he swallowed the fatal draught.
SrocKTox. Dec. 17.-R. Ii. walrod,
an old resident OF this county. commit.
ted suicide to-day by taking morphine
and chloroform. He was formerly en-.
gagged in the produce business, but failed.
He left q letter stating he was tired Of
life. Age, 40.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE reports
that Senator Conklins has resolved not
to DO q candidate for the Presidency at
the next election have the following
basis and no more: He has authorized
his personal friends to say that he will
not DO . candidate against Gen. Grant.
but that on the contrary II Grants name
Ia brought before the Republican nomi.
mating convention he (Conkling) and
his friends will earnestly support II.
Nevertheless there are abundant indica-
tons visible to his intimate associates
that no does not believe Grants nomi.
nation possible. and II Grant either
declines or fails 10 obtain the nomina-
ton. Conkling's claims will undoubtedly
be urged with Mt least his consent.
Meanwhile, although like Blaine he
refuses to admit that he aspires to the
next nomination, II 10 manifestly good
policy for him TO induce a warm feeling
towards himself a. u second choice on
the part OF all Of Gen. Grants present
supporters.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18
Reno Items.

Journal, Dec. is.-Rsno ought to
have . wooden mill to accommodate the
trade Of this section. Fifty thousand
dollars would carry out the project. M
the investments would net . Pront Oh
si.ooo monthly. Why SOM ,s ~.
me- sn, 70 sno en, y. ;n.ss,in.
aeai'' neip 'ne o1 Nv $50
some OF 'nsii m'Hs' "N
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-12-18
a coon sEeIxSiSe.

The bill introduced BY Senator Gro
ver in the United States Senate last
Monday was . move In tbs right direc-
ton. II provides that none but citizens
fths United States and those who have
declared their intention OF becoming
citizens, shAll Be employed upon Gov
srnmsnt works. This Is . direct blow
at the Chinese eoolis system Of the Pa
cinc coast. and II Il becomes q Law. will
sfEsctuaiiy settle one branch Of that ve1s-
tious question. There are thousands OF
idle workmen In this country who would
Be glad to Q employment. II must
must b conceded by oil. that those Who
own allegiance to the Government. and
Who pay their taxes. or who are willing
TO nsht for Its support and protection.
are entitled TO greater consideration than
are the aliens who arc brought here as
slaves. and whose earnings 20 to enrich
graphing monopolists. The points which
the Senator urges in defense Of the
measure are reasonable and genuine.
Unless . better plan can b suggested. this
should receive .as hearty support OF
every true patriot. 1t may prove the
entering wedge in the solution Of the
Monaghan problem.