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Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

Among the many desirable results of
pure blood are, an elastic step, bOuyant
spirits, and clear complexion. The
possessor of healthy blood has his facu-
lties at command, and enjoys a clear
and quick perception which is impossi-
BILE when the blood is heavy and slug
gish with impurities. Ayers SaFsapa-
rilla is the best blood purifier sRd vital
izer known.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

There is no more perfect picture of
cOntentment and chastened Joy in this
weeping, sorrOwing world than the fat
man who has not seen over the horizon
of his anatomy for ten years, and who
enters societies cheerful and happy in his
ignorance of the fact that the monogram
tag which is attached to the foot of his
shirt bosODA is waving through the
aperture between his vest and waist
band,
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

Several arrests have been made Of
men suspected of having set fire to the
Johnston Harvester Works at Brook
port, New York, destroyed on Monday
night week, Another man, Freeman
Board, is now known to have perished
in the building.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

They were discussing religious ques-
tiOns. Said Browns Il tell you that if
the other animals do not exist after
death neither does man.. There is no
difference bstween man and beast." :"
"Ifanybody could convince me of that
it would be you, Brown" replied
Deacon Jones.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

The sinking of vessels by icebergs in
the ordinary track of commerce is q
maritime disaster for Summer. On the
10th inst. the bark Lizzie Cameron was
sunk in this way while on her way to
Bordeaux, and Thursday the steamship
AsdrubGL met with a similar fate off the
coast of Newfoundland.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

The Wilmington IN. CO. Star express
es the fervent hope that Jefferson
Davis will live to be 100, if he so desires,
and then have the privilege of saying
whether he shall keep on or no, Ger
tainly; let the old gentleman have
plenty of time to repent,
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

The Rev, DIR. John Brown of Bedford,
England, now travelling in this country,
Is a successor to John Bunyan, author
Of the Pilgrims Progress" In his pas
torate, and, is only the sixth minister
that church has had since its Organiza-
ton, $50 years ago,
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

Seutherners do not as a rule like to
work, but they are not behind when it
comes to hard thinking. The three
first scholars in the olasS graduating
from West Point this year were South
erners, as was the man who led the
graduating class at the Naval Academy.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

The advocates of the wOman-suffrage
amendment to the Constitution of
Nebraska will begin their campaign in
September. This agitation, with the
efforts of the Prohibitions to obtain
control of the Legislature, the canvass
for fnll State ticket and the United
States SeGatorship and the choice of
three Congressman, is certain to cause
the warmest campaign Nebraska has
ever witnessed.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

A sure cure for impoverished blood,
p;mples, aud sallow complexion, is
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t will produce
q healthy color, smooth skin, and is
absolutely not injurious.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

If people who are troubled with
colds would make use of Ayers Cherry
PectOral before attending church or
public lectures, they would avoid cough
ing, and the comfort of hearers and
speaker would be greatly promoted.
The Pectorals enables public speakers
to speak clearly and without fatigue,
having an immediate and wonderful
effect in increasing the power and
fleXibility of the voice.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

Many wonder how Parker's Ginger
Tonic can perform SUCH varied cures,
thinking 1T simply essence Of ginger,
VIXEN Id fact lis made from many valua-
BILE medicines which act benefcially on
every diseased organ. See other col
umn.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

Harvesters are busy all over Kansas,
even in northern sections. The yield
will exceed the estimate of a month
ago and wheat will in many sections
turn out 25' to 4g bushels to- the acre,
and ofsthe very BEST quality, Rye and
oats are equally as good, and both are
beyond all danger. Corn is now grow
ing magnificently, the average being
larger Than ever, The farmers are
consequently happy.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

USELESS FRIGHT.-To worry about
any Liver, Kidney or Urinary trouble,
especially Bright's Disease or Diabetes,
as Hop Bitters never fails of u cNPe
where a cure is possible. We know
this.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

A pure, wholesome distillation OF
witch hazel, American pine, Canada fir,
marigold, clover blossoms, etc, fragrant
with the healing essences of halsanl
snd pine, Such Is SanfordS Radical
Cure for Catafrh: Complete treatment
for&l. -;
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28
THE MOON AND I.

A golden moon that leans her gentle face
On the blue darkness of the Summer sky
We watched her steal alOft a little space,
My love and ].
Parting the opal clouds, upward she rose
TO wander lonely mid the stars on high
We thought our world as bright AS one of those,
My love and l.
Dear love. the moonlight smote your ripping hail
And made you smile you knew not how nor why
My heart beat strangely as we fingered there,
My love and |.
| asked her fooled by the bewildering light,
If she would try to love me by and by;
She rose and left mel stood in the night
The moon and |.
Good UOrtlS
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

The Kentucky State RNrea0 Of Agri>
culture estimates the wheat crop OF
that State at between twelve and
thirteen millioa bushels, eleven million
being the largest wheat crop ever raised
in Kentucky UP. TO. the preseat time
The oats and corn, crops are promising,
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

He sat in railway car. His head
was thickly covered with mass of
red hair. Behind him in a seat was
man with hardly any hair ON his head.
He said to him.
II guess you wasn't around when
they dealt out hair?'
"Oh yes, was," replied bald head
but they offered me lot of red hair,
and told them to threw it into the
ash bin"
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

The judgment for $4,000 which
Major Harold obtained against the
New York Elevated Railroad Company
for injuries received In New York,
three years ago, has been affirmed by
tRe Court Of Appeals. The dihount is
large enough to give a wholesome
warming to the rapid transit companies
that no intensity of vigilance and no
thoroughness Of pFeeautlon for the
safety of passengers can be considered
unwise Investments.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

Lives of some men Oft remind Us
IL you'd make your lives sublime.
Take your family 10 the seashore-
And leave a lot of debts behind.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

Labor Is very scarce In the Piedmont
region of Virginia, and but for the sub
stitution of labor-saving machinery it
would be impossible to secure the
heavy crop of wheat in that section.
Many colored men are reported to
have left for Pittsburg, Pm, where they
find work In the manufacturing esiab-
| lIshments,
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

A national association to suppress
juvenile smoking was formed in Lon
don on June 9th. 1t would be interest
ing to hear in what way the society
proposes TO set about its work, There
a. universal agreement that smoking
hurts children, and without doubt the
habit has extended rapidly among
them, at leastSi in this country, SINCE tbs
intFOdHctlon Of cheap and nasty clga'
pettea.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

Those Noted "QUe'' Shirts, cheaper
at J. =, CoOpeF's.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

A righteous bill passed the House of
Representatives on Monday in refer
ence to the protection Of Immigrants
landed In this country. The bill pro-
vides for the imposition of a head tax
of fifty cents on each immigrant land
ing on our shores. the proceeds OF
which are to form fund for furnishing
the strangers with the accommodations
they need ppop arrival, for dehAying
the expenses Of returning paupeFs
lunatics and ooRvicts to theiP native
lands, and faP other purposes of the
same nature.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28
Conference Academy Commence
ment.

The closing exercise which com
menced with the Annual Sermon by
Rev. M. A. Richards, of Wilmington,
on Sunday morning, followed bV the
middle class exercises on Monday
evening and the address of Rev. II. A.
Cleaveland, of Reading, Pa, before the
Scott Literary Society Tuesday even
ing, was concluded by the Commence
exercises on Thursday evening.
Court House Hall was filled to over
flowing to witness the closing exercises
of the graduating class. Promptly at
s O'Clock the exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. +. =. Williams,
of salisbury, Md, Miss J. c. Wilson
favored the audience with well per-
formed piano solo, at the conclusion of
which w. Lee Cannon delivered the
salutatOry address in an admirable
manner. His voice was clear and dis
tinct, and showed careful training.
! The address was marked by that free
dom from embarrassment which usually
mars the effort of young speaker
Der Freischutz," rendered by Miss
Mary Cannon, was heartily applauded,
which brought her upon the stage a
] II.
"Grecian Literature" was delivered
by +. Il. Williams, son of Presiding
Elder Williams. The Grafton was ex-
ceedingly well delivered for one so
young, and with proper care and train
ing the young man bids fair to become
good speaker. Piano duet, Jubilee
Overture" by Misses Ridgely and
Wilson, was well executed. The
oratiOn, HarmOnies in their relation
to Life" by JnO. II. Todd, was roundly
applauded, at the conclusion of which,
Prof, Hamm, in his inimitable style,
rendered "The Midshipmite, which
so pleased the audience that he was
forced to repeat. The graduating class
composed of w. Lee Cannon, +. f.
Williams, JnO. r. Todd and Miss Flor.
ence II. Hough, were then called upon
the stage, and after a few appropriate
remarks by Prof. Skinner, were aacl
presented with dinloma. The vale
dictOry, Words-their use and abuse, :
by Miss Florence H. Hough, was ap
preciated by the large audience. amC
concluded with a storm of applause
b. +. Davis, esq, in few well-timeC
and complimentary remarks, presented
to +. f., Williams, Il Greek Lexicon fOl
best exercises in Greek. The Iatil
prize, offered by Hon. n. Il. Smithers
II so gold piece, was awarded to Ais.
Emma Bockman. A $40 gold piece
was also awarded to Miss Sallie Ridgel,
for best exercises in mathematics. 4
piano solo, by II. A. Cleaver, was per
formed in Il mastery manner, reflect
ing great credit upon Miss Wilson, hi
tutoress, after which the henedctioi
was pronounced by Rev. II. F. Martin
dale, and the audience was dismissed
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

The custom of appointing young
lawyers to defend pauper criminals
says the San Antonio, Tex, Herald, re-
ceived backset the other day in our
District Court, His Honor, Judge
Noonan, had appointed two young
lawyers to defend an old experienced
horse thief. After inspecting his coun-
sci for some time in silence, the prisoner
rose in his place and addressed the
bench:
Air them to defend me?'
Yes, sir' said his Honor.
Both of tbem?" asked the prisoner.
"Roth Ofthem, i" responded the Judge.
"Then l plead guilty." and the poor
fellow took his seat and sighed heavily.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

First hoy" Are you going off to he
pirate this summer?'
Second bOy-"I dunno"
Il knew you wouldn't. Yon hain't
got any grit
Il hain't Ell? I've got just rs much
as you have, but when fellers mother
is willing to buy him goat and pair
of roller skates and fish-line, what S
the need Of his turning pirate? You
said you was going off to fight Injuns,
but you hain't gone"
! know | hain't. You don't expect
me to go till get big enough to sleep
alone, do you?'
Pooh ~
"Pooh "
And they rub along the fence in OPP
pOsite directions.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

is the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
cause headache or constipation, as
other Iron preparations will.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

enriches the blood and puri6es the
system; cures weakness, lack Of
energy, etc. Try a bottle.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

The Indianapolis Meas thinks the
names of the blackguards who got
drunk on the occasion of Garfeld's
funeral should be published. The fact
that they We're Congressman should not
shield them. We agree with the NeacS.
Smyrna times., 1882-06-28

willcure dyspepsia, heartburn, mala-
ria, kidney disease, liver complaint,
and other wasting diseases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04
EXTENSIVE FIRE.
Two Hundred Wen Thrown ont OF Em-
plOymont.

Two Hundred Wen Thrown out OF Eni-
plOymont.
New YORK, July 31.-The extensive flour
mills Of Hecker & Co., on Water street, were
totally destroyed by fire this forenoon. The
FIRE broke out on the top floor and ragged
furiously two hours and half. Several cx-
plosons of gas, and one saidto be the boiler
took place during the fire. All the mill
hands are believed to have got out Of the
building. The building was seven stories
high and ran through from Water to Cherry
street, with front on Pike street also separat-
Ing it and the Seaman's exchange On
Water street was Huodon's spice mill and
tenant house. The two latter places were
destroyed. Two buildings on Cherry be.
tween Heckers and the Scaman's Exchange
were also reduced to ruins On Cherry, op-
posite Hecker's building, were two or three
tenement houses, Hecker's stables, and Da.
Wis & Benson's flour store These were
likewise destroyed. The heat was intense,
the whole neighborhood being like furnace.
AS the neighborhood is occupied by tenement
houses, the alarm of the occupants was very
great and hurried removals Of furniture
caused the thoroughfares to be seriously
blockaded. The Seaman's Exchange and the
Sailors Home were badly damaged. There
were over two hundred men employed In the
mills Several fremen were overcome by
the heat and smoke. but recovered As far
as learned tonight the losses aggregate ST.
$50 OOO with Insurance Of about $500, 600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Railroads.

TRAINS LEAVE BURLINGTON
Going North and West, 400 $50, 1000 and li2o
In and 1888, $40 and G'95 p. IN
GOing East by Central VI. X. H., 800 and l:20 a.
M, and $50 and 9:3j p. III.
Going South, by Rutland X, r.. $50 l0:40 a. M; and
l:50 and 1906 p. IN.
Going East by Burlington LainOillc II. Il. 'o'nO
M, 2;l5 aud 1897 IN
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BI'HLISGToS.
From the North and West $3.50 and 1910 Il. IN. and
1890, Gas, zoo, ana I0:4O u. IN
From the East by Central Vt. II. r., $50 and $40
a. m, and 1850, $3.50 AMI Gas p. IN.
From the South, by KuIiand $50 and 1900 NJ. aud
$50 and 6:25 D. m.
From the East, 10y burlington lhinOille X H..
9:55 a. m. 1850 and 143 n IN.
Steamboats,.
STEAMERS LEAVE BURLINGTON.
Steamer Vermont tirom wharf foot of King ST. for
Tcondcroga ana intermediate ports at s45 q.
M; for Port Kent anu Pattsburgh 5:l5 p. III.
Steamer A. Williams urom wharf foot Of King 81 J
for Port Kent amt Pan shurgh, AT 900 a. IN; for
Wills6oro and Essex, o'un pm
Steamer Reindeer urom 4. V. Il, 1t. WHARF for Por,
Kent, PlatsblTgn, Gor'lon's, Lald's North
island City, ST. Adams Bay, tWillsboro, Wed.
nesdly and saturday ~ $40 p. m.
STEAMERS ARRIVE AT BURLINGTON.
Steamer Vermont, from Pa,,sburgh and Port Kent
al s:l5 a. m; from Ticonderoga and in'ermedi
A.Willams. from Essex and Willsboro at 300 ain.
Port Kent and Pittsburgh al 800 n. m.
Reindeer, from Port Kent, Plat,shurgh, Gordon's
Ladd's, North Island city and st. Adams Bay
at 1880 u. IN. On Wednesdays and saturday.
from WlllsOoro and above points at 1900 Il. m
Stages.
STAGES LEAVE BURLINGTON.
For Winooski (from Van Ness IIouse) at 6:45, $50,
and 1880 u. m 300, $3.50 and 6:i0 p III.
For Grand Isle (irom American Hotel and Van Mes,
House,, via Malletts Bay House, south Hero
and Iodine Springs House, at $3.50 a. m.
STAGES ARRIVE At BURLINGTON.
Leave wInooskl Platt \ Aliens Gee $3.50 and l;Ct
a.m.; l:OO 400 and $3.50 p. IN. ARRIVING in Bur
lngton about 30 minutes later.)
From Grand Isle, at $500 p. M.
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FROM WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, D. G., August IA cool
wave from the mountains with threat.
ened rams makes the capital comfortable
again and every one seems determined 10
close up the business Of the session at the
earliest possible day 1t is hardly possible,
however, to finish up what has to be done
this week, but should the weather remain
cool, night sessions may be held by which the
business can all be completed by Saturday |
afternoon.
The New York Evening Posts Washing.
ton special says the members generally re.
gard it as certain TINT Congress will adj !
journ this week, probably Saturday. The |,
House is showing less pugnacious spirit on
the naval bill than anticipated. Everybody
is tired out and honcsick No new legisla-
ton will be attempted, except thai the
House is likely TO go to the Speakers table
once or twice more. For all practical pur.
poses, however, the session is already ended.
Charge Against the Hampton tvs.)
Soldiers' Home.
Mr.. Brown offered resolution in the
llous. to-day for an investigation of the con.
duct of =. T. Woodtin, governor and trcasur.
or Of the soldiers home ut Hampton Va.
The charges are made by inmates of the
home and are TO the effect that Woodin, dur
ing the last four years, withheld from the pen
sioners pension money paid him In trust for
them that he does not permit the inmates
fully competent, willing and deserving to fill
and receive compensation therefor the prnc-
| pal positions of honor and trust at the home,
but employs persons not inmates, thus de-
priving the inmates of the benefits of the
wages they might earn that Woodfn re-
tains to himself and friends the property and
effects Of the home; that he issues woo len
chips In lieu Of pension money and the chips
are only receivable at the home store and
beer saloon, where eXorbitant prices are
charged The resolution directs the Com
mittee on Military Affairs to examine into
the matter.
The cutter Corwin,s Voyage Turned
| to Private Purposes.
1t is alleged that Captain Hooper of the
revenue cutter Corwin, who searched for the
whal1s and the Jeanette last year and took
possession of Wrangle Lane, turnedihe voyage
to private account by extensive trading with
the Indians. He bought at Ounalaska large
stock OF fire arms, sugar, tea and other goods
and exchanged them for f,irs, whale bone
and ivory 1t is said he bought goods on
Government account, although on his way
buck he settled the bill, but left the matter in
such shape that had he been lost, the Govern
ment would have been held for the bill and
1t would never have come to official knowl.
edge that the transaction was Il swindlc Cap
tain Hooper has been relieved of command
and is here trying to fix the matter up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04

A Cough, Cold OF Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results In an
IscURABLE LUNG DISEASE or CONSUMPTION.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups aud balsams
but ACT DIRECTLY ON TIKI IsfLANED PARTS, alay-
Ing irritation, give relief In ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS,
CouaHs, CATARRH, and the THROAT TROUBLES
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPRAKERs are subject
to. For thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by
wide and constant use for nearly an entire
generation, they have attained well-merited rank
among the few staple remedies Of the age. sold
at rs cents box everywhere.
Feb 10. STU, hi, fr&w,y
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HunlbugKcd ARaln.

saw much said about the merits of Hop Bitters,
and my wife who was always doctoring, and never
well, leased me urgently to get her some, con-
cluded TO be humbugged again /; and am glad did.
for in less than two months use OF the Btters, my
wife was cured, aud she has remained so for eigh-
teen months since. like such humbugging;-H.
T., st. Paul.-Pionser-Iress.
Aug2eodN wlwnrm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04
LUNACY AND RED PEPPER
An Insane Mans Desperate Attempt {
Escape In New York.

New York, July 30.-Saturday Judge
Haight committed Samuel O'Breight, an al
legged lunatic, to the Middletown asylum,
pending I'm investigation as to his sanity. To-
day O'Breight, accompanied by his wife and
guards, entered the carriage to be taken to
Mddletown. Suddenly he and his wife
threw pepper in the officers eyes and Gu
deavored to escape They were captured
and Mrs. OBreight held on charge of
fclonious assault. and O'Brcight was taken
to Mddlctown. He is a Hebrew, and mar
ricd woman said to be of doubtful repu,e,
after few days acquaintance, against the
wishes OF his relatives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04
Good Words from Druggists.

MALT Bitters are the best btters."
"They promote sleep aud allay nervousness
BEST Liver and Kidney medicine we SELL
'They knock The 'Chills every timc.n
.Consunpttve people gain flesh on them
MALT Btters have no rivals In this town."
BEST thing for nursing mothers We have
I'VE like to recommend Malt Bitters.
aug l,w,sIwlnnrm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04
How IL was Done.

GLOW do you manage" said lady To her friend.
ito appear happy and good natured all the time -
al always have Parker's Ginger Tonic handy" was
was the reply, "and thus keep myself and family In
good health. When | am well always feel good
natured,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04

The Grand Central Hotel 66I Broadway, New
York city Is centrally located than any other
nrs class hotel on the American plan In that cl'y.
Don't forget this when you visit Gotham and give
them call. 800 rooms on European plan at u 90
and upwards per day also good restaui an, attach.
ed. eodkwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04
The Ladies' Land-Lcague to be Dis
solved.

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 1.-The Ladies
Land League is about TO be dissolved. 1t is
proposed to establish an open organization
In which ladies will not participate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04
PcrsOnalI To Men Only

PcFbOh1II TO MICH OhIyI
THE voLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, will send
Dir. DYES CELEBRATED ELICTRo-voLTA BELTS
AND ELEcTRIC APPLIANCES ON trial for thirty days
to men young or Old) who are aiiilcted with Ner-
vous Debility, lost vitality and Manhood and kin.
bred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration OF health and manly vgor. Address, as
above. N. B.-No risk Is incurred, as thirty days
trial Is allowed. decli, sld&wly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04

Paralytic strokes, heart disease, and kidney anec-
TONS prevented by the use OF Browns Iron Bitters.
aug2dAwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04

Lovely, tony, glove-ntting boots can he worn by
all who use German Corn Remover. Csc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04

eIThe Diamond Dyes for family use have n,
equals. All popular colors easily dyed, fast and
beautiful. 10 cents package.
AuvplSwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04

CsrHALISE relieves at once Hysteria, Nervous
Spasms and st. vitus Dance. mwf&wlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04

A rich blood food, easily assimilated, is Wheat
| Bitters. SO say all who have used them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-04

BROWNS IRON BIT
TIERS acts like q charm
on the digestive organs,
removing all dyspeptic
symptoms, such as tast-
ing the food, Belching,
Heat in the Stomach,
Heartburn, etc. The
only Iron Preparation
that will not blacken the
teeth or give headache.
Sold by all Druggists.
Brown Chemical Co.
Baltimore, Md.
Sse that all Iron Bilters are made BY
Brown Chemical Co, Baltimore, and
have crossed red lines and trade.
mark en- wrapper.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS