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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

This II the season when the small boy
begins to turn an honest penny by trapping
the amphibious muskrat whose fur, as the
water in the ponds and streams falls in tenn
peralure, thicAens, increases in length and
becomes merchantable. During this month
the muskrat is preparing his winter quarters.
he either excavates a hole in the bank, con.
Meeting with an adjacent body of water by
an underground passageway, or else
In some swamp constructs hollow
mound ct sticks, mud and grasses
in the interior of which he makes his home.
Formerly the aborigines were wont to pierce
these grassy houses with spears, impaling
their fur bearing depizens on the tines and
thus capturing them. This is also the season
for mink trapping. This willy little animal il
best captured in dead fall, so called. A
little house of stakes and evergreen brush is
constructed. A bait is placed inside and at
that when the mink pulls the bait the weight
is released, falling on the animal and killing
him. Steel traps are mostly used in taking
muskrats, and are set just beneath the surface
of the water. Residing in the vicinity of
nearly all our large ponds, are men, who,
every season, from November till May, make
business of trapping Indeed, some Of them
coin quite snug little SUM every year in this
manner. Not only mink and muskrat fall a
prey to their traps, but also the fox, skunk
and coon, and occasionally an otter. The
latter animal, whose fur is among the costliest
and highest priced of any produced in North
Amdrica, is almost extinct in this section
The few that exist are very shy and seldom
show themselves. The skunk is one of the
most valuable and abundant of our fur bear
ing animals and a frst-class black pelt is
worth about as much as that of a mink.
Thousands of these odoriferous animals are
annually destroyed in this county, yet the re
seems to be diminution in their numbers.
Skunk fur is much more generally worn than
is suspected. Many of our best ladies are
wearing this fur, which has been cleansed and
sold under some high sounding name, never
mistrusting the source from which it was
derived. As Thanksgiving approaches Rey-
nard begins to scent trouble in the air. Ere
long the deep bay of the fox hound will awake
the echoes over hill and dale and the hunter
will shoulder his gun and tramp of through
field and forest to follow his dog. Our local
nimrods are already preparing for the con-
fict. and woe betide Reynard when they take
the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest BY sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth! If so, send
At once and get bottle of Mrs. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
Illumination, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
% cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
Church Notices.

Rev. C. +. Angel of Pittsfeld, will preach
in the Winthrop street Universalist church
tomorrow. Sunday school at II NJ. Seats
free.
At the NJ. E. church tomorrow, the pastor
will preach at 1870 A. NJ. and the sacrament
Of the Lords Supper will be administered at
p. NJ.
Prof John S. Sewell Of the Bangor TheO-
logical Seminary, will supply the pulpit Of
the Congregational Church Tomorrow
Preaching morning and evening. All are
welcome.
Rev. b. z. Reed, " i'll preach tomorrow in
the First Christian church on Northern Ave,
this city, at 10 80 A. NJ. Sunday school at
23O p. NJ. Social service in the evening at
o'clock All are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Inc insurance committee completed their
.'fk In this county yesterday morning finish
ing With Gardiner, South Gardiner and Pitts
wa In this city they inspected nearly all
vac mills, factories, publishing houses. bush
.e'' blocks, etc., making Thorough examin-
'o0 OF each one. Yesterday the committee
vent to Auburn where they will inspect the
'"'araoie property the same as that in this
-oanty. For the coming week or two they
WI De engaged in Somerset county and will
'o VISIT Richmond, Brunswick and Bath ere
us' The rates have been raised to a figure
I..e less than those that prevailed prior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

In recent letter from a prominent New
hngland clergyman now in Athens. Greece,
"a friend in Augusta. he writes: 1T is pitt
Ia' when the glory of nation is in its past.
believe in past. but the present must be
worthy of it. That is not so here. If I
ever doubted, and never did should go
nome believing that we have the best coun-
"! that the sun shines upon, the freest gov
s'nment, the most comforts, the bravest men,
Tue handsomest women. the happiest youth
.nd the brightest children. There is my con-
le'sion Of faith and am ready to maintain
nagainst all Corners"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

ES~Chas. Jenkins. at his fish market, OPP
posite the Journal Office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters.
and Scarboro clans; Tan assortment
of canned fish, Holsters, and fresh and corned
fish of all kinds His goods cannot be eX
celled for freshness and good quality.
SeDtTfff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
Marrtfo.

In Weld, OFT. 20, Miss Colesta B. Chandler Of
Wilton and n Wilbur Parlin Of Weld.
In New Portland, Oct. 2S, Miss Lizzie Horn Of
King field aud Hovey Hoyt q New Portland.
In jay, Oct. 20, Miss Eta A. Berges and Charles
X. Chandler.
In Pennington, Oct q, Miss Rose f. Grover and
" vile B. Newell, both of Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Dear Friend-Try all the doctors and all
the patent medicines, and after that, it you
still live. and want to be cured, use JAD-
WINS TAR SYRUP. Ii never fails to cure
any COUGH or COLD. Sold BY G. NJ.
Allen & Co.. Augusta. octl4e&~f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

&S-If in need of wedding cards or invita-
tons, cali at the Kennehec journal job office
and examine samples. We have large variety
of STYLES on hand, and very pretty styles of
type for printing. Also have in stock all
kinds of visiting cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

The railroad commissioners passed through
the city yesterday afternoon on their way to
Bangor. They give hearing today on the
proposed construction of a railroad from Bar
Harbor village to Eagle Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
Jew eler exactly opposite postoffice

Eg-New and second hand furniture bought
and sold. All kinds of repairing and uphols
tering. Make specially of packing turni-
ture so that it can be safely transferred.
Chas. Emery, Water street, north of Bridge
street Octo2td2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

In "a certain millinery establishment this
city, the other day,a rat ran up the sink spout
and into the sink connected with the store
and then ran back again. The animal went
through this performance a sc ;ond time. The
hdes present did not scream or faint, but
instead one OF them displayed remarkable
nrmness OF character and heroism which is
worthy of emulation. When this rodent APP
peared the third time, she grabbed a towel and
eii upon him, enclosing him prisoner in
ue cloth. In this condition the animal fell
IN easy prey to the ladies, who despatched
him in short order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

ES-The Standard railroad time which
goes into effect the 18th of November, will
be sixteen minutes and twenty-six seconds
slower than the present standard, and
twenty -one minutes and twenty seconds slow
of true Augusta time. Persons who wish to
carry both railroad standard and local true
time upon the same watch should call at
once upon f. X. Pierce the jeweler and have
the necessary extra hand put on their watch.
They can be applied to any watch.
ID
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
,t29I&w lw3p

have been using Swiit's Specific (S.S }
and find it TO be the best remedy of the kind
that have ever been able to get, and | have
tried them all. JOIN FISCHER.
oct3O+2p&wlw Sd L. s Calvery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

THE CHILDREN LIKE 1T. 1t is pleasant
to take. and affords immediate RELIEVE
refer to JADWIN'S TAR SYRUP sold at
Allen & Coz corner drug store. ocl5f&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

pullen's Orchestra plays at the opening OF
-. Wilson Hall skating rink in Halloweli
,,.oabt. Pullen played at Gardiner last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

DOLLAR BOTTLE ofJADWIN'S TAR
SYRUP entities you to box of Pills. See
certificate accompanying each bottle. G. NJ.
Allen Co. will tell you all about it.
octl5&Swtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Prof Parks, who has sold his skating rink
in Waterville, to Charles Mason of Canaan,
for s4O2O, talks OF establishing another rink
in either Augusta, Hallowell, or GardiAer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
promp. and Reliable Job Work

-,-.v, he had at the kennebec Journal ONCE,
Can aways numb. Of cor p--,eni hands are con-
sss IS. .ss. are ai.a ysf
softment =. - ~ Issued Every variety Of paper
Chased = So. &c on hand, as well samples Of dance
stock k ~ cards, vi ting cards, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

There is talk that parties are negotiating for
large lot of land on the northwest corner
If Bridge and Water streets and will shortly
erect large block there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

II feel new. was afflicted with sick he ad
ache and general debility, but Burdock Bod
Bitters brought about an immediate improve
ment in my general health. l consider them
the best family medicine IN the market"
Adolph Lalloz. Buffalo, n. Y.
Oct29 &w lW2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Mrs. McCae, the owner of this cabin on
Willow street that was scorched Wednesday.
got inebriated yesterday and lost the $50 that
va, saved from the burning hOnse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Messrs Geo. X. Stevens. Geo. +. Minot
and James Tibbetts have purchased a one
half interest in the Williams Brick Company
at Belgrade Depot. The company will man
utacture pressed brick, using a steam en-
CINE and all the modern movements in use
in the manufacture of brick. They have
just burnt kiln of l5O, 900 and Mr.. Carr of
Portland who has had charge of the burning,
prouounces them the best that he ever burnt.
The clay from which they are manufactured
hpronounced by experts to be best in the
Stae and the supply is inexhaustible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

NJ, W. P. Atherton Of Hallowell, will de-
liver an essay before Capital Grange this
Saturday evening" The members should all
Ia in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Kearney says the Chinese must CO. but be-
fore they go. we wish to inform them and
everybody else that Adamson's Botanic Bal
sam continues to win the day in curing
coughs, colds, and all difficult breathing.
Price 30 and 70 cents. Trial bottles 10 cts.
Oct30+SyIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

A fine lot of pickerel was to be seen at the
Central Fish Market, yesterday. The fish
were captured in Togus pond. The largest
one weighed three and one-half pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

r,o train from Bangor was delayed fifteen
minute. by a hot box at this station yester-
ssr forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

The four large locomotives built by the
Taunton Locomotive Works for the bankrupt
Southeastern Railway have just been pur-
chased by the Maine Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Mr. K. Pierce is doing quite business
:, FIXING hand on watches which will desig-
,.,s the new standard time. These can be
AZ ved 10 any watches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

The teams are going into the woods Tor
=. xinter. Several, each hauled by thee
.,.o of horses, have passed through the city
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Keans Kidney and Back Plaster acts di~
r.ctly on the nerves and muscles of the back,
the seat of all pain. Try them.
octe42vtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Chils, fever, ague and weakness are cured
by Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic. Ask for
Coldeus of druggists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

The police seized two gallons OF liquor OF
.I;m" Breen, YESTERDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

"The action of St. Jacobs Oil in my case
was almost miraculous. as l am now perfect
ly free from rheumatism, after being at
ficied with it for thirty-four years." says
Postmaster J. E. Bonsall of Liverpool, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

The funeral serv ices of the late Mrs. b.
X. Parsons, well known in this vicinity, will
take place at the lockwood Corner church,
Belgrade, Sunday at = z. NJ. Rev. II. W.
Tilden Of this city will conduct the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

IN, exchanges are talking up Thanksgiv-
inc and paving the way for feasts OF turkey
and pumpkin pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
Local Notices.

Notices Of business affairs, meetings Of lodges,
church socidbfes dfc EW be inserted under this
heading for 10 cents per ne for Hrsf insertion, and
cents for each subsequent insertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

A COUGH or COLD that can not be cured
by JADWIN'S TAR SYRUP is unknown.
Sold only by q. VI. Allen & Co. ocl5t&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

George Trumbal, the Togus soldier who
went to Boston recently and spent $500 of
pension money in riotous living, died at the
Home Thursday afternoon, from the effects
YESTERDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Tho Orient, published: by the students al
-ao;n College, has a circulation of 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

A large caribou partially dressed. remained
suspended on Lucius Hills grocery store
front, yesterday, and attracted much atten-
ton from pedestrians passing. The animal
was bsgged by ex-Gov. Common of this city in
the wilds of Washington county and was
brought here by Thursday nights Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

There is muce surprise manifested here
that the Augusta police officers were not
called or to testify against George Grover,
at Belfast 1t is believed that they could
have given evidence enough to convict him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
1atf0.

In Haliowell. Nov. ], Miss Lucia p. Brown, aged
A. wears, 5 months, II days.
In Pittstou, Oct. "a. Hannah J. Goodwin. aged 81
years -
years Q months; Is, james ". Timer. aged IS yesrs,
4 moaths; 10 Miss Harriet E. Hall, aged 46 years !;
ri. Thomas wiggin, aged 60 years
l.; Lamoi.e, Get 20, Mrs. Louisa Perkins, aged
Ia Ferry village. Oct %. isabella Montgomery.
aged 81 ysars, II months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
City Personals.

Benjamin Gardiner and wife went to Bos-
ton yesterday.
Superintendent Of Schools Luce, is holding
a Teachers Institute in Waldo County this
week.
Mr. G. NJ. Robinson is expected home
from Boston Saturday, where he has been
during the summer dealing in horses. He
will bring several horses home with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Mr.. VIM. Peavy has finished a fine two
story house on the south Belfast road, near
The house was built b. Mr.. John Boynton OF
this city. Ii is an ornament to the neighbor
hood, and shows Mr.. Boynton to be a first
class workman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03
OXFORD.

The brick house in the northern part OF
Porter, owned and occupied by John Simp-
son, was burned to the ground about one
O'Clock Tuesday, morning, the 23d inst. The
fire was first discovered in the barn. but it is
not known how it originated. This was the
only brick house in town, and was built by
the late Major David Colcord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-03

Mr.. Slas Carroll of Union, aged about 70
years, died suddenly in the road, Oct. 18th,
on his way home from Searsmont, says the
Belfast journal. He had been to mill and
was returning. Some people living on the
road noticing the strange appearance went
out and stopped the team when Mr.. Carroll
was found to be dead, but still sitting up
right. His hat and umbrella were found halt
a mile back on the road.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-02-20
An Honest Newsboy.

Last Fridays BAzOO referred to the man
ner 10 which John Bonker, K. & r. fire
man, who is now LAYING up for repairs in
the railroad hospital, uninien,ionaIly gave
a newsboy known as ''Squinty" SO go {.
piece. thinking it was fifty cent silver coin,
in paymen; for paper, and receiving forty.
five CENTS in return as his change. The
transaction took place in the dark and the
unlJcky fireman came to the conclusi s
that he would never see or hear Of the iw.n
~ dollar gold piece ar lin, as } ,<sboys as
rule do moi enjoy the most enviable OF
reputat ous for honesty, bot as the eque
will show "Squ;ntv" vi as an exception, .or
Yesterday he called on Mr.. Bonker and pro-
ducing the gold coin sighted his willing
ness to correct the error made. Mr.. Z.
then made the right change and present
ed "Squintv" with dollar "a recognition
OF his honesty. "Sluiuty's" surname is
Bond, and his parents live on the north
side and are said to be poer. 1t was GER
tainly a great temptation for him to act
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-02-20
Horsford's Acid Phosphates
Remove the uncomfortable feeling some
times experienced after excessive smoking
or chewing.
A Perfect. Amazon.

Some days ago Mrs. Warden, of East
Sedalis, swore out an inform .tiOn aga inst
her neighbor, Mrs. Lynch, for disturbing
the peace bv using loud AMI tumulruous
language, and trying 10 provoke a fight.
The warrant for Mrs. Lynch's arrest was
placed in Officer Meyers hands for execu-
ton. He served the writ by reading il to
Mrs. Lynch, and she agreed to 60 without
escort before his honor, the recorder, and
answer to the complsints but in this she
made default, and Officer Meyers called on
her again yesterday, and told her she
would have 10 accompany him. She be-
came very abusive to The officer aud finally
slsmming the door in his face, LICKED i,
and defied the now thoroughly irale police
man. He called his brother officer. James
Gossage. to his assistance, and breaking in
the door, stood guard while Gossase enter.
ed the house and led forth Mrs. Lynch,
who proved to be an adapt in the use of
billingsgate. Seeing that she would Lave
10 60 this time, she insisted on taking the
street car, but As she would not agree even
to pay her own far, she was led down BY
Officer Gos,age, who locked her up. Or
Ger Movers. who had bad enough of Mrs.
Lynch, reused to search her, rs is the Gus.
tom. before locking her up.
Mrs. Lynch is q widow woman, and is
daughter of the Eme' aid Isle. She washes
and irons for a living, and though a hard
working woman is said 10 be perfect
virago.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-02-20
KELLY, THE JACK KILLER
He Gets Out of Jail and Re.
turns Home to Find His
Place Usurped.
His Wife, Sarah, Finds a New
Love While Jack Was be-
mind the Bars

The case that was tried some time ago.
wherein the state OF Missouri Was pr,.s. cut
ing Jack Kelly, charged with assaul,ing,
With IN Gice al. e. uorSdt, a jackass thee.
by capsin. the deJ.h d the same, promises
to come as no,Cd as the famou, Wasting
machine case
1t will be remembered that the afo esaid
and deceased jacta;s daring mis- natu. al
lie. was the p'cpei " OF Sarah keliv, Jack
ke'lv's s,fe, but af.ec his Lille bad / n
maul led oUt Nv Sarah's ira'e bel er hall his
spirit wendell It's wav to that land where
the "wicted Cease from troubling
and the wea.s are at rest While Sarah was
leit To mourn !, loss, ard Jack was pi ace,i
behlpd the ba.. To se"ye out 50 < zen DAYS
n, nee ,or the muruer of his blanket
eG,,u Bamesi AXE.
Bot l..ne gIGei swiftly bv, Jacks term
n the cooie' hes exp'e ca, aud he has
walked iUr.h once mo- t f',e man.
As Is naiU IN such case, Jack weuded
his way bomewacd, but 10 and behold,
when he a--.ive1 AT his domicile, be-
found hat his good wife Sarah had iorm.d
L cD-par, -ersh p with another ceon of the
mae persuasion epd that The TWO were
wing In his house, III relation, very near
akin 20 those portrayed in ShakCspeare's
Venus and Adon.s. only Saran's pa amoul,
according To Jacks theory, Is not a man of
such self-cou r)l as cIaracte ICED his
Shske.pe.;rean predecessor.
This state Cf affairs of course enraged
the tx -convici, but then he was Told that
his anger would avail nothing and ne could
no more lake up his abode
In that house Jack then began To-
ralIze that the other fellow was 4
b gger man than himself, aud seusibIy
concluding discretion was the better part
y valor, he sought out al officer and ASKED
Inat tine mau, Sam Fields Nv name. who
hrd robbed h.m u both his wi.e's al. c, ops
az his home be legally ej-c,ed JACK
GAINED that he owned the property, aud
didn't care so much about the woman -
be did aboCt the bouse. But troubles
never come s'csly and Jach, having no
n onev, was ,old that nothing could b.
do k fo- him
Ant - the case rests. The birds OF the
air have their nests, the fOxs have their
holes bat pooc, ilt'milated Jack hath
not where to la hi, h ,ad. while the truani
Sardh and her ink coored lover a living
qUi@ iy aud happily IN Jacks residence IN
l. ncoinyile IrJly, the way oi the trans
gressor IL hard.