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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
Obituary.

OOhto8hy
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Waters. wife of Mr.
Horace Waters, of Brooklyn, NY, died Wed.
nesday afternoon, in her I'D year. She was q
native of Brookline, Mass, where her father,
James Leeds, Esq. was prominent resident.
In 1910 she was married to Mr.. Waters and
removed to Augusta, Ne. On the death OF
her father it became necessary for her to re-
turn for time to Massachusetts, bat from
1852 up II the date of her death her home
was in Brooklyn. She became a Sunday
school teacher at an early age, and it is be-
lieved that over 400 young ladies through her
fundamentally were led to unite with Chris.
tian churches. Mrs. Waters was . member OF
the Strong place Baptist Church from her
coming to Brooklyn until her demise. In
heriting large wealth she used it constantly
for good. She was one of the liberal bene.
factors to the Baptist Home for the aged, and
for the many years occupied the position OF
first directress. She was also on the board OF
managers of the Home for the Friendless
and the Female Employment Society, and
there is hardly q general benevolent intsitu-
ton in the city to which she was not q con-
slant and liberal contributor. 1t is known
that her gifts in benevolence exceeded the
sum of 100000. While giving much for
church, colleges and missions, she bestowed
privately large aims on the poor and spent
much time in personal visitation. Numerous
families were the recipients of her bounty,
and many never knew whence it came. The
funeral will took place at the Strong place al
Church, the Rev. Drs. Kerfoot and Way.
land Hoyt officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
MONMOUTH.

The Reform Club meeting held at Town
Hall Sunday evening was well attended and
string speeches were made by Messrs Gil-
man, Pillsbury, Smith and others.-Messrs.
Morrill, and Rowe of Reajfield have recently
opened hardware store in the building
formerly occupied by A. A. Fillebrown.-
The ladies of the Social Circle gave supper
at the Congregationalist vestry Thursday eve.
ning.--Dr. c. C. Jaques has sold his stock of
dry and fancy goods to Mr.. Getchell, and leaves
the first of April for Boston, where he has
secured position in drug store. The Dr.
has the best wishes of many friends made
during the short time he has been in business
here.-Rev. K NJ. Peacock gave his second
lecture on 1.-THE Life of Abraham" Sunday
evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25


Prof Butteriield has resumed his labor,
here a. Instructor in elocution. His labors
are now confined to the Freshman and Soph-
omore classes, in preparation for their annual
exhibitions. which occur April I'd and 9th
respectively--The- ten who have received
appointments on the Sophomore prize decla-
nation are: Z. C. Brown, j. B. Bryant. r.
). london. 6. P. Phenix, A. NJ. Richardson.
T. r Small, A. W. Smith, II W. Trafton.
5. 4 Weber and w. W. Written Prof.
Eastiey gave few select readings in the
chapel Saturday forenoon for the entertain
ment OF the students. and justly deserved the
nearly applause which he elicitei.-The first
OF series of receptions was rendered the stu
dents BY President Pepper at his residence on
wednesday evening last The inter-collegi-
ate contest of this State for the base ball
championship will be commended for BY but
TWO OF the colleges this year, viz: Bowdoin
and Colby, Bates College being unable TO
place nine suitable men 10 the ield.-The
schedule of games for the coming season is
as follows: May 10, at Brunswick: May IL,
at Waterville; May %. at Wateryille !;
May 81, at Brunswick; June I, at Lewiston
II was decided to play but three games for
the championship, as there are several State
mines that are expected to be in the field,
including the Dirigos of Portland, the Lewis
ton, Belfast and Bangor mines A fourth
game. however, is planned to be played by
the Bowdoins and Colbys at Lewiston, IS an
exhibition game. The mine" at present are
hard at work in the gymnasium in prepare
ton for the approaching struggle. and de-
termined effort is being put forth to place it
In condition to maintain the high position
which it has held heretofore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Savannah correspondent of the Eastern
Argus writes:
The season of 1888 at our Florida hotels
has seen its height, and already tourists have
begun to seek the cooler cline. Many will
remain over at Savannah, Charleston and other
pleasant cities in the South until the beauti.
full spring mornings of May in New England
put in appearance, and am inclined to think
this will be the wiser class.
Following are q few notes containing the
names of home people Who have been in
Florida the past two weeks and where they
were:
j. 2. Bass and wife of Bangor, registered
at the st. James Hotel, Jacksonville, las,
week. Mr.. l. X. Stetson and wife, of the
same place, were also registered at the ST.
James.
J. F. Sisk of Portland, is sojourning at the
Oakland House. Green Cove Springs, Fla ;
also Mr.. L. Taylor and his son. V. P. Taylor,
OF the same place
Mr.. and Mrs Elias Milliken of Augusta.
were at the Larkin House, Palatka, last week
Mr.. w. Dana and wife, of Portland, are
sojourning at that elegant hotel, the Windsor,
at Jacksonville.
4. c. Hersey, of Portland, booked at the
Carleton House, Jacksonville, recently.
Among the many arrivals at the Larxin
House, Palatka, for the past week. note Mr.
and Mrs. II. J. Chisholm. Mr.. and Mrs H.
s. Eaton, and masters Willie and Ned Eaton,
all of Portland.
Mr.. V. L. Leavitt. general travelling
agent OF International Steamship Co., and
G. w. Morris, both of Portland, were at the
Everett Hotel in Jacksonville, recently.
At a grand ball given last Tuesday evening.
at the new Altamonte Hotel. Altamonte, Fla,
were present Mr.. +. S. Paine and wife, S.
ID. Leavitt ahd wife. and Miss Laura E.
Leavitt, all of Eastport.
II. G.. Buchanan of Eastport, is among
recent arrivals at the Putnam House, Palat-
ka.
Mr. John Andrews, formerly postmaster
at Saco, 10 taking a trip over the Sunny
South.
| MIR. E. G. Spofford of Hotel Fiske. Old
Orchard, in company with your correspond
ent, will visit Tampa and the Gulf coast this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The helpless are never so helpless as when
stricken with rheumatism. 1t fortunes the
body. and palsies the hand that should be
winning bread. A remedy like Athlophoros
speedy, sure. and not injurious to the sys.
tem-is powerful aid to the ministrations
of those who move about bearing balm to
the afflicted. Rev. J. f Searles. pastor Will
lett street N. E. church, N. Y, writes +:
"Have not only used Athlophoros myself,
but have administered 70 those Who were
helpless with ip6smmatory rheumatism. In
"a hours they have been free from pain and
attending to their duties"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Corrosive sublimate is the usual form of
mercury given for blood and skin diseases,
and it is one of the most violent and active
poisons. A case is on record of the death of
q child from the effects of corrosive subli-
mate sPrinkled on an excoriated surface.
Taken in small doses for length of time.
it gradually settles in the tissues and bones,
producing mercurial rheumatism and other
diseases equally as painful. Persons who
have been poisoned in this way. or who suf-
fer from any blood complaint or skin humor,
should by all means take course of Swifts
Specific, which is the only vegetable prepa-
ration which will eliminate this poison from
the system Send for . copy OF Treatise on
Blood and Skin Diseases, free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer 8, At
lanta, Ga. nar25d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

N~The sociable at the vestry of the
Universalist Church on Thursday evening
next will be out of the usual order of church
sociables. Each lady is expected to bring
supper for two persons in box or basket
marked with her name.
These various packages will be sold to the
gentlemen at auction and the gentleman buv-
ing is expected to escort to the supper table
the ladywho prepared the package. The sale of
packages will begin at seven o'clock. There
will be no admission charged at the door and
a cordial invitation is extended to all to be
present and enjoy the pleasures Of the even
ing. mar25ttu&th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
A Healthful Diuretic.
BOUND BROOK, N. j.,

April 2, 1888.
You advise placing Allcock's Porous Plas
ter, in dyspepsia, on the pit of the stomach
in agus cake, on the spleen; in torpid liver
over that organ; but l really think vol
should also recommend that one or two plas
tiers be put over the kidneys. They stimu
late, strengthen and act as powerful diuretics
thus casting out many poisonous acids ant
salts. have had fever and ague. All rem
edies took produced little or no effect unit
put an Allcock's Porous Plaster over each
kidney; their action being more than doub
led. the malaria was quickly washed away
have also had several attacks of rheuma
tism and two of govt. and by applying the
plasters over the local pain and also over the
kidneys, l again found your plasters won
derfully efficacious. H. X. THoMAE.
Beware of limitations. "Allcock's" is the
only genuine Porous Plaster.
mar25teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
City Personals.

Miss Minnie Cross has a music class in
Riverside.
Councillors Crockett and Bolster arrived
in town yesterday.
Miss Louise Buck is to open millinery
store over the express Office.
Congressman C. A. Boutelle of Bangor,
passed through the city yesterday afternoon.
homewsrd bound from Washington.
Mr.. S. S. Goodrich, who has been visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cony, this city, depart.
ed for his home in Denver, yesterday.
Mr. WIN. Dain and family of Bath viii
move to Augusta this week. He has . posi-
ton as book keeper in a lumber company in
this city.
NJ. J. Mclaughlin of Fredericton, N. B.,
arenewned base ball player, passed through
the city yesterday on his way to Philadelphia.
he has been engaged to play for the Phila-
deiphias during the season.
kev. Henry Rowen of Cambridge. Mass,
VINO has been the guest of Rev. Mr.. Thacher
Tor several days past, returned home yester-
Jay. He has been engaged as their pastor
oy the First Unitarian society of Waterville.
Mr.. Horace Waters, the death of whose
vie is recorded in another column, was for
merry of this city, and is now the proprietor
VI one of the wealthiest and most extensive
organ manufacturing establishments in the
United States. His sister Miss Nancy
waters, an elderly lady, died in Augusta the
past winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The moccasiu boot manufacturing business
10 not fourishing as it has in other
years past. The wool boot is now very gen.
orally worn by Eastern farmers and woods
men, during the winter season, largely taking
the place of the moccasin. The wool article
is much warmer and more comfortable for
the feet, and besides is rather more becoming
to the foot. The moccasins manufactured
Eas, are now nearly all shipped West, being
largely worn by the lumbermen of the Mich
igan. Wisconsin and Minnesota pineries.
Like the Indian from which it sprung the
moccasin has had its day and must yield to
the ingenuity of the pale-face.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
Entertainments.
KERRY Cow.

Joseph Murphy, the renowned Irish com
edian, will appear here in Fred Marsdens
Irish drama, kerry Cow" next Wednesday
evening. Here is what the New York Era
says Of his performance in that city.
"Mr. Joseph Murphy, the talented Irish
comedian, began q very successful engage
ment At the Windsor Theatre last night. He
appeared in the kerry Cow" and was
rapturously applauded by the enthusiastic
audience present He will play all the week"
HARRY FRENCH
Will without doubt instruct and amuse an
other large audience in Granite Hall, Monday
evening next. with the best of all his fine
lectures, 1.-THE Wild New England Coast"
The views are almost life-like.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

I caught a severe cold, and Remembering
you told me to use downs Etxir,
bought bottle and in less than three Gays
my cough and sore throat had vanished! It's
cood.-Publisher, New Market, N. H. Adj
vertiser.
Please send mes six bottles Dr. Baxter
Mandrake Bitter's. l never used meoi-
cine that did me so much good as TINS.
IRA TAYLOR, ROLAND Mich.
Henry & Johnson's Arnica and On LINZ
ment is the best family linimept made
mar4teod&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Plaids and checks in Scotch woolens are
the fashionable spring goods for gentlemen
wear. Nearly everything is q check, from
the smallest pencil checks to immense plaids.
The sack coat for young men is high with
five buttons, close fitting Some of the new
styles in browns and plaids are nobby to the
verge of exquisite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

I'VE have in our possession, and could
publish. an amount of testimony. setting
forth the use of Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam for the cure of colds. and consump
ton. from those who have been cured by it.
that would fill volumes; but We deem the
publication of such mass of testimony un
necessary. We purpose to publish few OF
the many testimonials received The origi.
mails can be secured at our office.
"F. w. KISsMAN & Co"
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The other day Chss. A. Plummer found
valuable diamond ring belonging to Prof.
Theme of the Soldiers Home band, which
he lost in the street several weeks ago. The
Professor generously rewarded the young
man for his honesty, giving him five dollar
hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Among the matters to come before the
Governor and Council at the coming session
will be the assessment Of the railroad tax.
The question of preventing the further spread
of the foot and mouth disease will also be
considered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

~ have no faith in patent medicines is
the common expression of some increduious
people. who have been taken in by the
voluminous references of some nostrum- But
it don't stand the test. For Jadwin's Pine
Tar Syrup we only ask q trial For sale BY
Allen Co. marSf&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The steamer Star of the Eost is on the
marine railway at East Boston, where she
has been thoroughly repaired, painted and
fitted out for summer service. She wears
we'll all her planking, sails, waterways and
was launched. The same officers and en-
pIoyes will go with her as last season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
Local Notices.

H~The gospel meetings at Meonian Hall
are increasing in interest and will continue
every evening this week. Bible readings
every day at 3 2. NJ. Evening service at
100. Subject this P. NJ: "Healing in an
swer to the prayer of faith"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

@Chas. jenkins, at his fish market, op-
posi,e the Journal office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters.
and Scarboro clans; an assortment
of canned fish, Holsters, and fresh and corned
fish of all kinds His goods cannot be ex-
celled for freshness and good quality.
sept7ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
How to Make Money.

Twenty-Five cents worth of Sheridan'i
Cavalry Condition Powders fed out sparingly
to . coop of twenty-five hens will increase
the product of eggs % per cent in value in
thirty days. mar25d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
(srins.

Pleasant. healthy grins are seen only on
the faces of healthy persons. The dyspeptic
and debilitated can smile only in half-heart-
ed way. Purify the blood. tone the stomach,
and strengthen the tissues with Burdock
Blood Bitters. if you wish to laugh well and
often. m24d&wlw3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

A despatch was received in this city yes
terdoy announcing the accidental death in
New Mexico of Charles c. Boston, formerly
of thi. city. and brother-in-law of Deputy
Postmaster Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Henry NJ. Taught has opened shop on
Water street for the manufacture of all
kinds of marble work, and advertises to do
work Is per cent cheaper than other dealers.
See his advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

INPRovExESTs.-Kean's Kidney and Back
Plasters are a wonderful improvement on the
old porous plasters, as one trial will con-
vince you. Take no plaster without mans
back on the face cloth. mar25d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

There was an unusual amount of business
in the police court yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

One of the overseers of the town Of Pressure
Isle is in the city looking after female pau
per and her children. He fiRds it necessary
to procure mittimus and take the woman
by force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

March 81. Is4l, the steamer John w.
Richmond. came up to Hallowell on her irs'
trip. Hallowell was noted then for ito busi'
ness and trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

N~For golden and silver weddings We have
cards and envelopes specially adapted to such
occasions. They are verv neat and printed
With the new script type to he found at the
Journal Job office are very desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The old Kennebec bridge was burned
April 2, 1927, 81 years years ago. 1t was
rebuilt at once. The frame is of white pine
and grew in the neighborhood of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The boatman is looking over bis boat viii
an eye to having it in order when the rive
opens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

One bottle of Johnson's Anodyne Linz
ment will effectually cure bronchitis, innam-
atory sore throat, sore lungs, bleeding at the
lungs. chronic hoarseness. hacking cough,
and lame stomach. mar25d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

A-Furnaces, Stoves, Ranges, Oil-cloth,
Oil-cloth Binding and Kitchen Furnishing
Goods at O. Williamson's, No. 6, Union
Block, Augusta. mar2odu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Peck's Bad Boy says he can sleep with his
feet out of the window the coolest winter
nights, if he can only be furnished with a
good supply of Jadwin's Pine Tar Syrup,
Verify it is a balm for the afflicted. Price,
22c. and 81 per bottle. For sale by Allen
& Co mar3-t &wl In.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Mr.. II. P. Leslie, Of Elkton. Md late Of
the U. S. Navy. was cured of rheumatism
and neuralgia. BY few applications of ST.
Jacobs Oil, the great paih-cure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Nickel and Blued, Union Hardware Clamp
Skate, the latest improved at William.
sons, No 6, Union Block, Augusta
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The stone for the wall back of the refrig.
orator we're obtained at Beck's ledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Try Kinds Radical Corn Remover. 1t
cured ours, and the proprietors agree 70 cure
yours or refund the money. Is not injurious.
aug20feod&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The sap season has opened 10 earnest
There has been copious run thus far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The Hop Plaster will cure Back Ache, and
all other pains instantly % cts. only, at
druggists. mar25d&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

woman who was found insane in the
.,,ee.s of Portland, Sunday morning, was
taken to the Hospital yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

N~The Spring Term of the Halloweil
Classical and Scientific Academy opens April
End. mar6f&wtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Entertainments facing to the south have a
sprinkle of green grass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The last of the Baldwin apple crop is being
sold at $3.50 per barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

spsrrows are building their nests beneath
sion-boards on the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

Round hog is booming. and now fetches 9
and 10 cents per pound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
{3ifn.

In Hallowel. March q. Isaac Foote. ased ~
years, month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-01
Affair. in West Washinxtou.

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. John K Onutt, OF this place,
the wel-known house painter, died at his residence
1926 OStreet yesterday morning, after about two
nours illness, IN the 18th year or bis age Funeral
church, tomorrow morning, at niue O'Clock
observation-disclosures Mary Washington left this
morning at 10 O'Clock, with about 800 excurstonsts
aboard, under the auspices OF the Knights OF St.
Bernard, TO go to Marshall Hall
GRAM RECEIPTs-Canai boat Loudon arrived,
with 1900 bushels OF corn and 1900 bushels OF
wheat
Coal TRApk-The business OF the Chesapeake
ana Ohio canal last week was the heaviest OF the
season, 152 boats having left Cumberland Carving
u, 1OS0 5 IONS OF coal During III year to date l87
boats let that port carrying 21 tons OF coal
NoTEs.-Dur1ng the "A hours ending sunday night
the officers here made ten arresua-Mr. George A.
Birch has returned home after a few weeks
aoSence:-The Cleveland and Hendricks Dag was
unlurled on last Saturday evening from the pole.
CONDITION OF WATER AT z A. M-Great Falls, Is.
Receiving re.ervoir-north connection, q; south
connection. s.. Distributing Observation-Disclosures
gate house. &c. en1uent gate house, sc. High tide
In the river to-day at p NJ; low tide at II p. m.
THB PERSON AND ESTATE OF ". F. SroREY.-The
pond OF A. L. Patterson, business manager OF the
Chicago Times. as conservator OF. Mr.. Srorey's
afternoon. The eight sureties accepted are Friio-
lin Madtener, John ID. Smyth, Charles Dennehy.
John X. Walsh, J. j. McGrath, Andrew McNally,
NJ. w: kerwin, and John b. Lyon, representing
been duly acknowledged, the court had the order
entered upon the record appointing Mr.. Patterson
conServator, and another saying that Wilbur g..
storey Should remain in the custody OF his wife,
court, and that A. L. Patterson should have access
to bis ward, the demented editor, ut all reasonable
times The amount TO be allowed for the MAIN
tenance OF Mr. and Mrs Storey will be decided upon
this week, and the attorneys will try TO dec de
upon some suitable person TO examine into the
Affairs and conduct OF the Times.