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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19
FINANCIAL.


NORWICH. Conn.,, Jan. H.-Irresularit
have been discovered in. the accounts OF the
Merchants National Bank of this city, amount
ing to considerable sum, Just how large it 10
Impossible to stsse. The Irregularities are duo
to the action Of the cashier and assistant
cashier, Messts. Meech and Webb, both Of
whom have resigned pending . complets In
vestigation.
Lesser irregularities have also been found In
the Shstucket National Bank, tho cashier Of
which 10 William 7. Roath, and he has also
resigned. The places of all their employees
have been filed, and the banks will continue
business.
Examiner Niggattis is now in the city
making complete examination Of the affairs
Of the two banks.
NORWICH, Conn.,. Jan. 18.-Further details
OF the irregularities In the Merchants and She
tucket national banks Of this city show that
the Merchants bank has lost about S130, 600
and the Shetucket bank about $50, 600 through
specnlatlons on the part of their cashiers. Sat-
nrdsy the directors were summoned, and to
them Cashier James NJ Mech and Assistant
Cashier Charles Webb admitted that they had
been specuiating with the funds OF the bank
The amount taken was found to have been
about $3.50. 600, and the cashiers stated that
they had been usiLg the banks money for .
their positions, and legal action will at once be
taken. The bonds of the two men amount to
$4,000, 90 that the banks net loss will be
about 100000. 1t will continue business
At the same time that this trouble was found
In the sHairs Of the Merchants hank suspicion
Was aroused 40 to the condition OF the Shetuck-
OF bank. snd an examination there showed q
deficit Of $50 600. This was traced to Cashier
VIM. Roatb, who had been using the banks
money also in speculation. Webb, who was
concerned Ia the .embs szzlement at the Msr.
chants bank Vas a su president Of the Shetuck
ct, and, with Cashier Rusth. had been usins
she funds OF that Institution too. The Shotuck-
OF bank will also be able to continue business
In addition TO his bank offices Webb was also
city treasurer, but the funds of the city are all
right however. He has resigned his Office, and
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19
DIR. e n. REED.

ClairvoyAnts and Botanic Physician Iocated
At No. be2 Congress Street, Portland Maine.
Ds. Reed treats old Chronic and Complicated dis
Snese, also he treats Female Debility, Blood Poison
Kidney Comp aints. Liver Complaints. all Throat
ITcsbles, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia ali
4snB Complaints. Heart Diseases, Cancers and Tu-
sore ALI kinds II humors that nrsh Is heir to. He
4pHsPsy and all Nervous diseases leading to Insnpi
~. Consultation free. Hours from q. m to IL
"a. from o. m. to 0 p. m. jsniesndtf
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19

vheelman who recently jhned the church
was heard TO mutter, a. he picked himself up
ont OF 8 mud heap: "Wouldn't there be some
week"
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19
MASSACHUSETTS,.
A 0MeasIey', City,

NEW BEDFORD, Jan. II. One thousand
cases OF mt asles are reported in this city, or
about one case 10 shirty persons.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19

The elegant house of M. d. Sawin at Round Bs
farm, near Lacouia, N. H., was burned yesterday
morning. together with most OF tho household furni-
ture. Cause, defective smoke f1ue. Loss s12, 900;
insured,
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19
NAMES FINANCES.

Annual ReDsrt Of tho state Treasurer
Leading Expenditures fer 1SSA-Ksaf-
maie Of Necessary Tax for 1883.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19
s1,395,z62.So
sI,s9S,262.3O

Total expenditures for the year 1884 12O2 1872 SO
Cash in treasury Dec. 81, ,1SS4....... .l9 ,319.4l
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19

From the annual report OF State Treasurer
Holbrook is gathered the following:
Cash in the Treasury Jan. 1. 1884. ~ s7,6o4I9
Receipts Tor the year 1884 3 .648.11
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

AUGUSTA. JAM 11th, 1885.
Nstcs ts hereby siven that public hearing will be
Asd before the Judiciary Com nittss ut their Com.
zaittes room Ia Augusta, a. follows
On yez. 1oth. 1885, st 35l y. m, ON petition of
swAu g. Suout And ais, 70 enlarge the powerr az
oesssssles 10 the city OF Portland.
On sss. Sze, 1880. at 21t p. m.. On petition of
Gew EneLAnd Tsisphsns Company for certain
yighW In the State Of Maine
On Jsa. 15ts. 1885, At 21s D. M, On petition In
Mssr ~f rsforuatery for women.
CsE. LIrfLEFIEilD. ssc'y Jud Com.
yn4kN eutd
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-19

Estimated expenditures for the year 1855, a.
248, $500.
TAX FOR 1885.
The State Treasurer is Of the opinion that q
tax Of three and three-quarters mills will be
required for the year 1885.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

SALE or THE PICAYUNR PLACE.-Deputy
Sheriff David Israel sold the Picayune plan
tation and its appurtenances at pubic auc-
ton last Thursday, in conformity with the
order of sale issued by Judge Duffel in the
matter of the succession of the late j.
Adlard Braud, DR., deceased owner OF the
property. The Picayune.. p!antation is sit
uated on the left bank of the river, nearly
opposite Donaldsonville and contains about
23O superficial acres of land. It was bought
by Mr.. Duncan F. Kenner for $12, 600, and
will constitute valuable addition to his
Hermitage plantation, which bounds the
| Picayune place above and below. The
| mules and other stock, hay, corn, carts,
| plows, household furniture, ETC., we're sold
to various parties, and brought i'll the ag-
cregate about $144O. The thirteen mules
ranging from to 80 years, brought excel.
lent prices, say $40 to $120. Several stock
dealers from New Orleans we're in attend
ance at the sale with view to Purchasing
mules on speculation, but the figures wen
50 high that no margin for profit was af
forded, hence the spectators didn't get
solitary animal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

The courthouse on Mr.. P. E. Darand's
place, in Assumption parish, about seven
miles below Donaldsonville, was destroyed
by fire last Wednesday evening shortly after
dark. The flames we're plainly discernible
from elevated positions in this vicinity, the
Bayou Lafourche bridge for instance. 1t
is believed the fire WAS set by an lncen-
diary. The value of the courthouse ana
contents is reported at $1,000, on which
there was no insurance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21
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Died.

alexandria, her residence In the par
;sh Of Ascension, La. March 3, 1885. at D ~ P.
NJ Mrs. GRANT ALLEN ALEXANDER. born
MARY LOUISE MARTINEZ, aged about IS years
This venerable lady was the Oldest resident
~ tho seventh or New River ward, and unlver-
sa,ly beloved by her friends and neighbors for
har est;mahle character, miable disposition
and Christian virtues. She leaves two dauen-
ters, Mrs. Edmond Fa;;gse and Mrs. ULCER Du-
gas, and very large circle of friends to mourn
her. 1t will be source of much consolation
to them, in the midst Of their grief. to feel as
surod that her pure and gentle spirit has gone
to receive the reward which is in store beyond
the tomb for the souls Of the good and true
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Extortion i'll Office is statutory ofense
and extortion in business is bad practice.
There is no extortion at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium. Business is condue-
ted on business principles and the motto of
small profits and quick returns is always
borne in mind.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

The steamer Thos. Sherlock landed here
Wednesday on her way to Meme orleans
from Cincinnati, with about 200 passen-
gers, nearly all of whom hailed from east
ern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Most
of the passengers came ashore and saun-
tered abont town during the half hour the
boat remained at the landing. Several
dropped in at the CHIEF Office, and among
them was Mr.. Harry l.. Hastings, one OF the
editors and publishers of the New Beth
lehem (Pa.) indicator, whose acqualnt-
auce we we're pleased to make. The An
Choir Line Company's fine steamer City OF
New Orleans reached here from st. Louis
on Friday and large party Of her passen-
gers also took advantage of the stoppage
AZ our wharf to stroll through the front
norton of town. Nearly every sup coun-
try" boat passing down is crowded with
people coming to visit the Worlds Expo
sition, and we have heard it stated tha'
most of the staterooms on all the tirst-ciass
packets are engaged for month or more
| in advance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

A FRACTURED SKULL.-A difficulty oc-
Cured on board the E. j. Gay this morn
ing, while that boat was few miles below
Donaldsonville on her way up the river,
which resulted in the serious and perhaps
fatal wounding of Frank Porter, colored
coal wheeler from Aigiers, by VIM. Reed,
the first engineer of the Gay. Porter was
one Of gang of about twenty coal wheel
ers who had taken passage on deck for
McCall's landing in this parish. Some OF the
men climbed on top of the boilers, which
is contrary to the rule of the boat, and
when the second engineer ordered them to
come down a fight ensaed between him and
Porter. The first engineer interposed and
struck Porter on the head with hammer,
! knocking him down and fracturing his
| skull, Porter came ashore at Donaldson
| Vile without aid and proceeded to the
| courthouse to inquire for an officer before
whom he could make an affidavit against
his assailant, cAnd while he Was telling
about the difficulty he fell in a ft which
was no doubt caused by compression OF
| the brain. The wounded man was taker
inside the Jail and DR.. Jno. z. Duffel, Cor
oner and Jail Physician, summoned to at
tend him. DR.. Duffel invited the othel
physicians of the town to essist him in thu
operation and they removed the broke,
portion of the skull, heart-shaped pisc'
about q of an inch in diameter, cores
ponding quite closely to the head of tn
hammer With which the blow was inflicted
The chances for Porter's recovery ar
: slim. though his condition is very favora
BILE and he may survive. Deputy Sheri1
| Israel telegraphed To the Sheriff of Ibel
, Vile to apprehend the engineer, and b
was taken into custody at Plaquemin
when the boet reached that place. He wi
i be brought here to answer for the assault
l and as District Court will close its sessio
0 in St. James to-day, Judge Duffel wi
: doubtless be able to give the case speed
Q examination.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

The Sheriff is selling to-day the lots and
lands Of the Ben. Gibson succession in Oar
rowville, and We hear that the lots sold SO
far have brought fair prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Some very good work in the street I'M
provement line is being done by gang of
workmen employed by The town and super
intended by Alderman Aohille Cire. All
the streets ought to be put in the condition
of Railroad Avenue, Houmas and Clai-
h0Hna.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

On Wednesday last Coroner Duffel viewed
the body OF Lily Aurelia Fernandez, q
colored infant three months of age that
died in the third ward Of this parish with
ont medical attendance. Death was found
70 have been produced by cyanosis of the
heart.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

NJ. Henry g. Braud of Houmns Store
vas in town yesterday on flying business
trip, and we were glad to meet him. n
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Old 76 tobacco in buckets, all kinds OF
amokinp and chewing tobacco, best and
cheapest brands of cigars at Maur1n's
Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21
Succession Notice.

State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
Twenty-Second Judicial District Court.
Succession of Matilda Sanchez, deceased
wife of Dallas Rousseau, No. 80.
DUBIIC notice is hereby given to whom It
L may concern to show cause why the appll;
cation of Dallas Rousseau to be appointed
dative testamentary executor OF the last WIZ
of his deceased wife, Matilda Sanchez, should
not be granted. BY order of court.
Witness the Hon. Henry L. Duffel, Judge OF
our said court, parish of Ascension, this the
7th day of March. 1885.
Depty. Clerk of Court and Recorder,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

The members Of the School Board had
better watch their !aurels. Two of our
pnbi1e spirited citizens have begun the cir
culatioa OF sense {centsl throughout the
voa~:.h
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

cha, hal" Why do you laugh? Because
l can get good cigar at Wilkinson's for
4 cents. "Ha, ha."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

John T. Hardie applies to the District
court for appointment as administrator
Of the succession Of the late Theodule b
BuiOl.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Weather permitting the Fortier and No
Ian Clubs will play friendly match game
of ball tomorrow afternoon, but the out
look for dry field is unfavorable to-day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

New Stock Of Easter cards at 4, 6, 8, II
and 1G cents at Wilkinson's New Depot,
Mississippi street, near ferry landing. Ex-
act change made,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21
WE WANT A lady

OF intelligence to take the permanent sole
agency for our goods used in every fam
ily in this place. Stock furnished by us
without investment. References indispen-
sable. J. B. HUME Co., Chicago, ILL
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21


RoUGH on HAYEs.-Nathan Hayes, we'll
known colored citizen Of this town, made
affidavit before Jnstice Martinez charging
his wife, Tempy Hayes, her sister, Lizzie
Hampton, and Rev. J. B. Lee, preacher
of the African NJ. z. Church, with admin
istering to him doze Of the poison
known as Rough on Rats with the felonious
and malicious intent to kill and murder
the a6iant. The poison was swallowed by
Hayes on the 18th inst, in cup OF codee
prepared for him by his wife. It played
hobs with his interior department for
awhile and threatened to snap the thread
Of his earthly existence in twain, but the
| administration of proper antidotes coun-
teracted the effect of the rodent extermi-
| nstor and Hayes still lives, weaker It not
q wiser man. The wife claims that the
drug was placed in the coffee BY mistake,
bat it is alleged, on the other hand: that
she couspired with the preacher to get bel
husband ost of the way in order that she
might form q more congenial matrimonial
copartnership with the expoundaF of thu
gospel. The only part played by the slste'
seems to have been the purchase of the poi
sonous drug at the bidding Of Mrs. Hayes
The accused were all committed for tria
before the District Court and remanded t
Jail in default Of bonds for their appear
ance. Lee has since furnished bail in tn
snm of $500, with Edmond Williams an
Nathan Ross as sureties, and it is expects
tha women will succeed in obtaining Sc
curity to-day and procure their releas
from custody.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

A friend Of ours who bears good moral
character is responsible for the assertion
that Donaldsonville dude had pair of
pantaloons dyed black at the Buford dye
works, Port Barrow, and was 80 we'll
pleased with the job that he took coat Of
dark material over and wanted it dyed
whit0i
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Joseph Coco and Nellie Simpson, the
colored lunatics who have been con-
fined in our parish Jail for some time past
awaiting transportation to the Insane Asy-
lum at jackson, were conveyed to that IN
stitution this week by Deputy Sheriff Jos.
johnson. The officer left here with the
prisoners Monday night, and delivered
them safely into the custody Of the Asylum
authorities,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

An aggravated case of assault and battery
occurred at Maurin's Cheap Grocery EN-
porium.< Il The proprietor assaulted and
battered high prices and knocked them out
~ ona round,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Mr.. Ben. Lashley from across the river
showed his good looking face in Donald
sonville to-day, and casual acquaintance
had some difficulty in recognizing it on &C.
count Of his recent harvest Of luxufiant
crop OF beard. Pourquoi vous pas Lashiey
4ranquille, M'shay Ben?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21
Skif Found.

o Skiff Found.
} DoNALpsoNvILLE, La, March 8, 1888.
TNOUND floating in the Mississippi river on
10 Sunday March s. 1885, opposite the Herml-
tage plantation. q
CYPRESS SKIFF,
about 10 feet in length, painted red inside ana
green outside excepting the bow, which is red
on both sides. Skitf has two pairs of rowlocks,
but was without ears or chain.
The owner can recover the skitf by proving
property and paying salvage and cost OF adVer-
tisement, within the legal delay.
JOS. LAROCHE.
Lugger landing, Lafourche street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

In addition to the other crooked actions
ascribed to Nelson Washington, Justice OF
the Peace for the fifth ward, he is charged
with issuing permit to storekeeper IN
Lacroix Settlement, to have gambling car
ried on at the latter's establishment, tbs
consideration of this extra=judicial author'-
cation being the sum Of 5. The place
thus s'licensed" was the scene of the re-
cent shooting ARRAY in which VIM. Turner
was killed. Washington has indeed a very
exaggerated estimnte of the functions OF
his Office when he assumes to grant per-
NIT that is contrary to Law end good NOR
ais and beyond the jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Court of the State. We understand
that citizens of the ffth ward have signed
| a petition for the removal Of Washington
from office by reason of his gross lncompe-
tency and abuse Of authority.
| AS The new steamer Pargoud was coming
/ in to the Donaldsonville wharf about 3:3o
O'Clock yesterday morning, the derrick used
| for hosting the larboard stage broke and
crashed through the hurricane roof. The
stage went overheard, but was recovered
| onnosite the Leblanc saw-mill. When the
boat finally reached the wharf, a piece OF
timber that had formed q part OF the bro
ken derrick was dislodged and fell to thu
lower deck, striking roustabout back O.
the head or neck and knocking him init
the river. The unfortunate had the pres
ence of mind to catch hold of one OF tn
wharf timbere, and was promptly haule'
aboard by means of line thrown to him
The crashing of timbers when the derric
broke and the steamer struck the whar
sounded like series of explosions ana pro
duced no uncomfortable sensation on Tn
boat and along shore. It will cost severe
hundred dollars to repair the damage sus
tanned by the Pargord.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

The 9a1rr continues to gain on the alma
nae, siowly but steadily, and comes out
this week q good second.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Mrs.. NJ. Israel & Co. will cash all duly
elnnnao4.ed parish or school warrants.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

During the illness Of President Hanson,
Mr.. Henry Mccall, chairman of the Police
Jury's Finance Committee, will pass upon
oil bills and accounts requiring the ap-
,,roval of the President.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

q Our agreeable friend Mr.. T. W. Labanve
OF Piaquemine was here on Thursday OF
last week and compimented the CHIEF
with call. He was making trip along
the river-down one side and up the other
lin the interest of Mr.. w. L. Roche, the
s1epular Plaquemipe merchant and sewing
machine dealer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Fine. clear weather during the early days
of the week, followed by two rainfalls
hetween Wednesday and Sunday noon, has
been the regular order for the past three
weeks, The most encouraging reports
continue to come in from the plantations
and the outlook for fruitful and prosper
ons wear is extremely promising, notwith-
standing the present depression IN oil
branches of business and the extreme
scarcity of money in circulation. Close
observers confidently predict an early
reaction that will cause cessation OF the
crv of hard times now heard on every hand
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Dried pears, prunes and apples at Mau-
rims Cheap Grocery Emporium
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

The plan submitted by Messrs. Hannah
az Voss for public school building OR Sem
7 mary of Learning to be erected in Don
aldsonville has been accepted by the JOINT
committee of the Police Jury and School
Board, and sealed proposals for the con-
struction according to this plan have been
advertised for. Proposals will be received
until the 1st Of April-that is, up to the
close of the last day of Maroh-and should
be addressed in care of Mr.. A. D. Vega,
P. @. box IS, Donaldsonville, at whose store
the plan and specifications may be seen.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Jailor Duffel reported ten prisoners in
the parish Jail yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Split peas, lady peas, COW peas and green
peas at Maurin,s Cheap Grocery Empor-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21
D0NALDsONVILLE, La,
Saturday, March 81, 1885
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Beastly bad weather for base ball bust
ness, boys
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

It was reported yerterdaY that Gen. r. 1
Nichols was in town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

No more long prices on school BOOKS ana
stationery. Regular prices OF 8, II, II, IL
and % cents each for books.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Fairbanks celebrated Rock cordials, the
best cure for coughs and colds, at Maurln's
Cheap Grocery Emporium. This is Just
the time of year when everybody ought to
fhQm.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

Pate do foie gras, mortadella, lunch
tongue, ported ham, eorned beef and all
other kinds of canned meats at Maurin's
Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

The next regular meeting Of the Police
Jury will be held on the second Wednes-
day Of. April. There is some talk Of con-
<eniug special session at an earlier date,
but mo- order to that effect has been given.
The Sheriff advertises that he will begin
Oh Saturday, April Is, to sell immovable
property upon which taxes for 1884 or pre-
vious years sare due. Interested parties
should take notice and pay up before that
date.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

A great change in small change. Read
the new advertisement Of Messrs. Bernard
Lemann 4 Brother.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-03-21

There was partial eclipse Of the sun
last Monday, beginning about 1851 IN
the forenoon and lasting two hours and
half. We forgot all about the phenomenon
untilafteritw was over, hence astronomy WILL
not be enriched ;by a dissertation on the re-
suits of the observation we had intended to
take through piece of smoked glass. An
editor who was more thoughtful and who in
spected the planetary circus reports that
| "the face Of The sun was covered with q
bright rim or annulus Of rays around its
| circumference"