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The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Accidents to Maine schooners.
An Agent Resigns.

BIDDEFoRD, Nov. 17.-Henry S. Howe,
agent Of the Pepperell and Laconia mills,
has resigned and will enter the firm of Law
renee & Co., selling agents, Boston. The
resignation will take effect January 1st.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
a PASTORS ResIgnatlon Wanted.

BROOKLYN, Nov. 1.-THE members Of Dr.
Justin Fulton's Baptist church say that the
prudential committee will on Friday night
ask for Fulton's resignation. A strong party
oppose him on general grounds. The imme-
date cause for the action however is langu-
age used by him in a recent sermon intended
to throw doCbt on the celibacy of the Catho-
lie clergy. He is also accused0f false laccu-
sations against Miss D0rrington, young
lady. who was an object Of paternal interest
en- the part of the late jeremiah Counsellor
of Newark, unknown to the latter's family
and who Is now member OF one of the lead
ing families in the church.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18

The President today made the following
appointments to be consuls Of the United
States
Chas. Jonas Of Wisconsin, at Prague
.. /. Grellet Of Colorado. at Algiers.
Edmund johnson OF New Jersey, at kehl.
Alexander @. Jones Of West Virginia, at Chu
Kiang.
Pay Director James Fulton, u. s. n, to be
Chief Of the Bureau OF Provisions and Clothing
and Paymaster General of the United States
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
The Coast Survey Reaches ouoddy
Head.

After sixty years Of work, with Of course
frequent interruptions caused by failure OF
Congress TO make needed appropriations,
the work Of the United States Coast Survey
has reached Quoddy Head, and the survey
of the coast proper Is finished. There re-
mains to be done CobscoOk Bay aud other
inland waters emptying into the boundary
line bays. The work in question has been
done with extreme precision and care and
will be published within year.
Mr.. Eugene Elllcot, who has just put on
the last touches of the work Of the outside
coast, will, in all probability, be ordered to
this section of the country next summer.
Mr.. EllicOt's family have occupied the
Hemenway house the past season. They i'm
tend to leave in few days for Baltimore.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
NEW YORK SCANDAL.
q Divorce case occurs In High Life.

NEW YORK, Nov. ia sensation has
been created in society circles by the publi-
cation of the fact that formal divorce pro-
ceedings have been begun by Mrs. Lawrence
Hopkins, noted as one Of the most beautiful
and fashionable women of New York,
against her husband. Amos Lawrence Hop
kins, vice president of the Missouri Pacific
railroad, and son of President Mark Hop
kins of Williams College. Hopkins also en-
joys the distinction of being one of Jay
Gould's trusted henehmen and confidants.
The charge is adultery with former maid
to Mrs HOPKINS. Citation has been served
and the preparations Of the answers will at
once be begun.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
BANDITS IN HAVANA.
a Gentleman Kidnapped and $4,000
Asked for His Ransom.

HAVANA, Nov. 2i.-Bandits are becoming
troublesome in various parts of the island.
One night recently they surrounded the plan
tation Of Senior Francisco Pedr0sO, near Ma
tanzas, and demanded $1,000 Of the owner.
On being refused, they burned every build
ing and everything Of value on the planta-
ti0n. Another band demanded and obtained
$500 from the steward of the estate of Santa
Lugard. In the province of Cienfuegos, a
band under Nicholas Espinso, have kidnap-
ped Senior Baltasar de La TOrrlente, for
whose ransom they demand $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
FROM NEW YORK.
Indlgnant Roarders Repolt

New YORK. Nov. 17-Mr. and Mrs. John
FL. Witten of No. 105 Ogden street, Newark,
have seven boarders. Last Sunday evening
Mrs; Witten put chicken and some veal on
plunged his fork into the chicken and trans
ferred it to his plate. The other boarders
looked up in astonishment and asked him IL
he had not made mistake He said no and
proceeded to carve it. He had not long been
thus engaged when the others sprang al him,
plates and saucers were Observation-Disclosures
used. 1t was only with difficulty that the
police, who were called in, put an end to the
disturbance When it was ali over If was
seen that Thomas Campbell, one Of the
boarders, had had his cheek slit with Knife
and that one or two others were seriously
injured. No arrests were made because M
refused to make complaints
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Delta Kappa Epsilon Initiation.

HANOVER, N. H., Nov. 1.-THE annual
initiation Of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fra
ternity occurred tonight, when ten Fresh
the banquet, which was held at White River
Junction, consisted of:
Address of Welcome by J. II. Hill of East Linz
ington, Me.
Grafton by G ID. Hazen Of st. Johnsbury
Poem by L. L. Patten OF Alexandria.
Responses to toasts were made by the
following:
NJ St Beacham, of Portsmouth
r. A. Fernad OF Kittery, Me.
q. S. Blakley and +. p. Cleaves, of Kennebunk-
port, Me. ,,
G. ID. Milllken of Littleton acted as toast
master.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Farnington's Water Works.

FARMINGToN, Nov. 16.-At a meeting of
the village corporation held this afternoon,
1. w. Merrill, S. R. Leland, J. c. Holman,
a. I. Tuck and A. S. Riggs were chosen
committee to examine into our needs of
water system, to consult with the officers of
the proposed Pennington Water Company,
and report at the annual meeting in Janu-
arV
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Eastport Vessels Seized.

ST.. ANDREWS, N. b., Nov. 16.-The Do
minion cruiser General Middleton arrived
here today Captain Mclean reports that on
Friday last she seized, in East Quoddy river,
four Eastport fishing vessels,-a schooner
and three sloop-rigged boats,-for violation
of custom regulations. The fact of the
seizure was wired to Ottawa by Commander
Mclean, who received orders to release the
boats upon their owners depositing $40 for
each boat. The deposits were made and the
bOats released
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
STORIES FRoM'THE STATE.
A STORY SPOILED.

Bangor Commercial.
A couple Of men from Levant were about
to report that they had seen Messrs. Graves
and Mcfarland when they learned that the
latter was in jail at Machias.
SAVING OF POSTAGE.
Kennebec Journal.
Mr. John d. Anderson related good story
at a recent meeting of the G. A. r. Mr.. An
derson said that not long ago he received a
letter from one of his pensioners like this;
John ID. Anderson:
Dear Sir: Send me pension voucher as have
lost mine. Yours truly,
John ---
P.S Do not send the voucher. l have just
mi
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18

regret was read from Hon. j. II. Conkling
of New York. The principal business to
come before the fraternity is the ratification
of the new constitution. Seventeen of the
undergraduate members of the Bowdoin
charge were present, and several of the
graduates of that college. The convention
is largely attended, and win be of unusal
interest 1t will conclude Friday night with
litprarv ayaraiSac and a honnpat
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18

To the Editor Of the Press:
| see by the report Of the lecture OF the
Rev. DR.. Hill that the toad springs from the
tadpole. Are not the toad ana the frog two
distinct animals, as much as the OK and the
horse. The frogs lay their spawn In the
water in spring. from which tadpoles are
Matched, and after few weeks the tadpole
sheds his tale and becomes a real frog I;
while the toad inhabits my garden, and in
spring matches its young without seeing
water. Am rightP The past summer
ha, o taken up little tOads not larger than my
little finger nail. | think they had never
seen water. | should as soon hurt my pet
kitten as / would toad, and know num-
Der Of toads have gone 10 sleep for the winter
In the soil Of my garden. A.C.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Grand Fox Hunt.

The great fox hunt at Moges Island win
take place to-day. The steamer viii leave
Burnham's wharf at a. M. and the tickets
include the boat-fare. permission to hunt
the eleven foxes, that were placed on the
island week ago. and a coed dinner.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Poor Mexico

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov 17.-It is reported at
the Department of Justice that agents are
for Cuttings expedition against Mexico.
Many old employees of the Missouri Pacific
are enlisting The Attorney General has
ordered the United States Marshal to inyesti-
- ---' ~SN-
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
THE popTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
FROM WASHINGTON.
Another Example Of Civil Service
Under Reform Administration.
An Attorney Suspended for Partisan
Work Relnstated.
Like PortIand's Collector, He Talked
to Neighbors and Friends
The President Explains Civil Service
In Way Pleasing to Rourbons.

WASHINGTON, Nov. ia member of the
House appropriations committee has notified
the District Commissioners that they have
not followed the law relative to the expend-
ture of the appropriation for public streets,
and that the money which was voted for the
Improvement of specific streets has not been
used for that purpose,
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
KlIIad ON the Eaatarn.

LAM, Mass, Nov. 17.-Gilman Poor, fore
man section hand on the Eastern Division Of
the Boston 4 Maine railroad, was struck by
d passenger train this morning and instantly
killed. He had worked for the road for 20
years. He leaves widow and two children
In Revere Mass
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Nov. 1.-THE Re-
serve Mutual Life Insurance Company col
lapsed yesterday, risks to be reinsnred In
the Massachusetts Benefit Association.
alleged as the cause, there being no funds
with which to pay the losses.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
An ExpensIve UndertakIng.

Commodore Benham, inspector of the
Third lighthouse district. which embraces
Bedloe's Island, is ordered to take steps for
the lighting of the Bartholdi Statue Of
Liberty as soon as possible The light will
cost about SS50per month, it is estimated
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
THE WEATHER.

The following telegram has been received
at the U. S. Signal Office:
WASHINGTON, Nov. II,
1885 a. m.-Hoist cautionary southeast
signal. A very severe storm now central in
Iowa, moving eastward. viii cause strong
easterly winds ON the coast.
(Signed) HAzEN.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
a Case AeaInst Wise oIsmlsses.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 1.-THE case against
Hon. Geo. ID. Wise, arrested yesterday on a
charge Of being about to engage in duel,
was dismissed to-day. Wise's arrest was
premature. The matter will probably 90 no
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Accepts an Office

NORWICH, Conn.,, Nov. 17.-Gen. Iame. n
Colt has been appointed chief of the division
In the pension bureau at WASHINGTON and
he has accepted the Office soi ""'
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Theta Delta Chi convertIon.

The Bangor gentlemen are from the Bar
gor Theological School.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
WAsn1NoroN. Nov. Is

WASHINGTON. Nov. IS.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are rain or snow; cooler
The indications for New England are rain
or snow; colder; winds shifting to westerly.
Signals continue at Portland, Portland
Section and Eastport.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
Baptist Convention Of the United
States.

Convention of the United States reasse M
bled this morning, and the subject taken up
was Religious Instruction in State Educa-
ton" The entire session was occupied in
its discussion.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
THE FIRE RECORD.
A $4,000 Blaze.

New YORK, Nov. 17.-Fire on Pell street,
in this city. today caused loss Of $4,000.
-Four firms occupied the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18

BOSTON, Nov. 1.-THE fourth annual con-
ventlon OF the Theta Delta Chi, held under
the auspices Of the Eta Charge of Bowdoin
College, assembled at Young's this morning
After the routine of organization had been
completed, two members of the fraternity
were appointed to take sole charge OF the
reports TO the daily papers. DR.. J. M. Cur
us OF Wilmington, Del, president OF the
Grand Lodge, was in the chair. A letter Oh
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-18
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
NJ anan

*11.o0P. NJ.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT
NOV. II, 1886, 1000 z. NJ
Observations taken at tie same moment of time
az all stations.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
Court Of Appeals.

There were two opinions filed 10 the
Court of Appeals to-day. Judge Mil
Ter, with q majority of the sitting
judges concurring, decided q case
from the Superior Court of Baltimore,
the appeal arising on an order quash-
ing an attachment on original pro-
cess. and Judge Richie gave the
opinion in case where a girl had
been awarded $500 damages for in
juries received by fence in Balti-
more City falling upon her. In both
cases the decision of the lower court
was affirmed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
Movements Of state steamers.

Captain Thompson of the steamer
,0s AcLaue, reports heavy ice down
|ae bay. The steamer Gov. Thomas
SUI ashore on Poplar Island, with
= hope of present relief. Several OF
|ae crew came up on the McLane.
g i very heavy in Eastern bay and
= 'he Potomac river. A number of
eSselS are ashore in the mouth OF
" Potomac and at other points.
ae steamer Gov. Hamilton is laid
Y BALTIMORE harbor, handy for the
wan Boiler inspectors to board.
ae Mcl4ans could render no assis-
|A0ce 70 Ice bound vessels, having as
uca as she could conveniently do
y sake care Of herself. The lMcLane
- 'eaVe here tomorrow with sup
- 'or The crew of the Governor
aOalas, and render what assistance
1e can
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15

Although we have our public
schools yet there are many persons
who arc employed duriug the day
and are prevented from attending the
day schools, and would no doubt be
glad to avail themselves of night
school, where they might be able to
be educated. We have no doubt
were such school opened this win
ter, 1t would be encouraged by many
who have not .he ordinary facilities
for obtaining Observation-Disclosures
We were of the same opinion, and
SO advocated such measure, until
one of our most experienced teachers
undertook to establish Q night school
that would meet the needs OF the
young men Of our city. What was
the result? Afrer undertaking the
task and canvssing the city, be did
not receive patronage enough to pay
for room-rent aud fuel, and was COM
PEELED TO abandon the undertaking.
1t is sad comment upon the intel
lecutal inclinations Of our rising gen.
GRAFTON, but it is, nevertheless, true.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
Masonic Lecture,

Hon. John M. Carter, one of the
brightest masons of the State, and an
bonored member of the Baltimore
bar, will lectare at the Masonic Opera
House tonight. He has chosen for
his subject Architecture" and from
bis well known ability as 9 speaker,
those who attend will enjoy an intel
lectual treat. The committee of the
lodge having the affair 10 charge have
sent out some Eve hundred invitations
and large audience will, no doubt,
greet the eminent lecturer. The must
cal part of the programme will also
be in first-class hands, some of our
best vocalists and musicians having
volunteered their services.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15

The present ice harvest is as proli-
tic as it was a week ago unexpected.
A good quality of ice nine inches
thick is at present being gathered
from the ponds and streams adjacent
to town Operations begin at dawn
of day and continue until dark, no
time being lost in the effort to secure
sufficient for next summers consump-
ton. All the available wagons and
carts in this locality have been press
ed into service. proving that it is .
cold wind that dees not blow some
body good.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15

A wise provision of the city gov
erument requires that snow shall be
cleaned from pavements within Civ.
en- time. Notwithstanding, there are
a number of pavements whose welin-
quent owners have not yet been mol
ested. II there is is anything that
brings law into contempt, it is the
manner in which it's executors dis.
crimiuate in carrying ont its provis.
ions. Enforce the law or pipe it
from the statute books. 1t won't
do to make tish of one and flesh OF
another.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15

Hard frozen Is our rivers along
the bay are. the oyster dredger con-
tinue TO ply his vocation, generally
on forbidden ground. A number
were caught, or rather their numbers
were taken Yesterday 10 the Little
Choptank river. where they had no
right to be. by the police sloop E. b.
Groome. Capt Wooltord. Ifno more
cold waves come along. they will be
captured in day or two aud taken
before some minister OF the Law and
tried for their offences, and maybe
punished.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
How They Differ.

Iss'e seems to be no correct stand
49, = thermometers in this locality.
LILY morning a number Of &c a.
S~s 49, We're exchanging with one
ss. ss' TIE registration of their re-
In' u's thermometers, aud by CON-
!, a.. U vas found that, although
~ .'1saments were in several cases
|es,a; y shout the same temperature
~ % locality, the record diff
Aesls Avn y 'nree to six degrees. We
lahl. nae to know if we have any
\ ~ s'andaFd. Yesterday morn-
- 80 conceded to be the coolest Of
~. 'a 10 this latitude, lhe Their
Is ~. standing at 6 O'Clock al
psedis.. = lour degrees below zero.
Y the exposure.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
Watch Your Ranges i.

Explosions of ranges sometimes
occur during such cold weather as we
have had during the past few days.
They may be avoided in the follow
Jog manner: Before making Ere
10 the morning, always ascertain il
the water will run freely from the hot
and cold water spigots over the sink.
Ii it refuses to run, do not make Ere
but send for plumber; better to send
for plumber than for doctor or an
undertaken. No water, no fire, aud
no person Injured or killed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
On the Sick List.

Quite a number OF our citizens at
this time are confined to their homes
from severe colds and complaints in
cidental to this season of the year,
including many children. Persons
could not be too careful in guarding
against exposure of the weather at
this season, as many of the pulmo-
nary complaints are brought about
from this very cause.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
The Old A. &. E. Waking Up.

The new fast Legislative Express
between Annapolis and Baltimore
eiiy, via the Baltimore and Potomac
aud Annapolis and Elk Ridge rail
roads. is new departure 10 the iacil.
tiles OF travel between these points.
Il not only reduces the time very
materially, but the hour of departure
renders the train particularly conven-
lent for the lawmakers aud others
who have business before the courts
or departments of State, and affords
many Of cur Legislators an opportuni-
~ to save board bills in this city.
The tran runs through without
change, leaving Calvert station, week
days at 9.O5 A. NJ, Union 80,
Pennsylvania avenue 9.l4, and ar
irving 10 Annapolis at 10 o'clock
Returning, the Legislative Express
leaves Annapolis at $3.50 p. Nj and
arrives 10 Baltimore at 5 z. M.
|0lher trains leave Baltimore for An
OapOlis 145 A. NJ, l2.47 p. M,
from UOion station), aud ABS z NJ,
weekdays; s.l5 A. NJ, ABS L. NJ /,
Sundays. Leave Annapolis for Bal
amore GAO, s 80 A. ID, aud 1906
boon, weekdays; Sundays, $50 A.
w. and 4.20 p. M.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
Hymeneal.

At st Anne's Rectory, January
18th. by the. Rev. w. S. Southgage,
William L. Brooks and Margaret
Fades, both of this city.
At the parsonage of Wesley Chapel,
January l4th, by the Rev. G.. Her
bert, Henry White and Martha Hall,
ell of Anne Arundel county.
By the same minister, at the par
sonage. January l4th, Joseph Thou
as and Henrietta Carroll, both of An
napolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
The Farmers State Convention.

The proceedings of this body yes
terday were mainly devoted to SUBJ
jects needing legislation and the ap-
pointment of committees to petition
the legislature on the various matters
discussed by the convention. The
two days meeting was harmonious,
and much good in hoped for in behalf
OF agriculture 10 this State.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
u HE
NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION
IF WASHINGTON.
HOME OFFICE:
Kellogg Building, 1417 r. So.
WASHINGTON, d. G.
lolicies Guaranteed for their Full Face
Value, Secured BIZ an Ample Fund,
iaUested In IT. s Bonds.

THE system inaugurated by the Nation.
| al Mutual Life Association. is supe-
rior to, and an improvement upon every
other. The Association effects its insur-
ance by legal contract, upon the plan of
fixed annual dues for expenses and post
norton assessment to pay death expenses.
Incorporated April 12, 1884 first death
March "a, 1885; one fourth policy paid.
twenty-four hours after burial of assured
balance settled within one week.
OFFICERS:
VIM Il. Morrison, President; James l..
Norris, Vice-P President John E. Beall
Secretary; Jacob II. Kengla, Treasurer;
VIM. B. Matthews, GeneralAqent: Ralph
Walsh, nj. D., Medical Director; Nathan
Tel Wilson, Counsel.
DIRECTIONS
Wash. B. Williams, T. d. DAILY, Edward
Graves, Jos. r. Birch, Jr., Edward Caver-
", RObt. ID. Weaver, Jacob Fl. Kengls.
James +. Hood. Edward Stevens, J. ID
Free, Jr.. John III. Magruder.
r G. ELLIOTT. Agent,
my1-tf annapolis Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15

No. 1861 Equity Circuit Court for Anne
arundel County.


ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for
~ Anne Arundel county in equity. AHA
2end day Of December. 1885, that the
sale Of the mortgagcd real estate of Al
fred l.. Wheeler, made on the send day
of Tee. 1885, by James a. Munroc, a..
torney named IN the mortgage fllod IL
this case 10 make said sale, in case Of Dc
fault therein and this day reported 4
this court, be finally ratified and confirm
ed, unless cause 70 the contrary thereois
be shown on or before the twenty second
day OF January, 1886: provided j copy 81
this order be published in some news
paper published in Anne Arundel county.
az least once week for three successive
weeks. before said 22nd day OF January
1886.
The report states that the property sold
for four hundred and seventy-iiv dol
lars.
SrRIee HARwooD.
Clerk.
True Copy.
Test srRres HAnwoon
decS2-Sw Clerk
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
Hop at the Rink.

Tonight the third grand hop of the
season will be given at the Annapolis
Skating Rink by Mr.. William Fulton,
the gentlemanly manager. These hops
have proved most enjoyable feature
to all who have participated in them,
and we predict the same for the one
that is to take place tonight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15

Any person who buys one pound
of j. L. Reuther's Boston Chips
Candy will receive handsome satch-
Ell free. This candy is for sale only
at my store, g. West street, near the
depot, and at nay stand in the market
on Saturday nights.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15

For mending China, Crockery, Earthen
ware, Porcelain, Glass, Wood, Pearl. Cor.
al. Ivory, CelIuloid. Leather, &c, equal
Large size bottle. For sale By AL drug
gists. ]. ii. WIEKELMANn & Co.,
Proprietors, Baltimore Mds
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15

inch first insertion, as cents sub
one ,I assertions. so cents. Liberal rates
legsen'l ,,b those advertising by the month
nsae s Local notices and political or
o. yeHa nominations, cents per line.
fppeciaa, 49,. 800 announcement Of marriages
y g' deaths free, but obituary notices VIII
:, ga eSSa sd for at one-half the usual rates
Z sdyertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-01-15
Court Martial at the Academy.

The case against Cadet Gueydan OF
the Naval Academy. is still progress
ing before the naval court-martial,-
It Is understood that another case
will come before the court, that of
Cadet Gillespie, after which the court
will adjourn.