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The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
TOM REED WILL SPEAK.
Republican club Dinner win Be a Big
Event in Boston.

The Boston Journal says: The big
dinner of the Republican Club of Massa-
chusetts will have some great attractions.
Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed of Maine
will be the big speaker from abroad, and
with him is coming Congressman John
Dalzell of Pennsylvania, two of the best
orators in the country. The members
will be delighted with the inimitable hui
NOR and keen logic of Mr.. Reed, and the
eloquent arguments of Mr.. Dalzell.
There will be two other stars of the
first magnitude at the dinner, as guests
and speakers. These are Hon. Frederic
T. Greenhalge of Lowell, the next COVER
nor of the old Commonwealth, and Lieu
tenant Governor Roger Wolcott of Bos-
ton. Music Hall will surely ring with
the sounds of eloquence and oratory
next Wednesday evening, October rs,
and the dinner will be something to re-
member for long time to come as
rich treat.
The dinner will be served at o'clock,
the speaking will begin at l. and it will
probably last until or 10 o'clock. The
banquets of the club have been highly
successful and interesting affairs in the
past, and this one promises to be no ex-
ception to the rule. There will be music
by Baldwin's Cadet Band, and the hall
will be finely decorated for the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
DEATHS.

In this city. Oct. %, Mary E., wife of Henry
E. Themes, aged 80 yrs. 5mo., Is days.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In Deering, Oct. %, James j. Stevenson, aged
Funeral this Tuesday moroing at 9. so o'clk,
from No. rs Salem street.
In Deering. Oct. %, cat St. Joseph's Home)
Mrs. Mary Ford, aged Ga years.
Funeral Wednesday morning at 40 o,clk.
from the residence OF her sister, Mrs. Cant,
Dolan. No 115 Clark street. Renujen hiph
mass at st Dominics Church at 10 o'clock.
In Gorham, Oct. Is, Katie j. Thombs. aged
Is years months.
In Augusta. Oct. 23 Edmund A. Over. aged
80 years ! month.
Funeral Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock.
from his fathers residence. Pleasantdale, Cape
In Kennebunkport, Oct. 20, Capt Parks L.
In Kennebunk, oct. %, Mrs. Jane wife Of
Samuel Boothby. aged Is yrs, mos. w. =
In Bar Mills, Oct IL, Mrs. Abigail FL. Wood.
In Edgecomb, Oct. II, Dexter Clifford aped
~ years.
In In Lowell, Oct. TO-, Joseph Dresser, aged 70
years.
In Hope, Oct. 10, Jason Bills, aged so YEARS
In Camden, Oct. IA, George L. Follansbee
aged 20 years.
rThe funeral of the late Fred w sn,o1, NIL,
taka nIace this Tuesday afternoon al o a,ai w
from No. 241 oxford street. 'toofA'
TThe funeral of the late Alice T. Wal,har win
take place this afternoon at $50 O'clock fro,a
her late residence, No. Chatham street = yin
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION.
The Courses Offered by Colby University
for 1s9s.94.

University extension, as its name indi
Gates. is the extension of college work te
those who are not connected with col
leges. The work of university extern
sion course consists of lectures and, fol
those who wish it, study. 1t may be
taken both by those who desire merely
an entertainment of literary sort, and
by those who desire something more like
college work.
The following are the courses offered
in 1884. Those marked with a are
new.
Aryan and Semitic languages, five lee
lures, Professor j. d. Taylor.
The History of Art, five to seven lee.
lures, Professor L. E. Warren.
Astronomy, five lectures, Professor
William Rogers.
Glaciers and Glacial Deposits [illustra-
ted with stereopticon views], six lectures
Professor w. S. Bayley.
Mineralogy, three lectures, Professor
w. S. Bayley.
History of the French Revolution, live
lectures. Professor Smaller Mathews.
*Chief Epochs in American History,
five lectures, Professor Smaller Mathews.
Biblical literature, five lectures, Pro
fessor G. D. B. Pepper.
The Classical Periods of German Lit
erature, five lectures, DR.. A. Marquardt.
The Art of Expression in it's Relation
to Literature and Life, three lectures,
Mr.. G. J. d. Currie.
Architecture and Sculpture, five lee
lures, Professor L. E. Warren.
*Economic and Social Questions, three
to five lectures, Professor Smaller Math-
ews.
In addition to these courses, single lee
lures of somewhat more popular char
acter, are offered as follows:
The City of Florence flor small audi
ences], Professor Warren.
@The origin of Soils with stereopticon
views7, Professor Bayley.
*The Old and the New Astronomy,
Professor Rogers.
Daily Life in Ancient Rome with ste
reopticon views], Professor Mathews.
*Castles and Castle Life with stereop-
ticon views], Professor Mathews.
On Courses in Reading, Professor Rob-
erts.
son Poetry, Professor Roberts.
*Reading as a Fine Art illustrated by
selections from various authors], Mr..
Currie.
Further information in regard to these
courses and sample outlines will be fur
nished on application.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
MARRIAGES.

In Fairfield Oct. is, Chas A. Lawry and Miss
In Addison, oct. II, Amasa Tracy and Miss
In Weld, Oct. IA. VIM. 7. Gay of West Ded-
ham and Miss Profnda l.. Holman of Weld.
In North PenoDscot, Oct 20, Frank p Mer-
rill of Bluehill and Miss Florence J. Marks OF
In Princeton, Oct 1s, James 7. Maxwell and
Miss Charlotte A. Haley.
In Bangor. Oct. IS, Charles G. Chalmers and
Miss Grace E. Marsh.
In Orr ngton, Oct. IA, Albert A. Holbrook
' In Belfast, Oct. IA, Willis E. Wight and Miss
Maria A. Moody.
In Belfast. Oct. 16, John Jackson and Miss
Blanche M. Leighton.
In Waldo, Oct. Is, Jos. A. Roberts of Brooks
and Miss Olive Ames of Searsport.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.


Monday-Timothy o. Flaherty and
David Mckay. Intoxication; each fined
So and costs.
John J.Joyce. Intoxication; fined So
and costs.
Thomas Conroy. Intoxication; 30 days
in the county Jail and in addition fined
So and costs.
Joseph II. McGovern. Intoxication;
fined So and costs and in addition 80 days
in the county Jail.
Thomas H. DeCost. Common drunkard;
60 days in the county Jail.
Thomas II. DeCost. Loud noise IN the
streets; fined SO and costs.
Jacob Smith. Larceny; 30 days in
county Jail.
velona V. Oliver. vagabond; 80 days
in the county jail.
Edward A. Smith. Common nuisance;
bound over to the grand jury in the
sum of $500.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
j. r. Libby.

When you get pessimistic and blue
and think business is going to the
bew-wows, go down to J. R. Libby's
morning bargain counter sale. See the
eager crowd of buyers Yesterday
Morning SS2 twels were sold at that
counter between and 10 o'clock, and
then some customers didn't get any.
This morning it will be one thousand
yards satin ribbon fused for Christmas
work. at - but the printer won't let
us mention prices in local mention. So
look at the ad in another column.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can.
not reach the seat of the disease Catarrn is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies
HALLS Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure is not q quack medicine
1t was prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years. and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the ST blood purifiers,
acting directly gu the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients is
Catarrn. Send for testimonials, free.
F.. CHENEY g. Co. Props. Toledo, o.
w-Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
U. S. COMMISSIONERS COURT.

BEFORE COMMISSIONER BRADLEY.
arrested for retail liquor dealing with
out government license, appeared and
was discharged. s ss1az.
John Conley. Charged with being q
pocket peddlar at Togus, was arraigned
and bound over to 10 a. m. tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
OBITUARY..
James stephenson.

James Stephenson, for Is years in the
United States revenue service, and recen-
ly attached to the cutter Dallas, died at
the Marine. Hospital Sunday night after
brief sickness. He was taken sick at
Bath, and after reaching Portland grew
worse, but the fatal result was unxepect-
ed, and almost without warning. Mr..
Stephenson was much liked by his asso-
ciates, and was regarded as one of the
best engineers in his branch of the public
service. He resided in this city, and
left wife and family. The funeral will
take place today.
John ShacIford
Maiden, Mass, October %. John
Sha oxford, for fifty years or more a re-
spected citizen of the Maplewood district,
died at his home today, aged rs. The de-
ceased had held the, Office of oyerseer of
the poor, and at one time had charge OF
the roads in Maiden. He was one of the
selectlnen of the town in 1871, and also
served as an engineer of the fire depart
ment. He was born in Alfred, Maine,
and came to Boston when fourteen. He
was for many years in the grocery bust
ness.
W. A. Lord.
Chicago, October 49, w. A. Lord of
Biddeford, Me-, aged 40 years, who came
here to visit the fair, was found dead in
his bed at the Brewster hotel yesterday.
There was no evidence of suicide, but an
autopsy will be held.
The man was evidently well to do. He
was we'll dressed and carried a valuable
gold watch and chain, a handsome silver
match box and other costly articles Of
jewelry, as well as a return ticket home,
besides about 800 in money. His
baggage consisted Of large trunk, two
travelling bags and hat box.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EASTERN FURNISHING co.

We commence this week
a grand slaughter sale OF
Mems and Ladies' fine
Boots. These lines must be
closed out at once to relieve
this overcroWded depart
n7ent.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24

John C. Peters, well known authori-
ty on cholera and germ diseases, died
Saturday at East Wlliiston, Long Island,
aged II.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
The Rising Generation.

Mr.. William Barry received the unstint-
ed praise of the New York critics when
he presented sThe Rising Generation"
in the metropolis a short time ago.
Packed houses were the rule rather than
the exception, and he no doubt could
have remained in that city longer to
pecuniary advantage, but owing to previ-
GUS contracts, his run was cut short.
He will be seen, supported by an excell-
ent company, in the play.at Portland
theatre Friday and Saturday.nights.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24

Today we offer:
One lot Of M ems Cordo-
van Boots, lace and Con-
gress, regular price SIS, now
1915.
Another lot Of M ems
Kang. Boots, lace or con-
gress, E1and-seWed, former
price $3.50, now So. 90.
Another lot of Mems Calf
Boots, lace or congress,
hand-seWed, former price
$3.50, now So.
Another lot of Mems Calf
Balls, former price $3.50,
now LITE.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24

Hallowell feels the hard times. Samp-
sons oilcloth factory has shut down, the
Hallowell granite works have curtailed
operations and Milliken's mill is closed.
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOU ARE A LADY,
Gentle Reader, Are You Not?

If SO we have something particularly interesting to
tell YOU. If YOU have a husband, father, brother
or boy you certainly like to &hem well dressed:
Now let mention a few reasons why you should
influence these relatives Of to patfonze our
firm.
FIRST, we have alist OF fetching bargains in
The Portland daily press., 1893-10-24

what YOU have seen and what have TO offer i'm the
way Of clothing. We are satisfied the verdict viii
be in our favor every tine for they will find styes
comfort and economy linked together for their
benefit. II
While Congress struggles TO relieve the nation
we study to make things fit your money situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14
0oushty's Harness Factory.

The enterprise of Charles Doughty of
Augusta, Maine, has given us fine build
ing. built of Maine lumber, and located on
lot of land near the Old Colony Railroad,
and Just off of Warren street, for the man
ufacture of harnesses and collars, the pro-
duct of which it is expected will reach from
l2 900 to %, 900 per year.
The lot was presented to Mr.. Doughty
by the friends who subscribed the
price. upon condition that he would
put up new building and man.
ufacsure here. He has done so and
the result il four story building COX
so, with a two story brick boiler house on
the west side. where there is large boiler
room on ground floor. while the second story
will be used fer the manufacture of collars
The factory is partitioned off, with the
exception of the fourth floor, which is one
large room. Each ROOM represents depart
ment. and il exclusive, as it is entered only
from the entry or hallway, making access to
each apartment not easy, and seemingly not
desirable.
The office is in the front of the building,
occupying corner on the northwest. where
the light will be good. and easy to find, a.
Il is at the right AID near the main doors.
The engine is of the Wood & Hall Co.
of Philadelphia, and the best made. Ii is
of so-horse power. with 300 revolutions per
minute. and considering its compactness, is
= marvel of strength and power.
Mr.. Doughty is one of the most sciive
and enterprisins of men. He has superin-
tended the erection of his building, and the
placing of the machinery as fast as it ar
rived from Augusta, and proposes to be the
head Of the business he Is inaugurating here.
His business viii bring to town many men
who have long been employed by him, and
who are now seeking homes in town for
themselves and their families.
Mr.. Doughty has built bis factory and
secured extra power with the view of put
ting in electric lights and power,
which he has promised to, do
At his osn expense, trusting to the town 10
see that he ID we'll treated. Mr.. Doughty
could do worse than to ran his wires to
Holhrook and Avon. where the electric
lights are desiresl - much ~ in Randolph.
That. however. il matter that can be
treated later.
+ I'm THURSDAY Al r. NJ. the big hoafse
wkistie blev fer the first time, indicating
<hat bnsiness Rad coamenced at the new
fnctosy, and siding oue more 10 The list
which Randolph hopes to increase befoee
- yer cseses around aesin.
HISS, Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

1T Of Lithsov Library. By which the splen-
did sum Of 1--WE hunirsd dsIlan has been
aaded TO the fand Of this instisufion in
which all Augqsssns take such commend
able pride. It4s but just thas he public
should know to whose efforts they
are 70 largely indebted for the sur
prising success Of this pleasing enter
tsinment, and in recognition Of their
nnwearied services to this end We take
pleasure in mentioning the names of Miss
Fannie Chase, Miss Grace Randall, Mrs.
George II. Briekett and Miss Ena Chad
bourne, as those entitled to the high praise
of carrying forward their enterprise TO 80
successful termination. The people Of
Augusta ard the friends Of Lifhgow Library
deserve TO hold them in grateful remem-
branee. The thanks of the public are also
due to all who ia any way aidsi these
young saslies in their noble work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

Large Application are being made for the
Isabella souvenir coins recently granted by
Congress to the board of lady managers in
recognition of womans work in connection
with the Worlds Fair. The Isabella will
he the first coin ever minted by the United
States government bearing the portrait OF u
woman, and owing to their limited number
jio.o0ol there is prospect of their COM
handing a large premium. They will be
ready for sale Nav LIST,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14
SKODA'S PLEDGETS.

The Great Gesmala-Asnertcan Spe-
fciiic for diseases peculiar 70 the female
sex. We will give D geo for any case
I've cannot care that does not require
Surgical Interference. Ono month
$500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14
SYODA,S GERMAN OINTMENT.

THE Great Skin Cure. also for
n 0unGln. ahras1ons, barns, etc. As a
~ssa naettc, makes the skin like velvet.
Removes haAck-heAxls. p1mples, etc.
tiSns. Three ounce tubes In elegant
cartons for 30 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14
STATE sTiPENDs


Secretary Mckeen of the State Board of
Agriculture has arranged the stipends due
from the State per capita tax to the several
county and local agricultural societies or
ganized under the law The total premiums
paid out by those societies for the year 1892
is Sa9,5i7.G1. The total stipend to be in
cluded in the second general appropriation
bill which is to be passed on by this Legis-
lsture is SG,Gli SO. This amount will after
the passage of the bill be paid to these So
liatina rs fnllnMs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

Immense quantities OF gull are being
offered TO the treasury department from
western banks. Chicago bankers have Of
fcred Secretary Carlisle three millions of
dollars, and Cincinnati bankers one million
dollars. No gold is expected to be engaged
for shipment abroad this week and many
bankers think that Secretary Carlisle will
have chance to run up his supply of gold.
Hopeful persons in Wall street think that it
may 90 as high as slo, 900 above the
reserve before the exporters make further
drains upon it. We shall all be glad of
this resuft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14
C0NNITTEE MEETINGS.

WALTER g. knEsscS, BE.
-
COINITTLE MEETINGS.
judiciary.
The tsdiessry oomnittss .in mess to n<is
room On Tuesdays, Wednesday,, and TasrsdsYss
st c'sfccx r. n antli otherwise ofdsreS
FRANK ". Hfesrss. ssefetafJ-
TInAnciat AHaiss.
The committee on financial saaifs viii meet
'"'' TsEsY JOHNSON. Secretary.
nsashove Ptshesi0S.
Regular asstsns u ,ss committee on sesetors
nshsr1es viii BE- EsIa "Wednesday st Q O'Clock
r. M 1t the s~azhore Fisherie., room.
Lcrag. SADfDcKs, sed'y.
oonn,itfoes on Claims.
The committees on claims viii hold Is regular
tasstiass In ia room nlarettA5 NJ r. NJ
ctisfos A ""opseHr, s"erstny
Inland Fisheries and Came.
Regular meeting q the eosami,:ss On inland
s.hsrlss and game win b. h@Id 90 Tuesdays at
r. n. al theft room y The e,ats House.
d. W. koLLtss. JE., sscfstsf5
state College Of Agriculture Etc.
Ksyalar tasetinys % tho committee state
College Of Agriculture etc. viii D.. held On Tues
day u each sess, at two o'sioes r. NJ, Al room
Of 5ab'ts. Of schools -.
Legal AHaiss.i
The committee on legal Affairs vii! meet N
their room on Tuesdays and Thursdays At FIN,
until otherwise ordered.
WsLrKK G. K9EKsoS, Secretary.
Towns.
The committee on towns Will meet Tuesdays At
2soF,h n. $. 5. GALL. s-e'y.
indian ANaiFS.
The committee on indian AFFAIR." will hold their
regular meetings u thrr ROOM 10 the State jonsr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

In Munich. Germany, day laborers work
for 81 a week, nni this il about the average
throughout Germany. II indicates the low
standard of wages In free trade countries
IA standard which every good citizen viii
hope NAV never prevail in the nted States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

The Messrs. Clspp. the New York brok-
ers, are very picturesque in their weekly
financial market report IS witness the fol-
lowing pretty figure "Uncle sam is very
rieh--rich in brains, energy AMI productive
power. lie revels in fatness. Gold, silver,
coal, iron, cattle, hogs, wheat. corn and
cotton weigh him down. He has so much
genuine wealth he does no; care for tokens
of It. His children will never want. but he
has his faults: he is too easy with the boys
who oyer-capitaiiye.r
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The stream of gott which flows into the
treasury in exchange for paper currency
must be discoursging for the national bank
raptcy theorists. The time is far distan;
when Uncle Sans |. o. T.. will fail to pass
at ia face value in gold in any part of this
s,upsrp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

Mrs. Fred b. Taylor of Oakland, Cal,
formerly Miss Lizzie Harris Of Augusta, is
the mother of II fine boy, born March 9th.
The telegram to Mrs. Taylors parents.
Gen. and Mrs. B. +. Harris of this city
stated that mother and child are doing
N;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

Mrs. Jennie King Morrison of Portland,
one of Augustus favorite singers, will ap-
pear at concert at the First Baptist church
on next Friday evening. 1t will probably
be an excellent entertainment as can be seen
by the programme published in our adver-
Using columns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14
NAME GOSSIP.


Was down In ssd's OIL nae,idsr, whsre the pussy
gillefs grow,
used 20 20 an ksssn TO the brook beneath the
snow,
Above hssrd The roaFin' win an saw the .sox
gus, whisl
Bat the br..ok l,.aeath the sEow an ice danced
stbgin Ike grit
-Her thru the winir, blasts Of ife have blown nis
fssrt an there,
AZ .nev st"r,na fheS have bioekrd my way an
blocked g,s everywhere,
Bat sheltered from The haTryean.. within the val
ley low,
iissen for the music OF th. brock beneath thu
FOR know beneath the an ice that there
u golden sand
BY that giorjon. streak melody thai ~iggi"s
through the iand.
fii. storm beats hard, the wind is high, eapn8t
hrIr It blow,
For l!..en 10 the music Of the bross beneath tise
4noW.
-~tH " AITER fuSH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

W. II. Gannett, the publisher of Com fort
which has now all but reached the million
and quarter circulation mark, intends to
keep near the head of the procession. Over
year ago he placed with X. Hoe & Co. the
famous New York press builders an order for
si0, 900 perfecting press. Not an ordinary
perfectipg press but one Of entirely novel
design, expressly planned for Comfort and
to print that periodical in four colors and
innumerable tints at the rate Of from co.
900 to 100000 finished, folded and pasted
"a page papers. The press is to be the
first Of the kind and is so unique and compli-
Gated in design that it is not yet completed
but the builders hope to ship it soon. 1t
promises to be marvel of mechanical art
and perfect Workmanship. Mr.. Gannett
is now the largest patron Of the Augusta
postoffice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

Fowler Hamlen AS usual lead and in
another column can be found their attractive
advertisement announcing their spring open.
ing of ladies' garments, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

is recommended in all cases of debility
arising from enfeebled digestion. A small
wineglassful before each regular meal will
avoid all distress from indigestible food.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
,e+ .s.-t.st.4 .4st apr6dkwehwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

A horse fell on Water street Yesterday
afternoon in front of G. NJ. Sturgis' and
created some excitement in his endeavors
to free himself from the sleigh and get up.
The sleigh and harness were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

No notic. whatever viii be taken Of unsigned
communications
rHH Journal CANNOT sK Hsf.n RESPONSIBLE
soR rIiH rRbsFHvkrioN or KETuRS or RFJGCr-
40 COMMUNICATIONS.
Address all communications relating 10 subscrip-
tons and advertisements TO Buflrish Flynt.
Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-14

The str Ike of the Chicago switchmcn has
assumed large proportions and involved
many rosds, but they do not seem to be
much disturbed by IL.