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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
Strange Oversight.

1t was only with great difficulty that
Aunt Serena Clapp's nephew persuaded
her to have her portrait painted, but when
the old lady ut last gave her consent she
was as interested and patient n sitter as
any artist could wish.
"You make it good likeness now,
won't you?" she said to the painter many
times. my nephew Thomas he won't
caraa mite how hombly tits, s. long rs it's
lillVme favor my fathers folks an they
weren't a handsome lot, though they WAS
all real good people. You make it jest like
me, an never mind if it amt pretty 10
look at
81 s'posc you've noticed my nose amt
set straight" she said anxiously one day.
SIT bears to the left as it gifts down toward
the pint l presume to say you've took
notice OF it long before this time, but l
thought 'twouldn't do any harm to jest
speak of it
When the portrait was finished, Miss
Clapp's nephew was much pleased with it,
The old lady'a homcly, placid face looked
at him from thc canvas with its wontcd
smile. Altogether he regarded 1t as an OK
ccllcnt likeness. But Aunt Serena herself
seemed little disappointed about some
thing
II wouldn't say anything about it be
fore that young man, she remarked sor-
rowfully to her nephew, ''but / did think
when I've set to him so many times he
wouldn't have made sech Il mistake in
that picture
"Why, what's wrong?" asked Thomas
in surprise.
"Why, Thomss Clapp," exclaimed Aunt
Serena in reproachful tone, edo you
mean to tell me you didn't tako notice
that he'd painted ten buttons down the
front of my WAIST when Tiers only nine;
Well, well, men folks are qucerl An here
/ was thnkin the picture wouldn't look
natural to you when nine buttons has al
ways been my Pattern, an there you never
knew it!''-Ycuth's Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

There was a game of ball on the campus,
Wednesday, between the Colbys and the
South Portlands, which was won by the
visitors. The game was to have been
called at 3 o'clock, but as at that time a
lively shower was in progress, the play
was delayed or some time. When finally
the rain stopped falling the diamond was
very muddy and it was certain that if a
game was to be played at all new field
must be laid out. A tape measure was
brought out and a field laid out in the
regular outfiold, through which ran the
wide ditch. two feet or more deep, where
The new cindcr track is being built.
About the time the field was ready, rain
began falling again, and the game came
near being called ut the end of tho first
inning, when the score was Z to 9 in
favor of the visitors. The men kept play
ing, however. Both pitchers were hit
hard and the visitors won only by their
better fielding, error after error being
piled up on the Colby side Both bat
teries did good work, though the ball was
wet and not easily controlled. Patterson
struck out nine men and only gave six
bases on balls. A the end of the eighth
inning the score stood 20 to in favor of
the South Portlands. The result of the
game however, cannot be looked upon
with any degree of accuracy in Judging
the strength of the two mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
CURRENT COMMENT.

The only reasonable solution Of the Apa-
che question is absolute determinations
San Francisco Chronicle.
No colorcd man will leave Florida for
Liberia when the watermelon season is so
near mt hand.-Florida Times. Union
George Gould's pointers took first prize
at the Boston dog show They have long
been appreciated in Wall strect-Ncw York
Recorder.
Emperor William of Germany has Sc
we're cold He is lucky, however in that
every one he meets dare not tell him what
to do for it.-Chicago News.
Perhaps the Spanish authorities in Cuba
have good reasons for arresting that base
ball club as suspects. They may have
feared the battery. North
American.
Transmitting PERSONA picture by tele-
graph is a late achievement. Soon making
1t a speaking likeness by some telephone
aid is not out of the question. -Philadel-
phia Times.
What though the postage stamp be coun-
terfeit there is the pleasing thought that
the contents of letter are always genuine
Especially so in the case of love letters. -
Boston Transcript.
The report that New York daily is ex-
perimenting with type made of glass was
doubtless inspired by the hope that the av-
eragc reader may yet be able to see through
some of those American newspaper jokes
British Printer.
twill not be lawful, under the proposed
game law of Wisconsin, to shoot duck or
water fowl at certain seasons of the year.
without first ascertaining the sex of the
bird and securing permit from the game
commission. -Clintonvill Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
A Lucky Escape.

Hoppmer, the gamekeeper, arrived home
from the inn at a. m. He was in the act
OF undressing when his wife awoko and
said:
My goodness, daddy, are you going out
into the woods again? Just think a bit of
your health and your wife and children
You might stay at home for once in
awhile"
aye, perhaps you are right, old WON
am said Hoppner. II dare say had bet
Yer lie down again" Whereupon he DOTTED
MS Clothes and crept between the blankets.
-Drullig Papagci.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
Posted on Politics.

Lord Dnfferin once addressed tho UNI
versity Of Toronto in Greek, and on the
following day the Canadian journals an
nounccd that his command Of the Ian
guage was astounding, idiomatic and
dramatically perfect. Whereon the'fol'
lowing dialogue ensued:
"How did those idiots Of reporters know
that?" asked Sir Hector Langcvin Of Sir
John Macdonald.
because told them, replied SirJohn.
"But who told you? You don't know
Greek, persisted Sir Hector.
II don't know Greek" admitted the
premier, with his usual gravity, "but
know politics. San Francisco Argonaut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

A good thing on one of the carpenter
contractors now working on a Main street
block, has come to light This man went
into the registering window room at the
post office, few evenings ago. just be-
fore tho office was closed at s O'Clock.
About 9 he had finished his letter and
went to the outside door to find that the
clerks had left and locked the Office up,
so making him prisoner. Only a few
moments was needed to call the attention
of the police, who hunted up a clerk with
key, who liberated the man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
aaily Ktuuebtf 5onrual
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.


Religious
NAV 2s-Piscataauis Baptist Convention, Gar
June 4-5-Penobscot Congregational Confer
June 4-6-Universalist State Convention ,Dex-
June 12-Cumberland Congregational Confer
June 1l-12 -Piscataquis Congregational Con-
June iI-iaDsomerset congregational Confer
June ii-i2~Union Congregational Conference.
Casco.
June ii -i2-Washington Congregational Con-
ference, Machias.
Biddeford.
June n-la-North Cumberland Congregation
al Conference, Brunswick.
June ll-l2-Franklin Congregational CONFER
ence, Aliens Mills.
June ll-l2-Hancock Congregational Confer
ence. Orland.
June Il-i2-Kennebec Congregational Confer
ence, Winthrop.
June li-i2-Lincoln Congregational Confer
ence. Boothbay Harbor.
June Ii-l2-Oxford Congregational Confer
ence, Bethel.
June Il-l2-Aroostook Congregational Confer
ence, Houlton.
July s2-2s-Christian Workers Convention,
Ocean Park.
June 26-27-- Maine Unitarian Conference,
June 29-July s--New England Advent Camp
meeting, Old Orchard
July 13-32--Pentecostal Campmeetlng, ga
July 27-Aug 12--Chrst'an Alliance Camp
meeting. Old Orchard.
Aug. I2-10-Salvation Army Campmeeting,
Old Orchard.
Aug i9-2i-Methodist Campmeetng, Old Or
chard.
Temperance.
May ls--waldo District Lodge Good Templars,
May II -Androscoggin W. C. t. u, South
Durham.
June 20 Lincoln w. G. r. u, Round Pond.
Aug. 25-Sep. 3--General Temperance Meetings.
Educational.
May LIBERALIZATION Bangor Theological Sem
May &s-2i-York County Teachers Associa-
ton, South Berwick.
June 6-Anniversary Eastern State Normal
School, Castine.
June 6-20-Commencement State College,
Orono.
July 9-Il-American Institute OF Instruction,
Portland.
July % Aug. 25-Eastern New England Chau-
tauqua Assembly, Ocean Park.
Aug. li-H-Chautauqua Assembly, Northport
Grange.
May 29-Sagadahoc Pomona Grange, Phipps-
burg.
miscellaneous.
MAY 9-Meeting of Governor and Council.
May 10-Arbor Day.
| Nav Il-12- Cumberland County Reform Club
Naples.
May l5-Meeting of the Grand Lodge OF Maine
| knights OF Pythias. Waterville.
June 2l-Annual Reunion eth Maine Battery
| Long Island Portland Iiarhor
| June 25-27-Annual Meeting Maine Druggists
Association, Kineo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

A gentleman from Massachusetts, who
came down on the 5.45 electric car from
Augusta, Tuesday afternoon, spoke in
words of tho highest praise concerning
what he witnessed on the trip down. He
said that very feeble lady, whom he as
certained to be % years of age, was pas
senger, and the tender care and great re
spect shown to her by the conductor and
motorman, was something very unusual
and great credit to them and to the
company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

The game of base ball at Berry's 1leld
between the High school mines of this city
and Brunswick, was not largely attended,
Wednesday afternoon, owing probably to
the New England League game ut Au-
gusta The home team walked away
from the visitors with a score of Is to TO-
1t proved very harmonious and enjoy
able game, the prominent features be-
ing the absence of kicking by either team
Whit Hayes umpired and G. l.. Austin
scored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
SkOWHEGAN,

The lecture recital at the Bethany Bap-
list church. Tuesday evening, by Mr.
Frederick W. Bancroft before the Sorosis
with members of the Woman's Club ard
Milburn Club as invited guests, was a
worry enjoyable affair. Mr. Bancroft's
subject was Irish Songs and Song Writ
ers. y Everyone present was delighted
with the entertainments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

class of the High school We're announced,
Wednesday as the following appointments
for the commencement exercises: Miss
Lcttie Buck, Miss Alice Nelson, Miss
Lillian Clair, Miss Alice Abbott, Miss
Jennie Tucker. Miss Cross, Miss Maud
Hoxie, William Waldron, Edward Wing,
Frank Wing, William Stevens and W..
Bonnie Caswell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

G. c. Sheldon. has just closed sue
cessful term of high school at Sidney and
has resumed the study of law in the
office of Judge ". c. Philbrook He in
tends to be examined for admission to the
bar in October
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Some very handsome lithograhps and
photographs of William Barry's artists in
1.-The Rising Generation which will
appear at the Augusta Opera house, May
Is, are exhibited ON Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Palms" will be repeated at the Highland
avenue Methodist church, Thursday even
ing, May is. by the chorus choir OF the
church, in which event the special adapta-
ton with organ and orchestra will be used
as SO successfully given, last December
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Hiram Fuller, aged SO years, is III at
his home on Winthrop sstreet. Mr.. Fuller
is well known in this city, where he has
resided for many years. 1t is reported
that there is but little hope of his recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

George c. Sheldon of this city has ac-
cepted an invitation to deliver the address
before Lincoln Post, G. A. r., of Sidney,
Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Henry p Clearwater enterprise knows
no limits. his latest new departure in
cludes lead, linsced oil, turpentine. Japan,
asphaltum, shellac, benzine and warm
ishes, In large or small quantities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

The annual meeting of Hook and Lad
der Company No. /, was held at the COM
pany house, Tuesday evening The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Foreman,
S. K. Whitcomb; assistant foreman, A.
/. Prosser; clerk, J. J. Lintern; standing
committee, ". A. Goodrich, f. A. Topper
and f. W. Drummond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

The management of the grand carnival
informs the Journal that arrangements
had been made with the Maine Central
to run special trains from Waterville to
this city during carnival week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

About $50 went from here to Fairfield,
Tuesday night, nearly all of whom went
for the purpose of seeing Black Crook. +"
There were five carloads on the return
trip after the performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Miss Helen Sawyer professional nurse
who has been in this city for number of
weeks, returned to her home in Wiscasset
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

A large number of Gardiner people
went to Augusta, Wednesday afternoon,
to attend the game of ball between the
Kcnnebecs and Brocktons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Mrs l.. M. Staples of Washington, is in
the city visiting Mrs Il. A. Brown Oh
Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Mrs. J. N. Taylor has been visiting
relatives here, and left for her home in
Boston, yesterday. Mrs Taylor is the
wife of J. N. Taylor, the well-known Bos-
ton Globe writer, who is Hallowell boy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

The reception to be given by the Sister
in silk Club to their gentlemen friends
will take place in Library hall, Friday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Arthur Reynolds, electrician for the
Waterville q Fairfield Electric Railroad
Company was in Augusta and Gardner
for the day, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Two DRINKS came up before Recorder
Atkins at the police court, Wednesday
morning, and We're fined respectively So
and costs and 81 and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Schooner Lydia NJ. bearing, which left
the river Friday, with cargo Of ice for
Washington, loaded at the Independents
instead of at the Great Falls houses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Hon. H S Webster. Fuller G. Sherman,
ID. $. Sherman and I. A. Jewett are in
Portland, attending the meeting of the
Grand Masonic bodies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Barge No l, Capt. Warnook. arrived.
Wednesday, from Parrsboro. N. s., with
73o tons Of soft coal for the Kennebec
Heat and Light Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Prof. c. B. Stetson went to Boston
Wednesday morning, where he will re
main few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

J. S. Estes of Augusta, stenographel
to Judge Whitehouse, was in the city Oh
business, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Mrs NJ. J. Robbins, an old resident of
Waterville, now of Belfast, Is visiting
Mrs. L. ~ Boothby for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

David Glidden tax collector of Ran
dolph. has already paid into the town
treasury for 1895, 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

b. S. Smith and Daniel Booker went to
Capitol Island, Wednesday, to begin work
on Mr.. Smiths new cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

The schools of this city are making
great preparations for the Arbor day exer-
cises, which promise to be very interest
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Schooner j. S. Ames sailed. Wednes-
day, from the Independent houses with
ice for Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
HALLOWELL,

Mr. and Mrs. George Blackwell have
returned to Portland, after a pleasant visit
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Mr. and Mrs. G. f. Manning of Port
land, were the guests of II. X. Chadwick
and daughter, Miss Julia, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

A. p. Horne was In Gardiner on bust
ness, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

A branch of the New England Order
of Protection will be organized at Red
Mems hall, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

A Procession of Troubles.
"One woe upon another's heels
Doth tread" so poets say,
And he who reads the daily news
VIII find it much that way
The closing of the Chinese war
Seemed of repose to tell,
But these Nicaraguan Names aias'
Are twice as hard TO spell.
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Mrs. Augusta 1obey and daughter
Doris, are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Holt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
WATERViLLE.

Ninety-two in the shade, Wednesday
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Captain Frank Whitmore arrived home
for visit, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Workmen arc engaged in making re
pairs on the Kennebec block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

1t is probable, owing to many requests,
that Roots beautiful oratorio. 1.-THE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Webb Mayo of Lewiston. a former clerk
at the johnson house, was in town,
"Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09
GARDINER.

W. j. Folsom of Lynn, was in this city,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

r. A. Libby of Auburn, was in Gardi
ner, Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Miss Augusta Gardiner returned from
a visit to Boston, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

F. S. Smith of the firm of +. S. Smith
g. Co, went to Biddeford. Wednesday, on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

X. c. Mangold of Grand Rapids, Mich. 4,
was in Gardiner, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

The wooden covering over tie fountain
on the common was removed, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

G. II. Whitcomb of Manchester, N. H.,
was in Gardiner, Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

Row. II. Mills left, Wednesday. for a
visit to friends in Guilford and Monson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-09

The following members of the senior
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-06-22
Explosion in New Orleans Killed a
Number Of People.
MANY WERE BADLY SCALDED
Inspector Pcnrose Picked Up Dead
Workmeu Digging i'll the De.
bris for the Missing.

New Orleans, June 1.-THE union cot
ton press was the scene of a terrible
explosion today, which resulted in one
man being killed. a dozen wounded. and
seven or eight missing. The union press,
one of the largest in the city, operated
by Flankenbush e. Borland, covered
nearly the entire square running from
South Peters street to the levee street.
It's compressor compartment opens to
Terpsichore street and there are always
a dozen or more men around the high
compress when at work. At the time of
the explosion boilers were being tested
by w. j. Hammond of Kosciusko, Miss.
representing Kelly, Bland e. Co. One of
the boilers exploded without warning.
and in an instant a volume Of hot water
was elected on all sides. The walls
around the boiler room caved In and
those men who escaped the water, 1t is
believed, were buried in the ruins. Mr..
Penrose was struck by a brick and re-
ceived the full stream of boiling water
in the face. He was picked up dead.
Mr.. Frankenbush was near Mr.. Penrose
and was struck by bricks and water.
Up to the present time the following
are the known casulties: Killed-Clem
b. Penrose. Injured-Preston Lahey.
shipping clerk. scalded; H. S. Snyder
shipping clerk scalded John Franen-
bush, spectator, badly scalded; Henry
Offer, laborer, badly scalded; Laura
Jones, negress, who was passing at the
time, injured by falling bricks. Several
others whose names could not be ascer-
tanned were also badly scalded.
Workmen are delving into the ruins.
as it is known there are at least half a
dozen people, mostly laborers, buried
beneath them. Mr.. Penrose was part
owner Of the compress and was a mem
Der Of the school board. The press Is
demolished. The walls Of the cotton
yard were torn to pieces for nearly a
square.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-06-22
Identity of the Assassin Learned
by St. Louis Man.
HE WAS A KURDISH CHIEF
II Is Next TO Impossible for Europeans
to Reach Erzeroum, Owing TO
kurdish Restrictions.

st. Louis, June 1S.-A letter from
Erzeroum, Turkey, in Asia, has been re-
ceived by Homer A. Garfield from his
partner William L. Sachtelben, the st.
Louis wheelman, who left here four
weeks ago for Asia Minor, to locate and
bring to justice, If possible, the muir
derers of Frank LEM, the Pittsburg
cyclist, who lost his life there. Sach-
telben writes that he has discovered the
identity of the Kurdish chief who
planned the killing and the five men
who helped him commit the deed.
The writer says that he arrived at
Erzeroum about May II, and adds:
"Out of quite a number of correspon-
dents who came to Constantinople in
an endeavor to reach Erzeroum, If not
Bitlis and Moosh near the Sassoun dis
trict, where the horrible atrocities
have taken place, only three have sue
ceeded in reaching this city, so strict
is the watch kept by the Turkish gov
eminent"
STORIES WE'RE NOT MYTHS.
Boston, June 18.-A rehearsal of the
incidents of the Sassoun massacre has
been obtained from refugees and for
warded from Bitlis for publication in
American papers, The report is prac-
tically a confirmation of all the details
heretofore received and recites cruel
ties of a most revolving nature.