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The evening times., 1899-06-12
Mr. Schurman's Trouble.

ITToIh t1Ie ot. f1"t f7rsfdtS1l.I
The trouble with Schur1nan is that he is not in
hearty sympathy with the Administration's pol
icy. He opposed in the beginning to the
acquisition Of the philippines, and has since given
no sign OF a charge of heart. 1t is most unfor-
tunatc that of that sort is entrusted with
carrying out a policy which he plainly does not
believe in. He keeps the President busy rejecting
his suggestions and presents to the enemy an ap-
pcarance Of divided opinion even in the Govcrn-
mcnt itself
The evening times., 1899-06-12

Almost precisely double the number
employed thirty-four years before in the
midst OF a great war. Doubtless the in
crease is susceptible of many reasonable
explanations. Nevertheless. an unsatis-
factory state of administrative defects is
here disclosed. particularly in the Surgeon
Generals office, which is very suggestive,
in view of General Sternbsrg's claims in
respect OF the inadequacy of his executive
force. What that mysterious bureau does
with such an array of clerks has long been
one of the conundrums Of the War De-
partment.
An examination of the Army Register
for 1898 also fails to bear out General
Sternberg's assertions in regard to the in
adequacy Of his commissioned force by
comparison with that OF 1863. in the hot
test days Of the civil war Let us COM
pare the entire available force of the Sur
geon Generals Bureau at the two periods
mentioned. Surgeon Generals Bureau.
1868:
The evening times., 1899-06-12
Poor Peoples Music. Though.
From the st PauI Disna.cbl

The hand organ is not a high-class musical
instrument. Good judges Of music rank it with
the calliope, and would rather hear a steamboat
whistle boiler factory in active operation.
In the interest Of the public peace the hand organ
ought to be suppressed and its owner punished
for disorderly conduct, melting riot assault and
battery. or some other convenient offence. for he
is certainly guilty of some sort Of breach of the
peace. @
The evening times., 1899-06-12
CURRENT HUMOR.
0uite Likely.
(From the Ohio State Jour

(From the Ohio State Journal)
Wiiamson-What DO you think of this news
paper story of a woman being hypnotized by a
book agent into subscribing for a book she didn't
want?
Hcnderson-I believe every word of it. l was
just looking over my library yesterday.
The evening times., 1899-06-12
ADean;te Object.
(Fro,n the Chicago Times-IIer.

(Froin the Chicago Times Iierald.l
Mr.. Iockingham-Wha Tr,st my daughter in
your for life? Never. Why, TO begin with.
money.
Young Courtlciph-I haven't. oh? Say. what
do YOU think | want to marry her for, anyway?
The evening times., 1899-06-12
The Higher Criticism.
(Frcm the Cleveland Plain Dealer. J

VrICHr :
''Say. teacher. me an Jimmy here has q
question to submit to you.'"
well. nv boys. what is it?"
Jimmy bets me de cigars dat de J>r'elite
ehImpccn. David, knocked out Collar accor,lin'
to de Qucensbury rules. I says no. Who wins?'
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Bureau.
Total Go

sMay 81. 1897, two months after the
present Secretary Of War took office, when
the country was in a state of profound
peace and its entire military establishment
consisted Of no more than 29.3l2 men. in
cluding the retired list and also the militia
ry cadets and teachers at West Point, the
annual register Of the War Department
showed its civilian clerical force TO be as
follows
The evening times., 1899-06-12
4 Continuous Treat.

(From the Richmond Dispatch)
Henry. did YOU attend the lecture last evening,
as you expected?''
Indeed. did. Amanda, and tell you had a
great treat"
.'Unless appearances belle the facts. Henry. you
must have had good deal more than one.'
The evening times., 1899-06-12
Two Ch.tterers.
(From thc (,hicauo Trilr,nn

81 hate to sec a nan make fool of himself
by not being able to keep his mouth shut"
..Yes; whom have you in mind now-one OF
our naval heroes, or one Of the candidates for
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives,
The evening times., 1899-06-12
The Road to Riches,

CFrom the Detroit Free Prcss.)
''Goodness. wish had gone to the war"
'-Why. Ilenry?"
''Wcll. here's Dewey going to get present
OF $3.50, 900. and have to scramble like mad foI
street car fare
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A Good surcc.tion,

Fron the Philadelphia North Americar.)
..What title would you like me TO have to in
ducc you to marry mc?" he asked. 'sareastically-
''Wcli. you might start off with clear right
to the title of gentleman she replied, with2r-
ingly.
The evening times., 1899-06-12
These Lovely Girls.

Mauc-Dii George Kiss you Last night when he
left?
Etbei-Ceriainly he did not; why do you ask Z
Manufacturing. only he just told me that he
liked your check.
The evening times., 1899-06-12
The Usunl seuuel.
"S N"s SNNs
-rop, tha (hic,Ua Ti,, 20 HovaII \

tFrom the Chicago Tims-Herald)
An expedition has started out to find Antlrce.
The next thing in order in that line will be to
find the cxnedition.
The evening times., 1899-06-12

Communications intended for publication N
THE TIMES must be tcrsely and plainly written.
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected com
municatiuns will not be preserved, and only man.
uscripis OF obvious importance will he returned
TO their authors.
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CIKCuLhTlCN STATEMENT

The Advertisers Guarantee Company. OF Chi
cago hereby certihes that it las. BY its expert
examiners. proven and attested thc circulation OF
THE TINES. of Washington, d. G. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month of
April, 1s99 was 40. leg copies.
Thu, l. GUARANTEED TO the advertisers of the
country by bond of s50.0c0 in the Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland, deposited with the
Northwestern National Bank, of Chicago.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
BY ]. r. MASON, President.
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Readers Of THE TIMES who may at any time
be unable TO procure copies of it at any news
stand railroad station, or on railroad trans.
will confer a favor upon the management by
sending to this Office information of the fact.
The evening times., 1899-06-12

These figures. Of course. pertain only to
the regular army. as do those following
for the subsequent period.
Surgeon Generals Bureau, 1898:
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TUE TINES, in all its editions, Morning, Even
ing and Sunday, will be mailed TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as often as desired.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
THE LADIES' HOME JOUR.
NAL FOR 1899.

THE LADIES HOME JOURNAL promises unusu.
ally interesting and strong The list Is strong and
sturdy One series OF papers S,9ne would SCI; me
which exPresdent Harrison is to write. No man has
ever done what General Harrison will do in these
articles show US what "a pay win =; the ~; ut
"The Social Life of the President, and In third ar.
ticle describe upstairs Life in the White House"
Each OF the WIZ DC hs one called
Great Personal Events in which some OF the great.
est enthusiasts which have occurred in America will
suth rode up Broadway; when the young Prince Of
Wales was here; when Jenny Lind sang in Castle
Garden; when Henry Ward Beccher electrified his
Grant went round the world; when Henry Clay babe
farewell to the senate; when John Wesley preached
in Georgia, Of which so few know All these mem
told more graphically than ever before, and illusra
ed with pictures which have occupied twelve artists
over year. A third series is unique and valuable
from the fact that il will give women scores Of ideas
for their homes II will reveal what there is Inside
of Hundred American Homes" and carefully re-
produce pictures OF one hundred completely furnish
cd rooms in homes in this country from Maine to
Cafornia-where taste has gone farther than money.
Two new department writers have also been cxclus-
lively engaged by the JOURNAL: Mrs. S. 7. Rorer,
who will hereafter have charge Of thcdomestic de
partment and give series of cooking lessons and
Dwight l.. Moody, the famous evangelist who is to
put the result Of his life B
artist Charles Dana Gibson who crelted the Gibson
girl will present six full page pictures showing The
People OF Dickens" while Alice Barber Stephens
will alternate with Mr.. Gibson and present her idea
OF "Six Types of American Womanhood," showing
the American woman in society. in religion, in bust
ness, in summer, in the home, and as mother,
Mary K. Wilkins, the New England writer, will re-.
vve the old quiltngparty,the ancient singing school
and the apple-paring bee in The Pleasures Of Our
Neighborhood." Sir Henry Irving Is TO tell how to
study, read and present Shakespeare in Small Com
munities" Philip Sousa has written waltz, while
Ira D. Sankey has composed hymn which he con.
siders greater than his famous Ninety and Nine "
Ian Maclaren will have story, while Herbert d.
Wards numerous sereal, THE Burglar Who Moved
Paradise" will run through the year. Jenny Lind s
daughter is to sketch my Mother as Recall Her..
while George W. Smalley is to show The Personal
Side of the Prince of Wales" in lavisly-ilustrated
article. II it has become fad seems for every
girl and woman to take this magazine, 1t is an excel
lent one and, unlike many other fads sensible one,
The JOURNAL is published by The Curtis Publish
ing Company, of Philadelphia.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
WASHINGTON LETTER.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, APRIL 3rd 1899.

FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON. APRIL 3rd 1899.
The events of tho past week. in con-
nectlon with our foreign relations, have
been calculated to create feeling of
satisfaction in administration circles.
Aguinaldo has been driven out Ct his
so called capital and his army broken
up into scattered bodies which must
do will save his carcass by getting out
of American jurisdiction at the first op.
hereafter fight as guerillas if at all, and
it Is confidently expected that Agulnal.
portunity, if he has not already done
80. About the middle Of the week
there was much uneasiness because of
the news that American and English
warships had fired on some of the ma
tives of Samoa, who were apparently
by German officials there,
lest the mix up should lead to trouble
with Germany; but instead OF trouble.
it seems likely that it will lead to a sat.
isfactory strengthening out of the whole
kinky Samoan business, as representa-
tiyes Of Germany, Great Britain and
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
No Right To Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely IN face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. If she is
weak, sickly and all run down. she will
be nervous and irritable. If she hal
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm
pure blood will cause ,pimples, blotches
skin eruptions and wretched complex
ion. Electric Bitters is the best medi
cine in the world to regulate stomach
liver and kidneys and to purify the
blood. 1t gives strong nerves. bright
eyes. smooth, velvety skin. rich COM
plexion. 1t will make good looking
charming woman of a run down invalid
Only SOC at Waters Pharmacy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

1t is very hard to stand idly by and see
our dear ones suffer while awaiting the ar.
rival of the doctor. An Albany IN. ~
dairyman called at a drug store there for q
doctor to come and see his child, then very
sick with Group. Not finding the doctor In,
he left word for him to come at once on his
return. He also bought a bottle Of Cham.
berlaip'a Cough Remedy, which he hoped
would give some relief until the doctor should
arrive. In few hours he returned, eaying
the doctor need not come, as the child was
much better The druggist, Mr.. Otto Scholz,
says the family has since recommended
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to their neigh
bors and friends until he has a constant de-
mand for 1t from that part Of the country
For sale by DR.. ], K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal. Mo-, lately had wonder.
full deliverance from frightful death.
In telling of it he says: VI was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. My lungs became hard
ened. l was SO weak |, couldn't even
sit up in bed. Nothing helped me, l
expected to soon die of consumption,
VIXEN / heard of DR.. Kings New Dis
oovery. One bottle gave great relief.
I continued to use it. and now am we'll
and strong, I CAM say too much in its
praise" The marvellous medicine is the
surest and quickest cure in the world
for all throat and lung trouble. Regu.
lar size 800 and ST.. Trial bottles free
at Waters Pharmacy. Every bottle
guaranteed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
additional Loc0ls, D

SwINDLED.-A Hagerstown paper tells
how a woman In that place lured by an ad-
vertisement was induced 10 part with good
money and valuable time. The advertise
ment was that Of Boston party and read as
follows:
LADIES WANTED-To do light and
agreeable work at home. No canvassing.
Steady WORK, good pay, Address or apply
The woman in question wrote to the con-
Germ, and received reply stating that If she
would send 50, she would receive in return
a contract and instructions. She sent the
money and received the following adroitly-
worded contract:
"This Is to certify that we lave received
50 for instructions In the art of needle work
from Mrs. and that we agree to pay
so cents for each perfect pattern she makes
after instruction, said pattern to be AZ good
as any we have displayed on the walls Of our
office"
There came with the contract piece Of
velvet outlined in chalk, with instructions to
embrOider it and return it for inspection.
The work was very easy and the woman
had no trouble In doing it. She then mailed
it to the company for lis inspection and soon
received word that her work was perfectly
satisfactory, and that If she would send %
the company would forward her a dozen
pieces of velvet for which they would give
her 80 cents each to cmbroider, and return
her the 50 as soon as the work was returned,
Mrs. Smith was again easy, and sent the
So, making IS SO far invested, and in return
received the dozen samples all of which
were outlined with chalk. She worked dill
igentlv and soon had the work finished
which she sent to the company by express
and eagerly awaited her pay and more vel
vet to work on. She received in place of
the So, written on postal card:
Dear Ma,1am: Work not up to the stan
dard. Not only that, but you haye spoiled
the viewed so that 1t is useless. Practice by
yourself awhile and in time you may be able
TO work for US, but at present ynur work 10
far from being what we require"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

There were living on the earth in
1886 about l ,45O. 900, OOOhuman beings.
OF the whole race 5OO,OOO,OO0 are well
clothed, 100000 900 are semi clothed,
25o.o00.ooo are practically naked; 500
100000 live in homes more or less
furnished, 7OO,OOO.OOO in huts or caves,
and 25O,000,0O0 have nothing that can
be called home, but are bar barous and
savage.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
HOwss This.

We offer Que Hundred Dollars re-
Ward for any case Of catarrh that cant
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo. 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last ID years and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEsTa TRAux, Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo ..
I WALD1NG, KINNAN MARVIN, Whole
ale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
ally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Testi-
nonials sent free. Price rs cents per
|cttle. Sold by all druggists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

The custom of celebrating anniversa-
~ weddings has Of late years been
argely practiced. Here is a list Of
hose most commonly celebrated: First
paper, second cotton, third leather, fifth
wooden, tenth tin, fifteenth crystal,
twentieth china, twenty fifth silver,
fitch gold and seventy fifth diamond.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

Geo. w. Otis, who was sent to inves-
tigate the opportunities offered by the
Klondike for the San Francisco Cham :
Der of Commerce, has written a letter
to bis employers stating that all the
claims worth working have already been
bought up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

We have saved many doctor bills since we
began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
in our home. We keep bottle open all the
time and whenever any of my family or my
self begin to catch cold we begin to use the
Cough Remedy, and as a result we meyer
haye to send away for doctor and incur a
large doctor bill, for Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy never fsils to cure. 1t Is certainly a
medicine of great merit and worth. D. s..
MEARKLE, General Merchant and Farmer,
Matte, Bedford county, Pa. For sale by DR..
]. X. Waters
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
Bismard's Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous ener
gy are not found where stomach, liver,
kidneys and bowels are out Of order. If
you want these qualities and the sue
cess they bring. use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
of brain and body. Only 25c at Wa
tars' Pharmacy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

A. r. De Fluent, editor Of the Journal,
Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for a number of
wears from rheumatism in his right shoulder
and side. He says: my right arm at times
was entirely useless. / tried Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, and was surprised to receive re
lief almost Immediately. The Pain Balm
has been a constant companion of mine ever
since and it never fails" For sale by DR..
Y Wofera
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
A GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED ev

A GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED ev
n. erywhere for THE Story Of the Phil
ippines" by Murat Halstead, commissioned
by the government as Official Historian to
the War Department, The book was written
in army camps at San Francisco, on the
Pacific with Gen. Merritt In the hospitals ut
Honolulu, In Hong Kong, in the American
trenches at Manila, in the insurgent CAMPS
with Aguinaldo, on the deck of the Olympia
with Dewey, and in the roar of battle at the
fall of Manila, Bonanza for agents. Brm
full of original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot. Large book.
Low prices. Big profits. Freight paid,
Credit given. Drop al! trashy unofficial war
books Outfit free. Address F. T. Barber,
Secs Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
oct2726t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
Volcanic EruptiOns

Are grand, but skin eruption rob life
Of ioy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, cures
them; also old. running and fever sores,
ulcers, boils. felons, corns, warts. cuts,
bruises. burns. scalds. chapped hands,
chllblains. Best pile cure on earth.
Drives out pains and aches. Only 25c
a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Wa
ters' Pharmacy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

J.P. Webster, a wealthy farmer of
Indiana, was arrested recently on the
charge of torturing rats. After the
rats were captured, Webster, it is al
legged, stuffed burning paper in the
traps. He has retained a well,known
lawyer, and says he will fight the case
to the Supreme Court. ......
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

The scarcity of onions prevailing in
the East has not been lost sight of by
spectators. who have sent orders for
cargoes Of the vegetable to Great Brit
ain and Ireland. The first consignment
Of 10000 crates arrived at New York
City a few days ago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

As the season of the year when pneumonia,
Ia grippe, sore throat, coughs, colds, catarrh,
bronchitis and lung troubles are to be guard.
ed against, nothing lis fine substitute" will
answer the purpose" or is lust as good IS
One Minute Cough Cure. That is the one
infallibe remedy for all lung, throat or bron.
chial troubles. Insist vigorously upon hav-
ing it if something else" is offered you. J.
X Waters
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
9ToEIA.
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An Old idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood IL the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty.f five years ago this theory was used
as basis for the formula Of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters u sold By all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

A healthy man with good appetite
and moderate thirst consumes in seventy
years, ninety-six tons Of solid and
liquid foods. If the man weighs, say,
$50 pounds, he will eat and drink dur
ing his lifetime, 1880 times his own
weight.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

Ny mother suffered n it'll chronic diarrboea
for several months. She was attended by
two physicians who at last pronounced her
ease hopeless. She procured one % cent
bottle Of Chamberlsins Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, and five doses gave her
permanent reliei. take pleasure in recon
mending 1t az the best on the market. MRS.
r. E. WArsoN, Aiken, Ala Sold by Dr. J
x. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores, &C.
zema. skin disease, and especially piles. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve stands first and
best. Look out for dishonest people who
try to initiate and counterfeit il. It's their
endorsement of good Article. Worthless
goods are not initiated. Get DeWit's Witch
Hazel Salve. Jas, X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

Happy is the man or woman who can eat
q gooi hearty meal without suffering after
ward. lfyou cannot do it take Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure. it digests what you eat and
cures all forms of dyspepsia and indigestion.
DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

One of the new forts in Charleston
harbor will be named Fort Capron in
honor of the young captain who was
killed in the battle Of La Guasimas in
Cuba.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

If you have . cough, throat irritation,
weak lungs, pain In the chest dificult breath ),
ing, Group or hoarsenees, let us suggest One
Minute Cough Cure Always reliable and
safe. Jas. K. Waters. ~
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

For quick remedy and one that is per-
fectly safe for children let us recommend One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t is excellent for
Group, hoarseness. tickling in the throat and
coughs. DR.. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06
~ INSURANCE.-Ify your Fire lnsur
ance Is about to expire, call on us for rates.
iuly22tf CASSELL & WATERS.

ICY STORE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-The
undersigned have for sale the store building,
including residence, and stock of general
merchandise of a successful merchant in one
of the thriving towns on the Western Mary
land Railroad.-For the very best Of business
reasons, this property is offered. until Jan
uary /, 1899, at great bargain.
CASSELL u WATERS
Thurmont & Frederick.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

Business is dull in the lower Missis-
sippi valley, where vexatious yellow
fever guarantees tend to restrict trade.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-04-06

]. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo-, conductor on cleo
trio street car line, writes that his little daugh
ter was very low with Group, and her life
save after all physicians had failed, only by
using One Minute Cough Cure. Dr. Waters