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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
No Truth in Report That Dewey Fires
on German Warshib.
Spanish Senate Barely Passes Bill for
Cession Of Philippines.
IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Manila. Feb. 2S.-u0l0 A. 1.-THE
rebels at MaIabon fired upon the cruiser
Callao from the jungle, yesterday
while Admiral Dewey was visiting the
Monadnock. Three shells were dropped
by the monitor into the Malabon
church, demolishing the structure and
killing a number of rebels who were
inside.
A factory at Malolos is reported To
be running day and night to supply
ammunition for the insurgents. The
ignorance of the natives is shown by
the fact that they have collected empty
Springfield shells and are rcfilling them
Over 1000 of the cartridges have been
discovered in houses in Pandaoan by
an officer Of the Washington Volun-
teers.
The cruiser Charleston ana the gun
boat Concord have gone on 10 days
ters. 1t is believed that arms are being
landed in small quantities at northern
ports.
Everything was absolutely quiet. last
night, both inside and outside the city.
The commissioners appointed by Presi-
dent Mckinley to study the conditions
in the islands are expected to arrive
here. Saturday
4.35 p. M.-There has been the usual
desultory firing along various parts of
the line but the only casualties. to-
day, are Capt. David S. Elliott of Co.
G, goth Kansas Volunteers. and a pri-
vate of the same regiment. They are
both seriously wounded. They We're
shot by the enemy's sharpshooters
near CaloOcan.
A battalion of the Sd L. S. Infantry
relieved the battalion of the California
Volunteers at San Pedro Macati. today.
The latter will be ordered to embark in
transport ST. Paul, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
HON. HIRAM HUBBARD DEAD.
One Of Oxford Couny's Oid.Time Substantial
Citizens Passes Away.

Paris, Me, Feb. 2S.-lIon. Hiram Hub
bard, one of the substantial old time citi-
zcns of oxford county, died at his home
in Paris, Monday evening, at the age of
IS years. He had been i'll for several
years.
He was the son of Russell Hubbard. and
grandson of Gen. Levi Hubbard. the first
settler of that name in Paris. In his ac-
tive years he was engaged in business.
For several years he was connected with
the Portland custom house. He was a
frequent visitor in Lewiston. when he was
stationed at Danville Junction. Later he
enlarged his house at Paris Hill an!
opened it hotel. calling it 1.-The Hub
bard House.. 1t WAS famous for its hos
pitalty. and became a favorite resort
both during the terms of court and the
summer season. The person who secured
rooms there for the summer considered
it "A piece of good fortune.
He served in both branches of the Leg
islature. and was one who voted for the
first prohibitory law passed by the Maine
Legislature. He had wide acquaintance
throughout the State. and was highly es-
teemed by all.
He was twice married. his first wife be-
ing Elizabeth, daughter of Nathan Mar
BILE and his second her sister Nancy.
both of whom are deceased. He had eight
children.
Mr.. Hubbard's. funeral will be held,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
GEN. wneeLea's SUGGESTION.
Has q Scheme Tor Usisg Increase 10 Army
Seat in Congress IN Peril.

Washington. Feb. s2s.-Major General
Wheeler has offered the war department
a suggestion looking to the utilization of
the troops to be added to the army under
the terms Of the pending reorganlza. ion
bill in the regular establishment instead
of in the volunteer branch.
The compromise measure permits the
President to recruit such portion Of the
Is 600 volunteers to be added to the rcyu-
lar army In time of emergency from the
natives Of the islands of Cuba, Porto Hfco
and the Philippines. as he may elect.
Gen. Wheeler argues that these men
can be brought to much higher state Or
efficiency and be made of greater value
to the military establishment if incorpo-
rated in the regular army than II IN the
volunteer branch.
The standing OF Gen. Wheeler himself
Is said to be such that he must take some
action toward choosing between the army
and Congress within few days.
II is believed at the war department
that If ne retains his army commission
until afternoon on the 4th OF Marcn. next
Saturday. ne will forfeit his seat N the
House Of Representatives for the ens ',,sl
two wears. under the ruling Of the JUDI
ciary committee to the effect that 2!
lCcntinus: on page -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
At MADRID.

Madrid. Feb. 2S.-In the Senate, to-
day, the opposition members of the
committee to which the government
bill for the cession of the Philippines
was referred, submitted a counter
measure.
After Duke Almodovar de Rios. min
lister of foreign affairs. had strongly re-
buttcd the charges of the opposition
against the government the Senate re-
jected the counter measure, by 10
votes against lis.
The government thus carried the
crucial point by narrow majority.
In the Chamber of Deputies, the sec
rotary announced that Seniors De Gotan
and Cardenat had been unseated for
accepting posts in Porto Rico from the
American government
Senor Romero y Robledo, the spokcs-
man Of the Wcylerite faction. in the
course Of speech regarded as con-
firming the union between himself ard
Senior Sagasta and as recOnstituting
the Liberal party. said he considered
the Chamber non existent. He advo-
Gated the formation of new Liberal
cabinet.
1t is rumored that Senior Sagasta, af-
ter the vote in the Senate, offered his
resignation of the premiership to the
Queen Regent. The cabinet council is
now sitting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
Hon. and Mrs. Josiah Crosby Of Dexter. Cele
brate that Event.

Dexter, Me-, Feb. 2S.-Hon. Josiah Cros-
by and wife quietly celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary. Monday. The
occasion was not observed at all publicly
because of the intention to hold family
reunion, next summer, and at that time a
programme fitting to such an occasion
will be carried out.
Letters were received from number
of friends and relatives and from their
son in St. Paul came a handsome gol.t-
headed cane for Mr.. Crosby and gold
pin for Mrs. Crosby.
In the forenoon they visited Calls stu
do and sat for a picture. Mrs. Crosby
rode to the studio, but not so with Mr.
Crosby, who called into the bank on his
way and attended meeting of the direc-
tors Few people enjoy their wedding an
niversary and show their advanced age
so lightly. Mr.. Crosby is 81 years of age
and his wife Is.
A l5-pound turkey graced the board at
dinner and among the few invited guests
event were Mrs. II. l.. Wood. Mrs. Obed
Foss, Mrs Parkhurst. Mrs Henry l..
Dearth. Miss Louise Dearth, Mrs. Charles
Il. Silver and Miss Angelina M. Silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The north
Pacific storm has continued it's rapid
eastward movement and is central, to-
night, in Ontario. A similar storm of
decided character is central, tonight,
on the extreme north Pacific coast.
The temperatures have risen from
to % degrees from the Gulf states
northeastward and have fallen about
an equal amount from the Middle slope
northeastward to the Upper Lake
region.
Generally fair weather is indicated,
during Wednesday, except along the
eastern lower Lakes and in Montana,
where there will be light SHOWS.
The temperatures will fall in the
Ohio valley and central New York and
will change elsewhere but little.
Brisk south to west winds will pre-
vail on the north Atlantic coast and
fresh eastcrly winds on the south AT
iantic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
Loring, Short Harmon,
Portland, Me.
CARD.
is 1T CUlsABLEe

A Question Often Asked by Thos& IT.
hicted With Piles. zk
is a strained joint durable? Is y1N4E4t =
Illumination curabley OF course,-d b.
erly treated. So is piles. +
People often become afflicted WI Hes
and ask some old 't;hronic" who bal
ways persisted in tine wrong treA aent
and naturally he discourages thd4 by
telling them that their case is hopeless.
They in turn discourage others, and
thus a disease that can in every case be
cured by careful and! skillful handling il
allowed to sap the energy Of thousa nd
who might free themselves Of thcstroublc
in a few weeks under the skiilfiiE treat
ment Of DR.. Css r. FISK. OF EEWIS-
TON, Me- who shds ;niasic the tfrl tmcnt
of rectal diseases ~ speciality lin this
state, for the past is years. The Or. per-
forms no surgical operation, in fact uses
no knife or ligatiircs.
His method is perfectly Safe and pain
less but affords frelief almost Immediate
~. ~
DR. Fisk refers by permission to the
following Augusta and Hallowell citiZens
who were easily cured by him after years
of suffering: J. Il. Bean, II. NJ. Rines. T..
T.. Manson of Augusta; w. a. Harvey.
James Mignault of Halowell The names
of several ladies' of Augusta, will be Civ
en-. At Hotel North. Augusta, Thursday,
March 2. from A. NJ. to ) p. NJ.
marl&21StD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
RIFLES AND CARTRIDGES
Alleged to Have Been Supplied the Filipinos
by the Japanese.

Madrid. Feb. 2S-The Reforma as
serts it has received letters from reli-
able sources at Manila saying that 30
cannon. $4,000 rifles and several mil
lion cartridges from Japan have been
landed at Sual. on the Gulf of Linga-
yen. on the west coast of the island of
Luzan and about 100 miles from Ma
Mia, and have been taken thence to
Malolos. the seat of the rebel govern
ment The Reforma adds:
The japanese evidently intend to
act towards the Americans in the Phil
ippines as the Americans acted toward
the Spaniards in Cuba"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
BURIED A! SEA.
Capt. Cowsn Of Buckspori, Dies on Way Home
from Africa.

Boston. Feb. 2S.-Word received here,
this afternoon, from Vineyard Haven an
nounced the arrival there of the New
York schooner Harry Knowlton. bound
from the west coast of Africa to this port
CAPT. Cowan. who commanded the
knowlton. when she sailed from here.
several months ago, died, Jan. IL. anu
First Officer Campbell took command
of the vessel and navigated her the re-
mainder of the vOyaSc
Capt. Cowan belonged in Buckspof!;
Mo where he had a wife and several
.hii,,,rcn Ue was about 45 years of age.
The schooner encountered terrific ~
weather during which she lost sans ris,
ging and headgear She VIII De to"eu
from Vineyard Haven to TINS port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
Troops for cebu and Negros.

Washington. Feb 2S.-The following
cablegram was, today, received at the
war department:
Manila. Feb 2s 1899
To Adjutant General. Washington:
Battalion I'D Infantry sailed for Cebu,
on 18th inst: battalion California Volun-
teers sail Negroes, tomorrow. Everything
quiet here past three days.
tSigned) OTIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
THE A. 0. U. ".
Grand Ledge Opens Session Annual Reports
Made Banquet in Evening.

Boston, Feb. S.--DcIcgates to the 2lst
annual convention of the Grand Lodge Of
the Ancient Order of United Workmen
met i'm Odd Fellows hall. today, for a
TO order by Grand Master Workman Ed
ward r. Danforth of Skowhegan. Me.
After the opening exercises the annual
reports were read.
The most important business at the
afternoon session was the adoption of a
set Of resolutions tending to harmonize
the relations between the Grand Lodge
and the Supreme Lodge of the order.
The annual banquet was held. this even
ing. at Mechanics building, when several
addresses were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
GUAM IS OURS.
The American Flag Raised by Commander
Taussig at 1890 A. N. Feb. I.

San Francisco, Feb. 2S-The Associated
Press representative at Honolulu sends
the following news. dated Feb. 21J
Commander Taussig of the Benning-
ton, is the first American governor Of
G ~ the american f. fia g went up over
II was raised over Fort Santa Cruz in
the harbor of San Luis d Apara, the main
harbor of Guam, and saluted by the guns
of the Bennington.
simultaneously it was raised over the
government buildings at Agana, five miles
distant. ana was saluted by battalion
from the Bennington and a company of
native militia with a field battery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
NO TRUTH IN Rumoa.
Denied that Admiral Dewey Fired on Ger.
man Warship.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-it is said at The
war and navy departments that there is
no truth in a rumor set ailoat that Dewey
had fired on a German warship. The de-
partment says Philippine affairs are re-
assuring and that there is no proba biiity
that additional ships will be ordered to
reinforce Dewey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
PAs1Y CEREALS.
Responsible ior Many casss q -'sdiss.llsa.

Many cooks send cooked cereals to
the breakfast table in starchy. pasty
and wholly indigestible manner. You
are sure Of properly cooked dish
when Grape Nuts are served. for absO-f
lutely no preparation Of any kind IL
required, therefore the flavor and ease
Of digestion are just as intended by
the food experts who make Grape
Nuts Try them. Made by Postum
Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
Leading grccers sell Grape-N Nuts: I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
CLAIMS NEARLY ALL FILED
Nv ueirs Of the Crew oi the 'I'.Faled Steamer
Portland.

Portland, Me-. Feb. 2s.-Nearly all of
the relatives of the deceased employees
Of the Inflated Portland have now APP
- before Clerk Davis of the United
states court to lay claim to wages due
to the heirs Of the deceased paid by the
Portland Steamship co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
ADVERTISING AGENTS INDICTED.
New Yorhsrs said u Hass Oeisasded Clients
d over 500. 900.

New York. Feb. S.-Thc grand jury. to-
day. indicted Samuel Ph.lips and George
George Hastings ( Co, on the charge Of
obtaining advertising contracts under
false pretences. The amount involved ~
said to be more than $oOO,0O aid the Vie
Tins number hundreds and are in all
parts Of the country. Phillips was arrest
ed but Hastings is in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

A Houlton man is exhibiting an iron
rod three inches long, " of an inch In
diameter and weighing ~ ounces that
was taken out Of the stomach Of trout
that was less than half pound in
weight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Forecast Hor
Wednesday, New England: Generally
fair; brisk south to west winds.
Information signals are flying from
Hatteras to Eastport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, Feb. 2S.-LOcal forecast for
Wednesday: Fair weather; southwest
to west winds: continued fair, Thurs
day; colder during the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
A $1,000 Fire at saco. This mor"i"s.

saco. Me-. March IA four-tehe"eh'
house owned by Narcise Fontaihe was ue-
stroyed by fire. this morning. Loss T"''
partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

p. s. FOgg arrested in kezar Falls IN
the charge OF perjury. was given hear
ing before Judge Cleaves In Biddeford,
Tuesday, and placed under $500 bonds 10
appear at the May term Of the York SUI
preme judicial court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
BANGOR Democrat. Nominate ,oh" r. Mason.

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 2S.-Ihe Dei'o-
cratic caucus, this evening, nominated
John r. Mason as candidate FOR mayor.
He was their candidate. last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
The OREGON Sails Tor Manila.

Honolulu. Feb. 23.-Via San Francisco,
Feb. 2S-The battleship Oregon, accom-
panied by the collier Iris, sailed for Ma
Mia, Feb. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

~. u.,r. Cough syrup has been In
use for half century. some a;or families
have sed asea the ,s Standard Cough remedy Of
this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
The Huntington Clothing Co.,
r. N. HAYES Dc SON, augusta.
Domestic Bakery.

Cream bread wrapped. Toe. loaves 2oc.
Crimped crust bread, moist and sweet, SC.
feb20, cod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
''CraCk-A-JaCks."

Our new style fancy worsted, and all
wool made-to-order trousers at $500 are
Crack-a-Jacks. We cut pattern for
every pair and keep the same for future
use. Now is the time to leave your or
der before the best styles are closed
The Huntington Clothing Co..
Tailors, Clotmers and Furnishers,
22l Water ST., Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
BOOKS
BOOKS

We are in position to supply towns,
oranges, circles and societies with the
latest and best books in good bindings
at reasonable rates. Our stock is ex-
tensive and carefully selected. Cores
pondence solicited.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-28

not appear, and top price Of s3.eO was
placed on the next TO last car Of fancy and
well finished white hogs, and this toppy
figure was BIZ fifteen cents the highest
point a. which hogs have sold at this mar
ket in many weeks, the two next high
points coming during the past three days,
when in two jumps of 21A cents each the
pinnacle point was reached from the So. "A
plane. The whole southwest and the Ok
lahOma country are coming 10 realize the
Importance of this market from its close
contiguity to the heart Of the live stock
zone of this expanse Of south and south
western territory. The convenience afford
ed. allowing shippers to come in person
with their cOnsignments and return home
the same day is an inducement. Afforded
by no other live stock point in this part of
the west. Added to that Is the high range
Of pr ces being paid for 1901 fat butcher
hogs here the prompt and careful atten-
ton paid TO all corners by the yards forces
and commission firms Yesterday while
not so heavy in receipts, was a banner day
for strength Of the market and In the high
grade and class of fine, well finished ncSs
received, showing what all experts have
long known, that there are hogs IN ma, ket-
able condition in this country and also that
they are finding their way to this m lrIIet.
About a dozen new shippers are recorded
for this week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-28

Your friends may smile
But that tired feeling
Means danger. 1t
Indicates impoverished
And impure blood.
This condition may
Lead to serious illness.
1t should be promptly
Overcome by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which purifes and
Enriches the blood,
Strengthens the nerves,
Tones the stomach,
Creates an appetite,
And builds up,
Energies and vitalizes
The whole system.
Be sure to get
Only Hoods
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-28
LABOR TO ORGANIZE
Several CLASSES Of Labor Held Meet
fngs Last Night.

The carpenters and joiners OF Wichita
met with Butchers Union, No. 40. at Odd
Fellows han last night, 10 draw up
plans towards permanent organization.
J. NJ. Gordon was elected temporary
president, J. W. Cole. temporary secre-
tary, and J. Jones, treasurer. Lawyer
D. B. Crewson gave a short talk on the
benefits Of organized labor which was en-
Enthusiastically received.
The reorganization Of the statesmen :
Protective association of Wichita was
perfected last night AT Red Mems hall. c.
L. Way was elected temporary chairman,
j. T. Lewis secretary, and c. NJ. Cook
treasurer. The association also elected
five delegates to the Central Labor Union,
which meets next sunday. Great enthu-
siasm was manifested at the meeting and
the officers feel assured that the reorgan-
ization viii result in much benefit TO the
retail clerks
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-28
VERDICT IS INSANITY
Jury in Charles Clinesmith's
Case Brings 1t In,
CAUSE Is HEREDITARY
Will be Taken to Asylum at
Topeka, Sunday

The trial Of Charles Clinesmith, charged
with insanity, was conducted in the pro
bate court yesterday afternoon before
jury composed of w. P Parr, NJ. D., Judge
E. E. Enoch, H. H. Enoch, Douglas V.
D0nnelly, George w. Peters and J. S.
Sheppard.
The charges filed were that Charles
Clinesmith, who is p years Of age, was in
sane and by evidence introduced it was
the verdict of the jury that ClinesTnith
was troubled with a non-homicidal and
non-suicidal disease that was thought 10
be hereditary.
During the trial Clinesmith was very
docile, though he would insist at various
intervals of stepping up to several preseat
and shaking hands with them. The judge
after hearing all the testimony instructed
the jury as TO their duties, etc The jury
deliberated for few minutes and brought
in a verdict that in their opinion Cline
smith was insane and should be sent TO
the insane asylum. The sheriff took Cline
smith to the county jail to await the nee
essary commitment papers.
When q reporter for the Eagle called at
the jail yesterday Clinesmith was patrol
ing the corridors, and walking up TO the
reporter he said:
81 would like TO see Jim Burton. He
has the contract for building a dam for
the city, and there % some people who
want to secure work on it. I am able 10
use my large influence to secure The places
they want, and though my Office has been
Temporarily removed to this place, I viii
stay with them to the last"
CIlnesmith IS not a dangerous maniac.
He talks rational at times. and under
stands how to roll cigarettes and smoke
them. He said:
There are circumstances over which I
have no control which brings this condi-
ton in my life about; but while I am not
what anyone would call insane, believe
viii be better off when 1 get to the hos
pital where I am going"
He asked the reporter to take good care
Of his horses and to see that the Sullivan
dam was fixed so the water would not flood
his land, as he had spent good many
hours in hard work putting in acres Of
wheat Ciinesmith is a young man, about
% years Of age and has for some time
been afflicted with an inherited maIadv,
which has caused his mind to become con-
fused. There are times when he is as ra-
tional as any sane person, but has a pecul-
everybody he meets, no matter how many
times he sees them in a day. The sheriff
viii take him to Topeka Sunday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-28
TWO BAD MEN ARRESTED
Bingham and His Partner Taken to
FL Dorado Jail.

Constable Tom Voss arrested two fell
lows yesterday morning who tried TO steal
a 200-horse power engine over in Butler
county, but they succeeded in only get
ting away wl,A what they could convent
emily carry. One of the mems name is
]. Bingham. who lives on Cleveland, first
house north of Douglas. His partner,
whose name was not learned was arrested
with him. Bingham and his partner were
taken to the police station, where they
were turned over to Sheriff Turner of
Butler county and were taken to FL Do
RADIO yesterday. The property found in
their possession consisted Of a governor
off the engine. worth about $S5, a whistle,
belts, etc, stolen from Clark Henry of
Benton, Butler county. Mr.. Henry was
here with Sheriff Turner. He said he was
thankful that the thieves left the engine.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-28
RACE HORSES COMING IN
j b. Chandler Is shipping all of His
stock Hero TO Train.

]. B. Chandler shipped in a car load Of
his fine race horses yesterday, and viii
put them on the track here at once for
training. He has had them in the north
since last racing season, but the mild
weather of this section enables him TO get
the horses on The track earlier for next
seasons work. Mr.. Chandler has an ex-
cellent string of racers and viii give them
his best attention during the next sea-