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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
MExICANS MUCH PLEASED
Al Result Of Placing their New Bonds on
American Market.

City of Mexico, July 21.-The an
nouncemcnt that the Equitable Life
Assurance 90. of New York. had sub
scribed for 1000, 600 OF Mexico's new ;
per cent. gold bond issue. created =
most favorablc impression in financial
circles here. tn" success Of that por-
ton of the new bonds allotted to the
United States has aroused much com
mcnt for it is now seen that a new era
in the relation of American Investors
and capitalists tn Mexico has dawncd
European interests here naturally do
not look with favor on this new and
favorable attitude of American inves-
tors toward Mexico and all organs
controlled by European interests are
much annoyed
The City of Mexico is practically be-
ing rebuilt and building permits have
been granted in number excess of any
previous period in its municipal his
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

capt +. NJ. Hume IS very i'll at his res
ldenCe on Military street, lloultpn, suffer.
ing from the effects Of malaria, contract
ed in Havana.
one Of the most fashionable weddings
mat ever took place in Dexter was thai
OF Miss Bertha Madeleine Ryan. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. 6. G. Ryan. and Prof W
> Brown, principal Of the Dexter High
school for the pas, few years. The wed
ding was held at the Universalist church.
Wednesday at 30 O'Clock. and Rev. w.
II. Gould was the officiating Clergyman.
The annual meeting Of the Old Town
Loan ana Building Association was heid
Tuesday evening. The election Of officers
for the ensuing year resulted as follows:
President, T.. W. conant: vice president.
II. NJ. Dickey; secretary, Clara l.. Cooper;
treasurer f. K. Afford auditor and at
torney. George 7. Sewall, Esq; directors,
Il. +. Small, +. y. Weeks. W. a. Cooper,
G.. w. Robbins, W. +. Hellenbrand. The
showing of the association for the past
year is very good.
The second Of the Bar Harbor August
weddings will take place in St Saviour
church. Aug. ). The bride will be Miss
Susan Train, daughter of Captain Charles
J. Train commander Of the United states
battlcship Massachusetts, and the bride
groom, Augustus Noble Hand. a son 81
Richard l.. Hand of ElZabethport. \. Y
\ large number of invitations vii! be is
sued for the church ceremony, which WI!
be performed "A o'clock in the afternoon
by Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts.
Tn account OF the enormous ldooi
necessary to transfer the large amount OF
baggage which goes to Moosehead lake
and points on the Il. IL y. Railroad, eN-
cry afternoon. baggage car is now 70
be run from Newport through To Green
Vile The whole train which comes from
Greenville at | O'Clock will be hauled 70
Newport and return, and the through
baggage will be put into the Il; x a: Dag
gage car thus saving "A great deal OF time
and labor in transferring. y car Win d
larger baggage compartment mas peen re
paired and painted and put on the run.
The eighth annual meeting of the nan
cock county conference of Unitarian ano
other Christian churches will be heiu
Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. ana :,
at the church in Lamoine. Inc openlnS
sermon will be preached. TUESDAY even
ing "a $50. by Rev. a. l.. Hudson OF bul
falo. n. Y. who is spending the Suniiis'
at East Surry. The services. WednesdaS
will be held in Shore Acres hotel ana WI,
begin at 10 o'clock. Among the spedhe,
at the session will be Rev. Charles
Dole of Jamaica Plain who will SPEAK
on Religion for Men and BOYS ,,, ne.
G. c. Everett, d. D., Rev. ). a. EIilott
Rev. S. c. Beach and Rev. I. e. Perkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
Joseph S. Smiley,
185 Water st., Augusta, Maine.
LABORIOUS JOKING.
a Hotel Clerks Attempt to Be Genial
Toward an English Tourist.
New Orleans Times Democrat)

CNew Orleans Times Democrat)
Talk about getting tired of the
sunny South gag" said the cigar
stand man in an uptown hotel 1T
was nothing at all to one / had to put
! up with while the cold wave was way
ing. Y'see, there's very little room
back here, and l have to keep the cash
register on top of the steam radiator.
While the blizzard lasted the heat was
on all the time, day and night. and the
| register naturally got hot
so | proceeded to dish out specially
| warmed specie for change, and with
| that my troubles began. A customer
| would pick up coin, look surprised
and then wink the other eye
Just made it, ch?' he would ask.
| And Of course | was expected to make
some playful remark about having a
! counterfeitinS plant back Of the cigar
| case.
After the jest had been banded to
and fro some 500 or coo times it began
10 get slightly stale, but each fellow
thought it was brand new, and when
/ failed to grin he set me down as q
| stupid ass. At last / got desperate and
concluded I'd anticipate the blow. A
big Englishman sauntered up. and.
feeling certain he'd spring the joke.
got ahead of him.
3" 4 just made this said. handing him
a nickel that fairly sizz!ed. He looked
blank.
'Ah-part of your-er-prof1ts. pre-
sume?" he replied
No, says |, determined to make hirl
see the point or perish in the attempt. L
made it-Stamped il out on my little ma
chine. How dye like it,?
he frowned ana pushed it quickly
away. I beg pardon he said. but really
III nave 10 ask you to give me some
thing else. | couldn't be party 10 any
thing like that, doncherknow.'
- tried to make him understand that
1t was simply joke. for ] didn't know
how soon he might go to the police about
II. But. pshaw, it was a hopeless lob
l Gavin see anything comic in the
plan statement that one is engaged in
count crfeiting, he insisted.
Neither can l., | replied and that's
exactly why | made it. 'rnat happened
10 he the actual truth. but ID gave 4 final
twist To the situation that iloored tins.
EnSi iShrnan completely.
Then You consider u comic to got off
something comic because 1t isn't actually
comic IN the least he repeated in great
t"Widerment Pom me word says he.
this American humor is too deep for me-
Il restrained myself and allowed h IA
to escape alive, but I'm going to have the
gore OF the next man that starts 4 con
tinuouS performance Joke in this hotel.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
THE PEACE CONFERENCE
Refuses Request Of Non-Signatory Powers
Waiting for England.

The Hague, July 27.-The committee
engaged in drafting the definite acts
spent the entire day in attempting to
reconcile the demand of Sir Julian
Pauncefote that non-signatory powers
be entitled to adhere to the arbitration
convention only by the unanimous con
sent of the signatory powers and the
amendment of Count Nigra. head of
the Italian delegation, permitting such
adhesion if no power opposes. The at
tempts. however, were without results.
The plenarY conference adopted the
preamble dealing With the laws and
customs of war and the adoption Of
the Geneva convention to naval war
The articles of the TWO conventions
were definitely adopted.
The arbitration scheme still awaits
Great Britain's acceptance of ANA ac-
cession to the plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Bankruptcy Referees Will Hold Yearly Meet
ings to Promote Uniformity.

Chicago. July 21.-Delegates to the
national convention of the bankruptcy
law concluded their deliberations. to-
dly. and adjourned. Before closing the
organization was made permanent I'M
der the name of the National ASsocia :
ton of Referees in Bankruptcy. The
intention is to hold conventions. A
set Of bylaws We're adopted in which
the object of the association is to pro-
mote the purposes of a national bank
ruptcy law by making practice in
bankruptcy more uniform. and sug
costing desirable and proper amend
mentS.
W. II. Hotchkiss in an address de-
clared that the delegates were strong
ly opposed to Judge Kohlsaats sugges-
ton to have the act repealed within a
wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
WILL TREAT DIRECTLY.
Nicaragua is Willing for United States to
Settle Cana, Difficulties.

New Orleans. July 27.-Senor Luis #.
corca. minister Of Nicaragua, ha"
reached New orleans and Will remain
here a day or two before leaving Tor
Washington. In coming to the Unit
ed States Senior Corea is particularly
charged with facilitating the building
Of the Nicaraguan canal.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
governmental representative has given
the promise of concession To the
Rice-Cragin syndicate, declared Senor
Corea. Nicaragua would make no op-
lection to directly treating with Inc
United States regarding the canal II
the United States would undertake 10
settle the differences between the con-
ficting interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, July Eth following
changes IN mai mess, niger service in
Maine arc announced.
Route 2oi@43. Lisbon Center ard Lis
bon. Androsco-gin county, from Maine
Central Railroad. Route Io100;, 1.5o
miles. often rs required. Tor III ser
vice required in lieu Of present service.
From July ~ l*a?
Lyndon y. Sawyer has been appoint
"a postmaster uourth-,l1ys) al Greene,
Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
CONDENSED DISPAIC les.

Andrew Carnegie has offered TO give
$50. 900 for a public library in San
Diego. Cal. if site be donated and
the library maintained as at present.
&. +. Clough, a prominnt lawyer Of
Waterbury, VT, met with fatal ac-
cident, Thursday. while crossing the
Mt Mansfield Electric Railroad at
what is known as Perry Hill crossing.
about a mile from Waterbury. his car
riage being struck by an electric ear.
He was at one time candidate for lieu
tenant governor on the Greenback
ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
SUNK IN COLLISION.
The Massachusetts Sinks Barge Bard
and Lyman-No one Lost.

New York, July 27.-The steamer
Massachusetts Of the Providence Il
Stonington Co, with an excursion par
~ aboard. colided and sank the canal
boat the Baird and Lyman of Buffalo,
in East river. off saith street, today.
The Massa chusetts was not damaged
50 far as is known and the accident
caused no serious panic among her
passengers.
There We're several men on board the
canal boat. They escaped by jumping
upon another canal boat. The Massa-
chusetts was trying to avoid a tug with
a schooner in tow when she crowded
into another tow and her paddle wheel
tore off the Baird and Lyman's stern.
The Baird and Lyman was carrying
800 tons Of coal consigned to the
Chapel Coal Co. of New London, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
WANT HISTORIC GROUND.
House Heirs Present Claims TO Antietam and
and Fredericksburg BattIeficIds.

Richmond. Ind. July PA meeting
of the heirs of Andrew Valentine
House. formerly of Maryland, but who
died many years ago in Kentucky has
been held here to take legal steps for
the recovery Of large estate in Mary
land and Virginia including the bat
tie ground of Antictam and the city of
Fredericksburg. 1t is claimed the an
cestor leased the estate for 80 years
ard the lease expired in 1875. The
heirs organized by choosing Charles
Ellison Of Noblesville. Ind, president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
COMPLAINT WITHDRAWN

Against President Rooster Of Brook
Ign Transit 20 For Criminal Libel.
New York, July 27-In the Adams
street police court. today. the COM
paint Of Albert Johnson. formerly
president Of the Nassau Electric Rail-
way system. against Clinton l.. Ros-
Sit"r president Of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit 20. was dismissed. Mr.. John
son had Mr.. kossiter arrested. last
week. on warrant charging criminal
Libel. Since then Mr.. RoSsitcr's lawyer
had written an explanatory letter To
Mr Johnson in behalf Of Mr. Rossitcr.
aud MI. Johnson decided that he would
withdraw the complaint. which was
agreeable to the court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
FIRE AT PORTLAND.
$4,000 Loss 10 Building and Occupants
Corner Centre and Congress Streets.

Portland. Me, July PA fire, to-
night in the brick block at the corner
OF Center and Congress STREETS, ala a
large amount Of damage to the build
ing and caused big loss - the occu-
pants.
Those who suffer by the fire are u
H. Smith. photographer; q. l.. Fox,
artist: Smith & Bror, druggists; F. G.
White, boots ana shoes ana several
others suffered small losses
The building was owned by the
Robinson heirs Of Milton, Mass. The
cause Of tho fire was the crossing Of
electric light wires Total loss. about
$4,000; insured for nearly that amount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
FINISHING MILLS ESTME.

Youngstown. Ohio. July Fly the
men accepting the proposition of Man
aEer Campbell I" pay tn" Same wages
as were IN effect prior to 1872. since
which time there have been three re-
ductions, the big strike among the en-
ployes Of the finishing mills has been
settled. This means practically an ad-
vance of - per cent in wages. All
the mills We're lighted. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
HAVE PLENTY OF FUNDS.

New York. July 1.-THE freight
handlers in Jersey city Of the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad appointed a committee
Of five at their meeting last night. to
present their grievances to the com
plny. These relate to an increase from
Il cents to 20 cents per hour The men
say they have plenty Of funds to sup
port a strike should one become neces-
S3ry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
CYANIDE OF POTASSIUM.
Found in Stomach cilatc Editor C. R. Shcr
wood o! RockIand.

Rockland. Me. July 27.-Prof. Robin
son of BoWdoin College. to whom was
sent the stomach of the late G. K.
Sherwood. reported, today, that death
was caused by cyanide of potassium.
Prof. Robinson succeeded in abstract
ing considerable portion Of the sub
stnace ana thoroughly Identifying it..
coroner Judkins will hold an inquest
on the remains, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
Commander Walker at Manc hester,

Manchester. n. H., July 27-Com-
mander Asa Walker U. S. ~. who was
with Admiral Dewey at Manila. and
who has been visiting Lieut.. c. Fl.
Manning. L. S. n. retired, superinten-
dent Of the Amoskeag Mills in this city.
was. tonight dined by his host at the
Derryfield Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

At the headquarters of the National
Exposition at Philadelphia. Thursday,
a telegram was received from the eX-
port agents of the Eastern and South
ebrn cotton mills asking for a large
amount Of space for the exhibition of
all American fabrics made in New
England and the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
Gen. Alger Coming East.

West Chester. Pa. July 27.-Gcn. AL
ger, with Mrs. Algcr. left the home of
their daughter. Mrs. Bailey. ut Thorn
dale. today, for a two weeks visit to
friends in the New England states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
ALL DISEASES AND

Weaknesses of Men. from whatever cause arts
ing quickly and permanently curcd ut the old,
reliable Peabody Medical institute. No. Bufnch
Street Opposite Revere House, Boston. Estab-
llshed in lS6.l. Chief physician graduate Harvard
Medical College, class 1864, who always cures
Diagnostician; or. Know Thyscif Aanuai,'' a Wade
Mecum OF medical science. price fifty cents hit sent
ee. by ,:,ai. sealed for LA days, Send FOR IT now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
TWO MEN FATALLY INJURED.

Hazelton. Pa, July Ely the ex-
plosion of gas at the colliery of Coke
Brothers & Co, today. Two men were
fatally injured and five We're seriously
burned. Three mules were burned to
death and others were overcome by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
SYRACUSE BOYS At WORK.

Syracuse. n. y. July 27.-Tho strik-
ing messenger boys of the Postal Tclc-
graph co. returned to work today.
pending the consideration of their
grievances by the executive officials Of
the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
CARRYING FRENCH DRAFT.
N. Charpentier Will Sail for France. Saturday.
Leav6g Washington. Today.

Washington. July IN. Charpcnticr
Special reciprocity delegate from Frame
vino camc horc tu assist Ambassador
Camhou ~ framing tn" Franco-Amcricau
treaty. vii, leave here. tomorrow AMI
will sail for home. Saturday. carrying the
French draft of the treaty. NJ. CANNON
had expected 20 take the treaty 10 Paris.
bui mis- departure has been delayed Il
fortnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
LITTLE; TROUBLE IN CLEVELAND

Cleveland, ohio. July 21.-Thcrc was
little change in the street car strike
situation, this forenoon. AS a result
of the vigilance of the police and sol
diers patrol!ng the streets. last night.
few distractions Were found on the
tracks Of the Big Consolidated lines at
daylight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

The mystery surrounding the murder
of Charles A Rrant. who was shot and
killed in ST Louis. July 20, 1898, mas
been cleared up. Wednesday night IN
the private office of Chief Justice
Campbeu John Connors. who was ar
rested in Cincinnati. "Wednesday. ~ "
st. Louis detective. made coiiessioii
to the effect that he ana lMo pas
Harry Morris and Edward Heiii'ia'i'
held up Brant for the purpose ~ II"
berry and shot him upon ms h'aNi"S II
desperate resistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
1000 BRICK MAX Frs STRIKE.

Chicago. July 27.-Two thousand
brick makers struck, today. tying up
about 40 brick yards in the city The
men say tho strike is in aid of union
men in several brick yards who have
had trouble with their employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
GLAD TO HEAR IT.

indianapolis. Ind, July PA special to
the Sentinel from Spencer, Ind, say:
the story of the murder of his family
by man named Wolfangel near Den
mark. this county is a fake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
PHILADELPHIA BOYS STRIKE.
With Other Messengers Demand In
crease In Their Wagcs-No Violence.


crease In Their Wagcs-No Violence.
Philadelphia. July 27.-Thc fever OF
striking which seems to have taken
possession of the telegraph messenger
boys in various cities reached here. to-
day. when, approximately, nearly BOG
out of total of more than 800 employ
cd by the different companies, struck
for higher wages.
They now receive . cents a message
and the night shift 80 cents ii night. No
payment is made on messages unde-
litered. The boys want 10 be paid for
the latter and demand cents a mess
age ana 90 cents for night work. The
strikers are from the Postal. American
District ana Philadelphia and Reading
Companies. Beyond congrerating about
the offices. the boys created no dis
order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
X KENTUCKY POPTLISTS
Nominate State Tickets and Endorse
Wharton Barker for President.

Frankfort. Ky. July 27.-The Populist
state ticket John @. Blair Of Nicholas
county. was nominated for Governor BY
acclaination. The platform adopted en-
dorses Wharton Barker of Philadelphia.
Ior PRESIDENT, and lgnatlus Do'ii'ciF at
indianapolis. for Vice President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
Daily kennebec 3oprnaI.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN.
Tie Placed On Track Above Granite Siding 10
Dcrail Pullman.

When the night Pullman, No. Il, GO
;rg east. reached point about a mile
above Granite siding. the engine struck
tie which had been placed on the
track.
It was probably the work of tramps
who had no better occupation than at
tempting to wreck the train. Fortu-
nately il was pushed out of the way by
the pilot and did no damage.
The crew of Pullman No. s, going
west were notified and kept a sharp
lockout but did not discover any signs
Of the tramps or obstruction.
Train No. III also found a tie on the
track about mile east of the first one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
20 POSTAL MESSENGERS OUT.

Rochester. n. Y, July 27.-About
20 Postal Telegraph messengers went
on strike, today. for more money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
GAIN EVERY POINT.
ere Handlers On NJ. a. Hanna Dock
Resume Their Work. Thursday.

Ashtabular. ohio. July 1.-The ore
handlers strike on the ". A. Hanna
dock has been settled and the men re-
turned 10 work at noon today. The
men gained every point they demand
ed. An arbitration comm s5ion of three.
persons was appointed which Will en-
gage and discharge AL employees and
settle all differences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

BATH-July q. sid. schs w III Oler.
Baltimore; S L Blackburn, do; Rebecca
A Taulanc. Philadelphia; Fortuna. Wash
irgton; Mary Rogers. Bangor.
PORTLAND-July y, sid. sch Magg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

Several people reported seeing brill
liant illumination of the sky, last even
ing about $50 o'clock. 1t resembled a
fash of lightning and many thought it
was but it is supposed to have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
"Duly Feed Man and Steed."

Feed your nerves, also, if you would
have them strong. The blood is the
feeder and sustainer of the whole
nervous system. Men and women who
are nervous are so because their nerves
are starved. When they make their
blood rich and pure with Hoods Sarsa-
parilla their nervousness disappears
because the nerves are properly fed.
Hoods Sarsaparilla never disappoints.
HOODS PILLS cure constipation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
Other Domestic Ports.

DELAWARE BREAK ATER-July2 q.
sid. sch John NJ Brown. Philadelphia for
Gardiner.
BALTIMORE-July 81. sid, sch Henry
Wilmington. Bath.
BOSTON-July q. sid, sch Mount Hope,
kennebec and Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

HOODS PILLS cure constipation.
Price 25c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-19
BELLAIRE.
Budget of News Items from the Bel.
mont County Metropolis.

The Elks have already begun to ex-
ert themselves in behalf of the new
building they have decided to erect, ex-
elusive mention of which was made in
yesterdays Register. A committee was
out soliciting stock subscriptions yes
terday, and in three hours raised over
$4,000. AS only $4,000 is the esti-
mated cost Of the building and lot, it
looks as though the project would be
made a CO. The lot most favorably
considered is the one owned by Booth
& Son, west of and adjoining the Cen
trail block. The site is admittedly a
good one for the purposes for which
the building will be devoted. and one
of the two business rooms has been
spoken for already. THE lot is 80 feet
front and 100 feet deep, and will make
two business rooms 14x10O feet on the
first door. On the second floor viii be
two suites Of Offices ia front ana club
rooms g the rear. The third noor viii