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The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

IRISH ADRoIrSEss.-Cesar Otway tells a
story OF courageous little dapper excisenan
who entered Connemara, single-handed. To
seize fat lady who did good business IN
French silks and laces. He met the contra
bandist In narrow path, and came upon her.
II recollect Alright, Unexpectedly from be-
hind rock. The lady, who was very large
and fat, was riding on pillion behind a SER
want boy. Although taken by surprise, she
proved herself more than match for the ex-
else officer.
II shall thank your. ma am said he, taking
the horse by the bride, ito dismount"
"Dsmountl Arrah, what for, sir? asked
the lady
II am an officer in his msjesty's service,
maam, and have reason To believe that YOU
have contraband property upon your person,
or beneath the saddle of the horse"
fortunately for the contrabandist she had
none OF the goods about her person: they
were all slowed away beneath the pilIion, or
saddle, on which she sat
81 really cannot come down I. said tho ,aroe
fat woman.
"But really, ma'am, you must.Y said the
courageous little man, looking up at the
mountain.
"Then If do, sir, you must help me-"
with the greatest pleasure, ma'am., said
the miniature exciseman, holding up his hands
to assist her.
The lady, who came "down at rum" plop-
ped into his arms with weight and velocity
which threw him upon his back in the road,
where she held him pinned beneath her.
"kide away, ma bochal," said she, in Irish,
turning round her head to the servant-boy
"its me the gentleman wants. and not you.n
LET me up, madam roared the exciseman.
70 dear me, sir! what fright you gave
me rolling herself leisurely off; "and | de-
clare that boy has rode off with the horse. n[-
Once Week.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
Sayings by Josh Billings.

That John Brown has halted few DAYS
for refreshments.
That most men had rather say a smart
thing than dew big one.
That backsliding is big thing, espeshila
on ice.
That there is things in this life for which
we are never fully prepared, and that is twins.
That you kant judge man bi his religgun.
emmy more than you kan judge his shirt bi
the size ov the collar and ristbands.
That the devil is always prepared tew see
kompany.
That 1t is treating a man like dog to kut
him oph short in hiz narrative.
That Ignorance is bliss"-ignorance oy
saving wood, for instance.
That many will fail tew be saved simpla be-
kanse tina haint got ennything tew save.
That the vartues oy woman are all her own
but her frailties have been taught her.
That dry pastors are the best for focks
Hooks ov sheep, | mean.
That men ov renius are like eagles, tina live
on what tina kill, while men ov talents are
Ike crows, tina live on what has been killed
for them.
That some people are fond oy Dragging oy
ancestors aud their CRATE descent, when in
fack their crate descent IL lust what's the
matter ov them.
That woman kant keep secret nor LET
ennybody else keep one.
That "a little farming liz dangerous thing :"
TINS IL as true as it IL common.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
A REMARKABLE CURE 0Fz CASE or DRo
sY CURED By MRS. MANCHESTER.

This Is to certify that / have been cured Of the
Dropsy Of fifteen years standing BY Mrs. MaaeAss.
ter. have been to physicians In Boston New York
and Philadelphia They all told me that thoy could
do nothing for me- uuless they tapped me, and az.
sured me that BY tapping could live but q short
time. had made up my mind to 20 home and live
as long as could with the disease and then die. On
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
. friend Of mine, and told them what my mind wAs
regard to my disease They finally persaaded me
to go and see Mrs. Manchester. She examined ne
and told me my case exactly.
Twas so much sstonishsd to think that ste told me-
correctly, that told her that would take her medi
oinos, not having the least faith tina. they would
any good. or that should get the highest relief
from any course whateyer finally took the msdi-
cine and went home. In one week from the tine
commenced taking the medicine, had over three
gallons Of water pass me in seven hours and my fell
low sufferers may be assured that 1t was great relef
to me. I had not been able to lie down In bed at
nighsbeiore this for two years. Now can lie dov
with perfect ease. ! lave taken her medicine
eight months. and sm as well as any oorldy
to be, and no signs Of dropsy. l would sdvis. :
that are sick to 60 and consult Mrs.. MGnehes
even II they have been given mp by other II
sicians. have sent her number Of cases Of oU.
Diseases and she has cured them also. Go and
for yourselves. I had no faith, but now my faitl
cannot be shated IN her akin in telling and curing
disease. CHARLxsS s. HARMON,
SARAH Z. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
BansVr, kaias, Ipril2d.
OyyIon HouRs-Erom 8 A. N. tillsP ~
septi7 fn& outsi eddy
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A Substitute Broker Rejuvenates an Old
Man.

On Saturday last, an enterprising "substi-
tute broker" in ST. Louis, having been rather
unsuccessful in his Search OF customers, and
meeting with an old grey-headed man who an
swered his purpose in every respect, except
the trifing matter OF average, hit upon the
happy expediel.t OF restoring the old man TO
youth. 10 do this it was not necessary to
find the fountain of YOUTH vainly sought by
Ponce de Leon, nor. like old 4Esop, to call in
the services of Medea to renew his lease of
life by enchaniment. Our substitute broker
had more expeditions way of transmogriiy-
ing an old man into young one. He first
administered TO his patient liberal dose OF
the essence of rye, then took him into a bar
Der shop, had his neck and lace washed and
powdered, his hair aud whiskers neatly dyed,
and the wrinkles in his cheeks smoothed over
by process known to the tonsorial profess
ion. Another sniiter OF rye was poured down
his patients throat TO straighten his spine,
clear the rheum from his eyes, and make his
breast swell out in martial style. The inner
man being arranged in mastering condition.
II was deemed necessary, in order TO make
"a sure thing" of the JOB, TO bestow some at
tention upon the outer covering A pair of
substantial brogans was purchased, and a
nice yellow linen buster added, and the old
man Of sixty presented the appearance of
biped OF not more than thirty Starting To
charge, the interchangeable broker. figuring ia
his mind that he had made two hundred dol
lars and forty-ive cents by the operation, and
not wishing 10 be troubled with the extra
forty-tiye, took his newly-made patriot into
saloon to drink up the bothersome odd cents.
There he committed fatal error by his gen
erosity he was undone, and the fruits of his
labor, enterprise, and ingenuity slipped from
his grasp-for the third dose OF rye put so
nah In ot.s. /.
he positively refused TO enlist In vain the
broker threatened, entreated, and offered a
large sum TO induce his substitute to come
up to the scratch. The old man felt as indie
pendent as newly-appointed corporal, and
swore "he'd be dad-squelched ii he was going
70 fight for any bloody coward in America"
The broker then demanded the return of the
brogans and the linen buster, but the alien
fiatly refused to give them up. The broker
was in despair. he had spent Sl9,35 in clear
cash in making young substitute out of an
supernumeray, and now cheated out of his
investment he gave vent to a volley OF
osths that would have done honor to an OK
driver.
Ny young friend" said the recusant sub
stltute, III tell you how you can make it all
rlght;just have my death entered TO the cred
1t Of my principal, and that will square ac-
counts"
"You internal old swindler! what do you
mean?v
"Why, didn't dye for the coward who hir.
ed you TO get me rs his substitute; and when
substitute dies, doesn't that relieve the prin-
cipal?D
The broker seized tumbler and hurled ii
at the substitutes head, but that individual
being rejuvenated by the elixir of life, evaded
the blow, and skedaddled at the rate of nine
knots an hour.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
CAUTION TO rHE PUBLIC.

Every intelligent and thinking person must knot
that remedies handed out ffom general use should
have their ehcacy established by well tested expe-
rience in the hands of regularly educated physi-
cian, whose preparatory study fits him TOR all the
duties ne must fain yet the country Is flooded with
poor nostrums and eure-alls, purporting 10 be the
ways injurious. The unfortunate should be PARTIc-
uLAR in selecting his physician, as IL Is lAmentabe
yet ineontrsvertaoie fact that many syphitic ar
tents made miserable with ruined cousstutioi
by mAtreatine ut from inexperienced ply sieans in
general practice; for il Is point gens rally conceded
b. tho best syphioe that the study and man.
agement of these complaints should engross the
whole time Of those who would be competent and
successful in their treatment and cure. The rex.
porlenced general practitioner having neither op-
portunty nor time to make himself acquainted with
their pathology, commonly pusrues one system of
treatment, in most cases making an indiscrinf ate
curry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
PORTLAND AND KENNEBEC R.R.
SPRING & SUMMER ARRANGEMENT,
Commencing Monday, April Is. 1854

Ezsfsssss:ST Passenger trains leave Skowhegan for
sHk1E&e2 Port and and Boston, at s As A M Au-
gas,a, li.uo A N. and Bath IL 10 4. NJ. Augnsta
NJ. 49, "
portland for Bath, Augusta, Watervilie Kendall's
Mills and Skowhegau, at Il0P. NJ
Portland for Bath and Augusta s. 10 p NJ
Passengers for stations ON the Ambrose sgin ail
road VIII chan ge cars az Brunswick.
he ~ ;. NJ. train ON Portland con meets at
hehaaits Mills with Maine Central Railroad for
Bangor, &C arriving same evening
Stages leave Ba h for Rockland at "a NJ and g
N % ANU
Stages leave Augusta for Belfast at PM
Stages leave Skowhegan at 10 z. NJ for Arson
Soon, &C.
Through Tickets for all the stations on this and
the Androscoggin Railroad, can be procured in
Boston at the Eastern or Boston and Maine stations
April Is, 1864 sna9tT
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STATE COLLEGE
%
Agriculture anu Mechanic Arts T!

THE undersigned. Com nissioners, appointed un.
l. der a resolve Of the last Legislature ans author.
lied and directed by said resolve TO invite and r..
ceiye donations and beneactions in aid of the pro.
posed college for the benefit of Agriculture and
The Mechanic Arts and TO receive pr oposals for the
location thereof hereby give notice that they are
prepared to receive such donations, beness ctions
and proposal, and request that all communications
touching the same may be made before the first day
of September next, addressed TO the undersigned.
IWM q. CROSBY. Belfast
WIN. G CROSBY,
JOSEPH EATON.
SAMUEL +. PERLEY.
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CAT A II II ii I!
THE SENSE OF TASTE AND SMELL RESTORED
DIR. n. GOODALE's
CA TARRH EMEDY,

Dr. Goodale has combatted Catarrh until he has
fought 10 down. Ii has been long war but his tri-
umph is complete. Through all coming time his Ca
tarrh Remedy will he known as the only one anti
do'e for disease which superfealists have declar-
ed inearahle Cata'rh doctors so called. spring up
Ike mushrooms on all sides The object Of these
pocket practitioners Is money. They use dangerous
instruments. Their violent manpulations irritate
the already iniamed membrane. They never cure.
DR.. Goodsles treatment is medicinal not mechani-
cal. He does not believe in the force-pump system
which ID working much mischief His remedy
passes through the absorbents the seat Of the dis
ease and obi:erates 1t. II does not relieve merely
for day, but for all time. Lastly, it costs dollar
abo,tle-no more.
DR.. Dodge Of Ag1arR " Y.
After having witnessed the effects Of this Remedy
IN Catarrh, thus speaks of tilt is truly and I'M
eonditionally Herculean specific Tor the hole dis
ease. such an article ought not to be ibid under
bushel,' and any man who invent so truly an
etfeient and positive remedy for such n loathsome
disease ought to be considered Of the beneiac-
tors of his race, aud his and the effects OF his
skhi perpetuaied. Yours respectful
d. l. DODGE, AN.
PdRy Mites. the rell-knolrn Trarefler,
And whose family physician DR. Gooda,e was for
many years, says-"lf DIR. 6oodale SAYS he can cure
Caisrth. he can cure it," sc
Price 81 Send stamp for pamphlet.
DIR. GOODALE'S Oface and pepat IS. Blocker
street, one door west OF broadway New York
II. II. iay Agent for Portland
June I'd, ls63. juno2dsy
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PORTLAND, sACo & PORTSMOUTH
RAILROAD.

SUAMBR ARRAHG
Commencing April llth 1854.
-nSxEzyHl Passenger Trains will leave the Sta.
<zf8&zg ton, Canal street. daily, Sundays
ceptedJ as follows
Leave Portland for Boston, at s 40 A. NJ and ace
Pm.
Leave Boston for Portland at 730 A. NJ. and SEQ
Leave Portsmouth for Portland, eft 10. 90 A. n and
$50 p. NJ.
These trains will take and leave passengers at way
stations.
Freight trains leave Portland and Boston daily.
FRANCIS CHASE, Superintendent.
Portland Oct. 30. 1858. oc3l edit
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HAVE CONFIDENCE.

All who have committed excess Of any kind !.
whether il be the solitary vice Of youth or tie
Ing reeuke OF misplaced confidence in msiurer years
SEEK FOR AN AgTLDorE IN SEASON..
The Pains and Aches. and Lzssitude and Nervous
Prostrstion that may follow Impure Cotton are
the Barometer to the whole stem.
DO not wait for the consummation that s fol-
low do not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty
and Comnlexfnu
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
MEDICAL.
a CASE OF

A CASE OF SPINAL DISEASE CURED
This is TO certify that went to see Mrs Ranches.
ter last March with daughter Of mine troubled with
spinal disease for which she had been doctored foi
ave years, and By number OF physicians of
kinds; AID she has had twenty-one applications
electricity applied, but all to effect; but she con
dnrally grew worse. / came to tho conclusion
The last resort. to 20 and see Mrs Manchester and
did so and to my great surprise she told me tire first
ause Of the disease and how she had been from time
to time, which encouraged me to try her medicines
Ididso. and noS my daughter is able to be around
TIE house sll OF the time. She also rides ten or ut.
teen miles without any trouble Inconyenence and
think In short time she will be restored to perfect
health. Since my daughter has been dootoring, 1
have heard OF great many cases that ars. Manches
tor has cured. think If any person deserves psf.
ronage 1t Is the one whotres to preserve the health
Of the sick and suder:ngi AID know Thai sic uses
every eaort which lies In her power to beaeat her
pauens. SARAH L. kEIeHfas
9KoE6E hHteETs,
ABBY Il. KrIsHTs,
EHhA kEeEre.
Brsassoick, Mcixs, Asgrss STA.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
POETRY.
Written for the Press.
Lake Regillus.


Lake Regillus.
From thirty cities staunch and strong,
Had thirty armies come,
To where the lake Regillus lay,
With letters forged for Rome,
They were led By the naughty Tarquin,
And white as oceans foam,
Rode in their van the Crest Of Flame,
The day was dark for Rome.
And In the fierce and bloody battle,
The best and bravest fell,
And foremost brave Terminus,
''who kept the bridge so we'll"
And the gazing people on the walls,
And the reeling army saw,
And darker grew the face Of Aulus,
Who watched the doubtful wsr
Then rode in silence to his side
Two stranger horsemen bright,
Alike in armor, steeds and plume,
Each rode in snowy white,
And all the hosts OF Tusculum,
Knew that with victory on their blades
The Brethren Twin had come,
There was shouting in the capital
When the noble Aulus came,
For avenged was brave Herminius, death.
And fallen the Crest Of Flame,
And they came with waving banners,
Bearing trophies from the fight,
Where the celestial Twin Brethren
Conquered for Rome and right
o.n among our wise and valiant,
Those warriors bold would fight,
II once again the gods would come
Bringing success to right
Not In vain would be our battles,
Not in vain our daring bolg,'
said. as in the Roman story,
i read the legend old.
But n voice of stern reproof within
Said, cease thy weak repining,
Among the shifting lines of battle
The eye Of God is shining
And a stronger than the Dorian Gods
Leads on our armies van,
Who resist worse than Tarquin reign.
And fight for the rights of MANI
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
ADMINISTRATORS sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that uursuant 10 license
from the Judge of Probate for Cumberland
Souhy, shall sell a. public auction, at my dwell
ihg mouse In Raymond. in said Comfy. on the 10th
uay september, 1854 at one O'Clock in the after
noon the following real estate. belonging to the Fs-
tate OF James d Jordan. late of said Raymond de.
the widow or said deceased, aud also about fifteen
acres OF wild land situated in said RAYMOND on ,ha
Hill to New Gloucester. 10y ''"u
said sale being necessary for the payment of
charges of Administration and other media ntsi
charges.
OLIVER p. JORDAN, Admir-.
By A. b, Holden, his Atty,
Aug. 3, 1864. S2wsw&dIt'
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

ONE or TIE GREATEST CURES on REcOR
Mas. MAsoHKsTKE-Dear MADAM Thinking
statement of my case may be Of service TO others
similarly afflicted, / hasten to give II to you.
This is briefly my easel was taken sick about IS
months ago with the Liver Complaint In I very lad
form. applied to four different physicians, but
oeived nc benefit until called on you. AT that time
had given up business, and was in very bad state
but sitter taking your medicine for short time be-
gan to recover, and in two months was entirely
well, and had gained several pounds Of nesh. and
can truly say that by your skill am perfectly heal.
by EAT. JOSEPH DAVE.
Bostoa Z Ma;ns Depot, Portland, Ne.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
Dwelling House for So.a

"a A two story dwelling house on Congress st.
III nearly opposite the eastelaied Villa Of & L.
Carlton, Esq., and the line of the Horse
haiiroad his hoase contains fourteen finished
anu y Wen adapted 10 accommodate two families
with seperate cut buildings stable Sc. and a well
OF aier In the yard large part OF the purchase
money can lay on mort &c If desired
This property will be On red at uetioc on the first
OF August, il not sold before.
ALLEN HAINES
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
House and House Ints For sa,o

~ Located in westbrook about five
&LNA-L minutes walk from the Horse Cars
ExIx5NszAA AT Woodiord's corner
tas.tA4x Also. the pleasantly located two
story Dwelling House and Lot, re-
eeatly occupied BY Mr.. j. C. Remick The Iot con
Isihs about two acres, and is the finest loca-
ohs ior gentee residence 10 be found in the sub
n1os OF being less than rwo miles from the
Portland Post Office, ana commands a IRE view 81
The city. " VI
For further particulars call on the undersigned nj
2le Fore Street, corner UnIon Street
Qlidu BUFUS DUNBAR
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

Sold by Druggists in city and country, every
Price sl.0O per Bottle.
Orders by mail, from either dealers or consumers,
promptly attended to-
&. C. CLARK Il co.
Whoiesale Druggists. Ns,c Hlrea, Conn,
Proprietors.
Sold in Portland by W, +. Phillips, II. II. Hay,
ana all other eealers, march3eodly@
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now MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY TO
THIS BY UNHAPPY RxPRRIRNGR

Young Men troubled with emissions In Sleep
complaint generally the result OF bad habit In
youth, treated cientheally and perfect cure war
rantCd or no charge made.
Hardly day passes but We consulted by one
or more young men with the above disease some OF
whom are as weak and enaciated though they
had the consumption, and BY their friends Supposed
to have IL. All such ises Yield to the proper and
only correct course Of treatment and in short time
are made 10 rejoice in perfect health.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
I'm ortant to Travellers.

While journeying on the cars nv stomach be
came badly deragged, causing severe pain in my
head. Had 1t been on the water IL would have
oeen called sea-sickness A lady sitting by Ine
knowing my eonaiton, reached cut a bolt . saying
take swnllow" did 50. and in less than nv
minutes my trouble as ended. The me-iclIe wa,
Goes Dyspepsia Cure, and from the eiect IL mad
upon the stomach, ana what have learned on i,
since. ihiak II must be excellent rtmedy 10,
Sea.sickness and d. spepsia.
MRS. SAMUEL FIELD.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE.
Washngtun City, June "a. 1854.
"ANTED-SaroesR and Assisfanf Surgeons
w for tAe Coiored Trcops-Candidstes must be
Graduates of some Regular Medical College, and
must be examined by Board of Medical Officers to
be convened by the surgeon General The Board
will determine whether the candidate will be APP
pointed Surgeon Assistant Surgeon. according 10
merit Applications accompanied by one or more
test monials from respectable persons. IS to moral
character, &C.. should De addressed 10 the Surgeon
General, U. 5. A. " ashington, d. G or to the As
sistant surgeon General, L. 5. A., Louisville. Nv
Boards are now in session a. Boston New Yo.k
Washington, Cincinnati, ST. Louis, and New Or
leans.
Also wanted. Hospital Stewards for Colored Reg
iments. Candidates must possess a fair En- lish Ed
ueation, and be familiar with the com ounding aud
dispensing of Medicines. Applications must be made
as IN the case of Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons
Compensation from s2S 90 TO s33 90 per month with
csothing, rations, fuel and quarters
JOS X. BARNES
julyl-2av3m Acting Surgeoa General.
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tn Sc who know my constitution what my consi
lion las been Ior the last thirty yeas will beliy
with me that medicine that will reach INV case viii
reach ~ nost any one. Goes Dyspepsia Cure has
enabled tne 10 eat thing plea se and il rs very
seldom now have to use the medicine. Ii relieved
me Ia an instant when 1 was in great pain NV
whole system Is beiGg streng he ned ty its use
ANN h. BAGGorr
New Haven, June 20, 1864
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19
Land on rrae stree, Ia. Sn,n

FI'HE valuable real estate ON Free street, known
IL as the Kurdish property The lot is about lOs;
feet on Free street sud extends back about ia eet
SAID estate will be sold a whole or the easterly
feet. will be sold By itself
Application may be made to james Furnish Esq.
on the premises, or TO 0ko. +. n. JACKSON
julyldtf 6g Exchange street
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

Glass No boiler iron and riyeis no 2 pig iron mo
boiler telling; no gum packing rubber hose &c
no sperm oil; no linseed oil and turpentine; no
lard oil; no metal ic OIL no 8 tallow and soap;
no IL en- gineers stores; ii engineers tools;
~ engineers Instruments no 10 steam pumps; no
Ia WI ought iron pipe valves, &c Is tubes; l6
steel; no II nails bolts. nuts, sc Is copper;
no 10 tiu, zinc. &c: no 20 white lead; no II zine
paint no y CO ored paints dryers, &C; 10 % sta
tonery mo 25hickory and ash plank and butts 26
white pine; no "a hemp and cotton packing, &c; NO
IS engineers stores, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-19

Mr. Coe The bottle OF Goes Dyspepsia Cure , on
gave me has b acked up your statement c0neerninr
IT. have only used half bottle, aud can eat pine
ape short cake or anything el e. without trouble
Ii acts like Charm. The relief it afords ia ins,sn
taneous. JANE A. LowREY.
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Aug. 10. 1884
For Sale.

4 SQUARE block of land, of about $4,000 acres
u OF wood land, on the south side of the river
St Lawrance in Canada East 1t is interceeded by
two considerable rivers with eligible Null sits Well
pine and spruce in large quantities. aud maple
berch beech, tamarac ana bass dtoany amount
Enquire of Ii. I. MACHIN Cortland
Portland, Feb 1864. feb25 eodtf
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House and Land for Sale at n Bar
sRIl.

fsfHE II story brick House No 8 Portland street
u The lot is % ieet Portland street rupning
back 10 oxford street. said house l. tuate Ia ths
center OF the city, the direct line OF The Here
Railroad. Price sl70000 $500 90 OF whic'. can re.
main on mortgage. For further particulars in.
CURE OF WIN. ALLEN Jr
jJ lseodtf Nos ID and Ia ~ chansa stroat