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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETrE.J
From New York.

New YORK, Aug. 22.-There were fourteen
cases of sunstroke yesterday; four proved fatal;
The serenade to the President by the colored
men and the proposed speech by Henry Wilson
at Long Branch last night were postponed
on account of the storm.
All efforts of the District Attorney to find ex-
Comptroller Connolly, who is wanted as Wit
ness in the Haggerty and Baulch voucher
thieving case, have been unavailing; His Own
trial is to take place in October. but it is doubt,
full if he ever returns to New York. His bail
is over half million dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
Foreign News.

MADRID, Aug. 23.-Three hundred and fifty
radicals have presented themselves as candl-
dates for members of the Cortes.
PARIS Aug. 23.-The French merchants are
clamorous for favorable action by their govern
mcnt upon the proposed postal convention be-
tween France and the United States, concern
ing which Minister Washburne recently had an
interview with President Theirs at Trouvlle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
DOTOMAC ACADEMY

DOTOMAC ACADEMY,
i Formerly Alexandria Boarding School,
Established by Benjamin Hallowcll, in 1924.
a complete, English, Classical and Mathe-
NAUTICAL course taught also French, German
and Spanish Next session will commence Sep
TENDER 10. Catalogues furnished at request.
Terms: For board, tuition, washing and lights,
$50 per half session, in advance. For day
scholars, $3.50 for tuition in junior, and Sl3 in
Senior Glass, per quarter, in advance. Modern
Languages extra. Apply at l57 Prince street,
or address
CHARLES S. TAYLOR, | Associate
JOHN S. BLACKBURN, ! Principals.
iy 30-2aWtf Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
REAL HAIR DEPARTMENT !
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
&c KING STREET,
-.' ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Real Hair Goods!
.. Real Hair Goods!

Having for some time past made Il speciality
OF the HAIR TRADE, would again call the
attention of all who wish to purchase to my large
stock of everything pertaining to the Hair bus
mess.
REAL HAIR, manufactured into Bruids,
Switches Curls, Chatolanes, Chignons, &c, &c.
to accord with order
Every inducement will be offered to retain
trade in our city. No false representations to
effect sale, Every article disposed of sold
with guarantee.
My advantages in purchasing for my whole
sale trade must be apparent to every one, and
the prices at which these goods are retailed are
fully 25 per cent under New York, Philadelphia
or Baltimore prices.
@-HAIR GOODS of every description sent
by mail to any part of the United States, with
out additional charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
CT. JOHNS ACADEMY,
- ALEXANDRIA. VA.

~ ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The Thirty Fourth Annual Session of St.
Johns Academy will begin September I'd, 1872.
The course of instruction Is that of high school,
and, us the experience of many years has shown,
it affords us practical an education as any re-
fleeing man can desire for his sons, though 9TH
cr subjects than bookkeeping and arithmetic
receive some attention. The short drill, under
arms, which precedcs each daily session, having
been found most advantageous both 10 the health
of the students and the discipline of the school,
all who are not physically disqualified are re-
quircd to participate in it; though, as no stu"
dent is expected to uniform until he needs new
clothing, there is no additional expense incur,
red Tie school is provided with IL line set OF
Chemical, Philosophical and Astronomical In
strumcnts, ard has an extensive Cabinet of Min
erals and School Library Of II thousand vol
umes.
For Board and Tuition, SG2.50 quarter, pay
able in advance For Tuition only, SIS, 50 or
so, according to class.
For Catalogues address
RICHARD l.. CARNE, a. NJ,
aur colin PRINCIPAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
REEN WICu ACADEMY.

Y i
This Academy is situated in Fauquicr county,
five miles from the o., 4. j. NJ. Il. r., IN n
pleasant neighborhood. In the families, some
within mile and some within quarter of II
mile of the school house. the students can get
board at thirteen and n half dollars tSl3 50) per
month, washing included. Tuition for Latin,
French and the English branches, including the
highest branches of Mathematics, fifty dollars
$4,000 per session OF ten months, commencing
September Is, 1872, and ending July Is, 1873.
graduated at the Y. NJ. l., two years ago,
and have been teachng since that time. l give
as reference Gen. f. IL. Smith, Supt. of V NJ. l.,
and Faculty; Rev: 6. II. Norton, AIexandrin,
and Rev. H. L. Brown, Wurrenton, Fauquicr
county, ". AT Gainesville station Of the
o. a. i NJ r. r., the students will lind u We
hicle to take them to Greenwich. Greenwich is
in healthy neiyhborhood; u Presbyterian
Church within Il few yards Of the school house
and an Episcopal Church four miles distant
For further information apply to G. C. Ran
DOLPH, Postoilcc, Wnrrcnton junction, o., A.
j. NJ. Il. T., Fauquicr county, Va.
{. g. RANDOLPH, Teacher.
Greenwich. Fuuuuicr CO.. aug N-im
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

GEN. COOPER The Richmond News says:
Eve are pleased tolearn that the visitors Of the
Allegheny Springs have made up handsome
purse, and forwarded it to Gen Samuel Cooper,
late Adiutaut General of the Confederate States
army, as slight testimonial of their regard
for his devotion to the cause so dear to the peo-
Die of the South" .......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
Storm mt Long Branch.

NEW York, Aug. 23.-During rain and
hail storm last evening the thermometer tell
sixteen degrees. The weather to-day Is cool
aud clear. The storm was very heavy at Long
Branch and several small boats with fishing
parties on board have not been heard from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

DISTURBANCE "A disturbance occurred
about half past nine o'clock last night, at the
corner of Royal and Gibbon streets, among
some colored men, which attracted u large
crowd Three men and three women were en-
gagged in it, and the noise they made kept the
whole neighborhood 10 state of excitement
for at least q half an hour Cries for the police
were uttered, but were unanswered until the
disorder had ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
Nominations.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-The Republicans ofthc
twelfth district have nominated w. Ii. Cham
berlain, of Cass county, the Republicans Of the
sixth district John B. Hawlcy, and the Liberal
Republicans of the sixteenth district VIM. K.
Morrison for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

FlsHINa.-Huntiug Greek bridge is now a
famous place for angling, and parties go there
nightly for the purpose of enjoying the sport
The fish caught are white perch, aud they are
said 10 bite as rapidly as the hooks can be
bated With gauntlets to protect the hands
from the mosquitoes, those toud Of fishing may
enjoy an hour or two of good sport any day
after sunset. ..--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
Weather Report.
- WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WASHINGTON, August %, a. ID.
Probabilities. -Cear: weather continue over
the New England and Middle States with light
to fresh winds generally from the north aud
west. Partly cloudy weather for the South
Atlantic States with possibly areas of rain along
the coast. Clear weather from the Gulf to
Ohio, lower Michigan aud southern Wisconsin,
Easterly to sourhcrly winds for the Northwest,
with probably increasing cloudlness. The
morning Geographic reports have not yet been
received from upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Min
esota and Dakota.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

ROBBERY A colored woman from the coun-
try, who has been boarding with friends in the
the Third Ward for some weeks past left for
her home this morning aud included in her bag
gage articles belonging to the peoplewith
whom she had been living The theft was not
found out until some hours after she had gone,
when its discovery occasioned the liveliest COM
motion, aud the services Of magistrates and
coustabes were quickly sought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Richard Carter, whose frequent offences have
made him Of object an interest to the police for
some time past was caught to-day and securely
locked up in Jail. The last charge against him
is for assaulting and badly injuring an old lady
named Mrs. Bridget Mcdonald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
Fires.

Rock ISLAND I'LL, Aug. 23.-Kirk's sash
and door factory at Davenport, Iowa, was
burned last night Loss $40, 600.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Aug. 23.-The New
York and Clinton Touring mills were burned
this morning. Loss about $4,000; partially
insured The fire was the work of an inccndi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

AN EYE Sore TO BE REMOVED 1t is un-
derstood that the remains of the building that
was burnt on the southwest corner Of King aud
Washington streets, which have for SO long a
time constituted an eye-sore to persons passing
there, are at last to be removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That appli-
IN cation will be made to the Corporation of
Alexandria for the renewal of the following
CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, standing in the
name of p. E. Hoffman, trustee for his sister,
81 200; do of 1855 for S. 200; also $500 of stock
of 1852, standing in the name of ?. 4. Hoffman.
aug l9-1aW2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

LARGE FUNERAL remains Of George
f. Copeland, colored, a late graduate of How
ard University and native of this city, were
Inferred mere to-day and were followed to the
grave yard by large concourse of people OF
his race among whom were a body of his form
er classmates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
2I-t:
EDLlf TyU.NHL.

IT F. HENRY'S SCHOOL, near the corner
IL. of King and Alfred streets.
This SCHOOL FOR BOYS, established in the
year 1857, will commence its next annual session
on Monday, the 9th of September
Terms Of tuition, depending upon the branches
taught, range from 81 to Sl5 per quarter In ad
vance.
Gl5-Thc school room will be open, after the
1st of September, from 9 to II o'clock m, for
the reception and classtcati II Of pupils that may
wish To enter the school aug 2l-,t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

STREET IMpRov EMENTS The Committee
on Streets of the City Council were riding
around town yesterday evening in an omnibus
inspecting those streets, the southern extreml-
ties of which are to be graded and otherwise
improved. Some Of these streets will enter the
proposed park on Hunting Creek, and in the
improvements to be made upon them this idea
will not be lost sight of. .~.'- Is. ''-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

RADICAL MEErING.-A meeting to ratify
the nomination of Grant and Wilson will be
held at the coored Odd Fellows hall, on south
Columbus street. next Monday night, at which
speeches will be made by Rev. Fields Cook,
r. d. Beckley and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
American Consul Injured.

New York, Aug. pa letter from Hioga,
Japan, states that Consul Turner had leg
broken by party Of drunken Japanese who
attacked him and Consul Sheppard at Kate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

We have received the catalogue of the Poto-
mac Academy, Of this city, Messrs Charles S.
Taylor and John S. Blackburn, principals, well
arranged and neatly printed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

LAMP ExpLosIoN.-A slight alarm Of fire
was occasioned about eight o'clock last night
by the bursting of an oil lamp in the grocery
store of Mr. j. Il. Sherwood, corner of Pitt and
Prince streets. With gas at $500 per thous-
and feet, it seems strange that the risk of such
accidents should be incurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
DR.. TUFTS Hair Dye acts instantaneously. [al9

GS OK Happy Relief to Young
Men from the effects of Errors and Abuses in
early life Manhood restored. Impcdiments to
Marriage removed. New method of treatment
New and remarkable remedies. Books and Cir
culurs sent free, in sealed envelope:
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION No. South
Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa. aug l:.-3n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

F; FREE LUNCH I: Ramniel, who has
leased the hotel on Sharp Shin Alley lately oc-
cupied by Mr.. James Monroe, viii! open it To-
morrow morning with free lunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

DREMIsES CHANGED.

DREMISES CHANGED.::
L The SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
under the instruction of Miss BELLE SMITH,
will be removed to the second story Of the house
No 14O King street. and the duties of the School
will be resumed on Monday, September 25rd.
Pupils will have the advantage of a large and,
in every respect convenient school room, with
the utmost care to give to each one the in
struction suited to age and attachments.
-S,U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

CLOSING OF CAMP MEETINGS. The camp
meetings at Benton's Grove, Waterford and
Wesley Grove closed to-day and most of the
attendants from this city have returned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
Killed by lightning.

New HAVEN, Aug. pa pleasure barge
on the Connecticut river below Nliddletown was
struck by lightning aud two persons were killed
and forty wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun of this
morning says The agitation for street rail-
road and public park still continues, and it is
said that the railroad will certainly be put un-
der contract at an early day.
1t is said that prominent citizen offers a
donation of $1,000 towards the public park,
provided the residue of the sum needed to es-
tablish the park can be raised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
Commissioners Office,

Alexandria, Va, August ID, 1872.
Notice is hereby given to all the parties inter
ested in tn. abovc-named suit that l have APP
pointed WEDNESDAY, The 4th day of Sep
tember, 1872 at my office, next to Burke u Her
bert's Banking House, on King street, in the
city of Alexandria, to execute the foregoing de-
cree, at which time and place the said parties
are required to attend
X. kEMPER, Commissioner.
Nosla N n sup 14-W4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

HERRING.-Some. young men while fishing
on the Foundry wharf last evening caught
with hooks that were baited with live minnows,
several Potomac herring in good condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
OORPoRATION COURT OF ALEXAN-

CoRPoRA1IoN COURT OF ALEXAN-
~ DRIA CITY.
W. A Moore, First National Bank of Alexan-
andria, and other creditors Of the estate of
&. q. Brown decd, who may make them
selves parties to this suit plaintiffs, VS.. Ellen
D. Brown, Katie d. Brown, an infant, Linden
Kent, Admir-. of G. G. Brown, decd. and h.
u. Wright, Trustee, defendants.
This cause came on this The 18th day Of Au-
gust, 1872, to be heard on the bill and exhibits
and the answers of the defendants, Ellen D..
Brown, Linden Kent, Admir-, II. d. Wright,
Trustee and the infant defendant, Katie d..
Brown by her guardian al Item, Morton Ma
rye, and was argued by counsel, on consideration
whereof the Court doth adjudge, order and de-
cree that it be referred to one OF the Master Com
missioners of this Court to determine and report
TO the Court an account of the debts due by the
estate of Z. q. Brown, deceased whether OF not
there are liens upon the same, and their dignity
and the order Of their priority. And the Court
doth further order that the time and place OF
taking the same be published once week for
four successive weeks in some convenient news
paper and that such publication: shall be equiv
alent to personal service on the parties interest
ed any of them.
And it is further decrecd that the Commission
er shall report any other fact deemed pertinent
by him to the final settlement Of the estate OF g.
q. Brown, dec'd.-[ Extract from the decree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

T.
100 barrels of PURE CIDER VINEGAR,
two years old, ut 25c per gallon. Will sell ten
gallons or less to families. Address
A. NJ JOHNSTON,
aug lit Edge Hill, Alexandria Pos.othce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

SCARCITY OF Ice In anticipation of a
scarcity of ice, Mr. F. A. Reed yesterday char
tered the steam tug Comet and went down the
river as far as Matthias Pviut to await the ar
rival there of a vessel load and tow 1t up to
this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Bsg- Attention is directed to the sales OF real
estate iu this city, advertised to take place to-
morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

RIVER IMPROVEMENTS A.< A Dodge 4
Bro, the owners of the steam dredging ma
chimes now at this city, have secured the con-
tract for cleaning out the channels of those
creeks on the Potomac, appropriations tor
which we're made by the last Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
Ry Green ~ Wise

Fairfax CO., IL 23-wts Commission
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

A ELLINGTON HOME SCHOOL,
n FOR YOUNG LADIES,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
This Institution, so long ard favorably known
throughout Maryland, is now located in this
city, and prepared to receive
BOARDING AND DAY PUPILS
on the most advantageous terms The course OF
instruction is thorough, embracing all that is
usually pursued in Young Ladies School OF
high grade. Pupils entering for the purpose OF
improvement will not be disappointed, rs no et-
fort is spared for the promotion OF that object.
MUSIC Of the most approved style special
ty Session commences September 9th, 1872.
For Circulars, Sc. address
... Miss L. p. RIVERS, Principal
aug li-3m IS Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

PRoBABLE.-A Detroit gentleman one hun.
dred and FIVE years old has lately been troubled
with failing in his eye sight, aud his doctor
thinks it's the result of smoking to excess for
the last ninety years or SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Contract FOR LIGHT HoUsEs.-Messrs.
Jameson & Collins, founders of this city, have
obtained the contract for the iron castings OF
the new light houses to be erected on the Mis-
sissippi river and Like Michigan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

CORPORATION DEBT -One hundred and fifty
thousand dollars worth of the Corporation debt
has been funded in the one thousand dollar
bonds issued under the new law authorizing
the consolidation of the Corporation debt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

The importation of coal from Belgium to
ENGLAND continues on an extensive scale, it be-
ing four shings per ton cheaper than English
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH.-It is understood
that the lines of tie Virginia Telegraph Com
pany between here and Leesburg are down IN
several places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

The West Point Star says that a few showers
of rain have recently fallen in King William
county, but not enough to do any good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

IMPROVING. The little boy Warren Patter-
son, who was hurt by the cars on st. Asaph
street last week, continues to improve and the
hope is now confidently entertained Of his ultl
mate recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
aUCTIO.r S.aLES-T O-.nORROH.

NOM MISSIONERS' SALE OF AN INTER-
~ EST | n A VALUABLE ESTATE AND
FISHERY, IN STAFFORD COUNTY, VA.
The undersigned, commissioners in pursuance
of the directions Of a decree entered N tie case
of jenkins vs.. Wallace, &c, on the 10Th of
June 1872, in tie County Court of Stafford CO.,
will offer for sale at g. Johnston's Auction
Rooms in the town 81 Fredericksburg, Va, on
SATURDAY,, the oath day of August, 1872, the
interest OF Vim. Wallace in tina: valuable farm
and fishery known as MARLBOROUGH, on
the Potomac river, in Stafford county-said in
terest being one undivided fourth part thereof
Said farm contains about GOO acres Of most
valuable and productive land, most of it arabic,
with the usual Improvements, and fishery long
known as one of the best on the river, and COM
handing regularly rent of 500 or $500, it
being the property long owned and derived
from the late Robert Wallace, Of King George
county, Va.
Terms: Cash to pay costs and expenses of
sale, say $780, the residue in ore two and three
years secured by personal security, and title re-
tained until fully paid but said commissioners
may dispense with personal security upon pay
m en- ofone. thirdo purchase money in currency.
c. w. WALLACE,
JOHN e. MASON,
WIN. A. LITTLE,
Fredericksburg, Va, aug 2-wts Comm'rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

Ms~A special meeting for prayer in the room
of the Y Nj. G. A. will BIZ held tonight, at
o'clock. aug 23-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23
fredericksburg, Va, aug 2-wts
MARKET FARM FOR SALE.

Nj
Pursuant to a decree f.the County Court of
Fairfax county, rendered at It's July term, 1872,
in the suit Of Joseph Bruin, use G. l.. Mankns,
against Thomas Javins, the undersigned, the
commissioners therein named, will offer at pub
lie auction, on SATURDAY, August oath, 1872,
at o'clock p. m, at Cats Tavern, West End.
that highly cultivated and valuable MARK EFT
FARM belonging to and now in possession Of
Thomas Javins, containing 574 acres of land, ly-
ing on the Little River Turnpike, about two
miles west of Alexandria. The land is highly
improved with good buildings and is most de-
srublc farm.
Terms of Sale: En- ugh cash TO- pay expenses
onc-tourth of the residue when the Court con-
firms the sale, and the remainder in one, two
and three years, with interest from the day OF
sale upon ali the deferred payments Title To
be retained until all of the purchase money has
been paid. Cost Of conveyancing to be borne
by purchaser. II. w. THOMAS,
G. W. WATTLES,
d. L. SHOOT,
Fairfax CO., iy E3-wtS Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-23

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
IN That CERTIFICATE No. $40 OF the
stock of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Company, issued May 70, 1853, in the name of
Geo G. Thompson, has been lost or mislaid.
and that application will be made for a renewal
of the same by
aug 14-W8W BURKE il HERBERT.