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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-15

nFPypLIC SCHOOLS The examination Of can
at the Tranklin building, SATURDAY, January
-, commencing at O'Clock a. M All teachers who
have not secured such certificate q previous
animation must be present.
ll-s lRepSChron.l Chr. Commiiiee Of Teschers
~R n Ov d.
DR. w. H. BARRETT
DENTIST
Has removed to No. l4e3 u street northwest, cor
nef lab street. Je5y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-15

ROhD M SMITH, q. III. WIMsATT.
~ AieAairoris,Ns. Washington, ID. q.
SMITH 4 WIMSATT,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN ALL
KINDS OF
L U MB Err.
Large and weil-selected Stock Of
HARDWOOD
CONSTANTLY on HAND.
SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, M0ULDINGs.
jsn6-Am. CORNER 5rH AND srs. SOUTHWEST
ELECTORAL SYRUP,
COUGHS AND COLDS. -
SOLD BYALL DRUGGISTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
Outrage and Excitement at Orange
Court House.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. !
ORANGE, G. H., VA, June 24.-Our quiet
village was thoroughly stirred up to fever
heat Of excitement to-day by the preparation
of most foul crime on Monday night The
pastor Of the Baptist Church at this place, Rev.
Mr.. Hatcher, had in bis family young an
beautiful girl, sixteen years ofage, named Meeks.
On Monday plight Mr.. and Mrs. Hatcher, left
home to spend the evening with neighbor, leay-
ing Miss Meeks alone. After dusk she went into
the kitchen, when negro Farmland on the
place, entered and closing the door told Miss
NJ. he intended to outrage her and if she at
tempted to give an alarm he would murder her,
and that he would accomplish his purpose if
he was swung for it the next minute. The
house was situated about a quarter of mile
from any other, aud after accomplishing his
fendsh purpose the wretch left, saying to Miss
NJ, that if she gave the alarm he would kill
her. Mr.. Hatcher did not return home until
a late hour, and the Iarm was not given until
this morning, when the scouudrel was tracked
for some distance and finally arrested and lodged
in Jail. The people propose to call in Judge
Lynch. OCCASIONAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEED INGS.
Board OiAltIerIllen.

At II regular meeting of the Board of Alder
men. held June oath, 1879, there were present:
II l.. Simpson, esq, President, and NJ ssrs.
Markell, Loving, French, johnson, Corse, Sea-
ton and Underwood.
A n act fixing the salaries Of TIE municipal Off
GERS of the city Of Alexandria for the fiscal year
commencing July lst, 1873 and terminating
June 30th, 1874, WIS received from the Common
Council read the third time. the 2Gth rule sus-
pended and tho bill passed by the following vote:
Ayes Me;srs. Simpson, Markell, French, Low
ing, Corse and Underworld. No, Mr. Seaton.
An act to encourage aud protect manufactur-
ing interests in the city OF Alexandria WAS re-
eeived from the Common Council and laid on
the table
A petition of Miss Mary Irwin, Mrs Hannah
Wilson and others praying for the removal OF II
certain nuisance ut their wharf property was re-
trrred to the Committee on Streets.
n report Of the Committee Streets on the
petition of X. kemper &. f. Suttle and othe s ;
also IN act for the gradual Improvement of the
streets of Alexandria, were received from the
Common Council and laid on the table.
A preamble and resolution in regard to the
Court House property; also II resolution author
zing the erection Of u turn-tahle in King str ct
dock also bills of W. n Berkeley, SIS 20 against
the Aims House. and of a B. Crupper rs judge
of election, S2,-wcrc received from the Common
Council and their action c1ncurrGd in.
Tho Board then adjourned
Teste: JNO. j. JAMESON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
VA.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE IS, 1873

STATE INTERESTS. Politics are likely to be
comparatively ''quiet" in Virginia until after
the conventions Of the two parties make their
nominations. We observe, with great pleasure,
that, in the mean time, renewed attention Is
given to measures affecting the interests OF the
State and its material prosperity. The subjects
of education, agriculture, mining, manutactur-
ing, railroad connections and extensions, COM
MERGE, &C., &C., are occupying the thoughts OF
the people to great extent, and eoisting the
efforts of our citizens These efforts, continued
and persevered 10, will bring about the most
beneficial results in no long time. Virginia Will,
and must necessarily be, in a very few years.
again prosperous and a thriving State When
State has the advantages OF soil, climate,
minerals, location, water power, products, con-
tiguity to the ocean, and fine rivers and har-
bors, that Virginia has, its PROGRESS must be
onward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
OFFICIAL.

AN ACT fixing the salaries of the municipal of
fcers of the city of Alexandria for the fiscal
year commencing July lst, 1873 and tcrmi-
mating Juno Both, 1874.
To the Mayor the sum of $500, and z! per cent
commission on licenses collected by him. The
tax on the seal of the Cooperation and the fines
and costs collected he shall pay into the city
treasury.
To the Auditor $1,000
To tho Superintendent Of Gas $500
To tho Superintendent Of Police $500 and I'LL
sums arising from the sales of manure or other
refuse matter he shall pny into the city treasury.
70 the Clerk of the Market $500
To Collectors of Taxes two-and half per
cent ON all sums collected by them and paid into
the city treasury.
To the Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department
$50.
To the Commissioner Of the Revenue $3.50.
To the Treasurer Of the Corporation 500.
To the Clerk of the Common Council 500.
To the Mes en- ger Of tie Common Council SOU
To the Clerk Of the Board Of Aldermen sou
To the Messenger Of the Board OF Aldermen
$500
To each Physician to the Poor 500; and they
shall be required to attend both ut the Jail ana
Aims House, AMI vaccinatc all persons residing
in the city who require it, and where Such per
sons shall when vaccinated be unable to pay the
cost the physicians shall be entitled to receive
from the Corporation in ?acn c.e Inc sum Oh
TWENTY-FIVE cents IN addition 10 theil saiaiy.
To the Steward of Offices S2N ,oo,
To the Clerk of the Committee on Light $500
To the Keeper of the Town CLOCK Sloo
To the Keeper of the Poor and Work House
This net shall be in force from and after its
PISSED Common Council June 10th, 1873.
GEORGE K. SHINN, President.
Passed Board of Aldermen June 18th, 1873. ~
HENRY l.. SIMPSON, President.
Approved June "A, 1872
WIN. N. BEkkLEY, Mnyor.
Taste: HAROLD SSowDEN, Clerk Conn. C1,sa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The Richmond Wing recommends that the
Conservative County Conventions make their
nominations for candidates for the Legislature
after the action of the State Convention. 1t
says:-"Itis good rule to do one thing at a
tine. The party have now to select good dele
gates to the Couvention-men who will truly
represent the wishes and interests of the peo-
pie. When that is done, they can then devote
all their attention to the selection Of firm, in-
telligent and incorruptiblc members of the
Legislature"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.
To shov the very age and body Of the Times.

The special commission sent to Mexico TOR
the purpose of securing the return of Klcka-
BOO Indians back into the Indian Territory
have, in their report 10 the ludlao Commls-
sjoner stated that from conversation with
the Indian chiefs the latter asserted and maln-
tanned that they were not concerened IN the
raids for which General Mackenzie pursued
them into Mexico. They did not deuy, how
ever, that they had committed preVious~~raids.
The primaryelections for delegates to the
Legislative conventions passed Of 10 Baltimore
yesterday, without disturbance; 4 full vote
was polIed, and it was understood last night that
the "Whyte interest carried seventeen OF the
wards. The conventions meet to-day to noml-
nate six candidates for members of the next
Legislature from each of the three, Legislative
districts,
A horrible death bcfe poor laboring man
Yesterday at the Laurel Iron Furnace of Mr.. ID.
NJ. Reese, on the south side of the Basin, IN
Baltimore. Whilst charging the blast furnace
with ore the escaping gas sutfncatcd him and
he fell hcadlong into its awful Depths
He was immediately taken out but lllc was cx-
tinct. .t.....'.
During the storm at Springfield yesterday
lightning struck the spirc Of the Luthcran
Church, settingit on fire. A fireman, attempt
ed to ascend the interior of the spire with the
hose, when a block of timber fell upon aud 10
stantIy killed him. Tke spire was burned and
the church was saved.
An attempt was made last Saturday by a
band of despcradoes to rob the store Of Mr..
Roddy, at Burlington Mo, twenty miles from
ST. Louis. when Mr. Roddy resisted, and shot
aud killed two Of the gang, aud dubbed an
other so with his gun that he cannot live.
A committee of the popular branch Of the
New Hampshire Legislature appointed to in
ouire into the expediency of permitting women
to vote for school officers, recommend that this
privilege be extended to the adult women of
the State.
A dispatch from San Francisco says The
Board Of Supervisors have sustained the May
or's veto of the Chinese ''pig ordinance,
and passed over the veto an order taxing
Chinese Laundry men fifteen dollars per quarter.
Dispatches received from various points be-
tween Lake Erie and the Ohio River show heavy
storms of wind and rain yesterday afternoon and
evening. In some places damage to tho grow
lug crops is feared.
There is a report from Puerto Principe that
duel has been fought between Sanguli and
Vlscount Garcia OH account of the former as
sumng command in chief Of the revolutionary
forces.
The Supreme Court Of Ohio has decided that
the school board Of Cincinnati has the right
to exclude the Bible from the public schools,
and that the court has no authority in the
matter.
John A. Peters. member of Congress from
Maine, returned his back salary on the Oath Of
April, aud holds the receipt of the Secretary of
the Treasury, dated April 26.
The municipality Of Paris has refused TO vote
money for the expenses of the reception Of the
Shah of Persia The festivities will consequent
ly take place at Versailles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

= The Washington Chronicle says:-"ln the
matter of the misunderstanding which has
arisen in relation to the Montana Indian war
claims, wherein Mr. Butterfcld was charged
with COLLISION in the issuance of draft OF
S3l 900, were are informed by the Acting Sc
cond Comptroller that after the investigation
had and the explanations made, he is satisfied
that Mr. Butter6cld is entirely innocent of any
wrong intention or wrong-doiug in the premises,
but that it resulted from combination of ad-
verse circumstances, aud was purely acci-
dental !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The Washington Chronicle says that year
or 30 since Congress passed law requiring all
unexpended balances to be turned into the
Treasury at the end of each two years after the
date Of the appropriation not necessary to full
fill contracts made during the preceding fiscal
years. 1t is believed that this requirement Is
applicable to the disbursing officers of the two
houses of Congress as we'll as others, and reaches
the case of those who let the 'back pay
of-tbe Congressional Grab remain in the Treas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

DR.. Russell, writing to the London Times
from Berlin, thus alludes to the personal habits
Of the Shah of Persia THE Shah is, &C.
cordiug to European notions, savage in many
respccts-proud, wiliul sensual and arbitrary
If punctuality be the poltencss of princes as
tits said to be, the Shah would, in consequence
Of his utter indifference to engagements, be one
of the most ill-mannercd men 10 the world. ;"
His habits at the table are said to be quite dis
gusting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The New York Bulletin, discussing the pros
poets of the fall trade, says that no estimates
can vet be formed as to the character Of the
season, as we arc ignorant Of the yield of the
crops of the West, aud of the cotton crops Of
the South. However, we are told, there is
reason to hope that some of the causes which
produced the depression 10 the trade of the
spring months have already spent their force.
The pressure of over-supply in the dry goods
trade has found its remedy in a decline Of
prices, though to the loss of holders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

} The Richmond State Journal says: cat
a meeting Of the Republican city central cou-
mittee, held on the 10Th instant, it was resolv-
ed unanimously that the interests Of the Re
publican party iu this State demand the nomi-
nation Of candidate for governor of undoubt-
ed sympathy and utilization with the party
So there will be but two candidates, one Con
sentative, one Radical. Let every Conscrva-
tive in the State unite upon the nominee of the
Conservative State Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
Letter from Prince William.

Correspondence Of the Fredericksburg Star.
PoToMAC City, June 24.-Mr. F. Fl. Frank
enburg has erected storehouse and opened a
wholesale and retail store at this place There
are now three stores here The wharf, for the
accommodation of the New York steamers,i is ap-
preaching completion. A lot of several acres,
on :" Battery Hill, is being prepared for the
erection of a dancing saloon, pic-nics, &C. The
large hotel is nearly finished and several Of
the rooms are already rented and occupied 4
steam saw mill has been erected within the
corporate limits.
Mr.. Bangs has commenced branch road
connecting with the r. L. Il p. R. r., for con-
veying coal to wharvcs off Ship Point, where
the water is thirty feet deep, and where vessels
can have the coal dumped into them from the
cars. -.
/ The oat crop has been so much injured that
rains now will not improve it much. Our farm
ers arc in the midst of the wheat harvest, and
the crop is better than usual. Corn looks we'll,
and does not appear to have suffered much
from the drought The grass crop is very
fine. NAUN-hA-Pls.
The urinary elections in Philadelphia yester-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

A review of seven thousand troops was held
by Queen Victoria, at Windsor Park, yester-
day afternoon, in honor of the Shah Of Persia.
The weather was showery, but the crowd of
spectators was enormous. After a series of
brilliant manpuvrcs the troops formed in line
and marched by the Queen and the Shah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The Washington Chronicle thinks that "the
supposition that cholera follows water courses
has no foundation in either science or experience.
Water is a great disinfectant. It's presence
purifes both earth aud air. Its presence may
hasten the decomposition of foreign matter,
and thus generate miasma. This miasmatic
influence is, however, greater in stagnant water
than in running streams. The absence of water
and consequent filth provokes cholera
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The official report of the Agricultural Bureau,
just issued, shows an average increase OF cotton
acreage over last year Of over twelve per cent.
Worms and caterpillars have made an early APP
pearauce at various points, and are causing
considerable apprehension Of destructive raw
ages. No estimate of the crop is made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
EUt'TsO.E ,S-7LES.
Nv Green q Wise,

[Real Estate Agents and a ucLionoers
A UCTION SALE OF V 4 l. u A i r
IN HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUR
NITU RE.-Wil be sold, by public auction, on
FRIDAY. the 9th day Of June, 1873 ut No
2SG south side of King street, between Henryand
Faycttt, Il valuable assr rtmGnt of OUSEfiOLD
and KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting OF
Parlor and Chamber Sets Tables, Chairs, Car
pets, valuable Rose wood Piano, SC, SC Sale
to begin ut ten O'Clock m. Terms Cash Oh
delivery. GREEN & WISE,
lie 23-ts for the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The address of Linden Kent, esq.,, Of this
city, before the Fairfax Literary Society of the
Episcopal High School, last night is spoken of
by all who had the pleasure of hearing it, as
mastery effort, worthy the talents and orator..
cal ability of that gentleman, who has, in this
instance, added another laurel to those he has
50 dcservedly won at the University, in the
Hastings and at the Bar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The Paris Revue DIES Deux Mondes for June
contains an elaborate memoir and panegryric
on Gen. r. E. Lee, from the pen of an Ameri-
can woman, who is described by the foreign
Journals as General Lees niece, Mrs Childs
Al extract we have seen from it, contains seve-
raj immaterial errors such as calling Wash
ington, Lee University, military college"
&c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

A Washington dispatch to the New York
Post says: There is reason to believe that
four of the half dozen names now before the
President in connection with the Chief Justice
ship, and from which selection will be made,
arc Benjamin K. Curtis, William M. Evarts,
ex Attorney General f. Il. Hoar and Attorney
General Williams
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
Additional cases of smallpox are reported.

ARRESTED: "A man has been taken into
custody, Oh complaint of Messrs. Grinucll 4
Co.. brokers' New York, who state that he has
been going about the country forging their
names to certificates and otherwise raising the
wind at their expense His operations, it is al
legged embraced wide extent of country, and
Included Baltimore, Philadelphia, and many of
the leading Western cities. When arrested
$1,000 in New Jersey Central bonds were
found in his pOssesslOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

Yesterday the Conservatives Of Orange held
a meeting at the Court House and appointed
delegates to the Richmond Convention. 1t is
understood that three delegates will support
Gen. kemper on the lst ballot for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
DIED..

On the oath instant, OTIS ROSSER, infant
son of John T. and Anna Roberta Cooke, aged
II months and "a days ~ His funeral will
take place from the residence of his parents No.
IS north St. Asaph street. on Thursday after
noon, ut four o'clock.
In Washington city, June Oath, JULIA
GRANT, daughter of N. r. and Mary F. Ftz-
hugh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

1t is proposed to have a Chinese newspaper
III San Francisco. Six Chinese companies 10 that
city have dubbed together and determined upon
this enterprise, and steamer which sailed for
China two weeks ago took out an order from
them for one million type-Chinese characters
to be used in stocking the Office. Their plan
is to publish the paper three times week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

Gen. Bradley T. johnson. Of Richmond, for
merry Of Maryland, one Of the commissioners
from Virginia to the Vienna Exposition, will
leave New York for Europe next week, and
will be absent for several months A small por-
ton only of his time will be spent at Vienna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
ByL. u. Harrison, Auctioneer.

LHISI WHARF FOR RENT
Will be rented for cash. 10 the highest bidder,
on SATURDAY, June 18th 1873, ut ~ o'clock
ln., in front of the Market Building, on Royal
street the CORPORATION FISH WHARF
Subject to the Sumo condition and restrictions MS
have lccn heretofore imposed. Possession given
July lst. Rent to expir, February lst 1871.
JOSEPH HOPKINS,
lie 2l-td Chairman Com. Pub. Property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

Robert S. Chew, Chief Clerk of the State
Department, is suffering severely with paraly-
sis, with which he was suddenly affected last
Sunday, since which he has been confined to
his bed and is almost totally helpless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

In the Spanish Cortes last night Senior Mar
gal made a formal announcement of the resigna-
ton of the Ministry, and asked for time to form
a new Cabinet, the programme of which, he
said, would be liberty. order, and justice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

Preparations arc now being made for obscrv-
ing the Transit Of the planet Venus by Great
Britain, Russia and Germany, but it is belev-
ed that the preparations In the United States
are more extensive than those of any other ma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The reports received by telegraph from Long
Branch in reference to the health Of the Presl-
dent were greatly exaggerated. : :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
EICIKslO.l.s .7.vD REEVES.
nAY AND EVENING EXCLUSION.

DAY AND EVENING M EXCURSION
COMBINATION OF THREE SUNDAY
SCHOOl.S,' p.
THURSDAY, JUNE26:
METH EPIS. CHURCH SOUTH, METH
PROTESTANT AND VILLAGE =
CHAPEL SCHOOLS,
On the large and clrgant steamer EArRhSSs
10 spend tho day Mt Nj MARSHALL HALL.
The boat will start from the foot of King 81.
ut about S ~ m, returning jim the afternoon say
1T six O clock, and about halt-pnst seven will
start on the evening excursion, going down tho
river about thirty miles. ,..... .....
Tickets TO be hso al taeStores Of n NessFI' r Ill.,
at the Planning Mill, of. Rishell y Hooge, or "i,
any Of The teachers Of thoschoos. je8-A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

4 dispatch from Columbia, South Carolina,
says the people are very much alarmed con-
cesniag rumors which are in circulation, to the
effect that sinister influences have been brought
to bear on the Supreme Court of the State in
the matter of the mandamus case of Morton,
Bliss & Co., which if granted, will add several
million dollars to the burdens of the taxpayers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

The Legislature Of Virginia to be elected
this fall will have to elect Senator, Senator
Lewis's term expiring on the 4th Of March,
lNIl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
= State Of Virginia, 90
(nun,ta LII lIrin 30.

State Of P!rglN'G S. ----------- NJ
Couatu Of Atsraadrin, "'
zens' National Bank, OF Alexandria, d"Solrnnly
swear that the above statement is true To the
best Of my knowedse and belief ..,, ,..s-...
WIN. RI. LAMBERT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th
day Of June, 1873. >.
-. - X KEATPER, Notary Public
Correct--AtteSt: 80 - ..a'- Isl. ."'' "...
john b. DAISGERPIELD, ! ..- .Er.-....' 49,.
r. H. MILLER, Directors.
BENZ. H. LAMBERT, :. je 25--lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
MARRIED..

In Snickersville, Loudoun county, Va, a! the
residence of Mr.. T. NJ Osborn, June II, 1873,
by Rev j. c. Dice, Or. GEO, + PLASTEK,
Of Snickersvillc, and SALLIE MEADE, daugh-
ter of Col. James NJ. raliaferro, of Stafford CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25

strife Of JIrgmia,
Coa,,,ty Of Aterandria. -
/, CHARLES r. lLOOFF, Cashier of thr
First National Bank Of Alexandria, Virginia do
snlrnnIy swear that the above statement is tru,,
to the best of my knowledge and belief
CHAS. r. HOOFF, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 18th
day Of June, 1873. .-i
K KEMPER, Notary Public
COrrcct-attest: '.-. .
Jos. BRoDERs \ ..A'.
ALLEN q. HARMON, Directors. '
S. FERGUSON BEACH,, J ... !. -. je 25-lt