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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
PROMPT PRINTING.

THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE WINNING GOOD OPINIONS
BY IT'S PUBLICATIONS OF CONGRESSIONAL DE-
BATES
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRlDUSE.l
WAsInNGToS Aug. 16.-Tho Congressional Record
OF this morning contains the reports of the entire
Proceedings Of both Houses of Congress up TO the
hour Of final adjournment. Aside from the question
whether it is more economical to publish the Dc
bates at the Government Printing Office or 10y pm
Vate contract, it is universally admitted that the
work has been done much more efficiently and
promptly since the former Of these two plans has
Oeen adopted than while the latter obtained. For
merry as the end of drew near and the Sen
te and House sat late into the night, the reports in
hhe Globe were more and more behindhand, until
instead OF printing the proceedings of the day SEES
soh II was struggling with reports over a week old.
Sinee The work has been done at the Government
'Huthg Ohce the entire proceedings Of the preyi-
gus Jay have always been printed the next morning,
uness member has withheld his remarks for re-
'"ioh' even when the sessions have been prolonged
uN'ii a'lcr midnight. Ii may be that the Govern
'o". printing can be done cheaper by private con-
way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
WASHINGTON.
PROTECTION TO SOUTHERN VOTERS.

,rx SHERMAN DIRECTED TO HOLD HIS AVAILABLE
Troops READY TO BE SENT SOUTH IL NEEDED.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
w,sp1SGToN, Aug. 16.-Thc Presidents order in
regard to the of troops in the South based as IL
On Scott Lords resolution which was adopted by
the House, has a sort of grim humor about IT, ana
r0gbt be considered as a good joke upon the Demo-
crafts were il not for the serious consequences that
raoy nossibly follow from its execution. If the
ITr;ted States army had been used in the South in
che mast simply for the purpose of protecting limo
snrt citizens in the enjoyment of their legal and
POLITICAL rights and for the punishment of wrong
doors the order might be received with applause ;
hrt the experience of former years is that nothing Is
40 oosv as for the Southern carpet-baggers to manu-
,,ure outrages which do not exist and furnish the
,rtense for military oppression of whole sections OF
aountrv whenever political end is 10 be gained
A letter giving the names and dates OF
a hundred murders, written by some weli-known
nerson. and locating the outrages In remote sec
t;on which IS reached with difficulty, may throw
The whole country into excitement, cause the troops
A. No mt in motion, and martial law TO be pro-
claimed in effect if not in name, before 1t can be as
certaued that the murdered negroes never lived or
oro still alive. The Democrats openly assert that
the design of this movement is to change the issues
of the campaign and to turn the attention of the
reonle from the living questions and the candidates
60 the South. not with the expectation of accom-
,l;sbinp much in that section, but in the hope OF
arousiug indignation in the North 1t remains to De
seen whether this theory is the true one OF whether
Tho nresen state of the South is such as to warrant
Federal interference. The whole country VIII look
with great interest to the Southern States for the
evidences of disorder of peace, and will sustain
the Administration only if its policy is clearly suS-
tanned by the facts as they exist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17

THE MASTERY OF THE NEXT SENATE.
WHICH PARTY WILL HAVE T'-THE SITUATION AT
PRESENT TWENTY-FIVE SENATORS TO BE
ELECTED.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE SRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-As the Senate now stands,
there are II members only qualified; one elected
but not yet sworn i'll mr. Blainel, and two yacan-
cies-one in Louisiana, in place of Mr.. Pinchback,
and one in West Virginia, in place of Mr.. Caporon.
OF the whole number of ~, the terms of 20 will
expire on the 18th of March next namely: Acom of
Mississippi Anthony of Rhode Island, Blaine of
Maine Boutwell, of Massachusetts, Clayton of Arkan-
sas, Cooper of Tennessee Cragn of New-llampshire,
Davis of West Virginia, Ferry of Michigan, Frelng-
huysen of Ncw-Jersey. Godhwaite of Alabama,
Hamilton of Texas Harvey of Kansas, Hitchcock of
Nebraska Johnston of Virginia, Kelly of Oregon,
Logan of Illinois, Norwood of Georgia. Ransom nf
North Carolina Robertson Of South Carolina, SaulS-
bury of Delaware, Stevenson of kentucky, west OF
Louisiana, Window of Minnesota, and Wright OF
Iowa. OF the % 16 are Republicans and Demo
Gratis. Messrs. Anthony and Johnson have already
been reelected Mr. Lamar has been chosen IN place
of Mr.. Alcorn f. II. Rollins i'll place of Mr.. CraSln,
Gov Coke in place of Mr. Hamilton, James b. Beck
in place of Mr. Stevenson, and Gov kirkwood in
place of Mr. Wright. OF those far chosen for the
term ending 1888, three Republicans and four
The terms of ~ Senators will expire in 1879 and
% in 1881. OF the 10 Senators holding over from
the 4th of next March, % are Republicans, ~
Democrats, and Independent Mr.. Booth of Cali
formal There are two vacancies, one from west
Virginia and one from Louisiana. Adding the Sen
ators already elected for the term beginning IN
March next the next Senate stands 30 Republicans,
90 Democrats, and i independents Counting Col
oradO, which is now q State, there are y Senators
yet to be chosen dependent on the elections coming
OF III the Fail. In order to secure majority OF one,
the Democracy must elect 10 of these y, aud they
have the following States to select from Maine,
Massachusetts, New-Jcrscy, Delaware, North Caro-
lima South Carolina Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana,
(two West Virginia two, Illinois, Michigan, len
nessee, Arkansas, Kansas Nebraska, Minnesota,
Oregon and Colorado. Ii viii thus be seen that II
is almost a certainty that the Republicans will con
troll the Senate for the first two years OF the new
Administration but by very slim majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17

valuable property, which It was believed they would
send for, II they did not return themselves They did
not make any effort to the property and this was
deemed conclusive proof that something was wrong
about them Since that time strenuous efforts had been
made to find these persons, but, although over
year had elapsed, nothing had been heard from
them OF q positive character, such as would
lead to their capture. superintendent Walling and Capt
Hines OF the Philadelphia detectives circulated descrp
tons Of the Parkers all the country 1t believed
that il account Of these circulars that the party
detained at Pine Plains. Later yesterday after
IL reported that Mr.. Ross had seen the child
and had declared that 81 not his but though
Mr. Ross promised communicate with superintendent
Wang as soon as he had any definite information, the
Superintendent received dispatch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
MEETING OF SOUTHERN RAILROAD MEN.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Aug 16.-A meeting of
the managers OF Southern and Southwestern railroads
was organized ut the Grand Union to-day The attend
ancc was very large. comprising the representatives OF
roads In Maryland Virginia, North oarohha' georgia.
soutb Carolina Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ken
,uLv Missouri Texas and other states. f. ". Cole OF
Nashville President of the Nashville, Chattanooga and
st. Ionis Road was elected President, and f. X Scott,
President Of the Richmond and Petersburg Road sccre
tary The following appointed rs business Com
uttec r. <. Wilson, President OF the East Iennessee
Virginia and Georgia Road, and OF the Memphis and
rhareston Road r. r. Brideers. President oI Ia" VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
THE STATE MEETING OF FGREMEN.

ELMIRA. y. Y, Aug. 16.-The New-York
State Firemens Association closed It's third annual SEES
sion here to-day. There was a large attendance, and
many reports OF great value TO remen were presented
The following officers elected tor the ensuing year
President, b. II. Williams Of Ithaca; First NicePrcsi-
dent A. C. Butts OF MOnicellO; second NicePresdcnt
John Hodge of Lockport; Recording Secretary, Frank
NJ Baker OF OwcgO Financial Secretary j. ID. Wilder
OF Auburn Corresponding Secretary j. NJ. Crapser OF
Hudson: Executive Committee, g.. y. Marvin, Chair
man. j. G.. Mitchell, G. BScrhaus A. c. Franckc, T. NJ
Pr,nk H. c. LIE, j. Rcdnger, Charles Adsit &. Dennis
f. Rathbun, IL. IL. Campbell, :. Paddock, and ". C.
Gazer the contest for the Henry Drake prize cup
won by Elmra Hose No. ], time 440; the second prize
by Neptune Hose No. . time 4:ii2 The terms OF COM
petition were: Distance, half a mile. with "A turn carry
ing feet of hose unreel, uncoupe, couple up and
reel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
COMMODORE D1kDERBILL.
NO SERIOUS CHANGE YESTERDAY.


The condition of Commodore Vanderbilt re-
manned unc hanged during yesterday No marked loss Of
strength was observed and the other hand there
no great degree OF Improvement He slept during the
early morning hours and awoke considerably refreshed
by his sumer. His physician said that the Commodore
usually slept during the hours after midnight and
before daybreak than ut any other time, though
he dozed more less during the day.
The forenoon Of yesterday and the afternoon until
$50 o'clock passed very comfortably the patient
suffering only little pain and sleeping at intervals
After 43o o'clock the Commodore complained that he
was in considerable PAIN though 1t was not very acute
The loss Of appetite, which was grave feature OF his
condition Tuesday, continued yesterday though per-
hans in esa marked degree The doctor stated that his
patient had parakcn of his usual nOuri-hment OF eggs
coffee peaches and watermelon and had eaten beef
steak and hominy and cream in addition A number OF
his friends called during the day, among whom were
Augustus ScheL aud the CommOdOres son. Cornelius j.
Vanderbilt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16.-To-day's admissions TO
the Exhibition numbered 2S AL.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 16.-EX-Gov. Hahn has been
appointed state Register Of Voters vice MI wright resigned
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug 10.-Dispatches received
Newton County Ark report the arrest OF hVe men ana
the capture Of two crooked stills
SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Aug. 16-The fine writing
manner United voted today
hne running mills half time until the end OF the
rent year
LYNCnBURG Va, Aug 16.-The damage caused
bv The wae.spout the Virginia Midland Railroad this
Mace repaired ami trains passing to-day
schedule Time
MEMPHIS, Aug. LEON Sunday and Monday las:
Taahatchie County. Mississippi was visited by aterrbie
rnn storm and swept away eyees aud
bridges Many farmers lost their entire crops The damage
is estimated at $4,000.
BuppALo n. Y, Aug. 18-At midnight aged
eentemansupposed TO be George = Winters oil C.uh ae
nus County n. brought 10 the police station inseh
sn!e d.ci early this morning He had sCo n cash ana
receipts r,preseuting t60,ooo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
4 NIGHT ACCIDENT on TIE LAKE SHORE.
A TRAIN BADLY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ESCAPE
FROM GREAT Loss or LIFE.
fpV. TO- ur Tn


my rELECrArH TO THE rRfgCNE.l
ERIE, Penn. Aug. ia rail was removed
on the Lake shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
little distance west of Northeast, early this morning
and in consequence. the special New-Nork express
which leaves hsre ri 1885 n. IN, was thrown from the
track The train went down the embankmcnt and was
badly wrecked. The engine, mail, two baggage and
four passenger coaches thrown down. Strange To
say no one was killed outright though two passengers,
who were badly Injured, died this afternoon. Three
sleeping coaches the 81 the train never left the
track The engineer felt his engine jump the rail ana IN
stautly applied the air brakes In second more. the
erguc and tender turned over bottom side up down the
sde Of the bank The engineer and fireman maryelonsy
escaped without scratch The mail car with 10 clerks
inside thrown lie side go feet from the track
with no mi ircd In the passenger carr there wer"
abou, $50 passengers, nearly all asleep Before they
knew that danger existed, all over. The Miller plat
form held the cars together. Had they divided, there
mi-lt have been terrible loss Of he. Besides mis-
placing the rail, the robbers turned switch, ~ ~ to
make destruction complete. Their object IL thought to
have been to the express safe which contained about
100000 I'm money That sum. with the booty from the
passenger would have made rich punder Detectives
are In pursuit Of the perpetrators Of this affair Ihis
the thron gh trains ~ night which has
occurred this road during the past Two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17

The SELECTION OF zoo CLERKS 10 BIZ DISCHARGED
HARDSHIP ahead SQR MANY wOHTHY PER-
SONS
lY TELEGRAPH TO THE JRIBUSRl
WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-The Legislative, Eyecu-
tive and Judicial Appropriation bill provides for the
discharge on the 10th of October Of between 700
and 500 department clerks A circular has already
been issued in the Treasury Department informing
clerks who receive il that if they wilrresgn before
the reductions are made they Will be gwen two
months leave. with pay. Few il any designations
have been received. The dismissals in the Treasury
Department viii be made this week aud next, those
who are relieved being allowed to draw their pay
until oct. 10. The fear and uncertainty which now
exist among several thousand clerks, each Of whom
does not know but that he or she may be of the
unfortunates, is very great. While many Of the
auctions are wise ones and ought 10 have been made
earlier, they viii bring great hardship to many de-
serving and almost helpless persons and families,
who will hardly know where TO turn for the means
Of support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
THE RING OF THE NIBLUNG.

SIEGFRIED PRESENTED AT BAYREUTH.
DAY OF CONTINUED sUCCEss-ENTHCsIAsM OF
THE VIsITORS-sCENEs WHICH MADE DEEP I'M
PRESsIONs
BAYREUTH, Bavaria, Wednesday, Aug. Is. 1876.
The pOstponement yesterday of tho performance
of "Segfried' the third part of the Wagner drama,
1.-THE Ring of the Niblung," disappointment
to the many who were here TO see il. But the de-
lay had been unavoidable, as the state OF Herr
Betz's throat, which was seriously affected with
hOaTseness, rendered it So He personates the
character of Wotan, and great care was neces-
sary in securing his voice for the remain
der of the festival. But "SiegfreP was per-
formed to-day with great success. The entertain
ment lasted and half hours, including inter-
missions each Of an hours duration and occurring
between the first and second and second and third
acts. The brilliant scenes in 1.-The Walkyren" on
Monday had seemed to reach the extent of human
talent, and the enthusiasm which greeted the love
scene between Siegrnund and Sieglinde and the
closing spectacle of 1.-THE Ride of the Walkyren,"
with its wild melodies and weird shapes, seemed to
have attained the highest point possible.
The equal of those effects was hardly expected to-
day. But the enthusiasm seemed none the less.
Perhaps the scene Immediately following the death
of the dragon Fafner was the most effective. IL
represented Siegred, the hero Of the drama seated
a rock in wood engaged in dialogue with the
Wadvoegclein little birds of the forest. The
closing of the first act which represented Siegfried
forging anew the sword Distress which his father
had taken from the pillar IN Hunding's house.
was received with great applause. The supreme i'm
preston was reserved for the last moment when
the young met Wotan at the little hllock, broke
his javcln, passed through the fame and awakened
the beautiful Brynhild who became his bride. The
love songs they sang and the accompanying stage
decoration afforded great delight, and produced
most striking effect. Among the distinguished
persons present tonight the Austrian Prime
Minister, Count Andrassy. Tomorrow closes the
presentation of this musical drama, and it promises
to be the most brilliant day of the four. The opera
is entitled "The Twilight of the Gods"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
CHESS PLAYING BY THE WORLDS CHAMPIONS.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. I6.-In the Inter
national Chess Tournament which begun to-day, the first
game, between Jacob Esen and J. F. Ware OF Boston,
was won by Elsen The second game, between H. David
son Of Philadelphia and d. NJ. Martinez of Philadelphia
was drawn :. ID. Barbour Of Philadelphia and Max
Judd OF 81 Louis each won two games from the other
The game between Mr. Bird of Boston and Mr.. Mason OF
Work which II il believed will be Of the most
militant on record. pOstpOned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
THE SIOUX WAR.
CROOK AT THE FRONT.

1T is THOUGHT HE HAS STRUCK THE SIOUX.
OMAHA, Aug 16.-An official dispatch, received
from Camp Brown, Wyoming Territory to-day,
under date of the 18th, says: a Shoshone Indian
came in to-day. He left Gen. Crook on the 10th
well down on Tongue River. He thinks that Crook
struck Sioux village on the 18th or 18th. Small
parties of Indians were watching and annoying him,
and burning grass"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
THE FLIGHT OF CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON GROWS DULL IN sISsLe pA

'bi TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSgl
"ASniNGION' Aug. l6-.Washngton never re-
seo It's dull vacation air after the adjournment OF
congress more instantaneOusly than it has done TO-
uay' senators and Representatives had been drop
pAs out OF their places by twos and threes for
800 and the House on the last vote it took had
why JUST q quorum Of those who remained TO wit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17

mngton and Weldon Road T. d. Sandtord, iIe Dn
of RE louisville Nashville and Great Southern Road;
A. s. Buforl President OF the Richmond ana DanVlli9
Road j. N Dewbury OF Northern Pennsy anu III
Manager of the southern lvania roads ana f. W.
Cole President OF the convention. After orgaiAhsj an
Adjournment was taken until II q. IN. tO-InOErOW.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17

ness the final adjournment and to take part in the
closing proceedings. The majority had their trunks
packed and their railroad tickets purchased passes
secured in advance, and they ready to take the
first trains for home. If it were not for the hun
dreds of Centennial visitors who in the city, the
streets and other public places would have been as
quiet to-day as they usually are in midsummer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
CELEBRATION AT BENNINGTON.

BENNINGTON, VT, Aug. 16.-The ninety
ninth anniversary OF the battle OF Bennington celc
brated to-day with orations, poems, military displays,
and the placing OF monument to mark the site OF
headquarters OF the Council OF Sfoay, and in memory
OF the E" Green Mountain Boys"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
uARuIrIEs OF GIBSON & TYLER

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16.-The liabilities of
Gibson & Tyler wooden manufacturers, whose failure
was recently reported S7ls000, and their assets
silsOO outside specuations caused the failure The
banks here and ia ST. Paul are affected 10y IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
NOT CHARLEY ROSS.

FIsHKILI, n. Y, Aug 1G.-Christian Ross
has sent telegram to Philadelphia that the child at Pine
Plains with the man and woman who are in custody
there is not his lOnglnst is Only years Old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
CURRENT TOPICS At TIE CAPITAL

THE REeENFORCEaENTS OF TIE CAVALRY.
WAsuISGToS. Wednesday, Aug. Is. ls7G.
The bill authorizing the President TO accept
the services Of reinforcement 10 aid In SURPRISING
Indian hostites empowers the President TO increase
the number OF enlisted 70 100 for each company OF
such regiments Of cavalry may he employed In the eN
istas Indian hostcs. and as in hs opinion NAV need
the same provided that more than 100 men shali
be added nj ~ time to tue 5000 men authorized
by Congress in the bill making appropriations for the
support Of the ARMY, u Is provided further idt on Tue
cessati Indian hostiltir-, he number OF enlisted
Lcn tho army shall be reduced To iba nanbe No" eS
tsbshed By Law but reduction snail rot bc Ini e
from the cavalry force. The Ohl also apiroprihtcs
G3i 200 fuT recruiting subsistence transportation, Nc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
MEETING OF THE ARMY COMMISSION.
The Commission for The Reform and RcoI

gaaizton Of the Army" under the act OF July "a lsd
Uhe Army Appropriation b'uJ met on the lOth INST
The commission consists OF Senators West and Cockre
Representatives Banning and Iiurhu the Secretary OF
War and Gcns Sherman and Meigs. The Commission
elected the Secretary Of War its President and Capt
Like O'Rciy o, the 18Th Infantry IT, Recorder After
discussion as TO objects Of the iaw ADJOURNED u
meet ON NOr l3 Meanwhile each member ~ to srhl IN
nj. views and sggcgtions documents, Sc, which viii bc
printed aui arranged hy The 'soI Ter ioi discussion
when the commission meet. Tie ONCE ol the cohniS
sion Will DO IN the War DrpATlnI.At.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17
A TASK TO SHRINK FROM.

rHE SELECTION OF zoo CLERKS TO BIZ DISCHARGED
HARDSHIP ahead SoR MANY WORTHY PER-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17

TIE MARCH UP THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND
NUMBER or THE TRooPs-HoNoRs CONFERRED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-17

THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE WINNING GOOD OPINIONS
BY IT'S PUBLICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL DE-
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-08-03

LAKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL So
CIETY.-At the meeting, last Friday,
it was decided to purchase forty acres
on the town line, in Webber township,
about onc-half mile west of the village.
This step was taken chiefly as mat
ter of economy, and through q dctcrm-
ination on the part ofthc officers of the
Society to keep matters on sound
financial basis. The ground has been
examined, is deemed suitable, and can
be purchased for some 800 less than
the one first proposed to be purchased.
A "bce" will he made as soon rs prac-
ticablc, after the purchase Of the land,
for the purpose of clearing ground. "A
general invitation will he extended to
one and all to lend helping hand. IF
possible, part of the ground will he sur
rounded by fence, and suitable
building erected, so that matters will
nc in good shape for the Second An
nual Fair.
The fact that the entire casl, rcccjpts
OF the coming Fair will he paid out in
premiums, will doubtless increase the
interest and attendance. Every far
MGR, merchant and manufacturer i'm
the county should take deep interest
In the exhibition, and at once set about
the work Of preparing articles for the
show. This week we publish the pro-
cccdings ut the meeting. Next week
We expect topublish the list of pre-
miums, which will also, be issued in
supplement and distributed generally.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-08-03

Stop! READ THIS WIN. III. Ian
don, I,udington, Mich, keeps constant
ly on hand all kinds of Sewing Ma
chine Fixtures. Is General Agent for
the New Wilson Underfeed Sewing
Machine; the best machine in the
world. VIII sell Il Good Machine for
$50. Agents wanted i'm every town.
He is also, agent for the Geneva, n.
Y, Nurseries, and is prepared to fill all
orders for Fruit Trees, Ornamental
Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Mr.. l.. is an
citizen of Ludington, is well known,
and we think may safely be relied on
for fair dealing. If