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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
rEn,y I,,gSYEYG TON.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March lS.-One OF
the largess, il net The larges, crowds that ever
assembled at the Capitol VAS there this morn
iug, chiefly assembled, howiVer. on The House
side, every corridor and gallery Of which vas
filled to repeticn with throDgs Of men cnd "o
men anxious to obtain view Of what was 10
progress 90 tic hoor. All tho members elect but
Two were present, aud oue q those, MIR. V Rely
Of BfcokIyo, arrived before the result OF the
vote for Sneaker wss annouuced, had bis name
recorded among Mr.. Randaps supporters.
Some of the DISKS had bouquets laid upon them
By the lady !ria1js OF tho members to whom
those desks belonged hut that Of Mr.. Black
turo was profusely decorated, So many bss kets
aud bouquets beiug sent 10 that the top ct The
desk would not hold them. Many Senators and
Other distinguished people wero en- the
floor, bu. amopg them all noue attracted
moro attention from The galleries than ex'
Governor Smith, Of Virginia. Among tho
| rneInptrs 70 ono was moIc noticeable than
Gen, Joseph f. Johustoo. who looked aS
| hale aud hearty, and in even better condition
than be did when be conducted the Fabian
campaign 10 rcrth Georgia duiiog Ito civil
| war.
Tho roll as called by tic clclk contaiacd TIC
ramcs ii Mr.. Hull (democrst,) OF Flarida, aud
CT The republican and greCLbsck members from
Iowa.
Mr. Ciymcr nominated Mr. Randall Tor
| Speaker, Mr.. Frye nominated Mr.. Garfield
aua Mr.. DcLl Mariyr Mr.. Wright, aud lhe
v9t? having been taken viva voce, wss un
ucusccd as follows w hole numbcr Of vote:
cast 2S3.. of which Mr.. Randall received l4+
Mr.. Garfield I25, Mr.. Wright -. and Mr.
Kelley ], SO Mr. Randall having received {
majority Of The whole number Of votes cast, W.:
decided elected, aui Me5Ers. Blackburn aoo
Garfield were requested to escort him to The
chair, and Dir. kelley, as the oldest member
TO administer to him tbs oath Of Office Thi:
bairg done, Mr.. Randall made short acd ap
tr5prla.c speech, lhaoking the members ioi
The homer bestowed upon aud the coth
decco tep0sed 10 him. and stating, thai
10 improper pa!tiZ - motives should l1huoEct
auy ar;on of his during the session, and tbs
be trusted their wisdom and moderation WCu!c
safely guide them through the intrlcacles BY
| which they were bcset.
The members were then called by States
and sworn ia. Il may be r:mNkad here tna'
| Mr.. Randall toUt, lhe irono!ad oath, which, G.
course, Nj. Blackburn could not have done
The other nominees If the democratic caucu;
we're then elected. but the interest in the pro
eaedipgs a5atcd after Mr.. Randall speech, ant
the crowd began to dispense.
Tho Senate met aud was presided over BY
the Vice President, but after the new member
had been swora IN and committee appointed
to sci! upon tic President aud Inform hin
they we're ready to receive any message h
might have to saDd, aOiourned uniI tomorrow
The Presidents message will be sent in to
morrow. 1t vii! be short, and will merely re
commend the passage CT the appropriation bill
and bill to supply probable deficiency cause(
by the arrears OF pen sion bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
CONGRESSIONAL
SENATE.

The Wee i'frsdeo. c1led tie ScDalo TO order
a. D0cp. The Presidents proclamation c2n-
yeniag Congress was read. Tho members cleo!
we're thea sworn IN. TIE ironclGd oath was
admins, cred to those who wero not. aud the
ruodifcd cath 10 those who Tcrc cogagcd in the
civil war.
Ga motion of Mr. Waace the credentials Of
Mr.. Bell, Of New Han pshirr, were laid over
ill 10 morrow.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Bayard. committee ct
!Ho vas ordered to be appointed to jolo such as
may be appoiotcd u The House to wait on tho
President aad iotorm him that Congress was
prepared 70 receive any co6imuolcat!on he may
be pleased to make.
MessrS. Bayard aud Anthony were appointed
such committee, ard the Senate. st halt past
twelve tool, recess tilt one o'clock.
% the rcassom bling rt the Senate Mr. Whyto
said that from Information received the House
wculd not crgGnig, before three or hoit.past
three o'clock, he therefore moved that The
Senate adjourn, which was carried.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The call Of Inc roll showed the presence 81
9S5 mcu bora, only two members (O'kcilly aud
james, OF Now York bcirg ats:ut.
Mes,is. Randall, OF "a, Garfield, OF Ohio,
l.
nouoaticn for Speaker. The first vote resulted {:
For Randall 1i3, Tor Garfield l25. Tor Wright
Is, for Vim. D.. Kelley Of PS.. | poce.sary
to elccs, 142. So Mr.. Randall having received
ma Jrily was declared duly eloctcd Speaker.
The Speaker On taking the chair, addressed
the House az follows:
Representatives by your vote am elevated
for tho third time 10 The exalted Office OF Speaker
of this House. For this evidence OF your ap.
prevail and confidence offer you my heartfelt
thaaks. The responsibilities aud duties imposed
upon nc arc heavy aud difficult. With tho
blessing cf God siai! discharge them without
pcrsona! bias or lgnotle partlsaGshi2. Ob3erV
lug strict iGlpartiaty as TO men, measures.
Darticsand actions, ii will be to ME uDsDeaka5le
joy il | can help 70 biiog about that substantial
lra,ernal union which comes alone through
wisdom, moderation and justice"
Tbs new Congress meets ia its frs session
under the call Ct the Pres;de1t. Owing to il.
recOnciao!c .iI.renc:s upon vital issues import.
ant aud necessary appropriation bills failed to
pass 1T The previous session. Then the political
sentimen! Of the two Houses was autagonistIc.
1t is now 10 complete accord. This House,
fresh from the people, Eriogs With it their latest
will. We are here for such legislation as their
necessities, welfare aud honor demand. That
will SO EXPRESSED by tho majority in calm aud
dscorous form let Us hope will meet With uni
versat acceptanco; moreover the country expects
OF this Congress that it will wisely and delioc
ratey lcgis!atc to remove the burdens that have
loo long weighed upon the patriotism and pros
pe:ty of the people and with the frrveDt hope
that tie spirit as veil as the latter Of the cons;i-
tu!ion SHALL be the controlling influence 10 direct.
ing such legislation. J. an low prepared to
take the oath Of Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Letter from Lecsburs,

Correspondence CT ths Alexandria Gsz,tte.
LEEsDUea. Va, March l7.-Mahlon q. and
Thaddeus A. Hatcher have sold 100 acres Of
their farm, lyiag on The turnpike between Ham
iIton and PurceIlvie, to Edgar Gregg. for $50
per acre. and have been offered SO per acre
for the residue, 2l24 acres with the buildings,
aud the best horse the offerer had, to take up
bis offer. This farm, 3l23 ncre9, with $4,000
assessed value of buildings. il valued at $4S
per acre. Don't you see the promise Of the
good times oomicg boys?"
Somebody may say this sale was made TO 4
ereenhcrn stranger, but buyer and sellers have
lived 10 Loudoun for more than one hundred
years. the great grandfather Of the buyer 1av.
ing been resident Of that near neighborhood
when I vas little boy. He can deliver all lis
grain to either of two railroad stations il a day
or two, or what is more probable Col. h. v.
White on the canal can make raid aud cup.
ture it. but pay full equivalent therefor.
Judge Ball did not award the contract for
the iron bridge at Ostlands Mills, as the bid.
der advanced bis bid ten per cent to cover the
discount or district warrants to be paid next
spring, and the judge ia unwilling to tax the
people moro than $l,l50 for the bridge. The
whole matter is postponed to the 18th dey Of
April. the fifth day # the April term.
The spring has opened beautifully upon US,
and the perfume of tbe buraiog rubbish is rank
all over the town.
Candidates ere plenty IS usual-twenty four
for the place of Commissioner of the Revenue.
Won t there be happy lot on the Friday after
the election? If misery loves company won't
there be plenty OF opportunity to form several
groups OF loving oommiserants2 ALIoUIs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

Ga5- NOT SYMPTOMS, But TIE DISEASE
1t would seem to be truth appreaiso!e ty all,
snd especially by professors OF the ht.!lng aIt.
tbs. to remove tho disease. not - hlie7!a!e rs
symptoms. snorI he the ches ecl Of metlca-
ton. Yet in how macy instances do We sec
t.is truth admitted in theory, ignored in prsc-
tce. Tee reason that Hos!elter's Stomach BIT
tiers ia successful in 50 many cssea. with which
remedies previously tried weTe inadequate TO
cope is attributable to the fact thst it is medl.
cine which reaches and REMOVES the causes oil
the various maladies 10 which it i, adapted. In
Digestion fever and a2ue liver compliant, govt,
rheu stisr1. disorders Of the boweip, urinsry Ct
fections and ether malaGies aro not paiIiated
merely, tn: rooted oat by it. II goes 70 the
fountain head. 1t is really, not nomina!ly, a
radical remedy. ard il endows the system with
an amount Of vi3or which is it, best protection
against disease
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Maryland Annual Conference OF the
NJ. Il. Church.

10 the Maryland Confererc, Of the NJ. p.
church yesterday, in session at CentreviIls, Nd,
A resolution that oil missions receiving pecu.
mary aid from the conference shall BIO regarded
in respect to local church government as sta
lions snd circuits was discussed and referred.
1t was ordered that record be placed 10 the
minutes Of the statistical history OF ea,h min.
lister and charge Of the conferences.
The committee 90 conference entertainment
reported 10 favor Of continued free entertain
ment. and the report passed without debate.
j. 8. Smith, j. NJ. Brown, w. T. Valiant
and s. j. Wiley were passed to the second
year. j. D. McFaden, f. Kline and A. q.
Bergman passed, the latter With honorable
mentioD.
The first item of Dr.. Bates call for q con-
venlian. to the effect that certificates of mem
bership shall entitle their holders to member.
ship wherever they may be presented, was
voted down-yees 49, nays II.
The committee on colored members recon.
mended tho appointment Of fraternal delega
lions to coored churches, aud to help as far az
possible all local oolored churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Congressional Caucuses.

The democratic CAUCUS Of the House OF
Representatives met last eight, agd nominated
oil the old officers for TO election; Mr. Randall
fer Speaker, Mr.. Adams for Clerk, Mr.. Thomp
SOD for Sergeaot at. Arms, Mr.. Field for Door
keeper, Mr.. Steuart for Postmaster, and Rev
Dr.. Harrison for Chsp'aip. The vote TO!
Speaker was Randall IS, Blackburn 81, Coz
4, MacMahou 8, Morrison . total Isl. Neces
sary to choice IL.
Mr.. Blackburn made speech thanking his
friends for their support, and on his motion the
nomination Of Mr.. Randall va msdo unan-
nous.
Mr.. Randall spokn as follows:
Representatives. 1: For your action, JUS! CON.
muDicated to mo by you. committee, offer to
you thanks deep and sincere. Should your
nomination be ratified to morrow by the House
OF Representatives. | shall strive TO discharge
the duties Of the Office with shict inpsStlality
as to meo. measures. parties, aud sections, end,
so far ss within mo lies. to promote the best
interests and prosperity Of the people If the
whole country. Applause.
Tho vote fer clerk was aS follows: Adams
&c, Caldwell c. Messrs. Thompson, Field
AID Steuart were nominated by accamation.
The republican CAUCUS CT the same body
made the following nominations For Speaker
Mr.. Garfield for cer6, j. II. Rainey, color.
ed, of South Carolina for sergeant. at arms,
Jeroniah NJ. Rusk, OF Wisconsin for door,
keeper. J. NJ. Melton. oi Tennessee for
postmaster. Henry NJ. Sherwood, anC fer
cbaplaiD, Rev. D.. Na5Ios, cf Washington.
All tho nominations. except that for chaplain,
were made unanimously aud without debate.
The Sreenbackers met in CAUCUS and nomi-
nsted Mr.. Wright for Speaker.
Tue Senate democrats did not complete their
committees. but they were ioishcd at hight
The senatorial rule of promotion hos been
strictly followed. The Teller committee will
have democratic chairman. The nominations
for Senate Offices will DO made Thursday. 4
committee was also appointed TO report sn
order Of business.
All the caucusas seemed disposed to con6ac
the business # the extra session 10 the matters
t)r which IL Vas specially called.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Shooting AMraY.

ST. LOUIS, March 1S.-A L,avenwcrth Ks J
dispatch says shooting ARRAY occurred at the
Planters House, 10 that city yesterday morn
ing, between D. B. Smith ard O. B. Satin 10
which the former was probably fatally wou1d-
ed. ltappears Satin visited the Office ct the
hoteland during conversation With bis SOD, who
is the clerk there, Saith who was behind the
counter some way got into an alteration with
the elder Satin and threw hatcbet ct him.
striking him OF the side cfthe head, LfictiDg
slight wound, whsreupon Satin drew revol
yer and fired, the ball striking the top of the
counter. Smith then seized another Ratchet
aud threw that, maki,g slight wound on
Sattin's arm. Satin again fred the shot tax
ing effect 10 Smith stomach. Satin at once
gave himself up, and was released on $1,000
bail. Smith is considered tc be 10 q critical
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Color Line In Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, March 49, serious
difficulty occurred at Helena. q poin. seventy.
five miles north Of here, between white man
and negro last Sunday, which, before its con.
clusion resulted in the wounding Of two or three
persons. It caused much excitement, and many
shots were fred on both sides. Local authori-
ties were not sufficient to suppress the disturb.
ance, which threatened 10 be serious. Governor
COBB sent an order to the Bennington Rifles to
70 at once 70 the scene, which they reached a:
five p. m. Their promptness saved further trou.
BILE. They performed police duty until yester.
they returned home Governor Cobb went up
this morning, and no further trouble is appre-
hended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Tie Troubles ut Sisk2.

The following telegram Was received yester.
dsy by Major William Gouysrneur Morris
special Treasury agent. from tho surgeon Of the
marine hospital OF Puget Sound:
PORT TOWNSEND, w. T., Msrch 17.-Thc
California has returned. The Indian chief Cal
lam and 50 of his followers are at SiLka, snd are
resolved on mischief. The other Sitka Indians
are not following them in this resolve. CAlaD
has gone to get lis connections among the Tsrk-
ons and konlzenons to make Z joint attack On
the settlement. The murderers brought down
BY the last trip OF the California ara connected
with tho Tsrkons and the kontzanons. Captain
Seldom, the captain of Her Majesty's ship o.
prey, and Colonel Ball. collector OF customs
unite in saying that without protection the de-.
strucson OF the settlement is certain. The Oa-
prey will remain till the return Of tho Californs,
and longer if necessary.
THOMAS T. MINOR.
The Stste Department yesterday received p
dispatch from Allen Francis, American Consul
at Vancouver's Island, stating that no had mail.
ed the official report of the commandment the
British gunboat Osprey. The English captain
stated he deemed the United States revenus cut.
ter Wolcott Inadequate TO afford protection 10
the inhabitants of SltkB, and be would remain
there until relieved by an American Of war.
The official report Of The commander Of the
British guubost Osprey, now al Sitka, describes
the situstion at length, showing that there arc
about 800 whites at Sitsa, Of whom IS are csps-
bio Of bearing arms. The Indian village sdjs-
cent contains at no time less than SEQ warriors
and generally COO or upward, while within
day or tWo's travel in canoss are several thou:-
and, closely connected by ties OF kindred. Since
the Withdrawal ofthetroops the Indians have torn
down good deal OF the stocksde guerding tie
town, and at the time Of The srrivs! Of the Os.
prey young chief, who had gone 20 rouse tho
neigh6oring tribes to sack the towo, was NO.
mentsrily expected to return. The ropor. con-
cludes az follows: Il beg to Etate that feel
certain that the presence CT the cutter No!colt
and this chip hes sverted serious calamity, and
that it is my firm conviction that nothing but
protection and some sort of govern
ment having authority will enable white people
to live here. without molestatlon from the IN.
disns, to carry on their trade and develop the
resources OF the country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

The 4G.h Congress- met to day 10 pursuance
of the call Of the President. The proceedings
in the Senate wero short ADD embarrassing. In
the House il wss different. There the demo.
Gratis endorsed the sclion Of their caucus last
night ard reelected Mr.. Randall Speaker, aud
all the officers OF the last House. With Mr..
Randall 10 the Speakers chair bis party
throughout tho country can rest assured that
20 matter what dangers tie near future may
have for them their interests are 10 wise, tx.
periecced end determined hands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

NOTICE. This il to give notice that posi-
lively ord cmbhetic.ly decline to have any.
thiog to do whatever aith Office seeking, verbally
or hy Writing; te!ephonicaly or GEOGRAPHICALLY !;
personally or ~ p!cxy; raightfcrwardly or
sluuGu.lg; lngeDouslY or disioeeniously super
terrcatiaIiy or suo.erssaeou-Iy Immediately or
remotely; 10 The fash or 10 the spirit; waking
or drestning; or BY soy agency OF instrumental
ity. Eainral or supernatural kuown to the hui
man race. All Virginia papers please rpy.
a. Y. Z. GARNET, NJ. D.
Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

As most Of the Firginisns iu Congress were
Blackburn men, aud General Hunton en- active
worker 10 his cause. they reed not be surprised
ifbut few committee oharmabsbips fall to their
lot; and their constituents need not woLder if
their itnuauce 10 the House be as limited in
the present as it was 10 the last Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Found Dead

BATH, ME-. March lS.-Jobn Scraford,
superintendent CT the Bath gas works, was
found dead this morning in the purifying room
OF the gas htuse. He went 10 alone last night
to stop leak, aid was suHocated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
led.

On Monday evening. the 18th instant, Of con;
sumption, Mrs MANY +. kHODIER, wife Of
Mr.. John Rh odier, and daughter of Cspt, Eli
Petty, sled 81 yesrs. GS-Hor funeral will tsEa
place from her late residence. No. 81 King e.,
near Lee street, tomorrow (Wedne=dayl even
ing, at 8 o'clock. The friends cf tho family are
invited to s!tend.-[ Washington papers please
CODY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

We have received from West, Johnston s.
Co., of Richmond, q copy Of The Coleman Case.
Coleman, it will be recollected, WAS Secretary of
the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund Of
Virginia, and WAS scnt to The peaitentisry for
forgery. He has prepared an interesting history
ofthe csse in vindicstion of himself, which has
just been published in book form, and which
caa be obtained of the firm above mentioned,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

The rush for office at the Capitol in Wash
iugton is so great and the applications to peo'
pic supposed to be Influential to exert them
selves 10 behalf Of those striving to obtain
positions under oro or the other Of the two
branches Of Inc now for the first time in
eighteen years democratic Congress so uumer'
Gus and importupatc,t that one Of those possessed
of this hypothetical Influence, DR.. Garrett, has
been forced to publish a card, which appears
10 another calumD, refusing all sush applica.
tons. If those whose Influence is at best
suppositlious ard can only be indirect, sre gu
Royed to this extent, to what trouble and IL.
convenience must those who arc possessed ofrcal
Influence, and who can bring it to bear directly,
b subjected. The evil is growing, too, and,
what is worse, mpat continue to do so under the
present system of appointment. Oae way 10
correct it. aud an easy and effsctual one. would
be TO reduce the salaries. The reduction 10 tho
number Of applicants would be pari passu With
that il The amount Of The salary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Affpnanfed Su;ci(se.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., March lS.-Jaues
Kelley, young man, jealous of his wife. at
tempted suicide III the street to day by shoot.
ing. His wound is cot fatal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

Tire Southern Bank at New O:leaDs has sus-
peuded. Depreciation 10 securities, csEccisIy
10 consolidated city b,nds, is assigned IS the
cause. Mr.. Thomas Layton, the president,
expresses the be!icfth dspositors will eYaou.
aIIy be psil 10 full,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

Any father aho goes out and pulls Ear On top
of bis front gate after dark must be lcst 10 all
sense of humanity. Not 80 the one vic buys
bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
GaNfaiN kOIf0u.

CINCINNATI, o., March lS.-A lsrge crowd
Of people witnessed the departure of Captain
Boyton ior Louisville by way CT the Ohio river
at uGoa to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

The weakness exhibited by the grecubackers
to day was ridiculous considering tho boastiul,
ness, that had characterz, ID their previous pro.
ceeii1ps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

1t we'll to remember mat the oldest cases OF
Rheumatism AID Ncural.ia have been soscdly
cured by Kel!cr's Roman LlGimcD'. Prc; 81
cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 10, 1879

1t the action of the democratic caucus OF the
House of Representatives last night be an ezra
est of What may be expected OF The democratic
members Of the House during the session, oil
the friends Of the oouu!ry may be congratulated
upon tho improved prospecs of national AFFAIR.",
but specially ihe democrats, for it Got only ad-
vaaces them 10 10 slight degree toward the
possession of the next presidency, but gives
them the vantage groand 10 tho conflict that is
to taxa place Immediately between Congress
and Mr. Hayes. Inc radicals can not say now,
as they would certainly have said had MIR.
Blackburn boen nominated, that the mpeld
log co1Hcti is bsween the loyal North on one
side and tho Confederate Btigadiers' Oh the
other, and sad experience teaches US to dread
the effect of such assertions in tho coutiogen'
cies of that conflict. Radical ingenuity can not
now by any possibility mako tho issue that Is
to be Joined between the President aud Con-
sress sectional one. It is a5 broad as the ma.
tion, ard no matter what may be It's corse'
quencas they must be national, aud democrats
from PeDob:c,t will DO IS anxious to support
Congress as those from Key West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18
Fire.

MINDEN, ONT., March lS.-The entire
business pn.Ii9p Of this place was burned lest
night The loss a estimate at 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-18

10 the House Of Delegates tho Sensto bill
providing fer tho settlement u the State deb
was further discussed yestcrily. an cfor
made TO fx tho liEn tor takias the ii1a
vote on the bill was Debated Tor want Of lou
votes to make tho necessary two thirds. Ii j
expected tho bill will pass this week withGu
matctia change, if aay at ALL