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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
NEWS OF THE nav

:. ne looth anniversary the of settlement of
tne state OF Georgia was celebrated at Sa-
vannah yesterday bya parade.
An epidemic of winter cholera prevails at
Waterbury, Ct, caused, it is thought, BY
tue snow water in the city reservoirs.
About $50 persons are ailing.
August Gerhardy, who shot and killed =
sand-bagger, was discharged from custody
by corners jury at Chicago yesterday with
vote of thanks.
The Colorado legislature adjourned sine
die Yesterday evening. 1t was in session all
aay sunday. One of the last measures pass
ed was bill TO establish state insurance
department.
An effort was made to push the tariff bill
through the Senate yesterday, but after be.
ing IN session eleven hours an adjournment
was had until this morning, with several
items yet to be disposed of.
Hon. Robert F. Dennis, of Greenbrier
county, is candidate for Congress in the
third district Of West Virginia. to gill the
vacancy caused by the election of Hon. J.
r. kenna to the United State Senate.
The Ohio river continued to rise at Gin
einnati and louisville yesterday. Business
in both citles.is almost ut staudstill There
Is much suffering among the poor in the
Hooded district, and relief committees have
been organized.
A stage coach was upset yesterday by the
strong current while crossing the schuyl-
XIII river, eight miles below Reading, Pa,
aad was carried several miles down the
stream. The occupants, nine in number.
were rescued, some ofthem in an exhausted
condition.
Mr. &: Remfrey, who claims 10 represent
an English syndicate of great wealth, is in
Columbia, ). C., and has submitted a prop
osltion to the sinking fund commission for
the purchase of all the land owned by the
State of South Carolina lying on the Santee
river. The intention of this company is
said to be to drain the vast territory lying
on the rivers for purposes of cultivation, to
open up this vast timber district, and cut ca
mails through the whole of this rich country,
and thus place il in easy communication
with Charleston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Rev. W. \. Alrich, rector of Emmanue
Episcopal Church, Chatham, has resigned.
Rev. Thomas King, well.known Baptist
minister of Halifax, is dead.
Roanoke will probably have street cars
before another year.
George Snead, of Botetourt county. died
last week, aged 81 years.
R. S. Boston, q leading citizen of Madison
county, died last week.
democratic club, composed of both old
and new citizens Of Roanoke, has been or
ganiZed..
a contract for the erection of i hotel at
the Natural Bridge, to cost S25, 900, has been
given out
George Washington Fremont, colored,
has been admitted to the bar of Prince Will
liam county.
The citizens of Liberty are organizing n
Jolnt-stock company for the establishment
OF an extensive WOODEN factory there
South Boston, Halifax county, has four
warehouses for the sale of leaf tobacco,
erected within the past year or two.
Mr.. Charles Ballard Keen, prominently
connected with the tobacco interests of Dan.
vile, died Friday of consumption.
DR.. J. w. Webb has sold to the Rorcr Iron
Furnace 2G acres ofland near Roanoke, for
$500 per acre.
1t is understood that there will be two
colored men III the new board Of School lrus-
tees for Richmond
The Mount Pleasant farm, in Powhatan
county, owned By B. Il. Seldom and contain
ing $40 acres, has been sold to Geo. d. Ia
Dor, OF New Mexico, for $4,000.
Mrs Sue B. Creushaw, wife Of l.. ID. Cren-
shaw, jr., and a daughter of VIM. M. Sutton
banker, Of Richmond died Friday of con-
sumption.
Four large RATS orwalnut logs, valued at
about SlOO, 900, arrived at Chattanooea last
week by river from the mountains Of Vir-
ginia.
By the will of the late Hyram w. TYLER,
OF Richmond, his real and personal property
is not 10 be divided until the expiration OF
forty years after his death The estate is
valued ut $4,000
Hon. Clifton r. Breckenridge. Congress-
man al large from Arkansas, has accepted
an invitation to deliver the annual address
before the Alumni Association of Washing.
ton and Lee University, at Lexington. at
Wv 'oththSHNeluCuL oil Tue -UtQ OF June
next. Mr.. Breckenridge is SON of the late
Hon. John G.. Breckenridge
The first Baptist congress Of Virginia as
scmbles ut Lynchburg on the 9th instant
The local committees are making active
preparations for the entertainment of visit
ors. All the distinguished men of the
church in Virginia, and many from adioin.
ing States, are expected to attend and par.
tlcipate i'll the debates. An elaborate pro-
gramme has been prepared for the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
THE WESTERN FLOODS,

Dispatches from Cincinnati say that the
river is higher now than ever known. and
still rising.
Aspecial dispatch from Louisville, Ky,
to the Tmes-Gaf says: The dam protecting
the owlands in the eastern part of the city
broke about midnight letting 60 feet of wa
ter upon 20 blocks of dwellings. The scene
which followed was indescribable. It is re-
ported that 30 lives were lost but the fact
cannot be verified at present The houses
inundated were as a rule small and mainly
occupied by poor people
A dispatch from New Albany, Ind, saws
that the river rose Is inches last night and
is still rising. All the houses and factories
along the river front are abandoned. The
water got into the glass works furnaces last
night and the fires are all ont. They will
lose at least 100000. About 1000 persons
are thrown out of employment. From 300
to 500 families had to move. and all availa-
BILE room on the high ground is filled. The
railroad track between here and Jefferson
vile is abandoned, the ferry boats making
only occasional trips to the Kentucky side
of the river
report from Evansville says the river
has risen 1879 feet but is not rising SO fast
to-day. Not much damage has been done
in the city, but great deal has been in
fiicted in the loWlands between Evansville
and Henderson.
The river at Shawneetown, ILL.,, is rising
IN inch and quarter per hour People are
moving into the second stories of their
houses
CINCINNATI, Feb. ia shocking disas-
ter is reported by telephone from the west
ern part ofthe city. Both freight and pas
senger depots of the Cincinnati Southern
railroad, were undermined, and fell into the
surrounding water, carrying with them
hundred or more people. The depots
were one story frame structures erected on
Mclean Ave, which was almost covered by
water. Both sides fell into 30 to so feet deep
The earth has become SO soaked as to melt and
the catastrophe was further fastened by the break
ing OF sewer which sent a current along the
bank
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

The SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
a meeting of the stockholders of the Shen.
andoah Valley Railroad Company was held
at l4uray yesterday. The various counties
of the State which own stock were all rep.
resented in full. Hon. Alex. r. Botelor was
elected chairman. The traffic contract oil
December %, 1882, with the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, was received
and discussed and unanimously adopted
and the board oftlirectorS directed to carry
the same into effect. After resolution to
establish the general offices Of the company
at Roanoke, and providing for q change in
the bylaws of the company the meeting
adjourned. After the adjournment the
president took the party down the road to
Mines Station, where inspection was made
Of the extensive iron works of the Shenan-
doah Iron Company, which have lately been
put in operation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

man of unblemish character was a cam
didate for large constituency, and the fol-
lowing means were used TO get rid of him
AT a large public meeting, an elector got up
and said, II demand the exercise of nv
right to ask that candidate a question.
Will he answer me les or No, like an hon
est man ?" Undoubtedly | will" A most
incautous promise, as the reader will guess
well, then said the elector, flask that
gentleman, Who killed his washer woman?"
What was.he poor to man say What Yes or
No, could answer the question. He hesita-
ted, he stammered-th the meeting was against
HIM ne was hustled out of the room, and
to this day be labor under the grave i'm
putation,. in many peoples minds, of having
feloniously accelerated the death of some
unfortunate aud perhaps illused washerwo-
man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

1t is estimated that there are 2Oo,OO0 vae-
ahonds and beggars in the German Empire,
including thieves, pickpockets and other
swindlers, and the authorities estimate the
annual loss to honest people by their opera
tions at the enormous sum of SO, 600, 900.
Many of these evildoers are brought before
the magistrates from time TO time. but both
Judges and juries are accused of administer
ing too mildly even the mild laws of Ger
many against vasabondage The evil has
become 80 great that The Government is UNI
derstood to be preparing severe law for
bringing scoundrels OF the vagabond class to
Justice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

His father gave him latch key for The
first time. He made few remarks. He
didn't warn him against late hours, evil
companions. and drink, but simply said-'I
can trust my son to be gentleman always .
The son went out, did himself well. and
hiccoughed his way home about four in the
morning. A little difference with the stairs
led to his falling heavily on the landing lust
outside his fathers door. The old gentle
man opened the door, and gazed on the
PROSTATE form of his offspring Can this
be my son :" he cried this abject degrad.
ed being Can this be the light of nv eyes !?
Speak, sir; explain yourself And the son
pulled himself together, and on all tours.
calculated with solemn dignity-"shtill- a
gentleman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

Mr.. BAKER, Il republican member OF the
Florida Legislature, when the ship canal
was before that body last week showed
plainly enough that General Mahone's
methods are as well understood in Florida
rs they are in Virginia. when, after reading
the names OF the incorporators OF the canal
company, Including those Of Generals But
Ter and Malone, he said she did not think
the names were such as TO inspire con-
iidence; that the people of Florida, who
were now on the broad highway to wealth.
progress, commercial and agricultural de-
velopment did moi want any reputation
ideas and principles brought into their State
How did they know but that if this canal
was gotten under way the debts and obliga-
tons incurred would he readustcd from
time to time ,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should be STONED
Neglect frequently results III an Incurable Lung
Disease or Consumption. BROWNS BRONCHIAL,
IRoCHES do not disorder the stomach like cough
ssyrups ana oasams, hut act directly on the In.
named parts, allaying irritation, give relief in
Asthma. Bronchitis Coughs, Catarrh, and the
throat Troubles which Singers and Public Sneak.
ers are subject to. For thirty years Browns
bronchial Troches have been recommended by
physicians, and have always given perfect salts
faction. Having been tested by wide and constant
use LOT nearly IN entire generation they have at
tanned well mcrited rank among the few st.nlc
remedies of the age. Sold at 25 cts box every
where.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

As ANriClrATER in The GAZErrE's Wash
ington correspondence some days ago Mr..
Emory Specr has been nominated for the po-
sition Oft :. Attorney from the Northern
district of Georgia. There are many long
standing republicans in Georgia, who are so
from conviction. who were 81 when to
avow republcanisln there required physical
as well as moral courage, and whose poll
tics are not influenced by the desire for Of
flee. But as they will work without recon-
pense while the new converts demandp pay for
all they do,thcy, like a similar class in Virgin
ia, are overlooked in the distribution of of
fees, and the lucrative places given to men
like Mr.. Speer who joined the party when
it was safe to do so, and for no other purpose
than to profit themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
TG-DAy's TELEGRApHIC NEWS.

Boston is to be lighted by electricity.
France denies that she has any hostile in
tentions in Africa.
The British bark Garmara, from San
Francisco for Queenstown, has foundered.
The crew were saved
Dispatches from Limerick say more
trouble is appreheuded between the police
and malcontcnts.
During riot in Srutari day or TWO ago
between mOuntaineers and Turks twenty of
the latter were killed and number
wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

Ir Is not yet known what, if any, answer
President Garrett, of the b. 4 0. K. R., has
made to the late demand Of the Richmond
and Danville Syndicate for the resignation
of the b. o. directors of the Virginia Mid
land Railway. The answer, however. can
not reasonably be withheld much longer
and its purport can hardly he other than a
compliance, for it is not likely that Mr.. Gar
rett desires to retain control Of property
that does not belong 10 him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY IL.

: FAIR sample of the reckless abandon
that characteriles the statements of Gen
eral Mahone's Richmond organ is afforded
by its assertion that Fifty cents on the dol
lar is the settlement forced upon her cred
itors by the city Of Alexandria, some years
ago, 'and that it has ;'incontestible evidence"
Of the truth of that assertion. Now the
facts ofthc case are as follows: This city
never has repudiated q single dollar of its
indebtedness and pays it the interest on its
public debt promptly at maturity. It's
entire bonded debt is $3.50, PA. SS9l 900 of
this bears three per cent. interest. SOL $50
six per cent interest, and $50, 59l bears five
per cent. interest. It's bonds are eagerly
sought for investment, and besides its own
citizens, who are always ready to buy stand
ing orders are in the market for foreign ac-
count. Many years ago the city issued due
bills in the shape of bank notes, one Of
which occasionally presents itself for
redemption, and instead of rcpudiating
any part or portion Of the face value
thereof, the whole amount is promptly
paid on presentation: two Of these for 50
each were last week collected through the
GAZETTE. 1t is hardly necessary however
to correct anything said either by General
Malone or his Richmond organ, for people
pay little credence to an ultra republican
who proclaims himself better democrat
than Ben Hill; and less to his organ, which
denied the existence Of one Of the leading
newspapers Of Philadelph and which says
that medical students can perfect themscl-
yes in anatomy by inspecting wax prepare
tons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

THE 3. < o. r. X. Go. is making az
rangements for DETECTING large portion of
the emigration from Europe to Baltimore
by its line Of ocean steamers. and is max
ing inquiries about the probability of such
immigrants finding homes along the lines
of the Virginia and West Virginia railroads.
There will be no trouble about getting such
homes provided somebody pays for them
but il can hardly be expected that the OWN
ers of the land along the lines Of the rail
roads will give il away, as it is about all
they have left. If the Il. 4 o. r. Il. would
spend some Of It's surplus capital in Virginia
lands and sell or lease them on favorable
terms to the people lis ships will bring from
Europe, the investment would he as prof
liable rs any it could possibly make.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

Anthony Trollope's will has been proved
By the executors, his widow and eldest SON
The personality is sworn at Sl29 ,464.Sl The
will is dated October %, 1878, and leaves
all the property in trust to Mrs. Trolope, to
be divided at her death between the sons
TO the eldest son are bequeathed all the
novelist's MSS, and at Mrs. Trolope's
death, $4,000 to Miss Nightingale Bland,
niece of the deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
The Court OF Appeals Yesterday.

Ailstock vs.. Page and ais Upon peli
ton for a writ of prohibition. Rule award.
ed returnable OH Friday next.
Enbank vs.. Smith Argued by George
2. Haw, esq, for plaintiff, aud George 4.
Jones, esd, for defendant in error and sub
mittcd.
James vs.. llarris's administrator James
vs.. Stokesand ais. Argued byW r. Petit
esq, for plaintiff in error.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
A bright little girl up town had col,

A bright little girl up town had a gold
fish, which, as all the rest of us must do
some time, died, She and her little brother
took the fish out to bury it with due cere-
mony, and after it was covered beneath the
sod and head board erected, the brother
suggested that a foot-board also be put up.
No" she said, I'VE don't want foot board:
fish hasn't feet, brother; fish has tails, and
We want tail-board." The stail'' board
was put up and the mourners went about
the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

An alteration occurred at Hanover {. H
Sunday nigh, betweentwo negro boys. about
eighteen years Of age, named Herbert Jones
and Sam Tunstall, in which the latter was
seriously, if not fatally, stabbed. Jones is
Under arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

4 would not live always, I ask not to STAY"
We do not wonder, with such a cold as
yours, but there is bright side to every
thing, and, sunshine even for those racked
with pain. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup never
fails to cure the most stubborn cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

Two rivals loved II maid,
A blooming country lassie;
And one was rather staid--
The other bold and brassy.
And while the first admired
His idol at distance,
The other never tired
counting with persistence.
One fellow was fool
4 different man the other:
The first was rather cool
Toward the daughters mother.
While one sat with the maid
In cool retreats and shady,
The other slyly stayed
Al home with the old lady.
Al last The maiden married
4 mothers voice did reach her.
The bashful fellow carried
The treasure 10 the preacher.
And once holds good for all.
IL I'm not much mistaken.
The best fruits apt 10 fail
When parent trunks are shaken.
Hold not the moral lightly;
With il your memory laden;
Court the old lady-slightiy,
Before you press the maiden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
TO-DAY's CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
SENATE.

A number Of bills, resolutions petitions,
&c, of no particular Importance were intro
duced and referred.
The credentials of Mr.. Mcpherson, re-eect-
ed Senator from Delaware, were read and
filed.
At the closing of the mornings business
the tariff bill was taken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

SLEIGH BASKETS 3, 81, and f,et s,eivt
~ Runners Ill sizes. Sleigh Bells, Shafts &C.
'nil STOCK NJ JAS. T. CARLIN 4 SONS.
dec6 go -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

oe NJ LuSIRO!. LUSTROu! For clean.
L ing Plated ware, Silver and NickIe pI.i.
For sale by MCLEAN G. I'M Ep ''''e'
moves 20 p:.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
HOUSE.

The Senate bill was passed authorizing
the Commissioner of the Freedmen's Saving
and Trust Company TO examine and audit
all dividends due on accounts which have
been presented since the 2lst of August,
1881.
After the introduction and reference of n
number of other bills, the House. at II 80.
took up the tariff bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
DIED.

On Tuesday February 18th, 1889, 8 a. M.
MAMIE l.. wife Of Jos. P. Broders, and daughter
Of John and Emily J. Dickerson, of Baltimore
Md. Hs*~F Funeral will place from her late resi-
dence, No. 10S Cameron street, on Thursdav attsr-
noon at ) o'clock Friends and relatives respect -
fully invited to attend
In this city, OH the 12lh instant, Mr.. ROBERT
II. WADE. in the cd year of his age mO-Tb4
funeral will take place from his late residence OF,
ut 3 o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

4 NOTION SEED OII.-Fiye barrels co,t,n O.,
- Oil received this day and for sale by
ClIAS. S. TAYLOR. Jr.
noS-L 21 Kinp stroar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

This is free country! sure but you can't
get Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup free of charge.
it costs you quarter every time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

1S0 PIECES OF NARROW HAMEyJRG EN-
lcO broideres Prices q. 8. 10, ID "a and 81
''n TaSf per q, safd' M. ADAMS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

MIR. W Q. Shanks, Petersburg, Va, SAYS:
Browns Iron Btters entirely relieved me
of an eruption on my skin"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

TlNOWELS aud NAPKINS, cheapest aud Les, -,
l. price in the market.
jan 20 AMOS y sIAyA,Arpn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

INlSH.-Nos. l. = and ; Mack.rel Ron.,os.
l. Whole and Shredded Cod Fish. and choic.
mil Roe Potomac Herring, for sale by
!eht j G. NH RIJRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

lnvalidS. br0k ken
down in health and
spirits by chronic dvs-
pepala. or suffering
from the terrible ex-
hausti0n that follows
the attacks of acute
disease, the testimony
OF thousands who have
been raised US by a
miracle from n SINH
lar state of prostration
by HoStctter's Stom-
:lch Bitters, is 4 sure
guarantee that by the
same means you. too,
may he strengthened
and restored.
For sale by I'LL Drug
feb1O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

I'VE OLDEN TIME GLYCERINE SOAP"
L. together with Colgate's line Toilet Scans
SUMMERS & ALLEN
lehh ~ W. Cor King and ROYAL sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

a MOTHER CAsEOS THOSE VERY CHEAp
y aierino Vests and Drawers just opened at
nov2l AMOS b. SLAYMAEER,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

II Ai.-Clovcr Hay Timothy and Clover H.v
- mixed, cut or long. for sale by
F. j. POLLARD
uec-l No. 2J1 King St cor I;enrv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

ARpEr CHAINS of best quality. 8 threaded
~ and all colors ut 1''
JAM AMOS p SrAv,r.rpp,c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

A TMORE'S MINCE MEAT-25 Pals Atmore's
"A Mince Meat. received to-day and for sale nv
ueclS SC MILBIJRS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

VALENClA. FLORIDA AND MESslNA OR.
ANGES, prime, just received BY
fcb2 ~ yStrrn,,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

EIRE CRACKERS, large and small for col.
l. wholesale and retail at 'a'e
dec11 J. C. MILRIJRS,S I'm po,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

DURE LINEN TOWELS. 20 by 40 inches =,
L l2i2 cts. Glass Towels, all linen. three far
% cents at wv
ieh2 AMOS b SIAYMAEEp,c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13
MARINE NEWS

MARINE NEWS.
PORT FALEXANDRIA, FEBRUARY IL, 1882
Sun rises.......... 52 Sun sets....,.. 5 81
ARRIVED.
Str Excelsior, Norfolk to Hooe.
SAILED.
Stmp Norfolk. Philada, by L A Reed & Co.
Str Excelsior. Norfolk, by Hooe
MEMORANDA.
Schr Jeunie Middleton. fer Richmond, sailed
from Matanzas 1th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-13

| ho!.l. CARRIAGES! DOLL CARRIAGES,
and examine. >A'-
Ier1D AnI LAN o frI11 ,,1,