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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

ANXIOUS To HEAR THE RESULT
The interest manifested in the pugilist-
H. encounter between Sullivan an
Corbett at New Orleans last night was
almost as great as chat over the Hee-
nan ana Sayers fight i'll England in
April. 1860 But how the times have
changed Then we were kept in sus-
pense for nearly two weeks while the
old paddle-wheel steamer Vanderbilt
crossed the ocean with the unsatisfac-
tory news of the '.mill.n To-day the
result of last nights fight was read at
breakfast tables throughout the civil
lied world. The interest manifested in
Alexandria over the Sullivan-Corbett
match was as pronounced as anywhere
else, and cast the issues OF the Presl-
dental contest into an eclipse. II had
been noised around that the news
from the fight would be proclaimed
from the Office of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, and old and
Young, Short aud tall at an early hour
in the night wedged themselves into
the room and formed as compact body
~ matches in a box, and standing first
on one leg and then the other listened
far hours TO the monotonous humdrum
1 III Of the telegraphers instru-
1 ,nenrs in eager anticipation of news
from New Orleans The pavement,
roo '0 was as crowded as a Russian supply
. 49," - in f,mine times or a new soup
},1lI.Y If was a picture for an amusing
soliloquy to study the crowd, Inc
youn7 "n' ~ ynG ~ ,5e ,oa;oritT With a
poseI ,l;m "Ti 81 a ~, other class Grave
9 .,nd I--- aener9lIl. stay-at-homeat-nights
, ,burcS members concluded to take af-
,n al"s m walks and though some
made to Themselves circuitous paths
,bev managed eventually to bring up
in front of the telegraph Office and
uttered the cony entioi.,,, phrase. ''they
were lust passing by, though they
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

WEDDNG.-M George 4, Iden. Ct
this city, and Miss Ida b. Schailer, OF
Fairfax county, were married last night
mt the residence Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schailer. near
this city. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. II T. Sharp ofGrace church,
and the marriage was witnessed by a
large number OF relatives and friends OF
the bride and groom. After the cere-
mony reception was held, at which a
most bountiful supper was served.
The bride and groom were the recipi-
ents OLA large number of beautiful pre-
sents. They left this morning for a
trip through the Shenandoah Valley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

COLUMBIA FIRE CoMPANY.-The
monthly meeting Of the Columbia Fire
Company was held last night. An in
vitation to attend the fair to be given
by Rathbone Division. I. r. X: of P,
was received, The members agreed to
attend individually hut not in uniform
or in a body. Action on the question
of attending the State Firemen's Con-
vention to be held at Charlottesville,
was postponed till Tuesday night next,
to give the committee recently appoint
ed to consider the matter, more time in
which to prepare report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

TIE IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOUTH
ERN SECriON.-Superintcndent OF 70
lice Dobie in conjunction with City Sur
veyor Graves yesterday opened for vehl-
Giles the crossing at the intersection OF
ROYAL and Gibbon streets, and carts
and wagons passed from one thorough
fare to the other for the first time in
the memory of the oldest inhabitant or.
for all we know. since the town was
laid out-in 1749-when Royal street
was our western boundary, and If 4
gully existed there then it was to our
f5r,'.;thers what Hooil's run is to us.
nov ut the unsightly lanyard drain
at Tie intersection of those streets has
been obitcrated by the construction OF
n substantial sewer and a Convenient
roadway made on Gibbon street from
the rivers shore. there is no good rea-
son why this street should not in the
near ft,.1re rival Wolfe or Duke as a
place afrcsidcnce Even now, ON this
Street especially west of Washington
street. fine houses are to be found
which any section would be proud of.
Eieetricity slaroS at night throughout
lis entire length and with little grad
inr it could soon he made as desirable n
th6r. ushfare as any other in the city's
limits. And what has been said OF
Gibbon street is equally true of Frank
lin. one square south, which presents
eligible sites for builders. In week
or two cars will doubtless be running
ON the electric railway, which enters
Franklin street from Fairfax. People
living on that thoroughfare will then
be enabled to ride almost from their
doors to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.-The sup
port for the ensuing year of large
number, forty or more, of candidates
for holy orders and postulants has been
undertaken by the Educational Society
OF Virginia. From this it appears as
though the Theological Seminary will
be crowded to its utmost capacity.
Snch large number at the beginning
of the session is remarkable and I'M
precedented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

The SHOE FAcToEY,-The Potomac
Shoe Factory, which for the past two
weeks has been running on half time,
will on Monday next commence run
ming on full time again. The capacity
of the factory has been considerably in
creased and the manufacture ofshoes at
the rate of from 800 to 1000 pair a
week will be commenced on Monday.
The company has recently received such
large orders that the capacity of the fac
tory will be tested to supply them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
\ Little Girls Experience in n Light


y Little Girls Experience in Light
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Prescott are keepers of
the Government Lighthouse nj Sand Beach,
Mich, and are blessed with a daughter four
years old, Last April she was taken down
with Measles, followed with dreadful Cough
and turning into a Fever. Doctors at home
and at Detroit treated her, but in vain, she
grew worse rapidly, until she was a mere
handful Of homes. Then she tried Dr.
Kings New Discovery and after the use Of
two and half bottles, was completely cured
They say DR.. Kings New Discovery Is worth
its weight in gold, yet you may get trial
bottle free at c. G. Lemons Drugstore, 604
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

CHESAPEAKE PREsBYTERY.- The fall
meeting OF Chesapeake Prcsbytery was
held in the Presbyterian Church at
Mitchell's, Culpeper county. Va, Tues
day, September 9th. The opening ser
mon was preached by Rev. W. W.
White, the retiring moderator, from
Hebrew ri 80 Rev. Theron II. Rice,
ir., of Alexandra, was elected modera-
tor and Rev. VIM. Dinwiddie, D. D.,
and K. Kemper, esq, temporary clerks.
The attendance of ministers and elders
was about as usual. Reports were re-
ceived from the various churches, show
ing increased spiritual activity in some
and little or no progress in others. The
members of the Mitchell's church and
the citizens generally We'd with one
another in their efforts to make this
meeting most pleasant one for those
who attended, and their efforts were
eminently successful and highly appre-
ciatcd. DR.. Dinwiddie preached on
Wednesday morning and Rev. Theron
II. Rice, jr, Wednesday night and
Thursday morning to large and atten-
tive audiences. GulpeperC. H. was Sc
lected as the place for the spring meet
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08


KING GEORGE II AND THE ALEXAN-
pRIA MARsH-1he Alexandra cores.
pondent of the Washington StGr says;
'.If cholera shall come to Alexandria by
reason of the old marsh on the north
east edge of the city, at the end OF Roy
nj street. it will be owing to George Ii,
the former King of Alexandria, Great
Britain and Ireland, The marsh al
WAYS was a nuisance, Itsowners would
never do anything with it and over 40
wears ago, after serving several notices
upon the owners to ill it up, the trus-
tees of the town determined to take
possession of it as public property,
make it sanitary and use it as COM
mons for the cows, &C., of the town.
This the king prevented, At meet.
ing of the trustees held on the 9th of
February. ISL, it was ordered that
John West, ir., survey the marsh adj
Joining this town and annex 1t to plan
of the town in order to be presented 10
the assembly (of the colony of Virginia
at williamsburg to obtain their act to
include in the town bounds that part OF
if which IS nj this time without the
same and chat the whole may be dis
posed of to the highest bidder in order
to'improve it as a common of pastur=
age The general assembly changed
the bounds so rs TO include the marsh,
but owing TO the difficulty of obtaining
the consent of the king aud his approx
al of the law the project was abandon
ed. a century or more of notices to
the owners of sunken grounds to fill
them up having failed in its purpose it
has of late years been proposed to i'm
prove the marsh at the public expense"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
King street

IHAvE been a great sufferer from dry Ca
tarrh for many years, and tried many rem
edies, but none did me so much benefit as
Ely's Cream Balm. 1t completely cured me.
NJ. J. Lally, 80 Woodward Ave-. Boston High
lands, Mass.
AFTER usins Ely's Cream Balm two months
was surprised to find that the right nostril,
which was closed for over twenty years WAS
open and free as the other, and can use it now
as could not do for many years. feel very
thankful. K. II, CFessengham, 215 18th ST.,
Brooklyn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

Sheep pay if properly taken care Of
not ten per cent, but two hundred per
cent, and money invested in them is
more secure than in bank. You should
remember that sheep require careful
attention, and to be made proofagainst
disease, occasionally feed them Stone
braker's Horse and Cattle Powders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

HALL DEDICATED.-The dedication
of the new hall at Carlin's Spring, in
the county, took place last night and
proved success in all respects. The
programme consisted of songs, solos
on the violin. mandolin and piano,
an appropriate address by Gen. S. S.
Burdett, &c. Dr. Hodgllin, his daugh-
ter and wee wee son, of Falls Church,
each treated the audience TO recitations,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

Thrown FROM a BAL1ooS.-An accident
occurred yesterday evening at River View
which may result in the death of Mrs. 0'Dell.
the wife of Prof K. n. O'Dcll. who, together
with her husband. was to have made 4 bal
loon ascension and parachute leap. The para-
chute became detached from the balloon a; a
distance of twenty-five feet from the ground,
dashing them both to the earth. The cause
Of the accident is not known. The knife.
which is operated by means ola cord and
worked by the aeronaut, cut the rope in some
manner Mrs O'Dell was taken TO Washing
ton where she was placed under treatment.
1t is thought she suffered conclusion of the
spine. The professor was badly shaken up,
but escaped serious injury,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
To CLEAN THE CITY.-Mayor Strauss
to-day issued the following order:


ALLtAShRLA. =, Sep. 8, 1852.
Capiai. l!,rbSt-r C.ief Of Police:
Sir-fon Will instruct your officers TO make
note OF al alleys. streets and other places
where any nuisance nay exist and report
same 70 ne, that | car inform the Health Of
Ii ers and have said nuisanccs abated. con-
sider thisa necessary measure to preserve the
sanitary condition Of the city
LIEERY STRAUSS. Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

ACCORDING to recent estimate the people
Of this country arc certainly a race of meat
eaters. 1t is said the average consumption OF
meat in the United States is not less than one
hundred and seventy-ive pounds year for
every man, woman and child, and that in
cudcs the great clement Of infancy, whore
the meat eater is trivial in amount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

From 1861 to 65, both the FEDERAL and
confederate armies used Stonebraker's
Horse and Ca.iie Powders, & i every
package stfll carries the Endorsement OF
the US. government upon the wrap
per. Price, 25 cents,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

SICKNESS AMONG CHILDREN, espec-
tally infants. is prevalent at all times,
but is largely avoided by giving proper
nourishment and wholesome food.
The most successful and reliable is the
Gail Borden Eagle" Brand Condensed
Milk. Your grocer and druggist keep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
THE REASON ::

THE REASON:
Simple enough and easily explained. In
the first place we take pains to have just what
you need and never ask you to meager things
here. We tell you through our advertise
ments in a plain, straightforward way, facts
and facts only about our goods-underrating
rather than oveTating them. The promise of
yesterday is the promise of to-day-therefore
you are never disappointed. but find just what
you expect. This always has becn-always
will be-our way Of doing business. We know
of no better way
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

MUsICAL.-At the meeting of the AL
exandria Musical Association held at
their rooms last night the director was
authorized to make the necessary ar
rangements for the coming season. IT
Is probable that in addition to the COM
plimentary rehearsals to be given by
the association, engagements will be
made with one or more Of the profess
sional organizations on the road for en-
tertaiuments under the auspices Of the
association. Practice will be resumed
on Friday, the 10Th inst, and the first
rehearsal given early in November.
That the association still holds its pop
ularity is evidenced by its numbers
Last night the resignation OF three
members was presented and accepted,
two new members were admitted and
applications from five received. Its
membership is now 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

RE-oPENING OF ST. JoHN's ACADEMY.
st. Johns Academy will reopen for It's
sixticth session On Thursday next un-
der its new principal, Capt. Wm, II,
Sweeney, and the prospects for the
continuation of the time honored insti-
tuition are very fattering. Professor
Richard W. Hamilton, of New York,
Will teach the classes in ancient Ian
guages, literature and history. He is
an experienced teacher, having taught
for number Of years In the southern
colleges and schools. 1t is understood
that SIR Arthur r. Jordan, graduate
OF lot session and leader in the univer-
sitj * nina:ion. will also assist Capt.
Sweeney. and will teach the classes in
junior English, Capt. Sweeney will,
as heretofore, devote his time TO the
teaching of mathematics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

New YORK, Sept S.-Flour dull and weak
Wheat steady and dull. Corn quiet and firm
Pork quiet and steady at S11 90 to SD %
Lard quiet and steady at 81 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

CHICAGO. Sept S, lilo a m.-Wheat-
Dec 76; May sd Corn-Oct 4Ssa4S3 May
51sa51s Oats-Oct 34s May 3777. Pork
Oct SO Is; Jan S12 90. Lard-Oot 81 81 {;
Jan So So. Short ribs-0ct 81 72!; Jan
Sc DBL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Sept S.-The mar
ket to-day is quiet with rather hardening ten
dency in prices. but we note no actual ad-
vance; sales were made to-day al b0a113 for
Wheat; Corn 56a5Si Rye 55af0, and Oats
3Sa40,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

WEATHER PRoBABILIrIEs.-For this
.-etjon fair but threatening, probable
-5elcrs by Friday night or SATURDAY,
.Gs,ty warmer, easterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, Sept 9.-Thc stock market
this morning lost the strength OF yesterday
and prices again yielded to pressure, the talk
ing of profits continuing while the advances
In the gold stocks ceased with those in the
rest of the list. The opening was firm at
small fractional gains over last nights prices,
but the decline began Immediately and with
considerable animation in tbs leading stocks
material los'cs were sustained, The pressure
was lifted late in the hour, however, and the
market again subsidized into dul!ncs with only
a Slight rally in prices. At II O'Clock the
market vas quiet and firm generally at snail
fractions below first prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

Mr. R. Belches, of Prince William
county, who recently purchased two
lots on the north side of Prince street,
west of Patrick, will soon erect two
handsome brick residences thereon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

BALTIMORE Sept. 8,-Flour steady. Wheat
steady Corn steady. Oats firm. Rye quiet.
Hay dull. Provisions firm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
BREWERY GRAINS

The NATIONAL CAPITAL BREWING
COMPANY offer for sale every day from Z to
- o'clock FRESH GRAINS on sprout, at
the Brewery d street between 18th and 18th,
s. E, Washington d. G. sepS 1ws
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:43 /; sun sets
~ High water 909 a. III. and S:3S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v OOdVard & LothrOD.
10th, 18th and F StS,, N. W.
STORE HoURs-8a. m. to p. N
Rugs, Lace Curtains, POrtiereS.
Decorative and Upholstery,
Goods for Fall Of'92.
REsULT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

A most successful Introductory sale, which
has been continuously large and growing
every day since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT.

IIVI~o I'm DEL AN I'm T.
Lace Striped Scrim, DC a yard.
Slkoline-32 inches widc-10c n
yard.
China silk-new shadcs-60c a
yard.
All-Chcnille Portieres, dado and
frieze, fringed top and bottom, $500
pair.
AlI-Chenille Portieres, extra quail
ty, sclf-colorcd dado and frieze, best
fringe top and bottom, So pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

| CLOSING CT 5.
Simmer SEC.
ATLESS THAN COST.
Preparatory to re-
ceiving our fall goods
and in order TO dispose
Of the remainder Of our
summer stock, we have
reduced prices to less
than cost.
AL OuI IL 90 OlllSS
ham reduced to l0c.
All our loo Cling
ham reduced to Sc.
All our Pineapple
Tissues, Pongees, and
Drap de Chevalines,
that were l23c, re-
duced to Toe.
We have a few more
Of the colored French
Mulls, in stripes and
plaids. They were
l21c; now lOc; orig
inal value 25c.
twenty-five per ct.
off on marked price Of
all summer goods, such
asBedfordCords, Chev-
eron Serges, etc.
Atwood Challis re-
duced to l5c.
Plaids, Muslins, In
dia Lawns, Nainsooks,
Sateens, Laces, Ham
burg and Swiss Edges
reduced in same pro
portion.
ISAAC GICIIDElG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
WANTS.

Glo0K wANTED-A SETTLED WHITE
v WOMAN wanted to cook in a restaurant.
No washing or ironing. Apply at this office.
sep~ 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

BALTIMORE, Sept. 6.-virginia consols =
do 10.l0s do IS 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
THE SMYRNA RUGS

THE SMYRNA RUGS
AT one-half their value. The color
ings are so soft and rich that they
will harmonic with almost any sur
roundings.
81 to S2S.75-worth S1.75 to $50.
Cart Gallery, 18th floor)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08
lDoRX.Goops.
NEW FALL ste H

Our buyer is now in New York market and
we are daily receiving new and desirable fall
goods in all departments. Next week we
will be prepared to show the handsomest
line of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-08

A RI CLASS
IA Miss LIZZIE B. EWING.
Pictures on exhibition at French's book :
store. Apply at 5o7 Prince street for Art
Circular. sc13SS
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-01-23

and the finest mixed and fancy drinks will al
ways be forthcoming upon order A fine club
room is at the disposal of parties who wish to
indulge in q social game of cards.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-01-23
MONDAY, JANUARY 18th. a SOC,

at O'Clock P. NJ. to pay the aforesaid delin.
quent taxes, penalties and costs; also hat 10
per cent ON the amount of said taxes. and 81
per name for advertising, and 81 per name for
Auditors certificate be collected in addition
to the original tax; also that said property is
subject to reds mption within six months from
the date of such sale by payment of all said
snms with PSF cent. per month from date OF
sale until paid.
J. A. HUNT00N,
Treasurer of Lyon County, Nevada.
Dayton, Dec. IA, 1891.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-01-23
THE TABLE

will always be supplied with the choicest eata
bles the market affords, and all the delicacies
will be supplied in season. Meals can be OBJ
tanned at all hours, cooked to suit the most fas-
tidious epicure.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-01-23

Board by the Day, Week or Month
at Popular Prices.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-16
ELECTRICITY In THE Mines
The THONSON-VAH OEPOELE ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES
A Brief Description Of Under
ground Haulaqe by the
Latest Invention.
VVTHILE electricity has been used

w THILE electricity has been used
M for some time in mine work
w for the purpose of lighting
mines, it attained no prOml
nence in the field underground haul
ageuntil the rhomson-Heu Electric
Company designed and installed the
locomotive i'm the Erie colliery of the
Hillside Coal Company, the first sue
cessful electric mining locomotive III
the country. This wasin October, 1883.
Requirements of other mines, how
ever, have led To the production OF
locomotive differing essentially from
that in the Erie coliery, type known
as the "Terrapin Back" and which is
shown i'm the accompanying Illus
tration.
1t is most substantially and solidly
built the interior mechanism being
entirely protected by heavy iron
armor, and possesses in a marked de.
gree the important features of strength
and solidity, The motor for operating
the locomotive is Of the iron clad con-
lsequent pole type, having a Gramme
ring armature
\ 1t is provided with the radial type
carbon brushes and elongated commu
tator segments, 10y means of which the
most durable connection with the arm
ature coils is obtained. The motor is
situated midday between the aXles, the
proper speed reduction being attained
by means of train of gears. The loco.
motives can be ron at various speeds,
the motors being wound forany speed,
at a maximum of from four to ten
miles an hour.
The locomotive is provided with the
necessary controlling devices all placed
within easy reach of the operator a
special type ofrheOstat, composed en-
tirely of micaand German silver, is em-
ployed, and a new and improved
brake lever and reversing switch is
used The trolley arm through which
the current is conveyed to the motor is
of the double-elbow pattern, which ac-
commodities itself automatically to the
varying heights of the conductor, and
permits the operation of the car in
either direction. On each side of the
locomotive is placed an incandescent
lamp, which serves the double purpose
of signal aud headlight. A go volt
generator supplies the necessary cur
rent. The Thomson-Nan Depoele Elec-
tric Mining Company, Of Boston,
which designed this locomotive, has
also in process of construction several
new types, suited to the requirements
of different mines, hard and soft coal,
iron and other metals, and for high
and low entries, and gauges varying
from Is inches to the standard. The
company having had such valuable ex-
periences in the field of underground
electric haulage is particularly fitted
to design and manufacture any locOmo-
tive of any type demanded by local
conditions. The success of the appar-
atus already installed has given great