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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
The Puzzle Solved.

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled
and battled the medical profession
more than nasal catarrh. While not
Immediately fatal it is among the
most nauseous and disgusting ills the
flesh is heir to, and the records show
very few or no cases of radical cure of
chronic catarrh by any of the many
modes of treatment until the introduc-
ton of Elys Cream Balm few years
ago. The success of this preparation
has been most gratifying and surpris-
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
Jed Prouty Outdope.

The prince of traders is said to re.
side in Hucksport, Maine. He recently
went off on a trading expedition with
horse in the carriage and returned
home with cow in the shafts. He
was given an ovation by his admiring
fellow citizens as he drove through the
main street of the village with his
novel team
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
To Settle New Jerseys Deadlock.

TRENTON, \. j., Feb. @2.-The gov
crnor, Attorney General Stockton, r.
Y. Linburn and Fred Stevens were in
conference for several hours yesterday
and it is reported that they have de-
cided to institute quo warranto pro-
ceedings against Robert Adrian. pres
ident of the Democratic senate and
Maurice A. Rogers, president OF the
Republican senate, requiring them to
show by what authority they are act
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
Her IMAGINATION.

Lillian Bell, who wrote "The Love
Affairs of an Old Maid" is % wears
old, and owns many of the qualities
which she has given to her old maid
Not long ago she was detailed by one
of Chicago's literary clubs to write up
the famous women of the country.
The paper was brilliant one, and
was seriously commended by the liter
airy women who had gathered to hear
it. A week or two later they were
surprised to learn that the characters
portrayed were imarinaru
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
She Is nannr.

She is one of those very matter-of-
fact girls.
How are YOU getting along with
your music?" asked the young man
who was calling on her.
Well" she answered, "of course
1t wouldn't be proper for me to COM
pllment myself, but some OF tho
neighbors have told me that they
have staid awake at night for hours
listening to my playing"
And she smiled in a self-approving
way that was sweet to behold.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
The rotation of the Planets.

The rotation of the planets on THEN
axis is certainly caused by that elec
trio force which makes them magnets
and the revolution of the planets
around the sun by the rotation of the
sun on its axis The latter because OF
the ether surrounding the sun revoIves
with the latter. Strange that this
common-sense idea never penetrated
the minds of astronomers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

plain but chaste language, treating Of the
nature, symptoms and durability, by homo
treatment, Of such diseases. The Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Propristors
Of the Invelids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, n. Y, viii, on receipt of this notice,
with 10 cents Tin stamps for POSTAGE mail,
sealed in plain envelopes, . copy OF this useful
book. Il should be read BY every young
man, parent and guardian In thu land
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

The bedrooms of several British
hotels are now being fitted with auto
matte gas fires. Visitors may enjoy
a warming by placing in the meter by
the side of the fireplace a number Of
pennies equal to the number of hours
for which they wish to have the fire
alight
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
spelIing-Match Brogger,s Crossing.

Teacher-Huldy Smeel. spell shep-
herdess and give the definition.
Huldy-Shep-herd-ess, shepherdess-
a female shepherd
Teacher-Bobby Wager, spell hazard
Gus and give the definition.
lobby llaz-er-dess, hazardous-a
female hazard. Judge
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

CATBo, H., Feb. 22.-Statc of Mis-
souri, was sunk in about eight feet of
water about O'Clock yesterday after
noon. The boat sprung leak and
was run aground. No lives lost AS
sistance has been sent from this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
WIN Favor SINGLE statchoaa.

WAsHINGToS, Feb. al. ID. Ross,
eX-chairman Of the Oklahoma Demo-
cratic central committee, has joined
the ranks If those who viii insist on
single statehood for Oklahoma and
the Indian territory. and is industri-
ously engaged in working up this
sentiment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
Washington Letters.

F. j. Dreer, of Philadelphia, is said
to possess the most extensive collec-
ton of William Penn letters and au-
tograDhs in existence. He also has
quite number of letters written by
General Washington, one at the age of
II, thirteen dated from before the
revolution and one dated the day be-
fore his death.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
schirmann.s Asthma Cur.

instantly relieves the most violent attack
taclI1tates free expectoration and insures rest
10 those otherwise un able to sleep except in a
chair as single trial will prove send for
Tree trial package TO DR.. X. Schinmanu, St
Paul, Mimi, but ask your druggist first.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
Hot Water In a Deem Mine.

At depth of 1900 feet in the ia
nous Comstock mine at Virginia CITY.
New, the waters which trickle from
sides, roof and bottom have a uniform
temperature of 40 degrees, Fahren-
heit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Strect-car drivers and others who are
constantly exposed to all kinds of weather.
and cannot find time to lay by, should
ever bear in mind this plain fact that DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup cures coughs and
colds. II is ure lualed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
Hard on Dolls.

Mother-Mercy on us. Your pretty
walking dolls are broken all to pieces.
How did it happen?
Little Ethel-Boo-hoo John-John-
ny made zem play football. -Good
News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

did the publishers accept that
novel of hers in which the heroine
kills her husband by slow poison?'
No. They advised her to adopt
prussic acid and make short story. ="
Puck.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

We may neglect the wrongs which
we receive, but be careful to rectifv
those which we are the cause of to
others.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

The employees on the Brooklyn
bridge have slang name for passen-
gers who cross in either direction
after l o'clock AT night, They call
them 1.-The left-orers.'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

$50 the poor fellow is doomed to
an early death"
"How do you make that out?''
Didn't you say he lived by his
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

The Wife-How did you dare, sir, to
scold me before Mrs. Brown? The
Husband-Well you know, Maria,
daren't scold you when we are by
ourselves.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

For Coughs and Throat Troubles
use BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs They re-
lieve all Throat irritations caused by Cold or
use of the voice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Anybody can criticise, but only the
wise can commend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

The best preparation for behaving
right is to think right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

1t is hard to convince the young
that Time has not hung up his scythe
and gone to sleep.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Mlke-Why do thin false ayes he
made of glass now? Pat-Sbnre an
how else could they say throo EN-, We
thick head?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
TrumDs.

The original of the word trump as
used in card playing is said to be the
French word ''triomphe," equivalent
to the English triumph
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Hegeman's ca mphor Ice with GIycerine.
Inc origin and only genuine Cures Chapped Hands
and Face, Cold Sores, &c. C. Ci Clark Co N ct
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Hold on to your tongue when YOU
are Just ready to swear, lie or speak
harshly, or use an improper word.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

ScURVY and scorbutic affections.
pimples, and blotches on the skin are
caused by impure blood which Beech
ans Pills cure.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

At BOonville, Mo, Riley Evans was
found guilty of murder ana given 2
term OF % years in the .penitentiary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Love never complains that its bur
den is too heavy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Self-deception is the worst kind Of
deception.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

1t doesn't make a lie any whittier to
put it on tombstone.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Every time wise man makes q
it teaches him something.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
Largest Movable Dome.

The largest movable dome in the
world, constructed so as 10 revolve on
a circular track, and thus facilitate
astronomical observations, is that on
the Paris observatory. which is 20
me ters, over 60 feet, in diameter.
The Fire Department in every city could
! OF do better than to keep a dozen of Sal
vatiOu Oil at each station. 1t instantly
relieves all burns, scalds and bruises, and
in few days makes an eifectual cure of
the wound. % cts.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

We see tunes furrow on another's
brow; how few themselves in that
just mirror see!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

The city editor had sent the reporter
out TO have an interview with a very
aged woman they had discovered, and
the reporter had come back.
We'll. inquired the city editor,
did YOU see here"
Course. did. That's what l went
for"
How old is she?"
she said she was 10 years Old
Very well. When you write your
story, put her down at 125. The wom-
an isn't living who will tell her real
age. Free Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Hold on to the truth, for it will
serve well, and Go you good through
out eternity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
Condensation.

HansOn's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask youl
druggist for it.. Price 10 cents
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

People need religion most when
they can't have their own wav.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Shiloh Consumpti Cure
is sold on guarantee. 1t Incipient Consumr.
tlon- II Is the best Cough Cure o cts Scots 81 ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

There is not much growing in grace
by those who are not willing to be
gracious.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Nobody on earth works harder for
less pay than the stingy man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28

Gray-'Dillington dresses pretty
well. Wonder if he earns much mon
cy?' Black-"No; but he has a big
salary. "-BostOn TRANSCRIPT.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-02-28
; LOSS OF POWER

1Ilu manly NlSor, Nervous De-
bility, Paralysis, or Palsy, Or
ganlc Weakness and wasting
Drains upon the system, result
ing IN dizziness of mental Facul-
ties, Impaired Memory, Low
Spirits, MoroSe or Irritable Tenn
per, fear Of impending calamity,
anda thousand and one derange-
ments of both body and mind
result from pernicious secret
practices, often INDUCED in by
the young, through ignorance Of
their rninous consequences. To
reach, reclaim and restore such
unfortunates to health and hap
pineSs, is tho aim of an associ-
alton OF medical gentlemen who
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-06

reads provided said county surveyor is
civil engineer whose compensations
hall be fixed by the Board of Supervi-
sors.
Sec. 5. Said superintendent Of road ;
aud bridges may employ three (5) suit
able persons to assist him in the super
vision of the building and repairs of the
reads and bridges, who shall be paid
such wages, for each day actually en-
ployed, as may be fixed by the Board
ofSupervisors, aud all repairs on the
public roads shall be made in conformi-
" with a uniform system except such
urgent repairs as are Immediately re-
CURED for public safety. No earth or
dirt shall be placed on the roads ex-
cept where necessary to give the re-
quired shape to the road-bed, upon
which shall be placed broken stone,
gravel or both.
Sec. 6. Said superintendent is to give
bond in the amount not less than the
sum of 81 900 Tor the faithful perform
ance of his duties. His term of office
shall be for two years and until his sue
cessor is chosen and qualified.
Sec Z. Whenever any work is re-
quired to be done which shall exceed
500 in cost, said work shall be done
by contract. The Board of Supervisors
shall give two weeks public notice in Il
daily newspaper published in the city
of Alexandria, and i'll one published i'll
the city of Washington Of the proposed
letting of said work and written bids
therefore shall be invited. The
plans and specifications of said
work and the estimates ofthe kinds and
quantities of said wo k and of materials re-
CURED shall be accessible to ali bidders at
least ten days before the letting, and the con
tract for said work or materials shall be
awarded by the Board of Supervisors to the
lowest responsible bidder, who shall be re-
quircd to furnish within ten days after said
award, a bond TO be approved by said board
in double the gross amount of his contract;
said contract and bond also to lie approved by
the Judge of the County Court.
Sec. s. That the terms Of Office of the Dis
trict road surveyors Of Alexandria county
shall cca SC and terminate whenever the super
interdcnl, herein provided for shall enter
upon his duties.
Sec g. That in the expenditures of money
apon the county roads tie road fund OF each
Aagisterial District shall be kept separate.
aud shall be applied exclusively within the
limits of said district.
Sec. 10. The County Treasurer shall make
to the Board of Supervisors, at each monthly
meeting of said board a written statement
showing the amount OF taxes paid during the
current fiscal year to date i'll each Magisterial
Dis;rc: and tie amount Of cash in hand be-
longing TO each district, and said statement
shall be entered upon the minutes of the
Board Of Supervisors.
See II. This act shall take effect from and
after its passage and all acts and parts of acts
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-06
NEW GOODS
ATT LOW PRICES.

The hard times and scarcity Of money have
induced manufacturers to mai reductions
that we have not been slow in taking ad-
vantage of. Our buyer has returned from
New York with many bargains A dollar
buys more to-day than ever. 1t Is impossioicc
in this limited space TO mention but ic" 0,
our novelties, So we invite you to come ana m
following: fol 4 beautiful line of Clocks most ap-
proved make, "a finer line never shown IN
tied tsiexandria). Haviland China new shape,
nov decorations: new Fancy Dresden, Ban
nnet Roudoir and Piano Lamps Five o'clock
Tea T Kettles and Stands; Jewett's Chatting
Dishes (you must see these Royal Rubian,
Rome Indian Glass and many other fancy
wares. Besides the cheapest line Of Vases.
Mugs, Cups, Saucers, Toy Tea Sets, Bisque
Figures, Plate Sets, Wine Sets, Turkey Dishes,
etc. Buy your China and Glass from a
Crockery House. They can offer you better
ralues than combination store, and know
more about a line they devote their entire at
tention to than outsiders have an opportunity
TO do.
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Atexatst1rfa 6azette.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, $40 tS 3f2 Prince st.
Daily one year, SO; six months SS;;3 lone month
30 cents.
Tri-Weekly one year 81; six months 50;
three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
i'll advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, of thanks, tributes
of respect. resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only be printed in this paper as advertise
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, or
ders for the paper news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
ENTERED at the Postotiice Alexandria, Virgin
ia, as second class matter.l
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OFFICIAL.
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. J
OFFICE or TIE toM'Ks or TIE SISKISC FUND,
RICHMOND. Va, ] thrmmry lsu J

RlclIMoSD, VA, cbrunry 1871. :
NHE LEGISLATURE HAS PASSED AN
"A at, approved January 81, 1894, allowing
all parties holding VIRGINIA SECURITIES
who failed to fund them under act of Febru-
AIRY %, 1892 until June 30 1894, to do so on
the same terms and under the same condi-
tions rs provided in said act Of February 20,
1892
Rates for funding the different classes of Sc
curitics, &c. will be furnished on application
All exchange must be done in person or by
attorney, as we will not send bonds through
the mails. nor by express unless the express
messenger lie empowered TO sign a receipt on
our books. JOSIAH RYLAND, JR.,
Second Auditor and President of Board of
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
lrb3 1aw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-06

Be it enacted, etc, That the Board of
Supervisors of Alexandria county shall
with the approval of the county judge
of said county, appoint suitable per-
son to take charge of the maintenance
repairs and construction of the public
roads and bridges of said county, who
shall be known as the Superintendent
of Roads and Bridges.
Sec. >. 1t shall be the duty OF said
superintendent to have general super
vision of all county roads and bridges
he shall keep and maintain said roads
and bridges in safe condition for pubic
travel, and he shall have all the rights
powers and privileges to take from
convenient lands such wood, stone,
gravel and earth as are conferred by
existing law Oh road surveyors, and
shall, except as herein after provided,
employ such teams and labor at the
current rates as may be necessary to
the maintenance of the county roads
and bridges, said rates to be approved
| by the Board of Supervisors.
Sec. 5. Said superintendent shall also
be empowered to employ competent
| civil engineer TO make the surveys and
mans and estimates of cost of all work
proposed to be done on the county
roads; also the necessary specifications
for said work; said estimates to show
in detail the several kinds and quam'i-
ties of work to be done and materials
to be furnished such estimates, plans
and specifications to be furnished to
the Board of Supervisors whenever re-
ouired by said board. -.
Sec. 4. The superintendent hereln
provided for shall employ the county
surveyor to make the survey; aud esti-
mates of work to be done ontae county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-06


NIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
Y Corporation Court of the city of Alezan-
dria, on the Sth day of January, 1894.
The Cleveland Ship Building Company VS..
the Haskin Wood Yulcanizing ompany
Of Washington. D. c., William E. Clark.
Nathaniel Wilson, Theodore l.. Holhrook.
Levi Woodberry. Clarence +. Norment aud
E. L. White.
Memo: The object of this suit Is to enforce
the Mechanics lien against property of the
Haskin Wood Vulcanizing Company of
Washington, D. c., for $40, 72401 with in
te:est thereon from June 30th, 1898, until
paid, and to subject the assets of said defend
ants to the payment Of its debts.
The defendants, William E. Clarke, Ma
thaniel Wilson. Theodore L. Holbrook,
Levi Woodbcrry, Clarence F. Norment
aud E. L. White, not having entered
their appearance and given security ac-
cording to the act Of Assembly and the rules
of this Court, and it appearing by an affidavit
that they are non Presidents of this State; ii
is ordered that the said defendants appear
here within fifteen days after due pub
lication of this order and do what is necessary
to protect their interests in this suit, and that
n copy of this order be forthwith inserted i'll
the Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper published
III the city of Alexandria, once awcck for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front door
of the Court House of this city. A copy
Tcstc: JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk,
ByJ. T. CALLAHAN, Dep. Clk.
John NJ. Johnson, p. q. jan9 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-06
MUNSON'S
E FAMOUS REMEDY

No. Al for the prevention and cure of La
Grippe, Coughs and Colds, became prominent
during the winter of 1S92-93 when thou
sands of bottles were used with the most
gratifying results. Ii has saved thousands of
lives. Purchase bottle to-day; it may be the
means Of saving your life; price 25c and SOC.
To get the genuine, ask for No. II, and buy
of our authorized agents only. For sale iu
Alcxandria at H HUDSON'S SPHARMACY, lib
King street also at W. T. SMITHS PHAR-
MACY. 30l King street.
Aiunsons Homo Fam. Med. Co, 1870 Arch
street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-06

GNOR SALE OR RENT.-Thc COMFORT
u ABLE FRAME RESIDENCE on the east
side of St. Asaph street between Cameron and
Queen streets. Gas, bath room &c, side cn
trance and backyard. Apply at this office.
nov21 If
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

EIuR SALE OR RENT.-THREE HOUSES
l. OH Patrick street, between Duke and
Wolfe streets. 6 rooms, all modern improve
ments nice homes big bargains; easy terms
JAMES BAYNE.
Room 6 Central National Bank,
feh1 1ws Washington ID. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-06
AUCTION SALES.

BY O'Neai i Lunt AnctiOnccrs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF HoUsE-AND LOT.
I will sell on SATURDAY. February 10th.
at II o'clock, in front of the Market Build
ing, the STORE and DWELLING situated at
the southeast corner of Royal and Oronoco
streets, fronting 20 feet more or lesa Oh Royal
street and running back on Oronoco street,
90 feet to an alley, with the right of way
over said alley. Terms of sale cash.
JOHN N. SCHAFE,
jan31 lot Trustee.
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LEGAL.

A DEMONSTRATORS NoTICE-Having
~ qualified as administrator of WILLIAM
H. BURGESS, deceased, all persons hav.
ing claims against the estate are hereby noti-
fed 70 present the same, duly authenticated
TO me. and all persons Indebted 10 said estate
are required to make immediate settlement.
WM II. SHIT Ii, City Sergeant.
ian17 I'm Administrators