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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
COMMUNICATED.

Alexandria has at last reached the
zenith OF its aspirations and her noble
sons have proven themselves criterions
in every respect, and in consequence
VIM. Coleman will be obliged to close
his intelligence Office and seek liveli-
hood elsewhere. l was afforded bril-
liant illustration of the 'critics" We
have in this city yesterday in overhear.
ing conversation between several
gentlemen on King street, the subject
Of their conversation being the Colum-
biz Fire Company. 1t seemed at one
time that every members life of that
company was il jeopardy, and the
critics were most bitter in their con-
domination because the city's engine,
the Columbia, was not on the scene ofthe
the recent fire Immediately after alarm
was sounded. One OF the gentlemen
assigned as the reason, with deep sar.
casm, that the company did not want
to bring it out for fear Of taking the
shine off herr and thus ruin the com
pany's chances of winning the first
prize at Annapolis. That old proyerb
'Where ignorance is bliss" could very
fttingly be applied in this case. 1t is
well-known fact that the Columbia
engine has been out Of service for sey-
eral days past on account OF the sick.
ness CT one OF the horaes, and also that
the company had obtained permission
to carry the Columbia to Annapolis
with the understanding that another
engine, the VIM. A. Smoot, be placed
in service. The VIM. a. Smoot engine
responded to the alarm Of the recent
fire, and because the Columbia did not
90 into service Immediately, although
the wheels were removed and the en-
CINE placed on jacks, some OF our
'criticsn are under the impression that
they have found data upon which 10
employ their brilliant minds. There is
no reason why the company should be
held responsible for an error committed
by the city authorities. Instead OF
sending to Washington for an engine,
the proper authorities should have or
dered the Columbia into service. II
there is blame at all put it where it be-
longs. But with Mt. Vernon on the
south and Monticello on The west, still
our "noble heroes" stood off and saw
the subject of their criticism do the
work at the recent fire, for the assign
ed reason that they would soil their
clothes and impair their health. Alex.
andria should be known as 1.-THE City
of Wisdom" w. l.. b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

WANT A New ELEcrIoN.-A petition
to the judge of the Corporation Court Of
Lynchburg has been prepared, praying
that the municipal election held there
on May 81 be declared invalid and that
new election be granted. The petit
TONERS are representatives, of the work.
ingman's party, the combination formed
to defeat the democrats in the city
election. Only one of the working
mems candidates out of fifteen was
elected. The petitioners charge princi-
pally that the booths were so arranged
that the voter ccdld not prepare bis
ballot without being seen by the judges
and others, and that the judges refused
to enter the booths and mark the bal
lots when requested to do SO by illiterate
voters. The contest is made in only
two of the three wards, it being conced'
ed by the workingmen's party that they
have no grounds for contest in the
second ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

Harmless SHooTING.-Justice R. c.
Fitzhugh, few days since issued war
rant for VIM stratton, of Stafford coun-
ty, who, it is alleged, had threatened
the lives of Joseph Bakers family, and
deputized John Bowling, of Fredericks-
burg, to make the arrest. Bowling met
Stratton near Bakers house. Baker
saw the two men and mounted his horse
to go to Bowling's assistance. In doing
so his pistol was discharged, and STRAIT.
ton thinking the shot intended for him,
returned the fire, Several shots were
exchanged, but by lodging behind trees
both men escaped injury. Stratton
finally made his escape, and having
taken the warrant to look at it carried
that with him. and Bowling returned
without his prisoner. Stratton is a
sutton for the hand of Bakers daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
In n Burning Prison.

LEAvENwoRTE, Kas., June 5.-Fire
broke out in the penitentisry at Lans.
ing last night and soon the 1000 men
within tho walls were in an uproar.
The imprisoned men cried and begged
to be released. Finally the flames be-
came so threatening that fifty convicts
were released to assist the officers.
The men performed their duty heroical
ly and the fire was ultimately Quench.
ed after damage of about $1,000 had
been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

DISPATCHES from Richmond are to
the effect that a number OF the gold
democrats of that city have determined
to take no part in the democratic pri-
naries there, lest thereby, if the demo-
cratic State convention shall endorse
the Chicago platform, they be com
PEELED to support the ticket it shall
nominate. But as the same people
took part in last summers democratic
primaries, and afterwards did not sup
port the ticket nominated by the ma
tioral democratic convention, why
they should have taken the trouble to
come to any such determination as that
referred to, is little puzzlirg to those
who believe that human action in all
cases is directed by reason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

Elk CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON, of Ohio,
says he is not silver man, but as silver
is the leading issue. as the democratic
party, of which he is a member, is in
favor of silver, aud as the mon who
love humanity are on that side, while
those who oppose it are on the other,
he shall go with the former, as he. too,
loves humanity, and as able and hon.
est men support that side. This is not
only the way all men who call them
selves democrats should, but do, talk,
and when they do not, their democracy
may well be doubted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has forked
tongue. In his speech at the CONNER
cial convention in Philadelphia, Cay
or two ago, he said there is no motive
to make a product if you can't find
somebody to take it. The maker must
find the taker. You will not employ
labor to make product unless you
can find buyer for that product after
labor has made it," But after saying
that, he came back to Washington and
advised his party in Congress to hurry
up the passage of the Dingley tariff bill
which must, of necessity, prohibit for
eigners from buying the surplus prod
ucts of this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
a Gigantic Enterprise.

CHICAGO, June 5.-A transcontinental
railroad, from tidewater to tidewater,
Was set in motion when S30,0O0 was
paid at Springfield yesterday for the
incorporation of company with capt.
tai stock of 100000 By q corsol-
dalton OF the Baltimore & Ohio, the
Wisconsin Central, the Chicago &
Northern Pacific and the Northern Pa
cific systems, will be produced the new
system, one end Of which will touch the
Atlantic, the other the Pacific. The
headquarters will be located in Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
Hurled TO Their Death.

SEATTLE, Wash, June 5.-The fate
of Belcher, Blackstone and Melinque,
lost while crossing Cook Inlet TO Prince
William Sound, has just been learned.
When the huge glacier, which must be
crossed to arrive at the sound was
reached, the men hurried ahead Of their
guides. a subsequent search showed
that they bad reached the edge of the
floor of ice, and, pausiug on unsafe
ground, the ice had broken. dashing
them 500 feet to the beach below.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
A Murderous Ex.Convict.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 5.-Tom
CLARK, a notorious negro ex-convict,
shot and instantly killed Elizabeth
Hatch, an aged negro woman, mortally
wounded her daughter, Elizabeth, and
shot another woman, Mary Robinson,
in the ankle. Clark went to the home
of the women last night, determined to
kill the daughter. The other women
were shot as a result of his bad aim.
Elizabeth is dying at the hospital.
Clark ESCAPED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
RUcKLJN,s ARNICA SAVE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
,sy required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest L. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

LONDON, June 5.-A dispatch from
Dieppe says that the French trawler
Liberte, recently engaged in the Iceland
fisheries, has been lost with % members
of her crew.
MADRID, June 5.-The Correspon-
dencia saws Marshal Martinez Campos
has advised the Queen Regent against
retaining General Weyler as captain
general of Cuba.
ATHENS, June 5.-The sea armissice
was signed to-day by the Turkish and
Greek delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va.,. postotiice
June 5:
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter office
Forbes, VIM Randolph, q
jackson, Mrs Julia Stafford, Mrs j,
Morton, Mamie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is q perfect
Maarial Liver Tonic and Blood Purifier. Re-
moves Bliousness without purging. Aspleas-
ant as Lemon Syrup. 1t is as large as any
dollar tonic and retails for so cents. To get
the GENUINE ask for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

THE PRESIDENT has determined to
disregard the custom established by
Mr.. Cleveland of allowing post
masters to hold their Offices for four
wears. and the civil service committee
OF the c. S. Senate has reported bill
exempting ali persons on the lsborer's
roll of the government from the COM
pe;itive examinations imposed by Mr..
Cleveland. The whole humbug will
soon be abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

An earthquake shock lasting two or three
seconds psssed over Butte, Mont, about $50
o'clock this morning 1t rocked houses and
ratified dishes bat it was all over before people
had time to become alarmed. The motion
seemed to be nearly east TO west
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
LEGAL NOTICES.


NIRGINIA: In the CLERKS Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the city of Alex
andria, on the ! 18th day Of Msy, 1897
Ellen Washington who sues by Scott Ake.s.
her next friend IS. John Washington.
Memo: The object of this suit is TO obtain
a decree divorcing the complainant, flm
Washington, from the bonds of matrimony
with the defendant, John Washington.
1t appearing by an affidavit fled in this
Cause that the defendant, John Washington.
is non-rcsid mt OF this State. 1t is ordered
that the said defendant appeal here within
fifteen days after the due publication OF this
order and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit. aud that copy OF this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette. a newspaper published in the cit Of
Alexandria, Va. once week for four sue.
cessive weeks, and posted at the 'front.' door
of the Court House OF this city.
Albert Stuart, p. q.
copy-Te-te:
JOHN 5. BEACH, Clerk,
By 7. CALLAHAN, D. C.
my1o WV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. June 5.-The stock market
opened strong and active and general strength
was displayed al through L list
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

There is more Cstsrrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
he Incurable For great many yesra doctors
nrononnced it local disease, and prescribed
iocal remedies. and by constantly failing 10
cnre with local treatment. pronounced it in
cnrahle. Science has proven catarrh to be a
CONGREGATIONAL disease, and therefore requires
const;tntion.l treatment. Halls Caarrh
Cnre manufactured by F. ]. Cheney & Co J,
Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
IN the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. 1t acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
tba system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure Send for circu-
lars and testimonials. Address,
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

full to overfowing and their taxes are
low, under free trade, while receipts do
not equal Expenditures here, under high
tariff. Referring to this contrast. the
London Chronicle says: Give should
be fools enough to begin this business of
tariff tinkering, which destroys all
commercial stability, We would soon
find ourselves in the same predica-
ment."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
Death of Colonel Clay.

RICHMOND. Vs., June 5.-Colonel II. Deb.
Clay, a lesding republican and formerly col.
lector OF customs At Newport News, died
there this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

from. He went from here to Norfolk.
He has returned the missing books and
due bill for $3.50. the amount he
SAWS he owes the hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
Sold by Druggists, Toe
Halls Family Pills are the best.

That tired feeling. which is experienced by
so many people living in MalarIal distric.s,
can be cured by taking Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, so cents. Is as pleasant as Lem
on Syrup. To get the GENUINE ask for
GROVES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

The Southern Planter for June has
been received from its publishers in
Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
Ale1andria Market, june ..

Blu. little Was done in the grain market to-
day and the few sales made were at prices
which have prevailed FOX some days. Coun-
try Produce Is quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

THE ENGLISH people know more
and are therefore wiser than those of
this country. Their treasury is now
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

BALTIMORE, Nd. June 5.-Flour dull
and unchanged. Wheat easier spo. and
month 5%.s.6; July 69lpa69a; Aug 6Ss
6St. southern wheat by sample -5a7e.
Corn quiet; spot 2SL;a2S12 month 2Sl.N
2S2s July PSI a2Slo Aug 2S9-a2s7. Sept
% bid; steamer mixed 2-1;s27as southern
white corn 3Os31; 10 yellow 29lp Os;s
week No white 271e2S; No , mixed pa
24lp Eye steady No > nearby Ssh No
= Western 30 Hay firm for the better
grades; choice timothy S14 90 Sugar
strong; graduated 81 So for coarse, and
81 .Oi2 for fine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

NEW YORK. June 5.-Flour-sta and
Western quiet and easy. Bye Flour slow.
Wheat-No red opened weak and was dull
and hesvy 81 the morning under bearish
crop sdvices, liquidation and lower Paris Ca
bles; July - 9-16s73. Rye dull; No
western 35e. Corn-No . opened steady
but eased OF with wheat; July 2S7ss29.
Oats-No . dull and barely steady track
white 25s31li,. Beef quiet. Pork steady.
Lard quiet prime western steam S3 so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

DAMNED FRUIT CHEAP.-Roysi Ann
" Cherries Gold Drop Plums, Apricots and
Damson Plums for sale at 15c large cans. at
T. c. MIIRTTRN,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

SWEET PEAS SWEET PEAS.
- Vaudeville and Kings Mammoth Pack
ct Price DC.
LEADBEATER g. SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, JUNE 5, 1897

SAILED
schr Mary Ann Shea, lumber, Whitewater,
by ] II D Smoot.
Schr White Lily, lumber, Blakistones
Island, by II D Smoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

DUCK sUITINGs. latest styles, at
a. G. SLAYEAKER'a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

PAkED BEANs-Large cans, good
- quality, &c; large cans very fine I5c;
large csns, Van Camps, 20c for sale by
J. c. MILBURE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

BANQUET LAMPS. An entirely new,
~ line Of Lamps and Silk Shades Just re-
ceived, and at low prices ct
] MILLER e. CONF,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

A CINE RUBBER TISSUE, for instantly
a mending kid gloves, torn clothing or
cloth OF any kind without detection. No
stitching required. Price 10c per yard. For
Sale By WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

MAXIMUM, Minimum, Clinical. Standard
V4 Dairy and Brewers' Thermometerv
Hydromstsra, Aneroids, Barometers, &c, fr
ssls nv f 2 LEADREATER a GONs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

POACH TRAP-sURE CATCH.-,,l,co
Ia an onion in the trap and il will do the
rest. Price sc. For sale by
E S. LEADBEATER & soNs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-05

JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
By !. 7. CALLAHAN, D. C.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-24

trolley car and Chestnut street piano
wagon. For q moment everything was
in confusion. Women on the sidewalk
nearly dropped for fear that the woman
would meet with an accident, but the
men laughed when they saw this fimsy
woman start to return to the pavement;
but, alasl she was overtaken by the
piano wagon. The woman, seeing
what a predicament she was in. gave q
little leap and landed on the pole chains
Of the piano. wagon, the driver mean
while endeavoring to stay his team.
Before he had succeeded the woman
was gracefully sitting on the wagon
pole, with an arm over the neck Of each
horse. The horses showed no surprise,
but simply stared at each other as IL to
say: We'll, Dick, do you want this new
woman The other horse persisted in
strolling along and licking the woman's
face She did not laugh, nor did she
scream, and after a half minute OF
amusement the driver brought his team
to q standstill, and the woman was
safely landed on the other side of tho
street"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-24

ton to it, thinking he had plenty of
time to make the crossing. When he
stepped on the rail, however, he found
to his horror that the train, which was
a passenger, was dashing round acurVe
near by at a rapid rate, and he prepared
to spring out Of the way of danger.
In his anxiety he failed 10 look where
he was stepping, and the steel point of
his wooden leg slipped into a crack in
one of the splintered cross ties, and his
struggles to release ii only seemed to
cause it to become more firmly en-
bedded in the wood.
Seighbors who saw Mr.. Comeaugh's
tnrible pre<1icament started 10 his as
sistnnce, but before they could reach
him he succeeded in releasing his leg
aU . violent eIertion, but in doing 50
lost hts balance and fell directly across
do track.
With q second more time he would
probably have escaped injury, bob a.
he Jumped to his feet the engine Of the
passenger train was upon him. Before
he could do more than give shrek the
pilot struck him with stunning force.
his body being hurled down q steep
embankment, mangled and lifeless.
The accident occurred within sight
Of the home 90 which he was fastening.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-24
GROWING OLD.
n Always Comes ~ Surprise to
People.

&c Always Comes ~ surprise to
People
Il think there is something radically
wrong with me, DOCTOR" said q middle
aged woman to her physician, and she
began to describe her symptoms.
ALIAS, madam" announced the man OF
science, II fear yours Is @ complaint
from which many Of us suffer, and
which is, unfortunately, incurable- IL
is . case OF Ammo Domini-~ disease
which is always epidemic" 80
Age comes TO us ell as o surprise. II
seems odd when our feelings are IS
young as ever that our bodies sre no
longer as supple; that we can no longer
sit down on the rug in our old favorite
attitude before the fire; that in going
upstairs we must take It slowly; that
without feeling apprecisbly different
in any way, or recognizing any change.
the elasticity and spring has gone out
of our bodies. We say of our contem-
porary: "So-and-So has grown so
much older!" and of another:
'How she has changed" But in
ourselves we see no such alteration.
We fail to recognize the rayages Of
time. Our muscles are somewhat
sitter than of yore and our figures are
stouter, perhaps, but we feel no par
+icular difference, A slight case of
Ammo Domini, undoubtedly, but not
nearly as pronounced as with others Of
our age.
1t is always funny TO hear unmarried
sisters of ripe age talk to each other; the
lapse Of time means nothing to them
in their relations one to another; they
are still "girls" together, and outsiders
cannot fail TO be amused NJ theiI nm
consciousness of change. " o. 90 "
az wish Della would marry" said
sister Of 20 In speaking Of the youngest
of tho trio-a troublesome mA3den OF
90. II am snTe she would be much
happier" ny $500.
This said In all simplicity BY the gen
tle and dignifed lady, with no sense Of
fncongruity or of the way 10 might
strike her auditory. Y. Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-24
FREE CURE FOR MEN.
A Michigan Man Offers to Send HIS
Discovery Free.
Claims To be Beneiactor To
Weakened Mankind.

There is always more or less sus-
picion attached to anything that is Of
fered free but sometimes a man so
owe flows with generosity that he can
not rest until his discovery is known
to the world, in order that his fellow
men may profit by what he has dis
covered. 1t is upon this pricipal that
resident of Kalamazoo, Mich, de-
sires to send free to mankind a pre-
scription which will cure them of any
form of nervous debility; relieves
them OF all the doubt and uncertain
ty which such men are peculiarly liza
bic to and restores the organs to nat
ural size and vigor. AS ii costs moth
Ing to try the experiment it would
serIu that any man, suffering with the
rarvOus troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to realize
what might be the final result, ought
to he deeply interested In Il remedy
which will restore them TO health,
strength and vigor, without which
they continue to live an existence OF
untold misery. AS the remedy in
question was the result Of many years
research as to what combination
would be peculiarly effective in restOr-
ing to men the strength ther need, II
would seem that all men suffering
with any form Of nervous weakness
ought to write for such a remedy al
once. 4 request to III. g. Olds, Box
i74S Kalamazoo, Mich, stating that yor
are not sending for the prescription
out Of idle curiosity, but that you wish
to make use Of the medicine by giving
it trial. will he answered prompt.
and without evidence as to where In
formation came from
The prescription is sent free, and al
though some may wonder how Mr.
Odds can afford to give away his dis
there is no doubt about the
offer being genuine. Out this out and
send 10 Mr.. Odds so that he ma.
know how you came to write him.
~ 81 y 8 3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-24

ing on the woman was not certain that
she would ultimately be saved, but the
result left nothing to be desired.
at was at the corner of Eleventh and
Market Streets" said the Inquirer,
"when a middle-aged woman who had
evidently been out shopping perambu-
lated Market street, looking from one
side to the other, wondering il there
was anything she had forgotten. When
everything was in q heller and SHELTER,
everybody was in haste, either to catch
train or boat, this woman, whose
name could not be obtained, made a
bold effort to cross the street. but be-
fore getting far she was cut of by a