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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
ROUTED
The NATIVES,
The Garrison at Fort Gulistan Made
Gallant Defense.
BATTLE wAGED IN RA,yAT PASS
THE ENTIRE LOSS OF THE ENG.
LlsH FORCES in THE SANTANA
OPERATIONS is LESS THAN ONE
HUNDRED MEN : REPORTED
THAT THE BELLIGERENTS HAVE
LEFT FOR THEIR HOMES.

Slmla. Sept. 1.-THE second brigade of
Tue BRUSH punitive force, commanded
ny General Jet1reys, reached the foot of
the hawaii Pass on last Tuesday. During
the night the British troops were attack.
ca by the enemy, who Kept up n heavy
IRE Tor SIN hours. Lieutenants TomEins
anu bailey were killed, Lieutenant Har
riESton was dangerously wounded. two
privates were killed, five privates were
wounded, ana TWEEN :y-five horses and
mules We're killed.
The garrison of Fort Guliston. which
was relieved by General Yeatnan- Bicus
yesterday. made It gallant defense. The
enemy appeared before that place at noon
on Sunday, and by l O'Clock the water
tanks were filled and other preparations
were made to resist a siege. The garrison
was composed Of l65 Skhs, commanded
by Major Des VeuN and Lieutenant Pratt.
surgeon Prawl, Mrs Dess VeuN. her
four children and two nurses were also In
the fort
Az O'Clock IN the afternoon the enemy
closed around the place to within ten
yards OF the walls, and ut times rushed
right mp 10 them. The garrison repeat
edly repulHed the trbesmen at the point
OF the bayonet, and there were some re-
inarkaole exhibitions of bravery. A
hnylldar (native sergeaut,, with sixteen
oikhs, charged against 500 tribesmen and
captured three standards Another
havlInar, with ten men, rushed out to
nelp the frst party, when the latter was
hard pressed by the enemy, and, before
returning, they captured three more
standards. A suha hdar (nntive captain).
with two Sikhs, dashed to the rescue of
a wounded, comrade, cut their way
through The enemy, and brought him
safely into the fort.
There was similar hard fighting
throughout Monday. and until the nrtil.
ery of General Yeatman- Biggs finally
scattered the Afridis. When this was
done the garrison of Fort Gulistsn had
been Mt their posts for thirty consecutive
hours. The casualties of the British force
were two men killed and thirty. eight
wounded. The women of the garrison
attended the wounded under an unceas
ing heavy fire.
1t is reported that the Afridis anil
Cratzais have left the SANTANA territory
for their homes.
The entire British loss in the SANTANA
operations, including that of the garri
son OF Saragari, is thirty rlen killed and
ttv-nine men wounded. The number
or casualties among he Officers is due to
the men being cntrenched, while the Off
GERS moved about uncovered
y small force of cavalry this morning
pursued the trihesmen who attacked the
punitive forces ut the foot of Rawnt Pass.
commanded by General JeiTreys and
Killed twenty-one of the tribesmeG. The
remainder of the enemy took ND an in
accessible position in the hills and the
cavalry was obliged to return after hnv
ing suffered slight loss
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
THE RICHMOND NOMINEES.
Capital City Democra Name Thei
Legislative Ticket.

Legislative Ticket.
Richmond, Sept. lin the primary
election held here yesterday the following
ticket was numinated:
For the SeDate-Conway X. Sands and
b. b. MunfOrI.
For the House of Delegates-E. c..
Folkes, Charles NJ. Wallace, Jr., William
f. Reddy, Thomas Il. Murphy am James
Lewis Anderson.
The whole numbe of ,otes cast, 4. $50
For the house, Nj Gilbert c. Folkes. u
young mechanic. brought out for the leg
islature at the eleventh hour by the Cen
trail Trades and LABOR Council, of which
he is an active member, led the ticket
bv large and flattering majority over
the next highest man, Mr.. Charles NJ.
Wallace, Jr. a singular fact in connec.
tion With the election of yesterday is tina:
Messrs. Folkes and Wallace are the Young
est of the successful candidates NIessrs
w. f. Retldy and Thomas b. Murphy.
members of the legislature during it's Ia st
session, were renomihated, and Mr..
James Lewis Anderson, another new
man, Was accorded the fifth place Oh the
ticket.
Mr.. Foike's run was almost 'phenome
nal. He received very fine support in nj.
most every precinct in the city, polling
3, t53 Votes He was the youngest candi-
date in the field except Mr.. Vaughan,
who has Just attained his majority
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
OPPOSED TO BISHOPS.
Movement of Methodist Laymen Toward
Radical Reform.

Indianapolis Sept. 1.-THE convention
OF Methodist laymen met here to day to
appoint, through State organizations. n
State executive committee and to select
thirty delegates TO u national convention
of Methodist laymen which will be held
In the near future and probably in In.
dianapolis,as the initial movement began
In this State and city, The movement
has as It's object the securing to laymen
equal representation with preachers in
the general conference of the church.
The movement, if successful, will give to
each State II largely increased representa-.
ton in the general hody 1t is under
stood that, while this is the sole proposi-
ton that the laymen will new insist
upon, it is only a beginning, and when
they get voice in the general conference
other reforms will be asked for and in
sisted upon. The laymen are free in ex-
pressing themselves against the bishops
OF the church, who, they say, stand AS
distractions TO any reformation and con-
troll the conferences and the sentiments
OF the preachers, whose appointments
they control and whose bread and butter
they held in their hands.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
STREET DUEL.
Two Prominent Citizens of Abbott, Tex,
Use Their Revolvers.

Houston. Tex, Sept. IA deadly
duel was fought in the street at Abbott,
u shia IL town in Hill county, Mt noon to-
DAY, between Dir. T. B. Carter and G. G.
Russell, two prominent citizens. Carter
had Endorsed some notes for Russell and
lll-feeling between the two men finally
grew out OF the transaction. They met
ut noon to-day and words ensued. Rus
sell struck Carter and the latter pulled
his revolver and shot Russell near the
neart. AS the latter was dying on the
ground ho reached his revolver and shot
Carter in the groin. Both men died in n
few minutes Carter was prominent
physician, aged 42, aud had large fam
lily, and Russell was an extensive land
owner, unmarried, aged 90.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
THE FEVER SPREADING.
T Eo More Cases OF Yellow Fever at New
Orleans

New Orleans, Sept. 1.-THE board of
health announced this afternoon the dis
covery OF two more cases of yellow fever.
The first was n 16-year-old boy and the
second second hand clothes dealer
named Ruhenstein.
a brother Of the latter was stricken q
few days ago and was taken TO the Touro
Intirmary. ~
A suspicious case died to-day, but I'M
til an autopsy is held the character of
the disease will not be disclosed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
Potato chips. fresh and
crisp. ST. CLAIR BROS. IIi
Jefferson street. 'PllOnc
SMALLpOX SCARE.

Nashville, Sept. Excitement is at
lever heat at this place over smallpox
scare caused W the report of several
cases of the disease at Hohenwald, twelve
miles south of here. Reports from there
this morning are to the effect that three
eases have developed beyond doubt in
the Swiss colony 1t is claimed the dis
ease ease was brought there by tramp from
BIRMINGHAM n.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
BOTH SIDES NOW READY.
The Famous Bribery Gases Now Being
Tried

Frankfort, Ky. Sept. II Both sides
announced that they were ready this
morning in the circuit court in the case
OF commonwealth against Godfrey Hun
ter and other defendants indicted for con
spiracy to attempt to bride Legislative
members. The prosecution refused to
consent to separate trial of Tanner and
Gaines, two of the defendants who charge
that Hunter, Wilson and Frank tried to
use money in their conspiracy, but the
prosecution asks dismissal of Tanner
who will be made prosecuting witness
The jury was at last completed and
charged by the judge and then court ad-
journed till 2 O'Clock.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
COULDN'T TAKE A JOKE.

Nashville, Sept. 17.-At Lois. six miles
from Lynchburg. Moore county, this af-
ternoon. Will Carpenter is reported to
have shot and fatally wounded Charlie
Greigle. Carpenter was drunk, and Grei-
gle(was joking him about it. Carpenter
escaped
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
Made To YOUR Measure,
Not Tom, Dick and Aarrv's

YOUR BUSINESS is TO -?
MINE TO MAKE CLOTHES.
CANT DO YOUR BUSINESS.
UNDERSTAND NINE
HAVE you $20s WANT A
NEW SUIT; LET'S TRADE.
BoTII OF US SATISFIED. WHAT
DO YOU SAY?
ID. NJ. TAYLOR,
liz JEFFERSON STREET.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
DIR. MCGUIRE ARREsrED.

Nashville. Sept. 17.-Dr. John w. Nc.
CURE, wanted in Fayette county for nj
legged criminal assault of an 8.year.old
girl In his dental office, was arrested here
tonight. Mr.. MCGUIRE narrowly escaped
lynching in Fayette county some weeks
ago. -eI-"(,.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
OANOKE. VA. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 1s, 1897
JUST RECEIVED

Some brand Special CLEVELANDS tsAn and .sI y
LADIES and Gents models, which offer at $40 Just think
OF IT. These not the 81 Cleveans" but material and
manufacture just good anything that ever came ont Of
the Cleveland factory The best cycling months are yet be-
tore YOU and now is the time to buy Take look at these
wheels anyway whether you buy not
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
GAGE NOT IN 1T.

Chicago, Sept. 17.-Secretary Gage
made the statement here to-day that he
does not consider the silver question in
any of its bearings so long as William j.
Bryan keeps up the agitation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
THE ST. LOUIS ARRIVES

New York, Sept. II The American
Line steamship st. Lonis arrived in pert
this afternoon. George j. Gould was
among the passengers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
FIVE PEOPLE KILLED

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Sept 1.-Two
freight trains on the Wisconsin Central
railroad collded to-day six miles west of
here, killing six people.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18

ANOTHER FRESH LOT of old fash.
toned Marshmallows just received.
lpound box 40c; 2-pouna box, csc; s.
pound box. 81; pound box, $3.50. At
CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
ROANOKE CYCLE co
los Salem avenue w.
NOMINATIONS YESTERDAY.
Chas. G. kizer, a Former Roanoker, Will
Go to the Honsn

Chas' u. AiZer, Former Roanoker, Will
Go to the House.
Norfolk. Sept. 1T.-The Democratic
ward meetings elected delegates TO- might
10 conventions TO nominate candidates for
the senate and house of delegates The
delegates will support Major w. f.. Eos.
ter lot the senate and Hon. NJ Il. Cooke
anu MIR. Chas. G.. Kizer tor the house
Their nomination is assured.
AT ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. IA light vote
was pollad at the Democratic primary
election held here to-day for the purpose
oil nominating II candidate for the Irp,s-
lhture. Col Louis Z. Barley was the
only asplrant in the field,an he received
AL the votes cast in the CITY,
In the county it is reported that n few
ballots were cast for Mr.. Frank Hume at
one or two precincts, but further than
TINS Colonel Barley met with no opposi
ton.
CHARLES CITY.
Newport News, Sept. 1.-THE Dem.
ocra's of Charles City county TODAY
elected the quota of delegates, which is
Tour, to the Legislative convention of this
district, and instructed them for Hon.
THOMAS Temple Powell, the present
member oil the house. This practically
gives Powell the nomination on the sec
ond ballot, rs he willy have twenty.seyen
delegates out of total of fiftv-fwo
Three counties and one city have not vet
chosen delegates, and Powell ma, CAPTURE
rev more, though he is strongly opposed
by Commemorative Attorney Philip
HUBBARD, of York
EASTERN SHORE.
OnancocK, Sept. 17.-The ssSSs5scDemo.
cratic convention OF AccomaG antl North
anpton to-day nominated by reclamation
Dr. George w. lie Cato, for the State
senate aud DR.. Charles Smith for the
house of delegates. When the joint con
vention of Accomac and Elizabeth CITY
assembled the question was raised rs to
me seating OF certain delegates from
Elizabeth City. This was owing to al
legged irregularities in the selection of
them After much discussion the conven-
ton decided to refer the matter back tn
the people of Elizabeth City for settle
ment
NORTHERN NEUK.
Warsaw, Va, Sept. 1.-THE Demo
Gratis OF Northumberland and Westmore-
land counties met in convention at vii
lage, In Northumberland county. this
e?ening, and nominated by acclamation
~ iiarninS Walker, ESQ, of Northum
herland, for the house of delegates. The
Roanoke platform was reaffirnled and
Hon. w. a. Jones was strongly com
mended for his Spirited and patriotic
stand at Roanoke in favor of the selec-
tion OF United States Senators by pri-
mary election"
resolution declaring it the sense OF
the convention that the candidates for
Judge ship of Westmoreland county
should submit their claims to n Demo
cratic primary, to be held on the regular
election day, was also adopted. Mr..
walker nominated to-day, is the son of
Hon. NJ. w. Walker, of Westmoreland.
ana is one of the most promineI LAWYERS
OF This secticn. He is Il man of the purest
character and is very popular.
lake warning from the weather bureau
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18

FRESH CAKES, Pies, Bread, Rolls
and Buns at CATOGNl'S
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18
A MURDER
NEAR SALEM.
One More Unfortunate Comes to a
Brutal End.

ROBERT FOUTz. Il wELL-KNOwN
CHARACTER, SHOOTS AND KILLS
LILY TEXAS YOUNG IN A CABIN
OF ILL-REPUTE IN ROANOKE
COUNTY-THE MURDERER NOW
IN THE SALEM JAIL.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18

Take warning from the weather bureau
ana send your orders for coal and wood
to Z. NJ. ARMIES, III South Jefferson
street. phone III
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18

THE WEATHER.
Forecast for virginiss Fairs cooler;
northwesterky winds
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-18

Norfolk, Sept. 17.-The Democratic
ward meetings elected delegates to.nioht
to conventions TO nominate candidates for
the senate and house of delegates The
ueiegatcs will support Major w. T.. Eos
ter Tor the senate and Hon. NJ II. Cooke
and MIR. Chas G.. Kizer for the house
Their nomination is assured.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-14

Lodge. No. s.. ! wrote to the lodge, hut
at this writing have received no reply.
Another mans beat upset few days ago.
causing him to lost a so outfit and = ~
gold coin. He was a Canadian from
Vancouver, and as ne and his govern
ment we're the principal causes OF our
coaaing this route. we did not sympathixe
with him to any great extent. The rea-
son we came back and did not continue
our journey WAS because va couldn't rcs-
sioiy pull our boats up the Ssiekeen-
am gisd u happened. however, for II gets
- ceid as 8 below zero at Telegraph
creek. where We would have had to re-
main this winter, while hers ii seldom
ever sets a. cold as zero
"a considerable number who did sue
coed IN getting up TO Telegraph creek by
paying 500 ton for having their freight
carried for them, sold out as sooa as they
got there. and returned home to remain
during the winter. Copeland and Bauer
Cos caught In . storm going across the
SOUND and were compelled to dump 100
pounRs OF goods In order TO get out with
their lives: then they did not get to shore
untn II o'clock p. N. Dony and myself
were caught In the storm also. but we
managed to get to land a soon ~ they
Old without losing snything. When
We sos 70 shore We did not know whether
Cope ana Brenn we're drowned or not.
They had the tent and stores. % Va
nan . remain On the bank until daylight,
wnsn We started out On hunt fer them.
we found them about 10 p. m"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-14

keep frsn strlking against the best
heels OF being wet by the splsshing
from rain h necessary It should b
rnfhsr htGksr than fhs snkie. because
II u 10 not IL viii be uncomfortable,
and what II perhaps no less worthy Of
consideration, u viii only show the
worse part OF the feet
Objection has been raised to the COM
Haon-sense walking dress on the ground
that II would leave the wearer subject
10 the eold. This 10 absurd Without sn-
tsring upon the details sf lady's
dress. It 10 sulficisnt 70 suggest that the
same good sense which makes woman
select thicker hosiery In winter than
In summer, which makes her select .
woolea material for her skirt In winter
instead Of muslin. - In summer. will
apply to such other garments a. might
he necsssary 20 protecs her against
Geld.
The talk about immodesty - not
worth listening 20. when squeamfsh.
ness has succeeded in abolishing the
low-necked dress il win be time enough
TO object TO the gaiter and the skirt
three or four inches from the sidewalk.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-14
LOOK OFT FoR FAKES.

Several Of the mining and trans
portation companies organized in the
East to promote Alaska schemes have
already failed and two or three news
papers are making b systematic effort
for that reason to show that the
Klondike bubble has burst" II was
unavoidable that o lot OF adventures
sheuid attemp. to sail into the air Of
prosperity on the tail of the Alaska
kite. They have organized stock job
bling corporations with no sincere pur-
pose Of development Of Alaskan prop
srtiea. but simply - hit or miss flyers
moters. II 10 customary and legitimate
for persons to float q project which de-
rives its primary revenues from stock
subscriptions: but II must have def
inite and stated object beyond and
above, and must proceed in good faith
10 carry out its avowed purposes else
It deserves loss Of public confidence
and should rank among Legitimate
and untrustworthy enterprises.
1t Ii likely that many Concerns which
have announced with o flourish Of
trumpeta smharkation in kl0Rdike an
terprises will fall to set beyond The
point OF Incorporation and opening Of
subscription books. 1t Is likely that
others will go ahead in good faith, but
for one reason or another be unable to
carry out their plans. All this is the
natural and usual result Of the wide
spread interest In Alaskan affairs. and,
while II may be deplored. it could not
be avoided.
Good advice to the public II to be-
ware Of companies and projects which
do not present substantial evidence of
their earnestness, character and ability
10 fuifsil their promises. This can very
easily be demanded and IL can as easily
be furnished by legitimate enterprises.
Meanwhile, the st-Inteliigsncer will
continue It's policy Of exposing advsn-
turers and swfndlers who use the names
Klondike and Alaska to deceive and
entrap the public.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-14

Promoters sometimes take liberties they
are not authorized TO do"
Tia s1fbsrtie1' to which - refers are
evidently the intimaticn In the PROS
pectus that because one Of the directors
Is the premier OF British Columbia, that
company VIII have special advantages.
OF course. that - one % the prsten-
sions upon which people are being ~
duced to take stock II h not . liberty
II u II tie tssth: Il II = tEue. Il II evi-
dent that the premiar iatAnda tskius
advantage Of his honorable position 70
obtsia special privileges for his private
benefit. II 1t 70 not true. then the In
vesfors are being iured by his name
and the promises TO put up their
money upon Misrepresentation 1t which
the premier connivea
He justifies his action on the ground
that he desired to attract capital %
British Columbia Il h oaly just to
British officials to say that his means
Of attraeting capital ars very uueh -
low the STANDARD Of Hritish henos. The
fact that the Victoria Colonist can see
nothing wrong in it h only what might
be expected Of q newspaper which 10 20
exceedingly punctiiious in it, tydg-
ment upon others.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-14
THE TOWN OF N0GOOD.

Ny friend. have you heard OF the town OF
Eogood,
On the banks OF the River Slow.
Where blooms the Waitawhiia flower fair
Where the Sometimeorother scents the air.
And the soft Goeasys grow?
II lies In the valley OF whatsiheuss,
In the province OF I,eterslde:
Thatiredfeeiing Is native there
It's the home OF the reckless Idon'tcsre
Where the Givsitups abide.
The town Is an Old as the human raca
And Ii grows With the flight Of years.
II u wrapped Ia the fog Of idlers' dreams,
Its streets are paved with discarded
And sprsnkied with useless tears.
The Coliegesra6fool and the Richmza'she.r
Are plentiful there, no doubt:
The rest of It's crowd are motley crew
With every class except cEs In view
The Foofkiiler Is barred out.
The town Of Nogood is all hedged about
BY the Mountains of Despair.
No sentinel stands on its gloomy walls.
No trumpet 10 batila and triumph caiix
For towards alone are there.
Ny frssad. from the dsad-aiiEe tewa No
good
IL you would keep far away.
Just follow your duty through good and IN
Take tnfe for your motto. i can. / viii"
And Eve up 20 II each day
William Edward Penny. N the New Ea-
yea Register.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-14
a BEAN IN IT'S OWN EYE.

The Victoria colonist is one OF those
highly sensitized sheets which always
have the appearance of being 50 chaste-
~ virtuous that nothing evil could get
into their columns. Its integrity il of
the excruciating kind that il always
and does. and is chiefly manifest by
it's assumption that no other paper ex-
eept IL. and no other person except its
friends. cap be actuated by other than
sinister motives.
II has been called upon to show how
Intensely upright and honest the official
leader OF Ito party IL. when he does
that which would subject any other
man In his position 10 grave criticism.
With its customary selfsatisfaction.
IL expresses gentle surprise that such
a well-naeaning and public-spirited act
as that o: the premier Of the colony In
permitting himself 10 be advertised as
one OF the directors OF an English min
Ing company should hs sailed inse CUES
lion by anybody. 1t wants to know Il
the premier is not TO have the right 20
engage In private business" and SAYS
that IL there is anything in the charge
against the premier then every public
man must eschew business altogether.
and 80 forth.
The ether papers In the province.
which are not DO painfully virtuous or
So sycophantic as the Colonist, all
unite la condemning the premier. and
caus,ieslly burn up the newspaper by
she way.
The premier OF British Columbia Is
charged with being the promoter OF a
comrany in London Of which the Lon
don Times said II was such companies
as that (which have made the name OF
klondlke 20 stink in the uostrils Of in
vestors," The prospectus Of the com
rany announces its purpose not only
20 engage In mining. but TO acquire
cnncessiens'' from the governments o..
British Columbia. % which the premier
Is a responsible member. One at his
colleagues. also a gentleman OF distinc-
ton, withdrew his name from the list OF
directors, and leading London paper.
In noting his retirement. said tina, aniy
guinea pigs" we're LEFT. Guinea pig Is
a slang name. something like stool
pigeon. applied to impeeuuious ana not
over particular members Of tho titled
class who lend their names as directors
ana receive ss compensation FROM ons
guinea upwards .or each meeting they
attend,
The Nscsoria coiontst having ak
plstaea 20 tts own entire satisfaction
that thu ssa1slsE had Eet aaiy eaaaa.ss-
led ne improperly. bat was really de-,
.as a lsua&sia thing. that fanesssnasy
| s.tasr anssts 1, by aeainx f0sa asa Sad
spolexixins feg hinsclf by saying; .of
course. at thts distance VS. cannot De
held responsible for every use oE eur
naras that may be made IL England