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FRANCES ENORMOUS ASSETS.
Between 1850 and 1860 All Railroads
VIII Become Property OF Nation.

Paris. Jan, BIN an interview NJ Call
laux, the finance minister. contrasts the
French financial situation with that Of
ether countries. He calls attention TO the
enormous assets the French government
and the communes hold against their la
bilities Within forty years" NJ. Call
laux declares, these will be increased by
the escheating TO the local authorities OF
valuable franchises, such as lighting, &c.
and between 1880 and 1860 all the rail-
roads will become the property Of the
nation"
Continuing the minister says that the
system of old age pensions for wOrkmen,
which will cost $200a9.000, and to which
both workmen and employers must con-
tribute, cannot be realized for some years
to come.
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perhaps a trihe stronger than in the open
ing production. in that IL was more even
ly balanced, and while Cayalieria is more
melodious. Pagliaccl has the advantage in
dramatic power; and the combination.
presented by such q notable array of
artists as in the present instance. makes
an intensely enjoyable programme, espe-
cially when accompanied by such a well
equipped chorus, and with an orchestra
ton which reflected great credit on the
conductor. Mon. Sbavalgia. who GiFected
both operas.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16
ANNIVERSARY OF QUAKE.
One Thousand Lives Lost In Kings
ton Year Ago.

Kingston, Jan, I5--Yesterday was the
anniversary OF the earthquake which
on the afternoon Of January II. 1907.
almost completely destroyed the city
Of Kingston and killed about 900 per-
sons. injuring as many more. Services
were held in the churches and practi-
cally all the residents OF the city at
tended them.
The session Of the Legislature opened
to-day. Gov. Sir Sydney Oliver an
nOunced that the surplus, amounting to
100000. had been spent in recon
structive work and in improving the
roads.
Only fifteen stores have been rebuilt
In Kingston since the earthquake but
many more are expected to be put up
IN short time. A bank and a big
block Of public buildings will also be
built soon.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16
Boyds woman Dies of Paralysis.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Boyds, Nd, Jan. 15.-Mrs. Ann Rebecca
Hall, o. Clarksburg, Montgomery County
died there to-day after an illness OF sew
eral months. Having suffered a stroke of
been residing for some time with her
daughter, Mrs. Daniel w. Price. She
was in her sixty year. She is sur
vived by her husband and three daugh-
ters. Mrs. Clay Bureh and Mrs Frank J.
Wire, Of Boyds, and Mrs. d. W. Price. Of
Clarksburg
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ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Leaves Of absence.
Second Lieut.. THOMAS h. LOWE. Trenty.eirbtb
Infantry, extended one DAY.
Mai. WILLIAM =. HUXFORD. l. $. A. retired
recruiting officer. one day extension
Capt FRANK A. COOK. c5mmissary. to St louis
and Fort Riley, Hans. to Investigate a rev de
sign o. field oven.
Capt DAVID sEAGRAYE. Ordance Department.
to Haskell, ~ J.
First Lieut., WILBUR WILLING, Corps of EnRi-
heers, 10 this city for temporary duty in Office Of
Chief OF Engineers.
Contract Surgeon CLARK l. WERTENBAKER, to
Fort Si0cJm to accompany a detachment Of re-
CTuits to be sent to Fort Meade.
Maj. CHARLES b. WHEELER, Ordance DEPART
ment. 10 this city.
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KILLED WITH AK HANDLE.
Youth struck While Entering "a
House Unauthorized.

Hagerstown, Nd, Jan. 15.-As a result
of having his skull fractured by a blow
received while attempting 10 enter the
house OF Charles Bierly, at Blue Ridge
Summit Robert MOorehead, twenty-five
years old, died last night after lying un-
conscious all day. Early yesterday morn
ing Bierly, who is a blacksmith. discover
ed A man half way in his room, and
selling an axe handle. he dealt the in
truder a blow on the head Later Moore
head was found unconscious.
BieTly gave himself up 10 an officer and
was taken before Justice Martin, Of
Waynesboro, and was paroled to await
the outcome Of Moorehead's injuries. The
latter lived near SabillasVlle, Ma. Il is
thought MOOrehead was intoxicated and
was entering the house for shelter. Bierly
thought he was a rObber.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16
W. L. ALDEN DIES IN BUFFALO.
Had Wide Prominence as a Writer
and Diplomat.

Buffalo. \. Y, Jan. E.-Willam Liv-
ingston Alden, journalist and diplomat,
died here last night at the home OF his
daughter on Lexington Avenue. He was
born in Williamstown. Mass. in 1887. and
was a IneaI descendeut of John and
Priscilla Alden
He was United States Consul General
at Rome under President Cleveland. in
his first term of Office and was knighted
by the late King Humbert with the
Order Of the Crown Of Italy for dis
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES during Italy's fight for
independence.
He was the author Of many books. a
contributor TO magazines both here and
in Europe and was at one time an ed
itorial writer on the New York Times.
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SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
hocAville, Nd, Jan. 15.-samueI Pbirlns
belt' OF Washington. and Miss Nellie a
carr OF Leesburg. Va. were married bsrn
to-day by Rev. Ernest L. woolf Of The
sou'hefn Methodist Church. Charles
Moore jackson and Miss Eva c. TrtcEa,,
OF Fairfax County Va. were also mar
ried here by Rev. Thomas H. Camnbau
pastor Of the Baptist Church.
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Woman Dies AT Az Of no

Utica. Jan. l5.-Mrs. Jane Murphy, the
Oldest resident OF Oneida County died at
her home in the village of West Vienna,
last night in her one hundred and
eleventh year. Up to within a few hours
of her death she took an active part IN
the work of her household and enioved
excellent health.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16
Heavy Loan for Chtna

Berlin. Jan. l5.-The Pekin correspond
ent Of the Lokalanzeiger states that an
agreement has been concluded for the
construction of the Tientsin-Pukow
Chinkang Railroad for a distance of zoo
miles. The road will be built with a loan
OF 81. 000,00o advanced by the British
China Corporation,
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STRICKEN WITH DIPHTHERIA.
Commander DOmbaugh Affected at
apoIis-MOnitOr Guaranteed.

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd, Jan. I5.-Commander
Harry Dombaugh. of the navy, COM
handing the monitor Arkansas of the
midshipmen's practice cruise fleet, now
in reserve here, has been taken down
with diphtheria and the Academy au-
thorities have placed that vessel under
quarantine restrictions
All Of the ships at the Academy were
under quarantine for about two weeks
because of TWO cases of the same dis
ease among marines attached 10 the
old frigate Hartford. The quarantine
was lifted about a week ago, and the
officials believed that the epidemic had
Passed Commander Dombaugh's case,
however, is said to be of mild nature.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16
10000 BARRELS OF OIL A DAY.
Great Gusher Opened In an Old Field
of the Caucasus.

of the Caucasus.
ST. Petersburg, Jan. 15.-oil-producing
firms here to-day received news from the
Caucasus Of the opening Of a great oil
gusher In the Bibi-Eybat field at Baku.
flowing at the rate of 10000 barrels a
day. II far surpasses any other we'll in
the Baku region. Unlike the new gusher
opened at surakhsnt. in December, which
gives 10000 barrels daily the new Bib
Eybat gusher was discovered in an al
ready exploited field. At the headquarters
here OF the producing firms OF the region
where the new gusheT was found, great
pleasure is expressed over the evidence of
the continued vitality Of the Baku field.
Oil shares jumped 3 per cent on the mar
ket here to-day. on account of the new
discovery.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16
Physicians Form Organization.

spsois! TO The Washington Herald
winchester, Va, Jan. 15.-Forty some Of
ene reading physicians OF the lower
shenandoah Valley met to-day in win
chester and took preliminary stems fo,.
me organization Of a valley medical So
clety- Dr- J, Whiterfdge Williams of
baltimore delivered an address on +hs
surgical aspects OF obstetrics. DR. WIN
IAN + McGuire, of this city. was selected
70 represent this district in the executive
OF the State society A reception was
rendered the physicians by the FaIrfa~
Club. an lax
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Special to The Washington Herald

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd. Jan. 1.-THE general
assembly of Maryland. in joint conven-
ton at noon to-day elected John Walter
Smith member of the United States
Senate for the full term of six years,
beginning March 4 1909.
At the same time Mr.. William pink
Whyte. who received a majority of all
> the votes cast yesterday. was declared
elected to fill the unexpired term Of the
late Senator German.
There was no speechmaking and there
was no demonstration Of any kind until
ex-Gov. Smiths election was announced
by The speaker. Then there was an out
burst Of applause that started on the
hoor OF the house, where the Joint con-
vention was held. and spread to the we'll
filed galleries.
How Vote Was Taken.
After the journal of the PROCEEDINGS n,
The house and senate Of the vote cast
Ior senatorial candidates was read at the
joint meeting Of the house and senate al
noon. Speaker Ray declared that William
Plnkney Whyte was duly elected IN the
congress of the United States to fiji ont
The unexpired term Of the late Arthur
+. German. Balloting proceeded for 2
successor Of Senator WHITE for The fern,
beginning March T. 1909, and continuing
for six years. When the votes vysra
counted it was found that ex-Gov. John
Walter Smith had IS votes and Tudee
John c. Motter IS votes Ex-Gov smith
was declared elected. and Speaker Raw
ordered the fact recorded on the journal
!. Loud applause greeted the announce
(ment
= Session In House Chamber
promptly at noon a house committee
consisting OF Messrs. Cummings. Gill. and
Goodwin, escorted the members Of the
senate to the hail of the house where
seats had been arranged for them in the
circle al the front Of the hall As the
presiding officer Of the joint meeting the
speaker directed the secretary Of the
senate to read from the journal the rac-
ord OF the vote cast vesterda,, Tor a.
, short-term senatOrship. The chief c,e~l,
read the record from the house journal
As senator Whyte had majority he
was declared elected.
Only Democrat Voted For.
Next the election Of a United States
Senator for the full term hegln,tr,,
march T. 1909. was taken up The record
showed that none of the candidates for
the long term had a majority. and the
speaker so announced. The legislators
were directed TO proceed with a ballot
IS eX-Gov. Smith was the choice of the
, democratic caucus last night. he was
me only Democrat voted for. His Re
publican opponent was Judge .Tohn .
Motter, of Frederick.
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FREDERICKSBURG WEDDINGS.
Two Couples Become United In the
Virginia Town.

Special te The Washington Herald
Fredericksburg. Va. Jan. 15.-Miss
Francis Y, Bowler, granddaughter of the
late Charles i. Hunter, and CORTLAND r.
RosebTO. son OF Rev. J. W. ROsebro.
president Of the Fredericksburg College,
were married this evening in the chapel
Of the PRESBYTERIAN Church by Rev. J. II.
Henderltt, the pastor assisted by Rev.
John R. Rosebro a brother of the bride
groom.
Samuel c. Pates. of Washington. and
Miss Alice johnson, OF this city were
married yesterday at the home OF the
officiating minister Rev Decatur Ed
wards
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AEricuIturists Elect Officers.
to The Washington Herald

0INCIaI 70 me Warrington HeIaI0-
Rockville, Nd, Jan. 15.-The directors
of the Montgomery County Agricultural
Society met here to-day and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President Lee Ofutt; vice president, John
II. Gassaway; secretary, James F. Bag
ley, and treasurer, John J. Higgins.
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DOUBLE BILL AT MATINEE.
Rustfcana'' and ~ Pag-
liacci' Are Well Rendered.
CavaIieria Rusticana.
! PagIfacct
IL HA-fs--
in two acts- b LeouayaIlo.


The matinee performance Of the San
Carlo Grand Opera Company at the
Belasco Theater yesterday consisted of a
double bill. Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusi-
cana and Beoncavallo's Pagliacci. and
while the audience was not numerically
below the standard for midweek matt
nees during engagements Of the class. It
was far below what the artistic merits of
the production should have called forth
The two famous short operas received
an excellent rendition bv a brilliant cast
of principals and a chorus which has
rarely been surpassed in volume and
purity of tone and correct rendition of
the score. The hOnOrs of the Cavalleria
Rusticana performance fell to Nine. Tina
Desana, in the role Of SantuZZa She has
a voice Of unusual power. and acted con-
yinCingly. Some slightly apparent ner-
vousness at the beginning was soon dis
PEELED by the consciousness Of the telling
effect OF her efforts indeed. her whole
performance gathered force as 1t ad-
vanced. and her distinct triumph was at
tested by the hearty nature of the ex-
pressed appreciation.
Mon. ROdOlfo FoTnaTi was in excellent
voice. and all the principals were we'll
cast, and the ensemble music was beauti-
fully rendered. OF the merits of the COM
position 1t IS sufficient tc say that it is a
short creation of accumulative melody
Mon. Rodolfo F0rnari came to the fore
in I Pagliaeci, singing the great prologue
with mere than usual effect, and present.
ed the entire role with power. His voice
is remarkable for strength, and his method
is distinguished by the great ease with
which he sings Mon. AttiliO Pulcini, as
Silyio. displayed a powerful organ, and
Mon. Ernesto Giaccone gave a great
rendition Of the role of Peppe, both as an
actor and singer
The cast Of the latter named opera was
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16
GREET NORDICA
Great Artist Leads Cast of
Opera :" La GiOcOnda.'
GALA NIGHT AT THE BELASC0

Nine. CIaessens and VI. de SegurOIa
Are Effective in Secondary Roles.
Chorus Distinguished by Accuracy
and ViEor-skiIifuI OrchestratiOn
Directed by sig. CONT.
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GOV. CR0THERs AGAIN Ill.
Ii Obliged TO Take Ia His Bed ut
Annapolis.

Annapolis. Jan. 15-GOv. Crothers. who
has been feeling badly to-day, went to
bed this afternoon, and viii probably not
be able TO receive the committees which
have been named 10 notify him Of the
election of Senators Whyte and Smith
He was 10 have received the committee
at 3 clock this afternoon.
Gov. CrOthers complained of a headache
this morning, The character OF his III
ness is not known, but it is not believed
to be serious.
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NAMED FOR SENATE
Maryland Assembly Elects
Smith and Whyte.
BOTH ARE FORMER GOVERNORS

Mr.. smith wins Place la National
body After Contest lasting Fiji
teen HeaFs-COlleague Fills the Tn
expired Term of the Late Senator
Arthur Pue German.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16

EEeisseIf AfHuHTHL-E. ue HLJA HULA
Last night witnessed the gala perform
ance of the engagement OF the San Carlo
Opera Company, at the Belasco Theater,
with an audience in attendance which
taxed the capacity Of the playhouse. The
opera was La Gioconda, by Ponchielli,
with Mime. Nordica and Fiorencio Con-
stantno as the leaders OF the strong cast
The large crowd was no doubt attracted
by the names Of the celebrated artists.
but as large an attendance would be justi-
fed at each and every performance by
reason Of the artistic quality Of the music
rendered. and the excellence 81 the
singers. even though they may not be
as brilliant lights in the stellar armament
as the two mentioned
story of the Opera.
Ia Gioeonda" Is an opera partakIng
strongly Of the italian school, with music
melodious. and IN some instances so
"tuueful" as TO be readily caught The
scene IS laid IN. Venice, when the cele-
brated council Of ten was the real gov
erning body Of the republic The story is
fun Of intrigue and naturally partakes OF
the romantic atmosphere always asso-
ciated with the Queen Of the Adriatic
and, Ike all OF its IKE. ends in gloomy
tragedy. The somber aspect of the story
is relieved, also after precedent, with
several lively ballots notably the beau
tiful Dance Of the Hours" iuterpolated
into the third act.
Nine Lillian NordIca endowed the title
role with all the power accrujng from
extraordinary voice. splendid method and
long experience ON the operate stage.
From Isolde" 20 "Gioconda" IS coHsid-
cradle stretch. musicdlly, but il cannot
he said that her reputation in the first
instance IN any way dims the brlliancy
of her success in the latter The same
power Of telling vocalizsti0n and the same
dramatic instincts are present. and her
redition is highly enjoyable, the only re-
greet coming to mind is the comparative
dearth of opportunity Of solo work
Constantine Justiaes Fame.
Mon. Constantine is almost universally
regarded as the rising tenor OF the dec
ade and last nights performance fully
establishes the belief His voice com
blned in the different registers. both the
liquid and vibrant qualities, and has a
great range. He is also an actor Of
power. and be was able 10 impart the
proper amount OF dramatic fervor. even
though suH suffering from his sprained
ankle.
Nine. Maria Claessens essayed the role
Of Laura, q part almost rivaIing In power
that 0f the heroine She was particularly
effective when singing opposite 20 Nine
N0rdic8. and throughout she gave evil
dence of finished art
Mon. 2. De Segurola. appearing as Al
wise, was also particularly effective, hav-
ing rare acting powers and q vocal organ
Of great power. Mon Attili0 PulCini and
Mon. Giovanni Ghidini filled out the
strong cast.
As has been the case In all the perform
ances so far, the chorus is entitled 10
great commentator, singing with great
vigor and accuracy. and the orchestra
ton, directed by Sig. Cont, was skillful
The applause was so hearty after the
great close Of the third act as to bring
the whole cast. including impresarlo and
stage director before the curtain.
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CAST
La Gfoc0udn.

OPERA N FOUR ACTS.
Ry PonChielh-
SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY.
ACT f-Gnnd Courtyard Of the Dukes Palace
Venice
ACT iI,-lsand IN the Fus,na Canal
ACT III.-The House of Gold.
ACT IY.-The OTfauo Canal The Island q La Giu-
decca The Hours Dance by Mile. Bonan
ard Grand Corp de Ballet.
Conduct0T-A CONT.
Stage Director-L. ALBEhfIkRL
Regisseuf GeueraI-p de sEGUROLA.
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Navy Orders,

Midshipman H. A MCCLURE, detached torpolo
beats to reserve at the navy yard, Mare Island.
Cal 10 South Dakota
Midshipman J. NfcC. MURRAY, detached Preble.
20 South Dakota
Paymaster's Clerk o. F. CATO, appointed a nav
masters clerk 20 California
Paymasters Clerk F. g. COLVILLE appointed a
paymaster's clerk 20 Tacoma
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS-T1e following more
ments Of vessels have been reported to the Bsi-
reau Of Navigation:
Auiyed-Tingey at Norfolk
Sailed-Chicago, from Magdalena BAY for Acaruleo
Wasp from navy yard. New YORK for Norfolk :
Potomac, from Portsmouth, n H., for Boston
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16

THE Ninety and Nine" will be at the
Academy next week, and should prove a
popular attraction with the Academy
patrons. The great locomotive race
through a forest fire is said TO have been
improved and made more realistic than
ever. The cast presenting the play Is a
capable one, and Is headed by Miss
Bayone Whipple, who Is well remembered
for her excellent rendition Of the part Of
Ruth Blake in last seasons production Of
this play.
The attraction at the New Lyceum next
week will be THE Oriental COzy Corner
Girls" The performance is In three
parts, opening with a honeymoon trip
The clio includes the Misses Lafferty and
Ward, dancers; Sandow and Lambert.
Honan and Kearney, the Misses Bruce and
Dagneau. and Smith and Arado. The
show will close with THE ScuIptor's
Dream" Miss Belle Travers, one of the
best looking women IN burlesque, IS with
the company.
At the Gayety Theater next week the
Bowery BurlesQuers viii have the stage.
An Artists Studio" is said to be one
of the best bits Of the performance. The
clio includes Ben Jansen, well known
Hebrew impersonator; Mul Clark, the two
Racketts, in "F'itz in Full Dress" Arthur
and Ethel Miller. Carmelita D'Elcedere.
Harry Kohler. Harry Mills, Nellie Linn
bach, Clara Douglas, Ida BTayton. and
Certie Hart,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16

A. ". Cross presents Mr. David B.
Gally in Walker Whiteside's comedy sue
cess, We Are King" at the Majestic
next week. Mr.. Gally has been playing
leading roles successfully for a number
of years. and it is said that his present
play affords ample opportunity for the
full display of his talents. The company
in support of Mr. Gally will be an ade-
quate one.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16

Kate Williams funeral occurred at 10
0 clock this morning from Wheatley's
undertaking establishment Rev. II. J.
Cutler. Of St. MaTy's Catholic Church.
Of1Ciated.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16

James Woolly, ten years old, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Woolls, died this morn
ing at the residence Of his parents. 327
North st. Asaph street. His funeral will
occur Friday morning from St Marys
Catholic Church.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

TO-mOrrow-Birthda Of BENJAMIN
Franklin.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-03-28


the possession Of game. alive OF dead.
shall be illegal
cartridges. rabbits. woodcock and
phcasants shall not be shot when there
is tracking snow upon the ground,
upon election days or Sundays. At
such time the possession Of gun while
walking in the fields or woods shall be
considered violation OF this law.
The Commissioners OF any county
may petition the Governor OF the State
70 shorten or to close entirely the sea
son for that county. The penalty sug-
gestcd Is the same as that heretofore
mentioned in connection with the kill
ing limit.
In order 10 hunt it shall be necessary
10 procure a license, the fee for which
shall be 81 for residents OF the
State and S. for non-residents. A de-
scription OF that person obtaining the
license must apear upon il. and ii
Their be signed in ink by the person for
whom il is issued. and must be shown
to anyone on demand. Owners OF
| farm lands shall be permitted to hunt
upon their own lands without obtain
ing such license.
From the sum received in payment
for such licenses the clerk issuing them
shall retain 81 in the case, OF non-resi-
dents and 2s cents in the case OF resi-
dents. On January OF each year such
clerks shall transmit the aggregate
| residue TO the Treasurer OF the State,
who shall place il to the credit OF a
fund, to be known as the State Game
protection fund" to be disbursed upon
warrants signed by the State Game
Warden. approved by the Governor
and fled with the Comptroller. The
State game warden is required to ex-
pend this fund. with the approval OF
the Governor. for the protection and
propagation OF such game in each
county of the State in the proportion
that the licenses issued by the clerk
OF that county bear to the total num-
Der OF licenses issued
The penalty for hunting without a
license shall be a fine of not less than
S. and not more than S2s for each Of
Tense. Non-payment will result. in inn
| pr'sonment for period OF not more
than 10 days for each offense.
ItI>tns noluiilR Sink DON or sneak
boat license will not be required 10
tale out any further license.
The Protective Association has sent
a letter to each member 81 the Legis-
laurie calling attention to the fact that
the measures proposed are not innova.
tons. a they have been tried with sue
ccS, in other States The license
measure has been found by p States
to be beneficial. and the exact form
proposed here has been in use in hi.
nnis for five years The bag-limit i
now IN force, in some form in Is
! States
The Association also invites letter.
from the sportsmen oi the State. cri-
iicising the laws proposed and max
! irg -neeest;ons for other laws.