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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
A TERRIRLE ACCIDENT.

Caused by the Giving way of q Gallery
occurred at the residence Of Mr.. Ohavigny, at thu
corner of Toulouse and Royal streets, by the Civ
Ing way Of the back gallery OF the third story
II appears that Mr.. and Mrs. Uhavigny were
sitting ON the back gallery Of the third story on.
joying the breeze, when oil Of q sudden the gal
lery gave way, prscipitsting Its human freight TO
the yard bellows distances Of thirty feet.
The gentleman escaped with few bruises, but
the lady was very dangerous injured The tln-
fortunate Mrs. Ohayigny was taken into her resi-
dened where shewas attended by DR.. Baillisu who
declined TO rive an opinion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
The above repors was adopted.

The committee on teachers presented the fol.
lowing rules and regulations for the competitive
examination Of teachers aud applicants for teach
eerehips. to hs held September, 1877, commencing
!. all persons deserving employment in the
public echools OF this city are regarded A appi-
cants and are subject to this competitive exami-
nation, irrespective OF previous connections with
dcaton now held by them.
2. Applicants are to be classified under three
heads, TO wit:
! Tiret-Applicants for postions in the Academic
: tlate High schooD Department..
Second-.Applicants for teacherships in the
grammar departments. positions filled by prinoi-
pals and fret assistants.
Third-Applcants for teacherships in the pri-
mary departments; positions known as second
and third assistants.
eants az above enumerated shall have reference
To the studies taught In the respective depart
nlents Of qualifications based upon the results Of
such examination. shall be graded and desig.
nated respectively as Academies A or u, GRAM
mar A or b. Primary A or d.
4 The examination OF oil applicants shall be in
writing, except for academic grades, where the
examination shall be oral or written, at the dis
erection Of the committee,
.. Durink the week preceding the examination
all applicants must furnish the Office of the Sr-
perintendent with their nance, residence and the
grade OF leadership for which they desire to be
examined.
6. Before beginning the examination each an
piicant Will be furnished with an envelope con-
tanning the questions to be answered, which
envelope shail have been previously numbered
and marked with the class TO which the applicant
belongs, as academic or grammar, or primary, /.
., 5, etc. - >
The number upon the envelope will des; ynate
the party under examination, and in no instance
will his or her name be wrtten upon the enyelone
rr upon any part OF the exercises The answer
TO the questions must be enclosed in the same
envelope and handed to the xamining commit
tee. The key to the list of names shall remain
with the chairman of the committee on teachers
or with the Superintendent until the answers
have been marked and The papers graded as pre-
scribed by rule three.
7. When the examination OF all the answers
have been completed The committee on teachers
will furnish the board. pursuant to rule 10 of the
rules of the board, with the names and relative
standing OF the parties found qualified, and
classed, in accordance with paragraph Of the
regulation.
s. Not mere than ten questions upon any sub
ject will be prescribed for the examination, and
the time for answering the same will be limited
to three hours.
9. The examination will be held in the Marshall
and Franklin school houses, end will be contin-
ned from Monday, September the 24.h, Saturdays
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

The old Lake End viii To. nay Ring Will
tile Crack of the Rifle and Report
f,f tlsr I'm ssuOu

The old Lake End viii To. nay Ring with,
the Crack cf The Rifle and Report
ef the Carmen.
This afternoon, at the old Lake End, the public
will have an opportunity Of witnessing something
in the way Ct an entertainment that has never
been programmed" In this or any other city In
the Union. Az has already been stated by the
DEMooaAr, The entertainment will consist OF a
variety OF novelties. including
REGULAR TARGET PRACTICE
not only with Springfield breech.loaaing rifles,
but with twelve. pound Napoleon guns and with
solid shot and shell.
The Continental and Washington Artillery
teams will enter the lists TO compete for the
prizes al the rifle target shooting, and squad Of
the latter, with squad fromIthe Louisiana Field
Artillery. will handle the Nepoleons and
bang away at targets placed or buoyed Ia the lake.
That completed and settled, one of the aatlings
will be brought out to enliven The scene by firing
nity Oh oss 9 minute, Just te lot the public, zee
what an effective instrument IL IL. The glass
bali tournament by The New Orleans and Louis
lana Gun Clnbs will also
BE A HUGE FEATURE,
AZ there will be upwards Of thirty entries TO com.
pete for the gold badge.
The regatta Goo will attract quite large num-
Der OF those who are fond Of the aquatic sports,
aud the finale will be the soi,ee dansdnte al the
Washington House during the evening.
Col. Tom Boylsn will have an efficient police
force on hand to preserve order, 60 that even the
most faatidious need not fear but that the best of
order will be preserved, and ell those who desire
to contribute to the success OF Loulsiana's
CHAMPION RIFLE TEAM
and enable Il to prove ts efficiency at Creedmoor
can do 80 by going to tho lake at 2 p. M, or any
time during the afternoon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
BY Hoey, Macon e. O'Connor.
SUCCESSION OF A. J. MCCONNELL.
Second District Court for the Parish Of Orleans
No 10 Ggt

DY HOEY, MACON h O'CONNOR- Nicholas
ID J. Hoey, Aactigneer.office No, u Caronde-
let street-Cn SATURDAY. August II; 1877. ut IL
by virtue Of an order Of the honorable the Sec
ond District Court for the parish Of Orleans.
dated July 0. 1877, wi be sold by public auction
In the above entitled mat er. the following de-
seribed prope ty. TO wit
SIX LOTS. OF GROUND, with MI the i'm
bounded by Penn, Washington. Columbus and
First streeis and designatd us lots Nos. H. 12 ~,
Il, is and is, Of square A. Lot No. Il measures
deptb between parallel Hines, and lots Nos. II.
IA. IA, is and 10 measure each 30 feet front on
First q rect by 122 feet inches in depth between
parallel lines, lot No. Il forming the corner of
First and Columbus streets.
Terms Of Sale-Cash.
Act Of sale at the expense of'the purchaser
before Geo. W. Christy. Esd. notary public.
iYII II % au4 II
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
Railroad Personals.
BY THE JACKSON ROUTE.

Those who left the city by the Jackson route
to escape the heated term. were P. l.. Fairchild,
Mrs. Lise Beaman and J. Miller for Chicago
John Finney, Miss Mary L. Finney, Miss J: D
Finney, Mrs M. E. Randall, Mrs. F. Wing, VIM
H. Howcot and wife for Waukeshs Syringe; q. P.
Houre and family for Niagara Falls; B. d. Woods
for Pittsburg; Mrs. A. Simmonson for Philadel-
phia; L. Morris for Norfolk, Va; D. s. a. VIII
bot for Alexandra, Va; j. @. Adams for Burks-
vile, Va; Mrs. Hendman and child for Cincinnati
Peter Leiber for Little Rock; r. n. Kelley fol-
Monroe, La; J. J. Alexandra for Durant, Miss.
BY THE MOBILE ROUTE.
The departures were: G F. Sherman and fam
lily, ]. Dreyfus, Eugene Dupre, R. Irvine and l..
GaIlagher, for New York; Geo. G. Mason, for
Philadelphia N. r Charlton and family, for
Richmond, Va; Bertrand Beer. for Cape May;
&. Whitney, for Washington; Edward Male, ior
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
Crushed by a street Car.

At 9 o'clock last night man named Alfred
Brute, while under the influence Of liquor,
laid down on the track Of the Claiborne stree
line at the corner OF Basin street.
As car No. is came along, the driver did not
see HIM, and the two wheels Of the car passed
over and crushed his left arm and leg; the arm
above the elbow, aud the leg above the knee.
The injured man was conveyed to the Charity
Hospital, where he was examined, and the doc.
tor, after making the examination, was Of the
opinion that the leg and arm had to be ampu-
tated.
The driver of the car was not arrested
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, AUGUST O. 1877

Charlottesville; Major A. Ewing, for st. Louis;
White sulphef Springs: COL Dick Montgomery,
for BlountBprings; DR.. W. W. Black, for Louis.
Vile; Mrs. p. A. Given, Miss diary Given and
Miss Clara Given, NJ. A. Wisdom and T. Q. Dn-
gan, for Virginia springs Hiehsrd Whitehead,
for the East; Mrs. Vim. Walsh. Mrs. jane
Walsh and Mrs. NJ. g. Jacob and family. for
Point Clear: Mr.. W. D. Ripley the popular gem
eral freight agent OF the New Orleans and Mobile
railroad, left for the North, Tuesday evening, on
a short leave Of absence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

Wednesday morning. about q quarter to II
O'Clock, an alteration occurred ct the corner ol
3d. Thomas and Melpomene streets, between two
co'ofed men. named Walter Dell and Fred. Min
gle, which resulted In the latter being struck ovet
the left eye with lump Of coal, BIZ the former,
who surrendered himself TO the officers In charge
OF the Beeond Precinct Ste Hoe Del's wound
was xatriined end pronounced not danEerons.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

IT No. $685.,
by NAFH h HoDGsoN-w. /. HoDesos
- Anetioneer-Ufties No. ~ CafondeIet street,
On SATURDAY, august H. 1871. ct 10 O'Clock m
at the + carlsa An t Ezsshange T. 9e
this PITY. by virtue and in pprsuanee Of an order
The second pi51 Court ,stv fer 9a The garis q
Tor ae"ean se Il the secesso u u W. tfegEs
Deceased. for PARTITION at public auction. will
/. TWo VALUABLE LOTS OF GROUND.
together with oil the buildings and Improve,
Inents thereon, situated IN the. First District Of
streets. designated as lois Nos. s and 6, wflief,
adign eaeh, other and meassurs eaeh % feet
Nayades) street by depth Of 1870 feet. oil more
or less, between parallel lines, American mems
n a T tine ss n On s seK n Their and rgr =
streets, common TO these ana ether lots border
Ing thereon.
The improvements consist Of that eligibly To-
eated and handsomely finished two and half
story, brick residence known as No. 200 ST..
IA VALUABLE LOT or GROUND. together
with all the hudfings and ipproyemsnis there
W. q 9 ~ as m S g.
street by depth Of 1906 feet. ali more or less. be-
bounded in the rear BY, an alley il fsat inches;
wide, opening into each Camp and st. Charles
streets. which alley. as we'll ns feet square OF
the southwest corner Of said lot. Hr5 subject to-
the seryitudss detailed and set forth i'm the aet
Of sale by which Samuel Lstermote acquired
said property from the New Orleans Building
Company, and acquired by said Crooks from
Mrs, Ann McRivst, as per act before Hero, lats
notary. dated July 49, 1861.
The improvements consist Of A THREE
STORY BRICK RESIDENCE. known as No 15l.
8. ONE VALUABLE LOT or GROUND. to-
gether with all the buildings and improvements
thereon situated in the Third District Of this
city, in ths square bounded by Claiborne flats
st. Avid, Robertson Gate st. John Baptste) An
Hette and st. Anthony streets, designated by the
No. -. and measures g. feet front on each Clai-
borne and Robertson streets by d depth Of 1gz
feet trimming through the sauare). ali more or
less, between parallel lines American measure.
The whole Of the above properties are according
to plans. which may be- seen ut the place Of sale.
The improvements consist Of q cottage on each
end Of tbs said lot.
Terms md Conditions--On e-third cash and
the balance in equal payments at one and two
and the clauses of special mortgage with ven
doris lien, ths fact de non aIien8fIdo. five per
cent for attorneys fees in case Of suit, and alI
charges. the improvements to be- kept fully in
sured and transfer Of policies to holders OF
credit notes: the purchasers to assume the
taxes due and extgible in 1878, oyer and above
their bids. Ten per cent to be- paid cash on the
spot to bind the sales.
Acts OF sale before A. Ducatel, ESD. notary
public. Mt the expense Of the purchasers.
iy7 IL ~ 20 aus til
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
By Albert Paul.
c1,0THING, FURNITURE. ETC.

er-rcFssroN OF MARIA ELIZABETH B.
1TTTTIER. DECEASED WIFE OF FRANK
MULLER.
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No. 30 SAT.
Thy ALBERT PAUL, Aucfioneer-Office No. As
Is Chartres street-SATURDAY. August 4,
1871 at IL o'clock a. m.s will be sold at public
street be ween Valette and Chestnut streets, by
virtue of an order from he Hon. A. L. Tissot.
Judge Of the Second District Court for the par
ish If Orleans dated Jnlv II, 1877
ALL THE FURNITURE contained in said
premises: also. one lot Of Ready made Clothing,
Goods, Hats. etc.
Terms-Cash on the SPOT. iva 81 au4
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
OUTRAGEOUS.

Last night private waichmap, named VIM. f.
hombock, aged 81 years, was locked up in the
Central Station, charged with having committed
outrages at different times upon no less than
fourteen little girls, whose eyes range respect.
lyely from nine to fourteen and half years.
Inc parents OF four OF the children have already
made charges against the accused.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
AeviasntaIsy sisSt.

About half-psst 8 o'clock Wednesday morning
Mr.. D. J. Chevally, while esrelessly handling a
pistol, accidentally discharged II. the bullet
taking effect in the head, and passed ont grazing
The scalp. He was attended by q surgeon. who
pronounced the wound not dangerous. The ac-
eident happened on The Lsvee, between CadiE
and Valencs streets,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
present tin

NOTICE TO TAxPAYERs.-Partie having any tax
matters to settle would do well to call on W. d.
Barnett, broker No. 38 st. Charles street, oppo-
site the St. Charles Hotel, who makes specially
in this line and can furnish all necessary IN
formation and make large savings to them. MIR.
B. has bought from first hands, over counter,
large amount of all the necessary scrip and war
yery cheap. and consequently is enabled to make
large discounts in settling the same, or Will sell
Necessary scrip to settle the same very cheap.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
Humors OF the strike.
fSt. Louis Republican,

A lot of street urchins, to the num-
Der of about a score, paraded the streets
yesterday headed by one with a tin-p
by way OF drum, which he was beating
with two pieces Of lath. They bore a
huge paper banner, on which were in
scribed the words: eve don't want
bread; We want cake and pie or blood. "
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
Fire.

At three O'Clock Wednesday morning fire was
discovered In the roof Of house at the corner of
Dryades and Perdido streets. The flames were
extinguished without the necessity Of an slarm.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

Any person wishing to have a bear for a pst
can secure Continental Charley" by taking part
10 the shoot today, at the Old Lake End, be-
tween IL and o'clock,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

The artillery target practice between the Wash
ingtop, Louisiana Field and Orleans Artillery can
be viewed to great advantage from the pier head,
=: tic c.! Lie. Gc ea-,y to eeeure good piaces'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

The entertainment Of the Crescent City Riff
Club will take place at the Old Lake End to-day
and all tickets issued By them are good for tha
place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

Members OF military organizations are remind
ed OF the shoot for the silver cup a. the oio Lake
Enc. .o-dAy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

Second District Court. Parish ~ Orleans book
IT No. SO .s25
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
New Orleans. August /. is77.


FINANCIAL STATEMENT
annexed 10 the above report
Appropriation by the city government for tho
support OF the public schools, during the year
closing December 81, an. per budget, adopted
Apri. 80, 1877. s29B, 900. propabie amount from
State superintendent, $4,000. Total receipts.
t270,000.
EXPENDITURES.
Pay rolls II fret quarter. ........ .si15. 26I So
Outstanding warrants, ............ 5000 90
Pay rolls, second quarter ,,.a...... 70.86T 90
$Ie0, g3i b5
Balance for elk months. .....,...... T9,06S a5
Two and half menths pay roll Of
teachers. Observation-Disclosures. 4s.625 90
Salaries OK officials. ...,..,.s..,...... 2,700 90
Portreeses. .............. .......... S,772 90
Rents, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1905 80
supplies. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1910 90
Rapairs. ......,.. ...,,........... 100 90
Water closets. etc Observation-Disclosures. 750 90
Printing and advertising .,........ 500 90
s7i,,73 so
Balance to credit OF board. ........... 1884 65
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
SALE FOR A PARTITION.
CHARMING ST. CHARLES STREET RESI-.
IDBNCE, NEAR TIvOLI CIRCLE
ONE OF THE THIRTEEN BUILDINGS on
JULIA sTREET.
SUCCESSION OF H. M. CROOKS.

Between Camp and St. Charles streets.
VALUABLE THIRD DISTRICT PROPERTY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
AUCTION SALES,
BY Nash Ii Hodgson.
SUCCESSION OF FRANZ Aurns

-FOUR BRICK COTTAGES. CORNER ORANGE
AND RELIGIOUS STREETS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-02

Second District Court for The Parish of Orlaansz
No, 30 500 ~
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-11-23
TAX PAYERS,
To Contractors,

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y ceived by the Board Of Supervisors sI
Warren county, until - O'Clock on Mon.
day, Sd December, 1877, Tor culvert and
earth.work ordered TO be done at Warren.
ton, the specifications Of which are on file
in the CLERKS Office, and the Board resery-
ing the right 10 reject bids II deemed ex'
brilliant. j.. A. GOULD,
A. II. ARTHUR,
novl3.dlt Wet Committee.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-11-23

TIE affection Of beasts and fowls for
man iS q matter Of food. The Halifax
Chronicle says: "Whenever a certain
old gentleman approaches the pond ct
the Public Gardens and calls Bobby q
goose will leave the pond and cit be-
side him, and, when he leaves 10 go
home, will follow close at his feet to
the gate, and sometimes into the street,
when Il has to be forcibly put back, 10
lie manifest disgust, for It goes Of TO
lie native element twisting lie tail with
indignation, and giving vent to sundry
discordant squeaks. The old gentle
man says be has never fed II, or petted
1t In any way, which makes il more re.
markable, but we were told by a fire.
quenter OF the gardens that about two
or three years ago q man used 10 come
there and feed this identical goose reg
ularly, so we are inclined 10 think that
it Is q case Of mistaken identity on the
part Of his gooseship.'
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-11-23
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS
ID Of a certain deed in trust, made by
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Putnam and her hu, band, Sam.
uel Putnam, 20 me on the 1lh day Of July,
1876, 20 secure W. Il. MsCardle, Jr., or or
der, in thu pay ment Of a certain note for
the sum OF one hundred and Lity.lYe dol.
lars t$lSj.O0) with interest At ten per cent
ter annum from date, which said deed
is recorded in Deed Book TT, AZ page 3i4,
in Chincery Clerks ohse 81 Warren
county, | will, on the lst day OF December,
1871, az the cas-. door Of the Courthouse,
In the city Of vicks5urg, county Of War.
rem, and State Of Mississippi, be ween the
hours Of 10 o'clock a. n. anil 4 p M, expose
for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, an
undivided !. paIi Of Lots forty tAOl forty
five (45) anu forty.s'x 90 square eleven
(l1). bounded moth by Madison street,
east by Farmer street, south by Jefferson
street, and west by Locust street, together
/ with the tenements, a~ppurtenances ana
improvements thereunto appertaining, FOL
the purpose Of paying the amount due up
on said note, and also all expenses Tor ex'
eouting said deed.
This November l5tn, 1871.
PRENrlSS LEWIS,
nov!5.dlt wtd Trustee.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-11-23

"WHAr do you feed the baby ele.
plant on?" 1--WE bring him up by
hand; here's his bottle. It holds three
gallons Of milk, and he would take
more II we let him have it. This one,
Babe we call him, is fourteen years
old. he is very fond Of Dick the
camel. Now, you see what he will do
when l ask him about Dick. Babe,
where's Dick?" Az be said this the Ell.
ephant gave 8 tremendous grunt, then
tapped his enormous ears, and waved
his trunk like the arm of a windmill.
IN. Y. Sun.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-11-23

Large bottles only 81. Sold by all Drug.
gistS. sold wholesale and retail In Nlcks.
burg by J. W. GRAY ECO. oc23.dAweom
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-11-23

A RELIABLE COMMISSION HoUsR.-We
take great pleasure in directing the atten.
ton Of our numerous readers TO the card
OF our friend Col. g. W. Terrell, Cotton
Factor and Commission Merchant, New
Orleans, and in recommending him to the
confidence and patronage Of merchants
and planters. lie Is a gentleman OF unim.
peachable honor and integrity, and Of
splendid business qualifications, and has
secured the services Of reliable gentlemen
Of thirty years experience In the cotton
business 10 assist him, He will make lib.
eral advances on c assignments, and will
give prompt attention 10 filing orders for
Goods and supplies.
Col. Terrell IL the General Agent and
Manager for tie Justly popular Piedmont
and Arlington Life Insurance Company,
one Of the very best Companies in the
United states.-lN.O Picayune. s2l.T .3u
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-11-23
Notica.

DLOODED Pics" Berkshire" and
ID "Poland China" can be seen a; G,
Peine's Stable, and will be kept constantly
on hand. Orders left at the house Of :. 4.
ManlOve, or at Peine's Stable, viii be
promptly attended 10. Price. from $2j 70
proprietor, W. U. splawn, Centre, Eawls
county, No. To responsible parties, 20 "a
70 days time will be given.
noVlSdlt-w2t W. e. SPLAWN.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-11-23
First Monday Of December, next,
Furniture! Furniture!

UEUIEUIU UTAIIUTC
7 HAVE ON HAND, Nd AN RE
l. celying, the largest stoel OF Furniture
in the state, which ! 0Gyr 1t prices that
defy competition To the Trade ] offer
great inducements, rs sell lOf the manu-
factureTs. Call and see for yourselves.
Orders promptly attended TO. Crawford
street, next door 20 Mississippi Valley
Bank. W. U. RACh.
oc2l.wlm