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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-02

We returned to comfort accordingly
where the scribe was shown a funnel
shaped tin-box, with a mouthpiece
reach ng out in a straight line from the
bottom, the tube communicating with
the inside Of the box. The top of the
vessel was closed, but was perforated
pretty literally. In the center of the
top was a small kind of lamp. cup
with wick in it. 1t was difficult to
associate this remarkable continuance
with lghtn ng, and your correspondent
said so.
BE patient, now, and I'll throw
light on the subject"
"Do, please, for am very much in
terested.
"All right. At the drugg SITS can
be bought an inhammable powder,
VIII oh we theatrical people call Lyco-
podium.' When a coming tempest is
to be embellshed with lightning, a
quantity of the powder is placed in the
bottom of this tin box. -
"GeS.
"You see that this tube and mouth
piece lead to inside the box"
II do
Thus far all is perfectly plain,
chem"
81 am not much the wiser yet"
mo, but you Will be, presently"
"This little cup or lamp on the tin
top, is filled with alcohol, in which is
placed wick. The W ok is lighted
the super blows through the tube, the
infammable powder is blown through
the pcrforations in the top of the box,
catches fire, and consumes in a flash,
which is lightning itself, SO far as its
appearance goes.
"Ha-ha-ha.
what are you laughing at, if may
ask the question:"
al was thinking of the disillusion
which would take place were a spell
bound aud ence To be suddenly treated
with a sight of the super blowing into
this queer box"
That would be truly funny-a fell
low in his shirt-sleeves thus occupied,
standing on a step-ladder. with the
ocean agitating in front of him. But
seriously you must not under-value the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-02

Adirondack Murray now keeps a
restaurant in Montreal, and he finds
time to study Dominion politics. He
writes to the Boston Herdid that there
are large class who believe that Can
ada is destined to be something more
than a colony of the British Empire,
They hope for an Independent nation.
They hold that her population viii soon
oua2row, that number which can be ac
commodSted within colonial limits. and
that the day will speedily come when
natural and peaceful separation wilE
take place between her and England.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-02

tertainments of the theater' may occur
to you, and | am selfish enough towish
to take every advantage of this oppor-
tunity."
"You are quite right in doing so. A
row of strong-lunged 'supers' make the
best possible imitation of bloodhounds
in full cry y
Eyes, but to make snow-storm may
not be so easy"
ct s, in fact, great deal easier
A man gets into the flies and throws
down torn paper IN sufficient quantity.
That is all there is to a snowstorm.
Your correspondent was a little puz-
zled by this assertion, and probably
looked puzzled.
His informant observing this, con-
tinued: 81 ought to add that the snow
covered appearance presented by peO-
pie passing over the stage is not due to
falling paper. but to cOrn-meal smeared
on their clothing before they enter the
scene. To change the subject. You
have heard in the theater an imitation
of the sound of wheels. This is done
by rolling a round counter weight of
appropriate size on a wooden surface.
When the crack of the whip accompan-
les the noise of the approaching car
riage, two pieces of leather attached
are snapped together. "
81 am indebted to you exceedingly,
my friend, for the information you
have given me. 1t makes me think
that an injustice is done to somebody"
why, what do you meanP"
81 mean the poor super While he
works unseen and unthought of by the
public the actor gets all the applause.
N Y. Cor. Louisville COurier-Joar-
nal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-02
The following story is told of tn,

The following story is told of the
wild young Prince John Van Buren,,
son of Martin Van Buren,: "He once
accepted an invitation to address a
large gathering of Sunday -school chill
dren, and in the course of his remarks
undertook to entertain them with the
story of Jacob and Esau. Midway in
the narrative he was aware that his
coat-tails were being vigorously pulled,
and, half turn ng his head to find out
the trouble, he was met by this exhor-
tation from his friend in the rear: For
goodness sake, John, cut it short and
sit down; you re getting the hair on
the wrong man, "--BaptiSt Weeklu
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-02

The tower of the new city building,
Philadelphia, will, with the exception Of
the Washinton monument, be the high.
est structure in the world; but, though
the pressure on the foundation is no
where more than nine tons to the square
foot, the settlement of the more heavily
laden portion has cracked and broken
the polished and sculpUured stone in
the terior.-Phitddeiphtd Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-05-02

lieutenant Schwatka has presented
to the American Yacht Club the Ma
tional flag which he had planted at the
nearest point to the magnetic North
Pole yet reached
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Another Commencement,

1t was our pleasure, last week, to at
tend the commencement exercises OF
the Easley High School, Of which Prof.
ID. G. Lake is Principal.
1t being our first trip to this town, we
were surprised to find the people so
wide awake especially on educational
matters. They have a large and com
modious school building much better
than is found in q majority Of larger
towns. The school is attended by about
one hundred and ~thirty-five pupils, va
riously advanced, rs regards scholarship.
The commencement exercises were Of
the usual nature, but far above the aver
age in their rendition. The address be-
fore the school was delivered by Hon.
W. p. Prince, of Dahlonega, Ga, and
was an earnest plea for the English Lam
guage in preference to all others.
We found the people thoroughly in
tcrcsted in the construction Of the Car
olina, Cumberland Gap and Chicago
Railroad, having voted the tax in the
town without n dissenting vote, and
they hope 500 to vote It in their town
ship. We formed many pleasant ac-
quaintances while there, and among
them we would mention, particularly,
Mr.. Gossett, one Of the editors of the
Easley Messenger, to whom we arc in
dcbted for numerous kindnesscs.
We left for home OH Friday, via
~Greenville, stopping with that friend Of
the people, Capt. w. r. White, of the
Exchange Hotel, where we were hand
somcly entertained. AS long rs Capt.
White keeps the Exchange, which, by
the way. has been renovated and very
much improved lately, it is useless to
tell Abbeville people where to stop
when in Grcenville. We returned on
Saturday and soon resumed the "even
tenor oil our way"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
NinetY.Six Dots.

Mr.. A. w. Still has taken a few days
vacation and has gone to see his girl.
Mr.. w. j. Warnock returned on Sat-
urday from n trip to the Mountain City.
Messrs. w. L. Rogers and Nick John
son have gone to Columbia, where they
expect to attend the commencement ex-
~ercises Of the Columbia Female College
and the University.
A blizzard passed over our town last
Wednesday eve about 6 O'Clock, and in
a short time there was plenty Of ice in
town several inches deep.
A few more days of good weather and
our farmers will have their crops clean
and in a thriving condition.
We saw Capt. Rice with a large ripe
watermelon a day or two ago.
Messrs. Lipscomb & Anderson re.
ceived a car load Of ice on last Wednes-
day evening which they will retail at ~
cents per pound.
Tho N,nety-Six High School closes
this week.
Prof. Graves expects to leave soon for
his home in Virginia.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church
will give all ice cream festival some.
time carly in July. HARD TACK
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Happy Marriage.

The marriage Of Mr.. John A. Dcvlin
aud the accomplished Miss Lola Gallo
way, OH Wednesday evening Mt 8 O'Clock,
formed a most interesting and attractive
prelude to the literary festivities of
Commencement week. The parlor Of
Mrs. Galloway was suitably decorated
with historic portraits, elegantly ar
ranged as if to witness the happy event.
The company of invited guests, en-
bracing all ages, seemed to cheer them
by their presence, and, at the appointed
hour, the ushcrs, led by Mr.. Robert
Galloway and ally, followed by the
three children of Mr.. Devlin, fling to
the left and the three :'Gifin children
filing TO the right, prepared the brilliant
audience to behold, in elegant costume,
the coming bride and groom, advancing
With clasped hands to Hymen's altar
where the officiating Clergyman, Rev.
w. l.. PRESLEY, i'll one Of his best veins,
pronounced the ceremony in such sweet
and elegant words, that all seemed to
feel that ii happy couple had been united
in one and a lovely household had been
r~eorganized. Rev. II. r. Sloan. ID. ID ,
now most feelingly invoked Gods bless
ing on this union. The greetings and
hearty congratulations Of the entire
party were Of the most cordial nature,
and the supper that followed, served up
with all the elegance Of the culinary
art and the latest style, would have done
honor to a royal banquet. AS the
clock struck IL, the flow of vocal and in
strumental music ceased, the Chinese
lights in the lanterns, that decorated the
front Of the dwelling, went out, and the
happy guests wendell their way home
ward.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Unfune.

During the war the Rev. w. II.
Hacked, now rector Of Trinity Church,
lived below Columbia. AT his home
were several families for protection,
whose male relatives were in the nrmy.
When Sherlnan's Army passed every
article of value was stolen. Party az
ter party Of ''bummcrs" and 'foragers'
passed and stopped and searched for
something to steal. At length it grew
very monotomous, and Us a squad was
about to depart Mr.. HancEel said to the
officer in charge, "Now that you have
stolen everything, l want to ask q favor
Of you. 1t is very disagfccablc to
have your crowds Of rude and rough
soldiers prowling Nil over the house in
search Of plumber. l wish you would
give me a certificate that everything has
been stolen." Whcrcupon the doughty
warrior made tho following unique
epistle
This will certify that q detachment
Of the foragcrs were here and have ia
ken the valuahlcs." CD. BADEN,
Captain l Reg. Light Unfit.
What a commentary on civilized war
fare.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

The concentrated power and curative
virtue Of Ayers Sarsaparilla render II
the most reliable and economical med
icine that can be used. 1t contains no
dangerous or harmful ingredients, and
may be safely administered to patients OF
all ages. When you are sick the best
medicine that can be obtained is none
too good, and is the cheapest, whatever
it's cost.
The soothing and restorative effects of
Ayers Cherry Pcctoral arc realized at
once in all cases of colds, coughs, throat
or lung troubles, while it's far-reaching
and powerful healing qualities arc al
ways demonstrated in the most serious
pulmonary disorders.
Notice to druggists and storckccpers.
l guarantee Shriner's Indian Vcrmifugc
to destroy and cxpcl worms from the
human body, where they exists, if used
according to the directions. You are
David f.. Foutz, Proprietor. Baltimore,
Md.
Capt. M. l.. Bonham left on yesterday
for Pickcns where he goes to deliver the
medals in the Piedmont High School.
There have been some ripe peaches
in town during the past week. The
crop, we understand, promises to be an
abundant one.
DIR. j. L. Martin will preach in the
Presbyterian Church on next Sunday
(thc 2sth)morning and night.
a good lady, Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, of
Greenwood. died on last Saturday. She
was sixty-threc years old.
Every n ~pronounccs H. II. P. the
best tonic.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Masters Sale.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF ABBBEvILLE

~ +
COUNTY OF ABBBEvILLE
IN THE COMMON PLEAa.
F. w. Wagner h Co. against T. w. Mars,
In Re +. W. Wagner 4 Co. against Lucy
]. observation-disclosures.
pY virtue of an order made in the above
II stated case on the 2lst day of April,
1885, | will resell at public outcry at Able
vile c. H., 8. C., on Monday, July 9Th. 1885,
sale, the following described property, sit
uate in said State and County to wit: All
that tract or parcel of land containing
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHrY-pIvE ACRES,
more or less, bounded by lands of the Estate
of Josiah Wells, 8. r. MOrrah, }. +. Caldwell
and others. Also, that tract or parcel OF lsnd,
containing
ONE HUNDRED ACRES,
more or less, and bounded BY land of James
McCaslan, said T. w. Mars and Others, and
known as the McCelvsy place. Also, that
tract or parcel of land, containing
Two HUNDRED ACRES,
more or less, and bounded by lands of James
McCaslan, AL. Lindsay and others, known
also as the McCelvev tract, being the tract
willed to aaid T. w. Mars by his father John
A. Mars.
Tho said lands to DO sold in accordance with
the Decree of foreclosure heretofore passed
on the 18th day of June, 1884, and ut the risk
of the said Lucy j. Mars, former purchaser
TERMS OF SALE-One-half cash, balance
on twelve months with interest from day OF
sale, the credit portion to be secured by bond
with sufficient security and mortgage of tho
premises sold. Purchaser to pay for papers,:
J.C. KLUGH,
Master.
June l, 1854 1O2
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Registration
Town Election.
Notice to the Voters of
the Town Of Able
vile.


PURSUANT to the act of General AS
I scmbly, approved December 23d,
1882, registration Of all the voters in
the town Of Abbevillc, of the age of
twenty-one years, and Of those who shall
attain the age Of twcnty-one years on or
before the second Monday in September
next, DC made at my office on Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday, the 25th, 26th.
and 9th Of June 1855.
All voters who fail to register at the
time aforesaid, will be deprived OF
the privilege Of voting Mt any regular or
special municipal election that may sbc
held in Abbeville before the next an
nual registration.
j. +. MILLER,
Registrar.
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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Now is the time to purify your blood
the best way to do it is to take a bottle
of our Compound Syrup Of Sarsaparilla
with lodidc Of Potash, Mt Speed & Neuf-
for.
MI. Jason Simpson sells some Of the
best machines ever brough: to this mar
kct. He recently sold us q White Ma
chine, that gives complete satisfaction.
1t is light running, simple Of construc-
ton. and durable. We can with safety
assure those wanting q machine. Of tho
fine qualities of the White. l7-tf-71
White Brothcs have now in store
more than one hundred cases Of Boots
and Shoes. They sell Zciglcr's Ladies'
Shoes, which arc unsurpassed for fit,
style and durability. They also have
II large lot Of Mems and Boys Shoes,
made by the Bay State Shoe and Lcath-
er Company. Their goods have been
tested for several years and have given
universal satisfaction. Any one who
buys 4 pair Of this make Of Boots or
shoes, always gets the worth Of his
money. oct 1-tf 70
Golden Machine Oil. The best, for en-
gines and MI machinery. For sale ty
speed " Neu1fcr.
A full line Of Ready Mixed Paints,
from pound to gallon sizes, always on
hand, at Speed & Ncuifcr'S. -
Physicians prescriptions carefully
and accurately compounded. by expert
cnced hands, at NIL hours Of the day and
night, at Speed & Ncultcr's Drug Store.
A full line Of Patent Medicines and
Fancy articles, ut Speed & Ncuffcr's.
Hosiery! Hosiery! Everything
needed in this line and very cheap at
Smith e. Sons.
Lawns! Lawns!! The summer
Lawns arc prcttier than usual this sea.
son. y large stock at Smith e. Sons.
Sunday hours Mt Speed & Ncuffer's
Drug Store. From 8 to IL n. M; From
S to 8 p. m.
White Brothers have n most desirable
assortment of Black Dress Goods, Bunt-
ings, Nuns Yelling, Henrietta Cloth.
Cashmcrcs &c. &c.
. Cow Peas, Cow Peas, for sale by
Smith & Son.
Barley! Barley! Barlcyl Better late
than never. DO not fail to SOW barley. 1t
will pay. No doubt about it. You can get a
pure article Of seed barley from White Broth
erS.
Flowers, Feathers and Ribbons in great Va
ricty at Bell Il Calplin's.
Stylish millinery. Bell & Galphin.
Embroidered Dress Robes something per-
fcctly lcautiful. Bell & Galphin.
Diamond Dyes, make old things new. Try
them, only l0c. per package. All colors kept
on hand by Speed 4 Ncu0rr.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
A. Thief.

There was a preliminary examination
before Justice DeDruhl, on Monday last,
of three negro boys, viz, Joe Tatum,
Henry Jones and John Bowie, charged
with stealing eighty dollars from the
room Of Mr.. II. A. Agnew. Joe con-
fcssed to'the stealing and in his confess
sion implicated the other two, but there
being no other evidence against the last
two, they were discharged while Joe
was committed to Jail to await trial by
the upper court next October.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Ice Cold Soda Water.

We are now selling this cooling and
exhilerating ummer beverage. We
manufacture our SODA WATkR from
the purcst and best material, and guar
antcc it to DC as good as that made any
where. Give it a trial, only 8 cents a
glass ut Speed & Neuffers.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
TO Tax Payers.

TIME law as to the time Of making
l. Returns, has been changed from
May and June. to January ana Feb ua-
ry. There will therefore be no returns
made until Jauary next.
j. Il. PARKS, Auditor.
june 10, 1851 lO1
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
watches. Clocks and Jcwolry.

Mr.. II. D.. REESE, of Abbevllie, Ia prepared
to do all manner of repairing of Watches,
Clocks and Jewclry, and will pay all express
charges on work sent TO him from stations on
the G.. and q. road. He alwavs keeps in stock
at moderate prices. Send in your orders.
Address, II. ID. REESE, Abbeville. 8. q.
II
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Reffeshments at the Palmetto.

Thomas McGettigan, Of the old relia-
BILE Palmetto Saloon, invites his many
friends to give him a. call during Cont
week. The Palmetto Saloon is well
stocked with first-class refreshments.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

rs hereby given that John Macon and Simp-
i son Blake, colored, are both under con-
tract with me for tho year 1885. I will
enforce the law on any ono hiring or harbor-
ing them for the year 1885.
MRS. A. E. CARR.
Nay 10th 1s85-tf. 81
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
SPEED & NEUFFER.
April 20, 1885. If
CTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY DF AEAEvILLE.
Common Pleas.
Crane, Boylston & Co., Plaintiffs,
Against j. A. Harmon & Bro, and
VIM. Harmon, Defendants.
Complaint for Relief.
BY authority contained in an order Of
His Honor Judge Cethran, granted in
this case, and dated on May 9th, 1885,
hereby notify all creditors Of j. A. Har-
nor & Bro, that they are required to
present and prove their claims before
me, within sixty days from Ibis date.
May IL, 1885.
j. G. KLUGH, Master.
No. 89-6t
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
PART r1Rsr..

Reclnse Col. q. 7. Wardlaw.
Ckotnses aud Reoluse .....H T. Wardlaw and
Flowers.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Why 4. 4. P. IS A SUCCESS

WHY 4. 4. P. IS SUCCESS
FIRST-It is coed.
SECOND--1t is pleasant.
THlRD-It is safe.
FOURTII-It does exactly what we claim for
it
FIFTH-It is made by reliable parties.
SIXTH-It has no equal.
SEVENTH-It does not nauseate.
EIGHTH-It does not grippe.
NINTII-It will cure you.
TENTH-It is the best Liver Medicine known,
and costs only Fifty Cents a Bottle.
A Never Failing Prevention Of Spring
Sickness.
WILL INyIGORATE THE SYSTEM.
Gives Tone to the Stomach.
believes Torpid Liver
and removes all excessive bile from the sys-
tenn and Impurities from the blood.
Has been tried by thousands in the past
four years and omnd worthy the commendA-
ton Of all.
r IT
II. II. p. only so cents per Bottle.
BARRETT & McMASTER,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Augusta, Ga.
March l8-tt 50
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

Lacesi Laceslis Laces II in endless va
riety at White Brothers.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

THE Derring Light Reaper, weighs
$50 lbs. price, sos.
The Dcrring Mower, cog gear made Of
mnlleable iron, the best mower in use,
price $75.
The celebrated Thomas Hay Rake,
price, $50
The Corbin Disc Harrow, with friction
rollers and chilled boxes, price, $40.
Farquhars, Cardwells and Butter
worth's Threshers, and "Ajax" Portable
Engines. The Iron Age and Planet
Cultivators. We solicit correspondence
from farmers and dealers.
McMASTER q GIBBES,
Columbia, s. @. Apr i Am
! SO.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

TWO Trims n day on Wednesdays n
Saturdays.
Mr.. Jno. w. Rykard has invented and
had. patented an automatic car coupler
and a, fly fan that speak we'll for him as
an inventor. Both Of these inventions
are now in the hands Of Mess. Hcmphill
and Calhoun. attorneys at law, who have
an interest in them. They are making
efforts to have them put on market, and
when successful will doubtless find
them ~remuncrative.
The Abbeville High School associa-
ton Mt its annual meeting in the Court
House on Thursday Of last week passed
resolutions to continue the school as
heretofore. Mr.. j. r.. f. Wilson was
elected a trustee vice Rev. Mr.. Pratt.
The school will pay all the as
reported by the Treasurer. Miss Nan
ME White was unanimously elected as
n Of the assistant teachers. Two
others will be elected about the 18th oil
July.
The many friends of Rev. j. L. Mar.
tin. formerly pastor of the Presbyterian
church Of this place were glad to sec
him on our streets last week. We un.
understand Mr.. Martin has accepted &
call in Memphis, Tenn, and we wish
for him and his much success. Since hi
has been with us the University Of Ar
kansas has honored itself by con,
ferring upon Mr. Martin the degree o
Doctor Of Divinity. This is a we'll dc,
served honor, and we congratulate hin
J upon its attainment.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-13

rebrougt today for sentence on the chaf-e
Of Jail beahng Isaac Bzzir befJr, being sentenced
made sta ement saying that the escapes were ehecel
through the connivance Of the Jail officials whofHfhi-hcu
them with mpressio OF keys and with acids To oit
away the locks that the prisoners in colusion
with certain officials lar back 1851 that 1t was ar
ranged that the night thlt the new Keeper bnrK-
holder took charge all the prisoners shond leave tha
everything was arranged. but that Bugkholer cnhEcu
locks and frustrated the attempt When th e]CaPes
-S2, BIzzIrl states, the time ol miIhy "S
fixed 10y an official who also furnished them WIN IoPcs
TO scale the wall. The celebrated biTd cage escnp"
in 1883. was planned by An official WI" ~, i'd lho
Buzzarls cell and laaviH- tae Keys on the dOO went ~
.H0cT i:t OF the corridor whero no was Iolo"eu anu
imprisoned by the escaping prisoners ,,.,o
The Court sentenced all the prisoners 10 an
nen of fifteen months each In the Pcnitcntiary Tor
breaking ard ordered thdt they should serve "u hel
uucxprrd terms IN that institution. " Abe - Bn/Ial"
has thirteen years TX" BuzAhrd over
George Briuimcr, fourteen; john Lipplnc"t' i"u.
James Clifford four and JOhn Frankfort httreh MIA
audcr Lehman was ltrnccd to the county lalI' -,
This win finally relieve Lancaster County ot her nes
peratc band OF dcspcradOc5.