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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
REV ApvERT1sEMENrs.
Regular Price - S. %
LESS 2S Per Cent = | 25
PRESENT PRICE So rs

Quite natural that we should be
selling lots of Summer Suits at such
prices. You see here that s. 75will
buy Boys All-Wool Suit, stylish
and substantial, that is regularly sold
at S., saving of 81 IS. Just think
of it! This same discount is allowed
on all Mems and Boys Summer Suits
and Mems Summer Pants. No mat
ter what grade you buy, you are sure
of good bargain-but rememberthe
sale will end Saturday, 2oth inst.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
A BIG LOSS ON TEA.
The Reduction of Duty in Great Britain Felt
by the Treasury.

The Reduction of Duty in Great Britain Felt
by the Treasury.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
LONDON, Aug pa little over million
pounds sterling is the sum the British Treas
ury lost last year through the reduction of
duty on tea from six pence to four pence a
pound, as the consumption of tea previous
to the reduction was in round figures
179, 100000 pounds avoirdupois The loss
of course would have been greater but for
the increased demand, which invariably fol-
lows a decreased imposition. The actual
increase was rather more than %, ZOO, 900
pounds weight, or little more than 126
per cent
1t is curious to note that in 1885, when
the duty ranged from Is pence to 3 shill-
ings, according to the quality of the article,
the amount netted by the revenue from this
source stood almost exactly at the same
figure as at the present moment, when all
kinds of tea pay only pence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
MARRIED.

ALSTON-MEYER-At the residence OF
Rev. Nevin Woodside, Wednesday evening,
August IL, 1891, Mr.. JOHN A. ASTON and Miss
ANNIE NJ. MEYER, both of Allegheny City.
EARLY-PENNEY-On Tuesday evening,
August IS, at the residence of the brides
parents, by Rev. b. P. Wiiburn, of Green's
burg, Pa. MIR. HARRY E. EARLY and Miss
HATTIE w. PENNEY, both of Pittsburg, South
side
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
RUSSIAN SOCIALISTS HANDICAPPED.

The Activity of the Cars Government Pre-
vents Them From Organizing.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-The Russian refugees
in Switzerland have issued pamphlet,
explaining that it would be useless for Rus
sian Socialists to be represented at the
Brussels Congress, because workmen in
Russia are unorganized and their aims are
retarded by terrible tyranny.
They say, however, that with the build
ing of railways opening Asia an improve
ment is beginning, and they hope to be in a
position to take part in the next congress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
To Let-Rooms.
One cent per word
in THE DISPATCH TO-DAY.

The Henry Auction Co. have removed
to their new store, "a and &c Ninth street
See ad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23
The Last Opportunity

OF the season to visit Atlantic City will be
afforded by the B. and o. R. R. Thursday,
August %. Rate, SO the round trip; tick
cts good for ten days and good to stop off
returning at Washington City. Trains
leave S:15 A. NJ. and 9:2O p NJ Secure your
parlor and sleeping car accommodations
early.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
MRS. BISHOPS DEFECTIVE MEMORY.

The examination Of Mrs. Sarah A. Bishop. wife OF I.
Brigham Bishop, who is now in Ludlow Street Jail as
ud gment debtor OF Mrs Julia Hetsch resumed at
the Office OF Meyer j. Stein yesterday. She rgidly
questioned by Mr. Stein who is counsel the plaintiff
but memory remarkably defective. She admitted
that had $40 600 United States bonds one time
but she could not remember what she did with them.
She thought that she had invested them. She was OF
the impression that she had account in Twelfth
Waid Bank but could remember its amount Sho
could remember positively Of having account In
the Nassau Bank OF Brooklyn. She sold that she owned
twelve houses In Brooklyn and various other prop
had agent TO collect the coming from her
property and he might have deposited IL In the Nassau
Bank. She had faint recollection OF owning stock 10
the Manhattan Building Company. She thought Mr.
Bishop also had stock in the concern but she was
not When asked II in 1sS0S7 she worth over
aud her debts the OF $50 900 eyaded the
question by saving that in 1887 she on a Western
trip giving entertainments and had plenty O money.
Mr.. Stein said that he had in his possession ovid uee
tending show that Mrs Bishop had about $50 600
which had been made her by Bishop The enter
ailments which Mrs Bishop referred
seances. She travelled medium under the name OF
Louisa Davis
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
TESTING 4 NEW MECHANISM FOR GUNS.

Cold Springs, y. y. Dec. 10 (SpeciaD.-There
satisfactory trial here this afternoon Of mechanism fol
rapddrc guns, the invention OF Lieutenant Samuel Sea
bury, OF the Navy. Trials were also made with new
check for preventing the Of powder
The mechanism worked with great and smochncss
showing signs Of weakness after undergoing most
searching test and inspection The gas check eectualy
prevented escape Of gas and allowed the proeetle N
get the full force Of the powder charge.
The gun. army weapon Of nve.nch caibre. will be
sent down Sandy Hook for .fia the proving grounds
az that place before a board OF army officers. II the
mechanism proves 10 be successful it will be fitted
number Of service guns. IL be applied with equal
facility large and 20 small cabres by increasing the
size on the parts while adherlng to the pattern
mechanism 1t is understood that the patents covering
invention have already been nfrng1 upon and .ha
guns of fournch cabre being fitted with it for service
uses
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
TILE NAVAL RESERVE WANTS CASTLE GARDEN

Several prominent citizens appeared before the Park
Commissioners yesterday and asked them TO allow the
Naval Reserve to Castle GaIden as an armory.
President Herbert L. Sateree. CT the Naval Reserve
Association ex-Secretary william c. Whitney and
J. Herpont Morgan were among those who urged that
the reauest be granted. As an inducement President
Sateree promised that the Reserve would have boat
drills off the armory during the summer. Tie matter
was referred to Commissioner Dana, who is expected to
bring in a favorable report. committee Of park
policemen asked to have pension fund established and
suggested that certain percentage Of each mans sal
ary be levied upon to Start the system. Legislative
sanction will probably be asked fer during the coming
session The Board Is said to be in favor Of nsttutng
such "A fund
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
YORK OF THE BOARD or EDUCATION
THE OPPOSITION TO FRANK r. SPENCER AS
TRISTEE.

THE OPPOSITION TO FRANK r. SPENCER AS A
TRUSTEE.
The Board OF Education yesterday decided TO ap-
point two additional assistant city superintendent OF
public schools committee will call upon the Board
of Estimate to urge the appropriation OF $4,000 for the
salaries OF the new officers. II decided that one
of the new superntendents should be an expert In
manual training. Mrs. Powell, OF the women
commissioners endeavored to have the POard promise
that the other superintendent shonld be woman but
the men were not gallant enough to the resolution
The consideration OF the report of the Committee OF
Seven recommending numerous changes in the public
school system, was postponed until rext February.
Resolutions were also passed authorizing the purchase
of new stes for public schools In ogden and Linden
aves I'm LexingtOn-ave., between One understand
twentieth and One-hundred and-twenty first sts, and
10 rent No 252 West Fortyscconjst for school pur-
poses II was also decided To appoint Mrs. Catharne
Blauvelt principal OF tho female department. OF Gram
mar School No. 56.
In connection with the recommendation OF Frank a.
Spencer for reappontment school trustee OF the
Tenth Ward the question OF his responsibility Tor the
promotion OF Miss Margaret Cummins has been DIS
cussed by the members Of the Board OF Educaton'
superintendent Jasper has sent a communication ID
the trustees Of the Tenth Ward. asking them to mees
a soon as possible aud reconsider the action promoting
Miss Cummins the letter Mr. Jasper that Miss
Cummins was promoted from the place Of twelfth as
slstant in the male department OF Grammar School No.
rs to the place OF second assistant in the female de-
partment Of Grammar school No. T. with an increase OF
salary from S675 to 5000. The promotion. he says;
passed her over n9m9er OF m 1 erm o oce
he knows OF no promotion (which has so completely
ignored the excellent work done BY teachers nc da n the
which she assigned closed at the time OF the
appointment and is still closed.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
THE EXECUTION or LOPPY A SUCCESS.
REPORTS on THE AUTOPSY MADE on THE MUIR
DpRER's BODY.

REPORTS on THE AUTOPSY MADE on THE MUIR
DBRER's BODY.
The certificate OF death and the report Of the autopsy
on The body OF Martin d. Loppy, who was executed
at Sing sing on December = was fled In the County
Clerks Office yesterday. DIS. Carlos F. Mcdonald ana
Samuel T. Ward In describing the execution say That
Loppy quietly submitted TO the adjustment Of the
straps and electrodes. There a series OF four
brief contacts, occupying in all Gfty-two seconds The
first lasted fifteen seconds the second eleven seconds,
the third fifteen and onchalf seconds, and the fourth
ten and one-an seconds. Between the contacts there
brief intervals to permit the wettlng OF inc
electrodes Professor Landy reports that the readings
taken from the volt metre indicated pressure OF
1,716 volts with nearly seven amperes. careful
examination was made Immediately after the last con
tact and the prisoner pronounced dead at II :o3
D. m The first contact at IL 80 %. Death
was apparently instantaneous and painless.
DR.. Ira Van Giesen reports upon the autopsy.
He says "Rigor mortes was almost completely
If not entirely absent except in tho right leg.
The mouth and nostrils perfectly natural
and showed no traces OF the fluids frothy
had was in n perfect state There were dlscolora
tiOns contusiOns marks except at the knee where
the electrode was applied, and at the checks where
there marks cOrresp spondng with the restraining
straps. On this knee there a superficial red
dishness about three and one-ha by five inches, but
tne true sEln bore no marks Whatever lie neAposeu
surfaces OF the skin very smooth white rather
thin and delicate in structure and showed settling
Of blood in dependent portions Of the body. Under
the bead electrode there traces
the skin OF the forehead. and the scalp
beneath IL white and natural. The interior
Of the mouth is normal and the tongue and teeth
show signs OF injury
DR.. Van Gesen says the muscles were critically
examined The muscles of the chest. abdomen and
calf were normal, bright red firm and showed not
the slightest tearing or rupture. All other parts
were In normal condition. In closing. he says that
comparing this case with the four previous execu
uons. current Of 400 TO 1.6O0 volts does not do
any damage TO any OF the internal organs. tissues or
muscles. The local thermic effects Of the electrodes
are limited TO the outer scarf skn. The thin skin
beneath Is not damaged TO any apprcciable extent
The scarf skin may be removed. and resembles an
ordinary water blister from which the fluid has es-
capped. When the skin is more exposed TO the
weather. on the forehead scalp. the bllstering
does not take place.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
LATEST STYLES IN COLLARS AND CUFES.

Collars have their exits and their entrances on the
stage of lshlon' said Mr.. Wilson. of the firm Of Earl
Wilson, at his Office No. 33 East Seventeenhst. to
reporter yesterday. "The prevailing styles In turn
point collars at present are the 'Pequot and the
'Ogeechee which come in two heights; SIS inches and
inches Among standing collars the 'Paathn viii be
worn by most fashionable men, particularly for full
dress. This collar has space In front and Is
neat and comfortable. The 'NauvOO' will be the
stylish turn-down collar this II will be
slightly higher behind than last year. the front remain
ing the same. Snglellnk cuffs should Invariably be
worn with full dress. Neckwear follows the style Of
collars think. A fashionable must tie his own
lawn or SIX full dress tie this year. Made-up bows
are tabooed You have read Of course. OF the West
ern youth who called q Boston woman one evening
attred IN of them. lie faded and faded and faded
out Of sight under her cold gray glance. Retail
dealers are beginning to find out that IL them best
10 buy their mems furnishing goods from firms that
make speciality of only one article OF mems attire
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
oouRr CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

Supreme Court-General Tenn-Reeess continued.
calendar called at IL O'Clock.
Nos: @ sc s5 G 55 is o6 SG e5
40 s sIS a. 81 sS 1s2 3o efcSe S Se Lawrence
y.-Csse on, Rutgers Female College VS.. Tallman. No
supreme I I-Belsre gS4 TguaYi g-NGs
500 7s7 zoos, ili7, S37 1910 S'S' nOS IT, 2l4l'
supreme 1BeSgs L %ss 9Rse9 2,Ra 1,J J
sSpre@e coUrtc!raitlsrt Ill before Patterson j.
Case o. Appleton NewYoEA Life Insurance Compihy'
supreme Court-CIrcult--Part Iv-BcfOre Andrews, J.
Sarrcsats's coUIt-Before Ransom. siwnl q ArQy e. F.
" h9 st sHyyT 70 m shaf fe ds E%aS poy
John t aifth FHuecE, OK Charlotte T. Bates 10 so
superior COut-Geneial Tern-AdIouned until January
superior cOurt-special Term-BefOre DugFo' J-MO'
Superior COurt-EQuity Term-BeiOrc DugrO, JNOs.
Superior Coyrs7Trs Tern7Pa1t before BET Sa sedgwick
Superior COur-Trial Term-Part IL and III-Adiourned
Common s "PeasGeneral TeuuAdOurned until January
- Common pess-spcca Tern-Before Bischon J-NO g.
cOnmca Psas1a66qg!y Plea Tcss-tefore -'OoK''aVef' j.
Common PeasTrai Teymp IaBsore l. @ $ Gesersh aIS
m s GeS sss 1850 iss 1884, So 1852 i5s 1884, 1884,
iI4s. 54S 194i 90 l2o2 S3S 1908 1879
-Csses 70 be sent from Part 1. r., u.,,.o v.ro,
co@%oH Psas6Iralp Plea 6n paft aernrar' Pryor
civ Court@Specisl Term-BeiOre Ftzsimons. JMo
.s at R S S SsT9sEss $3.50
1858. -, NJ, =, po,oro uoc.,.o
Nos g77e' 1901 1867 S4s 1862, 4769 s, 1870, $500
CITY Court-Trial TermPart III1Before Van Myek !
Nos SO5s 4o9s 2Ss 4i6t 2s9 loyS s to o7 1905
CIV Court-Tral Tesm-PaTt IX-Beiere Ehrlch C. Js-
Sos 4647 1852, 36So, 19fS. 1910. 5lIO, ol'1 olfS,
$50 sis7, si93 5l9t. 519j 1896 5l2S
rouyt Of Over and Terminer-Before Van Brunt j. ana
ssSi,ant strict. .Attorneys Weeks and Simms-No. T.
Covrt of General Sessons-Part 1-Refore Cowing, j.
.od assistant District Attorney wsuhOre Lynn-NOs. to
90, inclusive. .-,-- n. p, ,o,o.o Cro,,. u
and Assistant Dstrict-AtOrney John T. MeIntyre-Nos
S,rt ~ General Sesslons-Part IIIBefore MARITIME, j.
"a Assistapt Dlstrict-Attorney Bc1ord-Nos 10 g. In
siusfye.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
THE COURTS.
JOHN ANDERsoN's QUEER WAYS.

rHE SPIRIT OF MURDERED MARY ROGERS UsED
10 VISIT HIM, HE SAID.
Abner c. Mattoon an Oswego civil Justice, took the
place of Felix Mcosky the witness stand yesterday
I'm the suit OF Mrs Laura " Appleton against the New
York life Insurance Company to establish her right to
fifth interest in the Plaza Hotel property, before Jus
tice Patterson and jury in the Supreme Court Judge
Mattoon is nearly seventy eight years old, and he was
In transportation business in this city between the
years 1888 and 1s47. lie said, on the witness
stand, that he knew John Anderson well. They
both belonged TO the Hiram Club, at Ann-st
and Theatre Alley. lie also knew Mary Rogers
we'll Mary was murdered in 1s4l or 1s42'
and Anderson often told him that Mary came 10
him in spirit form, and that ho took great comfort IN
her visits. After is47 the witness said that he came
to New York month up to 1868, and occasionally
after that. The witness was member OF the Assem-
bly, In 1863, 1854 and 1865. and state Senator in
1867 and 1868.
Anderson had come to him In 1868 and wanted MN
to oppose the building of railroad In Broadway me
witness asked Anderson why he came to him. and An
derson replied that he had been directed to do so by
the spirit Of Mary Rogers. Mary would visit the wit
ness too Anderson said. MattOon replied that he did
not want to hear any more such nonsense. lie saw
Anderson again in front OF the City Hall In 1877.
hnderson,s language was excessively obscene and he
talked in wild manner about the immortality of all the
women in New-Y0rk. Again he met Anderson In 1879
at the Metropolitan Hotel, and once more at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel in 1880 on both OF these occasions
Anderson talked about some wild scheme: once he
was going 10 establish the independence OF Italy.
The case will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
COIUNPIA COLLEGE MEN MAKE MERRY.

The class Of '93, School OF Arts, Columbia College
had their third annual dinner at Morellos last evening
About forty members present, and the enjoyment
OF the evening greatly enhanced by the fact that
this dinner not only celebrated their third year OF vic
tory the wes of Calculus and other gentlemen OF
a mathematical nature, but served time for reiolc
ing over their signal defeat Of the Sophs" at football
Arthur C. Klesch, in response to the toast "The '03
Football Eleven" quoted these brief, but expressive
lines;
The sophs rushed, the seniors rushed,
They rushed both together.
we me: them in the centre:
On the right and the left,
With Kletsch and Thompson,
Big Prince and johnson.
We play with any team,
Aye beat them out OF sight.
This met with hOwls of applause. The mem
bers present then fell upon dinner Of ten courses
and beat It :" ont of sight" The toasts and the
speakers were: "Class Of &c.," W. p. Whyland
Junior Year." T. p. Peters; o3 Football Arthur
c. Kletsch; "Our sophomore Triumph" Edward p
Nc Mullen: The Aesthetic Pleasures OF Junior Eng
sh7 Norman G.. Johnson: 81 Alma Mater" Sidney ii.
Treat; " Our Future" IL. II. Kingsley.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
CAPTAIN BERGHOLD ON TRIAL.
MR.. sIBLEY REITERATEs TILE CHARGE THAT Ill
WAS ILLTREATED.

Mr.. sIBLEY REITERATES TILE CHARGE THAT HE
WAS ILLTREATED.
Tho trial of Police Captain Berghod OF the West
Onehundredthst. squad the complaint OF Richard
c. Sibley, Of No 25l West seventy fith-st was con
Quoted by the four commissioners ut Headquarters
yesterday with the assistance Of Colonel George Bliss,
who counsel for Mr. Sibey. Captain Berghoid
was accused OF conduct unbecoming san officer In re-
fusing to let Mr. sbley notice to his friends when
he locked up in the police station one afternoon
in May on q charge which disproved later. Mr.
Sbley testified that he arrested in front OF his
house, he was about TO go out driving with ihs
wife, and he taken TO the police station about
5 80 p. IN. There he Captain BerghOld who was
IN command, and asked him TO send messenger TO
Of his friends to get bail for him. The captain
said gruffy: ave have no messengers here
After being locked In a cell. Mr.. sibey said he
called loudly for somebody send word TO his friends
and he continued to call for hours. Abont 10 y. m.
a drunken locked up In the adjoining ceh
and later two friends OF the drunken man were
admitted to the prison. Mr.. sbley said lie
asked one of the men 10 carry message
for him, and the man agreed TO 40 H.
Then the dOorman said TO the man You can't carry
that message. The captains orders are that no mes
sage shall be carried for that prisoner
Martin j. Comedian, drygoods merchant at NO.
500 Columbus-ave., called as witness for Mr.
Sibley, but be gave different version OF the conver-
sation in the prison Of the station. When he was
asked to carry a message for Mr.. Sibey he said he
promised to do It, but he aerward forgot to deliver
the message In reply TO Colonel Bliss's questions
Comedian said he had talked with Captain Berghold
and Sergeant COoney Monday night regarding the
testimony which he was TO give before the Comms-
sioners. Sergeant Norton testified that order was
issued BY Captain Berghod to prevent Mr. Sbley from
communicating with his friends, but there was no mes
senger 10 send, and it was not the custom to send
policemen to get bail for prisoners
Mr.. Sibley then took the stand again and declared
that Sergeant Norton had admitted in private conver
saons with him that orders had been issued by Cap
tain Bershold not to send message for him, but TO
keep him locked up all night
In his defence Captain Berghoh denied that be
had been gruf harsh lin his treatment Of Mr.
Sibley. lie had given no orders in the case Of Mr.
Sibey except to tell the sergeants to accept bail for
the prisoner If II offered. His defence sup
ported by the testimony of Sergeant Cooney two door
men and Policeman MCGUIRE, Of the Court Squad, who
made the arrest
The Commissioners reserved their decision
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
BITS OF LEGAL NEWS.


Police Commissioner MaeLean yesterday paid SOL -
20 cover imposed upon him by Judge Dugro III
the Superior Court msndamus proceeding brought
by Joseph order to inspect the records Of
the trial OF Sure.
Orders OF dscontnuancc entered In the Supreme
Court yesterday suits OF Judge David MeAdam OF
the Superior Court against 1.-The orange County Press
and Buffalo CoDmercisr' for libel in consequence o
the allegations made by John
1. Davenport concerning judge McAdsms method Of
paturaInng aliens. editors OF these papers have
rctrseted the allegations made.
The suit OF Windsor G. liartt eelinst Dr.. william T.
Bull of the NewYOIk Hospital, to recover $4,000 FOR
alleged negligence performing surgical operation was
dismissed by Justice O'Bren, in the Supreme Court
Yesterday Mr. Hartts s,It sgans the hospital for the
same cause was tried In westcheser County and verdict
in favor Of the hospital was given
The contest over the will Of Amy Flora Watefnohse
WAS begun before Surrogate Ransom yesterday. She
made two wills January 81, 1890 ana the o'her
on July 10, 1890. BY the first one she gave 70 her
husband her entire property for LIE and the prncpa 10
their daughter Lizzie A. Kennedy, at the HUSBAND :
death. by the last will the daughter receives every
thing absolutely Immediately upon the mothers death
William - Waterhouse the husband, contests the VIII
upon the ground Of undue influence and mental incapac
New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
THE STEAM TUG FOUNDERED.
ONE MAN WENT DOWN WITH HER-TEN OTHERS
WERE SAVED WITH DIFFICULTY.

The steam tug Three Brothers foundered on Bed
lows Island at 3 :15 O'Clock yesterday morning 1t
blowing hard and raining when she left her pier
at Seventeenthst. and the East River at Is m.
and went up the East River to Seventictst., where
she took scow in tow and then steamed down to
Pier No 10, where another picked up She
was to take these two to Newark, and started
out with them across the Upper Bay. The scows
were filed with garbage, which was TO be used for
filling in at the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge at
Newark. When the tug of the Battery she got
the full force OF the wind which from the west,
and keelcd to port She began 10 leak badly and
the men in the irc-room up to their ankles
in water. The crew consisted Of Captain Hummcl.
Engineer John Murphy, tEe cook, Charles Baker; a
fireman, Michael F. Burke, and a deckhand named
Charles Petersen As the water gained rapidly in the
hold of the tug, the crew became alarmed and all put
on life preservers and went on deck. When of Bed
lows Island the vessel rolled over on her side and
sank As she did the captain, the engineer the
cook and Petersen the deckhand jumped into tile life
boat, which foated from its chocks the deckhouse
as tho tug went down. The deckland became excited
and capsized the boat The four clung to 1t for
a while and then the deckhand gave up from cold and
exhaustion, let 60 his hold and was drowned.
The others clung to the boat until schooner an
chored south Of Governors Island, heard their cries
for help and sent boat, which picked them up and
put them ashore. Burke swan to one OF the scOWs
and was pulled board. The scows drifted over TO
Red Hook where they anchored. The deckland who
was lost Swede, but nothing further Is known
concerning him. The tug twenty-five years old
and of fifty tons register she was insured Tor SoOOo