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IS THE FATE THAT BEFALLs
 WILL JACKSON.
Chas. BrOckway Accused of Being His Murderer -BrOckway
 is in Jail.

A warrant was issued this after noon by Justice Alexander for Chas. Broadway, charging him with the murder of one Will Jackson by throwing him into the Arkansas River from fish boat at the old boat landing on East Barraque street, about 2 o'clock this after noon.
 Officer Philpot arrested Brock way and placed him in jail.
 The chief witness against Brock way is little colored girl1of about P years of age. She said she was standing upon the bank of the river, just above Broekway's fish boat, when she heard Broadway say to Jackson: "Get up that bank. |" Jackson replied that he would not doit. Baockway then said: "Well, by God, get into the river" He then siezed the negro and threw him into the water and his victim was drowned.
 Broadway, before his arrest, stated that the negro had fallen from the boat and that he had at tempted to save him, but was too late.
 Will Jackson had just been re- leased from jail where he had been for the last five months on the charge of rape.
 Our reporter called at the jail to see Broadway, but he declined to make statement.
 The body of Jackson has not been recovered.
 Broadway will have his examina- ton before Justice Alexander.
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A NARROW ESCAPE.
Two Pine Bluff Nimrods See Q "Bar" in ths Woods and Flee for
 Their Lives.

Going hunting has of late been great fad with the young sporting fraternity of Pine Bluff, but will probably be on the decline now, as ,the Chief Clerk of the Car Depart ment at Cotton Belt Shops, and the dashing young stock Yard Foreman, hied themselves away on Tuesday in quest of the hairy monster in the White river bottoms, at Roe. From the general appearances any one could have told by their looks on their return that they had found him, but instead of the harmless little squirrel, it happened to be a monster in reality. They claim they did not stop to investigate, but if it was not bear it was some thing of like proportions which tore all the cane break in their vicinity
 Having lost no bear they immediate lv turned their faces homeward, and arrived at Stuttgart in time to catch the Cotton Belt train No. l going south. When asked why they did not stop at Roe and get on ths train they said that they had forgotten all about such station being in existance. The other boys around the shop are willing co wager any amount that the two parties above mentioned could not be in duced under any circumstances to
 make the repetition of their trip, and in the words of the Chief Clerk
 of the Car Department, working is l a snap along side of hunting
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Judges Of Election.

The following judges of election were on yesterday appointed by the Election Commissioners. The first named are Democrats and the Inst nasned are Republicans:
 Dsrraque township-S. T. Ware, A. F. McNeil and A. W. Williams.
 Bogg township-J. D. Crockett, G. l.. Madding, and Rufus Byles.
 Bolivar tewnship-Robert Ford, Jack Ivy and Joshua Hubbard.
 Dudley Lake townshfp-P. NJ. Gib- son, W. c. Crittenden and E. J. Ken nedy.
 Dunnington township--G. E. Lytle, |. c. O'Neal and NJ. Delaney.
 Jefferson township-T. F. Cady, r. P. Rough and George Ramsey.
 Melton townshfp-A. F. Aydlette, j. J. Hooker and W. NJ. Jones.
 Niven township-L. E. Quinn, ]. w. Scott and James Hinton.
 Old River township-D. D. Hall. l.. H. Sullivan and Sam Long.
 Pastoria township-Sam Lindsay, T. NJ. Enforce and Eph Hurd.
 Plum Bayou township-W. c. Gar rett, J, $. Barraque and James Withers.
 Richland township-J. A. McPhail J. NJ. Dyer and W. A. Biles.
 Roberts township-J. E. Bla- groves, Lee Flynn and Richard Gross.
 Spring township-J. D. Phillips, Fem Traylor and Newt. Anderson. 1 Talladega township-T. B. Gull ledge, A. s. Cason and H. Singleton
 Victoria township-G. W. Davis, B. $. Davis and G. W. Withers. villemont townshiE-B. l.. Gocio J. w. Jones and Geo. Ora wford.
 Vaugipe township-LeoA Andrews, ]. B. Segars and Sandy Smith.
 Washington tow Wnship-H. T. Mil Ter. l.. L. Musgroyes and F. Billings ley.
 Whiteville township-B. F. Julian | T. F. Black well and J NJ. McCraney
 First ward-DeWitt Hope, M. F Treadwell and Hal Burton. 1 Second ward-J. F. Alexander 1 Thos. Sparks and Sam Williams.
 Third ward-Alex. Strauss, Drew White and Miles Donaldson.
 Fourth ward-J. c. Schloss. Greed J Caldwell and Dink Fleming.
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Removal Notice.

Mir. A. J. Mitchell has removed his Palace Confectionery and Bookstore from West Second avenue to No. POS Main street, next to the Mann Tankersley Drug Co, where he would be pleased to see all of his old GUS toners and as many new ones as may find it convenient to call. h addition to his large stock of candies; cigars and confections, Mir. Mitchell also carries a full line of the latest newspapers, books, periodic als and magazines. Also, all the latest re- ligious. sporting and trade papers. A share of the general trade solicited.
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with misses, continues.
 11.4l a. m. Chairman amour ces that the Committee on Platform is not ready to report. Cheers and cries for Breckinfidge.
 1l:42 a. Breekinridge takes the platform and is greeted by cheers and misses.
 Breckinridge is speaking on the issues at stake. He denounees the platform adopted at Chicago con demning the Executive because it is it is an Executive, and it's con- demnation of the Supreme Court because it did not agree with it's aims. He remarked that the free silver democrats had taken 1t out of the hands of this or any other con vention to elect Mckinley. He said the purpose of the Indianapolis con- vention was to prevent the election of the nominees of the Chicago con vention as Democratic candidates. He said "We will be defeated at the polls, but we will save the honor Of America.
 l2:27 p. m. -Breckinridge finished and is given three cheers.
 Ochs of Tennessee offers resolu- tion that National Committee ex- presses grief of convention at the untimely death of Wm, E. Russell Carried by rising vote.
 Dr. Everett of Massaehusett: takes the platform to acknowledge for Massachusetts it's appreciation for the action of the convention il passing the resolution in reference to the late W. E. Russell.
 By request J. Dewitt Warner o New York addressed the convention
 Lehman of Missouri takes tn
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ident, and Waterson will not be presented.
 10:50 a. m.-Just announced that Palmer has positively declined to allow his name to be used. for per sona1 reasons; also stated that Mr. Cleveland declines to let his name be used.
 Illinois delegation now in caucus for purpose of inducing Palmer to withdraw his deelination.
 Delegates slowly entering.
 Bpckner just entered and is loud ly eheered.
 There are cheers and hisses as Brecbinridges name is called.
 Cries for Breckinridge, mingled
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HE NOW SAWS WOOD.
How Pine Bluff Railroad Man was
 "sat Upon" by a Stranger.

Yesterday @ well known Pine Bluf
 gentleman was standing on thee curb
 ing discussing the political situa
 tion and free silver with q stran ger who had just arrived here from the State of Washington. After speaking of the many advantages which would accrue to the people of the South and West from the eu- aetmentIof free coinage law, the stranger declared that the election of Bryan and Sewall was an assured fact, and closed by saying: "Whv, in my State there is only one gol4 bug, and he is being exhibited as . freak in dime museum.
 At that instant, railroad official, whom we will call Richards, was passing and overheard the assertion made by the stranger. Now, being and ardent gold bug, and believing himself to be a superior debater on the financial question, like an old war horse at the smell of powder or the sound of martial music, he stopped, cooked his ears and with eyes that flashed in anticipation Of a debate on his much-beloved sub ject, he pranced up to where the stranger and Pine Bluff gentleman were standing, and asked the stran- ger in an argumenative manner, to repeat his last assertion.
 T said,' replied the stranger, that there was only one gold bug in the State of Washington, and that he is being exhibited as freak in dime museum.
 That can't be true, said Mr. aI have brother living i'll that State, and he is a gold bug.
 ''What is your name?o asked the stranger as he thoughtfully pulled his moustaehe.
 Richards" responded our rail road man.
 "Ahl Yes it must be, replied the stranger as he closely observed Mr Richards; q see the resemblance now. It is certainly your brother that is being exhibited as a freak in a dime museum.p
 When the full significance of this reply reached the ears of MT. Rich ards, and the by-standers shouted 1 with laughter our railroad mans s face erimsoned, and he uttered a snort of disgust and rushed up the street at rapid gait, thinking, per haps, that he had dipped his spoon | into a bowl that contained no sugar.
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THE 0BOLT TOCRATS. ]"
Senator Palmer Nominated For President, and Ex.Gov. BuclIner,of Kentucky, For yice-Presi-
 dent.
Bulletins From the Convention
 Hall at Indianapolis.

The following are the Western Union telegraph bulletins, today, of the Indianapolis convention:
 INDIANAPOLIS, Inc. Sept. 3. 10:45 a. mt is thought the convention. will get through today. Strong feeling for Palmer among the dele gates. In case he refuses Black of Illinois may be selected, though Bragg has many supporters. Many delegates insist on Cleveland, and he would be chosen if he would ac- cept. Buckner of Kentucky seems to be the choice Of all for Yice-P Pres
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platform and makes 3 speech.

|
 Bynum called to the platform. He referred to Cleveland as man never known to capitulate or shirk duty brought forth a storm of applause.
 Bynum is followed by Eckles, who announced that Committee on plat form have agreed, and the platform would be presented in few minutes.
 Following is a synopsis of the platform
 Platform declares that the con. vention has met that Democrats may unite to avert disaster from the country and ruin for their party; that the Chicago platform attacks sound financial policy, that delegates to that convention abandoned for Republican allies; Democratic cause of tariff reform to court the favor of proteetionists; that delegates to this convention can not support the Chicago candidates, nor be bound by it's platform. Liberal policies towards American shipping; favors international arbitration and liberal pensionsi condemns all efforts to touch the Supreme Court or to inn pair the confidence and respect in which it has always been held; that the gold standard must be main tained and the parity of every dol lar rissued by the Government, and expresses opposition to free and un limited coinage of silver and com pulsory purchases of bullion; denounces the present system of paper currency as a constant source of injury and peril, and demands currency reform; commends the fidelity, courage and patriotism of Cleveland administration.
 POT D. m.-PIatform is now being presented by Senator Villas.
 Carroll of Ken lucky withdraws Watterson as . Presidential candi- date.
 Villas moves the adoption of the platform, and it is carried unani- mously
 Jones of Wisconsin takes the platform to present the name of Gen. Bragg
 Kilburn of Michigan nominates Gen. Palmer. Palmer's name is greeted by cheers.
 Cutcheon of Minn., seconds nom nation of Palmer.
 Lelaurin of Missouri seconds nom ination of Bragg, "a man who is more afraid Of a metaphor than he is of muslet.n
 Roll of States ordered for first ballot.
 First ballot resulted Palmer, 757 1-2; Bragg, 124 1-2; necessary to choice, 553
 On motion rules were suspended and Palmer's nomination made 
 Roll of States ordered for the of Vice President.
 3;58 p. m.- Browder of Kentucky presents the name of Gen. Buckner.
 Rules suspended and Buckner nominated by exclamation.
 Adjourned sine die.
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A party of young ladies and gen
 tlemen will leave for Altheimer Snn- day, to be the guests for the day Of Miss Sallie Holmes. Among the party will be: Misses Grace York. Minnie York. May Hudson. Lizzie Grace, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Trigg, Messrs. James Ginnochio (Little Rock), ]. AI Anderson, R. (. Thomp. son. Drew White and - 'rreatiweiL
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A meeting uf the promoters of the Board of Trade of Pine Bluff was held yesterday for the purpose of perfect ing more complete organization than has heretofore existed. MT. D. c. Howell was elected President, j.. W. Sullivan, Secretary, and $. c. Alexander, Treasurer. Itis the object of these gentlemen to provide the necessary funds for the maintain- anee of the board which will he under the supervision of J B. John son who has had charge of affairs in the past.
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JEWISH NEW YEAR.
At Sunset Next Monday Begins the
 Year 5657 of the Jewish Era.

At sunset on Monday next will begin the Hebrew New Year. With the new moon will be ushered in the year 5657 of the Jewish era. The feast falls on the first of the Jewish month Tisri, which came to be re- garded by the ancient Israelites as the anniversary of the birth of the world. The old Rabbis even fabled that on this day God judges all the souls of men, which pass Him like the sheep Of q flock before shep- herd. The Feast of Trumpets" it was called owing to the ceremony of the blowing of trumpets within and without the Temple. January the 1st is dreary New Years tide. The Jews chose the season of sowing as the appropriat time, and offered up the first fruits as propitiation for bountiful harvests Gazette.
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Quite a number of law were before Judge Brown :, afternoon; four cases of vii sanitary ordinances were q for lack of evidence.
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The quarterly examinat teachers of the public schoI county will take place in tli the 18th, 16th. l7th and l The white teachers will beg on the two first days af pred teachers on the last named.
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Mir. G. Reeves Taylor has from Kentucky where he
 visiting relatives. Reeves | Money Democrat, but say support the Chicago nominl
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Two colored youths were by the police yesterday fol the shop of Mahoney. . col maker. They were turned Esa. Alexander, who will 2 a hearing today. The sto erty was found i'll their pos
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Mir. Leo Kastor returned ing from New York, wher chased a large stock of Fall the firm of Kastor & Bluthe
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Justice Alexander's couf cupied this morning in tryi Jones, charged with distu peace of one Peter Tender negroes. Jones was acquf jury.
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Miss Reba Dewoody left ! for Potter College. Bowlir Ky, where she will become in that famous college.
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Mir. Geo. F. Burchard, known commercial tourist city today calling on his ct
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The Pine Bluff Gun Club weekly shoot yesterday a The members were not IT usual form, Mir. J. T. II ming the medal in Class 7 Frank Fergus the medal "B" and MT. Alex. Dryb medalin Class CO
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L|NCOLN'S PROPHECY.
The Sad Forebodng Set Forth in Private Letter Near
 the Close of the War.

"I see in the future crisis approaching that un- rerves and tremble for the safety of my country As result of the corporations have been en- throned and of corruption high places follow and the money ofhe country will endeavor to proone it's reign by working upon the preudices of the people until all wealth aggregated few hands and the republic destroyed
 feel at this anxiety safety my country than ever before in the midst war God grant that my suspicious may prove groundess'
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Master Ike Freiberg. wia visiting the family Of Mr. SI left for bis Memphis home K
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Mrs. Frank Winerich, Of tonic, nee Miss Lee Holfn visiting relatives and friend
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Mir. Milton Fall will Chicago Saturday night. will take a course in physic3
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Fire was discovered in where the shavings are ket Bluff City Lumber compan yesterday afternoon, cd sparks from the engine. prompt action of the empl fire was extinguished bef damage was done.
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The repairs on the Pine s1 lie school building are ranl completed.
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MT. W. z. Tankersley att celebration of the Pat CleH of ex-Confederate yeterans yesterday. Mr. Tankersley at least 300 people attende bration; that there was a served to all present and < body highly enjoyed the o{
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Miss SalIie Holmes has after a protraeted visit tos san Antonio Texas.
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A dance was enjoyed by [ folks at the Bluff city eltl last night.
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Mr. Sandy Reeves let Il noon on q business trip ti
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The Stuttgart ball boys crossed bats with the Sherrill boys last Fri day afternoon at Altheimer. The Stuttgart boys had home men and the Sherrill boys had four crack play CTS from Pine Bluff and one from Altheimer At the end of the ninth inning the game stood Is to in favor of Stuttgart. We have a nine that can play q hard game with any nine in the State. The next game will be played in Stuttgart with Pine Bluff-Free Press.
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Mir. J. Gray Atkinson, { merchant of Star City. is a Pine Bluff today.
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Sheriff of Jefferson county. Ark Pine Bluff. Ark. Sept. 1, 1896. 94@2

A very large congregation assem- bled at the First Methodist Church last night and heard and able ser mon by Rev. Evans. There were four conversions to the church last night. Tonight the Rev. Dr. John F. Dye, of Searcy, will preach, and on Saturday morning the Rev. John F. Carr will occupy the pulpit. There will be no services Saturday night.
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Miss Eliza Orto has retul q pleasant visit to Knoxv
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SIlerln,a saIe.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of the Jefferson Circuit Court in the case. of the Merchants and Planters Bank vs. A. Blum, will, on
 Thursday, September 24th, 1896, at noon, at the store formerly occupied by Blum's Dry Goods Emporium, offer for sale to the highest and best bidder, the entire stock of goods wares and merchandise fix lures, and one horse and wagon, more par ticularly set forth in an inventory now on file In my office, attachgd by me as the prop erty of A. Blum.
 Terms of Sale: Said stock will be sold on a credit of three and six months, equal pay ments, with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date until paid. Notes with approved security will be required for the amount of the purchase. The purchaser will be required to deposit with me s500 as earnest money before his bid will be ac- cepted. Said $500 will be returned to him in the event he makes good his bid. This sale is made subject to the approval of the Jeff ferson Circuit Court. -
 C. II. TRIPLETT.
 Sheriff of Jefferson county. Ark. Pine Bluff. Ark.. Sept l. 1896. 4@2
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The attorneys for the q A. Blum were granted an l morning, for the sale of The assets will amount. S55, 900. The stock will ! the Sheriff on the 24th dk tember, on a credit of thrt
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Mir. Chas. Lawson, a p merchant of Linwood Is in
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The World s Eai2 showed no baki16 so pure or 50 great eufaR power As fIzo
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The public schools of thl open on Monday. Septemlbs
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MT. A. Kaufn.an, of Pinf is a visitor to the city toaa
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J. A. Freeman. of MiIlvill istered at the Trulock
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Dr. B. R. Donelson. of Ps T visitor to the city today
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Col. Doe Wilkins came Ut plantation this morning.
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 IFrom Fridays Dali
Mir. C. 4. Bloom K in th

Mir. J. W. Tucker. q Tn{ town today
The record-union., 1896-11-23
FUSS AND FEATHERS.
Citizens Taking an Active Interest il:
Dogs and Poultry.

The indications are that the coming
bench and poultry show in this city
viii be one of unusual interest. 1t will
be the first of the kind ever held here
and should be a success. The exhibits
will not, of course, be confined to those
made by Sacramentans, but will come
from all over the State. Referring to
the show, the San Francisco Field
Sports" says:
Arrangements for the dog and poul-
try show which will be held at Sacra
mento in January next are progressing
rapidly w. f. Ladd, the Secretary of
the association, writes that he has been
in Sacramento and has met with much
encouragement from the fanciers in
that city All the merchants there are
taking an active interest in making the
exhibition a success, and have already
contributed a large number of special
prizes. The dogmen also promise TO
help the show by making large entry.
The Secretary is now busy compiling
the premium list. and as soon as it is
printed copies will be mailed to all
dogmen throughout the State. 1t is to
be hoped that the Sacramento show
viii met with the same generous sup
will meet with the same generous sup
has been accorded similar undertak-
ingS in the past.
The record-union., 1896-11-23
GWEN E5I!ls! lll3l! sSSlD
SHOES !!

q Every day we have opportunities
Sto buy goods much below value.
9 "Yours is the biggest house in Sac
8 ramento, SO we give you first
s chance" "You sell for cash, and
1--WE know that you have the ready
smoney. "You have big trade,
eand can dispose OF large purchase
(like this. These and similar ar
eguments are written and talked to
Sus constantly.
: That we do enjoy special and
; unusual opportunities because OF
D the above reasons, IS shown by the
@telling character of the items in
ethese advertising columns.
2 A few DAYS ago we sold over
S3,ooo Handkerchiefs Of one kind
Gin one day.
D "Wednesday we sold first quality
@Kid Gloves, such as many houses
Gin the country are selling at S. so,
: for 7Gc.
( Just now interest centers in some
The record-union., 1896-11-23
To-day's programme will be as fol-

lows:
As soon as the institute shall be or
ganized an invocation will be deiiv-
cred by Rev. T. H. B. Anderson, fol-
lowed by music. Professor Earl Barnes
will then address the institute on Chill
dren's Ambition-WhatC Children Expect
tC Do in Life
In the afternoon, after roll-call and
music, Superintendent ]. w. Linscott
will speak on the state Teachers AS
ISOLATION" Remarks Introductory TO
the discussion of the report of the Cali
fornia Council of Education will be
made by Professor Earl Barnes, after
which Professor J. H. Pond will make
the report of the Committee on Ques-
tions submitted to the teachers of Cali
fornia by the California Council of Ed
ucation, and discussion will follow
by Professor Barnes, Superintendent
Ltnscott and the institute.
In the evening there will be a teach
ers' reunion at Liberty Hall, Foresters'
building, during which choice pro-
gramme will be rendered.