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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
DISGRACEFUL ROW.
UPROAR IN THE ITALIAN CHAMBER
OF DEPUTIES.
KNOCKOUT BLOWS EXCHANGED
several of the Legislators Seriously
Hurt-The Question One of Annual
Prince.

ROME. December iS-A disgraceful row
occurred in the Chamber OF Deputies to-
day. upon the occasion OF the discussion
OF the allowance TO be voted for the use
Of the Prince OF Naples. Crown Prince OF
Italy.
In the course OF the debate Signor Costa
(SocialsD denounced the proposal 10
grant an allowance TO the Crown Prince.
and urged the abolition OF ali allowances
to the Crown. Continuing his speech. ne
declared that the monarchy was not only
a useless. but dangerous institution:
whereupon the President OF the Chamber
interrupted him and forbade him 10 speak
further. A frightful uproar ensued. depu-
ties jumping over benches and flying at
one anothers throats. while Others ex-
changed knockdown blows. The tumuit
lasted some time. and when order was re-
stored it was found that several deputies
hid been severely handled.
When the Chamber became compara-
lively quiet. the Marquis al Rudini. Prims
Minister, attempted 10 reply 10 Signor
CO ia. but his voice was drowned In the
shouts and jeers Of the Socialists.
Finally. a bill granting an annual al
lowance OF 10000 francs was carried
amid great confusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
Northerners on Hand-Crowd Large
BETTING Heavy.

NEW ORLEANS. December 1S.-A good
many turfmen got in here to-day from
the North, including Abe Levy, Of Chi-
cago, and w. II. Cheppln. Of Louisville.
The crowd was a large one. fully iO0O.
and the racing very spirited. with heavy
betting. Favorites We're only twice suc-
cessful In the second race the favorite.
Miss Verne. and ~ Lone ran the entire
route to a false start. and never figured
in the subsequent race.
First race-selling seven furlongs-
Damoc'es O06. A. Barrett. 7 to 100 won,
with Bryan second, and Sobriquet third.
Time. ll5 "a.
Second race-for 2-year-olds. selling.
five furlongs-Sharon n0S. Scherer. to u
won. with Gold Top second, and Juanita
third. Time. 1902 IL.
Third race-mile and twenty yards-Sea-
brook GS c. Reiff s to - won. with
Cotton King second, and Dorothy III.
third. Time. 1:ii l-2.
Fourth race-handicap. six furlongs-
Clymen n0i. Hirsch. 10 70 u won with
Scribe second. and Hill Billy third. Time
1I51-2.
Fifth race-six furlongs selling-Denver
d0l. Morse. Is 10 u won, with Princess
Rose second. and Tom Sayre third. Time,
Il61-2
sixth race-selling. six furlongs-Moloch
nOi Tuberville. TO u won, with Senator
Morrill, second. and Elano third. Time,
IrE II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
sH,RKEY GETS THAT CHECK.
Ready to Fight anybody-No Indie a.
ment of Boxers.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. December lS.-
As soon as the Anglo-Californian Bank
opened this morning Tom Sharkey pre-
sented the certified check for $1,000
handed him by Referee Wyatt carp on
the day OF the fight with Fitzslmmons.
The cashier notified the Sailor" that at
tachments aggregating $3.50 had been
filed against the certificate "All right.
then. give me the balance" remarked
Sharkey. in a way which indicated that he
was anxious tc get the $500 out Of the
reach OF the collectors. The money was
frrrc1 ove~ % him and he proceeded on
his way iubilantly. Sharkey has not de-
fnitely determined as to his future move
ments.
I'm ready to fight anybody" said
Sharkey to-day. but as nobody seems
desirous Of meeting me. it doesn't look as
II ] would get a match for some time.
Peter Naher the man I would like 10 90
against is matched 10 meet Steve O'DOn-
nell: so / Will be unable 10 get a fight
out Of the Irishman until after his present
engagement is over"
Inquiry among members Of the grand
jury leads 10 the conclusion that that
body will not PIC ceed against the boxers
by finding indictments for felony. In the
jury are number OF prominent citizens
who 30 not disapprove OF ring contests.
They hold that IL would be unwise to pro-
ceed against the boxers. as II IL certain
convictions could not be obtained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
FITZsIMMONs AGREEABLE.
Ready to Sign for q Finish Fight
with CDrbetf.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. December IS
In reference 10 the articles Of agreement
signed in New York yesterday by James
]. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons said to-day:
Il am glad Corbett has signed for a finish
fight. I held out for fight OF that kind.
and I am pretty well satisfied from the
look OF thing that I did not hold out IN
vain. | don't believe I would consent 10
meet Corbett in any other kind OF match.
II am satisfied with George Sller as
referee. and with Al Smith as holder Of
stakes. and a. 10 date. March 18th suits
me as well as any other day. In fact.
whatever ARRANGEMENTS Stuart imposes as
10 date and location viii be agreeable 20
me. | hear that Corbett insists that there
shall be a $1,000 s.de-het Wei. h. needn
worry about that. He can make il S5 500
a side. If he likes and / Will find my end
Of the stake We were 10 fight for 80 GO
a side originally. and IL was simply at
Corbett's request that the figures were re-
duced 10 5000 a side"
Manager Julian has wired Dan Stuart
that Fitzsimmons and himself will leave
for New York within few days. and will
there sign the articles of agreement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
RELEASE OF GAUL.
PETITION IN CIRCULATION TO HAVE
HIM PARDONED AT ONCE.
MANY JURORS HAVE SIGNED II


Nearly two years ago William T. Gaul.
semi-intelligent fellow. was convicted in
the Hastings Court of the city OF Rich
mond Of being an accompIice in the mur-
der Of Robert Lee Atwell. a yard con-
ductor Of the Southern railway. at the
corner Of Twenty-elghth and Dock
streets. lie was sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for the period OF five years. or. in
other words, was given the same punish
ment inflicted upon Thomas ~ McNamee,
who. according to the testimony. and his
own admission. shot and killed Atwell
himself
The trials of these two men created
the most profound interest. and this in
terest at one time bordered upon excite
ment. So intense was the feeling just af-
ter the McNamee case had been con-
cluded that it was impossible to get a
jury in this city to sit in the case Of
GauI.
The result was that a special venire
was obtained from Danville. and a jury
was selected therefrom. Gaul was given
five years in the pententiary. While on the
innocent man, and had no idea when he
went down 10 the railroad yard with
him McNamee) that there would be any
row at all. This statement was recently
repeated by McNamee In the penitentiary.
Some weeks ago counsel for Gaul began
the work of getting up petition for his
pardon. 10 be submitted 10 the Governor,
along with the facts in the case. II is
understood that all the jurors. save one,
who could not be found. have signed this
paper, along with the Judge and the off,
GERS OF the court. II is more than likely
that the petition will soon be presented
10 Governor O'Ferrall for consideration.
Gaul. Il will be remembered. worked
az times for McNamee, who was
an upholsterer. living in Manches-
ter. and conducting business on
Clay street. this city. He was asked
by McNamee to go with him to see Atwell
to get an apology for language used by
the yard conductor TO McNamee's wife.
The entire trouble grew out OF "A criticism
upon McNamee's little boy when the lat
ter left his velocipede in Mr. AtwelFs
yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
The President 10 Return To-Morrow

GEORGETOWN. 5. c.. December IS
The naptha launch, Water Lily. came up
from the Presidents headquarters to-day
about 1870 p NJ. bringing DR.. O'Reilly
and Mr. Lamberton. who came for the
purpose Of communicating 10 Mayor Nor
gan Mr.. Cleveland's acceptance Of the in
vitation extended by our citizens. asking
for an opportunity of again showing their
regard for him personally. and their ap-
probation of his services as public ser
want.
The schedule arranged will bring the
party into Georgetown on the tender
Wistaria tomorrow afternoon. when the
President Will be conveyed. attended by
Mayor Morgan, in a special carriage 10
the old historic building. "Winyah Indigo
Hall" in which place he will hold a public
reception for one hour. After this he and
his party will be driven to the depot,
where they will board the special car
Corona" for Washington. which destina-
ton will be reached early Sunday morn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
A beautiful santa Claus Picture.

No wonder there IS always n rush on
c. ID. Kennys tea. coffee and sugar
stores, northwest corner of Broad and
Sixth streets and southeast corner Of
Main and Seventeenth streets. At all sea-
sons these stores are popular. owing TO
the splendid line OF goods kept and the
low prices. But for the holiday Season
Kenny will make his customers happy
and celebrate the great festival by pre-
senting each OF them with a beautiful
Santa Claus picture. This work OF art is
Il by % inches. and was designed espe-
cially for Kenny by A. NJ. Bois IL repre-
sents a little girl sound asleep in bed hug
ging a doll and suggestive accessories,
and is full Of spirit and sweetness. Ii is
a beautiful holiday souvenir, and the dis
tributon will commence this morning
The picture is entitled "A Christmas
Dream" and tells its own story.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
Norfolk Telephone Facilities.

NORFOLK. VA, December ls-(Spe-
cial THE Southern States Telephone
Company to-day completed the work Of
putting i'm its new switchboard in the
central office. 1t has a capacity for nin0
hundred phones. Five hundred are in
use on IT, Another switchboard will be
nut I'm at the oueen-street Office mex,
week The one in Berkley will be placed
i'm position tomorrow. and Portsmouths 5
on Tuesday
The Board OF Stewards OF Norfolk Dis
trict of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. met with Cumberland-Str
church. I'm this city. to-day. Sixteen of
the nineteen members OF the board were
present. Rev j. Powell Garland pre-
sided. The salary Of the presiding elder
was fixed at $3.50. the same as last year
The board assessed each OF the churches
with its quota OF the gross assessment 10
be- raised this year which r. 1882. in
Guiding presiding elders salary. This is
sg2o less than last years assessment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
TRIPLE LYNCHiNG IN KENTUCKY
Father aud One Son HanEcu-aai-
other SON shot.

RUSSELLVILLE, KY. December IS
Dink and Arch Proctor. father and son.
were taken from Jail at o'clock this
morning. and hanged TO a cedar-tree, Just
outside the town. and Bill Proctor. an
other son. was shot and killed in his cell.
4 mob Of about one hundred men broke
into the fail about ] 20 o'clock this morn
ing. by hattoring down the door with a
sledee- hammer. The jailer was forced
10 give up the cell-keys. The Proctors
we're up. as they had been warned the
dav before OF what was 10 come. Bill
Proctor swore he would not leave his
cell alive: ard. as he was n powerful
man. and hard 10 handle. one Of the mob
shot him with n pistol. Immediately
afterward a charge OF buckshot was fired
At him. and as he fell a volley Of pistol
shots were fred. About thirty balls en-
tered his body After Proctor was down
man entered the cell. and. placing a
pistol AT the head of the fallen man.
pulled the trigger. and thus he died.
The mob then took Dink Proctor and
his son Arch out Of their cells. and
bound their hands. after the jailer had
made an unheedee plea for mercy for the
father. The mob. which had now in
creased 20 20, men. escorted the prisoners
10 threc-limbed cedar tree on the
Nashville road and strung up father ana
son side by side. Their bodies were cut
down this morning.
The mob came from Adairsville, and
they cut all the telegraph leading
from that point. In order to prevent no.
tice being given OF their coming
Mrs. Proctor. the wife OF Dnk ana
mother OF Arch and Bill, was asleep in
q hotel here when the lyEching took
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19

place. She had come to attend the exam
ining trial to-day. and Arch begged the
mob ptifuliy to be allowed to see his
mother before he was hanged: but his
request was refused.
Arch Proctor killed. Aaron and Doc.
Grafton. at Adairsvile October 2ith. Bill
and Dlnk were charged with conspiring
to have the Craftons killed. Their trials
were set for to-day.
Bill Proctor was one Of the four who
were charged with hanging Ed. Traugh-
Der about two years ago. He has killed
several men. and has been tried four
times for mis- life. but always escaped
on trial. and this fact caused the mob
10 take the law I'm its own hands in the
present case. Dink had always been
quiet fellow and this was the first time
he had been I'm trouble. The general pub
lie approves the killing OF Bill and Arch.
but thought Dnk should have been left
alone. Great crowds are viewing the
dead bodies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
CHARGED WITH sHOPLIFTING.
4 Respectn nbIe-LoolSin Woman Ac-
crscd Of Taking Goods.

The proprletors OF the large retail stores
on Broad street are adopting eXuaordl-
nary precaution against raids OF SHOP
Hfters. who generally become more ana
more aggressive as the holidays approach
Yesterday another charge was made by
a large dry-goods firm against the wife OF
a hard working and respectable citizen.
The denoument caused a sensation IN
the store where IT occurred. The woman
was taken to the Office OF the proprietor
where she indgne ntly and vehemently
protested her innocence, and demanded
that she should be searched. Finally.
policeman was sent for and she was re-
moved 10 the Second Police-Station. out
was bailed The charge is that one lace
collar. three ties. and china plate, all
valued at s.. were taken and subsequently
lropned in t~e store as the accused was
walking back 10 the Office.
An effort was made last night to ADJUST
the matter, and IL Is quite likely tnat
there will be no prosecution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
LEE CAMPS NEW COMMANDER.

LEE CAMPS NEW COMMANDER.
ance Of members. A letter Of thanks for
the camps donation 10 the President
Davis memorias window in st. Paurs was
received from Mrs. George Ross, cnalr-
man.
The following We're elected officers FOR
the ensuing term: Commander John NJ.
Warren: First Lieutenana naCommander
John r. Laughton. Jr.; Second Leuten-
ant-Commander. Charles +. Turner; Ihird
A. G.. Peay; Al
iutant. ]. Taylor Stratton; Quartermaster'
David 4. Brown, Jr.; Surgeon, DR.. K. B'
Stover. Chaplain. Rev. DR.. James T.
smith. officer Of Day. !. Henry hracke;
Assistant Surgeon A. L. Crouch; Trea-
surer James T. Ferriter; Sergeant-MaJor'
u smith Redford: Viiette. Frederick Il.
Elliott. color Sergeant. L. L. Lacy; Color
Guards. Edward j. Tuck and George X.
Olphin. Executive Committee-Miles 1.
Phillips. NJ. T. Rider and ID. Hardy Pyle.
Comrades +. Leslie Spence, +. a. cat
lin and Thomas A. Brander were ap-
nointed a committee 10 arrange Tor the
annual sermon as memorial 10 General H.
+ Lee on January nth Sunday.
The camp decided to adjourn from TINS
ri-ht ,lr.u the first Friday night in Janu-
arv the next meeting night being christ
mas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
THEY LIKE GAY NEW YORK.
The Burlesque Presented Before n
Large Audience and Takes Well.

I'm Gay New York. which was pre-
sented at the Academy last night. is aptly
described in the programme as "kaleido-
scopic retrospect Of the hour
1t Is one Of the cleverest and most en-
tertaining burlesques seen in Richmond
for several years. and. considered as a
stage spectacle II surpasses anything pro-
duced here this season. The humor is
spontaneous and deltciously satirical. The
audience roared with merriment at the
opening, and was found roaring when the
curtain fell and what better proof OF
the successful attainment OF a comedy
writer's ends could be adduced? The mu-
sic Is bright and pleasing. and the per-
formance was altogether beyond reproach.
The company is particularly strong AZ
every point Lucy Daily. the star OF the
cast, sang and danced her way into a
very warm spot in the hearts OF the au-
dience and the work OF the other prin-
cipas was really excellent.
rh-re will be matinee and evening per-
fOrmances to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
SUGAR TRUST WINS.
1t Secures Entire Control of the Bal
timOre Refinery.

BALTIMORE. December lS.-The entire
control Of the Baltimore Sugar Refinery
passed into the hands Of the Sugar Trust
to-day.
BY the terms OF the transfer. which was
negotiated by the Mercantile Trust and
Deposit Company, OF Baltimore, the own
ers OF the preferred stock OF the com,
pany received cash at par and ; per cent
interest for their holdings while the hold
ers OF common stock received In exchange
common stock Of the American Sugar Re
fining Company, share for share.
or the 1900 shares of common stock.
400 were held IN Baltimore. About $4,000
of the preferred stock. OF which 81 600
was hoated about three years ago. was
owned in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19

Christian Association. for the purpose OF
devising plans and considering ways ana
means to assist the City Council Commit
tee In the relief of the poor.
The twelve circles were all represented,
and the meeting was presided over Dy
Mrs. Benjamin Valentine.
A chapter was formed 10 aid In tnis
work. and the city was divided into -FOUR
districts. 40 follows: The first extends west
OF First street to Laurel and north or
Broad street and IS in charge OF MISS
Constance Tinsley; the second district ex-
tends from First TO Twentieth street. ana
is under the management OF Mrs. George
Warren: the third district extends from
Twentieth street east. and Is under the
direction OF Mrs. Albert Mayo the
fourth district is west OF Laurel. and IN
cludes Oregon Hin, and is in charge or
Miss Meade
The next meeting OF the Kings Daugh-
ters will be held on Friday. January 18TH
at i30 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
PRIyATE-DILL DAY.
Thirty-Seven Pension Measures
Passed by the House.


WASHINGTON d. c., December 1s.-
This was private-bill-day IN the House,
under the rules and the request Of NJ
Bingham Republicam. Of Pennsylvania.
for unanimous consent TO proceed with
the legislative. executive and judicial
appropriation bin met objection
Thirty-seven private pension bills. pre-
viously reported hy the Committee Of
the Whole were passed and the rest Of
the afternoon was occupied in discussing
five war-cla'm bills. one Of which for
the relief of Thomas B. Reed, a Pennsyl-
vanla soldier was passed.
The report Of the conferrees was agreed
10. extending until after the beginning
OF the next session the limit within which
the Joint congressional committee on
free alcohol for use in the arts and man
ufactures might report
A bill TO pay $500 to Flora \. Darling
widow Of a Confederate general for
money alleged TO have been taken from
her at the time Of her arrest on a steam
or. at New orleans. when travelling on
"A safe-permt granted bv General y =
Banks. was laid on the table. despite the
favorable recommendation Of the com
mittee.
AT 3 o'clock. the House took a recess
until 8 o'clock. the evening session 70 be
for the consideration of private pension
bills.
At the night session OF the House four
teen bills were considered and laid aside
with a favorable recommendation. Al
1920 the House adjourned until tomorrow
The Senate was not in session to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
PROBABLY Fatal SHOOTING.
sewing-Machine BOok-keeper the
Victim.

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. December IS
". G.. Lake. Of Knoxville. Tenn. who
has been employed for three months past
in the Singer sewing machine Office in
this city, as book-keeper. was shot down
at his desk to-day by l.. j. Kirk janitor
OF the City Hall building. The bullet
passed through Lakes body. entering
lust over the heart, and lodging under
the skin OF his back. He was carried 10
his boarding house. across the street.
where two physicians attended him. He
Is still living. but She chances for his
recovery are very slender.
Kirk went into the Office with the in
tention Of killing D.. H. Maugum, the
citv agent. Mangum had taken a sew
ing-machine from Kinks house. because
Kirk had failed to pay the nsta.ment
money and that incensed him. At the
time Kirk entered the office Mangum was
~ dinner Lake was posting hooks AZ
his desk. and answered Kinks questions.
when Kirk. without warning. drew Iis-
fol and shot him. XXX was drunk at
the time. He rs locked up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
Mr. John W. Beveridge Very III.

Mr. John W. Beveridee, one OF kich7
mond's oldest citizens. who was for htty
years in the grocery business here, -
dangerously ill al his home. No. lV' east
Clay street. He was not expected TO I'VE
until morning. and was surrounded by all
the members Of his immediate family last
night. Mr.. Beveridge has been suffering
from local troubles for years, and on
Thursday night his brain was affected.
His physician. Or. Bosher, entertains no
hope for his recovery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19

Old Dominion Chapter. No. 2i. Pro-
gressive Endowment Guild of America.
has elected the following officers: Past
Governor c. NJ. Wilson: Governor W.
- Archer: Vice-G0vernor. r. L. john
son; Secretary, +. Leslie Spence; Trea-
surer. r. T.. Wilson; Chaplain. q. J.
Davidson; Warden. Leon Ruskell: Guard.
y. F. Toler Trustee, James Wnittet;
Trustee j. W. Martin; Trustee f. ID.
Stegar; Medical Examiner. DR.. Nirginius
w Harrison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
Christmas Holiday Rates to Points
on \. a W. RAILWAY.

Richmond to Lynchburg and return. s..
Richmond TO Norfolk and return, $3.50.
Correspondingly low rates 10 all points
on its line TO parties desiring TO spend
their Christmas at home. Tickets on sale
December 22d 23d. 2ith, 18th, Goth. 3lst. and
January list, good kr return passage until
January T. 1897 Upon presentation OF
certificate from the president or superin-
tendent OF the different colleges, stu
dents will be enabled 10 secure these
tickets from December 10Th 10 2lst, in
elusive. For full information apply to
Richmond Transfer Company. 800 east
Main street; II. ID. owen. ticket agent,
Byrd-Street Station; or at company 5
office. S3S east Main street.
r w. COURTNEY,
Phone 4S7. District Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
Southern HALLWAY To Issue Clerical
Permits.

The Southern RAILWAY Company will
issue clerical permits for 1897 70 regularly
ordained clergymen I'm charge OF churches
located on OF near its line. Ministers
will apply 10 nearest ticket agent for
application blanks. Those living in Rich
mond Manchester. and suburban towns
will apply TO the undersigned. Permits
for 1896 have been extended to January Is,
1891 j. c. HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
920 east Main street, Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
SOUTHERN RAILWAY KOLD-UP.
Robbcrs Got Little or No Money
Through Safe Escaped.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. December B.-
Southern Express officials say that The
two robbers who held ~ the Southern
train near Bankston last might got little
ar no money. Only the local safe was
orsned the through sa.e escaping the
messenger having no key 10 IL, and the
rohbers being unable TO break 1t open.
o0icers with dogs are endeavoring 10
,rack down the robbers but without sue
cess. so far. No clue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19
They Love Chickens. Too.

Chcken-theves on Church Hi nave
been getting in readiness for Christmas
by pillaging the hen-cOOps Of their neigh-
bors and disturbing the sumbers OF
their chickens. as well as themselves.
Thursday night they entered the hem
coon Of Mr. Junius Bankenship. No. OIL
north Twenty-fourth street. and took
away four fine game hens, two black
hens. and one blue. and a nun pullet.
All OF these fowls had their wings clip
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