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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
Grand Circuit Dates Announced
New York and Windsor, Ont. Are
Admitted to Circuit at Meeting.

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 14.-Stewards of
the Grand Circuit met here, today.
and announced dates for meets of the
circuit in the different cities, admitted
New York and Windsor, Ont, to the
circuit and adopted a rule providing
that if horse wins three stakes
races amounting to $4,000 it must at
forwards compete in a class to which
it is eligible by the lowest record it
has made in any one of its winning
races. The rule, however, does not
refer to Futurities for 3-year- odds
and under.
Applications for admission to the
circuit We're presented to the stewards
by Poughkeepsie, New York City.
Windsor and Springfield. Ills. New
York was admitted after Readville.
Mass, announced it would surrender
its dates to New York. Windsor, was
was given the opening week of the
circuit and PoughkeepsIe and Spring
field were refused
The stewards considered the Three
heat system" of races. While this
system was not adopted, it was
recommended to all clubs in the
Grand Circuit. Under the "Three
heat system" each heat is a race.
The stewards elected the following
officers Pres, II. *. Devereux OF
Cleveland; Vice Pres. Fred Postal OF
Detroit; See, II. J. Kline of Cleve-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

suished lawyers who composed the
Maine constitutional convention in
1920.
Is any further argument needed to
show the absurdity OF the proposition?
There are such arguments in abund-
ance. Here is one of them: The post
al system of the United States exist
ed long before the adoption of the
Maine constitution Strange as ii
may appear to the gentlemen urging
this scheme of expulsion. there were
post offices and postmasters in the
State of Maine long prior to 1920, and
have been ever since that date The
word post officers" is a comprehen-
siye word including. of course, not
only postmasters but all other subor-
dinate officials and clerks in the post
al service. The lawyers of the con-
stltutional convention, it is fairly safe
TO assert, We're aware of the fact that
there were postmasters and other post
office officials in Maine in 1890. and
therefore knew what they were say
ing and said what they meant when
they used the word post-officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
Arbitrary Unseating OF Legislators
Without Notice or Hearing, an
Outrage Upon the People
And the Constitution.
TUESDAYS Democratic Method Without Parallel
In History of the State.

Tuesdays Democratic legislative program with reference the
right of pomasters form urged by method
astounding probably unparalleled in the entire legislative
history of the State of with challenge
the these gentlemen the
House actually them without notice, without opportunity for
hearing plain violation of their constitutional in the
Legislature
deprng 2t bng Representative of his for
United only accounted for the ground of its
&kabeH* Surprise the members of the House
aeB Democratic leadersshould be capable of connecting
coenpibe scheme greatly be wondered at but that all
associates and especially that members Of a
Wl6sccef principle Square Deal should render the
aftA scheme possible by lending their support. will indeed
z& III surprise thpeope every of
kalzk do the intensity of the partisan
the senatorial But equally convinced that
thought of Democrats Progesves will reveal
hat the here Of partnership but of fdel
ka trust ard 40 their support the constitution OF this
look this proposition squarely II the face
arbitrary expulsion without hearing, n summary
of honorable gentlemen with whom they have
and whose legislators has
questioning Let them realize also that
pot merely arbitrary Punishment of these gentlemen dis
ffranchsemcrt Of the constituencies which they represent.
realize the heat of patisanshp may
be temporarily swept But there opportunity
L. desire
tosylght wrong. These gentlemen helping o a
Legislative history of this State which will stand for all
record of the coniaon of
Heir Brother constituents record
that they have responded of those
and fair dealing far above the demands of partisan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
Burnham Grange.

There were about 80 in attendance at
the meeting o. Burnham Grange.
Thursday evening. The officers were
Installed for the coming year and the
work of installation was done in a
pleasing manner by District Deputy
Edward Evans Of Waldo assisted by.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. MeNelly of Clin-
ton Grange. The following officers
were installed: Master, o. b. McKech-
ME; overseer, Karl McAllister: lectur-
er. Maude +. MIDGET; steward, Ollie
Perry; treasurer. Ethel M. Allen; Sec
retarv, c. J. Midget; Ceres, Ardra
Berry: Pomona, Vina Cole: Flora.
Nettle Sherman lady assistant stew
ard, Lottie Vim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
THE VOTE FoR SENATOR.
In the Senate.

FOR EDWIN c. BURLEIGH-Al-
len of Kennebec. Bailey of Penobscot,
Burleigh of Aroostook. Chase of Piscat-
aquis. Clark of York, Colby of SOM
erset, Cole of York, Conant of Waldo.
Dutton of Kennebec, Emery of York,
Hagcrthy of Hancock, Jersey of
Aroostook. Maxwell of Sagadahoc, Mil
liken of Aroostook, Patten Of Han
COCK, Reynolds of kennebec, Richard
son Of Penobscot. Smith of Penobscot,
Stearns of Oxford, Walker of Somer-
set and Wing OF Franklin-2l
For OBADIAH GARDNER-Allen
of WASHINGTON, Boynton of Lincoln,
Flaherty Of Cumberland, Hastings of
Androscoggin. Jillson of Cumberland,
Mansfield Of Washington, Morey of An
droscoGgin. Moulton of Cumberland
Murphy of Cumberland and Packard
of Knox--1e.
In the House.
FOR EDWIN c. BERLETG H-Allen,
Austin, Bass, Benn, Benton. Bither
Bowler. Bragdon of Sullivan, Bragdon
of York. Butler, Chick, Cochran, Cook,
Durgin, Eastman. Emerson, Folsom
Greenleaf of Auburn, Greenleaf of
Eutchin, Irving. Jenkins. Johnson
Jones. Kimball Marston Mcbride, Me
Fadder, Merrill, Metcalf. Mitchell of
Kittery, Mitchell of Newport, Moores
Meoers, Morrison, Morse, Mute. O'Con-
neil, Peacock, Peaks. Pendleton, Peters
Peterson, Ramsay. Kicker. Roberts,
Rousseau, Sanborn, SHELTON. Skillin
Smith of Pressure Isle, Spencer. Stew
ems. Sturgis, Swift, Taylor. Thombs,
Thompson. Tobey. Trimble. Tdyen,
Twombly Umphrey. Violette. Wash
burn, Waterhouse and Wheeler-72.
FOR OBADIAH GARDNER-Bo-
land. Bowman, Brennan, Brown
Bucklin, Chadbourne, Chafehill, Clark
of Portland, Clark of New Portland
Connors, Crowell, Currier, Cyr, Davis
Descoteaux, Doherty, Donovan, ORES.
sci. Dunbar, Duntona Eaten Eldridge
Elliott, Estes, Farnham, Franck, Gal
lagher Gamache. Gardner. Goodwin
Gordon, Hancock. Hartman, Hartman
Haskell, Hodsdon, Hogan, Jennings
Kehoe, Kelleher of Portland. Kellehe'
of Waterville Lawry, Leader, Leary
Lake,. Leveille, Libby, Mason, Max
we'll, Maybury. Mildon, Morgan. Nor
neau Newbert, Packard, Pitcher
Plummer, Price, Putnam, Quinn. Rey
nolds, Robinson, Rolfe, Sargent, Scates
sherman, Snow, Sprague, Stetson
SWEET. Winchenbaugh, Yeaton-72.
FOR t. N. Mathieson
Richardson. Sanderson and Stuart.
PAIRED-Stanley of Cumberland
Democrat, with Wise of Guilford, alb
sent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

land. Detroit was chosen for the
next annual meeting of the stewards.
The dates announced follow:
Windsor Ont, June 30-July 4;
Cleveland, July 7-12; Pittsburg, july
l4-19 Buffalo. July 21-26; Grand
Rapids, July 2SAugust 2; Kalama
ZOO Aug. 40; Detroit. Aug 11-16; Sa-
lem, n. H.. Aug. 1923; New York
Syracuse, Sept. S-13; Detroit (Michi-
gan State Fair Sept. 1870; Column
City, Aug. 25-30; Hartford, Sept. 1-6;
bus, Sept. 22-Oct. 4; Lexington, Ky.
Oct. els
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
The Constitutional Provision.

The Constitutional Provision.
What is the constitutional proyi-
sion in question? 1t is Article 4, Part
3, section II, of the Maine Constitu
ton and reads as follows:
"Sec. 11-No member of Congress,
nor person holding any office under the
United States post OFFICERS
ExCEPTED) nor office of profit under
this State, justices of the peace, no.
taries public, coroners and OFFICERS
OF THE MILITIA EXCEPTED, shall
have seat in either house during his
being such member of Congress, or his
continuing in such office"
The first thing that viii strike any
man, whether layman or lawyer is the
significance of the words and Off
GERS of the militia excepted" If the
term "post-officers' means officers of
the militia then the subsequent men
ton of such officers in terms, is not
only an unnecessary repetition but is
an exceedingly poor compliment to
the good sense and ability to write
the English language of the distin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
BOWDOIN.

DR.. Potter of Lisbon was in town.
Saturday
Miss lnez Avery and friend Of Lew
iston rassed Saturday and sunday
with her mother.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas McGraw Of
Sabattus were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace fitzpatrick, Sunday.
Mrs Adelaid Avery has leased her
farm to Nathaniel Fitzpatrick of Itch
field, for the term of three years.
The following officers were recently
elected for the West BoWdoin Sunday
school for the ensuing year: a. p.
Small, superintendent; Guy Williams,
assistant superintendent; j. II. Cox.
secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Clara
Jones' librarian.
J. Fl. Cox has done quite Il business
saving shingles the past fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
THE WEATHER
FAIR-WARM Err.

Washington, Jan. 14.-For North
New England: Fair, warmer
Wednesday; Thursday, increasing
cloudiness and warmer, probably rair
or snow by night; moderate south
winds South New England: Fair,
warmer, Wednesday,; Thursday, in
creasing cloudiness, warmer: mode
rate south winds. East New York
Fair, warmer, Wednesday,; Thursday.
increasing cloudinesS and warmer,
probably rain north and west por-
ton: moderate south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

The following telegram was receiv-
ed, Tuesday night. by each member OF
the House, who. Tuesday, voted for the
Progressive candidate for the United
States Senate. from Col. Theodore
Roosevelt under a New York date;
Il heartily congratulate you upon
refusing to so in to carry out the re
dictionary program and send one of
the reactionaries to the Senate. Our
movement is one for social and eco
nomic justice and is also a protest
against the reactionary politics for
which the Republican party under its
present leadership stands. We stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

81 much doubt the ACCESSIBILITY of your quoting
me, since TO do so would probably only inflame
those of different opinion, and make them
determined to adhere to their own. If you think
best, however, you may say thatyouinquired of me
my opinion as to whether the phrase 'post-offcers
excepted in the 18th Section refers to military
officers of military post to civil officers in the
postal department. and | answer that | think it
clear it refers to the latter Glass;"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
From Senator Dixon.

The following telegram was receiv-
ed by each of the four Progressives
from Senator Joseph nj. Dixon of Mon
tana, the chairman Of the Progressive
National committee, under a Wash
ington date;
The Progressive members of Con-
gress at Washington are proud that
You squared your vote with your con-
Vlctions in the balloting, today. l con-
graduate you on Your moral courage. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
ROOSEVELT CONGRATULATES
FOUR MAINE PROGRESSIVES.
Would lie Have Done So Had He Known All
q The Facts OF the Playing Into Demo-
cratic Hands p Eve Stand for Fair
Treatment of the People,"

for fair treatment of the people and
it would be a grave misfortune from
the standpoint of good citizenship if
by their votes the Progressives per-
mitted Mr.. Burleigh to be sent to the
Senate of the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
NAMES EMINENT JURIST CUTS PROPS
FROM UNDER DEMOCRATIC CONTENTION.
The Opinion of Former Chief
Justice Emery on Right to Seat.

Very after adjournment of the Legislature Tuesday morning,
the question of the meaning of the phrase poocer excepted
poed the Constitution submitted by telephone to Hon. ucius
A. Emery eXChe Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court Tuesday
evening Judge Emery ephoned the following statement which
give in his language:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Jan. A. Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair and warmer,
Wednesday and Thursday; moderate
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
TIE VOTE IN HOUSE.

CThe complete stenographic report
Of Tuesdays proceedings in both
branches Of the 18th Legislature will
be found elsewhere in this issue.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

Through the action of four repre-
sentatives elected as Republicans, the
10Th Legislature of Maine is dead
locked over the election of a United
States Senator. These four votes
We're east for +. NJ. Thompson, an
Augusta attorney and ardent Roose-
Welt supporter. Even with this tlcfee-
ton, Edwin G. Burleigh, former Gov
ernor and former congressman, comes
before the joint session. today, with
a record of 70 votes in the House,
equalling Obadiah Gardeners total
and of q to Gardeners 10 in the
Senate
After determined fight by Elmer
f. Newbert of Augusta and John
Clark Scates of Westbrook, for the
Democrats, against Harry Austin Of
Phillips, Bertram Smith of Patten and
George Smith of Pressure Isle, for the
Republicans, over an order unseating
four fourth-class postmasters, all Re-
publicans, VIM. H. Farrar of Ripley
was not allowed to vote.
These representative are, with Mr..
Farrar, Horace Mitchell of kittery,
Otis y. Taylor OF Topsfield and James
Mathieson of Rangeley. With the ex-
eeption of Mr.. Mathieson they. Tues
day afternoon, rendered their resigna-
tions by telegraph to Postmaster Gen
eral Hitchcock at Washington
Tnterrupting Bertram L. Smith Of
Patten in spirited denunciation of the
position taken by the Democratic
leaders, the noon whistles, Tuesday,
announced the crisis in the contest
Gentlemen" called Speaker Peters
of the House, You are informed that
the hour has arrived when it is neces-
sary tnAsote for United States sena-
tori"
Each member. as his name was
called, arose and announced the full
to vote.
There was no break until the name
of Mr.. Mathieson was called.
"E. NJ. Thompson of Augusta" was
Mr.. Matheson's loud announcement.
Immediately followed by applause
from the Democrats and their sup
porters.
In response to their names, Messrs.
Richardson of Canton. Sanderson Of
Greene and Stuart of East Livermore
accepted Mr.. Mathiesons lead
Alton c. Wheeler of South Paris,
with whom the Progressives met,
Monday night. said that he considered
his duty to the primaries demanded
his vote for Mr.. Burleigh, ION this
ballot alone"
John M. Ramsay of Blaine made
the journey to Augusta. under the
care of a physician, to vote for Mr..
Burleigh.
When Arthur w. SANKEY'S name
was called. it developed that he was
paired with William E. Wise of Gull
ford, the Republican member i'll in a
Boston hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

The report had become current
about the corridors, Tuesday morning,
that there would be deadlock in the
House at noon, following confer
ence of leading House Progressives,
Monday night. The procedure had been
planned beyond the last faint posi-
bility, to dove-tail with the we'll
known Democratic program.
John Clark Seates of Westhrook,
opened the battle mildly by moving
that the House pass over everything
but orders in the regular business He
declared the extra time thus secured
necessary to act upon the important
matters scheduled
The speaker put the motion and de-
clared it carried, but Harry e. Austin
of Phillips, doubted it. Mr.. Peters then
said "a vote of two-t thirds of those pres
ent was necessary and called for a
standing vote. 1t was found that "a
had voted in favor OF the Scatas mo-
ton and 60 against, thus defeating the
attempt.
An order introduced by DR.. VIM j.
Maybury of Saoo, expected to bring q
fight was passed without opposition
the order calling for a joint special
committee to investigate the cost of
producing electric energy in Maine. al
so the opportunities existing for com
petition in the production of such en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
Mr.. Newbert's Order.

Elmer E. Newbert of Augusta, then
launched the real engagement with
the order for vacating of the seats held
by William II. Farrar of ripley. Otis
II. Taylor of 1'opsfeld, and Horace
Mitchell of Kittery, all Republicans.
and declared by Mr.. Newbert to be
postmasters and thus disqualified foc
membership in the House.
The minority leader in explanation
avowed the order not to have been
CONTINUED on Page Twelve)
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-24
FIRST IN FLORIDA

Alachua always comes first on the
roll of Florida counties, and Alachua
is first in many things as we'll as al
phabetical1y. Tomorrow is Alachua
day at the Marion County Fair, and
we hope to see many of the people
from our sister county and many Of
our own people to greet them.
The Gainesville Sun of Sunday
says:
Tuesday, November 25th, will be
A1achua County Day at the Marion
County Fair, and the Atlantic Coast
Line will operate a special train be-
tween Gainesville and the Brick City
On that date. The train Will leave
Gainesville at $50 and arrive at
Ocala at 1920. Returning will leave
Ocala at $50 p. m. The round-triD
rate from this city will be S1.45,
with CORRESPONDENCE low rates from
intermediate points. Tickets will also
be on sale TO Ocala on the 18th to
2Sth, inclusive, with final return
limit November 29th.
Magnificent exhibits Of agricul-
Iural products and live stock will
feature the Marion County Fair, and
II IS hoped that many Alachua county
people will go there and get sufficient
inspiration 10 found permanent faiI
in this county. In return for big
Gainesville delegation to Ocala or
AIachua Day, Editor BenjSnin Of
the Ocala Evening Star. assures the
Sun that the Brick City will retaliate
On Thanksgiving, when Gainesville
wilI furnish the program.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-24
CHAS. f. MOODY

Mr.. Dell Moody returned Saturday
to attend the funeral of his brother,
Chas. E. Moody, who was fatally in
jured by falling under a car in the
railroad yards about two weeks ago.
Mr.. Charles Moody was SO years
of age, and leaves a wife and three
children. He was laid to rest in
Laurel Grove cemetery, Savannah, by
John w. Pearson, one of the heroes
of the Lost Cause, who was killed at
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-24
AUBURN WON THE
BIG GAME IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 23.-Fighting
grimly and desperately from the
moment when the shrill whistle of
referees whistle was first heard until
the last second of play, Georgia S
gridiron warriors went down in de-
feat before the heavy onslaught OF
the Auburn team here yesterday aft
ernoon p to Z. A crowd of wildly
enthusiastic rooters, estimated at
1000, witnessed the mighty strug-
gle, which resulted in Auburn s
winning the undisputed champion
ship of the s. |. A 4.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-24
BILLINGSLEY CAN SHOW
A CLEAN BILL

The Miami Metropolis says of
Jesse L. Billingsley, our former fell
low citizen, who was one of those in
dicted by a federal grand jury at
Kansas City last week:
J. L. Billingsley, one of those in
dicted has in his possession letter
press copies of all the correspond
ence between himself and the officers
of the company which he believes
will fully clear himself of the charge
which has been brought against him.
He was not employed until all of the
advertising had been done, and he
had no part in working out the ad-
vertisements, and sold no land for
the company. His duty, as Miami
agent, was simply to show those
whom the company sent down, the
Everglades, Miami and other points
of interest in this section.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-24
ONE OF FLORIDA'S
BRIGHTEST WOMEN

The Palatka Item says. in regard
10 Mrs S. T. SisCrunk OF Ocala, who
read a paper al the convention of the
Mississippi 10 Atlantic Inland Water
ways. Association in that city last
week:
Mrs. S. T. Sistrunk Of Ocala. read
a highly interesting paper on Con
servation'' The article gave evil
dence Of much thought and careful
study on the part Of the writer and
showed that she had a complete
grasp OF her subject. II was listen
ed TO attentively and received hearty
applause. Mrs. Sistrunk is one OF
Floridas many bright women inter-
ested in this important work.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-24
(DOnleStiC)
CUT II THRU OCALi

The citizens of Ocala are request
evening, to consult with Captain 4.
B. Dunning, veteran engineer, and
hear what he has to say regarding
cutting the Florida canal thru Ocala,
from Silver Springs to Blue Springs,
instead of the devious route up the
OkIawaha, thru the lakes and way
down the Withlacoochee, over a hun
4dred miles to go twenty-five.
The Star has always said it was
foolish to think ships were going out
of their way from New York to Pan
ANA, to go through Florida ship
canal, and it has thought, tho it
hasn't said, that it was foolish to
suppose that coasting vessels were
going to take the long, twisted route
of the a-Withlacoochee ca
nal, when they could go around
Florida in less time without paying
tolls But it is ready to say what
everybody must see at a glance, that
If the canal can be cut thru from
Silver Springs to Blue Springs, it will
not only be Of the greatest local ben
eft, but some if not many coasting
vessels will use it.
Blue Springs really makes the
Withlacoochee, as Silver Springs
makes the Oklawaha. Cutting the
canal thru between the two is en-
tirely possible if the government car
be induced to do it. The government
may be so induced if the people take
a lively interest. Tonight is the time
10 start the ball to rolling.
Capt. A. B. Dunning Of Jackson
vile, a well-known engineer, famil
lar with Florida, is in the city, and
viii explain the plan to the meeting
this evening. Captain Dunning came
here at the invitation of Mayor
Robertson, who made himself re-
sponsible for the expense. The ex
pense if not very great, but other
public spirited citizens should hell
the mayor in bearing it. If the plan
is backed up and carried to a con
summation, it will be the biggest
thing yet for Ocala. And tonight is
the time to begin trying.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-24
WHITE PRIMARY
MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES

For mayor, w. J. Edwards.
For alderman at large, NJ. j
Roess.
For alderman first ward, w. A
knight.
For alderman second ward, JohI
H. Taylor.
For alderman third ward, uneX
pired term, ]. R. White.
For alderman third ward, full
term, B. H. Seymour.
For alderman fourth ward, F. G
B. Weihe.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-24

Suppose that instead OF trying to
do the impossible is, to elect
legislators who will pass laws that
some judge won't declare unconsti-
fnTional, that We try new deal in
judges 1t is beginning to be entire
IL too obvious that most laws passed
IN promote morality or relieve the
people are knocked out in the courts
an iechnicalities that do not in the
hast affect their real meaning and
that all the wisdom of Solomon
eDnld not prevent.