The Straits Times, 6 April 1901

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    15 1 The Straits Times ESTD. OVER J A CENTURY. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 0, 1901. NO. 20,407
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      864 1 NOTICES. rwmt BORNEO COMrANY. LIMIIID rrmi Standard Lite Aassiaae*. If onrieb TJaioa Fire la«naas »s«»**T' Atlas t«.nun Co«j»av (h»). TV. sV,«,t»N. Lif. raaes Ta» Ota* Mstoal S*saa H*vig*«loß Coßoaaj. Ts. T<KMhu he«t B-r Coeq>acT T<* HMimlAx °< tlos* OoweaaH*. s*> th* IstlltdZ^t of TH.TBOM«O COM*>AJTT. LIMITED. AgMts "STEAMSHIP COMTANnEsT I
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      758 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. I.' OMNKLUKK PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPFIJ Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agentt at Simmon: Ship Aorxct, latr J. IHrkprls A Co., is, Colltrr Qoay. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamer From Expected Will be Despatched for On Bmtteem Banjermaasin, Pulo Laut, Balik Papau, Cotei, Berau, Bulongan Dongg«l*-
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      779 1 ADBTRIAN LLOYD'S TEAM I A NAVIGATION COMPANY. Urdsr Mail Contract with thi Adstriar Govrrrhrrt. The following are the dates on which the Company's steamen may be expected to sail from her* Outward. Homiward. 1901 i;«,i. (lieela Apl. 6 China Mar. 28 M. Valeric May 7 Triette Apl. *7 M Bacquehem
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      613 1 JNSURANCES. 'PHE LONDON AND LANCABHIRF 1 TIRE INSURANCE COMPAMY. Capital £3,127,M0 Paid op Capital £119.780 Reserve Fund £1,075,580 The ooderaigned, AgenU for the Oampeay, are prepared to accept flre riikt at currant rmle* of premium. BOUBTEAD A Co., Agent*. rpHE CHINA TRADBBB INBUKAKUI J. COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital Subeoribed $1,000,000. Amount
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      373 1 INSURANCES. THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 17*0) I rpHK undenignecl. agent* for the above I K. company, are prepared to accept Fire Risks at current rates. BEHN MEYEKAOo. I w. A •.81/12 MAGDEBURG FIRE i INSURANCE COMPANY. j (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1884) iTTtHE undersigned, agents for the above I M.
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      710 1 TJONOKONG AND SHANGHAI Hi. BANKING CORPORATION. l'AlMip CAPITAL »10,U00,000. RESERVE FUNDSterlingße»erve..slo,ooo,oool ..onronm Silver Reserve. 3.000,000 13 OCOOOa RBBEBVE LIABILITY OF I ]nn nnnnn PROPRIETORS. J.. 110,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS R. >'H«W»», K«|. -CHAIRMAN HOK.J. J. KUWICI.- OIPnTTCHIIEMAII. In Hon. R Out. BL. Richaimok, K*q. A H»ipt. Kiq p. Sachm, Bu.
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      507 1 NOTICES. 1 ST. ANDREWS HOl>E. I. *CH URCH of England Boarding House I\ for European and Eurasian boys who de»ire to attend the schools of the place, under the care of the Rev. I). Holland Stubbs. to whom applications can be sent or to the honorary secretary, fi a Mount
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      695 1 Cuts, Bruises, Scalds and Burns, Are Promptly relieved'by CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN HAT.It I f«» application, will <.ff«rt a oompM* am. For sale by all dealer, in nv-dicinw I U">«»l Agents, The Di.pensary.Bingapor.. FOR SALE EMPLOYMENTS TO LET AND_?ERBON ALB Ii 16 c nl M I iad nd w times, 10 cents
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    CLEARANCES.
    107 2 n»ik Vhu'i Niai Kuu&Ki- UirTAil iMiiir.iw H mshao Brit »lr. Jonkins X..1, »i ham; Vorwan- Uor «tr. Bruhn Sarawak 6 Duuar \u> air. B»Uvia Borneo Bril Mr. Uubin-on Bangkok K«i(ullh Itol >tr. Uvmino Muar a I'ln.w Brit tlr. Kilmondsoo H'kooff, Sli»nijli»i and Japan i Mii S.TH.- mi. Iwi.l I'snanit
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY 6TH APRIL.
    13 2 The Straits Times SATURDAY 6TH APRIL. H,e. and tin. S. S. WaUctr. P-P-C-
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    21 2 Sik Lionel Cox has t ik.-n eight months' leave of absence. Mr. Justice Law acts in his stead as Chief Justice.
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    24 2 Mk. W. A. Cuscaden is now Acting Coroner for Singapore, and Mr. A L. Stewart, is Deputy Coroner with effect from the Bth inst.
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    20 2 Mk. Walter Kox, Assistant Superintendent of Gardens, Singapore, now acts as Director of Gardens, with effect from the 17th ult.
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    21 2 The newly appointed Consul-'ieneral fur the United States at Singapore has arrived by the Serbiubbi, from Manila, accompanied by his son.
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    30 2 On Monday, Bank II 'Inlay, there nill be no issue of the Stnult Time*. Arrangements have been made to "tipply subscribers with telegram slips up to noon on that day.
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    50 2 Thk many frionds of HJL& Moeritu will be sorry to hear that she is going to leave Singapore on or about the iSth. Sue will lie relieved by the Ruaaric, which is due hero by the 21st, and will proceed to Hongkong on or about the aHfe inst., as stated.
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    39 2 AccoRUiNO to the Exchange Agency, strenuous efforts are being made by the friends of Lieutenant Murchison, now undergoing penal servitude fnr life at l';irkhurst Convict Prison for shooting a correspondent it Mafeking, to obtain a remission of his sentence.
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    43 2 Yk-m<nA\ aftern ■m, there was a very large congregilion .St. Andrew's Cathedral when the choir rendered Sir .lolin S'ainer's Pi-ssion Music onMilnd "The Crucifixion." The treble voices were nsKi«t'.l by WMsi ladies, and the music »1- 1 v -I'll n'ly and impressivily sung
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    SINGAPORE RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
    321 2 Thk two days' rille meeting in con--11 -ction with the Singapore Kirle Axsociati in (.;«nei| yesterday morning at the Balestier It-tnge, in splendid weather The heat was very great throughout the day, and proved somewhat trying to the competitors also there was a gusty wind, but otherwi-e
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    THE PENANG FOOTBALL TEAM.
    367 2 Tin: Puuang Chinese football and tennis teams arrived at nuon on Thursday in the Ka tf Mr. Tan Hap Seng, the ii. -i.|-n! of the .Straits Chinese Recreation Club, and Messrs. Tan Khiam Hock. Knoo Hun Yeain, and (i.in Tuong Tait met them on arrival. Yesterday
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    APPOINTMENTS.
    95 2 The following appointments are gazetted Mr. j. N Dick, Government Marine Surveyor, Penang, to h« Government Marine Surveyor, Singapore. Mr. J. W. Lawrie, Assistant Government Marine Surveyor, Singapore, to be Government Marine Surveyor, I'enang. Mr. H. Muir, Chief Engineer, tim to be Assistant Government Marine Surveyor. Singapore. Mr. W.
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    "GREEN OF SHAN-HAI-KWAN."
    961 2 Captain John F K Green, late of 11.M.5. I'igmy, was among the passengers for home that left on the Viang yesterday. The occasion of his departure may be taken as an opportunity for publishing a very amusing set of verses, in the style of the Jackdaw of
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    DEPARTURES BY THE "PLASSY."
    227 2 Another big crowd assembled at the the P. .V O. wharf yesterday to bid farewell to the Singaporeans that were homeward bound on the big liner, PUusy, which took away, among others, tbe Key. and Mr- Walkor of the Scotch Kirk, Captain Ureen of H M.S.
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    MALACCA NOTES.
    759 2 (From Our I'orretpmuUnl iird April. On Monday, the murder case came on for hearing. The circumstances which led up to the case were as follows A Malay walking along the road near his house, which is situated in an outlying district, sees something moving in the jungle. At
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    50 2 An official announcement in another part of this issue calls attention to the feet that admission to Johnston's Pier on the occasion of the forthcoming Royal visit to Singapore is by ticket only. Applications for tickets must rx> •ent in writing to the Assistant Colonial Secretary before the 15th iost.
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      AUSTRALIANS LEAVE HONGKONG FOR HOME.
      44 2 Hongkong, April nil. The Australian contingent left lihir for Australia yesterday. The Governor visiled the transport, thanked the men for their valuable help in the north, and complimented them on their conduct. The Chingtu left amid rousing naval cheers.
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      RUSSIAN SQUADRON LEAVES TOULON SUDDENLY.
      90 2 RUSSIAN SQUADRON LEAVES TOULON SUDDENLY. Jjondon, sth April Much comment has been caused by thi! sudden departure of the Russian sipiadron from Toulon, where it wu expected the Russian ships would participate in the fetes in honour of tbe Italian squadron. CHINA RKKL'SKS TO BUN THK MANUII! KIAN TRKATY. China
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    THE TOULON INCIDENT EXPLAINED.
    60 2 THE TOULON INCIDENT EXPLAINED. UUr. It is explained that the departure ot the Russian lleet from Toulon is due to a friendly desire in no wise to divert to the Russian man-of-war the French conliulity towards the Italian sc|UadroD, the arrival of which at that port on tbe occasion of
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    RUSSIA'S TO THE POWERS.
    54 2 RUSSIA'S TO THE POWERS. Ml WILL CONTINI'ETOIH't I FY MANCHI'RI A. l.i.vhit, till, April. It is stxted on good authority, at Paris, that, in view of China's refusal to sign the (Manchurian) Convontion, Russia will send a Note to the Powers intimating that she will continue to iitriipy Miiiiliiiria until
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    THE "OPHIR" AT ADEN.
    83 2 The Oplnr has arrived at Aden RUSSIAN OFFICIAL BTAIBMBHT. l^ltr. An official Russian mmmmmifaf slates I hat, in cmisc.|iience of the obstacles opposing the signature of the Manchuriau Agreement, the object of wbicli was the gradual evacuation of Manchuria by Russia, Russia therefore maintains her present
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    S. C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    33 2 (hwsutotue heavy rain there was no play on Thursday. IIK.H FOR TIE.SDAV. CHAMPIONSHIP. S. Reid v. Norrie. PMMM run.lr.r- Capts. White and Hi-wing v. Upl.— "Reid and Hooper.
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    TO-NIGHT'S "SMOKER."
    286 2 Tilt: following is the programme of the "Smoker" in honour of Mr. Walter Makepeace, at the Drill Hall, at 8 o'clock to-night Overture. Hi- Belle ol New, York ./Or*<T. Band 01 16th Madras Ini vnti;y. Souk "Hod 111.'-- 11lMajesty ft ft Qwn/in. Mk K. K. la>s«. Humourous Song
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      512 2 NOTICES. SIDKUOSTHKN PAINT. an absolutely anti-eorroetve paint tor IRON AND STEEL Guaranteed to be the beet H 1 S I PI! KVKNTI VE Invaluable for Ship*, Machinery, BridfM etc., etc. One gallon will coTer 54<( square f-et. P«iri »26— f»r drum of i cwl. A splendid report just reeeired from
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      826 2 NOTICES. PATENT BAB PROMENADE SHOES. TRICE M.W PER PAIR. WHITKAWAY, LAIDLAW CO. JAMES WATSON CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES AXE THK BEST VALUE IX THE MARKKT: FI.A<; lUUM>, 10 TBAM OLD. MMt PKB CASK, UI'TY KXTRA. Sl'K( 1 A LI.V HK< >M MBN DBM y V 1 SB.OJU PEB CASK, DUTY EXTRA
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      741 2 LATEST ADVERnSRMEMS. j A CHINESE clerk with knowledfi t,f THK BOYAL TWT. NOTICE ADMISSION to Johnston's Pier on the occasion of the visit of Their Royal Highnes«esthel)ukeand Duuiass of Cornwall and York will be by ticket only Persons desirous of obtaining tickets of admission should apply in writing to the
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    BY THE WAY.
    2466 3 .<■«•<,*. (Iwpwwr*! «lht«r»ti** Persons who are afflicted with a lv.is in liv.mii „t Ciirnu.-inity. »r a hnpslaM ITCindic 't.unst the alien religious tenet* i>l the Chinese, will do wi II 1" pic a moment's thought to an ImMM that ooenmd ;it lioaftkoMj a week ago, and which
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    THE ROYAL VISIT TO SINGAPORE.
    716 3 OFFICIAL ARILVNOEMESTS. The Ooi-ootißß'if li-wtle ol Thursday nt uned the I .llowing list of proposed arriingements for the reception of Their Royal llifibnesses the Ouke and Duchesr? of Cornwall and York on their visit to Singapore Subject to the approval of His Royal Highness the
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    THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL'S BEAUTIFUL DRESSES.
    2074 3 THE DUCHESS OF CO RNWALL'S BEAUTIFUL DRESSES. In mi ikiiic preparations for ho important a ~tat.; undertaking as tlie Koyal visit to the Colonies, the Duchess ol' Cornwall and York ordered an eileiiFive and beautiful outlit of dresses. Nec-ess arily everything is black, and moreover almost every article has bwn
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    LICENSING MEETING.
    289 3 The quarterly meeting of the Licensing Justices was held in the Kirst Magistrate's Court on Thursday. Mr. Brockinan presided, »nd there were also tiresent :-Mr. \V. P Waddell, Mr. W, H. Shelford, and I)r. Middleton. Supt. Stewart represented the police, and Mr. F. K. Jennings appeared on behalf
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    SUNDAYS CHURCH SERVICES.
    211 3 (Kastkr Sunday) Si. amikew'k Cathedral. 1 a. in., Matin7JH a in.. Holy Communion (Choral), nn.l S.'nuon. A..W v. in., Evciipung, and Hei mon. St. Mattiiuw's Cmik. h, Skpov LOBH 8.16 p. ni Evensong and Bermon. ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEIIKAL Of TH E UoOD S 11 1. r II
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    ARRANGEMENTS.
    83 3 Satikday, 6th April High W»Um\ lUlam Public Holiday. Bauks close Football at Kuala Lumpur. Smoker Drill Hall. 9. 1. O. U. T. Temperance Club. 7.30. Kr.ii.AY, 7th April. High Water. o.i> p.m. Ka«ter SumUy. P. outward mail due. Monday, hi v Atkil. High Water. O.D a,m. o^6 p.m. Bank
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    FASSKNGKU LIST.
    76 3 ARRIVALS. P«r t. s. Terttn from Macasiar-Mewre. M. S. Marlia. F. Klmorc. Per 8 W>m Deli- Mr. D. HiBKi Per a.. San Win Ounn from Klang-Mr. »n<] Mrs. H.a. Noake», Ch»». J. Utrrard, n,l Mr. J O. Ham. I'er a. s SrrbwMa from Moii and Maoila-Mr. L Men.-
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    PAHANG CORPORATION.
    87 3 Tbb output from the Paining Corporation's mines in February stands thiiß Sungei LembiuK— 30 tons of tin oxide from l,li« tons of stone crushed in I.">J days, with forty heads of stamps running at an outlay of *I\_'.M> •ler.iin lialang m_< tons of tin oxide from 746 tons
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    GERMAN-MADE BRITISH ARTILLERY.
    72 3 GERMAN-MADE BRITISH ARTILLERY. Skvkrai. batteries of the newlypurchased German guns are to be sent to India immediately for the re-equip-ment of K II A Carriages will he constructed locally Kxperiments at Aldershot show that those which have been supplied with the guns are quite unlitted for the rough work even
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    COMMERCIAL.
    586 3 Singapore, 6th Apkil, 1901. PRODUCE. Gambier 0.12} Copra Bali 7.80 do Ponti'nsk 7.00 Pepper, Black buyers 18.75 do White, (.I;;) „4500 Hago Flour Sarawak 300 do Bmnei Xo. I i'7o PeHrl S»go 3.H0 Coff-e, Bali. 15, ha-i- a.'.' 0 Coffee, ralemhruiK. IV l»»i».. Wl.oo Coßee Liberinn, No. f. 17.7.1
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      47 3 A sore throat may be quickly cured by applying a lUnnel bandage damped with Chamberlain's Paia Balm. A lame back, a pain in the aide or chest, should be treated in a similar manner. Hold by all dealers in Medicines. The I'ispanaary, General Agents, Singapore B— A
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      190 3 CROL'P. A few minutes' delay in I re;it iir.' mine cases of croup, even the length of time it MMBj to gi> f -r v ductor, often proves dangerous. The safest way is to keep some good relit ble Croup in.-diciiie e.'ii-t .nit l yin the house There is none
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      515 3 NOTICES. TIITION AN Fnglikhman with university qualification would like to receive pupils for private tuition in the English language. i-l«>-i.». science, or general subject P.eve write B. A. c/o Strata Timei. til. Hi t. JO/4 AUT IHDUffOU WOt. ORCHARD IIO.M). IIST arrived Red, White and Blue (I Ribbon in varnm-
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      802 3 FOR SALE EMPLOYMENTS TO LET; AM) PERSONALS; (Ist time, IS cent* a line; tni and Srd times, 10 cants a Mo* j 4th to 6th limes, f cent* a line; 7th to 18th times, cent* a line; afterwards, 3 cents a line bat oo charge leu than one dollar. Thus,
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      SHIPPING IN PORT.
      1998 4 Vnder Una haadlngtbe following abbrevi... limu an aMd atr. steamer sh. ihlp bq. barqoe sea. schooner; Yet— Yachl. Om- CruiMr Qbt— Gunboat TorTorpedo H.p.— Horse-power Hr i British U. £.-Uaited States. Tt.French Oar.— Oarman Dot.— Dutch: Job.— Jobore 4c, O. c -(»-n cargo I d.p. dock Msaengera
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      28 4 For Per It. Tint. MOKDIY. Malacc* Hortbvrgh 1 p.m. Ternste, etc., Terua 1 p.w. Sarawak Vorwarlt 1 p re. TuESDir. NegapaUm via ports Zaula 1 p.m.
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      MAILS TO ARRIVE.
      127 4 Fmou Boson By the P. AJO. M. Coniii'■«*•/, due on 7th April with datei to tb» 16th Mar. She bring! replies to the mail* which left Singapore on the Kith Feb. From Chisa:— By the N. D. L. m. SltUlgart, due on Sunday. Tim Tiblm Of Miils
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      ARRIVALS.
      351 4 5 Vani Nma a I Bio Apl' 3 Keong Wai Ocr itr. 3 Dagfred Nor itr 4 Sinai M.Mitr 4 Miik. Jl»ru Jap itr 4 Pakihao Brit itr 4 Maroa MM itr 4 Tenaa Brit itr 4 Pin Seng nr. 4 Boat Ran lor. 4 Kaawtka tor 4 Nerbudda
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      341 4 NOTICES piBUSHKD FOOD 1 UY IT IHD YOD WILL U tATWUMD. 1. K. BEI.IUOKbefi to inform the pobllc that tan Factory for preparing Crashed Food, No. 1 Beli;io« Road i» now opened 7ir>t Claes Pra«h Crushed Feod p. c par bag wg.l-10»«JO Cleaned O»U do wg. 0-0* No. 1 Bran
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