The Straits Budget, 4 November 1909

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  • 27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXIII. NO. 2099. Singapore, Thursday, November 4,1909. EfTABUSMD OVER HALF A CIMTVBV Price 25 cents
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  • 244 1 LEADERS— Prince I to’a Fate 12 The New Council 12-18 The Sorrows of Sungei Gau 18 England Shall Pronounce." 18-14 United States of Europe 14 Census of Production ...14-15 Local and General— Municipal Meeting 1 Legislative Council 2 Unknown New Guinea 2 Anglo-Siamese Treaty 3 Concert at
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  • 688 1 At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, on Friday afternoon, there were present:—Messrs. E. G. Broadrick (president), J. Polglase (secretary), R. Peiroe (engineer), Dr. Fowlie, J. Carapiet, Cheng King Lee, C. W. Darbishire, and W. Peacock. The president annoanced that the
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  • 146 1 From the Perak Pioneer we take the following:—Following on Dr. McDowell's recent tour through the State the air is thick with news affecting the medical depart inent. Gossip over five-o’clock tea and over and against the New Club bar makes oat oat that the department is to
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  • 680 4 Those who failed to pat in an appearance at the Teutonia Club on Friday missed a great treat, hut notwithstanding counterattractions a large audience assembled and were well rewarded. Madame Monti Baldini began with a selection from Meyerbeer's The Prophet w which gave fall
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  • 342 4 The November Supremo Court cause list contains twenty-six cases, five of which are, however, slated for December. The number of cases which promise to be interesting is an unusually large one. Mr. Yarborough mentioned to Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, on Tuesday, tho
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  • 64 4 In connection with tbo recent flotation of the Merlimau Rubber Estates, Limited, in London, wo are informed that the purchase of the estates from Mr. On# Kim Wee was completed ypsterday, by Messrs Sharpe, Ross and Co., Ltd, acting on behalf of a London Syndicate—the same day
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  • 386 4 (From Our Own Corukspondknt.) Penang, November 2. The rubber crops for October of th. estates of the Penang Sugar Estates and the Straits Sugar Company were as follow, Caledonia 18,000 lbs., Tali Ayer 10.oooih a Selaba 2,4001b5., Rubana 10,2001bs Q *a 44.tW71bs.' 5001 b8 GedoDe 1,*****9
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  • 111 4 (From Ode Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 2. Yap Hon Chin, the Chinaman, who wan arrested in connection with the Pudu tempi*affair near Knala Lumpur, in July brought an action this morning against tne Selangor Protector of Chinese (Mr. Cowan) for
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  • 774 5 \n extraordinary general meeting of the icely Rubber Estates Co. Ltd., was beld on October tt, at the registered offices of the nupany, 4, Lloyd’s avenue. E.C; for the purM«c of considering a resolution dealing with the sub division
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  • 529 5 Mr. Hastings Rhodes, deputy public pro- I secutor, explained to the police magistrate, j at noon, on Monday, in connection with the case against Sergt. Dickson and Detective Suppiah, charged respectively with giving false evidence, and aiding and abetting the
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  • 713 5 From Our Own Correspondent.) October 30. The finat of the golf championship was played on Friday last over Lereh links. The finalists were Messrs. Swindell and Sirne. Both had reached the fiual rather easily, the only good fight put up being by Mr. Evans against Mr. Siam, in
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  • 869 6 lleng Wan Kye and Choi Hon Sen were charged before the third magistrate, on Friday, with deceiving by purporting to tell fortunes. Mr. Gardiner, the chief police officer, prosoented. and Mr. Cbopard defended the accused. Expert evidence was given by the
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  • 144 6 The assistant chinchew on the Rajaburi, which had just arrived from Swatow, was before the third magistrate, on Saturday, on a charge of bringing into the Colony thirty1 three unstamped letters. He explained that the letters were put into a box on board the steamer at Swatow
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  • 126 6 It is generally understood, says the Bangkok Times, that the Rev. Father Rene Mane Joseph Perron, of the Roman Catholic Mission, will succeed to the episcopate of the Siam Mission vacant by the death of the Rt. Rev. .1. L. Yey, Bishop of Gerasen and Vicar Apostolic
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  • 198 6 In last Friday’s issue tho fact was recorded that Mr. S. R de Souza, of the secretariat, Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, celebrated his silver wedding the previous day, and that ho was the oldest employee at present in the service of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board,
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  • 208 6 Tho Garrison Golf Club nave an concert on Saturday night out),? open 3:1 front of the club house a? T* hT k the function, which was largely attend proved most enjoyable. The raif S threatened at one time fortunately held Lanterns
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  • 155 6 The following are chosen to play in tie match against our Australian visitors and six others, which commences on Saturday next at noon:—Messrs. Bailey Beven. Clarke, Eddis, Grenier, Hen* nessy, Hubback, McKenzie, Mugliston, Noon and Scharenguivel. The opposing eleven will be made
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  • 100 6 On Saturday and Sunday night perfor mances were given at Wayang Street by boys and gills of local Chinese schools, the proceeds being for the relief of people m Foochow and other places who have suffered recently from typhoons. The boys N&Lg and marched with their school
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  • 13 11 [The Strata Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents]
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  • 176 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It was mentioned in the Legislative Council the other day that Government intended introducing measures for a new tax •n certain articles, and when a member enquired what articles it was proposed to tax information on the point was withheld,
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  • 82 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —I am surprised that I have had no reply to my challenge for the Champion Weight-lifter of the S. S. at 18, which was issued on the 17th ultimo. Under the circumstances, I consider myself justified in assuming the title, which
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  • 517 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In criticising the placid attitude of the Sungei Gaa meeting yon asked whether it is conducive to morals. Well, it may not be, but you forget to say what the shareholders ought to have done if they were angry.
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  • 191 11 The case in reference to Langkat share transactions brought by Mr. M. M. Tackcy against Mr. R. S. F. McRaiu, commenced at the British Supreme Court at Shanghai, on the 18th instant, before the Chief Justice (Sir Havilland de Sausmarez) and a
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  • 167 11 The report on the mortality of Singapore, for the week ended October 23, which is signed by Dr. W. Gilmore Ellis, shows that 267 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate of 50 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 44 deaths, dysentery
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  • 65 11 (From Our Own Cokrmhpomdbmt.) Hongkong, October 28. The Norwegian steamer Ragnar whioh went ashore on the Paracels has foundered in derp water. At the time the Danish salvage ateamer Protector was preparing to refloat her. No news has been received of
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  • 403 11 (From Our Own Coukrspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, November 1. A meeting of the Malaya Planters’ Association was held hero yesterday, at which the* Truck Enactment was discussed in committee. It was decided to instruct the secretary to write again to the Government on
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  • 48 12 Hodginh. —At Brighton, England, on October 7, the wife of J.F. Hodgins, of a daughter. Maltby. —On October 29, at Annandale,” Orange Grove Hoad, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maltby a daughter. Hilton. —At Penang, on November 1, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Hilton, a daughter.
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  • 49 12 Edwards —Pipkr.— On October 27, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, by the Rev. H. C. Izard, Colonial Chaplain, Harold Victor Edwards, of Penang, eldest son of T. 6. Edwards, Esq., of Tonbridge Wells, Kent* and Bessie Alice Piper, second daughter of Robert Piper, Esq., j.p., of Worthing, Sussex.
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  • THE Straits Budget.
    • 1204 12 —Straits Times, October 28. In common with all civilised nations we abhor the atrocious spirit of pseudo patriotism which expresses itself in murder and the like foul crimes. No doubt the slayer of Prince Ito, like the depraved fanatic who recently shot Sir Curzon-Wyllie, believes that he
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    • 1203 12 up the population of Malaya.— StraitR Times. October 29. Fall details of the constitution of the new Federal Council for the Federated Malar States have now been given to the public The matter of keen interest which still remains to be disclosed is the names of the
      up the population of Malaya.—StraitR Times. October 29.  -  1,203 words
    • 1208 13 —Straits 'l imes, October 80. We observe that the little group of Hungei Gau Tin Mine shareholders who met yesterday were not in a particularly bellioose frame of mind. Their placid resignation is somowhat surprising when one considers the whole of the facts laid before
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    • 1109 13 ENGLAND SHALL PRONOUNCE.” illogical on one Ride as on the other.—Straits Times, November 1. We are coming very close now to the supreme point of the long-drawn crisis in British politics which began when Mr. Lloyd George propounded a Budget that substitutes legislating by finance for legislating by bill. AH
      illogical on one Ride as on the other.—Straits Times, November 1.  -  1,109 words
    • 1184 14 —Straits Times, Nov. 2. A few weeks ago, in a comment upon one of the recurrent phases of Anglo-German estrangement, we remarked that the future might see matters settled by a combine of the nations. Almost at the same time that gifted publicist, Dr. E. J.
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    • 1093 14 Straits Times, November 8. When it is possible to examine the who.? of the facts brought together by the depart ment of the British Board of Trade which is in charge of the Census of Production Act of 1906, we shall have at our disposal material for
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 92 12 Tb« po*t free pHoe of the Straits Times i» $3B a year The poet free price of the Straits Budget it $l4 a year. It u not neceuarv to tubtcribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The Straits
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  • 20 12 DEATH. McCarthy. —On October 28, at the General Hospital, Penang, Elizabeth, wife of the late 'Patrick McCarthy; aged 67 years.
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  • 420 15 Tuesday, November 9, will be observed throughout the Colony as a public holiday in honour of the King's birthday. At the special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday next, the business is to determine the members to retire at the end of the year, and to consider
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  • 540 15 > Mr. John Cosserat Mackenzie, r 11 h., and Mr. Christian Cathcart Robinson, m b., have been appointed medical officers in the Straits Settlements. Lord Kitchener, whoso appointment to succeed the I Hike of Connaught in the command of the forces in the Mediterranean, has been announced
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  • 408 17 An abortive bat apparently not altogether extinguished attempt, says the Pinang Gazette of October 26, has been recently made by some of the leading Chinese residents here to form a syndicate consisting of the wealthier of the Chinese
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  • 98 17 (From Oor Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 1. The five Australian cricketers who arrive here, en route for Singapore, on Thursday, will play a match here that atternoon. It is expected that the visitors will bo assisted by six local Australian residents. A telegram has been sent to
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  • 34 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 1. The F. M. 8. Rubber Co. declares a final dividend of 18 per cent, making 24 for the year ended May 31, 1909.
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  • 489 17 At the Chinese Protectorate, Ipoh, on Thursday last, Mr. E. W. Birch, C. M. G. t British Resident of Perak, gave the following judgment in the banishment case which has created such interest recently in Perak On Monday, the
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  • 113 17 Particulars of a deadly trade which has sprung up in this part of the world are given in a Batavia contemporary, the Nieuws van den Dag. The articles offered for public consumption consist of leaden spoons and forks, manufactured in France and exported at enormous
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  • 335 17 There was a considerable fire at tho corner of Casoen St. and Mohamod Sultan Rd., early on Tuesday, which called the Brigade o'it tu a hoavy storm of rain and wind. The alarm was given to the fire department from
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  • 84 17 (From Our Own Corrrspondrnt.) Penang, November 1. The Penang team fired yesterday in the Interport rifle match and made a total of 873. The detailed scores wore as follows:—Lieut. Cuthbert 100, Sergt. Southam 92, Pte. Murray 94, Sergt.-Major Sayers 91, Capt. Wilson 87, Lieut. Neubronner 88, Capt.
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  • 117 17 (From Our Own Corrrspondrnt.) Penang, November 1. The resignation of Mr. J. H. Robertson from the directorate of the Eastern Smelting Co. is alleged to be due to differences with tho other directors regarding loans and advances to certain diroctors from the company's funds. In connection
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  • 1852 20 London, October 27. An explonion baa taken place in the fltokebold of His Majesty's abip Hogue which was undergoing repairs at Devonport. Eight men were injured, two of tlum seriously. The House of Lords has read the Development Bill a third time, and has adjourned i until November
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  • 603 21 Berlin, October 27. There is still a good deal of provocative comment in tlio Russian Press with reference to the Harbin affair. M. Pichon and Signor Tittoni declare that the meeting of the Russian and Italian monarebs at Racconigi will be a guarantee of peace. The Khedive of
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  • 825 21 Mr. R. C. Carton has the reputation of a brilliantly witty author, and there are flashes of genius in the playlet called Mr. Preedy and the Countess which was performed at tho Victoria Theatre by tho Bandmann Company last night.
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  • 128 21 (Fkom Our Own Cohkkspondknt.) Penang, November 2. Tho Municipality has unanimously adopted the water supply scheme No. 5 which is the waterfall proposal in conjunction with Sungei Klean. Tho commissioners have, however, deleted the earthwork embankment, waste weir and channel outlet works, thus reducing tho estimated cost
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • 563 22 5. C. C. v. Middlesex. On the Esplanade, on Saturday, tbc S. C. C. tried conclusions at cricket against a team from the Middlesex Regiment, with very satisfactory results for the home team. The results follow: S. C. C. —Bailey c Flecknow 32, Williams j b
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    • 638 22 Singapore Garrison Meeting. The annual meeting of the Singapore Garrison Riffe Association has been concluded at the Alexandra Range, the shooting extending from October 26 until October 28. Unfavourable weather was experienced on the first two days. No entries were made by the Volunteers. Good shooting by Sergt.
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    • 187 22 S. Q. C. v. Keppel d. C. This match was played at the racecourse on Sunday morning resulting in a Scores 6 0 0 hy 71 P° int t 11 £f KU on v Anderson Thunder v Hitchcock 0 j, Finlayson Trowell Stratton v Barrett 0 Arthur Noble 1
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    • 355 22 S. C. C. 2nd XI. v. fi. Co., Middlesex. A Roccer match was played on the Esplanade, on Friday, between a second eleven of the S. C. C. and a team of E. Co., 3rd Middlesex regiment. The soldiers got the better of play from the start and
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  • Shipping in Port.
    • 519 23 October j6 Janet Nicoll Brit sfcr, Lyons, Port Swetfcenbam, Taik Lee Onan Hock Lee, Brit str, Morris, Bagan, Wee Bros Jfuh Wo. Brit str, Snewin. Tegal, Katz Bros Laurent Pit Dut str, Brogsma, Iniragiri, Ships Agency Uiyazaki Maru, Jap str, Mnrai, Yokohama, p S mons A Coy Glenlochy, Brit
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    • 507 23 October a 6 Pin Seng, Brit str, P. Swettenham and Penang R. S. Baru, Dut str, Rhio Lady Weld, Brit str, Muar and Malaooa Giang Ann, Dut str, Samarang via ports t Anamba, Bri str, Langkat Wistaria, Brit str, Calcutta via Rangoon M. Rickmers, Ger str, Hamburg via ports
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  • 255 23 8IM0AP0U, Novkmbre 8, 1009. PRODUCE. Gambler buyers 111 00 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 14 7S Copra Bali M 9 20 do Pontianak 870 Pepper, Black 16 00 do White 6% ,,28 37* Sago Flour Sarawak 4 10 do Brunei No. I nom. Pearl Sago nom. Coffee
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  • 180 23 Per P. and O. steamer Mongolia, connect* ing with tho steamer Assaye at Colombo, duo November 5.—Bov. G. A. Townley, Mr. W. G. St. Clair, Mr. T. Uobgen, Mr. L. ltusack, Mrs. W. B. Cavorhill, Mr. J. N. Hutchison, Mr. J. M. Bryan, Mr.
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  • Stocks and Shares.
    • 336 24 1) ale oi I Number i «Tj u j ~"j Irma Copital Subscribed of g-2 Shares ComDanv Quota- lion Shares >3 > U P Unissued TIONS j l »»t Divido,, 19c3 ♦300,000 300,000 80,000 10 10 I Belat Tin Mining Co Ltd. 830 1807 *BOO,OOO MO.uOO *3,800 li lu
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    • 583 24 taoo*ooo 1i 1^ 6 ?2? 21 2l Anglo-Malay Rubber Co., Ltd. (fully paid) 14/6 I 12*%i n ’O9 1905 §200,000 lOI.sJIO 15,120 4 J 4 BBo Balgownie Rubber Estate Ltd. 67.50 20% in ’O9 1904 £BO,COO 90,187/10/* 4 760 j 6,250 fiatu Caves Rubber 00. Ltd. (f.r.t 6.5.0 10%
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    • 199 24 1908 1250,000 202,500 2,025 100 00 475 Brnnei Oil Royalty Ltd. 80.00 1907 11,500,000 1,065,150 l B’fis°. 8 fi5 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd 13.00 10% for'oB 1898 9225,000 225,000 50 Fraaeraßeave, Ltd. i* 1* 146 50 16% for’oB 1905 12,400,000 t.a00.000 Howarth RrsKioe, Ltd. 80 00 for *0» t
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  • Page 25 Advertisements
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    • 35 25 J. MOTION CO. 1 W at o h makers. c i. M* 1: V* V s %£^’J r ■< Jewellery, Optlolana. r ►y»' ,r *.tK *£i*■ <A, A ‘f'-'t *rV'7 f, v <r repairs promptly executed.
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    • 499 25 lll RUBBER ESTATE WASTEO. Wanted. Bobber Estate for conversion into a Limited ftmoern meet bes eoaod n>up>e%i plana, and k weet price oaab and luarctJpj Option moat l e given o» by Owner for save# montba from date of mailing particular*. Tbe PaNt Rubber Syndicate, i, London Wn| Building*, London.
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  • Page 26 Advertisements
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    • 352 26 f*i Medicine of the kind ananh jtcriiiicaie at the Calcutta Exhibition, 1883 ■> o Dr. LALOR’S flDpHDllVfcE HAB THE LARQEBT SALE OF ANY PHOSPHORIC MEDICINE IN THE w,i ßlo 7“™ yfWfc. It. .urrlilu effect. h w /OTv Harnuin. ftematar. 4*Sb S, i 'TT Ora*of Vital Hewer. Omni Dnbility. .U I
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