Straits Echo, 25 June 1907

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    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 5. $24 Per Annum. EJBNANG, TUESDAY, 25th JUNE, 1007. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 142.
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      1200 1 TIQER BRAND CEMENT. Mffrfc *s H? 258 m Si 03 --3 s•fc AV IN fi£s7 £O/? ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. > Oharlered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £BOO,OOO £1,075,000 Capital Paid up Re*ervo Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office: HATTON COURT. THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. £BOO,OOO
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      35 1 SOLE AGE MTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. ft s 9S <0 2 f l Z. y 0 ri C 3CJ CP Ml 83 'V. V VIY > S 3 V,- f ‘rr yv' '3iv s.ssva TIATO LEE Co.
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    Encouragement of Chinese Gardeners.
    845 2 Criticism ok Shanghai Fwwkr Show. In hu editorial which appears under the heading—“ Wanted Encouragement for Chinese gardeners,” the Shanghai Mercury in a recent issue had the following interesting observations We have just had our annual Hower show, and very nice and pretty it, was. There
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    "Cruelty to Male Hen."
    142 2 (Jhakgk Cruelty to a male heu on high road.” So begins an amusing example of Baboo” English, iu an application recently made lo a Bombay magistrate. 10-day on uiy way to home,’ continues the quaint document, 1 perceived a most horrible despisable deed done bv the
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      52 2 I.ingei ing Colds. The longer a cold hangs ou, the irore it weakeus the system. Do not ruu the risk of an att.uk of pneumonia bv neglecting it. Chamberlain u Cough Remedy will cure your cold ami ail from this disease will be avoided. The m®' rge Town Disp«n ■ary,
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      1298 2 NOTICE?. ON and after this date, All small advertisements intended for insertion in the Straits Echo must be paid for in advance. LIM SENG HOOI, 5th July 1905 Managing D irector NOTICE. rpHE Directors of the Eastern Trading 1 Co., Limited, regret that they are uuable to proceed to allotment,
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      ARRIVALS.
      127 3 Mai.aya, Ger. s.g., 34K, Loewe, 25th June, I)eli, 24th June, Gen., P>. M A Co. V'an Hogkn dorp, Dut. s s., 656, Hut. 25th Juue, Deli, 23rd June. Gen., —H. Tj. A Co. G. G. St Jacob, Dut s.s., 1.513, PotjewjJ-, 24th Juue, Sabaug, 23rd June, Gen., H. L.
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      DEPARTURES.
      86 3 25th June. Petrel, tor Paugkalau Brand.m. Avagyee, for Deli. Mary Austin, for Asa ban. Pegu, for Laugsa, T. Seinawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabaug. G, G. St Jacob, for Siugapooe. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham A Singapore. Perak, for Port Swetteuham and Singapore. Hong Wan I, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow
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    EXPECTED.
    31 3 I> esseh From Agent* Due Capri Beuvorlich Sound ia Prometheus Piug Suey Singapore Londou Hamburg Japan Singapore B.M.&Co. SB&Co. B.M.ACo. W.M.ACo. YV.M.&Co. 25th June 28th 28'h 29 th Jrd July.
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    SAILINGS.
    25 3 Vestel* Fur Atjents Leave» Capri Bombay B.M.&Co. June. Beuvorlieh iSingapore 8.B.&C0. Scautjia Singapore B M &Co. Prometheusj London W.M.&Oo. PingSuey Genoa i YV.M&Co. July.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    70 3 Por Traug A Pang Nga—Per Deli, to-morrow, Ipm. Teluk Anson—Per Langkat, to-inorrow, 2 p.m. Calcutta—Per b'ook Sung, to-morrow, 3 pm. Calcutta —Per A A pear, to-morrow, 3 p m. Rangoon—Per Sol/onJ, to morrow, 3 p.m. Pangkor—Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Laugkat—Per Ban Whatt Soon, 27tli instant, 2
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      1578 3 (BKIPPIN G.) £25 8. N. Co. Expected Arrivals and Departures Mail Service. Outwards. July 1 s.B. Delhi 18 a.». Arcadia Aug. 1 8-8. Marmora connecting with, 8.8. Himalaya do do do 15 8.8. Malta Homewards July ♦> s.B. Devanha 8.8. Moldavia 8.8. India s.B. Mongolia Aug. 3 8.8. Delta 17
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      175 3 Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. New Service between Penang» Port Swettenhani and Singapore. The above Company’s New Steamer “PERAK” will be despatched from Peuaug every Tuesday, at 5 p.tu., from the Wharf for Port Swetteuham and Singapore, arriving at Porj Swetteuham in tune to catch the 830 train for Kwala Lumpur
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    The Straits Echo.
    104 4 Justice mUsfles everybody and Justice alone.— Emerson Established Jane Ist, 1903. Published dully (except Sundays.) at tmm CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL (24 per annum m OUTBTA TIONS Footage Extra. ■AIL EDITION (Poet Free «15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang." Telephone No.
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    TRAFFIC REGULATION.
    675 4 In the matter of traffic regulation the Police have, no doubt, begun at the right end. They have concentrated their attention on Beach Street which, during the day, is undoubtedly one of the busiest streets in Penang; and we might as well say here that they have met
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    The Late Mr. F. D. Mclntyre.
    201 4 The large number of people of all nationalities,' who attended the funeral of the late Mr. F. D. Mclntyre yesterday afternoon, testified to his popularity. The chief mourners were the children of the deceased, Ins brother. Mr. Christopher Mclntyre, and his son-in-law, Mr_Charles Cooper.
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    Round the Police Courts.
    798 4 (Before Mr. Wolferttan.) This morning, a Chinatnau who :>ssaulted a compatriot with a changkol got the option of a fine of $2O or odo mouth’s imprisonment. Four Klings who were convicted of committing an affray at Weld Quay were fined $5 each, this morning. E. I*.
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    890 4 Ordinary Meeting, June 21. Present. His Excellency 1 the Governor (Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrot, O.C T Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary;! Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General)* Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Auditor-Gynĕrali Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Act. Col. Treasurer Hon. J.
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      284 4 THE ANGLO-CHINESE STOKE 5, CHINA STREET. JUST UNPACKED. Stengah Registers (liquid measures). These automatic measures register accurately the number of stengahs in a bottle. Hotel-keepers and tJubs, by their use, are able to check any irregularities on the part of Bar boys. Also A collection of OXIDISED ELECTROPLATED WARES suitable
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      296 4 The “Straits Echo’s” New Competition. A PRIZE OF $lOO.OO wiU be swarded to the competitor who obtains the highest total of marks in this* THE SIMPLEST COMPETITION IN EXISTENCE. Where will the following words be found in this issue of the Straits Echo”? 20th List. Name of Competitor A<-1 Ures*
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Ireland.
      70 5 (Supplied t y Reuter.) Who Fears to Speak of ’9B? Loudou, ‘2sth June.—Mr. Johu Redmond, whouuveiled the memorial to the meu of Wexford killed iu the Battle of New R-,ss in 1798, said that the Wexfor liaus to-day are as much rebels to the English rule as iu 1798
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      The Transvaal.
      59 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Asquith's Statement. Loudou, ‘2sth Juuo.—Mr. Asquith, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, said iu the House of Commous yesterday that he understood the Transvaal would only require X 1.000,000 guaranteed loau, during the next twelve months. This was the only demand the Government was likely
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      The Vine-Growers’ Agitation.
      55 5 (Supplied by Renter.) The Seventeenth Regiment Removed from Beziers. London, ‘2sth J me.—The Seventeenth Regiment, which was statioued at Beziers, has been sent by train, under strong guard, to another district. M. Clemenceau replied to the deputation of Vine-growers that all the Municipalities must resume work before
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      Germany.
      115 5 (Supplied by Reuter The Prussian Premier’s Position Strengthened. Loudou, 25th June. —The positiou of Prince Von Buelow, the Prussian Premier, has beeu greatly strengthened by the retirement of Count Von Posadowsky-Wehner, the Imperial Secretary of the Interior. The Prussian Minister of Works is accompanying Priuce Vou Buelow to Kiel
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      Japan.
      33 5 (Supplied by Reuter Financial Outlook Favourable. London, 25th June—The cruiser Monmouth has arrived at Victoria, Canada, to convey Prince Fushimi to Yokohama, lie Prince was enthusiastically received by 2,000 Japanese at Vancouver.
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      Garden Party at Windsor.
      64 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Eight Thousand Guests Present. London, 25th Juue.—B.ooo guests were present at the gardeu party given last Saturday at Windsor bv Kiug Edward aud Queen Alexandra. The most conspicuous guests were King Chulalongkoru of Siam, Mark Iwaiu, the Maharajahs of Bikaner aud Ulwar, and
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      Egypt.
      55 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Italian Bank may Resume Business Loudou. 25th June —The Times understands that the London creditors of the Italiau baukiug establishment in LeypL which a few days ago suspended payment, are endeavouring to come to an agreement with the Vienna creditors, with a view ot enabling
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      Prince Fushimi.
      58 5 Supplied by Reuter.) K Returning to Yokohama by H M. S. Monmouth London, 25th June.—Mr. Y. Sakatam, the Japanese Minister of Finance, announced that the financial outlook is most ayour able aud that the Japanese 1 reasury wi able to dispense with the internal oati o •£8,000,000, for
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      Polo.
      21 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cambridge Beat Oxford. Londptti 25th June.— Cambridge beat Ox ford at Polo by nine goals to two.
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    Kuala Kangsar Notes.
    128 5 I' row Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Kaugsar, 24th June, 10-day Mr. J. W. Thompson, the Mauager of Plaug Estate at Sungei Si put, was titled $lO aud costs by tbe Kuala Kangsar Magistrate for using criminal force, on the 4 r b iust ,to one of his
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    Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
    122 5 At the meeting of the Bougkong Legislative Council held on the 6th inst., Mr. Ileniy Keswick moved the first reading of a Bill entitled “An Ordinance to authorise the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation from time to time to increase the capital of the said Corporation
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    A Judicial Appointment.
    504 5 Mk. T. de M. Brxdijell Becomes Puisne Judge. Mr. T. de M. Braddell yesterday received from Lord Elgin, Secretary of State for the Colouies, his appointment as Puisne Judge in this Colony, says the Straits of last Saturday. He takes up his duties iu the middle of
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    Tongkah’s Tin Dredger.
    1021 5 The Mining Journal gives the following description of tbe new dredger belonging to tbe Tongkab Harbour Tin Dredging Com- J panv. The dredger, it will be remembered, < arrived here recently in parts aud is being fitted up at the Prye River Dock:— Wm. Simons Company, Limited,
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    A Magician's Adventure in India
    1735 5 (An Original Story Years ago, during my first Orieutal trip, I toured ludia thoroughly, beiug verv desirous of studyiug Eastern magic as compared with that of our laud. Mv scheme was to perform in all the towns anil villages I passed, through, aud ascertain, bv
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    Passengers.
    19 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Simla, from Loudon Miss Johnston. Miss R. Ouuniugliam, Mr. and Mrs. Valpv and 2 children.
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    FIXTURES.
    103 5 To-dat 15tli Day of sth M 0011. Football’: C. R. C. v*. C. F. 0., Esplanade Town Baud, Chinese Recreation Club, 9 to 11 p.m. Matsuo’s Japanese Ciuematograpb, comer ol Pei ang Road and Campbell Stieei. 7 to 8-30 p.m. and 9-39 toll-3) p.m Wayang Kasaim, Riimo aud Juliet,'
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    MAILS DUE.
    14 5 German (Prim Lndn'i ...25th June English (Delhi) ...Ith July. China (Devauha) ...Gill
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 O Full Moon 2t»th June. Last Quarter July. 2nd O New Moon lOtli First Quarter 18th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    41 5 P. O. SAILINGS. W.ii Sc lice. UUIWAKIIS. 11 <> \t KW A KDS. Delhi i July. Devauha 6 July. Arcadia IS Chinn H) httra Service. Outwards. Hum k wards. Sundo 9 July. I A 'tibia ‘J9 June. Palma 2-7 Syria ';7 Ju'y.
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      91 5 Something Every Family Should Keep. Mr. Ij. F. Turner, of Grayville. Natal, ha» used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy successfully in bis home and writes the manufacturers of this medicine follows We are never without this SjSRTta oar bourn, aad it certaiuly deserves success as it is worth more
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      45 5 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic liniment aud prevents blood poisoning resulting troni a cut or bruise. It also causes tbe parts to heal without maturation and in much less time than when tbe usual treatment is employed. The George Town Dispensary Wholesale. Agents.
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      445 5 FREE SCHOOL SPORTS. MASSEY-HARRIS RIDERS AGAIN IN FRONT. Beiujr scratch races, the Old and i’reseut Boys’ Race Prizes were certainties for M <»rs. Old Boys’ Rice 1 V. (i. Luuberg. *2. S. E Matliieu. C. McIntyre. Present Boys’ Race I. K**uk Uhtow. All on Massey-Harris Bicycles and PALMER TYRES. Csrtaiuly
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    Bangkok, a Beggars' Paradise.
    285 6 '1 hat Bangkok is a paradise of delights for beggars, few but those well acquainted with the place cau readily believe. Nevertheless, such appears to be 'he case as many instances go to prove. All sorts of beggars may be met with iu Bangkok. They include
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    Chinese Plague Remedy.
    726 6 Reported Discovery ok Native Panacea. There is a Chinese gentleman iu Hongkong who is absolutely convinced that he holds the life or death of the average plague patient in his hands. He is a philanthropist and lives iu Des Voeux Road. It may be sai l at
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    223 6 Ber N.-D. L. s.s. Prim Ludwig, due at Penang on 25th June To Penang (from Southampton, May 28) Captain and Mr. R. Owen and family. To Singapore Mr. G. D. O. Gowan. Per P. O. s.s. Himalaya, connecting with the Delhi at Colombo, due at PenaDg
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 6 Penang, 25th June (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Hank ...2/41 4 months’ sight Bank ...z/4/ e 3 Credit 2/4f 3 Documentary ...2/4 \l Calcutta, Deni»ml Bank Rs 174 J 3 days’ sight Prwar© 175$ B mibay. Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 171 A 3 days’
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    PRODUCE.
    176 6 Gold leaf 661.60 B. Pepper( W.C-*ast HII».» 07.1 16{. —no flock White Pepper 23. sale* Trang Pepper 18. —buyers Cloves (picked) 51. —n0 sellers Mace 81-30 sales Mace Pickings 71. —sales Nutmegs 110 s 25. sales C No. 1 5.35 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Bank©' 3.05 sales
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    MARKET PRICES.
    189 6 Penang, 25th June, 1907. Beef— c ts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— P° r k per catty 32 Pig’s Head 24 Feet 26 Tongue
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    SHARES.
    553 6 o-J Number of -f p 1 •'I 8 Jls P ital Sbare 1 H 3 Lasi Dividend. Name. o issued. s '3 a *s 5 I J t CU 1 K S:S «8 ”j IS SKar s*" 5 “«j HSI LooIS' 000 W In in 10 '““rin, for 1906.
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      309 6 B B THE LONOON DIRECTORY, r r (Publishbd Annually.) I t enterprising traders throughout I the Empire to keep in close touch with r the trade of the Motherland. Besides being complete commercial guide to London and its j Suburbs, the Directory contains lists of EXPORT MERCHANTS with the Goods
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      109 6 IMM» > I X. CO X v. o I. v. lltife; UJ < II tv\i I' n aano^V'il o ij'll -*Bok TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat Seng Co., Teik Chin Co., Ipoh, and
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    Hysteria in Russia.
    168 7 An extraordinary suicide lias occurred at a Russian conveut school, au aristocratic institution under the patronage of luo Dowager Empress. It is stated that the victim, a girl of fourteen, had beeu punished for reading a social economic pamphlet, and that the punishment had preyed on her
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    Improving the Race.
    717 7 The Science or “Eugenics.” Mr. R. Brudeuell Carter has au interesting article iu the Cornhill Magazine on the recent endeavours of Mr. Francis Gallon to establish, upon the basis of his interesting inquiries into the influences of heredity, a new scieuce of eugenics,” a word by which
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      929 7 FOR SALE. Nos. 2, 3 4 of “THE REVIEW OF THE FAR EAST,” EDITED BY A. CUNNINGHAH, of the South China Morning WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Lar^e Stiocsi* Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. Post. INSURANCES. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. RANEEGUNGE STONEWARE. MACBETH BARRETT, LOGAN'S
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      54 7 Chamberlain\« Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This 18 uu<|ue»Linu<il>ly tlie moat succe-a, ful medicine iu use for bowel complaints, and is now the recognized standard over a large part of the civilized world. A few doses of it will iuvari&bly cure *u ordinary 1 attack of Diarrhoea. The George Town
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      990 8 Lim Swim Ho, chop hemg MOH Co., 164. Peach Street, Penang. W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 220 Kim Keng l.eong Co., 127, PEACH STREET. IMPORTERS 01 tVERY DESCRIPTION IRONMONGERY, Which in on sale
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