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of the the the the the a a a a a a a a a a WEDNESDAY MORNING THE SHREVEPORT TIMES OCTOBER 22, 1924 SOME OF THE THOUSANDS WHO THRONGED SELBER BROS. -Photo by Milburne. Above is a flashlight picture taken of the interior of the Selber Br os. Greater Store for Men and Boys, the formal opening of which was held Tuesday evening. More than 10.000 persons are estimated to have passed through the store between the hours of 7:30 and 10:30 o'clock.

The crowds seen in the picture are an index to those that visited the establishment during the course of the evening. DAVIS CALLS ON KENTUCKY (Continued from Page One.) sell their products in a market closed to them by unfavorable and unjust laws." In his address at Bowling Green, Mr. Davis said he believed the time had come for the American people to face about and get back on the good and sound principle of equity instead of the quagmire of privilege and to put in power the only party in this country that today is marching in harmony and in unity, and promises, when entrusted with power, harmonious co-operation at both ends of Pennsylvania avenue." When Mr. Davis, Democratic nominee for president, returns to New York second City middle Friday west tour, evening it will from be his to remain there, or in the close vicinity until the campaign is concluded. It was announced Tuesday on the candidate's arrival here that the expected trip into Massachusetts been abandoned in favor of an intensive wind-up drive of greater New York and environs.

HOST TO FARM ORGANIZATION (Continued from Page One.) barbecue on Fair Grounds. Notwithstanding the drouth which has prevailed throughout the farming section, the agricultural exhibits at the fair, are far beyond what might have been expected. The boys' and girls' agricultural club exhibit is better this year than has ever been previously entered in any exhibition reflects credit upon B. W. Baker, parish club agent, who is in charge.

Other agricultural exhibits are those of the parish of Rapides, in charge Frank R. Curtis, parish demonstration agent. The private and individual booths which were entered by the Riverview farm, showing a number of exhibits of products raised on its farm; the Lamouri community exhibit; and the Avoyelles and Grant parish exhibits, all of which are good. The exhibit of canned food, in charge of Mrs. E.

Dykes, home demonstration agent of Ranides parish, is one of the most elaborate ever seen here. It includes all kinds of fruits and vegetables, and represents homes of Ranides, Grant, Avoyelles, Lafayette, Allen and East Baton Rouge parishes. The girls' sewing club exhibit, in charge of Mrs. H. C.

Rougeau, assistant to Mrs. Dykes, presents an attractive array of needle work, including embroidery, hemstitching, initial and design art work, and various specimens of garment making. A list of the agricultural entries follow: Graded cotton, ear corn, seed corn, peas, beans, cottonseed, sugar cane, field hay, alfalfa hay, corn meal, corn chops, oats and rice on stalk, and threshed, pecans, velvet beans, soy beans, and various other varieties of beans; yams, Irish potatoes, monster cushaws, and pumpkins, turnips, turnip greens, sorghum, sugar cane syrup, kaffir corn, and many other products. The live stock exhibit is fine. Among the swine entries are Jerseys, shires, and 'Poland "There are 75 head of cattle on exhibition.

Among them are Jerseys, Holsteins and Guernseys, all milk breeds. There are also some fine specimens of horses and sheep on exhibition. Daily features which are creating great interest, in addition to the numerous free attractions at the Fair are the national auto polo championship contests, which are being staged daily, afternoon and night by Ohio and Michigan teams, There are four polo cars, which are being used in the contests. Earl Coons, champion truck driver of Ohio, is driver of the Ohio cars and Tex St. John is his mallet man.

Bert Thomas, Michigan auto polo champion drives the other cars. York Earl is his mallet man. The teams will play 12 games, two daily, afternoon and night. The first contest resulted in a score of 6 to 6 and 1 the second game was one to one. The teams came here from the State Fair at Jackson, Michigan.

City Briefs Mrs. John L. Scales returned Monday from Nashville, where she attended the funeral of her father, Leonidas T. Webb, 83 years old, retired wholesale grocer, whose death occurred at his home in that city Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr.

Webh was a pioneer wholesaler Nashville, coming there from North Carolina. Miss Addie C. Webb, Shreveport, survie him. Mrs. Scales left for Nashville over month ago when her father's health began to decline.

The ancient Romans harbored A certain religious prejudice against iron, and in many cermonies the use of the metal was entirely prohibited. SWANSON SAYS DAVIS WINNER HEAR PIONEER Eli Wiener Relates Some Experiences in Early Days of Industry in South His experience as a lumber manufacturer for the 34 years he has been associated with the Angelina County Lumber company of San Augustine, Texas, related by Eli Wiener at the weekly meeting of the Lumberman's club at Hotel Youree Tuesday. Mr. Wiener declared that when his concern first began to market their lumber, most of it was in the south, especially in Texas. Today, he said, the company ships to all tions of the United States and foreign countries.

In the early days, said, before grading rules were developed each mill established its own grades and the purchaser didn't know what he was buying. Mr. Wiener recalled an early trip to Omaha where yellow pine first began to take the place of white pine in the north, and stated that at that time it was impossible to sell a car load of yellow pine in Chicago, which is now largest market for this timber in the world. He stated that he thought the time would soon arrive when the yellow pine mills will again market their products in the south because there is a growinto demand. Wiener commented on the hardships of the manufacturers of early days, stating that there were two types of mill men; one, southerners who installed small plants to supply local demands; and the other, former white pine manufacturers who were unfamiliar with the conditions in the south.

Those who survived made their money, not by manufacturing lumber, but from the rapid enhancement in the value of timber. Business conditions have improved materially last quarter of century, he said, much of which is due the work of the association of lumbermen who come together to discuss and offer remedies for their common problems. Mr. Wiener related an occurence at lumberman's association meeting at St. Louis in the early days when in establishing a uniform cost account, the value of timber was quoted at $5 thousand, which then was thought to be an excessive value.

In less than three years timber began to sell for much more and the prices have soared since. $750,000 OUTLAY OF DEMOCRATS (Continued from Page One.) lo the identity of the contributors, including Thomas L. Chadburne, a New York banker, who gave Francis P. Garvan, former alien property custodian, who donated $10,000, and number of others. These included Bernard M.

Baruch, Henry Morgenthau, former ambassador to Turkey, Frank L. Polk, under-secretary of state, Chairman Shaver, Mr. Gerard, $13,000, and Cleveland Dodge of New York, $5,000. Replying to questions by Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City, personal counsel for Senator La Follette, Gerard said knew of no organization of bankers or business men who might be beneficiaries of the tariff law who are collecting funds.

Chairman Shaver was questioned briefly. He said there were plans for underwriting the Democratic campaign. He said he had never heard of any plans for the purchase of any newspaper in Tennessee for the benefit of the Democratic campaign. wish somebody would buy The in Tennessee," interrupted Senator Caraway, "and turn it over to your men. It is Democratic all the time, except at election time." "In that case you would have to spend more than $750,000," Chairman Borah observed with a smile.

Probe Rids Oil Town of Many Undesirables (By The Associated Press.) Cromwell, Oct. court of inquiry being conducted by District Judge C. Crump, of Holdenville, into alleged vice conditions here Tuesday afternoon turned to narcotic peddling and Tuesday night one alleged dispenser of the drug is in custody. The inquiry will be resumed Wednesday with Attorney General Short, who was invited here by County Attorney Walter Billingsley, as an observer. Tuesday night everything in and Around Oklahoma's newest oil boom town was quiet.

Houses from which have emanated the jangling notes of revelry were dark, as they were Monday night. There were no customers, no inmates. They had joined the exodus of narcotic peddlers, gamblers and bootleggers fearful lest they might be conscripted into Judge Crump's "chain gang army" wellknown members of Cromwell's underworld. Judge Crump's "chain gang" first made its appearance in Cromwell early in Sentember, when the jurist cast the shadow of the law over the little oil town and before law violators had time to leave many were arrested, handcuffed to the 60-foot chain and marched to the Wewoka county jail in custody deputy sheriffs. The town is unincorporated and has to resort to public subscriptions for funds to police the town.

Judge Crump has declared he will clean up the town by the "chain gang" method. Two Are Charged With Possession of Whisky Special to The Times. Marion. Oct. Dunn, alleged to have been engaged for some tinie in running moonshine whisky Louisiana from Smackover, was arrested by Sheriff F.

W. Murphy at Bernice Monday. Dunn had a small quantity of whisky in his possession nt the time his arrest, the officer stated. H. Si.

Pardue also was atrested on a charge of possessing whisky, about one-half gallon having been found in his home when it was raided by Sheriff Murphy and Deputy A. L. Stancil. An innovation in the great stadium Just dedicated by the Catholic university Washington is the use of wooden seats and foot rests, to avoid the common objection to most football stadia of cold seats and cold floors Only Question la Whether He Will Be Elected by Congress or College (By The Associated Washington, Oet. Swanson of Virginia, chairman of the Democratic speakers' bureau, declared Tuesday night in a statement issued by the Democration national committee that has reached a stage where the real issue is whether John W.

Davis shall be elected in the electoral college or by congress. Mr. Swanson said that Davis is gaining "so rapidly" in the west and middle western states, as well 48 parts of the east, that if gains continue as they have in the last two weeks, he will receive a decisive majority in the college. "The only question left unsettled in the college," Mr. Swanson asserted, "is whether Coolidge and La Follette will have sufficient votes to prevent the election of Davis." Comparing the campaign to the triangular campaign of 1892 and 1912, Mr.

Swanson declared that he was "absolutely sure that Mr. Coolidge is rapidly losing both to Davis and La Follette and indications are that Coolidge will get very few electoral votes in the west, as nearly all the votes will be divided between Davis and La Follette. "The south, the border states and the southwestern states will go for Davis and the middle eastern states and New York, New Jersey are being stubbornly contested between Davis and Coolidge. La Follette has no show in these states." Mr. Swanson predicted the election at the polls of Davis and Bryan, a Democratic house and a Democratic senate by good majorities.

Art Treasures Real Objective of Gem Theft (By Universal Service.) New York, Oct. paintings and other art objects to the value of $750,000 were the goal of the three who Monday held up Mrs. Helen Patterson Heyworth, young divorcee and fiancee of "Dapper Dan" Collins, international confidence man, in her apartment and robbed her of a $500 diamond ring, detectives asserted Tuesday night. These precious possessions of Mrs. Heyworth, it was learned, were brought over from Brussels when she came back to the United States three months ago.

They were entrusted to her care by persons unnamed, to be sold by her in this country on commission. European crooks, the police believe, were at the bottom of the plot to rob Mrs. Heyworth, it being ascertained that members of an organized band of Parisian desperadoes learned of the young woman having a fortune in her charge, and followed her to America to be within reach of it. the personal history of four young Thee authorities are now checking men arrested Tuesday see if they could have had any connection with this foreign group. The prisoners were held on suspicion following the discovery that one of them had in his possession ring which the police declared woman friend that of stolen Mrs.

Heyworth identified as from the beautiful young divorcee. PARTS OF TWO HUMAN HEADS UNDER BRIDGE (By Universal Service.) Dixon, Oct. of two human heads, partly cut up I and wrapped in a newspare, of September 29, were found by two small boys under the bridge on the Lincoln highway Tuesday. The bridge is near the city limits of Dixon. The heads appear to be those of white men of middle age.

Sheriff Risley thinks they were thrown under the bridge some time Sunday as men working under the bridge Saturday saw no trace of them. At a late hour today those conducting the investigation said they had no definite clue. The Chinese have lately developed a fondness for American chewing gum. Are You Considerate of Your Family's Welfare? Most people are. There are very few who do not desire to provide the very best for their ones.

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Perhaps you buy a copy of The Shreveport Times each morning from a "Newsie," then how about your family? Let them enjoy the things you enjoy--give them the Best, they deserve it! If The Shreveport Times is not being delivered to your Home each morningTelephone 5700 And enter your subscription-75 cents per month, including the weekday and the Big Sunday Times WILLIAM KENDALL GILLESPIE. William Kendall Gillespie, 29 years old, died nt his home in Belcher at 10 o'clock Funeral services be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Belcher Presbyterian church, with the Rev. W. J. Millard, pastor, officating.

Burial will be in Forest Park cemtery under the direction of Wellman and company, He is survived by his widow, two children, Wilma and Virginia; his mother, Mra. J. M. Gillespie; two brothers, Robert and Baine, both of Belcher; and two aunts, Mrs. Morgan Chance and Mrs.

Donald Noufleet, both of Shreveport. WILL MARSHALL, JR. Deaths Will Marshall, 10-year-old son of Mr. Mrs. W.

H. Marshall, 734 Wilkinson street, died at a local sanitarium Tuesday night at 11 o'clock following an operation performed a week ago. Arrangements for the funeral will be made Wednesday. BUREN VAUGHN. Joaquin, Texas, Oct.

-Buren Vaughn, 19 years old, died at a tarium in Center at an early hour Saturday morning, following an operation for appendicitis. Interment WAS held in cemetery Sunday afternoon, funeral services from the First Baptist church conducted by Rev. E. B. Anderson.

Survivors are his bride of five months, mother and four sisters. TOLL OF DEAD GOES TO EIGHT (Continued from Page One.) overboard because of overhang of mount in that position. "Three of these were rescued and one who was apparently badly burned drowned. His body not recovered although Raleigh is searching for same. "There was no powder outside of the magazine except the two charges that were being hoisted in the turret to be immediately loaded and The seaman who drowned and whose body was searched for was William A.

Walker, of Mayo, S. C. Two others of the mortally wounded died after arriving at the naval hospital at Norfolk. They were George R. Chollister, boatswain's mate, of Merchantsville, N.

and Bennett Williams, seaman of South Easton, Mass. Ensign Henry Clay Drexler, Sussex Beach, Seaman Roland Phillip Hanson, of Soldier, Iowa, and Bernard B. Byam, Bristol, were instantly killed. Secretary Wilbur Tuesday nounced that he would personally follow the case closely. He said: "The navy department feels very keenly the loss of the officer and men who lost their lives in performance of their duty.

We shall do our utmost to see that there is no repetition of the disaster. PYTHIANS MEET. Lufkin, Texas, Oct. Knights from all over the third district assembled in Lufkin Monday for an afternoon and night meeting with the local lodge. There are at least 100 visitors present for the meeting.

Monday night a a picnic supper was served to all members and visitors at the city pond. Grand Chancellor W. M. Futch of Henderson, John T. Bonner of Houston and A.

L. Leonard of Beaumont were three of the prominent out-of-town visitors. TIMES WANT ADS Bates Follows. Cash in Advance For advertisementa set in agate type, 20 per word. For advertisements set in agate caps, 3c per word.

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Interior decorating of all kinds. No job too big, no job too small. All work guaranteed. Old phone 2821. DRESSMAKING AND SEWING and children's sewing: exclusive LADIES' steles, 1143 Line Ave.

Phone 3231. PERSONAL FREE thinkers (men and women of liberal thought), everywhere, communicate with Matter of importance to us. Address Box 411-A. care The T.mes. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Sealed bids are invited for the pur chase of 75 Sewerage Bonds of one thou sand ($1.000) dollars each; and one hun dred Water Bonds of five hundred ($500 dollars each; totaling for both $125,000.

of the town of Bossler City, payable serially with mix per cent. per annum with interest, payable semi-annually on January 1st and July 1st each year The first Interest being due July 1st. 1924. Said bonda run for forty (40) years from January 1st. 1924, and payable rially, Both principal and interest shall be payable at the American National Bank of Shreveport.

or the Seaboard National Bank of New York city, N. at the option of the holder thereof. Bids must be for not less than par value of maid bonds and accrued interest. The bonds have been approved to date by John C. Thompson, bond attorney of New York, and will be mold subject to his final ap proval.

A certified check payable to town treasurer for two per cent. of each series of bonds shall accompany each bid a guarantee that said bonds will be pald for when delivered or forfeited to the town as liquidated damages on failure to pay for same. All bids returnable at the town hail, Bossier City, at 8 o'clock p.m.. Nov. 10.

1924. The mayor and aldermen serve the right to reject any and all bids. JOHN D. BIRDWELL. G.

B. SMITH. Town Clerk. Mayor. Boaster City, La.

LOST AND FOUND LOST. -Between Alexandria and Natchitoches, on graveled highway, stock of breechloading shot gun. Reward. A H. Drew, Box 84, Houston Texas.

BLACK PURSE containing $15 gold, currency, two diamond rinks. two lav aliera, eta: finder will keep money as re ward. Ring old phone 4641. WILL party who found envelope contain ing $9 return to Kress' to Miss Rut Holden. FOUND--Place to have my watch paired promptly.

Hebert, Jeweler Lobby Creswell Hotel. LOST -Black handbag. Finder plea: phone 2513 for reward. WILL party who picked up brown choker 011 balcony of Grand Open House. Thursday night, please call 478 Reward.

More Than 10,000 Attend Dedication of Selber Bros. Store for Men and Boys When more the than inside 10,000 of want to see a the short space of three hours, it's got to be SOME store to accommodate them. But that's just what was accomplished Tuesday night between 7:30 and 10:30 o'clock in Selber Bros. Greater Store for Men and Boys, corner of Marshall and Milam streets. It taxed the entire staff of employes to show crowds of people around the store, to point out the myriad points of interest, but everyone of the employes kept smiling and demonstrated the words of Louis Salber, president of the company, who told those gathered: "This is your store and every ounce of energy in this organization is pledged to its continued faithful service to the public." Two orchestras, the Louisiana Ramblers the Hawaiian orchestra, the latter from the Inn, furnished music for the formal opening.

The Louisiana Ramblers played in the main store, while the Hawaiian orchestra turnished music for the dance which was held from 9 to 10:30 o'clock in the north store. The entire interior of the store was decorated with flowers, while American flags garnished the exterior of the building. Louis Selber made the address of welcome, thanking all who visited the new store on the occasion of its formal dedication, and declaring that the opening was "an expression of our deep feeling of appreciation, and that Shreveport's new and greater store bids you welcome at all times." Francis H. Norton, director of dis. plays and advertising, made an address on the subject "Dress Well and Succeed," in which he brought out the fact that though clothes do not make the man, they often create an impression that will go a long way toward making him or keeping him down.

He pointed out that in order to command the favorable opinion of others, a man must look his best, declaring that "The chief purpose of correct dress is to reveal one's advantages and conceal one's shortcomings." Souvenirs of the occasion were given to all who attended. And it looked like nearly everyone in Shreveport, the and city hundreds attended. from the The musical program included several vocal solos, as well as instrumental and orchestral numbers. The program follows: The program for the evening opening celebration follows: Louisiana Ramblers. solo Selected A.

R. Carmody. solo Miss Helen Sneed. Well and Succeed" Francis H. solo, "Venetian Waltz Bronte Miss Nina Gene Shelby, accompanied by Mra.

Cox. ct Welcome to Radio Audience. Louis Selber. President Selber Inc. solo, "In the Garden of Tomorrow' Deppin Howard Hedrick, accompanied by Harrel Mulkes.

Messra, Roderick, Summrell, Brazil, Cox, accompanied by Harrel Mulkey. In the afternoon from 3 until 6 o'clock there was a special opening just for boys, and about 4,000 youngsters climbed the stairs at the rear or rode the elevator to the mezzanine floor, where there is a department that caters exclusively to Young America. There they were greeted by L. E. Kitchens, manager of the department, and Mrs.

Robert C. Hart, as- sistant, who showed them everything of interest and aswered the thousand and one questions which small ask upon occasion. Besides, every young visitor was given a top, a puzzle game that was really puzzling, and the very young lads were presented with picture books in colors. A great many mothers accompanied their young hopefuls on this tour of investigation, for they, too, were deeply interested in "what the well dressed boy is wearing." They were convinced that every article, from hat to hose, can be found in Selber Brothers department for boys. Of course, everyone visited the "bobber" shop, where women and children may get their hair cut any style by an expert.

There was a steady stream of boys through the store from the opening hour until 6 o'clock, when the doors were closed to permit final preparations for the general opening at night. The auspicious opening of Selber Brothers Greater Store for Men and Boys was preceded by a special 16- page section of The Times Tuesday morning. Shenandoah Is Ready to Start on Return Flight (By Universal Service.) San Diego, Oct. navy's big dirigible Shenandoah swung idly at its mooring mast here Tuesday night, after being made fast here shortly after 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. The arrival of the Shenandoah marked the successful conclusion of its journey from San Diego to Camp Lewis, Washington, and return, one of the most difficult flights it ever had undertaken.

While the air shin arrived here shortly after 3 o'clock in the morning, she was unable to land because of a heavy fog shrouded North Island. Because that, this the air cruiser soared above San Diego until the sun dissipated the mists and improved the visibility. How long the. Shenandoah will remain here had not been definitely decided this evening. However, as soon as he reached the ground Lieutenant Commander Zachary Lansdowne, skipper of the air cruiser, ordered her refueled, stocked with food and a small supply of helium gas and water taken aboard and made ready to start on the eastern jaunt to Lakehurst, N.

at a moment's notice. Procession of Autos Escorts Bryan on Tour (By The Associated Press.) Benton, Oct. by a long caravan of flag bedecked automobiles, Gov. Charles W. Bryan continued his tour of the southern Illinois coal region Tuesday with speeches here and at Christopher.

At the latter place he emphasized that he came to Illinois "not with a desire to hold office, but to fight for the application to government of the principles we have been applying back in Nebraska." Among the Greeks it was customary to present salt to the gods as thank offering at the beginning of every meal. DO YOU Brisbane's column, News of the State furnished by a score of Special Correspondents, located in as Complete Market, Oil and many towns and cities Gas Reports. throughout Louisiana. Fashion Page for Women. Concise Editorials on Vital Current News Pictures from Issues of the Day.

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HEARING OPENS OF OIL CASES (Continued from Page One.) conspired to defraud the government." A ready admission that secrecy in regard to national defense plans was by Pan-American Petroleum and used in the negotiation of leases he held Transport company in the Elk Hills naval oil reserves was made by Hogan in answer to charges made earlier in the day by Roberts. Hogan, arguing the government's charge that the leases were established through secret and non-competitive contract with the United States, declared that there was secrecy, but that the secrecy on the part of the government officials, who sought at the time negotiations for the oil leases were first taken up to keep confidential national defense plans being formulated. The attorney contended, however, that there was secrecy or conspiracy in the actual granting and contracts, offering in support telegram of Albert B. Fall, secretary of the interior at that time, to Edward C. Finney, acting secretary of the interior, instructing him to award the contract to the PanAmerican interests, if approved by Admiral Robison and Secretary Denby, and make public the closing of the contract in "the fullest and completest manner." 0- MEXICAN STRIKE SPREADS AND MAY TIE UP VERA CRUZ By WILLIAM P.

FLYTHE. (Universal Service Staff Correspondent.) Mexico City, Oct. 48 hours the entire industrial region of the state of Vera Cruz is expected to tied up by a general strike in sympathy with the electrical workers of the city of Vera Cruz. Fifty thousand workers are already prepared to walk out. The shipping situation in Tampico and Vera Cruz is serious.

Fifty ships have been held up at Vera Cruz and 53 at Tampico. The Spanish Line ships turned away from Vera Cruz and landed their passengers at Havana. If the situation becomes much more serious it may affect the railways, which are dependent on the fuel oil obtained in this region. Strenuous efforts are now being made to avert the crisis. The membership of registered trade unions in Great Britain, which reached nearly 7,000,000 in 1920, fell to 4,500,000 in 1922, acording to an official report just issued.

LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN $5.00 REWARD Information leading to recovery spotted female Walker fox hound: on collar with name and phone. R. Vanarsdale, phone 5183-J. PARTY that took 4-month-old English bull dog must return same immediate Mrs. W.

E. Ethridge, 617 Common St. SEVEN-month3-old liver and white fen pointer pup from 126 Herndon A liberal reward for return or any inforr or tion 5565. concerning whereabouts. Phone 4 ONE bay horse mule, weight about pounds: one bay horse, a pounds.

with scars or cuts on both feet: also one brown horse, nb ut 1. pounds, fore top cut short. Will pay eral reward for delivery of one or all. notify E. M.

Hoyer 425 Jordan Shreveport. STOLEN off of my premises, one spotted pointer with heart on right answers to name of Jack: liberal rew Phone M. Ricks, Commercial Bank. DANCING INSTRUCTIONS GERTRUDE HARRIS. 319 Kings way, ballroom dancing class Tue, evening.

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