CATHOLimi ITALY Are in a Rather Peculiar Posi tion as Regards the New Rudini Ministry. THE SCHEME OF CHIMIN! To Get the Pontiff's Followers to Help the Present Government. EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY OF THE POPE He Says Italy's Opposition Is an Act or To litical Folly.. CKISri EXPECTS TO EETDRN TO TOWEE Eome, March 2. The declaration of the new Italian Ministry bas been received at the Vatican with extreme reserve. They wait for the actions of the new Government before judging it. But they are convinced that the Cabinet will not favor any new anti religious laws, and th.it it will enforce with moderation those now existing. An ecclesiastic of high position said to day: The Italian Government desires peace. It will do nothing to wound the Vatican. It has need of us and will therefore do nothing to offend us. M. Di Hndini Is personally favor able to religious pacification, and lias placed Signor Chimini in tho Ministry of Agriculture in order to have near hlui one intimate with the high ecclesiastic circles hicnor Chimini has long been in favor of con ciliation, and has urged an arrangement be tween tne Quirinal and the Vatican. He is a personal triend or nianv prelates and of many Catliohcb, especially of those who form tbe couciliui llotnan party, and who desire that tbe I'ope sbould permit tbe Catholics to go to tlie ballot-boxes and save the monarclij and the present unity by participation in political affairs. Before tbe last election for the Legis lature, this Catholic party had Increased Its pre-surc upon the Vatican and the Tope, with tin- intention of raising?116 interdict ni elettl, nl clcttori. 1 The Ministry JfectU tne Vatican. biguor Campell.. the late rresment of tbe Vm erse Itoniana, had even made a kiLd of an alhanie with Signor Chimini and his friends The mends of burnor Chimin and the concili atory Catholics were to form a kind of uniqne party and support each other warmly in tbe elections, but tbe I'ope has put down the re bellion of bignor Cauipcllo, and the compact lias been broken for the time. Will it succeed in the future ? I do pot think so. Sn doubt the Ministry has need of tho Vaticin in order to sao it policy. Ssipnor Chimin! has been added to the new Ministry in order to conduct tbe Catholics to the polls when, hunted down Iit tbe party of the Left, the party of the high is' obliged to dissolve tbe Chamber and to con sult tbe country. The Quirinal wants absolutely a Minlstr and a policy of tbe Ilislit, out of fear of tbe Radicalism and masked Republicanism of the Left. Thev reckon, therefore, on tho support of the Catholics and the hope that bignor Chlminiwill draw the Catholic conservatives to the ballut boxes when it is niedful to striks a great blow. IbeKiugaud jtfonarchistslrie netcr given up their hope of inducing the Vat iian to abandon its latent hostility. Be, there fore, sure that sooner or later Signor Chimini and his Catholic friends will make new efforts to induce the Popo to cancel the interdict, ne cletu, ne clcttori. It is doubtful whether the I'ope will j itld. It is too late now for him to change bis policy. When Leo XIII. came to power be was favorably inclined to the partici intion of tbe Catholics in elcctious. E err tbin,; was even rcadv. Tho I'ope Lacked Courage. The Roman Frinces bad already taken their measures in order to put up Catholic candi dates everywhere llut t-cizcd with fear, Leo XIJL consulted the Bishops. All the Bishops pleaded in Javor of the continuance of the old 2tc of tilings ne eletti ne clcttori. Leo XIII. has not the courage to go against the uuaui lmiuK feelings ot tbe episcopacy. Since then the Fope bas been disenchanted. He has moro than once expressed his strong desire to make peace vnih tne Quirinal. Ha b.is been de cened in his hopes. The more ho -poke in favor of a reconciliation llo more tbe Quirinal took measures which were directed against the Ilolv hoe and the Church. Tlie Fope bas become convinced that peace with tbe royal house of Italy is impossible, as thebatoyard dyLasty is held in bondage by revolution and is the visible sign of the war wa:ed against tbe Popo. Ibis being so, it is not likely that the Vatican will permit the Cathobc&to go to the ballot boxes in order to sjve the monarch'., wlncn bas done, and will do, .1 1 in lis power to prevent a solution of tbe Ro man question. An iutcrcstiug question IS, does the Fope desire the establishment of a Republic? He is waiting, but expects nothing Iroin the mouaicb;. Many Catholics hope that the Republic will come, sooner or later, and tnat -1 c will grant liberty to the Holy See. Monarc'n l condemned by its very existence t pi vent au solution favorable to the Fope. The -tiili-d conviction in ecclessiastical circles is, theielore, that the present Cabinet will not wane war. but it is unable to sret out of the present muddle. Thej will walk round and round ou one sput, but tbey will not march for ward. Leo's Birthday Celebration. The Pope to-day is receiving congratula tion on the occ.'sionr.ftiiceiihtieth anniver sary of his birthday. Upon receiving the visit ot the Sacred College of Cardinals, His Holiness compared the division and diffi culties of tne Church in present times with the position of the Church in the days of Porte Gregory. The l'opc said that he was gratified at the progress of the faith in Eng land. He also said that if God spared him until his l'niscopal jubilee lie would devots part of ti.e offering he might receive to the suppression ot slavery. Cardiuai La Yaletta presented an address from the bacr-d College. Tlie Pope, in tbe course of his rcspouc, said that he had passed another year of anxieties and vexations due to attacks on the Church. The position was similar to that in Gregory's Pontificate, hen the church combated tbe Lombards. Though tbe barbarians tried his patience, Gregory's greatest trials were with internal enemies who were less ferocious, hut more evil than the barbarians. The latter were converted bulthe former remained rebellious So now the malice of the Church's enemies was subtle. But their snares would not pre vail. They would not prevent the head of the Chuich irom extending solicitude to the whole to maintain faith and unity with Rome. Impiety nnd Political Tolly. He prayed for the Kistern Church, and he felt consoled by the progress made in Eng land. As Gregoty defended Home and her people against the barbarians and tbe Em perors ot Bvzsntiura, so he did not cease to declare to Italy that the I'opes were her tt ue benefactors and friends Italy's oppo sition was an act of impiety and political follv. Referring to tbe slavery question, the I'ope said he followed the policy of bis piedecessors working for its abolition in Brazil and Africa. He eulogized the powers protecting missionaries. At tlie Vaticin it is asserted that Signor Crispi expects to return to power, and that h-has approached the Holy See with the view to persuade the papal authorities not to accord concessions to tbe Ministry of tbe Marouis di Rudini, as tlie Iatter'e Cabinet cannot last. Signor Crispi is said to have insisted that the Pope ought to allow Cath olics to support tlie Government at the elec tions, and promised that i be returns to power he will make concessions to the Arati can. The Budget Presented. In the Chamber ot Deputies today Signor Luzzm, Minister of the Treasury, presented a new budget state ment. He accepted the estimates of the late ex-Minister Grinialdi, hy which a retrenchment was effected oi'9,000,000 lire, leaving a deficit roughly plated at 29,500,000 lire. Signor Luzzati ptoposed retrenchments of 11,000,000 lire in ti army estimates, and G,500,000 lire in the imvv rsnmates, and to subtract tlie 19,000,000 lire devoted to build ing railways. thu arriving at a surp us of 7. 000,000 lire, which, with the 3,000,000 lire expected from the reorganiza tion oi banks of issue, he proposed to de vote, if possible, to decreasing by 10,000,000 lire the receipts from taxation on articles of consumption. The banks' charters, he said, would be re newed andall their operations would be reculated by the State in a manner that would abolish the present competition. In order to lessen the public debt the treas ury proposed to avail of some of the preced ing Cabinet's proposals. A bill would-be presented increasing the tax on lotteries, and another bill, milder than Gri maldi's, reducing the salaries of Government employes, besides other economic measures. No more rail ways would be built until the matter was exhaustively examined. Should taxation receipts still furth jr decrease, further ccono mies must be undertaken in public services, all debts of which must be resolutely decen tralized. Economy Is the Word. He would be grateful to the chamber if it would point out any sources of economy that had been overlooked. In conclusion, he said that an equilibrium ought to be con tributed to an increase of revenue and a restoration of the elasticity it had lost, A nronitinus wind was nassinf? over Europe ylor the negotiation of favorable treaties of commerce, which was greatly to tne uonor of our civilization. The Government me diated an extension of agricultural loan in stitutions and laws in favor of aged and in firm workmen. Signor Luzzati hoped that the certain and projected economies wonld amount to 74, 000,000 lire. Ou the re-election ot Signor Buneheri as President of the Chamber, Sig- nor Zanardelli, who was Miniiter of Justice in the late Cabinet, made a violent attack upon the Government. Signor Imbriani also caused excitement by proposing a reduction of the civil list. The Marquis di Rudini replied warmly, dwell ing ou the impropriety of introducing the name of the sovereign into the debate. Opinions vary as to the effect of Signor Luzzati's statement on the fate of the- Cab inet. ENGLAND IN THE SOUDAN. LAB0UCHEE2 ASKS SOME PEBTINEHT QTJESTIOHS in iHE HOUSE. The l'og Nuisance In London a Subject of Parliamentary Discussion British Su premacy on the Sea Must Re Maintained at All Hazards. London, March 2. Sir James Fergus son, Political Secretary of the Foreign Office, in tbe House of Commons to-day said the Government did not assume that the whole of the Soudan belonged to Egypt, but he added, be did not intend to define the limits of Egyptian sovereignty. The occupation of Tokar did not imply an in crease in the army forces on Egypt. Mr. Henry Labouchere asked if the Khe dive had not endorsed the abandonment of the Soudan. To this question Fergusson re plied that, in the opinion of the Govern ment, withdrawal of the Egyptian troops from the Soudan did not constitute the abandonment of t,he sovereignty of the Soudan. Viscount Wilmer, member for Peter field, suggested that the Government ap point a commission to report upon scientific methods of mitigating the fogs which pre vail int London, and commented upon the fact that the increasing prevalence of the fogs has tbe effect ot curtailing working hours. The first Lord ot the Treasury. Mr. William Henry Smith, doubted the ability of such a commission to deal with the matter. A committee of the House of Lords bad al ready made an exhaustive inquiry into the subject, and had recommended the use of nor-bituminous coil as a possible mitigation of the density of London fotr. In the debate on the navy estimates Sir .1. Colconib moved that henceforth the naval budget must state the total uumlier of war ships in commission, in reserve and onilding, the aggregate tonnage or the mer cantile marine, and the value of the sea borne commerce of Eugland, compared with that of foreign powers, besides con taining similar returns from the colonies. Sir William Vernon Harconrt described the speech of Sir J. Colomb as ministering to the notes of alarm which naval experts are accustomed to issue to induce the nation to believe the naval and military expenditures enormous as they would be inadequate in the event of war. Lord George Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty, said that English ship owners wonld be unwise to trust over much to the declaration of Paris Tbey must maintain the navy so as to hold the fighting supremacy in every part of the world. The Govern ment would grant tbe information asked for. Sir J. Colomb thereupon modified the torm of his motion; but it was negatived without a division. AUSTRIAN ELECTIONS. COUNT TAAFE AKD THE DIFFICULTIES OF HIS POSITION. Dissolution of the Belchhrath Made Neces sary by the Breaking Up of Parties Tbe Count Likely to Secure a Good Working Majority. Vienna, March 2. Elections for mem bers ot the lower House of the Rcichsrath have commenced in the rural districts. When the Official Gazette of Sunday, Janu ary 25, published the imperial decree dis solving the Rcichsrath and fixing the gen eral elections for March, parties in ibe House were in a state of solution. The groups which were formed early in the life of the Beiclisrnth bad broken np. Connt Taafe could not rely as a rule upon the conservative Germans. The Poles of G&liciaand the conservative Czechs of Bo hemia are subfractinns of these parties; the Clericals, numbering abont 19, the Feudals, SI, and the small group calling itself the Center about 12 gave less or more support to the Taaie administration. The Cabinet conld by no means connt unon obtaining out of these elements a strong and horneocenous majority. Taafes' continuance in omce was due to bis fertility of resource in conciliating conflicting inter ests through compromise or pretended com promise. During Taafes 12 years' reign as Minister President nothing bas menaced the breakup of his majority so greatly as the demands of the Czechs for Bohemian auton omy. Early last year he succeeded by con cessions to nations! aspirations to retain in' power the old Czechs led by Dr. Rieger, who had given his Cabinet fairly consistent support. Rieger has found that the younz Czech party led by Dr. Gregr are fast gaining ground in Bohemia, by attacking the compromise effected under Taa'e's initiative between the old Czechsand the German party in Bohemia. Rieger, who n year or so ago was hailed "Uncrowned King ot Bohemia," declined in popularity last, after the signature of tbe German Czech reconciliation protocols. Appearing in the streets of Prague sev eral weeks aco, he was pelted with stones, mud and rotten apples, and had to take refuge in a friend's house. Rieger thought over his position and that of hib' party, and withdrew from the compact with Taate. "With the failure of the reconciliation policy it was time for Taafe to look about tor some method of reconstructing a ma jority independent of the Czechs. It ws an immensely difficult problem, but the Austrian Ministerial papers assert with some reasonable basis that the Minister President has solved it, with safety to him self and his Government. Hia plan as foreshadowed with some distinctness in the semi-official press is to lorm an entirely new combination, in which some ot tbe poli ticians who in the late Reicbsrath were his leading opponents will he asked to join. A definite forecast of tbe result nf elec tions presents many difficulties. It seems certain that Taale will get a sound working THE' majority. The elections open at Vienna on March 5. but tbe returns from the 17 prov inces sending members to the TJnterhaus will not be fally known until March 15. IK H0N0E OF "WESLEY. A Statae to the Memory or the Founder of Methodism Unveiled in London. London, March 2. To-day being the one hundredth anniversary of the death of John Wesley, the great theologian and founder of Methodism, a statue erected in his honor was unveiled in the presence of a large concourse of people in front of the Citv Road Chapel, the headquarters of the "We'sleyans. Rev. Frederic William Farrar, Archdeacon of "Westminster, took part In tbe ceremonies attending the ouveuins of the statue, and afterward, with Sir Robert N. Fowler, one of the members of Parlia ment for London city, addressed a meeting at CUy Road Chapel, extolling the virtues of Wesley. SPANISH C0ETES OPEN. Fresh Customs Relations With Foreign Countries to Be Established. Madrid, March 2. The new Spanish Cortes was opened to-day by the Queen Kegent. In her speech Her Majesty an nounced that the commercial treaties be tween Spain and other nations would not be renewed, and that it would be necessary to establish customs relations on a fresh basis with foreign States. The Queen Regent also announced that amnesty would be granted to political of fenders, and that compulsory service in the army would be insisted upon by the Gov ernment, WILL HELP THEM OUT. The London House That Got Into the Argentine Trouble. London, March 2. It is announced definitely that two trust companies have taken in hand the affairs of the city bouse which is involved in the Argentine trouble. The companies will pro vide the $5,000,000 required to meet the firm's engagements. It is further proposed to convert the hoose into a limited liability company, with a capital of $20, 000,000 in shares, and a debenture debt of 510,000,000. PE0P0SED FBENCH TABIFF. BnglUhmen Say That It Is an Act of Indus trial Hostility. London, March 2. The Trades Treaties' Committee has issued a report declaring that the proposed French tariff is an act of industrial hostility toward England, as it will practically prohibit exports to France by imposing 24 per cent duties. The chief sufferers, it is claimed, will be textile mau u.acturers. OPPOSING EACE TBACE BILLS. Anthony Comstock Denounces the Gam blers Asking for Them. M-ECML TCLEOKAU TO TH DISF-.1.TCIM New York, March 2. A large delega tion of clergymen and others appeared to day before the House Committee on Revis ion cf the Laws to oppose the four race track bills that have been introduced in the Legislature. The most vigorous of the speeches in opposition was delivered by Anthony Com stock. He prelaced his remarks by an nouncing tbat it was hislOth birthday that it was 1!) years ago to-day that be began his effort lor the suppression of vice. He said that nobody was asking for the passage o the race track bills but profes sional gamblers. It was their custom to fleece the people in one State and then sueud their ill-gotten gains in riotous living in other States. He once received a letter, sayiug that if be went to Saratoga bis blood would be spilled all over the place. The committee, he said, sbould not be misled by the plea that the tracks are maintained for the im provement ol the breed of horses. The real object was rather to improve the breed of professional gamblers. THE VAN DEBBILT, FAMILY BOBBED. Juvenllo Thieves Steal Many .Expensive Fence Crestlngs. New York, March 2. The family of William K. Vandcrbilt, occupying the man sion at Fifth, avenue and Fifty-second street, bas been greatly annoyed by thieves who have not only made wa with considerable booty from time to time, bnt in securing their plunder have damaged the mansion fonr times the valne of their plunder. The man sion is surrounded by a very handsome and expensive bronze railing. The top is orna mented with large bronze crescents, each weighing about three pounds and valued at $15. The crescents are mounted on delicate uprights. About 20 of them are now miss ing. Saturday a man named Shelly saw fourboys approach the railing on the Fifty-second street side, and a ter looking about to see that tbey were unobserved, each knocked off one of the crescents. The lads bid their plunder under their coats and started to walk away. Shelley called Policeman Brown and tbey arrested the boys. Tbey said they were Charles Oppeidt, aged 16 years; his brother Henry, 17 years; John Snyder, aged 14 years, and John Stoker, seed 14 years. Justice Ryan held tbe boys in $500 bail each for examination. EAILEOAD 1HEATEICAL BATES. Managers Want Their Companies Given a Itate of Two Cents a Mile. Chicago, March 2. A meeting of tbe Northwestern Theatrical Managers' Asso ciation was held at tbe Grand Pacific Hotel to-day to complete its organization. Its chief mission is to secure reasonable rates of transportation for theatrical companies on the Western railroads. What tbe managers demand is a rate ot 2 cents a mile lor theatrical people traveling in parties of ten or more, and they have pre pared a petition to the railroads which will probably he presented at the meeting of the Western Passenger Association to-morrow. The managers emphatically deny the re ports that have been published to the effect that the purpose-of the organizitiou is to boycott the roads refusing to grant their request. They have simply united for the purpose of trying to induce the rail roads in the Western Passenger Association to allow special rates tor theatrical com panies such as are now in effect on. nearly all the eastern roads. DISOBEYED THE SUMMONS. Jay Gould Will Once Moro Have a 8100 Fine to Pay. ISFICIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. 1 New York, March 2. Jav Gould was called to-day as a jnror in Part 2 of the General Sessions, but be did not respond. When he failed to obey the jury summons several months ago, he was fined $100, and the Corporation Counsel set out to collect the fine. At last accounts the millionaire was a little ahead. Judge Martine will now fine Mr. Gould and the Corporation Counsel will have some more fun. IOWA LOCAL ELECTIONS. Democrats Get Nearly All the Offices in Thxe Cities. Boone. March 2. Boone elects a Repub lican Mayor and Treasurer, and Democratic Attorney and Assessor. At Council Blnfls the Democrats carried tbe city. A light vote was polled. John B. Henderson, Democrat, was elected Mayor over Joseph S. Anderson, Republican, by 253 majority. Tlie Demo crats elect five Aldermen and the-Eepubli-Cans four. PITTSBURG .DISPATCH. QUJEEB ACCUSATIONS Against tho Guardian of a Girl by the Latter's Mother. HELI6I0N AND MONEY MIXED UP. The Girl Defies Her Parents and Defends Her Guardian. LAKGE FORTUNE INVOLVED IS THE CASE prECIALTltLEaniM TO TUX DISPATCH. I New York, March 2. Mrs. Catharine A.. Kelly, the wife of Thomas J. Kelly and thd mother of Frances Mary Syms, adopted daughter of the late William J. Syms, ap plied to Judge Beach, in the Supreme Court chamber, to-day for the removal of Syms' widow, Catharine E. Syms, as general guar dian of Frances, ou the ground that she is not a proper person. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were in court with their counsel, and Miss Frances Syms was present, with George G. Dewitt, to protest in person against the peti tion. Mr. Kelly is employed in the Custom House. Mrs. Syms was dressed in deep mourning and wept at intervals. Miss Frances Syms, or Fanny, a? she is spoken of, is a young lady already in so ciety, is 17 years old, and was in a state of exasperation and vexation in the courtroom at the attack made bn her guardian and the reflections upon her own bringing-up, all of which she controverted in a vigorous affi davit. Her Adopted Father's Will. She was adopted when she was 11 years old by Mr. Syms under au order o'" the Court of Common Pleas on October 11.18S5. Up to the time of her adopted lather's death she lived with him at his home, 477 Filth avenue. Since his death she has lived with Mrs. Syms, whom she calls "Mamma Syms." The widow was Mr. Syms' third wife. One of his former wives was Mrs. Kelly's sister, so that his adopted daughter was his niece by marriage. Mr. Syms died in A.pril, 1889. leaving a will executed in November, 1888. By his will he gave $350,000 to Koosevelt Hospital for au operating theater; $50,000 each to his brothers, Samuel B. Syms, Pres ident of the First Natioual Ba'nk of Ho boken, and John J. Svms, and to his sister, Mr. Mary E. Seweil; $10,000 to Kite Kelly and $5,000 to Julia Kelly, tbe mother and sister of his adopted daughter; $200,000 in trust for Frances, and the residue to his widow. Fanny's education, maintenance and sup port were to he provided fur ly the income from this fund, and all accumulated income was to he paid to her when she reached the age of 21. If she dies without issue, the principal is to go t Mrs. Svms, or if Mrs. Syms is dead, to Mrs. Syms' relatives. Allegations Against Mr. Syms. It is the fund which is the basis of the Kellys' application. They set forth that tbat Mrs. Syms' interests under the will are adverse to Fanny's that is, it would be to Mrs. Syms' pecuniary advantage if Fanny should' die childless; that the guardian was not yet SymB wife at the time of the depo sition; that she is not a proper person to be euardian, and tbat she has coerced the girl by threats. Mr. syms, it is anegea, agreeu wun Fanny's lather at the time of the adoption that she should be permitted to remain in the Ho ni an Catholic faith. Mrs. Kelly asserts that tbe girl has been forced to cat meat on Fridays and has been under surveillance and restraint, spied upon, not permitted to see visitors or be seen, pre vented from having any liherty, from hav ing anylriends or pleasures and from carry ing out any of her wishes, inclinations or desires. Mr. Kelly also declares that Mrs. Syms prevented Fanny from seeing her relatives; that they called frequently, but after Mr. Syms' death were not admitted and were told that Fanny was not at home, when she was. Trying to Prevent Marriage. Mrs. Kelly also charges that Mrs. Syms is trying to prevent Fanny from making an honorable marriage, and from all of this al leged misconduct on the part of Mrs. Syms the petitioner and her counsel draw the in ference tbat she wants Fanny's fortune. In support of the petition several affidavits of former servants in the Syms bouse are pre sented. A lawyer representing Samuel B. Svms, the brother and executor of W. J. Syms, and Mary E. Seweil, his sister, produced affidavit", stating that prior to their brother's death they believed his wife a worthy woman, but circumstances had since changed their opinion of her. Fanny'sreply deniesall the charges. She has nlwavs been free to go and come at will, to visit and be visited, to go out into soci ety, to spend days and weeks at a time with her girl friends in this city and at the sea side, and she has been away in the summers with Mamma Syms. Miss Fanny says she has a will of her own and is going to exer cise it. She has no fear of her life being shortened (as the Kellys suggest) unless they continue to annoy her. The Brother's Change of Heart. She continues: "I believe mv future prospects are safe with Mamma Syms, and her interest and mine don't conflict." Mr. Dewitt said he could also explain Samuel B. Syms' change ot mind. That gentleman wanted to purchase Irom Mrs. Syms 360 shares of the stock of tbe First National Bank of Hoboken, to hold his position as President. He told her it was worth $200 a share, but she would not sell, because she thought it was worth more. Subsequently the stock was sold at $400 a share. Samuel had been very friendly until her refusal. Mrs. Syms made an affidavit, corroborat ing Fanny. Up to the present time not 1 ceut of Fanny's income has been touched, all of the expenses having been borne hy Mrs. Syms. A proceeding to have the; Court mike Fanny an allowance was under consideration when the present proceeding was taken. The amount suggested was much within Fanny's annual income of $9,000. Witnesses testified to the worthi ness and competency of Mrs. Syms. Decis ion reserved. AN ASYLUM IN IXAMES. The Old Woman's Home in New Albany Damaged hy PI re. New Albany, March 2. The roof of the west wing of the Widows' Home was discovered to be in flames at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Within a few minutes the reel companies answering to a call were on the scene and succeeded, by active work, in extinguishing the flames, not, however, be fore a considerable portion of the roof was bnrued and the rooms below were flooded with water. The old women who are cared for in the institution, some 20 in number, ranging in ase Irom 70 to 90 years, were iu great distress over the prospective destruc tion, and were running around in every direction as fast as their aged and feeble limbs could carry them until they were calmed and restrained by the matron. Miss Baldwin. The loss from fire and water will reach about $1,500, fully covered by insurance. BATTLE OF XOONSHINEBS. Three or Fonr Killed and' a Few Fatally Wounded in the Fight. :VrCIAL TELEGEAJI TO TnE DISFATCn.l Jonesboro, Tenn., March 2. Word reaches here that the notorious Wright and Puiter gangs have been at war in a remote part of Johnspn county with another gang ol moonshiners. Three or four people were killed, and it is known that two or three were fatally shot. The battle lasted two or three days. Both gangs are still under arms and people are alarmed. TUESDAY, BEFUSED A HEABING. Continued rom First Page. greatett diversity of opinion on the bill, and it ought to be on the calendar. Then followed a long and profitless dis cussion. Mr. Hayes, of Venango, said he represented numberless producers, 17 inde pendent refiners, and a large number of la borers, mechanics and bookkeepers who made their living from the oil industry. His constituents were opposed to tbe measure. It bad not grown out of a condition of affairs demanding such legislation. For four years the Standard and the producers had been at peace. This feeling should not be disturbed. In Emlen ton a company had been organized to lay an independent pipe line, and the stock had nearly all been taken when this bill was introduced. The enterprise bad been stopped, and would never go on if this bill passed, for they could not carry oil at 12 cents a barrel. V An Argument From Mr. Coray. Vr. Coray called attention to Mr. Baker's statement tfiat the reduction of pipeage from 20 to 12 cents per barrel would only reduce the price to the consumer 8 cents on every barrel of 42 gallons, and showed that, based on last year's output, this saving would amount to $7,600 a day, or $2,774,000 annually, a sum which he thought would do tbe consumer as much good as it would the Standard. Mr. Stocking, of Washington, had read from the clerk's desk an editorial from a Philadelphia newspaper, charging that tbe action oi the Senate on Thursday showed that the Bcpublicun party was willing to wear the Standard collar. He resented this as a libel on the Bepublican party. But the very appearance of evil should he avoided." Place the bill on the calendar. It would be better to spend two weeks in March discussing it, than three months in the fall of 1891 or 1892, explain ing, extenuating, defending or apologizing for the Bepublican party's action on the question. Mr. Lytle, of Huntingdon, attacked the bill on tbe ground of unconstitutioualitv. The Standard charter gave them the right "to fix and regulate tolls and charges lor transportation. The Constitution of the United States said no State shall pass a law impairing the obligation of contracts. It was a well settled principle of law that an act of incorporations was a con tract between the State and the incorporat ors, and a bill of this kind was nothing more nor less than meddling with a con tract. Another Attack on the Measure. Mr. Jame,nl Venango, attacked the bill, and Messrs. Williams and Thompson, ot Butler, defended it. Mr. Capp said to place it on the calendar was only to waste valu able time, as the Senate "would never dis cuss it. Ex-Speaker Graham said he had voted for the Billlngsley bill, and had in tended to vote for this measure, but he was now convinced that the people were against it. Its fate was sealed. The Senate would never consider it. Yet he lelt it was their duty to place it upon the calendar. It has excited general interest throughout the State, and ought to be given a chance for discussion; and he would vote to place it on the calendar, although he should vole against tlie bill itself. By this time tbe patience of the House was" exhausted, and cries of "Question" squelched several anxious orators. The roll was cilled, and 84 gentlemen 19 less than the constitutional number voted yea, and 97 nay. Every Philadelphia mem ber present voted nay. Of the Alle gheny delegation, Messrs. Cotton, Graham, Jones and Nesbit voted with the minority, and Messrs. Culbertson, Kearns, Kroeseti, Lafferty, Lemon, Mueblbronner. MaCul lough, Stewart and Weaver voted with the majority. Messrs. Bichards, Marshall and Byud were absent. Politically tbe vote stood: For the motion, 50 Democrats and 34 Bepublicans; against it, 74 Republicans and 23 Democrats. Tbe repreentatives from theoilconnties voted as follows: Yea Thompson and Williams, of Butler; Hess and Cribbs, of Clarion; Brown, Crawford, Hartley. Greene, Burdick and Griffith, McKean, Stocking and Patterson, of Washington: Thompson, of Warren. Nay Potter and McMallinee.of Crawford; Finley, of Washington; Hayes and James, of Venango. And that was the end of the Burdick bill. HesbyHail. NEW LOT OF MEASUBES. A Largo Number of Bills Introduced In the Senate and House. IlAimiSBtrr.o, March 2. In the Senato bills were introduced as follows: By Hall, giving to surviving widows where there are collateral heirs or other kindred, but no other issne. the real estato of tbe deceased husband for life and his personal estate abso lutely. By Gobin, to require warrants for the pay ment of appropriations from the State Treasury to be charged and countersigned in the Auditor General's office when not drawn in pursuance of the act of March 30, 1831, relative to the settlement of public accounts; also, an act relating to husband and wife outliving tbe rights of the latter to acquire, use and dispose o property, etc. By McCreary. limiting the time during which a mortgage shall be a Ken on real estate; also to provide for legal arbitrations. By Penrose, regulating the method of the cboice of directors in literary, medical and sci entific institutions; also defining tho qualifica tions of notaries public, and providing tbat stockholders or directors of a bank or banking institution shall not bo eligible to the office of Notary Public, also, to facilitate tbe labors of justices of the Supreme Court by providing suitable clerical assistance; also providing for the appointment of an additional Deputy Register and fixing tbe salaries of registers in counties in whlcb separate OrphanV Courts are established. The following bills were introduced in the Houe: By Rlter, of Philadelphia, appropriating $30,000 to preserve Memorial Hall iu Fairiuount Paik. By McCleary, Philadelphia, to provide for the inspection of electric light and power wiring in cities of the first class and tbe issuance of cer tificates of inspection for the same. FOB BALLOT BEFOBK. A Democratic Caucus Held to Farther the Matter In the Legislature. IP-ROM A STiVfCOKKBSPOHDENT.l Harkisbuug, March 2. The Democratic members of the House held a caucus late to night to discuss the best means of securing a Constitutional Convention to bring about ballot reform. Wherry. Cumberland; Gillan, Fran klin; Skinner, Fulton; Fow, Philadelphia; Holt, Center; Mi'simer, Berks; Ellwood, West moreland; Bitter, Lycoming, and Farrell, Clearfield, were appointed to meet Boss, Bucks; Brown, York; Greene, Berks; Her ring, Columbia, and Lloyd, Cumberland, a committee of the Senate, with a view of uniting on a plan to expedite Constitutional Convention legislation. BEGTJLATI0N OF BANKS. A Proposed Bill Placing Them Under Su pervision of the States. FROM A bTAVF CORRESPOND KifT.l Harrisboiso, March 2. The committee to investigate the State Treasury will meet this week and further examine State Treas uer Boyer, relative to its management. Ex. Treasurer Livsey, Auditor General Mc Camant and bankers who have State de posits will also be present to throw light on the subject. The special committee on banks is unan imously iu favor of State supervision of in corporated b inks and trust companies. A bill to this effect will be introduced, possibly containing also a provision that private bankers must indicate the character of their business in their signs or advertisements. FOOL BILL KILLED. The Measure Negatively Ileportod to tho House by the Committee. tirzClAL TXLEOBAM TO THE TJtSrATCH.1 Habrisborg. March 2. Laflerty's bill to regulate aud restrain the making and sale of pools and to encourage tbe breeding of fine horses and cattle was negatively re ported in the House ' BIG LIBERAL GAINS Are Hopefully Looked for in tbe Canadian Election, and THE C0HSEUVAT1YES ARE SCAltEP. Yigorons Fighting Going on All Along- tbe Frontier Line. THE ODTLOOK AT THE PRESENT TIME ISrlClAI. TELIORAM TO TUB PISrATCtM TouonIO, March 2. The Liberals here are more hopeful to-day' than tbey have been since the dissolution of Parliament. The reports from all parts of the Dominion are encouraging. The Globe, w'hich is per haps a little too sanguine, says: "In con stituents like Frontenac, which have been regarded as Tory hives, Tory candidates are fighting for theii lives. The whole line of frontier counties on the St. Lawrence is in revolt against restriction. The Niagara peninsula is aflame with excite ment at the prospect of free trade relations with the neighboring States, aud great gains will be made there for tbe Liberal cause. Eastern Ontario, formerly a stronghold of Toryism, will undoubtedly send a majority or Liberal members to the next Parliament. There will become surprising changes in the city elections. ' "The Hamilton reformers, encouraged by the magnificent victory of Mr. Gibson, are counting, some upon one, some upon two, Liberal members for the Commons. At least one Liberal member will be returned from Toronto and one from Ottawa. Cheer ing reports come from the other provinces. A Liberal majority of 15 iu Quebec may now be regarded as an assured fact. Prince Ed wards Island will remain solidly Liberal, and the party will do well in the other provinces." The Betting Is Even. Besides this, the bettincr has taken a de cided turn, odds of a to 1 on a majority of 30 Jor the Government having given place to even bets on either party winning. Sat urday 1,000 were sent here from Montreal to bet that the Liberals would have a ma jority in the province of Quebec, and that they would win one seat in Montreal. The money has not yet been covered. The amount offered is small, bnt it renders all the more conspicuous that the Conservatives arc now uncertain of tbe result in Quebec, when a week ago their prospects were brightest. In Ontario, where the only issue heard is reciprocity, the Liberals are certain of suc cess. In other provinces attention is some what distracted by other ones. In Quebec City itself, the trade issue is seldom men tioned. The two parties, says the Mail, are Cghtiug there on the basis of a new bridge and of a settlement of the $1,000,000 liabil ity to the Dominion in respect to the Cana dian Pacific Bailway. In other parts ot that Province an ab sorbing question' is the Manitoba school matter. Both sides in the Province of Quebec are pledging themselves to undo the Manitoba legislation and to preserve the French features of the northwest constitu tion. In the eastern and western extremes of the Dominion tbe living issues appear to be public works and material considerations for individual counties and Provinces are all having their effect on the great issue, though the Liberals are pushing the trade question into every quarter of the Dominion with telling re sults. Some are of the opinion that the Government will win by a narrow majority, and it is pointed out tbat Sir John Mac donald will be safe if the returns give him a niajonty.small, but sufficient to elect a Con servative Speiker and organize the House. Once give the old man a chance, say some, to appeal to the Quebeo delegation with the seductive eloquence of boodle, and Lauri er's majority from that Province is gone. There are genuine Liberals and genuine Conservatives representing our French Canadian fellow-countrymen; but there is also a purchasable minority that votes upon the side ot the spoils. If the Liberals are strong enough to elect a Speaker, they can vote the Government out and then many Quebec Conservatives will flock to tbe standard of the new min istry. Their chance will be lost if Sir John can keep on tbe inside, Jor the'opposition has uo one who cm match him in the use of the sordid arguments that purchase a majority in Quebec. A THEATRICAL FRAUD. HOW BTAGF-STBUCK DAMSELS PABT COMPANY WITH 82 BILLS. Deceived by a Hlgh-Soundlng and Extrava gant Advertisement An Alleged Tlay With Some Startling Scenic Effects A Botany Bay in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, March 2. One of tbe most unique trauds that have been perpe trated in the name of the drama this season is that of a purse-trapping combination which has been preying in this city upon the savings of stage-struck girls and young women of more or less experience on the boards. Tbe bait has been the usual decoy advertisements inserted at various times in leading newspapers. This is to the effect that young ladies are wanted to take part in a highly successful and well backed dramatic prodnction at good salaries, with all expenses paid, and that previous experi ence is not necessary. The name of the alleged play is "Botany Bay," and among the startling scenic effects advertised are the followine: A large ship under full sail, overtaken by the terrible maelstrom, is drawn into tbe seething vortex and destroyed in plain sight of the audience. (Fully protected by pat ents in the United States and all foreign countries.) The revolt of the convicts and the Hero's escape. Wonderlnl stage effect Hero seen throuuh the transparent walls. The Eiffel tower and a night scene intro ducing the world-famous illuminated foun tainsa most superb efiect. Explosion of the tower and upheaval of the bay Nemesis. Tableau. Thee original scenic features, particu larly the juxtaposition of the "Eiffel tower and Botany Bay, would be recognized any where as peculiarly strong points, but what follows is more impressive still. The com pany is announced to be under the manage ment of Charles Thome, the electrical and water effects by Walter Edison, tbe stage mechanical effects by Fred Ericsson and the scenery designed and painted by Harley Merry. Mrs. Bosa Bunge, wbo has one of the best known theatrical boarding houses 'in the city, said yesterday: "Several girls came to ask my advice about answering tbat ad. I advised them not to do it, as my ex perience has been a long one and I have seen many fiauils similar to this one. Some of tbe girls who asked me about it told me tbey had already sent their money. One of them was named Clara Miller. She had been singing in achorusfora few months, but was anxious to have a speaking part in some legitimate company such as this 'Botany Bay promised. She had a chance to fro on the road wilh a small how, but she seemed to be certain of this engagement. Of course she has never beard anything of her 52, and she is' in distress owing to ber failure to get aiucngacenient. A yonbg lady that boarded with me alio serit In $2 with .the same re sale I have heard of several young women, who knbw notbine at all about tbe stage who were caught in the trap. I've no doubt tbe schemers gathered in 2 bills from. gaaaydfc boy and a bubglab. i FOUR NARROW ESCAPES, EACH TIME THE DEMENTED WOMAN IS 8AVD FB0M DEATH. Twice She leaps From a Moving Train ana Twice Again She I Snatched From Under Iron Wheels On Her Way to Prlends In Chicago. Brooklyn, March 2. About 7:30 o'clock last night, Conductor James E. Minor, of the Big Four Kailway.and David Harvey, a colored man living at Sekitan, near North Bend, brought into Central station a crazy woman who was on her way to Chicago. Her name is Hannah Eose, and she is a Bussian. She was put aboard Cheasapeake and Ohio No. 3 train at Ashland, Ky., and started for Chicago. When near Catlettsbnrg, Ky., she jumped from the train, but, strange to say, was not burr. She was taken in charge by th'e authorities at Catlettsburg.and again started on her jour ney "We3t. She arrived here at 0 o'clock Satur day evenine, and was transferred to tbe Big Four express that leaves for Chicago at 720. Just a the train was leaving the depot Conductor Minor was handed a telegram fiom Ashland asking tbe railroad peiple to look out for the woman and stating that she had a large snm of money pinned to her underskirts. No men tion was made of a child, however, although several detective", who bad seen the woman in the depot, say she was accompanied by a bov abont 10 vcars old. When the "Big Four train on which the woman was a passenger reached North Bend, Ind., Conductor Minor, who was watching the woman, saw her enter the toilet room. "When she failed to reappear within a reasonable length of time he went to investigate, and opened the door just in time to sea her jump through the window of the car. The train was run ning at 40 miles an hour, and as soon as it could be stopped a search was instituted, but the woman could not be found. The .conductor telegraphed to the Sedamsville police station to search along the road for her. Meanwhile the unfortunate creature, after wandering around in the neighborhood of Sekitan all night, was found by some persons living there and given something to eat. About 6 o'clock in the morning,whileDavid Harvey.acoalshoveleremployedinthiscity, and a companion were walking along the Big Four road, they saw a short distance ahead of them a woman walking on tbe track. At the same time they saw the Chi cago fast' mail approaching on the same track on which she was walking. They hastened toward her to warn her of her danger, hut before they reached her two white men pulled her from the track not a minute too soon to save her from being struck by tbe rapidly moving train. After rescuing the woman the two white men passed on and the woman took the other track. Harvey and his companion kept her in sight, however, aad it was well tbey did, for in a few minutes they rescued her, as had the two white men a short time before, from being killed by the Big Four accommodation that passes there at 6 o'clock. Harvey then took the woman to his own house, aud communicated with the railroad people. Conductor Minor went down and took charge of tbe woman,and brousht her to this city and turned her over to tbe oolice authorities. She was taken to the House of Detention, but the money men tioned iu the Ashland dispatch could not be found. The woman has relatives in Chicago, and she will be forwarded to them as soon as her ticket, which was left behind when she jumped from tbe train, arrives from that city. MANY MISLAID LETTERS. They Bepose In a Maine Hotel Mall Box- for Many a Lone Month. Bar Harbor, Me., March 2. A United States mail box was placed in front of a hotel last spring, and gave much satisfaction. But a different feeling was amused in some" people the other day, when this same box was opened for spriug clean ing and 16 letters, all stamped and wait ing to be sent, were brought to light. Some had been put in last fall. One man had ordered medicine through the mail for a sick baby, and had visited the express office every night and wondered why the medicine didn't come. The use of the box was discontinued when winter came on, but some persons didn't un derstand it. KANSAS BANK FAILURE. The Second National of McPherson Closes Its Doors. McPhersoit, March 2. To-day the Second National Bank of this city was forced to close its doors. It opened at the usual heur and remained open until 11 o'clock, then the doors were closed and tbe following notice was posted up: "Temporarly closed. Cause, inability to collect from those' who owe us. Tkebank is solvent and waiting for the bankcam iners to come- Second National Bank.'' No statement of assets and liabilities can be given at present. BIO EAILEOAD DEAL. The Hunt System Transferred for a Big Consideration. Philadelphia, March 2. The Press to-morrow will say: Charles B. Wright has purchased from George W1. Hunt, of Walla "Walla, Wash., a number of rail roads known as tbe "Hunt system" which penetrated the great wheat fields of Eastern Washington and Oregon south of the Columbia river. Thr first pavment on this transaction, which involves $3,000,000, was made to-day. WILL MAKE CONDENSED MILK. Boston Capitalists Will Soon Go Into the Business lu Maine. Letviston, Me., March 2. A strong stock company is organizing in Boston to build factories in Maine for th'e purpose oi collecting and condensing milk. Condensed milk is becoming very popu lar, and its production is profitable. Aroos took county is considered one of the best lo cations, although as the company will build several factories, other places will be con sidered. A STE1KE ATEBTED. Engineers on the Denver and Klo Grande Boad Beach Terms. Denver, March 2. A special from Salt Lake, says:, Chief Arthur, of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers, and tbe Bio Grande and Western Engineers' Grievance Committee met officials of the Denver and Bio Grand Bailroad here to-day. After a conference lasting three hours an agree ment wis reached and mutual concessions and threatened strike of engineers averted. Bays For Liquor Bills. Harrisbuicg, March, 2. Wednesday and Thuisday next, on motion Mr. Franklin, of Lancaster, were fixed for the considera tion, on second reading nnd final passage respectively, of the bill to reduce the liquor license fee in cities of the third class from $500 to $300. A 17,000-mile race was commenced Feb rnary 8. On that day two large British ships, the Scottish Ulen and the Marian Ballentyne, left Astoria, Ore., bound for Antwerp, Belgium, around Cape Horn. Every preparation wa made by tbe respective captains for a race to tbat distant port, and considerable money was bit on the result. When They Meet the Plucky Lad Comes Out Ahead by the Use of THE DEADLY FAMILY STOYE POKEB- The Bobber Struck on the Head and Seized -by the Throat, and MARCHED INTO THE LAW'S TEESEBCB Philadelphia, March 2. ANewYor burglar is lying in the Episcopal Hospital with a fractured skulL If he recovers ha will be brought face to face with justice and a plucky young man who was not afraid to defend his mother and sisters and his home against what seemed to ba big odds. Midnight housebreakers have met with rough treatment in this city. Just one month ago at mid nignt on January 30, Joseph Thompson shot and killed a well-known bnrgt lar named Duffy, who tried to force an enV trance in his house. Almost within a hour of the month Daniel Eyan, a 20-year-old youth, wounded the man who was engaged in a similar crime. All day yesterdav death hovered near the . wounded burglar, but last night his case took a remarkable turn and though bis head is broken be will in all probability be able to appear before a magistrate to answer for his offense. The Burglar's Presence Detected. The Byan family live cosily at 403 Hack--ley street, a thoroughfare running of! Fourth street, between Berks and Norn's streets, Mrs. Eyan is a widow with a large family of children, of whom ber son Daniel, the? hero of Saturday night's encounter, and a, boy of 20, is the oldest. Two pretty sister and a yodnger brother include the rest of tbe family. Daniel is spare in build and even mora boyish looking than his years would indi cate, and scarcely the lad one would think would walk boldly into a six-foot burglar with no weapon but 3 poker, and not know ing how his opponent was armed. But ha did, and that so well that the fizht was of short duration. It was past midnight. The family was all sleeping soundly but Daniel, who had been out, but came in, and was reading in tbe dining room. Suddenly be heard a footfall in the side yard, and listened. Some one outside was evidently trying the shutters, for Daniel could hear the soft stepping and the placing of hands on the shutters. At first he was badly scared. Armed With a Deadly Poker. Then he awoke his mother and told her there was a burglar wbo wanted to interview the silverware, and valuables. Mrs. Byan was equal to the occasion, and, opening tbe window, looked ont into the back yard. She saw a stalwart-looking fel low trying the shntters. When she ordered him away he paid no attention, thinking, probably, that there were no men in the! house and he was gointr to have an easy time. Then Mrs. Byan quietly told Daniel that tbe burglar wouldn't go away and Dan wished for a pistol. As there was no such weapon in the house, he didn't lose presence of mind and go shouting for a policeman. There was tha family poker, which looked inviting as it stood by tbe range. Dan thought tbat would settle the burglar's ambition if ha could get in a goud stroke with it So ho grabbed the poker tightly in his right hand, stole softly to tbe kitchen door and awaited developments. In about a moment the man outside tackled the door and tried to forca it open. It wouldn't yield to his advances. The Boy Unlocks the Door. But Dan quietly unlocked it and opened it like a flash. There was a startled ex clamation from the man, a muttered curse from Daniel, and tbe moon, as she looked down good-naturedly on the scene, saw tha poker raised above the boy's head and coma down "with crushing force upon tbe burglar's head. He was hit hard and dropped to his knees, only to be grabbed by the throat by the plucky fellow and jerked to his feet aa instant later. By this time the family was aroused; tha daughters were screaming and there was ex citement. Dan, even if he is not six feet high, was stronger than the burglar he had ' knocked down, and made tbe fellow walk, down Fourth street until they saw a police man. Before the officer could summon a patrol wagon the prisoner sank unconscious to tbe pavement, where tbe blood flowed from a' gaping wound in his head. He was taken to the Episcopal Hospital, where the physicians said bis skull was badly frac tured and tbat be would die. In a lapse ot consciousness he gave hi name as Charles Beybold, of New York. Byan was allowed to go home after being; complimented on his bravery. Tbe wounded man is not known to the police. An Eight eenth district officer is at his bedside, and as soon as he is able to leave the hospital ha will be taken to prison. JUBGMEHT ON A FOBGED NOTE. A Baltimore Lady Treated" to the Greatest Surprise of Her Life. Baltimore, March 5. Another skillful forgery has juit come to light, and this timo the victim is one of Baltimore's best known, society women. So clever was the forzery that it was not detected until some time after it had been committed. One day last week Mrs. Hugh Gelston, who was very much surprised to see in one of tha morning papers that judgment had been, obtained on a note signed by her for tha amount of $1,000. At first she could not un dertaud bow judgment should be secured against her note, for she bad issued nona for that amount. The person who secured the judgment was also unknown to her. Mrs. Gelston thought she would get legal advice upon the matter, and so placed tbe matter in the hauds of Mr. Edgar H. Gans, her lawyer. With the information received Mr. Gans went to work upon the matter, and in a short time brought the note to light. The note had been held until overdue, and then judgment had been secured upon it- After carefully examin ing the note it was discovered to be a forgery. Tne forger of the note was sooa discovered, but upon investigation he could not be found, as he bad left the city some days before. CHABGE5 OF CRUELTY. An Investigation Requested by the Italian, Consul General. tSPZCIAZ. TZX.Z01ULM TO THS DISPATCH. Charleston, S. C, March 2 It i learned from tbe Italian Consul here that Signor G. P. Biva, the Italian Consul Gen eral at New York has written to Governor Tillman, requesting him to investigate the charges made by GaelaneMarelld of cruelty to the Italian laborers in tha phosphate mines near this place. Signor Castellano, the Consul here, stated that he had received numerous complaints this win ter about tbe treatment of the Italians at the mines. Tbe mine owners deny the Morello statement, and say they pay the men $1 CO a day and furnish them medical attendance and medicine free. There are nearly 1.000 Italians employed in the various phosphate mines near here. They are hired iu New York by padrones, who furnish them to miners under contract. Tbey come here in the fall aud return North in the spring. WOULD HOT EAT THE FOOD. A Woman's Bellglous Scrapie Nearly Cause Her Death. New York, March 2. Seventy-years-old Dwara Elyson was carried in a starring condition from the ITmbria on her arrival here to-day. Tbe ship's food was not cooked Hebrew style, and she wonld not partake," , ' X. ) i 1 I ' a
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