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(military), bomb-proof chamber; (arch.) moulding in cornice. Brit. consular servant; served in Port. RK. and W. Africa, Fr. Congo, San Paulo, Rio de Janeiro; investigated rubber industry in Putumayo, 1909-12; knighted 1911; during World War was in Germany urging Irish prisoners to serve against Britain; captured off coast of Kerry, April 21, 1916; tried for high treason, and executed, Aug. 23, 1916. town (and province), Camp an i a, Italy; magnificent palace, founded by Charles III., 1752, and old cathedral; large silk works in vicinity. Pop. 33,000. Prov. area, 2,033 sq. miles. Pop. 818,000.