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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09

Destruction of n SIa tighter House and stables
i'm First Avenme-I4oss $4,000.
Al an rly hour yesterday morning fire was dis
covered In the two story frame slaughter house No.
322 First avenue, occupied by Davis Murphy. and
before the names could be gotten under subsection
1t had damaged the stock 10 the extent OF $1,000.
iuly insured IN the Metropolitan Company. The
building was injured 10 the amount Of 1000 and Is
fully insured. The fire communicated 10 the three
iramc stables adjoining, TO the slaughter house Of
George +. Garvev, No $40 First avenue. ana TO the
blacksmith shop Of John Logan, No. 3Is First ave.
nue.. The damage 10 the three stables H. estimated
al $780, they insured for $500 in the Phpnix
Company. The slaughter house OF Mr.. Garvev was
damaged some 500 WORTH aQd Is not insured, ana
The blacksmith SHOP $50; fully insured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09
Cotton Csnnagration In Bridge stre~t-Less
$4,000.

At fpss seven O'Clock yesterday morning FIRE
occurred IN the Ave story building II Bridge street.
occupied nv Dewitt a Duncan as cotton warehouse.
The Ore originated the first door and spread
rapidly throughout most of the pulling. The dam
age 10 stock will PROBABLY amount TO $4,000 while
the injury 10 the Duding, which Is owned by B.
Blanco. viii amount to S3.0JO Both stock and
building are fully covered by Insurance.
The five story building next door Nos. 10, Il and
%. well as the merchandise stored there, was
heavily damaged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09
Kerosene Explosion In West street-Twice
Threatened.

At seven O'Clock last evening a kerosene lamp ex-
ploded in small restaurant az 1909 West street,
kept by Philip Venting The woodwork ana fur
niture caught nre and after great eXeriion on the
part OF roundsIusn Hassin, oil the twenty seventh
precinct, the bYe was extlngulshed. Tile awning
was entirely consumed. man named Adam
Brown was severely burned. A similar explosion
occurred IN the same mouse on the Fourth OF July,
but the building was saved by The exertions OF on
GERS Thompson, Davis and Schneider, who happened
to be In the nelghDorhOod at the tine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09

STRIKE AGAINST MEANNEss.A number of
females EN- ployed IN making suspenders for the Rus
SOL MANI featuring Company, In Portland Conn.
struck Oh the 3Oth, and refused TO take any more
work rom them unless their bills In future were
due! ,yo per cent from al bills for work whcn are
.Uai0. IN CASH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09

GRAs SHOPPERS AND BCGs IN NEW JERsRy.--The
grasshoppers are damaging the crops In sussex
county and the upper part Of the state An insect
hitherto unknown In that section has greatly dam
aged the cherry trees, and all The fruits ore beng
more Or .ess Injured by insects.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09

An Amateur Coatesf-SOciaI vs.. Rosedaie.
Last Wednesday these two amateur clubs played
their FIRST game on the Social's grounds Hoboken.
The result was an old time victory for the former
club as the following score Will show
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09
Totals. =. IS IS Al Nun Totals. Q 9N IL

Umpire Mr.. Belnsen, OF the Atlantic Club.
Time OF gspe-Two hours.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09
YALE COLLEGE,.

Programme for Commencement Week-Boao
Racing and Bsccalaureate Sermons-Ths
New Departure Of the Connections
Sages-Biographical Sketch Of
President Woolssy-The Art
Exhibition-New Build
ings- Wants Of
the Institution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-09


should nc in Keeping with the achievements IL Is in
tended to commemorate, and should shadow forth
The qualities or tie actions Of rather than
their mere physical resemblance. In TACT a statue
should be the epitomized history OF life or OF an
celence which il Is set up Ia honor The work before
fails III every condition thai Jusfes the erection
Of public statue. and warns MS that 10 Is becoming
necessary on tue part OF our CITY authorities ~ ex
ercIse closer supervision over the quality OF the
works which they allow TO ne set MP In public
places One essential condition should Ia all
I've INSISTED namely that the statues erected In
honor OF great Inen should be 81 certain
STANDARD OF EXcBlLENCE
20 cnlite them 20 public recognition. We NAV not
20 far rs the Greeks. VINO banshed Artist who
offended the public taste by the production OF bad
statue, but al least We cn ostracle the bad works
ana save our Public grounds from being disbyured
by the presence VI detective ana wretchcdly ex-
The Morse statue sv Mr.. Pickett is weak in con
ception conveying sense 81 dignity OF power;
plementcd Dy huge cloak In order 10 snord the
/ ARTIST scope for drapefy modelling. IL u posed on
the right loc with the lefi loot slightly advanced,
The left hand resting lightly on the telegraph una
| cline, which IL supported on snort coumH a
niece Of telegraph lspe IS held IN the night hani,
! which IL advanced 70 the front. In position
TIE FIGURE Ia WEAK AND iSEyPREssIvg
/ and wanting Ia stability. II Is moi well balanced,
mere eSes % tn tar eea that
owes something Of ts stability 10 the presence Of
Che column with the telegraph machine. The pro.
portions OF the fgnre are decidedly wrong. Each
part seems To nave been modelled independently
and without mucn relation TO any other. The figure
~ SNORT ANU ilo heto too thiftf nuue TIE itRs ARE
mnch too short for the tors0. Nor are these nnpar
donable errors OF the Simplest proportions atoned
/ FOR III any way nv
! EyCBIfKNCE or DETAIL.
Most care seems 10 have been bestowed on the
modelling OF the face, and though we mol IN q
position IT, pronounce whether or not me portrait IL
good we have no hesitation IN saying that there II
an absence OF rIar ideaIizsd expression which We
expect " ind ia the ststue Of great man repre-
sentative OF the spiritual beauty That we associate
| with great mental power, however little physca
| beauty the subject may have been endowed with
a place VI noble aud reflective look OF tae mar
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
AT COST.

My goods are all fresh and we'll assorted, most
of them having been purchased this season.
Here is good change for all and every one de-
string cheap clothing. Call early so that you
can get the pick
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
MUNICIPAL.
Proceedings of the city Council.


The City Council met yesterday evening in
regular session, Mayor j. s. van 9iioer pre-
The following Aldermen were present; Shep-
ard, Rayl, Glass, Mitchell, Newman, Hender-
son, Waters, NJ. Sullivan, Stephenson, L. Sui
| livan Livingston and Kennedy.
The minutes of last meeting were read and
The following bills were ordered paid
Bill of Thomas O. Conner; S3.05.
{" " W. w. Woodruff; $50
I" Albers s. Co. S1455.
The Finance Committee reported 81, 400 IL as
| the sum collected by the city tax collector dur
ing the month of October.
They also made report unfavorable TO re-
hitting tax on Baptist Church property. con-
slstng of two store rooms in front of that church
on Gay street, and asked that the committee be
discharged from further consideration of the
subject, which was granted.
M. Sullivan moved that said tax be RENTED,
which motion was lost.
On motion of Alderman Henderson, the mat
ter of constructing cistern was left to the dis
cretion of the Street Committee
The report of the Chief of Police was present
ed by Alderman Shepard, and showed the fol-
lowing statistics for October: Whole number
of arrests, 40; males 80 females, l whites, Is;
colored, u The crimes were drunkenness and
disorderly conduct.
The committee on markets and buildings re-
ported the following as the rate of rents for
stalls in the market house: Meat stalls 81 per
month huckster stalls 81 to So per month the
tables through the center and:butter stalls to be
free also that fish stall in the northwest cor
ner of the market house be free. The report
was adopted
The committee on schools presented the
monthly report of the various teachers, which
showed the schools to be in a fourishing condi-
ton and the number of scholars gradually in
creasing. The following is a summary of the
report: White scholars, 629; cOlored, 293 to-
tai, 922. Male teachers, 8; female, 10; colored
male, l.; female, 4; total, II.
They also reported the schools as crowded,
and that Mr.. A. Baird had been engaged to
open school in the old Wing building on next
Monday. This school is intended to be school
of correction for the most ungovernable pupils
who are now attending the other schools.
Alderman Shepard explained the proposed
plan for the erection of framework on Market
Place for the purpose of drying the engine hose.
Alderman Rayl suggested that the sidewalks
be cleared of Instructions such as old barrels.
boxes, &c, and, further, that the police look
into this matter and report otfenses, upon which
fines may be imposed.
On motion, the Board adjourned. r
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
The Bridge.

We spoke in the CHRONICLE yesterday morn
ing of Mr. Condor having commenced an ex-
cavation for the piers of the county bridge over
the Holston.
A sub-contract for the piers at the south end
of the bridge has been awarded to Mr.. Pagan
who-has already made a large excavation for
the foundation of the first pier at the water 5
edge.
4 quarry of extraordinary excellence is
opened on the top of the first hill south of the
river, and in close proximity to tie site of the
bridge, and another has been opened within the
last few days short distance below Derricks
a'e up and some is being got out and dressed
with great rapidtiy. About forty hands are
employed and The work goes rapidly forward
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
AeknnMIetlre1nenf.

The ex-PresIdent of the Philharmonic Socie-
ty has received the following, which explains
itself:
CHICAGO RELIEF AND AID SOCIETY, !
.E# e.sf CHICAGO, Oct. 60 1871.
o. B. Smith, Esq, President RnorrWe Phil
harmonic Society, KtOcritte, Tenn.
DEAR SIR-YOur favor Of the 18th inst, en-
closing draft for one hundred and fifty dollars,
the proceeds of a concert given by the Knox
willie Harmonic Society, has been received by
this Society.
Accept the united and grateful thanks of our
sorely afflicted people and convey the same to
your generous associates who have been the
means of augmenting this much needed fund
for our city's relief. Those who will be blessed
by this bounty can do little else than hold up
their hands in gratitude, but We can assure yon
that, through the medium of this organization,
all that is contributed finds prompt and judcous
distribution among the homeless and destitute.
Yours respectfully,
GEO. NJ. PULLMAN,
Treasurer Ohio Relief and Aid Society.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Personal.

We had the pleasure of meeting with Sena-
tor Spencer, of Alabama, who passed up the
road on Thursday night, en- route for Washing
ton He is in fine health and spirits. He thinks
the prospect for Republican success in the To-
cal elections of that State, next Tuesday, very
fattery.
Hon. T. ?. McNew, of the Committee to in
spcct the Deaf and Dumb School at this place,
was in town yesterday.
DR.. Cobleigh, ''of the East Tennessee Wesley
an University, arrived in town yesterday
Col G. NJ. McGhee returned from Nashville
on the one o clock train yesterday.
Mr.. w. NJ. Colquet State Representative
from Overton county, registered at the Lamar
House yesterday.
Mr. S. ID. Owens, State Representative regis
tered at the Lamar House yesterday
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
THE COURTS.
Supreme Court,

The following proceedings were had in the
Supreme Court yesterday
Tyson VS. Netterston motion of defendant ;
attorneys for lien on defendant for their fees
Buler VS. Baker; order for reference as to
counsels' fees
Foster VS. Buren, and Buren, VS. Foster, bill
and cross bill no exception to report.
Bank of East Tennessee VS. Mckinney order
for scire facias
David n Tate VS. William NJ Gray affirmed
A Boyd VS. George Moore ct al; motion to
dismiss appeal by defendants
w III Montcastle VS. Hiram Mills ct al con-
tinued.
John B Looney, admir-, VS. Gillenwaters ct
al ; continued
NJ @ Kyle VS. Obediah Riley ct al continued.
Smith ct al VS. John d Riley ct al contin-
ued 4f3Ht - H' ...
Anderson Roder, in error, vs. Samual l
Moore; compromised
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
First M. L. Church.

Situated on the southwest corner of Clinch
and Prince streets.
PREACHING:
Sabbath, 10l A NJ and Z P. NJ.
Sabbath School, 2 P. NJ
Prayer Meeting Thursday, (for the present.
P VI.
ALL SEATS ARE FREE.
You are cordially invited to attend all of these
services.
SUBJECTS FOR SABBATH, nov. .:
MorHRg-" Watchword of Progress"
Night-Lecture to young men, True Man
hood" J. b. FORD, Pastor.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04

The ladies of Knoxville will find the prettiest
line of Plumes. just opened at r. S. Payne s.
Co.'S. Fancy Feathers, real Ostrich Tips and
Feathers, very low. Also handsome line of
Artificial Flowers Untrimmed Hats of the
latest styles; the Promenade, Turban, Sailor,
etc Also the largest line of Trimming Ribbons
in the city, at very reasonable prices. Also the
finest line of Furs ever brought to Knoxville;
among them real Fitch and Mink sets. Ladies
Shoes of all kinds; Lace, Congress and Button
Boots the Queens Congress Slipper, new
pattern of the handsomest Shoe worm Remem-
Der II. S. Payne s. Co. can save you money in
their line, and money saved is so much made.
They have not retailed one five cents worth of
goods on credit since first January. x2Id1m (
Use Globe Flower Cough Syrup. r
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04

THE GOODS WILL ONLY BE SOLD
FOR CASH. Respectfully,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
A House Crushed.

On last Wednesday, the house of Mr.. Amos
johnson, in the Beaver Creek valley, was crush
ed to pieces by the falling of tree. 1t occurred
in this manner: Mr.. johnson had built new
frame house, and very large poplar tree stood
near, which, as it leaned toward the house, he
feared would be blown down upon it. So he at
tempted to fell the tree to side but in falling
it broke over and, striking the house in the GEN.
ire completely crushed it down. Fortunately,
the family had lett the house, being in fear of
some danger. His neighbors collected the next
day and constructed another house, which he
viii occupy tor the present.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Debt--Original Attachment.
C- m WiI.on Ia Rnht ID MnnIr.

c. II. Wilson w. Robt D. Manly.
FstHE PLAINTIFF ON AFFIDAVIT SAYS THAT
i the defendant is indebted TO him, and l. a non
resident Of the State of Tennessee having obtained
from Wm. Provence, Justice of the Peace. an OTlgl-
nal attachment against the estate Of the defendant.
aud the same having been levied on the defendant
property il Is ordered by the Justice of the Peace
aforesaid that the defendant appear before the said
VIM Provence Justice of the Peace. at his Office in
the town ofNew Market, Jefferson county Tennessee,
attachment suit or il will be proceeded with parte
II is furtpe ordered that this notice be published IN
the Knoxville Chronicle for Jour successive weeks.
Oct. 24 ISL. WI PhON ENCE,
Justice of the Perce for Jefferson county. Tenn.
uOv1wlt- fee T.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Attachment.
Thomas P. Graham vs.. James Panther.

I
TN THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARING TO NE FROM
Il an affidavit sworn to and fled by W. W. Holdings
worth plaintiff s agent. that defendant Panther is
binary process of Law cannot be served upon him. 1t
therefore ordered that publication be made for four
successive weeks in the Knoxville Chronicle, news
non resident defendant to appear before me- the I'M
dersigned justice. Saturday. the I'd day of Deem
ber 1871 at my house. Claiborne county, State of Ten
neSsee plead answer, demur to compliments at
taehment or the same will be taken as confessed and
set for hearing ex parte. Oct. II. ISL.
CHARLES NELLY
Oct25w4t j p. for said County.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
MERHANT TAILORS.
essrs. uquiI d PiIlet,s establishments.

Mr.. Cuquil. of the above firm, has recently
returned from trip to the Northern cities, and
now offers to their patrons and the public gene
rally large stock of gentlemen's goods for
FALL AND WINTER WEAR.
These gentlemen are artistes in the world of
fashion, and have in their employ the best work
men to be procured in New York, which to-
gether with the best and most stylish goods can
not fail to give entire satisfaction. te
They are also agents for the noted 'cOGt hitting
shirt, that opens on the side which is rapidly
coming into favor Measurements taken and
good fits guaranteed. n28tf !
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
NORFOLK OYSTERS.
In every Style ut Scherrs Restaurant.

The citizens Of Knoxville and vicinity are re-
spectfuly informed that l will constantly keep
House, the finest and largest Norfolk Oysters,
which will be received daily My customers
will be served with oysters in any style at rea-
sonable prices. 1t is my intention to receive
constant supplies of these fine oysters on the
shell, which will be sold at the lowest rates.
Private families and parties supplied on reason
able terms JOHN SCHERF.
Under the Lamar House.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Chancery Court-Sevieryille.
ames w. French vs.. Phiiip Houser

IN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING FROM THE
compliments bill, which is sworn to. that the de-
iendant Philip Houser is nonresident of this State.
that the ordinary process of law cannot be served
him. 1t is therefore ordered that publication be made
Tor four successive weeks in the Knoxville Weekly
Snronlele newspaper published in the city Of Knox
WIFE, State of Tennessee. notifying said defendant to
appear before the Chancery Court at Seyierville on
Tuesday after the Third Monday eff November next
and make defense to said bill the same viii be taken
Ter confessed and the to him set for hearing
exparte October 18th, ISL. a true copy-Attest:
oetlSs4u d. p GASS C q M
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
LuIiuS Ochs. ESQ.,.

Has removed his office to Gay street, opposite
Cowan, MeClung & Co.'s old business house.
At the same time he desires to inform the
public that he has in the same building opened
FIRST Glass Grocery House, and respectfully
soicts the patronage of the trading public. 81
x29 If t sf'T
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04

MOTHERS WHO HAVE DAUGHTERS THAT
HAVE WEAK LUNGs-Should arrestthe disease
when it is in the ineipient stages 1t is indicated
by hacking cough, pains in the chest, difficult
ty of breathing, or oppression of the lungs. If
this be permitted to run on tubercles will form,
and Consumption will be the result A most
valuable remedy will be found in Aliens Lung
BalSam to cure and cheek this disease in its first
stage.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Chancery Court,

The Chancery Court met yesterday morning
in Special Session, Chancellor o. p. Temple
presiding, and the following proceedings were
had:
Jno ID Blackford, guardian, &c, VS. Elizabeth
Webb ct al sale of lots confirmed
E W Hall VS. the heirs of w B COPELAND, de-
ceased, ct al sale of land confirmed. ID
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
PRODUCE,

New YORK, Nov. 3.-Cotton, easier sales,
1850 bales of uplands, at Isle; Orleans, 19sc.
Flour, dull common to fair extra S690a7. 60 ;
good to choice, $7.65a9. p. Wheat irregular and
unsettled; winter red Western, S1.54al. 58.
Corn, heavy, 76a746c Whisky, 9Osc. Pork,
13a14c. Lard, kettle 103c.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Criminal Court.

The adjourned session of the Criminal Court
metz yesterday morning. Judge NJ. L. Hall
presiding, and the following proceedings were
had EE1r HEs
The State VS. Louis Fo4st, perjury; not guilty.
The State VS. Henry Warwick, resisting an
officer; jury resplted s..
L A Gault VS. Thos Gault; judgment hereto
fore rendered against prosecutor set aside.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
A Good Hotel.

The Carroll House at Chattanooga, just open
ed, is one of the best houses in the South. 1t Is
kept on the European plan. The tables are
covered with the very best the market affords,
COTTON up after the most approved style. The
travelling public have long desired such a house
of entertainment there and will hail its estab-
lishment with delight. The dining rooms, the
parlor, bed chambers and kitchen, are models
of cleanliness, convenience and comfort. See
their advertisement, and don't fail to call at the
Carroll House
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Do not Let your Prejudice stand Betweer

your suffering child and the relief that will
be absolutely sure to follow the use of MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP 1t
corects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels and gives rest to
the mother and health to the child. Offices, No.
2lj Fulton street. New York, and No. 205 High
Holborn, London, England
Be sure and call for
MRS. WINSL0W'SS SOOTHING SYRUP
having the .tac-simue of CURTIS s. PERkIxs''
on the outside wrapper. All others are base
limitations -r --s 60
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
BOTTOM FIGURES.
Great Reductton IL, cine Price OF Coal.

Having realized sufficient profit from the
very liberal patronage received from the public
at former prices, now offer to deliver the best
quality of Coal Greek Coal in any part of the
city at Fifteen Cents per B9sheI. Leave your
orders at the corner of Broad and Depot streets,
North Knoxville, or at H. Mann IL Co.. Gay
street. All orders must be accompanied by the
cash, as we keep no books. -
xi3-3t WIN. JENKINS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Always Ahead.

One hundred thousand bushels of the very
best quality of Coal Creek and Campbell county
Coal now on hand, and ready for delivery in
any quantity to suit purchasers and at as low
figures as any other party can possibly sell for.
Orders left at my Office or at the store of
Spence & Lee, will receive prompt attention.
Ks A S. MARINER
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04
Accidentally Killed.

We learn from the Herald and Tribune that
an old colored man named Peter Snapp, living
in the ID civil district of Washington county,
was accidentally killed on Wednesday night
He was out hunting possums, and having freed
one, climbed up after it, but limb broke and
the old man fell to the ground, distance of
thirty feet, and was instantly killed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-11-04

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Oct 3lst, 1871.
By direction of the Financial Committee of
the Association all stockholders are requested
to present Immediately their certificates of
stock for registration to be addressed to the
Committee and left at the Office of Capt. w. w
Woodruff All persons having claims against
the Association are also requested to file their
accounts or notes at the, same place by II NJ,
on Friday next for adjustment.
ADRIAN TERRY
Secretary Financial Committee.
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