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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
The Brown"Morris Boat Race.
Brown the Winner by Two
Lengths.

St. John, Sept. &c. After many more de-
LAYS and postponements than appeared to be
necessary, the great single scull race between
George Brown of Halifax, and E. Morris of
Pittsburg was rowed on the kennebecsis at
3 o'clock this afternoon, in the presence of
1000 spectators. The course was the same
as that over which Rentorth and his Tyne
crew pulled few years since, and was FIVE
miles in length
After the fzzle of yesterday there was
very little excitement. Brown was the favor
tie from the start, his hackers betting ten to
three and finding few takers.
The crowd was better behaved than yester-
day, although there was less excitement man.
ifested. The gamblers were betting in Chi
nese pools. and the liquor booths were in full
blast, and did thriving business.
At seven o'clock this morning Brown was
pronounced to be in good condition for row.
ing, and DR.. Thomas Walker, referee and
starter was about to call the race when it was
discovered that the stake boats had been
neglected, and were not in position. This
laundering was the cause of delay of two
hours.
In the meantime a fresh breeze sprang up,
rendering the river rough and unfit. This
caused a further postponement till o'clock,
when the water was in a fit condition and
the race was called.
The toss was won by Morris, who selected
the inside. The men were in capital condi-
ton, and presented fine appearance. Brown
was quite nervous, fearing that he might be
delayed another day, but the moment the race
was called he recovered and prepared for
the contest. Morris was self possessed and
waited orders from his quarters.
AT O'Clock the word was given and the
men dropped their oars at the same time and
the shells flew over the course, Brown max
ing IS strokes and Morris Al strokes per min.
The excitement was great. Morris took a
slight lead till the turning stake boat was
| reached, when Brown in making the turn shot
ahead Of his opponent full length. This
advantage he preserved to the end, reaching
the gaol after magnificent squirt, leaving his
rival fully two lengths behind. Time 81
minutes.
The race throughout was very holly con-
| tested and was considered by competent
aquatic judges the best encounter ever wit
messed on these waters. At the conclusion
of the race Brown was escorted to his quar-.
tiers. He appeared on the verandsh and af
ter bowling to the people asked three cheers fol
Morris, which were Justify given. The race
was for $4,000 side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
The Jubilee Singers.

| The well known and everywhere favorably
, received North Carolina Jubilee Singers gave
an entertaining concert at Granite Hall on
Saturday evening, to an audience very re-
spectacle in numbers and first class in charac-
ter. The pieces sung consisted of those plain
tive religious and characteristic songs that
cheered the hearts of the Southern sons OF
toll while under the blighting curse Of slay-
cry. These songs during those dark days
meant something to the slave and helped to
bridge over the chasm that stretched be-
tween him and the sunny land of freedom,
These songs were rendered on Saturday even
ing with that sweet naturalness AMI melody
peculiar to the negro race, and were received
with rapturous delight by the audience. We
are glad that another opportunity will be Of
fered to hear these singers, as they will ap-
pear at Granite Hall on this evening, in an
entire change of programme. Let no one
miss the opportunity of hearing them. Yes
terday forenoon they sang in the Methodist
choir, and in the evening appeared at the
First Baptist Church in connection with the
Sunday school concert, singing to full
house A collection was taken up for their
benefit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, Sept. &c. Steamship City
of Melbourne brings Honolulu dates to Sept.
IL. Honolulu newspapers are urging the
speedy action in the matter of reciprocity
with the United States. The King had re-
ceived letter of congratulation from the
Emperor Francis Joseph.
Steamer Scout with the expedition to OBJ
serve the transit of Venus had arrived at
Honolulu. She brings Sidney dates to Aug.
ust Goth.
The mail steamship Jeddah took fire at
Eden. The mails and passengers were land
ed and the vessel scuttled. AT last accounts
there were two feet of water in her saloons
and the the ship was lying in an upright posi-
ton.
Simon Cimeron and party arrived here
last night.
Ann Eliza Young has arrived from Utah.
She will lecture on Mormonism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
LOUISIANA.

New Orleans, Sept. 26. The conference
committee is again discussing the question Of
the returning board. Arrangements will prob
ably be made by which both parties will have
an equal number of clerks, registers and su-
pervisors. Each party are to have two men,
bers on the receiving board and the fifth is to
be moderate republican named by the other
party. The conference confers again to-
morrow.
Troops were forwarded by Gen. Emory to
points designated in the original order of At
torney Gen. Williams-Shreveport Monroe,
Couchetta, etc.
The Bulletin publishes long list of stubs
OF kellogg's eheckbook, showing that Car
penter received $500, Packard S4lOO and
Beckwith $500. The Bulletin says: "We
have seen letter from Carpenter, to Kellogg,
calling for money, as he was hard up"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
NJ ASSACHUSETS.

Boston, Sept. 90. Fire this evening in
VIM. Cartoons brass foundry and machine
shop, No. so Beach street, burned the two
upper stories, and the lower stories, contain
ing machinery, were damaged by water. Loss
$4,000. Fully insured.
Base ball. Bos,ons 10, Baltimore. ).
Charles Linscott, freight conductor on the
Eastern Railroad, aged "a, died yesterday in
a dentists chair, while having a tooth ex.
tracted, under the influence of chloroform in
office of DR.. Rice, on fremont Row. Medi-
cal examination showed that his lungs were
consumptive and no inquest was deemed
necessary. Deceased belonged in North
Berwick, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The main features of the leather market are un.
changed, and the demand continues to be limited
10 small lots for present use; and while there il
demand sufficient to absorb all the best tannages,
there Is an accumulation Of common stock. The
best grades of sole leather are taken ~ fast as
received. but the common leather is accommodating
to limited extent. Rough leather is selling liz.
tie more readily, but the demand Is chiefly for good
Medium and heavy calf skins are in fair demand
and prices unchanged, and there is rather more
disposition to take light weights. Finished skins
of seasonable weights are in steady request. Wax
and Rip are selling fairly, but in small lots, and
prices rather favor buyers. Grain and Splits are
unchanged. There has been o fair demand for
Hides, with sales of II, 900 Bnenos Ayres Corientes
and Rio Grande at 25kc, and 5000 straight Buenos
Ayres on private terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
PENNSYLVANIA.

Wilkesbarre, Sept. Of Last night, four
negroes, named Henry Thomas, James We'll
come, Thomas Irwin and George Bazine, sci
upon James English, white man, on Hazel
street, and, after knocking him down, cut his
throat, partly severing his windpipe. Thorn
as is said to be the man who did the cutting
He was arrested soon afterwards. A crowd
of 200 persons surrounded the officers and
with a rope in hand and cries of Lynch him
tried to take him away. A strong force o.
police with drawn revolvers were able to keel
them at bay. English is still living, but in 1
precarious condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
Cleanliness Necessary for Health.

healthy condition Of the body depends to
a great extent upon cleanliness, both Of the
body and its surroundings. How many peo-
pie seem to forget that they really throw.
ing away the benefits of one of the greatest
luxuries God gives us-water. Thousands
neglect bathing their bodies oftener perhaps
| than once in one or two weeks, and do not
seem to realize that their clothing is saturated
day after day with perspiration containing
large amount of refuse matter that the system
has thrown off through the agency Oft the skin.
| The skin becomes clogged oftentimes by the
excess of its own eXcrctions remaini n con-
tact with it, and portion of it is reabsorbed
into the circulation and really becomes poi
son in proportion to the quantity absorbed.
| No person should allow over forty eight hours
| to pass by without cleansing the skin, partic.
| ularly in warm weather. In our daily sur
roundings how many sources of disease lie
before our very eyes, and under our feet that
no one thinks of removing unless SO offensive
that they cannot keep it, in order 10 be COM
! Portable. How many think to see that their
sink drains are as they should be, and if they
| are not to make them so! Are the vaults
kept in proper place, in a proper condition,
and properly disinfected, so as TO prevent the
| formation of poisonous gases by deeomposi-
| ton? Such poisonous gases are the source
Of many fever, and many deaths, while we
| still go on slumbering all unconscious of their
cause. In respect to the cleanliness of sur
roundings people seem to go on dreaming,
| half unconscious oftheir danger, like drunk
ard, and perhaps see their neglect when too
late, if at all. City authorities allow year Of
ter year to pass by in many instances without
any provision for proper drainage, so that the
inhabitants are compelled to allow a cesspool
of death to remain on their premises or some
body's else, unless provisions are made for
| drainage by private enterprise. Will human
ity ever be awakened to a proper realization
| of these facts!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
Maine Manu- featuring News.

Last week was the "big week" at the corn
factory in Bridton, there being not far from
four hundred hands employed in and about
the establishment. Two presses are now in
operation which when the corn is supplied
without stint, are able to turn out,ogether
"a 600 cans day. The corn comes in bet
ter than was at first anticipated.
During the last A weeks, the Norway
Shoe Factory, has made 300 cases of shoes,
Go pairs in case. They have paid out in
Norway, since commencement of work, 500
900 most of which has been paid this year.
Over $4,000 of this was for labor The oper-
atives now number 1856, pay role, $1,000 per
BOYS and girls, is 50 so week One man
earned over $50 last week, and two ladies,
over Sl4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
The Great Shooting Match at
CreedmOOr,
TEE Match Won by the Am.
e1ican Team.

New York, Sept. 26. At Creedmoor to. day
among the best known persons present were
General Shaler, Ex-Governor j. r. Hawley.
viscount Masserve, Gen. Mcmahon. Col.
Scott, Commodore L. Kiddy, Judge Barrett.
Judge Hilton, Gen. Sgel, and many otficy!s
of the National Guard.
Major Leach, Capt. of the Irish team, and
Col. Wingate, Capt of the American team,
were chosen to act as referees, and Gen. Sha-
Ter as umpire.
The members of both teams appeared in
excellent spirits. Before the shooting began
the parties mingled unfortunately, exchang.
fng friendly jests and examining the weapons
which at intervals were discharged iu the
air. In the first match of 800 yards the score
was as follows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
PORTLAND

Change of Gauge on the Grand Trunk
Railway.
Portland, &C. The last broad gauge train
on the Grand Trunk Railway, between here
and Montreal, passed at two o'clock this
morning, after which they commenced the
change. At nine o'clock the road was ready
for trains on the narrow gauge. Eighteen
men were assigned to each section of four
Maine, which was commenced in 1874 and
for which the last great battle was fought
when public meetings were held here to pre-
vent the Maine Central from changing its
gauge apostles, however, died in the faith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
EAsTPORT.

PASSPORT, Sept. %. Launched at high
water to-day from the yard of John Mcbride,
at Lubec, barkentine Minnie Hunter, of six
hundred tons burden The NJ. H. is fine
vessel, thoroughly built and owned by w. H.
Hunter, J. NJ. Pike, c. j. Staples and others
l.. Kendall, Providence, G. w. Hunter & Co.
and others Of Boston. g. w. Hunter & Co.
managing owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

Thousands of promising youths, of both
sexes, go down to untimely graves, from gen.
eral debility and weakness, who might be
saved by fortifying their systems with Iron
The Peruvian Syrup is an Iron Tonic pre-
pared expressly to supply this vitalizing ele-
ment, and is the only preparation of iron that
will assimilate at once with the blood.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
Chicago Produce market.

Chicago, Sept. 26, 1874.
HIour-quiet-extra spring 76a5 u.
wheat - No. spring. 97Aa -; No. 3, s9ok
l 93Ha; rejected, 1 Ss-a,
Corn.No. 2. mixed, cash, s1-aA: Oct.,-s7l-;
Oats-No.2 2, 494a; Oct, 4sx: Sent. lolka.-
rejected, 45-a4.
Rye-No. 2, aS9-.
Dressed Hogs-6 OOa6 d..
o., PerkaH pa cash; oet., 81 50-a24 50 -; Sep,
II q. |''' O0''
Bulk Meats-shoulders 9xa-a short rib mid Is
IA; short clear mid l3haE
Green meats-shoulders =; short ribs -.
Hams l. Ss average ais.
Whiskey- lO3-a.,
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, 2xa-: wheat do a.
a..
Receipts 5000 -four; 10000 wheat; 200, 900 corn
81 goo oats: 900 rye; 20 600 barley.
Shipments - 1000 -four; 1O4 600 wheat: log COO
corn; 10000 oats; 5000 barley; 1000 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, Sept, 26. 1t is reported mere
that Antigua Guatemala was destroyed by an
earthquake last night. Guatemala city must
have suffered severely, as the earthquake
was felt four leagues from Antigua.
Niagara Falls, Sept 81. Mcleod and En-
DRY, two of the characters implicated in the
supposed murder of Vedder in the whirlpool,
last Sunday, were arrested near Clifton on
Friday. Bail for their appearance to morrow
was refused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The corn factory at Fairfield village
is busy place now, about two hundred
persons being employed in running corn
through the various processes 20 fit it for the
market. The frost holds off remarkably, for
the farmers and the manufacturers The
Waterville Mail learns that the amount to be
canned in this vicinity is considerably less
than formerly, there having been less sweet
corn than usual planted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The splendid saw mill at the east end of the
kennebec dam is to be started up to-day, by
the Kennebec Land and Lumber Company.
The company have received large order for
pine lumber, that they will fill at once. Work
men were engaged on Friday and Saturday
putting things in order for active service.
This is probably the most complete saw mill
on the kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

gatherings is sure to be present for "ornamen-
tai purposes" If nothing else, has all summer
cal gospel according to St. Donworth, and
the result was that Mr.. Donworth had ma
jority over Mr.. Johnson in the Madawaska
towns, of 394."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
BANGOR.

Bangor, Sept. p. A majority of horses
entered for this weeks races have already
arrived and are in the stables at the grounds.
The track, which is one Of the best in the
as now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

An old lady was run over by team, on
Saturday afternoon, while attempting to cross
Water street at the foot of Bridge. The
carriage that passed over her was light
buggy, and she quickly picked herself up and
passed on apparently uninjured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The store of the Misses Noble, on Win
throp street, was entered Saturday night, prob
ably by reckless or unthinking boys. We I'M
derstand that nothing has been missed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

Cincinnati. Sept. 26, 1874.
'PORK-lrm, at 425 OOa2s 90.
LARD-steam l3kal4; kettle, 16 l.2ak.
BULK MEATS-shoulders % G.; clear rib sides
HkdL; clear sides l5-9-.
observation-disclosures 1O1sl4; clear rib aides l5lt
O.; clear sides 16s< a.,
WHISkEY-lO3-0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The street commissioner deserves the
thanks of the community for the numerous
and excellent cross walks he has rec entity con-
structed on several of our streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

Typhoid fever is prevailing quite extensive
ly on Cushnoc heights in this city, although
the disease is not Of a malignant type. In the
matter of health good deal depends upon
personal cleanliness and proper drainage
about our residences. On this point there is
something said in another article in these col
umns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
CUBA.

Havana. Sept. 26. A Spanish column had
a fight with the rebels yesterday near the
river Larges, Eborncal, and killed 7, wounded
II and took 2 prisoners. The casualties OF
the Spaniards were a Capt, Lieut., and pri-
Yates wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The Bangor Trot.ing Park Association has
been received as a member of the National
Association, which at once gives it a standing
distinct and purely local organization. The
races at the Bangor park this week will at
tract crowds of people from all parts of the
State; those who enter horses may be sure of
the "square thing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

On Saturday afternoon about o'clock
two little boys, named Eddie Handy and
James Folsom, while playing on the logs op-
posite the town landing, fell into the water.
Their cries attracted the attention of Mr.. VIM.
Booth, of this city, who promptly ran to their
assistance and succeeded in bringing them
to laad, with nothing worse than wet jackets.
One of the boys would undoubtedly have
been drowned hut for Mr.. Booths prompt
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
4MarrtfD.

In Skowhegan, 5th inst, William ii. Sargent to
Miss Hattie NJ. Prescott, both of Skowhegan; goth
inst, Justin T Perry to Miss Emma Copp, both of
Skowhcgan; Goth inst, Leander Judkins of Corn
vile, to Miss Elgie A. Parkhurst of Skowhegan.
In Waldoboro'. July I'd, Albert n. Newbert to
Miss Media F. Newbert 18Th inst, Jason 3: Borne
23d inst, Fred W. Folsom of Wscasset, to Flor.
ence c. Levenseller of Waldoboro'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

REMovAL.-F. c. Foote has removed her
stock of hair goods to l40 Water ST., over
Pierces Book Store, where she will be pleas
ed to exhibit to old and new customers her
large assortment of switches, braids, natural
curls, &c. Work of all kinds done to order.
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CANADA.

Pictou, Sept. 26. A fire this morning de-
stroyed eight small buildings situated on the
south side of Main ST., between Wycott's
block and Miss Hubbs residence. Total loss
$l7,0 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIaNAI OFFICER. !
Washington, d. c., Sept. 20.
For New England and the Middle States,
stationery or falling barometer and temper
AZURE, southeast to northeast winds and partly
cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The marksmen then removed their position
TO 1000 yards range, at the end of which the
Irish team lead by four points, but leaving
the Americans the winners of the match.
There is great rejoicing over the victory of
the American team over the Irish team. as it
was unexpected. The general opinion has
been that the Irish would have an easy vic
tory, but the Americans have shown the
greatest GOODNESS and steadiness.
The followinO ia tho scora.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
TENNESSEE.

Memphis, Sept. 26. Robert Banscom,
negro sentenced to death for the murder of
John NARROW (white), in Hardemans county
year ago, was executed at Boliver, Tenn,
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
Local anu State Mems.

Timothy Titcomb, q. G. Holland,) with a
party, was up in the Dead River hunting
grounds, last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

There will be rifle shooting match on the
grounds in the rear of State House on Satur
day next, Oct. Sd. If rainy on that day it will
be postponed to the It'll. All are invited to be
present and participate. Shooting to begin
at ten o'clock in the forenoon. The commit
tee of arrangements are w. A. Smith of Au-
gusta, and d. 7. Cram of Litchfeld, who may
be consulted in regard to further particulars
After the match prize of a gold ring will be
offered for the best shot. Shooting will be at
a distance of fifty rods. Five range shots
allowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The formidable task of changing the broad
guage of the Grand Trunk Railway to mar
row gauge, begun Saturday morning, and
was finished SO that narrow guage cars will
run over the line to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

The Bar-room Remedy for'all aiment is
Rum Bitters, surcharged with Fusel OIL a
deadly element, rendered more active by pun
gent astringents with which it is combined.
If your stomach is weak and liver OF bowels
disordered, strengthen and regulate them
with Vinegar Bitters, a purely Vegetable al.
terstive and Aperent, free from alcohol and
capable Of infusing new vitality into your
exhausted system. septl7- +&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
Labor for Sale !!

f{>HE undersigned are prepared to negotiate for
i the sale of the labor of the prisoners in the
hennebec jail, for a term of one or more years as
may be desired. Three large, convenient well
lighted rooms entirely separated from the jan, have
been fitted up and will be shown by Mr.. Sewall the
superintendent of county buildings.
The County Commissioners will be in session at
their Office in the Court House, on Tuesday the 20th
day of october, at which time they will be glad to
confer with parties desiring to contract as above.
Proposals will be received at any time previous to
that day.
a aeBuR Z y fo w Co Commissioners
nkS1Ik H 4 THISG Kennene of 20 No
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Weekly Wing & Courier Weekly Lewiston Jour
nal, Weekly Portland Press will each insert three
times.
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Difb.

In this city, 25th inst Miss Emma II. Weber,
aged IS years, month. Funeral this afternoon
at IL o'clock, at the house of j. c. Weber, on
Bridge street.
In Waldoboro I4th inst, Mary e, Wellman, aged
IS years and months; 10Th inst, Alice Il. SRer-
man, aged II years.
In Appleton, 10th inst, Andrew Burkett, aged 6s
years and months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

d IN In Gl00n-Invested in Stocks and Gold
0IU W DIUUU pays 200 per cent. a month.
Send for particulars. Tumbridge h Co., Bankers,
Wall St., n. y sep2l-spnf&w3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28

Why suffer from that cough when Adam.
sons Botanic Cough Balsam will speedily
and surely cure you? Sold by all druggists.
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