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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
Notice Of Foreclosure.

wv HEREAS, John Turner of Skowheean, coun.
w ty of Somerset and state of Maine by his
mortgage deed, dated Augusta 4th, 1878, conveyed
to the Skowhegan Savings Bank certain parcel OF
town of Rome, In the county of kennebec, and
bounded and described as follows, viz: westerly
by land formerly owned by Jeremiah Goodrich;
the Meadow Brook, so called, and southery BY the
Pond, containing eighty.six acres, more or less.
and being the same decided him by his father Asa
Turner by his deed dated Oct. 81, 1865 and record.
ed in Kenu ebec Registry, Vol. 256, page S15. And
whereas the conditions of said mortgage having
been broken the said Savings Bank claim to fore
close and give his notice according to the STATUTE
SKOWHEGAN SAVINGS BANK.
BY ED. p. PAGE. TT.
April 18th, 1876. SwlS
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
10 THE
Dailv 4enuebee Juur,1al.
WATERVILLE.
The Savings Bank Failure.

Watervile, May A. A number of the depositors
Of the Waterville Savings Bank have proposed to
the Trustees an arrangement to continue the bust
Of the bank, instead of having it 90 into liz
uidation, getting all the dtpositors to surrender
their books and take new for 81 l-2 per cent.
of the amount on their old books, receiving IL
per cent in lieu Of the May dividend if they desire
to withdraw it in ten days after the agreement is
consumated aad what Of the balance they desire
in from to II months after casting the per cent.
upon the sum total of the estin atqd market value
of the assets. THIS will pay the deposi,ors 81
So l(0 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

The kilograms specials from Washington stat
that Mr.. Hunter, Of the subcommittee to invest
gate Blaine, says the inquiry will begin ne,
facts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
TELEGRAMsIN ZEN EKAL.

The entire Oregon delegation to Cincinnati is
for Blaine. Massachusetts districts have elected
six deegates-fve for Blaine, one for Brstow.
The Cocheco Print Works, Dover, n. H., after
shut down of four weeks, started up again yes
terday.
5000 in gold has been recovered from the
wreck of the steamship Schiller, making 100000
thus far recovered.
The general belief in Washington is that the
impeachment of Belknap will fall through, for
want of jurisdiction.
Cardinal McCloskey is sick at So. Orange, n.
j., and no one is permitted to see him.
The weather is pleasant in New York; wind
southeast.
The steamship scythia, from Liverpool, has ar.
rived at New York.
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CALIFORNIA.
The Chinese Question.

San Francisco, May 4. Before the Senate Chi
ncse commission, at Sacramento, yesterday, Low
Schaum, a Chri.tianized Chinaman, testified that
it is practically impossible to convert grown
Cbihaman to Christianity, though sometimes it is
successful in the case Of boys. That the condi-
ton of the women here is horrible They are
bought and sold like cattle, abused by their mas
tiers, tortured and often killed for attempting to
escape. The presence Of the Chinese in this
country is disastrous TO both the whites and CHI
nese. The Chinese here of the better class desire
immigration stopped, and the whole thing can be
done in friendly way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

HEAVY MILL FAILURE.
The Fai ure Shuts Up Six Mills.
Eight HUI d! ed People Thrown cut of
Employment.

Springfield, May f. The heaviest mill failure
yet, in western Massachusetts, is that of Harvey,
Arnold & Co., of the North Adams Print Works,
shutting up their mill, that of Gallup, IIoushton,
& Smith, and Z. III. Arnold x Co., at North Ad-
ans; the Willlamstown Mfg Co., at Williams
and the Arnoldsville mill at South Adams, total
of six mills, which aggregate liabilities of prob
ably over million Of dollars and assets of mostly
unstable property, costing probably ST 500 900.
The mills ran in all over 1000 looms on print
goods. Some 800 people are thrown out of en-
plnY menu.
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To the Hon. County Commissioners Of Aroosfoos.
THE undersigned, citizens of Van Buren, and Lyn'
i don, 10 said county, being responsible per
sons, respectfully represent that the public inter-
ests require that certain alterations be made In the
county road leading from Caribou village in said
Lyndon to said Van Buren,. viz: at a point about
one hall mile south OF the Little Madawast river,
so as to cut around and avoid the Severe Willette
hill, so called. in Letter plantation. Also At .
point near Black Brook in said Letter X, 30 - to
avoid the Back Brook hill.sO called and also at two
different points in Cvr plantation, so as to avoid the
respectfully request you to view said road aud
make such alterations besides the above as in your
judgment the publ in eres's shall require.
G. L. ROBERTS, aud 10 others.
Nov 1875.
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jAarrten.

In Bangor, Franklin W. Emery of Glenburn, to
Miss Luclnoa W. Berry of Hudson: I'd inst, James
Horton to Miss Katie A. Gibbons, both OF Bangor.
In Orrington, 2Jth ult. Charles L. Brown 10 Miss
Cora E. Colby both OF East Bucksport.
In Portland. l.t inst. Ezra J. Morton to Miss
Evelyn X. Hutchinson, both Of Portland; I'd ms =,
Ed var +. Dougher TO Miss NJ. Clara MERCER both
OF 70 | J.d I'd inst Alfred c. Williams TO Mis-
Courtney '. Nealey. both OF Bowdoinham
In Wood,tock, sd ut., A. W. Ripley of Paris, to
Miss Fora Edwards of Woodsjoc
In Wells, .0.n ult., Geo. X. Dykeman to Miss Sa-
rah Eaton.
In Dexter, 2ith ult., Cornelius Dutton of Abbott,
to Mrs. Lizzie T. Hopkins OF Portland.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Fiour-extra spring 0OaB rs.
Wheat No. spring spot 97ha-; April
May N0-a-: June l05xa-.
Corn--No. .. MIXED, spot 45 a; April ~;
May 46ka-: June &7I
Oats-No 2. SO-a- spot: April -; May AKA
June 33k.
Rye-Nc. Q, -a6lk-.
Barlev-No. spring Cha spot; Ska May;
April Goa.
Dressed Hogs 9 65a9 IS.
Pc,k-20 80 $50 20 spot; ---April; ~ SKA
IS = May; June FL INA.
Lard - IL 40xa IL 40 spot; - April;
May Is 42Ha-; June l360-a-
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NEW fiA N PSIilkE.
Graduation Exercises.

Portsmouth, May 4. The graduating exercises
of the State Normal school came Oft yesterday.
Twenty nine graduated in the first course and SIX
in the second. The exercises were very interest
ing. and the students did themselves great credit
in the examination, &c, and plainly showed that
under the excells mt management of Prof. Ladd,
they were thoroughly drilled and instructed in
the studies which they had pursued.
The lass in calisthenics under the leadership
OF Miss Rhodes, gave exhibition Tuesday
which was very fine. Wednesday evening there
was grand concert by Blaisdell's orchestra and
James Whitney, tenor, from Boston, alter which
the students aud their friends had a reunion in
the Normal School Hall.
A Painful Death.
Concord, May 4. Willie Ledlijee, years old
son of Christopher Ledidge, of Baskerville, tell
backward into pail of boiling water yesterday,
and received scalds, from which he died last
night.
Court Matters.
Exeter, May 4. The Circuit court having been
in session about four weeks, was sdjonrued this
morning to May 23d. The court is to be held at
Portsmouth. 1t is expected that Magoon, the
Raymond murderer, will then be tried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05
Jhe 8ent,ebse Journal
Published Every Wednesday at Augusta, Ne
BY SPRAcUE, OWEN l. NASH.

Mailed to subscribers or delivered by carriers
Two DOLLARS PER ANNUM. After the expiration
OF the year, the publishers reserve the right to
charge two dollars and fifty cents.
Persons wishing the kENNEBEC JOURNAL fur.
nished for any time less than one year, will have
the amount for the time desired Papers discou.
tinued promptly when ordered if arrearages are
paid: subscribers who do not receive their paper
regularly, are requested to promptly givenot
the office, through the mail or otherwise.
The printed addresses on papers to subscribers
indicate the time to which payment has been
made, and constitute, all cases a valid receipt
for money RENTED. Thus: 81 janis indicates that
payment has been made to January 81, 1863; AIDE
rs indicates that payment has been made to De-
cember 4, 1855; and so on.
subscriber desiring to change the post oiic
ofthe Office to chich previously been sent other.
wise 1t is oftentmes difcultto comply withthe re-
quest.
Agents and Correspondents.
In addition to our present corps of correspond
ents, we wish to make arrangements for an agent
and correspondent in the principal towns Of the
State; and Postmasters, Town Clerks and otherA
who will serve us in this way, will lind their pains
duly appreciated and literally repaid. Among
Deaths, Fires, Accidents &C, with other matters
of local interest IN each town.
Friends throughoutthe State are invited to com.
which may transpire in their vicinity. No notice
| will be taken of anonymous communications, and
| rejected manuscripts will not be returned.
Rates Of Advertising.
.,
week 25 cents per week for each subsequsnt In
sertiOn.
Special Notices, 81. 90 per inch for first weeks
cents per week for each subsequent week.
Business Notices in reading columns, 20 cents
per line for first Insertion, 10 cents per line for
each subsequent insertion.
All transfer ad vcrtisements to be paid for Ia
advance.
The Daily Kennebec Journal
Published every morning, Sundays excepted
At 81 per annum.
Advertising Agents.
Thefollowing Advertising A gents are authorized
| to receive subscriptions and advertisements for
the KENNEBEC JOURNAL:
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Street.
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Books, PAMPHLETS, CATALOGUES, HAND BiLLs
Circulars Biliheads, Progr ammes, Cards and all
other kinds of Book and Job Printing done at short
notice and in the neatest manner at this ofiee.
ALDEN SPRAGCE,
HOWARD OWEN.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Suicide.


Fitchburg, May 4. The body of Miss Maria
Wright was discovered in the Nashua river,
half q mile below her brothers house, this noon.
Miss Wright disappeared on Saturday night, April
18th. 1t was a case of suicide caused by insanity
Obituary.
Springfield, May 4. A despatch received day
brings the news that Benz. f. Bowles, of the firm
of Samuel Bowles 4 Co., publishers of the Re-
publican, died in Paris, to-day, Of Roman fever.
He was 46 years old.
Political.
At the 9th district convention. to-day, Hon. A.
H. Bullock and Hon. Geo. +. Hoar Of Worcester,
were elected delegates to the national convention
at Cincinnati.
A New Move.
Fall River May 4. The manufacturers beard
of trade are making move towirds sending an
agent to South American countries, to make ar
engagements for the introduction Of Fall River
fabrics.
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Obituary..
KOCkLAND.
Schooner Ashore.

Rockland, May 4. Schooner Mountain Fawn,
with ii 600 Holsters for Herring Gut, went ashore
on sunken ledge, near White Head, yesterday
afternoon, and started bad leak, but was subse-
quently towed into Seal Harbor with the assist
ance of the crew of the life saving station. About
5000 Holsters lost Damage to vessel not yet as
certaned.
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PENNSYLVANIA.
Fire.

Pttsburg, May 4. Fire caught in the pattern
shop Of the Somerset Foundry, at Somerset, Pa,
about O'Clock, this afternoon, and spreading very
rapidly was attended with disastrous results. The
entire block, including Is or 20 large houses, two
hotels and five stores, was destroyed. Loss est-
mated at nearly $500 600, with insurance Of
probably $50 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

Bulk Meats shoulders 7ka-; short rib nid,
10ka- short clear mid liza.
Hams Is Ms average a..
Whiskey-l07-a-s ...
Freights-Corn TO Buffalo, ID; wheat do -
a..
Receipts II 900 -four; $1,000 wheat; 1ls000 corr.
$4,000 oats; 300 rye; $500 barley.
shipments 900 hour; 100000 wheat 1c4 90
corn: 300 oats; 5000 barley; $500 rye. $685.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

For parties Of fifty to one hundred via Sound,
81 90 less, and for parties Of ore hundred to two
hundred via Sonnd, 81 90 less than above.
These rates do not include the transfer in Bos
ton, which is when wanted fifty cents additional
each WAY.
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WARREN LOCALS.
A sad Accident, Miss Lillian Simmons IA
tally burned -ManufActories-Fish &c.

Sometime on Thursday, an accident occurred at
Mr.. Simmons in the east part of the town, truly
sorrowful to relate, the burning Of his daughter
Miss Lillian. fire had been lighted only . few
moments before. and the front doors were left op-
en- to hasten the burning. Miss Lillian, l6 years
of age, while putting water into kettle upon the
stove had her apron drawn into the fire aud igni-
ted. In a moment her clothing was in blaze.
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Republican State Convention.
CHOOSES A BLAINE
DELEGATION.

Frederick, May 4. The republican delegates
elected to day to the Cincinnati convention are d.
rected to vote for Blaine so long there is a
sonable hope for his nomination. The convention
commended Brstow for his efforts to expose and
prevent corrup ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

The Howard Benevolent Society have made
aud distributed among the poor the past winter,
l63 garments, and Is comforters. They have also
given away 4S7 Yards OF cloth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

A petition is receiving many signatures asking
the city government to make small appropriation
for the proper celebration of the Fourth Of July
in this city,
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Religious Awakening.

Religious AWakenInR.
A correspondent in Springvale writes as follows
concerning the religious interest there.
We are in the midst of a precious work of grace
in Springvale. There has been quite degree Of
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The officers and inmates at the Insane Hospital
were greatly pleased at the performance Of the
boys and girls of the Juvenile Temple, at the
Hospital chapel the other evening. The play was
represented even better than on the occasion Of its
presentation here.
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A New Boot and Shoe Factory.
PORTLAND.


Portland, May 4. Masonic Grand Lodge
closed at noon having chartered four lodges-at
Auburn, Cape Elizabeth, North Berwick, and
Penobscot-and granted dispensation for new
lodge at Liyermore Falls.
Obituary.
Rev Thomas b. Ripley, for many years city
missionary, died here to night, aged so years.
Decoration Day.
Col. Merrill of the Lawrence American, will
deliver the Grafton here Decoration day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

A game of base ball was played in Hallowel,
last Wednesday between the "Pine Trees and
"Classicals," resulting in victory for the CLASH
Gals Score 3S to O.
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CONN CTICUT.


Hartford, Maya, There was large audience
at the ball grounds to-day to witness the second
contest between the lIartfords and New Ravens.
The lIartfords were again beaten-7 to 6.
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Mr.. Charles J.. Marston of this city, has taken
. contract to raft the lumber manufactured at the
saw mill leased in this city by the Franklin Land
and Lumber Company, from the mill to Bath and
Gardiner. The manufactured lumber will be
RATED and hoated down. 1t is expected that the
mill will be started up in the of ten days or
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Deserter Given Up.

Manitoba, May L. The American deserter,
Schiller, kidnapped at Emerson. recently, has
been given up BY the United States authorities
and sent back to Manitoba.
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LEWISTON,
The Auburn Savings Bank,

Lewiston, May 4. The Trustees of the Auburn
Savings bank have passed the May semi annual
dividend. The Trustees state this will cover all
depreciation Of Investments and leave the banl,
solvent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-05

Shortly after the New Hampshire election, the
following epitaph was sent to gentleman in
Windsor:
DIED
In New Hampshire March II, 1876,
DEMOCRATIC PARTY,
Age unknown.
Cause of Observation-Disclosures.
Died without hope of a resurrection.
".And Of such is the kingdom of'-t'other place.
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EASTPOKT.
The Fisheries.

PASSPORT, May 4. A telegram from Canso re-
ports the Magdalen feet blockaded there by the
ice.
Snow.
1t showed here this morning.
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KENTUCKY.
Base Ball.

Louisville, May 4. game of base ball was
played here to-day. between the Cincinnati and
Louisville clubs, which resulted in the defeat of
the latter club; Cincinnati 8, Louisville 2.
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Local anu State Mems.

Trusteas Wakefield and Shorcy will make a
monthly inspection of the Insane Hospital to-day.
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New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. May 4. loi6.
Money was easy at 3xa4 per cent. on call. For
eign exchange firm at 4S5 a4sSx for bankers long
and 40 Z a490 = for dema I'd. Gold opened at lllT
and closed Mt ll2T. Carrying rates were and l
per cent Customs receipts $4,000. Treasury dis.
bursed si2l 900 on interest," go 900 Tor bOnds and
$ii,300 in silver. Cicarings at Gold Exchange
bank, $i3,249,U00.
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Weather Probabilities for To-day.

For the Middle and New England States,
rising and stationary barometer, warmer souther.
ly shifting to cooler northerly winds, clearing but
partly cloudy weather.
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CUBA.
Personal.

Havana, May A. Thomas E. Strede has beer
chosen and inaugurated President of the Repub
lie of Cuba.
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OHIO.

Democratic Convention.
Toledo, May4. The Democratic convention
for the Fifth Congressional District, was held at
Defiance, O., to day.
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The Mary Merritt Case.

Messrs. Leland and Tice testified to-day TIL
Bristows connection with the Mary Merritt ca:
was only one of friendship. This closed the il
yestjgatiou,
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Cincinnati Produce Market:

Cincinnati May 4. 1876.
PORK-a2l --42l -.
LARD-steam IL -al2-; kettle, l3-eI3x.
BULK MEATS-shouiders So; clear rib sides
Id clear sides Tx az.
BACON-shoulders So clear rim sides y -
A.: clear sides l21al1h.
WHISKEY--iO72.
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Dte1.

In this city, 2! inst, Of dptheria Charles E.
Brown, ag d ~ We lrs and months.
In Portland, "a last Mrs. Nellie Berry, wife OF
Herbert A. Berry, aged 20 years, months.
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1t showed here this 7
BREWE

Steam Saw Mill Purchased.
Bangor, May 4. F. n. Egery of this city,
purchased the steam saw mill of Neatly & Son of
Brewer, to-day.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
Boston stock List.

Boston stock List.
Boston. May L. 1875.
lSales at the Brokers' Board.l
Eastern Railroad la
Boston Maine railroad -alt1
Poluand. Saco & Portsmouth A.
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She rushed out into the other room when sister
succeeded in putting out the fire, but not until the
young lady's arms, hands, face and upper part of
her body were burnt to cinder. and the sisters
hands badly injured. Dr. Buxton dressed the
wounds, which were fearful indeed. Sunday death
relieved her Of her sufferings. Such an affair
brings out the sympathy of the people and casts
gloom over our lives.
The WOODEN mill is running again OIL full time.
The shoe factory is closed for time
Smells have had their time, and aewivos have
made their appearance in the lower waters of St.
Georges; warm weather will bring them to head
of the tide. Then we can live, that is ii we can
get time to pick out bones. Fish are good be-
cause cheap; money is hard, hence we buy fish.
Like EN- !" guess we do, come and see.
High school started Gil last Monday 9th in
prime condition. W.
Warren, May |, 1876.
METEOROLOGICAL.
The mean heat of April for 40 years, is Al 3340;
this year 40. 1859, being 0.926o colder. The mean
moisture rain and melted snow, is 1876 inches
this year 1904, deficiency of 06Sl inches.
Mean height of barometer reduced, 29Sl7
Greatest height on the 3D., 30.264
Least do on the l5!h, 29.359
Range 0905o
Mean heat of 3 daily observations, 40.675o
do extremes 40l4lo
do all observations, 40.40So
Greatest heat on the 18th coo
Least do do 10Th 30
Range, 36'
April lst. The ice which had gone from the
bridge and jammed at Green's lodges, started aud
went out of sight, the river being open from
Browns Island to Naumkeag.
5,h. Sle, hing for one day, making total for
winter Of l0l days.
7Ih. River open.
18th. Many flowers in bloom.
10Th. Aurora.
Goth. First mess of rhubarb from the garden.
80. Thunder, between and Z. NJ.
Moisture rain and melted snow, 2 694 inches
snow inches, max ing total of l044 for the win
ter; fair days, 10; variable, 6; foul 4; cloudy, L
rain fell on days; snow fell on days; aurora
observed l on the 10Th river closed days. max
ing total of l37 days; sleighing day. making
total of l0l days; thunder |, on the 30tn.
Oaklands May 3D.
P.S. First crop of peas and also beets show
ing themselves to day-[G. in Gardiner journal.
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Seats can be secured at the Eastern Express OF.
fee Tickets for sale att +. Pierce's, +. r. Geth.
ellis, Lewis Selbings, and at the door.
Doors open AT ~ uitain rises ats.
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