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Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO May 2. 1873.
FLOUR-ENtra spring 5Ia5.25; western $50;
southern 80
WHEAT No. spring il3a-; No. gilt edge
II q Regular. l0IAa. Cash Lila; May,
ll!Aa-, June, / lO--at.I01s; No. 3, I.e6A reject
ed 9lla
COHN Sales git ed.e iO4.a1.; regular, 3s.
Ca l0'4 At Aprll, 4l'.a-; May, iOsd-; June
IA 100 July, CO.; rejected 81.
OAtS Casu .ta; Aprii zofsaVO-; May, 26h
26's June 264!b
Klt-6U
BARLEY-4o-.
DRESSED HOGS-4 l!ai.l2s.
POKk-Casn st0-ast0-; April -sj0--sSs5
gGOals May 37}a aaS +U-; June, Sis; July o.
LAkD-Cash 6.7jJi al 91- April 7.15-a7.l5;
May 6s7 }aao4 June, 6.15}a "a; July O5-al07s.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 31 SO, short rib
sides a-5; short clear rib q 40 clear sides
5aa6s..
WHlSKEY-;}2.
do 3-- cents.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
10 rHE--
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FROM SOUTHwEsT HARBOR.
The Steamship Cimbria SuiI Rdmain.
at Anchor.
NOTHING NEW REGARDING DESTINA-
TION

ELLSWORTH May 2. No change in the posi-
ton of the steamship Cimbra The weather
having cleared the officers are coming on shore
mere fre,l and in greater numbers. But few of
the men have yet been Ashore Visitors are oc-
casioIally admitted on board, but they have moth
ing new to report.
Large supplies of fresh provisions are purchased
for the steamer.
Various rumors are in circulation, but cannot
be traced to any authentic source. No statements
about the desti alton or plans of the steamer or
Russians can be relied on as yet, since there are
no notable indications, and the Russian officers
aie guarded in conversation. one tiiicer re
maj ked that their visit here had no reference to
the probable wal, and should occasion 10 anxiety
III any quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
CONDENSED TELEGRANS.

Minister Seward ssys the Chinese famine will
last six months.
The President has approved the act prohibiting
the coinage Of 20 cent pieces.
The Albion lead works, Brighton. Mass, were
burned yesterday morning. Lpss 100000, most
~ insured.
meeting of the creditors OF Hiram Weeks
was held at st. Johnsbury, yesterday, and was
fully attended. Claims Tor over $40 600 were
submitted. John Hancock was chosen to act rs
ASST isnee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
THE CHINA FAMINE,
shop Op, ned for the Sale of Human
Flesh.

NEW YORK, May 2. The Post says our Japan
ese correspondent writing from Toxic, under date
OF April 9Th, sends the following The famine in
the north of Chira ages with inere asing severity
aud most dreadful reports come from the affl lcea
region. Ia one town u man opened n shop for the
sale OF human flesh, and did good business ia
cannlbalstic JDints and oasis II the local man
DARN interfered with this horrible experiment in
living, causing the shop keeper to be arrested and
behead
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
CALIFORNIA.
Death of ". \. Q,Brien.

SAN Francisco, May 2. w. S. 'Brien of the
firm Of Flood K O'Brien. died at San Rafael this
afternoon, after lingering illness of several
months. His death will in no manner interfere
with the business affairs of the firm. About a
year and a half ago all the property of the firm
was divided, with the exception of the mining
stock business, which rema Ms in common, Mr..
Flood having the management of the interest of
the deceased. This arrangement will continue in
force for the present, and the business will 20 on
as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
DOCTORS GAVE HIM Up.

SMALL, Asst. Adj. General.
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The Chair sustained the point Of order, and the
amendment was not received
After disposing of ten pages of the bill, the
committee rose and the House took recess.
EVenIng session was for debate only.
Mr., Wright made a speech in advoc acv of q bill
int oduced by him in the early part of the session.
ior government loan to aid the laboring classes
to make settlements on public lands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
Administrators Sale.

'INHE UNDERSIGNED, Administrator on the
/ tate of Louisa j. Foster, late OF Augusta, de-
# Probate for said County OF kenDebcc, will sell
1T public auction the premises, Saturday
May Is, ISIS. at Ii O'Clock A. NJ, the homestead
Of said deceased.
EUGENE W. wHITEHoUsE, Administrator.
Augusta, April Is, 1873, swls
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
TEX AS.
The ReyoIutiODists.

GALvEsoN, May 2. A News special says tel
egram from General Sweetzer to Gen. Ord saws
the Mexican revolutionists crossed from Texas in-
to Mexico the night of April n, at Pitsms, Cspo-
ia and LaPalma. They supposed to number
300, under the direction of Col. Munoz, of Esco-
bedO' 5 staff.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
ROCkLAN
Court N alters.

RoCKLAND. May 2 In the libe suit of Capt
X. d. Patterson of Belfast, against the publishers
of the Rockland Gazette, growing out of plain
tff's alleged discharge from position as pilot on
steamer Cambridge, last summer, defendants de-
muirer to plaintiffs wit was sustained by the
court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
PORTLAND.
= ate Fair.

PORTLAND, May 2. The trustees Of the Maine
State Agricultural Society have voted to hold "a
State Fair at Presumpscot Park, Portland, this
year. Sept. 18th to goth. The Maine Darymen's
Association will unite with it. Four thousand
dollars will be offered in premiums.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
BELFAST.
Court Matters.

BELFAST, Msy2 The Waldo Supreme court,
Judge Dickerson, adjourned to-day, after a fort
night. session. One hundred and twenty cases
were finally disposed of-ftteen verdicts and two
disagreements. Fred Stamsel, q German tramp.
was sentenced to three years in State prison. and
several others sentenced for minor offences
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
BASE BALL.

AT Springfield, Mass.-Sprinsfelds 6, Aeghe-
nys3.
AT Lowell, Mass ,-Lowells TO- Crcketts {; ten
innings
At Manchester, n. H.-Msnc hest.rs 6, Live
Ooks |.
AT Syracuse, y. " International Champion
ship game-Stars ), Buffalos |.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03

"ls it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up and
at work, and cured by SO simple a remedy "
Il assure you it is true that he is entirely cured
and with nothing but Hop Bitters, and only ten
must die"
NV Well-a-day If that is so, will go this min
ute and get some for my poor George. know
hops ale good
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
BlDDEFORID.
Fatal Accident. A

BIDDEFoRD, May 2. William Quinn, ase seven
attempted TO across the Il ack at the Boston X
Maine station, in front Of the locomotive, aud was
struck in the head, receiving injuries which prov
ed fatal Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
W ASlllNGrON. A
Extra Clerks.

WAsHINdTON. May 9 Some GO extra clerks
were put on IN the treasury department. large
number of clerks are also restored to their posi-
tons IN the interior department.
Committee DOIngs.
The Senate committee on Commerce, to-day
unanimously agreed to recommen nd the confrma
toa OF Geo. l.. Smith, as collector OF customs at
New Orleans.
The senate committee commerce to-day con
unued the consldt ration OF the steamboat bl l.
and struck o4t the clause limiting personal LA
bility Of steamboat owners. The clause making
the certificate of steamboat inspector prima ia
Gle evidence in courts Of law, was also stricken
out, and the bill then referred to the sub CON
mitee, to report what further amendments should
be made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
q. A. IL,
General Order for Memorial Day.
HEADQUARTERS G.. A. r.,
ADJCTANT GENERAL OFFICE.
NEW YORK CITY, Aprii %, 1873.

Gensra1 critters No. 10.
In accordance with the Rules and Regulations
Thursday, MAY 80, will be observed as Memorial
Day, to decorate with fitting ceremonies the
graves of our fallen comrades,
As heretofore the details wiil be left with the
Posts, but is urged that where there number
IN one locality that they unite and every meth
od be used 10 secure the sympathy and coopera
tion of all persons, whether members Of the Order
or not.
As the years glide on, we too will pass away, and
soon the Order will cease to exist. 1t therefore
behooves US to properly educate those who are to
live after us, in the proper observance of this
most sacred occasion.
by Command of JOHN c. ROBINSON,
Commanderln-Ch hiei.
JAMES l.. FARLEY,
Adjntant General.
Official
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
PENNSYLVANIA.


PTTsToS, May ?. Thoma. Morris was arrest
ed here last night, charged with numbering his
wife IN kansas CITY, last January. The detective
thnks there is no doubt of his identity
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
CASTINE.


CAsTINE, May .. The store of Hooper & Shep-
herd, at Csstine, was damaged by fire Wednesday
night, to the amount OF $1,000, including goods
insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
CANADA.
Election.

QUEBEC, May 2. Elections for the legislature
took place throughout the province, yesterday for
10 members OF the House 81 Constituencies re-
turn - liberals and % conservatives, the liberals
that Joly's liberal government, will be sustained
by very narrow majority His ministers are ali
returned, and the old Minister'S with the exception
OF Baker, ex. Solicitor General, are re elected
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
Financial,
Death.
A Dinner.
Weather Indications for To-day,

For New England and the Middle States,
rising, possibly followed by falling barome ter,
increasing southwest winds, warmer, partly cloudy
weather, and in the interior possibly local rains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
W EST INDIES.
RenOrted Surrender of NM

HAVANA, May 2. Creditabe rumors have rre-
vailed since yesterday of the surrender of Maceo,
the Cuban leader. 1t is supposed the govern
ment has such intelligence, but defers its publca
ton until all the facts are known.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Accident.

kEENR, May 2. w. j. Mason, brakeman on
the Cheshire railroad, was knocked off the cars at
the passenger depot in this city, to-day, and was
Instantly xii ed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03

something Of his work and set forth in strong
terms the appreciation and esteem in which he i,
held. This separation is more keenly felt now,
as large number of young people belong to the
church aud congregation. CoMos.
RoCKLAND, NAV |, 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
BROW NFIEID.
Death.

PORTLAND May 2. Lancaster Hodges, l07
years old. died at Brownfeld to-day. He was
born in Dsnvers, Mass, Jan. 81, 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
Runner.

A rumor is sfoat here that the Cimbria is to
come to Portland to send a crew by rail to San
Francisco, but it can be traced to no reliable
source
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
Emigration.

OTTAWA, May 2. A second party of 80 left this
district to-day, for settlement in the northwest
provinces. About 100 will join them at Brock.
vile and adjacent towns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03

During last nights session of the House Mr.
Lockwood advocated the passage of the kimmel
bill to investigate the late presidential election
based upon the Blair resolution. He could not
agree with the policy OF some democrats, that IL
wss better to let the matter stand as it was, and
said if congress failed to investigate II would be-
come party to the fraud This Is the first speech
on the subject
Free Salt.
Francis ID, Mouton, before the committee on
ways and means, to-day, advocated placing SAT- on
the flee list, in conformity with the resolutions
adopted by the American Dairymen's, Iowa Dan
rymeu's, and National Butter associations.
Nominations Confirmed.
The senate to-day confirmed Geo. l.. Smith as
collector Of customs at New Orleans.
The Florida Matter.
in charge the alleged florida presidential frauds,
whether they will propose an investigation by the
House judiciary committee OF by JOINT commit
tee of congress, to consist of six members of the
House and five of the Senate. They say they
have the orig ina documents, embracing all the
material facts, from oil parties interested In the
alleged auds. The resolution for the investiga-
ton may be introduced next Monday, AS a ques-
tlon Of privilege
Signal Service.
Representative Clark of y. j., Of the House
Military committee, who has been in charge Of
the subject, after iu investig alton, reports to
the full com mittee that the signal service is eff
ceut and economical, and there is no reason Tor
its consolidation with the coast survey aud life
saving service. Its extension even is desirable for
the benefit OF the farming community, but this IS
impossible with the present appropriation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03

and it would equal fifteen cents per hundred
pounds to consumer. OF ice in those cities If they
are paying more than that, they getting swim
a 1aJ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
fieudish Attpmpt.

LAWRENCE, May 2. An unsuccessful attempt
WAS made to wreck the Z. NJ. passenger tram
from Manchester, above Methuen, yesterday.
Ties were placed upon the track at point where
the track overlooked high embsnkment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
NJ MASSACHUSETTS,. A
Loss by Fire.

BosToN May 2. The loss on building, ma
chinely and stock, by the burning OF one of the
large buildings of the Albion lead works at BIZ sh-
ton, Mass, is estimated at $50 600; Insured 10
different companies for SSl 900. Tue fire was un-
dnlIhfellu incanHiaru
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
Railroad Accident.

J j. Collins, Fitchburg railroad foreman, while
attempting TO get on a moving train at Green-
field, WAS run over and instantly killed this after
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
1Harrtrn.

In this city, Nav lst, by X v. f. T. Adams, Mr.
Ghas; l. Gordon TO Miss Hattie A tanley, b tn Of
Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
FOREIGN.
Strike.

BLACKBURN. May ,. The operative cotton
spinners adjourned the question OF again seeing
masters for week. All operatives although
complaining of hunger, seem perfectly firm They
regard the intended lockout as u God send, be.
cause 1t will bring on the crisis quickly.
Financial.
LONDON, May2. In the stock market prices
have fallen away under the influences of continen-
tai bourses and dlscouraging political news
Among the foreign securities the Russian suffered
most.
Death.
Sir W ilHAm Mitchell, proprietor Of the shipping
and mercantile Gazette, and founder of the I'm
ternatioual Code of Signals" is dead.
A Dinner.
PARIS, Maya. Gov. Noyes, the American
Minister gave dinner tonight in honor OF Mr.
Taylor, the newly appointed Minister to Germa-
ny, and Mr.. Welsh to Great Britain. Among the
guests were members of Mr.. Tsylors family. at
taches of the respective legations, and few
American residents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-05-03
I.1irn.

In Camden, Y. j., April 26th, Mrs Elvie, vile of
VIM A. Seekings, and daughter of Peter r. and
Mary L. Gilman formerly of Winthrop. Me. aged
~ years month";
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fAotf.s.
Ss!eE McsSsG
Cornoro Of Second and Market Streets,
cr.rAnprnLD. "a.

ruNuIs old aud eommodious uo,ol bas. DARN,
the past year. bern enlarged TO double IT,
f,raer capacity for the Entertainment Of stran
sert and guests. The whole building has been
refu nished, and the proprietor will spare no
pains 70 render his guests comfortable while
stsyiag with him.
sS- The Mansion House" Omnibus runs to
and from the Depot on tho arrival and departure
II each train. W. cAhpoN,
July 1. 77-n proprietor
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c,ssrs.,a, p. April $, is,s
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Advertisements.
rreasurer's Sale.
Unseated Lands
IN cLEARFIEI.D COUNTY.

Notice Il hereby given, In pursuance Of an Act
Of Assembly approved tho 18th day Of june A.
d. Is45. entitled "An Act to amend an Act direct.
ips the mode 81 selling Unseated Lands in Clear
field county" and the several supplcm ents there
to, there win be exposed u SiA ~ outcry. GA ize
sEcOND MONDAY. 10th day Of JUNE, A.. d.
1873, the following tracts or pieces Of lands In
SAID county, for taxes due and unpaid, Via
Bercaria Township
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446 Acres Of Land,
more or less. In nsccaria township, lying on the
north side Of big clssrheli creek. and within one
mile Of the sane. The above land Ia heavily
covered with hcnlcck, white oak, rock ont, and
other hard wood timber, and Q quantity Of white
pine, said 10 be half . million or more feet.
The same 10 heavily underlaid with bifuminops
coal, and directly on the line of railroad leading
from fioutsdale to coslport. its value IL unknown.
There are, also. other valuable minerals on the
same. r. = n
The above land lies about two and a-han miles
below the village Of Glen Hope. adjoining lands
Of George Groom and others. on what 10 known
a Porter's run. Tho improvements an the prop
sriy are q good gcHrsd saw mill, 10 running order,
. high dam. stone breast. made In tho bort man
per. NJ for almost any machinery There is. niso,
. large fume dwelling house and frame bank barn
thereon, and about forty or any acrcs, more or
lees. Of the land 10 cleared. Any person
Wishing TO invest In property Of this Kind viii Do
veil 20 cxsmine this property | will sell the
whole or the undivided half inics~st AZ may suit
The purchsrsr. The above tract Of land will make
two VI three fsrms. which will compare fssorably
with the greater part Of our county. Price aud
terms made known 70 any perfou wishing 10 pur-
ekass. For further pArtieulau call In psrson OF
Address the undsrsieped Il ofAmpIsn nuls ? o.
c:asfsd county, p. bAhL Wipkh1Rk.
Jan. o., 1s7e-M
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
Instinct in a Crab.

Mr.. Darwin, in his Naturalist 8
Voyage" thus describes a crab which
makes it's diet OF cocoa nuts, and which
he found on Kneeliug Island, in the
South Seas. "It is common on all parts
of this dry land, and grows to mon
strous size. It has front pair Of legs,
terminated by strong and heavy pincers,
and the least pair by others which are
narrow and weak. 1t would at first be
thought quite impossible for a crab to
open a strong cocoa-nut covered with
the husk; but Mr.. Liesk assures me he
has repeatedly seen the operation effect,
ed. The crab begins by tearing the
husk, fibre by fibre, and always from
that end under which the three eye.holes
are situated. When this is completed
the crab commences hammering with its
heavy claws on one of these eye-holes
till an opening is made; then turning
round its body by the aid of it's narrow
pair of pincers, it extracts the white al
luminous substance. think this is as
curious case of instinct as ever heard
of, and likewise of adaptation in struc-
ture between two objects apparently SO
remote from each other in the scheme of
nature as crab and cocoa-nut."
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
I" For this Occasion Only"

Torture by thumb-screw was revived
in LEIPZIG the other day, "for this occa-
sion only" In museum there speci-
men of the old instrument of torture is
preserved. A friend of one of the Off
cials was looking at it, and observed,
jesting, that the men of old must have
been but feeble to have given way SO
readily under torture, adding, boasting-
ly, that he could bear 1t well enough.
His friend Immediately proposed wager
on the trial, the boaster agreed, the
thumb-screws were brought out, fitted
on, and twisted two or three turns. IT
is said that the humiliation of Bassus,
or Of Mark Twain's bully, "Arkansas. -
was joke compared with the result of
the experiment.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
Police Experience in New York.

In 1873, "Mulligan's Hsll" was a
basement saloon in Broome street. 1t
had been growing worse and worse. and
one evening, hearing disturbance,
Captain Williams and the officer on that
post went in. There were thirty-eight
persons, men and women, of every
color and nationality, all of the worst
character and some notorious in crime.
The captain took in the situation at a
glance, and determined with a thought
to arrest the whole party. Placing his
back to the front door, he covered
the back door with his revolver,
and threatened death to the first person
who moved. Then he sent the patrol
man to the station for help, and fer tif-
teen long minutes held that crowd of
desperadoes at bay. They glared at
him, squirmed and twisted in their
places, scowled and grated clenched
teeth, itohed to get at their knives and
tear him to pieces; but all the while the
stern mouth of that revolver looked at
them, and looked them out of counter
ance, and the steady nerve behind it
held sway over their brutal ferocity. 1t
was trial of nerve and endurance.
Captain Williams stood the test and
saved his life. He wonders now why
they did not shoot HIM q dozen times
Certainly it was not because they had
any scruples, for the first two prison
ers sent to the station killed Officer
Burns with paving stone before they
had gone two blocks. Captain Allaire
made an almost precisely similar single
handed raid on the famous "Burnt
Rag saloon in Bleecker street, one
winter night in 1875.-Ernest IngersoIl
in ScribRer.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
COmllustibIn Grain.

The recent mysterious explosion at
Minneapolis is referred to asanother
proof that there are material forces III
existence the strength of which is not
yet fully up derstood. Similar catastro-
phes have taken place from time to time
in Scotland, England and Germany.
These latter were Investigated by DR..
Smith, of Manchester, England, who
gave his opinion that flour and bran
mixed in a fine state of division, gives
off a gas at 450 deg. Fahrenheit, which,
when mixed with nine volumes of dir,
forms an explosive mixture liable at any
time to be fred by spark or flame.
Another Investigation, Prof. Macedam,
has given his opinion on the cause of
such explosions in greater detail, the
sum and substance Of which is as fol-
lows: The chemical composition Of
grain shows that all it's component parts
are combustible when burned in the or
dinary way, and in far greater degree
when diffused through the air as q
cloud. When finely ground -four thus
diffused through air comes in contact
with light or fire, an extremely rapid
combustion takes place-in fact, an ex-
plosion. The "smut" taken from the
grain during cleansing and the "shorts''
separated from the flour burn with
equal readiness. The conditions re-,
quired to bring about a fire explosion
are somewhat similar to those required
to cause gas explosion, that is cer-.
tain proportion of the pulverized matter:
is requisite to given proportion of airs
and 30 long as this proportion is not
completed there is little or no danger.
When bruised, the flour resolves itself
into gases. The carbon, by uniting
with the oxygen of the air, becomes
carbonic oxide or carbonic acid, and the
hydrogen and oxygen become water,
vapor or steam. The volume Of these
gases is also much increased by their
high temperatures at the moment OF
combustion. NJ Y, Bulletin.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-07-10
Advice to Graduates )

The young men now leaving college
who think that it would be beneath
their dignity to engage in mechanical
pursuits, and that the education which
they have received is only intended to
fit them for some one of the learned
professions, ought to study the bacca-
laureate discourse delivered by DIR Pea
body before the graduates Of Harvard.
"We need" said he, cable and edu-
Gated men in agriculture and manufac-
ture, and there is not department
under those titles that may not be ele-
waited, not alone in name, but in it's
permanent value as factor in its we'll
being by such recruits MS our college
might furnish a.-
Students fresh from the university
are too apt to forget that there is some
thing practical in life to which their
education is only an introduction, and
that if it helps them in law, in medicine,
and theology, it will also be an aid to
them in those other pursuits which are
equally associated with national pro-
gress and prosperity. A few matter Of
fact sermons like DR.. Peabody delivered
just at the time when young mems
minds and feelings are the most recep-
tive, might lead them to indulge less in
thoughts of being carried through life
on beds of fiowery ease, and more of
following avocations which will in the
end yield not only pleasure, but profit.
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