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Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
The Sale Of Horses. Colts, sc.

+ The auction sale of horses. colts brood
mar,., oxen. &C., held yesterday afternoon
at the liartwell Farm belonging to the late Allen
Lambard), was largely attended, but bidding was
slow, and sales were made at low prices. The fol
lowing purchases were made
"MARY BLAINE, hay mare. sired by Johnny,
(who was sired by Gen. Knox 9 years old, stands
u l-2 hands high, and weighs 1885 lbs. Purchased
by Al Staples for S66
"BRuNFTrK "-handsome bav mare with dark
points; wears old, IA 10 hands high, weighs SS5
I lbs. Sired by Sandford Knox; dam, Mcclellan
mare. verv promising. Purchased by L. A.
Geche for $40.
"ARLFrrA, "-hrown FLY. 2 years old; sired hy
Sanford Knox; dam, Mary Blaine. IA ID hands
high. weighs s3j lbs Purchased by l.. Leighton
for $50.
"BLovD - year old flly; color. light bay.
Sired nv Sanford Knox; dam, Mcclellan Mare.
Weighs 720 lbs stands IA bands high. Purchased
bv James Kccgah for S51 80.
"IIGHTFooT colt color, light bay !;
sired nv Sanford Knox; dam Mcclellan Mare.
Weighs 81 lbs. Purchased by w. f. Potter for
S3l.
"PoLLY"-Grev mare, IN foal from Sanford
Knox. Purchased by d. c. Robinson. for S33.
Yoke Oven; grt feet weigh 5000 lbs. Hand
somey matched and splendid workers. Pur-
chased by Samuel Guild for $40.
Buck. purchased by c. b. Lakin for SS2 2j.
Light Top Buggy, pole and shafts, $l2o. J..
H. Mhnley
l Pair Light Double Harnesses, S45, J. II.
Manley.
On account of the non arrival of parties from
Boston, among them the purchasers of the
Lancaster and Sanford Knox, who desire to OBJ
tain some of their colts.-tbe further sale has been
postponed 70 a future time, which will be duly
announced.
Supreme Judicial court -Libbey, J. Pre-
siding.
WEDNESDAY, October %.
Augusta vs.. Moulton. At half past eleven the
closing arguments of counsel having been sub
mitted, the postponed till afternoon on
account of the illness Of juror, and another case
entered upon. After dinner the judge charged
the jury, and they retired with the papers. They
returned verdict for the def.
George V. Davis vs. Inbs. of Vienna, Bean &
lIean for ptf. Titcomb Il Titcomb for defts.
This action is brought to recover compensate ion
FOR an injury done to PITS horse in January,
1876, 10 consequence Of defective highway. The
way in question leads from Readfield to Vienna,
and the alleged defect consisted of deep snow.
The horse is said to have houndered in the drift,
and by some means not fully known got a severe
cut on his oil forward foot The damages are
laid at 500. The wound healed after three or
four months nursing and care, but an ugly bem-
ish remained which lessened bis saleable value.
Trial unfinished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

We depart from our usual practice of publishing
ANONYMOUS comm nications, and give the follow
ing place. 1t was received yesterday in an en-
veope bearing a fdt stump. being Star Match
revenue stamp. The communication reads thus
Mr.. Eddter: we have remarked in this morning
Journal an item stating there WAS two rum shops
open lately but you would not say that when the
war broke oubt and we lost aim thank Cord there
ia affish market under meath one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
THE AFGHAN TROUBLE.
POstpOnement Of the Contest.

LONDON, October 2S. The Bombay Gazette
states that advance upon Csbul is postponed
until next year, With view to more effectively
coerciug the Ameer than by = mere dash. The
Gsz tie says that it will be better TO spend some
months organizing perfectly irresistible
force than to neglect necessary precautions, and
jeopardIze the safety Of the empire. The nsur-
recuon IN the province of Seistaa continues, and
Persian troops are marching against the nsurg
ents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
X ANSAS.
Prairie Fires.

ST. LOUIS October %. Deca tur and Edwards
county, IN Sspps Valley, Kansas, recently raided
by tue Cheyenne Indians, has been devastated by
prairie fires, and nearly everything not destroyed
by the Indians was consumed. Several persons
are said to have persisted in the flames.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
Fatal Accident.
PENNSYLVANIA.


WnKEsBARRE, October %. A tornado th s
morning indicted great damage in this city and
vicinity. Houses were unroofed, trees uprooted,
windows broken, and fences and mine drilling sp-
parstus were demolished. Rail tracks at sever al
points were badly washed, and trains delayed. Al
White Haven several persons are injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

The Gardiner journal says: Schooner Gen.
Howard, on Monday, while coming from Angus
IA to Gardiner, loaded with lumber, struck rock
and sprang a leak. Tuesday, divers came up
from Bath, and found her oakum started in some
spots and fixed her. She will sail as soon as the
Wi nd favors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

1.-THE careworn cheeks H. hi M with heahhful
fire." upon using Caswell's NEW" ELIXIR. for
the Blood Prepared bv Csswell & Co. of Boston
proprietors of Csswell 4 Co.'S SLIPPERY ELM
WAN FLOSS Hair Dressing. For sale by all
drupyists
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

The Augusta sportsman does not want his name
mentioned who wandered all day in the woods
without success and then bought a partridge for
fifty cents from lucky little urchn whom he
chanced to meet sin order that be might keep up
appearances when he retained home, you know"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Health Is inestimabe Jewel. The cosgh
that deprves you of it may take your life too One
bottle of Hale's Honey of Horebound and Tar
W III avert the evil, and save you from consump-
ton Will YOU weigh Life against 9 half dollar
Sold by all Druggists.
HILLS HAIR & WHIsKER DYE, Black or Brown,
' Soc 4w. oc2-t&wlmo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

We don't vouch for this found IN an exchange
Annie Cary used 10 live in Durham, little village
in Maine, and neighbors say they often heard
Mrs Cary at the wood she'd door shouting. "An
ME Annie Louise Cary come into the house this
minute and chop them kindlings."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
INDIANA.
Murder.

PORT FULTON. October %. Peter Brass and .
sam Druumond quarreed over the ownership of
IL horse collar. Drumm0nd attacked Brass with
knife, when the latter shot him dead.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
" ASfiiN(TON.
Financial.

WASHINGTON, October %. 1t is said of Secre-
tary oheimon's regulations concerning bids for
silver, that it is possible for adtot operators to be-
come possessed of the figures of their competitors
The amount of silver to be purchased to-day is
100000 ounces. The weekly purchases heretofore
have been about $50 900 ounces.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

VIM. F. morrill,, Esq, heretofore general
agent of the ". Y. Life Insurance Co, with
headquarters at Portland. has decided to remove
to Springfield Mass, where be will continue the
insurance business. Mr.. Morrill, formerly resided
j., this city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Mr.. c. c. Hunt. music dealer in this city, has
recently sold a Brown Brothers organ to the
Good Tempars Lodge in Haowell, for 500.
Mr.. Hunt keeps full line Of musical instruments
and is always supplied with the most popular
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Some Of our exchanges say that the fishing sea-
son in many lakes in the State has been poorer
than for many years before.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

William GRAY, aged nineteen years, robbed two
houses by climbing to the second stores last nigh
obtaining over fifteen hundred dollars worth of
diamonds and watches. He ran into the arms of
policeman, and to-day was sent to the state pris-
on for five years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

EastDort has an nhabitant by the name of Rob
ert Burns 3S years of age, who has never had a
physician but once in his life. Owad some power
the gifte gle us, that no NJ. d. might oft'ner see
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

An adjourned meeting of the Monument Asso-
citation was held on Tuesday evening, and the
subject of the levee discussed Another meeting
will soon be held, Of which due notice will be
NV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Gen. Hall is to stump Massachusetts,, speaking
in Boston this evening. The Boston Traveller
says: "Gen. Hall is one of the most effective
stump speakers in the country.l
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Gen. Matthew Hastings of Calais died Thurs
day evening. Gen. Hastings served with distinc-
ton in the war of 1872, aud for a number of years
after was connected with the militia Of this State.
lie was So wears old,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

A little girl in this city said that she shonldnt t
varnish the autumn leaves that she gathered. Ma
ture didn't varnsh the leaves TO preserve them.
and she was sure she couldn't do any better than
Nature could
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Mr.. John Martin, probably one of the most eN-
pert gardeners in this vicinity, has sent 10 this Of
fee two cunning little paIsnips. We would put
them in the paper, bu, they are too long for the
Daily columns, one of them being % inches long
and 10 inches in circumference.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
Dtf0.

In West Paris, Oct. 10, Colo mel Jordan Stacy,
aged 81 years and mentAs.
In East i'ixheld Oct 8, Dolly p. Merrill, widow
of the late Dav id g. Merrill, aged 80.
In Greene Oct. IL. Mrs. Betsey, widow OF the
late DR.. Alfred Pierce aged SIS years 6 months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

While two young men were racing horses on
State street near the State House Tuesday even
ing, one fthe carriages tipped over and the occu-
pant was thrown to the ground. He picked him
self up uniniured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

The meeting of the Stockholders OF the Far
mers National Bank. in Bangor, held on Tuesday,
TO decide whether to continue the barking busi-
ness or to wind mp the bank adjourned for four
,,aoLs u;,h IN, ,ak, inn action
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Those who desire the upholstery work of their
sleighs cIeanscd and dyed. shond look at the
specimens Of work at the Steam Dye House, in
this cty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

For the ladies ony-The muscles Of the human
Jaw exert force Of five hundred and thirty-four
pounds. The moral is obvious.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Special convocation Of Cushnoc Chapter will he
held this evening. ct 7.30 o'clock. Work in the
Royal Arch degree. Brethren are requested to be
prpsent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Kate CLAYTON has shvcred through the Two
Oruhans" twelve hundred times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

| For New England and the Middle States,
clearer weather, north westerly winds, rising bar.
emser. preceded in the east portions BY falling
rain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
N MlSSOuRl.

The Capture and Murder Of a Railroad
Thief.
KANSAS CITY, October %. Dan Lement, the
railroad robber who escaped at the time of Big
Mike Rosrke's recent capture, was found by the
officers Monday night, in dig out in Thompson,
Geek. He fought like tiger, and WAS finally
shot dead. This breaks up desperate gang.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

There have been but two deaths from 'iph'he-
ria in Waterville, for two months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
NEW HAM PSiIIRE.
Damage by Storm.

SUNCooK October %. The west side Of David
Hayes partly erected BRICK block was blown down
in the gale this afternoon. The mass OF brick aud
mortar striking new barn knocked ii down a
forty foot embankment ana completely demolish-
iny It. No one was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
NEW NORk
Attempted Suicide.

NEW YORK, October 23 The attempted sui
eide OF Miss Julia Scofeld, aged seventeen years,
on Sunday, at Mt. ksco, is attributed to her dis
like to an aged suitor, whom her parents favored
She snot herself in the breast, inhcung probably
fatal wonnds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
NEW JERSEY.
ResiguatiOu.

JERSEY CITY, October %. The resignation of
Rev. Mr.. Vosburg, pastor of the Jersey City Bsp-
list church. who was recently accused Of wife
poisoning, was accepted last night, and q rssolu-
tion of confidence in him was lost by q vote Of 10
10 l3.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
Captured. .

Sarah Grace, q child stesler, was captured yes
terday as she was making off with q little daugh :
ter of Mrs Dunn OF Chatham, Conn, in York
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

CLEVELAND. October 20. The schooner Alge-
rine, from Ogdensburg 10 Cleveland, ran ashore
during the STERN to-day. The crew reached the
shore safely, but the vessel is going to pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
OHIO.
Fire.
M arlne Disaster

CINCINNATI, October %. The planning mill
owned by Smith and Williams are burned. Loss,
ST. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Ge, your outside windows at Farnham's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
loeaI ann state Mems.

"l1l never return without game, he sa'd'
AZ away he marched in hunters trim;
A. night he came hut brought N" game,
Sc the boys made game of him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
IIynienial.

The St. Louis G iobe (democrat) says that Sam
ucl J. Tilden is engaged to be married to st
LOUIS belle, and that the wedding will take place
within three months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
Court Matters.

A conductor on the East Broadway horse cars
refused to take trade dollar, and after quite a
row. elected the man who offered it. Both the
passenger and Conductor were arrested, and a
complaint made by the horse car officials
against the passenger, to-day, n the police court,
but Judge Wendoll decided adverse to the horse
railroad. The conductor is under strict orders of
the company
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

A laborer named President Gaucha was struck
by brick which fell from the fourth story o.
Bsrtletts new hotel building this morning. He il
now lying in critical condition, his skull being
badly fractured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
Military Matters.

General Sherman, in speaking of the army re-
Gently, said he never knew OF lis coalition being
as satisfactory as now All It's branches are IN ac-
cord the best possible feeling existing among the
officers aod the character of the men being all
that could be desired. The recruiting officers are
careful in selection, not more than one IN five pre-
senting themselves for enlistment being accepted.
In his recent trip to the West, General Shei man
was fairly delighted with the good condition Of
all the posts more attention than heretofore being
paid to their sanitary condition. At one of them,
where there was large command, the hospital
had not had patieut for over two weeks. The
General expressed his astonishmeut at the educs-
tonal standing of the privates generally, some OF
them showing high state of culture
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
SchOOuers Ashore.

Two unknown vessels reported ashore on
the coast, and another went ashore this afternoon
but was not damaged, and is now atoat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

CON ECfIlsJl.


New HAVEN. October 23 The schooner Mary
rce, from New York to Middletown, with Goa
foundered OFF New Haven light, this afternoon,
and Capt. Robert Tullock Of thus city, snd the
steward, George Lee, were drowned. The vessel
was owned in New York, and is a total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Attorney General Devens has overrued form
er opinion from the department of justice to the
effect that national banks in making up capital
subject to duty, may be permitted to deduct
United States bonds at their face value, and now
decides that they may deduct the amount invested
in such bouds, not only their face value but the
premium added. 1t is said by the treasury Off
clsls that the decision will open some fifty thous-
and asse-smen nts ma ie bv the treasurer since the
passage of the national bank act and that cons I'd
cradle money will be rqured to refund erroneous
duties collected from banks under the previous
rulings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
DAMAGE TO sHlPPING AP.
PREHENDEO.

Immense Destruction Of Property on
Land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
Gold.

BATH, October %. Alvah Conant Of Bath aud
Whitman Howard of Milford, Mass, have sold a
half interest IN the gold mine on Simond's place
to Isaac l.. Garrison of ST. LOUIS, and Dr. Eugene
Howard of Newburyport. Work on sinking
shafts and erecting buildings has already COM
menced. The ore pans out well, and other veins
are being discovered daily.
Fatal Accident.
PORTSMOUTH, October %. Henry Arlington
Of New York, who was accidentally shot Monday
morning while cunning near Hampton, died to-
day. lie was uaconsciou to the last.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

Telegraph Wires Frustrated
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

FOR AALE OR RENT.
TWO CONVENIENT dwelling houses. Inquire
j at FREEMANs NATIONAL BANK.
Augusta, Get. II, 1878. octlS.tt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
Weather..

Msnsilrs Meteorological Almanac makes the
predictions that November will be colder than
usual and dry weather will prevail except the
southern coasts. The first half OF Dece
is to be stormy and cold according to the same
thorty. According to these Representation
which are shown from the position Of the planets,
our warm weather is about over for this season.
Tne prediction Of Mr.. MsnsIIl during the past
summer has proved to be quite correct
Dedication.
The Catholic church at Northield, erected dur
ing the last wear at an expense OF ten thousand
dollars, on Vine stI eet, was dedicated to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

BAD WEATHER SOUTH AND WEST.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
(U>T)M DEPARTMENT!
HUNTINGTON. MASON & CO.

The great success we had last spring and sum.
mer in our Custom Department, In consequence Of
the extremely low prices at which wa made suits
to measure encourages us 10 offer the same induce
ments for the coming Fall and Winter season. We
are now prepared to show our customers the lar.
gest stock oi sUITINGS and ONERCOATINGS
ever offered In Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
PERSONAL.

Berlin despatch says it is regarded probable
that Scbouvsof will shortly replace Gortsch ak of
the Russian prime minister, the health of the lat
ter being precariOus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24
Shoe Business.

Business at the Auburn shoe factories shows a
fair degree of activity. Some snuacturer,
have orders enough in now to keep them busy
during the rest of the month, without regard tC
future demand. Supplementary fall orders 70,
small lots are coming in. The total number o
cases shipped this week is 1877, an improvement q
of sStysix cases over last week. total shipments
Leather receipts are small and do not improve.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-24

New YORK, October %. Secretary Evsits in
response to an invitation Of New York business
men, will speak national issues at Cooper In
stilute to morrow night.
Salt River herald., 1878-06-01

Mrs. Veil has been very ill during the past week.
 The Mmicopa Library Associa- ton will hold a meeting next We'd ncsday evening at the school house.
 The harvest season is now in fuli blast. Everybody is busy a2d full of life.
 F. Irvine las rented lis building north of the s;age o.icr, to Ira Stroud, whose family let Yuma for this place a we. ago.
 "Six months ago I knew every body. but now I don't know single onc," is a remark we have heard twenty times during the past week.
 Charlie Goldman from Tempe, Sum Weir from Gil.e:t. and Aim- strong from lhe Capital, have been among eur many new arrivals du:- fig the past week.
 The Southern Pacific Stage Com pany yesterday purchased 25O,00O pounds of grain at $2 75 delive ed. Tn comtrIctur request. us not 10 publish his ,me. as it Was no ones business.
 A building is being erected next the new hall of Wnolsey x Went worth for a wholesale liquor esfab lishment. F. NJ. Fowler is also constructing a new building in front of his old market. Upon the con- | rl.lion of the build Ing adjoining the Phe K brewery it will be colvcrtcd into cird and reading room.
 R. Armstrong, the fiu;t and tree man, arrived vest rday from Pres c5tt, and vii leman in town s..v- efal days canvas<ing for orders. His last lot of ees, shrubbery and flowers were delivered in excellent condition, and nothing but gool re. ports have been heard from them. He has made quite a reduction in his price.. He would also like to have our farmers examine his oslgr fence. For S2OO he will furnish enough tees 10 surround d Qunter section, that will turn stock the sec ond year.
Salt River herald., 1878-06-01
4 Daily Jgaii.

Mir. Kerens. one of the owners, and Wm. Griffith, Superintendent or the Southern Pacific Stage Com pnn7, arrivel il Phcnix from Yuma on Hhmsdly afternoon. 4 HERALD reporter cllled on them at the Php- nix Hotel yesterday morning, and found Mr. Kerens an afflble and very intelligent gent!em n, up to hi. eyes in business. This is his fist visit 10 Phenix, and he ex- pressed himself well pleased with our valley and town, and our fu- ture prospects and thinks we are as much entitled to dlily mail row as any part of Arizona. In his opinion only q short time will claps'. leiorc We will get our mails daily, and in a more direct manner ;han at present. He left vest, rday morning for Florence, and from there he will go to Washington.
Salt River herald., 1878-06-01
,G.la-rnon.c Cllan-ea.

During the past we,k considcra- ble change hls taken place in ou tel 'grIphic office Mr. l. R. Brt, who has lad c!.a, ge of this office, leit by private conveyance Thurs day, and will hereafter manipulate the machine at Camp Verde, Mr. J. W. Harrison, formrlly of Camp Grant, and d ghtning slingcr Of much exp rirncr, assumes control here. Wm. Blber, now supcrin tending the construction of the loop between here and Mpricopa, will w learn, have 4 place in t!iis office upon the completion of his present duties. The office will be moved Monday from the stage office to thc building south of the Loot and shoe store of T. Olson.
Salt River herald., 1878-06-01
Freight E-cTH.

The following Phenix freight ar rived at Yuma since last report:
 May IS; B & N, ,: 4 & Ellis. 2l hags and twine; E \ c, l pans; Golden Star, g powder and fusr. 19th-Purcella, 5 liquor and md@e. 20th r A s, 4 saldlcry; Mrs l + E. l millinery; A x F, so groc3ri s; l. x Co, glass. 23d. --Golden Str mine, 54 machinery; Nj Brangar', brandy; Lu'gnrding, l buggy top 24th-Gnld.n Star mill, 70 machinery; Goldman, fuse; Grangrt, 20 malt, whisky; A < |. syrup.
Salt River herald., 1878-06-01
BoiR.

HANK Y.- Near Pres ott. Ariz na un Satur- day. May 18th, ls59, of strsngulaiei hernia J hn HInk-y, native Germany. De ceds-d leaves a wife ani three children. ROYCE.-At Yuma, Arizona, May 2!s; 1878 A. Royce sgod 55 cara
Salt River herald., 1878-06-01
General Merchandise.

Which we are determined 10 sell al pr.c.s sS suit ,ansrIners. ei'E-i at who'esae ~ 1I I-'-'- Give ms P call before purchasing elsewhere.
Salt River herald., 1878-06-01

TL. undersigned Glrrady well known in the
 enitory and in this vicini.s beg leave 10 ai- .curce to iae pnbiie of Phenix and. surr"usc' .ng country tlai they have dp,Hes s' Psssix tt,re with d stock of
Salt River herald., 1878-06-01
M1RRie0.

OUNDY-PAEKER-ln henix May 29rh hv Key. [. II C"x. William c RouudS and Miss Mary X. lurker. TODD-MILLER-AtP Picket Post May ' hy Justice Blakely, Louis Todd to Mrs Mary Miller
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On. J. @. 0RAssE. DENTIST. OF
QIt1G nee In Stone Bur rttt's New Build
ing on Commercial street. All work
saaassseee.
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TREASURES
TAX NOTICE,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
III that the Tax List OF King County
and Special School Tax for the year
1873 are now due AMI in nv hands for
collection. To all taxes remaining un-
paid on Dccpmoer 1ss. 1878. ten per
cent. penalty Will be added. Tax pay
ers will please hand in their supervis-
ors. rad poll and road property tax
receipts. q. D. HILL.
Treasurer.
Seattle. August leth, 1879.
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