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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

L. W. DILL
mayl3 tbs Commissioners
Eas, sAEE.-Hv virtna O,

49, A.'ss sS-s I-asS S4a A-E'.-by virtue OF
~ decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county in the case of Baylor vs.. Mcmahon and
others we will proceed, in front Of the Court
house, in the City of Staunton, on
Wednesday,, tie 2Slt day Of Noa, 1879,
to sci! at public auction, that desirable proper
ty well known as the Pasture Lot purchased by
Edward Mcmahon of NJ. q. Hartman. contain
ing So acres. This property Will he offered
IN lots OF about one-fourth of an acre each, and
about 81 in number, each of which will font on
~ street of 40 feet in width, and mum Der will
front on tOalter Street and skinner street al
ready opened-all Of these lots are very ccsira-
bic for building purposes. The patS can be
seen at the office of Sheffey & BumgaTdner
IERMS.-Cash in hand sufficient 20 pay costs
OF sale. and the balance upon credits one,
two, and three years from the day of sale. bear
ing interest from the day of sale-the purchaser
giving bond with approved personal security
waving the homestead exemption and the IT,
tie retained as ultimate security.
JOHN ECHOIS.
JAMES BUNIGARDNER, JR.,
fnrgo II sci,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

SPECIAL PKAYER.-The Information
al Convention of !. N. c. 4. RECON-
mend that the second Sunday in No
vember Of each year be :;lade p day OF
special prayer for sile blessings OF G d
90 the WORK Of tn8 4 " !t..ti"ns
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
apr29-tds Commissioners.

12ISTEI'SS SAE4E.-By virtue Off deed o.
L Trust executed by Edward McMahon and
wife TO me. and bearing date on The 18th day of
January, 1876, will proceed, in fr0ul OF the
Courthouse in the city Of StaUutur. ON
WedHcyd0g, 2,H GGV Of MN, IsIa,
property on Augusta street, in the city of IL
stanton, and known rs the VALLEY Ha5A
HOTEL" PROPERTY. 49,
YERMS.-So much in hand viii pay The
costs OF sale, and The remainder on Il credit OF
one. two, and three years from date Of sale,
with interest from date of Sale,-the purchaser
giving bond with approved personal security,
and the title retained rs ultimate security.
apr29-tds Tru tee
VTAEzJAs EAssNS ME- CITY EsES5sEi-
EiGI0 FOR SALT offer for sale prI-
vately my farm, situated on Christians Crock
miles south of Sjauutan, Containing S.s@
acres. There are about 100 acres in timber
The land is No. for cultivation or grazing I.tr.
poses, and is well wtJy,ed. Liberal terms WIZ
be given.
also offer my iu,lsa and lot in Staut.lo on
with five building lots attached, which ! Will
sell as whole CT separately, on Accommodate
ing terms y. L. GILKESON.
aecI1-u stanton, Va.
yYALCAREE FARM EaEs SAUE.-Con-
tanning 2E@ acres of well watered and
improved land on South River, one mile rom
WaynesborO'; for further information. apply
TO JACOB COINER,
WaynestOr0'
nar2}-a1n Augusta Co, Va.
gItsaE. a.AE.E.-A snug BUSINESS STAND
81 on the best portion Of Main Street one
OF the best investments i'll the city. FOrteruls
&C., appiy 10 HUDSON * IATRIt A.
Attorneys.
nova v - v STANTON. N9.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

The veto by the President al Tie Lee
gislatiye appropriation bill is prepared,
and will probably t,:a cent 10 Congress
to -day-Tuesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27
Development of Consumption


AS the disease fastens itself upon its victim
one after another OF the vital powers give way.
The patient loses flesh and strength, is languid,
unable to perform mental or physical labor
with the usual facility, is depressed in spirits
andinclinedt to drowsiness and Sleep the MEM
DRY Is weakened, and its permanent impair
ment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane becomes InOrbidly
sensitive, and, in spite of the utmost care, be-
comes affected from the slightest causes, so
that at last even breath of wind up the lining
OF the nose or throat becomes productive of a
cold, and gives rise to a serious disturbance of
the other respiratory organs. The patient is
subject to frequent and repeated colds, each
one aggravating the disease by giving it IL new
impulse, and attacking larger extent of sur
face than its predecessor. In this manner the
Catarrh spreads from organ to organ, until it
finally reaches the lungs and produces con-
sumption.
Discharges from the Ear are quickly and per-
manently cured by proper trea ment.
- DIR. HARTLEY OFFICE,
apr22 % North Greene Street, near Mulberry.
ANOTHER GIFT BY CORCoRAN.-A
Lexington, Va, correspondent Of the
Dispatch says:
"W. w. Corooran, Esq, has recently
given 81 600 towards the completion of
the mausoleum. About 1900 is still
needed to finish the work proposed by
the Association. Vigorous efforts are
being made 80 raise this sum, and in the
mean time the work ca the building is
progressing"
4 monument to Abraham Lincoln is
TO he erected in Allegheny Park, Pitts
burg
Mark Twain" pays taxes on S67, $50,
IN Hartford, Conn.
SHOW case for sale cheap. Address Box 81,
Staunt0n, Va. II
EsSTEs4 RATES EEDuCEEs!- 1.-THE Vir-
ginla Hotel, stanton, Va. has Just been thor
ouShly renovated throughout, and now offers
rates.
Hitizens OF StauntoN who desire table board,
VIII be taken at 4 reduced rate.
JOHN d. CROWLE,
nifty zO--t Proprietor.
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Mr. David Potts, son of Col. D. G..
Potts, postmaster at Petersburg, Va,
and fireman on the Atlantic, Missis-
sippi and Ohio railroad, whilst leaning
out of his cab, on Tuesday. was struck
by projecting timber, ao:i died 10 few
hours from bis injuries.
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EeTEGEC SALE.

On Wednesdoy, tie 4aa ooly Of June, 1879,
will sell at public auction at the late residence
ofSamuel Il. Bell, decd, near Swoope's Depot
the personal property belonging to the estate
OF Mrs. Emeline L. Bell, decd, consisting of
several head OF horses, farming implements,
one stack of hay, set Parlor Furniture Beds
and Bedding, and various other Household and
Kitchen Furniture, also l RoekaWay nearly
new.
TERMS OF SALE.-AH sums over ten dollars
credit of six months will be given, the pur-
chaser executing negotiable note, well en-
dorSed. All sums OF SO and under, the cash
wiz be required. Sale to commence al II
O'CLOCK. 4. Ii
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

Colonel William P CraighiH United
States engineers, will shortly make a
survey of the Shenandoah river, for
which congressional appropriation was
recently made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

TX Gov. s5ey nloIi, of New York, in
a recent interview, expressed the opin
ion that President Hayes's vetoes will
;'Enite the democratic party and lift it
out Of the trout pies springirg from ti!e
differences Of cp:uiQn ab0ut candidates
and finances. The democrats of all
shades and sections will be of one mind
about the military"
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N.0tNrd0y, n "a an oi az. ~.

that valuable tract of land, now in the possess
sion OF j j. Nunan, lying and being in Angus
ia county, about three miles Southwest OF the
city of Staunton, on the MiddlebrOOlz road, adj
joining the lands formerly owned by Z. c.
Francisco, Leigh Il. Waddell and others, con-
tanning tiairly-one and oue-f0lsrtfs acres,
(3l4). said land is of good quality, has On il
the usual improvemeutsan and offers Inducements
TO those desirir., 20 purchase q small far-I.
The sale will take place at O'Clock, y. m,
and the terms wilt be as follows, viz :-CaSh in
hand sufficient to pay the costs OF suit and sale
and the residue in three equal annual pay
ments, bearing interest from day OF sale, tax
ing from the purchaser bonds with approved
personal security and retaining the title as III
Innate security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

i RICHMOND MANS SulCIDE-Audi-
tor George Maynard, who recently kill
cd himself in California, was q native of
Richmond, who went out in the early
history Of California, He returned with
his brother, bIr. John +. Maynard, at
the commencement ot the war; during
which. both George and JOHN were
1uniterma~ter> III the Confederate ser
Vim
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I VWISj
- i-ilE ACE |

"HORACE GREELEY
General Sherman's letter was written
from Georgia to al old lady friend in
Baltimore. In it he defended the action
Of the North in prosecuting the war,
but protesting his sorrow at the carnage
of battle, the desolations Of homes and
the bitter anguish of families.
THUNDER-STORM IN PETERSBURG,
Wa thunderstorm visited Peters
burg on last Tuesday afternoon. The
Post says -
During the progress Of the storm one
Of The lightning rods Of the Anderson
school building On Washington street,
was struck by lightning and cansidera-
bly, twisted by the force of the eleetri-
city. Fortunately no damage Wag done
to the building. Several of ths teachers
and pupils Of the school were a little
stunned by the sudden shock. The
teachers and pupils of the Peabody col
orad school, on the corner OF Sycamore
and Fillmore Streets, were SO stunned
and frightened by the shock that the eX-
ercises had to be suspended, and it was
some time before they regained their
composure and self control. A lamp
post on the Park was slightly damaged
oY being struck by the lightning, and
some fourteen Or fifteen glass Of different
lamps were shattered by the sudden
shock. About o'cioci. tie clouds dis
appeared and the sun again shone out
bright and cheerful"
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LAND SALES.


tDIREEC SALE OF & FARM ON CHRIS
- IAN'S CREEK.-Under the decree Of the
Ilrcult Court of Augusta county, entered ON the
Vs. gay OF April 1879, in the suit OF Fisher and
VT vs.. iFotter, the undersigned Commission
or VIII proceed, in front of the Court House of
1 AGgusta county, ON SATURDAY., MAY 3,
der that ~
VALUABLE FARM
on Ghfistians Creek, about five miles east of
ocounid coI.aIhlng 32o Acres, at present
purchased by him at c0m1nisSinncr 80 lie i'm
this suit, and is now sold at his rial, f,r, non
com iirTe El use money. This land is
Dorhood. convenient to churches and ScL65,ie
Inns land will be shown to purchasers by Mr.
Irotter, who resides on the land, or Mr.. Thor.
ton Berry, who resides near it.
IERMS OF SALE-Cash to pay costs CT the
SAFE and the rule against Trottcr, and the bal
ahce upon credits of six, eighteen and thirty
months from the day of sale, bearing interest
Tor which bonds with good personal security
VIII be required and the legal title retained as
ultimate security. The property will be start.
ed at the price of &c. 900, the bid of Messrs Bor-
den q Grove. Sale TO commence at IL o'clock
4. NJ. IT. NJ RFTT
apS-tds Commissinn1sr
POSITION EN- EET1.
lime lH, 1879. ''
,,orc file Il. VI BELL
may5-tus Commissioner.
ENi&E FARM az PUBLIC AETGrFEDH-
T. Under decree OF circuit court in suits of
Nj. q. Hartman $ Creditors against his Executor
and Others we Will offer to the highest bidder
in front of the Courthouse in Staunton, on
Iuesg}ay, JtaIc lJtI, 1879,
the lands purchased from said Hartman by
John Larguey, by sale agreement of Dec. 18th,
1874. recorded in The County Court y. 3. 50, D. 81
and known as
The ifelicN-icN;- Farm
lying on Poages Run, about miles n T. from
near MilbroOk Depot or the Valley
and q short distance Eastward nom
the Valley Turnpike, adjoining the lands OF
j. Wayt Bell, Coiner, /erkle and the Mili5rook
larm, advertised for June l1th.) Dwell IL
ing mouse and the usual Improvements E=@#f
upon the iarm, which is now occupied bys u ~
Mr.. G.. w. Powers. h1
The purch lse of Larguey embraced about
ESQ acres OF the Nelson, Kinney and Sheftev
lands, besides some 40 acres bought of A W
Harman. The exact quantity for sale Will he
shown by plat and survey.
TERMS Five per cent. in 9 sh, To- cover costs
and sale expenses, the remainder upon bonds
with approved security at |. ., and 3 years with
interest and title retained till paid
The character OF this land. is proximity 10
mills. schools, churches, &C. render
i one of the most desirable estates on sale in
he Valley of Virginia.
THOMAS D. RANSOM
JAMES BJ HGARDNER, JR
may l5-tGs Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27
WILLIAM WHITE,
EX'or OF the estate of
ALnS l. Rnll lnn.l

NOTICE 10 Applicants gur situations
~ ~ observation-disclosures for positions
as Teachers in the stanton Public schools are
hereby requested to meet at the Academy, on
Friday. Game :30tys, 'az . O'Clock, a. II.
These who have not been engaged in teaching
in the City Schools here, vii. please bring with
them whatever testimonials ofsuccees o. other
papers bearing upon their past experience in
or qualifications for teaching they have in their
| possession. Respectfully,
| NAVY. RO s. HA MILTON G &
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

SHOOTING ARRAY AT CULPEPER.-
A difficulty occurred on Thursday last
at Culpeper G. H, between d. M. Ream
Editor and Proprietor of the Culpeper
Times, Philip M. Jones, and G. w. Jami.
son. Seven pistol shots were fired by tie
parties engaged. Mr.. Ream was shot in
the abdomen, and is thought fatally
wounded. Mr.. Jones received ball in
the shoulder. Jamison, who did most
OF the firing; was rot hurt. Bail being
refused JaInison, he was committed to
Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

Gz- To LAND BUYERS:
A Free Ride over Land Grant Roads!
am the only Agent East of the Mississippi
River, acting underappointmentr received from
Governors of Western States.
My duties are to see that You get reliable in
formation and the best possible rates on trans
portation.
Do not fail to call on or write to me before
making any arrangements relative to moving
your people or property.
l make no charge for services. Inay27
2 2 z, -
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GEO. VI. COCHRAN, JR.,
EDWARD ECHOIS,
lnayt3-tds Commissioners.


Gos12 sESSsoSESIS' aiEE OF TEgE
- JOHN u. BROWN LANDS NEAR
decree of the Circuit
Court Augusta county, rendered ON the 5th
OF June, 1913, in the suit of "John j.. Browns
Administrative, &c, VS.. John -. Browns heirs"
the undersigned commissioners will proceed in
front ofthe Court House Of Augusta county, on
SMurdoy tie Ilt5 day Of June. 1870,
ut !-o'el0ck NJ, Ito sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, so much of the real estate Of
SAID John ID. Brown, decd, situated near the
CITY Of StaEnton, as may be necessary 10 pay
the balance OF his debts. The land VIII be offer
ed in whole OF III parcels rs may be deemed best
on the day of sale.
This is the most desirable real estate ROW in
market in the vicinity of stanton. The resi-
denceis of brick, beautifully located and sur
rounded, and is very desirable as residence. i
plat OF the premises can be seen with the UNDER
signed.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash to pay unpaid costs of
suit and the costs OF sale, and the residue upon
credits of one, two and three years, for which
bonds with good personal security bearing in
terest from day of sale will be required and the
legal title retained as ultimate security
GEO. NJ. HARRISON
H. VI. BELL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

NATIONAL MILLERs' ASSOCIATION.
The sixth annual convention Of the
National Millers' Association was held
in Chicago, Illinois. week before last.
1t is an Association whose deliberations
are of Importance to the milling inter
ests of the United States, which are
steadily increasing their relative proper
ton of the manufactures and commerce
of the country. In the address OF Pres
ident Balm, the future Of flour making
in America is depicted in glowing col
ors, and the time is looked forward to
when the surplus wheat crop will lie
entirely exported in the form of -four.
It appears that the miilers Of England
are already compelled to admit the abil-
lty OF American miliers to undersell
them in foreign markets. and are look
ing forward to the time when it will be
necessary for their protection to impose
an import tax on -four while adnlitting
wheat free of duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27
SPECTATON AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

The Lexington Gazette of the 22nd
inst, says Mr.. John D. Fitzpatrick
living near the old toll-gate south OF
Lexington, met with painful accident
on Wednesday last. He attempted to
draw gun across a log upon which he
had been sitting, when the hammer
caught and the gun went off. The load
entered above the wrist and passed up
his arm to the elbow, lacerating and
tearing the flesh. DR.. Taylor rendered
medical aid and his patient is now do
ing we'll"
On the farm owned by Henry Sayers
Esq, at the junction of Reed Greek with
New River in Wythe county, a late
freshet unearthed many very interest
ing relics of the red man, such as pipes
arrow-heads of many varieties, conch
shells from the ocean, pottery, various.
ly ornamented, of material the compost
| ton of which none seem to know, hui
man bones, which have, perhaps, been
| buried for hundreds of years, and othel
relics which Enthusiastically go to prove
that it was the burying ground of the
noble red man. There are others in
that county, but none of the same ex
tent or of as much interest as this one
There is an unbroken mound on the
farm of Major G. w. Gleaves, on Grip
pie Creek, that bears every evidence o
being relic of the mound builders.
The Lexington Gazette says 1.-The
Methodist Church in this place has now
in progress several very much needed
Improvements, and when finished theil
place of worship will present very
handsome exterior. Several years ago
during the time Rev. John L. CLARK
was located here, they ornamented the
inside and made it avery handsome anG
comfortable church. 1t is now proposed
to paint the whole outside, erect new
fence along the front, make walk-ways
&c. 1t is thought it will be finished be-
fore the Sunday School Convention Of
the Baltimore Conference meets here
which is the Sth-1lth of July inclusive
Many prominent members of the
Church attend this annual gathering
and the sessions will be held in this
Church."
We learn from the Wytheville Enter.
prise that, on Saturday week, in Wythe.
vile, "a flash Of lightning entered the
pavement at the corner of Mrs. Mary
Rich's clearinghouse, on Main street
tearing up the bricks and scattering
them in various directions, some of the
smaller stones falling as far from the
point struck as Umberger & Co.'s store
two hundred yards off. Mrs. Greg
Ewald was sitting in her room in the
adjoining premises, holding her infant
in her arms, and the shock was so great
that the child was thrown to the fool
and Mrs. Ewald also Frustrated. Hell
injuries were severe but not serious.-
Mrs. Elmira Hurt, at Mrs. Rich's, was
also severely stunned. The lightning
struck within about four feet of light.
ming rod, which would seem to show
that there is but little virtue in these SO.
called protectors. No damage was sus.
tanned by Mrs. Rich's house, although
thu point struck was scarcely foot from
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

SERIOUS AFFRAY.--Whe Charlottes
viii Chronicle says that, on Monday
night of last week, "a difficulty oceurr
ed on the street leading to the Univer-
sity between two eolored men, named
Jas. Walker and William Marshall
which resulted seriously to the latter
His skull was badly fractured by blow
from brick hurled by his antagonist
claiming to have acted strictly i'll self
defence. He is now in jail. An inves
tigation of the case is postponed TO see
what may be the result of the injuries
inflicted on Marshall"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

SOUTH CAROLINA PHOSPHATES -
The development OF the manuriaI re-
sources OF South Carolina in the shape
OF the deposits CT phosphate Of lime in
the alluvial portions Of that State is at
tracing increased attention. These
phosphates are easy to handle, being
free from rock and near the surface, aud
when treated with sulphuric acid it
yields q superior quality Of soluble phos
phoric acid, principal ingredient in
the straw and grain of all cur leading
crops. These phosphates iii their crude
state afford the phosphoric acid for sixty
per cent. of all Cur American manufac-
tured fertilizers. Last year South Caro-
lima shipped 2I0, 1928 tons of crude phos-
phate againt 1913, 100 tons ia 1875. The
State also shipped 52,0 30 tons of man
ufactured phosphates and fertilizers.
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OLD WAR LETTERS.-Tne New York
Tribune recently printed for the first
time two old letters, one written by
Horace Greeley, on a plot to assassnate
Jefferson Davis in 1854 by three Union
soldiers, and one by Gen. Sherman the
same year on the origin and object of the
war. Greeley's letter is as follows:
"Ofice Of Tribune, New York, March
(, 18G4-Sir: Trust God III eli things
and work by His means. ! submit that
assassination is not among these. You
greatly mistake in surprising Davis OF
any special consequence. Tie monster
that is devouring us is slavery pas
sion for using the ignorant and simp!e
not for their own good, but for ours
alone. Were this out of our own blood,
we should very soon see the rebellion
crumble; and, as 1t is, the war will last
no longer than we need It's trying and
ultimately purifying influence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-27

NEHfifEGA-IN VAclT1sy.-fn fire Clerks
" o once Circait Court for Augusta county,
p Jos. 4 Logan, Admir- of r. c. Logan, decd,
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Episcopal Council.

On Friday last, in the Episcopal
Council in session in Fredericksburg,
after full discussion, the vote was had
upon the resolution which favors an as
sistant bishop and the resolution was
lost. The vote of the clergy was: Ayes.
as; noes, 40. Laity-ayes, 60; noes, So.
The report read by Judge Shefey of
the majority of the Committee to whom
was referred that portion of the Bishop s
address connected with his letter of god
ly admonition and counsel, dated Feb
ruary IS, 1879, was adopted. The pre-
amble and End resolution were adopted
unanimously, and the first resolution
was adopted by the following vote
Clerical, ayes 70, noes IA; lay, ayes, IS,
noes II.
For want of space, we omit the pre-
amble. The resolutions are as follows !:
1st. That in the judgment of this
Council, the Bishop had the rlghtful
power to give to the ministers under his
charge the godly admonition contained
in his circular letter of the 18th day OF
February, 1879, and that irrespective OF
reasons therefor it became the duty of
those ministers to give heed to and obey
such admenition with glad mind and
will.
2. That it is the earnest wish and
prayer Of this Council that cheerful and
willing obedience be yielded by clergy
and laity to the Bishops views and ad-
monitions, SO that no occasion may
arise for legislation to give effect there
to, and that peace and harmony may
abound throughout the diocese; and
that clergy and laity having the mind
that is in Christ Jesus our Lord may
with one heart desire those things which
make for peace, and our beloved diocese
in its unity Of faith and its ancient
loving concord may go forward to fulfil
its holy mission in establishing and
building up the Church in this dicese
upon the true foundation, which is
Christ.
The report of the Committee Oh Con
stitution and Canons was laid over I'M
til the next Council. Thus the question
of round dancing, which would have
occasioned much discussion, is deferr-
ed.
The council adjourned to meet next
year in st. Pauls church in Petersburg.
NATIONAL MILLERs' ASSOCIATION.
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P0STPOEEgiENE

By consent of all parties concerned the above
sale is postponed until Soturctoy, Stay i7th, 1873
on the premises.
apt29-tdS I. Q. ELDER Trustee.
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