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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
Wednesday, Nay If, 1879.
Property Assessments.

A recent decision OF the supreme
court in the case of John NJ. Wat
ties as. the City of Lapeer, contains
points which supervisors and other
assessing officers will do well to
study. II holds that an assessment
roll is not conclusive bat only pri-
ma tacie evidence upon which to
compel the payment of tax, and
that an aggrieved taxpayer may
contest the validity of the assess
ment. 1t further holds the COM
mon practice of assessing property
at greatly less than its cash value
to be in open defiance of the stat
ute and of the oath which assessors
take to perform faithfully their
duties, and that no shadow of ex-
cuse can be given for it. This is
in line with the principle laid down
by Judge Cooley in his work on
constitutional Limitations" where
he says:
whenever tax is invalid be-
canse of excess of authority, or
because the requisites in tax pro-
ceeding which the law has provided
for the protection of the taxpayer
are not complied with, any sale of
property based upon it will he void
also. The owner is not deprived of
his property by "the law of the
land" if it is taken to satisfy an
illegal tax. And if property is
sold for the satisfaction of several
taxes, any one of which is unau-
thorised, or for any reason Illegal,
the sale is altogether void"
Further in the same line follow
ing, is the concluding portion of
letter, lately published, from
Justice Cooley to supervisor OF
Hillsdale county:
The great difficulty with assess
ments springs from the fact that
assessors habitually disregard the
stotute and their official oaths, and
assess property at a fraction of irs
value. There being thus an illegal
ity at the outset, trouble and illegal
ity attend the proceedings through
out, and gross wrongs are inevita-
bly, done. Sometimes one person
or class is wronged and sometimes
another, but the general result is
that people, especially the wealthy
are encouraged to contest their
taxes. This is a great public evil,
aud courts are sometimes blamed
for not sustaining tax roll, which
upon their face are as law
less as if the the assessment had
been made by Judge Lynch. What
can the courts do but say they are
lawless, when the statute is openly
and knowingly set at defiance! Or,
must they in cases that come be-
fore them. hold that the arbitrary
discretion Of officers may control
the legislation of the State / do
not now refer 10 any particular IL
LOCALITIES, but speak generally.
"Very respectfully yours,
T. VI. COOLEY"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
The Negro Exodus.

The correspondent sent south 10y
the Chicago Tribune to write mp
the negro exodus, says, in his lat
est letter from Nicksburg, that the
emigration is wholly at an end for
the season. NEARLY all who have
land" he says, "are cultivating it.
Contracts have been signed for the
year. Advances have been made
on the expected crops, and arrange
ment generally on the part of the
negro contemplate further stay
here of about nine months. Be
yond that nothing is settled" This
statement effectually disposes of
dispatches from Washington aud
st. Louis, intended to convey the
impression that the Mississippi
is lined with starving refugees
waiting in vain for a steamer to
take them to the promised land"
as we'll as exploded the theory in
dustriously circulated that the
negroes were leaving the south by
reason of ill-treatment. The fact
is fully established that the exodus
was the result of false representa-
tons made to the negro through
secret circulars, and as the delud-
ed colored people learn the true
state of the case on arriving in
Kansas. they become clamorous to
return to their southern homes.
Some of them have already return
ed, breathing maledictions on the
heads of those who beguiled them
by promises never intended to be
carried out, and others will return
south as soon as means are provid-
cd, some few will of course remain
in Kansas, but they find there the
same race prejudices, and more
restitution than they found in the
home they have left. Their pres.
ence in Kansas has had tenden-
cy to depreciate the price of rea'
estate in locations where the dark
cloud has settled, and has created
dissatisfaction among the whites
who regard the inundation of desti.
tute people in country where
every person is expected to be able
to care for himself, as a sort of dire
calamity. Viewed under the most
favorable aspects the exodus wa:
most ill-advised and will prove moi
only disastrous to the hopes o.
those who concocted the scheme
to the deluded and improviden
negroes, as well as the thrifty anC
industrious people of Kansas, wht
as yet are scarcely able to save suf
ficient from the grasshoppers t
feed and clothe themselves. A
least this has been the case for Tn,
past few years.-Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

The June number OF Cooley opens with
a steel plate by barley, that will forci-
bly, suggest TO mammas 10 keep base
ball playing outside OF drawing.room
doors "The Rosebud Garden of Girls"
Is continued with increasing interest In
every page, aud the charming serial, "a
Gentle Belle" Is also continued, giving
two novels by distinguished authors TO
every subscriber. In addition are first
rate stories by Florence Avenal, Ethel
Tame, Chas. G. Royce. Ella Rodman
Church, and others. The mothers will
find new suggestions for Preside fun
there Is q capital fairy story for the
little folks; an article especially season.
able upon gardening. by the eminent
florist, Thoe. Mcehan and, in addition
to all this, a feast OF fashion matter, pro.
fuscly Illustrated, aud the usual pages OF
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

Look out for your watches when
the electric light come in vogue,
Not that thieves will be more pre-
valent, but an unseen thief will be
let loose on a scientific community
that will steal the watches, yet
leave them in the pockets of the
the victims. If a man approaches
the generator of electricity with a
watch in his pocket, the steel there
in will be magnetized and the
watch ruined. BE warned in time.
One of Edson's men has lost two
fine watches in this way by for
getting to leave them at home.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
A private dispatch from Russi

A private dispatch from Russia
represents the situation all over
the country as beyond description,
and that the tendency of the So
called repressive measure is toward
revolution rather than peace, as
the present annoyances and out
rageous oppression of all classes
of the population are rapidly
spreading a feeling that any
thing is preferable to the exist
ing state of affairs. 1t is asserted
that the government is really play
ing the game of the Nihilists in
stead of crushing ont the spirit of
discomfort in the entire.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
A "Straw" that has some Significance.

A "Straw" that has some Significance.
The Republicans in the Legisla-
lature, and their advisers, evident
" have none of that calm conf
dence in the continuance of party
supremacy in the State which the
organs and wire-pullers affect to
feel. This is shown by the eager
ness with which they passed the bill
authorizing the Board of State
Auditors to confirm the nomina-
tons Of clerks in the State Depart
ments and fix their rate Of compen-
sation. For over twenty years the
heads of departments have APP
pointed their own clerks and the
compensation Of the latter has been
fixed by law but it has evidently
dawned upon the minds of the
leaders that the next election may
bring some Democrats into Office
as the heads Of departments, and
that provision must be made in
time to keep control as long as pos
sible of the subordinate positions.
The bill was vigorously opposed in
its final passage in the Senate, by
Senators Dufiield and Tyler, but
was passed by majority of one.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

work denartmeut, hints on home adorn'
mont md other spccialities of this pop
ular magazine, which with tnls hu Wbe,
closes It's ninety-eight volume. W ha'
other periodical, at that. advanced ~
can boast of being as blooming; IIesu,
and attractive as belle OF elsnieen !.
send 81 to the Publishers ana Try IL ior
six months.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
DEPARTURES.

Schrs.-New Hampshire, lum-
her, Detroit; Sasco, Athenian and
Fleet Wing, lumber for Cleveland ;
Dunford and Petite, lumber for
Sandusky; Grover, lumber for Yer
million. Barges-Danube, Cedar
Posts for Detroit; Cowie, lumber
for Ashtabula; Huron City, lumber
for Sandusly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
A Luxury.

The Unique Perfumes made by DR..
Price are indeed a luxury; their FRA
grance as sweet aud eXhilarating as Il
walk in garden o: flowers at evening
close. DIR. Prices odors are truly rs
sweet and natural as flowers freshly
gathered. Try his Floral Riches; it Is
a cologne water of delightful fragrance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
ARRIVALS.

Barges-Cowie, Danube, Huron
City, Stewart and Richards. Schrs.
Fleet Wing, Grover, Ross, Home.
Emeu, Petite and Eagle Wing.
Scows-Garibaldi, and Essex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
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EsVkAgRSlsl ag8eHc2&
I5I, East Larned ST., Detroit, Mich.

IoI, East Larned ST., Detroit, Mich.
Seminal weakness, pmples and impure blood /,
loss of energy distressing night emissions and
the many vital evils resulting from early error
and oxcesscs which IL neglected end in premature
decline, treated with unparalleled success on en-
days as required weeks, and sometimes months,
under old nauseating and dangerous remedies.
TREATS on Debility ana list OF questions sent
in plain scaled envelope on receipt of two Scent
stamps. ~ Treatment by correspondence a
speciality. 4OOwl3
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

JAMES A. BARwIcK,
Serg't sig. Corps, L. s. A,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
Marine.

Mr.. Sellick furnishes us with the
following list of vessels as having
arrived or departed during the past
week:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
Chicago & Lake Huron R. R.

Accommodation trains leave Flint, East, 1910
a. m, 9:l0 p M. lapcer, East, 1:lo p. m. ll;l2
n. m. : LapcCr. West, l:36 II. m, 3l5 p. m.
Through couchcs are run between Fort Huron
and East Saginaw and Bay City without change.
CHAS. Il. PECK, II. FUNNEL, W. +. DAVIS,
Receiver Supt Genl. Tkt.Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

Universal T.assiudc, Pain in the Back, Dimness
of Vision, Premature old age, and many other
diseases that lead to insanity or consumption,
and u premature grave.
30 Full particulars in our pamphlet, which We
dcs re- 10 send free by mail To every one. 80 The
Specific Medicine Is sold 10y NIL druggists AT 81 per
package, or six packages for o., will be sent
free by mail on receipt of the money 10y address
ing, THE GRAY MEDICINE co,
No 10 Mechanics Block Detroit, Mich.
51-Sold in Alpena by all druggists, and every
wh-rc by all wholesale and retail dealers. 39iyl
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

filed at the date Of signing. Your locks
were gray then, and you certainly look
ed old enough to have q manageable
daughter; but your disguise was not
perfect" And pointed to the mutilla-
ted finger"
"What do you mean" he shouted in
defiant tone.
"Simply that your uncle's signature
to that will is forgeryW answered,
rising and confronting him. "He died
on the 23d Of December. Your own tel
egram to that effect is in existence. IL
was the day before Christmas that you
called on me to prepare tho document
now on record as his will. The inter-
ence is plain; you undertook to manu-
facture this spurious testament after
your uncle's death, and wishing to
clothe your villainy in legal form, you
procured from me the required draft.
You, or some one at your instlgatloh,
simulated the signature Of the deceased.
The witnesses who have since perjured
themselves in their dispositions, were
nrocured in some manner best known to
yourself"
"Enough, sir" he CALCULATED, placing
his back against the door, you are III
| possession of secrets the custody OF
| which proves dangerous"
~ am not unprepared for your
threats" l replied. "In the first place
did not come here unarmed; in the
next, have prepared full written
statement of the facts to which | have
alluded, with information besides, Of my
present visit to yourself. This paper
will be delivered to the friend to whom
it is directed, unless within an hour
reclaim it from the messenger, who has
been instructed to retain it for that
length of time."
His face grew livid. His frame quiv-
cred with mingled fear and rage, and
his eye cleaned like that of wild beast
at bay.
"What is your purposeT said he in
voice hoarse with suppressed passion.
"To keep your secret while you live
answered, con one condition"
"Name It,"
"That you write instantly to Juli'
Parsons, renouncing all pretensions tt
her hand, and absolutely withdrawing
your proposal of marriage"
After moments pause he penned
brief note, which he submitted to IN.
inspection. It was quite satisfactory.
"Be so good as to seal and address it,
I said.
He did so.
81 will sec that it is delivered, | said
taking it up and bowling myself out.
When l met George Dickson next eve
> ming, his old college look had come back
He had great news to tell me. The mex
thing was to take mo to see Julia; and
is needless to say what happy evenin
we spent together, and what a happ
marriage not long after.
Ethridge Parsons, l have just learned
emigrated for Australia, OH board Of til
London, and went down in that il
fatcd vessel
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
A LONG-RANGE DUEL.

Condensed from the San Francisco eau.
Adam GOldie's fame as o marksman
has spread far and wide in Northern
Texas within the past year or 50. Cold
les ranch is, in fact, the one particular
centre of the cattle country. Not long
ago there lived near the rancho one Will
liam Daerell, desperate fellow, known
as "Bloody Bill" Jealous Of Goldie's
fame, Bill challenged the ranchman to
mortal combat. On the open prairie,
two miles from the ranch, grew two
post oaks, four hundred yards apart,
there being no other trees near. All
around was an open, timberless prairie.
A crowd on horseback accompanied the
duelists to the place Of meeting. Goldie
cot behind one tree and Bill the other
The crowd rode to an eminence in the
rear. In few minutes the sharp crack
of o rifle from the hill gave the signal
for the combat to open. Then began d
duel at the longest range ever recorded,
Goldie advanced from behind the tree in
kneeling posture, when whiz! his SOM
brero was perforated by ball from,
Bloody Bills rifle. Quick as lightning
he dropped full length on the ground in
time to escape the other two bullets,
| which came in rapid succession. lie
lay still, brought his rifle into position
as he was stretched upon the ground,
and then remained immovable. Pres
emily he saw diminutiye figure which
he knew to be Bill, advancing cautiously
from tho shelter of the tree. Quickly
taking aim he fired twice in succession
and then retired behind the shelterine
tronk, One of the bullets he discovered
had passed through the lobe Of Billie
left year. The1e was cessation now O
firing for some time, when Goldie esplet
his opponents head and shoulders OK
posed. Quick as lightning his rifle wa
at his shoulder, and the decorating &c
port was heard. Bloody Bills hat wa
carried away by the bullet. Goldie nov
rather incautiously advanced from III
shelter, and became the target for 81;
bullets in succession, one OF which mad
a hole through his pants and another
his coat-sleeve. He beat hasty retreat
The duelists stood gazing at the distan
trees, each watching for the indistinc
form of his adversary. Each peered cat
tiously from behind the tree, endeavo1
ing to get sight Of the other. Goldie
last saw Bill again advance and the to-
mer stepped rapidly to the front an
quickly brought his rifle into position
Almost simultaneously the clear, shar
. report of two rifles rang on the air, an
both men fell. Goldie managed to rail-
himself and crawl behind the trunk OF
tree. He had been wounded in the lie
shoulder. Presently he was joined |
the Texans who had been witnesses
this most exciting duel. They had
ready ridden over to Bloody Bill al
/ found him dead. A bullet had pen
trated his temple.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

"Cast thy bread upon the water, said
merry young man at Harwintown,
Conn.,, to a young lady sitting next to
him at the table, and he urbanely emp
tied a handful ofcrumbs into her g0 qlNs y
"And thou shalt6nd it aA1-1 ,nTJ;n " the
contents of the glass into his la'o'
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
THE CAPITAL AT BATON ROUGE
SECRETARY sTRONG's REPORT.

In compliance with Secretary Breaux's
resolution of inquiry regarding the vote
on the amendments to the Constitution,
the Secretary Of State submitted to the
Senate the following, his special tabu-
lated report; which shows Baton Rouge
to have been elected the Capital OF
Louisiana, by the handsome majority of
$500.
It will be observed that all the other
amendments, some of which are desired
by the people, were defeated by over
whelming odds, with the view of COM
polling the assembling of a Constitu-
tional Convention, measure loudly
demanded by the public interests. No
better evidence is needed to fully estab'
lish the peoples will, in connection with
the removal question.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

.1ts a1lxery WE'LL" said hen alss tSa
husband, when told to ''look alt ua,, W., me
ch;ldren''-'it's all very well to ten I =
to mind the plagued youngsters; u .ster ~
would suit me better If the youN
| would mind me-"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
0lsraIer sstIeess.
DISTRICT couRr srssIors.

ENAST BATON ROUGE-Second Mon
" day Of March, third Monday Of June
and first Monday Of November. East
Feliciana-Third Monday of May and
firSt Monday of October. 1berville-
Monday Of January, fourth Monday Of
April and third Monday Of July. West
Baton Rouge-Second Monday Of April
and December.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

75716 JOHNSON. :,
4s,so STREET, BATON ROUGE Ia
Dealer in
watches, Clocks, Jewelry, silverware'
"''' chromos, Picture Frames
General Hardware
etc., etc.
WATCHES, s.,srs ! 't~tt.. .''A'''' "'''""'''
Prices to suit the times ''
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
GIN aOvlalmruI.

MAYOR, Leon Jastremski; Admins
All traitor of Finance, Moliere LANCE ;
Administrator Of improvements, Robert
Aricer; Administrator Of Police and Cor
rection, I. B. Hillen; Councilmen-1st
Ward, John j. Wax, William Garig,
X. T. Sanchez I'd Ward, NJ. j. Williams.
Charles Week and Richard Burke: Au-
ditor and Secretary, George Henderson.
City Council meets on the first Monday
of every month.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
. n. DAVID B GARIG,
YrppFStpR 5jfItJp GfppF)fS
eoaalp 'on MtaeaAnrs.
Ma1n stret, Baton Rouge, La
ADVANCES MADE MOTION " n STORE o. FOR SHIPMENT.
ADVANCES MADE otcoTToN IN STORE OR FOR SHIPMENT


TO on FRIENDS AND PATRONS
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follow; barrels barrels srsa. care
from Nils Direct IN s. Louis Our principal brands
Corr BRI LA n} e. lHr y Flour mr.
MYagn LsA r Flour ALSO quality
lowest prices goods We also our brands.
se:s p. choice 7'':''' IN p'eF esAs
sssss sssss:s:
sm the above are fopghod brands but standard gods and
constantly sok q s kali barrels and at % this
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,ss s very , 9 ssSai s wh Z. sold IN t
81 s.s % the . ssgss
the u Me ia1S markell nne ana
RYE s ws1tk'1 aSD DSs6 has only choice
s and ss. .sy
and will ssn se . to
t ss, lime s .s ss s p.ss s
% hoass. this country special prices d s. T. 3 line Our
sss s;:: .;; i;:. s;:s;
sua.scunnp smoulas and BnrAkyAr AGs n.. !, =.
as article ssd ses and p p"s tn
(Which ss ss s
benefits Gi: s5' sd 'so .s y % packer.
handled att y 81 fs. Ne sol case dozen
Ps5%pns SHOT, form
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stock our RETAIL. prprn Has filed requirements
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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

DOLCE DEMONSTRATION Fergus
1 Gardere; LIST Ward, Gus Perron; I'd,
John D. Fisher; Sd, Emanuel Carmcna;
4th, James Montegudo; 5th, Joseph
Millican; 9th, John Nesbit; 9TH, Ed.
N. Burnett; 9Th, Fergus Gardere; 9th,
Charles N. Roberts; 10th, Charles F.
Graham. Meetson the second Tuesday of
every month.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
PARISH egglefaS.

pAKlSH Judge, H. Newt. Sherburne;
i Clerk Of Court, William Hubbs;
Sheriff, J. W. Bates; Coroner, Lambert
Jadot; Parish Assessor, j. r. Young ;
State and Parish Tax Collector, William
9. Randolph; Parish Attorney, Thomas
3. Dupree; Treasurer, Alfred Duplan-
tier; Auditor, 0. P. Skolfield; Ranger,
rat. y. Hood. Parish Court meets on
the first Monday in every month.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

JUSTICES OFTHE PEACE-1stWartl.
y +. A. Nephler; I'd, G.. L. Way; Sd,
I. r. Brady; 4th, j. NJ. Loudon; 5th,
r. w. Honea; 9th, Pike Babin; It'll,
D. R. Denham; 9Th, George Williams
9th, E. r. Griffin; 10th, Stephen Young.
NONSTABLES-1st Ward, Denis Mon
~ get; I'd, Warrick Bowman; Sd, P.
s. Hood; 4th, c. Cornelius; 5th, J. s.
Redden; 9Th, Frank Kleinpeter; 18th,
Newton Rheams; 9Th, Alex. Oliver 9th,
Ewell Canty; 10th, Henry Graham.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1879-11-20

Foreign Letters, by
Edward " King Charles BARNARD,
Louis. xhanIisr IiouIton, Mrs. joan Lille.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1879-11-20
An Alleged awIndle.
Topeka CAPITAL. III

Within the last three weeks a scheme has
been developed and pushed forward here by
q party from Cincinnati, which savors
strongly Of ew.nd!e, whatever may have
been the motive or intentions of said party.
NJ. ]. Maxwell, a young man OF. for ought
we know, good reputation snd character
heretofore. came to this city q few weeks ago
to carry out q matter which he had conceived
In Cincinnati, and in furtherance of the plan
bought forty acres OF land near Alma, in the
county Of wsbaunsee, adjoining this county,
formed what was styled the kansas Land
Company" divided the forty acres up into
"town lots" and began an extensive system
OF advertising by means OF circulars, etc, Of
feripg tn. said lots at two dollars each to
by stating tina: only alternate lots vera sold
able to the owner.
Abundent reference was given, the scheme
looked plausible, and le,ten began pouring
in containing money orders, etc , and the
"Ksnsas Land Company" seemed 10 be .
success.
Investigation, however. has revealed the
fact that no such town As South Alma is plat
ted or ever has been, and NO sucn plat on
file; that the ground IL inaccessible ~ q
town site, that the names given rs references
were used without authority, and the whole
thing q delusiou and . snare calculated to
stake in eastern parties with more money
than discretion.
Mr.. Harrv L!cht, clerk of the district Court
for Aims County, was one OF the references
given, but Mr.. LIGHT has this to say OF the
scheme:
"south Alma il q myth and q snare-sevare
None OF those references mentioned in the
Globe Dsns cycf are with consent 20 far NJ I
can learp-st least this II tine case with me"
And other Of the references" say the same
thing
Mr.. MAXWELL departed for Clucinpati few
days since. leaving one Mr.. Fuahman heBor
But the sehsme u % evSaGnt(y . fsnn1, an6
- HoaS1y llko - ssW0reh OauVRS OV1n1l0
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