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Strange Activity Of Genius.

The restless activity of genius has
given US many examples of an extraor-
dinary desire on the part of great men
to leave their acknowledged sphere, and
to set themselves up on some new pin
nacle Of fame. Turner, it is well known,
long encouraged a."fallacy of hope, and
would, at one time, almost as soon have
written classic poetry as painted "classic"
pictures; Frederick the Great had a
similar weakness and we read how
Goldsmith delighted in natural history,
and how, in stranger way, Rossini
prided himself on his powers as cook.
So, again, but, more naturally, Nine.
De Stael once said that she would sooner
have been beautiful than have written
"Corinne )" and it is not impossible,
though less likely, that there have been
those among her sex who would have
given up the limited supremacy Of their
beauty for the worldwide reputation of
Mime. De Stael These considerations
would, indeed, provide material for
study of no light metaphysical interest.
1t might, possibly be sLown not only
how this desire is frankly due to that
broad sympathy which is one Of the
chief marks If real greatness, But also
how the notion just spoken of is less
fixed than it was how the tendency of
modern thought has sometimes gone to
show, not that man can never do two
things. but that he must often do more
than one, if he means to do either well :;
and how there have been instances of
men Who, like poet-painter of to-day,
have been really successful Sin two heats
Of the race"
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Jerusalem as a Place of Residence

Jerusalem seems to be growing in
favor as a place Of residence for foreign.
ers who find their native countries un.
comfortable. The foreign Jewish popu.
laJion has, according to Consul Moore,
increased considerably, Of late years.
That community is now estimated at
fifteen thousand, including native Jews,
against ten thousand In 1878. The de-
sire to avoid compulsory military ser
vice, now enforced in most European
countries, and the right of holding real
property in, Turkey, conceded to foreign
subjects by the Proctocol of 1868, prob
ably account for the increased immigra-
tion. The German colony at Jerusalem
now numbers nearly four hundred per-
SONS; that at Jsffa about three hundred
There is third German settlement at
Caiffa of about equal number with the
last mentioned. The settlers are me-
chanics, artifcers, carriers and agricul-
turists, and are fairly prosperous.
The chiet industries remain what they
were--the manufacture OF oil, soap and
articles in olive wood and mother-of-
pearl; the production Of the latter arti-
cles has greatly increased, as the sale is
no longer confined to visitors and pill
grim9, large quantities being imported to
Europe and America. There are no
mines or factories. Sulphur, bitumen,
rock salt, and probably petroleum are to
be found on the shores OF the Dead Sea;
but to work these to an advantage, Sc
curity and better means of communica-
tion are indispensable. No public works
have been executed; yet q harbor at
Jafa, good carriage road or tramway
from that town to Jerusalem, and good
roads all over the district are urgently
needed. A railway would NOT, in Con-
sui Moore's opinion, be under present
conditions remunerative, unless as part
Of a system of railways for Syria and
Palestine
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The Manufacture Of Panama Hats

Panama hats are principally manu-,
tactured in Veraquas and Western Pan
anna Not all, however, known to com.
nerce by that name are plated in the
lsthmus, by far greater proportion be-.
ing made in Mania, Monte Christi and
Ecuador. The hats are worn almost in
the whole American continent and tho
West Indias, and would probably be
equally used in Europe did not their
high price (varyins from 81 to SI50l
prevent their importation They are
distinguished from all others by consist.
ing only of single piece, and by their
lightness and heXibilltv. They may be
rolled up and put in the pocket without
the slightest injury. In the rainy sea.
son they are apt to get black, out by
washing with soap and water, besmear
ing them withilime juice, or, any other
acid, and exposing them to the sun, their
whiteness is easily restored.
So little is known about these hats
that it may not be out of place to give
an account Of their manufacture. The
straw (paia) previous TO plating has to
undergo several processes The leaves
are gathered before they unfold, all their
ribs and coarser veins removed, and the
rest, without being separated from the
base of the leaves, is reduced to shreds.
After having been exposed to the sun
for day, and tied into q knot, the straw
is immersed in boiling water until it be-
comes white. 1t is then hung up in a
shady place, and subsequently, bleached
for day or two. The straw is now
ready for use, and in this state sent to
different places, especially to Peru,
where the Indians manufacture from it
those beautiful cigar cases which some.
times bring as high as $50 each. The
plating of the hats is very troublesome
it commences at the crown and finishes
at the brim. The hats are made on
block, which is placed on the knees, and
requires to be constantly pressed with
the breast. According to their quality,
more or less time is occupied in their
ompletion-the coarser ones may be fn-
ished in two or three days, while the
finest may take as many months The
best time tor plating are the morning
hours and the rainy season, when the
air is moist. In the middle Of the day
and in dry, clear weather, the straw is
apt to break, and this, when the hat is
finished, is betrayed by knots, and much
diminishes the value.
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A Partisan Summer Amusement.

The weather has become atrociously
hot, and, as natural consequence we
hear of the usual Summer crop of sui
cides or attempts at self.murder. Yes
terdaY morning it was a little serving
maid, pretty and dainty even in her bed.
raggled robes, hshed out Of the river,
into which she had thrown berself, all
for love of q student who had deserted
her because he had found Nanlne or
Pauline whom he liked better. Day
before yesterday it was a red faced
butchers boy, who tried to spring down
from the bastile column, but was pre-,
vented by bystander ON the narrow
platform, who took him down and
handed him over to the police. Night
before last, as policeman was crossing
the Pont des Arts, on his way home
from duty, he saw a young man spring
on to the railing and into the moonlit
water below. The courageous guardian
of the public peace pulled off his coat
and went over after the would-be sui
eide, and succeeded in getting him out
The municipal council has discovered
that the morgue is too small, and must
speedily be enlarged. In Summer the
suicidally-:nclined appear to prefer water
rather than the gloomy odors of the
charcoalpan. The water is lnvitingly
cool, and there is ssme chance that the
shameful death may never be heard of
by parents and friends. A man with
his legs tied together so that he could
not struggle was taken out Of the stream
last week He had evidently prepared
himself end then slipped into the cur
rent. Between Asnieres and st. Cloud
there is place in the river where chains
are stretched so that any bodies floating
down are almost certain to be stopped,
and this dreadful locality is regularly
searched. Considering the vast number
of persons crowded together within the
walls of Paris. the percentage of suicides
is not alarningly great. At certain
seasons it seems almost startling. But
as soon as something like cool weather
comes again we shall think 10 more OF
this.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
GIadstone Imprnyins.

LONDON, Aug. 9.---Gladstone continues to
improve. He went to Windsor to-day and
will return to London on Friday.
IreIana's Prospects.
DUBLIN, Aug. 9.--Fear is entertained that
potato crop will be injured by the continu-
ous raius Of the last fortnight. Grain crops
promise an abundant yield. 'p .i
French Fleet. ..
PARIS, Aug. 9.-Three squadrons OF the
French fleet began their maneuvres yester-
day. President Grevy was the guest ofAd-
miral Rifourt. The first squadron comprises
SIX large ironclads, forming the squadron of
observation The next is flying squadron,
and the third is q submarine or torpedo
squadron.
r The British Army inl Rghanistan.
3 LONDON, Aug. 9.--General Roberts en-.
tire force for the relief OF Candahar is 9, 636
Europeans and Z, $50 natives. 9I
D s.a AyOOb Khan wounded.
A dispatch from Candahar states that
Hercates and Cabul troops fought over the
spoils after the battle OF kushgi Natud, and
that Ayoob Khan was wounded in trying to
separate them.
AyOOb khan's Force.
1t is repoited that Ayoob Khan's 70 rec is
very large, but undisciplined.
th A SUstice SnOE nj.
CLARMoRDIs, Galway, Aug. 10.-Mr. Lew
In, justice Of the peace, was fred at while
riding home from Tuam. He wore coat
of mall and the bullets which struck him
had no effect.
Archbishop OF Castel.
CLoNMEL, Aug. 11.-A land meeting was
held here this evening and letter was read
from the Archbishop of Castel, in which he
denounces the house of lords for rejecting
the compensation bill.
'o Afghanistan Affairs.
LONDON, Aug. lit is stated that Can.
dahar Is surrounded by large number of
tribesmen. 1t is possible that an attack is
meditated. |
S1MLA, Aug. 11.-Latest advices from
Canhahar state that the garrison has had
some successful skirmishing with tribesmen
in the neighboring villages. tH.,
Strike Expected.
LANARxsHIRE, Scotland, Aug. 12.-The
celliers are uneasy and dissatisfied with the
wages received by them. A strike is ex.
pected.
More Destitutson,
ST, PETERSBURG, Aug. lathe countrv
OF the Causases is plunged into great desti.
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nounced by all as perfect guard against
ballot box stufiug, and which will come
into general use in this State.
Ankle Broken.
Kolbiing, of San Francisco, is one Of the
victims By the fall OF Baker 4 Hamilton s
elevator. His ankle was broken, besides
ais bruises are severe and painful.
Railroad Collision.
At Cucamonga Station, in San Bernar-
dino county this morning, the tenth freight
train, large one, on the way from Arizona.
lying at the station, was run into by a fast
freight train, eastward bound. TIE engi-
neer perceived the danger but too late to
avoid IA collision. He, together with the
brakcsmen and conductor saved himself by
jumping. The train was uncomfortable and
dashed down tina heavy grade, plunged into
the stationary train, destroying both engines,
thirteen cars and the watel tank. Fortu-
nateiy no person was seriously injured,
though several sustained minor bruises.
..'. Smallpox In Oakland.
At the West Oakland iute mills another
Chinaman has been prostrated with the
smallpox. His countrymen are so far the
greatest sufferers by the eontagion. The
city authorities are adopting stringent meas
ures to prevent the epidemic speed ..
Dastardly = rhine.
STOCKTON, Aug, - Jose Bezes, a vim
dictive wretch, has been arrested for
throwing vitriol or other destructive acid in
the face of young lad of IL years, named
Frederick Martinez whe will lose fhe signt
of one eye and probably of both. There is
much feeling manifested against the perpe-
traitor of the dastardy crime. 1t-
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OUNCE MARaALADE. -4-Such ounces
as are TOO knotty or defective to make
good preserves may be pared and cored,
cut into small pieces, and put in the ket-
tie with three quarters Of pound OF
sugar to each pound of frtiit;p put a small
cup of cold water in first to prevent
burning. When the ounce begins to
soften take potato-masher and mash 1t
to pulp without taking it from the fire.
Let 1t boil gently for fifteen or twenty
minutes, and not longer than twenty;
take from the fire and eut in jars. This
is very nice with bread and butter for
children.
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PACIFIC COAST
Verde. Against n Railroad.

Los ANGELES, Aug. S.-To day the Jury OF
the Superior Court gave verdict in favor Of
Ellen Brown against the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company for $4,000, for the
death of her husband, a conductor on the S.
p. r. R., who lost his life in one of the Sc
we're sand storms in the Colorado desert in
the year 1873. This case has been watched
with great interest not only by the citizens
in gen efal, but also by railroad officials, for
the principle involved in IT, "-h'" -a'
di Smallpox. 3..a
d. OAKLAND. Aug. Our citizens have
another smallpox scare, but it is of mild
type. 1t is thought that there is no occa-
sion for alarm. tr -f
Signal Station for Oregon.
SAN Francisco, Angus. l0.-Capt. I. II.
Lachlan addressed the members OF the San
Francisco Board of Trade, urging them to
use their influence towards the establish
,ment of q signal station at the mouth Of the
Columbia. After some debate the San
Francisco board adopted the following res.
olution: 50 The Board of Trade Of San
Francisco, having by It's board of directors
attentively considered the accompanying
communication Of the Portland Board Of
Trade addressed 10 Gen. Albert j. Meyers.
chief signal officer OF the U. 5. Army, re-
specttully concur in the request made here
in as matter of importance to our large
and rapidly increasing commerce with our
sister State of Oregon" Col. McCraken
will take the communication OF the Port
land Board of Trade TO the city OF Washing
ton and will urge the matter of the establish
ment of this signal station upon the mem.
bers OF Congress. ....
Killed by an Engine.
Joseph NJ. Hayes, railroad employee, was
instantly killed by Q switch engine while re-
pairing car. His death is attributed to his
own carelessness in neglecting to display q
red hag to give notice of his presence. The
engineer is not considered to blame. The
body was mutilated beyond recognition.
.. Mare island improvements.
Secretary Thompson says that it will only
take $4,000 and some dredging OF Napa
river to scour the water front OF Mare Is.
land free of debris. -58il
Patent BALLOT Box.
Crane &c Hester, of Napa, Cal, have pat.
ented time lock register ballot box, which
exhibits by dials the extent number of bal
lots in the box at any time devised. II
! opens by an alarm clock work. It is pro-
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John Gels was buried at Rochester in
coffin which he had kept in his house
eighteen years for daily contemplation.
His family had threatened to have it re-
moved, but his threats to haunt them
after death deferred them.
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TELEGRAPELC.
, EASTERN STATES.
soldiers ReupIOu.

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 9.-The city presents
a brilliant appearance tonight. Tho pub
lie buildings are gaily decorated, the City
Hall and State House being especially beau
tiful. High street is grand arbor of bunt.
ing extending for nearly five miles. An oil
pat tnting Of mammoth dimensions, repre-
sen ting the army and navy, decorates the
top of the Capitol. Sixty regiments of in
fantry, eight Of cavalry and large number
of associations have been assigned quarters
with tents enough remaining to accommo-
tn ousands vet to come.
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rhe Worlds Fair.

New YoRK, Aug. I2.--Mayor Coorer
thinks it desirable to hold the Expositinn 10
Central Park, and special legislation wonlJ
De required to this end. Mr.. Cooper de-.
cnned to act aS Chairman of the Executive
CoImiftee. and W. l.. Strong was chosen.
several committees were appointed and the
Executive Committee adjourned subject to
the call Of the chair.
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Arrested for Manslaughter.

ATLANTIC CRY, N. j., Aug. &c. NJ.
Hoaglan, conductor, and Edward Aiken, en-,
gineer of the Atlantic City excursion train,
were arrested on an indictment for man
slaughter. Mrs. McCrestal has died since
the horror and Miss Lille Grose is not ex-
pected to live till morning. Thus far ff-
teen deaths have been reported.
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Smallpox.

OAKLAND. Aug. Our citizens hav
another smallpox scare, but it is Of mil
type. 1t is thought that there is no occa
sion for alarm. tr -.f.
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CLEVELAND, Aug. .10.-The rolling mill at
Greenville WAS completely destroyed by fire
last night. Great loss is sustained by the
owners. Kemberly, Karns) & Co., and
nearly 200 employees are thrown out of en-
pioyment.f D. ..,sa -...5s,T fgs1S
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An Extensive Fire.

New York, Aug. l0.--The large lumber
yard at Hunters Point vas fred by burn
ing vessel named NIcianx. The fire imme-
diately spread in all directions, catching pile
after pile till srea of ten acres presented a
grand and terrific SEQ OF fire. The fire COM
municated to several vessels that were
towed into the river and allowed to drift
with the tide. The lumber is valued at
100000, and The loss will probably reach
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A Disciple of Tanners.

CHICAGO, Aug, 11.--A Princeton, ILL.,,
special 70 the Inter Ocean states that James
Fl. Ludby, citizen Of that place, on wager
of $500, commenced to-day twenty days
fast. According to the stipulation of the
bet he is allowed during the fast beer ad lib.
itum, bpt not an ounce of water or food Of
any kind. The odds against his doing it are
immense. A. .a.tr~ANN
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200 feet The bridge will be 100 feet above low
water mark, and is TO be completed by June !,
1881
Everybody visiting Portland during the Me
chanics' Fair ought to call in at DavidsOn's gal
lery and examine his display of photo work. He
still maintains low prices and enjoys a larger
trade than ever before. His new operator, Mr.. j.
c. Williams, just from san Francisco, is one of
the best that has ever been behind the camera in
Portland.
J. w. Bailey No. Il Yamhill street, between
Second and Third carries a large stock of staple
and fancy groceries. He also does n commission
business i'm fruits and groceries, and buys all kinds
of produce. Goods are delivered free to all pa
irons in the city, and orders from a distance re-
ceive prompt attention. His prices are low, and
his goods fiTst-class
Hon. David Goodsell delivered a brief but
pointed address to the Young Mems Republican
Club on Tuesday evening, during which he was
frequently appauded The gifted orator, Hon. J.
\. Dolph, followed in an able speech, in
which he vividly portrayed the dangers which
would menace the Nation were the Democratic
party, controlled by the South to gain the ascend
ancy. The Republicans are making Il lively cam
paign in the State.
On last Friday morning, as Rev. VI. May the
rabbi OF Synagogue Beth Israel, was standing on
Front street, he was suddenly assaulted by \.
Waldman, Superintendent of the Jewish Sunday
School, who struck the object Of his wrath twice
in the face, smashing his spectacles and endan-
gering his eyesight. Mr. Nav drew Il revolver
and fired twice at his bury assailant; but he so
blinded by the unexpected blows that he missed
his mark. He then threw away his revolver and
started to escape. He caught, however, and
brutally beaten by Waldman.
The property-Owners of the city are thoroughly
in earnest in their opposition TO granting the pub
lie levee to the foreign railroad company now op-
Grating i'm this State. \ meeting held on
Monday night to draft their sentiments, and in a
series of emphatic resolutions they expressed
their dsapprobation of the scheme of the foreign
ers to plunder the city. \ committee of ten prom
inent prOperty-hoders was appointed to present
the resolutions to the Legislature and that body
will hardly dare TO pass the bill now before them,
even had they been so disposed.
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NEW THIS WEEK.


DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION To Me DIRECTED.
ID the Circuit the Of
the County OF Clatsop upon Judgment rendered in said
Court the DIST day o August @ n favor Of X. Seeg
CO.. Plaintiffs and against Luke TAYLOR, Defendant for the
Of Seven Hundred Dollars >uUO I'm T. :. Gold Coin.
with interest the OF 10 and
Of suit accruing did the 9TH day Scpem
her. default Of personal property. levy
above-named Defendants real property, situated in Multi
nOmah County, state OF Oregon, to-w Lots numbered
Seven 0 and Eight S in Block numbered Fifty (50 in Tib
belts Addition to the CITY OF East Portland
therefore, by virtue Of said
the Both day October, lS the hour O'Clock A. "
the House said County. Will
ton the above described real property Of said Defendant
the highest bidder bidders for cash. satisfy said
cutiOn, costs and accruing costs. JOSEPH BUCHTEI.
sheriff Of Multnomah County, Oregon
September :, 1850 oc7 Il
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SOME QUESTIONS.

ROsELAwN FARM, w. T., Sept. 10, 1850.
To THE EDITOR NEW NORTHWEST:
In the NEW NORTHWEST of September 9th
Silverton correspondent, whose communication is
signed "A Christian Without Hate uses the fol-
lowing sentence which hardly seems fit to occur
in any communication from such lover of hu-
manity: LET basphemers and nbeevers be-
ware lest they depart into everlasting fire, the
smoke of whose torment endureth forever VIII
the SilvertOn correspondent, who uses such beau
tiful language, answera few questions? How can
you believe in fire. smoke and birthstone hell as
the final abode of nine-tenths of the human race
and be christian without hate?n How can
you believe that most of your neighbOrs, with
their wives and children, are doomed 20 20 to your
terrible hell, and be "Christian without hate ~
How can YOU believing the Lord Jesus Christ's
saying that charity i the greatest of virtues, say
that those who are too charitable TO believe in
snch demOn-like doctrines as YOU put forth are to
be eternally and fearfuly damned and be "A
christian without hate?" How can any one be
a Christian with hate? O. Z. II.
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WOMAN SIrFRAGE.

Even the women are not all agreed in wanting
the ballot, and it il AN open question whether, if
submitted TO a vote of women alone, they would
declare in favor of undertaking 10 discharge the
grave duties and responsibilities of electors. But
II the women of Oregon and Washington were
called upon To vote for the best and most eectual
remedy for lame backs and all diseases of the
kidneys and urinary organs, the vote would be
unanimous for the Oregon Kidney Tea, which is
sold everywhere.
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BUSINESS WOMEN OF PORTLAND.

TCofe Notices rH be inserted in This Directory irith
copy of paper regularly dercrei for 80 per- The
i1de mentioned commended 10 me readers of The Ne0
Nortcest reGJe and ,cohH Of patronage crerg
sponsibie business in Portland should be named in This
column.
MRS. SIMMONS, Bleacher and Prcsser, No - Main
street.
MISSES THAYER & ATKINS Dressmakers No. 2Sl
Third street.
MRS. 4. T.. WEST, Wholesale and Retail Milliner, No
q Washington street
MRS. NJ HARDING Fancy Goods and Notions, Fifth
street opposite the Post Office.
MES. J. l. PARRISH, NJ D., date of New York., Phys-
clan and Surgeon. Oflice-2G9 First street,
MRS J. CRTNIP, Dress and Teacher Of NcClures
Mechanical Method OF Cutting, Room s. l67 First street
ANNIE NATTSON, Millinery and Fancy Goods, Stamp
work and Domestic Patterns, No 20 Morrison
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IN ADDITION TO our large stock Of
Lamps, Chandeliers, Oils, unbreak-
able Chinneys, Crockery, Glass and
Plated Ware, we have been appoint
cd Sole Agents for the Tubular
Street, Hotel and Outside Lamp,
which is warranted to burn without
a chimney in the fierceSt gale.
Samples on exhibition.
Received, a full supply of Fancy
and Ordinary Flower Pots, Vases,
and Garden Ornaments, at very low
prices.
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OREGON BLOOD PURIFIER.
EVEN NARCIsSE

MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
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BUSINESS MEN.

DR. 4 MRS. RUSS, Photographers at the Gallery oppo-
site the post office
J. C. LUCKEI. Proprietor Columbia Soap Co., No 26l
Second street. corner Of Madison.
A. DANGUEUGER French Laundry, No 2l Third
street, between Taylor and Salmon.
BAYER & STAUCH, Owners for Oregon OF therNativel
Patent Chmneys the best and safest No Second street
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TIE lIEcHANIcS EALR.

During The Mechanics Fair, Nec
office IN the Partition, the foot Of It sfargcaB from
Secondreet entrance II c De ia charge Of lf and Mrs
H. w. Adas recere orders for subscriptions and
advertisements
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Which They Offer at Very Low Prices
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