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The Indianapolis journal., 1883-08-18

1.-THE Cincinnati Commercial Gazette speaks Of the
assassin Of Charles sumner, In Massachusetts it
has always been supposed that Charles Sumner died
natural death. Perhaps our contemporary means
the assailj ut of Charles sumner. Boston Post.
"The words the assassin OF Charles Sumner,
should have been placed in quotation marks,
They were used by Mr. MOncure D. Conway, in
his church at Washington, when Sumner was as
sailed, and caused q disturbance that resulted In
his change OF ion."-Cincinnati Commercial
Gazett.
The word assassin" is precisely the term to
use. Preston Brooks was as much au assassin
as Guiteau; that the latter's assault resulted in
death and the formers only in prostration, from
which its victim never recovered. though living
for many years. does not initiate against the
fact that one was as much an "assassin" as the
other and no more. Better look at the diction-
arV.
The Indianapolis journal., 1883-08-18

THE New York Christian Advocate has this
paragraph, which will be valuable reading to
that class of political dudes in love with all
things English that they desire to import the
Anglican economical system into this country:
"MOst people in this country have but very
inadequate idea of the depths OF poverty to be
found IN some parts of Great Britain, and of the
incredibly low wages paid for some kinds OF
work. At a meeting held recently in London,
the Archbishop OF Canterbury stated that in
walking through a poor district, where whole
families were employed in making match boxes
he found that they were only paid two and one
quarter pence -four and one-half cents for max
ing gross, and were Obliged to furnish their
own pastel Imagine any one in America max
Ing thlrty-two matoh-boxes Tor a cent and sup
plying the paste! The Archbishop also found
people who were paid only eight cents for max
ing an ulster and only SIX cents for making
suit or little boys clothes! The only remedy his
Grace seemed to see for this state of things was
emigration. Here is a problem demanding the
serious attention of British statesmen and phi
lanthropists. A country is In bad way when
the only remedy that can be found for Its poor
classes is to get away from it,"
VIII the Gourer-Journal "match this" in free
America, If it cant
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
THE NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB.
The Stakes offered For the Spring
MeGiin..- Snl.ANA In prIzea.

The National Jockey Club is already
making preparations for its spring meeting
which will begin on the 18th of May The
stakes are already announced, and the
entries will close March 1. There will be
the Youthful stakes, for two-year-olds,
half n mile, $25 each, the club to add $500
the Army and Navy stakes, for three-year-
olds, one mile and quarter, so each, club
to add $500; the Analostan stakes, for
three -year-olds, one mile, $50 each, club to
add 5000; the Washington cup, for
three.year-old and upward, two miles
and quarter $50 each, club to add
81 600; the National handicap, for all ages,
one mile and an eighth $50 each, club to
add 500; the Diplomatic stakes for all
ages, one mile and half, $50 each, club to
add $500; the Mount Vernon stakes, for
fllies and mares of all ages that never won
sweepstake, one mile and a quarter, $50
each, and 500 added; selling sweepstakes,
for all ages, one mile and an eighth, $50
each, club to add 800. As the meeting is
held the week preceding that Of the Mary
land Jockey Club, owners will practically
be afforded eight consecutive days Ofracing,
at which the purses and added money will
aggregate about $4,000.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
WEST WASHINGTON.

A white man, named Robert Bailey,
about 81 years old, living at No. 20 Po-
tomac avenue, was sent to the hospital yes
terday through the sanitary office of the
Metropolitan Police.
An adjourned meeting Of the First Sub
division of Associated Charities was held
yesterday at 4:30 p. M. in the parlors OF the
Aged Women's Home, and in the absence
of the president Mrs. j. II. Vorhees was re-
quested to take the chair. The secretary
reported having issued orders for fuel and
groceries to eighty -four families since the
1st of January last, and the demand
for aid still continues beyond the
ability of this association to supply.
There is an absolute need of contribution
or donations to assist in extending this good
work, and an earnest appeal must be made
to the citizens generally or else there will
be vast amount of suffering from want
and sickness during the next two months.
The lady managers of this association have
been nntiring in their labors to do all that
was possible in their power to alleviate
suffering and relieve distress, and it is mar
velous to understand how so much of their
work has been accomplished with such q
limited amount of funds in hand. Mrs j.
f. Voorhees, read very interesting report
of her work in the several districts to
which she has so generously volunteered to
assist, showing q vast amount of suffering
which should call forth immediate con-
tributons of money from the citizens.
Mr. and Mrs. Bainard L. Spencer re-
ported very distressing case of sickness
and suffering in the First District, which
was promptly considered and the neces-
sary aid temporarily extended. On motion
| Mr. Brainard L. Spencer was unanimously
| elected to serve as manager for the Second
| District. The secretary reported having
| received donation of SO for immediate
use from an estimable fellow-Citi2en, H..
| d. Cooke, esq The trcasurer's report was
read, showing the amount of money re-
ceived and disburscd since the 9TH of De-
cember last The meeting then adjourned
until Thursday, the 10th instant, to re-
| port upon the matter of increased collec-
| tions of money to continue the work Of
| this subdivision.
Harding and Hurts combination of art
and music will give performance at Cur
tis Hall tonight for the benefit Of the Pub
lie School Library.
| Wm. Louis Schley Lodge, No, 1, l. o. W.,
and Logan Tribe, No. s, |. o. Il. NJ, held
very interesting meetings last night.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
PERSONAL,

-HoN. LOUIS L. MCCoMAs, of Hagers.
town, Md, is registered at the Riggs.
JOHN A. DOYLE and wife, of Lancaster,
Pa, have apartments at the Metropolitan.
JAMES DANA, of Boston, is in the city,
staying at the house of Lieutenant +. V.
Greene.
Il VICTOR BAUGHMAN and wife, of
Frederick, Nd, are stopping at Wormley's S
for few days.
Mr.. FRANK A. RICHARDSON, the
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun, left this morning for two weeks trip
to Florida.
Mn. FRANK Il. CoNGER has been
appointed assistant city postmaster in place
of Mr.. Myron VI, Parker, and was yesterday
sworn into Office.
Nj. c. DAVIS, an old-t time pencil -pushel
in the Jayhawking State, and for the past
year an examiner in the Pension Office
left the city last night for his new field al
sedalia. Mo-, where he goes as a special
agent of the Pension Office. The CRITIC
and its good wishes follow him.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The shafting at the machine shop of the
Virginia Midland Railway, which broke on
Wednesday evening, has been repaired.
There was large gathering at Roberts
Chapel last night, including number of
white people, to hear the reply of Bishop
Wyman, Of the African NJ. L. Church, to
the attacks made on the Bible and Chris
tianity by Colonel Robert lngersoll. Those
who attended were much pleased with the
ecture.
Messrs. j, p. Agnew x Co. yesterday
signed contract for the construction of
large three -masted schooner for j. &. Crow
ley, of Somerset, Mass. This firm now has
one ship on the stocks. 1t is understood
that parties are negotiating for the construc-
tion of another vessel to be built Mt the
ward of the Potomac Manufacturing Com
pany. If the contract for this vessel is
signed, there will be four undergoing con-
stIuction at these two yards at one time.
Mr. George Price celebrated his twenty
fifth birthday last night. There was a
large number of his friends present, and
quite a pleasant evening was spent.
The funeral of Mr. John Slater, who died
yesterday morning, will take place to-
morrow at noon, from his late residence,
near this city.
MIR. James Peverille and Miss Ida Bringlc
were married at tine parsonage oil Grace
Church by Rev, Mr., Sharp.
day being known as Candlemas day,
high mass was solemnzed in st. Mary
Church at 8 o'clock this morning, at which
the candles To be used by the church du.
ring the year were blessed,
The three boys--John Baggeyloy, Dennis
Collins aud Charles Logcnzo-who ran
away from St. Joseph's Asylum, i'm WASH
ington. and were CAPTURED in this city yes
terday, were to- day sent back to that in-
%;
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
East washington business Notes.
A Pound Party.

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. William
S. Mann, 2O19 Ninth street northwest, was
the scene of a social gathering last night,
the occasion being pound party rendered
to their many friends and acquaintauces.
Messrs. Becker and Chase furnished excel
lent music, and dancing was INDUCED in
until early morning by those who wished
to trip the light fantastic toe. Considerable
credit is due to Mr. Wm. Mann, by whom
it was given, for the excellent order main
tanned by those who participated in the
dancing. A distinguished guest, Major
General Winfield Scott ColburD, mingled
with the merry dancers. Among the many
present were the Misses Lille Rea, Mollie
Wells, Laura King, Emma and Frances
Zegedy, Ida Humphrey, Lena Braun, Swee-
ney, Knott, Reintzel, Schaefer Breck, Kill
bourn, Holtzman, Reynolds, Spaulding,
Shelley, Mr., and Mrs. Charles Colburn, Mr..
and Mrs. Bradley Colbun, Mr. and Mrs.
Sacrcy, Mrs. Blakeney, May Veihmeyer,
Minnie Rea, Messrs. Kirchner, Zange, Jas.
and Chas. Smoot, Reintzel, Knott, Colburn
Chas. and Geo. Veihmeyer, Witty, Gar
trell, Sands and JAS and Chas. Blakeney.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
EAST WASHINGTON.

The popular Capitol Hill Club gave a
most enjoyable parlor soiree at the hand
some residence of Mrs. Robinson, Grant
Row, last evening. The capaciops rooms
were tastefully ornamented with ferns aud
rare exotics, while the tables in the dining
room contained various luxurics, arranged
tastefully by skillful hands. Among those
who participated in the may whirls Of the
dance were Miss Jesse Entwisle, Miss Kate
Robinson, Miss Alice Swan, Miss Jennie
Megs, Miss Lille Oyster, Miss Daisey
Sbankland, Miss Maggie Meigs Miss Minnie
Bennedck, Miss Collins, Miss Palmer, Miss
Argers, Miss Parkhurst, Miss Fannie Hougb
Captain and Mrs. Weaver.
Yesterday afternoon a horse attached to
buggy owned by Francis Carter becam
frightened while standing in front of DR..
Adams residence on Eighth street, aud
dashed of. The vehicle overturned at the
corner of Seventh and Il streets southeast
and was badly smashed.
The "owls' gave another of their de-
lightful private parties last evening at
Baum's Hall. Dancing to the strains of an
excellent orchestra continued until o'clock
in the morning. Among those present were
Misses Mary Brown, Gates, Nolan Collins,
Cook Stetson, Mr.. and Mrs. Wright, Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd, and Messrs. VI. B. Flynn,
John and Edward Flaherty, Morgan, Kel.
ser, Magee and others.
A very pleasant juvenile masquerade
surprise party. was given by number OF
young folks of Capitol Hill, last evening,
at the residence of Officer VIM. McMahon,
ON Third street. The characters were well
taken by the wee misses and masters.
Among the representations were Julia Pat
terson, "Old Lady, Hattie Patterson,
"Tambourine Girl" frankie Dooley,
Colonel Kringle;' Aggic Waltemyer,
Fairy - frankie Waltomyer, Indian
| Chief" Will Mcmahon, "WorkhOuse Boy"
| and a number of others.
Officer Bryan found dead white infant
| in the lot on Tenth street, between South
| Carolina avenue and b street southeast,
| yesterday evening. 1t was wrapped in a
newspaper and incloscd in flour sack. The
| Coroner has been notified.
Officer Skidmore, of the Eighth Precinct,
has been transferred to the Georgetown
| Station.
A little daughter of Mr.. William Topham
was found wandering about the streets last
night and returned to- her anxious parents.
| The "Larques' will hold forth with an
other Of their enjoyable private soirees at
McCauley's Hall next Monday evening.
| During q fight on South b street last
night, between several colored men, James
White was struck in the face with a brick
and badly cut.
East Washington business Notes.
The windows of the Enterprise Tea Com
pany's store, corner of Fourth street and
Pennsylvania avenue east, are laden with
many beautiful articles, which are given
away with purchases of tea and coffee.
Foreign and domestic fruits are feature
of the Excelsior confectionery, George
Weidman, 1903 Pennsylvania avenue east
Candies in great variety.
Do not fail to visit the commodious shoe
house of Ferd. Frank, the live shoe man
for shoes and boots. Prices for everybody
333 Pennsylvania avenue cast.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
A Young Folks soiree Dansantc.

Mrs NJ. l.. Lincoln varied her receptions
by an - at homo to her young friends last
Wednesday evening. The two large saloons
parlor and dining-roOm combined, afforded
space for four or five quadrille sets at once
and the splendid deep-toned Bradbury piano
under the deft fingers of Professor Eisman
furnished music fit for fairy dance. The
evening entertainment was beautifully
varied by q recitation from Miss Bacon
How girls go fishing" which was perfect in
acting as well as elocution, and song in the
musical Italian language by Mrs. Logan, the
queen of song in our city, whatever be the
language she chooses rs II vehicle for her
melody. Refreshments Of the daintiest,
most tempting sort were served by the
charming little hostess and her son, in
whose honor the party were invited and
the general verdict was expressed by a
young girl, who declared, with long sigh
time" The happy folks present were Miss
May Emerson, chaperoned by Mrs. w. f.
Barker; Miss Lucie Murphy, Miss Hinda
Burke, Miss Minnie Cowell. Miss King,
Miss Cunningham, Miss Ashley, Miss
Winnie, Miss Emma Morris, Mr. Randall,
Mr.. Loomis, Mr.. Alpin, Mr.. Lybrand,
Mr.. Spaulding, Mr.. Colby, Mr.. Collins,
Mr.. Swasey, Mr.. Craft, Mr.. Gwyn. OF
guests: DIR. Bacon, DIR. Ander, Judge and
Miss Harwood, Mrs. Ashley. Mr.. Collins
sang Let Me Dream Again." beautiful
song beautifully rendered, and DIR. Andel
sang Star of Light" Bessie Beechs" new
song, which is an unusual combination oi
words with something in them set to s
perfect tune. MousE-IN-THE-CoRNER.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Joseph Lourcnze, who was killed ycstcr-
day by falling earth, near the corner of
Seventh and l. streets, had peculiarly odd
fate He was a live, energetic young man,
and short time ago wooed his lady love
into promise of marriage. The wedding
was to have taken place next week, and
his brother, one of the firm for which he
worked, had, unknown TO him and his be-
trothed, purchased for them u neat set of
furniture and stove, so that they could
commence housekeeping immediatelysaiter
the wedding ceremony. His untimely end
has caused pang in many hearts.
The soiree of the Washington Light In
fantry Cadets at Blake's Hall last night
was attended by an immense thrOng. A
large delegation from the Washington
Light Infantry was present, together with
numerous members of the Union Veteran
Corps The Cadets, in their uniforms, pre-
sented handsome appearance, and drilled
better than at any time since their organ
ization. Pstorios band was hired for the
occasion, and discoursed sweet music until
far into the night, when the crowd re-
luctautly departed There was large at
tendance of the fair ones of South Washing
ton and other parts of the city
The funeral of Mr.. Henry Lee took place
to-day at Ii o'clock.
The river was again covered with ice this
morning.
There was considerable activity on the
wharves this morning, Numerous vessels
were loading and unloading.
The ferry-boat City of Alexandra has
| taken the place of the Arrowsmith to lower
| river points. The City of Washington
will run between here and Alexandria.
Samuel j. Shanks has been appointed
night-keeper at the First Precinct Station
| in place of ex- officer Proctor, who has been
reinstated on the force.
A fish lighter with crew of men and
supplies from Il. A. Golden went down tho
Potomac this morning to prepare for the
fishing season, which opens shortly.
The steamer w. w. Corcorau, having
been thoroughly painted and refnishel is
again running to Mt. Vernon.
The water trough placed on Seventh street,
near the Central Market, is a great con-
venience to teams.
There was another heavy decline in the
oyster market this morning small sizes
being sold as low as 50 cents while extra fine
could not be bought for less than S1.50 per
bushel. Demand brisk and supply plenti-
| ful.
| Go to John Miller when you wish to pur-
chase cheap fuel Main office, depot and
kindling wood mill corner of Four.and-a-
half street and Virginia avenue southwest,
and branch offices 500 Seventh street north
west and ld3 b street southeast.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
CisseI-Stubbs.

A pleasant wedding took place Wednes-
day afternoon at st. Johns Catholic
Church in Montgomery County, Md.
The church was tastily decorated with
flowers and was filed with the friends of
the contracting parties. At2 o'clock Rev.
Father Gallen, the pastor, appeared and
shortly thereafter Mr.. George Osborne Cis-
sell and Miss Kate i. Stubbs. The cere-
mony was brief and simple and the happy
couple, after receiving the congratula-
tions Of their numerous friends on their
auspicious entrance into ma rried life, left
for their new home in the upper portion of
the county. The bride was attired in u
gray cloth suit with plush trimmings aud
the groom wore black. The presents re-
ceiyed by the bride wore very pretty.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTABLIsHED AUGUST IsGs
LhCONIC LOCALS.

THE "Favorite Prescription of Dr.
Pierce cures female weakness and kindred
affections. BY druggists.
LOUISA MoULToN, woman who
pounded drunken marine named Scott,
was fined $40 by Judge Smell to-day.
THE Grand Jury this morning brought
in two indictments against George NARROW,
charged with housebreaking in the night.
ANNIE JACKSON and George Gaines,
both colored were charged before Judge
Smell to-day with assaulting each other.
The testimony showed that George was
beating Annie when some unknown man
interfered and knocked the colored man
senseless. Judge Smell fined Gaines S. and
released the woman.
REBEccA SMITH, disreputable denizen
of the Division, was in the Police Court to-
day as complainant against Ellen Ross,
colored woman, to whose house she went to
sleep off drunk. Rebecca charged that
Ellen stole her shoes and hat and beat her,
but the case was not sustained and Judge
Smell dismissed it.
COLONEL CHRIsTY called Judge SMELLS
attention to-day to the charge of criminal
libel brought by Charles Il. Rowe against
Mr.. John @. Thompson, editor of the S'u-
day Chronicle and stated that the defend
ant would waive an examination and per-
nit the case to go to the Grand Jury with
out preliminary hearing. This course
was taken and bonds furnished in the sum
of $500.
JUDGE RICHARDSON, Of the Court of
Claims is delivering very able course of
lectures-eight in number-beforc the Law
School of Howard University. The first of
the course was given on Wednesday even
ing, and was very much enjoyed by the
class. The distinguished Judge has the
faculty of presenting facts in a simple, yet
forcible manner, that is peculiarly pleasing.
General Birney also lectures on Municipal
Law"
K MoULToN CARTER, q colored man, re-
Gently employed by Treasurer Gilfillan, as
coachman, was before the Police Court to-
day charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses from Mr.. II. Clay Stewart
and Mrs. Gilbert. The man obtained sums
Of about So from each of the parties by
representing that Mrs. Gilfllan had been
out driving and the carriage shaft had been
broken, and she was in need Of the neces
sary change to get it mended. Judge Smell
gave the prisoner six months in each case
HARBoRMAsTER SUTTON reports the fol.
| lowing new arrivals at the wharves
| SlOop Dauntlcss, Captain Lutrell, SOC
| bushels oysters pungy Sarah Jane, Captain
| Russell, 500 bushels oysters; schooner Mary
| Ella, Captain Gibson, 800 bushels oysters
| pungy NJ. ]. Stephenson, Captain Evans
600 bushels oysters; schooner Swan, Cap
tain Tyson, 400 bushels oysters; schooner
s. A. Boice, Captain Candy, 100000 fee
lumber for johnson & Wimsatt, William
Mclean and the Ross & Sanford Dredging
Company schooner Kate, Captain Hay
ward, $4,000 feet lumber for George A
Shehan; schooner NJ. L. Hiles, Captain
Smith, 10000 feet lumber for George A
Shehan; schooner Rachel S. Miller, Captain
Stulman, 175,000 feet lumber for George A
| Shehan.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
An Altar Made by Pious Hands.

Peter and Paul's Catholic Church. in Cum
berland, Md, will be blessed and used for
the first time to-day. 1t is of Gothic de-
sign, and made of wood beautifully carved
and gilded. 1t is remarkable from the
fact that the designing and all the work,
except some images, was done by three
brothers of the Capuchin o rder attached to
the church. They charged nothing for
their work, and the actual outlay was
only 5000 The cost, if it had been done
by outsiders, would have been at least
1000. Inlaid in the panels of the altar
are relics, consisting of bones said to have
been taken from twenty five martyrs.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
John II. Gough-For Temperance.

The committee of the Washington Lee
ture Lyceum have kindly responded to the
suggestions of the several temperance or
ganizations of the city, and, as appears by
advertisement in another column, have ar
ranged to admit members of the several
associations to the lecture OF Mr. Cough
tonight at the low rate of forty cents. The
lecture is exclusively upon the question OF
temperance-beingu upon "Habit"-new to
Washington and one of Mr. Coughs best.
The occasion will be one long to be rcmem-
bered by every one interested in the tenn
perance question.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
Retail prices in the Markets.
The following were the ruling prices In tn
Washington market to-day:

The following were the ruling prices In tho
Washington market to-day:
MEATs--Beef- Slrloin, 1Sd20c. porter
house, 25c, rib-roast, poe; c5rned beef, 100
l2lac.; Clipped, soc; beef tongue, 65c.;
lamb, 10@20c.; veal, 20d25c.; breast, 100
l2l2c.; bacon, 1i@15c.; mutton, Sgl5c.i
pork, 14d15c. sausage, 1oc.; hams, l1G1Sc.;
cut hams, 25@3Oc.; shoulders, 15Gl6c.; lard,
l5c.
small, 25@35c. 7 bunch; weak fish, IL %@l5c;
= b halibut, 10000. 2 lb; perch, 500 Zoe. 2
bunch; Holsters, l2laCel l5c. = ID crabs, 25c;;
dSS snePpers' I2'5c. ID pike 12Hc:s 70
2Oc. Y 10; salmon, 3OGiOc. y d.; goldfish,
l5c. lb,; haddock, 10c.P lb.; bluensh, 15c;
Z H.; white fish; zoe. = ib.i lake pike, 15c;
tSiiib II" "o0n'''S' i-'' V ''' ''"'N ''S'' 20''
FEuITs.-Lemons, 25c. = doz. French
prunes, 2Oa25e. iG;iValencIa ralsins, l5c. 2
III; prunels, 25c. T Ii; lemon and orange
peel zoe. T. 10; cltron, 25c. = ID; oranges,
100000. = doa.i Florida, 50d60c,: chest
nuts, sql10c. = qt,i cocoanuts, 1oal2c.; ba;
nanas, 20G iOc. = doz.i apples, 1oG5Oc.
PIX; cooking apples, 30G1Oc. 2 pix; pears,
table, s0c.GSl Ppk.; cooking, 30tdi0c. 2 PIX
citron, 33GGl9c.i cranberrles, l5a2oc. qt.;
BUTTER AND Philadelphia print,
55ci creamery, l5@5oc, New YORK and Illl
nois, 35@l5c.i roll butter, 259i0c,i eggs,
PoULTRN.-spr chlckens, 75c.@S1. =
pair old fowls, Sl@l.25 2 pair ducks,
81 .25G 80 q pair; ducks, live, 75ctdlSl Z
pair; turkeys, lsd2Oc. q ib.i squads, 500
vfGET1nIEs.-B Beets, 3@5c. = bunchi sp!;
mach, 20@3oc. = pk.i oyster plants, &C., =
bunch; turnips, 2oG3oc, = PIX; lettuce, 3d
&C.; radishes, 3Goc. q bunch; corn, l5d20c
= doz.; potatoes, 30,G40c. 2 PIX; large crop
toes, 5OGGOc. y PIX cabbage, lO620c.; car
rots, leeks, parsnips, 3aoc. 2 bunch; Lima
beans, loo 2oc,, = gt,i snap beans, 15g20e
5G1Oc.: CaulifOWer, oOG3Or y NIX. celery
The Evening critic., 1883-02-02
Apemaud for a quorum.

The following circular was sent out yes
tcrday to each Republican member of the
House:
A quorum of Republican members is
demanded for Monday, the 9TH instant, 1t
has been fully demonstrated that if the i'm
portaut business Of this session is to receive
final action li7 Republicans must be in
their seats from II ., N, until adjourn
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