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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
Ohio Dcnesrat.
&erAtoP Pendlet0A's Bill.

In sbs last Democrat We copied an ar.
tlcls from the Cleveland Fi5in Dealer
giving its version OF Senssos Pend dleson'e
Civil Service gsforn Bin, which it wosld
seers i, rsissperehesded. II is IN sNb-
stance asserted thst By the provisions ct
she bE1I, ea!rshce 10 the public service
esa he "a ade oAls Ct sho lowest ersds,
snd shss shsn vscsnciss occur ia high
sr grade, they eaa be SLED only BY taoss
already In the service. This % s ,ais.,
sasa 10 regard 20 she hill ia the ameEded
fesm in uhich Ia vas passed. TIE eb.
Iae.ionahie reaaures Of the bill we're, on.
metioa Of Senator Pendlesoa himself,
a.eiasea eat by al snapinoas vote OF
the Senate, 81 may he sven bv sae rec
ord. ss siss la Senator Perels,on's
speech sxplaiaiaS she provisions OF the
hih, whisa has sisss cone 10 hsad, Mr.
Pendleaoa deserves ,s ss fairly rested
cad sAoNid Ras be nisrePSsSssted, least
wise DOT by newspapers pTotsss.ns 80 De
Democrs.is. Tle bill fairly interpreted
will not have the effect 10 keep Repao
iie&as ia otace, after the Democrats shsl
have attained pouer; for the power ST
removal, except for cause, is abso'utel
untanched II will Bet, so asserted
build ap an "cnicisl class" bat vii
break down all classes opening up he
possibility OF shs service to everyone
however humble or aain6aentiai, or With
ont toe patronage Of a senator % repre-
sentative, OF boes OF any degtsa, great
or snsll This is truly Democratic.
Ii Is all a tsllasy iaa, the Republicans
Save favored this civil service reform
bill because they think II will keep Re-
publicars ia Office, after Democratic
administration comes into power; tia;
will do TO "toil to the mafines; old tara
aiil aot helieve 1t. The Republicans
supported the bill because they think i,
nil be popular measure With The peo'
pie. saa help to keep their patty in
power for smother toaY years, because
passed by Republican Congress here.
ia they exhibit unwostsd wisdom. They
ara if!n ninS tkeir sails 10 estcb the
popular breeze The resslt OF the late
elections aas warned them 10 beware o
the wrath to some, they are pretending
10 answer every demand for reform
CREST or small. They are eonciliatihs
their differences. closing up their breach
Z es. consolidating their ranks and will
enaa nss la the spriBgsime solid
conpass. disciplined force. enthuset
with the hops st regsinirg all they los
in the fall: aaa the maa or nesspsnej
,ns, expects to and them sspping vii
he vofal.y dlsappeiated. 10 short, th'
Democrats must support sivil serVins re
form measures, II thsy would deaary'
TO &c, control o: the administration o
ths general government. Ths truth is
that = ggeas n1aas OF ipcompetenis hay
hsan koiaipg fat offices under tho gov
srnnep.. With No othar qualification
ihsa .ha. ,hsy ara good "loyap Rspub
licsns, and Senator Psndlston's bill wi
place sbem or tbs "re,i,ed list" Tbes
are ouI sentiments aud, Ws believe ther
TO bs the homes. sentiments OF s majorit
OF ,hs voters OF Tnscarssas county,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
NOTICE.

MARY HOsKINs and Jacob Hoskins. her
W husband, who reside at Willow Island,
Pleasan,s County, West Virginia, and Ann
Bliz, Allen whose place Of residence is
unkn own, heirs Of Joseph Ward; deceased.
will take notice that Joseph Garrard and
Jonathan Smith, Administrators, with will
annexed. Of the estate Of Joseph Ward. de-
ceased, on the 4th d.y Of Decenber, 1881 +.
hled their petition in the Probate Court Of
Monroe County. Oh o, ailegirg that said 10.
seph Ward, died se,zel OF the following de
scribsd real estate situate In Monroe County,
Ohio, 10 Wit:
The northeast quarter Of section thirty
three, Township thres, range Ave, containing
ens Hundred and issy acres more or less.
alss the southeast Ynartar of the south
ssst suar,sr Of section thirty four, township
thre., range Ave, containing twenty six acres
more or kss; also, 3 pan Of she ieathWest
quarter Of the southwest quarter OF section
twenty eight township three, range i've. all
| lying wes, Of The ssad leading from Browns
VILE to weodsfsld. containing twenty acres
more or less.
| And also, the northwest part Of the south
west quarter Of the north west quarter oi
section twenty seven. township three. range
6ve Beginning at the northwest corner oi
said southwest quarter, ruuning east 10 the
6rst hsllow; thence with said hollow south
westvafaly TO the sect en- line; thence north
to the see Of beginning, containing fsu'
acres more or less In all one hundred and
tfty four asres n ,re or less.
The prayer Of said petition is for the sale
of said real estate rs authorized bs the Will
Of said fsstatsr.
The psrssas Lat above mentioned vii
further take notice that they have beer
made parties defendant sc said petition, apC
that they s,s required 70 ansvsr the SAM
on or before the Gath day Of February. 1858
JOSEPH GiRARD aud
J1nATHAN SMITH,
Administrators, With the viii annexed, Of 10
ieph Ward, decd.
jsae.'sssT.
DAVID 0xrs, Atsy.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

ALL the Democratic Congsessmen
from Indians voted for the Civil Service
Reform bill in the House. Senator
Voorhees, stands alone in opposition to
the measure. Spirit Of Democracy.
But, how did the Chic Democratic
Congressman vote? The SPIRIT seems
not to he moved in ihe direction o'
Ohio.-BeRaire TribHne
We informed you last week that tbs
Ohio Democratic Congresamen, by thei'
votes against the meaaure, represented
themselves. no, the Democracy OF Ohio
or OF the country. The party rspudtats
their sctioo on the question OF Civil Ser
vice Reform.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

A Bill is in preparation for introduce
tion in The Senate to abolish The office
of director Of county ir6rmury. II is
claimed that in all cases the duties OF the
hoard csr he performed by the Board OF
County Commissioners and at great
eaving of much more than the sslaries
Of tie directors. Fl is also alleged that
the duties of the Infiimary Directors are
merely clerical. requiring but little time
- Columbus Times
For fifteen years pes. we bave urged
the psssaee of such q bill. The County
Commissioners are required to pass upor
the allowances Of tbs IntiImary D rec
tors twice esch year. sud why not pro-
vide that they ehall pass upon them IL
the frs, insisnce3 We hope the bill vii
rass. Such Law would be IN The di
yeetior of nue tccromy ard reform.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

THE SPIRIT favored Civil Service Re-
form for years past. Since MI PrKDLE-
TON introduced his measure (now law
in the Senate. this paper has advocated
its passage. because we considered 1t just
what was needed TO correct the "spoila
system," and place positions in the De-
partments beyond the rasch Of ofnca-
brokers and plsce-buut ers The appli.
cant for a position. il be is competent
sober and industrious, need have nc
fears OF party partisanship, That base
feature has been ruled out True meri
will be the standard hereafter. "ha
man in The United States can advance
sensible NJ tisctinn2
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
ciaeinsad News
Mr. Hendricks NaDpiag.

Tits strange shss Mr. usudrieks ae1-
ory failed hia Shsn be rsccstiy deaoess-
ed the pesdIeton bin fSr proposing ssst
which ne 90 heartily commended !a she
Democratic platform Of 1s7s.
That plRtiora declared shat "experi-
enes proves shat e1acisaa eseoomieAl
eondrcs OF iae Government bssinsss b
sot possible II ,ts oisil ssrviee bs sab
jsct 70 change at evmy olectioa, es =
prize eonzht Tor at the bAIio!-bcx, Be q
brief reward Of psrty seal. iastssd Of
pests Of hoaer assigned tex personal
competency. saa ssld for aiensy ts the
eoveranea, employ; tsss the dispeAs-
ing Of patronage saeald neither hs tax
upen .hs ZINE OF al car saAlis naR, nor
the ins,ruzeui of their Ambisioa. Here
agsio promises, talsifsd 10 tAe perform
snce, s.les, that the party ia power can
work out 40 practical OF salutaTy re-
forM."
The people took Democracy at It's
word, declared by their vosaa that the
party In power conld work cut as Re-
form. and elected Tildea aud MsaaEisks.
That was deaaaa faE thorough
divorce si placs from pslisisa as 10 oil
oflces vhioh have aszgAi 70 do with
policies. Il Vas q dkeas thrass a. aae
whole boaa syssaa 81 fsyoshisn and
congressional sppointnasass, shisa pre-
vent tie 6issussion OF priscielss aed
policies. Il ia Democracy asd commits
all Dsmoarats Shs are sas wiling Va
cay ons thing to-day sai saother 10.
norrov.
Upon that M. Hendricks said Ia Ais
letter OF acceptanca: "1s the reform o.
the civil service nust kes,.;lJ icdora'
that section Of the pla,forn which Go.
clares tAat the civil service oaShs NO, k
be sabjest 10 ohsags a every election,
and thai Il osghs Ros 70 BE made 'she otis
re ward for party sesl, Bat ought 70 b
awarded for persons, competency, $50
held for adeliiy IN the public employ
hope segar again 10 see sas cruel sat
remorsslcss prescription fer politics
opinions which has disgracei the nd
rninistratleas OF sAe paes eight years
Bad ss he civil service is A8s, es 81
know, 1t has seus msn al tried aat
| proved ability. Sash aea. asa susl
neR oaIy, should be ietAiaea In eaaee
bat 40 man ahoald ha reiAise1. On an
conaidesasloa. vho has prostitassi Ai
Office to tbs purposes ei partisAa iAsimi
da.ion OF eonpslsioa, OF v5o has fsI
nished money 70 corrupt sIeetioas," +"
There be stood, and sha,s psnocrsc
stood sn 1878.
There 1t stands now, aai the Pendleso
bill 10 hut a stsp in the direction OF th
reform demanded. Er. Hendricks swa
lowed The sWsepiaa plstfsrm and strsi'
at the Pendistoa bill which still lgsvt
Those vho have prosiitutea sheT ofac'
: and furnished neasy to eorraat eleetiol
4
: 10 be dealt With b. the appointing po'
cr. 1t takes Tie ofios away frem.ti
politicians ss ths plssform ef 1875 d
mandaa.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

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pilins the various market reports. In the
iatsrest Of ths farmer, a goodly space will
be devoted to agriculture. General litsra.
t1re snd other matters fitted for the family
eire'e will comprise an important department
Of the paper, and 1t will be The purpose oi
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WssKLy NsHs as to commend II to and make
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containing sixty .four columns OF reading
matter, printed on fne article OF ealen.
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In order TO reach all classes, 1t will be SOLD
at the following low
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
GOVERNOR PATTLsON.
Pennsylvania's New Executive
Takes HIS Seat.

HAnRIsBuRe, Pa, January 16 Mr..
Pcttison took up his residence st the
Exesutlye mansion this morning. His
refusal TO permit himself 10 bs made the
su' jecs OF ostents.ion or display had the
effect 10 diminish the usual crowds npon
the streets. but there was large nuuibe,
OF strsrgers in The city and the insugu-
rel ceremonies were Witnessed bv large
aud interested assemhlage. The oath
of Office was administered to the Gov
ernor-eles, BY Justice Trpnsey, when
she new Go.sfnor delivered his insugu-
raj address
Gov Pa,tisoa Ia his message Gays In
part: adopt, as OF direct application
to she present :ime. sentence from
President Jsckson's frs. inaugural, in
which be says: "Ths recent demonstra
ton OF paolie sentiment inscrihes on
list Of executive duties in characters too
lsgible 70 be overlooked, the task OF re-
! FORM"
This task clearly set before HIM, the
present executive
iii ZcalCUsly Strive
to fulnll. Happily for him there can be
no doubt OF the particular subjects IS to
which public anxiety for improvement
has manifested itself. These are We!
defined. The method OF accomplish
nens is = question for legislative Wis.
dom ultimately to determine. 50 fer a:
Limits of sdlress like this will permit
let me briefly state few SUBJECTS OF need
ed reform. The people demand the abo
Hilton of needless Offices, the fixing Of
official compensation at sums comnsn'
4 surate with service rendered By salsrIs:
definitely ascertained, rigid accountaDil
i,y in expenditure OF public moneys anc
raising o! the efficiency OF civil ssrsic,
By making Htasss and integrity aion
ts7ta FOR sppoiatnent. The people de
nanG sarict snonomy In the expend!tur
o. their moneys, simple and business
: liks condact OF the affairs OF govern
meD. and thc repeal OF all laws creating
avenues for the needless spending Q
psblic funde st The discretion Of offcisis
E 'rhs people demand that the burdens 8
(: well ss benefits OF the go0ernmens sha
be distributed With fairness. sstness an
+ Ilmpariali'y. They demand uoiformit
+ sad simplicity ia taxation and its 6lstr
9 button in sach msnHcr az that while a
i. shall bear theiF j.st share of the cen
+, moa burdens, those shaP cont'ifu'
d most who receive most and those sufft
F, least who can bear the least.
!, Governor Pa,tison this afternoon se'
= 10 the sanate the nance OF Louis
:; Cassiday to be Attorney General; Wr
+. s. Stepger. to be Secretary of the Con
), monueaI,h; P N. Guthrie. 10 be Adj
- iant General, and S. Davis Page, to
City Comptroller of Philadelphia.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
Notice to Masons
BRIDGE CONTRACTORS

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed propo-
lS sails will be received at the Auditors OF.
fce, WoodsHsld, Monroe County, ohio, till !
O'Clock p. M, on
Monday, February B, 1883,
fer performing the labor and furnishing the
materials necessary to tine erection OF
bridge across the Rich Fork Of Muskingum
Creek at Farnesworth's, Wayne township, 10
said county. and also two abutments for said
superstruoture. Said bridge is to be 80 feet
long, l6 feet wide and single track.
Bidders are required TO furnish ssparat'
plans and specifications for both bridge and
abu!ments, setting forth the nature. quality
and size Of the materials to be used In sh'
erection Of said bridge; the strength Of the
structure when completed. and the separate
cost Of base and superstruture, when any pro
rosal includes both; and also whether there
any patent right on the proposed plan or any
and if any. what part thereof.
Contract to be awarded to the person or per
sons giving security. as required by law, VIII
is the lowest and best Responsible bidder u
bidders, considering price. plan. material an
method of constructions; but the Commission
ers ,eserve the right to reject any or all bids.
8 A. ATKINSON,
jano, ,Ssw4. Auditor Monroe Co., Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
canal Dover E.sersss.

Hon. George Fl Pendlston to-day if
oss oil ,hs most prominen, men OF oal
nation, and shs leader OF 'he greas Den
oetasis party A few years ago, Frca
honest ssnviesions. be esporsed the civl
service IefoT8 doctrine, sNd bas esTG-
essly snd pefsistentIy champ;oDed it
leadiag she fe,lctu hope up through th'
mob OF polcy politicians and spoil hun
ters, ill to-day be stands victorious oye
tue rabtls.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
Uaringten lndapendsrt

Sisos th& civil serves Sill hsa passed
both houses. Senator Pspdleeon, uls au'
thor Of the bill. ought to s:ap6, and sill
shea they property undeFstsnd bis bill
li7ile higher In tas sa;tmatioa OF shs
whole peop's than most OF politicians
His bill strikes death blow at the old
corruetiag pflncipie "To tie victors be.
long the spnils" rha bin Intends sc
separate the business OF the Govefnnen
FROM the political patronage policy.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

SENATOR GRoReE Fl. PExpLETos, oisen
called "Gcntlemsu George" 10 in bis
ffty-eighth year. and Is by odds the
smartest, cleenest, and OF ss coed repu-
tation as any man In the Democratic
party. The bost Of li,tls pettliogging
politicians engaged In killing him of
will God Il a large sized contract =
Wheeling ReCis!sr.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

Trains .un en- Baltimore time east Of the
Ohio River.
WEST BoUND-Chicago Fast Line daily
With thrsash slsepers from Nss York ts
Chicago Chicaso Express daily, Through
5ieepsrs Baltimore 10 Chicago and Throash
| Coach frou Coiembus TO Sandusky daily
Chicago Mall daily, on Main Line and c. o
Division; on sthsr divisions daily, exssp
sunday. Sleeping Car Cumberland to Chi
| cago Junction and Wheeling to Indianapolis,
III othe. trains daily. except Sunday.
L. 81. COLE, General Ticket Agent, Balti
! more.
WE. RBPPBRT, Pass. Ag't, Columbus.
| OK LORD Gen. Pass. Agt. Baltimore,
&. DUNHAM, Gen. Man., Newark.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

The Chautauaua Literary and Seien
t;fc Circle has graduated l,7O6 psrsons
and there are now 10000 students 10 lbs
course throughout the country.
The Attorney General OF Pennsyl-
vans, has decided to submit 70 the
Courts for determination, the question
Of 'sa right VI sssssaeh cempsnfss ee
ssnsofi6atN.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

Gov. PATTIsox. OF Pennsylvanl., !.
only 81 years OF aga A desire on the
part OF the people Of PENNSYLVANIA tc
have the civil service reformed, aud
CAMERoxIsM rooted out, csused them tc
place him 10 bis present high position
He will carry out the desires OF tie peo
pie with frmness that will make cor
ruption asd .hievsry strangers to th'
public service.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

Prains ran en- Columbus TIME west Of The
Ohio River.
Note on Running of Trains.--EAST
BOUND-New York Fast Line daily, With
through slsepers from Chicago TO New York
and Sleeping Car from Indianapolis TO Wheel
ing, Washington and Baltimore Express,
with through slsspsrs from Chicago to Bal
timore daily, and Through Coach from San
du sky TO Columbus daily. New York and
Baltimore Express daily Newark to New
York, on other Divisions. daily, except San.
day. Sleeping Car Chicago Junction; Cum.
berlaud. All other trains daily, except Sun.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
Columbus Dispatch,

Tbs Democratic weekly press ln Ohio
sustaining Ar. Pendleton represents n
large proportion OF the leading editorial
talent sf that psrty oatside OF the cisiss.
This is aol bsd sign, People look to
ihs country "fsr sobsr second ,hsnghs"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

HoN. Jons W KrHsA is the Demo-
ors,ic nominee for q. 5 Senator from
West Va HeN is one OF the brightest
young men iu Congress. and, by tie way,
married 3 Monroe County lady, MIsa
EIxR1s BEsNIsGHAUs. formerly = resi-
dent OF Lewisvile, this county.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

SENATOR PoyD ia at Is again. This
time his bill provides for 9 uniioru tax
OF $3.50 ou all saloons. and makes tbs
tax lien on the stock and she real estate
where the liquor ia sold.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
GXE DOLLAR PER YEAR.
Petal,

Parties working for the shove preniu us
must invariably send 0Ss DoLLAs with each
name reported, and they should give names
With P. o. addresses, and se1d money as fast
as the subscribers are obtained
Small amounts OF money may be sent by
nail at the Company's risk, but amounts
over 81 must be sont by postoface money
order, check, or by registered letter.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

A CRANK named WILeoE. of ST. Loais,
proposes TO found new faith. and. by
way OF preliminary, has commenced .
30 day fast. He should be sent 10 90
asylum Tor incurable fools.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate Of Gsorss Steward, Deceased.
fTNhs undersigned has been appointed And
/ qualified IS S2seator Of tbs will Of Gsspxe
steward, late Of Aonrss csanty, deceased.
Dated this 18th day Of December, 4. D
1881. eAVlD sYKWAkD.
deols. saws.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

The movement to take The Westher
Signal Service sssy from the War De
pa,tmept is supported by scientific men
end organizations Who ate bent on form'
iaz a Dspssrcnt si Sssasss IN Ne osv-
eIument.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

SENATOR GEoRGE Fl PEEDLEroH is !he
most popular siatssman 10 the United
States TO-DAY. The People have read
bis Civil ServIcs Reform law snd heartily
approve It's pYrvisions
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

THH Democratic psrers Of this Con-
gressional and Senatorial District heart
lily endorse Senator PEsDLEroSs Civil
Service Reform Law.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

THH canal grabbers are quietly sssen-
bling at Columbus. The school book
swindle,s are there too
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

THR Enquirer champions the vicious
"spoi!s syslem," while the Democrats OF
Ohio champion Civil Service Referm.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY as, 1888.

ThR President bas signed tAs Civil
Service bill ard 1t is nov iae
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-01-23

DoRsEY has resigned the sscrets-yship
OF the Republican Naticnsl ConmlHee.
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Setting Himself Right.

TIE Cleveland Plain Dealer OF Abe
lIth inst, Publishes ths following card !;
CAaBHpeE, O., January g. 1883.
EpI,oR PLArN DEALEr:-Ia yoat
"What the 9oaps,s Sas," in The iesaa OF
january Oh. veu s'te this paper as
SAT- ing thai ''Peadeton's civil service re-
form isw wa ysiueless Permit me-
to correct you The Jefarsonian hid
not nor does not say anything of th'
kind. It regards the FenHl ton law O.
tie greatest value as an initial Deasrt
in t.le. great work Of reforming the baI
civil service Of tie country | write
sou direct because reply in my papeI
would sot reach the large constituApcJ
you serve.
Truly yours,
JOHN KIRKPATRICK.
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head 10 about level.
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JOHN KIRKPATRICK.

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