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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

Presentation. W. A. Quar-
rier, 3. B. Knight, Esq, and Geo
s. Couch, Esq, Of the Kanawha
Bar, and Col. D. s. Hounshell, Of
the Cincinnati Bar, Henry ]. Fish,
er, Esq, Of the Chicago Bar, are in
attendance upon the Circuit Court
These gentlemen we're all engaged
in important'will cases.
Mr.. F. 3. POlSley, Of Ashland
KY, is spending a few days with
friends in this place. He is a Ma.
son county boy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

Mr.. Harlan Whaley is to be con.
gratulated-its a girl.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11
NoTloE.

wish to inform The public that m,
Mills now ready Tor grinding and viii
start up as soon as the weather. nioder
ates q little. And on account Of the loss.
es ! have met with the last year, / an
not able 70 sell on time any longer but
will have 70 demand the cash from eve.
rybody. Ieafnestly request all partie,
indebted 70 me TO call at once and settI,
as ] cannot keep up without money.
Respectfully,
O. NJ. COLE.
ian2s-im.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

Good rny fag Agents. aIO0 10 6a00 nrr
sS ".S lI s. S ..c,IIs
Vide V =. q AsCurdy 4 60, Iflisdsp ils I -
mch l9-iy.l
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

p9 The Mill has a capacity for $4,000
4. per day. A large assortment OF Oak
Popular, Ash, Hickory, Pine, 4 Wal.
nut Logs, constantly on hand. The Ma.
rine Dock Company Is In close proximi,
" 10 the Mil, and both are operated Il
connection with each other.
sept 10, ly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

ST.
BEECH HILL News. We are
gladito note that Win Amsbury,
whoAhas been very sick for several
weeks, q conyalescent.
Mr. Albert Dunn who has been
visiting relatives and friends ID
this section, viii return 10 his
homei niKansas, in a few days.
W.spensor has finished saving
onthe land Of Hon. A. G. Beard,
aud will soon move his Mill to The
landsof Andrew Wars.
The spelling match AZ Boards
School House Saturday night had
avery pleasant time. n
The school taught by Miss Cassie
Lews., in this District, will close
on the 18th inst. She has given
good satisfaction, and isloved and
respected by pupil and patron.
COUNTRY Girl.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

A cold wave swept downupon Us
in this vicinity yesterday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

vote unanimously for the Alternate
Road System.
Judge yanMslfe Of Point Pleas.
ant spentsu nday wilhhis parents.
Ycn may hear from us again,
.nextweek. Polly. I.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

Direct connections made in Union Do.
pot at Columbus for Newark, ZanesviIle,
Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Baltimore. Wash.
ington and Philadelphia; alss for Day.
ton, Cincinnati, Louisville and oil points
South and Southwest.
r9-Close connections at Toledo for
Detroit and all points in Michigan and
Canada.
g6 Trains Of this Company pass Point
Pleasant Station tohiol IS follows!
RAsf. WEST.
l;45 p, m. 500 q, m.
$3.50 p. m. 6:lb p, m.
BF. AsBuRY, Agent,
w II, HARRisoS, Gen'l Pass'gr Agent
jan1yl ..
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

Chicken thieves have been ply
ing their vocation in town lately
at a lively rate, several Of our citi;
zsns being relieved of a number.
How would IL do TO Try the expedi.
ent adopted BY afsrmer in Berkt-
ley county who had suferd in this
respect Toprotect his henery, he
placed several dynamite torpedoes
about it One hight q terrible ex.
ploson aroused the family, and 60.
ing out they found The henhouse
blown 10 atoms, and City feet away
the dead body ola negro, horribly
mangled. 1fthis Obstructive agent
isto come into general use, we
know Of no better subjects to try it
on than chicken thieves.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1885-02-11

FEBRUARY 1884 IT i just about
.ayear agothe great agod Of 1884,
visited the Ohio and Kanawha Val
|leys The water reachedits high
est mark eyerknoNnon the i1th
Of February Zone year ago to-day,)
adate which will never be forgot
ten by our people, who certainly
hayefeasen torememberit. There
was Al that timenot Q foot ofsdry
land within the limits 90 the town,
apdionly two houses which the wa,
tsrdid not invade. The damage
to property inand adjacentto town
was estimated athalf q million Of
dollars. The damagesof thatgreat
food is about all repaired 50 far d
Is visible tothe eye, but the past
year has been a struggle with ma.
ny to meotths obligations incur.
cd 10y reason Of the food. We
hope that our people may never be
called upon againfto pass through
such an ordeal.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
The State Board of Agriculture.

The state board OF agriculture Is in session
in Towanda, with the governor in atten-
dance and eighteen counties represented.
The committee on dairy products made re-
port favorable TO the law prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of artificial butter, and
the report was adopted. j. w. Ingram, of
Bradford, read an essay to show that dairy
farming is more profitable than grain grow
ing. Professor Lehman, of Philadelphia, lee
tured on insane delusions.
DIR. Sturdevant of the New York expert
mental station, lectured on care and expert
ments in cultivation. III. n. Williams, of
Towanda, read an essay on taxation as affect
ing different industries. Mr.. Lyman, who
spoke for Sullivan county, read an essay on
the potato and its culture.
There were several essays on apt topics J.
Andrew White discussing the equalization
of taxes, and John Mcdowell the best breed
of sheep for farmers. The latter essay elected
many inquiries.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
FRATERNITY BANQUETS.
The Delta Tau Delta and Chi Phi Members
Having u Good Time.

The Delta Tau Delta and Chi Phi Members
Having Good Time
The 1lth annual symposium of the Delta
Tau Delta, was held at Geo. ii. Miller's din
ing rooms, Thursday evening. There were
sixteen members present and the occasion
was very pleasant one. The menu en-
braced all the delicacies of the season. Toasts
were drunk and eloquent responses made,
college and fraternity songs were snng
and bright sayings flashed all around the
board. Besides the active members present,
the following honorary members graced the
festivities: Rev. A. j.. Driesbach, of the class
Of '7S; Walter j. Bausman, 81 o. X. Sny-
der, 1872; Isaac McIIose and w. q. May
bury, 'S3 +. G. Cook, ii. w. Wauner, and
s., M. Miller, of 'Si. II was after midnight
when the party separated.
BANQUET OF THE CHI PHI.
The annual banquet of the Chi Phi was
held at the Grape hotel, Thursday evening.
The room was very prettily decorated with
flowers and vines by Rohrer the florist, and
the menu, arranged by y. II. Miller q Co,
was everything that could be desired. Mr.
Il. H. HOttenstein presided as master of cere-
monies. The following toasts were drank
and responded to during the evening;
Chi Phi-By j. G. Letter.
Our Colors-Nicolas lift.
Our Future-Frank w. Mish.
Our Undergraduates. X. kaufman.
The Menu-John s. Atlee.
Our Dead-Cn silence.)
The Ladies-L. A. Salade
History-C. Reese Eaby.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
THE FARMERS CLUB DINNER.
Gala Occasion in Col. Duhy's BeaptlG
Park, Near Marietta.

A Gala Occasion in Col. Duhys BeagtiI.ii
Park, Near Marietta.
Col. James Duffy, Of Marietta gave a din
ner on ThursdaY- to fellow members of
th6 f3r6ers club. The board was spread in
the pavilion in the beautiful park attached
to his farm. The guests were distin-
guished, representing many important inter
ests.
The railroad interests were represented
by George b. Roberts, Frank Thompson, A.
j. Cassatt, J. n. du Barry, X. ID. Barclay,
Charles f. Pugh, Joseph d. Potts, William
A. Patton, ii. II. Houston, and John >. Will
son all of the Pennsylvania railroad,
and President +. A. Comfy, OF the North
JHdees Mercur, Sterrett and Green, OF
the Pehnsylvanfa supreme court represented
the bench.
Samuel II. Reynolds and Colonel w: B..
Fordney, of Lancaster; II. M North, OF Co
lumbia, and District Attorney Valentine, OF
Philadelphia, represented the bar.
The journalistic fraternity was present IN
the persons of Charles A. Dana, Amos j.
Cummings and w. M. Laffan, Of the New
York jSun George w. Childs, of the Phila-
delphia Ledger, and Congressman Hiestand,
OF Lancaster.
President Patterson, of the Western bank,
Philadelphia; A. j. Drexe, Rudolph Ellis,
Lawrence Jerome, Colonel A. Louden Snow
den, of the mint; President Philier, OF the
First National bank, of Philadelphia Amos
Bowman, Of Marietta, represented the hnan'
cial institutions of the country.
The iron Industries contributed their quota
of guests in the persons of Henry McCor.
mick, of Harrisburg; A. NJ Thackara, OF
Philadelphia; George +. Stibgen and George
w. Mehaffey, of Marietta; Paris Haldeman,
Of Chiques, and Joseph l.. Pennock, OF
Coatesville.
Hon. Samuel J. Randall, General Cameron
George Blight, w. Henri Drayto, John Barr
William Redwood Wright Joseph b. Town
send and Clement A. Griscom complete the
\ list of guesta
: After dinner Colonel Duffy made a shor
speech In response to toast and he was fol
lowed by Lawrence Jerome, Charles A.Dana
Colonel Snowden, General Cameron, Con
gressmsn Randall, Judge Green and Col
Patterson.
The twenty-five pound salmon served a
table was presented by Frank Thompson, ,anc
the brook trout were taken from the streams
on Col. Duffy's plantation.
Betz, the Lancaster photographer, was OF
hand and took several photographs of thu
guests as they sat at table
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
Paid the Costa.

ignated by Alderman Fordney for the hear
ing of the suit brought by the common
wealth of Pennsylvania at the instance of
Harvey Lytle and Samuel Bushing, SUPER
visors of Upper Leacock township, against
Abraham Z. Croft, TO recover the penalty i'm
posed by section 67, Of the act of June 13,
1876, known as the general road law. 1t was
alleged by plaintiffs that the defendant al
tered drain and changed q water course.
Before the hearing was proceeded with the
suit was compromised by Mr.. Croft paying
tho costs and promising not TO interfere with
the drain as constructed by the supervisors.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19

Mr.. John Rittig, editor of the Sunday
edition of the New York Stadts Zeittng,
died suddenly on board the North German
Lloyd steamer Neckar on its way from
Southampton to Bremerhaven. Mr.. Rittig's
death was entirely unexpected. The re-
mains will be taken to New York for inter-
ment Mr. Rittig was born in Prague,
March 26, 1929 He studied law and took an
active part in the revolution OF 1913 and ls49.
He was made a prisoner, was taken to a
prison in Switzerland, but managed his es-
cape after having been in the prison three
months. In 1851 he became the private sec
tary of Karl Vogt, of revolutionary fame.
After Louis Napoleon's coup d. etat, Mr.. Rit-
tig emigrated to the United States, and,
while here, was, in Austria, sentenced to
death in contumaciam. lie was one of the
United States
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
baltimore a. Ohio's Triumph.

The Baltimore q Ohio railroad has carried
its first point II has secured a report from
the joint committee of Philadelphia councils
in its favor, and the route recommended by
by the city engineers, to whom the subject
was referred, is apparently in some features
better than the one asked for. There may
be a "Joker" in the report somewhere, which
will prevent the building Of the road, but II
such be the case it is not apparent.
The ordinance proposed by the city
solicitor and the committee is exceedingly
liberal, though the interests of the city appear
TO be fully protected The line followed is
substantially that surveyed and proposed by
the Baltimore 4 Ohio's engineers
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19

Npw YoRx, June I9.-Flour dull, unchanged ;
city mill extra, ~ s015 90; Fine, ~ 1903 % |;
superhne, % 3O(p3 90; Common to Fancy Ex.
tn Ohio, - bO8hl 90 Minnesota, - s0fl3 DO.
whcat-No. He'd, Winter, July, u OBS Aug,
e1 Oilx Sept, u O6L
Corn-No Mixed, June $40 July, biJlc.
Qats--No: Mixed. June, 3sHc July, 3s3zc.
Rye nominal.
Barley nominal.
Pork dull Mess, oil 50.
Lard--e6 50, July tB g7, Aug.
Molasses quiet; New Orleans, 30635c.
Turpentine frm at 37zzc.
Roefn dull strained to good, tl 1901 N.
Butter dull Western Imitation Creamery,
lbc.
Cheese easier Ohio fat, and choice, Gs<fl7c.
Eggs dull Western, l3hc State, l3c.
Rice nominal.
TaIlow dull
CofYee dull T; fair cargoes, ssfc.
Freights nominal.
Hay dull.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
HanIan,s Narrow Escape from Drowning.

Hanlan was practising ON the Toronto bay
on Thursday, when his new boat, which he
had out for tho first time, broke up COM
pletely. His own account of the accident is
as follows: : 81 had got out some three
quarters of a mile in the bay, when sud
denly the boat broke up completely, throw
ing me into the water. There was not sufii-
cient of the boat left together TO support me
in the water, but, with the assistance of what
little there was, swan towards the wharf,
and, after getting over about halfa mile of
distance, was exhausted. Some sailors be-
longing to schooner, who observed me,
came to my assistance and saved me from
drowning. 1t was very narrow escape /
was never so much exhausted in the water
before, and the water seemed to be intensely
cold and chilled" Hanlan left in the night
for Buffalo.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19

George Hauck was taken from the county
prison this morning to the ofiics Of Alderman
Spurrer and given a hearing on eighteen
charges of burglary, larceny, receiving stolen
goods and felenious entry. The charges
against him were published in full a few days
ago In the INTELLIoENCER. Fifteen Of the
cases were returned to court The evidence
as to some of them is said to have been very
strong. Many of the stolen articles we're found
in his possession. The charges Of feloniously
entering the premises of Peter p. Will and the
paint shop Of Il. NJ. Roseboro will be heard
next week. Hauck was unable to furnish
the 5000 bail demanded and was remandet
to prison.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. June 10, $50 a. m.-Market opened.
Wheat-July. Gle August, 93c Sept, 500.
Corn-July, 4711ci August, 471lc Sept, 47hc.
Oats--July, 38ssEl3334c.
Pork-Juiy, sl6 70 Aug, slO5O; Sept, siO67
Lard-July. % 65; Aug, % 72 Sept, - 81
Ribs--Aug., & 509p5 so.
CLOSING.
M.-The closing quotations were duh
Wheat sagged on on its own accord, dragging
oteer grains with it about nc.
Wheat-July. 9O4c Aug. 92ssc Sept, sassc.
CoIn-July, a,sc; Aug t6z4c Sept, te74c.
Pork-Pork, $40 IS July $40 i21S, Aug. $50 621S
Sept.
kSsS,y krra5Sly e S as Aas d e 3 5: Sept. e S.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
MARKETS.
philadelphia Produce Market,

PHILADELPHIA. June l9.-Flour was firm, but
without activity. Sales OF 500 barrels IN lots "a
suit the trade, including Penn'afamiiy, at 81 rs
Western do at ~ 25G15 Is; Minnesota ex
tras at sfG95 patents ut IS OO6p5 go.
Rye flour steady at Ss s7h per barrel.
Feed was steady and In fair request; Sales
of Western Winter Bran, spot, at sii6ll4 70 pei
ton.
At the p. m. cal-Wheat was dull, with 97t
bid for June; sslt for July; 81 on for Aug
81 031E for Sept.
Corn--54c, June 5a11c for July; 54s4c foi
Aug. ; 55c for Sept,
Oats-,4Oc. bid for June 4Ossc. for July sis4c,
AuR. 8c, Sept.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19

There will be colored woods meeting held at
Midway Park on the 9th and 18th OF June, FOR
the benefit OF the Union church of Harrisburg
and the Baptist church of Lancaster. Commit
tee Rev. Oscar Jones. of Harrisburg; Rev VII.
liam ii. Keek, of Lancaster; Henry Johnson
of Harrisburg Edward Hunter. Edward Jack
son, Thomas Diggs Edward Wilson. OF Lancas
ter Rev. Frisby, OF Harrisburg, has the preach
ing In charge. There Will be good singing. Come
one, come all.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
A Ruglar Scare.

This morning about half-past three O'Clock,
MR.. John Binkley, corner Of North Duke
and Fulton street. heard strange noise in
the house, and she feared there were bur-
glars in 1t. She raised an alarm, and in a
short time Officers Weaver, Dorwart Boas
and Barnhold were on hand and surrounded
the house. The door was then kicked in
and the house was thoroughly searched, but
no burglars were found, nor anything to
denote that they had been there.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19

Alderman A. +. Donnelly disposed Of ten
cases last night, brought against number of
residents of the Seventh ward, for drunken
ness and disorderly conduct OH Saturday
night The only defendant against which a
case was made out was Tobe Wright, and the
case against him was certainly not an ag-
gravated one, for he was committed to the
county prison for only two days. The
remaining nine defendants were discharged
from custody,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19

Mary f. Holm, five-year-old daughter
of John Holm, 254 Mulberry street, died yes
terday, and her death is attributed TO the
sting inflicted by seventeen-year-old
locust week ago After being stung the
child suffered from high fever, and there
was much inflammation in the locality of the
wound. Some scientists maintain that the
sting of locust is not poisonous. The pres
ent case would seem to show that they are
mistaken,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
A SUDDEN DEATH.
John Hauenstine, Miller, Found Lifeiess at His
Home Near Mannheim.

Home Near hanheiIn.
John Hauenstine, miller, who resides about
two and ahalf miles north of Mannheim, was
found dead in bed this morning. 1t appears
that his wife got up at her usual time oi
rising and left her husband soundly sleep.
ing, she supposed, in bed. After she had
prepared breakfast she called him and re,
ceivingno answer, went - his roCiH and was
horrified to find him apparently dead Az
alarm Was at once raised and friends hastenec
.tor medical aid, but on their arrival they
pronounced him dead.
Mr. Hauenstine was So years Of age, hac
been engaged i'm milling for many years, anG
WAS highly esteemed in the community. III,
was apparently in good health when he wen
to bed. His death is supposed to have beer
caused by apoplexy. The coroner was mott
fed, and left Lancaster this morning to hol,
an inquest on the remains.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
Prosecution With.lrawn.

George Ferguson, prosecuted by his wife
for assault and battery and drunkenness and
disorderly conduct, appeared at Alderman
Spurrier's last evening for hearing. Before
the time arrived for the hearing Mrs Fergu-
son withdrew the complaints and paid the
costs upon her husbands promise TO do
better In the future
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
Serenatiett.

Capt NJ. +. Bowers, who was married a
few days ago to Miss Celia Dinkelberg, was
serenaded by tho military company, OF which
he is captain, headed by a band of music.
After the band played number of selections
the company was entertained by the captain
and his BRIDE
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
The Presidents Good judgment

From the York Gazette.
We have no complaint 70 IN regard
to the appointee, Mr.. MecGdl yle, and as the
appointment mus. go out from among us,
that gentleman, as the choice of Lancaster,
is just AZ acceptable to us as any one not
named from York, and is another evidence
Of the good judgment which the president
exercises in his selections for places OF trust
under his administration.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
Committed for n Hearing

William Peoples was arrested last evening
by officer Musketnuss on warrants issued by
Alderman A. +. Donnelly, charging him
with drunkenness and disorderly conduct
and assault and battery on Mrs. Sarah T. In
graham In default OF bail the accused was
committed for a hearing.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
Fine CONCERT.

Last evening there was very laree at
tendance at Doerr's Miennerchoir garden
where Prof. Thorbahn's reed ba1d of
thirteen pieces gave a fine concert The
professors clagionet solo was well received.
The garden was illuminated by electric light
and tastefnily decorated with Chinese Ian
terms
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
Court Notes.

Court heard argument on number of
cases this morning. A subpoena in divorce
was issued in the suit OF Mary Dowiing
against John Bowling. The ground ON which
the divorce is asked q deseriion.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
New Postmaster, New Conveniences.

FTOm the Ephratu HeVleW.
The postoiiice at Ephra:a will be removed
from its present quarters TO the premises OF
A. w. Mentzer, for which a one.story frame
building, 15xl6 feet, cottage style Is being
erected, as soon as new postmaster, Mr.. Jere
Moher, receives his commission, which will
be in week or two. Mohler and Herohel.
roth are making ten foot case for the new
office. Mr.. Mohler has employed his son
Chas. X. to assist in handling the mail mat
ter
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19
What a Grain of Wheat Produced I'm Thre
Years.

Years.
From the Grange Advocate.
From a single grain of wheat planted in
1881 grew twenty-five stalks, each bearing a
full head. These yielded $50 grains, 200 of
which were planted the next year, producing
one-fiith of a bushel OF splendid wheat. This
was planted the next spring, yielding seven
teen bushels, making 1,020 pounds of wheat
as the product of a single grain in three
years.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-19

CALL FOR THREE DAYS AND SEE
~ THESE INSTRUMENTS.
They will be sold at a sacrifice at W. ID. MOS
SER'S MUSIC STORE, No, Stevens House,
Lancaster, Pa.
One New Decker Bros. Piano.
One New Haines Upright Piano.
One New Stultz x Bauer Piano.
Two New Mason Hamlin Organs.
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