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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-06
a pEArH LIST or THOUSANDS.
A stream of Human BODIES swept
Away Upon the Angry Floods
Iaaratiue OF the Dams

A stream of Iauman Bodies swept
AWAY Upon the Angry Floods
IsarstiDg OF thc Dam'
prrrspuRG, June lit was stated at the
office OF the Pennsylvania railroad az an
early hour this morning that the deaths
would run up into the thousands rather IMAM
hundreds. as was at fret reported. From
nriynte DISPATCHES received 1t Is said that
fhe stream Of human bainge that was swept
before the angry hoods was something pitt
mi Ia behold. Men, women and children
we're carried along, irentically shrieklng
Tor help. Rsscue was Impossible. Hus.
bands were swept past their wives and
children were borne rapidly along, goirg
az a terrible speed 10 certain death before
The eyes Of their terrorized and frantic
narants. 1t was said at the depot that 1t
1yas imnogeible to estimate the number
whose lives we're lost In rhe flood. IL will
simpIy be- matter OF conjecture for sew
eraI DAYS as to who was lost and who es-
capped.
TREMENDOUS WEIGHT OF WATER.
The basin contained water measuring two
,oiIas aeToss by Ave miles In length, and
was 10 feet deep In the deepest place. The
naonIa of Johnstown were warned OF the
Possibility OF bursting during tue morning,
hnt very few II any OF the inhabitants took
the warning seriously. shortly alter noon
ohnstown, and sweeping everything be.
lore ii burst upon the town with terrible
iorce. Everything was carried before Il
I ami NOT an instant's time was given to seek
safety. Houses were demolished, swept
from their foundations and carried H n the
rossa NJ all manner of debris soon lodged
and hy evening 1t had damned the water
back into the city over the tops OF many OF
ths still remaining chimneys.
teIegram to Dispatcher Oulp, received
abent ii O'clock last night, said the block
sde at Johnstown bridge was three tourths
~ n mile long aud 40 feet high and was all
IN Are. The extent Of the damage could
not possibly DO estimated.
NO TEAMS FOR TWO Oh THREE DAYS.
The Pennsylvania railroad people are
axarting every energy to save both lives
md property but as yet little or nothing
can be done. Assistant Superintendent
trump Is at Conemaugh. but the oiiisials at J.
the depot had not been able to receive
line from him up until as late as 2.8o a. N.
| II was said also that twill be impossible 70
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-06
AROUND WTLLTAusPoRr.
Raiiroad Bridges swept Away
Lock Haven swept by "a Lumber


Boom.
PHILADELPHIA, June IA epecial
dispatch received from Williamsport at
p. M, stated that the city is flooded and
the water iR still rising. Tne Philadelphia
4 Reading bridge over the Husquehanna
river at Mnncy WAS swept away and crash
ing against the Philadelphia & Erie bridge
at Montgomery seriously damaged the lat
ter structure. A train OF loaded coal cars,
which had been placed on the Montgomery
bridge, prevented 1t from being carried
away. Up to o'clock no news of any sort
had been received from Lock Haven as to
the state OF affairs there and the condition
of that water-swept city is only matter OF
conjecture.
the last news received showed that the
place was overhowed by the bursting of the
lumber boom located just above the city.
The railroad office at Williamsport is sur
rounded by water. The bridge Mt Linden,
six miles from Williamsport, which crosses
the west branch OF the Susquehauna, was
weighted with heavily laden freight train
to prevent the structure from being carried
away. No Information can be received as
10 whether the bridge is still standing be.
cause of the food.
All the railroad bridges have been
similarly weighted, but owing to the lack
OF telegraphic facilities It is impossible TO
say how they are standing the pressure OF
the flood.
JoHSsTowN REPORTS CONFIRMED.
Some dispatches have been received by
the railroad officials from Pittsburg, and
these confirm the Associated Press reports
OF the awful calamity at Johnstown and
the resulting loss OF life In that
vicinity. The railroad bridge at Johns
town is built of stone and
1t was not swept away. The fire which
ragged among the debris washed against 1t
will, 1t is stated, probably render the struc..
ture worthless. The mail which went west
yesterday is being brought back here. II
will be sent TO New York and forwarded
west by the New York Central.
No NEWS FROM ALTOONA.
Communication to Altoona over the lines
OF the railroad company has been inter.
| rupted since 1 o'clock this morning and
nothing can be learned from that point as
| TO the condition OF things there.
MEASURES OF RELIEF.
The mayor OF this city called meeting
| OF citizens to-day to take steps for the i'm
mediate relief OF the unfortunate people.
Calls for provisions and clothing have been
| issued, the same to be delivered at the
| Pennsylvania railroad depot at Sixteenth
and Market streets, for immediate ship
ment. meeting will be held at 1890 a.
| M, Monday, to form a more complete
organization OF the relief committee.
A MAN DROWNED AT YORK.
YoRK, Pa, June 1.-The food In the Sus-
| oushanna river here reached Its greatest
| height about 6 o'clock this morning, when
all bridges save one were under water
| Business places and residences In the low
section we're flooded to great extent, and
| the damage in this city alone will
| amount to above $4,000. The inIory
to the Spring Grove paper mills, near here
10 heavy. BY noon the water had ialler
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-06
AT HARpER,s PERRY.

The River still Rising and Great
Damage Haas Already secn Bone.
HARPGR's FEnRY, ". Va. June lis a.m.-
The rivers here ara within two feet Of being
as high as In 1877, and are still rising. The
water IN Shenandoah street is eight to ten
feet deep.
The signal service offlcs Is rocking and
the observer Is making preparations to
abandon 1t. Great damage has been done
to railroad here, and all kinds OF heavy
drift are running,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-06
10000 DEAD I!
5000 Drowned and 1000
Burned in the Wreck.
YOUNGSTOWN AyHIHI.ATED 1!
And Other Towns Wiped Out
of Existence.
Thieves PLUMBER THE DEAD
And are Lyncbedby Infatuated
Citizens.
TIE RAGING RIVERS IN MARYLAND
Damsge Along the Potomac
and Other Streams.
And Other Towns Wiped Out
of Existence.
THIEVES PLUMBER THE DEAD
Aud are Lyncbed by Infuristed
Citizens.
TIE RAGING RIVERS IN MARYLAND
Damsge Along the Potomac
and Other Streams.

The Appalling Extent OF the rerri-
bic DisnHteT nj youngstown, Pm, -
A Death Roll that Nay Kun Into
the Thousands How the People
We're Warned OF the Weakening
Dam, Hut Laug he'd All Fears 10
affecting scenes as thc Dead
are AecOvered-Onc Hundred Dead
Eodtcs at Slneveh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-06
BELIEF IRON PIrrsBURs.
Four Bodies Taken from the River
Help for the Destitute.

PIrrsBuRa, June 1.-The body of Welsh
woman 60 years Of age, was taken from the
river near the suspension bridge, this city,
at 10 O'Clock this morning. -Four other
bodies were seen. but owing to the mass OF
wreckage which Is coming down the river,
they could not be recovered and passed
down the OHIO.
A citizens meeting baR been called to ad-
wise means to aid the sufferers OF the Johns
town food.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-06
IN ANNA HALL.
a Night of Horror to 200 PeopIe-A

a NtEnI OF ttOrrOf 10 SOU FeOple-A
Thrilling Ride ON the Flood.
James NJ. Walters, an attorney, spent
the night in Alma Hall and relates a
thrilling story. One of the most curious
occurrenoesof the whole disaster was how
Mr.. Walters got to the ball. His office Is
on the second fool. His home is 1876
Walnut street. He says he was in the
house with his family when the waters
struck it. ALI were carried away. Mr..
Walters family drifted on roof in
another direction. He passed down
saveral streets and alleys until he came
to the hall. Bis dwelling struck that
edifioe and ne was thrown into his own
Office.
MIGHT OF HORROR,
About 200 persons had taken refuge In
the hall and were on the second, third
and fourth stories. The men held a
meeting and drew up some rules, which
all were bound to respect. Mr.. Walters
was chosen president. The Rev. Beale
was put in charge of the FIRST floor, A.
NJ. Hart of the second floor and DR..
Matthews of the fourth floor. No lights
were allowed, and the whole night was
spent in darkness. The sick were cared
for. The weaker women and children
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-06

PrrTsPuRe, June 2.-"At 8 o'clock on
Friday afternoon" said Chief Night
Operator Bender, of the Western Union,
tho girl operator At Johnstown was
[coasinised on st7th pass.l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-06

From PIttHburg Special tTalhl con-
yeying two fire engines and hose oar
riages, with full quota of fremen, left
about noon for Jobnstown. Twenty
eight policemen of the Pittsburg force
accompanied them under command OF
Inspector MoAlesse. The coffin manu.
facturers are worked TO their fullest
capacity and coffins are being shipped
rapidly. This morning 10 carloads were
sent down, containing 2, 200 collins. They
will be distributed at various points along
the river, where the dead have been col
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
Probate Court.

THE STATE OF KANSAS !ss
THOMAS COUNTY
In the probate court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of Leona d. and
Isaac L. Rich, minors.
PETITION TO SELL REAL ESTATE.
On reading and fling the petition OF Mary A.
Hay, guardian of I.eona B. Rich and Isaac l..
Rich, minors, paying for an order to cell the
following described real estate. the property
of said Leona b. Rich, las follows. to-wit): The
one-half interest in the south half of the north
east one fourth of se14 and the One-half inter
est in the south east onc-fOurth of sell of sec
ton twenty-three c3 Of town six 6, south of
range thirty-three west of p. NJ. Thomas
county, Kansas.
1t is ordered that said petition come on for
rnal hearing on the 10Th day of June. A. D.
1899, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock, a. m. ut the
Probate Court Room, in the County aforesaid
the said day being special Term OF said
-csurt, and that said Mary a. Hay notify the
heirs:at-law. and all Others interested, of the
tendency of said petition, the time and place
set for the hearing thereof land unless the
contrary be made to appear an order will be
granted for such sale. by publishing the
same three consecutive weeks in the Thomas
County Cat weekly newspaper published at
Colby in said county.
Given under my hand. and the seal
of said County. at my Office in
Thomas County aforesaid, this
J33w the 4th day of June. A. d. 1889.
J.E. LEsH,
Probate Judge.
Weld Campbell, attys for Petition.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
Rok ISLAND AHEAD
Tho Latest Thing In Tourist Sleep.
ing arS.

The Rock Island has inauguratcd new fea-
ture. which promises to create considerable
interest In railway improvement. II being q
free tourist car service, with nearly all the
conveniences of the palace car, including COZ
porter in attendance. fine hair mattresses,
pillows, blankets, soap, etc. When made up
for night, the fourteen sections arc partition
ed Oh with sliding panels, and curtained with
heavy damask draperies. Tables. attachable
to the sides of the interior, are provided for
each section. The cars are heated by steam,
the aisle carpeted, and cuspidOrs for the
cleanliness of the cars. are added. The duties
of the porter accompanying each car will be
similar to those of the palace car servtce-t0
look after the wants of the passengers and
see that the car is kept perfectly clean. In
one end is the ladies' avatOry, and in the
other, one for the gentlemen, which are as
nicely appointed and furnished as the most
fastidiOus would desire The intention of the
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska is to furnish
these cars free to tourists and excursion part
les when the number OF persons ie sufficiently
large enough to justify the uSe OF car or
cars. With such accommodations, and with
out charge, there Is no further necessity OF
tons, nor Is 1t necessary to make such trip
expensive. 1t Is great fnducement for part
les, clubs, or any considerable number OF per.
sons contemplating q trip to the Rocky Noun
tains, for instance. And, too, the Denver =
Rio Grande has adopted the same scheme.
and as the Rock Island connect with this
route In Colorado, the free tourist car eyetem
will no doubt be generally adopted By those
in search Of the pleasure and health giving
regions of our cOntiRent.-Kansas City Jour.
nal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
wHANGDOoDIE BAXTER.

The silver-Tongued Colored Orator Lect-
ares ON the Subject of Worry.
BERLUBBED AwJIENCE: DE subjec'
OBJ my discuss on dis heah ercashun
am Worry"
Man am de cweature OBJ sorrer.
When he AN in de heydey OBJ his youf
his perseshuns consist mostly oh q few
marbles and sore toe. When he
grows older he am weighed down wild
cares and he am filled wild patent medi-
cines, and when he am done got old all
dat he has am a will and de rheumatic.
Yes, berlubbed bredderen and sis
tern, man walketh forth for pleasure and
enjoyment, and behold! he steps on de
bananer peel OBJ disappointment, and
de sidewalk flies up and smites him on
de small OBJ his back.
Hits not work what makes 'em curl
up in de corner and die. Hits de
worry what makes men die young. My
advice ter yer am ter do like 4 man
what read about. Whenebber he ate
berries he put on a par OBJ magnifyin'
glasses so dat dey would look bigger
and more temptin'. OATS de way yer
wants ter do wild yer pleasures, but yer
don't wanter to put on no magnifyin'
glasses when yer looks At yer troubles.
Yer wants ter look at dem fru de wrong
end oh q spy-glass. so dat dey viii
seem ter be long way of.
Oar am seberl remedies for worry.
Pashience am q good one. knows dat
pashience am nightly like castor lie
hits easier to prescribe hit den ter
take hit-but you will be better for hit
afterward 4 has read in de Good Book
dat Job was de most pashient man,
but he didn't hab no cause ter brag.
He nebber had ter wait till his wife put
on her bonnet. OATS what tries q
mans paschience. rse had four wives.
and so / knows what Fee talkin' about
We am all more or less wicked. but de
man what kin eat his dinner during ny
time widout swearin', he has moro
paschience in q mint den Job had IN .
week. De pusson who sets upon Dc
eggs OBJ borrowed trouble will some oh
desc days hatch out de genuine chick
ems. While singin' de sockdology On
Gle Nose viii take up de- kerlec6hun.--
TEXAS 6it5isgs.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
WORTH KNOWING.

Mr.. w. 81. organ. merchant, Lake
City, Fla, was taken with . severe cold,
attended with distressing cough and
running into consumption in its first
stages. He tried many SO called popular
cough remedies and steadily grew worse.
Was reduced in flesh. had difficulty in
breathing and was unable to sleep. Fin
ally he tried Dr. Kings New Remedy for
Consumption. and found immediate re-
iief, and after using about half dozen
bottles found himself well and has had
no return Of the disease. No other rem
edy can show 80 grand record of cures
as DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Guaranteed to do Just what
Is claimed for il. Trial bottle free al
Ryder : 6hanklin's drug store.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-l54s5.

NO11NG L ON L ODAlOA i xON"lCfOO.
LAND OFFICE AT OBsRLIN, KANs..
May q. 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
probate judge OF Thomas county. Kansas,
at Colby, Kansas. on July 18th. 1889, viz:
LAWRENCE ODELL.
Homestead Entry No 1884 for the nwl4 section
Is, towns range 81 west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of, said land, viz: George FitZsimmOns,
Ira Thompson. Peter Gabes, George Hunter,
all of RexfOrd, Thomas county, Kansas.
FRANK BACON, Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-1535S.
Land Office at Oberlin, Kans.,
May I'D. 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
register and receiver at Oberlin, Kans., on
FRED d. SEE,
D 6640 for the VIZ swA So nwi4 sec 963a.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cnltiya-
ton of said land. viz: William Kister, Charles
ID. Hubbard of Deland, Kans.; William Chap
man, William Sharp of Gem, Kas.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law and the
such proof should not be allowed. will be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to crOss-examfne the witnesses of
said claimant. and to offer evidence in rebuff
tai of that submitted by claimant.
Frank Bacon. Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
THE RURAL KANSAN.

THE New KANSAS FARM JOURNAL FREE
(OR For . CENTs.l
The RURAL KANsAN is a monthly farm
magazine. nicely printed on good paper
with attractive engraved cover. Every
department of agriculture and stock rails
ing is given careful attention, each being
filed with seasonabie matter icsnsfully
selected And edited.
We have arranged to offer it to our
new cash subscribers and old ones pay
ing arrearages and one year in advance
free Tor Is cents.) Sample copies may be
seen at this Office or by applying TO
The RURAL KANsAN,
Marion, Kansas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
n Office FOR PUBLICATION.-15s5l.

Land Office at Oberlin, Rams.
May I'D. 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof IN support of hIs claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
register and receiver ut Oberlin, Kansas, on
Aug. 9Th, 1859. viz:
WILLIAM KISTER,
H E 1289S for the neif nell sec9 and n1s, nwl4,
swl4. nwi4 secl063s.
A E Hathaway, who made d 8 500 Aug q.
81, will appear at the same time and place
and show cause why said proof should not be
allowed, or his d 8 will be cancelled.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land viz: Fred d See. F 8 See,
Samuel Lupfer, C D Hubbard, all of Deland,
Kansas.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or who knows Of
any substantial reason. under the law and
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be
given an opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cr0ss-examine the witnesses
of said claimant, and to offer evidence In re-
buttal of that submitted by claimant.
Frank Bacon. Register.
May 231l-9w
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-15,25 7.
Land Once at Oberlin. Kans.

April ~. 1S68.
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make nnal proof In support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Probate Judge, ex-ofBciO clerk OF probate
court of Thomas county. Kansas, at Colby,
Kans.. on June IA, 1852 viz:
ELLEN GREESON. GUARDIAN FOR CLARK
GREESON. UNSANE)
Homestead Entry No 6265 for the nel< Of sec
t0n y. town Of range % west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
alton OF said land, viz: Charles Wilson,
Charles H Ogllvie, Joseph e Wilson. Robert
Foster, all OF Kuka. Thomas County Kansas.
FRANK BACON, Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
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NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATION-15s14.
Land once at Oberlin, Kansas.

April I'd. 1s6O
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has He'd notice of his intention
tn make ANAL proof In support Of his claim,
and that eail proof will be made before clerk
of district court OF Thomas county, Kansas,
at Colby, Kansas. on June II. lSS0 viz:
THOMAS ]. ROGERS,
Com. H. E. EOls. for the seii sec. 1-s-5.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Peter e. Trump. of Colby
Kans.: James +. Spicer, OF Copeland, Kans
.Charies w. Young. Of Colby. Rams; Phillip
Wagner, Of Colby, kans.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows OF
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations Of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not he allowed. will he Civ
en- an epportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to crOss-examinc the witnesses Of
said claimant, and to offer evidence In rebuttal
of that submitted by claimant.
FRANK BACON, Register.
April 2S-s-7w
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
HARRY MOYER.

4 r MANUFACTURER OF BOOTS & SHOES
M All the latest styles in pegged and sewed
lvl shoes and boots. Repairing promptly
A'A and neatly executed. Having had sever
al years experience in the buaiDess, can safe
IL guarantee satisfaction.
Shop two doors north State Bank. Colby, kas
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06

NOTICE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Land Once 1t Oberlin. Kama

Nay "a, ls6o.
Notice IL hereby given that the f0ltowing-
named settler has lied notjce Of his intention
20 make 1nal proof in support Of bis claim.
and thet sajd proof will BE- made before the
clerk Of the district court Of Thomas county,
Ao1.. 81 Colby, kAnGas, on June q, laoo. viz:
SAMUEL II. YOUNG
computation q 30 1870 for the swk &c !,
town e range Nv.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
nis continuous residence upon and cuittve-
fs0n OF said land. viz: ] v MoeiaDd, j B
Daniels, AlonxO Ketchum. Lovi Huntley, ali
OF OtteFb0urne, Kans.
FRANK BACON. Register.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-06-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-15s7s.

LAND OFFICE AT OBERLIx, KANs.,
May IL. 1889.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof i'm support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
local land office ut 0berlin, Kansas, on July
Q, 1889, viz:
A. A. DOGGETT,
H. E. 3SS7 for the e1i nelS and swi4, nell and
sc a. nwA section 8, township south OF
range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-.
ton of said land, viz: Josiah Rhoten. Charles
Taylor of SciO, Kansas; Samuel NicOl of
RexfOrd, Kansas; Louis Ziegelmeier OF SciC,
Kansas.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows Of
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations OF the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be CIV
en- an opportunity ut the above mentioned
time and place to crOsS-examine the Witnesses
of said claimant, and to offer evidence i'm re
buttal of that submitted by claimant.
FRANK BACON, Register.
May 231l-6w
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-15,3 $50.
Land Once ut Oberlin, Ksns.,

May L. 1879.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final Communication proof In support
of her claim. and that said proof will be made
before the probate judge of Thomas county,
Kansas, ut Colby, kans.. on July 6, 1872 viz:
SARAH e. LOWRY
Homestead Entry No 6@S for the sw IA sec IA,
town south of range 3 west.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cnltiva-
ton of said land, viz: Henry Norris, Jacob
Crabtree, of Quickville, Thomas Co.. Hans.
John Kramer, ]. s. Better, Of Copeland,
Thomas Co., Kans.
Frank Bacon, Register.
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