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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

MAN wants but little here below, but
when he can't get it he is in want Of every
thing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

KNOW thysef. If you can't get tho requt-
site information, run for ofice.-Tiue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

IT may be that love makes the: world 60
round. but an overdose OF whisky Will 40 II
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01
Observation-Disclosures.

A Milwaukee Man Who Forgot Where
His Wife Had Moved To.
AWest-side attorney, noted for his
abslnt-mindedness as we'll as for his
business shrewdness, is in the habit of
leaving the management of his house
entirely to his wife, in whose ability he
las The utmost confidence. He furnishes
er The wherewithal to run things and
lrSluires or cares about what She
~ so22saEt Is .aHs,sias "a
|1 Shg ago, he was
6f Grand avenue
!, lstreet, looking discon-
nd greatly troubled. mi lance.
sllo, HANK said an
what Is the matter "I'n In u
is had box, and ! aoa ay CO.,
dsI Ma My wife n sSs Voc oai one Voio
que was going to move to,
ked if l remember where
Iss somewhere in the
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kere do you think
help him, and
v fond,
pg the
Aper,
pet names.
q young lady, a
81 - tho conversation
B'ork. She was telling
:. hble she was having and
u led to meet it, when, in
81. 2thing tone, he interrupted
Never mind, Pet; never
1t will be all right if you brace
sht up to it," And it was only after
very painful pause in the converse.
Jon and an awkward explanation that
she learned the remark had been meant
ior the horse, which had been afraid of
something ahead Milwaukee Wiscon.
sin.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

"A cure OF CHt0rTn
in the head, as well as of all bronchial, throat
and lung diseases, if taken in time, is eff
fected by using DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
zeal Discovery, or money paid for it will be
promptly returned.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

IT'S very monotonous to be rich, but there
is a variety about being poor that some
times makes one weary. philadelphia In
ullirer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

THAT elusive person who when ne meets
ycu squeezes your hand until he nearly dis
locates bone and shakes it until your arm
aches to the shoulder is WEAKNESS to the
flesh. When you see him coming you are
apt to dart down side street or get into
the Ice of some building until he has passed
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

SOMETHING attractive In the way Of q
cigarette holder--a pretty girls mouth
Rochester Post Express,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

THE difference between a bitter bite ard
bitter bit is MARKEDLY. o. Picayune.>
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently etpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

CIRCUMSTANCES alter cases - especially
financial circumstances in legal cases.
Puck
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

A MORE pleasant phyBic
You never will find
Than Pierce's small ''PcllctS,~
The PutRative kind.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

Sufferers from Catarrhal troubles should
carefully read the above
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

SMOKE the best-..Tansilrs Punchn Cigar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01
SKILL in defining indicates good thinking

The more you tip waiter the better he
preserves correct perpendicular. Rome
Sentinel.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

THE people who give tone to society sci.
dom give any thing else.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

THERE are many men who contract debts
BinghamtOn Leader.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

! [1rnace collapsed with chilly thud.-
Puck.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-01-01

If the hoofs OF sheep are pared so as
to keep the growth from being excess
i've there will be less liability of foot
rot. The hoof grows faster on soft
ground than on stony locations, and the
ioot-rot appears sooner when the sheen
are kept on damp fields, much of it bel
ing due to failure in keeping the hoofs
pared.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
A Fact.

The cnars,, pursued 10y the Repnbli
can leaders in the last Congress-, placed
the country in situation of an alarm
ing character. T!se q tention of patriot:
everywhere b+casue justly aroused. aud
the masses of h8tI, Darties have spoken
in terms tina, cannot be mistaken. The
general Weltare must be consulted and
deferred to, or, the authors of the causes
,of alarm and dissatisfaction, suffer the
consequences.
The people are the fountain from
which all power and authority flow, aud
whenever they are Informed, and pnri-
fed. the stream must be purified also.
The ruin or prosperity of penpIe de-
pends SD much 0n the administration of
tire government, that it we'll beh0oyes
them to keep vigilant and a jealous eye
on lts fiduciaries.
It ia claimed that the Farmers Ali
ance has turned the scales in this cleo
tinn. and we are not disposed to question
the accuracy of the conjecture. 1t may
have done so, in the hope that the Dem
ocratic party will do more to advance its
ends, than has been done by the Repnb.
lican. Nous rcrrons plus tard, whether
the party will seize the opportunity, and
make the most of it. One thing ia Ger
tain, which ia that, the Alliance ia now
str0ng-united and Iesnlute, and will
command consideration, because it really
-desel yes it.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
A Necessity.

Inc inhabitants of this town and par
lsh, as we'll as the travelling public, are
greatly in need of comuudions and
first class hotel in Opelousas. This has
long since been Il conceded fact. w.
DO not wish to be understood as object
ing to those we already have. They too
arc necessary, although new and frs,
class hotel has, rs we think, become an
absolute necessity.
| The business of Opelousas js SLOWLY
but GRADUALLY increasing. Commercial
agents find it to their advanta ee to visit
| DO daily, aud even our own parisloners
manifest fondness for wishing us Or.
casionalIy. The hotel accommodations
here, are we'll known to be Insufficient.
and new hotel has become a recoyniz-
ed necessity.
There is idle mouey enough among
our people to put up first class build
ing, and the patronage it would attract.
would pay handsome premium on the
sum invested. Let US suggest that,
jolut-stock company he raised and in
corporated, with u capital of S12,5OO
Make the shares small say, $25 to $50
This sum would suffice for all present
purposes. A house could be erected at
au eligible point, with modern improve-
nents and facilities, and every one.
knows we have a gentleman among us
who can infallibly make it as attractive,
AS can be desired.
We would name him it it were at all
necessary. The building he now occu-
pies is not worthy.of him. 1t was erect
ed over half century since, when tn.
population of the parish was not one
en,l' of what it now is, and when the
patronage of the travelling public WAS
'ot worth specially catering to. We
ire convinced that fine and comma ,
'lous hotel placed uuder his control and
management, would pay stock holders
cry handsome interest or dividend :,
tart the thing, good people, and do it i,
{ once. The crops are fine, business is :,
1creasIne, money is not lacking. and =
ie Investment will pay. :,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
Neurology,

We notice in the late papers of New
Orleans, the announcement of the death
there, of Capt. Henry 4. EaIer, who
died OF apoplexy on the 1st inst. He
was the brother of our feIlow-towps-
man, Chas. n. Ealer, and a native of
Allentown Penn. For many years he
had been engaged in steam boating and
first commanded the steamer Telegraph,
next the st. Louis, then the Eudora, and
Princeton. In 1851, he bsilt the steam
er H. D. Bacon, and in 1866 the steamers
Planet and Joseph H. Oglesby. He
subsequently, resumed the Pilotiug busi-
Meas, and We are Informed that in all, he
otiiciated in some capacity, on 106 boats.
Great respect was shown at his funeral,
and he is spoken of in terms of high
by the New Orleans
Press. We sincerely condole with the
family he has left behind him, which
consists of Mrs. Howe and Mrs. Haskins
of Chicago. Mrs. Widow Houston the
mother of the Hon. j. D. Houston, and
Joseph A. Ealer, matchmaker in New
Orleans. sister Mrs. Mary E Rowland
of Iowa and Chaa. N. Ealer of this place.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
The Cemeteries of Opelousas.

We feel great reluctance to write upou
t'ls topic, and were it not that we re-
gard II as duty we owe to the public
as n Journalist, to direct or, invite at
tentlon to it. we would certainly remain
silent concerning it. We have recently
Wake 1 through the cemeteries of One
!onsas, treading az lightly as we could
among the rank weeds and cumbrous
grass that cover and conceal the tumuIi
OF the sacred dead whose remains rest
thcre. We have read the epitaphs we
1ound upon some Of the tomhs that COM
snemorate the affections of mourning
survl7ors--here we read, "at rest" and
there "reQuiescat in peace,' and yonder
II Know that my Redecmcr ljvetI.r and
q little further Oh, sacred to the mcm-
ory of, &c. All these and yerv MANY
I othe's we found carved in marble. |
Here and there We observed urns that
erst had been filled with memorial flow |
ers, which had witIercd and faded and !
dried up. The briars and brambIes and |
noxious weeds clustered around in mauy
places leaving no evidence that BROTH
er or other kindred survivor bad been
there for MANY Il day. The tombs tot
tered, some are down-gravcs are yawu-
ing, and the hallowed bones are hidden
from the view, by the crumbIing bricks
and bllals and sticks that have fallen
on or been thrown in to ill the hollow
space.
lhe walks are grown up in sage grass
and the grave yards present the aDpear-
arce generally of neglect and indltfer- ,
ence.
The fencing is down, and in the Prot :
esfant Cemetery, the animals of the
commons, trample on the graves, and .
feed Oh the Towering shrubs aud rose
bushes that kind hands once planted :.
there.
Ihls seems strange in civilized,
chr1stIaDlzed community? Why is il :,
so! We have not told it all, but wM
hereafter, If measures be not adopted to =,
:hange it. u
The aboriginal savases of this cnnti-
ltht have quite as much veueratiou fnp
he graves Of their dead, yea more. ". ~
re Informed by writer's that hen, up- -
Ter the requirements of Government,
hey have moved to new hunting
rounds, they have been known to turn
side from designated road aud trave, -,
yer mountains, across rivers, and
though vast wild.lDesses, to visit the
1mnli that indicated the place of burial J.,
their dead. Are We doing as much .
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

A short paragraph in the Democrat q
few weeks since stating that the new
antl-lnttely paper here had unceremo.
nlOusly used plates belonging to this
Office, elIclted quite lengthy expana-
ton from Mr. j. W. Jackson, which re-
quIres some corrections. In the frs,
place, some of the plates which Mr..
jackson took from this office were MT
purchased by Mr.. Jackson, as Mr.. Good :
win and myself purchased and paid fur
them, and have since purchased Mr..
GOodwln's interest in tle Democrat
office (nut excepting the plates). These
plates were purchased last January
over year after Mr.. jackson had Ieas
ed the "ffice to MIR. Gnodwin. 1t may
be apropOs to remark here that MI.
Jach>"n las since sod this office, and 10
order tliht there may be DO mistake
about this statement quote as follows
from an act Of sale recorded in this par-
lsh lu Book Il. No. 3. pages 100 and 1O1,
passed hef"I- G. l. Dupr-. Notary PUP
l'c, OH the lon OF July. 1890, for cash,
said sale being from Mr.. j. W. jackson
to Senator G. e Dnson, viz:
"All of vendors rights, title and interest III
and 10 a certain newspaper known and desix-
mated lis ''rhe st. Landry Democrat" ;" and being
published in the town Of Opeousas. in the par
Ii,
the subscription books, bills receivable the fur
niture, and the enlire newspaper ou. fit en-
braeing its papers. and oil thi rs connected |
with or appertaiilins to said newspaper now |
situated II, the building III said town Of OpelGu |
Sas, in which said newspaper is being publish |
q; In further consideration of the price Of
tHffy-hve hundred dollars herein paid |
20 me. stipulate and bind myself not to en- |
gage IN the nesSspaper business directly or indi.
Getty i'll the parish Ui s.. Lanly, for the terlu of
Ave years from the 81 slng ot this dce,t BY his
mean not to engage in any newspaper business
,ther than as an einploye OF one If shvulI set.
1t to do sU,"
10 view of the above. car not see that
lr. jackson could have any claims to
lnytfiing IN tils ntfice-not even the Use
It the plates which he claims to have
'aid for, aud certainly no claim to the
'Iates We had bought and the bases that
we're required to work the plates with.
There are other portions OF Mr.. Jack
on's statements tl,nt might be correct
d, but | do not think any further com.
nent IN necessary at this time. |,
LEoNCE SANDoz.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

The ladies communicaDt of the Ban.
tlst Church in Opelousas, gave a festi.
val entertainment at Chachere Hal,
last Friday night, 9Th Nov. The object
was to raise funds to aid in paying for
the church bell. AS there is little or M
blgolry among our people, they a,e
always liberal in their assistance. We
have no means of ascertaining how
much was realized. We are all m.u-
bers OF one family in the omnisci.nt
view of the Creator, and although wa
dlverge on the roads. through this life to
the Celestial city, we should fraterpize
in all things calculated to smoothe the
way.
We think it illustrative Of our great
that We customarilv
tolerate freedom of opinion iu church
and dwell together in harmon
ions unity.
1t is cheering and delightful to rea-
|ize that in sectarian creed we are
"Distinet On the b.llows yet, ose az the ssa,n
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

We have before US the first issue OF
the Vidette edited by A. d. Lafargue
and it is large in size, presenting neat
topographic appearance, is filed with
original articles of considerable merit
1t is devoted to the advocacy of the
purposes of lie Farmers Alliance and
will doubtless have the support of that
association. Being large in size, it's
publication must necessarily be attend
ed with heavy outlays. We will cheer
fully exchange with our new acquain-
tauce in the paper, and extend the hand
of welcome to our old friend Lafargue.
May his paper prosper under his able
peri
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
All Right.

124 majority in the Lower House of
the next Congress. Tho Northwest
panned out surnrisiugly. Mckinley, left
ont. Kansas, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and
MlnDeSnta, rebuke Reed and Lodge.
Warm"th and Coleman defeated and
Democracy victorious. The rampant
Republicans used too much rope and
hung the party.
The Threatened force bill aud system
or coercion Reeds arbitrary and unpre-
cedenfed rulings, and Mrkinley's tariff
laW-the principle causes of the prea,
change in public opinion. We have not
room for extended remarks, but will
add thank God and the sober good sense
of our patriotic people.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
Neurology.

We learn, with sincere regret, the
death of Miss Arabella Cheney, which
occurred at Alexandria, La, ON the 1st
inst. Miss Belle, as she was familiarIy
called. spraBg from the family after and
for which tho town of Cheneyville, in
Rapides, was named. She was a most
excellent lady, whose life was passed in
the performance of kind deeds. She
will b. missed and lamented by all who
knew her.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

CrayoD Portraits executed in the high.
est style of the art, and at most moder.
;ate prices. may be had through Mrs.
Fannie HiIliard. Agent. All that is
needed is n photograph of the person,
and those not possessing n photograph.
will be supplied with one, taken in the
best style, at Barnett's, free of charge.
Call at Mrs. Brooks boarding house and
see samples and get prices.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
Good Service. Prompt Returns
COLUMBIA RICE MILL.
+ y YORK,

ne Hh'tiei&urd beg to call the attention Of
rIhi,''la ana factors to tie above MIL winch !.
hihoiS tne IAr-tst in tie United states II J..
.i"lnuSAly equipped with the latest and hr.t
hiachlhery fol. the milling OF rice and >erlIr,.
u. ils tI''h!ltl hH lew and rXctllcd by none
sales guaranteed; accounts rendered :,nL ~
goods " Si'"7i''"u u
"Nlrt't VIII remit nominal Yalue of good
.dtcIS On receipt. On rgily for such ;,t
vance interest ut rate OF 6 40 per aunl,,,l
EcatlVely higher prices are ubt,lrrd on ,.ir,
at the North l'o'' 'ii i'''
wise selling charges 'e'''o' Iihr-
~"hs'Sh'lehts AMI correspondence solicited
DAN i ,LMAGE'S Sons
WI IL 3nl. 1l5 Wal Street. New Ynr,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

Miss Adah Ho'lingsworth, of sli,eve-
port, rising star of great brilliancy in
the world of song, has at the request of
her friends here, consented 70 singi
ODelonsas at an early date. We con-
gratulate our people on having an op.
onrtunity of hearing this cultured yonng
lady sing before she leaves our conti-
nent, which will be early in December,
next
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

1t is supposed, though we do not pre-
tend to absolute accuracy, that abont
100000 sacks of rice have been received
at this place during the present season.
There is large quantity yet to be
brought in. Should the fair weather
cease and falling weather set in, the
roads must become so heavy as to pre-
vent the bringing in Of the balance for
some time.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

The special attention of our cotton,
sngar and Iice planters Is directed to the
advertisement of the reliable firm of
Stewart Bros. s. Co., cotton factors and
commission merchants, so Uuiun ST.,
New Orleans. This house il thoroughly
reliable, and any business entrusted to
them will receive their best attention.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

There was very slim attendance ut
Jhe NJ. E. Church in this place last Wed
nesday night, although the sky was
clear, the stars bright, the air pleasant
and the streets in good condrion.
Ye saints of the Lord, fresh coura ge
take" and make your work illustrate
yonr devotion. The sodiery of the
church militant, should always answer
the roll call
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

Go to Meginley's-jnst got back.
~ now prepaid to serve snack,
At any hour of any day
Composed of oysters from the bay.
And crabs aud fishes by the way.
Served in any kind of style
To make hurry sinner smile.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

The planters on the Waxia are deter
mined to resist by legal means the erec-
ton of a dam or dyke ordered by the
Police Jury to he made across the Sack
ett slough. They say it will be greatly
Injurious to them.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
Congressional Election.

The election in this place passed off
without rifle OF the surface of events.
As there WAS no opposition to Col. Sam.
NJ. Robertson, he of course had a walk
over, aud went slowly round the
corners.
We have heard Of DO opposition in
the District aud presume there was none.
The vote in St. Lanhry as elsewhere is
extremely small. We give the precise
figures as far rs we have been able to
get them. The returns are net all in.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

A UNIVERSAL WEDDING PRESENT
The Publisher of The Household evil
IDENTITY believes in encouraging matri-
mony, as will be seen by his offer in
another column to send a wedding
present to every bride who may apply
for the same. See his offer headed ITO
Young Housekeapere.a
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

| The Florida Parishes published a,
AmIte City, in an article entitled "tha,
| Bill" contains the folIowins:
| "Ttmporary stands were erected ont
OF the ruins OF the prnphesying estab-
il>ilments which had been " recked b,
the congressional cyclone, and the erst-
while prophets mounted them aud pro-
ce-dtd to verify the truth of the old
couplet:'
ono rogue e'er felt the halter draw,
But what he cursed the forms of law"
We are satisfied with the inteIligible
description which the editor gives of til.
materials out of which the temporary
stands were erected, because we are
quite able to see and understand that
the "ruins of the prophesying establish
ments," were remnants of innoxious
progressiveness, erected on a column of
monstrosltles, of an anti design. and
covered by pavilion of audacity.
All this is plain enough, aud being 80
we need and ask for no explanation.
The "Congressonal Cyclone" we pre-
sume, originated in the torrid zone OF
the writer's crauial globe, and hence tI.
ruins that followed its tracks.
But just where he found the cold
couplet," ""ipsissimis rerbis' he so aptlv
quotes, our reading doesn't enable us TO
say.
On this point, we would be thankful |
or informa atiOD, for sometimes we too |
Ire fond of quoting.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

We notice that the name of our neigh
bor j. w. Jackson no longer appears in
the St. Landry Clarion. as its Editor.
1t has never appeared on the side print
ed at home and seems to have been
placed on the patent side by mistake.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

Opelousns has been quite lively of late
and the young people have had an ex-
citing time of if, in going to the shows,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

Subscriptions to all the leading perio-
cdIals of the day received at the DEMO
RCAT Office at publishers rates.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

Tire c"nference of the Methodist Epis-
Cnpal Church will meet at Monroe on
Wednesday, December 81.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

We have good beet in our market,
but game Of ali kinds, is scarce.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

Many persons ale afflicted with very
severe colds.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

y Oyster Gunbo at Mrs. A. J. Per-
raults restaurant every Wednesday and
Saturday evenings.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
AN OFFER!

We We. the undersigned, desiring to give a grand
the winner among the following named blood.
ed stations, one half tie gate receipts:
j. NJ Wares ETHAN ALLEN" Dr, l.. Dalv,s
Wilkes" Jas. o. Charhere's "tT,
ELMO" and John Healey's MIKE KAv4.
MACH" N n "a
Entrance fee: $1,000; to be paid Dec. 1. and
ali OF said fees to e.. to second best horse -"
OPEL0USAs RACE COURSE co.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

Some cases of fever exist.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

We hNve had several frosts.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
STILL IN THE RING!
-. Crawford, Jr., Lumber Yard.

'nl pest stokof SHINGLES and
at" Can on and
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08

~ Fresh oysters at Eilasec.'s.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-11-08
TAKEN Up As AN ESTptv

AND HIS DISE1SES
Containing an Iuder Of Disease,
rhich g'res tie Symptoms. Cause, am,
the Best Treatment Of each. 4 TubL
Wo'n9 all the principal Drugs used to
the Horse, ~ih the ordinary dose, e6ects
md dntidote When a poison. i Juby
"'h an Engraving Of the Horses Yerh
q" "!gerent ages, ~i'h E"les for telliu.
tie age. Il ruluubIe collection of Re-
"c.pfs and m"ch other raiuable itoy
nation Both IN English and German
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40 CentSs
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