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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A MAN of high position who has been
entertained at many foreign courts,
when asked what social characteristic
kings and queens held in common, an
swered emphaticalIy, Courtesy. Let
me give you one instance. The late
King of Spain gave my party a superb
reception. We had with US an obscure
young journalist who, after being pre-
sented, modestly retired to a corner of
the room. Approaching this young
man the King said to him, 'IIearn that
you are a literary gentleman "A
humble one, your Majesty replied the
correspondent. 4 can sympathize with
you answered the King, pleasantly,
4, too, aspire to be literary man. I
am now reading your "Hamet, in your
own language The journalist Ionged
to express his thanks for the delicate
compliment, but remembered just in
time that etiquette requires royalty to
begin and also end a conversation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13
The Umbrella in Eastern Countries

The umbrella of the East, recognized
as the insignia of royalty, is composed
of the richest materials and encrusted
with precious stones. Among the
numerous presents brought from India
by the Prince of Wales were no fewer
that twenty state umbrellas. Of these
may be especially noted one sent by
the Queen of Lucknow, which was Gov
cred with blue satin woven with gold,
and literally covered with seed pearls.
Other very noticeable examples were
the state umbrella Of IndOre, simulat-
ing, In form, that of a mushroom, and
those which were covered with the
piumage of the rarest tropical birds.
Fixed umbrellas of considerable size,
and fitted with deep falling curtains,
were an important feature Of the two
wheeled sedans formerly used by Jap
anese ladies of quality. These remark
abIe-lOOking cOnveyances were pro
PEELED from behind by an attendant,
who bore, passing over his shoulders,
a long bamboo handle, the ends Of
which, held In either hand, enabled
him, 30 doubt, with but slight fatigue
to accomplish his duty. In Sierra
Leone the regal umbrella was of a
decidedly conica1 form, and was fitted
Will a 4Ae1-ANL4C t--ctS permitted IL 10 D5
held obiQuely over the kings head.
The King of DahOmey holds his court
in a barn lined with twenty-four UNI
brellas, the outer ones of which are
white, but the central ones, marking
the spot occupied by his majesty, are
of the gaudiest colors Imaginable, such
as blue, orange, scarlet and purple.
The kings of Burmah were invariably
in the habit of addressing their brother
potentates as "The Great Umbrella
Bearing Chiefs Of the Eastern Coun-
tries, and the omission of this courtesy
would, no dOubt, as implying inferiori-
ty of rank, have been considered a
cause Of mortal Offense.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Itisab Fort WORTH Texas.-that's ''where.' -
Il is the Spring Palace annual fair,-that'a
'swhat. This show VIII give ia miniature
what would otherwise require weeks of
steady travel 60 see. A small edition of the
Worlds Fair,-TeXas being little world by
itself. Texans are hOspitabIe people, and
you VIII enjoy seeing them and their Spring
Palace. That you may have this pleasure
the Santa Fe Route has literally arranged for
ONE FARE round-trip rate to Ft. Worth.
Tickets on sale May 8 to . inclusive; final
limit June 3. Fast time, fine equipment.
Inquire of local agent Santa Fe Route, or ad-
dress G.. Z. Nicholson, G.. p. il II. A., Tope-
ka, Eas. 346-tf.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13
I,he Autocrat Of the Garden.

Those who are supposed to derive the
most direct benefit from the gardens are
our Senators, Representatives, and Cabi-
net officers and their families. When
floral decorations are wanted it is to the
superintendent of this prOpagating es-
tablishment they send. This superin-
tendent is perfect autOcrat in his way
With unlimited control in his particular
sphere, he accedes to the request or not as
he sees fit. At this season Of the year
he is the most cOurted pers Onage in the
city. Public parties and receptions are
a failure without his knife. 1t is anus
ing to attend one of these swell affairs.
One can tell the instant he enters the
house to what extent the hostess has
gone to secure the goodwill Of the
botanical garden. If the spacious rooms
are tinctured with the delicious odOr of
Iuxuriant plants and festoOned with beau
tifuI rich bouquets, we can at once con-
clUde with safety that the gay manage
ment of the National Botanical Museum
is an honored guest. If only misty
tioWer-pOts, with inches in the side and
half withered plants, or SwampoodIe
morning glOries Iaboring under the dis
advantages of hard winter, are exposed
to view, it is fair to presume that the
lady of the house has unintentiona1ly
omitted from her calling list one Of the
most important persOnagss of the gay
and festive capital. So who can blame
the spoiled fayOrites of fashion and for
tune, when the first invitation penned
reads Mr.. Smith, Botanical Gardens"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

most instructive and alluring place of
public resort is the one place which
most attracts the beauty and fashion
of the continent. It is situated at the
foot of Capitol Hill, and covers many
acres OF ground. There are TWO main en-
frances, magnificent in design, consisting
of four marble-and- brick gate-piers with
hinge iron gates. Visitors are permitted
to enter these gardens and wander about
through the numerous and winding walks,
magnifcently paved, but no wheeled vehi-
cles are allowed within the gates. In the
center of the garden is the conservatory,
which in itself is a wonderful structure.
North Of the conservatory is the famous
BarthOldi fountain, with a marble basin
ninety feet in diameter. Besides these
there are ten small cOnservatOries, with
lecture or botanical classroom, with ac-
commOdations for one hundred students.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

NEARLY thirty years ago a young En-
gIishman left his native town, Surrey,
and came to America. For several
years he correspondent with his sister at
home, then the letters grew infrequent,
and finally ceased. When last heard
from he was in Boston. The sister
wrote only to have her letters returned
through the dead letter Office, marked,
"Not found" Finally, as a last resort,
she addressed a letter to president
Harrison, D. O., U. S. A, j." relating
these facts and imploring his aid in
finding her brother. This letter found
its address a few weeks ago. Instead
of going to the waste basket it was for
warded to Mayor Hunt, of Boston, with
a request that he look Mr.. Brown up.
In short time a response came that
Robert Brown was dead and had left
two sons, both prosperous young bust
ness men in Boston, and the news was
sent to their aunt in Surrey.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13
snmawhat DfHerant.

Note the difference, however. Mrs.
White, sister Of Senator Sawyer and his
hOusekeeper, gave an elaborate enter
tainment during the Lenten season. and
with the aid Of these beautiful floral
decorations the Senator house was made
absolutely bewldering. 1t was like wan
dering in fairy land to pass through the
house, from one room to another, so
magnifcently arrayed IN the spleudor Of
rare and costly plants and breathing the
sweet fragrance of Oriental perfume. No
one but an enthusiast with wonderful
power Of description would attempt to
convey an idea Of the magnifcence lent
the average Washington dwelling by a
liberal display Of plants from the na-
tiOnal conservatory.
An adjunct Of the national botanical
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

BARON RoTHsCHILD, the Paris bank
er, lives in fear of the Commune His
cellars are almost impregnabIe, and his
pictures and jewels are protected in
such a way that the most grasping mob
could not reach them. He lives in a
state of constant fear.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

BE National Bo-
Garden is
an institution that
is little heard Of,
except in q general
way, outside of
Washington, and
yet it is one Of the
most interesting
and beautiful of
the many magnih-
cent enterprises
carried On by the
aid Of the govern
m ent in and
around the capi-
tai. Now that win
ter has passed
away, and the
flowers that bloom
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

THE original flag of England was the
banner of st. George, /. e., white with
a red cross, which, on April u, 1906,
three years after James L assembled the
throne, was incorporated with the ban
ner of Scotland blue flag with a di-
agonal white cross. This combination
was named the union Jack, " in aIlu-
sion to the union with Scotland, and
the word jack is probably a corruption
of Jacobus, Jacques or James.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

situated on the vest side of the building.
1t contains also many rare and beautiful
plants, mostly gifts to the occupants of
the White House from foreign countries.
From here are taken the floral dscora-
tiOns so lavishly used on public reception
DAYS BY the Presidents vie.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13
Exceeding Obliged"

The wife of a well-knOwn Senator gave
an afternoon reception during the hoIi-
days last winter, and desiring to make
the affair s pleasant as possible for her
guests, sent a polite note to the conser-
Vatory requesting that some plants and
flowers be sent to her home. At II o'clock
the covered delivery wagon drove up to
the door and handed out a single. solitary
moss-covered pot containing plant that
in the language of the chagrimed lady re-
sembIed a California stinkWeed. She
sent it back with a still more polite note
stating that she was Sexcee ding obliged,
but that her reception being an informal
one she was 1oath to rob the conservatory
Of so rare a treasure, and would he be so
kind as to send in his bill for his trouble.
It is safe to say that there is one Senator's
wife who doesn't decorate her rooms with
flowers from the national garden.
JAMES G. MOODY.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

GENERAL BADEAU says that after the
first days fighting at Shiloh General
Grant went to sleep under a tree, but
the rain that was falling finally drove
him to the hospital, where he fell
asleep with the surgeons operating
around him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

SOME of the South American States
have reorganized their armies and now
have ten private soldiers to one general
The generals kick vigorously, as there
used to be ten to one private, but on
the whole the people consider it to be
q success.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

"IN remitting for a subscription. 3"
writes a Georgia editor, edo not say
please find inclosed 81 We are
bound to be pleased without the ask
ing, and, besides, we have not seen a
dollar in so long time that if we knew
it was within six miles of us we would
find it blindfolded and with both hands
tied behind our back"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A PAIR of bantam chickens were sold
at the London Crystal Palace for $500,
which was almost exactly twice their
weight in gold. This is believed to be
the highest price ever paid for a single
pair of fowls since the days of extrava-
CANT and luxurious Rome
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A WOMAN. Miss Jessie Carson, drives
a stage between Usage and Park Rap
ids, MINI. She has done it for years
making three trips a week-summer
and winter, and often with the Their
mometer down to 40 deg. below zero.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

IT is related that few years ago the
Prince of Wales declined to attend a
luncheon following the opening of a
town hall at Halifax because the local
"big-wigs" had determined that the
newspaper men should dine apart, in
another hotel; and once Disraeli, when
touring in Buckinghamshire, shut
himself up in his room on learning of a
similar resolve, and sent word to his
hosts that he would remain there until
the journalists were accorded a place at
his table.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A AIEDICAMENr more powerful than
quinine in counteracting fevers IS said
to have been discovered, in Mexico. 1t
is a plant called the pombolanO, the
root of which contains a substance an
alogous to auinine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

GEN. LEW WALLACE, having reached
the age Of 90, is going to file his claim
for the pension of IS a month, which he
is entitled to as a veteran of the Next
can war, and turn it over to an Indiana
orphan asylum. He says the treasury
is full and the orphans are poor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A lecturer upon physical culture has re,
Gently decided that ''there IS no rule for the
the size of a perfect foot.
What is the matter with a u inch rule?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

IT may not be generally known to the
reading public how much each indi-
vidual letter of the alphabet is used.
D, h, n, o, and u are in third place as
regards ordinary use; t, s, a, and T
are in second place, being used a very
little oftener; and m are In fourth
with f, g, y, V, p and b close afterward ;
] and K are not common, as compared
to the rest; while z, q and X are used
least of all. The letter e is in first
place. being used far Oftener than any
other.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

NELLY BLY's journey round the
world in seventy-two days was con
sidered a great achievement, but it APP
pears that a copy of the London Times
went around the world by the Canadian
Pacific route nearly three years ago in
two days days less time than that. It
was back in the Times Office in London
on the sixty-ninth day after its publ
cation, and this occurred without pre-
arrangement.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

eff you'll go to work I'u give you some
thing to eat, said the kind-hearted woman.
81 can't follow my profession unless you do, )"
returned the tramp, ''fOr am an after din
ner speaker"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13
IN PROPULSION.
TEzEs NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS
AT WASHINGTON

Rare Plants from Many CII5nes-FIOyTsrs
GaIore-Objsct OF the Gardsn-One OF the
Most Attractive and Auuring Places Of
Public Resort In the Land
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

IT is proposed to establish a museum
Of war relics in the Confederate White
House at Richmond.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

''Did you have any luck when you went
fishing last Tuesday," ''Well should smile;
eight men with bills called at the house and
three at the Office"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Goslin: Hello, old man! How are you? I
haven't seen much of you lately. Maddox;
you. 'sHOw do yoEma-ke that Out?' swell,
I'm much bigger than you.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

In 1850 ssBrOlCss's Bronchial Trochss'' were
introduced, and their success as q cure for
Colds, Coughs, Asthma, and Bronchitis has
been unparalleled.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

has but one standard gauge railroad and that
is the Union Pacific They run a through
Pullman sleeping car daily. No change and
uuexceIled service. II. B. HARBINGTON, City
Tiki Agt., 525 Kansas Ave, Topeka, or j. +.
GWIN, Depot Ag5.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

the PaIouse Country are on the Union Pacif-
ic Ry., therefore, take that line to avoid the
changes which, otherwise you would have to
make. Il. B. HARRINGTON, City Tkt Agt,
Topeka, Kans. j. s. Gwin, Depot Agt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A MoUNTANEER preacher down in
Crook County. Oregon, astonished a
part Of his audience by exclaiming
my friends, all the world shouted for
Joy when the good news of Christ
birth flashed over the wires,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Sranded.-''Yes, the yacht was complete
ly wrecked; but the captain saved himself by
to the blight of a rope" ''H'm his
bark appears to have been worse than his
blight"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Mr.. Differs? Beg pardon, IIr. Hammer.
but can you tell me where my wife is seat
ed2 I can't find her.
Mr.. Hammer (auctiOneer): She has not
been here today.
Mr.. Differs (WildIy); Ny! AEyl She must
be dead.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Stranded,-''Yes, the yacht was complete
" wrecked; but the captain saved himself by
climbing to the blight of a rope" "H'm his
blight
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

An Exception. ''You can't be in two places
at once" Cant Ell? Wen I know a man
who was in pair of trousers at once"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A BIDDEFoRD, Me, man who hustled
about and gathered together a large
crowd of fellow-citizens and a lantern
to assist in searching the gutter for
So gold piece, which he was under the
impression he had lost, was much
chagrined when the coin was found to
be a bright new copper and the gold
piece was found safely stored away in
his pocket.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Poet: Conceive if you can, of my horror,
my dear madam, when yesterday my 3-year
old Otto tore to fragments poem I had
just finished. ''Why, I did not know the
child could read yet!'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

JOHN HOPKINS, a farmer living near
Franklin, Ky, has ordered a marble
slab to be erected over the grave Of his
nephew, MarcelIa Jerome Clark, the
famous Confederate guerilla who was
known during the war as @Sue Nun
day" He earned this sobriquet because
of his youth and effeminate appear
ance, and for a long time it was actu-
ally believed that he was a woman. He
was famous for his cruelty, and repeat
eddy shot down prisoners with his own
hand. He was captured and hanged in
Louisville.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

''Papa, what is a self-taught man?' ''Why,
one who Is his own teacher, Fritz, - ''But, pa
pa, how could he be examined then?'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

81 called to see about some verses called
Burning Words I sent here six weeks ago.
81 remember them. They were to realistic
actually took fire.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

SILENCE for ten days. speaking only
In whispers for ten days more, then
gradual yeturn to the ordinary voice, IS
a recommendation for stammerers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

The expression wasn't IN it's dates back
to the food and refers to the luckless sin
ners who were barred out of the ark.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

doctor, might not a sudden fright bring
on my trouble again?'' every certainlyI'
''Then of course you VIII make out your bill
accordingly
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A PHYSICIAN of note says that it is
impossible to draw any conclusion from
the size and shape Of the head as to the
extent or surface Of the brain, and so
as to the mental capacity. It is absurd
to judge Of the brain surface by either
the size of the head or the extent Of
the superficial irregular surface which
is covered by the skull, without taking
into consideration the number of folds or
the depth of creases. "For a little brain
with many deep folds may really, when
spread out, have a larger surface than
a large brain with few shallow folds. 3"
What do phrenoIogists say to this?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Most American ladies do not seem to be
troubled 50 much about the pr0priety of nd
ing on horseback nnan-fashion as they do
about the difficulty Of getting horse.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

The mouse that gets caught in a trap can
never be so young that his friends will not
say that he was old enough to know better.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

A lecturer upon physical culture has re-
Gently decided that ''there is no rule for the
the size of a perfect foot"
What is the matter with a II inch rule?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Inquirer asks: ''Can a Judge sit upon
jury?" You ought to see one of our New
York judges sit upon one occasionally.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

In the Police Station:-''This man says
that there vas an intolerabIe noise In his
street last night; how could that be? 'fWhere
we're your Officer: ''But. Sergeant, If
that we're true would it not have walked LlC
up?'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Householder tosuspiciOus character) What
do you want? Suspicious character Thought
fully: Well, I dunno; what yer got?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

You never see the man who dOzes in church
going to sleep at base ball match. But
then there is quite difference in the style
of delivery.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Golden rod will now be hOnOred by the
yard, where growing, and by the rod in long
columns OF poetry.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

JAMES WELoH of MiddIetown, Conn,
havil.5 been told that the force Of a dy-
Mantle explosion was downward, made
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

The man who hasn't money enough to
build a woodshed IS usually the man who
spends the most time studying the plans for
new house IN the building maQa1nes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

IF you use your eyes to any purpose you
will observe that there are very few square
men round these days.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

The man who thinks ne is bright is sell
dom inclined to keep it dark.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Out West it is cheaper to travel than to
stay at home.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

How can woman walk without tOeing in
and at the same time have an instep?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Craftsmanship was on tap when the aug
urs Of Rome bored the senators.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

The early fish catches the first worm and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

Foreign Visitor-''Don't you think the
United States should have a great navy, to
cope with the battleshlps of other powers in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

American-'Huh! With one half the
country annually swept by floods and the
other half continually being kicked up by
cyclones, what would We care for a mere
bCmbardment?'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13

1n6tasd OF gsing abroad. why not visit some e
E5s5 NUMEROUS health ana pleasure resorts Of u1o
West. 60 E71oeIT noted for their curative gpr1ns9
$40 wonderful acsneFy. Among those Eeacpsq
b the UgIEOG PACIFIC are
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-06-13
h0iGTR Day Coaches,
Elegant Pullman
P2iaGG Cars
AND
PULLElE'S TOURIST SLEEPING CARS.

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