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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
North state Notes.

Giles Ingram. who runs barber shop near
Pleasant Garden. was jailed Thursday for
seriously cutting another negro named Peak,
a hand on the railroad, in an ARRAY.
Telegraph wires have been put up between
Winston and Walnut Cove on the Roanoke
and Seaboard road and messages are now
being sent 90 and from the above points.
Governor Fowe has appointed the follow
ing nOtaries public. NJ. Maiette. Columbia,
Tyrell county; D. ii. Browder Winston. For
syth county; II. Mcmillan, Red Springs,
Robson county
The Executive Committee Of the North
Carolina Steel and Iron Company will spend
next week among the modern iron furnaces Of
the South. with q view % selecting plan best
suited 10 the needs OF this company at Greens
bOrO.
4 gentleman Of Raleigh visited the House
of Representatives recently for the first time
in thirty-tiye years. The gentleman in Ques-
ton has been in the city at every meeting Of
the Assembly during this time. but did not
feel Interested enough TO attend before.
Hon c. r. Thomas died at his home. in
New Berne, February 18th. Judge Thomas
was born at Beaufort. n. c.. February T. 1871:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Henrico County Politics.

The interest in the coming election is
already very lively in Henrico county. The
Democratic clubs hold weekly meetings which
are largely attended
The Democratic Committee has not vet de-
clded whether nominations will be made by a
convention or primary, but it is thought that
the convention viii bee given the preference
In the upper district there are five candi-
dates for commissioner of the revenue, while
IN the lower district seven gentlemen aspire
TO the same honors.
Mr.. ;. b. CHM is the only Democrat who,
up 10 the present time. has announced him-
self TO be a candidate for Commonwealth
attorney, but it is thought that Mr.. George ID.
Carter would accept the position.
Two candidates have been announced for
sherlf-Messrs Simon solomon and Jack
Llndsay-while several persons are willing to
accept the nomination for treasurer.
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Officers Installed.

Installation of officers of Manchester Tribe,
No. 50, Independent Order Red Men. took
place last night The officers were installed
by ID. ID. q. s. Il. w. Carter assisted
by p. G.. S. c. L. Hill, p. G. S. C. s. Wells
and o. +. Wise. The officers are as follows:
Prophet, l.. 2. Yeaman; sachem, J. J. Davis;
more. W. H. Hardwicke; Chief Of Records,
Thomas Sheppard; Keeper of wampun, L.
w. Guyer; Guard Of Forest. j. j. Guyer:
Guard Of Wigwam X. T. Mullen First War
nor, Nj. b. Headley; Second Warrior.
9. 5. Taylor; Third Warrior, II. +. SMELL
ing Fourth Warrior, G.. I. Plesants;
First Brave. w. W. Mallory. Second Brave.
Fourth Brave, Thomas Boaze; First Sannap. r.
f. krtzer; Second Sannap, j. L. Richwine;
First Powwow, r. II. Holland: Second Pow
WOW, G. Snell; Keeper Of Wigwam, J. O.
Fox,
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Balanco in favor Of the works.

II contend'that neither lamp lighting nor
extension properly belong in this account.
Extension is u permanent Improvement and
should be- considered part of the plant. and
interest charged thereon. lamp lighting has
no business whatever 10 be charged 10 this
department. as il is no part Of our business 70
bear an expense that should come out OF the
general fund.
Electric street lighting has Just the same
night TO be charged to this department rs the
expense OF lighting gas lamps has. Not only
the expense of lighting gas lamps Is charged
o. this department. but all repairs 10 lamps of
every description including lanterns, glass,
burners and cleaning lamps Is charged 10
the gas works.
III these works We're Owoncd and run by
Joint stock company they would furnish Gas no
a certain price 10 each lamp. and the city
would have 90 bear all other expenses. !
merely mention this TO show you that this de
parimcut has very many expenses 10 bear that
should not Doc counted in the cost of gas
The above shows additional light on the
much-m0oted gas question and answers IN no
uncertain way the question why the price Of
gas can De reduced II shows that the city
can well AFFORD 20 make the reduction.
IN quoting from Mr.. Adams monthly re-
port tor January few days ago, IHr inns
made au error as % the amount of coal car
BOMBED. II read 1885. $50 tons; it should
have been 2.335 tons $50 pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

was educated at the Caldwell institute
Greensboro. and the University of North
Carolina. where he graduated in the class q
1888.
As train No lG. Captain p. J. Brown con.
ductor. was slowing up az Providence station.
near Raleigh. Esquire VI. l.. Coley. of Greens
who was on the train was called on 90 unite
in marriage Mr. Sanford j. FARRELL and Ms
Della Sadler. both Of Sterns. The train was
running about thirty miles an hour.
Mary Carpenter Gnsane), who was living
with her sister-in-law. Mrs. ID. ID. Starns. IN
burned 10 death on the 4th instant Will,
the family was ont OF tho house She gathered
a bundle of papers and threw them into che
fire. and was SO near that the flames caught
her clothing. She screamed aud the mmiy
ran i'm and did what was I'm their power 90 PIT
ont the fire. hut I'm spite OF AN that could he
done she sucked the flames down hei throat,
which resulted in her death
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
In the Courts.

Cify Circuit Co,nri-The following suits
We're instituted Yesterday:
T. l.. Iuns a Co. against Thomas y. Walk
er d Co. Action Of debt for s47722.
Henry Ncurohr against ). g. Vaughan and
i. A. Butler. Action of debt for SIPS
Two judgments We're entered in favor W. S.
Sublett against Wngfeld a Ware One was
for Sl9l.2 and the other was FOR $500. Both
We're actions of debt.
Judgment was given for the plaintiff in the
suit of l. ". Stock against Charles ". Wal
lace. Action OF assumpslt for -l9S.
Bowman. Boswell Shuman against Joseph
johnson. 900.
Chdnc1y Cowt.-J. W. Macon qualified as
administrator de b0nis non Vi tie estate of
William Coady, deceased. The estate is
valued 40 2O00
The court adjourned for the term
Police Coyrt-M H. Buchanan who for
about two years had been employed rs col
lector for j. II. Rothert & Co., had 10 appear
yesterday morning under the charge Of en-
bezzling s27 from his employers.
Mr.. jackson, the bookseeper of the firm,
stated that the accounts of Mr. G.. Dunstan
and hlr. G.. Mayo appeared To be short fye
dollars and twenty odd cents respectively.
The men in question. however. showed re-
ceipts for these amounts issued by the ac-
cused.
The latter testified that he had never failed
TO return all the money collected for R0thert
d Co., and it was admitted 10y the bookkeeper
that an error might have been made in the
crediting of the payments. The justice, be-
ing in doubt as TO the guilt of the prisoner,
discharged him from custody.
Charles Jones Thomas Mccoy and r. II.
1rce were each fined 10 for fast driving in
the street
Iurcom Jasper and William Ferguson,
Cloth colored). We're charged with being dis
orderly and creating q disturbance in the
store Of George Moodson. They had TO pay
a fine If 81 80 each.
X, II. Singleton )colored) was committed TO
the Pinel Hospital for being insane.
Preston Cary lcOlOred) was CHARGED with
having IN his possession four barrels of lime
the property Of some unknown person. The
case was continued until February 2sth, TO
ascertain the owner of the goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
TIE SPOTSWOOD HERO.
Action of the Grand Lodge About the
Hines Memorial.


Hines Memorial.
MIR. Charles Il. Loehr returned yesterday
from Roanoke. Va, whittier he went to at
tend meeting of the Grand Lodge Of Viz
ginia. Knights of Pythias
lie said that the meeting was an interesting
one throughout; that the Roanoke bretren
were very hospitable, and as they went up 10
the hotel a large number Of pretty young la
dies stood at the entrance. Ali were dressed
alike. with cute white aprons. and each car
ried waiter. The dinner was heartily en-
joyed.
In reference 10 the Hines Memorial Mr.
Loehr stated that much interest was taken
In the memorial and quite a large sum sub
scnbed. There is now about $4,000 10 the
credit of the fund. and it is expected that by
the next meeting of the Grand Lodge, which
occurs at Leesburg, Va, enough money will
have been subscribed
The following committee was appointed to
20 take charge Of the fund and solicit sub
scriptlons: Messrs. ID. j. Turner, Norfolk;
Capt f. p. Huloe, c. r. Loehr. A. W. Haw,
kins and W. W. Alley. Leesburg. Va. The
committed is also empowered to select a site,
which will be somewhere in Richmond
About $50, 600 is needed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

So Says Mr.. Murphy About the scynour-sul-
Ivan story.

Ivan story.
Mr.. John Murphy. proprietor of the hotel,
bearing his name, at which the pueilist John
L. Sullivan stopped while recently in the
city. last night sent a telegram 10 the New
York World. stating that the following article
from it's issue of Friday is untrue that Sew
mOur occupied room on the floor above sui
llyau's and that Seymour was not M the dlIl-
ing room when Sullivan ate his breakfast
John J.. Sullivan the smuggling actor fell
into lad temper last Wednesday IN klch-
mond, Va. and for q time made things cX-
ceedinelV lively for at least one of the guests
in Murphy Hotel. where, with Manager Dun
can Harrison, he WIS stopping. David Ncy-
mOur. son Of cX-Nater Commissioner Sev-
mour. of Newark, returned % Newark
from Richmond Yesterday, and mar
rated the story of the affair 10
reporter Sulliyan's company had given "a
performance at Mozart Academy on Tuesday.
and on Wednesday morning prepared 10 visit
Norfolk. where they were billed 20 appear.
During the night Mr. Seymour found It ln-
possible 10 sleep because Of the great racket
which was going on IN SulliyauS room, adj
joining his. To get even Dee sprlng ont Of
bod and set up "a counter racket oil rafting
cTOckery.
What are You doing: yelled Sullivan,
hammerng ON the wall.
"'Go to bed and be quiet retortod Sey-
mour
"'Goto - emphatically replied the great
John J..
"'The warfare was continued throughout
the night. and at the breakfast table on the
following morning the uuneighbOrly neigh
bors met face 10 face. Sullivan scowled at
Seymour and iostled the table with the inten-
ton of upsctting thcother mans cup Of coffee.
The waiter appeared at this point and Sulli-
van ordered SIX boiled eggs and steak for
two. And | want it done lust right he
added.
Manager Harrison quietly explained that
the steak WAS to be done rare. and when the
waiter turned TO fiji the order Sullivan hurled
an epithct after him. Then the coilee-pot in
cident followed. with the subsequent ha,iy
retreat of the waiter"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

An elderly lady went 10 an English market
one day to buy Christmas goose. Al the
booth where she called two live geese were
exposed for sale, both in custody Of a cherry
checked country lass. The little maid would
not sell one goose without the other.
Remembering that friend had expressed
wish for Christmas fowl. the customer was
easily prevailed on 70 take both. But rs She
was concluding the bargain. it occurred 10
her 70 ask the maid why She had refused 10
sell the geese separately.
IL you please. ma'am," was the naive
answer mother said rs how the geese had
lived together fifteen years, and il would he
cruel to part them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

Mrs. Alice Caskie, Of Rappahannock coun-
ty, Va, wife of James A. Caskie and daughter
Of the late General Charles Dmmock, died
yesterday afternoon at the residence Of her
brother. NJ J. Dimmock, No. 7l3 east Frank
I'm street. Her funeral viii take place Mon
day morning at 10 O'Clock from the Cathedral.
She leaves two sons and three daughters
Der sons are DR. James Caskie and Clarence
Caskle. OF Nappahannock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Beware Of Olntments for Catarrh That Con-
tain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering u through the mucous surfaces. such
tons from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do IS ten-fold 70 the good YOU can pos
slbly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by f. j. Cheney Co., Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine IL is
taken internally, and made in Toledo, o., by L.
j. Cheney * Co
~ Sold by druggists, price s5c per bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
= sod by druggists, price s5c. per bottle.

The great need Of the hour is insurance at
reasonable rates, making il possible for the as
sured 20 pay the premium without straining
their resources too heavily. Many men DO not
require insurance for more than limited num-
Der Of years such, for instance. as will protect
them whlle their family are too young TO be
able 10 support themselves Insurance ON the
Term plan offers many advantages for this class
of people, and is cheap enough to be within the
reach OF all. lt Il genuine insurance az the very
lowest ngure az which genuine insurance can
be furnished by the Brooklyn Life Insurance
Company.
Bowman. BOSWELL 4 SHUMAS
(,approl Apepfz for frv;ot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Twenty-one Years Old.

Mr.. and Mrs Frank r. Fairhmb, on the
Brooke road, gave an entertainment Friday
night. The occasion was green tea, in cele-
brati0n of the attaining his majority Of their
son. Mr.. Samuel A. Fairlamb. The guests as
sembled at $50, and dancing was kept up
until 1880 when an elegant supper was served.
After supper the festivities We're resumed and
kept up until morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

Owing to the bad weather and so many en-
gagements ahead We have been per-
suaded by our customers to extend
our offer 10 April LIST, up to which
time we will give one dozen OF our finely hn-
fshed Cabinet Photos mounted on fine imported
card mounts. and one i6x2U erayon portrait
handsomely finished, for s3Oo. The crayon
alone is worth more than we ask for all. We
hope those who intend taking advantage Of the
will not extend the time longer than April isl.
CAuPBEIL. b Co. AZ East Broad st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

Deputy Great Sacher. r. w. Carter ne
sisted by Past Great Sachems c. Z. Hin and
G. y. Wells. and members Of Annawon'
Pamonkey, Indanola aud Pawnee Tribes in
siituted a new tribe Of Red Men Thursday
night at Odd Fellows Hall. The tribe starts
out with thirty-six members, all young men,
The new tribe met last night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
vestIbule rraIn Through Richmond.

The Southern travel has increased to a
great extent recently. and to accommodate
those who wish - travel in luxury, the New
York and Florida vestibule train over the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road will be run daily each way, commencing
next Tuesday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

The Richmond Junior Mandolin Club gave
q charming concert at Glen Allen FRIDAY night
Tor the benefit of the Baptist church go tlat
place Among those taking part were Miss
Deuzler. Me,srs. J.. James. j. J.. Appefs'h'
Captain Cu.sens, Professor Black aud udF-
I.pI D.f1.r1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
GlOYa CnnfeSf

Jack Bolan "bestedp John Sherman in a
slx-round glove contest at the Broad. street
Opera House last night. Sherman weigs 2lO
pounds, and Bolan. who holds medals as the
nghLweight champion Of Ohio, balances the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

Rev. J. Calvin Stewart, pastor Of the Fourth
Presbyterian church. will begin this evening
at o'clock a series Of Lectures, his subject 10
be The Ten Great Religions Of tho World. n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
INDIANAPOLIS N DANGER.
CINCINNATI FLOODED.

CNcINNATI. o.. Feb. 2L-lhe river passed
the fifty-foot mark at O'Clock this morning
and residents in the bottom are preparing for
the rise. The water this morning tUerod
portions, of Second and Pearl streets filling
the cellars of some Of the business houses
along those thoroughfarcs. The water has
completely submerged the auxiliary pumps at
the waterworks. and the supply 10 the eleva-
say the indications are for considerable more
water.
on CITY. Pa. Feb. 21-On the Valley rail
road this morning between here and Frank
lin freight train ran into a landslide. The
locomotive and ten cars we're wrecked. Fire
man William Tegard. of Manorvile. was
killed. and Conductor John Day and Brake
man L. c. Martin slightly injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Ansners 90 Correspondent..

RICHMOND. Va, February n, 1891.
10 the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Will Won please inform mo through the
columns of your paper the name OF the per. "a
who wrote the words
There is p time. we know not when;
4 point we know not whore.
That markcs the destiny OF men
For glory or despair"
wish % know in what poem or hymn Tho
words NAV bee found Very truly yours, j.
The hymn was written by Rev. J. A. Alex
ander. ID. D.. IN 1887.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
BOTH FLOODS AND FIRE
CfTsE DEfTH IND DESTRUCTION IN
THE WORTH WEST.

eerious CONFEDERATION Ensues I'm Parkcrsburg
from Water Overlooking Lme-The Rivers
Rising and Great Damage Feared-Land-
slide Causes "A Fatal Wreck.
PARKHnsBuRG, W. VA. Feb. 2l.-Fire broke
ont last night in a warehouse in the sub
merged district, caused by the water overflow
ing some lime. Il spread rapidly, and ten
houses. including four warehouses, were de
stroyed The estimated loss is over $4,000.
The river is now slowly falling and the worst
is believed 10 be over, although the heavy
rains last night damaged many stores and
household goods.
The report that Riverside, a popular suburb
Of this city. was swept away is entirely false.
The suburb has not less than 1000 people.
and every house Is IN the water. The houses
and the people are safe. however, and well
cared for.
CHIcAGo. Feb. 2I.-The drought in southern
Illinois is at last broken. part Of the State
is dcluged by one # the heaviest storms IN
many months All Of the streams are bank
full. Over threc-fourths of the wells have
been dry for months.
KENTUCKY RIVER RISING.
LOUISVILLE. Ky, Feb. 21.-The river rose
about nineteen inches last night and this
afternoon is rising rapidly. Il Is now pre-
dictcd that there viii be 10 least twenty
five feet. and possibly twenty-sx feet, i'm the
canal. This will bring the river mp 20 the
pavement at the foot 81 Fourth avenue. hut
VIII not do much damage. The river will
probably reach it, highest point tomorrow
evening when 10 VIII recede, unless some rain
falls
BB1DGEs WASHED AWAY.
MuNcIE. IND.. Feb. 21.-The rain has been
falling in torrents at intervals for the past
thirty hours. White river is rapidly rising,
and Is now cut Of us banks The factory dis
trict is covered with water. and the $4,000
sewer not yet quite complete is threatened
with destruction. The railroad bridge Of
Lake Erie and Western at Albany Is reported
washed away.
CirLErrsBrRo. KY, Feb. 2l.-The Ohio
river now registers forty-cight feet, three
inches son the gauge andis rising two inches per
hour. The heaviest rain that has occurred IN
this section for months occurred last night
and 1t j. still raining The Big Sandy is
rising fast at all points above. with heavy
rains
CoLrYmrs. IND.. Feb. 2l.-A constant rain
has fallen in the southern half Of tins State
such as has not been witnessed for years
All of the river, are ont Of their channels and
still rising. The house Of o fisherman has
been thrown into the river by the falling OF
bank and two people are reported drowned
In several places the river has changed It's
channel and great damage will result.
1SDnNNoMs N DANGER.
IvD1,NApoLs. IND.. Feb 2l.-This city is
i'm danger of being seriously damaged 10y HIGH
water. The rainfall for the last three day.
has been ilc heaviest since 1852 and tie small
streams passing through the city are put out
If their banks The water has spread over
large section If the northeastern part of the
city and hundreds of cellars are flooded. 4
number of bridges nave been washed out and
many families were compelled 10 move out.
The railroad. are all suffering and but few
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

The House had another tilt on the public
printing question to-day when Mr. pritchard
offered % protest 10 the contract which mas
been made by which the State Printer PEE
ceiyes "A bonus of four thousand dollars per
year. There was a heated discussion over the
matter. ending IN Mr. Prtchard's protest be-
ne spread upon the journal. with amend
ments. but 10 is not now believed that the
Legislature will make any change Pm the con
tract. though petitions demanding 1t are COM
IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
UNrvURsIrY OF VIRGINIA. Feb. p. 1891.
Editor Of THE TIMES:
10 settle "a discussion will You please infouA
me of the total cost of the Washington M0ln
ment in the Capitol square, Richmond, Va.
A READER
About 100000.
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LTGHr on TIE Gfs QUESTION.
Figures Show How Much the City Makes on
the Plant.

Mr.. W. c. Adams. superintendent OF the
gas works. makes monthly report to the
Committee on Light. Of which Mr.. ". 5.
Gum is chairman. Through the kindness Of
Mr.. Ralfe H. Glover. sub-chairman, lnE
TINES publishes the Following report. which
was made 10 the committee for the year end
ing December 81, 1850:
Having inst completed my annual report
for 1880 thought IL might bee "a matter of IN
tercst 10 YOU 10 know the net revenue from
the works:
The amount of gas consumed during the
wear was 1I33f3501 cubic feet l4.539iOO
cubic feet OF this amount was used by street
lamps and public buildings. The Auditor re-
ports the receipts and disbursements on ac-
count of the works as follows.
Received for Cas......................S l.1--l ~
Received for coke. dc ....-...... @l'l'b u
Received for meter cOnnectiOns...... 2.0'1 O3
Total receirts ................... s2is.sq2 G3
Dia L1.r.ld for uav-roll .... slflS a
Di.i,nr.ei fof coal ................ GnC5S g3
DishUrsed for expenses. ............... l5.S' %
Di~hursed for extension. .............. ll.t3 ~
Discussed for lamp-lighting.......... 3r,h %
s1;Oen -
Excess of receipts over expenditures. Sis,3ji o.
To which must be added 1852. goo
cubic feet Of gas consumed boy
atsLs6pcr M.'...i.................... GG.so9 10
Total ........................sl l5210 Il
Less interest on plant per cent noU 90
g 55250 i
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

Senator Turner Of Hedell. created sensa-
ton bv taking occasion % say during his re-
marks that the citizens of Raleigh were in the
habit of congrcgating in the gallery and IN
terrupting the proceedings by expressions, 81
approval or disapproyal, when any bill
was pending which affected any IN
;ere~t or institution in this city.
These remarks We're responded To- Win eA-
nras.ions of ji.favor from the gallery. This
lin wa, also made the special order for Mon
dav night. when it will come mp again.
The Finance Committee distinguished itself
in the House to-day by reporting iayombly
the bill To tax dogs This is question, OF
which the North Carolina Legislature has
been proyerbially afraid for years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

The Senate had a lively debate to-day, over
the bin to amend the Constitution OF North
Carolina with regard to the Homestead
law SO AS 10 give the right %
waive the homestead execution, %, AFTER
mucb discussion pro and con the bill was
made the special order for Monday.
Without bebate the Senate passed the phi
today to incorporate the CabaTus and Union
Railway COMPANY. and TO incorporate the
Baltimore Gold and Silver Mining Company.
The bill appropriating fifteen thousand dol.
lars for the support of the Agricultural ana
Mechanical College, which passed the senate
Yesterday. was reconsidered to-day and freely
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