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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
JOHN HAMPTON DEAD.
Demise of One of Allegheny County's
Most Famous Civil Lawyers.
SELF-POSSESSlON AND SARCASM
Gave Him Most Wonderful Power Before
Jury or Audience. :
A CLOSE FRIEND OF JAMES G. BLAINE

Word was received Yesterday BY members
of the bar that John II. Hampton, who for
95 years past has figured notably in the AL
leghenv County courts, had died at Lake
wood, n. j.. at 1880 o'clock Saturday
night, where he had gone for the benefit of
his health. lie was the son of Judge Moses
Hampton, one of the legal giants of the
early days of the county. The son inherited
the keen qualities of the father, and in some
respects was superior to him. In 1910
Judge Hampton came to Pittsburg and
John was sent to old Washington College
for an education. 1t was there he met
James G. Blaine and the two, being class
mates, took to each other naturally aud
were soon warm friends. During the later
events of their lives the bond between these
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
ALSO,

About II 900 pairs at 81 IS, 81 so, 81 go,
50, 50 25, g 80, 50 rs, So, So so, s3 IS, 81,
81 80. 81 IS. S., s. so, S.. Sc 80, 81 to SO
pair.
All the newest and choicest designs, extra
well made, bound edges, full size, the pick
Of the best manufacturers of these goods
known in the world.
SWISS TAMBOURED (scalIoped hem
stitched), about 90 different styles, ranging
from 81 pair to extra fine qualities at 50 80
per pair.
SWISS TAMBOURED Lace, 10 differ
ent and exceedingly handsome styles, from
Sc to S21 pair.
CASSABAN CURTAINS, a large va
riety of choice styles, froE $40 to SIS 80
pair.
IRISH POINTES, So different styles,
full size, from 81 80 to S25 per pair
RENAISSANCE, or Louis XIV, about
10 different styles, from $50 a pair to the
finest curtains produced.
Besides dozens of entirely new styles in
Cluny, Silk and Cotton Stripe, and Jac-
guard Damask Curtains at the lowest prices
that similar fine goods have ever been sold
at in this section.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
THE GREAT AMERICAN HOG
Was Very Much in Evidence Yesterday
Fifth An.a

Was Very Much in Evidence Yesterday at
a Fifth Avenue Corner
Pittsburg probably has its proportion of
hogs. There were a number of them at the
Market street corner of Fifth avenue yester-
day afternoon. The Pitrsburg Traction Com
pany put on the first OF the summer cars and
when the train stopped at the corner, a crowd
of men and a sprinkling of women stood ready
to board it.
The car stopped and the men rushed: and the
women also moved over to the vehicle. But
the fact that several ladies. some of them frail
and all of them weak, were entitled to the
right of way. did not "faze" the hogs, who
pushed, and jostled, and elbowed each other
and the women in true hog fashion. Then a
couple of the hogs commenced to pull each
other about, and the ladies stepped back and
let the hogs have the car to themselves.
Colonel Elkns was on the platform and might
have read the hogs a lesson in street manners,
but he missed his opportunity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13

Choice styles and colors, from So to $40 q
pair, just about half the regular prices.
Curtain Materials of every description.
Upholstery Goods, Fringes, Curtain Poles,
ETC., at extremely low prices during this
sale.
The great magnitude of this sale, the ex-
traordiuary low prices and the superior
quality of the goods will uuquestionably
stamp this as one of the greatest MONEY
SAVING SALES ever held in PeunsyI.
vania. We would urge our customers to
take immediate advantage OF it, whether for
present or anticipated wants. This is an op-
portunity that should not be missed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
NOT AFRAID OF A FIGHT,
But Minister Porter Is Naturally Polite and
a.,N

But Minister Porter Is Naturally Polite and
Mild in Manner.
Mr. Potter, the American Minister to Italy
Is said by those who know him best to be one
of the poli5est men living. He was Governor
of Indiana, and when Harrison was nominated
he was anxious to have Porter run for the
Goyernorsaip again. because of his great pop
ularty with tue people and the influence he
would WELD in the fight Porter had pledged
himself to his friends not to make another
canvass for the office. and he declined.
Mr. Porter is mild-mannered old gentleman
with silvely white hair. His friends say that If
he is ordered out of Italy that his sunny temper
will not desert him. In the present imbroglin
with the hot-headed Italians. people agree that
a better man than Mr.. Porter could not have
been selected to treat with them on behalf of
the American Government.
When Harrison was inaug q DISPATCH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
FOR PAYING COMMISSIONS.

Three Lines Refuse to Join the Boycott
Against the Chicago and Alton.
The passenger departments of the Trunk
Line and Central Traffic Associations are cred-
tied with issuing circular announcing that
the boycott against the Chicago and Alton
road sor paying commissions would be insti-
tuted April 10. The Baltimore and Ohio, Ohio
and Mississippi and Erie roads have re-
fused 20 enter into the agreement, and
VIII stay with the road. This means
thar the boycott is defeated before
Il i put ia operation. The lines tried this
game on the Chicago and Alton several years
ago, which resulted in more popularity and in
creased passenger receipts for the road
The passenger agents of the country are in
sympathy with the Chicago and Alton. They
feel il the boycott is successful this time that
the passenger business In the future will be
pooled, and a number of the hustlers will be
dropped. They hope to see the Chicago and
Alton come out with flying colors, and that the
payment OF commissions viii NOT be abolished,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
GENERAL WILEY GOES BACK.
He Thinks Some of the Men Want to Return
to Work, but Fear Annoyance.

He Thinks Some of the Men Want to Return
to Work, but Fear Annoyance.
General John a. Wiley returned to the coke
regions yesterday afternoon. He was reluctant
to 20, but as he had not been relieved he said it
was his duty to obey ORDERS
There is no telling" said the General, ''how
long we may have to keep the troops there.
Many people think if they were removed more
violence and bloodshed would + oiow. My upin-
ion is that number of the men would return
to work if they were assured protection, but
they fear being annoyed by the strikers 1
don't think any one would be hurt,
but their fellows could make it un-
pleasant for them by kicking in their
doors and otherwise bothering them.
There is another class OF tho men who are
fed by the labor people. and they don't care
how long the good thing continues am in
the region to preserve order, and not to ex-
press opinions on the merits of the fight"
Major Greenland accompanied General
Wiley TO The depot. The Major was congratu-
lating himself that his services we're not
needed The Major thinks the strike won't be
settled before May l, and he believes the
miners will then join the eight-hour move
meut.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13

man met the then future minister at the Union
Depot. He was going TO Washington to see bis
friend inducted into Office. So much had been
written about Porter during the Indiana CAM
raign that his name was familiar to all news
paper readers. and the reporter expected to see
a'big. energetic man. The surprise was great
when the slender frame and white hair ap-
peared. His manner was delightful and guile
less. He seemed incapable of saying a mean
things about anyone, and he had only kind
words for everybody.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
ON AN INSPECTING TOUR.
Ann Arbor Engineering students Visiting
Local Mills

Ann Arbor Engineering students Visiting
Local Mills
A party Of II of the engineering students of
the University of Michigan, in charge of Prof.
NJ. E. Cooley, arrived in the city last evening,
on atour of inspection, and registered at the
Seventh Avenue Hotel. They Will visit some
of the leading iron and steel mills and glass
factories in the city before they leave. They
have been in Detroit and Cleveland, but Pitts
burg is always reserved for the last.
Prof. Cooley said the boys gained great deal
of valuable, practical information on these
tours, and he regarded them as a very neces-
sary part of the course. With the exception
of 4 student who died from the effects of a
blow on the head, received from a member of
the town militia; life in the college this
year has been peaceable. Some of the local
cuardSmen attended the wedding of a friend
and fired off salute. The racket brought out
the college men, and in the disturbance that
followed one was killed. The Mayor of the
town denies that he gave the militiamen per
mission to carry their guns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
PORTIERES.

One large lot of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
COLONEL BEETLE NOT POSTED.

He Hopes the Affairs of the Westinghouse
Company Are Adjusted.
Colonel Beetle, of the Western Electric Com
pany, of Chicago. expects to return to the
Windy City to-day. He was feeling good last
evening because he had secured the contract to
light the new theater of c. l.. Davis.
The Colonel said he had heard nothing about
the settlement Of the financial difficulties of
the Westinghouse Company, but he hoped it
was true. He preferred TO see an honorable
competitor remain in the field, but he hoped
the diShonorable ones would be knocked out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
ANOTHER EAST END FIRE.
A Strong Smell of Oil Issues From a New
House Burned on Friendship Ayenue

Strong smell oil Ol issues FROM New
House Burned on Friendship Avenue.
Another mysterious fire occurred in the
East End at 7:S0 o'clock yesterday evening. "A
ten-room red brick dwelling in course of erec-
tion was swept away by fire before the depart
men could arrive to save the interior. The
house belongs to Messrs. Bell & Campbell and
cost in the neighborhood of 5000. Il is sit
uated on Friendship avenue, near st. Clair
street, and is detached from others. The house
was nearly completed and the loss is computed
at 81, ,0O0 partly covered by insurance.
IL is question whether the fire was not the
work OF an incendiary. The strong smell of
carbon oil waited from the burning building
gives color to the theory that it was maliciously
set fire to, especially there was no gas in the
house. On the other hand, some boys who were
known to have been playing within the build
ing may have caused the blaze by the acci-
dental dropping of match.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13

Alice White. colored, about Is years old, was
arrested by Officer Albert Beckert last night
in McKee's alley. Eleventh ward. She was
locked up in the Eleventh ward station house
on a charge of incorriglbIlity. Her PARENTS
who live at Washington, Pa, some time ago
gave the officer description of the girl and
told him to arrest her if he saw her visit Nc
kee's alley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
WILL MEET TO-DAY.
The Carnegie Library Building Committee
to Begin Work To-Day.

TO Begin W Ork IO-Ddy.
The Building Committee of the Carnegie Lii
brary Commission expects to hold meeting
this afternoon to discuss plans for the libraries
1t is thought by the end of this week the COM
mittee will be through with its work and be
ready to report to the commission. At the
meeting Thursday afternoon the desirability of
rapid work was fully made known. The CON-
mittee was instructed to prepare plans of build
ings, together with the cost of construction
and sites, and report at the earliest possible
moment
This work will take several days, but the
committee will probably get well started to-
day, and will waste no time in completing its
work. The selection of the exact spot at the
Schenley Park entrance which the Cen
tral" buildings will be located is one of the
first things to be done. The committee will
doubtless he guided largely in this by the
wishes of Chief Bigelow, of the Department of
Public Works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
WORTHLESS FIRE ESCAPES.

An Iusutance Man Claims They Should
Not Be Placed Before Windows.
"My opinion isl remarked a.fire insurance
agent yesterday, that fire escapes, as they are
put up to-day, are almost worthless. They are
placed on houses in front of windows where the
flames easily burst through and make the iron
red hot in short order. Persons sleeping on
upper floors and suddenly awakened during
fire rush for the escapes They are generally
barefonted, and when a man Strikes the hot
places he is liable to jump Off l have seen this
illustrated several times, and 1 have about
come to the conclusion that iron escapes SO ar
ranged are as good as useless in saving Iife."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
Opened the Door Too Abruptly.

Magistrate Hyndman disposed of eight cases
at the Nineteenth ward station, and IL at the
Fourteenth ward station. George Gibber was
fined S25 and costs for smashing in the front
door of Mrs. Sadie Williams house on Lambert
street, Twenty-first ward, early yesterday
morning. James Brown was also lined S. and
costs for assisting him. Barney McGinty was
fined SIS and costs for smashing a china cup
over the head of John Hughes, his boarding
house master.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
AN EVENT AT JEANNETTE.

Reception of the Literary Club Passes Off
Nicely.
The reception of the Literary Club of jean
nette was one of the greatest society events of
that place. Guests were present from Pitts
burg, Greensburg, Johnstown and numerous
surrounding towns.
Gernert's orchestra furnished the music, and
a fine banquet was served. The club rooms
were beautifully decorated with flowers and
festoOninps
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
HE COULDN'T DRAW A BEAD.
J. Deficiency on the Part of Ed Tucker
Which Mary Cunningham Is Glad or

Miss Mary Cunningham is prepossessing
colored girl in her 18th year, who is thanking
her stars that Edward Tucker never took any
interest in pistol practice. Tucker went to the
girls house. at 40 Congress street. last evening
with murder in his heart and pistol in his
hand, and fired at the girl on sight, the ball
grazing the top of her head. d. K. Brown, an
other colored man who was visiting Miss Cum
ningham, interfered and grabbed the weapon
before any further harm was done. Officer
Elmer appearing On the scene, dispatched the
trio to the Eleventh ward station.
Tucker and Miss Cunningham were once en-
gagged to be married, but the girl had TO sue her
lover before Alderman kichner for 1elonicus
ASSAULT, an affair that was fixed on Tucker
promising to behave himself. He broke his
promise last night, by trying to shoot the girl.
Tucker. when brought to the station, confessed
that he had intended to kill the girl and then
himself. Tucker has swell boot-blacking es-
adjustment at 20 Diamond alley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
HE ROBBED THE NURSE.
George Dressler Raises the Price of a Spree
by Stealing a Watch.

by Stealing Watch.
Detective Glenn. of Allegheny, recovered a
watch on Saturday that had been stolen last
Friday from one of the nurses at the Allegheny
General Hospital. George Dressler had been
brought from Philadelphia by the hospital peo-
pie and given work as an "orderlv'' in the insti-
tuition. While there he became sick, but was
carefully attended and made well, and again
resumed his duties. In that capacity he had
access to all the rooms, and on last Friday he
stole the watch and pawned it in this city.
The same night he went back to the hospital
drunk and confessed the theft, but could not
remember where he had ''hocked" the time
piece. Detective Glenn took the case in hand
and found 1t. The hospital authorities would
not prosecute Dressler, but magnanmously
bought him ticket to Philadelphia and sent
him home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
For Partial Deafness ONLY.

The remarkable results which have followed
the use of the sound discs in relieving deaf
ness have led many to misunderstood its power.
Mr. H. A. Wales, of Bridgeport. Conn.,, the in
ventor of the device. says that they are for
partial deafness only. and do not as rule
equal the power Of an ear trumpet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
THE ANNUAL GATHERING.
Iron and Steel Workers Will Meet Again in
Turner Hall.

The annual convention Of the Amalgamated
Association of Iron and Steel Workers, which
fill open in the first week in June, will be held
in Turner Hall, Forbes street, and not in Ale
gheny, as was resolved upon by the last conven-
tion. Among the changes which will not be
made will be any departure from the base of
the scale.
A change that will very likely be made will be
a discussion of the iron and steel scales. The
workers are in favor of a sliding scale, and
some such will be probably adopted. The vital
question of price of pudding is one that ad-
BILE that a strong effort will be made by the pud-
diers to got Sc this year. On the other hand the
prospects for fall trade are not over bright;
and makes many ask for reduction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
Back From California.

Another of the Golden Gate excursions of
the Pennsylvania road reached PIttsbnrg last
evening on the return to New York. Only 40
passengers were en- board and one got off here.
The business at this rate is not verv profitable
The ladies of the party were ecstatic in talking
about the blooming flowers and delightful
climate of California
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
NO FRIENDS Or RELATIVES.

A Dead Hebrew Teacher of Braddock Bur-
led by His Countrymen.
F. Smet, Hebrew school teacher of Brad
dock, who died several days ago, was buried
Yesterday in the Sharpsburg Cemetery by some
of his countrymen. He was without friends or
relatives in the town. He has 4 married daugh-
ter living somewhere, but her address is not
known.
Mr.. Smet was 81 years old, and came from
New York last August.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
SHOT THROUGH THE WINDOW.

Police Sergeant Has Very Narrow Es.
cape From q Bullet.
Sergeant Lase, OF the Nineteenth ward
station, had a very narrow escape from being
shot Yesterday morning. About 10 o'clock he
was setting in the front Office of the station
making out his morning report when a bullet
buried itself in the framework behind him.
A young man was standing at the window at
the time and the bullet grazed his head. In
spector WnitehoIse dug the bullet out and
found it to be 4 81 caliber, such as would be
fired from Winchester rifle. A thorough
search through the neIghborhood failed to re-
veal who had been shooting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
An AI,-Around superiority.

A reliable brand of beer is that manu-
factured by the Iron City Brewing Company.
This beer is better than any German article,
and English porter cannot compare with the
Iron City porter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
Notice to Retail MilIiners

In Pittsburg and adjoining towns. Mr.. w.
D. Clause will be ut the Hotel Anderson
April 13, IA, 10, with full line of samples
and pattern hats. Please call.
AMMoN STEVENS & Co.,
Cleveland o,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
"a"
A Popular Potentate,

Magistrate Leslie presided over a very large
hearing at the Twelfth ward police station.
There were "a cases disposed of. William
Trautmann was sent to the workhouse for 80
days for fighting on Penn avenue. Saturday
costs for running gambling house on Twenty.
first street. Ten persons were arrested in
his house and paid sS.4U each. Ten persons were
arrested at Twenty-elghth street Saturday
night on a charge of corner loafing. each of
whom was fined So and costs. John Barrett.
charged with keeping disorderly house at 80
Nineteenth street, was fined IS and costs. and
similar fine was imposed on three visitors
found at his place. Abe Spencer, Millwood
avenue, charged with keeping disorderly
house. was sent for 80 days tn the w0rkhouse.
Five visitors were each fined $40.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
Notice to Retail MilIiners

In Pittsburg and adjoining towns. Mr.. W.
d. Clause will be at the Hotel Anderson
April 13, H. Is. with a full line of samples
and pattern hats. Please call.
AMMON STEVENS & Co.,
Cleveland, o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
Another Victim of Reform.

Superintendent of Police Muth, of Alle-
gheny, discharged Officer Paul Blazer last
night for dereliction of duty. The officer has
ception.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
Stylish Suitirgs.
Now Is, the Time

For good-itting dress or business suit g
to PItcairn's, 434 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
The Dairy Iuncb Resu,nes

The Dairy Lunch, formerly located at 81
Diamond street, will resume on Monday,
18th, at 80 Diamond street, and hopes to re-
ceive continuance of its friends patronage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
lst Fereed to Believe That Charity
Testers Poverty.

Try of Pittsburg has there
Ion the poor as the one
verify was a constant
re it had hitherto
-isitor. A dozen
the homes of the
lpless ones what
months. The
attest strain on
hat has been
andiGg this,
AIRED for BY
in the ap-
Is.
ugh one
'ich the
on for
occa-
II poor
- n soma ut.r, - lS q ven a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13

Cor. Fifth Av. and Market St.
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13

To select wall paper. See our extensive
stock. JOHN S. ROBERTS,
414 Wood street,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
HUGUs & HAcKE

We do not wait to offer Bargains
until our customers have completed
their seasons shopping. Our prices
are low while you want goods.
Note the SPECIAL BARGAINS
offering this week:
SILKS.
Four qualities of Black Surah Silks:
soc quality at 4oc,
Csc quality at soc,
75c quality at 65c,
81 quality at S5c.
Two qualities of Black India and
Shanghai Silks, Fl inches wide, at
75c and S5c, usual ST and 81 IS
grades.
Both these lines are a recent
auction purchase, a few pieces of
each quality only, and at the prices
offered are extraordinary values.
DRESS GOODS.
The Novelty CamePs Hairs, Chev-
lots and Tweeds, with Tufted Spots,
Rough Stripes, Plaids, etc, which
have been selling at 81 so to 81 50,
reduced now to ST. IS and 81 50
yard.
Plaids-a very choice line 1atest
styles and colorings, reduced from
81 to 75c yard.
All-Wool Suitings, 3S to 40 inches
wide, new Cheviot and Camel's
Hair effects, at 45c yard.
Black French Serges, 81 goods
at 7SC yard. These are 48
inches wide and strictly all wool, 10
pieces only.
A special in our Curtain Depart
ment-Ioo pair of Irish Point Lace
Curtains at 81 50 per pair; former
price ST 50.
Cor. Fifth Av. and Market St.
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
Important.

Tbree-story brick, large store room and
elevator on Sixth street; rents for 8, 600.
For information call at 1112 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
THE THIRD VICTIM DEAD.

Seven Deaths Expected as the Result of the
Braddock Explosion.
John Sekerak died at the West Penn Hos
pital yesterday, making the third death as a
result of the natural gas explosion at Braddock
on the 7th inst. He was about 80 years of age.
The body was taken home.
Four more OF the victims at the hospital are
in precarous condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-13
81 oo-until Mav1-Sa IN

12 cabinet photos. or one life-size crayon
for So 90 at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, SIG
Market street, Pittsburg. Use elevator.
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