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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-30

him to 60 to the queens closet, and he
will suspect nothing"
The king assented and babe me go
and give the order. When 1 returned,
he asked me anXiously if I felt sure
that the man would confess
Eyes. if you pretend to know all,
sire" answered. HE will think that
madame has betrayed him"
Every WELL" Henry said. '1Then let
as CO."
But declined to be present; partly
on the ground that if / were there
the queen might suspect me of inspir-
ing the man, and partly because 1
thought that the rogue would en-
terrain a more confident hope of
pardon, and be more likely to
confess, if he saw the king alone
I contrived to keep Sillery also; and
Henry giving the word, as he mounted
the steps, that he should be back pres
emily, the whole court remained in a
state of suspense, aware that some
thing was in progress but in doubt
what. and unable to decide whether
were again in favor or now on trial
Sillery remained talking to me, prin-
cipally on English matters, until the
dinner hour; which came and went,
neglected by all. At length, when the
curiosity of the mass of couriers, who
did not dare to interrupt us, had been
raised by delay to an almost intolera BILE
pitch, the king returned. with signs of
disorder in his bearing; and, crossing
the terrace in half a dozen strides, drew
me hastily, along with Sillery, into the
grove of white mulberry trees. There
we were no sooner hidden il part,
though not completely, then he threw
his arms about me and embraced me
with the warmest expressions ''Ah.
my friend" he said. putting me from
him at last, what shall say TO your
1.-The queen is satisfied, sire?"
Perfectly; and desires to be COM
mended to you"
HE confessed, them"
Henry nodded, with a look in his face
that did not understand. Yes" he
said. fully. 1t was IS you thought,
my friend. God have mercy upon him."
Istarted. ''What?" 1 said. Has he
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-30

The king nodded, and could not re-
press q shudder. s'Yes,n ne said; ssbut
not, thank Heaven, until he had left the
closet He had something about him."
Sillery began anxiously to clear him
self; but the king, with his usual good
nature, stopped him, and babe us all go
and dine, saying that we must be fam
ished. He ended by directing me to
be back in an hour, since his own appe-
tite was spoiled. And bring with you
ali your patience" he added, for have
a hundred questions to ask you. We
will walk toward Avon. and / Will
show you the surprise which am pre-
pairing for the queen"
Alas, L would 1 could say that all
ended there. But the rancour of which
Mime. de Verneuil had given token in
her interview with me was rather
aggravated than lessened by the fail
ure of her plot and the death of her
tool. 1t proved to be impenetrable by
all the kindnesSes which the king Law
ished upon her; neither the legitima-
ton of the child which she soon after
wards bore, nor the clemency which
the king-against the advice of his
wisest ministers - extended to her
brother Auvergne, availing to eXpel it
from her breast How far she or that
ill-omened family were privy to the &C
cursed crime which, nine years later,
palsied France on the threshold of I'M
dreamed-of glories, / will not take on
myself to say; for suspicion is not
proof. But history, of which my be-
loved master must ever form so great
part, will lay the blame where it should
rest.
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[CoPYRIeHT. 1s94l
ICONCLuQED.1


At four O'Clock / called him, and
babe him go out and quietly saddle
two horses. This done, 1 slipped
out myself without arousing any
one, and, mounting 1T the stables,
took the Orleans road through the for
est My plan was to strike at the head,
and. surprising Nine. de Verneuil while
the event still hung uncertain, to wrest
the secret from her by trick or threat.
The enterprise was desperate, for I
knew the stubbornness and arrogance of
the woman, and the invetcrate enmity
which she entertained towards me,
more particularly since the kings mar
siage. But in dangerous case any
remedy is welcome.
Preached Malesherbes, wheremadame
was residing with her parents, little
before seven o'clock, and riding with
out disguise to the chateau demanded
TO see her. She was not yet risen, and
The servants, whom my appearance
threw into the utmost confusion, OBJ
Jected this to me; but / knew that the
excuse was no real one, and answered
roughly that I came from the king,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-30

towering her voice again and revert
ing to her former tone of spiteful
badinage, chow is the dear queen? 1
heard that she was indisposed yester-
day and kept the king in attendance
all day. So unfortunate, you know,
lust at this time" And her eyes
twinl1led with malicious amusement.
Madame" Z said, may I speak
plainly to you?"
81 never heard that you could speak
otherwise" she answered, quickly.
SEVEN his friends never called NJ. de
Rosny a wit; but only plain. rough
man who served our royal turn well
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-30
A Cool Plan.

when l was out hunting ducks last
fall, began Rivers, Il got chance one
morning at two canTasbacks. They
were at least hundred yards away
and going in opposite directions 1 let
fly at one OF them and dropped it. Then
I wheeled about and"
Rivers" interrupted Banks, 1--WE
heard that story half a dozen times be-
fore you ought to rotate your crops
OF Ecs."-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-04-30

fed with the lengths to which he had
already carried his displeasure. But
he turned again, with light laugh.
At this a courtier, enc OF Sillery's
creatures, who had presumed on the
occasion so far as to come to my elbow,
thought that he might safely amuse
himself with me. Il am afraid that
the king grows older, Nj. de Rosny,"
he said, Sinking at his companions
His sight seems to be falling"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
The Great Mans Biography in Nutshell

George Washington was born in
1882. AS a matter of easy reference,
the following example of condensed
biography, prepared by R. E. Roberts,
will be found both convenient and
instructive.
George Washington, the father OF
his country; born Feb. 2a, 1882.
Married at the age of twenty-seven
years, in 1859.
Chosen commander-in-chief of the
army, ITS.
Declined kingly crown, 1882.
Resigned command of the army
and became private citizen, 1888.
President of the convention which
framed the Constitution of the United
States, 1887.
Chosen first. President of the United
States, 1889.
Chosen President for the second
term, 1898.
Determined to retire to private life,
he issued his farewell address, 1896.
Retires to private life, 1897.
He died in the sixty-eighth year o
his age, Dec. IA, 1899.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
CUBAN FlLIBUsTERs SEIZED.
Gen. Garcia and 100 Men, with Arms, Etc
Seized in New York Harbor.

Gen. Garcia and 100 Men, with Arms, Etc,
Seized In New York Harbor.
New YORK, Feb. 25.-Early this
morning United States officers captured
in the upper harbor Gen. Calixto Gar
cia, his son, Capt. Hughes and about
$50 Cubans, together with crew of
800 men.
They were on board the steamship
Bermuda, the tugs w. J. McCaldin, the
McCaldin Brothers and ]. S. T. Strana-
han. The latter was loaded down with
ammunition.
Sixty of the men were arraigned be-
fore Commissioner Shields to-day. 1t
is thought that they were betrayed by q
traitor in their ranks.
All of the men have been discharged
except Gen. Garcia and four of the
other principals, and it is thought that
the evidence against them will be in
sufficient to hold them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
SALES.

FEB. 2o-J. B. Montgomery will
sell valuable personal property at
the residence of Frank Keiffer near
Orangeville, Feb. 80, at 10 o'clock
A. M.
FEB. 28-At 10 o'clock A. M. Mrs.
M. M. Phillips will sell valuable per
sonal property at the place formerly
occupied by her as cafe, on Main
street Bloomsbury. Said property I6
bed room suits and bedding, ranges, ex-
tension tables, 800 yds. of carpet, &c.
FEB. ao.-Mrs. M. M. Phillips will
sell at public sale that valuable
house and lot of ground situate on
First street in the town of Bloomsburg,
now occupied by John Mourey. Sale
commences at o'clock P. M.
March Io.-J. J. Davis will sell
valuable personal property on the
premises in Mt. Pleasant township
near Candy, at 10 o'clock A. M,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
EVENTS IN CONGRESS.
Salaries Instead Of Fees. The Cuban
Question and Other Matters.

Salaries Instead of Fees. The Cuban
Question and Other Matters.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25,-The House
Judiciary Committee has agreed to a
bill to substitute salaries for fees in the
cases of United States District Attorneys
and Marshals.
In the discussion Of the Cuban ques-
ton, begun last week, and renewed last
Monday, 1t was suggested by Senator
Morgan, that the bill asking for the
granting Of belligerent rights to the
Cubans might lead to war between the
United States and Spain--a result which
several Of the Senators seemed well
pleased to contemplate.
The House Committee has reconsider
cd the vote defeating the Arizona State
hood bill and the measure now stands
as If no vote had been taken.
The Senate bill on Notifications pro-
poses to spend Ss7, 100000 in twelve
years
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Col. Go. Medical Society.

The Columbia County Medical So
ciety met Tuesday at the Exchange
Hotel. After partaking of sumptu-
Gus repast the Society repaired to
their room where an interesting ses.
sion was held.
The meeting was called to order
at 1880 by the President DIR. J. w
Bruner, after which w. M. Reber, the
Secretary, read minutes of previous
meeting.
After the reading of the usual pa
pers and reports of a number of inter
esting cases the Society adjourned tc
meet at Catawissa the third Tuesday
in April.
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bill" NYE is DEAD.
The Famous Humorist Succumbs to Ape
plexy. His Career.

The Famous Humorist Succumbs to Apo.
plexy. His Career.
AsHEvILLE, N. c., Feb. 25.-"Bilr'
Nye, the famous humorist died last Sat
urday afternoon at o'clock.
Edgar Wilson Nye was born in Au-
gust, 1850, in Shirlev, Me. He received
an academical educetion at River Falls,
and in 1876 was admitted to the bar in
Wyoming Territory. His career as a
lawyer was brief, and he turned to lit
erature as a means of livelihood, doing
his first writing for the Cheyenne Sun
at 81 column. Later he worked on the
Denver Tribune, and then became the
editor of the Laramie Boomerang, in
which he made his reputation. For
several years he has been writing, at a
large salary, for Eastern papers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
FlTz WINS EASILY.
Maher Knocked Out in 95 Seconds by tn,
Right Hand "Hook."

Maher Knocked Out In 0b Seconds by the
Right Hand "Hook."
LANTRY, TEX, Feb. 23.-Robert Fitz-
simmons and Peter Maher fought in
Mexico Friday afternoon, about two
miles from here. The battle lasted only
one minute and half-just long enough
for the lanky Australian to get in one of
his famous upper hooks" on Maher's
jaw.
Maher was outclassed from the start;
and only got in a few unimportant
blows before he was knocked out. The
sports who expected big fight, got in
stead a big disappointment.
1t is said that the kinetoscope people
lose S25, 900, as, after spending that sum
purses, they failed to get any good pic.
lures of the fight.
Corbett has issued an informal chal.
lenge to Fitzsimmors but the latter de.
clares that he will n ot meet Corbett.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
ENeLAND's PROTECTION BILL.

A Proposal to Prohibit Importation OF
Live tattle.
LONDON, Feb. 28.-On Thursday night
the Minister of Agriculture introduced
bill described as measure for Amend
ing the Diseases Of Animals act, passed
in 1894.
What the bill ally proposes to do,
however, is to absolutely and perma-
nently prohibit the importation of live
animals from any part of the world, the
British colonies included.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
MISS FLAeLER's SENTENCE.

Three Hours In jail and $500 Fine for a
Boys Death.
WASHINGTON, Feb 26.-Miss Eliza
beth M. Flagler, daughter of General
w. D. Flagler, Chief of Ordnance, U.
s. A, pleaded guilty yesterday to in.
voluntary manslaughter, and was sen,
fenced to pay fine of $500 and three
hours imprisonment in the district Jail.
She served the sentence.
She shot and killed negro boy who
was stealing fruit from her fathers
grounds in August last. The shooting
she said was intended to frighten, not
TO kill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Of Interest to Tax Collectors,

An act of assembly approved June
rs, 1895, and IN force for one year,
gives tax collectors right to collect
any outstanding taxes, though the
limitation has expired, the same
power as though the warrants were in
full force, but shall not apply to
warrants issued prior to 1888, See
pamphlet laws for 1895, page 287.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
For Sale.

A desirable house and lot. Corner
lot about 50 50 feet, beautiful To-
cation, all modern improvements; will
be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or
part down and balance to suit the
purchaser; or part in exchange for
other property.
For further information call on S. D..
Neyhard, Building, Loan and Real
Estate Agent, over First National
Bank, Bloomsbury, Pa. II.I5.tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
FOR SALE.

Desirable vacant lots and number OF good
n0usea and lots in Bloomsbury, Pa The best
business stand In Bloomsbury. A very desira-
nla property containing ~ acres and first class
buildings with good Will in business worth
si20Q TO 1880 per year at Willow Grove.
Dwellings In Espy, Orangeville and Beach
Hsven. Alarge number OF farms In Columbia
County, one in Luzerne County, one In virginia.
Two Country store Stands In Columbia county
and one In Luzerne County, A water power
planning mill, dry dock and lumber yard and
shods In Beach Haven, Pa. Also 10 acres OF
good farm land at same place, by M. p. LUTZ
3 SON, Insurance and Real Estate Agents,
BLOOMSBURG. PA. tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Two Killed by the Wire,

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 26,-Jesse Tracey,
55 years old, and his son, Jesse Tracey,
Jr., "a years old, were killed to-day by
grasping live wire that dangled in
their yard in Thornton, village about
two miles out of the city.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Murder and saicide.

JoHNsTowN, Feb. 24.-Last Thursday
afternoon Daniel Ressler shot his cou.
sin, Miss Ella Ressler, a beautiful
young woman of Indiana County, and
then killed himself. Miss Ressler died
on Friday. She had refused to marry
him, and he shot her for revenge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

For SALE. First mortgage 6 per
cent coupon bonds on new Carpet
Mills Security ample. Best equipped
mill in Country. Bonds in denomina-
tions of $1oo & $500 payable 1905.
Interest payable April and October
at First National Bank, Bloomsbury.
Good investment. Apply to James
Magee and, Treasurer. I3o St.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Killed by Bank Robbers.

WARREN, Ark, Feb. 26.-T. M. Good.
win bank director was killed, and Mr..
Adair, the cashier, was seriously wound
ed by three robbers who attempted to
plunder the Merchants and Planters
bank yesterday. 1t is reported that the
robbers have been captured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Suicide of ex-Congressman Harter.

FAsToRIA, O., Feb. 23.-The Hon.
Michael d. Harter, who had been suffer
ing from insomnia, committed suicide
here yesterday morning. Mr.. Harter
was prominent member of the House
in the SD Congress, where he was one
of the most conspicuous of Democratic
opponents of free silver. He declined q
denomination, and identified himself
with Philadelphia banking firm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 24.-The latest
estimates place the number of deaths
from the explosion of twenty tons of
dynamite, on switch at Viedendorp,
on Wednesday evening, at 1870, with
about 400 persons more or less injured.
Subscriptions for the sufferers amount
to S5CO 600
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
is IT A CARLISLE BooM1

Dinner and Reception Given the Secretary
In New York.
NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Monday even
ing G. G. Baldwin gave a dinner, at
tended by many prominent men, to
Secretary Carlisle at the Metropolitan
Club. Last evening large reception
was rendered him at the Manhattan
Club; and it is queried whether this is
not the beginning of his Presidential
boom,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Venezuela Grateful.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-President
Crespo, of Venezuela, in his message is
sued on Tuesday, said he was deeply
grateful to the United States and Presi-
dent Cleveland for their Intervention in
the boundary matter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
For a Shave or Hair Gut.

For good and quick shave or hair
cut, go to James Reilly's tonsorial
room in Exchange Block, first floor,
next to Express Office. None but
experienced workmen employed.
I2-I3-Iyr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
A Newspaper Burned.

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-People of Mitchell,
s. D., bought the plant Of the Mail
newspaper and publicly burned it on
Monday. 1t had virulently attacked a
popular banker, whose death of apo
plexy impelled the people TO destroy it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Carlisle Indians Celebrate.

CARLISLE, Pa, Feb. s6.-The seven
teenth anniversary and the eighth an
nual commencement exercises of the
Carlisle Indian Industrial School began
Yesterday,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

The Bloomsburg Furniture Factory
is now being operated to its fullest
capacity. The plant is being wired
for electric lighting that it may be
run extra time. On Monday FIVE car
loads of furniture were shipped.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Lshirh valleys New Line.

CORTLAND, N. Y, Feb. 24.-The
transfer of the Elnira, Cortland and
Northern Railroads. line of t40 miles
to the Lehigh Valley has been COM
pleted. Possession was taken last
Saturday,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
A Story of "Pennsy."

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24.-Chicago ad.
vices say that the Pennsylvania Rail
road contemplates road of its own
from Chicago to st. Louis.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
For n Knights of Pythia, Temple,

HARRISBURG, Feb. 2e-Steps were
taken here last Friday by knights Of
Pythias of the State, looking to the
erection in Philadelphia of Pythian
temple.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Waller Free at Inst.

PARIS, Feb. 25.-Ex- Consul Waller
arrested by the French for alleged Of
fences against the French Governmen,
in Abyssinnia, has been released.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Tariff agita-
tion is over for the present session, the
Senate having on Tuesday, by vote Of
88 to %, refused to take up the tariff
hill
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.--It is announced
from Indianapolis that ex-President
Harrison will wed Mrs. Dimmick in
New York April Q.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

A Mosler Safe, size 2Sx36 inches,
good as new for sale cheap. Apply
at this Office. At.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
May Get Gold From Post omoes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-It is stated
that the various post offices receive
$4,000 in gold per month, and it is
suggested that this might be turned In
to the Treasury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
A Centenarisn's Narrow Escape.

PrTTsBURo, Feb. 24.-Mrs. Manthies,
104 years old, narrowly escaped being
burned to death in her home at Green
back on Thursday last.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Havca Govcrnment Con,raot.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Feb. 27.--It is re-
ported that the Bethlehem Iron Works
has been awarded Government con-
tract for gun forgings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
A Town in Darkness.

PHILADBLPAIA, Feb. 24.-Ashbourne
is in darkness because the residents
have refused to pay increased rates for
electric lights,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

HOODS PILLS cure Liver u,a
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headaches,
a pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Beheaded by q Car.

SHARPsBURG, Pa, Feb. 28.-Conduc-
tor Charles Wahl was beheaded by q
street car to-day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

Houses for rent, from $500 to
$Ia 90 per month. Apply AT West
rst Street Bloomsbury Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

ments DR.. Picrce's Favorite Prescription
is safe and certain remedy, permanently
correcting all abnormal conditions, so that
these trying ordeals are passed with ease
and comfort Ulcerations and displace-
ments of the uterus are cured by the "Fa-
vorite Prescription" and the cure is last
ing.
Hysteria, Spasms, Nervousness, Indiges-
ton, or Dyspepsia, often depend upon ir-
regularities of function and displacements
of the womanly organs. The "Favorite
Prescription cures by regulating and cor
recting these functions and organic
changes.
For all irregularities, suppressions and
scription is specific, and has a record of
oVer a quarter ofa century of cures.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27
Charged with Embezzlem ent.

SCRANTON, Feb. 26.-Ex. Cashier A.
B. Williams of the Traders National
Bank, was arrested on Thursday
charged with embezzling $S5, 900.
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omen Who Suffer

pain each month
can find relief and
emancipation from
tn cir troubles.
Congestion and in
flammation of the
internal organs are
generally induced
by exposure to
wet or cold, excite
ment of the emo
tions, or a morbid
condition of the
blood. For the
radical cure of
these derange-
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had been bed fast most Of the time for almost
two years. After taking several bottles of the
Favorite Prescription and following the direc-
tions strictly, / now enjoy better health than
ever before in my life i only weighed little
pounds"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-27

Co., W. "a, writes
" For twelve long
years I suffered great.
iy with extreme nerv.
business, stomach and
uterine disease. / had
doctored with -four
physicians with little
or no good, and one
of them was as good a
physician as could be
had here f; he gave
me up to die. None
of my friends thought
] could get well. We
had tried almost
everything, and al
last ! thought 1 would
try DR.. Pierce's Ia
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