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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
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OF THE PRESS.

Hon. Edgar 5. Wilson, OF the Pica-
yune's Mississippi Bureau, thus rum;
mates upon the hardships Of journal
istlc life in Mississippi:
'As repeatedly remarked Ia these
dispatches, the Mississippi Press has
much reason to complain OF the bur.
dcns that are daily heaped upon its
shoulders, and Which are expected
to be BORNE with caincl-ilke patience
and with the uncomplaining spirit of
martyr. A particular friend OF a
candidate, for instance, who is anx.
ious TO see his favorite elected, writes
a long-winded article in his praise and
rushes forthwith to the nearest news
paper, in whose columns he hopes to-
see it appear in all the dignity Of type
next week." II Is rarely the case that
he ever thinks Of leaving qlid pro
quo with the editor for the trouble
and expense so necessarily involved I'M
its publication. Mores the pity. Men
Of this class never stop to think that
1t takes money to run a newspaper,
that the owner OF journal has t0
pay for his type-setting-unless he
uses stereotyped matter-for every
matter-for every sheet of paper, for
every pound Of ink, and for every!
thing else that finds place in his
Office. If they would consider these
things they would not request news.
paper man to print their incubratiOns
for the mere glory of the transaction
would not be ready, in fact to ride a
free horse to death with the speed that
characterized Gilpin's horse when he
bore his rider from London to the
town immortalized by the poet in his
famous description of that equestrian
exploit.
The press is otherwise called upoii
to do duty in other fields and such is
its good nature that it invariably re-
spends to the call with that alacrity
which has always distinguished it.
The people in view of facts like these,
ought to be strong supporters Of the
press, but, what they ought to be and
what they really are, constitute two
distinct propositions
The press has always shown dis:
position to labor for the common veal;
and it is entitled to praise for so doing;
but its back can be broken by pilling
upon it too heavy load In the respect
mentioned, just as the camels was
broken by the last straw"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

A Norfolk letter to the New York
Post contains the following dcscrip-
tion OF JEFF Davis dungeon cell at
Fortress Monroe, which cannot fail to
interest Mississippians:
The casemate in old Fort Monroe
in which Jefferson Davis, President
OF the late Confederacy, was for a
short time confined is now used as a
storage room for misiit lumber, iron
scraps, etc. A sentinel stands on
guard at this entrance OF the fort,
and in answer to the visitors query
points to this dungeon, with s0li-
tary bulls eye window looking out
over the morass of brackisll, ill-smcll-
ing water which surrounds the high
walled fort. The guard comes to u
"prescnt arms" while talking with a
visitor. His duties seem to be mere
ly to put in time to earn his ratiOns,
for no one is denied admission and
any one may walk through the grounds
and upon the ramparts exam lining the
loaded cannon at will with no one to
say "lIalt!"
After being removed from the hole
in-the-wall easement, Davis was
placed in small frame building,
known as officers quarters. 1t is now
occupied by some artillery officers
and is beautifully shaded by willows,
a much prcttier and more habitahle
place than it was in those days. Here
the 'prisoner of state" remained near.
ly two years. Beyond this the pres
ent garrison, all new men, know abso.
lucly nothing, and some Of them have
no idea OF the extent of the war, eX'
ccpt the fight between the Monitor
and the Merrimac. They had not
heard of the burning OF Hampton
the Old borough a few miles distant
One Of the buildings saved In that
burning was st. Johns church, the
Oldest church in America In which
services are now held, and third In
age OF any built in this country. The
grounds are covered with broker
tombstoncs-a few English quaint
characters show them to have beer
made before this republic was born
Weeping willows shade these ances
tral tombs, which invite trespasser'
to halt in the cool churchyard ant
learn from these crumbled stones tina
"this ends ALL" 1t Is a picturesque
spot to visit.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
SATURDAY SERMONS.

"Keep thy tongue from evil and thy
lips from speaking guile. David.
No person can study God with a
pure motive without learning to love
him.
IL we would reach success we must
have the courage to bunder.
Many parents love their children,
yet destroy them by training them
into selhshuess.
sin the time OF trouble lie shall
hide me in his paviliOn: in the secret
Of his tabernacle shall lie hide me:
He shall set me upon rock. Psalm
Of David.
Character is the highest quality Of
man.
Work is a divine law and is absO-
lutely necessary to a full development
OF life.
If everybody knew how to do some.
thing and do that something well,
there would be fewer men sitting on
heer barrels and goods boxes at the
corner grocery.
"As for me, will behold Thy face
in righteousness: | shall be satisfied
when | awake with Thy likeness. =
David.
knowledge is power only when put
in action.
That man is not a good citizen who
has not good home.
Righteousness consists not alto.
gcther in the saving of our soul from
hell-a mere preparation for the
world to cOme-t is life itself.
The world needs a closer union Of
purpose.
Nothing stands between man and
the life God has ordained that man
should live, but man himself.
"a false balance is abomlnati0n to
the Lord; but a just weight is his de-
ight.'-Solomon.
The tendency of our day TO intense
individualism is weakening both in
the church and in the State.
Mother, if you don't make that boy
obey you now while he is young, he
will grow up and break your heart.
A great many are satisfied with
just religion enough to make them re-
spectacle.
People can get along without your
theories and opinions, but when you
feed them on "Thus saith the Lord"
you satisfy their very soul.
"He that answereth a matter be-
fore he haveth it, it is folly and shame
unto him. Word.
Confession Of sin is not a question
Of choice, it Is an absolute necessity il
we would attain unto the Heavenly
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

A girl about to get married is as full
OF musiness, and as bossy as woman
who is managing church festival.
The cheaper some men are, the more
prominent the position they try to
secure in an audience addressed by d
great man.
An AtchisOn man did the heroic act
OF his life recently, and looked to see
who was watching him, and a dog was
the only living thing in sight. Talk
about the irony Of fate! II it had been
discreditable, his employer and his
best girl would have caught him at it.
Widows are popular because they
have none Of the kittenish ways com.
mon to girls. The startled fawn and
kitten business Is greatly ovcrdonc by
girls. Widows have lot of practical
common sense that men admire. II
mouse appears In front OF Il widow,
she grabs the poker and smasfes 10;
while girl will scream, and possibly
faint, although she Is no more afraid
of a mouse than a widow.-Atchisou
Globe.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

A refined, cultured and modest wo.
man will marry q coarse, brutal ami
nal made up of vice and scnsuality;
and a refined, cultured man will select
the same kind of a woman. 1t is a
distressing fact that some OF the
dalntiest, purest and sweetest women
In the world are leading lives Of hor-
ror, tied to soulless deba'lchees, reek-
ing and delighting in their own filth.
Man, is this IN overdrawn picture?
Stand before the glass and look at
yourself.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
LET US HELP ONE ANOTHER;
Presbyterian Journal.

Presbyterian Journal
This little sentence should be writ.
ten in every heart and stamped in
every memory. 1t should be the gold
ell rule, practiced not only in every
household, but throughout the world.
BY helping one another, we not only
remove the thorns from the pathway;
and anxiety from the mind, but we
feel sense Of pleasure in our own
hearts, knowing we are doing a duty
to our fellow creature. A helping hand
or an encouraging word is no loss to-
us, yet 1t is benefit to Others. Who
has not felt the power Of this little
sentence? Who has not needed the aid
and encouragement of kind friend?
How soothing, when perplexed with
some task that is burdenSome, to feel
gentle hand on the shoulder; and q
kind voice whispering: "Don't be dis
couraged; see your trouble, let me
help your What strength is inspired!
What hope created What sweet
gratitude is felt! And the great diff.
Guilty is dissolved as dew beneath the
sun. Yes, let us help one another by
endeavoring to strengthen the weak,
and lift the burden of care from the
weary and oppressed, that life may
glide smoothly on, and the fount OF
bitterness yield sweet waters; and He
whose willing to aid us, will reward
our humble endeavors, and every good
deed will be as dread cast upon the
waters"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

or theirs have earned, and these ad-
vantages are given to Others who have
not earned them. Yet not "A voice Of
protest is raised, though this is all
manfestly in favor Of the "unfit" at
the expense Of the tt.'
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
rHE COURTS.
the REGULAR TERMS.
Circuit Court-2nd Dist.
s,uyEL II. TERRAL. JUDGE.


w,IrrR A. WHITE. DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
ia ,hc county o. Wayne, on the second Mon
AN III " MI January and July and continue six
days -, pe,rl K,vcr. m the third
unnday OF April and October and continue
sly IN iGe county OF Marion. Second District, on
,.,nn,omrth ,n Monday OF January and July and
tnu,,nue tnu siy days. In the First District. on
en.'at g.. arst Monday Of February and August
aiu atn IN" county of Clarke. on the second Mon
d.v W " February and August and continue
WIN w. The county OF Jasper, on the first Mon
aay NJ March and September and continue
"rth yu the county OF Greene, on the second
Monday OF March and September ana con-
Uni IN the county Of Hancock. on the fourth
Monday OF May and November and continue
twelve days. .,, ,,,a
Mnnday OF May and November and continue
twelve days. ,,o ,,,,,,,
Monday OF April and October and continue
twelve days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Mrs. Jefferson Davis writes ai1 atYl
prcciatlye letter about Fred MEG innis,
an oh ncgrs who served her husband
many years, and who died d few days
since. Among other things, she says;
"Hc was an honor to his race; man
Of sterling Integrity, and with q warm
and grateful heart"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
Secret Societies.
SCRANTON,

LO.O.F Scranton Lodge No. ~. meets cv
cry Tuesday evening at odd Fellows Hall at
i:3O o'clock. 7. {. Gatti. N. g.; HIS, Rourkc
secretary.
Scranton Encampmcnt No. 10. mectsevcry
q and 9Th Friday evening at Odd nellnws'
kOurke. scribe.
knights OF pythas. Mississippi Lodge No.
b g. meets every Thursday evening Mt Odd
Fellows Hall at 7:3o oc!ock. 4! ): PortiS'
F& A. NJ. Gulf Lodge No. Az, meets .nd
Wednesdays In each month vt Odd Fellows
Hall. ]. $. Ports. W. NJ: Wm. q. Parker.
secretary.
81, s. II. Buggc, c. C.; +. d. Bccht, A. Ii;
BF. Browne, Clerk.
MOSS POINT.
The following orders meet in Stewart new hall
MoSs Point Lodge No. III !. o. o. f. Every
Monday night. VI NJ. Watkins, N. q. 4. II.
Smith V. G.; ] Il. Chambeiln. Secretary.
Mess Point Encan,pment No s-First and third
Friday nights NJ. NJ. Watkins, G. r.; N. NJ. Cud.
ahsc, II. F.; !. W. Stewart, scribe.
pascagoula Lodge No aOa, A + a. NJ
Every third Saturday night +. Colmer, W. NJ;
C,H. Wood, Sc ratary.
pascagoua Senate no. Az, Ancient Esscuic
oHcr-Evcly second aud fourth Tuesdays in each
month, l. w. Adams, senior senator; ]. J. Mcln-
tosh secretary.
woodmrn Of the World, No a5.-Scoond and
,
Secretary; II. G. Herring, Consul Commander;
A. NJ. Watkins Adviser Lieutenant; 4. W. Ad-
AIMS, CLERK.
Chapter No. l0S. meets every sccOn0 Satu-.
aay in each month. II. l.. Howe, II. r.; Z. II.
wood. Secretary.
Gulf Lodge 30, 2ls4. Knights OF Honor.
meets second and fourth Saturday nights IN
each month. W. Fred llcrrim. Dictator.
Knights OF Pythas Moss Point Lodge No. lie,
m MEETS every first and third Tuesday at Stewart :
"a IM at ':30 oclock. II. G. Herring Z. c.; s. H..
'hannon. K. Il. s. and NJ. +.
pSt. vharles Lodge, A. +. & A. NJ: No. 1870
m,nSular n,'lar communication first Wednesday
nW,gst OF each month. For lecture third
mcanesday 81. Johns days. Annual com
h,uhlcatioms 2ath OF June and 9th OF Decenl'
vi q each year. g. S. COLLARD w M.
Ed. Hill. Secretary.
-, ESCATAwPA.
.@uee Il. Of II. No. 3li5 holds regular meetings
\" sssond and fourth saturdays in each month.
Nv" Bennett. Dictator II. w. Couch, Reporter.
a OCEAN SPRINGS.
vcean Springs Lodge No. So X. Of p. W.
r. Nancleave, G. e.; A. p. Kotzum, V. c.: o..
s;g, a;oang, r.; +. l.. Tardv, N. Of NJ. Il. y. Wig
Eaaia.,. E"Sn, NJ; 4 at A.. W. Lorenzcn, |. G.; G. W.
r..,, .vANCLEAvE.
,ho hall Lodge No 40. meets saturday before
W,s.n H. nfsd sunday In each month ut Vanccave,
fetary. '"'' W. "'' l. " "uo''' '''-
NJ. DAISY.
s.y uMsy Lodge No 42l, A.F. l. A. NJ, meets
s',wWla,y w'y before third Sunday IN each mnnth.
- "A'Ner' W. NJ; u. o. Furry. Secretary.
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vantages are given to Others who have
not earned them. Yet not IA voice Of
protest is raised, though this is all
manifestly in favor Of the "unfit" at
the expense Of the flt.n
~
We run counter to this "animal -
law, law that has ruled cyen human
beings through many a dark age of
past, because the great advancing
common sense of civilization is su-
perior to any such BRITISH, beak-and-
claw method Of making progress. You
and | belong to sOciety-to some one
government, il you willard we are
no longer regarded by it as individ-
uals. We are members Of that gov.
ernmcnt, much as your fingers are
members of your body, and, as men,
bers, are to be protected, guarded,
cherished as part and parcel of your
own life. BY our social instincts and
our government, which, after ALL is
more for the protection OF the weak
than the strong. an end is put in some
degree to the inter-indivdual strug-
gle for existence, and the strength
and advantage CT all is In sense
given to each one. In fact, an un-
hindered struggle for existence would
break up the government, society,
everything that now surrounds us.
the defeated and the weak, with
pleasures that would have been un-
reachable by us in the days of Magma
Charta, or even in the days Of the De.
claration of independence.
~
THIS principle OF government ex-
plains the theory Of our courts OF law,
where the most feeble, represented by
"the State" as plaintiff, may bring
to his knees the most naughty and
wealthy criminal. If you are enjoy.
ing any Of the mental, legal, physical,
spiritual helps that surround you on
every side, you may set it down as a
certainty that some one somewhere
has given up something for you, whom
ne has never secn just because you
are il member Of the same society or
the same body polite. 1t amounts in
all to this, that we are coming more
and more to recognize the value OF hu-
man beings as brothers Of ours; that
the interest of all is best subserved by
throwing the best products Of high
civilization unreservedly before those
who, in their individual struggle, are
least able to attain to them.
~
You may possibly say in your heart,
- But what is all this other than the
old principle. so unto Others as you
would they should do unto you.'
Possibly you are right. If so, then
the fact that the Great Social Re-
former uttered words which we are
only beginning to fully understand
after 1900 years Of crab-like devouring
OF one another, ages OF slaughter and
proves Him to have been
Il teacher whose spiritual insight most
Of us are far from equaling.
~.
II You are a thinking reader, you
will recognize the incompleteness of
the line OF thought in this one colnmn.
Very well then think further for
yourself 1t will do you good, for
most of us are in too much of hurry
to think. Ii you are an unthinking
reader, this is quite enough for one
week; it may startlc you to Il faint
understanding of your relationship to
your fellows, and your mutual re-
sponsibility. Let. us break together
here week by week the bread Of good
sense aud helpful hopcfulness until,
on paper, we become more firmly ac-
quaintcd.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
SOME RAMBLING THOUGHTS.
BY " MEMO"
(Copyrighted.J

These " Thoughts" by n layman. are read in
quarter Of a million homes, scattered in every
State OF the Union. In this county, they will be
found week by week in the columns of the DEMO.
cRAT STAR only. as we have made arrangements
with the author for their exclusive publications.
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The loads that crush men to earth
are not the ones that God places on
their backs.
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CLosINa ouorArIoNs.
The ORIGIN of Tobacco.

The Prophet was taking a stroll in
the country when he saw a serpent,
stiff with cold, lying on the ground He
compassionately took it up and warmed
it in his bosom. When the serpent had
recovered, it said:
Divine Prophet, listen. I am going
to bite thee
why, pray? % inquired Mohammed.
Because thy race persecutes mine
and tries to stamp it out"
But does not thy race, too, make per-
petual war against mine?" was the
Prophets rejoinder. How canst thou,
beside, be so ungrateful, and so soon
forget that I saved thy life?"
There is no such thing as gratitude
upon this EARTH" replied the serpent;
'and if I We're now to spare thee, either
thou or another of thy race would kill
me. BY Allah, shall bite thee"
IF thou hast sworn by Allah, I will
not cause thee to break thy VOW" said
the Prophet, holding his hand to the
serpent's mouth. The serpent bit him,
but he sucked the wound with his lips
and spat the venom on the ground. And
on that very spot there sprang UP a
plant which combines within itself the
venom of the serpent and the compass
sion of the Prophet. Men call this
plant by the name OF tobacco.-Conte
Arabe.
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SACRAMENTO MARKET.

SACRAMENTO, Jan 18th.
Following are the retail rates for the various
articles mentioned:
FLOUR-Family Extras, 81 so p 100 Bs;
9Oc p 90 bs.
FRUiT-Bananas, 26@s6c y dozen; Lines,
1Oc Lemons, 25c. Oranges-SeedHngs ] 90
SOC y dozen; Navels, 40975 Dates, sc > 10;
Apples, &c = n Cocoanuts. 10c each; Gran
berries 15c quart; Pineapples. soc each.
DAIRY PRODUCE-Butter-V Valley, 36c v
roll; Fancy PeTaluma, soc; Fancy Creamery,
55e; Pickle, soc; Flrkin, sc y D. Cheese
CaIifornis-123zc y .; Young America, I sc;
aoc. '
POULTRY-Turkeys- Hens, 14c b;
Live Gobblers, 1875; dressed, 15c. Chickens
Hens, soc each; BOOSTERS, 6Uc: Broilers,
35c. Tame Ducks, 76cs Geese, 50 , pair.
EGGS-RRnch, soc = dozen; Eastern, 25c.
GAME-Hare 25c each; Rabbits, soc p
pair; Squirrels SOC; Geese, 6Oes Brant, 4Oc.
VEGETA BL LES-Onions, PC . q; Bunch
Vegetables, 1915; Garlic, 10c b; Lettuce, 3
for 5o Bay Lettuce, 3 for 10c; Artichokes, 75c
, dozen; Dried Peppers, zoe ID; Savoy Cab
bage, 1oc y head; sprouts, &C; Celery, 5@I0c
y head; Caulifiower, 1Oe 2 head; Horse
radish. 10c p D; Mushrooms, 10@12c; Spin
ach, &c; cream Squash, Sc p r: new Aspara-
gus, 15c 2 4; String Beans, 6ei Green Peas.
1Oc; Tomatoes, lOc p d.
POT< TO OES-Rivers, soc p cwt; Salinas,
81 20; Sweets, 81 so.
MEATS -Beef-Prime Rib Roast. 121SGI5e:
Loln steak, 121z@15c; Runp Steak, 10e;
Cnuck Roast, 1oci Rump, Sc; Brisket, sc;
Chuck Steak, 1oc Veal-Loin and Rib Chops,
15e; Roast Veal. 12c. MuttOn-Leg. 11@
1875 Loin and Rib Chops, 121zc; Mutton
stew, SC; Shoulder Chops SC. Pork. 6G12c
y D; Coraed Beef s912Sc. Sausage. 121sc;
Vienna Sausage 15e; Bacon. SOL SIC; Ham,
121S9137zc.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, 55c p cwt:
Wheat ooc; second quality. 0Oc; Alfalfa,
new, second and third cutting, 55c; Whole
Barley, 10ci Ground Barley, 90c Feed Oats,
$191 20; Middlings. e5c; Bran, soc; Straw,
65os
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CAPT. RUHSTALLER'S
Extra Gilt Edge
ALSO FINE OLD PORTER,
Delivered to Saloons leo Cold.
Capacity. $4,000 70 100. 900 Barrels
Per Year.
BEST BEER In THE WORLD
TR " IT.
NOTICE.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THH
stockholders OF the Capital Gas Company
will be held at the Office of the company
Front and streets, In Sacramento, Califors
mia, on TUESDAY, January 21, 1896, at12
m, for the purpose OF electing o Board OF Di-
rectors for the ensuing year, and to transact
such other business as may come before the
meeting for consideration.
ja6-td @. II. CUMMINGS, Secretary.
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NorICE

~ ORIG -.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders OF the Farmers and Mechanics
Savings Bank viii be held at the once OF the
corporation corner of Fourth and streets,
In Sacramento, California, on THURSDAY,
January 10th, 1899. at 1880 D. M, for the
purpose Of electing a Board Of Directors for
the ensuing year, and TO transact such other
business as may come before the meeting for
consideration.
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Meat.Market.

Following are the rates for whole carcasses
from slaugnterers to dealers:
BEEF-FIrst quality, SIC; second quality,
&c; third quality, 40415o p 70.
VEAL-696c for large and 6G711c . y for
small.
MUTToN-w wethers. $1,000; Ewes, 5e6Kc
an.
LAMB-65z9e % p n for yearlings.
PORk-Ltve Hogs, 31z033sc p b for heavy
3ss931sc for small and $685. Tor feeders.
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For the Bost
Laundry Wor1<
GO TO THE
American Steam Laundry

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF
California, County OF sacramento.
In the matter OF the estate of MARY c.
MENKE, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that FRIDAY, the
gath day Of January, 1895, at 10 o'clock q.
m. OF said day. and the courtroom of said
court, at the Courthouse in the City of Sacra-
mento, County of Sacramento and state OF
California, has been appoin ed as the time and
place for proving the will of said Mary G.
Menke, deceased, and for hearing the appfica-
| ton of Mrs. +. ]. Beal and Mary A. Menke
for the issuance TO them of letters testament
tary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal OF said court
this 9th Gay of January. 1896.
lSeal.) w. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
By F. J. Helntz, Deputy Clerk.
Endorsed: Filed January g. 1896
w. Il. HAMILTON. Clerk
BY F. j. Heintz, Deputy Clerk.
F. I. Van Fleet and I. H. Wallis, Attorneys
for Petitioners. 1a1O-1Ot
THE WEEKLY Union THE REST
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u Mon, h as tn g
largest circulation I'd
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Spe ci al attention 80
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MIA and the entire U9
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