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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Gage for the Treasury.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Lyman j. Gage,
president of the First national bank,
spoke regarding Maj. McKinley's con-
sideration of him for secretary of the
treasury. He said: 81 have been called
on by some enc from President-elect Me-
Kinley and the offer was made to me in
formally. In no sense can the offer be
regarded as formal. When was visited
it was to find out how | would consider
the offer should it be made, and the
inference was given me that Mr.. McKin-
ley wished to know what my position
would be. | am now debating in my
mind the question should l accept the
portfolio If it is formally rendered"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
BLOW AT FOOTBALL.
Stringent Measure Against the Sport Ir
troduced in Nebraska.

Stringent Measure Against the Sport In
troduced in Nebraska.
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. ga decidedly
stringent anti-footbnll bill was intro
duced in the lower house of the legisla-
ture Friday by Speaker j. N. GatIin, by
which reporters for newspapers and
even spectators are made liable. The
bill in substance provides that any per-
son engaging as q participant in a foot
ball game shall, upon conviction, be
fined a sum not less than $25 or more
than 500, or Imprisonment for term
not exceeding three months, or both.
Further, if anyone is concerned as
hacker, umpire, assistant, reporter or
onlooker, he is liable to fine of from
S. to $25. Another clause in the bill
enables the proper authorities to place
persons under bond to keep the peace
who shall be caught training for a
fc~thn1l
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26

the bill to establish new division of
the eastern judicial district of Texas.
The feature of the debate On this mot
ter was caustic criticism by Nj.
Grosyenor (rep., o. upon the executive
order which denied senator's and rep
rescntatlves access to the president en-
cept through the private secretary Of
the president. AT five O'Clock the house
took the usual recess for the considera-
ton OF private pension bills
AT the evening session ten private
pension bills previously reported from
the committee of the whole were passed.
At 1915 the house adjourned until Mon
day next.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Big Verdict for Injuries.

Chicago, Jan. ga jury in Judge
Goggin's court awarded Joseph Herself
enbauer $4,000 damages against the
United States Brewing company for in
juries which he received in March, 1894.
He was laborer in the employ of the
brewing company and stepped into n
hole in the cement floor. His right leg
was wrenchcd and injured in such a
manner that it became stiff, and has
remained SO ever since. The plaintiff
sued for $4,000. When the verdict was
announced the brewing company moved
for new trial.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Protest Against weylers Order.

Madrid, Jan. ga dispatch from
Havana states that Capt. Gen. Weyler
has ordered the destruction within
three days of all the plantations and
buildings in the province of Havana
that would be likely to prove useful To
the rebels. The Madrid chamber of
commerce and other bodies here have
cabledto Gen. Weylerprotesting against
the order, as its execution will result
In the destruction of much valuable
property without serving any practical
purpose.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
VIM. KEI'Low, Jr
P. o. Pointers.

congressman Henderson has sent to
The chairmen of the Republican CEN
trail committees in the counties of his
district, a circular letter stating how
post office aspirant can secure his
endorsement, viz: to secure the sigma
lures OF a majority of the Republican
patrons of the office upon petition
asking MS appointment. Or, to hold
an election in which the candidate
receiving rhe highest number of votes
shall be the chosen one. Gold Demo-
Gratis who are known to have aided
in the triumph of the Republican
party last fall may sign the petitions
and vote with the Republicans for
postmaster and may be Eligible to
hold the office if receiving a larger
number of votes or signatures than
any republican.
The post office is the most lucrative
Office in many instances that there is
in county and it is one that con-
Germs as deeply as any office every
business man and every citizen who
receives mail or sends mail. Why
should the offices of mayor, council
man, trustee, be elective offices and
filled by vote of the people while
the post office, q far more important
Office, is given to anyone who hap
pens to be in the favor or credit of
one certain individual congressman?
This is not republicanism, it is not
the will of the people nor by the peo-
pie nor for the people, and Mr.. Hen
derson has set wise and just ex-
ample for other congressman to fol-
low. IN declining to ignore the wishes
OF post Office in his appointment of
postmasters. u resco Times.
| We have no fault to find with the
theory of having post masters chosen
by vote of the people the same as
the other local officers mentioned by
the Times. But until such time as
congress will give the people a law
for an election, fixing the time and
manner of conducting it, who shall
be the judges, who shall be entitled
to vote at such election, prescribing
the territory within which the voters
shall reside, affixing penalties of per-
jury as in other elections for men
challenged who swear in their vote
without having the legal qualifica-
ton fixed by law, it is better that
congressman assume and exercise the
responsibility they courted when ask
ing the Office to which they have
been elected as has been the practice
time out of mind' An election for
postmaster in Cresco without such
legal regulations would cost a sue
cessful contestant at least $500, Gre
ate bitter feuds among the people.
and would be decided probably by
men who have no business or other
interest in Cresco which should en-
title them to a voice in choosing its
postmaster.
Until we can have suitable law
for an election, we know of no better
method than the sacred right of petit
ton, which congressman should re-
spect and take the responsibility of
endorsing to the proper authority.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Charged with Fraud.

Butte, Mont, Jan. 23.- s. M. Walker,
who claims to be the owner of 1000
acres of land in SoJano county, Cal,
was arrested here Friday evening on
charge of defrauding one 0. w. Weller
and others by selling them land which
they say he does not own. He has been
selling his alleged California property
in ten-acre tracts at $1OO an acre. Walk
er is also known as NJ. DeCastro, and
claims to be an officer in the employ
of the Spanish government.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
IN DISTRICT COURT, HOWARD
COUNTY, IOWA.

SOON !, 1OW "A.
Notice of Final Report by Administrators.
In the Matter of the Estate of j. j. Mason,
deceased.
To Mrs Minnie Franklin Burnett and Mrs.
Clara Franklin McCarl, and Miss Libbie
Franklin and Charles Franklin and to L. IS,
Burnett ana G. w. McCarl husbands re-
spectivey OF Minnie Franklin Burnett and
Mrs. Clara Franklin McCarl.
You and each of you are hereby notified that
on or before, February %, 1897, Mrs. Helen
Cleghorn and Diana G.. Mason, administrators
OF the above named estate, will file in the Office
OF the CLERK of the District court, in and for
Howard county, state of Iowa, their final re-
port as such administrators. In which report
they will ask that the same be approved. and
that the courb make all necessary and proper
orders with reference to said estate, or to them
out OF which they are to be discharged and
their bond eXonerated. That said report will
be submitted to the court on the first day of
the term of the District court, in and for How
ard county, Iowa, appointed to be held at tbs
Court Houae in said county, commencing
March 8, 1897. or as soon thereafter as it can be
II ached in the order of business. And tho
court VIII be asked TO approve same, and to
make all orders necessary with reference to
said estate, as will fully protect the admins
traitors. and enable same to be settled. To all
or Which you will take du notice and be gov
erned accordingly.
MRS. HELEN CLEGHoRN.
Miss DIANA G. MASON,
Administrators OF the Estate OF j. J, Mason,
Deceased,
BY JOHN McCOOK.
37w4 Their Attorney.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26

Forty-one thousand acres have been
purchased in Brown county, Ind, with
view of establishing u Dunkard col
ony. Over 100 families are expected to
move from Miami county some time dur
ing the spring.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
$500 for 81.O0.

We have at our disposal thirty
copies of the National Recorder, a large,
eight page weekly publication of
Washington, d. C., devoted exclusive
ly to information about new ideas,
new inventions, discoveries and pro-
gress in general. Until all have been
disposed of we shall give to each new
subscriber or person renewing his
subscription, both the PLAIN DEALER
and the Recorder one year for $I.OO,
the price of each being $1.OO.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
FEAR HE HAS persisted.
Mysterious Disappearance of an Old Sol
der in Wisconsin.

Mysterious Dlsappearance OF an Old Sol
der in Wisconsin.
Ashland, Wis, Jan. 23.-Jack Norton,
IN old soldier who lived on homestead
between Sanborn and Mineral Lake, is
missing, and has not been seen since No
,ember 20, when he passed the house of
a neighbor, on hunt. His house is
locked just as he left 1T, and his neigh
bors have hunted for him or his body
without success. Horton has wealthy
sister in Boston, who has sent him
money every month, and there are now
money orders at the post Office for him.
1t is thought he had an accident or was
lost in the woods, and that his body is
beneath the drifts of snow in the woods.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26

A Lynn correspondent tells this in
the Boston Transcript: 81 was trying
on fur cape in Boston store few
weeks ago. There said the salesman,
that looks very intrinsic 'What?' L
asked, somewhat astonished. That is
very intrinsic to your FORM he re-
peated. Then doubted whether was
in Boston, but when 1 got out on the
street found that certainly was. Let
US see: Intrinsic is from the Latin
'intrinsecus'-of the inside, inwardly.
Doubtless the salesman was very
learned man, and meant the customer
to infer that the cape fitted her so adj
mirably that it seemed to have been
evolved out of her; to be u part and
parcel of her substance"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
War on the Cigarette

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 23.-,rhe lower
house of the state legislature passed a
bill by unanimous vote to prohibit
the sale OF cigarettes or cigarette paper
IN the state. 1t will have easy sailing
In the senate, and will become q law. Il
tsksa effect May !, 1897.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
SEEK HIS ARREST.
Warrants Issued for the Cashier Of De,
funct Bank.

N0rf0uLo 1Sbueu IOE Tic CabH1eT O1 u OoS
funct Bank.
Sioux City, Ia, Jan. 23.-Warrants
for the arrest of Cashier E. P. Stone, of
the defunct Sioux City savings bank,
were issued Friday. The depositors
counted on 1000 Of cattle paper in the
bank vaults as among the best assets.
An investigation failed to discover
either the cattle or the makers of the
notes, however, and the depositors
feared that Stone had forged them.
reports that he had fled increased the
excitement, and his arrest was resolved
on by the depositors. According to
his friends, he is negotiating for po-
sition in New York, and expected to re-
turn here in three weeks. He is
charged with forgery, making false re-
ports to the state auditor and with
drawing the banks money for his own
use and giving In return worthless Sc
curitieS,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Pugrima-es suppressed

Calcutta, Jan. 23.-The government
has ordered the stoppage, on February
2, of all pilgrim traffic from Bombay
and Karachi on account of the plague.
There are now over 1,750,0OO persons
employed on the relief works, and
about 10000 are receiving gratuitous
relief. The principal increase in the
number of persons relieved is in Bengal
and in the northwest.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Cheap Farms for Sale.

160 acre improved farm, two miles
from Cresco, $42 per acre, bargain;
In. Vernon: Springs,i SO acres at $45;
New Oregon. 80 acres at $3.50, 200 acres
at $35; Paris, so acres at $50; Howard
Center, 800 acres at $3s; Chester, 40
acres at $50, 100 acres at 1928, and 200
acres at $4S; Oak Dale, 100 acres at
$S0, 100 acres at $34, and 800 acres at
$50; Saratoga, 100 acres at $25, and
Y acres at $50; Howard, 80 acres at
$35; New Oregon, 40 acres at $35.
Money to loan on good farm
securities. JOHN NJ. CANNON,
CresCO Ia
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Spared His Life.

Salt Lake City, Jan. 23.-The execu
ton of Harry Hayes for numbering his
stepson did not take place Friday for
the reason that the state board of par
dons committed his sentence to life i'm
prisonment on the theory that the evil
dence on which he was convicted was
not entirely conclusive OF his guilt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
DEs MONIES BANKERS READY
Every precaution Taken to Prevent Fur
ther Disaster.

Every Precaution Taken to Prevent Fur
ther Disaster.
Des Moines, H., Jan. 23.-The bank
ers of Des Moincs have agl reed to stand
by one another and each will refuse to
pay deposits without notification when
it is possible to take advantage of the
60-day law. 1t is therefore expected
that there will be no more failures.
The banks in this city received more
tEan 100000 from outside sources
Friday morning and each lad several
hundred thousand dollars piled on the
counters when the doors were opened in
order to avoid disaster from possible
runs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
SIR ISAAC pI7MAn DEAD.
Inventor of System of stenosraphy Passe,
Away at London


Away at London.
London, Jan. 23.--Sir isaac Pitman,
the inventor of the system of stenog-
raphy which bears his name, is dead
[sir Isaac Pitman was born at Trow-
bridge. Wits, January 4, 1913. After six
years service as a clothiers clerk he was
sent to the Normal college of the British
and Foreign School society, London, and
after five months training, at the close Of
1881, was appointed master of the British
school. Barton-on-Hunber. He estab-
lished the British school Mt Wotton-U Under
Edge. in 1896, and removed to Bath in 1882
His first treatise on shorthand. entitled
"Stenographic Soundhand." appeared in
1887, and he thus became the originator of
the spelling reform, to which, and the
propagation of his system Of phonetic
shorthand. he devoted his entire attention
since 1S4s. when the Phonetic society was
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Lynched.

Macon, Ca, Jan. 23.-Charles Forsyth
and Willis White, negroes, were taken
from the Twiggs county Jail at JEFF
fersonville Friday morning about one
o'clock and lynched by masked mob
of 100 men. The negroes were swung
from a scrubby oak, and before death
could ensue from strangulation their
bodies were filled with bullets and buck
shot. The crime for which the men
We're executed was the killing of Mrs.
Rowland at Adams Park on the night
of January 10.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Cuban Rebels Shot.

Havana, Jan. 23.-Alfredo Rodriguez
Garcia and two other prisoners were
shot Friday morning ut Santa Clara
for the crime of rebellion. The mayor
of Havana has resigned. The Diario
de la Marina suggests the appointment
of military officer to fill the vacancy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26

There are said to be in Michigan
white cedar shingles now doing good
service on roofs in that state that have
been in full exposure and wear for over
rs years. 1t is thus seen, says the Sci
entific American, that climate affects
the durability of shingles, and the fact
that white cedar is the natural product
of Michigan and red cedar of the Pacific
coast is held to be proof that the red
cedar is naturally adapted for use in
such sections as the middle and north
western states.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Separate Coach Tor Negroes.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 23.-Repre-
sentative Harrell, of Clay county, has
introduced a bill in the Legislature COM
polling railroads to set apart coach for
negroes in Missouri. After an exciting
debate the house took recess without
acting on the bill.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26

One baby recently christened in Madi-
son county, KY, should be assured of
good straddling ability, the parents hay
ing named him William Bryan Mckinley
Stevens.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26

"a man who is accustomed to carry
and even to use any kind of u weapon"
said drummer, sis less afraid of that
same weapon in another mans hands
than he is of a ruder weapon. An Ital-l
ian padrone once said: If an Italian
ever attacks you with a knife don't at
tempt TO defend yourself with knife.
He knows all about knives, is used to
them, and is not in the least afraid OF
them. Use club, even after he has
drawn his knife And even the toughest
characters in the wilder parts of the
south and west, expert as they are with
the pistol, would rather face leveled
revolver than drawn bowie knife"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
St. Louis Residences Burned.

st. Louis, Jan. 23.-Fire Friday after
noon destroyed four residences on
Suburban avenue. Loss, $4,000; in
sured for $1,000 All the families es-
capped uninjured. The fire started in a
defective flue
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Eold Deed of Robbers,

Sistersville, w. Va, Jan. 23.-Dr. j.
II. Cox and family We're held up at
Bloomfield, o., Thursday night by two
robbers and relieved of $4,000 in gold
and greenbaclss. They were bound and
gagged and left in that condition.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
A Minister'S Confession

must confess that l derived more
benefit to my lungs from the use of
White Wine of Tar Syrup than any
remedy have ever tried, and cheer.
fully recommend it to every one hav-
ing any kind of lung trouble.
Rev. A. NJ. HUMPHREY.
Trilla, Coles Co., Ill.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
To Abolish the whipping Post.

Dover, Del, Jan. 23.-Mr. Alrichs has
introduced bill in the state senate
abolishing the whipping-post and pill
tory in Delaware.
DR.. Miles Nerve Plasters for Rheumatism.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Accident to Misc nIcKin,ov..

Canton, o., Jan. 23.-Nliss Helen Nc
Kinley, sister of the president-elect, fell
on slippery sidewalk Friday afternoon
and broke her arm.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Admitted tn the n.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 80. = Miss So
phronia Breckenridge, daughter of Col.
w. G. P. breckenridge, was admitted to
the bar by the court of appeals Friday
morning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26

Arizona has the greatest daily change
Of temperature on the earth's surface.
Thera r. frequently q change Of 90 Dc.
ETsss n IA heHz1. 80 IA 4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Al to Her Figure.

Hell wonder why nobody has asked
Miss Carlinghorn to waltz this evening :?
she-The dear girl is too angular to
fit well in round dance.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26
Wanted.

Young calves from one to three
weeks of age. Town people having
such, will find cash purchaser by
addressing, M. F. McCabe. St 1 taw.
Plymouth Rock, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-26

.-.~----. $780, $50 --s------E-r-->~A. :
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

looked by Mathew Marshall and Mr.. Mac
Grogor and thousands OF other men IS
that between having something TO sen
and having an opportunity to produce
somcthlne 20 sell. 1t is true that whoever
has commonly produced boy labor that
is I'm demand. will always ind money
forthcoming 10 meet that commodity, for
moncy seeks such commodity as easeTiE
ae tho commodity seeks money But
man may have an opportunity to pro-
du.e somcihng 20 sell and yet DE hcid
down in absolute and grinding poverty
bocausc De can get the use Of no money
with which 90 develop has opportunity
OF what avail IS it for farmer owning
Ill s.ncfb Jamos-river bottom farm 10 go
ODD or. X the New York banks that are
NOW bursting with money that can ma
no borrowers and tell that bank that II
no could only get the use Of $1,000 for "a
wear he could raise crops Ola bus iaIi"
that would make him "a return OF Si"'
or .,.oy0e The bank VIII not even let MIN
stat. his case. lt Will have him shown
o., the door as soon AS be opens DIS
mouth But if there were "a hanh 90
stottsyIllc. whose manager hn'" '"''
,.fn.l TO Ie au industrious, hone D. -'
bon. Unity man. with nne land 10 i'i"H
b.. wouid lend Inn The money. The former
would make DIS profit and the bank
would get lts money back with ini'i'7''
Not only TINS. but au the other honest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20
Gen,us Broke.

IN tho Philadelphia inquirer +. d. sber-
man swcetiy sings
At evening when 90 10 o'd
! $50" Tho stars shine overhead.
They are The little daisies white
That dot the meadow Of the night
Too bad thar such % genius should be
compelled 10 sleep olti0ors.-Chiclso
] Inn H.r.LI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

NJ. chas. r. Capps OF Portsmouth, Va.
general freight agent of the seihcAi j
AIR Line. and Mr. l.. l. Cheatham. oil
Atlanta. assistant general freight AGENT OF
the same In. are 40 the Jefferson Hotel
and visited the company's office here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

The wife OK Rev j. Z. Iy. ri. l'' D'-i i'
OF this city. but now OF 'ir' e'',". ~
met with painful accident '''-
I',. While returning home from
-,,,rcb sra was run down uy bicycle
AND ore Of her limbs was broAen .ust
above the ankle. .-W rrf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20


country aIc in conference ar old Point
ana we take occasion 90 cIn the.r af-
t,ulou t0 ile contention of THE Times
THAI ID wtll-oiglu.Zel Insurance COMPANY.
s''h'"- i'"''''''
t''' .l 'i'".'
'I' I"''.''' i' ''''
II some of The talented men Of tae
Southeastern Tariff Association could te
induced 20 or4anlz. such company. we
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

mont 10 invade our inalonable rights.
Every man is lord supreme In his own
household. and must be II we would have
a manly citizenship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

The price ~ The Time, is two cents per
COP, and ten cent, per week. delivered
" Ithin the limits Of Richmond and n'uchcs
e. sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

prints OF Izaak walton has just been dis-
covered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

The statement that Mr.. Cleveland IL
AT work on a book has no connection
with the fact that d copy Of ;he carly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

THE papers announce THAI Ermn
Ebenczer Ephraim McJ.msey. editor OF
Tie Mary,.ue Mo Tribune. BIAS -ole T.
Washington after job. lf Pee ai,s l.~
name around in sections uc is mighty
apt % strike something.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-20

MANCHESTER BUREAU. lil H' L"
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