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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-23
GOOD NEWS FOR PRINTERS.

A report widely circulated that the State printing was about to be done by the convicts incarcerated in San Quentin prison created much uneasiness in the ranks of printers throughout the State. Work Is very scarce at present, and to take this work out of the hands of le- gitimate tradesmen would cause a great deal of suffering.
 meeting of the Allied Printing Trades Council was called and resolutions con- demnatory of such a course were adopt ed and widely circulated. A copy of these, together with letter requesting him to use his influence to prevent any. such John H.. Dickinson, chairman of the In reply General Dickinson forwarded the following letter, which explains itself:
 President Allied Printing Trades Council-Dear Sir: Yours of the 18th inst. regarding resolutions relating to State printing by convict labor was duly re- ceived. Regarding the same 1 am in- structed by the committee to inform you that there has never been any suggestion made to or by the committee that convict labor should be employed, and the com mittee has no such proposition under con sideration and would not entertain 1t under any circumstances. can assure you that these are the sentiments not only of the committee as whole, but or each individual member.
 'sTrusting that this information will be satisfactory, l am yours truly.
 "JOHN H. DICKINSON, Chairman.
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portunity for match shooting since the close of last season. A foirer day for gunners could not have been had. Hardly a breath of air disturbed the si~ht of the blue rock smashers. Bar rels of clay pigeons were on hand, and the iconoclasts did not cease in their strife for scores until all were demol- ished
 The first event was for fifteen birds. Webb 15, took first money; Ross, l4' second money; Nauman, Bekeart Fisher and Forster divided third money, all breaking thirteen blrds. The score in full Is as follows:
 F. Vernon Il. Kerrison 10, Shawl, Shaw i2: Tr9m- TIa Bekeart is. old Rusty 8, Fisher l3. Ross li' Hoyt 10, Forster IS.
 The second event was for 20 birds. Webb again captured first money, breaking 19 birds: Bekeart, IS. took second money; Ross and Slade, 1., r, third money, and H. Vernon, lo, fourth money. The other scores were:
 F. Vernon 12 H. Vernon 16. Shaw 12 From bone lS Nauman IS, Webb ls, Ward lO 1oyt Il, Bekeart IS, Fisher R Kleyesahl IS. Wal ad
 Third event, 20 birds-sinkwtz 12. r; Yer Kerson I6, Bekeart r, Shaw 14, Gibson S. Taylor g. Grant 16. Golcher IS, Foster F.
 Nauman and w. J. Gocher divided first money Webb and Bekeart second money. Klevesahl and Grant third money.
 Fourth event. l5 birds-H. Vernon s, Old Rusty I2 Slade 14, Trombone 13, Nauman 12. Webb 15, Golcher F. Kevesahl 13, Shaw s: Murdock g, Ross 13, Grant 13 Taylor II. Ward :, r. Vernon $, Olsen Is. Bekeart F. Gibson S. Debenham 10, Wetmore Il, Forster 10, ker- rison l2, Forster 10, Price Il.
 Webb took first money with 15 birds, Slade 4 {rdS KlaNpGahi Ross and Grant divided third money.
 Fifth event. l5 brds-Ward '. Shaw s. F, Vernon 6, Trombone 10. Nauman Il, Webb f. Walker 8, Kerrison F, Price g, Golcher F. Grant 12. Klevesahl 10. Olsen 12 old Rusty 12, Slade g, Taylor 12, Ross If, Debenham Il. Webb and Ross divided first money, Taylor, Grant Old Rusty and Golcher second money
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BOYS BRIGADE
 ANNIVERSARY.
Companies F and G Commemorate
 the Birth of Washing

Howard-street Methodist Episcopal Church last night was the scene of a large gathering of the friends of Com panies F and G of the First Regiment of the Boys Brigade of San Francisco. The occasion was the sixth anniversary entertainment given by the companies, commemorating the birth of Washing ton. The many recalls of those par ticipating in the following programme evinced the approval of the audience. The exercises were opened by prayer by Rev. M. V. Donaldson. The follow ing is the programmes
 Soprano solo by Miss Estelle Baker; recitation, selected, Clarence c. Peter son; barytone solo, Drifting (O'FIyng), Rev. J. George Gibson, D.D; electric sword contest, Lieutenant George Wood bury and Private George Hanks; vocal solo, Thine" (Bohn), Miss Ethel Tilson; address, Rev J. George Gibson, D.D.. pastor Emmanuel Baptist Church. musical coins, Messrs. Johnson and Hunt. Temperance dialogue, Forget a young man of dissipated habits, Clar- William Sass. Piano duet, selected, the Misses E. and M. Irving; soprano solo, selected Miss Lillian Pratican; fancy club swinging by six young ladies, pupils of Miss Emily Webb Giesy; cornet solo, selected, H. Hunt; gymnastics by mem hers of the Y M c. A.; electric wand calisthenics by the Primrose Drill Corps Miss Katie Weill, Miss Cora Bailey Miss Josephine Wilson. Miss Daisy Morton.
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Mayor Phelan and the Nurses.

The commencement exercises of the class of '97 of the San Francisco Training School for Nurses will be held this even ing in the parlors of the Occidental Hotel. The proceedings will begin at S:3O and will be presided over by Dr. John NJ. William son, and Mayor Phelan will deliver an ad- dress to the graduates, who will enter on their career of tending the sick.
 The following graduates will receive their medals and diplomas: Carrie l.. Howard. Selma Elsie Hayden, Julia Marie Kane, Ottilie J. Karstens. Bertha C. Lampkin. Jessie R. Nelson, Jane F. Nick son. Mary Blanche OReilly, Mary Fran ces Strand. Eugenia Thompson.
 The programme of exercises. arranged by Miss Patton, superintendent of nurses of the City and County Hospital, Is as fol- lows. - .,, "Handicap" (Rosey); prayer, Rev. n. D. Cooke. rector of Trinity Church; address, Hon. James D. Phelan; serenade; ad- dress. George Franklin Shields. M D., IF 1Edinburgh), F. R. c. S.. vocal solo: se- lected. Frank Coffin; presentation of di- plomas, G. E. Sussdorff, MD, superin- tendent physician City and County Hos pital: awarding of medals, Mrs. J: G. Lemmon; waltz, ''The Serenade" (Her- benediction.
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The guests to the number of two hundred sat down at two long tables which had been tastefully decorated with eyergreens, and the cafe through out was likewise ornamented with floral pieces and huge American flag. Gathered at the tables were men prominent in the business, professional and political walks of life. The doctor rubbed elbows with the Assemblymen, School Director, Supervisor, lawyer and the. Senator. Each one of the guests had a little American flag in his button hole, and the menu cards were prettily designed in the shape of a tomahawk, as the emblem of the Iroquois braves, the first page containing picture ,of George Washington. Beside the or chestral music the guests were enter tained with vocal selections by J. c. Flood, J. E. .Donahue and Charles Ban tel.
 The toastmaster of the evening was Governor James H. Budd, and the toasts, which were fittingly responded to, and those who responded were as follows:
 Washington-Hon. Frank T. Shea.
 Democracy-Hon. Robert Ferral
 roquois-Professor J. H. Simmons.
 San Francisco-Mayor James, D. Phelan.
 Caiifornia-Hon. Walter P. Stradley.
 United States-Hon. J. H. Seawell
 Several other impromptu speeches
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DINED IN THE
 CAPTAINS CABIN.
Pleasant Evening Spent on Board the Naval Militia'S Ship
 Marion.

The old warship Marion was alive with light and merriment last evening, for the officers of the naval militia and their ladies were dining in the captain s cabin It was the first affair of the kind ever held by the reserves, and the success of the event has drawn forth demands for an early repetition.
 It was at first intended to hold re- ception to the officers of the National Guard during the afternoon, but in view of the disaster to the Maine it was deemed more suitable to hold no public ceremony.
 At o'clock the three long cables in the cabin were filled, Captain Turner presiding in the center and Lieutenant Commander Nerney and Lieutenant Commander Kingsland at the side tables. Every officer was in uniform, and the whole affair was distinctly naval in character The menu was an excellent one, and when it had been thoroughly discussed toaStS were called for.
 Lieutenant Commander Nerney pro- posed the health of Lieutenant Hughes, the navy officer detailed as inspector or the reserve, and the toast was drunk to him as the representative or the service of which the reserve Is sup plement Then the service 1tSelt was toasted, Lieutenant Hughes respondlnS' then General James, who had be- friended the reserve on every occasion; then the Governor, the captain, and Adiutaut-General Barrett responding. The President of the United States was toasted. and then the ladies called for the oratorical powers of Lieutenant Commander Nerney, Lieutenant-Com- mander Kingsland, Lieutenant Dennls, Lieutenant Emanuel and Lieutenant Elliott, and then Captain Turner sug- gested that another toast be taken up. Then a toast to the out of town re- serves was responded to by Lieutenant Lindsey. commander of the Santa Cruz division. and then every one drank to the boys in blue who serve in the re- serve and constitute it's greatest strength. The toasts ended With H. lent tribute to the men of the Maine
 The dinner over every one went out on Heck M and a systematic inspection of the ship was held by the ladies. That being over the decks were sanded and the guests and the officers danced until long after the time when the reguia- tions presume a Warship to be asleep.
 Among those present were:
 Captain L. H. Turner and Mrs. Turner, Lieutenant Hughes, U; $. M.' aleu,enadnr 1dnr T. A. Nerney and Mrs. Nerney. Chief En- gineer G. R. Kingsland and Mrs Kings land. Mrs. s. w. Dennis, Lieutenant c. c. Dennis. Surgeon J. c. Morrisey, Miss Mead, Surgeon F. w. Harris, Mrs Harris Lieutenant Carl E. Lindsay, Mrs. Lind- say, Lieutenant A. H. Elliott, Mrs; Fl liott. Miss H. l. Mugarietta, Ensign c, E. Kammerer, Ensign w. G. Morrison, Miss Morrison, Miss Tanforan, Ensign Thomas Hasloe, Lieutenant w. G. Elliott, Miss Grace Welsh. Lieutenant H. B. Underhill, Mrs Underhin, Lieutenant W. F. Burke. Miss Burke, Mrs. K. J. c. Seymour, Miss 1 Hazelhurst, Ensign Smith, Miss M. Stein- man and Lieutenant J. L. Emanuel
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PAST SACHEMS
 IN COUNCIL.
Improved Order of Red Men Cele- brate Washington's Birthday
 by a Banquet.


 Nearly two hundred members of the Past Sachems' Association of the im- proved Order of Red Men met last night in the Red Mems Wigwam on Post street in celebration of the anni- versary of the birth of Washington.
 An excellent banquet had been pre- pared under the direction of J. A. El- lert, Jacob Fo-zer and M. Leisen, the committee of arrangements, and after 1t had been disposed of the company was favored with instrumental selec- tions by Past Sachem Swan and F. D. Brandon. The master of ceremonies introduced J. A. Filcher of the State Board of Trade, who delivered an elo- Quent address in response to the toast ''Californa. He told of it's resources, its grandeur, and declared that it was one State of the Union of which, not only it's citizens but all Americans can feel justly proud, and that every Red Man on the reservation of Califor- mia is loyal to it. Jacob Fowzer said that there is one thing that the order of Red Men must never forget, and that is to honor the father of his country. and upon his suggestion every one present gave three rousing cheers and a tiger for the man who was first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
 The outburst was followed by short addresses by c. F. Burgman, great chief of records, A. K. Stevens, Grove L. Johnson, B. F. Josselyn, Judge Campbell and Judge Conlan. There were songs by Messrs. Nelson and Col lins and recitation by MT. Jennings.
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Olympic Club Wheelmen, 1 hour 12 minutes 55 4-5 seconds.
 February p, 1S96-Charles s. Wells, Bay City Wheelmen, 1 hour 10 minutes 30 2-5 seconds.
 February 2S, 1s97-Tony Delmas, Gar den City Cyclers, 1 hour minutes 34 1-5 seconds.
 The American road record for twenty-five miles stands at 51 minutes 55 seconds, made by A. B. Mcdonnell at Buffalo, N. Y, October 19, 1895, over the celebrated Corfu course, which is always smooth and even.
 After the race some loungerS around the hotel in San Leandro insulted a lady who was passing on her wheel. The wheelmen standing about resent ed the remark, and were making short work of the rowdies when the con- stable of the town appeared on tha scene and suspended further hostili- ties.
 Tn the afternoon the wheelmen att tended the opening of the six-lap track at Elmhurst to witness the match race between J. E. Edwards and G. H. Crafts at twenty miles, paced. Ed wards won in 49 minutes z seconds after hotly contested ride.
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SMITH WON THE
 BIG ROAD RACE
The San Jose Wheelnan Makes New Record In the Twenty
 Five Mile Handicap.

C. M. Shit, of the Garden City WheeImen, San Jose, took both time and place honors in the big twenty five-mile road race at San Leandro yesterday morning, adding another to his long list of victories on the track and road. With a handicap of two minutes, he passed xty-eight men, finishing in first place and also making the fastest time for the distance 1:0S:26-which establishes a new coast record for the course, the best previous time being 1:09:34 1-5.
 The California Associated Cycling Clubs, organized some six years since for the promotion of road races and the general good of the prominent clubs hereabouts to be had by banding to- eether, while having recently assumed the more general functions winch the League of American Wheelmen former ly performed on this coast, still con- tilues to promote four big annual road events for its members. The first is Q tWenty-five-m mile handicap around the San Leandro triangle on Washingtons s
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F. T. Shea, Dr. G. F. Sussdorf. c. A. Cinch. A. c. Gibson, Ed Bynes. T. Nel- son, J. McMahon, Senator J. H. Sea-
 well, John c. Ruddock, A. c. Grant, Dr. c. A. Clinton, pr. J. T. Morse, Judge T. B. Gibson, H. H. Venue, T. T. Bayley, E. J. Randall, T. Anderson. J. B. Sanford, Raleigh Barcar, T. Henry F. Dean, G. c. Stoddard. John Huda- chech, F. A. Cutler, Frank Gould, Will liam Hinton Sr. Charles Gildea, M. Brook, L. Woodman, John Markley, H. M La Rue, E. F. B. Troy, Ed Hol- land, J. J. O'Brien, William J. Broder ick, Charles Bantel, Lawrence J. Welch, William Hinton Jr., H. l.. Bienfeld, George Cabaniss, A. J. McGee, A. Cha pins, M. Barman, Timothy Treacy, James H. Barry, Senator Bart Burke.
 The banquet committee, to whom is due the successful carrying out of the banquet in every detail, were Louis Metzger Chairman, w. J. Bryan, M. II. Mead, Thomas A. Burns. l.. V. Merle, Charles H. Holcomb, Fred Raabe and John KaVanagh.
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birthday, of which yesterdays race was the sixth, and the others are the -00- mile relay in May, a twenty-mile team race in July and a ten mile handicap in October.
 The San Leandro triangle, so-called, is an ideal course for twenty-five mile road race. The start is made in the town of San Leandro on the road leading toward Haywards. The riders here have the base of the triangle which they follow in the direction of Haywards, turning at a right angle be- fore reaching that town, which gives the perpendicular and takes them through San Lorenzo. when they turn
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were also delivered and the remarks rapturously applauded
 The guests were: Governor James Budd, Mayor James Phelan, J. V. Merle, Judge Lemon, Robert F. Ferral, T. V. Moore, Dr. L. Thiele, J. F. Dona- hue, Thomas McElroy, Louis Metzger, Thomas Whearty, Charles Holcomb, A. D. Messagies, A. Burke, P H. Mead, Y. J. Walsh, P. J. Thomas, William J. Bryan, William McMann, J. J. Flynn, James Denman, Harry Zemansky. Harry Mulcreavy, J. A. Murphy, Max Pepper, Carl Spelling, Peter Kelly, J.. Burns, John McCann, J. Allen, Dan J. Gordon, Julius Toplitz, Gus Till
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LEAGUE OF
 IROQUOIS CLUBS.
as Standard Bearer for 1000

The annual meeting of the State League of Iroquois Clubs was held yesterday at the Pythian Castle. When the convention was called to order by Grand Sachem Max Pepper there were about 100 delegates present.
 The grand sachem in his annual ad- dress, after giving a history of the work of the past twelve months, said amid great applause:
 We held meetings under our aus plces in every campaign; we attended in body all State conventions and in- augurations to contribute by our pres ence to the enthusiasm that accom- panies the gathering of Democrats when charged with a duty so satisfac- tor1ly performed to insure the support and appreciation of all adherents of the political faith we so Steadfastly up- hold to victory or defeat. We also as- sisted at all times in extending the hospitality of the Democracy of Cali fornia to visiting Democrats from afac Parucularly we contributed to perfect the necessary arrangements and gave proper attention to the memorable and never-to- be-forgotten visit of our great chieftain, the Hon. William Jennings Bryan, the next Democratic nominee for President of these United States. and If all signs do not fail he will be elected to that high and honorable of flee in 1900"
 The election of officers was next in order, and as soon as it was announced Grand Sachem Pepper was nominated Pepper declined the honor, saying he was about to give up business in this city and visit in the East for an in definite time. and therefore he would be unable to properly discharge the
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duties. The declaration provoked loud protests. Pepper suggested Vice Grand Sachem John c. Ruddock as his suc- cessor. That gentleman's name was formally put to the convention, and he was elected by exclamation. George Cabaniss was elected vice grand sa- chem by exclamation, and Louis Metzger was unanimously chosen grand treasurer. Larry J. Welch was reelected as grand secretary.
 A resolution was adopted deploring the Maine disaster, and other resolu- tions were placed on the minutes ad- vocating Democratic principles.
 In the evening banquet was held at the Spreckels Cafe.
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Yesterdays race was splendidly con- ducted. It was managed by Chester A. Myrick, Theodore c. Dodge and J. S.. Shedd, the road racing committee of the association, the direct handling of the event being in charge of the fol- lowing officials:
 Referee, President Charles Albert Adams; judges, George Peyton, J. J. B. Argent, Frank H. Kerrigan, James w. Mullen, E. B. Jerome, O. R. Sterl- ing, A. P. Swain. r. J. Wfnslow, J. F. Mcdonald, T. B. McGinnis, Joseph Jury G. c. Taylor, Vincent A. Dodd and T. w. Flanagan; timers, George P. Wetmore. H. D. Hadenfeldt, J. S. Lewis. F. w. Sharpe, S. Bailey, J. w. Leavitt and w. Pettis; starter. De Witt Van Court; assistants, Thomas course, J. F. Hancock; assistants, A. Bedbury and T. G. Spillane; scorers, H. w. Spalding, E. D. Wendell, H. D.. Clark, E. Butterworth, s. G. Scovern, A. Collier, T. D. Whitman, A. l.. Beh- nemann, w Reid, Hubert Refs, J. M Salazar; chief marshal, J. P. Thorn; assistants, c. Hannah, H. A. Tubbs, ". O. Johnson. Bert Edwards, c. H. Trolliet, J. D. Cardinell, J. A. Desi- none, s. J. Severance; chief umpire, John Burke; assistants, James M Hamilton, H. V. Scott, John s. Egan, R. T. McKissick, M. E. Gaines, John J. O'Malley, George Brouillet, H. c. Hahn, E. Lehnhardt, J. G. Stubbs, James E.. Little, l.. A. Hagy; handi- capper, R. Assheton Smyth.
 The fastest times made in the five previous similar events of the asso- citation over this course were:
 February p, 1S93-George A. Faulk- ner, Acme Club Wheelmen, 1 hour 19 minutes seconds
 February 22, 1S94-Emil Ulbrecht, Bay City Wheelmen, 1 hour 20 minutes 2-5 seconds.
 March 3, 1Ss5-Walter F. Foster,
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DEL NoRTE JUDGEsHIP.

Governor Budd has appointed Fletcher A. Cutler Superior Judge or Del Norte County to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Murphy.
 The Governor was in the city yesterday, and when asked concerning the appoint ment of a Railroad Commissioners to fill the vacancy caused by the death of pr. Stanton, he replied that he was not ready to give any information on the subject. He said: ''I may announce the appoint ment some time this week, but not to-day nor to-morrOW.N v
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Miss Edith McCrosson, Miss Lillie Onyon Miss Tillie Chandler, Miss Lizzie Fromm Miss Elsie Kenealy, Miss Ida Onyon, Miss Daisy Swaybel, Miss Laura Cooper; Miss Hermione M. Lask, accompanist.
 Close attention was given to the ad- dress delivered by the Rev. J. George Gibson of the Emmanuel Church. in which he illustrated how easily men are tempted.
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A REUNION AT
 CENTURY HALL.
Dauof1ters of the American Revo1u- ton Honor Washington's
 Memory.

Chapters Puerto del Orc, Sequoia and California, of the Order of Daughters of the American Revolution, held joint reception yesterday afternoon in honor of the day. The hall was pret- tily decorated and the attendance was large. A brief address was made by Mrs. A. S. Hubbard, expressing senti- ments appropriate to the occasion. A programme of music was presented and added much to the entertainment.
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THEY SMASHED
 CLAY PIGEONS.
An Enthusiastic Tournament Under the Auspices of the Lincoln
 Gun Club.

The first blue rock shoot of the sea- son was held yesterday at Alameda Point under the auspices of the Lincoln Gun Club. The s:ason does not prop erly begin until March, but yesterdays shoot was prelude merely, and as such was successful in every particu- lar. Members of the Reliance, Olympic, Alameda and Lincoln Gun Clubs were there to take advantage of the first op-
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 more patriotic times. The
 excitement following the loss of the Maine has aroused the loyalty and enthusiasm of the American peo- ple all over the country, and yesterday tt was brought to the front. There was no general military parade as in former wears. The enthusiasm of the soldiers was turned to a more practical vein. They were engaged all day in prepar- ing the defenses of the harbor to repel a foe should one appear in consequence of the recent disaster in the harbor of Havana. The civilians, however, ob- served the day as a festival. There were meetings and receptions during the day, and in the evening there were banquets and entertainments at which the memory of the Father of the Coun- try was duly honored. The athletic young men celebrated the day by in- dulging in their favorite sports. The national flag was displayed to a wider extent than ever before on this ami versary.
 At all the meetings the addresses, while filled to overflowing. with patriot ism, contained warm expressions of sympathy for the heroes of the Maine disaster and for the families and rela- lives of those who went to their deaths within the walls of the battle-ship.
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mann, A. J. Ahern, A. Fibush, Thomas Burns, T. A. Patton, Gus Pratt, l.. r. Puter, Ed Lewis, R. H. Latimer, Julius Reiman, w. F. Stradley, Fred Raabe, James Denman Jr., Patrick Wellin, James l.. Gallagher, J. c. Cor man, Ed M. Gettigan, J. c. Flood, Jo- seph Leggett, H. L. Req, J. J. Finn,
 John Kavanagh, A. c. Freese, Thomas Ashworth, L. F. Byington. L. Leopold,
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