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 Railway Building.

By the beginning of the twentieth century the United States will have nearly 200, 900 miles of railway in oper- ation. When it is remembered that a mile of railway costs on tho average $8, 900, it will be seen how much money is invested in the iron roads.
 The last great year of railway build ing in tho United States was 1887. By that time the great impetus received from the civil war and the opening of the vast wheatfields of the northwest had spent itself Roads west and south had been put through regions where they would not pay for dozen years. Rival lines had been constructed where there was only business for one, and both were crippled. The only thing to do was to wait and let the people grow up with the railroads In some locah- ties they have done this, in others not.
 In 1887 there were constructed in this country 12, 083 miles of railway. Then the construction fever stopped. The next year the miles of new road dropped to 2, 1o8. Since then year by year tho number has fallen rapidly till 1897. Not even tho development of the popular trolley system could swell the footings. In 1896 tho figures were 1,848, the lowest in ten years. In 1897. however. the business began to look up little, very little. the figures reach ing 1,864. The present year the increase will be considerably more than this It Is to be sincerely hoped the dividends of the roads stockholders will increase even more in proportion than the rate of railway track laying.
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Canadian L0VnItV.

Canada is a queer lot. She professes tho most burning loyalty to the British empire. Many of her newspapers rage when any reasonable, base person sug. gests the possibility of an independent Canadian nation or of the annexation of the Dominion to the United States. All the same, however, Canada lets up on her loyalty when her little pocket is touched. She puts up the bars of 0 stiff tariff law against her own mother, charging on goods imported from Eng land ill some cases 0 higher duty than even on American goods. This is one instance cs how she loves her mother. Again, English money heipeu puiiidd She Canadian Pacific railway, largely as military enterprise. English money sub sidizes the merchant ships that ply be- tween Victoria and Asiatic ports. This, too, Is the result of military policy. What Canada does in return for this protection is shown in a sentence from the speech at Bristol of Sir Michael Hicks Beach, chancellor of the British exchequer. He said, "It is net credita- ble to Canada or fair to English taxpay- CTS that such a colony should contribute practically nothing to the naval de- lenses of the empire. Thus 1t appears that Canada gets the benefit of all Eng lands naval prestige. and it does not cost her cent. Canny CanadaI
 Canada is chronic kicker on the matter of seals in Boring sea. She keeps England in hot water over this question. She is loyal to Great Britain for what she can get out of her
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\ Reception to Breckinridge.

Maj. Clifton k. Brecbinridge, late Ambassador of the United States at the Court of the Car, has arrived in Washington by way of New York and is expected to arrive at his home in this city sometime next week. It has been suggested that upon his return the citizens of Pine Bluff, irrespective of party, should tender MT leckinridge fitting re- ception, and with that end in view there will be o public meeting at the court house tomorrow Saturday. afternoon at o'clock for the pur- pose of making arrangements for said reception.
 The people of Pine Bluff should turn out and do honor to MT. Breck- inridge on this occasion. As Am bassador to Russia and also as Congressman Mr. Breckinridg has reflected honor upon himself, his State and his country. 1t is fitting and proper that some public reeog- milton should be made of his dis. tinguished services to his country. MT, Brckinridge is the first Ambas- sador the State of Arkansas has ever furnished the National Govern ment to foreign court President Cleveland during his term of office, honored the State of Arkansas in the appointment of MT. Breckin- ridge to one of the highest and most responsible positions in the diplo- matie service, and MT. Breckinridge discharged the high and responsible duties of his position in such man ner as to reflect credit upon his country. Therefore the people ol Pine Bluff should give public testi- mony of their appreciation of MT. Breckinridge's exalted position, sa. gacious statesmanship and delicate discharge of the diplomatic duties incumbent upon him during his Am bassadorship Let there be a large turn out at the court house Saturday afternoon. In honoring MT Breekinride the people of Pine Bluff do honor to themselves.
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c. M. Philnot for Sheriff.

By reference to the proper column the announcement of Mr. c. M. Philpot will be found as Q candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. MT. Pbilpot is at present serving his third term as constable of Vaugine township, and throughout his entire terms covering nearly six years he has giv- ea that office the cleanest and most efficient administration it has had since the war. At the time of his election the constableship had sunk to very low ebb, but Mir. Philpot, by his honor, sobriety and capabili- ty has elevated the position to one of profit, responsibility and honor, He has been a citizen of Pine Bluff since boyhood, ard has always con- ducted himself as an upright citizen and christian gentleman. By req son of his past experience in the 'constabulary, MT. Philpot is pecu- liarlY and eminently fitted for the position to which he aspires, and should he be elected and elevated to the Sheriffalty, the people can be as- sured of very capable and efficient administration of that office. His candidacy is therefore worthy of the serious consideration of his fellow Democrats and citizens.
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A Suggestion.

We observe that some palace coaches iatelyturned out by a car building com many are more magnificent than any that have gone before. The queen ol England herself is not housed in quar- ters more costly and luxurious than these in which the plainest American citizen, if he has money enough, may be transported from one side Of this continent to the other. A bewilderlng ar ray of white and gold color, of the finest, richest silken plush, of mirrors that flash like diamonds, of rosewood, of English oak, of Circassian walnut and St. Jago mahogany greet the gaze of the traveller entering one of these gorgeous coaches
 Iris well. Nothing is too fine for the common American citizen, if he has money to pay for it.
 And yet-we are pained to say it. tho American citizen would give up at least half this gorgeousness and costh- ness if he could bo assured of just one comfortable day and night during a long journey. Tho magnificent coaches are horribly i'll ventilated, the alleged sleeping berths are as bad and cramped as they can be, and the poor passenger is nearly strang1ed with smoke. He is peppered with dust and soot. Give us comfortable sleeping compartments, real little rooms, with the plainest bed ding, so that 1t is clean and we can get some air. Abolish the frightful dust, smoke and jolting on your cars- You can do 1t. Put half the cost into one plain sleeping car and make two in its place, so that we shall have elbow room and breathing room. These b' matters more vital to our comfort thar carven ivory and Tabasco mahogany.
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 c. w. Harris for Assessor.

In our regular announcement col. umn today will be found the an. nouncement of MT. Charles w. Harris as candidate for County Assessor, subject to the action oi the Democratic primaries. MT. Harris is deserving and efficient young man and well qualified for the position to which he aspires. He served forS three years as Deputy Assessor under Major H. A. Mccoy ane has served as chief deputy under MT. J. H. Shelby since his election. His qualifications for the office are therefore unprecedented and his it ness will at once be recognized. MT. Harris is courteous and accomo- dating young man, and his asplra- tions are deserving of the serious consideration of his ellow citizens.
 The GRAPHIC comm ds his candi- dacy to tho Democr voters ot Jefferson county:
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There IS more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the lastfew years was supposed to . pc lncuraDle. For great many years doc scrlbed local remedies. and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment. pro- nouneed It incurable. Science has proven catarrn 10 be constitutional disease, and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall Cafarrh Cure. manufactured by F ! Cheney X Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only con internally in doses from 10 drops to n tea ss spoonfuli It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it faiie to
 Address,
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 Sold by Druggists, 75c. n Y
 Halls Family Pills are the bs61 1s
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SPAIN announces that as an evi dence of her ''good will' for the Americans, she will retaliate for the battle ship Maine's appearance in the Havana harbor by sending Spanish warhips to American ports Let them come, and the Americans are indifferent to their mission, whether it be peace or war.
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son why Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery is an unfailing cure for that disease. It is the greatest of all blood medicines. It creates a keen and hearty appetite. It cures all disorders of the digestion and makes the assimilation of the ife-giving elements of the food perfect It invigor- stes the liver and tones the nerves. It is the greatest of all known blood-rnakers and blood purifiers. It builds firm, healthy flesh, but does not make corpulent people more corpulent Unlike cod liver oil, it does not make flabby flesh, but tears down the unhealthy tissues that constitute cor pu1ency, carries off and excretes them, and replaces them with the solid, muscular tis- sues of health It drives all impurities, disease germs and acids from the blood. In Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser many sufferers from rheumatism, whose cases were considered hopeless, tell the story of their recovery under this won- and photographs are given by their own request, and anyone who wishes to do so may write them. Good druggists sell the Golden Medical Discovery
 When a dealer urges some substitute he's thinking of the larger profit he 'El make-not of your welfare.
 IT suffered from rheumatism in my left shoul- der and elbow" writes Rev. Wilson Williams of Trinity Station, Morgan Co.,, Ala. " Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery completely cured me at a cost of only four dollars"
 For free, paper-covered copy of Doctor Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser send 2I one-cent stamps, to cover mailing only. Cloth bound 3I stamps. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. A medical library in one Ioo8-page volume.
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JUDGE L. E. MoCoMAs was elected by tho Maryland Legislature Tues day to succeed Senator A. P. Cor man in the Senate of the United States. The final vote stood: Me Comas, 62; German, 47; Shaw, '.
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TIE Missouri. Kansas < Texas Trust Company, of Kansas City, will plant a big apple orchard at Mena and also at Jansen, on the Kansas City, Pitsburg X Gulf Road. It is believed that this section Of Ar kansas is as well adapted to apple r, ;;ezs,1as Q Ef,x. .a..t, | lZark fcg-s.. .-
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Numismatists are coin collectors, and their fellow citizens are apt to consider them cranks. At present. some of them are willing to pay as much as $2, 900 for silver dollar of tho date of 1904 There are only three such dollars in ex- istence. so far as is known. although 20, : 900 of them were coined.
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THE committee on public lands re- ported bill to the lower House of Congress Wednesday recommending the passage of a bill approving the compromise between the government of the United States and the State of Arkansas.
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The list of fire losses Is smaller for 1897 than for either iag5 Sz 1896. This is partly owing to the fact that some of the companies have put up their rates for fire insurance. It is owing partly, however, to another cause, and that is the general adoption of tho steel frame for new buildings of the largest and most improved class.
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A PART of the Salvation Army 2

A PART of the Salvation Army at Texarkana has surrendered. The city editor of Texarkana daily has captured and married a Salvation Army lassie. Thus has a '.son of satan" invaded the sacred ranks Of Salvation's Army.
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IT is an old saying that if you want to make ar enemy out of a friend, lend him money or do him a favor. After several experiences, we are prepared to admit the truth of the old maxim.
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Gov. TANNER, of Illinois, is SO burning at Hot Springs and enjoy Mg himself. He participated in a live bird shoot yesterday and served as judge at colored cake walk last night.
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IN the Tennessee Democratic leg islatlve caucus at Nashville Wednes- day night, Taylor ran ahead of Tur- ley. The 102nd ballot resulted. McMiIlin, 35; Taylor, 2s; TurIey, 27.
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TIE size of the modern newspa- per, so often the subject of discus sion, is aptly answered by the reply os Abraham Lincoln to a query as to the right length of a mans legs. Lineoln's reply was that they should be just long enough to reach from the body to the ground The news paper should be just large enough for the news aua advertisements and such features as tha editor be lieyes will please his readers. Ap- plication of this rule would work havoc with the size of the volumin- ous newspaper Neaospaperdom.
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REV. BROWN, the San Francisco divine who was accused some time ago by female member of his con- gregation of conduct unbecoming a minister, has made 9 complete con fession. At the time he denounced the charges as blackmail, but now acknowledges his sin.
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HON. JOHN N. TILLMAN Of Fayette.

HON. JOHN N. TILLMAN Of F'ayette' vile, has announced as a candidate for Congress iu the Fifth District against Hugh 4. Dinsmore, the present incumbent. Tillman was formerly a State Senator, is at present prosecuting attorney of his district, and is a very brilliant yourg lawyer and statesman. With Tillman in the field the indications point to hot campaign in the fifth district this year.
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THE announcement of Mir. c. M Philpot as a candidate for Sheriff was handed in this afternoon and will be found in the proper column in today's issue.
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New discoveries and inventions of wonderful devices in this marvellous century seem to show that there is hard ly anything impossible.
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IF ,he advance in print paper shall serve to reduce the size of the unwieldly Sunday paper, the paper, mill trust will not prove an un- mixed evil.
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Mai. H. A. Mccoy.

The announcement of Maj. H. A. Mccoy as candidate for sheriff and collector of Jefferson county, sub feet to the action of the Democratic primaries, will be found in the regu- lar announcement column of this is- sue. Maj. Mccoy is well-known to the voters of Jefferson county and needs no elaborate introduction at our hands. He was brave Con- federate soldier during the war, and has been a faithful and consistent Democratand citizen since he laid swn-Efs arms. He has number mes served the people in pub acity, having held the offices unty Treasurer, Assessor, and t Clerk. Tn all of these official ,ns Maj. Mccoy has made the
 capable and efficient officer,
 d he be elected to the office
 will no doubt serve the
 the same fidelity as ia
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.

The GRAPHIC is authorized to announce M TIT. t1dAk BREWSTER as candidate for SherlU ana Collector of Jefferson county, at Lhe ensuing election, subject to the action Of the democratic primaries.
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MR. $. P. DAY has disposed Of his interest in the Fort Smith 7gnaes- Sua to Skinner. Hite & Go, and retired from journalism.
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R. c. lNaERsoLL, the great agnos- tic, will lecture in Fort Smith on St Valentines Day for the benefit of the cyclone sufferers.
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The position taken by President Dole of Hawaii is altogether correct and dig nifed. He is not here to lobby for an- nexation. he says, but to give informa- ton.
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JUDGE MoKENNA was sworn in as q member of the Supreme Court Wednesday,.
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For County Clerk. l.

We are authorized to announce Mir. FRANK B. FLANDERS as candidate for county and Probate Clerk, subject to tho action of the Demoeratfe,primaries
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asen who work

a.h4se3 v nC WOlA on, 11l, or by the water, or are ex- posed to the cold or damp are prone to suffer from that most painful dis ease, rheumatism. This is a disease of the blood and can only be per manently cured by going back to first principles and driving out all impurities, and filling the ar teries with a new, rich, red, healthy life-stream.
 This is the req
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If you anticipate PAINTING Or PAPERING your house you will save money by calling on
 Cllas. T.. Abeles & Co.
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For Assessor.

VI, W are authorized to announce MT. CHAs. ". HARRIS as a candidate for Countv assessor, subject to the action of the Demo
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pMM495 VIZ are, are auteorized to announce MT. c. Nj,
 FHlLPOT as candidate for Sheriff and collector subject to the action of the Demo
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Fitz-Hugh Leo has conducted the af- fairs of his difficult and trying office as consul general to Cuba in a way that calls for only approval and admiration. He has proved himself to possess wisdom. good temper and courage, the three splendid qualities necessary to succeed anywhere. The courage all knew him to have before he went to Cuba. The statesmanlike tact and good temper have shone conspicuously when occasion demanded. One result of his appoint ment to the Cuban place and his con tinuanco in office un(ler the Mckinley administration is tlf fs the southern peo- pie are intensely interested in the Cuban cause They are git in favor Of Cuban independence \ Ire devoutly hoping that it may brought about
 The spal sEabinet has declared It's intention owing to Cuba .'all tho rights acc Ry the Spanish consti- < stptie2 s at saving much.
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70 the Democrats 'of Jefrerse

f0 the Democrats of Jefferson county:
 beilevlng that can serve the best interests 9i . Lne Democratic party as effectively, and uischarge the duties of the office if honored Wltn the same as competently as any who seif IS candidate for the office of Sheriff sublect to the action 0 theDemocratic party pleuglng myself to make a faithful officer, if
 H. A. Mccoy.
Decorah-posten., 1898-05-31
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fau er iItano til at gipe iudOan 6'r'
tlaring uOsn at blipe bsftt9e. unosrs
tiben mooIatter Sfret fig IaaOdni
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6un baups Jet SnOitspnte "iIGnss' en-
Boa eftsr Sigtsbe, Os abpOtaten t1'
ItsOe fig UsO bette Orb.
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msusr De meb bst9 Oil De Iortlare
Rsttsn bpab Orbet "iIense" Otl it9sE"
Den unoe giss lansoe fig Ousr Puls
ten forun gibnernes Sno9ssnin9' srs'
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m,ninoen at Srpst "ilGnss" lagoe
SOmmeren alporlig, og ben lInSe Ylgc
If fulosnpe tit uoiusn uosn oiOsre vi
brDoelier.
Decorah-posten., 1898-05-31
San gjoroc oct ooa.

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for Zig. 50, ban itulbe ba siere fin
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Spban" IA, ban Ia fig til at iope.
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ba, 9iGrring. 90 fau fan bu be en-
af Sentsrne saa neo / Sielperen efter
en- Stiss. Men bOor aiproe jss NIL at
be TO SRmperne. Sneret ftal fGites /?
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bort Roperen Der en- at Sagsne. aan
bu life finbe S9mperne, III bu? Seq
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lea fan banfe S9mperne inb meo en-
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en- Stol. Seq ril life ftige op pad
bisfe nbe Stolene, fer s. faa bu Sente
fan bente mig en- Stpl fra aiettsnst.
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@ut9 Sopift er ben Der. Den liggsr
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oluqaen - bet sr oa iaa fittert Tom
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ne mig libt faul9nge. Ger bu, Gut,
pm itte Sammersn par Der. Gar bin
peb, bpor ban bar fine Sing, ban.
Men fl isg bet Snsrst mon true 50,
lea bar bet moi Der | 8utselummen.
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bu aierrins, os iaa fan bu fafts bet i
Sampsrns, iom bu islp oil. Ger s
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Der forubsn mel gruut os Prat. 5ors
IfielIsn mellsm os Wanb os ebsr apin,
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beFemmer os til at sisre en- sins, gaar
Ri bsfsmt ipei ps sisr iaa tibet 9aien
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9lsper for bam, rebe iii at ubfsrs Be-
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Decorah-posten., 1898-05-31
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Ruslano, 8rGtenlano, Reoerlanoene,
Canada og 9~ene5ueIu bar ertlerst fig
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for getponing for Spanierne iom
SilFustsitsber pg Tom muliee auls
Stationsr, iaufrsmt Der ingen Rels
tralitsts GrtlGring par blepsn uoi teot,
% ben lposr i%ualsbss: Republiten bill
iagttaee ben itrittsIte Reutralttet uns
Der ben ipuntsameritanfte arig.
Reoerlanoeres Proclamation inbes
bplosr foruoen be iGopanIige formeQe
llbtrpt, at ole 9orsers at bette 2ano
Ttal tase Ig iugt for paa n~ogeniombelit
Waabe at blips inbpitlet | 8aperi;
tiQi9e Ital be ~rsfpettere Slotdosrne.
Spab auls 5pripning angaar, er bet
furoronet, at Der FIN itul foripnss
Nartsier meo fdamsset 8ul, at be tan
nau frsm til narmeite Supn / TT eget
9onb eler til ben nGrmeIte al osarigss
qniereoes. Der forbpoes be tri9sfss
reuee Waater at bringe Priier tno i
neo.rlunbfts Sarparos.
Z bet bele tagst beftsmmer ale otsie
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