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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Mary Pyle, oolorod, ulightsd Monday
morning from westbound car at
Fourth and jackson streets while the
car was in motion ana was thrown to
the ground with great force. She was
picked up and taken to the house to
which she was going to work. which
was only few doors away. M blame
San be attached to the motorman or
conductor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
DEA7H or JOHN DIxOM.
Demise of Former Wiimingtouian at
moylan, Pa.


moylan, Pa.
John Dixon, aged about sc years,
died at his residence, Moyian, Pa. gu
Thursday. His funeral took place Satur-
day, interment being made at the Will
mington and Brandywine cemetery
beside the body of his vile. who died
two years ago. lie leavas oae child.
Mr., Olson was native OF Brandy
wine hundred. He learned the drug
business under Edward Bringhurst and
alter the Civil War went into partner
ship with DR.. Linton Smith, under
the firm mans OF Smith & Dixon, their
place Of business being Seventh and
Market streets. A number of years
later. MIR. Dixon Withdrew from tho
firm, and ths new firm of Smith g.
Painter was formed. Mr.. Dixon re-
moved TO Philadelphia and connected
himself with French. Richards & Co,
Later he went into the wholesale drug
brokerage BUSINESS for himself on
Front street, Philadelphia, and de-
veloped large trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Frank May, who has been for mum.
Der Of years employed in the draught-
ing department of the Harlan e. HoI.
iingsworth Co., and who has been con
ncetsd with the joiner department OF
the works in various capacities, has
been appointed superintendent of the
joiner department.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
a GRArUIrO Us ms OFT.
ne Was Cross because He Was Not Feeling
Very Well.


II fancy" said the war department
clerk, in reminiscent tone, according
to the Washington Star, shat the board.
Ing houses Of other cities are not strik.
iugly different from those we have right
here In our midst, and what may be said
OF one may be said of all Of them, taken
as n class-and / am free to say, after
years Of experience, that the average
boarding house is more sinned agalns
than SHINING. However, to my story,
aud 1t is of a boarding house Ia Wash.
ington. / have roommate who Is In the
department OF agriculture, and poses as q
man who knows a good thing when 10
sees 1t, and only lives In a boarding house
because Uncle Sam Is too mean and
close Ia board him at flrst-class hotel.
Not long ago he was feeling like last
years almanac, SO ho said, and as he got
no better he concluded he would 60 AMI
consult a physician.
"The doctor put him through the usua
tests and then took general survey Of
him at distance OF about ten PAGES.
"'Um-er,' he said, carefully, did you
say you slept vol y
"'Fairly, DOCTOR
'Um-er--take any exercise p
"'Some, doctor, but not moch.'
"'Um-er-- do you experiences a sens
OF fullnoss after meals2'
1.-THE patient suddenly became vlgorou
"'of course / don't, DOCTOR he 81
With energetic confidence; i live in
boarding house.
"fhe doctor wanted TO charge him 4
dollar extra for il" concluded tho clorL
"but he begged OIL"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
SATURDAYS EEalsrRArIoN.
Not Very Heavy But Better Showing
Than GU the First bay.

Than GU tho First bay.
Saturday was the second registration
DAY, and, although the registration
was light, there was a better showing
than on tho first day, Saturday, August
9th. On Saturday week there were
DIG people registered and last Satur-
day the total number was 1,3i9.
making an aggregate for the two
days OF 2,2s5. Last Saturday, at most
of the districts the greater part OF the
work was done in the afternoon, ana in
quite number Of cases politicians
worked hard to get the people out. OF
the number who qualified Saturday 10
were cnlored man. The registration
in dstail follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

The July special and excursion bust
ness of tho Baltimore g. Ohio railroad
was larger than for many months past
and shows that the Il. d .. is again in
tine ranks of the first class railroads OF
the country. The statistics of ths pas
senger department show that there
were carried on excursion trains and in
special parties IS. 600 people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

skirt IL Of the attached founce variety,
With tiny folds OF black satin outlining
the front and the top OF the ilounce.
The waist Ia smoothly fitted with no
tracs Of a i,louHs. The narrow cross
tucked vest Of white taifsta is bordered
with huttoned tabs and small black
satin scrolls. The band onllar, which
Is OF the highest choker type, and the
narrow halt are both made Of the dress
lines.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Warren Meyer, giving his residence
ne No. l436 Prntt street, Baltimore,
was thrown from a moving freight
train Saturday morning near West street
and Severely injured about his head
and back. After recovering hs was
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Since August lat tho collections at
the Office of deputy Collector Of In
ternal Revenue Wells have amounted to
about sl3, 800, and since July about
SAT. 600 have been collected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
Morning oostn :. SIS at w.terrnr-r,aees.

Morning Costn .--s at w.terrng- Places.
At Newport and l,enox il is the fashion
his year 10 wear duck or piquc skirts with
shirt'wsists Ia the morning, instead of the
more elaborate muslins, &c. Al first thought
this fashion would seem TO be very simple
and Inexpensive style, In reality 1t must be
classed as an expensive one. Absolute
freshness Is II necessity with this style Of
dress. II Is impossible TO wear skirt more
than two or three times, and IL Is the same
with shirt-waists, of which tho white are
considered smartest. The expense OF
laundering is considerable, and Anybody
with an Idea OF arithmetic can easily count
W now n lch y costs to keep looking well
lhc taffcta silk waists stay clean longer
They are expensive 10 sta-, with as fashion
dem. ds they must be tucked by hand IN
inilnitcsin al 'ucks and hem stitched Such
waists cannot be bought under S25. They
are OF delicate shades, will stand two OIL
three weeks wear, and must then be sent 10
the cleaners, The white linen duck kris
maue py the tailors are many tiraas n9r
expensive than those bought ready Made
but they possess the great advantage OF no,
shrinking The good tailors guarantee u
make II sen. piQue and duck gowns 80 that
they VIII not ehrink. They claim that they
allow the material 10 soak for lengt', o
time. and thereafter there ia no possible
danger 81 .brinking, even with many laun
derines. The ready made Of course do moi
receive this treatment, ard hove a mo-, un
fortunate fashion Of growing shorter and
smaller every time they are sent 20 the
laundry, Dark piques and linens are yery
smart this year. They do not require such
eonst ant washing, and VII look very we'll
There are some In bright blue, Others 10
yellow, that are particularly good. They
are TO % worn with the wash shirt waists,ot
with little jackets to match and full front
OF White,.-lIarper's Buztr
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

New Castle, Aug. H. -- Edwin Basl,in.
colored. who was serving a term oi
three months On conviction for larceny.
died in New Castle Jail this morning.
after u short illness. from a com.
piioation of diseases,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

He tbnck from his vacation l-"Jove,
there's a lot Of pretty girls In Della
In raising peaches dewn there. "--phil-
adelphia Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Miss Rose flanagan OF this city on
Saturday received the whits veil at ST.
Joseph's Convent OF Mercy at Borden
town, N. }. She is row known as
Sister Mary Rosario.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

uharles u. Siddons. aged rs years.
died on Thursday at his residsnce nj
lBelievue. liza was u native OF Franco
The body was taken 10 German,
town, IA, aud thu funeral took
place on Monday. 'S'A
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

A milk wagon owned by J. X. Wood
ward was struck by street car at
Eighth and Orange streeta on Monday
and slightly damaged, but nobody
was hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

IL 10 understood that au effort Ia IN
DO mads to have the Rev, II. u. smith
VI Lover sent to MI Salem M, II.
unurch next conference year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Good Advice-Use Hale's Honey of Hore.
hound and Tar for cough or cold.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
A FIGHT At CAPE San JUAN
Two Hours Battle Before Day-
light on Tuesday.
OCCURRED AT THE LIGHTHOUSE
Which the Spaniards Tried to
Recapture.

The Enemy Driven hack by shells From
tho Amphttrite, Cincinnati aud Leyden,
and Ono Hundrsd Spanish soldier zil,,'
Women and Children III the Vicinity
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

The reason for the great popularity OF Hoods
sarHaparilla lies in the fact that this medicine
positively cures. IL is Americas Greatest Medi-
cine. and the american people have an abiding
confidence TN Its inertia They buy and take IL
for simple we'll as serious aiIment confident
that II will do them good.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Hood's Pills cure all liver ills. Mailed for
ssc. BY c. l. Hood d Co. Lowell. Mass
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
Letter From Camp Meade.

CAMP MEADE, Oct. lS.-The weather in
camp has been very cold and the men have
suffered Il great deal, as the tents in which
they live are very poor protection when the
cold winds are blowing. The circular tents
have been ordered for us and little stoves for
each tent, but these will be very uucomfort-
able as they are going to put twelve OF us in
the tents and there will hardly be room TO
turn around, and when the men 60 to bed
they will resemble the spokes in a wheel. All
their heads or feet will be punched up together
and am afraid that the health of the men will
not be improved by crowding so many in such
q small place.
We expect to be sent to Philadelphia to take
part in the peace jubilee for the senior battal-
ion of each regiment here will be sent, and
this of the First Maryland is composed of
Companies B, G, ID and X, commanded by
Major Little. The parade will cause the men
to do lot Of marching and will no doubt be
very tiresome but 1t will break the monotony
OF the life here.
There does not seem to be any preparation
being made for moving us South as the work
OF improvement: is steadily going on. Gen.
Graham is in Augusta, pick Ing out the loca-
| tion OF the camp to which We are to be moved
and just US soon as the hospitals are COM
pleted and after there has been several heavy
frosts which they calculate will kill the yellow
| fever germs, which is very bad at present.
The sickness among the First Maryland
| boys has greatly increased and now quite 8
number Of them are in the hospitals, but the
cause has not been located.
There are great many men absent without
leave and they are supposed To be attending
| the various fairs which are in progress in the
| sew, raj counties OF Maryland.
| Sergts. K. Harry Lingan, Thomas w. Hal
| and pTivates Gilbert, Haughay, Burkins an(
others have been visiting friends and relative
in Hartford for the past week, most OF then
having returned to the regiment.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21

Dr. F. NJ. Nesnith, of Washington, d. G.,
was guest of friends IN Bel Air on Sunday.
Mr.. F. W. Baker, former editor Of The
Fgis, was welcome visitor to the sanctum
o. Tuesday.
Hon. Richard B. Tippett was in Bel Air
again on Friday extending his acquaintance
among the sturdy Democrats Of Hartford.
Mr.. Joseph a. Harris, has removed from
Broadway to the residence on Main street re-
Gently erected for Mr.. William w. Heuer.
Mr.. John b. Hanna, Surveyor of the Port
of Baltimore, has rented the property on the
corner Of Broadway and franklin streets, the
property of Mr.. Frederick W. Baker.
Ex-SherifT Charles A. McGaw, the genial
landlord OF the Eagle Hotel, is i'll with bilious
malarial fever.
Mr.. Joseph A. Harris, has returned to his
home in Bel Air, after a prolonged tour
through the West.
List of letters remaining in the Bel Air post
Office: George Allen, Mrs Sadie Brouhs, Mr..
Charles Arthur Clark, John Davis, Mr.. +. VI.
Elwaim, Mrs. La Giles, Mrs Max Harris and
Mr. j Ohm Robertson.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
The Rock Band Concert.

The concert given in the Methodist Episco-
pal Church on Saturday night by the Till
family was a most delightful surprise to a
fairly good audience. The oddity OF the
principal instrument was one Of the main at
fractions. 1t was composed OF pieces or strips
of hornblende, a dark mineral rock containing
a large percentage of iron, which had been so
sttuned to emit concordant sounds. The
instrument was played upon by Mr.. William
Till aud his daughters, Misses Mildred and
Esther Til. They also made wierd, beautiful
music from what is known the musical
glasses and swinging harps, the imitation OF
the Westminster chimes. Niles Mildred sang
several fine selections and her sister achieved
pronounced success as an elccutionist. II
the family were to visit Bel Air again there
would b. no doubt OF 4 warm and enthusiastic
welcome.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
Personal Mention.

There is not much improvement in the
health of Mr.. David l.. Pyle
Mr.. James McCCnkey, of the Pennsylvania
K. K. Co, was guest of his daughter, Mrs.
W. Scott Wbiteford, This week.
The health Of Mr.. Marion Anderson, OF
shawsville, is reported to be improving.
The Misses Kirk! snd. OF Baltimore are
gu sis at the residence of MIR. Thomas Cassidy,
near Becamp.
Misses Eta and Mary kidgeiy, of Benson,
will leave for New York Slate on November
l, where they will make an extended visit to
their sister Mrs. Camp.
Mr.. Ned Quarles, of Baltimore, is visiting
relatives in Hartford county.
Mr.. Augustus hitchcock, formerly of
Norrisville, is about removing from Fawn
Grove to Monkton, Md, where he will engage
IN merchandising
Mrs. Rachel Strong, who has nearly reached
the limit of three score and ten is very Ill with
erysipelas at her home at Norrisvile.
Mr.. William J.. Brooks was able to attend
to his duties as Station agent at PylesVile on
Sunday for the first time since his accident.
Mrs. Russell Murray, of New York, is u
guest at "Wsverly," the residence of Col!
Herman Stump.
Lieut.. z. w. Carnes OF the U. :. s. Nc
Lane, has been visiting his father Mr.. q. A.
Cairnes, Of Jarrettsvillc. He will return to
service today.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
Abingdon NeNH.

ABINGDON, Oct. l9.-Rev Mr.. Champness,
OF England, and founder Of the Joyful News
Mission, who ia now In this country, and on
his way to Japan and China, will stop to see
his friend, Rev. W. ID. Knight, and lecture al
the NJ. F. church of this place, on Friday
evening, October rs, at 7.30. Admission free,
as Mr.. Champness will not allow any colec-
lions taken on account of his expenses, but a
silver offering will be asked for the benefit OF
the church aud missions at this place. 1t is
stated that in his own country, il Mr. Champ
ness were to lecture iu country place, the
railroads would run special trains for the occs-
sion, Gs lie is considered one OF the finest
speakers at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Is. Cole, Of Lake View,
n Y, and Misses Annie and Lille Courtney,
of Aberdeen. were the guests OF Miss Fannie
Cronin, of Abingdon, on Friday last
Miss Edith Irwin, of Aberdeen, Is spending
| some time with Miss Ethel Gilbert, of near
Cresweil.
Miss Annie Wilson, who has been spending
some time with her sister, in Darlington, has
returned to her home in Abingdon.
The third quarterly meeting Of Abingdon
| circuit will be held at the parsonage, on Sat
| urday, October 22d. The Presiding Elder will
preach at Gsrrettson's on Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gilbert, Of Aberdeen
spent the day with Miss Fannie Cronin OIL
Sunday last. e.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
The S.Y. Rally.

An all day rally was held at the Forest Hill
". c. 7. U. Hall on Tuesday, under the aus
pieces of the Y branch of the w. e. T. L. 1t
was composed of delegates from the Christian
Endeayor Societies, Epworth Leagues, Kings
Daughters and Y, w. c. T. U. societies in the
county. Three sessions were held, each one
being well attended. Addresses were made
by Mrs, Mary Haslup, The State President,
Mrs. II. r. Woodrow, president of the County
Union, Miss Annie K. Stewart, of Maryland
ard Miss Frances Ensign, Of Ohio. Instructive
reports were made from the different depart
ments, and several short addresses made.
The music, both vocal and instrumental,
wss excellent, an autkem sung by the Forest
Hill being beautiful. The solos and quar-
tettes were grand feature OF the evening.
The specially Of the evening session WAS the
address by Miss Ensign, who is the National
Organizer OF the Y. W. c. +. U. 1t was high
ly appreciated by the large audience. Tie
hall was nicely decorated with evergreens and
potted plants. A number of new members
were enrolled. Lunch was served by the
Local Union.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
Letter From Maryland Line

MARYLAND LINE, October 1.-THE suddeI
change to cold weather has caused q hurried
search for greatcosts. There was very
heavy white frost in this neighhorhood thi.
morning and the tomato vines are looking
rather black about it.
Mr. j ohm Standford, one of the most re
spected citizens of this place, died last week
after long Illness, aged sixty-nve years. The
fuuerol took place on Saturday, the interment
being made at the New Market cemetery
Rev Samuel F. Cassen, pastor of the Metho
dist Protestant Church, OBLIGATED, the pail
bearers being Messrs. Henry Krout, Aquila
Mcdonald, Ephraim Gosnell, James Auder
son, George Norris and Frank Hendrix.
A baZar for the benefit of West Liberty
Church will be held in the church for five
nights next week, commencing on Tuesday
October 25th. Entertainments Of vsriou.
kinds will be offered and the church choirs
from New Market and Stewartstown will
furnish attractive music.
Chestnuts are so plentiful here, that they
are selling for two cents per pound.
Mr.. Jehu Roberts, of Delaware, is visiting
relatives In the neighborhood.
The Miller Brothers are repainting the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Samuel Cooper, near Freeland
Mr.. Nelson w. Mcdonald raised this yeal
upon one and one-half acreb OF ground upor
his farm near Norrisville, over two hundred
bushels OF potatoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland r. Miller, OF thil
place were guests of friends near Braden
baugh last Sunday. Z. s, NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
Obituary

Mrs. Sarah Smith died at her home, ''Spring-
dale" near Norrisville, on Sunday last after q
prolonged illness, in the eighty-second year OF
her age. Two sons, Messrs. }. Egbert Smith,
of Delta, and Milton E. Smith, and three
daughters, Mrs. Eva Campbell, OF West Ches-
ter, Pa, Mrs. J. Benson Gable, OF Stewards
town, and Miss Flor ence Smith, of NorrisvIlle,
survive her. She was buried on Wednesday
in the Norrisville Cemetery.
Mary, the si1-year-old daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs John A Garrison, died at the residence
of her parents near Taylor, on Saturday, after
short illness Of diphtheria She was bright
and interesting child, and beloved by all with
whom she came in contact. She was buried
on Sunday in the family lot in st. James z.
E. church yard, on My Lady's Manor. The
services at the house were conducted by Rev.
Silas b. Tredway, of the Bel Air Circuit NJ. p
church, aud Rev. w. w. Davis, OF West Har-
ford Circuit of the NJ. E. church, and at the
grave by Rev. George h. Warner. rector of
St. James church.
Master John, a five-year- old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Scarf died at the residence Of his
parents near Taylor on Saturday Of typhoid
fever, and was buried on Sunday afternoon,
at Ebenezer VI. L. Church.
Mr.. John H. Kaline, a bailifT in the Circuit
Court, of Baltimore county, died on Monday,
of consumption.
Genevie Sullivan, aged months, daughter
of jeremiah and Ella sullivan, of Van Bibber,
died on Monday and was buried on Wednes-
day at st. Frances Church, Abingdon.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
County Commissioners.

Road checks issued.-John H&viland, 81
Josiah Bailey, $50; Nicholas Fletcher, s
Thomas j. Galley, $780, George w. Norris,
S22; G. &. Carman, S35 a5, John H. Engle Il
Son. SLABS, VIM. Cochran, Si3 o.; Adam
Hess, S16.13; William Henderson, $23 10;
Hugh Scarborough, s22 %; John Lamb, 1862. 50;
W. j. Hopkins, S42 40; VIM. Hopkins, S27.23;
Calvin Galbreath, S2217.
Cash paid.-George Anderson, stovepipe
for Commissioners office, IS cents; w. E.
Liugan, Jail account, 50; DR.. j. $. Poole, pro-
fessIonal services, s25, B. F. Hanway; freight
on culvert pipe, Sl.S7; DIR. Charles ii. Kriete
expert testimony, $22.
Certificate issued.-Dr. Kriete, post mortem
examination, $40.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
An Agreeable Surprise,

On Wednesday morning the pupils Of the
High School, on approaching the building,
were surprised and delighted TO see waving
from the staff on the cupOIa a very large aud
beautiful new flag. This magnificent flag,
which is eighteen feet long and twelve feet
wide, was presented to the school, through
the principal, Charles r. Wright, by Guiding
American Mechanics, of this city, to take the
place of the one stolen from the building last
spring. On the assembling of school, by mo-
ten of the vice principal, Charles T. Wilson,
and seconded by Miss Otiley, rising vote of
thanks to Guiding Star Council was given,
and conveyed to the same by Professor Wright,
who is q member Of the order.--DcBt. Ledger.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
The Late Fair.

While the official figures concerning the late
Fair are not quite ready to be announced to
the public, an interview with the President
aud s, cretary of the Association resulted in
an assurance from those gentlemen that the
receipts would be amply sufficient to meet all
expenses.
The statement in Rel Air paper concerning
the al: # the grounds TO DIR. Howard Kelly,
was eat ouL of the whole cloth, and absolutely
without foundation, so Mr.. Willard q. Rouse,
the trustee, says.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-10-21
FRIlEfOn News.

FALIsToN, Oct. l0.-The first frost OF the
season occurred on Saturday night. The Their
mometer registered 81 degrees on Monday
morning. Notwithstanding all this, the crab
apple trees are blooming III this vicinity.
In the death of Mr. William T. Watson this
community lost one Of its best citizens.
There are several cases of typhoid fever in
this village.
Raymond, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.. Lemuel
Kirk, is quite sick.
Mrs. Alice Treadway has moved into the
house adjoining Wimbledon store, formerly
occupied 10y Misses Wann and McGilligan,
dressmakers. Miss McGiIigan is still con-
Quoting the business on the opposite side OF
the road.
MIR A. b. Crane aud family have closed their
summer residence at Laurel Brook, and have
returned 10 their city home, on Mt. Royal
Terrace, for the winter.
Messrs. i L Whitman and William Woods
made the run from Laurel Brook to Baltimore
In hour and 40 minutes, on their wheels.
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