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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Methodist Preacher Assassinated.

The Rev. Jesse Moore, living six miles
south of Dexter, Mo-, was found in bed
with the top of his head either blown off
with gun or beaten in with a club. An
adult son who slept in the same room
in another bed declared he had heard no
noise. The minister was one of the best
known Methodist preachers in southeast
Missouri.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Labor Trouble Settled.

Metal workers lockout in Chicago has
been settled. Sykes Roofing Company
paid disputed railroad fare and men
agreed to arbitrate question OF wages
during strike.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Woman Burns to Death,

At Arkansas City, Kan, Mrs. Jane
Hancock was enveloped in flames from
an exploded lamp and burned to death
before party of neighbors who had
gathered to watch for the meteoric dis
nlay could aid her.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
I.auan,s Body 10 BE Exhumed.

Mrs. John A. Logan, Jr., has received
: Telegram from Secretary of War Root,
notifying her that he had advised Gen.
Otis by cable to have the body OF Maj.
Logan exhumed and sent home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Former Chicago Actress Dies.

Cora Ernest, an actress who for years
made Chicago her home and who made
her first appearance in that city, died at
Birmingham, Ala. She was taken ill
while touring Southern cities.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Lynching at B1oomtield, Mo.

William Huff was taken from the coun-
ty jail at Bloomfield, No., and hanged by
mob of about 100 men. Huff, who was
charged with the murder Of Andrew Mel
ton, showed remarkable nerve, facing the
mob and asserting he was not afraid.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Big Cruiser a Wreck.

The United States cruiser Charleston,
which was patrolling the northern coast
of Luzon, has been wrecked on reef off
the northwest coast. All on board were
saved. =
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Retires from the Santa Fe

J. J. Frey has announced his resigna-
ton as general manager of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, effective
Ian. J.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
CnfIisiorr Dire to a Fog.

"A head-end collision between passenger
trains occurred at Pleasure Ridge Park,
XIV, in dense fog. Five persons were
injured.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Pension for Rap1ev,s Mo+h.r

Commissioner Evans has granted a
pension of $15 per month to Adelaide w.
Bagley, mother of Lieut.. Worth Bagley,
who was killed in the war with Spain,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Gotham Cloak Manufacturer Fa

GOtna" NAOaA MaNuAdCSuTSr aAASs
Abraham Popkin, doing business as A.
Popkin s. Co., manufacturer Of cloaks in
New York, announces his insolvency.
Liabilities between $15O,OOO and $780,
600
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
TOhn a. logan Dead.

A cable dispatch announces that Mai.
John A. Logan, Thirty-third volunteer
infantry, was killed in fight in Luzon.
He was leading his battalion in action.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
suEocated by Powder Fumes.

At Victor, Colo, two miners on the
Victor mine are dead, four are suffering
from the effects Of powder fumes inhaled
at the 1,OOO-foot level Of the mine. The
affair was the result Of a premature fir
ing of number of shots through mis-
take.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Indians slain by officers.

A hunting party Of six Navajo In
dams precipitated fight near Flagstaff,
Ariz. In the encounter w. III. Montgom-
cry, cowboy, and FIVE Indians were
killed, while the last Of the six Indians
was wounded, as were Officers Dan Ho-
gan and Will Roden.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
LEAPS FROM A MOVING TRAIN.

New York Girl Tries Novel Method OF
Attempting Suicide.
Alice Nj. Lapham of New York City
jumped from an east-bound Boston ana
New York special on the Michigan Cen
tral near Kalamazoo, with the intention,
so she says, Of committing suicide. She
Law unconscious where she jumped for
several hours until discovered by crew
of passing freight train. She is in the
Kalamazoo hospital in bad condition, al
though no bones are broken. She was
we'll dressed and has a refined appear
ance.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Destructive Fire at Troy, Kan.

Destructive Fire at Troy, Kan
The town of Troy, Kan, was almost
wiped out by fire. The blaze originated
in the general store conducted by Cyrus
Leland, Jr. Seven business houses were
consumed Loss estimated from $780,
600 to $1,OOO,00O. Nearly all the build
ings and stocks were partially insured.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23

Kansas Volunteer Killed by Train.
Harry S. Ettynger, an honorably dis
charged member of Company H, Kansas
volunteers, was struck and killed by
train near Santa Paula, Cal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
steal Diamonds at Cleveland.

Steal Diamonds at Cleveland.
One of the largest and boidest robberies
ever perpetrated in Cleveland was COM
mitted the other afternoon. Thieves sue
ceeded in getting away with tray Of
diamonds valued at $4,000 from the
store of Sigler Brothers, manufacturing
jewelers., at 52-54 Euclid avenue.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23
Big Company Incorporated.

Big Com pany IncOrpOrated.
An association popularity supposed to
be a plate glass trust was Incorporated
at Columbus, Ohio with capital of ST.,
100000. The company is to be known as
the Edward Ford Plate Glass Company,
with it's principal Office in Toledo.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23

The death is announced at Middle
town, N. Y, of William Franklin Dur
fee, engineer and inventor, aged GO years.
He produced some ingots of steel, from
which, on May 25, 1865, were rolled the
first steel rails made in this country.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-23

A claim for bounty Tor Ae The battle :
and his men growing out u 18th the co.,,
Manila bay has been tllea w. They :,
of claims by their attorht !. the enep I
,mand 5000 for each man IN . ma p Z
fleet on the ground tha' - the cOuf 4 X
tackled superior force Ia an inf ~
.cides that Dewey attac X, rot only "
lforce, he and his men VIII Is feet X
for each man on the ehen r,bich Devil
total claim is S2,SOo' o. ID IS pads 6
share in case the full awai0
lbe S19.194
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
Cost of Bank Collections
Increased.

The New York Clearing House has adopted
rules fixing the charges for collecting checks
and drafts for ell banks that are members OF
the Clearing House ASSOCIATION or that do
business through any of these banks. No
charge is made on checks payable in New
York, but oa checks payable elsewhere,
excepting few Of the larger Northern cities,
fixed charge is made. The rate on South
Carolina checks Is Of per cent, or rs cents
per hundred. The rules goes further aod
fixes the minimum charge for small checks
at 10 cents.
All banks traDsacting business through
New York banks, sud this may be said to
include, either directly or Indirectly every
bank in the county, are required to sign ao
agreement to abide by the rules laid down
by the New York Clearing Honse, aod on DO
occasion are variations from the rules per-
mitted.
Tee eff CT of the rule will be to prevent
business neu Of this and other States settling
accounts In the North tJ checks en- their
home banks, and will force them TO purchase
New York exchange os wait for their credi.
tors to draw on then. The expense Of coll
lec,ipg ctecks on banks outside CT New York
will be increased to such sn extent oy the
pew rules that it will be cheaper to purchase
New York exchange. The rnle, Of course,
operates to the advantage of the New York
banks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
Extra Pay for Volunteers.

Capt L S Carson is working to secure fer
tie members of his company tie extra
months pay allowed volunteers by an act Of
the last session of congress. he has had the
following correspondence with the auditor of
the war department relative to the matter:
Sumter, S. G, s!arcn Is, 1899
Auditor Of the War Department, Washing
ton, D. c.
Dear Sir: have have bad, recently, in
quiries FROM the men of my company as to
an &C, of congress reported to have been
passed, allowing them au extra months pay.
have understood that a bill passed the
last congress allowing su extra months pay
to those volunteers tho served in the Uni!ed
States and two months pay to those who
served outside of The Uoited States Please
let me know if such bill PASSED, SID about
when gay yuent will be made
Yours very respectfully,
Lawrence s Carson,
Late Capt. Co. 81, lst S. C. V. Infty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29

have been afflicted with Rheumatism for
fourteen years and nothing seemed to give
any relief. l was able 10 be sroued all the
time, but constantly suffering. ! bad tried
yerythiog could hear of and at last was
told to try CHARACTERISTICS Pain Balm, which
Gid, and was Immediately relieved and in a
short tine cured. am happy to say that ii
has not since ed.-Josh. Edgar, Ger.
mautown, Cal. For sale by Dr.. A. j. Chioa.
Crosswell & Co have added toe "Captaio'
to the foe lice Of cigars heretofore carried
and will make it speciality. Smokers will
6nd it an excellent cigar.
Cow Feed for sale at ". B. Boyle's
Stables.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
HEALTH NOTES.

Health Cfi:er, E. l. Resrdon of the State
Board ofHeslth came over Snndayifrom Flor
ence where be has been en- official business.
He was busily engaged Monday 10 paying
claims against the State board 5or expenses
of "Green Swau p" smallpox epidemic which
be handled last fail
He said that the Bnard of Health, City
Council and Health Officer II H. husbands,
of Florence, had the scar ct fever outbreak
in tnat city we'll in hard aud have adopted
strict sanitary e1d quarantine rules which
are heipg enforced to the letter. He thinks
with tie proper eanitery precaution taken by
the Board Of Health, together With the usual
Gne work of Health Officer Husbands that
there is scarcely any danger of general
epidemic in that city. Whiie there, he was
in conference with the depar.m ment of health
and exchanged ideas about sanitary matters
disinfects nts and the general handling Of cpl
demics
The smsIlpoz epidemic in Sumter County
has dwindied down to two or three cases, so
far as the inspector csu see, AID The end s in
sight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
MARCH 20. 1899.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERSONAL.

Miss Stuart, of Baltimore, is visiting Miss
Emma Mason.
Mr. a. Hardy has been in Atlanta for sew
ersl days on business.
Mr. J. G. Scarborough, of Wilmington, N.
%, spens the day in the city.
Miss Mamie DnBose has gone to Columbia
70 visi. Miss Eleanor Thomson.
Mr. Sam Mitchell is at home from the
Charleston College OF Pharmacy.
Mrs. b I. Dinkins went to Co!nmoia last
Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs.. hcKay.
Nr. John Kesshaw, of Charleston, is 10 the
city visiting his sister, Mrs. L S. Carson.
Nr. W. Y. Caushen, of Renbert, after
visiting relatives IN this city, bas returned
home.
IS Miss Nollie Ayant is in the city visiting
friends on the way TO her bone in Manning
from New York.
Mr. Charles kyttenberg is at home from
Columbia to scsnd holiday of one week
given By the South Carolina College.
Miss Lila Allan, of Washington, D. c., is
visiting Mrs. T. j. Tourney. Her many
friends here viii, learn this with pleasure.
Mr.E.I. Reardon, health officer q, Sumter.
who has been assisting DR.. Bacot at &syes
willie, ia in Florence to day Florence Times.
Mr. Harry Spano, who is q student at the
sSonfh Cs5olina College, is 10 the city spend
ing week With his father, Mr. McF. Spann.
Nr.N e. OsteeD, Jr., who has completed
.ha secor years course at the Dental Depart.
ment of the University Of Maryland, has
s-e.urned home from Baltimore to spead the
summer,
Sheriff B.. G. Pierson has gone to his
ulantation in Puddin' Swamp for q few days
stsy. His friends expects him to come back
loaded with new supply of Paddin'
Swamp jokes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29

Dr.. Bulls Cought Syrup is remarkable
medicine. A dry tickling, hacking cough,
the warning that consumption Turks near.
needs no other doctor bnt Dr.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. 1t positively cares throat and Iaug
rtouble.
A A Strauss, at Mayesville, has iron to-
ment.
The Alba Heyward Company has been en-.
gagged to play one-night engagement ia this
city on the evening of April 4!h for the bene-
it of Gamecock, z. of P. The Opera House
has been engaged for that sight, and Pythians
are ioterstiug themselves to work up a large
audience Alba Hayward is comedian of
marked ability aud compares iavorabiy With
Sol Smith Russell, wnon be is said to resem'
BILE in bis manner and methods. BE has a
company of competent people with him, and
his engagement will be treat for theatre
goers.
For.frost bses, burns, indolent cores, &c.
zsma, skin disease, and especially Piles, De-
Wits Witch Hazel Sslve stands fret and
best. Look out for dishonest people who try
to initiate and counterfeit it. It's their en-
dorsement of a good article. Worthless
QOOUs dte UOt fLuit6tcO 1St beV' III w itSu
Hazel Salve. Hugbson-Ligon Go.
If the Committee er Streets does no more
than to report TO Council the probable cost OF
paving portion Of Main Street, mud boles
in wet weather and sand in droughts will
coutipue to dominate Main Street for long
time to come. The Finsnce Committee asks
for rather indefinite report, and there is
uo,hing in the recommendation to indicate
The early commencement of the work OF
nacsdamizing Main Street.
As the season of the year when pneumonia,
la grippe, sore throat, coughs, colds: catarrh /,
b.oocbitis and lung troubles are to be guard
ed against, nothing sis 6ne substitute, -
will s'enswer the purpose or is 'just as
good" ae One Minute Cosgh Cure. That 10
the one infallible remedy for all lung, throat
or bronchial troubles. Ioslst vigorously upon
having it if "something else'' is offered you.
Hugbson.Ligon Co.
President Thomas Wilson, of the Wilson
l. Suumerter r R is goiog ahead with the
preliminary work for the extension of the
read to Camden. The rights Of way are
5eing secured and the 6nal surveys will be
completed in q short time The road viii!
probably connect with the Atlantic Coss,
Line pear ,hs Cotton Factory and will pass
through the western suburbs of the city,
leaving the town somewhere 10 the vicinity
of the Gnigpard Richardson place.
Before the discovery of One Minute Cough
Cure, ministers we're greatly disturbed by
coughing congregations. No excuse for II
now. Hugbson-Ligoo Co.
Happy is the mao or woman who can eat 9
good hearty neal without su6erirg sf,erward
If you cannot DO it, take Kodol Dyspepsa
Cure. 1t dlgests what 5ou eat, and cures al
forms of Dyspepsia aud Indigestion. Hugh
son-Ligon Co.
The parapet of the store on Main Street
occupied by Julius Morris, was blown CT
yesterday afternoon during the wind storm
Several signs were blown down aud th'
wires Of the Telephone Co. were crossed and
tangled, but otherwise the high wind die
little osmage in this city. II aoy damage
was done in the country, reports of it have
not get reached the town
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29

Ducker l. Bultman are turning prices up
side down and buyers of groceries will not
6nd it amiss to keep an eye en the quotations.
on groceries in bulk
Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the English
Baptist Church at Minersvi!le, Pa, when
sufferisg with rheumatism, WAS advised to
try Cham berlsin's Pain Balm. he says: "a
few applications Of THE liniment proved of
great service to me. 1t subdued the ipf1am-
nation end relieved the pain. Should any
sufferer prof by giving Pais Balm trial it
will please me-" For sale by Dr.. A J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
COMMISSIONS ISSUED.
Changes in Board County Comm 8
sioners and Tax Assessors.

The commissions OF the members of the
new Board OF Commissioners have been issued
and the board will be orgaaiz-d without un-
necessary delay
Mr.. W. S James, of Bishopvil'e. who was
first selected as member of the board, de-
cIined to ser:e, and Mr. John A. ca1oorough
wss appoio;ed in bis stead.
The following changes have been n'ace Ia
the township boards ofsssessors, ss originally
made up, tie gentlemen first selected having
deci!0ed 10 serve:
Wsdge6eld-E E Aycock and Screven
Moore, 10 place Of Jcha B Ryan AID D. b.
McLeuriu.
Sumter-W. S. Rsames in place Of Peter
H. Pitts.
Rafting Creek-T. O. Saudere, Jr., in
place of t. P. Sanders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of Regular Session.

The City Council met in regular session
las. Wednesday night, with Mayor wilson
and Alderuea Hurst, Carson. Eppsrson,
Boyle and Flowers, present.
Mr.. in Philips and others made appiica-
ton for abatement of license tax but all weie
refused at Council has heretofore refused TO
grant attachments to persons who have done
business but part cf year under en- annual
tax
Mr. E. Wa. Bultman addressed lette:
to the council offering TO purchase terra
Gotta piping for the ditch crossing bis
premises if the city will pat it down.
The matter of committees contracting debts
without previous sanction Of council was
brought up aud diseased. On motion OF
Alderman Carson, resolution was adopted
forbiddirg committees contracting any debt
exceeding $40 without having obtained per-
missios
TIE Finance Conn ittee brought up the
matter of expense incurred in the treatment
of smallpox and in free vaccination. The
following recommendations were submitted ::
ssThs Fiosnce Committee hereby recon-
menda to ahe Council, that inasmuch as the
records show that about S.0P0 vaccine points
have been purchased by the city aod the
same havine oeeu used by the physicians of
the city for the free vaccination of her cit.
izsDs, and it appears that about LOCO more
points have been used than the population of
our city, yonr committee is ofthe opinion that
it would be unwise. and waste OF the city 3
funds to continue the free yaccination, and
they recommend that the same be discon.
tiuued and that COMMITTEES Of two be ap-
pointed by the council to consider appiica-
ton of persons for vaccination, and wheo in
their opinion the person is unable to pay for
vaccination the committee shall have power
to bave it done at the expense of the city.
They further recommend that the Commit
tee on Streets be urged to report to the next
meeting of Council the probable cost of paw
ing portion of Main Street.
Your committee calls attention to the need
of union depot or shei to protect our citi-
zeas and the public 10 general from the
exposure to the weather, etc. There will
sooa be two railroads entering the city and
We are of the opinion that by united efforts
a ucion depot msy be gotten
L. S. Csrson,
A. G. Flowers,
f. W Hurst
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
Scarlet Fever in Florence.

Scarlet fever is becoming prevalent in the
city of Florence, despite the Efforts Of the
health officer to prevent it. There are now
but two we'll developed cases, the child of
ex-SheriF Cole, at j. ". McCown'p, and the
little son Of Mr. and hra j P, Russell.
Both of these have been placarded and
qparan,ined, ana the occupants ere taking
every care to prevent the spread Of the dis
ease
II is thought that NJ. ". &. Arriugton
has been attacked with The saEe di3ease, but
the doctors have not IS yet pronounced upon
tie case. AS econ as it is found that The
report is true, has residence will also be
qaarantiped and placsrded .-Florerce Times
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
New Millinery Store.

M.s. L. Atkinson has opened new
millinery business at the old Walsh stand in
the Monaghan Block. She has a large and
we'll selected stock of entirely new and stylish
goods, which she invites the ladies Of Sumter
Couoty to inspect. Attention is invited to
The advertisement in another column.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
E. ". Hurst,
Finance Commit

Aldermen Carson and Hurst were appoint
ed on tie committee 10 accordance With The
foregoing Recommendation.
Dr.. S c. Baker rendered bill for attend
ance on smallpox pa,ie-,s during months of
January sod February, amounting to Ss6.70.
These bills bearing the approval Of the Board
of Health have been before Council several
times, and were referred to the Finance Com
mi,tee, oy whom they were referred back to
Council With the recommendation that pay.
meat be refused On the ground that the bills
were excessive.
A resolution was adopted authorizing the
Clerk to make tender Of 6fty per cen, OF
the bills to Dr.. Baker and to refuse further
navnent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29

If you have cough, throat irritation,
weak lungs, raio ia the chest, difficult
bresthing, Group or hoarsepess, let US suggest
One Minute Cough Cure. Always reliable
and safe.-Hug gheon-Ligon Co.
"Give ne liver regulator and can regu.
late the world" said genius. The drug.
gist handed him a bottle Of DeWiti'a Little
EARLY Risers, the famous little pills. Hugh
sou-Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
Treasury Department,
Office of the

Office of the
Auditor for the War Department,
Washington, D. G, March %, 1893.
Respectfully returned to Lawrence S. Car
son, Sumter, S. C, with reply that the act
OF January IL, 1899, applies only to vo!oO-
teers who we're mustered out on or after that
date As said men we're mustered out No
vember 10, 1923, they are not entitled to such
extra pay, unless they were discharged With
out bavipg been forloughed. In the latter
case they can apply and the claims will re-
ceive proper consideration A written state
ment signed by each soldier, giving b 8
service and address and stating what be
claims will be sufficient. The act of March
3, 1889, applies to o. S. "regular'' soldiers.
e1cep. one clause, which applies 70 the ''heirs'
of volunteer soldiers for extra pay under act
of January IL, 1899.
W. W. Brovu, Auditor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29

Miss McDonald's Opening on yesterday
attracted a great many visitors who were
charmed with the display of beautiful flow
ers, new hats, &c. Atteation is directed to
her advertisement, She will oe pleased to
show her goods, SGD will also give speclai
attention to mail orders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29
Passion Week Services.

At the Lutheran Church there will be daily
service this week, esginOiDg Monday, and
ending on Friday. The time OF serVice will
be p m., excepting on Good Friday. when
it will be II o. a. N. Services Will consist
OF song, prayer and address. The public is
lnYllei.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29

Constipation of the Bowels may be easily
cured by few doses of Dr.. N. A. Summons
Liver Medicine.
If sou have cotton seed to sell, call on me.
will pay you the highest market place.
W. 3. Bo7le.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-29

The ruling of the auditor may be correct as
a matter OF law, but as matter OF Justice to
the volunteer soldiers, it is not, for it dis
eliminates against the volunteers who were
mustered out Only short time before others,
who are to receive the extra pay. Capt. Car
son has not given up hope of obtaining the
extra pay for the men and will push the
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