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The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-03

A newly married couple in Portland
Me, who are both deaf. and are trying
housekeeping without servant have de-
vised an ingenious arrangement for their
door bell by which caller when he
presses the button, lights the lamp, and
thus makes his presence known.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-03

One or the queer freaks of the Bangor
Me, police grist the other day was a
intoxicated man, who went into a leadn
hotel and telephoned himself for the pa
troll wagon. When it came he climbed 4
and rode over to the city hail to be locke,
up.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-03

Rates Payable in Advance.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-03

A new process introduced in the protuc-
ton OF mirrors has lessened mercury
poisoning among the workmen over 80
per cent.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-03

According to tradition, Arabic figure
were derived from Solomons seal. upo
which they can all be traced with a .lttl
care.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-03

Belgium has the largest amount of rail
road, in comparison with it's total area
the amount being 32.2 miles to each squar,
mile of area
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-03

Live poultry commands a high price an
ready sale in the Hawaiian islands, an
Missouri figures largely in supplying tn
demand.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-03

Running horses are unknown in Russia
No one drives there without having thin
cord with a running moose around tn,
neck of the animal When the anima
bolts the cord is pulled and the hors,
stops as soon as it feels the pressure OF
the windpipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28

Elliot Danforth of New York has re-
turned home from a trip through the south
and imparts to his friends some informa
ton about politics which he gathered while
ON his travels. He found the democratic
leaders of that section still strongly well
ded to Mr.. Bryan. but not so frantic now
on the subject of silver. That is to saw
they will not consent to reputation OF
silver. but, realizing that the situation has
changed since 1896, they are willing that
other issues which have since arisen shall
be put in the foreground for next wears
campaign
Mr.. Danforth doubtless believes what he
says. But in considering its accuracy and
Importance one must take into account
both the man and the circumstances under
which he gathered his information. He is
gold man, although for regularity's sake
he supported Mr.. Bryan three years ago.
He realizes. as GO all the gold democrats of
the east. that the party can never be re-
united while silver is the test of democracy
He Is anxious for reunion. and for national
success again, and hence when he talks
politics with the silver men he lays stress
on the unhappy plight In which the gold
democrats find themselves. Give Us a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28
An Alleged secre1 Treaty

Whether Immediately verified or not, the
story which comes from Berlin that a Sc
cret treaty exists between Germany and
England, agreeing upon division between
those powers Of Portugals colonial ms
sessions. Is of keen interest Just at present.
1t bears directly upon the conduct Of the
campaign IN Natal and Cape Colony. Ac-
cordins to the statement as published Eng
land Is to secure possession Of DeIagoa bay
and all that portion of Portuguese East
Africa lying south Of the Zambesi river.
about half the area, while Germany takes
he northern half and certain scattered
holdings OF Portugal These are the north
ern half cf the island of TInor, lying lust
above Australia; Macao. a small settlement
n China. Immediately south Of Hong Kong.
and Diu. Goa and Damas or Daman, coast
settlements in British India. Diu is a small
island lying just south of the peninsula of
Guzerat. at the western extremity OF In
d!a- money consideration IS mentioned
Of course. on Gernany's side.
There has been friction between England
and Portugal over the boundaries of rho
Lorenzo Marques territory for several
years. In 1891 treaty which daIiroitad
the lines was signed. but the natives living
under Portuguese rule continued so inr,,lv
that England found occasion now and H.
to lay restraining hand upon them 10
protect her interests near by. The traatv
was not altogether satisfactory. In 1Sso
Portuguese officials had seized the DeIagoa
bay railroad line, running into the Trans
vaal. and thereby precipitated a claim for
indemnity by an American. Edward Nc
Murdo. the original promoter and chief
owner of the road. whose widow is now the
claimant This action complicated the
financial embnrrassments of the Portueuasa
colonial ADMINISTRATION. already heavy. ana
gave additional reason for the consumma
ton OF a transfer Of Delagoa bay TO Eng
iand. which had previously been arranged.
with the consent Of Germany. At the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28

1t appears that the ceremonies at Airing
ton this morning were i'll measure married
by the intrusion of the camera iiends who
iocked to the cemetery determined to Sc
cure views OF the sad rites at the graves
OF the Maine dead. No delicacy seems to
have been displayed by some of them, who
pressed themselves even between the chap
lain and the graves in their zeal to obtain
effective pictures. 1t is deplorable that So
solemn an occasion should have been thus
desecrated and that the arrangements for
preserving order were not more reliably
effective. 1t has been charged against the
American people that they lack reverence.
Such exhibitions of bad taste certainly do
not tend to disprove the charge. The cam
that no occasion or place is sacred from
invasion under the inspiration of a sensa-
tional or an historical subject. 1t is well
enough that these incidents, so closely asso-
ciated with the national story, so dramatic
in their meaning. should be perpetuated by
means of photography, thus contributing
TO the education and the patriotic strength
ening of the generations to come. But the
function of the camera to this end is abused
when competition drives the tripod bearers
into the very mouth of the grave and upon
the toes of the Chief Executive and the
nations leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28
The Nations Dead,

One hundred and fifty of the sailors who
met their death on the battle ship Maine
in Havana harbor nearly two years ago
now rest in Arlington cemetery. Their
graves are hOnorcd by the nation Near
them are the graves of soldiers who died
in Cuba in the campaign which the expIo-
sion in the harbor preciDitated. Ii is ap-
pr"priate that these bodies should have
been returned To this country. under such
solemn auspices BY their presence at Ar
Hng;on today, President Mckinley, the
members Of his cabinet, Admiral Dewey
and other high officers of the government
testified 20 the deep grief of the people of
this country for the disaster Of February
IL, 1895 The Names men were sent to
their death without warning. without
chance for their lives No glory was theirs
Si!ch as comes TO the soldier or the sailor
vino falls in the night, factor in victory.
Their last hours were cheered by no
thoughts Of success or useful sacrifices
Suddenly out Of the gloom Of night. life
Wa Wrung from them by deed as dark
and a.Focious as any in history, a deed
which in its ultimate effects changed the
War oil The world ANA the fortunes Of ma
lions some day the mystery OF this caIan-
ny viii perhaps be unveiled I-ntn then
Tie American people cannot avoid the feel
ing that these men buried today at ArIing-
ton We're the victims Of d monstrous muir
der committed doubtless in fanaticism or
IN 4 misguided patriotic fervor Officially,
the record is closed. The verdict is rem
Gered and the punishment has been ad-
IniriS5ered- But there is a sense OF tus-
tiee not altogether satisfied. and it will re-
main an open sentiment until in the wind
ings Of human affairs the secret is di-
Vu!ged. Meanwhile these victims will lie
in the shelter Of a nations care, Just as
their dependents have been pensioned by
a government which can express its graft
tdde and sympathy just as freely for those
Who suffer through such indirect martyr
dom as for those who have earned its pro-
lection through the direct sacrifices of bat
tie and campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28

time the claim prevented an immediate re-
adjustment,
The American claim against Portugal
was referred In 1890 to commission of ar
bitFatlen. to b. nam ID by the president of
Switzerland. and q decision Is expected
within the next two months 1t Is expected
that It will mulet Portugal to the extent of
about s10OO0GaN. half of this for the Amer
lean claimant and the remainder for the
English government for damages incurred
through the seizure of the railroad and
other affrunts. The transfer of the Della
goa bay sovereignty has been withheld
pending this decision. and the understand
ing now Is that the alleged secret treaty
with Germany is conditioned upon a decs-
ion against Portugal, which seems inev-
table. So there is an historical basis for
the story, whether It receives immediate
confirmation not.
Should England secure all of Portuguese
East Africa south of the Zambesi she will
effectually control communications with
the Transvaal, unless the Beers should
tight for and secure a holding through to
the sea. The outline of the treaty cabed
from Berlin suggests d peculiar combina
ton of British and German colonial hold
ings- Germany, on this basis obtains
coast of India. one Immediately north of
Australia and one within an internatio
stones throw of Hong Kong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28

show" he pleads. Sing small about silver
next year. and all will he well.''
1t Is easy to understand the effect OF
such representations coming from such a
source, on the men of the south In the
mere matter of personal conversation. They
are men of high courtesy and much SYM
pathy, and the pleasant spoken visitor is
always assured Of most patient and polite
attention. And, all unntentfonaily and an
consciously they are apt by the very charm
Of their good manners to mislead an ear
nest gentleman. full Of his subject and pre-
senting 1t with unusual feryor.
Mr. Danforth. It will appear In good time,
has been Il victim of his own elequence and
of this spirit of southern hospitality. The
southern men would not II they could and
could not If they would subordinate silver
next year. 1t Is the issue dearest to their
hearts. Moreover. Mr.. Bryan would have
to be consulted, and whenever such talk Is
referred to him he promptly repudiates the
suggestion. Quite often and quite as
earnestly as Mrs. Micawber declared that
she would never desert Mr.. Micawber has
Mr. Bryan declared that he will never de-
sert silver.
No, indeed Mr. Danforth may build all
the castles for which the circumambient
air generously affords room, but New YORK
could not be transferred to the Bryan coli
umn with the aid of a derrick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28
The OIco Frauds UnDardouabIe.

The power of pardon is given to the Pres
| idcnt as a humane agency. to prevent I'M
| just suffering, to permit a nicer adjustment
between justice and equity than the law at
| some places and under some circumstances
| ensures. When rightly. wisely used this
power often becomes an aid in the uphold
| ing of the law, by tempering it to the pc
culiar needs of individual cases. But it is
potent for evil as well and this fact neces-
states the most careful exercise of the ex-
eoutive right of granting amnesty. a pris-
oner dying in cell may often safely be
spared the torture of death separa ted from
| friends and family. A man condemned by
technlcalities and yet morally innocent may
| justly be freed. man who has sinned I'M
| der great provocation and has suffered in
confinement for long term may properly
at times be adjudged fit subject for Glenn
ency, in the certain knowledge that the
laws lesson has been well learned and the
security of society conserved by his afflic-
lions.
But none of these considera tions apply to
the men who are now seeking pardon after
conviction fer violating the oleomargarine
laws. Their offense despcabe. They
were engaged in double fraud upon the
people, foisting upon them a falsely named
article of food, and cheating them out of
their money by charging for this imitation
| the price of the real article. There is no
| fact in the whole case to palliate their mis-
| demeanor. They mad been guilty of greater
| offenses before they were finally entrapped
| and convicted They represented the great
organization which produces the fraudulent
imitation They We're willing agents and
the only misfortune is that others of their
kind or their principals were not within the
laws grasp.
The fraud was and is yet widespread. 1t
is not easily detected and only by making
an example of those whom the law is for
tunate enough TO apprehend can the cit
liens be given any measure OF protection.
To pardon these men viii be to set the gov
ernments seal of virtual approval on the
fraudulent practices of which they have
been guilty and which it is to be feared
they would be only too eager to resume
when freed under such circumstances. 1t
would be a gross abuse of the power of am
nesty vested in the President, and 1t can
be regarded possible only on the assump-
ton that the President may not obtain a
full statement of the case, or may be mis-
led to the precise conditions
The Attorney General has heretofore dis
played keen interest in the suppression of
these frauds and it is to be expected that
at this critical stage of the prosecution he
will not undo all the work that has been 50
laboriousIy done, by recommending Glenn
enCy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28

The grand jury of Greater New York Is
investigating charges made by q Brooklyn
railroad company to the effect that its
interests have materially suffered as the
result Of the circulation of false reports in
Wall street respecting its affairs. Wit
nesses are being examined. and if the re-
Sppnsibiity for the reports is fixed those
who have offended are likely to be pun
ishsd The law prescribes a fine. or i'm
prisonment. or both.
y certain liberty is claimed for those
who speculate in stocks. But it is very
clear that such liberty does not extend TO
the inventiug or circulating of reports cal
cUIated To IMPURE property. dealer in
securities may buy or sell upon a mere
hint, or even upon his own uneXpressed
suspicious. but he may not pass along that
uuexamined hint or influence the opera
lions OF others by expressing his own sus-
PIGEONS. without mourning responsibility if
injury to property results from his action.
This very sound principle IS being invoked
in private matter, but what an cutlery
would follow if ii were 10 be invoked in a
weIl-known and highly important public
platter. This government is engaged in le-
climate and most necessary work in the
Philippines. It's interests there are para
mount and enormous. 1t is seeking to put
1O"n q revolt against Its authority ana
the lives of its own soldiers. as well as of
the natives. are involved. Clearly therefore
it should not be hindered by the circula-
ton OF false reports as to its objects or in
tentiOnS. To m;Slead the natives as to the
purposes of the, United States, or as to
public sentiment in this country on the
subject Of the war. is but to prolong the
var and add TO this governments difficult
ties.
And vet that is precisely what has been
done and what is still beng done. The of
Tenders are well known. They have not
been working in corner but openly, and
if proud of their performances. No in
VestiEation by 4 grand jury is necessary TO
uncover them. They attempt to justify
themselves on the score that as senators
and representatives in Congress. or as pri-
vatc citizens. they are entitled to their
opinions and to the liberty of expressing
them But where their actions so clearly
iEJure the country they cannot escape re
sp"nsibiliry for what the country is suf-
tcring al their hands. Gen. Lawton, III
one Of his last letters, branded them 50
deeply they Will be marked for all time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28
Boys Department.

70 All.weol Double breasted caa.lmese Suits, mo,
dun aud light weight slzes g. O. 10, IL, IS and 10
Reduced frrIn 81 o. $500 aud $500 10 si.p5 each,
80 Atwood pouble-hressted chsyiet Suits, mo
dunn weight; Sizes H. y, II. IL, Is, II, is and TO-
Reduced from $500 70 a.T5 each.
. Brownie Suits, Light ,. aad ngdieia welnlt.i
faRey mihtqrea asse z, o, and s, Reduced from
$500 and $50 TO 81, 70 each,
Is Ail-weol Fancy Mixed eheYiet sailor Blouse
Suits, prettiiy trimmed aud brsided siAes 3, 1, B.
u, o. 10 and H. Reduced frem $500 to So rs each,
10 faney White EsabrpidsHed Blaises, also 4 Fine
sk Biaases, IN striped aud plaid efeptsi sizes
TO g. REDUCED fFaB FA,tn aud ss,fa To u ,es each.
fpsa q, so and q, ID 20 sl.ia each,
~ rHlagtaege4 SHIFT WAISTS, s,aftbeE,s Friend
Redaeed fiem Sos, 10 sae, each.
70 LapRdeFed White shirt Waisis, iinaa eaiiaFs
aud eues, piAted ttAtether.s frisndsi brandt sizes
q. sad !. Hedg6ed frep To-, and u eS F. 5se. "a,
,aa = Req s s e } sE nh e g. Gam black sin
q Rinab Fedaras, a4ee.lsht quality sfyiisi, si,abe,
sises 1ss ats, 6Ss and 81 Hedueed frsin ii 50 L
81, 90 each:
Third fees,
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Black Goods Dept.

IN yards ssinch Atwood Stripe. Reduced from
N,03 10 55S. for piece.
from 81. 80 10 $500 for Iioca.
s., DO to 81. 90 tor piece.
2ls yards 50-ineh Atwood sa!cil Re,iooed fran,
Ss,23 10 az, 10 fos piece,
az yards s5-ineii Ali-wooi Sierra D.,ts,.I era,,
81 IS to SOC. foF piece, -''
ga yaEtts l3isch Figured MeGair orepoa Re-
tlced fIuih sd,iH 10 si,ia fur piece,
faitas As'ineh Figured Moilair CFepnn, Reduced
from $3.50 to AIS fer piece,
IL yards l4-iIes Atwood Setae n.ztueed era,n
81, ~ TO fep fer piete,
"a yards - neh Aii-waei oariette Reduced
from ss,s 10 81 70 fur pieee,
IA yards 5o-ipch All wool CAeviet Reduced fram
1870 70 $500 for piece,
3 yards 4a-lnch Ail-,rosi BeneAIine Reduced from
600 TO 81 80 for pieee
a.s yards - inch sils and wsa, Henrietta, Re-
dnoed tram l,i5 III si-tp for piece.
hem 3. 50 te 90 "a f,3r piece,
Pa yaFds ioiaef An wool Stripe Reduced from
5a Tarsg . men 4liw4sol Fancy. Reduced srs.a
saiol 10 5000 faF PIECE.
100 to Si.e9 fur peea, 49,
s6.ed TO 800 Tar piece '''
q yards htl-inca Whipoori, Reduced from 81 so 70
$50 fer piece, w. v"
First foeI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
There was time, during the war of the
revolution, when a little more eXertion on
the part Of the Americans would have cap
tured what is now the Dominion of Canada
and extended the territory of the United
States to the Arctic ocean. If that had
been done it would have saved immense
amount of international pickering and seri-
Gus business troubles. For instance, here
is Canadas objection to the project for
damming the Niagara river in order to
deepen the lakes and SO benefit navigation.
1t would benefit Canadian navigation as
well American, but Canada has fallen
into the habit of quarreling over everything
the United States does, and this Is too good
an opportunity to be missed. Consequently,
Canada is going to throw international OBJ
stacles in the way. She will lose more than
she will gain by it, but she will crafty her
jealous humor. Meanwhile, this country
will continue to reap the consequences OF
its failure to capture Canada when it had
the chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28
Blanket Department.

2 pairs l2-4 All-wool California Blankets, sollcd.
Reduced from $1,000 to $3.50 pair.
l pair Ia Wool Blankets soiied. Reduced from
$500 to ST IS.
/ pair Ia Wool Blankets soiled Reduced from
$500 To $500.
l pair Ia Wool Blankets. subject to mill imper-
fections. Reduced from $50 to $3.50
l pair Ia Gray All-wool Blankets subject to
mill ilnpcrfections. Reduced from 500 10 50 so
pair All wool Crib Blankets; size 42x5G inches,
soiled. Reduced from S4.5o to IS 90
! SILK Eiderdiown Crib Comfort faded Reduced
from Sc % to S375.
10 Wrapper Blankets, slightly solled. Reduced
from $500 to $3.50 each.
All-wUOl Square Horse Blankets for street use
Re'lnced from S-'.5o So I5 each.
ia Marseilles Spreads. Reduced from S10.JO
TO $500 eHca.
ia Marseilles Spread. Reduced from $1,000
to $3.50
2 124 Marseilles Spreads. Reduced from $3.50
TO $40 each.
IA Marseilles Spread. Reduced from $3.50
to So. so
ia Marseilles Spreads. Reduced from Sc. 10
to 500 each.
to s.. 10 each.
- Marseilles Spreads. Reduced from 81 10
to S2.25 each.
Narseiiles Spreads (crib) Reduced from 81 q,
to Sl.O0 each.
Second floor
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China Department.

Carlsbad China Dinner Set maidenlair fern
aecesation several pieces damaged, Reduced from
Limoges China Dinner Set dainty mink d,s,,.
ralioa several nieoes demaged, Kedaced from
S1oVo TO sl6 50.
Carlsbad Gina Fish Set sauce boat nlssln.
Reduced frtsIn % 90 70 $40
French China Chocolate sct, echzlHsfhs ri Dol
tray and cups and suucers, two cuPs cracked
Reduced fTum s7,t0 10 s4-bo,
i uRrtshad China Game Set, Reduced from
$500 10 sa.Ou,
= Vpkenshe Vases, damaged, Reduced t,sm SOC.
10 2pc, each
Japanese salad Bowl, damaged, Reduced from
s.. 70 20 site,
damaged, Reduced freIn 81. f6 to f5e eaeh
lleceFated feER Dishes; Reduced u ii 90 ga
Large jardiiAieres, damaged. Reduced from
Itfth noaE.
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Picture DEPARTMENT.

Cglored Medaliions, slightly damaged. reduced
tiuin $3.50 10 opc. each: . reduced from g. az &,
Doc; reduced on 81 90 to soc
i Head Of Rembrandt in gilt trimmed oak frame
Reduced from 500 TO 500
l -. Cecelia and 81. santa Maria Platinum Pie
Sl.nn.
Head Of Cammetti in black aud silver fran.
Reduced from 500 To 75c.
Gibson Picture. Reduced from S5e 20 g5r
Soldier and Sailo. Pictures. Reduced from 80.
10 lJc. each
Il small Medalli. ms. Reduced from Dc 10 lnr-
each. - -
4 Cclored Pictures, ia gilt frames. Reduced
from 20c. 10 loo. sHch.
Mnlet's SheiheItess Platinum Picture In black
ana Slit frame. Reduced from $50 10 81 SO
. Frieze Of the Prophets. Reduced from 81 90 10
Soc each.
Fourth fiupr
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Muslin Underwear Dept.

II Women's Cambria Corset Covers, neck, trim
med with embroidery. Reduced from 35c to Ice. ca.
8 pairs Women's Caution Flannel Drawers, trim
med with rufte of embroidery Reduced from 75c.
to 26c. pair
pairs Women's Muslin Drawers. with lufae Of
embroidery and cluster Of tucs. Redaeed from &c.
to S5c. pair.
trimmed with of Lace and ribbon. Reduced
from Zoe. TO Ne. each.
q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28
Interrupted Enjoyment.

Did you enjoy your vacation" asked the
congressman friend.
Not much" answered the member from
Cowtrack Crossing. Its kind O hard TO
hear all the folks saying that vacations are
good things for the country, cause when
were home the public can be sure We ain
doing any damage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-28
Shoe Department.

pairs Mems Black Kid op.ra SINNERS paf,u,
from $500 to sIbo pair
pair Mems black Fvsrstt SIipusrs. ella. -
Reduced from S. 90 70 $50
90 pairs heI Tan Opera slippers; sizes 3 81,
~ ana w Reduced from ~ ~ 20 81 50 bstr
a. par Men Tan Alligator Slippers. size 81, Re-
az pains Wonsn's l-strap Satin Sptnr,c-s ,t,l.
nne and red, slightly soiled: sizes 10 q AAI2 i.
q -, 4, 3ls, 4. 8 and n. R-2 "a a. ~.
TO Soc. pair
% pairs Wcmei's Red Kid Opera slippers: sizes
pair - F
y PAIRS Women i-stnp Bronze slipror- polluted
,,e' Sizes Ia "A u ~ A aud 3 ~ 3 and
81 c. Reduced to 81 Loo pair
3 pairs WomeTs BruIze ONford-: Sizas = AZ,
b-4 g Reduce1l from $3.50 10 sl.O0 pair
TLlrd floor. - -
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Lamp Department,

2 Decorated Banquet LampS Reduced from
5000 to sl2.5O each.
to $50 ~ w.
i Decorated Brass and Onyx Lamp Reduced
Decorated Parlor Lamps Reduced rr,n ss %,
to S3..5 each ~ Wv
! Decorated Psrlor Lamp. Reduced FROM So 90
10 $500. ~ WV
3 Decorated IamD Glohss Reau,uaa ,.u,, a. -
to 50c. each. O Wv
Decorated Lamp Giobes Reduoad fno,, xs =,
to sl.95 each SWAN wv
Decorated Lamp Globes Rpd,r,a rr,,,, e. ,,,
TO S1.0O each ~ W
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