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New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
PROGRESS OF SANTA FE STRIKE.
sooN-oRDER TO CLOSE SHOPS
REsCINDED.
RESCINDED.

Topeka Kan. Dec. s.-The officials Of the Santa
Fe road take decidedly hopeful view OF the te'eg-
-sphers' strike situation. They all say the back
OF the strike is practically broken already and
that the affairs Of the road will be in their normal
condition inside OF two weeks. The officers felt
justified tonight. IN view OF the alleged improve
ment IN conditions in resembling the order closing
the shops.
c. 7. Mcclellan, superintendent OF the Eastern
division returned this afternoon from trip Of in
speetion over the entire division in his private
He started out yesterday afternoon. soon as the
news Of the strike became known. He reported
that matters were satisfactory, far the East
ern division is concerned.
Mr. Mcclellan visited all the operators along the
route and asked them point blank IL they intended
70 strike In case 4 man would answer IN the
Affirmative he would be quickly informed that his
services were no lenger needed and a check was
given him This had effect in some places. and
the operators agreed 10 remain al work, To-day,
however, many who made such an agreement struck
soon as they aseertained the facts in the ease.
sion tonight" said Mr. Mcclellan, 'but | have
men IN sight for all these places. Men are coming
tonight from Chicago, Kansas City and st. Louis
supplied with operators"
W. N Coombs. chief dispatcher for the Eastern
isfactoriiy Some were late but that was natural
General Superintendent Resseguie and superin-
tendeat Sholes OF the telegraph service unite in
expressing the views as the other 5fcials and
settled.
day and have not let the smallest detail OF the
developments escape their attention They have
had some detectives IN Topeka all day watching
headQua
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
THE POSITION OF THE POPE
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND MAINTAINS
THAT PoNTIFF MUST NOT BE
SUBJECT TO KING OF ITALY.

Washington. Dec 9.-Arehbishop Ireland. in
sermos->reached at 81. Patrick's Church to-day
reviewed the question OF the independence of the
Pope and prophesied that at 20 remote day the
italian people and Christendom at large would
give back 10 the Papacy its woatea dignity and
liberty" The discussion OF what is known as
the Roman question" was especially significant
as the Archbishop in his recent visit 10 Rome
talked at length with the Pope.
The Archbishop referred TO the Pope as a
prisoner IT, the Vatican, voluntary in that no
physical force prevents his leaving It's precincts
and involuntary in that he could not 90 beyond
the Vatican without impairing his dignity as
Pontiff and without seeming 10 accept the situa-
tion created for him by the entrance into Rome
OF the troops OF the Italian Government The
Archbishop said:
The Catholic Church Is diyinely created organ
All The rights which are needed that il may i've and
work: its ne and mission are ,, expressed in It's
belong in pre-erninent manner all the rights in
needed for fulflment Of its mission and work willed
by Christ. Hence the Pontiff's right to independ-
II the Pooe is civil Subject of an autSority out
side OF himself he has not the necessary freedom;
impairing his freedom OF action strive impose
Church The Pontirfs words must near no possible
suspicion that they were imposed by who have
soversrn Pont be the subeet u the Kng @ of
Italy, what guarantee is there for other peoples
and other rulers that. whether through fear
favor. Italian influences have not penetrated into
the Vatican and that Italian are not 70 be
served. The peril OF nstional jeaouses would be
the greater were the foreign countries the time
warning with the King ~ Italv
We in America are willing indeed 10 hearken 10
the words Of Peter, but il must be plain that they
not the words OF a foreign ruler whose sole
purpose Is the interest OF foreign nationality not
of the Church The sole effective guarantee OF
independence for the Pontif is temnoral sovereign
~ which marks out for him sufficient space on
earth upon which he NAV work in fuihlment OF his
mission with all the Independence ne needs. The
dependence % a bishop upon the civil ruler
him from union with Christians IN other countries
reduces his church 20 the condition OF a national
church and dsrupts the oneness 81 the universal
church. Other churches than the Catholic do not
demand civil indepeadenee and temporal power FOR
their cheftains because other church than the
Catholic is a world church. nor aims az being at
the same time universal and one: nor fuihls the
Injunction az the Saviour. teach all nations- The
Government Of Italy should have remained some
where outside OF Rome.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
THEODORE S. NYE-

Theodore s. Nye. lawyer. died on Saturday at
his home, No. 257 Degraw-st Brooklyn. from val
vular disease OF the heart. He came from Reyolu-
tonary and pioneer stock. and was born in 1854 in
the Campus Martus. al Marietta. Ohio. the original
Northwest bloekhouse. which still exists in the
possession OF the family. In the Northwest Ter
ritory this was the first garrison town. and was
part Of property given by the Colonial Govern
ment 10 his grandfather, BENJAMIN Upper. a
lieutenant-eoloneI OF the 21st Colonial Regiment.
Mr. Nye's father was Judge Annis Nye, the third
white person born in Ohio il is said. He was a
brother-in-law Of Lewis Cass.
Mr.: Nye was graduated from the University Of
the City OF New-York when he reached his major
ity, and had since been in the law ofice Of Isaac
L. Miller, No 80 Nassau-st, Manhattan and with
the Fidelity and Casualty Company Of Manhattan
He had been in demand a writer and lecturer
on special subjects in Brooklyn recently before
ooys' clubs in which he took a lively interest He
was a member Of the Ohio Society, the Southern
Society, Kane Lodge, F. and A. NJ; Jerusalem
Chapter, r. A. M: the Brooklyn Democratic Club
and the Franklin Literary Society. He was promi-
nent in the National Democratic party, and was
its candidate for Congress in the lid District
Mr. Nye was a bachelor His mother. eighty
years old. who survives him, is niece Of ez-Gov-
eFnor Charles Collins. Of Rhode Island A sister.
A1iss Minerva 7 Nye, also survives him The
funeral will take place at p. m. to-day az St
AIMS Church on the Heights. Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
MRS. MARY L. M'LEAN.

Washington, Dee 9.-Mrs Mary L. Mclean the
mother Of John r. Mclean Of The Cincinnati
Enquirer" died here at her residence at 130 o'clock
this morning from acute heart affection She had
been i'll since Friday last, and from the first at
tack her life despaiTed CT, At the bedside Of
Mrs. Mclean when the end came were her daugh-
ters. Mrs. Dewey and Mrs Ludlow the wife Of
Rear-Admiral Ludlow; her son. John R. Mclean,
and Admiral Dewey.
Mrs Mclean was a native Of Kentucky, but pre-
yious to coming 70 Washington. several years ago,
she spent most Of her life in Cincinnati. She was
the widow Of Washington Mclean, proprietor Of
The Cincinnati Enquirer" During her residence
IN Cincinnati Mrs Mclean was a conspicuous social
leader and the centre OF important social as well
as political influences which did much 20 control
the activities Of that entire region. She de-
voted 10 her husband and her family and was uni
versal favorite in the city In Washington she
more quiet life and greatly enjoyed the successes
OF her children. Mrs. Mclean was warmheaFted
and hoSpitable, extremely alert and familiar with
She was in her seVenty-second year. 1880
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
FARoUs TENOR IN ALMSHoUSE.
BE SANG N OPERA UNDER THE NAME OF
BRUccI-N POVERTY SINCE HIS
VOICE FAILED.

san Francisco. Dec. 8 CspeciaD.-Frederick Moos-
brurger q once famous German tenor. Is now in
the san Francisco simshoUse He was taken 70
The poo-house q few DAYS ago On his Own appl-
cation He wore a tRttered old cloak and q de-
osyed opera hat, which were the only signs OF his
former success except his perfect manners He
brought big trunk which was packed with souve-
Mrs OF his professional life on the stage Moos-
brugger IS from the Austrian Tyrol, and he sang
under the name OF Brueci IL fell 70 his lot 70 sing
in the first production OF "Iannhauser IN the
Royal Theatre az Karlsruhe. He then went 10
StuttEart 10 sing n State concerts given by the
King q Wurteuberg. After a successful concert
tour he went 10 Paris and then 70 LONDON, where
he took Capoul's place as Wilhelm Melstef 70
Christine Nilsson's Mignon Then ms voice lAlleo'
anc ms record has since been one OF misery.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
a DEFENCE OF GENERAL EAGAN.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In The Tribune OF yesterday appeared a
letter under the caption OF General Eagans Sen
tence." and signed IN" which referred 10 the
sufferings of our boys on account Of his General
Eagan'sl mistakes.
General Eagan made no mistakes during the
Spansh-American War which caused our boys to
suffer On the contrary. he was ever the friend
Of the enlisted man; he conducted the work Of his
oftce under trying circumstances with great abil-
ity, and many Of the older officers competent TO
judge regard him OF the best Commissary
Generals the Army has ever had.
l am sure IN" will be generous enough TO with
draw his statement. above referred TO- which does
General Eagan a great injustice. B.
New-York, Dec. 8, 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
STRIKE NAY BE MADE GENERAL.
TELEGRAPHERs EXPECT TO BE JOINED
BY OTHER RAILROAD MEN.

TELEGRAPHERs EXPECT TO BE JOINED
BY OTHER RAILROAD MEN.
Kansas City No. Dec. s-''The Times" to-mor-
row will say that within the next forty-eght hours
the Walkout Of the Santa Fe operators may widen
into general strike and the members of the Order
Of Railway Telegra pliers be joined by those OF the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers. the Order OF
Railway Conductors. the Brotherhood OF Loeomo-
tive Firemen and the Brotherhood Of Railway
Trainmen Such is the danger that telegraphers
say now threatens the great passenger and freight
business OF the Santa Fe from Chicago to the Pa
cihc Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
r. c. Clapp, general chairman OF the Order OF
Railway TeiegrapheTs on the Missouri Pacific, came
20 Kansas City yesterday from Atchison. He has
been delegated by President Dolphin 10 act as his
representative at this point Last night he said
II the Santa Fe officials continue in their refusal
20 grant the demands Of the Texas operators a
general strike will result. Before the were
ordered out We had agreement with the other
orders guaranteeing US their support. We
likely 10 demand their support either to-day to-
morrow. The operators mean 10 night the COM
pany 10 hnish and force il TO come to our terms.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL.
THE CONSIDERATION AT FOND DU LAC.
BISHOP GRAFTON EXPLAINS THE POSITION
OF HIS CHURCH

OF HIS CHURCH
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir; Allow me to thank you for calling my atten-
ton by your article and cut you published of the
bishops who officiated at the conservation at Fond
du Lac II is superficial TO say that the endeavor
OF the Catholic party in the Episcopal Church is
TO go back four hundred and fifty years or 20 seek
10 revive mediayslism. What We have done In out
line is 10 go back 10 Christ Do you ask how we
can best know what His teaching was? We reny
that we believe Him to be a divine teacher sent
from God with the religion for the whole human
race that We cannot believe such a Divine Teach
er would have taught so indefinitely or in such a
hungling manner that nne-tenths OF His followers
would have fallen into error We believe that the
doctrine OF this vast majority made up IL is Of
every nation, language and temperament, came
from Him Upon investigation we find this faith
70 oe IN accord with the vast majority Of Christians
- Your statement concerning the medieval Chris
tices is inaccurate but small rnnoritV rebeIlsd IN
the sixteenth century, wSile vast naioritr re-
NAMED with the Old Church. This vast majority
faith and worship which we follow came from
what He intended to teach: we thefsf5re iissen 70
o. this Oroad Catholic. principle that those things
places and by all are Chrst's teaching
las ,As to worship we follow The same consensus;
mp into heaven and showed him the worship there
and that revelation has always been the directory
eense have always been used by niae-tenths Of
Christendom; they do not imply Romanism. but
era bass The broad On or Estoepse sco Ses P S
with the times end echoes the sentiments of
0yng woTe The IN Catholic school is up 70 me times
Of Christians. and leading them 10 a hisner and
holer life c. c. GRAFTON
Fond du Lac, Wis, Nov. so, 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
DANIEL DONOVAN.

Daniel Donovan seventy years old, retired marine
merchandise dealer. died yesterday fro par
alytic stroke at the home OF his son. Daniel
]. Donovan No as East One-hundred-and-twenty-
sixth-st Mr. Donovan made his home there
He suffered a first stroke OF paralysis five years
ago. Mr.. Donovan in the business OF marine
merchandise for thirty years retiring ten years ago
He bought the old Haletts Point steel tower light
light when it was condemned and sold. and Of
fered IL to the Park Department for observa-
tory. The Board refused it, and he had II broken
up and sold. In the Civil War he was In Company
3, 4th New-York Artillery. He was for forty years
a member OF Tammany Hall. and for quarter OF a
century prominent in the Catholic BENEVOLENT Le-
gion. He leaves a widow three sons and daugh-
IA
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
soUsA's BAND TO 60 TO GLASGOW.

John Philip sousa on Saturday signed contract
for a four weeks engagement OF his band at the
International Exhibition TO be held at Glasgow.
Scotland. next year. The Sousa Band viii sail for
England in the latter part OF September, opening
at Glasgow on the last day OF that month. After
the engagement at the exhibition Sousa will take
his band to London where series OF concerts will
be given. and later viii make extended concert
tour Of Great Britain and Ireland, returning TO
America about Christmas OF next year. Mr..
Sousa's band win start seventeen weeks con-
cert tour on January g. during which 80 cities In
various parts OF the United States will be visited
In June the Sousa Band will be the musical attrac
tion at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10

good work has been going on for some time in
Grace Gospel Church Bainbridge-st. near Sara
toga-ave Brooklyn The Rev. W. J. Mosier the
pastor has baptized thirteen persons lately. and
more are 20 follow Special revival services were
begun last evening under the leadership OF william
Il Williams Of the New-KoTk Christian Home for
Intemperate Men Mr Williams was formerly a
Lecturer but drank heavily and became insane.
He wss saved By the help OF friends in the Chris
tan Home and has since been successful evan
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
OBITUARY.
EX-SENATOR J. L. NJ. IRBY

0A--N~AAC@ a. L. ". 1rNb1
Columbia, S. c.. Dec (SpeciaD.-Ex-Senato
Irhy, who had been i'll for some TINA at Laurens
dled to-day. He was active in the management Of
senator Humans campaign for Governor and as
a reward Tor his services was made United States
Senator, instead OF Wade Hampton, ten years ago.
John Laurens Manning Irhy was born in Laurens
County, s. C.. September 20, 1854 while his father,
James H. Irby, was Lieutenant-GovernOr OF that
state. He attended Princeton College one year
and the University OF Virginia three years leaving
the latter institution in 1879 He studied law with
Judge Henry McIver, and admitted 20 the bar
in 1876 He was elected State representative from
Laurens County IN tsS6. 1883 1890, and Speaker
or the House in 1890 by unanimous vote. The
same year he was elected chairman Of the State
Democratic Committee and unIted States Senator.
His term in the Senate. OF which ne the young
est member al the time, expired in March, 1897.
In 1876 he married Miss Mamie Mcfarland OF
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
GENERAL OTIS NOT SEEKING OFFICE

Washington, Dec. Sit can be authoritatively
stated that the report that General Harrison Gray
Otis is in Washington seeking official appoint
nent is without foundation in fact General Otis
himself IS authority for the statement that he has
not applied for any appointment whatever under
the Administration He IS not in Washington on
an ofice seeking mission, and declares that there
is no warrant whatever for the published state
ments 10 the contrary. The Los Angeles Times"
enraees his entire attention
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
GOVERNOR RoosEVELTS PLANS.

Governor Roosevelt spent quiet day in New
York City yesterday. He was at the Union League
Club In the course OF the day and talked with sew
eral friends. he did not see General Greene last
night but will probably see him before he goes TO
Washington 10 attend the centennial celebration on
wednesday. The Governor would not talk about
politics Immediately after his term expires ne
viii start West On a hunting trip in search of pis
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
A WATER SUPPLY SUGGESTION.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: In regard 10 water supply. why should not
every dwelling house in New-York have cement
lined tank in the back yard and zinc lined tank in
the upper story TO hold the gift Of the clouds?
There is water enough overhead Why spend
countless millions In going after III Such reserve
supply could be used in the lower story for wash
ing and cooking. Rain water can be filtered and
has no typhoid germs The Brooklyn borough
Especially Should Consider this idea. Q. E r.
East Orange. N J., Dec 3, 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
CONTRIBUTING TO ST. ROSES HOME.

CONTRIBUTING 10 81. hOoE , HUME.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In answer 10 letters sent privately. at time
when this charity reduced 10 great need. the
Cancer Home succored by the donations
acknowledged herewith which trust you will print
for me. Through failure 10 receive a sum that will
come later and that had been relied upon, and be-
cause CT the necessity Of refundIng 500 70 young
woman who was obliged 70 give ~ aur work On ac-
count OF her health, were in extreme poverty.
II will be seen. however. that we have been spIen-
didly rescued.
We now number seven workers and TO have
four new members soon. Women constantly
applying TO Join us but we require some very solid
qualities not always TO be found. The question OF
securing more room is becoming the chief concern
Of our daily prayers. Fifteen patients and twelve
moreover we could DO more work than this house
warrants. Will not the public give US adjacent
house? Yours truly,
Sister n. ALPHONSA LATHROP. O. s D.
The following contributions have been received
since October II by St. Roses Free Home for In
durable Cancer. No. 426 Cherry-st: Francis j. Otis.
s25 z. 5. T. SIS; J. D. W. 10; Mrs Henry Seligman.
SIS Mrs. E I. Borden. IS; Anon S.: Mrs. Anne E.
Dibble SIS. Edwin Halloek So Anon. SO NJ A, 81;
Mrs. Anna Katherine Greene Rohlts SO; Christian
Herald" S.: Anon 81; Tramp" SIS: Mrs. George
C Townsend So Mrs. G. NJ Cortis s.: Mrs. J..
Husson s.; Miss Nora Fitzgerald, SO; Miss Mar
garet Glennan. 81; the Rev. Arthur Wynne Shaw,
81 10: Mrs. Charlotte L Dunning, $50; Miss Mary
Caldwell. SIS; Mrs. Alexander N Welch S.; Mrs,
NJ r. Greenleaf, s.; Emma Flower Taylor, $500;
z T Gilliland, SO; Anon s.; School Teacher. 80;
Mrs. J. s. Smith. s.; Miss Elizabeth Harper, $40;
Mrs. Maria Kennedy Tod. SIS and Miss Harriet S.
Arnold SO.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
IN MEMORY OF JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN
HIS WIDOW OFFERS a NEW BUILDING TO EN-
MANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF NEWPORT.

Newport. r. l., Dec s-Mrs. John Nicholas
Brown. CT New-York, has made an offer 20 EN-
manuel Episcopal Church 10 erect a new church
on the site OF the present building, in memory OF
her husband. The vestry viii act upon the offer at
its next meeting.
Mrs Brown Miss Natalie Dresser daughter
os Colonel George W. Dresser. L. s. A She and
Mr. Brown married here on September !. 1897.
He died IN New-York last May. leaving one son.
now eight months old the richest child of his
wears IN the United States Mr.. Brown gave much
- Fmmanuel Church during his life. and IN his
viii he left IL IS 900. His brother Harold, who died
= ss0 days after he died. left IL 10000.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
OPERATION on BISHOP THOMPSON.

The Right Rev. Hugh Miller Thompson Bishop
Of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese Of Mississippi
who mas been a patient in ST. Luke's Hospital this
city has been discharged from that institution
and Is now on his way 10 his home, in Jackson,
Miss Bishop Thompson was operated upon for a
fC~rnation IN his throat.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-DAY's FORECAST.
Washington. Dec. s-The northern storm rapidly
passing beyond field OF by way OF New
Brunswick Il has caused to-day light snow from the
upper Valley and lake region eastward and is
closely followed by decidedly colder
already reached the New-England Coast. forecast
Saturday cold waves to-day the upper
lake region Northwest and general frOss
Temperatures have fallen decidedly IN central
valleys Central West Cold weather will continue
from lake region and Mississippi
Valley eastward with further fall in temperature in
peraure NAV expected for three days IN
Enrland and the Middle States Temperatures rise
slowly Monday n Northwest and during Tuesday
extend into the upper lake region and the Ohio
renersv fair except extreme Northwest, where
snow H likely On NeWEngiand Coast the winds will
be vest 10 northwest diminishing IN force. On the
Middle and South Atlantic coasts they viii be fresh
northeriy and over upper lake region fresh westerly
becoming variable
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND TUESDAY.
For New-England fair and cold to-day and Tuesday;
diminishing west TO northwest winds
For Eastern New-York and cold to-day and Tues
day diminishing northerly Winds.
Eastern Pennsylvania fair to-day; calder In south
ern nortion Tuesday fair; fresh northery winds
District Columbia. Nsw-Jersey, Delaware, Mary
and virginia fair colder to-day Tuesday fair and
cold: fresh northery winds
For western NeW-t erk eold ahe sehefsl{ i@ai '0~S
and Tuesday; diminishing uorthwesterly wines
For Western Pennsylvania fair and cold to-cay ana
Tuesday fresh northerly winds.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
TO MARRY MISS SHELAGH WEST.
ENGAGEMENT OF THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER
ANNOUNCED.

London Dec ss-It is authoritatively asserted that
the Duke OF Westminster is engaged TO marry Miss
Shelagh West. daughter OF Colonel CORVALLIS West
BY the marriage the Duke will become the brother
in-law Of MIS- George CORVALLIS West CLady Ran
dolph Churchill.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
DIED.

RrcEpSEII-At MonteIair y. J.. on Saturday peeer-
Der Mari. aSsrls Ins Maria TSsrss sen or the late
Funeral from her late residence at Montela-
irai5 from New-York o.. L W. r. RI Barclay
or Christopher sts.-
Andrews. daughtsr q the late George and Elizabeth
r. ISS Rsisd s. : . asps sss ss5ySss
% tne Trssssv Tsss Dsesnsber H. al 2 D m
c1rrissfs5 s,oT MiG Grams a. = csatla pspoS NsT-YofE
suRNAP-Dscsmber $. Z. c; Burnap. aged q years.
Funeral services tTo Ms No1s 5se rsas1ss No iis La
Rtlstit.s t1yfS:s-szsa ana friends are invited H.
internent at Lowell Mass
cox-on sunday December O. 1900. Phebe H Cox. aged
Esasssi at cn.pDaGuA N T.. Tuesday. December Il.
I:3O ?. n.
CI-MSING-At Yonkers. on Sunday. December 0. 1900
Clement NJ cumm%ins ling in IN MS S9sn year AZ -.
On Tuesday afternoon. at o'clock
pEAN-on Saturday. December s. 1900. Edward williams
Eaasfa services vii as Asa his late residence s,qy
at ESQ p "a arrival Of l:5O Erie train. foot o.
EvERErT-on Friday, pecemssr !. 1900 At me rsesory
Of ths church % the Nativity. ..
Mass at 10 o'clock
HApnEN3-4s% sunni summit n NJ Il on & Saturday. SIN inst.
his late Tesidsnce No. 10 Floriaa-ave.. summit. on
sa n2asE az OS 6ciaS 6 om r. ~ Conveyance. at
depot.
= Hayden. IN fs'ss the sist year Of bis age
services from his late residence No S5I West
T6fh-st on Monday, December 10 az p. n.
Friends are requested not 20 send Towers
LrvNesToN-7on sunday Pgss@sss o 1900. M Martha
rsrsral service will the residence
L v. Lewis. No l49 Aalc0ck-st, Brook
yn. on tuesday DsSsmSsr II. At $50 ,. N
MowBRAY-sunday. December Q. 1900 Edward B. Now
bray IN his 3ist year.
Notice q funeral hereafter.
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