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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
TITLE DECLARED TO BE GOOD.
Decision Affecting $4,000 Acres OF
Land In West Virginia.

Land In West Virginia.
AT the close of the recent term Of the
United States court, held by Judge Jack
son of Charleston. W. Va. the case of
Henry P. Palmer ct al, executors Of John
Handley. deceased, agt. Max Lansgurgh of
this city, was decided. The decision affects
$1,000 acres Of land in Mcdowell county,
w. Va, which was claimed by Mr.. Hand
ley in his lifetime. and also by Mr. Lans-
burgh. Mr.. Lansburgh held his title under
grant by the commonwealth of Virginia
to Robert Morris of Philadelphia, dated as
early as 1875, the title having come down
by various conveyances to Mr.. Lansburgh.
Pending the litigation W. NJ. Ritter, a
lumber dealer, purchased the Lansburgh
title.
In his decision Judge Jackson held that
the title held by Max Lansburgh was good.
Mr.. Holmes Conrad of this city was assoc
c1ated with Mr.. David E. johnson of West
Virginia in the defense Of Mr. Lansburgh' 8
title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
Evidence of Rabies.

The Secretary of Agriculture has in
formed the District Commissioners that a
post-mortem examination of the body Of a
dog killed by Policeman Fugitt the latter
part of last month has revealed those al
terations usually found In rabies, and that
incubation tests at the bureau of animal
industry proved that the animal was suf-
fering from that disease. The animal.
states the secretary. Is reported to have
bitten Roland Wodson of 324 Sd street
tersection Of New York and New Jersey
avenues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
Church Incorporated.

The Wilson Memorial Methodist Epdsco-
pal Church of Washington was incorporat-
ed this afternoon. William H. Yost, VIII
Ham H. Harmer. Benjamin F. Graham,
George F. Barse, Lepheniah r. Offutt,
John w. SOBER. John NJ Mitchell and Hen
nv A, Herrell are the incorporators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
Youthful Offenders.

Action was taken today before Justice
Clabaugh, in Criminal Court No. l, in the
case of Walter Brooks and Daniel Webster
small colored boys jointly indicted for the
larceny Of horse and wagon. Brooks
pleaded guilty and was released by Justice
Clabaugh on his personal recogntzance.
The charge against Webster was nolle
pressed by the United States attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
DEGREES of Divorce Signed.

On the ground of cruelty a divorce has
been granted Louise LIE Fevre from Leon
H. LIE Fevre by decree signed by Justice
Barnard in Equity Court No. 2.
A decree has also been signed by Justice
Barnard granting to Jennie v. Geary a d.
vorce from William E. Geary by reason of
desertfon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
HYATrsv1LLE AND VICINITY.

Sunday School ObSeFvance OF CnfI-
dren's Day-Other Items.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, June Is, 1900.
Children's day exercises were held last
night in the Methodist Church South of this
village. The church was crowded to over
flowing and a large number witnessed the
exercises from the outside. The decoration
of the chancel, which was under the su-
pervision of Mrs. Vim. Woolf and Mr.. Ed
Hall, was a principal attraction. Cut flow
ers, ferns and water lilies were in abun-
dance, and fountain discharged its sprays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
What Shall We Have tor
DessertP

This question arises in the family every day. Let
us answer it today. Try Jell-O, delicious and
healthful dessert Prepared In two minutes NO
boiling! no bakingi simply add boiling water and
set to cool Flayors-Lemon Orange, Raspberry
and Strawberry. Get a package at your grocer's
today. 10 cents. fe266m'1A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
Examination for Magazine Attendants
The civil service commission announces

The civil service commission announces
the holding Of an examination August for
the position Of magazine attendant at the
naval proving ground. Indian Head. Nd.
Spelling practical questions. age. expert
ence and physical qualifications will con-
stitute the examination test. Special credit
will be given for experience to those who
have served in the navy or marine corps or
who have ben employed in powder factories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chills and Fev.r Is a bottle of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. 1t Is simply iron and quiz
nine In tast.less form. No curenO pay. Price, Soc.
te23-s tn, th-39t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
Ripar1s
Tabules

all drug stores ten foi
the genuine. Don't be
samples and a thousand
to any address for f.
Ripans Chemical Co., ]
mhSl-1Y-eo-l4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26
The SCOlOn1ial'
Serge at $50

A guaranteed all-wool and
fast-color blue serge mans suit
at $3.50 would be cheap enough
made up in the commonest way
but made as our "Colonials"
are made the offering is truly
remarkable.
Good workmanship good
ht-and best of all-our assur-
ance that they're color-fast
mark the producing OF these
suits to sell at $3.50 a distinct
triumph in clothes making.
Of course, we did the making
at our own factory-otherwise
the price would be $40, as else
where.
When you need another pair
of trousers, we've six styles of
French worsteds at 81, in the
wanted stripe patterns, that
were never meant to be sold
for less than SIS.
[51SEM AM BIR OF
u COR. 7TH AND e STREETS. W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26

% pieces of Genuine Imported English
Black Batstcs, Of the very best qualities
that are made; every yard guaranteed.
Some of 1t sells for 20c. a yard and much
Of it retails for CSC. yard. We
make no distinction, but offer both mn
grades for. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26

36-inch COlored Curtain Mus
lin, good quality of Muslin,
dainty colOrings, and summer
comfort 30 appreciate when
you can buy it for
&c.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
v,rs .. IN. Moas.ns k.rx-.

Great Falls. Mont. Ian. 2i.-word
has reached this city of n destructive
lire that swept over ten square miles of
country In Teton county. north of here.
d--'royln. everything In lis path. The
iirc wn. started AT itichnr,lson's ranch
10y n spark That s,1 fire To n woodpilc
A strong wind WIS blowing and car
ri.d the firc to the meadow near by
and thence swept over III" pralri. AS
fast as the wind could carry II. II
struck Halliday ranch. destroying all
III. buildings, hay. etc. except the fam.
ily residence. which was saved 10y hard
work.
\ mile and n half further Knowles
ranch was completely licked M. then
III. Clark Rro-. lower ranch. whcr.
the hay and all buildings were burned
On went III. tirc To the upper Clark
ranch. but III" wind went down and
the nnmr. We're cNiingui.hcd before
they reached there.
In nll ten square miles of range and
four rancho. nrc burned black, III.
los. I. hard Ia estimate. hut II viii run
heavy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
NEWS FROM MANILA.
Assrsssss Capture rsvs ssA ~
lAOWoOs.

Aasrsss.s Capture . rsws asA i've
Sas~oss.
Manila, Jan. 2i.-Mnjor johnson
commanding battalion Of the Forty
sixth infantry, Whea;on's brigade. re-
ports from 1emery. the 18th and 2Ofb
instants, drove enemy through Bala
yang eastward, morning OF the 18th.
capturing seventeen rifles. one field
piece: few hours later through Calaca.
captured four prisoners. four horses
and equipments, and six rifles: killed
three Insurgents. Advanced toward
I1e,nery thar afternoon. captured enc
my's outpost. three men. six horses; !;
advanced ON ] emery . o'clock y. m..
enemy strongly entrcnched: sent by
navy gunl,ont to Batnngas for assist
ance when three companies Of Mulr'x
battalion. Thirty eighth. sent to Taal.
insurHent headquarters: johnson drove
the enemy through Lemery on Taal,
when, he attacked the southern portion
Of the city. and Muir the northern por-
don. The enemy dispersed. retrea;ing
In many directions. Johnson's casual
ties. ono man killed. one seriously and
two slightly wounded; four Held pieces
aad quantity Of rides captured. This
movement of Johnson. was ably con-
ductai and was Important In results.
The enemy Ia reported In large force
and heavily cntrcnchcd nt md near
Santa Cruz. La Gunn de bay. Schwau
swinging his troops on that point. his
left at town Of Bay, few miles east Of
Cnlamba. hi. right consisting of caval-
ry nt right of Tnyabas. OTIS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
Cosaasmttss st Ward

BOULDER. Colo. Jan. 2i.-word was
received herr. at 3 o'clock this morning
that the town of Wnrd was burning. 4
high wind WIS blowing and nt that
hour 1t was feared that the whole OF
the village would bc swept away.
The fire IL said to have started from
an overheatei stove In tn" McC Clancey
hotel.
Most Of the houses arr Of frame. al
though there nre ii few sion. buildings.
There n no firc department. the town
depending for projection ngalns, fire
on u few water plugs,
The fire broke out about l2:t5 o'clock
this morning and nj 3 o'clock was said
To have entered the business part OF the
town.
The mills and mines are located out.
side the city and out Of the path of the
iinmc~.
II Is thought that the loss may reach
s.N,HU.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
TIL. x...... of s~..... cs.,....

In M arbitrary and unbusincs-likc
wny Colorado siiicli"r- nrc advancing
the price for treating Crippl" Creek
ores. says the Mining and Scientific
Press. such nciicn I. arbitrary b.
cn,s. II gees on III. assumption that
they have n "cinch" nnd cnn charge
what they plcnsr. II I. unhuuincu..
like. brnu-c bu.incs. |. the system
niic supplying of wants. and Isn't bus
inc.s to net 50 that customers or pa
irons grow ,iis.atirfiei for cause. Grip.
pie Creek mine owners have protested.
hut the protests have lNsn unhcc,l,.i.
Accordingly they will net. Will" .,or.
Ing their ores awaiting n cheaper
process they nrc discussing the joint
creation ~ cyanide and rhlorinni lion
plants aud n .tn~licr. In itsSlun guicli
the Woods Investment Company hny"
pu, In :EaAtoi,.iniiy chlorinntion
plant. which works successfully. OH.
cr 1arwr concerns fss'i ilnt their IN.
ti~naw has lscn abused nnd that ih.
bert rrtnssly for imposition II 10 help
themselves. ]. u. Urnhi. the western
manager ~ the snciirr combine. .ay.
that ''tl,rr~ WIS M money In treating
Cripple Geek ores IN the old hn.i.,"
and thar u II oAly In Cripple Greek
that thsrv n any advance The reason
for the last statement II Mnnif~.i. T-he
asaestteH that thr fortn~S irsa,h,cnt 1T
Cripple Crpek orrs was nn,xuata b,e ID
bsse answered. BY rvfsresMv to tn
seaeesneets uAa1s ty Nr. Orus and In
ee0lfuFUo Whea tn romblue was h
reOoooo q foe1ootloa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Cannibalism has broken out In the
Congo Free State The Zappo Zap
tribe. employed as revenue officers OF
that country. having been sent out on
\ somewhat questionable expedition to
collec, rubber. ivory. slaves and goats,
~ tribute to the sovereign authority.
burned fourteen villages. killed eighty
people and crowned their rapacious
proceedings by eating nye OF their
prisoners. The Congo Free State rul-
ers might md II to their advantage to
take lessons In revenue raising from
American municipal experts and learn
the civilized art OF pluoking but not
killing the goose that lays the golden
eggs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
rss...s u. p-.,..e. C...,.

Washington. Jan. =. In the cax@ Of
the Stute Of Missouri Va. the State Of
Illinois. involving the petition for mn
Injunction against the Chicago drain
age canal. the United States Supreme
Court to-day decided TO permit the at
tOrney general Of Missouri To file his
hill making the summons to the defend
ants rcturnnblc on April md.
ln connection with this decision. Mr..
u. Schumacher. representing the state
Of Missouri. asked for temporary re-
straining order against the Chicago
drainage district. prohibiting the opern-
tion of the canal during the pendency
Of the proceedings In this court. He
said the canal had hscn opened since
the proceeding Ind begun here and
with the full knowledge of the proceed
Ing. In reply Chief Justice Fuller said
tlint II was impossible for the Supreme
Court to exercise original Jurisdiction
In suit between states without giving
notice: that sixty days were required
for u return. and that nothing could
hc done before the date upon which
the service wns made rcturnnhle IN the
main proceeding. viz. April 2nd.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
MURDERED A GUARD.
POUR PRISONERS ESCAPE.
CsSAais Rssasy seasssa to the Heart ant
Other 0saris Assaulted After which
ths Desperate Coavicts soais the Walis
e3 she feailsatiary

Other 0narLs Assaulted After which
ths Desperate Coavlcts soais The Walis
ct she Fsaitsatiary
Denver, Jan. IA special to the
News last night said:
At 1880 tonight nm emergency alarm
was given by the guard NJ the west
the warden's quarters.
Warden Hoyt rushed from the house
and hurried to his office firing his re-
volvcr 1t every step On reaching the
penitentiary he found the institution In
utter darkness. and the inside guard
and occupants IN state Of intense ex-
element.
Gaining entrance he Immediately
cahed for Deputy Warden Sargent, and
together they proceeded to make an In
vestigation Of the interior.
In the guards dining room they
found the lifeless body of WIN ID. Roo
ney, captain OF the night guard. Ap-
parently he had been stnbbed with 4
keen-bladed knife In the left breast,
which had entered the heart and caused
instant death.
The body was removed to the penl-
tendary hospital. where II critical ex-
animation was made.
Proceeding further the warden and
his deputy met the assistant night cap
tain, MalOney, who WAS wandering
about In q dazed condition, begging &c
get out. He Ind been sandbagged, but
his Injuries are Of slight nature.
The trouble is supposed to have orig.
mated with the boiler gang, composed
Of Wagner. Reynolds and Antoine
Woode and Wallace. All four are des-
perate characters. Reynolds and wag-
ner being the worst men In the pen.
Details are very mengre. but 1t Ia
known that the four mentioned have
escaped. Two OF them were seen cross
Ing the First street bridge, going In the
direction Of Silver CHI.
The other two are supposed 10 have
gone over the hOg-back Immediately In
the rear Of the penitentiary. and may
now he In hiding in the country, which
is broken and very rough.
A general alarm was given In the city
by the ringing Of fire bells and shoot.
ing Of firearms, and at this hour 4
strong guard OF armed citizens Is sta
toned outside the penitentiary walls
and on the streets adjoining.
The inside is also guarded by special
citizen guards. Every assistance YpOssi-
BILE 10 being given the warden.
Posses have been started out In all
directions.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
Meals - street. Cssp.

L plan 10 under consideration In Chi,
eaEo to attach buffet cars ~ trailers to
ordinary street cars. The cars win
seat twenty persons and the fare viii
be 8 cents extra for ordinary trips. The
crew will consist Of q conductor and
the porter, who is also to have charge
Of the Kitchen" 20 called, but which
will consist Of the small range and
urns ~ in railroad bufFets. Under the
system man may take his friends and
cust0mers to luncheon and show them
the city At the same time. or he may
take bis breakfast while riding to the
o10cA.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Paris has provided \ fine site In the
American quarter. near the Trocadero
and the Arch Of Triumph. for the
equestrian statue OF Washington. The
statue Is to he unveiled July J. on the
anniversary Of washinEton's accept
ance Of his commission as y general.
and the occasion will probably be taxi
ship for America by the one European
nation that Is our true friend. and ut
all times
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Nathan Hale. when led to execution.
mourned because he had but one life
which he could sacrifice for his coun-
try. The Chicago empioye who is dis
charged to reduce expenses cannsA see
things AZ Hale saw them. He not emily
regrets that he has to sacrifice his one
job for the sake OF the city. hut ferv-
emily wishes that he might hold two
positions and never be removed from
Aither
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
n. usalsA and rlss..ss Reserss

TAs usaltA and rlssssss Rsserts
OF Texas. Mexico, Arisooa and Cali
foruia are quickly and comfortably
reached via the Southern Pacific Com
panys Sunset Route. Daily through
service from New Orleans 10 San
Francisco via Houston. San Antonio.
81 Paso and Los Angeles. Special
semi-weekly service. Sunset Limited
from New Orleans Mondays and
Thursdays. composed Of Buffet smok-
ing Car, containing Bath Room and
Barber shop. Drawing Room Compart-
ment Car. regular Pullman Sleepers.
and Dining Car (meals 4 Ia cartel. All
Of the latest design and most luxuri-
ousiy appointed. Direct connections
made at New Orleans from all points
North and East. Detailed informa-
tion chesrfully furnished BY W. q.
Neimyer. @. ". A.. So. Pac. Co.. 31S
Clark ST., Chicago: W. H. Ooonos.
Coml Agt.. Chamber Commerce Bldg.
Cincinnati. O.. w. J. Berg. Trav. Pas.
Agt.. z.0 EllIcOtt Square. Buffalo.
n. Y.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

II may. OF course. have been only =
coincidence. but II was still rather
curious that William Armstrong.
charged with bribery In \ Chicago rail-
road suit. should be defended In Wash
ington by one of the most prominent
Of western railroad lawyers. and 1t was
also curious that the cx-bartendcr Of
Chicago. man OF presumably but
little ready capital. should be able to
employ 30 expensive nm attorney. Who
ID putting up for him!
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
E.,.rr.,n.,lrg Mo.qs.te..

How to cxterminate the mosquito has
been a problem for long time until
a resident Of Sydney. Australia, tried
pouring kerosene on the water IN q
pool. with the happy result that the
larvae whence mosquitoes spring were
killed. A local municipal body has
tried the kerosene cure on the water
holes In it's district. and no cOnspicu-
ously has been the success OF the ex-
pertinent that steps have been taken
to distribute n circular among residents
exhorting them to use kerosene ON the
water holes that belong to them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Happy is the man who knows that
the whole structure Of society is build
ed upon a foundation OF individual re-
sponsibility. and that n weak nature in
one contributes to a weak foundation
for all.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Considering the warlike results
which followed so soon upon The
Hague peace conference Europe will
view with alarm" the Issuance by the
car Of another rcscript. on marine dis
armament
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
r., c,,v,.e ~ s1.~,l..e,

Ths osavsag fse D4Aaslaats
Has lately attracted Sreat deal Of at
tention. The use Of them seems 10 be
increasing. This clearly shows an ex-
hAusted condition Of the nerves and
blood. which may be rcmedied only By
strengthening the stomach. Hostetters
Stomach Bitters will do this for you.
1t cures dyspepsia, constipation and
nervousness.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

ohessse1ss - osvestes psteos AssAA
WashiAseoa. Jas. 1.-The 8ouee
eo0olttoe on territories today nave q
heeHAg. epoa tAe auhjset - d6oo0lt3o0
q ~ paeeic la16s q Hawaii NJ. 0o9.
nAnn, co0nlea6eoer u ths puh1be ~
eooA nvoes1 paaciag ths 6o1o u01Qg
= ~ essss ~ ~ :. -; s.i,; e. - = eesss1s
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
s.s.. Es..s.s. D.., .. :. New 1..A css

oesss ksssssss Dssi - ~ Nov rssA C1sy.
New York. Jan. !s-The World eays:
A general consolidation oe all The eas,
electric light and traction syssems Ct
the city. under the supreme control Of
the RockrfriIers. In impcnding.
Therr has isrn n general haPmopis.
Ing Of interests. brought about b.
Reeksf~llcr Influences, which promiscs
giganttc results. Dirsctly II marks the
absorption VI tho New York Oas ard
H,srtric Light. Heat snd Power Con.
pany by the Consolidated. and polns
y the probability u IN eariy ed q
the gas rate war.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

II Is hard to decide whether a child
suffers more In not having any broth
crs and sisters. or in having too many
OF them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Tarbintar, an Indian word, meaning
telegraphy without wires. Is suggested
as the single word that shall designate
the new wireless telegraphy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

The absent-minded woman never
feels SO silly as when she hands her
fare to some man who is not the con-
duetor.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
W.~.. C.r. .r,. . l....,,.

Milwaukee. Wis. Jan. CIV. z.
Walters held ny the womnn cashier In
the once of tho Milwaukee Crvsiit Com.
y,Any this afternoon and ten minutes
later be- WAS la the central police sta.
tion- Walters entered the Once of the
which 10 In Grand avenue.
In The heart Of the downtown district.
and. presenting \ chisci at the head Of
Miss Freuler. the cashier. ors3aeed her
10 throw up her hands. Hhe grappled
with the man. lie threw her 10 the
Asoe. rariA9. he reached Into the safe
and secured e1.$5 and sosne checks. A
be started to escape Miss f'rruIss
seized him. Walters dragsed bef down
. digit Of stairs to the street below,
whsre Aias Frrulcr's screams brought
hee assistance. Walters was pursued
snd captured t,y citisens. lie has
ssrved term In the Joliet peuitentiary
aad rsccntiy came here from Chicago.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

No matter how poor horse man
drives II he has on a light driving coat
he feels the true sportsmans spirit
within him.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Harper's Weekly is advocating an
empire Of the United States. This
right on the heel OF the failure OF
Harper l. Brothers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

II the governorship Of Cuba had been
left to the politicians ever SO many
gentlemen would have received one
vote.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Tho Individual is not punished for
his sins but BY his sins.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

A political machine in Chicago 10
said to be going to pieces. Score an
other point for substantial, reform.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Tho keenest disappointment has Al
Ways some compensation.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

John L. Sullivan might organize .
Lost q Million" Club.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

"of courre, Alice. I can't regulate your
spending money: but we ought to 6e say.
ing for u home" We'll. Arthur. $40 will
buy me a hat, but you know very well II
won't buy house and lot"
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

TAs nas Who lives By The sword
ohsIl ~ by tAs sword. Asd svss 20
~ wteA natioes. Just loek at vosta
De11o3ss ts1Ay. rbs Ottoman saD,es 70
~ . sha1ew. Italy alnsse Q e..
~ a0eag sattoas. epais ooiy Q
01Dse - ~ nAD. esd nasiasl II Z
lao1A eoguGg1s.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27
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n WSntsS OSS AuseS He
A powder. Your feet feel uncom-
Portable. nervous, and often cold and
damp. II you have sweating. sore feet
or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
Is cents. Sample sent free. Address
Allsn g. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. Z.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

Dropsy treated FREE by Dr.. II. Il. 0rssas
eoas. Of Atlanta, Ga The greatest dropsy
specialists In the world. Reed their advsr-
tissment In another column Of this papes.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-27

r ~ vsul1 nahs ~ vseA bssssr.
~ - - ~ ~ -. ~ slvays
- AIo8 ooA honA Yous nstgA-
- vng = DsGA y yeus
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