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Evening journal., 1901-10-29

This is a progressive age, and If there
comes a time when the courts seek a
more rapid method of divorce making
than that now in vogue in some OF the
states. they will but have TO call upon
Magician kellar He has perfected a
device that does away with trials, ALI
mony. counsel fees. and all the imped-
mental matters of the modern divorce
court. and at the same time is so in
stantly and completely effective that
the lady who is disposed Of disinte-
CRATES thin air and nothing whatever
is left to tell the tale The lady is
placed in a chair, suspended by four
ropes from a scaffold-lil1e structure
and then the magician fires a magic
pistol at her point blank. Although
the room is brightly lighted and there
ARE no screens or curtains Of any sort
used to hide any part of the machine
/ lthe very instant the pistol cracks the
lady disappears and the empty chair
falls to the floor The lady has van.
lished in smoke or air. which ever yOt
prefer. and no trace of her is left She
does not even have time to get in
last word. OF course this is but an il
usion. but it is one of the most per
picking that the great magician has ye
produced. 1t Ia but one of series o
almost a dozen. each Of which cccupie
the entire stage Of the theatre. Ihi
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

Philadelphia, oct. 29-The wheat mar
ket was quiet and prices declined 1ac
under lower cables and weaker Western
advices. The American visible supply
showed an Increase Of 1.3l1, 90 bushels.
Contract wheat, as to location closed
as follows.
Bid Ask.
October ....... .......................74 .74d74ib
Car lots In elevator:
No. Pennsylvania red ............. .76016ia
NO. Delaware red ....................76 .76fif6t
CORN.-The market ruled steady under
light offerings, but there was little dspo-
sition to trade. The American visible
supply showed an increase of 1S7,0 900 BUSH
els Sales Of i car No . mixed. track at
64c.
No mixed as to location. closed as
follows:
DNAoHll s.ss+s ss+.s.s .ul tiNiilli
ATS-There was n fair local trade de-
mand for car lots and prices ruled firm
under light offerings. The American visi-
BILE supply showed an increase OF 203 GOO
bushels. Sales Of ? cars No. . white.
natural track. at 43Ac. cars do.
clipped. on track. at 43ihc. and 4 ears do
do. choice. on track at i3afc
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
EXECUTORS SALE
EXECUTORs SALE
I OF
REAL ESTATE
OF James L. Carpenter, Deceased.
On Saturday, November 2, 1901,
At 2 o'clock. .. m.


At o'clock .. m.
At his late residence. Kennett turnpike,
near Centreville. Del, three valuable
farms and country residences.
No. j. The home farm, containing "a
acres. large stone mansion and other
buildings. Large lawn OF ful-grown or
namental trees. The highest and most
commanding residence site in Delaware.
No. 2. Farm containing so acres, roods
and IA perches, opposite No. J. now occu-
pied by william Carpenter The inn
pBOVements consist of "a tWO-story and
mausard roof. double frame mansion and
other farm buildings IN good condition.
No. g. The Bush farm, containing $50
acres. above Centreville, and Is reached
by lane leading from Kennett turnpike
near the seventh mile stone. Good farm
buildings and q quantity Of heavy tim
Der. This is a good chance to make
money.
The above farms are all located In the
most desirable section of New Castle
county, Delaware. and on the finest road
leading out Of the city of Wilmington
All under a good state Of cultivation and
OF easy access to markets \Vatered bv
springs that rise upon the premises. and
etc
Attendance VIII be given and terms
made known on day OF sale. by
JOSEPH J.. CARPENTER. JR.,
HARRY +. CARPENTER.
Executors
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

Maude Adams came, saw and con-
lQuered a large audience in the Opera
House last night She came in new
role. which she so imbued with grace.
sweetness and charm that il viii stand
out prominently among her list OF tri-
umphs. That she has scored another
personal triumph no one win deny; she
is ono Of the daintiest. archest and
most winsome on the American stage
today. and her personality pervades
and dominates the play. It's name Is
EQUALITY Street" and it was written
for Miss Adams by j. NJ. Barrie. In
brief. It tells of the love girl. Miss
Phoebe Throssell for q soldier who
rode away 90 the war without making
the declaration that she expected. He
lreturned after nine years but in the
meantime Miss Phoebe and her sister
had lost the most of their fortune
through an investment advised by the
soldier, Valentine Brown, and We're
Obliged TO keep a select school He
finds Miss Phoebe sadly changed, and
/ his blunt remarks at her changed ap-
pearance strings her into an agony OF
regret for her lost girlhood She dons
o gown Of former days lEts down her
ringlets, and while she is dancing in
abandon, Captain Brown appears on
the scene and fails TO recognize her.
! and she is represented to him as her
own niece. He falls a victim to her
wles. but later tires of her frivolous
and ilirtatiOus ways and tells her Ii
was her Aunt Phoebe" that he loved
all the time.
Mic A AT.
delightful. In the lighter scenes her
humor was irresistible, but It was in
the third act. when she repented her
prank. and endeavored to rid herself
CT her admirers at the officers ball.
that she was strongest
The play is superbly mounted and
the support could not be better Miss
Helen Lowell. as Miss Susan. made
the daintiest, most lovable Dresden
china-like old maid Imaginable. sgd
ney Brough as Captain Valentine
| Brown. the bluff. honest and unimagi-
native soldier. was scarcely less excel
lent than Miss Adams herself. He is a
} big. gOOd-looldng young Englishman.
and this is his first season here. Mar
ion Abbott who plays the part Of
Patty. the maid. was I'm Wilmington
late last season i'm Sag Harbor." in
which she played the opposite role to
that Of the late James A. Herne. the
author Of that play. The cast was as
follows:
Valentine Brown ... Sydney Brough
Ensign Blades. ...... William Levers
Major Linkwater. &C.. r. Payton Carter
! Lieutenant Spicer. ....... George Irving
Ma ior Bubb. ...... Frederick Spencer
A Recruiting Sergeant
Joseph Fransoeur
/ Master IOmsOn. .......... Fred Sanity
Miss Susan Throssell. . Helen Lowell
Miss Phoebe Throssell .Maude Adams
Miss Willoughbv .......I Ida Waterman
miss Fanny WillOughby.
Sarah Converse
Miss Henrietta Turnbull Sarah Perry
riottv ............ ...... Marion Abbott
! Last nights audience was an excep-
lfionally large and fashionable one.
Every seat i'm the house was occupied,
land scores of people stood during the
lentire play. Manager Baylis is being
highly commended for bringing such a
lstrong attraction here, particularly be-
fore it goes to New York and Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

Frank Mckee has received a scenario
.of " "Graustark' George B. McCutch-
cons novel, in a dramatic version of
which he plans TO present Mary Man
Yetive. The completion Of this. play
Will be expedited as much as possible
consistently with a palnsiaking and
careful dramatization Of the story. The
time Of its presentation has not yet
been fixed. Miss Mannering may be
seen in one Of the three OF four other
plays Mr.. Mckee has IN reserve before
he decides to place her before the pub
lie in "Graustark"
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

can be found all kinds and at all prices.
This is our first sale of the season and
we want 20 make a success OF IL, and Will
surely sell them If the people win only
bid on them. Every horse to be as repre-
sented or money refunded. Old horses
taken i'm exchange Sale positive rain or
shine. ANY one wanting "A horse OF any
kind should attend this sale as we are
going TO cut them loose.
A credit of ninety days will be given
by purchaser giving a bankable note with
approved endorser.
Alsotwo young cows sprnging to calves.
ana TWO young bulls-all Jerseys.
JESTER & MCDANIEL
L. c. Shdham. Auctioneer
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

Tho following described real estate. w:
All that certain lot Of land with the
four two-stOry brick dwelling houses
thereon erected, situate IN the CITY or
Wilmington. New Castle county and state
of Delaware bounded and described as
follows. TO wit
Beginning at the corner formed by the
intersection Of the easterly side of Fine
street with the southerly side of Eleventh
street. thence southerly by said side Of
Pine street seventy-fve feet TO the north
erlv side Of q four feet wide alley, thence
easterly along said side of said alley and
parallel with Eleventh street htty-eight
feet five and onc-Quartcr inches to cor
ner; thence northerly parallel with Pine
street seventy-fve feet TO the said south
erly side of Eleventh street aforesaid;
and thence thereby westerly flfty-eighl
feet and five and one-quarter inches tc
the place OF beginning.
The following described property ha'
been released:
All that portion Of the above-mentionet
and described property bounded and de
scribed as follows, to wit:
All that certain lot or parcel of lant
with a two-story brick dwelling hous'
| thereon erected. situate in the city of Wi
mington and State Of Delaware ant
bounded and described as follows. 70 wit
| Beginning at a point I'm the southerl!
side of Eleventh street at the distance o
fourteen feet and eleven and one-quarte
lfnchcs easterly from the easterly side o
! Pine street; thence eastery along sa
/ side of Eleventh street fourteen feet an
six inches to corner, and az that widt
a depth thereof southerly of seventy-fiv
feet.
Seized and taken in execution as tn
property Of Afillard r.. Poole and Cornell
J. Poole. mortgagors. and l. t.'s, and {
SAMUEL A. McDAN1EL, sheriff.
sherl1's ONCE, Wilmington, leiaWarl
lOctober Is, 1901
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

Joseph Callahan has appeared as Me
phisto' in Faust over two thousand
times during the past six years. and with
such a magnificent company of artists
and sumptuous production. II rs 10 he
hoped that Mr.. Callahan viii appear IN
the same role for many years 20 come
Faust viii be presented al the VIII
and in order TO give the paraders and
those desiring 10 see the parade q chance
TO attend the curtain viii not 60 up until
O'Clock The engagement viii continue
the remainder of the week. with the
usual matinee performances.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

Louise CLOSER Hale. the wife of Wal
ter Hale. who will play Colonel Jack
Brcreton i'm support of Mary Manner
ing in Janice Meredith" the coming
season. will be The "Sukey' the negro
servant of the cast Mrs. Hale is the
author of a very interesting article in
the August Boolman" on Historic
Englishmen on the American Stage, f"
illustrated with photographs of Mans
field as Beau Brummel, Goodwin and
Dixey as Garrick, Robson as oliver
Goldsmith, Sothern as Sheridan, and
original sketches of the homes of these
historic Englishmen" in London.
drawn by Mr. Hale.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
HELP WANTED

youth understanding stonography
a ana desiring TO learn telegraphy can
do so on easy terms. For particulars ap-
ply to Manager Postal Telegraph Co.
Laurel, Delaware
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
PERSONAL

4 AIDES! Chichester English Penny
i ! royal Pills are the best. Sale' reu'
BILE Take no other. Send 4c., stamps
or particulars. "Rellef for Ladies'" in
etter by Return Mail. Ask your Drug
ist.
CHICHESTER CHEMICAL CO,
Philadelphia. Pa
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

The character Of Mrs. Steele, a chair
woman Of the sewing circle in Lovers
Lane" which comes here November z,
bears a strong resemblance to Mrs
Carrie Nation. and many suppose it to
be modelled after that irrepressible and
iconoclastic lady. AS a matter of fact
Clyde Fitch wrote this play long be-
fore Mrs. Nation emerged from Kansas
obscurity into the fierce white light OF
national publicity.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

The bill which Manager Dockstader
offers this week is good all the way
through. and those who Witnessed the
opening performances yesterday were
well pleased. 1t is strictly a laughing
show The Three Delliotts, in a musical
comedy sketch, The Professor and His
Pupils contribute a good feature;
Deaves' Marionettes amused the older
heads as well as the younger ones; Ar
vello, gymnast and equilibrist, was cley-
er, and James and Bennie Farley did
some eccentric dancing which was warm
IS applauded Miss Rita Redmond in her
electrical novelty, "Dion Cato" provided
novel and highly pleasing feature Of the
bin. The act received liberal applause.
J.lNnOx Gavin and Miss Platt, in a gypsy
scene, offer a delightful feature. Their
singing is excellent, and their comedy
is genuine. Fox and Ward, of minstrel
fame, give a mixture Of nonologue, par.
odies and witticisms that brought then
a very liberal share OF the applause
lJohnnie Healey fairly brought down tn'
/ house yesterday lie g.ves new ac
i this season but il is the same Hesle,
with it all IL is a good bill.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
FOR RENT
NOTICES

lust TO BUILD TRADE. Pianos and
~ Organs tuned and cleaned. Pianos
S1.50; Organs, s.. % years factory expert.
ence. Tuner for Lester Piano Co.. Phila-
delphia. H. j. TOMSINSON,
~ ENTS' FINE CLOTHING made to or
" der by reliable merchant tailor on
mall weekly or monthly payments. Ad-
ress postoffice box 167. city. aSl-2m
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
sHFRlFF's SALES.

< HERIFF'S ShLE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ Of Legari Facias, to me di.
rected, win be exposed to public sale,
at the Court House, on Market street.
between Tenth and Eleventh streets, I'm
the city Of Wilmington, New Castle
County State Of Delaware,
on WEDNESDAY.
THE 3Oth DAY OF OCTOBER, 1901,
At 10 O'Clock, a. M,
he following described real estate, viz;
All that certain lot of land with a three
storied brick tavern house thereon erect
situate in the city of Wilmington, and
State of Delaware, bounded and de-
scribed as follows, TO wit:
Beginning at the westerly side OF Mar
ket street between Second and Ihr1
streets. at the distance of forty-three tee'
and ten inches from the northerly side OF
Second street; thence westerly by the
outside of the sOutherly gable wall OF the
said brick tavern house about thirty zee
and seven inches 10 the back corner OF
the same, forty-three feet and eigh
inches from the nOrtherly side Of Second
street: thence westerly and parallel VIII
Second street eighty-seven feet to thl
easterly side of Shipley street; thence
thereby northerly twenty-seven feet an'
six and One-half inches; thence easterl,
parallel with Second street through th'
centre Of the northerly. gable wall OF sai.
tavern house one hundred and seventeen
feet and seven inches to the westerl.
side of Market street aforesaid, AM
thence thereby southerly twenty-sevel
feet and four and one-half inches TO tn
place of beginning, be the contents there
of what they may.
Seized and taken in execution as tn
property of George II. Lewis and Saral
r. Lewis. his wife, mortgagors, an
{. t. s.. and to be sold by
SAMUEL A. MCDANIEL, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Wilmington, Delaware
| October "a. 1901.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

WANTED.---First-cIasS
Furniture UphOISterers,
highest pay and extra i'm
ducementS. Apply n. q.
BOx O04, Wilmington,
Del.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
BUSINESS ca RDs

TRESH arrival Of pure maple syrup. in
II pints. quarts, one-half gallon and
gallons e. ANDERSON & SON, Della
ware aVcnue and Iackson street.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
WANTED

w do addressing in lots from 1000
w to 100000. Lists furnished. Right
prices. Quick service. Box 445, city.
Wy ANTED. - Immediately, hypnotic
w subject TO travel with professional
hypnotist. Send photo and name salary.
Address Hypnotist care of Evening Jour
nal. o2s-6t
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

TOHN b. KRUGER. Paper Hanging.
u Wall Decorator Rooms papered
from SO up. Estimates furnished S. e.
Cor. Fourth and Jackson streets VII
mington, Del Delmaryia phone 1907. ID.
& A. phone 27SD.
j15-1y
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

John f. Byrne. of Eight Bells
fame, Is the inventor and patentee OF all
Of the stage mechanism used in the
presentation Of this amusing comedy
which will be att the Opera House To-
night. It is the most novel and intri-
cate used by any road company The
Brothers Byrne stand at the head OF
their profession in this peculiar line OF
work and bring a strong company oi
speciality people with them. most Of
them we'll known in the special line Oh
business.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

There is a hair-raising sensation In
the clever comedy-drama OF Uncle
Josh Spruceby" which must be seen to
be appreciated. The scenery for this
production is all new and painted ex-
pressly for this play, and is the work
of tho best of the New York artists.
The play. which will be seen at the
Opera House tomorrow afternoon and
evening is becoming as popular as
"The Old Homestead" Although I'm
Gle Josh" is similar in some respects
to the former. in the latter will be
found several sensations which tend TO
make it additionally interesting
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

tionally large and fashionable one.
Every seat in the house was occupied,
and scores Of people stood during the
entire play. Manager Baylis is being
highly commended for bringing such a
strong attraction here particularly be-
fore it goes to New York and Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
FOR SALE

L OR SALE. cheap, few more copies Of
Il the history Of Dewey. Call or write.
Address 317 East Thirteenth street, VIII
mington, Del o22-tts
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

- IERIFFS sALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ OF Levari Facias, to me dl-
rected, will be exposed to public sale
at the Court House., on Market steret
between Tenth and Eleventh streets, in
tho city of Wilmington, New Castle
County, and State of Delaware,
ON WEDNESDAY.
THE anIh DAY OLE OCTOBER. 1901.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

EOR SALE.-One sound horse. years
II old Apply ]. c. O'NEAL, Thirteenth
and King streets o23-6t
~ OOD horse for sale. cheap One surrey
VI for sale w. II. HALLETTS Liv-
~ Stable. 1922 French street.
Evening journal., 1901-10-29

SAMUEL A. MCDANIEL, Sheriff.
sherinf's Onice. Wilmington, Delaware.
October u. 1901
Evening journal., 1901-10-29
ALLOWS INTEREST

on deposits EOans Money on Nor
cages and other good Securities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08
PERSONALS.

Mr.. w. P. Rose went to Goldsboro yes
terday.
Mr.. j. r. Youpg left yesterday for Hen
derson.
Mr. Ed E. Paschall, of Charlotte, is
in the city.
Col. J. w. Hnsdale returned to the city
yesterday.
Mr.. J. P. Cook, of Concord, was here
yesterday.
Mr. c. B. Wright is back from visit
to Burlington.
Or. James Dinwiddie went to Chapel
Hill yesterday.
Mr.. Henry Stubs, of Martin, is visi-
tor to the city.
Mr. T. e. Holding, of Wake Forest,
was here yesterday
Mr. w. N. Everitt, of Rockingham, is
visitor to the city.
Mr. R. B. Raney spent yesterday in
Kittrell with relatives.
Marshall H. G. Dockery returned yes
terday from Rockingham.
MIR. A. H. Michaels was in the city
yesterday from Durham.
Mr.. NJ NJ Vaughan, of Durham, was
here yesterday on business.
Judge A. w. Graham returned to Oxford
yesterday after a short visit.
Mr. HI. A. Foushee, of Durham was in
the city on business yesterday.
Mr.. David Clark has returned to Char
lotte after spending some time in the
city.
Mr.. r. l.. Travis, of Halifax, member
OF the States Prison board, is in the
city.
Labor Commissioner III. B. Warner
reached the city yesterday from Lexing-
ton.
Mr. Howard McLarty left yesterday for
Blowing Rock and other points on vaca-
tion visit.
Mr.. M. L. Cline. of Hickory, is now
in Raleigh, and is keeping books for the
Raleigh Manufacturing Company.
MIR. J. M. Bishop, State organizer of
the Improved Order of Red Men, has gone
to Kinston, to institute tribe of the Or
der.
Mr.. T. E. Whitaker, of Oak Ridge, =
member of the Legislature of 1901 from
Guilford, is in the city visiting rela-
tives
Mr.. A. S. McGeachy went to Green's
boro yesterday, where he will reside. He
is to travel for a wholesale drug house
of that city.
Rev. Livingston Johnston returned yes
terday from Burlington. He was unable
to reach the Beulah Association on &C
count of the rains and the swollen
streams.
Commissioner of Agriculture S. l.. Pat
terson and the State Chemist, DR.. B. w
Kilgore. left yesterday for Edgecombe
county on business for the Agricultural
nopartp,opt
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IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.


No ball game today The Raleigh team
is in Wilmington.
This afternoon the Capital Hose Com
pany will hold their annual barbecue on
the Fair Grounds. The dinner will be
served about O'Clock.
The Mcdaniel orchestra has cancelled
it's dates for concerts at Pullen park this
week. great program is being ar
ranged for next week, of which notice
will be given.
The distressing news of the serious i'll
ness of Mr.. B. K Pardon, who lives near
Willow Springs, in Middle Creek town
ship, was received here yesterday. Mr..
Pardon is one of Wake countys most
prominent citizens and his many friends
are grieved to hear of his illness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

A strictly temperate and pious young
man who is full graduate in Banking,
Commercial Law, Penmanship, CONNER
cial Correspondence and bookkeeping
from one of the leading Business Colleges
in the United States, desires position
with a reliable firm only. Had seven years
of practical experience, five years with
present employers, to whom references
will be given. Reason for changing is
location. Address "R. e. L. care News
and Observer. Sit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08
Outlook Good For Whitsett.

We are very glad to know that the
outlook is for the very best opening that
Whitsett Institute, Whitsett, N. c., has
ever had. Last year two hundred and
forty-one students attended from thirty
FIVE counties, and the thirty seventh
term, which opens August 18th, now
promises to be the best in the history of
the institution. The illustrated cata-
logue can be had free upon request.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08

THE BARHAM HOUSE, AT FUQUAY
Springs. can accommodate twenty
guests. Terms / per day, $4 per week.
Children half price. Raleigh Phone
No. "a, six rings. r. M. Barham, Pro-
prietor, Fuquay Springs, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08

WANTED.--LAWS PRIOR TO 1860 AND
anything Historical. Also Baptist Min
utes and history of ss0cia lions prior
to 1876. Correspond with Knston Coin
and Book Exchange, Kinston, N. c.
7-14-1mo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08
MORE TEACHERS NEEDED.

The present demands in certain depart
ments exceeds supply correspondence
invited from competent teachers, male
and female.
Persons seeking teachers can get in
formation about such as would suit (no
charge) by addressing
THE EDUCATIONAL BUREAU,
: Raleigh, N c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. H. KING DRUG COB. S. C.
H. t. HICKS-Vade Mecum Water.
p. NJ PEARSALL-Proclama by the
Governor.
SHERWOOD HIGGs & Goa Short
Story About Shoes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08

NEW HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
My House and lot, No. SIT, North Blood
worth street, all modern improvements.
Lot 521a feet by 30 feet. House can
be seen any time of day. Possession
at once. Mrs. Matte o. Allen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-08

BIDS WANTED.-BIDS ARE INVITED
by August 9th to make alterations in
the department for the Dangerous In
sane at the States Prison. Plans and
specifications can be seen at superin-
tendents office. The right to reject
any and all bids reserved. J. S. MANN,
Superintendent. tt.
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Zone Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENTS TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
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BILLY GOAT WANTED-CASH PAID
for a large, we'll trained, good man.
cred billy goat, prettily marked and
we'll broke to harness. Address, X care
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