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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

ways a huge pot of indigo ready to
dye the wool from the shorn sheep.
Clean, smooth and in order, the loom
also awaited her pleasure at weaving.
Her water from "the north side of the
well' was cooler than could be had
elsewhere; her cream invariably
turned to butter; Gurdie could smooth
out most folks wrinkles.
When the muddy, staggering feet
of the British despoiled her polished
floors she made it understood that
they should rest in the cellar, where
homemade wine "a in casks, until
she had prepared their meal.
Leading to this place vas a narrow
flight of steps and an old-fashioned
trap-door. 1t was, however, light and
spacious, and the men cracked many
a joke over their entertainment.
At last Gurdie called to them that
their supper was ready. Leave your
guns stacked in the cellar" she said;
there's no room for them above"
This they did and came tumbling up
the stairs.
Gurdie then closed the trap door
with a spring, which only she knew.
The men, s%uspecting nothing, fell
eagerly to eating. To her suffering
husband, outside the window, she
quickly passed the word; and thus a
short while later a goodly number Of
unarmed men were carried off as
prisoners by the American boys.
The signal which her husband gave
about the town as he passed from
man to man, and which has come
down to us through history, was sim
ply the record of his clever wife's
deed: "G-Gur-Gur-Gurdie's g-g-got
th-th-the gu-gu-guns."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

tame cats had affiliated and had taken
up their abode in the tunnel and had
increased in numbers.
Finally a celebrated bear hunter Of
that region discovered the half-closed
entrance to the tunnel, and, thinking
that perhaps some wild animals might
be occupying the place, sent his dogs
in to Investigate. In a few minutes
the dogs came rushing out, literally
covered with wildcats and bowling
like lost spirits. While the fight was
going on the old hunter took a hand
to help his dogs and killed twenty.
seven wildcats.
Dynamite was put in the tunnel at
night when the cats were out seeking
food and next day the fuse was light
ed. AS it burned some cats came out
and were shot down. The shooting
of the dead cats terrified those in the
real and they held back till the tun
mel was fairly choked with a gurglins
squalling, splitting army Of cats, and
then the giant powder exploded and
several tons of cats were shot out OF
the hole.-Portland Oregonian.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03
Not Easily Produced.

John H. Converse, president of the
great Baldwin Locomotive works, not
long ago submitted himself to some
prosy interviewing by one of those
would-be philosophers who are fond
of talking of abstract matters. Along
in the course of the conversation, the
interviewer inquired:
"Now, Mr.. Converse, tell me-what
is it you find most difficult to get
out Of your men?"
"a days work." grimly and
promptly replied Mr.. Converse.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03
A Scheme.

"Gracious!" exclaimed Farmer
Kraft's wife, you don't mean to say
you bought a gold brick In town."
yep. Cost me II cents" replied
Farmer Kraft, ''but I'm tellin' every
body 1t cost $1,000. You see, If folks
hear o. me spendin' that much fur o
gold brick I'll be able to git all kinds
O. redit."-Phildelphia Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03
The Impossible.

This young man," said the city
editor, won't do, I'm afraid"
why not?" asked the desk man
He brought a good report of that
convention in to-day"
"Yes, but in one place 1 see he
writes, Silence reigned for ten min
utes.'"
We'll, what's wrong2"
Great Scott, man! e TGs a Wo-
mans convention"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

If you don't get the biggest and best
it's your own fault. Defiance Starch
is for sale everywhere and there is
positively nothing to equal it in quality
or quantity.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Clear white clothes are a sign that tn,
~housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue
Large 2 OF. package, 5 cents.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Don't you know that Defiance
Starch, besides being absolutely SUI
perior to any other, is put up Is
ounces in package and sells at same
price as 12-ounce packages of other
kinds?
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

'1t was almost a miracle. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured me of dreadful breaking out
all over the body. l am very grateful"
Miss Julia Filbridge, West Cornwell, Conn.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

fso, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
them white as snow. 2 OF. package 8 cents.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Only one remedy in the world tina will ar
once stop itchiness of the skin In any part
of the body. Doan's Ointment. At any
drug store, so cents.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Lies failures are charged up to
hard luck. The successes are credit
ed to c~leVerness.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

P1so's Cure cannot De TOO highly spoken of ae
o cough cure.-J. ". O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave,
~, Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. 6, 1900.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

should be in eve-v household. none 30
good, besides 4 OF. more for 10 cents than
any other brand Of cold water starch.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

The girl with the most cheek isn't
the one who is addicted to bushes.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

A woman does not object to a man
smoking a cigar unless the man is her
husband.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Defiance Starch is put up 10 ounces
N a package, 10 cents. One-third
more starch for same money
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts, sprains,
stings. Instant relief. DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. At any drug store.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

When the clergyman goes into poll
tics does he become a divine healer?
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

When people bury the Ratchet they
generally leave the handle at home as
a souvenir.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing syrup.
For children %teething, sOftens the gums, reduces IN.
dammation, allays pain, cures wind coiic. 25c a bottle.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Wit is a sunbeam, arcasm al
lcicl.e
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03
Fertile Fields of Africa.

Proof of the great gra~in-producing
capabilities of the Zoutpansberg is
afforded by the fact that 10000 bags
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

THE BEST RESULTS IN sTARCHING
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch. besides getting 4 OF. more for
same money-no cooking required.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

When Cupid's arrows are jeweled,
they generally hit the b~ull's-eye.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03
DEFIANCE STARCH

Talk is cheap, even to those who
indulge in extravagant remarks.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

of mealies have been sent since
October last to the military authori.
ties in Pretoria and johannesburg.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

Many a man who bowls with pain
lmagines he suffers in silence.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

A secret worries a woman until she
has to give it away.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

When people get quiet and stupid
1t is a sure sign of love.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

No, Maud, dear, yea can't fill a
poker hand with an ash tray.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

A farmers harvest lasts until the
summer boarders depart.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

One way to exterminate weeds is
to cultivate them.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

A kangaroo is afflicted with spring
fever all the year round.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

It sometimes costs a man six
months of rheumatism to catch M
little six-inch fish.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

The coal miner kicks because he is
kept down in the world.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-10-03

w. N. U.-Omaha. No 4o-1eo2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
vAILssuRe BICYCLE RACES.
In Quarter Mile for Professionals
 Lawson Won by Length.

Newark, N. J.. October 12.-At the Vailsburg bicycle races today the ten- mile professional event proved to be the most interesting. Kramer's tire went flat in the ninth mile, putting him out of it. The men were divided into three punches, scratch 15O yards and 300 yards, and they did not get together in one bunch until the fifth mile. Mcfarland, Lawson and J. Bedell were in front at the bell, and they had the finish to themselves. Law son sprinted in front in the stretch and won by length from Bedell, half 8 length before Mcfarland.
 In the quarter mile for professionals, Lawson won by length from Kimbla who had fight for the place with Krebs Kramer was shut out in his preliminary heat. finishing third.
 Quarter mile handicas-Eon by Iver Lawson, Salt Lake City Q0 yards); Q. S. Kimble, Louisville Q5 yards), second; F. Krebs, Newark (2O yards), third. Time. :29 2-5
 Ten-mile handicap, professional-Wo1 by Iver Lawson, Salt Lake (scratchj; John Bedell. Lynbrook L. L Q50 yards), second; F. Mcfarland, San Jose (scratchl. third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Rates Of Discount Have Fallen Stead
 fly Since First Advance.

London, October 12.-The rates of dis count. which responded only feebly when the bank of England rate was advanced. have since steadily fallen off to sA per cent for three months bills The weak ness appears to be due to lessening ap- prehenslon of unfavorable developments in New York and the accumulation of funds in the hands of bankers and brokers. The market which supplied it. self iiberally from the bank of England just before the advance of the official minimum has still plenty of money at it's disposal Tn the meantime the bank is not in a position to control market rates and borrowers are getting what short loans they require at 2A per cent or less than the rates paid for money on deposit.
 The Investors Review deplores the fact that London discount and credit rates are 50 law when danger of an acute kind still exists at New York and when gold is In such demand elsewhere. The re- view warns the market that Londons reserve is daily losing more or less in the exportation of soyereigns to South Amer lea, Egypt and elsewhere.
 The tone of the stock exchange im- proved during the past week owing large ly to the opportunities afforded by Sec retary of Treasury Shaw for Ameri- can banks to increase their facilities of lending and discounting. American stocks here are regularly tending upward, but there is no immediate prospects of boom. Investors generally are waiting to see what will next happend in New York. The fact that the New York associated banks are not availing themselves of Sec rotary Shaws proffered facilities caus- ed surprised comment here. It is consid- cred doubtful whether the gold now reaching the United States will ease the situation sufficiently to make speculation safe.
 Ground Broken for Hall.
 Washington, October 12.-With elaborate patriotic services ground was yester- day broken for the Memorial Continental hall of the National Society of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution at Sev- enteenth and D streets. northwest. The also marked the twelfth an niversary of the founding of a Society of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13

Careful buyers make q sort of an x-rav examination of shoes, They observe the lining and the sewing and the eyeletinr, and fineness of the leather, etc.
 They buy only such shoes as will afford comfort and retain their dressy appear ance for many weeks.
 Our shoes appeal to careful buyers.
 We especially invite your attention to our medium-price line of Ladies Shoes. any style toe or heel, extension or light sole, tips or plain.
 Our October selling price s1.50, worth s200 Our October selling price s1.75 worth $225 Our October selling price s2.00 worth s250 Our October selling price s2.50. worth ss0O Our October selling price s3.0o worth $360 Ask for any style of shoe--Tll furnish it. My leather finding, making and repair department best in city.
 Goods delivered to any part of the city
 D. B. ULSTER, Phone 1727. PIT North Nineteenth St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
Bids Wanted for Club Building.

Sealed proposals will be received until noon of November '. 1902. for the erection of a club building at Montgomery, Ala.
 Plans and specifications may be had at the office of the architect. Frank Lock- wood, Montgomery. Ala.
 Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for $500. The right is re- served to reject any or all bids.
 10-10-7t ALEX RICE, President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

EO1h oA 4AA.< s125o-Lot 50x100 4-room cottage renting for s10; terms easy; near the new car barns, on 4th ave. s75O-4-room cottage; lot 5ox15o feet; 25o feet of West Highland station, on Ems ley car line.
 4sx100-North 18th street, between 11th avenue and O'Brien avenue; s700 terms s2Oo cash. balance s125o per month. 160 Acres 10 miles of city, cheap. and terms can be had; nice lot fruit trees. 70 acres, suitable for subdivision; 660x 264o feet; and fronts macadam road on the 660-foot end and 100 yards of car line.
 FOR RENT Seven-room cottage corner Ware avenue and 17th st., North. s21. 50. Two nice offices. Graves building, Sd avenue cheap to right parties. Rooms all connected. Inside blinds in nice fix sl5-5-room cottage and 7A acres of land at fair grounds.
 L. G. PETTYJoHN, Phone 4ss 1s2eh Third Avenue
 FOR RENT. 7-room house. 2512 Avenue c, 5000. 4-room cottage. 3l07 Avenue G. $12.50. broom cottage. bath. etc.. 526 s. 18th broom cottage. bath, etc.. 5so s. 2sth s-room cottage, 1908 Avenue B. 5000. 4-room cottage. no s. 18th st., $14.00. Beautiful modern new Groom cottages. bath, electric lights, cabinet mantels. etc.. North Highlands, $25.00.
 FOR SALE. Ss50-104x2S5 between 9th and 7th sts. and c and D. avenues, two fronts. S1350-50x140 feet, 4-room cottage. Avenue E near 12th street. Very cheap. s27O0-Lot 50x10O with 7-room cottage. 18th st. bet c and D. Very central s2150-Good new broom cottage and lot 4ox140 23rd st.. near 11th avenue, N. s2000-6-room cottage and lot. bath, etc. 18th st, N. near Sth avenue.
 SMITH & STiLLMAN,
 200l1k First Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
CHEAPEST RATES
On Record to New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore via Steamer From Savannah.

The Central of Georgia railway will sell tickets from Birmingham to New York for steamers sailing from Savannah october B. and at $30.10 for the round trip To Philadelphia for steamers sail. ing October 1. and 8 at s25SO for the round trip. To Baltimore for steamers sailing October 2, 1 and at s2lSo for the round trip. Meals and berth aboard steamer included in the above rates. Final limit of all tickets, October IS.
 For particulars. call on or write Solon Jacobs, Commercial agent. 1921 First ave nue. 9-28-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13

VIII not only save you distressing pain and valuable time. but will cost you less mcney. There is also satisfaction in knowing that the very best possible treatment is being Eiver to you by a competent physician who has experience m such matters and is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible I have treated private diseases as speciality for the past fif- teen years in the city of Birmingham. and l em therefore known to a great many. But If you are not acquainted with me, refer you. with permission. to First Ma uenal Bsnk. Alabama National Bank. Jefferson County savinss Bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my respon- sibiiity for my contracts. cure many pa- uents by mail treatment Write for prices ard terms
 do not use large advertisements and raise statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you faii to be cured by such methods. givo me call and get we'll
 Address Dr. r. B. Holloway, ls01x Sec ond avenue. Birmingham. Ala.
 Onice. Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postoffice.
 Office Hours: s:so a. m. to S:so p. u. sunday. 10 c m to n n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
VERY LOW RATES
To Atlanta, Ga., and Return Account
 Southern Interstate FaIr.

On account of the Southern Interstate Fair the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta at rate of one fare plus 50 cents for one admission to -fair grounds. Tickets to be sold October 10, 1s IA Is and 21. with final limit October 27, 1902. For particulars apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. c. Lusk. District Passenger Agent
 1n9 on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
County Surveyor.

Applications will be received at the office of the Board of Revenue of Jeffer- son county, Alabama, up to the 22nd day of October, 1902. for the appointment of a County Surveyor of said county.
 w. s. MORROW, 10-12 St Clerk Board Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.

Saw mill and blaming mill formerly operated by Hawkins Lumber company, cn tbe grounds, Powell avenue and Eighteenth street, on October IS. 1902. F o'clock. Splendid chance for good mill men. 10-7-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
MIsCELLANEOUs.

CREDIT to reliable parties. Diamonds and watches, jewelry, silverware and clocks, on small weekly or monthly payments; lowest prices: best quality; goods guaranteed; will call If desired. 2 J. Lowinsohn. 1921 2d ave. 11-24-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-New house; lot 64x120, cor ner Avenue I and Twelfth street, South; on rolling mill car line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
Tackle Back Play.

Auburn used a tackle back play, sbout the same style that Heiseman uses. 1t is unlike any used in the north as far as l know, being a combination of the tackle back and wing shift. She plunged through the left side of Techs line at will. Patterson and Allison did grand work for Auburn and Young was the star of the Tech team and his ab- sence during the second half was great loss to the blacksmiths
 Twenty-Five minute halves were un- usually long for this season of the year.
 The game was free from rough play and I saw nothing unsoortmanlike dur ing the contest although mo-e strict um piring would have penalized continually for holding In the line. Both teams were offenders and I presume the officiols overlooked 1t, as penalties would have been the cause of surrendcr!ng the ball on every down. The officials were impartial and seemed to deal fairly with each team. To sum 1t all up. Auburn is very strong considering her weight, and the Tech team weaker than I expected. A few more days and each team can smooth down many rough spots and the black smiths should show much improved game next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
MONEY TO LEND.
REAL ESTATE.
-.-|-7---~-~--- FOR RENT


 FOR RENT. s25-5-room house; 517 23d st. $35-7-room house; modern and new; Ave- nue H, between 29th and 3Oth streets. S40-8-room modern residence; College hill. s50-9-room modern furnace-heated house: 1920 South 20th street $50-s-room house; modern; 1OO7 South 21st street. Handsomely furnished. new South Highland home. storehouse. Nos. and S. 2Oth street, suitable for large wholesale purposes.
 FOR SALE $500 to $75O each for nice Fountain Heights lots. sziOO-choice 9th ave. lot: near 2sd st.
 R. M'CoNNELL & CO, Bell & Peoples phones 4e s2O 21st St
 FOR SALE s8oOO-A beautiful 5th avenue residence on lot 50x190; rents s7S0 per year. s75OO-A nice home; all modern: South Highlands. s15.0Oo-Lot 150x14o: two Groom cottages; 9th avenue corner. s42oO-A beautiful lot 1O0x192; Buela sta- tion, South Highlands. s16oOO-One of the prettiest residents on South Highlands.
 FOR RENT. few nice offices in Hood building; rent very cheap.
 R. H. HOOD G co, Real Estate and Rental Agents, RooHa-38a Hood Bldg. 10-12-2t
 FOR SALE $16500-A magnificent Highland avenue home. Perfect condition and must be seen to be appreciated. s15,OOO-A splendid brick veneered resi- dence, South Highlands on 10th street Every modern convenience. This place must be seen to be apri eciated. sSoOO-A first-class residence on lot 50x1N feet, on 9th avenue. north. This is rare bargain to anyone wanting a homS on the northside. sl5 50O-An elegant residence on corner lot 1OOx12O, northside; location very de- sirable. s409O-- Vacant lot. s5x240 feet. 11th avenue. south; fronts south; an extra fine lot. Call and let us show you these unus- ually nice pieces of property.
 T. H. MOTION & co.
 FOR SALE. S3525-Beautiful lot: 12th avenue south. S8000-S-room house. Il street. south. $15eO-2 lots; Princeton. s475O-S-room-house fine lot 10th avenue north Magnificent truck farm. improved
 RENT. $25-Sx rooms; Morley avenue, North $22-6 rooms; S14 South 16th street. s1S-5 rooms; North 18th avenue 17.50-5 rooms; south 14th avenue $20-5- rooms; South 14th avenue. $40-New, rooms; 12th street. south
 We have other valuable resi-.
 dencs and bu5iness pr ,perties for
 sale.
 C. L. sTlckNEY 6 CO.
 2005 1st Ave. Phones. 6JO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
LOST

white setter dog; orange ears; name Bragg; $5 reward return to W. B. Fowlkes, 2117 Highland avenue
 I0-11-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
cannon Naked Great Run.

Cannon was thrown out of a pocket in a mass play, and ran alone for touch- down. The question asked by everyone was. Where is Auburn's quarter?" He must have been asleep The bad iudg- ment of leaving the back field unguarded cost Auburn 6 points.
 No trick plays were tried by Auburn, although Tech worked two or three. They may have been mere accidents or miss signals. but nevertheless it worked out the same as the old delayed pass. Once it gave Tech about 15 yards around her right end
 The run of Cannon's was not acciden- tai, as the style of play, close formation, very frequently throws the runner into an open field. as happened today.
 The marked feature of the game was total absence of bunting. Not once did Brinson succeed in his three or four trials and Auburn did not attempt it.
 Tech was slow in sta;'ing an'l her lire charged miserably. Her weight was a handicap, as 1t was slow. Auburn, on the other hand, played very. fast game, started quickly. ran hard and low. Her light line got the jump on the Tech for wards every time An off-side play was due to the overzealousness of her men in charging the line It is a good fault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
DIR. Y. E HOLLOWAY.
hysIcIan and Surgeon.

Three-fcurths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhcea- Gleet. Structure. L ost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth- CT means, Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted? It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
FOR RENT.

STORE FOR RENT-Nice large, new store for rent: 1918 4th avenue, opposite new city hall; also furnished rooms in same building. Snow & Rainbow, lis North 20th street. 9-2s-tf
 FOR RENT-Beautiful, brand new and modern six-room cottage on car line on North Highlands. Apply to Ed. Warren, 200615 2nd avenue. 10-l2-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13
1ELr WAN sO-MALE.

~--~-~-~-~~----~-~--~--- DO YOU WRITE ADs@--send 1ooress today on your business stationery for invaluable information free. Harper Syndicate. Columbus. Ohio
 l0-2-tf-we-fr-mo
 WANTED FOR U. s. ARMY-Able bod jed unmarried men between ages of 21 and S5; citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits, who cah speak, read and write English. For information apply to Recruiting Officer N goth st., Birmingham, Ala.
 10-1-t o-12- wed fri-mon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-13

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