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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
PENNINGTON
!

Mr.. A. E. Hughes. of Hutchinson,
Kansas, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w A.
Fletcher this week Mr.. Hughes has
been in Kansas for years
and this is his first visit to his ma.
tive town.
Mrs. George Ogden is very sick at
this time.
Miss Lulu Sturm. OF Upton, is in
town this week visiting her sister,
Mrs. James Gribble. who is very i'll.
Miss Nora Rice spent Sunday with
her parents on Plum run.
Mr.. Russell Kuhn was on Plum run
Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Robey, OF Wheeling, was
in town Thursday visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Felix Robey.
Mr.. R. Wells. who had a stroke of
paralysis a few days ago. is reported
to be a little better. 1t is hoped Mr..
Wells Will soOn be able to be out
again for he is one who is missed
very much. both in town and in church
services.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Difficulty Settled.

]. Wesley ~Satterfield, who insti-
tuted suit against the Fairmont Ice
and Fuel Company o Wednesday for
smashing a wheel and shaft of his
milk wagon, having, conferred with
the firm later. settled the matter by.
compromise. both c~onfessing their
wrong and the company agreeing to
make good the damages sustained.
when Wesley withdrew the suit. pro-
.nouncins them to be fair and honest
gentlemen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
LITTLE COAL LEFT
At PORT ARTHUR.
a Famine In Fuei VIII Prevent the.
Russians ron Getting Pure
Water.

sTSINGTAU, Sept 24-Severa1 col
liers arrived here within the last ten
days. It is believed the cargoes are
intended for Port Arthur. The British
collier Foxton Hall has transferred
her cargo of Cardiff coal to the Ger
man steamer Ericka, which the local
authorities would not allow to leave
until assurance that no attenpt woulo
be made to enter Port Arthur.
This Ericka sails at daylight, and
Japan is given as her destination; but
it is believed hat she will ultimately
make for Port Arthur where the Rus
SLAMS are offering stupendous induce
for the delivery of coal. s..
Davidson, an American merchant,
who had a Russian coal contract, and
was ordered to leave Port Arthur on
February Is last, is now at Tsingtau.
He says hat when he left the coal
supply was very much depleted.
On account of the Russian warships
having beer compelled to keep up
day and night for nearly eight
months, and the enormous quantities
Of fuel required for the water con
pIdHt, there AlusI De Sooi
there now, unless more Goa
has arrived.
The Japanese have since cut off
the water supply, n the garrison are
to depend entirely upon
The condenser. If a coal famine pre-
vails the town must be getting water
rom impure water wells, which would
,IsO have TO he served to the sick and
iceless.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Rev. D. c. Jones, of the NJ. p.
Church, who formerly resided in this
city for six years, arrived with his
wife last evening to stop yer for the
night only with their daughter, and
then go on TO Preston county to. enter
upon his church appointment received
for the ensuing ear Many of their
old friends and acquaintances viii be
glad to see them again and to heaf
thai they are to be stationed so near
to us once more.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Miss Watson Entertained.

Miss Elizabeth Watson served a
SIX course luncheon at one o'cIock
yesterday at her beautiful home on
Fairnlont avenue. The table present
ed a lovely appearance with its dec
ora1!Ons of green in contrast with the
white service. Covers were laid for
twelve and Wis WatsOn's eleven
young lady guests We're delightfully."-
entertained. A number attended the,
tennis tournament in the afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
In the Fight.

Eli Van Glider has his store room
rented on Water street already fitted
up with shelves, blocks and counters.
for the establishment Of his meat
market. He has various meats, &c,
on hand, and a larger stock ordered.
All that is now needed is the patron
age to justify. and Eliza is ready to.
make things buzz and thereby give.
his competitors in trade a "tussle" for
his proportionate share of the busi-
ness within his line.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
a Good Report Rendered.

Bert Meredith. George Shoemaker
and Joe Hi~gginbotham. c~haparcueds
by G. w. Minnear. went out on a hum
ing expedition his Weekto BuInar
Ridge, in Winfield district. Shoe
maker acted in the capacity Of cbief
cook and b~ottlewasher, n therefore
not responsible for the reslltso Of efthS
er the success or failure of gthe$parEa-5
Curly Meredith is a crack marksmata
and has a keen eye for the moraHEiiE
game. but vas prone to get off oat3fgs
trail Of groundhogs, Of which hass
brought in one as evidence of hissvigt~s
lance in pursuit. This fact. howeTes4s
threw the burden Of success IN sea
curing squirrel fruit upon the Other
members OF the party. For the brieE5
time spent they did well, binging IL
90 tails with them and dividnge aa
honors, and in addition, Curly tenn
ciousiy guarding his snbterranean hog
as 3 trophy IN partof his { Ia
the program. while Cana and J~oeshadss
to confne themselves to- squirrel dsst.sS&
They chartered with John Pride dnE-S
ing their stay, and report an All
good time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Again In the Tolls.

Charles Secrets was before Squire
Swindler again yesterday
on b original warrant sworn out
against him some days ago by EIfnHs
Satterfield for the ill-treatment OF his
daughter, the wife OF Secrets This
is the same case upon which the huss
band and wife met after its issuarlce.#
and affected a compromise. But like
many good resolutions n fair
often made they were snoa
broken, and he was accused of return
ing with renewed Yehemenceto his
old tricks again. The charges set
forth in the warranf@were Of Sc
rious and damaging characterize the
husband, being m~a1iciousls rnaltreass
ing and beating with ntentto kin
Wife, however, failed to bring
forward any witnesses to snbstang
tate the charges set forth, MKT
own testimony suficientsto pro-
duce conviction. When the case
came up, however. the husband. acting
on he advice of his attorney, based
Chapter 152,Ssection219of the
Code of West Virginia, declined tosaf
his wife Q testify againstsshirIs
and in the absence OF any2SoffIersSeYtas#:
the case was thrownaontsot
court and the accused etfree.
is thought from the nature ofHEthe
case and the circumstances 1aadinsss#E
up to it that both we're blame, ana
b a Justice wass:not#theraby til III
sense thwarted BY the concisafox
reached as8ss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Humane otfIcer skfppedout.

w. S. Sample, Of Merchant street
gave US the slip yesterdayana went
with h rest to Pittsburg. h at
traction of the excursion and the4per-.
sonnet of the company composing III.
proved too strong a Neutrality-suspicious.
him to turn down, nj sd away he
went. It is possible, howeversthat
he may have had some humane pro
ject in mind which he did moi reveal
and SO thought it IN opportunfty q
combine business with personal pleas
nre. Wood keeps sharp eye out for
the Society's Interests both by .
and night. whether at home or
abroad. and If needed will not FaTEsss
to make himself known and the pea
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
CONCERNING THE
SACRED CONCERT
Continued From First Pase.)

place and the proceeds, above expen-
ses. devoted to charity.
The management feels that the peo-
pie OF Fairmont will take a fair view
OF the matter and will give the orches-
ira a liberal patronage.
Many church people, some of them
prominent members. have told the
management personally that they
nave purchased tickets and will at
end the concert and add that they
think it is perfectly right for them to
do so, Notwithstanding the opposition
from the ministers.
]. E. POWELL.
Manager Grand Opera House.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
excursion OUTING.

The w. o. c. Club EXCURSION start
ed off yesterday morning for PITTS
burg. on the Isaac n. Mason. sunder
the favorable auspices. Tha
sky was clear and the weather@da4
lishtfuily cool. About twenty-five per-
sons started from the wharf here
with others to be taken on at differ
ent points on the way down. They
We're provided with music aboard, and
to be served on order.
fare is low. and the ride long enough
to warrant a most enjoyable trip
While the iver. skirted on either
as it is by picturesque scenery and#a
succession Of pleasant towns and VII
lagos, together with the stay. ID Pitts-
burg. Will only add to the p~leasure8ofs
outing. They expect to return
home on Sunday provided they meet
with no collisions or dense fogs to
hold them up. when we shall doubtless
Of the most Observation-Disclosures
OF h season. because madesupS OF AN
company from among our
best friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Still In Abeyance.

The building of Fred Harr, recently
begun on the corner of Bridge and
Water streets. still remains "statua
quo" pending the action of council. In
the meantime Fred is taking his bear
inss. locating the prime cause Of his
suspension. and weighing the results
of the political club used as a motive
to supGrinduce action against the
structure.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Successful Operation.

Curt LaEEnan. of Merchant street.
whom we reported some days ago as
being laid off duty, was taken to
Cooks Hospital yesterday morning,
when his case was pronounced to be
that of appendicitis. About 10 o'clock
an operation was performed for it
with apparent success, since which
time he is reported to have been rest
ing comfortably, and the hope is en-
tertained both by his physicians anG
friends of n safe and permanent re-
covery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Sad News.

Tim. Bennett, III old friend of
.school-boy days, came up from Nor
gantown son Thursday to visit his
daughter, Mrs Luther Jacobs. of Dla-
nond street. Upon going | . the
train at moor yesterday preparatory
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Dance asst Niuht.

An event in colored society circles
was the select ball given by Miss
Mary Freeman at her home on JET
ferson street last evening. About
thirty-five couples were present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Miss Shaw'S musicale TONIGHT
promises an evening of rare enjoy
ment. MRS. George Watson, Miss
Beryl Stewart and others viii grace
the programme.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Adds an enhanced feminine charm
Dorothy Dodd shoes for ome C. 3.
Highland. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
Passed Through Town.

Most of the members OF the street
carnival which was here a few weeks
ago passed through the city last even
ing on their way TO Wheeling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Attend the Charity Benefit at the
Grand Opera House tomorrow night.
Concert will not commence until after
church services.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Some person will get the 1OO-piece
Haviland dinner set. Coal City House
Furnishing Company. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

HAS masculine beauty and womanly
Dodd shoes for
ONE C. B. Highland.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

glove Dorothy Dodd shoe for women
C. B. Highland. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Mrs. /. G. Bennington accompanied
her sister. Mrs. Hall TO HarriSvillc
today for a short visit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Street Hats never We're as pretty
and prices very low at The Bon
Ton. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

100 dozen handkerchiefs, while they
last, only csc per dozen, at The Bon
Ton. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Street Hats lever were as pretty
and prices very low at The Bon
Ton. Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

"The aristocrat among it's fellows
Dorothy Dodd shoes for ome c. B.
Highland. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

We have organized for business,
the Marion Claim Agency.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
The Boys Were There.

Clyde S. Hoit,s stogie force item
ed the Margaret Neville show hurH
day evening IN a body. Eacllttof thess
boys enjoy a show individually nuI
when we think of the combination4t
IS a question which produced fhe
greatest attraction to Ii galleries
the show for which they paid IL me
free exhibit Of Clyde's anaiable, srnIT-
ing-faced stogie artists and each one
a s~pecfalist in his + I
Mrs. S H. Upton was
to C~Iarksburg today by s$sserioas
illniessS Of Observation-Disclosures
Fred gqFpton
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
I g WA.lRo NOTES.
~ our Regular Correspondents.
!

Mrs. Cora RACER and daughters,
Jessie and Pearl. returned home last
night from a delightful visit among
relatives and friends at Parsons.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

The we'll known w. l.. Douglass
$3.50 shoes for men at c. B. High
lands. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Buy your lime, Cumberland, Port,
land cement, at ]. L. Halls Hard
ware Store. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Alexander Patton, of Eighth street,
has returned home from a visit to his
brother in Cumberland, Md.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Mrs. Thomas Carpenter, of Wetzel
county, arrived in the city yesterday
to visit Mrs. Jacob Garner, of East
Park. and other relatives in the First
ward. Mrs. Carpenter was formerly
Miss Samantha Miller, born and rear
ed in MonongaIia county, between
White Day and Clinton Furnace, and
has many friends in this city and vi
cinitv who bid her welcome.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Vile, left to-day for Camden for a
few days visit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

known the world over-W. L.. Doug
lass shoes for men. c.. B. Highland. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Hats, shirts, collars and ties, at C.
B. Highlands. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24
The WHY Jew.

Tobias Lazarus, q travelling sales,
man for Gately & Fitzgerald, of
Philadelphia, who has been in the city
for ten days. and greatly pleased with
our people. returned home to report
to his firm last night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

p a. irwin, of Virginia emu has
succeeded Buster" Black as restau-
ranteur in the Merrifeld hotel. By
reason of the many changes in this
position of late, it is hoped that Plum
mer will succeed in making his eff
cheney SO appreciated by both pro-
prietor and patrons, that he may con
tinue his job long enough at least to
feel that we have made his acquain-
lance. before he is supplanted by an
other.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Mrs. Jennie Ridenour has moved to
street. next door to the new
Bank building.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

to returning
Mrs: Will stansberrys MersanfoWnla
whose husband isreported haYs.
been killed at Oakland. Nd: Her
urgent request Mr.SBenrett accom-
panied her to Oakland inYestigate
the matter. and IL found to true
to return with theSremains Ioaday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

All loyal Republicans of the First
ward stand pat for the Daily West.
Virginia and the straight Republic
q ticket.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Don't overlook the musicale at
tonight in Willard Hall.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

ATTEND the Charity Benefit at the
Grand Opera House o-n1orrow night.
Concert will not commence until after
church services.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Sanford Jones and wife, of East
Park avenue, took in the excursion
to Pittsburg on the Isaac NJ. Mason
yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Best line composition books, pen
ellis, etc. Burdette's.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-09-24

Mrs. w. H. Bristor and Miss Inez
Jones left yesterday afternoon for g
few days visit with friends in Elem
ington.~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Chairman "A. O. Paul Explains Why
He Has Become Solicitor.

"A thoroly modern, fre-proof and
satisfactory music hall and audi
forum for the city of Minneapolis
seems now to be assured" says A. c..
Paul, chairman of the joint commit
tee.
"since I have been actively con-
nected with the Commercial club,
there is no one matter that has re-
ceived as much attention from the
public affairs committee as the ques-
ton Of securing an auditorium and
music hall. When the public affairs
committee was first appointed by
President e. G. Best, an effort was
made to secure for this city the an
nual meeting Of the National Bduca-
tional association. We found that the
owners Of the Exposition building
were arranging to tear out the audi
forum and were contemplating
wrecking the building. In order to be
able to extend an invitations to this
association to hold it's meeting in Min
neapelis. we. were compelled to lease
the Exposition building for a year,
taking at. the same time an option OF
purchase. We made an effort to in
terest our citizens in a plan of pur-
chasing the building and we had at
one time an option on the property
exclusive Of the land fronting on Main
street, Of $4,000. Many business
men, however, opposed the purchase
OF the properly at any price, and we
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
.PADEREWSKI HAS
TROUBLE in PARIS
Pianist Treats Foe and Friend
Alike With Disdainful
D Silence.

Paris, Marc1Ia3. AT the Chatelet
theater a determine ds demonstration
was made against thea piano on the
ground that it is not a musical instru-
ment, and that it should be abolished
from the orchestral concert stage.
Paderewski was the soloist. He sat
still as a marble statue while pande-
raonium reigned. The police threw
out the leaders Of the disturbance.
4 Many women unfastened the
punches of violets and other flowers
they wore and threw them in the di-
rection Of the piano until the floor was
strewn. Paderewski, however, took
no more notice of this than of the hos
tile demonstration. -. :..= "
After the performance women lined
up at the stage door, as women in the
United States used to do in Paderew-
skis case a few years ago-a custom
which the French formerly ridiculed.
Hundreds of Americans We're present
at the concert. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
CAMBRIDGE LIES
BESIDE HIS WIFE
Former British Commander Hon.
ored in Death by Military
Pageant.

London. March 22.-The Duke of
Cambridge was buried to-day. The
luneral was such as has been ac-
corded to no English soldier since the
death OF the Duke Of wellington.
members Of the royal family, repre-
sentatives OF foreign monarchs, a ma
jority of the nobility, the diplomatic
corps and representative British sub
jects OF all walks In life attended the
Abbey. 80
The body of the ..old duke as he
was affectionately called, was taken to
Kensal Green cemetery and buried be-
side that of his wife.
Thousands Of troops lined the
streets and dense crowds watched the
spectacle. which In military mag
nihcence rivaled the funeral Of Queen
Victoria.
The king, wearing field marshal's
uniform, and the queen, in the deepest
mourning. drove from Buckingham
palace to the abbey shortly before
II o'clock. The crowds uncovered in
silence and the troops reversed arms
on their arrival. The abbey was then
cillors land army officers, all In gor-
geous uniforms.
The king walked up the aisle. which
was lined by grenadiers, their BUSHES
bent low over the reversed arms, and
took his place, as chief mourner, at
the head of the coffin.
The Prince Of Wales, the Duke OF
Connaught and the other princes
stood behind him. Prince Albrecht,
Of Prussia. represented Emperor Will
lam, while from the United States em-
bassy, Ambassador Choate and the
military attache, Major Beacon, We're
present. $3.50 h. (
On either side Of the coffin stood
five field marshals, Wolseley, Hatnes,
Roberts, Norman and Wood, who with
a score Of famous British generals,
acted as pail bearers. In a corner of
the abbey stood number of veterans
who had fought with the Duke of
Cambridge in the Crimea. Every
branch of the army and Of the volun-
teers was represented.
The dean of Westminster. read the
service and a dirge, which had not
been played since the funeral Of Queen
Mary H., echoed thru the abbey.
The Norroy king Of arms, civilian
Henry Weldon) hoarsely proclaimed
the full titles Of the dead man, eight
grenadiers lifted the coffin and the king
walked behind it, followed by a throng
of officers in crimson and gold uni
forms.
Thousands of people outside the alb
hey watched the coffin being placed on
the gun carriage. q The old dukes
charger, with stirrups reversed, fol-
lowed his master to the cemetery. s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
NERVE SPLICING
CURES PARALYSIS
Surgeon Successfully Crafts Live
Nerve Upon Dead Branch
in Child's Leg.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Philadelphia, March 22.-One of
the greatest surgical triumphs Of the
age has just been achieved. It is a
successful splicing or grating OF
nerves in a paralytfc child's legs, thus
curing infantile palsy, a disease that
has probably caused more cripples
than any other affliction known to
medical science.
The operation was performed by DIR.
James K. Young, a lectures Of the
University of Pennsylvania and 9
professor at the Philadelphia Poly
clinic and the Women's hospital.
Mamie Weiss, a 4-year-old girl
was the, subject Of the experiment
Her left foot was partially paralyzed
and she was rapidly losing control OF
the member. The operation occupied
just ten minutes, and the patient sui.
Tered no perceptible shock.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
WASHINGTON NOTES
Representative Buchanan Secures Pas
sage of Mississippi Bridge Bill.

Representative Buchanan Secures Pas
sage of Mississippi Bridge Bill.
From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,
Washington.
Washington, March 22.-Represen-
tative Buchanan to-day secured the
passage Of a bill for the construction
Of a bridge across the Mississippi be-
tween Wright and Sherburne coun-
ties.
Postmasters Appointed.
Henry E. Ferguson was to-day ap-
pointed fourth-class postmaster at
Eckelson, Barnes county, North Da-
kota, vice Lee Cowel1, resigned.
Andrew ]. Anderson was appointed
at Helena, Griggs county, vice B. Eli
mon, resigned.
South Dakota Buildings.
Representative Burke to-day Sc
cured the reference Of the bill. for the
erection OF public building at HUI
ron, 8. D., to the treasury department
for q report. Other bills have been
introduced for buildings at Mitchell
and WATERFOWL. It is we'll understood
here that there will be no public
building legislation this session, but
the South Dakota delegation has been
assured that all three bills probably
will be reported next winter. Senator
Kittredge will look after bills in the
senate.
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