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tel, but their representative decline
to estimate the loss. The answer cf
cne is typical of all: Its too big. We
have no figures to describe it. Make it
above 500 100000, that's the best we
can do
The same indecision was true with
regard to estimates concerning in
surance.
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DEATH RECORD.
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Grace. the two year-0ld daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ Studdard OF ketron.
died this morning at the family resi-
dence.' The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon
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; o. THAT COUGH
IS lead 70 Catarr==CatarrI1 Leads TO Consutr1ptio:-

Miss fiilia. Z l5.ae=e. started =
cz.set y N uzl- HaE. iarrul..
10, Il course = reruua l..5... u ,.-
touIar". She hohatc@a4..t s.. ,.s..l o..
tnrn eoG- Ii DIV ..e,f. s>.-4-4..e.. ~
~erts Of relsh ts-G5'sa4@, ;44.-l,a.-- -
put- II, Il ,cty@ / :; r..e. ....... .s....
In fe0r weeks I#runa had css-I j..=.-a..
he c4tarrA and her >ySteu =.urfr.1,.
rid Of II.
! TH'S i what retaHa .~ s.r4us =tt -&a=
while. Not day, and Freaa Is taf al
hour, passes h@t ~on.e oae ha. sim''4r
experience "a Forums.
/ The fit - p ta3asel consumption i,
catching co.. TAcneNtstppisaf ftEltl@.#
10 cure II promptly The #tA.e5. staI,=.
the develop. - & eatarrh, W.zcH 49,.
ually be-. .3le5 ehson;e. The fa&rG -,
the catar:h heeesHs - spread f.9:3s=
head 10 the throat, The fffH stel5.=rH7'=
eatarfh spreads to the bronchial tag5-=
and luaes. lt,Aon hreolncs eoa~ul.d.,.
tion III its first age.
At any tiNc durin@ t]r progress yf 81
eatarrh. from the tir>t ailsetpf the G. ]
TO its final settlement in the lung. ~
rnna can be relied Upon Il stop tAe= 4 =
ease. 1t cures entirely. EXoR AIR
consumption has become thorou@ll-
dev, leped, many eases have found Ii.
j Pcruna a permanent cure. After they
have been given up hy physicians 10 de
of consumption Peruna has cured them.
We have hundreds of testimonials
that declare these facts ia the most
enthu>i iastc language.
Us. Senator John NJ. ThurSton, franl
Nebraska, writes the following lettcI
from Washington, u, G, under date OF
April 4, 1aol
Il have used Peruna at various times
during the past year or two With MOST
satisfactory results.
at entirely relieved me from an irri-
tating cough, the result of excessive
effort i'll the Presidential campaign and
am Erm believer in its efficacy in
any such trouble. ."-Jno. ". rhurstefl.
70 take quieting medicines. - sop 4
cough is absurd and harmful. The 3ltl.,-
way 10 stop I eo5..,h permanently al
without Go:n3s HloTo IL .i;gEy tAaIs :-u,z, %
10 care the eat4rrh. which l. p.s5.etlv
Whit Pcruna docs. Il cures th,.ra:.zr@a
Of ttIe bronchial tunes alIG t4e4 eo#5&h
ceases.
At the slightest aPpearauceof=: #e,z,.sh
Ao;sie= Il Heso:'2 sAou5d=4e ta5zea
according - J,:rcs> >5aes. ere 55pztse Ii
the beginning VII - nor "a . ~
dozea hottles af.~s sc e&:31.a las
fastened Itself oil 5..a t,...@ss.
lou tolsat aef.Te prompt :epel -l:is-
factory results rom tA@ use Of Pesana,
We ;tt once TO II. Hartman. ssiyia.c a
tall statclHcnt OF yoe,r case, a.d he xiii
,c p!ea@ee; L give yoa his vss!uat," ;,lt-
vice GRAFT.
'.l,>.e..; Nr. iiartn4i., President OF
Ilarslt;.n 5,:,iltariun, t9luInJus. O..
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Ss = = II y y y y = = = = J
IN SOClETY'S REALM. .
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Mrs. NJ. w. Bell will entertain a few
Of her young friends at cards tonight.
Miss Frances Jordan will entertain
the Bachelor Maids Thursday at p. m
mplimentary to Mrs. Ed NoWland, Jr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-09

Rock Island, HI, says:
81 am q firm friend TO Pcruna. for .
it cured NE in two days of a cough .
which had been annofing ne for .
three weeks, and which hal d.
veioqed q serious catarrhal afIec- .
ton Ct the throat and lungs. .
81 rad a number of colds during
! the year, and eacIa ieit me win
little n'orc Cafa,'rh; then this bad
coH1i7 was ire worst. TOOK Cougi :
medicines until I siCkeHed at tie !
sight OF them. But Peruna cured :
me up In such quick time that an
its firm friend. Fot.r weeks con- !
stanf use Of it got the cafarrh en- .
tire!.y out OF my system.
at deserves all the praise be-
slowed upon ii. '---EIni7 LiHiay
$3.50 $50 =
treatment that is iaetrect tUa!. ai1d tas
cold continues.
Then they catch another cold and he
gin to cough. Then they take cough
svrups, but they DO no good.
~ and by they get tiroi q tallin-
medicine AID give up i'll desPaig.
Their cold continues u:ld their cess.ssi
grows worse, Then they apply 10 {
doctor, only TO discover TIA; the1- ar i:
the first STAGES OF consun! e;ton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

which originated century or more
ago, was revived this season. meeting
with especial favor in King Edward 5
land. Things of beauty. indeed. are
these bridal muffs, delicately perfumed
and harmOniZing with the color scheme
and accessories of the wedding Some
times they are of a choice variety of
FUR but as often as not fur is intro
duced to produce an effect of contrast
or is omitted altogether. satin, soft and
lustrous. mingled with embroidery and
Irills of chiffon or lace being substi-
tuled. Heart shape is the preferred
one for muffs of this sort, the accom-
panying sketch showing the effect
Fashioned of pearl white satin. the out
line is accentuated and softened by full
frills of mOusseline de sole large bows
of satin ribbon adding the final decora-
tive touch. A handsome chain lends
an extra touch OF the gloriication to
the bridesmaids muff.
The muff is of ordinary shape. partic-
ularly the granny type in vogue at
present, is adapted to this form of en-
bellisment and 2arniture satin as a
background or hand painting serving
admirably for foundation material. -
Brooklyn Eagle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
THE WlFE'S ALLOWANCE.
Necessity of Asking for Every Penny
She Spends Is Humiliating to
American Women.

Next to love, the most important. oft en-
The most lmportunate, question between
man and his vile is money. To the
young and romantic this may seem a
sordid condition. Love, in their view.
means bonbons and long-stemmed
american beauties. Later on. when
they learn that il also means taxes and
coal bills, shoes pew rent and groceries.
they will see why ii is that the most
beautiful superstructure must have a
firm financial foundation.
Then will come, or at least ought to
come, the question of an allowance for
the wife-a very modern question in the
opinion of the many, and a foolish one
in the view of the Old-fashioned and CON
sentative. 1t is true that it is raised
more often than it used to be. The rea-
son is that women's views of life, espe-
cially of married life, have advanced.
Many were selt-supporting before mar
riage, and many more might have been
so if they chose. To them the exchange
of financial freedom for absolute de-
pendence is not attractiye They had
the control of money before marriage;
least little after marriage
TO men of sympathetic Imagination
this question may never present itself.
They supply unasked not merely the
wifes known and expressed needs. but.
realizing their own fOndness for a new
flo no =
a friend at luncheon, they appreciate a
woman's need of funds for which she
need not account.
The other type Of mantle type which
pays the regular bills and takes no
thought of eXtraneous wants-should re-
member that married life is often com
pared to a partnership. II is not neces-
sary that both partners draw equal sums
from the profits of the business. but even
the junior partner expects to use his
small share as he pleases. If he is
worthy to be member of the firm he
will not take advantage of his position
nor draw more than the business Will
stand.
The Youths Companion truthfully
says that the necessity Of asking for
every cent she spends is humiliating to
any woman of sensibility. She wants
her allowance, as Burns said of wealth:
Not for to hide 1t in hedge. or for train
respondent,
But for the glorious privilege of being indie
pendent;
and if she has it she will use il. in most
cases wisely, and both she and her
husband will be happier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

osity of the neighbors, for when later
she was sent to the attic on account
of the trouble down stairs, to sift meal
to her amaZement the chest, which was
filled to the brim with meal, com
menced to jog away two inched at a
time, until it had reached the corner,
and after lutte it became so excited
that when her dress touched it it flew
to the ceiling and also went over the
stairs.
This was too much for the family
and the children fled in fear to the
neighbors, telling them the wonderful
feats that were happening to the house
Curious people gathered in large num-
bers and soon grew so excited that
poor Hannah was set to work touching
everything to see how it worked The
door latch flew up with great rapidity
when she touched the door, and even
the farmers heavy workbench when
touched logged rapidly over the floor
When, however, a horseshoe was fas-
tened over the door the latch stopped
its antics and the table ceased to move
Excitement was at its height when
the owner of the house walked in. dis
gusted at the cOmmotion, sent tie
neighbors to their homes. summoned
the ministers and had prayers said
over the girl. The next day was the
Sabbath, and all was quiet in the
household. Monday, as soon as MIR.
Spofford had left the house, the neigh
bors for a second time gathered and
the same performances were gone
through, this time three large men. Dr.
Amos Spofford David Thurston. Esq.
and Capt William Perley, all sat on
the chest. and yet with their united
weights did it rise nearly to The ceiling
and start to turn corner.
The master of the house, suspect
ing that the work might be renewed,
came home, and the ministers were
for the second time called for prayers.
and the matter was stopped through
the sending away OF the girl who was
at the bottom If the trouble. and who
seems never afterward to have been
gifted with the same power.
Ever after the chairs. tables and
meal chest kept 10 their own places.
and although the matter was queted
down, yet the witnesses could not be
silerced through its being an optical
delusion which had occurred while they
were in the room. Boston Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
MAGIC MEAL CHEST.
How a Humble Piece of Pantry Fur
niture Became Bewitched Under
Strange Circumstances.

1t was in the latter part of the sew
enteenth century that the meal chest
which has always been in the Spofford
family and now owned by Mrs. Grin
Spotford. of Georgetown, Mass, be-
came bewitched under the most pecu-
liar circumstances. ~
The meal chest is an ordinary one
and was kept in the attic of MIR. Moody
Spofford's house at Rowley Hill, filled
with meal which was used in the fam
lily. Hannah Hazen, who was en-
ployed in the family, was Of good, re-
spectacle family and lived in the town,
the only thing known against her being
the information obtained from the chill
dren that she had been trying to coax
fortune through experiments practiced
by the old-time superstitions.
The statement of the proceedings has
been extracted from a written account
of DR.. jeremiah Spofford. who was
asked to prepare it, and which was
corroborated by a dozen witnesses, all
of whom were present. 1t was one
afternoon, while Hannah sat in one of
VIZ biAollbClS hditAlg oplhhlhes tlieit
she became annoyed by strange sounds
which seemed to come from the side OF
the house. and for which she was UNI
able to account. They seemed to be
from the sides of the walls, and re-
sponded to each and every pound Of
her fist on the laths
She became so frightened that at
last Moody Spofford. who was passing
the house was called in, and he in turn
was amazed at the sounds. He care
fully examined the walls. striking their
with hammer to see whence came the
sounds, but finding no loose lath. was
perpleXed all the mere. as every blow
which he gave was followed with an
other of equal sound. The jar of the
spinning wheel was incapable to pro-
duce the noise, and, at last, unable to
fathom the mystery he gave it up and
left for his home.
He had, however. not been long
home before he was for the second
time called to the house, but again was
he baffied. Had this happened during
the time of the witchcraft excitement,
Hannah's chances of dying a natural
death would have been small. but as it
was the mystery only excited the curl
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
LATEST ENGLISH KlNK.
Bridesmaids Muff Supplants the Bou-
quet That Eas Been in Use
for Many Years.

II we cannot have brand new ideas
to meet the demand Of this novelty low
ing age We can have adaptations of old
fashions that answer the purpose just
as well as if they were really new
corners. Such an adaptation-and a
pretty one. tools that OF substituting
muff of dainty design and elaborate
Workmanship for the regulation bou-
quet, which for many day has been
dutifully carried by the bridesmaids
st fashionable weddings. The custom.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
A MOORISH EXHIBIT.
Some OF the Attractions North Africa
VIII Send TO st. Louis Fair.

Rudolph Aaronson. who has just
returned from the interior of Moroc-
co, closed arrangements with j. w. S.
Langerman, the manager of the Mo-
roccan exhibition at the St. Louis
worlds fair. Over 200 natives havs
been secured. They include Razenli,
The famous Moorish brigand who cap
tured Harris, the correspondent of
the London Times, and l22 hermaches,
to illustrate the Ratchet and shell
play: 20 expert Moorish riders, for
The power play; IL Moorish women,
for harem dancing girls. snake
charmers, musicians, eunuchs, 50
horses and 40 grayhotmds.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
An Empress Furs.

The dowaeeT empress OF Russia is
the owner of the finest collection Of
Russian sables in the world, and she
has given some exceedingly valuable
presents of this beautiful fur 70 her
sister, Queen Alexandra. When travel
ing, and for winter sledge drives, the
empress often wears mantle which
has lining valued at $4,000. It was
made of skins collected for her by the
governor of a polar province, where
the taxes are paid in furs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General Duffield of the Union Army,

Writes: Il have used Peruna in my
family and have found it a valuable
medicine. and take pleasure in recon-
mending it to all who suffer from ca
tarrh of the stomach or who require a
tonic of efficiency The Cairo, Wash
ington. d. G.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General SmaIIs, Beaufort, S. c.,

Writes: 81 have used Peruna for ca
tarrhal trouble and find it beneficial
and TO be all that it promises, and freely
give it my unqualified recommended
ton. Robert Smalls.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Removing Mildew Stains.

Mldew stains can be removed from
black wooden goods by washing in a
dilated solution of javelIe water. Try a
sample of the goods first in order not to
get the solution too strong, otherwise it
will take the color out along with the
stains.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
% Army Generals Send Letters Of Endorsement To
The Inventor Of the Great Caarrh Remedy, Pe-ru-na.
General Butler of South Carolina,

Writes: Il can recommend Peruna for
dyspepsia and stomach trouble have
been using your medicine for a short
period and | feel very much relieved.
1t is indeed a wonderful medicine be-
sides a good tonic. M. G. Butler.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General Abbott, of Washington, D. c.,

Writes: 81 am fully convinced that
your remedy Peruna is an excellent
tonic. Many of my friends have used it
with the most beneficial results for
coughs, colds and catarrhal trouble. -
Ira c. Abbott, 500 NJ St., n. W, Wash
ington, ID. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Gen. Payne of Washington, D. C.,

Writes: Il join with my comrades in
recommending Peruna to my friends as
an invigorating tonic to build up the
system. Gen. Eugene B. Payne, 407
4th St, n. W, Washington, d. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General NOske of O. V. IT,,

Writes: 81 commend Peruna to those
who are troubled with colds producing
catarrh as most efficacious cure and as
a good general tonic. ''-Chas. +. Noske,
213 B. St. N. w, Washington, d. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General Mcbride of U. S. L.,

Writes: Il have no hesitation in rec
ommending Peruna to all persons who
are afflicted with catarrhal troubles. -
]. D. Mcbride, 450 Pennsylvania Ave,
n w, Washington, D. C.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Gen. Powell, Hecker Post No. 443,

Writes: after using one bottle of Pc
runa | became convinced of its curative
qualities, and continued its use to date
All symptoms of catarrh have disap-
peared, yet l continue its moderate use
as preventive. and an old mans tonic. u
W. II. Powell, Belleville, III.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General Lumax of Washington, D. c.,

Writes: Il can cheerfully recommend
your remedy as a permanent and effec-
tive cure for catarrh. colds and to any
one who needs an invigorating tonic to
build up their system. L. /. Lumax,
1903 18th St, Washington, D. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
neutrality-suspicious. Confederate
Army,

Writes: 81 can testify to the merits of
Peruna, both as a tonic and a catarrh
remedy. Peruna enjoys the greatest
reputation as a catarrh remedy of any
medicine yet devised. james Long
street, Gainesville, Ga.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General S. S. Yoder Of Ohio,

Writes: Il have found Peruna 10 be a
wonderful remedy. | only used it for a
short time and am thoroughly satisfied
as to its merits. IS. S. Yoder, Wash
lngton, D. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General RiaeloyY Cured.

Gen, J. G. Bigelow, 151 c ST., n w,
Washington. d. c.. writes:
"Peruna has made me well and il has
given me more than ordinary strength
and spirit for work.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Gen. Sebring of the Confederate Army

Writes: Il can cheerfully recommend
your valuable remedy Peruna as a very
excellent tonic, and also good for coughs.
colds, catarrh. and general debility
w H. Sebring, 1913 w. 4th St, Jackson
vile, Fla.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Gen. O'Beirne of Washington, D. c.,

Writes: AS many Of my friends and
acquaintance have successfully used
your Peruna as a catarrh cure, ! feel
that it is an effective remedy, and l rec
ommend it as such to those suffering
from that disease as a most hopeful
source of relief. James r. O'Beirne,
290 Broadway, Washington, d. C.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Captain farnef, of Washington, D. c.,

Writes: Your medicine. Peruna, be-
lieve to be the best medicine for catarrh
on the market | have taken only a
small amount, and can see very benefi-
cial results. w. G. YarneH. 1922 Lin
coin street, n. E, Washington, D. {.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General Erwin's Recommend.

MANY OF my friends have used Pc
runa as a dyspepsia remedy with the
most beneficial results. John B.
Erwin, Washington, D. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General Taliey of Pa, Vol. U. S. A.,

Writes: Your Peruna has been used
by me and my friends as relief for ca
tarrhal troubles with the most beneficial
results. am so convinced of the efficacy
of Peruna that | do not hesitate 10 give
it my recommendation. VIM. Cooper
Talley, 113 D ST., n. g, Washington,
D C
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General O'Connor of U. v. Leqions,

Writes: IF you are suffering from ca
tarrh or physical debility, Immediately
commence the use of Peruna. 1t has
been of the greatest benefit and service
to many of my friends Dennis
O'Connor, 73S 32nd St, N. W., Wash
ington, D. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Brigadier-6eneraI King of Confederate
Army,

Writes: 'T unhesitatingly state that
am convinced Peruna is a medicine that
will effect all the cures that is claimed
for its use u. Floyd King, Wash
iEgton, ID. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
BRIG. General ScheiI Benefited.

"Peruna is indeed a wonderful tonic
and for coughs and colds know o
nothing better, r. NJ. Schell, Wash
ington, d. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Brigadier-Generai Kirby

Writes: Il can recommend Peruna to
all those who are afflicted with catarrh. ="
General D. T. Kirby, Washington,
D. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
w. /. DOUGLAS
$40 &s3 SHOES Y hIRs

w. J.. Douglas
shoes have by their
excellent style,
easy-iitting, Il II d
superior wearing
qualities, achieved
the largest sale OF
any shoes in the
world.
II a are just as good
as nose that cost you
ST. to 81 the only
difference is the price.
Sod EuervWbeye.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

Writes: Il take pleasure in recon-
mending Peruua. 1t is a remarkable
medicine and should be used by persons
who are in need of a good tonic and
by sufferers from catarrh. Marcus
Wright, 1924 Corcoran St. Washington,
d. C.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

English Instructor not use the
word rough house Ii is too c"lluquial. ~
Student How would Jagged domcile'
do. = llalNard Iamnnnn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

The "deyil'' of a north Missouri pa.
per received love letter the other
day, and the foreman got hold of il
and read it, This is what it said:
dearest of All--At last know you
are thee onley person on earth for
me. Darling, if you don't come to
me soon III die. ! adoor you. When
you come out tonite bring that box
of chocolates or III black bottle yure
eyes. Now mind. Yure loveing Lizzie"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

II hear Miss Fly-a-way has clopcd with
the butler All. Won by waiting. -
Princeton Tiger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
General Chase, Asst Adj. General, G. A. R.,

Writes: "The excellence of Peruna as
cure or relief for catarrhal disturb
ances is well established. Many of nv
friends have been benefited by its use"
B. F. Chase, IS Harrison St, Ana
costa, D. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

peSsmists are usually OH bachelors who
are glad OF it.-(hicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
American Apples for France.

Ia eight months the French have
bought 5000 tons of American chop
ped apples for cider making.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Gen. HawIey OF Washington, D. c.,

Writes: Il have used Peruna and find
it very beneficial for kidney trouble and
especially good for coughs, colds and
catarrhal troubles. A. f. Hawley.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

He" Darling, we are now one She
81 know it. Md it's such pleasure to
think that when spend any money / am
dong it for YOU, too. Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

I'VE want Il man Tor our information
bureau, said the manager, but he must
he one who can answer all sorts Of ques-
tons and not lose his head That's
me, replied the applicant I'm the
father OF eight children. philadelphia
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