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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

The combination Of strike. rain and
crowded surface cars has been hard
ON women and children who must
travel up and down town A mite OF
a girl stood In the rain at T~hirtythlrd
street and Broadway for more than an
hour on Wednesday night. trying 10
get a car up town. Finally a blockade
caused a a TO stop near her. The
conductor was on the rear platform.
80 hemmed In that he had not collect.
ed a fare for twenty minutes
Mister Conductor" said the child.
crying I'm give sou a dollar II youIl
let me on"
The conductor grasped the roof of
the car pulled himself up and, stand
ing on the dashboard. lifted the weep
ing little n Into the place he had
made vacant Then he transferred a
nickel from his trousers pocket To the
coat pocket where he kept the com.
panv's money.
7 want your number. said the girl
Il won't eve forget you. and III en-
broider You something nice New
York Sun.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

SURFING among the trees would have
teen but the frosty breath OF early
iGll. turned by the sunrise 10 dews
ma drenched the grass and few
fallen leaves.
Gen. La Roche was hurrylne
through breakfast. while his sadsled
horse. in charge Of a mounted negro
PAVED im~patiently as he stood wait.
ine for his master.
La Roche had returned home onIv
the day before. for a brief visit. and N
assure himself that ell vas well with
bis household. consisting now OF his
sister. Iazalie, and Rose De Cazeneau
Even at this, the last hour Of his
stay. ONE OF the items Of news bo
had brought from the city were being
~ciscussed and enlarged upon
"A curious charge Of Affairs" re-.
marked Madame Riofet. that Gen
Jackson should nov be trusting 30
much 10 the Baratarians Who. only
lest September. were denounced by
him a. well as hy every ore else.
The general laughed.
"Wel-~3es IN September they were
firates and helilsh bandltu. but I'm
lecember they are priyAteers. and
t1eir leaders are gentlemen Yet 1
can assure you that they are brave
fellows and tremendous fighters. n
lust the men needed nov 10 help save
New Orleans"
Then. while folding bis nakpln. the
general said snimatediy. How could
J have forgotten to tell you a most
surprising piece Of rews about Cant
Jean? That young mas is a puzzle to
me-
what now?" asked Lazalle with
marked Interest, as la Roche pushed
tack his chair and looked al his
watch.
Just this" answered Ia Roche
tmiling al her and then glanclng AZ
the others In a way 70 show that he
VAS about 70 startle them: II appears
that Capt. Jean has the honor OF q per.
sonai acquaintance with Napoleon
WHAT chorused the thee amazed
bearers; and Madame Rlefet murmur
ca In an awestncken tone. Capt
Jean knows the French emperor"
la Roche nodded.
"But he IS emperor no longer. my
dear. nor was be such when LATTE
knew him
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

you viii; II, not, then ! will try 20 take
care Of that. and they are yours with
cut pay. The one thing | demand is
what have stated already full par
don for my men and mysslf-a pardon
Tor all onenses or alleged onenses
against the laws OF this state or OF the
United States"
Assuming. said Claiborne. that
everything is as you say. and that
your proposition is accepted. what Sc
Curity have /. As governor Of this
state. and responsible. not only TO It's
PEOPLE. but 10 the President. that you
will fulfil your agreement"
Jackson. with an impatient glance at
Claiborne. started TO speak: but be
checked himself as Lahtte answered
cUldly. my personal manhood and
honor. Ask any merchant OF New
Orleans with whom | have had deal.
ings II eve I failed 70 fuihl my con
tracts. Ask any bank In New Orleans
n my paper has ever been dishonoFed.
No man. womah or child. white or
tlaek. who knows my name, but viii
tell you that ] always keep my prom.
Uses"
Well answered." Aud Jackson
every yestige OF reserve now swept
away. arose from his chair. and com.
ing around the table, extended both
hands. which Lahtte grasped cordially.
Claiborne's mannef underwent a
marked change. although Il was sull
somewhat formal as he said. capt.
LATTE. | cannot do otherwise than be.
lieve you TO be sincere, and 10 admire
the motives which have led you 90
take this most honorable course. I
I'm pleased 20 be able 10 recognize IN
you a good and loyal citizen; and my
proclamation against you will be re-
yoked in the morning. Meanwhile, In
token OF amity between us. here is my
hand. sir"
Lahtte. after a moments hesitation.
took the extended hand. and bent his
head with a courtesy cold as that
had marked Clsiborne's former
amer.
Jackson. evidently determined not 10
accept the governors attitude as a
criterion for his own, said, With in
creased frlendliness; Capt. LATTE. I
shall commend you 10 the President,
By the next post. and furnish him with
full statement OF this matter. But"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Every housekooper should know
that n they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch Tor laundry use they
will gave not only time. because Il
never sticks 10 the iron. but because
each package contains 40 oh-one hull
pound-while all other Cold water
starchcs are put up IN A-pound pack.
AGES, and the price Is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch II free from all Injurious chem.
ioals. II your roce tries 10 sell you a
i2Oz. package u is because he has
a stock on hand which be wishes TO
dispose OF before be puts In Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let.
ters ana hgures "l6 ozs." Demand
Defiance aud save much time and
money aud the annoyance OF the iron
sticking Defiance never sticks.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
! AFTTvTE n
LOUISIANA
BY MARY DEvEREUx
- NTH ILLUSTRATIONS BY oon {. WILSON
@s7rsAs ga o I'm ep-a ~ 3vaso0
r1 AsAs Aesvgeo1
BIZ MARY DEYEREUX

glanclug At the clock on the mantel
! opposite hint Is late, and | must
return TO headquarters. shall look
for you to report "a me at nine In the
morning. to talk over matters In de-
tail. must know precisely as TO the
amount Of assistance | am TO count
upon from youp and there are other
things about which | wish to consult
you. ! understand that no man Is so
familiar Is yourself with the country
to the south and southwest OF here.
Is this true?"
Yes, general. as I think | may say
without egotism."
so I supposed: and ! shall have
some questions to ask OF you in re
gard to II. My knowledge Of the u
try is not entirely complete. and I
wish to obtain all possible information
respecting the roads and waterways,
Il shall be happy to serve you. sir.
to the best OF my ability: and l thank
you. gentiemen-both OF you. for the
favor you have shown me
The sudden huskiness Of Laftte's
firm voice was the only Indication OF
his pent-up feelings. as he added. TO
hight. Gen. Jackson. 7 thank you in
words: but ! hope to Don NANTES,
my gratitude in a more substantial
form-oue that shall cauase you no
regret for the justice YOU have shown
to Jean L.ahtte of B~arataria."
He left them-his departure being
rs rapid and quiet as had been his ap.
pearance; and Jackson. turning TO
Claiborne. said. with a smile of grim
satisfaction. Il believe that We can
save New Orleans; and II We do. by
the Eternal. a good share of the cred
II viii belong to the men whom !
called pirates and robbers. and ap
proved OF your hanging"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

The simplicity OF some former IN.
nugursl happenings is illustrated by
an odd story which has been revived
and Is going the rounds a. Washing.
ton. II was originally told by Freder.
ick Douglars In his lecture on John
Brown. Just after his FIRST Inaugural.
lion President Lincoln WAS one day
backing his boots in democratic fash
ion when several foreign diplomats
called and caught him IN the act. One
a. them remarked. snecrlngly; "Mr.
President. in our countries the chief
executives do not black their own
boots Indeed" said Mr.. L1neoln.
With evident curiosity, whose boots
90 they black3"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
CHAPTER xxVn-continued.

He had missed the picture from its
place over his hearth at Baratsria
hut knowing there were others like Il,
he had no thought that he was looking
upon what had been his own.
Presently. with a sign Indicating re.
lief, jackson handed the last paper
70 Claiborne. and leaning forward.
With his elbows upon the arms OF his
chair, said. his voice showing more OF
contempt than anger, Most edlfyiug
assortment OF reading. to be sure.
Capt. Latte. Are these aIl-these
four papers, two Of them addressed to
Jon. Capt Percy's instructions to his
s~uhordinates, and the proclamation
70 the people Of this state?"
These are all. general: and they
contain all the information within my
power 70 give you now" LATTE re-
piled.
Claiborne began to refold the pa
pers, while the general turned to La.
ftte.
1T is a ane oner you have received
AL you can possibly desire
4 wish-will take, nothing that
England can ever have to offer me-.
Lantte added, with sudden ~herceness.
7 hate the nation, and its ways!
Nothing could induce me to accept.
row or ever. any terms from the Eng
lish."
The first ~unguarded evidence of any
thing like cordial liking now manifest.
ed Itself in Jackson's face. Yet there
Vas nothing OF this in his voice as he
said, May | ask, then. Capt. LATTE.
II possibly some motive Of personal re-
Venge brought you here tonight with
& renews Of your ofer?"
Lahtte's face flushed through It's
swartness; then II paled. n grew
stern.
I understood that you needed sol.
diers-mOst Of all, artillerymen; that
Jon also needed a-rms-cannon and
muskets- ! came to OFFER all I have
left OF men and resources. for your
use. and that Of Louisiana. 1 ask no
pay for myself-only for M men. II
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

A great deal has been said against
nurse crops. but IN some parts
Of the western states nurse crops
are quite necessary for the SOW
ing OF clover. Where clover Is sown
with spring wheat the stubble OF the
wheat when cut helps 10 hold the
snow over the plants during winter
and keeps them from freezing out. II
IL the experience Of farmers IN a good
many places that nurse crops protect
The clover during summer. especially
10 regions whore the heat Il Intense.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Their Is a place for bronze grass on
some farms, especially where the land
Is low enough 80 that in the winter
time small areas Of thin ice form. I'm.
DER such influence most grasses are
killed out notably red clover. man.
moth clover. alayke clover. white cio-
yer, timothy aud red top. Bronze grass
and quack grass seem 10 be able 10
stand the adverse conditions produced
BY the ice sheet Bronze grass ls thus
a great ally 10 the farmer that Is I'M
able 10 obyiate such conditions. Even
quack grass may yet be made useful
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
RAILROAD Rae LEeIsLArinn

Testlfying before the Senate Com
mittee az Washington, Interstate
Commerce Commissioners Prouty said
in discussing the proposition to give
10 that Commission the power to regu-
late railway rates:
Il think the railways should mako
their own rates. 1 th<nk they should
be allowed to develop their own bust.
ness. ! have eve advocated any
law. and ! am not now In favor OF
any law. which would put the rate
making power into the hands OF any
commission or any court While Il
may be necessary TO do that some
time. while that Is done In some
states at the present time. while Il Is
done In some countries. I am opposed
to Il. The railway rate la
property. Il is all the property that
the railway has got. The rest OF its
property Is rot good for anything un-
less Il can charge a rate. Nov Il has
always seemed 70 m that when a
rate was hKed. n that rate vas an an.
reasonable rate. Il deprives the rail-
o company Of its property pro
ante II Is not necessary hat you
should conhscate the property OF q
railroad; Il Is not necessary that you
should say that Il shall not carr three
per cen or four per cent. When
you put In a rate that is inherently
unreasonable. you have deprived thai
company of It's rights. Of its property.
snd the Circuit Court OF the United
states has Jurisdiction under the four
teenth amendment 10 restrain that.
I have looked az these cases
a great many times. and | can only
come TO the conclusion that a rail
road company Is entitled TO charge a
fair and reasonable rate. and u any
order Of a commission. II any statute
Of a state legislature takes away that
rate. the fourteenth amendment pro-
tects the railway company
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

A stringent Injunction has been iS.
sued against the malignant activity OF
dyspepsia. amongst all people. by Or.
Caldwells OaXatiyel Syrup Pepsin.
Do not fail 10 invoke the powerful
aid OF this great enemy OF all stomach
aud bowel disorder a. the least sign
OF trouble In any OF your digestive or
cans. Il will promptly and surely set
them right. and make you we'll. Try
f. Sold by all druggists 1t soc and
fl0O. Money back II Il fails.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Tbs resacrt of Ais paper Eii b plsksed 10 ie.ra
ihAs there 81 east qna dreaded disease that scfs1ua
- eeen abs 70 care % al ~ stages. aEd tdas q
-Atafrh uhlfs Cataffh Cufs 10 The oEly pasiuru
- ogs Auesn 20 zoe medical fratsrniy. tatsfra
p& = e4|asfltuNuua disfsta, nclaires = cgnautu.
uena treatment Hairs Natsrrh Care 10 akrn 10.
tffaAAy, stag directly upun ne bluf1 aud Ducaus
.aft.ees Of TIE tJttam, thereby dsstroYiuE AZ
t9andeiqn "a ne diseAae, aad giving fhs pat.rn
sHeAAko ~ euihtinG W the conEifuti.a End asaiat
los naturs n daiug ~ uaFE Tha prpdetsFs have
- ms.h fsith "a ~ cafssiVs psusns that theJ adef
eae haadIea pglisfs fpT anT eese thsi a faila "
cure seal fqf ttat % testimonials.
Aaafsss chksKI a co, rolsdo, o.
Tsks aars Fsnily rgii. fur ooassipsuaa.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

$50 you have been married five
years. i%nterrogated tho old friend.
We'll, you look so happy your hus.
band must act very nicelyg"
"He acts like a bear when he comes
home" replied the Michigan avenue
lady.
Like a bearf GracIousl In what
wayg"
"He-ho hugs me-"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Even the casual observer will read.
NY see the sound business sense con-
tained in the announcement Of the
Ilsthmlan Canal Commission that Il
will purchase the equipment for the
construction OF the Panama canal in
tho markets OF the world.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
Easy.

How In the world could you remem-
Der that your wife wanted dark brown
silkT' asked the friend.
"oh, just kept my mind on the
taste Ihave in my mouth this morn.
Ing" replied the man who had been to
4 banquet the night before.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
cHAPTER xviii.

The December sunshine lying about
Is Tete des Faux gave a warmth and
brightness that would have made the
season OF the year scarcely to be real
lied by one born to New England's
ice and snow: and the cold breeze
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

II half the time spent by girls In
learning to play the piano were given
to learning how to write the English
language, there might be more steno.
graphers who could turn out a page
OF copy. correctly spelled and properly
pnctnated.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
insist on Getting Il.

Some Erocsru say they don keep
Defiance starch. This "a because thsy
have a ntock on hand of other brands
containing only ~ "a in a package.
which they won't be able 90 sell arst.
because Defiance contains ne y. for
the same money.
DO you want no 90. instead OF ~ oH.
for same money! Then buy Denanea
Starch, Requires no cooking.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Within the last few years there
has been an important addition 70 our
list OF cloyers in the form OF Egyptian
clover. II Is q OF the great forage
plants Of Egypt and has become adapt
ed TO that country and 10 many Of the
other countries that border the MedI.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Wasn't the deceased somewhat
tastidous7" asked the coroner
NO" answered the witness. ~he
was altogether Observation-Disclosures
be would not have been run over by
a state street sar."
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Mother Gray, q nurse la New York,
discovered a pleasant herb remedy for
women's illH, called AUSTRALIAN.
LEAF Curve female weaknesses, Hack.
ache, Kidney, bladder aud Urinary
troubles A. an Dregglsis OF by mali
SOC Sanplo mailed FREE. Addrcsa.
The Mother Gray Co, Leroy, n. 4.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

terranean. There are many situations
In this country where climatic condi.
tons are similar 10 those Of the Medi.
terranean lands. and much IL hoped
for from this plant. Its northern lin
II OF growth in the Uulted States has
not yet been dehued.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
Why They Sacrificed Themselves.
The bugle sounded.

What's that for? the Russian col,
onel asked the orderly as he wiped the
battle Crime from his brow.
The orderly arose in bis stlrrups.
Before you make this desperate
sbarge," he shouted 20 the veteran
wants pou 20 give him time % pass
down the line and kiss you ALL"
With a mild howl OF dismay the
whole regiment rushed toward and
flung itself like a catapault on the as.
toniahed enemy.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

liberty 10 repeat what I
FIRST stated through our
Denver papers about
Deans kidney Pills in
The summer OF 1899, Tor
! have had no reason In
the interim to change my
opinion Of tho remedy. /
Was subject TO severe NJ.
lacks OF backAehe. al.
ways aggravated II sat
long At q desk. Deans
Kidney Pills absolutely
stopped my backache. I
have never had a pain
or A fwfnaa aInca
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

One advantage Easter hasover Chris
mas h that neither your friends %
your enemies will present YOU With
samples Of their pyroEraphic skill.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Are people any better off" asks
a state exchange. 'for all the labor
saving machinery which has been In.
yentedG Certainly, brother: Il does
than half the work IN wearing
out ones clothes.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

There are enough freight engines
and cars engaged In the traffic of this
country 10 make q string slne thou.
sad miles long.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

The observatory al the summit 90
Mount Etna occupies the higheat 10.
habited spot Ia Europe and Is 9.016
feet above the level OF the sea.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Mary a mar sets out for immortal
ity and reaches oblivion; but he may
find the road more pleasant and he
may be just as happy when be reach.
es his destination.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Just because they are ia on the
ground floor OF the establishment
some ,anltors are .iclinod to be quite
autocratic about H.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

III a cork comes hard. the easiest
way to take Il out "a 10 push Il in
remarked the lrishman who was thirst.
ing somewhat for the contents.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

When being photographed actresses
don't grin. because the picture may
serve for a tooth soap advertisement:
they grin because they think it Is
pretty.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

OF course managers OF musical com
edies object 10 impartial dramatic
criticism. Most any jaekass doesn't
Ike 10 be told that he Is one.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

b because made by al entirely different
process. Defiance Starch & unilke any
other, better aud Snsthird mere Tor 10
oantA
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

A newspaper man Of Paris estimates
that Europeans oil their vacation spend
about $3.50. GOO, 900 per annum.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

An occasional domestic storm Is nee.
esary To clarity the matrimonial at.
mOsphore.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

II Is the iudicious who praises
his wife's cooking when it's good and
falls 10 mention anything when rs
bad.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

The only mill in the world thai gets
It's power direct from an artesian well
Is located at St Augustine, Fla.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

An orator will generally try 20 ralao
bis voice for the occasion Il the audk
~ viii raise the cash
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Piso's Cure cannot h. too highly spoken % ~
. cough CURE. W. BHiEs. E3 Third Ava
n Minneapolis, Mlnn. Jzn O. iga
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Foster-M ilburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y.
For sale by all druggists. Price 50
cents per box.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
THREE vEARs ArrrR

Eugene E Iarlo. OF 75i Twentieth
avenue, ticket seller IN the Union Sta.
ton, Denver. Col. says. "You are az
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

"Dr. DAVID Kennedy Favorite Remedy
eare1 80 - hrtGhfs utseaas knd Gravel Aha phrsirfais
tAi-a- Mr. = p Miner, barghui. O. me- = betus-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
Defiance Starch

should be In every household, none 10 good.
besides 4 b. more Tor 10 cents than any
other brand % cold water starch
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

II all men we're wise the gold brick
industry would cease { o flourish.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Baring birthdays the society woman
tries 10 appear up-to-dAto.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

You a judge a mans nature better
by the looks OF his wife than by his
own looks.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Mrs Winaiauss Soothing Syrup.
Eor chudren f~egthiuE. snftena the Eufla, reduces ~
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Sound judgement doesn't necessarily
make the most noise.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Geese which are driven 10 the great
Prague fair have their feet eacased 10
tar boots 70. prevent injury.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

oeals Ths Kass olmb1ay, soah bsss. ia3
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

A oma seldom means the mean
things she says.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

Eramins carefully ever hosns Of CAsromA
= cafe aHa rars rempiy FER lsfsHts and shiafsn-
and 81, thai Is
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15

nrsrs tho "
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-15
Conductor Has Reward Comma.

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