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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
IMAGINARY AMERICAN pER1Ls

The Toronto Globe, in commenting on Ambassador Bryce's remark on the power of wealth to corrupt politics, calls this the weakest point in demo. cratic government; tells about the wealthy capitalists buying their way into the national senate, wealthy lum bermen stealing national timber, wealthy railroad promoters bonding lines over which they had secured con. trol, in order to pocket large part of the proceeds" and adds that it twill be interesting to note how the United States comes out of the present strug- gle against such threatening dangers to the body polite"
 This sort of talk has been heard in the United States as well as out of it often in the past few years. The To ronto paper will find that the number of wealthy men who buy their way into the senate is fewer than it imag-
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

President Roosevelt has not as yet answered the -9pery of the Chicago Fed. eration of Labor concerning his report ed remarks concerning the officials of the miners union under indictment in Idaho. It was a bad break on the part of the "square dealer inasmuch as the men must be considered innocent until proven guilty, no matter what the degree of heinousness in their alleged crime
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Marshal Ben Daniels has returned from Washington, where he was consid- erably interviewed and quoted in real Alfred Henry Lewis dialect and prob ably many of the readers of the mar shal 8 alleged interviews really believed that people talk that way out here,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

The Hearst papers are busy taking fall out of Grover Cleveland. It prob, ably makes Willie sore to see a man who has been elected twice to the office 10 which he himself has more than flu tile aspirations.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Perey-But, my dear, l thought l told you to get two s2 seats in the orchestral
 His Wife-Oh, l know you did, but this afternoon when l went to buy them there was speculator selling perfectly lovely s5 box seats for only s4.ss.- Puck.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
Sarcasm

"Sorry Fin 80 late, by dear," be gan Dingle, apologetieally, "but shome fresh jokers stopped me and wouldn t femme go-"
 HIndeed," interrupted his wife, "why didn't you take the brick out of your hat and hit them with itf'--The Catholic Standard and Times.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Her Mother-Does your husband take you into his confidence regarding his business affairsf
 Young Wife-Oh, yes; he did so only this morning. When l asked him to let me have $50 for new gown he said he was very sorry, but business was so bad just now that he eouldn t do it, Chicago Daily News.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

"Nevada Hills continue to jump and Bullfrogs are off. " This is not the head over an earthquake story, but over the mining and stock reports in Los An geles paper. The paper might have been more consistent and have the bullfrogs doing the jumping
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

Dr. M. D. Thomas, the eye specialist, has concluded to stay in Globe until April 20. The Dr. fits glasses and fit guaranteed. Money back if you are not satisfied. Will call any part of the city. Telephone 73l or stop white team. l69
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

President Jim Hill of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific said some time ago that railroad men talk too much and now he is trying to prove 1t.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
Globe. Ariz.. April 9, 1907.

Globe, Ariz., April 9, 1901 Notice is hereby given that J. c. Britt is no longer in the employ of, or in any way connected with the under signed, and said company will not be responsible for any debts or obligations contracted by him.
 CANANEA & GLOBE EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT co. ls3
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

G. W. M. Carvil has opened first class carriage painting establishment in connection with the Parker blacksmith shop. General carraige painting solic- tied. Those desiring such work will find MT. Carvil at his place of business.
 l79
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Have you bought any ". & D. Avto- matte Wrench stocki If not, buy at once. Inquire of Frank Williams or MT. Kinsey at Dominion hotel. l64
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

The Globe Bank Savings company, incorporated, pays per cent on term deposits and always ready to make loans on securities of all kinds. lSO
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Everybody buy fine meat at Bonne's Central Market and receive ticket. Remember, s10.00 in tickets will entitle you to 50 cents in trade. Save your tickets. l73
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

"wellman is about to start for the north pole again.
 "Againi He has never been there. " "No, but he has started couple of times ''-Houston Post.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Since Roosevelt has sent Taft to the other colonies, he might order him to Arizona to promise something in the way of citizenship for us.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

The Globe Bank & Savings Co. Inc. pays f per~cent on term deposits and always ready to make loans on securi- ties of all kinds. ls0
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Go to the Central Market and receive a ticket with your purchase. l73
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
LOST AND FOUND

LosT-Dragon scarf pin with diamond
 between Ballground and Dominion ho-
 tel. Reward if left at office of Silver
 Belt. l62 --
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

The Central Market coupon tickets are valuable. Save them. IFS
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Remember, your money back if for any reason you want it when you get glasses from Dr. Thomas. l69
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Try our sausage, the very finest 1T quality. Globe Meat Market.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Choice hams and bacon, none finer Globe Meat Market.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

The people of Porto Rico are probab- ly still trying to guess what Secretary Taft was telling them the other day.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Choice beef, pasture fed and the fin est to be had anywhere. Globe Meat Market
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

No flies in Bonne's Central Market Come and get your tickets. 173
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

she-You ought to see him handle the worries.
 He-Is he billiard player or plan isti
 She-Neither; he's dentist.-Yonk- CTS Statesman.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

We receive Kansas poultry twice a week. Globe Meat Market.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

If you are lost follow anybody; you will bring up at The Dime.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Fine line of ladies hats just received at the Racket Store. l69
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
IS YOUR WATCH IN GOOD oRDER7

When was it oiled and cleaned last? It needs oiling and cleaning once every IS months at least. whether you think it does or not.
 It needs that attention just as sure as an engine does to get the best re- suits. If it is neglected the oil eyap- crates and friction is set up that IS destructive of the fine mechanism.
 We do nothing but expert Watch Re, pairing, Jewelry Repairing and Hand Engraving, All work and new parts furnished guaranteed for one year and charges are most reasonable. Also carry full and complete line of Jewelry and Optical Goods
 o. R. FEST, the Jeweler
 At Ryan's News Stand
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

southdown mutton at Bonne's Central Market.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

FOR SALE-Househol furniture cheap. Address H. II. Freeman at Edmund son residence, East Globe. lo5
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Storage room phone eol.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

All your friends are going to The Dime; join them.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
Motto

"Live and let live" Union Gas Market, c. Musgrave, proprietor.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

Phoenix is threatened with visit from Scotty, the Death Valley Mystery.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
The Elks do things today.

The summer widowers will soon or sanize fo. the coming season.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

FOR SALE-No. Remington Type
 writer. Miss J. B. Allen, one door north Arizona Steam laundry, l65
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

SEWING MACHINE FOR sALE-In-
 auire at this office. tf
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

FOR sALE-An imposing five-room house with bath; modern in every respect; owner wishing to leave town. Globe Real Estate Office. l63
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
FOR BALE

FOR sALE-Furnished house ten rooms
 close in; easy terms. J. s. Towle. tf
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

EsTRAYED-Roan horse, four white feet; brand TX on nip tTe bar K. :. Reward $7 for retuia to Barclay & Higdon stable. Oliver Kelley, Copper hill. I'll
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

FOR sALE-Walled tent, 14x16. partly
 furnished, $50 cash. Address r. 0. box S56 or call at Sultan 8 store. los
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

book on First Natonal bank, certificate $3oo on Gila Val. Icy bank, receipt from V. Y. Smith for $50. Return this office receive reward of s. f
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

LOsT-Black glove between Dreamland and Ballground. Return to this of fee. tf
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-19

LosT-Pair of gauntlet gloves; new automobile gloves. Reward for return to this office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
HOLDS ROOSEVELTRESPONSIBL
MORAL CONDITIONS ON THE ISTHMUS

Mr. Ferguson insisted President
Roosevelt. Secretary Taft, and the re-
cent delegation of congressman that
visited Panama were we'll aware of the
situation. He also charged that :
member of the congressional delega-
ton had been elected from the Tivoli
hotel in Panama for drunkenness.
I'm not telling his name now, but
Will at the proper time" shouted NJ.
Ferguson
Mr.. Ferguson said moral conditions
on the isthmus were no worse than the
saloon evils. He said he estimated the
number of bars III Panama at 800 and
that Gov. Magoon told him there Were
600 in Colon. These. he admitted
were outside the canal zone, bat he a;
serted they were in such place that
| they were easy of access to govern
ment employees. He furthermore sad
| there was a saloon for every mile pos
inside the zone.
| Mr.. Ferguson took a warm fling at y
NJ. c. a. workers and missionaries l.
the employ of the government in Pal
anna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04

Chicago. June I.-President Roose-
welt was held personally responsible
for the shame Of Panama and the
canal zone" by William p. W. Fergl-
son. editor of the Defender. a New
York temperance publication, before a
MONDAY meeting at Willard hall yes
terday.
Mr.. Ferguson has just returned from
a trip of investigation to the isthmus
and announced that Panama and Colon
were the worst cesspOols God has
ever allowed TO exist" He said he wa.
on his way to Washington to tell Pres
ident Roosevelt just what he had seen
and to know the reason why if he was
not allowed to talk to him.
Mr. Ferguson aroused his hearers b'
his description of white slave traffic a
he said it existed on the isthmus. Mer
and women wept openly as he descriD
ed interviews with young women he
said were held in bondage in disreput
able resorts on property owned by tn.
United States and operated under th-
patronage of government officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
W00DMEN OF THE
WORLD IN FIGHT
Erection of Monument to Founder of
Society Enioined on Ground
There was Theft.

Denver, Colo. June IA temporary
injunction was issued here yesterday
by District Judge Allen on application
of Mrs. Jepie FallaenburS Falls,
daughter of the late F. A. Fallaenbur%.
founder of the Order of the Woodmen
of the World, enjOining officers of the
order from proceeding with building l
monument TO Fallaenburg.
Complaint was filed in the name If
the Denver camp No. l, and the Flf-
laenburg Memorial association against
the head camp of the Pacific jurisiiv-
tion OF the order with its officers an!
board managers. 1t is charged there
has been a misappropriation of fun!+
subscribed for the erection Of th9
monument.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
STIFF FINE TACkE0 ON
IN BRIDGE TRUST CASE
William Il. shons Pleads Guilty at
-~ FreePort, Ill.,, and Must Pay
$4,000.

Freeport H.. June William II.
ShOns pleaded guilty to four counts II
an Indictment for conspiracy TO -.
strict competition in public lettings in
connection with bridge contracts an
was fined $1,000 on each count He
also agreed that the county should re-
tain $500 of $4,000 due him.
Homer Shons, his brother was fiund
$500 on each of two counts, and \. ,
Winnegar OF Madison. Wis, represent
ing the Hennepin Bridge company at
Minneapolis. was fined $500 on three
counts.
This ends the cases against all tho
parties indicted last March in connec
ton with the bridge trust scandal eX
cept Roy Mcdonald. bridSeman, whose
Whereabouts is unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
DEMAND APOLOGY
BY MAYOR SCHMITz
Count Oku,na, Leader of Public Opin-
ion in Japan, Agitates Frisco
Incident.

Toxic June 4.-Count Okuma, for
mer leader of the progressive party,
but who is still leader Of pubic Opin-
ion. is prominently quoted in opposition
newspapers as urging concentration
of Japanese national efforts toward 7
settlement Of the San Francisco que5-
ton. He holds that Japan should de
mand a public apology from the mayo"
of San Francisco and also the Japanese
should receive treatment similar IL
that given AnglO-SaXons in the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
SUMMER WEATHER DOES NOT ARRIVE;
The FORECASTER IS FLABBERCASTED

Washington, d. C., June 4.-Uncle
Sans weather experts are up in The
air over present climatic conditions.
They do not know the direct cause of
the cold spell in April and May. whiaa
threatens to continue on throughout the
summer but they are fully advised aS
to the immediate provocation of the
temperature that promises to put the
summer resorts out of business and in
fiict irreparable damage on crops. It
was and is due to an abnormal distri-
button of atmospheric pressure and
nothing else.
What about the report that the
spell was caused by the globe being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04

j0ltcd out of is cOursc?" one Of the
weather experts was asked.
Foolish" he replied.
How about conditions in the moon
and other planets? Have they had
anything to do with ito"
NO" Numbered the expert. one eve
taking in the barometer nearby and
the other resting on the lowering
clouds.
"To tell the truth. young man,
were flabbergasted. clean tlabberga@,.
ed, and the worst of it all is he cor.
tinued in a voice choked with emotion
I'VE are held personally responsible by
thousands of idiots throughout tn
country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
ROOSEVELT DENIES REPORT
Says He Has No Idea of Being Head
of Harvard.

Washington. d. c.. June 4.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt settled emphaticaIiy
yesterday the report that he had aspjr-
ations to succeed President Eliot Is
president of Harvard university.
Il have no more idea OF getting
President Eliot's job" he said to a ca !
er. than have of becoming the grand
llama of Thibet or a medicine man
among the Apache Indians
The president is deeply interested in
Harvard. from which he graduated,
and will do all he can properly to pro
mote the welfare of the university,
both in and out of the White house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
ASKS MOLINE FOR :,
5O-YEAR FRANCHISE
in Response to Demand of
City Council.

East Moline was asked TO give the
Moline. East Moline and Watertown
interUrban a J0-ycar franchise at a
meeting Of the city council last even
ing. An ordinance was presented by
President Porter and Manager LardneI
of the company. 1t was referred to
committee of the whole. The action #
the company follows Instructions =:
the council to the mayor TO stop ser
vice on the line and if necessary tear
up the tracks to enforce recognition OF
the city's rights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
EVERYBODY BOOST
FOR ROCK ISLAND
RESPONSIBLE FOR DEATH
OF NOT ONE, But MANY

next called. Rice testified to the pres
ence of Thomas Hogan, alias Orchard,
at Caldwell prior to the SteunenberS
murder Richardson cross-CXaminCd
Rice.
n. s. Ellis of Caldwell, a merchant,
further testified to the presence of Or
chard near the Steunenberg residence.
Ellis was Cross-eXamincd by Richard
son. y. ]. Ballcntine was called to the
stand, and court took Il recess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
Honduras Company Off,
GERS Plead Guilty
and Are Fined.
THEY AGREE TO QUIT
Admit Conspiracy in CircuIat-
ing Advertisements. Yield
Up Property.

Mobile. Ala. June i'm The district
court pleas of guilty yesterday entered
TO the Indictment charging conspiracy
TO cause interstate carriage of lottery
advertisements by - persons conduct
ed with the Honduras Lottery company.
Judge TouIman today imposed fines
amounting 10 $2S4.0O0.
Give Up All Property.
In addition TO the pleas of guilty, the
defendants agreed 10 surrender to the
government for destruction all lottery
books. plates and other paraphernalia.
The lottery company, which is the sue
cessOr to the old Louisiana Lottery
company, passes out of existence. end
ing the long struggle of the federal au-
thorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
COTTON REPORT
BEARS THE PRICE
Drops Dollar Per Bale When Condition
of Crop is Made Known in
South.

Washington. June 1.-THE average
condition of the growing cotton crop
May % was 7G.5 per cent, compared
with SIG and 77.2 per cents in 1906 AMI
1905, respectively. The acreage is 32,-
100000.
New Orleans, La, June 1.-THE COT
ton market broke about dollar per
bale upon receipt Of the government
condition report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
CHIEF OF POLICE
OMAN INDICTED
Frisco Official Accused of illegally
Seeking Acquitta of Mayor
Schmitz.

San Francisco. Cal. June 4.-Thc
grand jury yesterday filed with Dis
trlct Attorney LangdOn a formal com
plaint against Chief of Police jeremiah
F. Dinan, charging him with willful
and corrupt misconduct in office in that
he subverted the law in endeavoring tC
secure the acqUittal of Mayor Schmiiz
without the knowledge of the district
attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
THOUSANDS DIED
IN THE EARTHQUAKE
Steamer Brings News of Serious Ses
mic Disturbance at Hsing
kiang.

Victoria. B. C.. June 4.-Tho steamer
Shawmut brought news that 1000 per
sons were crushed to death. vast num-
Der of houses destroyed and many pc
sons left starving following the earth
quake at Hsing Kiang.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
SEAMEN'S STRIKE
IN FRANCE ENDED
Navigation Companies Restore Men to
Former Positions on Govern
ment's Advice.

Paris, June 4.-The seamen's strike
is regarded as being virtually ended
and men everywhere are expected to
resume work within "a hours. Naviga-
ton companies have accepted the gov
ernment's recommendations and will re-
store the officers and crews without
insisting On any penalties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
SHAW AT HEAD Of
BANKING MERGER
Reported ex-Secretary of Treasury W;!l
be President of $4,000 900
Concern.

New York, June 4-Former Secre-
tary Treasurer Leslie NJ. Shaw may
head $50,000,00O banking merger. Re
ports are current in the financial dis
trict that the newly organized Carnegie
Trust company of which Shaw is the
head, will be the nucleus of a combi-
nation of three trust companies whose
total resources aggregate the figures
given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
Ronob Kills Detectives,

Lodz, June 4.-Two detectives were
killed and two soldiers and three other
day by a bomb thrown at police Off
cials by terrorists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
Democrats Reflect Mayor.

Portland. Ore, June 4.-Harry Lane,
democratic independent candidate. was
reelected mayor of Portland yesterday
by about 1,5O0 majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
ConsuIs at Lowest.

London, June with reduction
of the dividend consuls today broke
the low record. reaching S3M, the low
est price in 60 years. The price later
rallied to So 15-16
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
BUY A BOOSTER BUTTON

American actress, was married this
morning at the registry office at Wind
sor to Oscar Lewisohn. son of AdOlph
Iewisohn Of New York, in the presence
ot few relatives and friomls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
Passed over MccIellan's Veto.

Albany, n Y, June 4--By vote of
116 to II, the assembly today repassed
over Mayor McClellan's veto the pub
lie utilities bill. 1t goes to the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
KUROKI AFT LEAVENW0RTH
Japanese General and Party Reach
Next Stop Safely.

Leavenworth. Kan, June 4.-Gen2'-
al KurOki and party arrived here this
morning from Rock Island. and spe"t
the day at Fort LeavenwOrth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
viii Visit Chicago.

Prince Wilhelm of Sweden secold
son of the Crown Prince has been -
vited by the Swedish National associ-
alton to visit Chicago. and has. it is
said, accepted He is a lieutenant OF
the Swedish warship Fylgia which VIII
arrive at jamestown Aug Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
Injuries Not Serious.

Washington. June 1.-The condition
of General John a. Kasson. who was
injured by fall from a street car last
night is said today to be satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-04
BAR FOR CICARET
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting
Use in Public by Boys
Under 1S.
DRUGS CANNOT Sc USED
Leaning of Money by Banks to Any of
Its Officials Tabooed in An
other Act.

Springfield Ill. June 1.-The Berry
anti-cigaret act. prohibiting the use Of
cigaGCts. cigars or tobacco by any per
son under Is years of age in any pub
lie place, was approved Of yesterday
afternoon by Governor Deneen. \ pen
atty also is provided for furnishing
smoking materials TO persons under
this age. while for manufacturing, sell
ing or giving away cigarets containing
any substance dcleterious to health.
other than tobacco, a penalty of a 500
fine or Jail imprisonment of 50 days is
provided.
The Austin bill revising the Illinois
banking law. also was approved of by
the governor. Under the constitution
of this state. changes in the banking
law can be made only upon referendum
vote, so the matter must he put to the
people in the general election one year
from next fall.
savings To he safe.
The law is designed to offer addi-
tional safeguards to both dcpOsitOr and
banker. 1t provides against dummy
directors by requiring that each direc.
tor shall own at least 10 shares If
stock in the. institution The loanina
of money to officials or employees OF a
bank is prohibited, except upon appro
val of the board of directors, and 4
loan TO one person firm or corporation
is limited to 10 per cent of the capita
and unimpaired surplus, the same as :
national bank. The state auditor is
given power to withhold license from
applicants when not satisfied as Il
their character and motives, and i:
given the power of summary possession
of banks under suspicion upon applica
ton for receivership.
state Factory Inspection.
! Governor Deneen also signed tn,
Sollitt bill, establishing state depart
ment of factory inspection and givin!
the state factory inspector jurisdiction
over conditions of labor in the state
The bill was designed by State Factor
Inspector Davies and is aimed to giv
him much more comprehensive powe.
in his field
Another bill approved of amends tn
act authorizing the employment of co,
victs in the manufacture of road-makin
material, tile and culveTt pipe and roaC
making machinery. 1t permits roa
commissioners to use such material i
the construction of roads extendin
into city and village limits, provide
material as the road outside the co
porate limits.
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