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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Motor nont Rnces.

6 NEW YORK, August 2,rhe motor
boats have full week ahead of them,
beginning Monday, for this race week
of the Motor Boat Club of America. The
contests VIII be decided on Long Is
land Sound. off Huntington. Chief in-
terest is centred In the showing of the
two speedy English boats the Wolse-
y-Stddelley and Daimler H., which
have been sent across the ocean In an
endeavor to take back the British in
ternatlonal cup known as the HARMS
worth trophy, which was won last
year by the Dixie, The Dixie IT., the
Deem and the ~. s. Al" the American
defenders, are in prime condition for
the races against the British Fliers,i
The feature OF tho week for the
sailing yachts will be the commence
ment OF the New York Yacht Clubs
annual cruise and races.
SWify Greet. Wins.
[specialto The; Times- Dlspatch.l
SWIFT GREEK, VA. August a.
Swift Greek defeated Ettricls yesterday
by the score of IA to 8.
Score by Innings: S II. Fl, u.
Swift Creek. .0l g 0a0a5a-12 II +
Nttrlck 90 90 o 10 o. q
4 Batteries: Eilmunels and Clark. ,Flafk,,
and l1oWlett, UMplre. Ashby,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

,ns In the two runs necessary to win
The question arose then In the minds
OF the people as to whether any runs
would have been marked up to the
Nationals in the ninth Inning had
Needham not called the ball that hit
Duff n foul one.
Charley Lrever's Occupations.
Charley Lever, who for years has
been pitching steady, reliable ball for
the pittsburg. Club, was Il country
school teacher before he discovered
that lie was good enough at the pitch
ing game to earn $4,000 In sin montlis
instead OF working nine months for
$50 plunks.
Lever used to keep In practice by
playing ball at the recess hour with
his scholars. He also formed a team
from among his boys and played with
them against other nearby teams.
In this way Charley and his school
boy team won the championship Of
that section of Ohio where the Leeve,
school was situated. Men who had Wit
messed the contests In which Charles
that there was something in the big
pitcher. Some one put Fred Clarke. 81
the Pittsburgs next TO the fact, and
Fred~went down to see Charley. After
taking t-graduate course of hall
a day. Fred took Charley out on the
green and had him send up a few
when Clarke saw that Charley had q
little bit of everything, as well as q
world of speed. he signed him.
OF the Pirates. joined that club. 1t VIA
discovered that he was a tanner by
occupation, and when this fact became
known to Tommy Leach, the third
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
TALES Or TIE DIAMOND HEROES

In that profession when he finds 1t "
more profitable than professional bnac-
studying anything. likes to air Iiia3
knowledge whenever the opportunity
presents Itself.
Much to Ty's displeasurc. the Detroit
ball, and, what Is worse. they do not
care for any subject outside OF base
ball Many times they tell the ambi-3
tlous Mr.. Cobb to shut UP about him
self and his mining knowledge It.
The other afternoon, while the train
was taking the Tiger fellows back To
Detroit, Mullin. Cobb and Bill Cough
ting in n the ,s smoking car talking. when
the subject turned on metals, and Cobb
Immediately blurted out:
WHY, heat always causes metal to
expand; Why do you deny It, Mullin? r.
hot old time the night before doesns {
cause 81 ten-dollar goidpiece to expand
to any great extent"
BIZ Kay's COacblnE.
One of the most quiet men that ma
jor league baseball ever saw was Bill
Kay. who played with the Washington
team last season. Cantillon says IN
equal when 1T came to doing the silent
act. Jack Warner and the balance of
the older players on the club back UP
Was lion e IL Mi and hn na
| his teammates ncknamed Noisy
Cantillon supposed that If he could
ever nstill a little life into Kay he
might become one of the heaviest hit
Iting lads in the business, but 1T WIS
Impossible to arouse the big fellow to
even a sitting up-and- taking notice de-
! gree.
Cantlllon even offered Kay SIS a day
extra II he would go out on the coach
ing line. but this princelyj offer was
passed up.
| Finally one day Joe strongly Insist
| ed that the big farmer must go over to
| first base and see what he could do
about getting Bob Ganley down to.
lsecond. Kay demurred. but Cantlllon
1 became excited, and the big fellow.
| walked over to first base, and. going
Iup to Gnnley, he whispered In his ear:
4 Say. IL you get good chance, 80
down to second. but If you get OF
don't blame me"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

After little less than three seasons
Of brilliant pitching. In Virginia, South
North, Gus Salve, the clever young
slab-artist who came here two years
ago as an unknown, has been sold by
he has been pitching this. season with
even more than his usual success, to
the Philadelphia Americans. Though
muchayounger than most of the twirl-
,ers who break into such fast company,
Salve is In the pink of condition, and
his friends throughout the South arc
among the best Of the big ones. The
consideration is not made public but
portions as to make a performer in
the minors sit up ana take notice.
y When he came to Richmond in the
!mid-season Of 1906, salye brought with
past achievements go, and was looked
upon as showing but little promise
as even State League timber Shasfer
was hardly inel!nea, !, to give himya try
would have given hin, g. chance but
fGp The so m e. G t Gun
In this case! seemed to be DOS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

time When the Boston National
League team headed by the redoubt-
able Fred ,'enney drifted into town
khere Was quite q gathering OF Wash
ingtonians nut at the ball park
Pfeffer was pitching for Boston. and
Charley Smith was officiating i'm the
same capacity for Washington. and
the game was pretty tight until about
the fifth inning. when the Bcaneaters
drew away from the locals The Ma
tionals succeeded In getting couple
SO that at the end of the Bostons ninth
inning the score stood 5 to in favor
of Boston.
When the Nationals came to the bat,
Stahl was out second to first. VIII
Iems flied to centre. Then UP stepped
Duff, q young Manhattan colleSian, be-
Ing tried out by Washington, and a
groan went mp from the spectators. for,
with two men down and two scores
necessary to win the game. things look
ed pretty blue for Washington, for
Duff was a bum hitter
The curly-haired collegian swung at
the iirst two balls and missed. Peo-
Pile began to leave the park. The third
ball struck him on the hand and he
was about to take his base. when he
was stopped by Needlianl one OF the
Boston men umpiring behind the bat
who claimed that the ball was foul
one.
After some arguing, Duff again took
| his position at the plate and laced out
Q single. Stahl sent Joe. Stanley to
ceeded Smith in the pitchers box, and
Joe worked Pfeffer for pass. Then
up stepped Charley Jones' who drove
/ the ball to the centre field, fence, send
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

iiill Hnssnnicr's Comprehension.
This Well known and erratic ball
of the Washington Club under the
Wagner regime, holding down an out
field position. BY reason OF his being
a sturdy gentleman. gifted With a pair
OF Leather lungs and voice of the
es ss hepp c sarsy be as sas mGg
many eccentriclties and his voice he
was nicknaincd wild Bilio Hnssamer.
BIZ came TO Washington from the
Chattanooga Club. and from his first
entry into the major league until his exit
Hassamer stirred things up a few and
also was the subject upon which the
sporting writer's OF those days gave
their best efforts. Bill was the Rube
Waddell of those times and being a
person of few educational qualifica-
bad breaks when he started n CONVEX
cation.
One day Al Maui, the pitcher on the
Washington team, came out of the club
the heavens. While Al was gazing Mt
the sky Bill Hassamer cried out to
him:
"say.JMaul. do you think we will trim
them Philadelphia fellows this eve
+nin me-? $50. ., - ,,,..a ,,.,,,. !
swered Al: but I'm afraid that old
Jupiter Pluvius won't let us play ball
this afternoon"
"What?" shrieked Hassarlcr, as he
arose from his seat as IL some one had
prodded him with 81 needle; SIS that
four-flushing guy in this town. too:
Well somebody ought to tin can him
for he's the same bum cop, or whatever
he Is, that stopped us couple OF times
down In Chattanooga, for | heard tho
fellows say as 1t was that man yot
Just mentioned that kept us from play.
Ing when we had games cinched witt
the other clubs" angrily concluded Bill
as he walked into the clubhouse NUT
tering imprecations loud and deep con
icerning Jupiter Pluvius.
Charley JOncs's Lucky Hit.
| In order to demonstrate Just what
game OF luck baseball is, c6ntes
between the Nationals and the Bostor
| Club OF the National League at Wash
ington in 1906 Is recalled by the writer
! This contest was an exhibition game
for neither of the big leagues has
started their championship series at TIL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
HOW THE PLAYERS
ARE PERFORMING
stinson Leads With stickwork
for the Richmond Ag-
gregation.
gregation.
ny JESSE D. COATS.

There were no great changes In the
teams batting for the past week. Stin-
son retaining first position, his timely
hits not only increasing his average,
but they have been instrumental in
placing games On fee for the Law
makers. Heffron also increased his
batting. and is now hitting at 200
clip.
In fielding. Sparks. stinson and SIZE
Der are tied for first place. fielding
perfectly.
Quinn leads the pitchers, with Nc
Kenzie second.
Titman is boss at stealing bases. with
Hebron second.
For Danville. Riggs leads with the
bat. while Stafford is in second place
Kline has clean fielding sheet
with Tydeman second.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
PETERSBURG SPORTS
special to The Times Dispatch

PETERSBURG, VA, August 2.-some3
very fine racing has been arranged to-
take place at the Riverside track on
Tuesday and Wednesday,. for which a.
number of thoroughbreds from differ
;ent points have been entered. About
$1,000 will be distributed in prizes
tion is arranging for It's fourth annual
exhibition. to be held September 1th-s
18th, on the Riverside grounds, which
promises to be very fine show.
Nineteen events, In different classes.
are announced, and the prizes offered
arc very attractive. HI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
MAY TRADE Hal CHASE.
lRunOr That DOnohnc aud Davis VIII
lie Traded for Yankee Star. s5..M

CHICAGO. August 2.--It was learned
on good authority to-day that there
is deal pending between the White
Sox and Efrghlanders which may make
Jiggs Donohue and George Davis mem-
beers of Kid Elbertelds team. while sHal &
Chase will become one of Comsikey's
hirellngs, ag
When asked tonight regarding tho
matter, Comiskey said he had nothing
to say at this time.
Though Donohue has played good
ball this season, the fact that he is n
tleft-handed batsman has been a han-s
dtcap. and Chase would be of great
help to the locals, 1t is argued
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Won in the Second.

DETROIT. MICH, August o.-Boston
had the game practically won before
killian could be taken out. and scored
enough runs off Donovan. who follow
ed him, to make a Detroit rally toward
the close of the game futile.
Score by innings: X. a. T.
Detroit .........O o 90 lO-4 IL 2
Boston ....... Il 100000 Is 16 I
Batteries: Killian, Donovan and
Schmidt, Cicotte and Criger. Time,
1850. Umpires. Sheridan and Evans
Took Ten Innings.
CHICAGO, ILL. August 2.-Hahn's
double and Dougherty's single scored
the winning run for Chicago to-day in
the tenth inning. Washington failed
to connect safely after the second In
ming.
Score by innings: r. H d.
Chicago ......OO OIL 000001-2 Q
Washington ..0l 0 5000 OIL
Batteries: Smith and Sullivan; Kelly
and Street. Time. 200. Umpires,
O'Loughlin and Egan,
Hit Plank Hard.
ST. LOUIS. MO. August a.-St Louis
to-day took the last game of the series
with Philadelphia. 6 to 6. Plank was
batted hard.
81. Louis ....loo1ssoos..-s 70 :
philadelphia $3.50 20000102-5 l
Batteries: Waddell. Howell and Spen-
Ger: Plank. Dygert and Schreck. Time,
2:02. Umpires. Hurst and Connolly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Pitchers, Records.
RECTOR INJURED l.|7
4 Ts;pecial to The Times Dlspatch,

PARIS. August e,--In the loO-metre
the University OF Virginia, would have
won the race, as we'll as the heat but
for the fact that he sprained a tendon
and could scarcely walk, He pluekily.
decided to run anyway, though he
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
At AIenp

At Memphis Tenn
Score by innings: R.tH. r.,
Little Rock,.....o.1 0O221 Of 10 2
Memphis .......:o ! ! 80 o. 2
Shields, Chappelle and Owens, Time,
1850. Umpire, Moran.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
DANVILLE DOYLE.
JUMPS TO LEAD
Revelle and Ka1,zler Are Pushing Hard, But
See Lipe Hustle for That
Golden Coin

other cities of the State. were sending
in votes for him.
The race at this stage is of the red 4
hot variety. for less than 500 votes
separate Doyle, Revelle and Kanzler.
while Manager Lipe Is a good fourth,
with phenomenal gain in the last
for the last man on the list to win
the prize, IL he has Woodworking
friends, for the final result will noe
be announced fer over month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

Doyle. the star of the Danville team.
is again in the lead in The Times
Dispatch voting contest. 1t looks AS
though all OF. the citizens OF the thriy-
ing city on the banks OF the Dan were
hustling tor this popular player, and
that many. both in Richmond and IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
standing of the Clubs.

Where They Play To-Day.
Boston at Detroit.
New York at Cleveland.
Open dates for other clubs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Results Yesterday.
Detroit. 4; Boston. $.
Chicago. 2; Washington, l.
st. Louis, 6: Philadelphia, 5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

(Note,-The batting and fielding of
Riggs are included In the above aver
team. Kline's batting and fielding
averages while With Lynchburg are not
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Maps, New Pitcher.

Ed Foster, Sthe Maps newest pitcher.
is twenty-five years old, stands feet
10 inches high and weighs 100 pounds,
Ills home is in Nashville, He began
playing professionally in 1906. He has
been pitching good ball down In tina
South Atlantic League. M s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
'IRGlNIA STATE LEAGUE
stnndlng of duo clnb..
Games To-day

Gnmcs TO-Dny.
Richmond at Lynchburg.
Portsmouth at Roanoke.
Danyillc at Norf2lk.
st. Louis at Brooklyn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.
No games played.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Game. To-Day.

Games To-Day.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
PiNsburg at Boston.
Cincinnati at New York.
ST. Louis at Brooklyn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

If every, ballot represented male
voter, we would have polled vote
thirty-three times as great as the en-
tire Virginia vote.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

There are about 100000 persons in
Virginia, and there are ten Virginia
congressman or one to every 100000
persons. If every ballot received In
the baseball contest represented per-
son living In new State, that State
would have representation in Con-
gress of six Congressman, or two
thirds as large representation as yir-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

George Mullins Retort.
Every fan knows who reads the
daily papers that Ty Cobb is studying
mining in order to become proficient
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-05-22
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873.
Notice for Publication. sI

Chas, c. Teare. Atty, Duluth. So ia
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-05-22
WHAT A WOMAN CAN DO.

She can say "No," and stick to 1t for
all time.
She can also say NO." In such Q
low, soft voice that it means Yes"
She can sharpen a lead pencil, II
you give her plenty Of time and plenty
Of pencils.
She can dance all night in pair
of shoes two sizes too small for her
and enjoy every minute of the time.
She can look her husband square
In the eye when he tells her some
cock-and-bull story about being de-
tanned at the Office" without betraying
I'm the least that she knows him to
be colossal liar.
She can crumple up ten dollars
worth Of dress materials, and buy .
spool Of thread, with an order to have
1t delivered four miles away, in q
style that will transfix the proprietor
Of the establishment with admiration.
She can-but what's the use? A
woman can do anything or anybody.
and do it for them well. She can do
more In minute than q man can In
an hour, and do 1t better. Yes, q
woman can do everything with but
one exception; she cannot climb
tree, and only very occasionally find
her own pocket.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-05-22
HE FELT GRATEFUL.

The ticket man at the theater had
Just opened up for business when a
fellow hurried into the lobby and
passed cigar through the window
with the remark:
Have smoke on me, old chap"
Whats this for?" asked the man
In the box Office.
For past favors," was the reply.
Those were excellent seats you gave
me and lady friend last night"
''Oh, l see"
Eyes, SIR" he continued, "and I
really ought to make it half a dozen
weeds, considering what you did for
me-"
We'll, I'm glad you liked the seats"
said the ticket man. Lets see, didn't
place you in F, Nos. and ~"
mo, sir; in r, 10 and H."
I'm r, 10 and IL? Then-then this
Is bit of sarcasm on your part?"
Not at all, sir-not at ALL" replied
the other earnestly. There Is thick
post between those seats, you known
YES; that's why 1 thought"
That's why liked Them" he inter
rupted That old maid with me got
sentimental after the third act and
started to make me a leap-year pro-
posal, but 1 kept her lodging around
the post until the curtain went up
again and was saved. Here, have an
other.'-A B. Lewis, in Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-05-22
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
Tinted States Land Office

Duluth, Mimi, Aug. II, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June g. 1878, entitled
'.An act for the sale of timber lands in
the States of California, Oregon, Ne
yada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act of August 4, 1892, James F.
Torpey, of New Hampton, County of
Chickasaw, State of Iowa, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. 12435, for the purchase of the S "
NEA and N.Y. SEA of Section No. %
in Township No. 81 NJ, Range No. 8
w. 4th p. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for it's timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver at Duluth,
Mimi, on Friday, the 14th day of
August, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Peter o.
Lee, of Duluth, Mimi; Daniel r. Con-
way, Of Elma, Iowa; Frederick N.
Stute, of Elma, Iowa; Charles L. Sui
livan, of Elma, Iowa; Augustine
O'Donnell, of Elma, Iowa.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 14th day of
August, 1908.
J. c. HERMAN ENGEL,
Register.
H. L. SHEPHERD, Attorney.
5-15 ITO
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TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office.
Duluth MINI Aup 90 1qa

DuluIh, Mlnn., Aug. ~, 1871.
Notice is hereby given. that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 8, 1873, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act of August 4, 1892 Gustaf Albert
Rydberg, of Duluth, County of st,
Louis, State of Minnesota, has this
day filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. 12464, for the purchase of
the ny SEA and .NEA SWA of Sec
tion No. in Township No. 81 NJ
Range No. Ia w. p. NJ. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought Is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver at Duluth,
Minn.. on Tuesday, the 18th day of
August, 1908.
He names as Witnesses: James w.
Thompson, of Duluth, Mimi; Minnie
Ramsey. of Duluth, Mimi; Gust "A.
Tyskling, of Duluth. Mimi; Alexander
Frazer, of Duluth, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 25th day OF
August, 1908.
]. c. HERMAN ENCELs
II. :. slzEPlcr Atty siS 7s,o
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TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
united States Land nffice


Duluth Mimi, August 20, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled
AN act for the sale of timber lands in
the States of California, Oregon, Ne
vada and Washington Territory" as.
extended to all the Public Land States
by act of August 4, 1892, Ernest w.
Mandelholm, of Duluth, County of st.
Louis State of Minnesota, has this day
He'd in this office his sworn statement
No. 1886, for the purchase of the S u
NEA, NWA SEA and NEA SWK of
Section No. in Township No. SIS N.
Range No.. IA w. 4th P. NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's timber
or stone than for agricultural pur-.
poses, and to establish his claim to-
said land before the Register and
Receiver at Duluth, Mimi, on Friday,
the 21st day of August, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Olof Nils
SON, of Duluth, Mimi; August T. Lind.
of Duluth, Mimi; Nikolai Emil Olsen,
of Duluth, Mimi
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office office on ,o or before said 21st day of
]. C. HERMAN ENGEL,
Register.
5-15 ITO.
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TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,

Duluth, Mimi, Aug. II, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled
AN actSfor the sale of timber lands in
the States of California, Oregon. Me-
vada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act of August 4, 1892, Augustine
O'Donnell, of Elma, Iowa, County of
Howard, State of Iowa, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. 12433, for the purchase of the Sk
SEA, Section 10, and NJ NEA of Sec
tion No. % in Township No. 81 N,
Range No. w. 4th p. M. and will
offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's timber
or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver at Duluth, Mimi, on Friday, the
14th day of August, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Daniel r.
Conway of Elma, Iowa; Frederick N.
Stute. of Elma, Iowa; Charles L. Sui
livan, of Elnia, Iowa; James F. Tor
pey, of New Hampton, Iowa; Peter o.
Lee, of Duluth, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the abovc-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 14th day of
August, 1908.
J. c. HERMAN ENGEL,
Register.
H. L. SHEPHERD, Attorney.
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