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The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01

The house wouldn't allow Representa-
tive Holm, of Kentucky, to have his
Cuban annexation resolution read from
the clerk s desk the other day, but if
a poll could be taken of congress under
guarantee that the views of individual
members would not be disclosed it
would show a surprisingly large number
in favor of ~gobbling up the Pearl of
the Antilles.
Mr.. Helms resolution which had to
attain it's publicity in the routine way,
provides hat the United States shall
annex Cuba on condition that a ma
jority of the voters of the island first
signify a desire for annexation. Such
a course would be very nice and praise
worthy, but the chances are that if the
United States annexes Cuba the Cubans
will lhave little or nothing to say about
it. The Cubans wouldn't vote for an
nexation between now and doomsday.
They'd much rather indulge in the fav-
orite Latin pastime OF overthrowing
their governments. But Uncle Sam
can stand for many more insurrec-
tions in the island and some day, ac-
cording to opinion in high government
circles, he will send an army down
there and simply annex it without ask
ing leave of the natives.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01
FOR RENT

Three-room unfinished cottage on
Second street. Inquire of J. P. Gran
del.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01
OF NATIONS CAPITAL
CONTINUED from Page One.)

may look for another Japanese war
scare.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-05-01

II you are in need Of stationery call
and let US show you our line.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
The Palais Royal, G st. 18th 18th St
SPERRY 10 QUIT BIG FLEET
Admiral Expected to Ask to Be Re
lieved of Command.
Question of Choosing Successor
VIII BE Left to the Next
Administration

Rear Admiral Charles s. Sperry. com
manded-in-chief Of the Atlantic battle
ship feet. will to-day present a formal
request 70 the Navy Department zsking
60 be relieved Of his command.
IN view Of his large experience in CON-
mand OF the feet, II is probable that he
viii be assigned 10 duty as q member OF
the general board Of the navy. Admiral
Sperry viii hie his request with Secre-
tsry Of the Navy Newberry at a confer
ence al the department to-day.
SDerry has been in command since the
ships sailed from san Francisco. July
last, on the trip across the Pacific and
around the world. He viii go on the re-
tired list next September
The question OF choosing a successor 70
Admiral SperTy viii be left 10 the next
administration Although not definitely
settled. it IS probable that Rear Admiral
Richard Wainwright now commanding
the second division OF the feet. viii be
chosen.
II is expected that Rear Admiral Sea
ton Schroeder, now in command OF the
third division, w be appointed chief OF
The Bureau o. Navigation. succeeding
Rear Admiral John z. Pillsbury. retired.
Rear Admiral William p Potter. com
handing the fourth division. and the ju-
Nor admiral on the feet. viii retain his
present command Rear Admiral Conway
H Arnold, commanding the third squad
ron, viii be assigned 20 the presidency Of
the naval examining and retiring board
early in May. when his squadron is
merged into the other squadrons OF the
feet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
hrs, ELIZA B. THORN DIES
Was Member Of One Of Oldest Fami.
lies in City.
Father Was Simeon BaSsett, super.
intendent of stOnework when
Capitol Was Being Erected.

Mrs Eliza Euphenia Thorn. seventy
-FOUR years old. member Of one OF the old
est families OF this city. died at ; O'Clock
yesterday morning. at her residence. The
Algeirs. 10 Maryland avenue northeast
Death was due 20 general debility.
About four weeks ago Mrs. Thorn was
taken suddenly H. She grew stesdjlv
worse Hopes Of saving her life were en-
tertained by physicians until early yes
terday morning, when she became weaker
and died.
Mrs Thorn vas the =ife Of BENJAMIN T
Thorn Her father vas Simeon Bassett.
The founder or this branch Of the Bass
eli family came 70 America in I6sI and
settled in Connecticut The family lived
there for 80 years. and the male members
we're identified with the Revoiutionists
When the Capitol was built in Washing
ton, Simeon Bassett came here. as super
intendent OF stone work on the structure.
He had six sons and three daughters. The
family owned large plots Of ground in the
vicinity Of the Library Of Congress.
Isaac Bassett. the eldest son. attracted
the attention OF Daniel Webster. and for
SiUty-fve years was employed in the Sen
ate. Mrs. Thorn celebrated her golden
wedding last September, She leaves be
sides her husband, a son and daughter.
The funeral VIII be held Tuesday after
noon from the family residence Inter
ment viii be in Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
DELEGATIONS COMING TO-DAY
Reservations Made az the Hotels By
Inaugural Visitors.
Several Governors, Their StanH, and
Others VIII Reach City TO-mcr-
row-Crowds on Wednesday.

The hotels Of Washington have booked
tomorrow and Wednesday as the bil
days for the arrival OF delegations and
others who are coming from all parts Of
the country TO witness the Inauguration
Arrivals will begin to-day. but the height
Of the tide viii not be reached until
Wednesday evening.
Preparations to satisfy the needs OF ths
visitors are almost complete.
Gov. Herbert S Hadlsy. OF Missouri
VIII arrive at the Shoreham tomorrow,
with his stah and officials Reservations
have been made for large party.
Gov. Edwin 5. Stuart, OF Pennsylvania;
Gov. Eben s. Draper. OF Massachusetts,
and Gov. George II. Prouty. Of Vermont,
have had reservations made az the Raj
eigh- They are expected TO arrive TO-
morrow
Senator-elect ". o. Bradley. OF Ken
lucky, and his daughter registered az the
Raleigh yesterday afternoon. Gov. Au-
gustus F. Wilson and his STAFF win az
rive sa1y IN the week.
The parties which VII as-oGr ny Gov.
Charles Z Hughes. 81 Ne.F : ,rk; Gov.
Simeon S. Pennevill, OF Dele eare, and
Gov. Charles S. Deueen, OF Illinois, have
had reservations made al the Ebbitt
House. Each of these numbers about
twenty. They are also expected 70 arrive
tomorrow.
The Ebbitt is expected 70 take on the
appearance OF a girls seminary as a re-
suit OF the arrival tomorrow OF sixty
schoolgirls from Nashville, Tenn, who
have long been carefully planning 70 at
tend the inauguration. The party Will
come here under the direction IF D. A.
Blanton
The Now and Then Association. OF Bos-
ton. numbering fifty strong. is expected
10 arrive at the Ebbitt to-day.
The Gsrret A Hobart Republican
Marching Club, Of Newark, n. J, has
made Reservations at The Hotel Montrose.
and viii arrive Wednesday.
Six hundred members Of the Reyburn
Club. OF Philadelphia. will arrive to-day,
and register at the National Hotel. The
Twentieth Century Club, also Of the
Quaker City, viii arrive tomorrow.
A party OF seventy-fve excursIonists
from New England States, under the d.
rection OF George 2 Marsfens. VIII ar
rive 81 the Riggs House tomorrow.
The Columbus Glee Club. Of Columbus,
Ohio. has made reservations AZ the Riggs
for 80 members. who are expected 70 ar
rive "Wednesday Forty members OF the
Dayton (Ohio) Glee Club are also expected
TO arrive on that day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
BOY SHOT IN HIS ROOM.
Robert AItemuS Found Wounded
After Being Sent TO Bed

Robert AItemuS Found Wounded
After Being Sent TO Bed
Robert Altemus. ten years old. is at
Casualty Hospital with wound IN his
right thigh. inflicted by a bullet from a
-22-csliber revolver. The boy was removed
to the hospital from his home, 1872 Mary
land avenue northeast. about O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Physicians extract
ed the bullet.
The boy shot himself with a revolver
belonging 10 his father. The parents sent
the lad to his room shortly after dinner,
and few minutes later p report was
heard. When the parents reached the
boys room they found him lying on a
bed. lie was badly frightened by the
pain in his leg and the sight OF Grim
son stain On bis shirt
The boys father Is not inclined 10
think his son shot himself accidentally.
He believes the boy fred the shot in a
IT OF anger at being sent TO ais room
and told 10 so 10 bed. IN punishment for
some act which did not meet with ap-
prevail
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01

Dir. Taft has selected the old Supreme
Court Bible for use in taking the oath OF
Office next Thursday. This Bible has
been in use generally in the Supreme
Court for 100 years.
In this selection Mr.. Taft makes a SEN
tiInentai concession 10 the natural in
clination he has always had 10 serve on
the Supreme Court bench
He said yesterday he desired the old
Supreme Court Bible because II was the
one With which he would have taken the
oath of Office II ne had availed himself Of
tie opportunity 10 serve on the bench.
Supreme Court Bible.
The Supreme Court Bible Is a little.
lcathtr-hound volume. stained. and slight
~ frayed by the osths or q century.
SO far as IS known. It has not been used
IN other insugurstions
The usual practice has been FOR the
clerk Of the Supreme Court 20 furnish a
new Bible for the occasion. which after
ward Is given 10 some member OF the
Presidents family. There have. however.
been several exceptions.
In the first Cleveland Inauguration. for
instance. Mt. Cleveland selected little
Bible his mother had given to him when
re was boy. In his second insugura-
ton also this was used.
Mckinley took the oath OF Office the
first time on q Bible presented 20 him by
the negro bishops Of the country. It was
OF the large family Bible type. elaborateIv
mounted and reposing in & polished case
President Roosevelt was sworn in with
q Bible that had been used 10 induct him
into Office as governor Of New York state.
Il Is likely Mrs. Taft VIII ride from
the Capitol 20 the White House with the
new President after he has taken TIE
oath Of Office.
Il has been customary for the outgoing
President 70 accompany the President
elect 70 the Capitol seated on his right
IN the carriage. After the oath Is ad-
ministered the outgoing President has
accompanied the new President back TO
the White House. riding on his left.
Mr. ROoseveIts Decision.
Mr.. Roosevelt announced al Cabinet
meeting more than a year ago. before
the Republican nominee had been Sc
lected. that he would not return 10 the
White House with the incoming Presi-
dent. but would go at once 10 the rail-
road station and take a train for hts
home
This programme has been talked over
between Mr. Taft and the President. and
Mr.. Taft agrees with Mr. Roosevelt that
there IS no necessity for his returning 70
the White House after the exercises at
the Capitol.
The question being considered now Is
whether Mrs. Taft viii take the seat
usually occupied by the retiring President
on the return trip No decision has been
reached. but II Is likely she viii ride
with the President.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
TAFT NOW AWAITS
THE INAUGURATION
Continaed don Pc One.

from the swinging festoons are suspended
the shields Of the United States, mounted
By the American eagle
Decoration of Houses.
Property owners and merchants Of the
city have We'd with one another and Tith
the inaugural committee IN making the
business sections a forest Of waving ban
ners and undulating bunting The sides
Of the buildings have been completely
dressed in the national colors. Wherever
there has been elbow room for ham
mer and nails. the decorators have been
AT work 4 huge knife. drawn down the
building line along Pennsylvania avenue.
would clip of thousands Of projecting
flags, as a scythe felis the grass Of the
fields. The houses out in the city. as
Wen, have taken on holiday garb.
The electrical display at night will turn
the downtown section into brilliant
zone Of giittering light and darting
shadows Graceful lines Of bulbs have
been strung across Pennsylvania avenue
At short intervals. When the thousands
Of flaments are set aglow, the historic
street will be rooted with g concentra-
ton Of FIRE that viii be seen for miles
around.
On Thursday night. red Venetian lights
viii he burned az the street crossings. Civ
ing the voluptuous effect Of a city OF the
Old World.
Down this red, white. and blue way viii
march on Thursday the essence OF the
power and the glory Of America. The
parade viii be the mailed hand % a
nea~e-io5-iu- rargo, NFs;r~ q vnace Ic,-sy, q,
President 10 his high position.
And probably the least RULED person IN
Washington will be the man for whom Il
is all dOne-the man who was known at
college as the solid man OF his class"
views Of the Pageant.
The interest OF the public IN the prep
aTatiOns has left no doubt in the minds
OF the members Of the inaugural com
mittee as to the success Of their efforts.
The erection of reviewing stands was
commenced unusually early. and every
available foot Of space that could afford
e view OF the pageant IS now concealed
by a bank Of seats.
Windows along the line Of march have
been selling at a premium for DAYS past.
and few remain to be sold The best
locations have brought high prices. one
room having been rented for 5000.
Yesterday afternoon thousand Of per-
sons turned the Court Of Honor into a
promenade, as they passed back and forth
viewing the decorations The ''christen-
ing OF the court continued throughout
the day and late into the night. when FOR
a couple Of hours the streets were Hlu-
minated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
COWAN FUNERAL PLANNED.
Services to BE Held from Residence
This Afternoon

Funeral services fer Robert Il. Cowzn.
who died Saturday night. after an Illness
Of four weeks. will be held this after
noon az 30 O'Clock. az his residence in
Eighth street, Congress Heights. under
arrangements made BY ST Johns Lodge.
No. H. F. A A NJ, Of which he was q
member.
Mr. Cowan vas born thIrty-seyen years
ago in Glasgow. Scotland. He came 70
this country when q boy. and settled in
West Virginia. where he obtained en-
ployment in the Baltimore and Ohio shops
IN Piedmont He came 20 Washington
nine years ago. and went 20 work in the
navy yard He was assistant secretary
and treasurer Of the Grand Lodge, Inter-
national Association of Machinists; hnan-
cial keeper OF records Of St. Johns Com
mandery. No. s., United Order Of the
Golden Cross: president OF the Congress
Heights Improvement Association, and
member Of Lafayette Lodge. X. OF ? Of
Piedmont he is survived by his wife and
four children.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01

Mrs. Nagel arrived IN Washington yes
terday. ard have apartments At the Ar
lington. It is not officially known
whether Mr.. Nsgel is to be a member
Of the Taft Cabinet, but his arrival here
at this time is taken as virtual assur-
ance OF the fact.
It is probable that number OF small
ante-inaugrration events viii be ar
ranged IN homer OF Miss Helen Taft and
Robert Taft by their friends.
The White Automobile.
The white automobile is already be
coming a feature OF Washington life. and
represents a new triumph for the motor
car. The ancient executive stables. opDo-
site the Corcorsn Gallery Of Art are being
remodeled and refitted for the PresideH-
tial machines. Exeunt the equines and
tTappings Of the present administration.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
SEMINARY GIRLS ARRIVE.
Happy NaIdens Seeing the Sights
and Awaiting Inauguration.

Eight happy seminary girls, the we're
Observation-Disclosures kind. trippei II
to the register at the Riggs House yes
terday afternoon. put down their names
and then began taking in the sights
They'll keep It Up until after the Inausa-
ration
Then they viii return 70 the Southern
seminary and their hooks AZ Buena Vista.
Va.
TIE party is under the guardianship OF
Rev. Dr.. and Mrs z H Rowe
They didn't seem anxious 20 let people
known Just where they came from. Thev
are Ethel Oats, Georgia; Hannah Beard
Kentucky; Helen Hanly, Illinois: Emma
Partridge, South America: Evelyn Wilson.
Virginia; Fannie Wilson. Virginia: Helen
Weston, New York City, and Ruth Ensle.
Virginia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
ASKED TAFT TO MEET HIN.
Southern Senator Receives n Re-
markabIe TeIegraphIc Request.

Dixie likes Taft HIS 'possu-n feasts
and other things incident TO his STAY az
Augusta set Dixie on fire for him. And
Dixie. so far as It can. IS coming 20 see
him inaugursted.
Taft was hale fellow well met IN Dixie.
He has been so always. Dixie would not
have warmed I'D 10 him had he been 9TH
ervise- But Taft, in the rush and crush
OF this memorable inauguration week.
viii not be 50 get-at-able as he was dur
Ing his tranquil days az Augusta. and
two OF his ardent admirers at least. now
en- route here. are certainly doomed TO
a measure % disappointment.
Yesterday a Senator from Dixie-bs
lives at La Normandie-was much dis
turbed sn6 perturbed on opening =
dispatch from one Of his most prominent
and potent constituents. II read some
thing ike this:
Ny sons. Alexander and Lee. win
reach Washington By the Southern on
Monday at 10 o'clock to attend the inau-
guration- Can you not arrange 10 have
Mr.. Taft meet them
Possibly the potent constituent meant
70 ask the Senator 20 arrange 10 have the
Two boys meet Nj Taft- but that was
not what the dispatch said, and the Sen
ator with difficulty suppressed some pic
turesque Dixie language in commenting
upon the telegraph request
Can arrange 20 have 1Ir. Taft meet
themP he said after calming himself
''Of course. I can. Simplest thing IN the
world Taft will be glad 70 80 down 70
the depot and greet them lie viii be
there 20 grasp their flesh as they come
through the gates. No doubt Of that. He
has nothing TO DO but xiii time until the
9Th cf March rolls around. anyway. Yes.
III guarantee be VIII be on hand 20 meet
Alexander and Lee. an going to cali
him Cd at the Boardman house right now
and make the arrangement. It's fixed
already"
And the Senator strobe on in the direc-
ton OF g telephone booth.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
PRINCE GETS A POEM.
Young Woman Expresses Thanks 10
RePresentative in Verse.

Young Woman Expresses Thanks "a
Representative in Verse,
Some time ago Mr. Prince. OF Illinois
received an inquiry from q young wo.
man IN one OF TIE departments in wash
ington asking for certain information
about one Of the young men OF his dis.
trict, saying that shs had seen his name
in matrimonial paper. and az he claim.
ed TO be good looking and have plenty
OF money, &c, she and several other
young women IN the city were interested
The Congressman. having never heard Q.
the gentleman IN question, wrote her and
suggested that she write the postmaster
OF the city where the young man resided
a few DAYS later the Congressman re-
ceived the following from the young vo-
man. expressing her thanks;
NJ dear Mr. Prince, y0ur lsttsr received.
And al OF the msideus zre wy much Erie7sd
To think that from ZOE they could Ee- 70 cie<
In regard 10 The bachelor thsy thought Eraod xnd
trls.
Frc1. the papers snnrmcsnent be seemed 10 Be Il:
And the LADY he marTied would have only 70 sit
And call FOX his presence to make life 5oy.
While lis Ming with rapture 70 loves that don't csoT
Tbs vsritabls Adocis. who smokes not 10, drinks.
- 20 suSS % . GsisDeo- eac1 lar la0T t1I1ks,
So before calling or 5yuen 70 n1ske the two ore
We'd ask you to help ns to strsiEhten this son
he says he has mcney, has lands. has health:
But unless he has love Who czrss for his wealth.
50 We are nos II Quandary 20 know who he IS
That these beautiful maidens NAV Eef down 70
biz"
II the postmaster vii help rs vel ask Uncle sam
Fer -f0urth-clsss' appointment as 4 soothing
balm
We wish 10v to thank you; doo't think We arr
cranks
Not knowing the privileges you have With your
frank z"
We hear ths' n Congress you're loaded with graft
But the person who said 50 surely Is daft;
For youT honesty proved If when on frank yo4 I'D
clamp
The s1usre q rink 7sper-a tvo-cent stamp
We hope n the future when the ''distrsct'' yar
stump.
You'll and that this seston has turned cut trump.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
REFERS TO INAUGURATION.
Rev. Mr. Horton Pays Tribute TO
Incoming President.

Rev s. B. Horton. pastor OF the First
Seventh-day Adventists' Church, In his
sermon last night referred 10 the out
going and incoming Presidents, saying.
Judge Taft Is a worthy successor 10 a
very worthy predecessor
We should not minimize the irupor-
lance OF the Inauguration continued
Rev. Mr.. Horton. which win soon take
place In this city. But we may be privi-
legged 10 contrast the glories o. that ever
lasting kingdom with this the greatest OF
I'll earthly powers, for the sake OF en-
couraging US TO be faithful 10 our citizen
ship here and have part in the eternal
state
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
Funeral of james S. Pierce.

Funeral services for James S Pierce.
clerk IN the ordnance division Of the War
Department since the civil war. viii be
held al his residence, SO R street north
west, st 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Rev J. Russell VeTbrycke. pastor Of
Guriey Memorial Presbyterian Church.
viii conduct the services Interment will
be in Congressional Cemetery. Pallbearers
Will be chosen from associates in the
War Department and veterans Of Meade
Post. No. ;. G. A. r Mr.. Pierce was
seventy-three years ole. and Is survived
by his wife, two sons, and two daughters
all OF Washington
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
DIED

BYRNE-Suddenly. on Saturday. Febru-
airy =, 1873, AZ : a. n. MATTHEW.
son OF the late Matthew and Lucy
Byrne.
Funeral from ST. Joseph's Catholis
Church, Second and c streets north
east. Tuesday. March ?. az a. N. IN
teTment private No flowers.
CowAN-On Saturday, February 2
1919, al 1920 p H. Al his residence
Eighth street. Congress Heights. D. C
ROBERT HART COWAN. in the thir-
ty-seventh year OF his age
Funeral from his late residence. OF
Tuesday, March . at go 2. N. In
terment in Congressional Cemetery.
Relatives and friends invited.
DEPCE-On Saturday, February =. 1aoa
al rs ? m. ABRAHAM. husband OF
Sarah c DeDue. in his seventy-eighth
year
Funeral from his late residence. IL
Eighth street southwest Tuesday.
March ? al p II Interment private
y. 1879. AZ $3.50 o'clock MARGARET
E GRASS. mother OF Mrs. A Retz
Charles A and Marie Grass. and Mrs
George z. Griffin. IN the seyeaty-sec-
ond year OF her age
Funeral from the Church OF the HOLY
Comforter Monday. March 1. al a. n
Friends invited Intsrmeut private.
CdlGLGdAr r elt larE
1903. al O'Clock 2. m AT So Nev
Hampshire avenue northwest. JERE-
MIAH HORIGAN. IN the thirtv-fOurt-
year OF his age. son Of the late Mich
eel Horigan. and beloved brother OF
Mrs p F O'Ccnnor
Funeral from 81 y street no~fhr~ssr
Tuesday morning. March , al san =
m. thence to s.. Patrick-s Church.
where high mass viii be said AZ q a N
InJeTment Al Mount Olivet Cemetery
Relatives and friends invited TO al
tend
JoTHRoP-on Friday. February Is. Ians
AZ $50 a m MARY RUSSELL u-ifs
Of Alvin N LOthrOp.
Funeral from her late residence. fses \
street northwest, Monday, March /, az
p m
Friday. February q A.
p. M. AZ Atlantic CITY. y. J.. John
MILLER, in his fiftv-eighth wear.
Funeral Monday. March I. ct ,. m.
from his late residence. 'FWoodisvSr .
Cleveland Park Tnterment ar CON
greSiOnal Cemetery
Saturday, February 2. 1aaa
JAMES s. beloved husband OF Maria
A Pierce. aged seyenty-three years
Funeral from his late residence SO 2
street northwest, Tuesday. March ., at
10 q. n.
the residence Of her brother.
gu SUI ICiit'tdt r. ~ ftlEoE. 1913 *
street northwest. at O'Clock Sunday
evening February q 1879 Miss L
HENRIE RIXET.
Notice Of funeral in afternoon papers
WALLACE-On Friday. February Is. 1903
az O'Clock ?. m. FRANCIS 3, be-
loved husband OF Frances Mason Wal
lace. In his eighty-first year.
Funeral (privatel from his late resi-
dence. 1oZS Eighth street northwest. on
Monday. March l. at o'clock .. N.
lnterment at Arlington. philadelphia.
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