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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
SLUMP IN
 PRICE IF WHEAT
Rain In Kansas and Break In
 Liverpool Cause Decline
JULY DELIVERY IS WEAK
Corn Is Weak All Day Owing To Heavy Selling and at the Close Prices Are Lower-Oats and
 Provisions Close Weak.

Cricago, May S.-wheat prices on the board of trade slumped violently today on selling basis on reports of rain in Kansas and on a break of 2d at Liver pool. The market was weak all day and closed at net declines of 1A63c com pared with yesterdays finals. Corn, oats and provisions also closed weak.
 Traders in the wheat pit appeared very much at sea and as a consequence the vol ume of trade was not so large as on the previous session. The feature of trade was the heavy selling pressure to which the July delivery was subjected and the relative weakness of that month com pared with the more distant options. At the low point today the July delivery was 334c below the high price of the pre- oedng session while the more deferred options showed loss of less than Sc.
 The market opened extremely weak at losses. of one-half to 2ssQ21sc with July ate115Q116 and September at 105A&107 The slump at the start was due largely to the sensational decline at Liverpool and the weakness of foreign markets in general, which failed to show any re- sponse to the bullish crop reports. Many of those who had bought on the upturn yesterday were free sellers early in the session and as trading progressed addi- tional impetus was given the selling movement by private reports telling or rain in various sections of Kansas and other portions of the southwest. There was considerable buying of the deferred futures in those months but the July was in poor demand and sold off more than 1c below the opening low point; the bottom being reached at 114. September held within the opening range through out the entire day. The market closed weak with July at 114l4@9s and Septem- Der at 106A. Final quotations on Decem- Der were at 105asG15c.
 The corn market was weak all day, be- cause of heavy selling pressure based on a poor shipping demand and on pros poets of a liberal increase in the move rnent during the coming week. The slump in wheat also had a depressing eff feet as did also decline of 11ac in the price in cash corn. Some of the leading longs In the wheat market were the prin- cipal sellers of corn. The nearby deliv- cries displayed the greatest weakness At the close prices were 1sto s61c below yes terdays final figures, May being at 72c and July at 6S1adRsc.
 Improved weather conditions for the new crop prompted liberal selling of Sep tember oats, and the slump in wheat and corn caused free profit taking in the May option. The result was weak market all day The close was only trifle above the low point at net declines of A@2sc to 1ac, with May at 5s1s and July at 5l1ac.
 The weakness of corn led to consider able speculative selling of provisions, par ticularly of lard, which resulted in q heavy all day. At the close prices were 5m71h to 12Kc lower than the previous close.
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until after the decision was rendered how important it was The Steel trust and practically every big corporation In the country could have been convicted under the Hepburn law as previously con- strued.
 Number of shares sold today 657.670,, against 497.O0O year ago.
 Par value of bonds sold today s, ,000, against $37O6,OOO a year ago.
 Daniel G. Reid, who returned from Europe today. said he felt bullish on the general situation. 'I found foreigners friendly toward American stocks," said he, 'and they look for rapid return of prosperity as soon as the tariff is out of the way and the crops assured"
 Wall street rumor is that the Balt- more and Ohio has purchased the West ern Maryland. The report is officially denied and besides it is an impossibility under the terms of the contract whereby the Goulds acquired Western Maryland.
 The Louisville and Nashville will build 300 freight cars in it's shops at Decatur, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
His Wife's Mean Trick.
From London AnsWers.

From IOndon AHSWtiS'
 Its strange, strange. strange, that [ can't find thing or keep a thing in this house" said Mir. Podmore the other day. .'Jt's all because of your loose. slack, un- systematic way of keeping house, Mrs. Podmore.'
 What is it now, dear?'
 Don't dear me- but help me to find my hat. I hung it on the hall rack when I came in!"
 "Why, Henry
 Don't stand there staring at me in that idiotic way, but help me~find my hat. I suppose I must wear my straw hat, and it's raining like fury!'
 "Henry Podmore. will you listen'-
 No. I'll not When a man lays down his hat and can't find it''-
 ''Henry, that hat is on your headf'
 What! Who put it there? This is some trick! I'd take my oath before any court in the land"-
 "Nonsense".
 sIt's not nonsensel It's as true as that I live and stand before you tormented, worried harassed man, who is ridiculed and made the victim of some mean. low trick in his own house every day! You'll hear more about this when I get home" Then he rushed out, slamming the door after him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement

Galveston: Middling. 1Ossc; net receipts, 29S6; gross receipts. 29s6; sales, 1900; stock, 1O2,57S; coastwise, 1127.
 New Orleans; Quiet; middlng, 10 3-16c; net receipts, 79S6; gross receipts. S147; sales. 10O0 stock, 194,7S6; continent 2700; coastwise, 496
 Mobile: Steady: middling, 10sc; net re- cepts, 1543; gross receipts, 1543; sales, $50; stock, 27,212.
 Savannah: Quiet; middling, 10 1-16c; net receipts, 2602; gross receipts, 2602; sales, 1400: stock, 62, ,S9S; France, 3455 continent 7O61.
 Charleston: Firm; middling, 10c; net re- ceipts, 4S9; gross receipts, 439; stock, Il ,19S; coastwise, 1b. a
 Wilmington: Quiet; middling. 1Oc; net receipts, 65S; gross receipts, 65S; stock 15,022
 Norfolk Steadys middling, 109sc; net receipts, 34S; gross receipts, 34S; sales, 1092 stock, 23,S79; continent, 204; coastwise 1927.
 Baltimore Nominal; middling, 1O4sc; stock, 7405.
 New York; Quiet; middlpg, 10 soc; net receipts, 179; gross receipts, 2O57; sales, 376; stock, S,799; Great Britain, BOO; con tlnent, 750
 Boston: Quiet; middling, 10 soc; cont- nent PISA.
 Philadelphia: Steady; middling, Il .15c; 1 gross receipts, 1515 stock, 2956; continent, 1315
 Pensacola: Net receipts, 3O9; gross re- ceipts, 309; France, 909.
 Total toda vat all ports Net, 16,99S; Great Britain, 300; France, S664; continent. 12030: stock, 566, 2S6.
 Consolidated at all ports Net, 16,99S; Great Britain, 300; France, 3664; continent, 1203O
 Net, 9,305,162; Great Britain 3,15S,S93; France, 52,940; continent, 3.1SO,626; Japan. 1S5, 10S; Mexico 15,5 800.
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Hubbard Bros, e co.'s Letter.

New York. May S.-(Special.) IA bet ter demand for the distant deliveries in Liverpool caused by the accounts re- ceived from Texas advanced that mar ket more than looked for last evening. On the better opening a slow liquida- ton set in under which the greater DOT ton of the advance was lost. While the temper of the trade Is bullish the pros pect of unsettled weather In Texas over Sunday restricted activity. Both July here and in Liverpool are relatively easier, but it is understood that the largest houses are interested in taking up the Julys in Liverpool, having en- tered into the straddle in anticipation of smaller supply of the high grades than now appears in the crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
New Orleans Cotton Futures.
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool. May S.-Spot cotton quiet prices points higher. American mid ding fair, 6.14d; good middling, 5.7Sd; ; middlng, 5.5Sd; low middling, 5. 40d; good ordinary, 5.11d; ordinary. 4.76d. The sales of the day were 50O0 bales, of which 800 were for speculation and export and in- cluded 39O0 American. Receipts, 5000 bales, including 270O American
 Futures opened barely steady and closed quiet; May, 5461ad May-June, 5. .4614d; June-July, 5.51d; July-August 5.5l1sd i; August September, 5.511ad; September Oc- tober, 5.4s2d; October-N November. 5.46d i: NovemberDecember, 5.44d December-Jan- uary. .431so; JanuaryFebruary, 5.49d E; February March, 5.43lsd; March-April. 5. 44d.
 Additional sales made to the trade late
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
A Useless Implement.
om Youths Companion.

From Youths Companion.
 It is not always safe to meddle with the unfamiliar. MT. James Russell in Rem niscences of Yarrow," gives the following story as Illustrating the simplicity of the Scotch farmers of the vicinity:
 A well-to-do tenant bought a barometer at public sale. Soon after the minister asked him how he liked it.
 Not at all," returned the honest farm CT. It's no the thing
 Tn what way is 1t not the thing?"
 Well" replied the worthy parishioner more at home with sheep than science, "it was nae casting up sic weather as wad have liked. So thinking there was something wrang, took 1t doom and ex- amined it. outside and in.
 At last discovered lang glass tube wi a hole in the end O it. Niver doot- ing that was the matter, I stopped up the hole But if 1t did all before, it did naething at all after that"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
Coffee Market.

New York May S.--The market for cof- fee futures opened quiet at. unchanged prices to a decline of points under g. scattering liquidation, although the French market closed net unchanged to 14 franc higher. There was no special feature in the local market and part of the small business reported was in the way of switches. The close was inactive, net unchanged to points lower. Sales were reported of 7500 bags, including June at 6.70c and July at 6.S5c.
 Spot, quiet; Rio No. ', sac; Santos No. 4, S7s@9c; mild, quiet Cordova, 9s4@124c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
Interior Movement.

Houston Steady middling, 10Ac; net receipts, 1920; gross receipts, 1920; ship ments 3776 stock 69 AS.
 Augusta: Steady; middling, 103sc; net receipts. 199; gross receipts, 199; ship ments 401; sales, 1877; stock. 135, ,S36.
 Memphis Quiet; middling, 10 3-16c; net receipts. 1S1; gross receipts, 375; ship ments 4150; sales. 120O stock, S5 232.
 St. Louis: Quiet middling, 10Ac; net receipts. S6; gross receipts. S903; ship ments, 3S17; stock, & 565
 Clncinnat: Net receipts 22O; gross re- ceipts, 22O; shipments, 567 sales, 5000; stock, 1S, 491.
 Louisville: Firm; middling, 10ssc.
 Little Rock: Quiet; middling, g 15-16c; net receipts, AIS: gross receipts, AIS; ship ments. 1869; stock, 32,G90.
 Total today: Net receipts 3024; gross receipts, 7o35 shipments, 14OsO; sales. 3177; stock, 2S0257.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
We'll Stocked.

From the Youths Companion
 Last summer typical down-ea ster fur nished New York author. who had cottage in a Maine village, with farm produce.
 One day when the man called with wagonload of vegetables, the author. wishing to make himself agreeable. asked how much stock he kept on his farm.
 Five cows an a bull" enumerated the farmer, nd two yokes of oxen, a calf. a hoss, an three shares of Maine Cen tral"
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yesterday amounted to 6OO0 bales, al American.
Dry Goods.

New York May s.-The dry goods mar ket was quiet in the jobbing houses to- day and retailers reports indicated more activity in wash fabrics and summer lines. The primary cotton goods market was somewhat more active. Cotton yarns were in more active inquiry from large users but transactions are limited by the firm attitude of mills. Linens held strong. Burlaps are being bought on contract for very late deliveries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

K, $4.75; M, $4SO: N. $4.S5 window glass, 5,20; water white, s5 25.
 Wilmington, N. C., May S-spirits tur- pentine steady, 361ac; receipts, none. Resin steady, $2. 70. Tar firm. $1 .5O; receipts, 12. Crude turpentine, $1.75 $2.75d3.75; re- ceipts, r.
 Charleston, S. C., May S.-Turpentine quiet, 3716c. Rosin quiet. Quote: A, B, c, $S,O5; D, $S.5O; E. $3.7O; F, $3 .9212; G, $4; H, $410; l, A.so; K, $4.75; M, A.S0; N, S4.S5; window glass, $49O; water white,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York. May S.-Money on call nomi- nal Time loan firmer; 60 days, 214d21a per cent; 90 days. 21k@2A per cent; six months, Sq3l4.
 Prime mercantile paper, 312@4 per cent; sterling exchange steady, with actual business in bankers bills at $4 .86 .15q4 .86.2 for 6O-day bills and at $4.8755 for de- mand Commercial bills, $4.S59s@4S6 Bar silver, 53hc. Mexican dollars, 44c. Gov ernment bonds steady; railroads bonds firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
Free attraction every after noon and night at East Lake.
We clean what we clean. Palace Dry Cleaning Co. Phones 1109, 516 s. 20th St.

See us on screens. We have the best in town. They slide on track, same as the high priced ones, but cost you less. We do the work complete, or furnish you the material. Morris Bow en Hardware Co.,, 2026 Second Ave. Bell Phone 2520.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

Paint that won't come off. Paint that brightens, finishes, for every purpose at the Great CT Birmingham Paint Supply Co.,, 2O22 Second Ave. Bell phone 1722:: Peoples 2040.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

Cash quotations were as follows Flour-Firm; Winter patents. s6.S0&66O; straights, 5SOd665; Spring patents, s5SO- @G1O: straights, s47Od$59O; bakers, $40 @s5.O0.
 Rye. No 2-S5c6s6.
 Feed or mixing barley -6Sc@691a; fair to choice malting, 6914c@7o
 Flax seed No. 1 Northwestern-$15 5S1a; No. 1 Northwestern, S1.6S1a.
 Timothy seed-$SS0.
 Clover seed-S9.50.
 Mess pork. pef bbl.-$1ZS5d17.95. Lard. per 100 lbs.-s10.211a.
 Short ribs, sides 0oose)-s9S715; short clear sides (boxed)- -$10. 00@10.25.
 Butter-Steady; creameries, 22ed26; dairies, 191A6241s.
 Eggs-Steady at mark. cases included; frsts, 2O1sc; prime firsts, 21c.
 Cheese-Steady; dairies, 15cG151R: Twins. 14Ac@15; Young Americas, 14Ac@3a; Long Horns, 141Ac61a.
 Potatoes-Steady; choice to fancy, 9S@ s1 .OO. fair to good, 92c695.
 Poultry-steady turkeys. 17c; chickens, 1515c; springs, 15c.
 Veal-Easy: 30 to 60lb. wts., 5ca6i so to S5 lb. wts., 61kcdS; s5 to 100 ID. wts., S1ac19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09

Diamonds at auction Monday at 10:30 a. m. A special feature of the sale of the Burn Jewelry Go. stock at 1907 Third avenue will be the sale of diamonds. A $20,000 stock to select from.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
I,ocnI Cotton Markets.
NIente.

Meats. Rib bellies. $10.05Q10.45. D. S. Clear bellies. 101s @ Zc. D. S. Short ribs, $9.95. D. S. fat backs, $S.95. Smoked clear bellies, 11hc; fancy. 13c.
 Bacon, fancy, 1Sc; medium, 15hc. Lard, leaf, 10%c compound, SAc. Pork loins. 11hc; spare ribs, 1ac. Brains, Sc; beef flyers. 6c Pork sanSaPa SAc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
Treasury Statement.

Washington, May S.-Todays statement of the treasury balance in the general fund shows: Available cash balance, $123,- S4S, S,S10; gold coin and bullion, $44,o14, ASA; gold certificates, $37S39,57O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
Metal Market.

New York, May S.-The metal markets were quiet as usual in the absence of ca- bles. Tin unchanged. Copper firm with lake quoted at S1SQ13.25; electroytic at s12. .621a@12 STE. and casting at SIP. .50Q12. .75
 Lead was firm at $4.250p4. .271s. Spelter steady at $7 O21a@7. .O71a. Iron unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
sssso1, Ssy York May 5, 1908

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO ACT AS A GENERAL COMMITTEE BY OWNERS AND HOLD TIFICATES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE
 Atlantic and Birmingham COnstruc-
 tiOa Co.,,
 Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
 R. K. Co.,,
 Georgia Terminal Co.,, Alabama Terminal Railroad Co.,, Fitzgerald 0ciIla and Br0xtOn R. R.
 Co.,,
 Brunswick Steamship Co.,, Birmingham Coal and Iron Co.,, and The OglethOrp Co.,. Terminal and Railway Syndicate.
 The Committee invites the co-opera- tion of all parties interested in an endeavor to protect their interests and to adjust the affairs of the several companies involved with a view of devising an equitable plan of reorgan izatlon and proper rehabilitation of the properties with adequate resources for successful opera ton. MANHATTAN TRUST COMPANY. NEW YORK. and the OLD COLONY TRUST COMPANY OF BOSTON, as DEPOSI- FAIRIES, PROTECTIVE AGREE-N MENT under the provisions of which steps will be taken for the protection of the interests of all owners and hold CTS of the stocks. securities, certificates, and obligations above mentioned.
 The Committee requests a prompt de- posit with the Depostaries of stocks securities. evidences of obligation, re- ceipts and certificates sought to be pro- tected by the Protective Agreement. for which will be issued suitable receipts.
 The Committee is engaged in the preparation of a plan of reorganza- tion which will be submitted as soon as practica ble for the consideration of ell parties in interest.
 FREDERICK AVER.
 SAMUEL CARR.
 JOHN I. WATERBURY,
 EDWIN s. MARSTON, Chair n,6IM. STRONG & CADWALADER, FISH RICHARDSON, HERRICK c
 NEAVE. Counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
Naval Stores.

| Savannah, Ga, May S--Spirits turpen-
 l tine firm, S71hc; sales, 395; receipts, 94l {; ] shipments, 1213. Resin steady; sales 1074; | receipts, 2l4l; shipments, 79s; stock, 10s,- | 31i. Quote: A, B, c. s3.o5; D. s3.55: E, .65; F, $s.95; c, $S.S5; H, $40; l. &.30;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
THE CONVENIENT TRAIN

To the east is the 4:10 D. m. train via the Seaboard. The only afternoon train with through sleeper and Dining Car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
UNION STATION
oulsIIIe and Nashville R.;,ro.a
Rlrmlnaham Mineral Railroad.

Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic. Arrive from Depart to- Brunswick ..12:2o pmIBrunswick ... 4:1o pm Trains marked thus @ run daily except Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-09
THE MORNING TRAIN

Via the Seaboard leaves zoo o'clock. Through Sleeper and Dining Gar. Arrives New York 2::45 D. m.
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Total sales for the day, e57,eOO shares.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-13
WINS LAMBREQUIN.
Sherman Ball Should Come Back
Home To Make Use Of His
Prize.

w. S. Ball is lucky man. He prov
ed it this morning when he entered the
office of the Secretary of State with a
big box in his arm. Mr.. Ball is connect
ed with the Secretary of States Office
and several days ago, when two little
girls entered and asked him to take a
chance on piece of woman's work, a
handmade lambrequin, he donated.
Today the lambrequin is his, and he is
at loss to know what to do with it.
Nov, if was a married man." he
soloquised, 81 would give it to my wife
for Christmas present Had drawn
the gas range the other day would be
tempted to ask some girl to marry me,
and we would go to housekeeping.
He asked Miss Mcdaniel, stenogra-
pher in NJ c. Rankin's office, whether
she had a gas stove but she shook her
head, and looked like she was glad of
it.
81 had no idea would be so lucky
when | took the chance" said Mr..
Bail.
Several of the young women about
the State House to whom he showed
his lambrequin placed a value of $1z
upon it. Frankfort News.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-13
FRAIZE'S STORE
HOBO'S> RETREAT.
Frank Williams Had Enjoyable
Time Thursday Night, But
Landed In Jail
Friday.
LOOKED GOOD AND EASY"

For the third time recently Fraize's
store has been visited by thieves
Thursday night young man broke
through the iron bars of the cellar
window and made his way to the cloth
ing department where he ex hanged
his old suit for some new buds. 1t is
thought he must have made himself
perfectly at home for from all evil
dences he built a fire in the office
stove and enjoyed himself until the
break of day.
The results of his nights work were
not stable, and after polite inter
view at the depot the next morning,
Marshall DeHaven arrested him.
He ''fessed up" and told Mr.. Fred
Fraize, the general manager of the
store, that Notwithstanding the bar
red doors and windows, things looked
too good and easy to pass by.
After exchanging his new togs for
his old friends, the fellow was taken
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-13
ANDERSON
On Trial In Dayiess County Court,
WithdrawS From Church.

The trial of banker T. S. Anderson
on charge of false swearing was re-
sumed in the Daviess County Court
Monday. One hundred additional
talesmen were ordered summoned by
Judge Birkhead to appear in court
and the jury was made up of this
special venire.
At the First Presbyterian services
Sunday the pastor, Rev l.. II. Hud-
son, read statement from the Board
of Elders in reference to the action
last Sunday in declining to allow
Elder T. S. Anderson t. officiate at
the communion services. The Elders
admit that they made a mistake in
preventing Mr.. Anderson from offici-
ating. Mr.. Anderson and his family
withdrew from the church.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-13
INTERESTING ITEMS
underwriters
Wedding Mrs. HerndOn Suffers
Serious Acknowledgement
News Notes.
CHILDREN BACK TO BOOKS

School opened again on last Monday
morning after the holiday vacation with
nearly everyone in their places, and all
seemed glad to be back at school again.
The marriage of Miss Ruth Miller to
Mr.. Alvin Withers, of Kirk, on last
Tuesday evening, JAM 5th, WAS great
surprise to their many friends and rela-
tives. They were married at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
K. Blythe, and only immediate relatives
and few friends were present. The
Rev. B. F. Wilson officiating. Miss
Miller is an attractive and popular young
lady and has large number of friends
and acquaintances throughout the city
and county, who will no doubt be sur
prised, but pleased to learn of their mar
riage.
Mr.. Withers is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Withers, of Kirk, a prosperous
farmer and we'll liked young man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Withers have gone to
housekeeping on farm near Kirk. A
mong the out-of-town guests to the we'd
ding were: Mrs Urla Voolfolk, of Bran
denburg, Mr. and Mrs. Late Withers
and Mrs. Ridgeway, Miss Louise Beeler
aud Mrs. Vinie Withers and Mrs. M.
Miller, of Hardinsburg.
Mr.. H. II. Kemper, cashier of The
Fhst State Bank, left Tuesday on
prospecting tour through Oklahomn
Texas and New Mexico.
MIS- Ed Montgomery and baby are
expected this week from Louisville to be
the guest of her sister, Mrs. c. L. Cham
berlain.
The Rev. j. w. Gayer, of Louisville
Seminary flied the pulpit at the Baptist
church on last Sunday both morning and
evening and preached two very interest
ing sermons.
Miss Hazel Richardson has returnr d
to her home near Ekron alter being the
guest of her aunt, MISS Mary Henry.
DR.. Walker, dentist, will be at Irving
ton Wednesday, January goth to do den
tai work.
Mrs. J. B. Herndon happened to
very serious accident on last Monday in
attempting to close cellar door, she
lost her balance and fell into the cellar
receiving injuries to the extent OF a
broken and sprained arm in two places,
head and ear badly bruised and shaken
up. DIR. Moreman was summoned at
once, and she is getting along nicely un-
der tine careful supervision.
Mr.. ]. X. Bramette is able to be out
after lingering spell of illness.
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