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The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
POSTAL RECEIPTS INCREASE.
Years Boost Is $144, 6e1, Which Means
Business Prosperity.

Detroits postal receipts show a re-
markable increase for this fiscal year
which ended last "Wednesday over the
receipts OF the previous year. This is
one OF the sure signs OF prosperity
and the increases have been most pro-
nounced since the first OF the year
Cashier w. j. Shields finished tabu.
lating the figures Saturday morning
and finds that the receipts from the
sale OF stamps. envelopes. etc. were
s1.78i. 02939 for the twelvemonth just
closed. as against 81 639. 3G7.4S for the
previous year This is an increase Of
s144.66191. the largest the Detroit
postOfice has known
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
LOST STOCKS BY
FRAUD, SHE SAYS
Emma Orr Secures Warrant FoI
Carl L. Perin-0ver $4,000 In.
volved in Claim.

Justice Stein. Saturday afternoon,
issued warrant on the complaint Of
Emma Orr. No. II Washington-boul.
for the arrest OF Carl l.. Perrin, said to
reside at No. rs Washington-boul.,'
charging him with defrauding her GU:
OF stocks and money to the value Of
s4,679. Among the stock which the
woman claims to have parted with are
six shares or Pennsylvania railroad
stock. SO shares Of Pennsylvania Fuel
Supply stock. and 10 shares OF Ohio
Fuel Co. stock
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
WOMAN BALL00NIST
FALLS TO HER DEATH
Her Husband Had Started Action for
Divorce and Officer Was Waiting
to Serve Papers.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, July g.
Madame Miexwell. baloonist. vas kill
led at Lowell this morning when she
fell from her parachute to the street,
distance OF about thirty feet. The
accident is supposed 10 have been
caused by contact with electric light
wires, into which the balloon was
blown shortly after 1t started up.
II is believed the aeronaut was
shocked by live wire.
The woman's husband recently In
stituted suit for divorce and an officer
was on the grounds to serve the pa
pers when the accident occurred.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
snmcthInx Nrn .InI, nnh Il

In addition 10 all OF the regular trips
OF the White star Line u the Flats
Tashmoo Park and Port Huron and
tho regular trips 10 Toledo. the new
steel steamer Wauketa will make spe-
ciaI excursion trips 20 Sugar Island
leaving Detroit az $50 a. IN, and 3 D.
m returning to Detroit at 2 80 D. m
and y. m. Flnzels orchestra VIII be
on board and az Sugar Island all day
FOR dancing The Wauketa will also
make A moonlight excursion trip 20
Sugar Island sunday evening July L.
at 5 y m. returning at midnight. The
same steamer will make "a moonlight
excursion trip TO the Flats Monday
July s. leaving Detroit at gao y. M !,
and returning at midnight
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
DOESN'T ACCUSE COPS.
n. c. Wledeman Discusses Robbery Of
Saloon With Supt. Downey.

Herman G.. Wiedeman. saloon-keeper
al No. 259 St Aubin-ave.. called upon
Police Supt. Downey, Saturday morn
ing, to discuss q complaint he made
recently to Capt. Marquardt in regard
&c two policemen whom he found In
his saloon on a Sunday morning re-
Gently.
Capt Marquardts report shows that
the policemen claimed they had found
the Gack window of the saloon open
and had entered 1t 10 find out II there
had been a robbery. There was IS
missing from Wiedeman's TIL.
II do not accuse the policemen OF
taking anything" Wiedeman told the
superintendent.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
BUCKLE SAVES HIS LIFE.

MUSKEGON. July 3.-Henry Baker
end Mike Malberg engaged in quar-.
rel near here this morning BaHer
drew "A knife and made lunge ~
NaInerg. the knife entering his body
near the heart but glanced of by half
an inch being diverted by the bucNe
on his suspendeT Baker ras been
arrested charged with attempt TO kill.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
TO HOLD LAST POW WOW.
Flathead Indian Lands VIII Be Open
ed TO settlers July IS.

MISSOULA. Mont, July 3.-The
last DOW WOW and sun dance Of the
Flaihead Indians will be held Non.
day and Il will mark the beginning OF
the end OF the tribal government Of
the red men OF the northwest
One thousand members OF the Tribe
gathered at ST. Ignatius mission today
for three days OF festivities In cple-
bration OF the opening of the 10000
acres OF Flathead Indian lands TO set
tiers on July 10.
The chiefs have resolved to dishand
the tribe and discontinue the tribal
government and this will be formally
decided upon Monday.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
ROBERTSON SAYS HE WILL
ISSUE STATEMENT LATER
Auditor, With Aid OF Bookkeeper,
Examines Report On His Conduct
Of Treasurer's Office.

County Auditor Forbes Robertson
has taken up the study of the report
on his conduct of the Office Of county
treasurer as compiled by Auditor
Buhrer's force. lie will employ the
services of a bookkeeper to assist him
in going through the detail
Il will give out statement as soon
as | have gone through the report
thoroughly" says Robertson. Il Will
also have something TO say about the
way the investigation was made and
the manner In which 1t was given out.
with the comments made ny Buhrer.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
OTSIKETA WINS RACE.

MONROE, Mich, July 3. tSpeCiaD
In the race for 21.footers at tie
piers this morning the Otsiketa eat
the ste Claire by one minute and Fifty
three seconds. the Ste. Claire wiring
second over the Sprite by twenty
thra. seconds
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
ElRE IN MINE.

BESSEMER, Mich. July 3.-The
levels below shafts \ and ID in tho
Newport mine are on fire A pump.
man is caught below Capt Hill was
overcome in the mine. Ii took two
hours TO revive him.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
DETROIT WOMAN ARRESTED.
Nine. Easterly Charged With Conceal
inn Assets in Bankruptcey.

CHICAGO, July 3.-On charge u
concealing assets in bankruptcy. Mime
Martha Easterly, OF Detroit was ar.
rested by federal authorities here to-
day. She waived preliminary exam
nation and will be taken TO Detroit.
Mime. Easterly recently fled PEE
tition in bankruptcy at Detroit and
John NJ Burns was appointed receiver.
II was afterwards alleged that the wo-
man shipped all OF her assets to this
IL
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
pouqh Mixers May Strike.

NEW YORK, July 3.-New York to-
day faces one OF the most extensive
bread famines In its history. ZEN
thousand bakers have threatened to
walk out unless the Master Bakers
accede TO their demands. The bakers
demand a closed shop. union wages,
and a ten hour day.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
New Divorce Suits.

Suppressed suits for divorce were
nled Saturday. by Anna VS.. Charles
Spann. Anna VS. Frank +. FARTHER,
Anna VS. Fred r True and Robert a.
w. Marie Vcakes.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
THE WEATHER.

and sunday, partly cloudy, probable
fair Monday. Moderate temperaturet
moderate northeriy winds, becoming
variable.
Lower Micbigan-Fair tonight and
SUNDAY.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
DEADLY TETANUS
CLAIMS VICTIM
Boy Shoots Himself in Hand With
Toy Pistol-0ther Accidents in
State From Fireworks.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, July g.
the deadly toy pistol claimed victim
In this city, Kynett Cole. 1O-year-old
boy, dying at Nichols hospital this
morning from tetanus. the direct re-
suit OF accidentally shooting himself
in the hand. The first death from this
cause this season occurred several
days ago when Vernon Stewart also
died from tetanic infection caused
by a wound from toy pistol.
PORT HURON, Mich. July g.
Especial. Edward Sisco, aged AZ
years, had both his eyes badly hurt
when a firecracker exploded in the air.
He may lose his sight as result.
Frank McComb, aged IL years, OF
Marysville. may lose three fingers as
the result Of premature explosion.
PORT HURON, July 3.-Accepting
a dare TO hold big cannon cracker In
his hand, Albert Eddy, Is years OLD,
Is today minus a portion OF his right
hand. The boy with number OF COM
panions vas in front or the city hall
and with spirit Of show Off" he
held the cracker in his hand until it
was discharged. When the smoke
cleared two OF his fingers were gone
and the member was terriI y lacera,-
ed. He is now under a Doctors care.
COLDWATER, Mich. July 3.-(Spe-
cial. THE premature discharge OF n
small cannon filled Lloyd Clark's face
and eyes with powder. He may lose
one eye. He Is IA.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03

one year ago todny-Mnx imum tenn
perature sOI minimum al mean 20;
partly cloudy with light shower I'm af-
tcrnoon aud OF Inch OF rain.
sun rose ut tfOi IA. m. sun sets az
si1. y. m.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03

A straight tip. Stroh's Beer has al
most so years reputation. and Is now.
as always. the undisputed leader.
Phone Main ale for a case.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03
Chinese Get Death Sentences.

BOSTON. July 3.-Five Chinese.
who two years ago killed three Of
their race and injured three OF
fatally during Tong riots here, Were
today sentenced TO death in the cleo
trio chair by Judge Brown in the SUI.
perior court. The men are Wary
Charles. Hon Woon. Min Sing. Leong
Gong ard Joe Guey.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03

job Printing done right. Time. Print
ing Co.. Is John R-st Phone 1875
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03

Job Printing done right. times PRINT
,n. Co is John R.-st Phone 1898
The Detroit times., 1909-07-03

CALL DErRvIT rAxrcAB CO,
A sin Ssle. Cttx ss2a Park a.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
Reddine.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

D. V. B. Heggeman and family of New York, who have purchased Glen cottage in Pleasant Valley of George H. Bradley, are now at the cottage for two weeks stay.
 Mrs Vina Bradley of Tashua and Mrs M;Iy Plumb of Prescott, Can, were guests, last Friday, of Mrs Ward Wheeler in Pleasant Valley.
 A number of the Changers gave the bride and groom, MT and Mrs Frederick Mabriey, genuine sur prise at their home, last week Thurs day evening. The game of whist was enjoyed during the evening, aft CT which refreshments were served. Each guest present was pres ,nted with a souvenir for the occasion.
 MT: William A. Swan and Mrs Clara Swan are at the Ridge Inn for several week, stay.
 William J Sanford is quite ser iously i'll at his home in Pleasant Valley. Dr Smith is attending him.
 Daniel Sanford gave a very in structive and interesting talk on rural schools, before the Grange, last week Wednesday, at their regular meeting, which was much enjoyed by all who were present.
 Miss Amma Jennings and D.. Thorpe of Southport were guests, last Friday, of Mrs B. P. Sanford in Pleasant Valley.
 Misses Emma and Ruth Read and Miss Ann Banks are enjoying an auto trip through Massachusetts with Marshall Driggs in his fine tour il 5 car,
 H. c. M. Thompson andfamily, who have been SD 'nding several weeks at Mrs Hewey's cottage in Pleasant Wall returned, last week Friday, to t,tir, home in New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
Nichols
LOCAL AFFAIRS OF INTEREST

LOCAL AFFAIRS OF INTEREST.
 John B. Nichols attended the Dairymen's Association meeting at Hartford, last week, ana report a very helpful and instructive meet ing.
 Harry Schafer, who has beer spending a wee6 here with MT and Mrs FL. Hit, returned home, last week. While here he enjoyed a trip to Hartford with Mir Hit.
 Richard Smith sold his horse, last week, to MT Maggie.
 Mrs H. Hit of Bridgeport is with her son, B. L. Hit, for few months stay.
 There was a good ball game, last Saturday, between the home team and the Brookside team of Bridge port.
 MT and Mrs William E. Miller, Mrs Sarah Costello, Miss Estella Latish of Bridgeport and Richard Wicker and family were all guests, last Saturday evening, at mr and Mrs C. NJ. Miller.
 MT and Mrs Timothy German oi Carbondale, Pa., have returned home
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
DODGINGTOWN.
Personal Chat.

John Behn had the misfortune to lose one of his oxen, last Saturday. On examination q small piece of wire was found, which it had swallowed.
 Mrs Weeks has had her house newly painted, MT Mott of New York did the work.
 Miss Mildred Clark of Danbury has been spending a few days with her grandparents, MT and Mrs A. G. Nash.
 MT and Mrs Henry Schaf are enter taining friends from New York City.
 George Reed and George Andrews took trip to Ridgefeld, last week, where they had an enjoyable time.
 Mir and Mrs John Behn entertained several Rethel friends, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

It is satisfactory work which most people demand when having their watches and jewelry repaired. If it is good work at a reasonable price you want, call and see us about your next job. We also include in our work spectacle and eye glass repairs, also the matching of special lenses of any kinu at short notice. -[ [Reid & Todd, Jewellers and op- ticians, 1854 Main street, Bridge port, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

E. M. Peck has been having his house and barns all frightened with a new coat of paint. w. B. Garfield and F. N. Davis of Easton did the work. Garfield & Davis have also just completed the contract of paint ing Mrs Dennis Crowe's barn in Huntington and now have thu con- tract for painting a large barn for H. B. Coger at Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
The NcwtoWn Bee Newtown, Friday, August 27, 1909.
TOWN TOPICS. HATTERTOWN. Personal Jottings.

Mrs Stephen Hall and daughter, Edith, of Bridgeport spent last week at their old home in this place.
 James Millar and family of Brook lyn are enjoying a 10 days outing with MT ana Mrs David Millar. MT Miller Is a police sergeant in New York City.
 Benjamin Fairehild and family Of Brooklyn have been at Mrs Ada Par melees home, Maple Corners" for their vacation.
 Mrs Mary Roberts is visiting with fri 'ndf In Easton.
 MT and Mrs Eugene Northrop were in Bridgeport. several days this week guests of Mir and Mrs Samuel WI eeler.
 George Beck's little daughter is sick with the whooping cough.
 Dogs killed a yearling calf for O. E. Morgan, recently.
 A. c. Macarthur, Irving Water house, J. H. Summers and Harry Morgan are carting ties and timber to Botsfor. station.
 o. E. Morgan has purchased a pair of mules.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Henry Wood, Howard Wood and Miss Samantha Wood made 2 visit to Bethel, Darbury, Branchville and Georgetown, last Friday, calling on friends and taking dinner with Rev and Mrs U. o. Mohr, manager of the Life Farm, Branchville.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

after three weeks stay here, the guests Of MT and Mrs c. M. Miller.
 Miss Florence Miller attended a very enjoyable party at the home of Miss Abigail Seeley on Noble avenue, Bridgeport, last Friday evening.
 C. w. Fairchilu of the Nichols Auto Co. was in Newtown, last week, where he was demonstrating an auto to parties there. B. s. Fairchild
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Robert H. Beers, the capablemana- ger of the s. N. E. T. Co.,, has ar ranged for the extension of the tele- phone line from Amos Hawley's cor ner to the James Coles place, now oc- cupied by Matthew Mullane.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Villeroy G. Hard, Jr, and Miss Frances French left Wednesday morning for New York, and New Jersey. They will be the guests of Mrs E. N. Hard of Rosevile, and Mrs Robert Cunliffe of Arlington, N. J.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
Cleaning Up Sale of Summer Wash Goods.

0rgandie Floral Lawns-neat pat terLs, good co,orings, worth l0c re- duted to 3 l-2c a yard.
 36-inch Percales, neat figures and stripes worth 12 l-2c. Your choice Sc a yard.
 Extra fine Barnaby Ginghams, plaids and checks, all neat patterns, newest colorings, value 17c. Special
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

and Warren E. Plumb accompanied him. MT Fairchild made sale of Buick car to the parties to which he demonstrated.
 Mrs F. M. Starkweather spent a few days, lasl week, in Bridgeport, the guest of her sister, Mrs R. M. Houston.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Sc yard. ! All Dimities, Fancy Batiste, Silk Muslins, in plain and floral effects, seasons entire collection, worth from 15c to S7 l-2c. Sale price Sc yard. Silk Ginghams, yarn mercerized, value 25c Sale price l5c yard.
 Cleft Aisle, Front.)
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Alfred Alvin and John McNeil of Kearney, N. J., are staying for a month with MT and Mrs V. G. Hard at Maple Shade farm. -.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
Piano Tuning.

Max A Grass, we'll known piano tuner of Bridgeport. Conn, formerly of Stein- way & Sons. Mfgr., N. r., and successor of late Fred Beyer. will be pleased to attend tn your piano tuning. Orders may be left at The Bee office, Newtown. Will be in Newtown every month. Bridgeport address, 43S West Avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
CAKE AND ICE CREAM SALE.
For the Benefit of the Methodist
 Church.

Home made cake and ice cream at Mrs George Stevens Friday after noon and evening of this week.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Emil Nardine has new 22-horse- power Buick touring car, purchased of the Nichols Auto Co.,, of Nichols. They delivered it to him, last Satur day.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Mrs Alice Wildman and Mrs s. F. Schermerhorn passed Tuesday in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

MT and Mrs c. A. Peale are enter taining company from Jersey City and New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Mrs Alice Wildman spent last week week at Fairfield Beach with friends from Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Mrs E. L. Hanfeld has been spend- ing few days in New York City with her husband, B. Hanfald.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Miss Margaret Brown is spending her two weeks vacation camping out in Little York, with the other young people.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

The Misses Samantha and Florence Wood made visit to Danbury, Mon day, cn b"siness trip.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Mrs Alice Northrop has been on the sick list and under the care of Dr Kiernan.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Mrs Howard Jelleme of Passaic, N. J., is visiting Miss Lucy F. Black man.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Compounce in Southington, as the guests of William F. Tolles.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Miss Hazel Hagen Smith has been passing The week in Dodgingtown the guest of Miss Alice Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Mrs Wesley F. Hayes was in the Park City. Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Miss Mary Heating is enjoying g two weeks stay at Fairfield Deach.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

George w. Stuart and w.. Walter Finch spent last Sunday at Lake
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

24.inch Pongee in a good assort- ment of colors garnet, golden brown, cataba, Light Blue, royal blue navy, green Myrtle, white and natural. Value 50c. Sale price 39c yard.
 Pongee in all the wanted colors- such as gray-Cataba, reseda, feath- CT, golden brown, royal, wisteria, myrtle and natural, former prices $1
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
Professional Cards.
Nurses Registry & Home,
os8 Fairfield Ave, Telephone s34,
Bridgeport, Conn.,,

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Supplies nurses of all grades. Special attention given to the requirements of each case. Call receive prompt atten- tion in or out of town, day or night Graduates in charge, Miss B. B. Bony- man, Miss M. k. Morgan.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

In this department the fast approaching season for Fall Silks makes the clearance of certain lines matter of neces- sy not that the Silks can be considered in any less desr abe but others bought for Fall trade demand roo Note these tempting price figures,
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

and $l,l5. Sale price 75c and Sl.
 Foulard Silks in a good assortment of patterns in all the wanted color ings, reduced to 59c and 75c yard. Just received a new line of hair line stripe Messalines in the new colorings for Fall, soft and lustrous. Special 59c yard.
 Cleft Aisle, Rear.)
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

people.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12

great junksting trip than there Il
nov when u i drawing 70 .
lclose. IS
Blow after blow has been
atruck at Hastsrn santiment and
western interest. AIdrich has
been indorsed, Ballinger has been
lindorsed. Tawnsy has been in
dorsed. ProgrsssiTss have been
snubbed Q central bank has been
preached. So central bank has
been preached. So have higk
tariff and ship subsidy. while the
income tax has been attacked.
Almost intangibly the great con.
servation movement has been
discouraged-the west feels that
this movement 10 no longer In
the hands Of It's friends, and that
1t will suffer just as long as Bal.
linger remains where he is. And
now the great western propa-
ganda In favor Of immediate
waterways Improvement is given
most discouraging setbak.
There is one prayer on the lips
of the West--and particularly
western Republicans. II is that
Roosevelt will come home safely,
take a lock at what has happen.
cd to "my policies"- take an
active hand in the subsequent
proceedings. st. Joseph obser-
YER.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12

A Missourian at q banquet is
said TO have thus described his
state:
"If oil the wheat grown in Mis-.
souri, were one grain, the only
place TO plant II would be in the
Grand Canon Of Arizona, the
|naly hole inahs sssak birensaRlt
10 contain IL. If4all the corn
grown In Missouri were one ear,
the only way to shell II would be
by steam pump pulIers extracting
one grain alta time from the cob.
II ell the cattle raised In Missouri
were one COW, che could browse
the tender herbage of the tropics,
whisk icicles off the north pole
with her tail and supply milk
enough to I'LL q canal reaching
from Kansas City to the Gulf on
which to chip the boat loads Of
her cheese and butter. II ell
the chickens in Missouri vera one
rooster, he could straddls the
Rocky Mountains like 9 great
Colossus, and CROW until he shook
the rings from the plane. Saturn.
II all the hogs raised In Missouri
we're one hog, he could plant his
hind feet on the soil Of Cuba, his
fore feet on the Isthmus of Pana-
ma and with one root of his huge
snout dig Q sea-level canal from
ocean to ocean. If all the mulea
raised in Missouri we're one mule.
he could plant one fore foot on
the coil Of Texas, other amid the
forests OF Maine and with the
hind feet kick the face off the
man in the moon. "-MRs. W. W.
WEHR. Harrison, County, No., in
Breeders Gazette.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1909-11-12
ROUND ABOuTTHE STATE.


4
The Methodists at HopkinI
hare rsmodeled their church, ans
now claim to have enc Of III,
incest and best churches in ih'
country.
By . majority of 40 votes th,
proposition to bond the city 0,
Chilliccthe for the $3.50, 900 4
buy Or build combined watel
and light plant was defeated las
Saturday.
Stephen Chapman Is nov edi.
tor OF the Vindioator, published
at Bloomfield, ID stoddard coun-
~. Il Il one Of the oldest and
stroneest Democratic papers in
this section of the stats,
a wom . q, aged iiity-thrse
..Ef Is Hf
years. living u East Prairie, re-
'esntly had two teeth pulled and
i now said to be growing two
new ones in place Of them. She
sxpscts g have : full set Of new
teeth BY Christlnas.
: Il
ssIf Southeast Missouri ware
drained. II would become ths
truck garden 81 tho globe. The
black loan Of ~ swanp lands II
70 feet desp anc IN fertility In
sxhaustAble : This = sn edItar-
ial wllich appeared IN I recent
issue of the St. Louis Star.
Mr.. 4lvin Rrooirs 81 ps,,..
started i lsask ar issy i visIi
! nsipbbor NO liyo.5 !. haIi mia
I s;ists.,f il ~ - u. l.sIaaa,e
)Sst, wandering iii night ii the
forest, II her excitement to find
her way out Of the woods she
had torn of most Of her clothing
fnd auffefed much from fright
pnd exposure.
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