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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

Runners-up in both leagues failed to
improve their chances OF Wrestling the
pcnnant away from the leaders in the
week ending last night The Detroit
Tigers won two games yesterday, while
the Boston Red SoX were winning one,
and thereby decreased the lead of the
Red SoN i'll the American League to
four and one half games. ON last Mon
day morning the Tigers were three
and one-half games behind.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

Randolph Macon put UP good game
against Virginia yesterday. considering
the short practice and small squad Of
the yellow Jackets. Rciss can be
counted upon to develop bulldog de-
fcnSc, and his work was shown against
the heavy Orange and i;luc yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

The International circuit may lose
club of the American Association, is
dickerinc for tn, leader OF the Leafs
Bill. however. writes that he is taking
u hirtyday vacation and will not
worry his head about signing At this
time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

The Philadelphia Nationals victory
Yesterday places them within easy
reach OF definitely deciding the race in
their favor. With Il lead OF sin and
one half games over Boston, the Phil
lies have to win only three OF their
nine games. After winding
up their series at Chicago to-day the
Phillics come East TO meet Brookly n
and Boston.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

thereafter that the game could be
followed closer from the stands II
adds much to the interest to tell lust
what the distance IS, and some arrange
mcnt could easily be made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

Before tho season gets under way,
however, some means Of marking tho
field off for the benefit OF the specta-
tors should be done. IT would be good
to mark the center and every ten yards
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

Football got under way yesterday,
as the weather was entirely too hot for
the gridirOn sport. Tho management
of the park has done its share, and
has laid off an excellent field, filling
In the. cast end, which was lower than
the diamond used by the Dummies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
AUSTRIANS WILL BRING
MEN FROM EASTERN FRONT

Rome. July s.--0ficially it is stated
by the war Office tonight that no i'm
porfant action has occurred along the
whole of the Italian front during the
last twenty-four hours unofficialiy.
however, several very important re-
ports have been circulated here to-
day, One is to the effect that the
Austrians at general war council
held at Iaibach decided to draw
further reinforcements for their men
from tire eastern front. At the same
time. it was said. they are sending
every available man to aid In the de-
Tense of Gorftz,. towards which the
Italian army IL approaching 10 the
Monfaicone front and to the Tolino
front.
Unofficially, also. word comes of a
deed performed by the Alpin south OF
Rovereto. which for daring and skill
is held 10 be equa LOT anything SO
far performed by any force in the
war Lowered several thousand feet
down the praciptoAs ,ades of one
mountain. these interpid mountaineers
scaled a peak nearly its entire height
of ss.s45 feet, surprised the Austrian
battery, killed all but two and held
the positions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
LAWYER
FOLLOWS FRANK CASE
VIII Attempt to Get Case into Federal
Court and Get Stay Pending
Appeal.

New York, July s.---There seems
little doubt that II 10 abe present
intention OF Charles Becker,s assor-
neys to take exactly the same pro-
cedure in his case that was taken in
the case OF Leo Frank. the murderer
of Mary Phagan. Atlanta, whose fight
to escape the gallows resulted in q
communication of sentence to life Inn
prisonment
The present plan. according TO law
yers who have closely followed the
Becker case, In being evolved along
lines which, IL successful, would
match In almost every particular the
methods employed by Leo FRANKS
counsel.
Although W. Bourke Cochran, who
is preparing Becker's appeal TO the
United States Supreme Court. has re-
fused to disclose the grounds on
which he will make It. II 10 known
that he will ask for . writ OF error
on the ground that Becker's constitu-
tionai rights were violated, And John
r. Mcintyre. who was counsel for
Becker In his first trial, said today
that 1t was very probable In case he
first appeal TO the Supreme Court
was not successful. that an application
would be made to the United States
District Court for a writ Of habeAs
corpus. II a hearing was granted
on such an application II would auto
maticsiiy provide for a second xp-.
peal to the United State Supreme
Court. In case the application was re-
fused.
In connection with this the most sig
nfficant suggestion put forward by
Mr. Mcintyre was. that X. such Z
hearing on a writ was granted and
refused, the right Of appeal would
carry with II a stay Of execution until
the appeal had been passed on by tho
Supreme Court.
Mr.. Mcintyre today expressed the
belief that by such action Becker
would gain q stay OF execution until
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
THAW ON STAND
ALL OF YESTERDAY

New York, July s.--Harry X. Thaw
stepped alertly TO the witness stand in
his insanity hearing early this after
day examination by the other side"
trio fan placed back of Justice Hen
bricks bench. and settled himself for
the day of examination before him.
minute later Thaw was answering
briefly the first question about his
name and age, but ten minutes later.
when asked a simple question. his an
swer rambled on for several minutes,
and covered. aR the typewriter tran
script of the court stenographers
notes showed later. more than two
solid pages of the ordinary typewriting
paper.
His ehoppy, somewhat stumbling.
way of speaking. the raising, then
lowering, of his voice--these physical
characteristics made his lengthy an
swers, and there were many lengthy
ones. somewhat incoherant-af-d 4Heen-
nected. When read in the typewriter
transcript, however. one got much
better opinion of the conference of
what he was saying,
The Impression he made on the stand
during the morning session did not
seem to be a good one. IL many express
sions of opinion heard outside the
courtroom during the midday recess
signified anything. His answers dur
ing part of the afternoon session,
however. especially during the nrst
half of the afternoon, were received
more favorabiy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
TWELVE DIE WHEN
TROLLEY RUNS AMUck

Toronto, July Slight persons,
four women. two men, q boy and q
girl. were killed outright. and four
persons died later OF injuries when an
international Railway Trolley Car.
packed with people. through the
motorman losing control, toro down
the precipitous grade .of. Queenston
Heights. through Queenstown village.
jumped the track on the last curve at
the sbeat landing and crashed into a.
tree. All the victims OF the disaster
were Toronto people, who were part
Of three local Sunday school picnics
to Niagara Falls.
The accident occurred at $40 p. NJ.
At the time the steamer Chippewa was
at the dock. only 100 yards from the
scene waiting to take the carload.
with hundreds OF other picnickers
home 10 this city. instantly the wire
less operator on the steamer sent calls
for medical aid fram Niagara -on-ths-
Lake.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
STILL LONG WAY TO
CoNsTANTNOPLE

Berlin, July s.--Ths Turkish war
ONCE issued the following statement
at Consta ntinople this evening":
ION the Caucasian front the en-
erny's cavalry en3eavored to main
tain their positions Their attacks
failed.
''On the Dardanelles front our ar
tillery bombarded the enemy posi-
ton near Avf Burnu and caused
heavy damage Attacks by reconnot-
tering divisions near Sed-Ei- Ba mr.
were repulsed by US with heavy losses
TO the enemy Our Anatolian coast
batteries opened FIRE on the enemy
positiong, while enemy boats were ac-
lively assisted by small auxiliary
cruisers. A bomb dropped on an
enemy battalion caused great confu-
sion and heavy losses. An enemy
munition depot was blown up by our
cast batteries. There Is nothing to
report from the other fronts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
CRANK BRINGS JOHN D,
BIG BIRTHDAY CAKE
but OH Magnate, Fearing Attempt On
His Ldfc, Declines to See
Him.

Tarrytown, n. Y. July S.--John D.
Rockefeller today celebrated his
seventy-sixth birthday quietly at his
home in Pocantico Hills. the only in
teresting incident being visit from
Anton Won Mings. who came from
chicago with birthday cake for the
Oil king. Won Mings was very much
disappointed after his long Journey
because he could not see Mr.. Rookie
Teller and deliver the cake personally
Mr.. Rockefeller has been greatly dis
turbed since the shooting of J, PIER
pont Morgan. and because OF the at
tempt on the Wall Street financiers
life he Cancelled his trip to Cleveland
and closed his grounds tight Mr.
Rockefeller chose to lock himself up
in his home today because he feared
some crank might appear, and when
the news was flashed to the Hills this
word was sent to the guards to be on
the alert.
Won Mings, who is about sixty
years old. carried his cake in "A box
about three feet high. He also
brought a grip with him. This was
searched by detectives, but only
clothing apparel was found In 1t, Won
Mings went to the Rockefeller estate
In taxicab and was met by Guard
Danlel Lawrence, VINO dipiomattcai1y
got him to leave the cake with him
for delivery TO Mr.. Rockefeller yon
Mings objected at first saying that he
wanted to see Mr.. Rockefeller person.
ally and wanted to go to the house
to AK up parts Of the cake that had
been broken in transit He finally
agreed to leave the cake. but then i'm
sisted on seeing Elizabeth, Mr.. Rookie
feller's daughter, who. he said. was
his sweetheart. When told she was
not home. he left his picture, name
and address
Won Minee was much Adejected and
returned to the depot and later left
for Chicago on the 2.0e train.
The cake was three stories high,
iced with figures and flowers, and I'M
scribed TO John d. Rockefeller In his
seventy sixth birthday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
MEET TO-DAY TO TALK
OF NEW ASSESSMENT


A mass meeting OF property owners
in Madison Ward to protest against
alleged inequalities In. the new as
sessment for taxation OF property
in Richmond will be had at 10 o'clock
this morning in the auditorium OF
the Chamber of Comerce Building,
This meeting follows series held
yesterday by various local organiza
tons. anon gthem the Clearing House
Association. the executive committee
of the Chamber OF Commerce and the
Real Eetate Exchange.
The Retail Merchants Association
met Wednesday afternoon, and afteI
discussing the assessments. asked for
a hearing before the board of assessors
that the easement might be reviewed.
The chamber executive committed
yesterday directed Secretary Dunlop
to write the board Of review and ask
for a hearing. The Real Estate Elk
change discussed the new assessments.
but took no action such as naming or
a committee or the adoption OF reso-
lutions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09

tula the battle continues. Numerous
Russians attacks have been eioodiiy re-.
pulsed.
Before the counter attacks by a su-
perior Russian force brought up for
the protection OF Lubiin our troops
have been withdrawn from both sides
Of the road TO the heights north of
Krasnik.
The Russian advanced positions
were stormed.- west OF the Vistula.
"on the Bug and in Eastern Galicia
the general situation is unchanged.
Hostile attacks by the Russians on
the lower Ziota-Lipa River. south of
Lemberg. were repuised."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09


on here by agents. though not Of
ficials of the British government This
is held directly contrary TO neutral
ity laws.
With regard TO reservists Ameri-
can oficials hold ii Is not violation OF
law for @ man whose name Is being
carried on the military lists of his
country TO return TO that country to
perform military duty. AS these men
acknowledge citizenship in their ma
tive countries and are legally but
visitors to the United States. this Gov
ernment has held that there ts no
bar to their return home for any
purpose.
This 10 regarded as quite different
matter from actual recruiting by
agents of foreign governments with
the granting of free passage through
American territory. The payment oil
transportation for such volunteers is
regarded as in itself presumptive evil
dence that n contract has been en-
tered into for the individuals con-
cerned to enter foreign military
service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
APPEAR
BEFORE ASSESSORS

"A large number OF citizens appeared
before the BOARD OF assessors sesser-
DAY afternoon TO request REIMBURSEMENT
Of assessments.
In scme instances persons asked +,
reduction h assessment because he
adjoining properly had not been. an
they thought. assessed g. high in pro-
portion. One man whose property
had been aseessed At $4,000, and his
|neighbor's Ut $4,000 kicked, because
he felt the EciEhbor's property should
have been placed at least n thousar,d
dollars higher. He wanted his there
fore. lowered to 10000. 4
We are not fixing peoples taxes"
explained Assessor Sloan. I'VE are
assessing the valuation Of the property.
We find that q lot OF the property
has been assessed at too low \ noInt.
We are simply fixing II ii what We
think 1t Is worth. So tar a. the taxa :
ton Is concerned. that 10 up 10 the
State And the city
The city would make 1 big hi"
said Assessor Purcell. ~. when /.
finds how valuable the property Ii
it should decrease the rate OF taxa
ton. IL the property In Richmond
has increased in the past five years,
that il not our fault. As matter
OF fact. we are glad to see our city
go forward SO well. The city can
help its citizens by owering the rate
of taxation after we turn In our res
port. and so can the state"
The assessors have not fixed time
ito hear the retail merchants. They
will not do so until Chairman Hunt
lis able tc be present. This message
was given the retail merchants som
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
nry.... r.rk NJ Cne..,.,

ST. Louis. No. July Ss--Whether just
an ordinary address by william J,
Bryan is worth $500 was the subject of
warm debate at meeting Of the
Neutrality League today.
The league several weeks ago open
ed negotiations with Mr. Bryan for \
talk at Its coming peace pageant. and
he replied he would talk tor $500 and
The league IL willing to guarante1
the crowd. hut has strenuous 6634c-
lions to paying out $500 untH II ean
be assured Bryan will dweil smphAttz
cally on the Necessity Tor the uufted
States placing an amb&xeos on the -
port at muniticnA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
MORE THAN $4,000 AUTOS
ARE LICENSED By STATE

More than 1000 automobiles have
been licensed in the State of Virginia
this year than 4 year ago. according
10 figures obtained at the ONCE OF the
Secretary of the Commonwealth yes
terday. The total number Of licenses
issued this year TO noon yesterday
was 1916.
That the number Of automobiles
licensed in the State OF Virginia be-
fore the end OF the year will be
twenty thousand was the prediction
yesterday Of Chief Clerk James H.
Hayes. OF tbs Secretary's ONCE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
IMPLICATED IN THEFT
OF HORSE; FOUND GUILTY

Found guilty of being implicated
in the theft OF horse. j.. Albert ELY.
of Tuchaaloe District. Henrico County.
was yesterday afternoon given three
years in the State Penitentiary by a
jury In Henrico Circuit Court On
petition of the young mans counsel
Judge Scott and Commonwealth At
torney Sutton agreed to sign a petit
ton. requesting Governor Stuart to
parole the prisoner or cut the term 70
Jail sentence. The young man was
charged with stealing the horse from
man named Brinkley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09

other a giant advertising scheme 10
control the press and political senti-
ment.
IL prohibition is an issue in ma
tional elections we win in advances
But the effort OF the LIQUOR peo-
pie is TO keep IL from being an is,
sue. Al this point Mr.. Hooson
launched into his discussion Of ma
tional politics. which was listened TO
audience.
Night session.
Tremendous crowds again throns-
ed the two auditoriums at night.
Principal addresses were delivered BY
Or George II. Stuart of Knoxville.
Tenn. and Governor George A. Carl
san, Of Colorado. DIR. George A.
Dewey. OF Philadelphia. delivered a
special address 10 the Philadelphia
visitors. several Thousand in number.
His address was on the subject OF
''Mobilixing the Forces of Great
City" and with a word of warning
as to the great difficulties of carrying
any anti-liquer measures in great
cities because OF the strong liquor in
fluence he yet saw chances for
progress In the future. As a result
OF the Billy Sunday meeting and the
q citation led by Governor Brumbaugh
in favor OF a county option bill Tor
Pennsylva MIA, the city is waking up.
Governor Carlson. OF Colorado
paid high tribute 10 the value of the
Anti-Saloon League. Billy Sunday and
the W. c. r. L. In Colorado. That
state. he saws, IL not telling what II
is going 10 do. but what Il has done.
He declared the prohibition cause
The greatest cause that ever en-
listed human SUPPORT
Catholic OfYiciai Speaks.
In the auditorium q most interest
ing address was delivered by MIR. J. F.
J udge. secretary OF the Catholic Pro-
htNi,ion League who urged all
Catholics 10 unite under the banner
Of ireland and Baker"
Mrs Suessa r. Blaine presented an
interesting program of children
work. II WAS announced that the win
nev ~ the college prohibition ora
,orscal contest was Mr.. Bernard Z.
Clausen. Of Colgate University, n. III
who eess q prize of sfe0.
Dr. George r. Stuart closed the
niEht's program in the usual stuart
manner. His famous Temperance ad.
dress was delivered with all the usual
Quart humo-. power and enthusiasm
and was greeted with tremendous APP
piause and laughter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
ALLIES AEROPI.ANES
MAKE RAID ON BRUGES

London. July s.---A great aerial
squadron, numbering twenty
allied aeroplanes. raided Bruges
today and caused great dfstruc-
ton To the docks. according to n
message from the Daily Mails
correspondent a. Rotterdam.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09

vienna. via 4Asferdan. Juiy s.--
Overwheiming Rsssisn forces
brought mp for the protection Of
Lubiin hsve compelled . readjust-
menf OF the Anstrtaa ltnes In order
that ssfAcsent forces may BE- nssss-
ed with Adequate artillery 20 con-
tipue the advance. The cAicial
statement issueA ~ the war oAsee
fenixht anneunces thas ~ viev. 81
these rsfaforcenests the Austrian
stines hsve retired Slightly. II 10
as foiiowss
In RSss:an Poland, east Of the Wis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
READS LIKE yIRGINIAN's
WAR FORECAST

London. July "a Geneva
dispatch says that the Germans
have Transferred 100000 troops
from the eastern. to the western
front during the last ten days.
II Is generally expected that
the Germans are about TO launch
a strong offensive at sonse part OF
the western battle line.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
THE WEATHER

Virginia: Fair
and m o d crate
temperature Fri
day and Saturday;
moderate north
west winds, be-
coming variable.
North Carolina:
Pro b a b iy Fair
Friday and Satur-
day; m o d e to
W ssterly winds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
DOCK PROPOSITION IS
FAVORED By e0UMcIi
City 70 Acccpe oner Of sloan for Inn
provenents 70 Large TER
ritory.
sHEIrERING ARMS HELPED
Councilman English Raises Question
A TO Appropriasion for Additional
Watchman In City Hali--Rogers
After More Parks.

= 49, /.
In hhishihs UP ioh8 dochet OF UNI
finished business, Common Council
last night want into history with a
a,.a 80.
ciesn s'ate.
Tne Recommendation from the
Finance Committee that the City At
torney proceed with condemnation. or
a.s...,.. :. .a..r. ..-... -.
Daca strset fSo,,ths,ass 80 ,ha n,,rs
Use VI "iuens aho oss la la
stree, was auopteo, anu SoHipan NJ
nnn 49,. u.s. M;,.s CO.. pr,dsa
svra ena sss ooa sra,, tns s,,r, .an
Iuno. ana szs'VVV from the sum 'ap-
p ors, au ~. 10y aa 80 ~ ~, 80
$1,000, - .me p.ops u 's
prgssnen. was sso ~
a. mans ia M
Sfaan 80 go ~. HocL S,re.t
S.oan, VINO Owls .ns ear D S ,San .e
-, W. hs.ars.
,,.;,, ~ rs.r,,a.aS Ee,,rtssntn
S. n 80 s,. $500
,ea,th ctra., ara ,ha docL moth ~
.een.n Sess anu ens aoeA Do'" -
"n ,rr cry pay $1,000. :.
80" .sas AZ anr... ~. ~. s.,,,h
n9s"1 80, p's,p .,,th
slue % ~. "s s.n 800 rraat
MISUNDERSTANDING SITES anu .hae
improvements wiz o1so'op
section.
resoiuei1n ~ S.n -
street from Droao W
adopted
snester1ng ams Aiucn
The sum OF sI.oVo was appropi
ed Tor the oehent o. me
Arms Hospltal, ana F9vv was appso
priated Tor the lraveiefs Ala GU
ciety.
resolution giving the lily 1Fsss
urer the privilege OF staohshihs W.
additional supstations Iof tn1 pas-
ment of water and gas piiis, was
adopted.
Treasurer Pace has now SIX suo-
stations placed at points for the con-
venience of the people He wisneo
the right to establish as many as may
he necessary. at no additional coss
to the city,
The measure appropriattng xzo.-
900 for streets in the annexed terri
tory was tabled under the rules ana
will be taken up at the next regular
meeting.
A dalton appropria
certain suns OF money for lights.
water mains and other Improvements
in annexed territory, to be charged 10
the annexation fund, was adopted.
The English resolution, directing the
police department TO aoate tine ho.se
nuisance in the r.. r. p. yards In the
West End, was adopted.
A resolution giving Police Justice
Maurice. of Police Court. Part III.
furIough of thirty days was adopted
A resolution from the Advertising
Committee asking for $4,000 to be
used the remainder OF the year In help
ing advertise the city was sent 10 the
Finance Committee
Question Of Wafehnnu.
Mr.. English introduced n resolution
appropriatinE s42o for the employment
of an additional Waterman In city
Hall. II was stated by Mr.. Fuller and
Mr. Seaton. of the Finance COMMITTEES.
that SUFFICIENT sum for this purpose
had been inserted in the budget.
What has become of 1t. them ask
ed Mr. English There are two
watchmen in the City Hall. who work
twelve hours q day. II the money has
been appropriated. why haven't we the
additional watchmanT
-Nn-one-heinE- able anH%er-the-
ia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
DEATHS.

NOLTING.--Entersdi In rest ri o'cl0c1k
on Thursday. Jniy I. III tS, Mr. ST.
aANNE C. NOTHING widow ~ =. 9.
Noting.
Funeral from her re&idancs. 80
East Main streef. TOMORROW (sat-
urday) AFTERNOON ~ o'clock.
Please omit ncwsrs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09

r.. Cabell Nichols. about thirty
three years old. died yesterday MORN
ing in his room at Robious. Chester
field County. after a long Illness. He ID
survived by a widow. his father and
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Nichols.
and 4 brother. w. g. NICHOLS. of South
Boston, Va
Mr. Nichols was q widely known
citisen. OF Chesterfield County and 8
faithful church worker. He was SUI
psrintsndent of the sawmill OF the
virginia- Carolina Stave ana Lumber
Company OF Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
OBITUARY
John r. Nyssrosn.

John r. Eystrosn.
john r. Nystrom, ninety-two yeArA
ola died Wednesday evening At his
home, $40 West Main street. after .
prolonged illness Besides his wife
ne leaves two daughters, Mrs. W. y
Heath and Miss Freddy Nystrom, and
one granddaughter, Mrs Louise May.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
q. III. Conr,cll.

Staunton, Va. July 81. H. Con.
nell. seventy -seven years old, I ma
tive OF Richmond. VINO served throueh
the. Civil War in the RichmolA
Howttxers. died Tuesday. His wife
and nine children survive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-09
RUSSIA PREPARING

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