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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
SCANLON GUILTY
IN ELLERT CASE
Mother and Sister Faint
When Jury Conviots for
Assault on Girl.
SIIFFRAGISTS REGARD
VERDICT AS TRIUMPH
Carried Fight TO Governor and
Filed Charges Against Dis
triCt Attorney.

rs-,r S,a-,o1 was found guilty Of
.....f.-r Ny Glars Ebert in Joe
,,,ssr'. Democratic Club house on
,o.o-.ber IS. 1918. BY jury before
-..,..s >c.t6c~ IN the Queens supreme
,l.-. .e.t c.s. rc. James HcHcln"n,
...-..- lass June On. tho same OIL
..,re - row -r Great Meadow PRISON
carving sentence OF not less man
.L,ro .ra-~ ~carIcu WAS rCWanocd 10Y
sentence reAt Friday .,,,.
>,a~ror.. mother. his sister, Lile'
-,-e-ccn wears OLD. and young woman
Sad 90 De his wife. were IN court When
~ verdict MAS rendered All three
..-,~s,4 Mrs Scau,on and her caugh-
.,- ta.-.c. sr6 the other young woman
t.-s-,r f.-tcrtc.l SCaulor bore up.
t.. ue~. 90 pieces whom removed from
.Le courtroom In dIscharCing the jury
ln..,ce -cudder tharAed them for hay
NC re-fcrr cd "a diSRCrceable task IN
~ar'v American way.
rte ..,o convictions were also trl-
r-~-r tor N~s Alfred J. Emo. chairman
~ .le Womsn's Suffrage party %
O.eors. and her committees. who daily
s.terocc the proceedings snd assisted
80 prosecution. They say that II IS
demonstration o. what women can DO 70
HELM bring justice 20 defcnceless
woman
Ms rl,ert MAS married on December
4 1913 He- husband. Frank Ellert. was
OIL. on probation. having pleaded gWlty
- stealing an automobile with mum
be- 81 ot-e- young men IN Richmond
V.' s~d gong on JOY ride. -Four DAYS
sf.c~ f,s marriage he was again arrest
ID on suspicion Of having broken into a
garage Pc vas proved innocent OF TINS
i~'7,e6,s.elv after his arrest his wife
uro was only sixteen years old, wen'
% .te courthouse 20 meet 8 man VINO
r-orised 90 get bail. While waiting In
The witness room attached 10 the DIS
.-,o. Attorneys ofice she was accosted
nv Scar,on and Hefernan. They
learned her story and offered TO get her
alsvver
Scarlon took her across the street n
tho Democratic Club house, saying that
the LAWYER was in the club. There they
ne, HeFeruau The TWO young men
took her % the TOP Aoor of the club
house. here she was assaulted.
When County Judge Bert D. humnh
-ev charged grand jury 20 investigate
tte case Matthew !. Smith, who was
tbe0 District Attorney, refused to act
claiming that the case had already been
submitted 20 a grand jury, which threw
he charges out. An appeal was made
20 Governor Glynn BY the Woman's
suffrage party. and Deputy Attorney
General William A. McQuaid went 70
Queens and Hefernan was convicted.
Following the conviction Of Hefernar
charges asking for the removal Of DIS
t-,ct ATTORNEY Smith were fled witt
Governor Glynr The Governor went
on. o. Office without taking action anc
the charges are still on 'lle AT Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
STRIKE TWO ON "HElNIE'
Wife Gets Contempt Order
Against Cub Player.

"Heinie" Zimmerman's duties as sec
ond basemsn of the Chicago Cubs will
be cut into somewhat during the pres
ent series with the Giants through an
order granted yesterday 20 Mrs. Helen
Zimmerman, Of l44l Milford Place
The Bronx. by Justice Brady. of the
Supreme Court. The ball player mus.
show why he should not be put out OF
the game for contempt OF court in fail
ing 10 pay alimony ordered on February
9 pending an action for separation;
Mrs. Zimmerman says her husband
is in arrears s265. md also has failed
10 pay 5000 counsel fees. He was to
give her $40 a week until the season
opened and $40 thereafter lie Will
have his day in court tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
MANUFACTURERS TO MEET
Taft Will Discuss Clayton Act
at Convention Here.

William II. Taft. Senator Warren Il.
Harding, of Ohio. and others are 10
address the National Association OF
Manufacturers AT its twentieth annual
convention in the Waldorf Astoria on
NAV % and 26. Manufacturers from
all parts Of the country viii discuss the
effects OF the years political and eco
monte Developments here and abroad.
Mr.. Taft is 10 speak on Inc Layton
Ac, and Other Things" The Federal
Industrial Commission will also re-
ccive consideration at the conventions
sessions The attitude that IT has as
sumed toward manufacturers will be
discussed BY Walter Drew, of the Ma
tional Erectors' Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
Fnemen Envy Injured When White Clad Physician Ar
rives from Bellevue-loo Busy to lat
She Says, Bell Gangs

injured. There were many rescues.
Among the injured, some Of whom
were attended by Or. Tjomsland, were
Moritz Nyborn, Of 1855 CauldweiI ave
nue.. The Bronx, who suffered from
burns and cuts Ruth Scott, of S23
East Eighteenth Street, and Richard
Mangei. a fireman Of Hook and Ladder
Company No. 8. cuts on hands.
The fire is reported to have started
+, an INNER floor of the building, which
was occupied by the Prosch COMPANY
manufacturers Of hashlightt powder.
some Of the other calls which went
20 make up Miss Tjomsland's daily rou,
tine as an ambulance doctor was a call
20 Third Avenue and Eighteenth street
20 attend an alcoholic case. TO treat
George Strohscheim, who had his jaw
fractured and suffers from a possible
fracture of the skull while cranking
az automobile. and TO take Anna
Walsh, suffering from alcoholism and
y scalp wound. 10 Bellevue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
ON AUTO TRIP TO COAST
Nine Start Over Lincoln High
WAYS 1884 Miles.

What is said 20 be the first tour OF
the Lincoln Memorial Highway, from
New York to California, started from
the City Hall yesterday with the best
wishes Of Borough President Marks,
representing the city administration.
The Borough President gave the tour
lists letters to the Mayor of San Fran
cisco and the president Of the Panama
Pacific Exposition.
Nine persons, in three automobiles
started on the trip, and II was an
nounced that they would sleep in the
cars and have their meals by the way
side whenever possible. In the party
we're Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Ostermann
Mr.. and Mrs r. f. Spencer, +. A. Hol-
den and r. c. Sackett. The highway
traverses thirteen states and Is $685.
miles long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
SAYS VACCINE KILLED SON
Father, Suing City for $50
900. Blames Health Board,

Impure vaccine used by the Board Of
Health IS blamed by Bernard Cooper.
~ o. Eset Fourth Street, for the death
o. bis zen -year-old son. Mr.. Cooper
Yesterday brought suit in the Supreme
Court for $4,000 damages against the
city,
Cooper's son died on June 20, 1914.
The father says that an autopsy
showed tha, death was due 70 the vac
cine used by the Board o. Health ply
stefan Who vacciuated the boy. lie
also contends in his complaint that all
vaccination e harmful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
An Extraordinary Sale Of
Japanese Screens

N-panei, height feet inches) presenting
a. variety of attractive designs and color
effects. These Screens will be offered at
the following UNUSUAL prices:
100 Screens having japanese landscape inset
i'm each panel at S4'VV
100 Screens having lattice top with hand
nainted floral decoration at S6.85
40 Screens, hand-em5rOidered i'm artistic
floral designs at SO.UU
AT same time will be offered selectionof
Japanese Printed Covers and ScarfS
in various sizes, showing effective designs I'M
brue=and-wf1ite, at special prices ranging from
zsc. to S1.OO each
Doylies to match will be marked at
rroportionately low prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
Dainty Summer Tea Gowns, House Towns ano ~

will be offered, ion most attract
Creme de Chime Tea Gowns with lace coat tm
two smart models eacH 9ZAaUU
Crepe de Chime Tea Gowns, hand=emDroio=
cred and trimmed with lace at Sl8.75
Neeftgees of crepe de Chime, lace trimmed,
at $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
UNUSUAL VALUES FOR TUESDAY. MAY 18Th
An Important Sale of Kisses and Small Womens
Washable Dresses and Separate Skirts

Separate SKITlS
sneciav renared will atactvy youthful and the most
DRESSES TAILORED SUMMER SKIRTS
ndherchefc 10Th SZ75
wolfe
Mnen,w htte
voieor colo
ancyco oredvo
vht evole G. 145O O gof core "'00
De7a4rnent the Send
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
A Special Selection of WOmen's
American=made Underwear

will be offered at very attractive prices.
MUSLIN UNDERGRADUATES
Nghtrobes, 9Sc., S1.5O, 1.9S, 2.35 G 5.7S
Combination Garments
at S1.OO, LAS, 100, 2.S5 6 $50
Corset Covers, 5Oc., &c., &c., 100 to 1875
Petticoats 95c., LOS, 2.lO 6 2.S5
Chen1ises &c., lis 6 lbs
Envelope Cher11ises, 100, Las, los 6 2.25
Drawers, 1885,, 65c., SSc., lis 6 LIS
CREPE DE CHINE UNDERGRADUATES
Nightro5es S3.8S, 500, OBS 6 ESQ
Envelope Chenises, 100, 3.85 6 AIS
Corset Covers 100, LIS, 2.85 6 3.7S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
Women's Silk Wrist Bags
at $3.50

will afford am opportunity for securing, at
much below the regular selling prices, really
smart Wrist Bags, made of r1loire and fal-le
silks i'm black, black=amd=wllite and navy
blue, lined with dainty lowered or striped
silk; some fitted with purse and mirror and
others having center compartment.
Novelty Jewelry Department, First Floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

Am Interesting event I'm the Upholstery
Dcpa rtr1e1t, on the Fourth Floor, will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

Negligees of white lingerie, In two pretty
styles each 3S'%5
House Dresses of white cotton wolfe;
trimmed with Val Lace al $3.50
Pullman Robes of genuine pongee, at us
House Coats of caarmeuse, with Cap to
match complete at $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
A Sale of
Silk Taffeta Separate Skirts

NIIN I nIICII ~ PNII c1t HO1A'' -
will present number of new, dreSsy styles,
Including the move circular and plated
flour1ce effects and two models especially
adapted for large figures, at the exceptional
prices of
$500, $1,000 6 $3.50
(Separate Skirt Section, Ready=to-wear Dept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

A Number of Women's Coats
Isles mpiete) suitable for present or
Summer wear, will be placed ON sale at
the decidedly reduced prices of
$3.50, $500, $500 6 $3.50
a quantity of EIigh=cost Omtergafments will
also be offered at reduced prices
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-29

:, At that moment we were startled
BY the sudden appearance of Elaine
She entered the room carrying IN
her arms huge bunch of roses which
She had evidently just received.
The moment she saw Craig, how
ever. she stopped short with look OF
great surprise.
Her keen eye had not missed the
fact that several of her letters lay
scattered over the top of the desk.
What are you doing with my let.
tiers, Mr.. Kennedy" she asked, in an
astonished tone, evidently resenting
the unceremoniousness with which he
had apparently been overhauling her
correspondence.
AS guardedly as possible, Kennedy
met her inquiry, which l could not
myself blame her for making.
II beg your pardon, Miss Dodge"
he said, but matter has just come
up which necessitated merely a cur
sorry examination of some purely for
NAL letters which might have an i'm
portant bearing on the discovery Of
the Clutching Hand. Your aunt had
no idea where you were, nor when you
might return, and the absolute neces-
sity for haste in such an important
matter is my only excuse for examin-
ing a few minor letters without first
obtaining your permission"
She said nothing. At another time
such an explanation would have been
Instantly accepted. Now, however. it
was different.
Kennedy read the look on her face
and an instant later turned to Aunt
Josephine and myself
Il would very much appreciate a
chance to say a few words to Miss
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-29

suppressing momentary fash Of an.
ger that had REDEEMED his face; and
controlled himself as II by . super
human effort.
i believe you really love that man
Kennedy" he exclaimed in tone that
was almost hiss But l tell you,
Elaine, he is all bluff Why, he has
been after that Clutching Hand now
for three months-and what has he
accomplished? Nothing!"
He paused. Through Elaine's mind
there flashed the contrast with Ken
nedy's even temper and deferential
manner.
Bennett. by another effort, seemed
to grip his temper again.
While Elaine and Bennett were talk
ing Kennedy and had entered the Of
fee.
Craig stopped the boy who was
about to announce us and asked for
BENEFITS secretary instead, much to
my establishment.
We found the secretary hard at
work at the typewriter, copying
legal document. Without word Ken
nedy at once locked the door,
The secretary rose in surprise, but
Craig paid no attention to him. In
stead he calmly walked over to the
machine and began to examine it.
Might l ask"-began the secretary.
You keep quiet" ordered Kennedy
with nod to me to watch the fellow
you are under arrest-and the less
you say the better for you"
l shall never forget the look that
crossed the secretary's face. Was it
the surprise of an innocent man?
Taking the mans place at the ma
chine Kennedy removed the legal ma
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-29

The New York police are mystified by
a series of murders and other crimes
The principal clue to the criminal is the
warming letter which is sent the victims
signed with ''clutching hand" The lat
est victim of the mysterious assassin is
Taylor Dodge, the insurance president.
His daughter. Elaine, employs Craig Ken
nedy, the famous scientific detective. to
try to unravel the mystery. What Ken
nedy accomplishes is told by his friend
Jameson newspaper man. Enragcd at
the determined effort which Elaine and
to. his crimes. the elutching Hand. as
this strange criminal is known, resorts
to all sorts of the most diabolical schemes
to put them out Of the way: Each chap
against their lives and of the way the
great detective uses all his skill to save
this pretty girl and himself from deaeh.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-29

NeHHc0y - ApOOt 10 Snooc When II
Not the CIutching Hand WI
Dodge alone" he intimated II have
had no such opportunity for some
time. If you would be SO kind as to
leave US in the library-for a few min.
utes-"
He did not finish the sentence.
Aunt Josephine had already begun to
withdraw and l followed
For moment or two Craig and
Elaine looked at each other, neither
saying a word, each wondering just
what was in the others mind.
Craig cleared his throat, the obvious
manner of covering up his emotion
Elaine" he said at length, dropping
the recent return to Miss Dodge" for.
the moment, Elaine, is there any,
truth in this mornings newspaper re-
port of-of your"
She had dropped her eyes. But he
persisted, taking a newspaper clipping
from his pocket and handing it to her
Her hand trembled as she glanced
over the item:
SOCIETY NOTES.
Dame Rumor 10 connecting the
name Of Miss Elaine Dodge, the
heiress, with that Of Perry Ben
nett, the famous young lawyer.
The announcement Of an engage
ment between them at any time
would not surprise.
Elaine read no farther. She handed
back the clipping to Kennedy. AS her
eyes met his she noticed his express
sion of deep concern, and hesitated
with the reply she had evidently been
just about to make.
Still, as she lowered her head, it
seemed to give silent confirmation to
the truth OF the newspaper report.
Kennedy said nothing, but his eyes
continued to study her face.
He suppressed his feelings with a
great effort then, without a word,
bowed and left the room.
walter" he exclaimed as he re-
Joined us in the drawing room, where
I was chatting with Aunt Josephine
we must be off again. The trail fol-
lows still farther"
s. An hour or SO later, Elaine, whose
mind was now in whirl from what
had happened, decided to make a call
on her lawyer and the confidant of her
father, Perry Bennett.
AS Elaine entered his private office.
Bennett rose to greet her effusively
and they exchanged q few words.
Il mustn't forget to thank you for
those lovely roses you sent me- she
exclaimed at length. "They were
beautiful, and l appreciated them ever
so much"
A moment later Bennett led the
conversation around until he found an
opportunity to make tactful allusion
to the report of their engagement in
the morning papers.
He had leaned over, and now at
tempted to take her hand. She with
drew it, however. There was some
thing about his touch which, try as
she might, she could not like. Was it
mere prejudice or was it her keen
woman's intuition?
Bennett looked at her a moment,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-29


This is his contention whereas
TRUTH is the only goal and MATTER
is nonexistent-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Look, Walter he exclaimed as he
drew out the paper from the machine
l bent over, and together we com
pared the Us with those in the Clutch.
ing Hand letter, the paper from the
bomb and the letter which Craig had
taken from Elaine's desk.
AS Craig pointed out the resem-
blances with pencil my amaze
ment gradually changed into
comprehension and comprehension
into conviction. The meaning of it all
began to dawn on me.
The writing was identical. There
were no differences!
While we were locked in the secre-
tary's office Bennett and Elaine were
continuing their chat on various social
topics. Suddenly, however, with a
glance at the clock, Bennett told Elaine
that he had an important letter to die.
tate and that it must go of at once.
She said that she would excuse him
a few minutes, and he pressed a but
ton to call his secretary.
OF course, the secretary did not ap-
pear. Bennett left his office, with
some annoyance, and went into the ad-
Joining room, the door to which Ken
nedy had not locked.
He hesitated a moment, then opened
the door quietly. To his establishment
he saw Kennedy, the secretary and
myself apparently making a close ex-
animation of the typewriter.
Gliding, rather than walking back
into his own Office, he closed the door
and locked it. Almost instantly fear
and fury at the presence of his hated
rival, Kennedy, turned Bennett, as it
were, from the Jehyll of a polished
lawyer and lover of Elaine into an in
sanely jealous and revengeful Mr..
Hyde.
With look of intense horror and
loathing Elaine watched him slowly
change from the composed, calm, in.
te!lectual Bennett she knew and re-
spected into repulsive, mad figure Of
man.
And his long, sinewy hand slowly
twisted and bent until he became the
personal embodiment of the Clutching
Hand.
AS Elaine, transfixed with terror,
watched Benefits astounding meta
morphosis, he ran to the door leading
to the outer office and hastily locked
that also.
Then, with his eyes cleaning with
rage and his hands working in murder
GUS frenzy, he crouched nearer and
nearer, toward Elaine
She shrank back, screaming again
and again in terror.
He was the Clutching Hand.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-29

With this instalIment the mys.
terry of The Ciutching Hand is
solved, but the story will be con-
tinued under the title of
NEW EXPLOITS OF ELAINE.
The authors have involved
Elaine in another series Of
thrilling and sensational expert.
ences moro interesting than her
previous ones, which will be re-
lated in the coming installments.
You will find them highly enter.
tanning and worth reading.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-04-29
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SYNOPSIS,

COPYRIGHT 1914 conpan, All Foreign Rights Reserved
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-02
WILSON MAY NOT TALK BOOM
Wan, Requests for Speeches on
Trip to the air.

N~AsHINGToN, March An announce
ment N regard to President Wilson's
plans regarding q campaign tour on his
way TO and from the san Francisco cN-
position is expected to be made soon
after the adjournment Of Congress this
week. The President thus far mas faded
to inform his most intimate friends IS
TO what ms purposes are i'm the matter.
Evidences haV" appeared in the last
few days of increasing doubt that the
President VIII max" the March trim.
Reports had been circulated that he he
li"ved the European situation 100 del.
cate to permit of a months absence
from Washington at this time, and other
reasons nave been assigned for the re-
ported conviction on the Presidents
part that this IL not the proper time for
him to begin his campaign FOR re-
nomination and reelection,
Mr.. Wilson vetoed the plan put for
ward by Chairman McComhs OF the
Democratic National Committee for q
juh!latorr meeting Of the National Com
mittco in Washington this week. giving
a. his reason the belief that such a
celebration would strike n discordant
note In these times.
Tentative arrangements for the March
trip provide for the Presidents arrival
at san Francisco on March 81, NJ
speaking itinerary has been fixed upon,
although scores OF requests from party
leaders that he speak In their localities
have been received and classified at the
White House.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-02
CHESTERTON SLABS AT
BRITISH OFFICIALDOM
Lecturer to Quit L. s.: spoke
as Any EngliSlman Might.
He Says.

cecil Chester'on, brother or G''b.yt X
Chesterion. the English author. Will ter
inmate his pro-British speechmnking &C.
tivities in this country and return to
England on board the Orduna a week
from SATURDAY. The British Embassy
on sunday night said the home Govern
ment would IN NO circumstances APP
prove OF any action taken by him here"
and disclaimed responsibility for Mr..
Chesterton's speeches.
II will he remembered that J. VI
Barrie, Anthony Hone Hawkins and
other English writer's who came here
supposedly TO preach the cause Of the
Allies were strangely silent after reach
ing this country. OF course the British
welcome his distinguished couutrymeu
when they landed.
Mr.. Ches,erton's las, engagement is 20
debate In Carnegie Han a week from to-
day Oh the war with Dr Edmond Won
Mach. Having given some fort lectures
since coming here a month ago. Mr..
Chesterton will then return To London.
where his weekly journal. the Ncp W.T.
ness. needs his attention. 1t is said.
PHILADELPHIA, March Czech Ches-
terton said tonight II wish TO state
as einphatically Is possible that | have
no connection with the british Govern.
meut.
II am perhaps the last person to
Government would have selected go
com" here and represent them. | had
been a violent enemy @! the present
British Government before the war.
II speak simply as any Enel.shmau
might in defence of his country"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-02
JERSEY WATER PROJECT
NOT CONSTITUTIONAL
High Court So Decides ON ST.
600. 600 Bond Issue. Six
Judges Dissenting.

TRENTON, y J., March with siS
and Appeals to-day declared uncorstl-
t|utional the legislative act OF 1912.
under which the state Water supply
Commission proposed to issue $1,000
GOO OF bonds for the purchase Of the
Wharton tract Ia Atlantic and Burl!ug-
ton counties as a source Of supply For
south New Jersey communities.
Tho court held hat the purchase, even
through a subordinate agency, would
constitute the creation OF a state in.
debtedness which IL prohibited by the
constitution in excess OF 500, 600, eX-
cept by direct vote of the pe pie.
Justice Swayze filed a dissenting opln-
ion, holding that the majority Wow
placed a too literal construction upon
the CONSTITUTIONS, restriction. An rX-
animation of the State Treasurer's re-
port for 1914. Justice Swayze said,
would disclose more than one day when
payments made AT the end of a calen-
dar month for obligations Incurred dur
ing the preceding month exceeded 500
600.
The present discussion as TO the pos
sibility of u deficit in the States rev
mues admonishes us said Justice
Swayzc, "to be careful how we hold that
the indebtedness OF subordinate agencies
In excess uf sle0,ooe IL forbidden by the
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