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Ford and Hughes.

The Wayne county, Mich, republican
convention declared for preparedness
and adopted this resolution:
1--WE believe in peace-not unpre-
paredness. If Henry Ford, who re-
sgseived a majority of votes cast at the
recent primary election, should not be a
candidate for the high office of Presi-
dent of the United States, then this
convention urgently commends to the
MichigaR delegates to the national con-
vention me name of ex-Gov. Charles E
Hughes of New York"
Both Mr.. Ford and his state have
been placed il peculiar. not to say
ludicrous, position by the recent pri
mary. He was not a candidate for the
Chicago nomination. At first he re-
garded the suggestion of his name as q
joke, as, indeed, everybody outside OF
Michigan did. But, for some reason, not
yet explained, the majority of the re
publicans of the state voted for him
and thus made him, for the purpose Of
the republican nomination, Michigan's
favorite son.
Has the result affected Mr.. Fordt
judgment about the matteri Is he tax
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an engine may start q tiny fire that is
neglected until it grows into big blaze.
The forest service is teaching the lesson
Of carefulness in lectures and through
motion. pictures and by pamphlets and
placard warnings, and it would seem as
though at least in this part of the coun-
try every one would appreciate the ne
cessity of stamping out every bit of
smoldering fire in the woods. At this
season of the year there is much in
flammable material on the ground in the
dry leaves and broken twigs Of winter.
and a small fame starting in it may
spread to large proportions in few
hours In all likelihood the blaze that
went through Fairfax county the other
day originated in sparks that could have
been stamped out in minute. Yet when
it gained headway it was next to i'm
possible TO check it. Fortunately. as a
result of the zigzag course which the
fire erratically took in consequence of
the gusty winds then prevailing. 1t
missed many houses that, on a straight
away course, would have been destroyed.
Other forest fires are raging in Nlr-
ginia and North Carolina, and immense
damage is reported, all of which is
charge against human carelessness.
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The Nebraska Primary.

Mr.. Bryan threw his whole weight into
the Nebraska primary, and lost. His
brother, whom he supported for the
democratic nomination for governor,
was beaten Senator Hitchcock. with
whose candidacy he did not sympathize.
was renominated. His own candidacy
for delegate at large to the st. Louis
convention was so languidly supported
goes to the convention it will be by a
vote so small it strips him of great con-
sequence as factor in affairs at home.
Never before did man of his emf
nence occupy so peculiar position.
While advising against making prohibi-
tion national issue this year, he in
visited on making it the leading local
ssue; and his brother, standing on a
prohibition platform, was rejected by
the democratic party.
Insisting that he was still the Presi-
dents friend and desirous of his re-
nomination, Mr.. Bryan yet denounced
preparedness-the issue the President
has been striving to make his own, and
upon which he is basing much of his hope
of reelection. The democracy Of the state
instructed for the Presidents renom-
nation, which, in effect, carried with
it approval of the Presidents program.
But Mr.. Bryan's pacifcism took an
eccentric turn. While the democracy
rejected it, large numbers of republi-
cans accepted it, and expressed their
acceptance by voting for Henry Ford
of Michigan for the Chicago nomination
for President. Mr.. Ford and Mr. Bryan
are in full agreement on the subject ;
and should Mr.. Ford be nominated at
Chicago on a platform Of paeificism-
an impossibility, of course-Mr. Bryan
would be faced with the necessity of
choosing between the republican candi-
date standing on a platform acceptable
to him, and the democratic candidate
representing preparedness as against
pacifcism.
,, The effect of all this on Mr.. Bryan
at St. Louis is problematical. He is not
easily disconnected. His staying pow
ers have been tested, and are consider
able. He fights into and then out Of a
corner with skill, and sort Of gusto
He likes a "scrap." For twenty years
now he has been "scrapping" without
resting. The "scrap" has never stopped
! In the interest, then, Of gayety, il
nothing else, let us all hope that Mr.
Bryan may go to St. Louis as delegate
even with clipped wings. Tho conven
ton will not be dull in any case, but
the livelier the better.
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Waist Department.

A small lot of Crepe de Chine and
Georgette Crepe Blouses. in embrolo-
cred, tucked and plain styles, with long
sleeves and fiat collars; IN Hesh anu
white; $3.05 each. Were 1915.
A few Crepe de Chine Blouses. tucked
embroidered and plain styles, with long
sleeves and fiat collar; in flesh. maize
and white: S2.85 each. Were S3.9o.
A few Crepe de Chine Blouses, with
organdy collar and cuffs, slightly
soiled; also Striped Japanese SILK
Blouses in purple. brown and navy
blue; $1.95 each. Were $2.95.
A few Overblouses of brocaded silks
and plain velvets and plaid silks, to be
worn over fancy blouses.
S1.OO each-were $1.95.
$3.50 each-were $3.05.
A small lot of Slightly Soiled Hand
kerchief Linen Blouses. in tucked and
plain STYLES, with convertible collars
and long sleeves.
S3.95 each-were $500.
S2.OS each-were S3.9!.
$1.85 each-were S2.03.
$3.50 each-were S1.93.
A small lot of Lingerie Blouses.
tucked and embroidered styles. and a
lot of Dimity and Marquisette Blouses,
with large and small collars.
&3.85 each-were $500.
S2,05 each-were $3.05.
S1.85 each-were $2.95.
Csc each-syere $1.OO.
Third floor. street.
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The Virginia Forest Fire.

Washington has lately had close ac-
quaintance with the forest FIRE terror in
the blaze that swept through nearby vir-
ginia the other day, devastating a wide
stretch of country and destroying sew
eral houses. The smoke from this fire
was plainly visible from the capital, as
it ate its way southwark through Fairfax
county on its way down the river shore.
The origin of this FIRE is unknown, but
it may be safely assumed to have been
the result of carelessness. Woods fires
almost invariably start through some
ones indifference to the first principles
Of safety. A picnic camp blaze, a tramp's
fire, a thoughtlessiy discarded match or
cigar stump, any Of these may quickly
spread into = big sweep Of fame through
the brush and trees. Or spark from
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ing himself seriously now as presi-
Dental quantityi Has the expression
at the polls of so many of his fellow
citizens brought him around to the be-
lief that there may be something in it"
for hint That it gave him much per-
sonal satisfaction is easy Of belief. The
compliment paid was very great.
And what about the statef VIII the
Michigan delegation to the Chicago con-
vention do more than present Mr.. Ford
namea Will it do even thati In the
face of the fact, which will then be
very apparent, that Mr.. Ford is not and
cannot be made a serious factor in the
equation, will the Wolverine delegates
take the risk of drawing the laugh on
themselves by attempting to make him
such,
The reference in the resolution to
Justice Hughes is interesting. 1t shows
not only that he has supporters in
Michigan, but that they are relying upon
his attitude in very important mat
ter without any expression of opinion
by him. They are for preparedness as
against Mr. Ford's extreme pacificism,
and assume that Justice Hughes is also
Is not the assumption entirely safe'
When in politics Justice Hughes took
practical view of all important matters.
pursued practical ends, and achieved
practical results. 1t was in that way he
impressed himself so deeply on the New
York public he had two terms as gov
ernor. and, in effect, had third offered
him. On national issues his views were
sound and wise and in presidential cam
paigns addresses admirably expressed.
Since going on the bench he has
not, of course, expressed himself on po-
litical matters; but his silence does not
argue indifference or Ignorance about
them, and as he was when in politics
there is every warrant for believing he
would be again if called back to that
field.
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The Freight Rates Decision.

Discrimination against Washington on
the part of railroads entering the capl-
tai in respect to freight rates, as COM
pared with cities to the south, has been
declared by the interstate commerce
commission unreasonable and period
Of sixty days has been given to the rail
roads to adjust the rates. failing which
the local compliments may file sup
Elemental petition for further action by
the commission. The striking fact is
set forth in the commissions findings
that freight charges on some articles OF
commerce in less-than carload lots
would be less to Washington if moved
on commodity rates to Fredericksburg
and then on the local rate back than II
moved to Washington direct.
The correction of this injustice VIII
be benefit to the Washington business
interests. This city is natural trad
ing center for a large area. 1t should
be given the benefit of a square deal IN
the matter of freight rates in order that
it may serve its custom. local and ad-
jacent, on equal terms with other cen
tiers of business in this part of the coun-
try. The determinations alleged by the
local merchants who protested to the
interstate commerce commission were
fragrant, as noted in the commissions
report. An adjustment should follow au-
tomatically on the basis of the commits
sion's findings This victory for the
local business men is gratifying, and
those who took the matter up with the
commission and fought the case to de-
cision deserve the thanks Of the COM
munity for their enterprise.
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The Famous 81. 90 Wirthmor
Waists Will Be on Sale
Tomorrow
And They Are Most Exceptional
Values.

Wirthmor Waists are first in style,
first in value and first in favor of our
patrons at S100. They embody the
very latest style developments, which
is unusual in slOO waists. Their
bvslue is unusual because of the eco
nomical manner in which they are
made and sold. They are prettier
and give more satisfaction than
waists that oftentimes cost consid-
erably more. This weeks styles
comprise:
Striped Mercerized Waists, with COL
lar and cuffs of self.
Cotton Wolfe Waists. with collar and
front trimmed in lace insertion and all
over embroidery; long sleeves, with
tucked cuffs.
Organdy Waists. with embroidered
front collar and cuffs, edged with lace.
Cotton Wolfe Blouses. with embroid-
cred front and vest tucked and finished
with hemstitching; collar and cuffs
edged in lace.
Choice of the four styles at $1.OO each.
But come early. as the assortment
is limited.
Third floor, G street.
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Book Department.

SHAKESPEARE'S WORKS.
We have taken from stock about so
odd volumes of Shakespeare's books
and reduced the prices. The sets are
not complete. but most of the titles
may be found. Included is the First
Folio edition. following the 1923
text. at soc each; we're S1.00: the
Pembroke edition. at 25c each. were
soc; the Porter and Clark edition,
25c each. were soc; the Pembroke
edition. leather, SOC each; were S1.0o.
ARMY LETTERS FROM AN Of
FICER'S WIFE. by Frances NJ. A.
Roe. A narrative of scenes and in
cidents in the west: we'll printed
and illustrated: SOC each. Were $500.
HANDY CLASSICS.
odd volumes that originally sold
from 75c to s1.5O. They are of the
popular small pocket type and are
we'll printed and bound. Some of
the titles are
odd volumes.
Mrs. E. B. Browning-broken sets
and odd volumes
Best American Orations. .
Best American Essays.
Best American Poems.
Best English Poems
Poes Tales, Essays, Letters. etc
few volumes each of Scott, Kings
ley, Hugo and Lytton.
Reduced to SOC each.
POCKET CLASSICS
Bound in red cloth and Of good
print. seven volumes in a box. as
sorted titles. such as these:
NinetyThree, Hugo.
Toilers Of the Sea, Hugo.
The Laughing Man. Hugo. 75c
Notre Dame. Hugo.
The Pathfinder. Cooper. CT
The Pioneers. Cooper. 1Ss
The Prairie. Cooper
BELLS MINIATURE SERIES OF
GREAT WRITERS AND PAINTERS.
Small volumes, we'll illustrated. Not
all the titles are here, but enough
remain to make good selection,
such as
Chaucer, Milton.
Spenser Hogarth,
Van Eyck, Goldsmith,
Horace, Leighton,
Turner, Watteau,
Murillo. Greuze,
Burne-Jones, Millais.
Cloth binding, 1Oc each.
Leather binding. 2Jc each.
Second floor, street.
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Housefurnishing Dept.

. soft: lengths of Garden Hose. $500 each.
Were $3.50.
/ Heavy white Bread Box. esc. Was S1.oo.
1 Niekel-frame Casserole, $3.50. Was $3.50.
white -enameled Bathtub sest. $3.50. Was
$500
White Japanned Flour Can. &c. Was Sc.
Aluminium saucepans. Soc each. Were aoc.
1 set Of 3 Sad Irons. CSC. Was $1.oo.
boxes White Shelf Paper. 25c box. W"
s1.oo.
Round White Japanned Cake Box, 35c. Was
Sc.
L Roll-top White Japanned Bread Box. 35c.
Was 5sc.
Copper bottom Wash Boiler. Sin5. Was
$175.
lot Of Dustless Dust Cloths. 1sc each.
Were 25c..
1 lot of Good Sweeping Powder, 15c carton.
Was 25c.
l 10. Cooking or Kitchen Knives, &c each
We're Soc.
1 Dustless Floor Mop aoc. Was 1oc.
1 Dustlcss Floor Mop. 75c. Was sl.2s.
1 lot Good Scrub Brushes. &c each. Were 1oc.
Nickel Tea Urn. $500. Was sll.7J.
Fifth hoor street.
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Corset Department.

pairs Madame Irene Corsets, light weight,
with low bust and long skirt; sizes 20. % and
o7; $500 pair. Were $500.
pairs Ivy Treco Corsets. medium low In
bust and long hips; sizes 81 and "a; $500 pair.
Were $500.
pairs Florita Corsets. medium bust and
hip with elastic lacing at the sides; sizes c3.
"a, 25 % and 80; $3.50 pair. Were $500.
3 Berthe May Corsets for girls, sizes "a and
%: 81 so pair. Were $50.
Third floor, Eleventh street.
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Infants Department.

1 Children's Tan and Black Plaid Cloth Coat
in Russian style. with belt, turnover collar
and cuffs. with scalloped edge; silk lined $500.
Was $500
Children's Fine Copenhagen Blue Serge Coat.
high-waisted yoke effect. with belt: piqne collar
and white pearl buttons: $3.50. Was $1,000.
Children's Light Blue Rroadcloth Coat
round yoke effect with turnover collar and
piping Of black silk lined; $3.50. Was 1880.
l Children's Rox-style Tan Serge Coat. with
ribbon bow in front and turnover collar and
cuffs of embroidery; $500. Was $1,000.
1 Children's Copenhagen Blue Gabardine Coat
with plated skirt and turnover collar and
cuffs. trimmed with narrow black piping and
black and white pearl buttons: silk lining;
$3.50. Was $3.50.
Third floor, F street.
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Upholstery Department.

10 Screen Doors imperfect and warped or
damaged; natural vsrnish finish pine frames
with good quality wire filing: they are marked
very low to close out.
Doors at s.. 20 each-were s225.
Doors at 75c each-were $1.50.
IS remnants and short lengths of Upholstery
Materials in several weaves, colorings and
lengths they are suitable for many uses: one
third to one-half less than regular prices.
Fourth floor, G street.
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Sweater Department.

Alice Blue Silk Sweater. with white col
lar and cuffs; size 3s; $1,000. Was s1s.75.
Alice Blue Fiber-Silk Sweater. with We
neck and pockets; size ~; $5.75. Was $3.50.
Two-toned Knit Sweaters. with convertible
collar and belted back in combination of emer-
aid and white. tan and white and black and
orange; $3.95 each. Were $500
Angora Sweaters. with We neck and pock-
cts in shades Of coral, French rose. black and
emerald; S4.75 each. Were $500.
A lot Of Children's knitted Sweaters in We
neck style with pockets; colors oxford
and white: sizes 2s 80. 30 and 81; s1.95 each.
Were $685. $3.50 and 1915.
Third floor. Il street.
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China Department.

1 Decorated Pottery Umbrella Stand slightly
imperfect; s1.0O. Was $1.95.
Handsomely Decorated Limoges China Cow
cred Round Dishes, S1.25 each. Were $500.
Pinch Hand d-dccorated Japanese China
Vase, $1.50. Was $2.25.
Gold-incrusted Imported China Covered
Dish, CSC. Was S2.25.
Larre-size Handkerchief japanese China
Fruit Bowl, 75c. Was S1.25.
Handsomely Decorated 10-inch Jardinirrc.
$2.25. Was $500.
Decorated English Porcelain Round Cow
cred DISH slightly imperfect: SOC. Was slss.
Fifth door, street.
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Basket Department.

2 Sweet Grass Glove Baskets, Soc each. Were
81 90.
Sweet Grass Sewing Baskets. 90 each.
Were $2.25.
1 Large Clothes Basket. $500. Was S4.00
Large Willow Scrap Basket, SOC. Was SIC.
japanese Scrap Baskets. &c each. We're
Soc.
1 Palm Auto Lunch Basket, S1.75. Was $50.
Palm Lunch BASKETS for automobile use.
s. 90 each. Were $3.50.
Fifth floor, street.
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Those folks that simply won't behave
Oh, how they fret our minds,
And cause us apprehensions grave
OF all degrees and kinds!
We send them protests and we show
How generous is our way
As we forbear to aim q blow
And plunge them in dismay.
We show them what the laws recite,
And what the prophets tell.
Our words are earnest though polite.
Respect they must compel.
The most Of men their best will do
To be benignly brave;
But they are baffled by the few
Who simply won't behave.
Evening star., 1916-04-20
Baby Carriage Department.

Combination Reed and Wood Pullman. with
reclining adjustable bnck; hood in baby pink.
trimmed with white, full round reed wood body
in pink, trimmed with white: best grade cordu-
roy upholstery, turntable gear and artillery
wheels; $500. Was $4,000.
Combination Reed and Wood Pullman Car
riage. reclining adjustable back with best grade
| Of corduroy upholstery: full round reed hood
and wood body in blue. trimmed with white;
| artillery wheels; $500. Was $4,000.
Fourth floor. Eleventh street
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Friday Sale of
"klosht" Silk Petticoats
at $3.50 each.
Third floor. F street.

A sample lot of "Klosfft" Petticoats
in taffeta, messaline and silk jersey. in
an attractive assortment of beautiful
new spring shades and in the new
models with plating and fluffy ruffies.
We have had the exact same skirts in
stock to sell at $500. but for this spe-
cial occasion and lot they are $3.50.
Third floor. F street.
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Friday Special Sale of
|Wornen's Dance Frocks

We offer for clearance tomor-
row a small lot of Dainty Dance
Frocks of taffeta, tulle, chiffon
and the exquisite new materials.
They are in shades of pink, light
blue. maize, peach and in sizes 16
to 38.
Clearance price, $500 each.
Were $500 and $3.50.
Third floor. G street.
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Skirt Department.

II Skirts of Navy Blue Broadcloth
and Serge, Gray Mohair and Navy
Blue Corduroy; they are all sample
models and each one is different;
sizes 25,, Is and 81 waist measure
ments. Specially priced at SOS each
less than half regular worth.
Third door, G street. ..t-
Evening star., 1916-04-20

! Had Henry Ford been interested in
| inventions pertaining to war his atti-
tude toward munition makers might be
moro forbearing.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

Some of the support relied on by Col
Roosevelt indicates that Wall street is
more forgiving than it is sometimes
given credit for being.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

President Wilson by delivering his
message had the satisfaction of seeing
Congress placed on record with liberal
applause for his views.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

Reports that Bernstorff has been seen
to smile should be considered in con
nection with the fact that smiling may
be part of diplomats official duty.
Evening star., 1916-04-20
In the War of Xorda,

| H1s eHs0 VVVIVbs
"You must admit that I have done
some deep thinking"
eyes," replied Senator Sorghum; "you
submerge all right; but you don't launch
intellectual torpedoes that land on any
thing"
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Tomorrow Is Remnant Dav
Misses Department.

White Cotton Crepe Dresses sizes lG anil
is; soilcd: $500 each. Were SEE.
intermediate Girls Navy Rluc S"--"
Dresses. with silk belt: sizes IL and IA; s. o"
each. Were $1,000.
Girls Serge Dresses. plain Russian style.
in black. with white collar and patent leather
belt: $2.95 each. Were $500.
intermediate Suits. plain brown and nest
mixture; size Ia: s.. 90 each. Were sIss5.
Girls Winter Coats. gray and brown mix
lures Of good quality and pattern: loose style:
size 18: $1,000 each. Were $500 and $500.
Third floor. C street.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

Berlin cannot complain of any willing
ness on the part of the United States
government to take Germany by sur
prise.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

Mr.. Garrison has retired to private
life, but some of the suggestions he made
while Secretary of War continue to
command public interest.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

A brigand is usually a person of such
bad habits that he is pretty sure
to be gotten rid of in time by letting
nature take its course.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

Greece finds how difficult it is for a
small country to be neutral when both
belligerents have decided they need it
in their business.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

Diplomats, though feeling strong re-
sentiments, meet and are cordial. Sol
diers in the trenches, though without
personal animosities, fight.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

Perhaps this latest message from the
President will sink deep enough to reach
the submarine commanders.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

While the fight for commercial con-
troll goes on, France is permitted to ac-
quire a liberal share Of the glory.
Evening star., 1916-04-20
Seasonable Aetiyitiee

The wintry chill is surely past,
And summer signs are glowing.
Well let the furnace cool at last
And start the ice box going.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

The New Haven road continues to
offer distressing reminders Of the perils
Of peace.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

The disappearance of Villa is not ex-
peeted to be as much of puzzle as the
Dorothy Arnold mystery.
Evening star., 1916-04-20
NonchalAnee.

II wouldn't marry you if you were
the last man on earth"
maybe you wouldn't" replied the
egoistic youth. "If were the last man
on earth, there would be some leap year
competition"
Evening star., 1916-04-20

The "lifelong republican" line of ora.
tory will have to be handled with care
in Chicago.
Evening star., 1916-04-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
A Relief.

"You seem to enjoy working with a
lawn mower"
eyes," replied Mr.. Chuggins. otis a
good deal of relief to slow-speed along
with a machine that doesn't burn gaso-
line or have to be cranked up"
Evening star., 1916-04-20
The Effort to Interest,

"People should never gossip"
"No," replied Miss Cayenne. "And
yet everybody wants to be little bit
entertaining. And so many of us can't
sing or recite."
Evening star., 1916-04-20
Friday Special in
Women's Combination
Suits.

90 dozen Women's Jersey Rib
bed Lisle Thread Combination
Suits, in low neck and no sleeve
style, with either tight knee or
ace-trimmed drawers. A grade
that regularly commands SOC.
Special price, 37l1ac suit.
Main floor, street.
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Parable in advance-by mail. postpace prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included. one month. 80 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star, 81 year; Sunday Star. 5: ~ year.
Evening star., 1916-04-20
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office: 11th st. and Pennsyl-
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England.
Evening star., 1916-04-20

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