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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
TO TRY COMMISSION PLAN
WatervIiet To Again Act on Proposal
Next Fall.

Watervliet voters at the election
next fall will vote on proposition for
commission form of government.
Two petitions are in circulation and
they have been signed by nearly three
hundred voters. The proposition last
fall was defeated by only few votes,
and the agitators for the new form of
city government feel confident that
the proposition will be carried. One
of the advocates says that when the
total number of signers had been OBJ
tanned with the circulation of the petit
tions. the leaders of both the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties would
be surprised.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
ESTATE OF ELVlRA X. WARREN

CTATE OF VERMONT, The Honorab 2
ODlstrict Of b mi nilgton, IS. Probate Court
for tae District Of Bennington:
To all person, in'ere ted in the estate of FL
vira X. Warren late OF BenninRton, in sai
District deceased GREErt SG:
At q Probate Court holden at Be ,ninS,on
within and for said District, On the 9th day of
Mar, 1915. an Instrument purportiDg 10 he the
last Will and Teatement II Eisirs X. va
req. late OF Renni ~ on. in said District
deceased. was prese ted to the Court aforesai
for Probate.
A II is ordered by aid Court that the 5th
day of Or. 1915 az the Probate office in Ben
pinqton be assigned or pr wing said instru-
ment; and thai notice thereof he Civ. n
to all p rsous concerned, by publ hing this
order three weess slecessi ely in the Ben
nington Eveniuy Banner. a newsna er ci~"u
lating in that vi mi y in said district, preyiou
to the time app inted.
THEREFORE. youar herebv notified to ap'
pear before said Court. at he time aid PA. G
atort rtsaid and contest the probate of said will
II you have cause.
Given Under My Hand, this 10th day OF
March, 1916
AMY II. HARBOUR,
Reg lister
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01

London, March 31.--Having cap
tired the village of Malancourt, the
Germans have now shifted their often
sive eastward to the sector around
lie Mort Homme. With heavy forces
the Teutons have attacked the French
line between hill 295 and LIE Mort
Homme and succeeded in entering
French first line trenches a vigorous
counter attack by the French, how
ever, almost Immediately expelled the
invaders and another attack by the
Teutons, delivered little later, is
declared by Paris to have been put
down completely.
The Germans have made no attempt
to debouch from Malancourt since
their occupation of the village. The
heavy borbardments Of preceding
days in the region northwest OF Yer
dun have greatly slackened, and there
also has been only moderate activity
by the big guns to the north and the
east OF the fortress.
Paris reports the failure of Ger
man infantry attack against the
French to the south of the Somme
river, near Dompierre, the shelling by
the French of German troops on the
march in the Argonne forest and the
battering of German positions in the
forest of Agreement. Violent artillery
duels have been in progress between
the Belgians and Germans in the reg
ion Of DiXmude
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
CHAUTAUQUA FIRES BRYAN
Association Will Not Employ Him
This Season Says Report.

According to information received
by a prominent Winsted (Ct) Chau-
tauquan from an officer fthe Chau-
tauqua association of Pennsylvania
yesterday, William j. Bryan will not
be employed by that association to
speak upon its platforms this season.
His resignation from President Will
sons cabinet and the attitude he has
taken toward the administration has
rendered Mr.. Bryan so unpopular be-
fore the masses that the association
decided to drop him, it was stated.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
MORT: + SS$'yycH LINE
TRENCHES WERE
CAP TUREO
Teuton Attack Shifted to Sector
Around lie Mort HOmme
RETAIN HOLD ON MALANc0URT
Less Activity North of Verdun-No
Infantry Attacks and Bambard-
ment Slackens.

London, April 1.-The Crown Prince
has again shifted the attack of his
army to the east bank of the Meuse
and in a vigorous assault has gained
footing in the village of Vaux.
Paris reports an attack by German in
fantry in the Malancourt salient
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
VILLA DEFEATED
BY COL. OODD'S
TROOPERS
Bandit Leader Wounded And File. S
Into Hills
THIRTY MEXlCANS WERE KILLED
Running Battle of Five Hours Ended
in Complete Route of
Bandits.
THIRTY MEXICANS WERE KILLED

FL Paso, Tex, April 1.-RumOrs that
Villa, the bandit leader who made his
escape following the attack on his
camp by American cavalry, had been
captured were rife along the border
but these reports have been officially
denied.
The possibility that Villa might
succumb to his injuries because OF
lack of medical attendance is one of
the possibilities being discussed in
army circles today. Villa has bul.
let wound through the leg and his hip
is badly crushed as the result OF q
fall from his horse.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
COMMISSIONER" NOTICE.

4 NUMMI5SIUNEH4 NUTIUE. y.
~ Esta'e ~ ALFRED wAHEW
The Undersigned having BEEN appoi ted by
tn Honorable Pr ba Court Cor the Districo
OF Bennington, co 0MMIsSiO sEHs, 10 receive
exa iue aud adjust the claims and demands OF
all pers rus against the state Il Alfred Nshe'
late of B n inxton, in SAID District deceased,
and all claim sxhiDited 10 Offset thereto, here.
by give uo'ice ist we will meet for tina pur
pose afUresa q. st the office II j. Ed. "al
bridge, the vills0o Of Rem inston, IN sal
District, on tho 18th day OF April and 5th
dav Of August De1t. from o'c oci p m until
4 O'Clock o, IN on edcb of said days ard lat
six months from ths iita day OF Msrch A.
ID. 1919 is the time imitea by said Court for said
creditors To present tteir claims To US for ex
animation and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, vt, this lith day OF
March. A. ID. 1915.
. ]. ED. wALRRID 7E.
r.. NJ. PADDOCK,
Commissioners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01

London, April Both houses of
the Dutch parliament have been called
in session to consider the sinking Of
the Tubantia. The government has
commandered all railway material
and the queen has revoked all fur
loughs. An official statement has been
received from Berlin that the German
government has no knowledge of the
sinking of the liner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01

Petrograd, April 1.-One hundred
and fifteen, mostly wounded soldiers,
were drowned, when the Russian hos
pital ship Portugal was sunk in the
Black Sea by German submarine.
The Portugal was conspicuously
marked with Red Cross signs, accord
ing to official reports which also state
that 1853 were rescued.
The Portugal was owned by the
Messageries Maritimes of Marseilles,
and had been placed at the disposal of
the Russian government.
The Portugal was 444 feet long and
had a gross tonnage of 5,55S tons. She
was built at La Ciotat in 1887
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
g q 6 O RIA
CLASSIFIED.

WANTED-A girl or woman for
general housework two in family.
Must be absolutely reliable. Good
wages and good home for right person.
Apply Mrs. j. B. Wilbur Jry South
SALISBURY, tel. 427-M. 4t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont probably rain tonight and
Sunday. Cooler Sunday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01

In the list of prizes and ribbons pub
lished in yesterdays Banner there
were several omissions. Special blue
ribbons were awarded to Andrew Tom
asst for best basket in MISS Dailey's
room and one of the best in the entire
exhibit; to Daisy Loveland, best bas-
ket in Miss Harris's room; Adolphus
Sausville, best basket in Miss Cuttings
room; Mary Donnelly, best basket in
Miss O'Donnells room. In Miss
Moone's room special mention was Civ
ell Helen Vanderberg, apron; Kenneth
Stein, toy wheelbarrow; Hector Mar
coux, rafIla mat. In Miss Richards
room special mention for Marion Tiff
fancy bag; Rose Bruso, towel; and for
the boys who made the boats In Miss
Woods room special mention fol
Woodruff Hall. woven rug. In Miss
Harts room, Isabel Gokay towel;
Macmillan Tetrault rug;
In draughting fine work was done
by Henry Stickles and Irwin Dunham
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
Five Airships Bombed Eug'and's
East Coast Last Night
HOSPITAL SHIP 7ORPEOOED
Portugal Sent to Bottom Of Black Sea
with 1t5, Mostly Wounded
Russian Soldiers.

London, April 1.-Twenty-eight per-
sons were killed and "A injured in the
Zeppelin raid over the eastern coun-
ties of England last night, according
to the announcement of the admiralty
today.
Five airships took part in the raid
and so far as can be ascertained about
80 bombs were dropped.
All the raiders crossed the coast at
different places and steered different
courses.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-01
SCHOOL EXPOSITION CLOSES
Two-Day Fair Pronounced Success
by Faculty and Public.

The first annual school exposition OF
work done by pupils Of the Benning
ton public schools came to u close
with its fourth oral program of recita
tions last evening. The crowd, which
attended, was fully up to expectations
OF the school officials and teachers.
The fair, on the whole, was called
q complete success and many parents
were advised by flrst-hand demon
stration of the work which their boys
and girls were doing. Many of the
prize-winning entries were requested
by Robert Drysdale as window dis
play for the Drysdale store where they
may be seen today by any who did not
take in the exhibit.
The afternoon sessions were as sat
isfaetorially attended as those in the
evening, although composed mostly Of
mothers. Yesterday afternoon the
program was as follows:
Grade Subject Teacher
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30

party, Thursday. The guests will
be Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Stetler and
daughters, Miss Rupp, Professor and
Mrs. T. r. Nelson and boys, and D.
l.. Ingard
The w. C. T. U. and Mothers Cir
Gle sent their usual Thanksgiving Of
ifering to the Childrens Home at
Boise, Saturday. One hundred and
+! forty-four quarts of canned goods, Is
dressed chickens, vegetables and
clothing were sent.
Messrs. Greip and Mackinson are
fixing drains to carry off the water
from the caves troughs at the school
house.
Mrs. L. C. Highly entertained the
lady teachers at her home Monday
evening.
The Methodist choir are planning
to give a musical cantata before
Christmas They practiced Tuesday
evening at the Cotton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. q. Taylor and
family wish to thank their many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and help to them during Franks
sickness. ALI are glad that he is
well and able to be about again.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30

of January, 1917, will be delinquent
and advertised for sale at public auc-
ton, and unless payment is made
before, together with the costs OF
advertising, the same will be sold on
the LIST day OF February, 1917, to pay
the delinquent assessment together
with the cost OF advertising and ex-
penses of sale.
w. A. Coughanour, Pres.
Ben Strohbehn, Secy.
Nov. 8, Nov. 80.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30

nome in Payette, Sunday. The oc
caslon was the 7th wedding ami
Versary of Mr.. and Mrs. Stout ant
The 32nd wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Colwell. Mr.. Colwell
went to Weiser Sunday evening to
do carpenter work. He has been in
MidVale for some time.
Rev. Olstrom of Boise, w. Beck,
man, John and Eric Anderson visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. F. Beckman of the
Payette-Oregon Slope, twelve miles
beyond Ontario.
Mrs. James Frazier, nee Dewey
Sherer, of Pocatello, is visiting her
mother at Payette, and will visit
friends in this community. Mr.. Fra.
zier and his brother Clyde, have
gone on business trip to Tennes-
see.
Mrs. P K. Hansen spent Saturday
and Sunday with her brother, ].
Sigel at Payette.
Grover MCGEE returned to Letha
Monday to finish the Baton resi-
dence. Mr.. Flack will go up again
this week to finish the plumbing.
Mrs. Bruce Campbell has returned
from Arco, Idaho, with her little
daughter.
Mrs. r. w. Ayers of Durkee, Ore,
visited Saturday with Mrs. P. E..
Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Dorathy went
to New Plymouth Sunday, to visit
the Vim. Hartung home several days. |
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Mann visited |
he Bert Fitch home at Dry Buck,
asst Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Daharsh and two children left
Saturday for Kansas City and other
points in Missouri. ~
Ray Tannlund returned from San
Francisco last Wednesday.
Miss Nellie Weir returned Wed1
Lesday from Vale Sanitarium where
he had spent several days.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT
Of the Lower Payette Ditch Com
pany, Principal Place of Business,
Payette, Idaho.

Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Lower Payette Ditch Company,
of Payette, Idaho, held on the 9Th
day of October, 1916, an assess
ment of fifty (50) cents per share
was levied upon six thousand four
hundred (64O0) shares, being the
corporation, payable on or before
January LIST, 1917, at the First
National Bank of Payette, Payette,
Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remains unpaid on the End day
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the matter Of c. H. Sargent and
Mary E. Burnett, Co-Partners and
as Individuals, Bankrupt.
No. GIT
Notice is hereby given that c. ID.
Sargent and Mary E. Burnett, Co
partners and as individuals have fl
ed in the United States District
Court for Idaho, their application for
discharge in bankruptcy, and that
all creditors and other. persons In
interest are required to show cause,
il any they have, why the prayer OF
said petitioners should not be grant
ed, by entering their appearance in
said proceedings on or before the
9th day of December, 1916, and
within ten days thereafter filing the
particular grounds OF their opposi-
ton, in the office of the Clerk Of
said Court.
Given under the authority of the
general orders of said Court, and
by a special order OF the undersigned
this 10th day of November, 1916.
w. H. SAVIDGE,
Referee in Bankruptcy
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30
Local Neus

Grover Brothers shipped car o.
uUss from harper, ore, rIiuay aho
Cwo CaIs from New Plymouth OIL
tuesday.
The John H. Norris family of Pay.
cite, visited the Leo Schmidt home
sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Schmidt autoed
70 Pleasant View, Wednesday eve
ming to hear State Representative
huDDard's illustrated lecture on
'ldaho and Its Beauties"
The SIlkett threshIng outfit thresh-
I'D clover seed at the ]. W. Russell
place the first of the week. They
Will finish the seasons work this
week.
The sale at the II. q. Wilfong
home last Thursday was well at
Cenaed but the prices received were
not up to the usual mark for Fruit
land crowd.
Last week Wednesday a number of
Lhe good citizens of Fruitland and
vicinity thought to improve the street
of our little burg, by hauling grav@
ell. The merchants showed their ap-
probation by setting up the treats
and furnishing dinner at Miss BEECH
Iey's Restaurant, for the men. Over
one hundred and thirty loads of
gravel were hauled and put where
needed under the supervision of road
Puchert.
Grandma Richardson is still COM
lined to her bed with the grippe.
A. A. Stettler is building new
garage.
The Frances Willard w. C. IT. U.
met with Mrs. R. S. Hutch last
thursday and held a most interes,-
ing meeting. Mrs. Geo. Darnell gave
a splendid report of the State COM
at Pocatello. Some plans
were made about taking up the De-
partment work. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Bates in January.
Mrs. Sarah Rifle is having her
we'll on her place drilled deeper.
Eleven of Miss Elsie Peaeock's
friends were invited to help her
celebrate her 18th birthday last Sat
friday. Her little friends presented
Ter with several pretty gifts. A love-
y time was had by those present.
Mrs. Peacock served delicious re-
reshments
The w. C. It. U. held a most In
.eresting meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Theo. Meyer, on Minnesota
street, on Thursday afternoon. The
questions, Are Women Needed in
he Government, and on Educational
3oards, etc.," "Who is to Blame ifl
Dur Moral Laws are not Enforced"
md 1.-THE Value of Meeting Our
President and Congressman by Di-
'ect Vote of the People" were dis
,ussed. Mrs. G. w. Cotton gave a
splendid paper on Prize Essay
Work in the School," Refreshments
we're served by the hostess.
Miss. 2. Fay Fowler was the guest
If Professor and Mrs. Nelson and
Professor Mccall was the guest of
Nr. and Mrs. H. R. Boomer, Fri
lay night, and Saturday, Mr.. BoomI
,r consulted with Mr.. Mccall about
lis building location, etc.
Mrs. Ruth Rodgers and Mr.. and
Mrs Graham Park will entertain at
delightful Thanksgiving dinner
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30
COMMUNITY MEETING.

Fruitland has always turned out
well to any doings of interest u
the home or school and the County
Agricultural Agent, w. I. Mccall
and Miss u. Fay Fowler, County
Superintendent of Schools, were not
disappointed. l.. B. MacKinson, presi-
dent OF the school board, PRESIDED
Prof. T. R. Nelson treated The audi
ence to several selections on the
school Victroia during the evening.
Mrs. E. w. Madsen represented the
Mothers Circle work, speaking of
! the interest it has in our school and
homes. Miss Vaye Bowers, a mem
Der oil the Senior class, spoke for
che students, their appreciation Oh
the spacious, pleasant and well li5ht-
ed new school building. An interest
ing sketch of the history of the
school district and its struggles from
the beginning when with 5000 they
built a school house, furnished it
and hired a teacher for 4 months
term at S25 per month, and he had
to wait over year for his last
months pay, to the present time
when the little house 12x22 has been
replaced by our nice building with is
pianos, Victrola, pictures, play ground
fixtures, school wagons and the IL
teachers employed with no salary
less than sos per month, was CIV
en- by Miss Elsie Schmid, one of the
grade teachers who attended the
school almost from it's organization.
Professor Allen Kennison, high
school teacher, spoke on the growth
of the high school in the five years.
Rev. Burtch, pastor Of the Baptist
church, spoke on why We Build
School Houses" Miss q. Fay Fow-
Ter, county superintendent, spoke on
Rural Schools" and of the splendid |
work done by the boys and girls, |
not only in the three RS but in
domestic science and agriculture and
training. Prof. w. T. Mccall |
gave his plans for Farmers organi- |!
cations in the early part of the
program as he had a similar talk
to give in Payette. The U. S. De-
partment is now backing a scheme
for organizing farmers both locally
and nationally, that looks mighty
good as Mr.. Mccall says, and the
plan has been tried out in some
Of the Eastern states with marked |
success. The plan was thoroughly dis
eussed by Mr.. Mccall and COM
mittee named to look after the or
ganization of the Farmers Bureau
lere in Fruitland The committee
named were, L. B. Mackinson, S.
:. Dean, A. H. Mcconnell, L. d.
Ira Dalzell, B. F. Tussing
and Grant Fisher. Such an organiza-
ion in every community will not
,nly make the County Agriculturist's
work easier but will also make it
possible for more in every commun-
ty to receive the direct help from
he agent Only 20 per cent have had
his help the past year. Every men,
Ter paying 81 dues, receives the
Farmers Bureau news, which will
i've much helpful information for
he farmers and orchard men in
canyon County, and will also con-
ain an exchange column. The meet
ng closed with all singing the
'Doxology." An elaborate banquet
vas given to the speakers of the
the members of the board
md their wives, the school faculty,
md ministers of the town. by the
senior domestic science class, in the
science new room, 43
,lates being placed.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Baptist Ladies Aid will give
a Silver Tea at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Ford Burtch Friday alter
noon in honor of Mother Burtch. The
ladies will finish planning for their
parcel post sale and supper which
will be held Dec. 18th.
The Methodist Ladies Aid will
meet Dec. 7th with Mrs. Puchert.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

l NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that {
special election of the qualified cleo
tors who are tax payers. in the
City OF Payette, County of Can
: yon, State of Idaho, will be
held on the 18th day of Dec
ember, 1916, for the purpose Of
submitting to the said electors the
question of issuance and sale Of
municipal coupon bonds OF said City
of Payette in denominations Of five
hundred and one thousand dollars
each, payable in twenty years from
date of issuance, redeemable at the
pleasure of the said City of Pay
cite at any time after the expiration
Of ten years, bearing interest at a
rate not to exceed six per cent.
per annum, payable semi-annually
Said bonds to be issued in an
amount in the aggregate not to ex-
coed (SS000) Eight Thousand Dollars,
providing for the collection OF an
annual tax upon the property Local.
ed within the corporation of the
City of Payette, sufficient to pay
the interest on said bonds as it
falls due, and to create and estab-
lish a sinking fund for the payment
of the principals of said bonds as
they respectively become due, said
hnndc To he cold RI
stitute fund to be expended for
The purpose of acquiring by con-
struction and erection of munich
pal water works plant for supply
ing the said city and its inhabitants
with sufficient supply Of water
for domestic and other purposes,
by sinking a well, laying a wood
pipe line directly connecting the
reservoir OF said city with the
municipal pumping plant and add
ing to the present reservoir of said
ton thereto OF the same size as
the present reservoir now is, which
shall be constructed of cement and
sand and gravel in suck proportions
as are necessary to make a good
substantial wall to retain the water
TO be stored, plans of which are on
file in the office OF the City Engl-
neer, to which reference is here
by made.
The wards of the said city are
described as follows, to-wit: F.;
First Ward: All that part of the /
City lying north OF Center Avenue I
and East of the main track of the \
Oregon Short Line Railroad II
Second Ward: All that part of the
City lying South of Center Avenue
Ind East of the main track of the J
Oregon Short Line railroad.
Third Ward: All that part of the
City lying West of the main track of .
he Oregon Short Line railroad.
Registration will be made by the L
jity Clerk of said City at his of.
ice in the City Hall building at all
ines during office hours from 8
o'clock a. N. to o'clock p. m. UP
o and including the day preceding S
aid special election. p
The voting places are as follows: e
First Ward: City Hall. c
Second Ward: At office of Pay q
tie Land and Improvement Co., on a
tn Street. - il
Third Ward: G. w. Moore resi- ii
ence, 314 North 9th Street. s.
Witness my hand and the seal of G
be said City, this 3Oth day OF Oct 81
Der, 1916. 2
MARTIN o. LUTHER, "
- City Clerk. p
low. 2, Dec. z. ii
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30

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our subscribers are renewing their
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offering four big magazines for only
% cents extra. If you haven't sent
us your renewal do it now and get
|these magazines Tor one year.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-11-30

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magazines, all for only 20 cents, for
one, year, to new subscribers TO
the Enterprise or those who re-
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