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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
LET PUBLIC SENTIMENT BE
JUST

Caesars comment was that Men
willingly believe what they wish.
It should be added that this proves
costly to mankind, self delusion be-
ing expensive in the end. 1t is re-
called that some members Of the
Jury in the -Doheny case had
not read the report of the oil in
,vestigation in the Senate. thinking
1t to be simply political buccaneering
In which they we're not interested.
While their supposition was not
without provocation, to say the
least, is it not possible that, as Jur-
ors, they did not succeed in divest-
ing themselves of that mental atti-
tude: that they saw in Doheny a
kindly old gentleman, corroborated
by his kindly wife, hailed into court
for rendering his country patriotic
service and doing an old pal kind
ly favor?
The verdict will leave bad taste
in the mouth for quite number of
people. but they should not hasten
TO believe that which they may wish
to believe, neither should they ag-
gravate the bad taste in other
mouths or embitter other minds by
comment that may be unjust. Sem
ator Norris, we think, abused his Of
fetal standing before the country by
saying, if the report be correct:
You can't convict hundred mil
lion dollars. We have faith that
there are exceptions, to say the
least, nor do we find anywhere &C.
casion to infer that the judge in this
case improperly functioned or that
the jury was corrupted. Rather
would we accept the statement of
Senator Walsh, who conducted the
investigation in the Senate. This is
said to have been: Proof In a
criminal case must show guilt Of
the defendant beyond a reasonable
doubt; and in view of that the
wide spread conviction that the
transaction was a reprehensible one
viii not be dissipated."
We have seen no neglect charged
' gainst the prosecution that it did
not do all that reasonably might
have been expected of it, Yet the
attorneys for the prosecution agree
that the trial was a fair one. In
view of these conditions it would
seem that Senator Norris has not
been fair to the administration of
justice in this country. We best not
accept his view of the situation. 1t
may be well to bear in mind that
nowadays q hundred million dollars
is unable to hush UP an affair like
this, that newspapers print such
reliable accounts of the proceedings
in court that the intelligent reader
may arrive, approximately at the
truth, that even Fall and Doheny
recognized the public sentiment
which disapproves of such trans
actions when Fall lied about the
matter and Doheny transmitted
the loan by way Of little black bag
confided to the care Of his SON.
And, say what We will, public
sentiment does have an influence
especially when 1t Is rational. We
should do what we can to keep it
rational. Nor should we forget
that the accused parties, though
acquitted, have been subjected to an
ordeal, which most Of us would not
care to undergo for all the money
either one Of them has made in oil
II they are innocent. they are to be
pitied, as they must know that
many Of their fellowmen remain I'M
convinced Of any such Innocence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Road Congress at Milan, ..aly, last
September. Chief Engineer Paul ID.
Sargent Of the Maine State High
way Department was one of the four
delegates to represent the United
States. Mr.. Macdonald will deliver
the principal address OF the evening
and this will be his first visit to
Portland. Charles II. Innes. Saco,
chairman of the State Highway
Commission; Charles Murray. Ban
gor; Z. t. Clifford. Winthrop. the
other members of the commission.
will be invited to be present, as well
as Chief Engineer Sargent. Prob
ably the most interesting feature of
the meeting viii be the discussion
of the highway program TO be pre-
scented to the incoming Legislature.
The meeting as well as the dinner
will be open to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
ALMA

Andrew Leighton, who Ia. 49,,
ment in Thomaston, passed !. '4p's'
end at home. "' wei
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fr,.,.
North New Castle. was - .isElus
Mrs. Mary Erskine, SUNDAY s sasa
Mrs. Leon Jewett passed ,rh..
in Bath. iaafsa;
Malcom c. Macdonald en,s,,.,.
nine Of his schoolmates 'I VA
evening, the occasion being hi a s,as !
birthday. A lunch was serT s sl
a good time was reportes iva q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

zell of Cross Hill, were calling on
Mrs. BuzzeIPs mother, Mrs. Olive
Lewis cat Roscoe Jones) on We'd
nesday.
The Friends Sunday school expect
to have their Christmas tree at the
Chapel, Friday evening. the Gath, at
7.3O. 1t Is hoped every one will come
and help make this a Community
affair and q most happy occasion.
There will be appropriate exercises
and an offering for Missions will be
Aken for which the children are al
ready earning money.
Mrs. X. Maxwell visited in Water
Vile last Friday and Saturday.
The Community Ladies' Aid had a
busy day last Friday with Mrs. Mary
Jones as hostess.
Francis III. Jones, Colby 20, Is
home for the Christmas recess.
WEST-Clarence Skinner, men,
Der Of the Boys and Girls' club Of
China, has had his pig killed and
at the age Of seven months 1t
weighed 230 pounds.
Morris Perkins from Aroostook, has
been stopping for several days with
his brother, Harvey Perkins. Mr..
Perkins came with the idea of buying
a farm and has bought what is
known as the Charles Taylor place
In Albion; he will begin to move at
once.
Miss Leila Bishop vas in Water
VILE Saturday, for the day.
Alice Larochelle Is passing a few
days at the home of her parents.
VIII Bailey and family and Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Zewicker were
guests at Charles Bailey's, Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Clara Wright and son of Au-
gusta, have been visiting with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Went
worth, the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
BELFAST
Engagement Announced

The engagement is ANNOUNCED by
Mr.. and Mrs. David Johnson of Port
land, summer residents of Belfast, of
their daughter, Miss Helen Johnson, a
graduate Of Crosby High, '23, and now
a teacher in the public schools of this
city, and Howard Wentworth of New
ark, N J. The wedding will take
place in the early summer and they
viii make their home at Staten Island.
\. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
CHINA

SOUTH-AIr. aud Mrs. Fred Stew
art, Mr.. and Mrs. George Pierce, Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Thompson, Mr. and
Mrs. Cony Weber Mrs. Nellie
Brown and Miss AnnabeI Jones left
on Monday to attend the sessions of
the State Grange in Lewiston.
Mrs. Tobey and Mrs. William Buzz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Lewis ahoney

The marriage of Miss Marion Ma
honey Of Northport and John Lewis of
Belfast is announced. The ceremony
was performed at the Methodist par
sonage, Rev. Oscar G.. Barnard Off
ciating. They will make their home in
Ballast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
The Nearest Land

From the Richmond Times Dispatch)
The seasiclS passenger had been
worrying the purser. the mate. the
chamber maid and the bellhop until
the whole ship avoided him. Finally,
he buttonholed the captain.
Captain" he said sickly, "can you
tell me, please, how far it is to the
nearest land
The captain looked through him
idly and snapped out:
about so fathoms, sir."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
OCCASIONAL REMARKS

1t must be some satisfaction to
Mayor Mclean to know that the peo-
pie of his own city of Augusta still
think pretty well Of him.--Portland
Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Ambition

You will never get anywhere I'M
less you have higher ideals than
this preached the woman at whose
door the tramp had applied for as
sistance. Are you really content
to spend your life walking around
te country begging?"
NO, lady, answered Weary Will
lie. "Many's the time I've wished l
had an auto. New Orleans Times
Picayune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Aussonni says he longs to visit
sas United States. II he were to
~ acre a. private citizen he
Weu!a b In 4 way to enjoy NOR.
:. n.s IMAM will be possible to him
~ Caesar, ''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Proceedings against Senator Gould
of Maine at least serve to inform peo-
pie oh this side Of the line of some
aspects of political life In New
Brunswick.-Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Light and Airy


u understand you are helping to
hold an investigation
mot strictly speaking answered
Senator Sorghum. This Invests ga
ton has gotten past the place where
anybody can hold t."-Washington
Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Member the time when the woman
who went down town to do a little
shopping put on an extra petticoat in
order to keep warm? - Biddeford
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Honesty in Shoes

NO. said the old man sternly to
his clerk, Il will not do it. Never
have 1 sold anything by false rep
reservations, and l will not begin
now"
NO" said the old man again. Il
VIII not do 1t. 1t is an inferior
grade of shoe, and / will never pass
IT Off as anything better. Mark it
A Shoe Fit for Queen and put
1t in the window. A queen does not
nave to do much walking. Buffalo
Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

itecture. rebuilt as Christian
temple by Emperor Justinian. and
enlarged by Constantine. is now said
to be unsafe and to be converted
into a dance hall. Well. It's archi-
lecture remains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Supreme dictator Of baseball at q
higher salary. Judge Lands doubt
less would not change places even
with the italian Duce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
O, Well

y don't like these jokes On pro-
hibition."
"Huh?'
"They have no kick to them. -
Louisville Courier Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Those DAYS

The maiden lady was reminiscent.
During the war;" she said, II had
more beaux than any girl in our VIII
lage."
"Ah, indeed exclaimed q pert miss.
And did you like Gen. Lafayette ~
--Richmond Times Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Can Make it Talk Cents

Bix-They say that money talks
can you make it?
Dix-Sure! / can make every
penny count.-Montreal Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
New Sharon Grange

At the regular meeting of New
Sharon Grange last Wednesday eve
ming the following officers were elect
ed for the coming year: Worthy
Master. Harvey Hardison: Overseer
Archie Russell; Lecturer. Mrs. c
Allen Thompson: Steward, James
Gray: Chaplain. Mrs. Alvinzy Whit
comb; Secretary. Mrs. Clarence
Smith; Treasurer, Archie H, TAYLOR:
Assistant Steward. Arthur Bean:
Gate Keeper. Levi sEmery: Ceres
Mrs. Harvey Hardison: Pomona, Mrs
Archie FL. Russell; Flora, Mrs. Geo
Ross; Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs
Arthur Bean.
The Weneeda Club met at the
home of Mrs. Fannie Smith, Friday
afternoon.
The v. I. S. win hold a sale oil
fancy work and useful articles, candy
and food at the Grange Hall next
Monday afternoon, December 20. In
the evening there will be benefit
dance.
Mrs. Kerteerah Furber left for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

The Sophia Mosque. the mag
niflcent example of Byzantine arch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Thomas H. Macdonald, chief of
the U. s. Bureau of Public Roads,
Washington, D. c., has accepted the
invitation Of the Maine Automobile
Association to be its principal speak
er at the annual meeting and dinner
OF that organization to be held at the
Falmouth Hotel in Portland, Tuesday
evening, Dec. 20. Mr.. Macdonald,
who Is internationally recognized as
an authority on highway problems.
was chairman of the American
delegation appointed by President
Coolidge to attend the International
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
open-Air Dramatics

"Why do the Clippings persist IN
quarreling ON their front veranda,
before all the neighbors
Il can't imagine, unless they
think they have movie ralent."-
Birmingham ge-Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Do the truth 70 know, and you
shall learn the truth You need to
know.-Georae Macdonald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Having your ears pierced for ear
rings must have been fearfulIy
painful--what?"
Not at all They are quite used
to being bored" Passing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

CANTON AUGUSTA, No.aps
Regular meeting every third ~
at o'clock. Rehearsal OF p X Il
gree. = y
LINwooD ALBEF ~.
G. H. WADLEIGH, clerss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
MAINE GOSSIP

Possessed
There 10 so very much Of you in
everything I write
You shine across my loneliness, as
stars shine through the night;
You fill my mind with lovely dreams
and lift my soul on high,
Until 1t Is a silver bird that sings
against the sky!
There is 50 very much Of you in every
plan make,
For something in the smile Of you
can always seem to wake
The laughter and the song of me-
your fingers on my own
Create for us a garden place, where
we can walk alone!
There is so very much of you in every
faith / know
Perhaps it is because my heart has
come to need you so.
by Margaret Sangster in Delineator
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
CAPITAL GRANGE. NO. Pa p d
oUEEN TEMpLENo, "a pYTHIN

Sisters, meets in K. of P. hall u
second and fourth Tuesday evenings 4
each month at 7,50 o'clock.
EF'FIE NJ. COMING, NJ &c
CORA A. JONES, NJ. of F. and C.
fil-f h-Sat IF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
Augusta Lodge Directo,y

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. m
Regular meeting every Fria.so J.
ming at 7.So o'clock. All ods la, e.
and visiting brothers inyiteS 'saDsi
IINWOOD Il. ALBEP ~
ELLIS 4. WALKER e. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

EPTHA eNcAMPMENT. M !
Meetings every second ana 49,. Y
Tuesday at 7.30 o'clock. ioar,|
GEO. II. WADLEIGH n
q. S. PEASLEE. gcrils g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Records at Boston and Wiscasset
were examined in determining the d.
viding line between the cities of Lew
iston and Auburn. In connection with
the controversy over the taxation OF
the Gulf Island dam and Auburn city
fathers now admit that 1t is "the
thread Of the stream" and not the
east bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18
U.o.e.c. MoRRILL coMMANpERl

No. S26. Regular meetings second snl
fourth Tuesday of every month at "a
o'clock at Golden Cross hall.
CHESTER NJ. REDMOND, n C.
w. f. CLOUGH,@ K r.
tu-th-sat.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-18

Saturday, December 10, 1926.
The Washington times., 1926-09-04
U. s. Sailor Slain

LONDON. Sept. 4.-Raleigh Hud.
son, an american seaman. died to.
day IN Port Talbot Hospital Of
knife wounds received in fight
with another American sailor, N.
". Anderson. Anderson Is urder
arrest. Both were members OF the
crew OF sthe steamship Maine.
The Washington times., 1926-09-04

What could possibly be auring than two three
day sojourn at beautiful St Clement Shores? Make
There Is no doubt but what those who have ST Glenn
emit Shores will this holiday, but for those who
yet inspect this advancing waterfront property
brief description win be advisable well o welcome
The Washington times., 1926-09-04
All Lots IN Sight
Of the Water

Notice plat the property belOw i accurate and
clearly shows the the streets and and
their cIoseness to the water fine view Of the
assured from every lot This makes the shores
quick and easy lively breeze during the
GUNNER m0nths We repeat St Clement Shores j. unsur
passed for vacation domestic Inspect the property and
youIl agree with rs.
The Washington times., 1926-09-04
Water Sports for
Summer and Winter

I4a1ing boating bafhing yachting. swimming just
Few If the summer sports Lake Cecil e AZ ideal
nR Sc Clement Bay offers fishing cIahhng etc. IN the
summer and fine duck geese hunting il TIE al and
extends along the shore
line 81 the property It free of obstrucon etc. enabling
oil 70 safely enjoy is waters.
The Washington times., 1926-09-04
This Week End By Three-Day Visit Z
ID Vacation Land On Historic St. Clemen

Is the map below shows; Clement Bay sides and
beautiful and calm Lake Cecil the other making az
ideal watering place for boating fshng swimming etc. Y
approached By roads and comfortable
travel and aa home ute it. desrabity IL
passed Your visit Labor Day win convince Cf i
beauty ana advantages.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-28
FOL K
LEAVE FOR
HOLIDAY
Washington Deserted by
Notables Over the
Weekend

MIFIE weekend finds practically the
j entire population Of Washington
elsewhere. Denuded Of notables. the
Capital II like q fish without tail
IA flivver without an engine,
Embassy row is deserted. SIX.
teanfia street presents a front OK
ahIIttared windows and barred
doors Massachusetts Avenue Is g
deserted village. A town asleep. And
SO on ad infinitum.
Coolidge Luncheon Hosts
The President and Mrs Coolidge
are. Of course, still at Paul Smiths.
Yesterday they were luncheon hosts
to former II. 8. Senator William =.
jackson, Of Maryland. and Mrs.
jackson, who are passing the sea-
son at Loon Lake not far from
the summer White House.
The Presidential party win re-
turn to Washington about Sep.
TENDER is. coming directly from
paul Smiths. It has been reported
that Mr.. Coolidge would 90 first
to New York and return via the
Mayflower but the White House
Spokesman, himself. put an end to
such rumors yesterday with the
definite statement that he would
return as he went-by railway.
Dawes Is sixty-One
The vice President and Mrs.
Dawes. to observe the proper order
OF precedence, are in Chicago,
where Mr.. Dawes yesterday cele-
brated his sixty-first birthday. "A
celebration without fuss and feath.
ers such as the distinguished gem
| tieman from Illinois prefers. He
observed his anniversary by COINS
over the manuscript Of an address
he will make September is before
| the radio manufactures OF Amer
lea IN New York.
The Vice President, so reports
affirm, Is looking splendidly. He
| benefited greatly from his recent
vacation Id Colorado and from
the hours on the golf links he has
spent since his return with the
Dawes children. The Vice Presi.
dent and his family VIII not re
| turn to washington before the
first OF November.
KeIIoggs in sc. Louis.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs
hSllO8S are IA ST. 4SQu41 10 ~
tend the marriage Of niece Of
the secretary's. They expect t.
return early in the week but
hardly before Labor Day. Secre
tary Mellon is stu abroad. Score
tary OF War Davis, now out Of the
city. will return to Washington
on Monday. The Attorney General
Mr.. Sargent and The Postmaster
General and Mrs. New have aa
yet made no plans for the Labor
Day holiday. Secretary OF the In
terror Work expects to be In tbs
city. Secretary OF the Navy VIII
bur il still on the Pacific coast.
Secretary OF Agriculture Jardine
does not expect to return to Wash.
ington until September Is. He Il
today in southampton, and will
be In Syracuse on the 31st. He
goes from Syracuse to Emporia
Kan. Secretary Hoover and Sec
rotary Davis are both out OF town.
and do not expect to return until
sometime In September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-28
Go to Church Sunday
OPENING
WITH PsYchoL ooIsI

Henry Warner Austin announces
az the opening attraction for the
Playhouse, DR.. Con o. Lee, OF
Tampa. Fla. character ANALYST,
psychologist and vocational guide.
DR.. Lee comes from the South with
many endorsements Of his work
from business houses. educational
institutions. banks. stores ard
churches.
He viii give two lectures sasur-
day and sunday nights at 8 o'clock.
He win form q class in reading
people at sight. on Monday night
August 80.
Those who have heard this iscs
turer say he has an entirely M
ferent way Of presenting his SUD-
feet and that his hearers are notn
entertained and instructed.
The subject for the final lecture
Sunday night is, "Alnog Came
Ruth. the Psychology OF Love ana
q Happy Marriage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-28
HAY HOUSE IS
boo NJ ED BY
PROGRESS
Apartment Building viii
Be Erected on Site Of
Ancient Landmark

Doomed by progress, the old John
HAY and Henry Adams houses, on.
Lafayette Square. are to be torn
down to make way for the erection
az 4 white stone apartment house
r. Be known as Carlton Chambers.
The new structure Is to be erected
by Harry Wardman. It win cost
81, 500, 900.
ADAMS. the historian, was the
third son OF Charles Francis Adams.
grandson OF John Quincy Adams
and great-grandson Of John Adams.
The HAY residence WAS occupied
until recently by Colonel Hays
son.in-Iaw and daughter, Senator
and Mrs. James w. Wadsworth tr.
The Adams residence Is now the
Brazilian Embassy.
Square are gradually giving way
to imposing modern buildings. Ine
most recent is the white marble
home Of the Chamber Of e'n''' ree''.'''
OF the United States, which occupies
the site or two dNse..llass tilat 80 4 Y Z
occupied BY Daniel Webster and
Gideon WeiIes, President Lincoln's
Secretary OF the navy
The house IN which William -
seward lived when he was Secretar
sc state under Lincoln, and where
an attempt to aasassinate him was
made on the night President Lincoln
was shot by John Wilkes Booth
and in which James CT. Blaine died
was RACED for the erection Of q the
afer. The immense Veterans Bureau
Bnilding Il on the site Of the Ia
nous ARLINGTON Hotel and some his
toric private houses, In one 81
which Senator Charles Sumner
lived.
Old buildings atiII standing on
I,afayette Square are those IN which
Mrs. Dolly Madison lived after the
death 81 her husband, now occupied
bv the Cosmos Club: the home o.
Commodore Stephen Decatur u
which he died from the result Of
wounds received In duel ct B.a.
densburg with Capt. James Barron,
of the Navy. now occupied BY Triix.
ton Beale, former minister TO Persia
Cameron House, also occupied BY
ifha Cosmos Club, which was tho
home OF Senator j. Donald Cameron
Of pennsylvania and Senator Marcus
a. Hanna OF Ohio; d bfownstOne
house, once the British legation. and
| il which Lord Bulwar.I sytton u re.
puted 10 have written Lucille
when he was q legation attacne.
and ST. Johns Church, built In 1916.
known az THE Church Of the Prssi-
dents"
John Hay and Henry Adams were
close friends, and they built their
Lafayette Square houses together.
These houses were 80 closely allied
In design and building material that
many people think they are one
Il ,aaf6afare
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-28

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