llo‘ Periodical lull ougiEi-THE law 1 all rents our cocoon. ALI. AMUT Tllll ELECTRIC ROAD. flu‘ rump-i and Decidedly the lost later-rating Feature of hot Ilshts V _. ls sting of The Board-rive Department ...;Emr.-in-lmot.nf. lattes-s Discusses The principal and decidedly the most interesting feature of last night's adjourn- ed union of the Board of Councilmen. was the argument. of Judge John B. mol.ls...ii9ns Railroad company. not only heard by Mayor Leo and the councilmen, with the exception of J . A Slater. but by President Bill. Engineer Hill, and others interested in the company which Judge Perry represented. The gentle- menu-ted that he had been chores to present to the Board the legal aspects of tbs'claims of tile company. He began by referring to the application of the company for a layout. which included the doubletrncklug through North Main atreet, which his company, on the face of their charter, had no legal right to do, and he then presented the follow- ing document, withdrawing that request of the company: To the Board of Councilmen of the City afSoufh Norwalk and the Mayor and Court of Common Council of said city: The Norwslk Horse Rallrosd company respectfully represents that upon the first day of January, 1894, it requested your honorable body to approve its plans therewith submitted for rebuilding. im- proving. doubiotracking. and for using electricity as its motive power, on its street railway in West avenue and Main street. from the city limits to the depot grounds of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company; That because of certain objections made thereto, the sold Norwslk lion-so Railroad company now desires, and does hereby request your honorable body to so far modify said plans. under your powers of approval, that the same as [0 approved shall provide for but it single track and where now located, between the present lower switch in said Main street and said depot grounds; the same tobebcndedus provided in said up It cation. and one rail to be drawn in an cos you object, one and one-half inches, to mataudsrd guage of the remainder of And .i. said Norwalk ilorse Railway company desires to and does hereby withdraw so much of its said application and iansasprcvide for more than one bran or any location of a track differing from the present between said points, said switch and depot grounds. February 12. 1894 Norman House it. R. GO. by Perry, Perry & Hill, attorneys. Continuing his argument Lawyer Per ry stated that the Board of Councilmen, before granting the company any privi— leltal. had asked for u bond of indemniv ty. Hedidnot feel at llbll‘ty at that . um to agree to it without consulting a, his clients, as it would multiply chances of lawsuits, but subsequently his com- pany had agreed to give the) required bond, and he so told City Attorney Unfit. but the latter informed him that be had misinterpreted the request of the Council, and they should demand a bond of absolute indemnity,the company being obliged to once to compensate the city for all damage to pipes resulting from the laying of the road. Mr. Perry made the startling statement that the company had a better right in the streets than the water pipes. The highways. he olaimsdmere lsid out to accommodate the traveling public, not for water, gas, tele- graph lines. etc. Later these things came up and they were placed in the most convenient place, the highways. The cities were merely put in trust of these highways, to make them as good as could be made for the bone- llt of the traveling public. Liter the matter ui tramway rosds'camo up and the courts decided lhsttbsy had a right to utilize the highways. lie quoted several sections of the latest law on the subject of electric , rosdlsbowillg that the Council had a ' ri'bttotell where the poles should be ' glued, etc., but claimed they had no rlgbttolntsrdlct. [is clted several in- rm where the decisions of hlgb , mired been against the exclusive ‘ swam and rights in hlghwsys of tele _ aspkandtslephone lines, and the num- ranss privileges granted the tramway Menuhin laying their tics. It has been asked that the railway company til gives bond to make all damage good, which we are not obliged to do, if our road - lollies your pipes.wblch very probably It will not. unfortunately you have no re. dun. if we permit our current to escape “ironic carelessness in constructing the line. ”will be responsible, but if Injury Edens by accident, we object on the bound that the aompany has a higher Mt, namely, that of the position of the ”my rights in the streets. 1! the mars damaged it is the result of the power given us by the Legislature. We m‘isocrporstcd to build a railroad, not Incorporated to give bonds of idrmnlty. m for every person killed on the William is just as likely to kill jams-to put a hole In the pipes. “it build a read without the air of the Council. It is not only safe “pi”. but alsoss'e for life. it is in,» lock out that tho road Ir - for the best interest and manna for the public, and lot fills-ray when we have a right she legislature. You should not l.9.8c ’T'unrnvmvs BARGAIN Houses. NORTH MAIN sun ass manure, court: nunwm. . W don't you ask the company to give l Wat-mm provlde that the company ll lotllollayliilllldad. ach __ .1»; Tickets. Handrail” on this SMal jsalo. ,way company was owned entirely is Norwalkmflfth being in the bands of eitlnens of south Norwalk. ‘ ' Councilman Nash listed tbsthsflwss thoroughly familiar with “Wells. which reload IIW to Writ and telephone companies-an entirely itinerant matter from water pipes. The pipes have rights in the streets. Ills possible for the tramway to construct their lines. without lujuryto ebspipss. Iwaeityls'sot'soiu:tutakn any stand that will injure it. There are two positions: One is that the Inter commissioners come, to some Istlafwtory .agrsomsnweetbstitlsdsmssdsdmhbe Tramway company that they giveaccm plete system of insulation. The Council could not ask for anything they have not the power to receive, but they have the right to demand protection and com- plete instillation. President Hill said he was authorized to state that Robert VanBuren. of West avenue, in his capacity as engineer, claimed there was no danger whatever to water or. gas pipes from the tramway roads. Mr. Hill said hehad wrilleuto the ‘ Westinghouse company, of New York, to have them tigureonthe con- struction of the road, but had received word that they had given up thstds- partmcnt of the business. They were, however, to send one of their best elec- trical experts, F. N. Waterman, to look over the road, and lfr. Billthoughthe would be here yesterday. but he had not arrived. Judge Perry said the company had wanted the Council to decide what was the best equipment to be used, but they had offered no suggestions. and no word of complaint was uttered by the com- pany until the city wanted sboud for the protection of its pipes. Councilman Nash said the double trol- ley was the system wanted, but Mr. Perry immediately stated that he could bring a man here and comics the Coun- oil that that was not the best system. The attorney asked Electric Light Com- missioner Winchester if there would be any damage from another system, and received a reply that there would always be as long as the service was imperfect. Councilman Scully remarked that it might be possible that the (Iouncil bad no rights, but they had an interest in the city, and wanted to keep the pipes there as longas possible. The only desire of the Council was to protect the property entrusted to it, and they felt obliged to goslow. When the Board saw their way clear they would go to work as soon as possible, and in such a way as to cause the least possible damage to property. The Council were told by President Bill that Engineer VanBuren had in- formed him that Brooklyn had had very little trouble from tramway roads; only two pieces of pipe had been slightly eaten. Es ascertained that the rails had never been bonded, and sftsr a very careful examination said there would be no danger whatever it the road was bonded. As it was growing late, and there was other business to come before the Board, the application and amendment to the original petition of the company was re- ferred, without discussion on the part of the Council, to the committee appointed to investigate the road matter. Councilmen Hoyt and Bcbsub, sod Chief Engineer Edward V. Baker. the committee appointed by the Board to investigate and report something for the improvement of the tire department. recommended that a. horse sndcsrt be purchased for the use of the city, and that the jumper nowln Putnam Hose company‘s house he put in such condi— tion that it will answer the require— ments that the jumper at the stablels now doing. The committee also rec- ommsndetl that the payment of Wu month for the services of a man at the stallle be discontinued, sad that a man from one of the tire companies if found capable of taking care of thshotsssod a mantles otsdsta-lavyof mucouummumuw so to”; man to alas» cilantro Pub- nsm Hose house. that t dutlssof the man ahouldbs totake carsof the horse and jumper and to help clean boss after line, so when not on ed in such dull-I. he should host est-vies m mended that thobovssbs stabled boss: house which for a ell t as- pence. opnld be undead do: such rpues,orthe barn con bshlrsdfor s year. total expense for this equipment would be: loving rebass of bees m, a rule. ;al bed ; cost tom and satin: rentals 1' still building, M. ””3.th m. raid than woe: mtlnglhshomlsthebeuboass would be c the in omega mun'osn'og'u "to Haki- w on successful-slotted.“ — m.-.» all may A aowuso our role IlllllIMi ran slum. llv lists tlaw Upper Ilsa! of the follow an I'rdostrlsls us bum M's-an Cover—Ilsa metrical Wires Withi- llla Icy Grasp Twisted like Whip Cords ' Norwalk received a small piece of the western bllzssrd last night. The after noon storm continued growing more re vere, until at midnight it nearly rivalled ‘thetamonsblluard of 1868. it then be- gun to grow colder, and st 3 o'clock this morning it had stopped snowing. The lowest point the self-registering tberom- star at The Saturn. office reached dur- ing the night was it? above zero. Last evening the streets were deserted and most of the merchants closed their stores early sud went home. The Nor- wslk Brno Railroad company's big sweeper was out. trying to keep the tracks free from snow, but the cars could not make schedule time. The usual trip were run. however. 0n the Tramway line a snow plow was run until 9 o'clock. when the company gave up lighting the storm and hauled the cm oil. . . - The police report that the night was a "tough one " The snow and sleet, driven by the northeast gale, out like a knife, and the officers were obliged to frequent- ly visit the warm fire at police headquarters to thaw out. The tramp house up town was crowded, and several applicants were completely oxlmusted when they applied for shelter. On the Sound the storm was unusually severe. and the propellers of the New York and Norwalk Steamboat company did not come in or go out. ‘ The heavy wind caused an unusually high tide. last night. but luckily not' much damage was done. The snow knownss the "picture gallery," owned by Iir. Rogers and occupied by Thomas Dennis. was hosted from its moorings to the rear of E. F Knapp's box factory, a distance of about two hundred feet. and one or two small buildings on Ann street were moved from their foundations. The high wind nested havoc with the electric wires, and the linemen of the diligent companies have had a number of hard crosses to shake out to day. The work was carried on expeditiously, how. ever, and by noon to-day everything was about clss_._r.w , “a“ ..---w.__ SIX WITNESSES EXAHINED. Testimony in the latter of Condemned Land at the [lead of llva Mile River. H. K. Scott, of Ridgeileld;John Keeler. of Stamford, and N. If. Beldcn, of Wil- ton, commlmioncrs appointed by the Superior Court to decldeu to the amount of damages due property-holders for condemned land at the head of Five Mile River harbor, gave a bearing in the Dar- ien town hall, yesterday, commencing at 10 a. in. it appears that the town desires a strip of land from the north and edit side of the property owned by George W. Ray- mond,and likewisea strip of small di- mensions from two parcels reputed lo be owned by Alexander Raymond. The town oflcials were unable to make satia' m tlon, “Potent Appllrdjor.” the next at factory terms with the property-holders, which necessitated calling out the com. missioners'to take evidence and decide as to proper valuation». The town was represented by Attorney E. L. Sooilsld, of Stamford: George W. Raymond by Attorney John ll. Light, of South Norwalk,snd Alexander Raymond by Attorney J. B flurlbnrt, of Non walk. Six witnesses were examined: John N. Stanfield, Charles Raymond, Oliver Cook, in E. Petty, Silas flawley and Ephraim Thames. These testified in behalf ofthe property-holders. and at the conclusion of Mr. Themes‘ testimony an adjournment was decided upon, for Tuesday, 90th last. at 10 s. m., and appearances indicate that at least two days more will be required to tako the unwary evldence. A BEALIS’I’IC iilIII' “ENE. Oar of the !estun- at lltser It. Wasn'- “fate-t Anus-I tor." . in Elmer ll. Vsnce’s his new produo trsetlrm at llcyt'e Opera linear, in oral- htlc ship suns. where the vessel. the Banansb. mm a fearful got. just asshorlesrsfrom dneityln whcsshon- or she beamed. Theblublplstusnd on the crest of giant waves, the salts are tors to shreds by the whistllsg winds. sud it is decidedly weird is its vlvld real; her. The wind is produced by a Bturisvant blower of 5,000 pounds pressure, worked by a W’s-power «use, and straw as it may appear, at them moment that this scene was Henna-small: Columbus. tasking allowance for the dif- ference In “stubs notary of aavsssstl. making them tripaovlvldlyrspre. rested in the play. was leessetlytlle Thedste of the next hearing was first! 3 Norwalk, ‘ CYCLIAXD scour. curls. a l'nposltlea to not. no Distinct or. ganisations of the AlphaWheel Club. At the adjourned meeting of the Al- pha Wheel club. tonight. radical bywiaws will pmbsbly hemsde. A prop- osition will be submitted, virtually mak- ing two dhtlnctorosnlastloas of the present club, placing both under the control of sgeneral executive commit tee composed of an equal‘number of rcp- mtstlves from each articulation. Theldoa is toform'tha Alpha L. A. W. Wheel club from thacycllng mourn hers, and the Alpha Social club from the social members. Each club will elect its own odious and transact its ‘own ordinary business. All allalra of guilt oral importance will come'befors a meet inset the joint clubs. The secretary sod treasurer of both clubs will make monthly reports to the‘treasurer of the executive committee. and all funds will bcturbed over whim. The social and cycling events of the clubs will be man- aged by a joint committee. In this way the wheel club's charter can be retained. There are, not enough activo cyclists in town to run a successful cycling or- orgsnisation of over sixty members. The present club has over a hundred ap- plicants to join it as social members. A pool table will he added to the rooms, a bicycle training machine, baths and other accessories as soon as the proper arrangements can be made. If the clubs moot secure the Fair Grounds for racing and other athletic events, they will probably secure other grounds and build a track. ‘ azimuth landing. Warrsutes Duds lseordld In the Olcs of the Town Clerk. Jacob and Hamlet ll. VauBusklrk, husband and wife. to Margaret O'Connor, a tqct of land and buildings at Flak Hill. Honors Downey to 'lfary Ungrary, land and buildings on Smith street, Whistlevllle. ‘ Franklin ll. Gregory to Anna A. Greg- ory. of Brooklyn, ‘3. Y., land and build- ings in Norwalk: consideration, 31,500. (),E. Witsonto (lustav E. Friedrich. a building lot on Clinton avenue. Ephrlam Thomas, of Rowayton, and Franklin Lynch, of New York, to Charles E. Stevens, land at Rowsyton. Henry F. Guthrie to . Emma Jane Buttery. land at Broad River. Edwin Adams to Albert E. Winchssv ter. land and buildings on Girard place Robcna W. Selleck to Jessie C Bron- son, land at East Norwalkzconsideration, $400. ‘ William W. Fox. of Bethel, to Smith Beers,of Danhury, land adjoining Farm Creek. Smith Beers. of Danbury, to Francis P. Rice. land adjoinipg Farm Creek and near the Bells island bridge. “Kli‘KI'III” A HOLE IN Till WAIJ» A l‘ro-lghl Cur later- tbe Paella. loo- st Adams Brothers' Factory. The work train from Bridgeport and a. large force of Italians arrived in flouth Norwalk last night to clear the snow from the tracks of the Consolidated lisil’ road company. ‘ While the engine was backingm on the spur truck near where the old freight house was at onetime located, a box car was "kicked" with considerable force, running oi! the track and lntoAdsms Brothers‘ factory. The bumper and roof punctured s good-sized hole in the brick wall of the packing room. and knocked several hat cases about. A large portion of the solid brisk was knocked out of plumb and the woodwork of the nor was somewhat damaged. The car was pulled back on theirsck wlth little trouble, as it followed the move made in the ground when it struck the building. m’Blt wssr il'l'l'li‘r'iiil'n. wood A‘s-ac lasso. , About 0:30 o'clock luteveninu. while Clarence Dunning, a you of .l. 5. Due- nlng, was sitting near the stove in the kitchen of his home on Elmwosd sve- nus. loaning heavlly on the table, which contained two lighted lamps, the table suddenly overturned. Theoll from the lamps spread, setting fire to a pile of newspapers. and for a few moments things were very lively. . lira. Dunning, fortunately, retain her presence of mind, sud by throwlny a blanket on the flames. succeeded in smothering them. The dams will not exceed .10. ‘l’s-Ierrsw‘s Huston." lull]. Everyone who is interested in philan- thropic work among the and in thoprogressofthobunday schoollutlis United m. should try tohear list. Hr. ltyderand Dr. Dims at the Ills- lllssary rally lo the Congregationsl 0 o'clock. and will probably be held la the male audience room of the chunk. will Include a "Woman's Hour.” and all- smas- on problems of lair-Ins work and Christian education by use. lasers. I, If"! BOW“ lSllilllE changes in the club's constitution and ' I]!!! lllfl SCHOONII IN A VERY BAD CONDITION. I” Grow. comm-g ofllgtit Ilsa is the , lining-litmus: Have a Line Ashen. but the Tom! wlll hubshly be last. ’ . ‘ John H. F'srrla «delved the follow- ing telegram this afternoon from the Isrltime Exchange. Strum. tiara. February 13.-—Schnac- er Minnie llowan from Baltimore to Boston ashore on First Cliff Point. In very bsdeondltlon, and willprobabc lybs lost. Eight men in rigging. Life revere have lino aboard. Captain Charlrn (3. St. John is com- mander of the vessel. scour. arm Penicillin. l'laaaaut Psi-snubs about Norwslll People and their Islands. Considering the severe storm, last night, a large number of the members of the Young People‘s Society of Christian Endeavor of the Congregational church. gathered at the home of bin. Charles A. Knight, 47 South Main street. and held their monthly business meeting, which was followed by an “observation social." The reports of the various committees demonstrated that the society is steadily been accomplished during the past month. The observation social was a very enjoyable feature. The prize to the person who wasdscided to be the most observing wept to list Natalie Diabrow. College songs were sung during the eve- ning, and lire. Carrie T. Wolcolt ren- dered solos. The rooms were tastefully decanted with flowers, and refreshments were served. Ifrs. Knisbt proved her- waa one of profit and placate The latest thing in the social world is a pancake party, which was inaugurated Sunday morning by a popular young housekeeper on Washington street. Five of her friends spent Saturday even- ing with her. During the visit they heard the pro ' in the kitchen for the Sunday ' breakfast of pan- cakes, which to the remark that they would be glad to partake of them They were invited to do so, but probably were not expected to accept. At half past eight Sunday morning they all put in appearance. The lady was equal to the occasion,andtherc was a happy party of pancake salon. We predict that Sun- day morning pancake parties will now income the proper thing among our society people. Henry N. Densmore, amissionsry of the American Sunday School union, in Ilicbigan, accompanied by his wife, arv rived in South Norwslk this morning. Hrs. Denslnore will be the guest of Ir. and Mrs. D. R Selleck.Cn scent'l‘errace. while Ifr. Densmore will go to Bartford. returning, however, the last of the week. He will probably speak attbs session of the Congregational Sunday‘school. next Sunday. Edwin Cruse, a prominent lawyer of Washington. D. 0., Van entertained, yesterday, at the residence of Mrs. I ., (3. Wilcox, Falrlleld avenue. The first of the series of "At Hollies" lobe given by Mrs. Mead‘a pupils at the Hillside seminary, will take place this afternoon and evening. Editor A. ll. Byington, of Washing- ton, D. (‘., stopped over in Norwalk lo- dny on his way to the capital from Hartford. C. B. Coolkln and wlfe of High street. Norwalk, are expected home Saturday. from the Adirondacks. The Connecticut 3....“ bile. The twenty-ninth annual statement of pin Connecticut General Life insurance on m hichmappears upon another We. a ' terlstlc which have earned forl vary hi po- sition In insurance- circln. , "Horn lsr~ genome better"ls a vsrdl . which no management mad be ashamed, and this is no more than the Connecticut General can fslrly claim and its rltsla crincsds. In the character of Its invest- ments, Is the prudence and economy of its administration. In steady and healthy growth along the only llasa where growth I- desirable or safe, the Crammer Osc- srsl repeats now its eapsrirnes of the Mil. by, MW.-- - “M w Patent lull over lat Isms. A bill of complaint was flied 1n tbs United Statsadlstrlct court. Saturdsyflly George A. Kisser, of Babel, against the Games mm been company,“ the same town. The plaintiffelsllaa that the defendants have infringed upon a counted improvement In wire frames for but Mines. of which Is is the owner. Arrested in suns-lo. ' Deputy abort! Jamar 1mm Arthur Popp and James flawlsy, of its Osassuflurtariplls. lasinigbt, form satanic ayes William I! Tubes. Tin bars MM apes rarely tarnish- ed by Bury 0km. nit the mediocre- ad still “assay “and, when it will he tried before Jules Aunts. self a capable hostel» and the evening , S 12in pr; Ladies' regu only 17c pr. get them here for 140 pr. 33c pr, for only 25c pr. Our ‘ Leader." lg! . 3 , Hermsdorf dye, never sold for less than 390 pr, special for this sale 250 pr. L ins fast: black, 40 guagc, Hermsdorf dye, 39c goods, at this sale “the pr. Ladies' Richelieu ribbed 8 and $088. inequality, at 35c pr, or three 8119.88. double soles, 89c quality; you’ll buy them quic , spliced heels and toes, try them, only 25c pr. Ladies' French Lisle Hose black boot. and Echo lleu ribbed fancy top, worth 50c for 300 pr. Ladies heavy silk plated They '” find ready takers at only 40c pr. The latest novelty, You can't pass them by. at the pr. half Hose, 2 thread, full to stockin to be to . ) pvogresslng, and that much good had [,1 g und elsew are C m stitch Hose spliced heel qmnm>o Lndies’ Balbrifigan Hose. regular lar made, Do We NO. CARPETSCARPETS __ ‘ snot lllllsllll us: _ llllllllllllllllllMllllllllllllllllll. or made Cotton Hose, tan and slate colors, our regular 250 Rose, “this file. . Why pay 250 raclsefwllilere for Ladies’ heavy. seamless back Hose, while you'd“ a les’ u , re Ladics' Infirain lisle Hose, Hermsdorf dye, only 49mph lion's we . SELL CARPETS. ‘ “P... ~OF- made, with spliced heels and toes, valve 10c, at this‘ssle, lat made, fast black Hose, with hulbriggsn feet, north adies' full regular made Hose, 40 ibbcd tops, drop Hose pair for 31.00 Ladiss' stainless tan Hose, 40 at 250 pr. Ladies' brown balbriggan Hose, Hose, Hermsdorf dye. Ladies' l-thread brilliant iisle Hose. Herrn orf dye. and guaranteed to be equal to any 250 rice at this‘sale, only 12in pr: or 70c box. Misses’ fast ack Hose. extra long. only 15c pr. bristles ribbed Hose, double knees, fast black, 220 pr. Missos’ fast black Hose, 40 gauge. 29c quality. for 22c pr. Misses‘ regular made, tan lions, extra value, at 226 pr. Word painting does not show the goods. Come in and look at them. All former sacri- fices ln thls line are mole hills: this is a mountain. CA R PE TIES—”CA R P E T S, A R. Keep Carpets? 4L1 SECOND FLOOR. T S “comer Main and Wall Streets, _.._ ;: llorwalk. Bonn. rill,“ lotion illlll ’_ ill Washington .__..«..._.. r—aw . .p... A Special Sale to March 150. ' ill ladies’ and THEODORE OLSEN Street, South Norwalll, Bonn. Men’s Fine Shoes. 387 Pairs“ oi ladies’ Turn Shoes Worth, $4.50 atlllli outfall; LTHE ABOVE iS THE lllllsl lllllllllll 0N llllill. ’ 400 Shoes, lllade to City, that lililcdjust cforo the goods were shi pod. Lounsbury, Mathewson «it ()0. says: “This is positively the nest lot of Ladies’ Shoes ever turned out ol our factory.” I therefore bought them, and lm- 60 days will offer them at half price, so follows: ‘ 200 pairs Ladios’ button and lace, well, put. tip, worth $5.00, at $2.50. 100 pairs Ladlcs’ button, ”well, put. tip, Worth, 34.00, at $2.25. 100 pairs Ladiea’ button, 0. S. tip, warthOMO, at 02.00. Also another lot from Parker, Holmes & 00., as follow: ‘ 5 pairs of Lonnsllur , Mathewson do 00.78 Fine Ladics’ l' u lol' 0 store on Broadway, New York .o ‘ . , 100 pairs Lndtes’ welt, worth 03.60 at 01.05. 100 pairs Lndles’ pat. tip, worth 3.50, at 2.00. 000 pairs Ludics’ sample Oxfords, 100 pairs ladles’ Satin Oxfords or Sandals. all colors: sizes at to it: worth 0.00 for 1 1'6, 200 pairs Men’s fins shoes, at 1.00. 200 pairs lion's Bluebers. worth 2.00 at 1.26. can pslrs Men's Goodyear Welt Double Solo, worth 8.00 at 2.00. worth 2.00, 304.50. 100 pairs Men’s Police ghouls, ; TH E0. Ath Nomalk . sizes 24 to H, worth 0.00 at 1.00. I. ’ . Wounw ‘ .. . f 4r Hi H. OLSEN a, .. ,» h - - is“
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